The NRHS band is approaching 100 members and is raising money to replace 30-year-old uniforms.
"Tickets to Adopt a Pig are $5, and when the New Richmond High School Band is selected as the charity, 100% of the proceeds go to the band," said Band director Michael McKinley. "If you are interested, all of the information can be found at the following link: http://www.piggestraffle.com/"On Saturday (May 4) of Flying Pig Marathon Weekend at approximately 7 p.m. Art's Rental Lift will drop all of the numbered PIGS onto a target in Downtown Cincinnati with the owner of the winning pig receiving a 2-year lease on a 2013 Toyota Prius.
The NRHS band also is the beneficiary of a Cincinnati Reds ticket promotion for the April 3 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers which will be followed by a concert by the Rusty Griswolds.
Go to this link http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/ticketing/group_theme_dates.jsp?loc=rustyreds&partnerId=11901-TBZ1 for a special discount on game tickets and select the New Richmond High School Marching Band as your charity and the Reds will donate $5 for each ticket sold to the band's uniform fund. Please be sure to select New Richmond's band from the drop down list on the order page. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Shannon Senger with the Reds at (513) 765-7105.
