AEROS PARTNER WITH KHOU-TV, SALVATION ARMY FOR THE SPIRIT OF TEXAS TOY DRIVE; DONATIONS BEGIN FRIDAY

HOUSTON, Texas – The Houston Aeros have partnered with KHOU-TV Channel 11 and the Salvation Army for The Spirit of Texas Toy Drive. Each of the Aeros’ next four home games at Toyota Center will be an official drop-off point. The games are: Friday, Nov. 25 (7:35 p.m.); Sunday, Nov. 27 (5:05 p.m.); Wednesday, Nov. 30 (7:05 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 4 (5:05 p.m.). Fans bringing in a new, unwrapped toy (or other item, click here for suggested gift list) will receive a voucher for a $5 off discount for two center ice or corner seats for any December home game. Toys can be dropped off at the Houston Aeros Charities table at the Polk/La Branch entrance, or at the Customer Service table behind section 106. The Aeros’ role in the drive culminates in the annual Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday, Dec. 17, with items going to the Salvation Army.

The drive will help make the holidays brighter for needy children, teenagers and the elderly, this year in particular, with additional applications for help expected from Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims. New, unwrapped gifts will also be accepted at Casa Ole’ Restaurants, Keller Williams Realty locations, Randalls’ grocery stores and Channel 11 studios at 1945 Allen Parkway.

For more information on the Aeros’ role in The Spirit of Texas Toy Drive, please contact the Houston Aeros Charities department at 713.974.PUCK.

Buy Tickets for the Aeros’ next homestand, which begins this Friday against Milwaukee on Cash or Prizes Night. The Aeros are offering a "Thanksgiving Special" for both Friday and Sunday's games. Do you have extra family in town for Turkey Day? Bring them on down. Center ice seats, normally $28, are just $20, while corner seats, regularly $20, are only $15. Log on to www.aeros.com/themenights to order. Username is Turkey, password is Aeros. The offer is good only through this website, or by calling the Aeros office at 713.974.PUCK.

Sunday at 5:05 p.m. against Milwaukee is a Family Day. The Family Day package includes four seats, four gifts, free parking, $20 in Toyota Bucks AND a special post-game family activity. This package starts at just $59 and can also be upgraded. Click here to download an order form to fax in, or order online. Username is Family, password is Days. Sunday's post-game activity is a photograph in the penalty box. (Bring your own camera). The Family Day package is also only available through aeros.com/themenights or the Aeros office at 713.974.PUCK.


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