Here we see Guilford the Grasshopper (mascot for our minor league baseball team) greeting fans at the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade Streets, a couple of blocks from the baseball stadium. At the impromptu photo shoot, we learned that Guilford was actually en route to the “Walk to Defeat ALS” at Center City Park last Saturday. Guilford reports that turnout was tremendous this year and fundraising goals were surpassed. Thank you, Greensboro!

After the ALS Walk, Guilford the Grasshopper hopped back to the stadium to get ready for this weekend’s baseball games. According to their website (here), the 2011 home opener is this Friday evening and after the game there will be a fireworks show.  Also, to kick off the season, the Grasshoppers have 9 nights of home games in a row at NEWBRIDGE BANK PARK. We have a new, conveniently located stadium with comfortable seating, a nice field, a wide variety of concessions, places to find shade when it is too hot, a playground for energetic children, and much, much more. The club is always offering special events, including fireworks shows. The Greensboro Grasshopper baseball games are great, affordable family fun. With ticket prices ranging from 6-9 dollars, attending a game is less expensive than going to a movie! Attending minor league baseball games is quite a Greensboro tradition and Guilford hopes to see YOU there!