From Andy Merkel, president, Oakfield-Alabama Little League:
This Saturday, April 29, will be Opening Day for the Oakfield-Alabama Little League.
There will be a short parade beginning at 9 a.m. at the Oakfield Fire Department, walking on Albert Street to the town park and ball fields on Drake Street.
Participants who'd like to be in the parade are asked to assemble at the fire hall at 8:30 a.m.
Opening day ceremonies immediately follow the parade. At that time, teams, coaches and the Board of Directors will be announced.
This year, a special moment of silence will be held in honor of Coach Dan Gilbert, who recently passed away, and who was instrumental in the OACS baseball program as well as Little League. Also, a bench will be dedicated to a young player who passed away suddenly earlier this year.
Games will kick off at 10 a.m.
