Environmentalist Night at Dodger Stadium

The Dodgers are playing the Atlanta Braves.  Organized
by the LA League of Conservation Voters and GREEN LA, please contact me
with the number of seats you desire. The seats cost $15 per person (got
a good a discount on group seating – usually sells for $28 per ticket).  Contact Jonathan Parfrey at (310) 453-3611 or jparfrey@libertyhill.orgfor more information.

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