July 24, 2018
Vanderbilt Athletics will host a school supply drive for Nashville-area elementary school Buena Vista Elementary during the Commodores’ annual Dore Jam festivities on Saturday, Aug. 4.
Fans are encouraged to bring pencils, markers, glue sticks, crayons, scissors and more to donate to Buena Vista. Donation bins will be set up at the entrance to Dore Jam at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, located between 25th Avenue South and Natchez Trace.
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In its 17th year, Dore Jam offers fans an opportunity to meet their favorite Commodore student-athletes, get autographs, listen to live music and participate in an array of family-oriented activities. It will take place from 4-6 p.m. CT on Aug. 4.
Head coach Derek Mason and the Vanderbilt football team will be on hand to greet fans and sign 2018 schedule posters that will be distributed free at the entrance, located off Children’s Way for the second straight year.
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The Vanderbilt women’s soccer team and head coach Darren Ambrose, coming off a NCAA appearance last year, also will be on hand to sign schedule posters.
“Dore Jam is always a great time for the entire family,” Senior Associate Athletics Director Martin Salamone said. “We look forward to welcoming another big crowd of fans looking for autographs, plenty of activities and good music.”
Official mascot Mr. C, Commodore spirit leaders, face painters and balloon artists will be on hand to entertain young fans. Other activities for young fans include inflatables, obstacle courses, soccer skee balls and a kicking station.
A Vanderbilt-themed photo booth will be available to fans attending the event.
Staff from Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt will be on-site with the latest Vanderbilt Athletics gear and merchandise.
Fans can purchase season tickets to Vanderbilt’s seven-game home schedule at the event. Packages start at $178 for the team’s home slate.
The Commodores open the season with two home games: Middle Tennessee on Sept. 1 and Nevada on Sept. 8. The schedule at Vanderbilt Stadium also includes SEC games against South Carolina on Sept. 22, Florida on Oct. 13, Ole Miss on Nov. 17 and Tennessee on Nov. 24. The Commodores also welcome nearby Tennessee State on Sept. 29.
