Parks and Rec. Meeting April 10th

On Wednesday April 10th there is a meeting at the Mountain View Senior Center, 266 Escuela Ave., at 7:00 pm about the McKelvey Park conceptual plan. I know that some of you have games and some of you are on vacation but anybody that can show up to help support the fields would be great. I am so grateful for the support we received at the last meeting; it really made a difference in the eyes of the City.

Picture Day / Hit-a-Thon Fundraiser Sunday April 22nd

Please reserve this date on your calendar, as Sunday April 22nd will be our annual Team and Individual Picture Day with Shooting Star Productions. All players will receive a free personal and team photo, so please be sure you are in attendance. We will also be conducting the Hit-a-Thon contest, where all players in all Divisions will be hitting for individual prizes in an effort to support MVLL. This is the main fundraiser for the League and your participation is greatly appreciated. Information packets for both of these events will be going out shortly to your managers.

City of Mountain View Parade Saturday April 27th

Mountain View Little League will once again be participating in the city’s annual parade. Parade starts at noon. Minor, Pioneer, and T-Ball Division Teams are encouraged to participate in this community event. Check with your team's manager for additional instructions. Teams will meet up with Managers/Coaches at 11:30 AM (no later than 11:45) at the corner of Villa and Hope Street. One of the league's board members will be there for check-in. Teams will march in by Division with T-Ball first, Pioneer second, and then Minors. Teams within a Division will line up alphabetically by team name. This is a great community event. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to come to the parade and cheer our Little Leaguers as they march down Castro Street.

Stanford Baseball’s Youth Baseball Day on Sunday, April 14

Stanford Baseball invites you to Sunken Diamond for Youth Baseball Day! The Stanford Cardinal takes on the Washington Huskies Sunday, April 14 at 1:00 PM. Enjoy a chalk-talk with Stanford players at 12 noon. Kids under high school age are invited to run the bases and play catch in the outfield after the game. Ticket Prices: $5 for General Admission Seats, $10 for Reserved Seats. Purchase Tickets at www.GoStanford.com/YthBaseball

Positive Coaching Award

The league is now accepting nominations for the Positive Coaching Award. Nominations can be done by e-mailing the name of your nominee and a brief description of why they deserve the award to president@mvll.org. The deadline for nominations is May 30. The league president will choose the award winners and announce them at Closing Ceremonies on June 14.

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Thanks again to all you parents and coaches out there. The kids are doing great and having fun…that’s what this is all about. Have a great Spring Break.

-- Mike Reelfs, President Mountain View Little League