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Clarkton Diamond Youth Baseball, formerly known as Clarkton Dixie Youth Baseball, is thrilled to announce an exciting fundraising event taking place on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Music, food, cornhole, and baseball are the perfect combination for a fun weekend day.

Saturday, Clarkton Diamond Youth Baseball will host activities to raise money for its upcoming season. Events will take place at Clarkton Entertainment Center, 10289 North College Street.
Registration for the cornhole tournament begins at 1 p.m. with competition set for 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20.

Chicken and rice plates will be available for $5. Barefoot Brew’s Brew Wagon will be on site. There will be basket raffles from local vendors.

Capping the day will be a concert featuring The Pink Slips, a local band that features beach, Motown, country, soul, blues and classic rock music. The three-hour concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Frankie Burney, a member of the Pink Slips, enthusiastically declared, “If you have a passion for Carolina Beach Music, a touch of Motown, a hint of Country, a taste of Soul, a dash of Blues, and a sprinkle of Classic Rock, all while supporting a great cause for children, then our band is your perfect match. Join us as we paint Clarkton PINK!”

For more information, contact Graham Burney at 910-874-4457.

About CDYB

Starting January 1, Dixie Youth Baseball has officially become Diamond Youth Baseball, signaling a fresh era for the organization. Additionally, Diamond Youth Softball has been introduced for the 2024 season, expanding its commitment to youth sports.

CDYB, Inc. operates as an inclusive, community-driven organization dedicated to promoting fair play among all participants by upholding the official DYB Rules, Policies, and Regulations. They say they are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and fair practices. CDYB stands against discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

They take pride in being an entirely volunteer-based organization. Our national, state, and district directors are unpaid individuals elected by the leagues, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the community we serve.

As Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Discover more about the rebranded CDYB at https://dybusa.org/DYB_North_Carolina/