Take yourself out to the ballgames

Sporting-event opportunities for the American Legion Family during the annual national convention have become something of a tradition. The 101st convention, in Indianapolis this August, will be no different. And with the layout of downtown Indy, getting to any or all of them from hotels is a cinch.

American Legion Family Night with the Colts is Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts take on the Chicago Bears. Tickets range from $40 to $59. Go here to place an order online. The ticket deadline is July 1.

American Legion Family Night at Victory Field is also Saturday, Aug. 24. The first pitch (by National Commander Brett Reistad) will be thrown at 7:05 p.m. The Pittsburgh Pirates AAA-affiliate Indianapolis Indians take on the Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds AAA affiliate). Tickets range from $7 to $13. Go here to place an order online. The ticket deadline is Aug. 24.

WNBA Fever Basketball American Legion Family Night is Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Doors open at 6 p.m., and tipoff is at 7 p.m. The Indiana Fever take on the Las Vegas Aces. The American Legion Family, and the Legion’s centennial, will be acknowledged at halftime. Tickets – with and without food vouchers – range from $22 to $53.90. Go here to place an order online. The ticket deadline is Aug. 5.

For information on bulk orders and more, go to www.legion.org/convention/resources.