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Thursday, Sep. 17, 2009

Event planned for softball world champs

A celebration is planned for Saturday to honor the Warner Robins American Little League Softball World Series champions.

The event begins with a meet and greet session with the team at 6:30 p.m. at Chick-fil-A, 1867 Watson Blvd. Team members will sign autographs and pose for pictures. Hats, balls and shirts will be available for a donation, said Scott Barker, a representative for WRALL. At 8 p.m., the championship game will be replayed on a screen in the parking lot.

“We’re just proud of the girls,” said Barker, whose daughter is on the team. “We appreciate how the community has treated us.”

Chick-Fil-A invited the team to host the event there, said Mandy Stella, marketing director for the restaurant’s Warner Robins locations. Ten percent of Chick-fil-A’s sales from the event will also be donated to WRALL.

“We hope the community can get involved,” Stella said. “We’re proud of everything they’ve accomplished. I hope we have a good turnout so they can see that.”

The team will also slated to appear at Cold Stone Creamery in Warner Robins on Sept. 24 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and will be honored before the Arizona State-Georgia football game in Athens on Sept. 26.