Where the Players Are Eating Every Week from 5-6 p.m.  Join the players, get their autographs and get to know them at the following area restaurants:

Sundays-Hometown Buffet, 5001 Big Hollow Rd., Peoria
Mondays-Golden Corral, 1896 Washington Rd., Washington
Tuesdays-Applebee's, 6844 N. War Memorial Dr., Peoria AND Applebee's, 900 Riverside Dr., East Peoria (Alternating between Peoria & East Peoria locations)
Wednesdays-Firehouse Pizza, 8879 N. Knoxville, Peoria
Thursdays-HIckory River Smokehouse, 5101 W. Holiday Dr., Peoria
Fridays-The Cutter Bar & Grill, 12200 N. Brentfield Dr., Dunlap

July 3, 2008 - Kelleher's, Downtown Peoria - A chance to purchase your Jeep raffle ticket!!

July 2, 2008 - Brown Bag It, Fondulac Administration Building - Fondulac Library event with Pirates players speaking about their careers.

June 20, 2008 - Kelleher's, Downtown Peoria - Tailgate party with the Pirates & your chance to purchase a Jeep raffle ticket to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

June 13, 2008 - Steamboat Sports Festival, Peoria RiverFront - Meet your Pirates Players and Dance Team.

June 13, 2008 - East Peoria Relay for Life, EastSide Centre - Meet your Pirates Players and get their autographs.

June 1, 2008 - Miracle Mile, RiverPlex - Players will head up the warm-ups for this fundraiser.

May 23, 2008 - Louie Louie Parade, Downtown Peoria - Players, Dance Team & Staff marches to support St. Jude.

May 16, 2008 -  Kelleher's, Downtown Peoria - Jeep Raffle with Dance Team Autographs.

May 15, 2008 - Gridiron, Hotel Pere Marquette - Dance Team selling Jeep raffle tickets.

May 9, 2008 - Freshman Career Exploration Day, Manual High School-W.D. Boyce Council & Manual H.S. career day . Pirates player & staff will speak about their careers and how they got where they are today.

May 9, 2008 - Downtown Rotary Club, Gateway Building- Coach Cowdrey will be speaking about the 2008 season.

May 8, 2008 - Morton Rotary Club, Coach Cowdrey will be speaking about the 2008 season.

May 3, 2008 - Uftring Live Remote-Jeep Raffle with Dance Team Autographs.

May 3, 2008 - Arthritis Walk-Dance Team Autographs.

April 21, 2008 - Pekin Chamber Annual Meeting- Coach Cowdrey will be attending and speaking at this event.

April 8, 2008 - Peoria Lions Club, Lariat Steakhouse- Coach Cowdrey will be speaking about the 2008 season.

April 4-6, 2008 - Central Illinois Auto Show, Peoria Civic Center-Visit the Pirates booth for a chance to win a Family 4-Pack to our home opener.  One winner will be drawn each day. 

April 3, 2008 - Emo's Dairy Mart- Annual season-opening Arthritis Foundation fundraiser.  Players, dance team members & Coach will be among patrons awaiting those fantastic coney dogs and delicious malts.  This annual event marks the beginning of Spring traditions. 

March 29, 2008 - CWTC Bowl-a-Thon at Landmark Bowl-Pirates players and coaches will be hanging out and signing autographs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

March 22, 2008 - Peoria Pirates vs. Green Bay Blizzard Scrimmage-Dragons Dome, Pekin-Doors open at 6 p.m., Kick off at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 or $3 with a canned food donation.

March 21, 2008 - Media Day-Mossville Sports Complex at 10 a.m.

February 28, 2008 - Chillicothe Rotary Club Meeting-Coach Cowdrey will be speaking at 7:00 a.m. at Happy Thoughts Cafe in Chillicothe.

February 3, 2008 - Superbowl Party, Party with your Peoria Pirates!
Autographs, food, fun and entertainment for all! More details to come.

January 26, 2008 - Pekin Area Business EXPO, Pekin-Come to the Dragon's Dome from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and visit the Peoria Pirates booth. You will have an opportunity to meet the coach and players.

December 8, 2007 - Pirates Dance Team Tryouts at Eastside Centre, East Peoria - Tryouts open to the public.

December 1, 2007 - Northwoods Mall, Peoria - Special appearance by Coach Bruce Cowdrey. Pull out your Pirates memorabilia for an autograph session with Coach Cowdrey.

December 1, 2007 - Northwoods Mall, Peoria - Special appearance by Coach Bruce Cowdrey. Pull out your Pirates memorabilia for an autograph session with Coach Cowdrey.

December 1, 2007 - Huck's Gas Station, North Peoria - Wait to fill your tank and meet local players as they pump gas to help "Caring for Kids".

November 23, 2007 - Santa Claus Parade, Downtown Peoria - Don't miss the Pirates players, coaches, and staff as they march down the streets of Peoria in true "Pirates of the Caribbean" fashion. View pictures

November 17-December 31, 2007 - Northwoods Mall, Peoria - Visit the Peoria Pirates kiosk at the mall next to Santa. Located downstairs by JC Penney's.

For more information on these community events, contact the Pirates office at 309-673-1000.