Our Rochester Red Wings Triple A Baseball Team take to their home turf for the final games of the 2010 season as they face the Pawtucket Red Sox at 7:05 p.m. on August 26, 27 & 28 and at 1:05 p.m. on August 29. Next, two thruway rivals will finish out the regular home season as the Syracuse Chiefs take the field against our Wings on September 3 & 4 at 7:05 p.m.; and the Buffalo Bisons conclude the season with games here on September 5 at 7:05 p.m. and at 1:05 p.m. on September 6. Call (585) 262-2009; or visit redwings baseball.com for details.
The Buffalo Bills NFL Football Team will host the first home preseason game of the 2010 season in Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park NY, on Saturday, August 28. A 6:30 p.m. kick-off is planned for the match against the Cincinnati Bengals. Call (877) BB-TICKS.
•The Ramon Santiago Golf Tournament - to raise funds for the construction of the Ramon Santiago Arts and Crafts Center at Camp Good Days and Special Times - will be held on August 30th at Midvale Country Club, 2387 Baird Road in Penfield NY. Registration and lunch is at 11 a.m., with tee off at 1 p.m. Dinner follows at 6 p.m.; and tickets are available for just the dinner if you’re not a golfer. Call (585) 755-4113.
•A special ride is planned on August 29 out of Rush Creekside Inn, 6071 East Henrietta Road in Rush NY. The parking lot at Rush Creek Inn also hosts vendors and a concert by Flint Creek & Popeye! The Poker Run benefits the CURE Childhood Cancer Association. Call (585) 533-1250.
•An Adult Wiffle Ball Tournament is planned on Saturday, August 28 at Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak Street. The event is open to those 18 and over with a $500 cash prize for first place. Deadline to register is August 23. Call (585) 739-7082.
•Watkins Glen International has added the FCA Art of Ferrari Challenge to its summer schedule, with racing planned from September 3 thru 5. The weekend features cars from the Ferrari Club of America and both modern and vintage Ferraris will compete as part of the Ferrari North American Challenge Series. Call (866) 461-RACE.