Thursday's game will highlight the Eagles Go Green! initiative. The Eagles are asking fans in attendance to ""Go Green"" in an effort to lessen their impact on the environment. Fans are encouraged to take part in the Eagles season-long recycling program at Lincoln Financial Field.
• The National Audubon Society will be hosting a collection at Thursday's game to benefit the restoration of the Gulf Coast. Collection bins will be located at every entrance of the stadium prior to kick-off, where volunteers will accept monetary donations.
• Thursday's game is presented by Turkey Hill Dairy, the official ice cream of the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Fan Featured on Today's Season Ticket: Today's featured fan is Phillip Cooper from Yardley, PA. Phil sits in Section 118 and believes, ""Green courses through my blood, green is my passion."" When Phillip paints his face, it takes him an hour and a half, but when the Eagles win, it stays on for days. His greatest challenge in life has been ensuring that his children make the correct decision when choosing a favorite team. While his wife is a die-hard Giants fan, both children chose correctly.
• Gates to HeadHouse Plazawill open at 4:30 p.m.
• HeadHouse Plaza Activities: For those in attendance for Thursday's game, HeadHouse Plaza will feature activities prior to kickoff including:
• A live pregame broadcast from 94 WYSP and 610 WIP.
• A live performance from Liquid A.
• Interactive games and activities will be available for fans of all ages. A quarterback accuracy challenge, an obstacle course, a Pepsi inflatable and face painting will be in the Interactive Zone. Papa John's will sponsor a field goal challenge on the Plaza. Face painting will also be available in a booth along the plaza with displays from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
• Eagles Cheerleaders will host a booth where fans can purchase the 2010-11, eco-friendly swimsuit calendar.
• Pepsi will have a branded motorcycle on display and will be giving out free samples. Best Buy's Football Zone Kiosk allows fans to play Madden NFL 11 and Guitar Hero.
• Local Fare: The Eagles and ARAMARK continue to bolster the 2010 menu roster with popular, local favorites, adding Tony Luke's Cheesesteaks, Rick's Steaks and Planet Hoagie. These newcomers, available in sections 112-115, join a dining lineup that already features the Schmitter and Bassett's Original Memphis BBQ available on HeadHouse Plaza.
• Field Presentation: To ensure Lincoln Financial Field has the cleanest template for logo stencils at the 50th Anniversary 1960 game on September 12, the Philadelphia Eagles will be limiting field logos during this preseason. At tonight's game, there will be no midfield or end zone logos.
• Parking costs for lots in the sports complex are $25 for cars; $50 for oversized vehicles. Although traffic conditions near the Sports Complex have improved, with over 70,000 fans coming to the game on Thursday, there will inevitably be traffic tie-ups in the area of Lincoln Financial Field.
• Thursday's National Anthem will be performed by Broad Street Line A Cappella from Philadelphia. The Nation's Colors will be presented by the United States Army.
• Thursday's Kids Club Biggest Fan of the Game is Braydon Styer from Ephrata, PA. He will receive two free tickets and sideline passes for the game through the Kids Club Biggest Fan of the Game contest.
• Thursday's Snapple Coin-Toss Kids are Nicholas Conti from Cherry Hill, NJ and Robert Ruacci from Garnet Valley, PA.
• Thursday's Dietz and Watson Hometown Hero is Staff Sergeant Harold Singletary. He has been deployed to Iraq on two separate occasions. He was a significant asset to the Army during its time of transition from Combat Actions to support. SSG Singletary currently works in Joint Training and the Training Development Center where he is the supply sergeant. His responsibilities include managing Soldiers clothing and supplies in a joint capacity. SSG Singletary is also a coach for West Oak Lane Wildcats. In recognition of our Hometown Hero, Dietz and Watson is donating $1,000 to the USO.
• Philadelphia Eagles Scratch Off Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets: Eagles Instant Scratch Off lottery tickets are currently available in ticket vending machines at Lincoln Financial Field on game day. These tickets can be purchased in the vending machines at each of the following locations: sections 106, 122, C6, C16 and in the HeadHouse Lobby. Each ticket is $5. If a winning ticket is purchased, the cash prize may be redeemed at the Eagles Ticket Office windows in the HeadHouse Lobby. Participants must be 18 years or older to play.
• Miller Lite Phlite Deck Halftime Report: Dave Spadaro will host a live halftime show from the Miller Lite Phlite Deck, broadcasting into the stadium on the video boards and throughout the televisions in the concourses. The Miller Lite Phlite Deck Halftime Report will feature a look at the first half of game highlights, keys to a successful second half and a review of NFL scores and highlights from other games. Fans should go to www.PhiladelphiaEagles.com/millerlite to find out which bars to visit during the week leading up to each home game for a chance to win Phlite Deck tickets. Winners will receive two tickets and vouchers for $10 in food and three Miller Lites.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals Family Starting Line-ups: Each week, the Eagles choose between three and five families whose lives have recently been affected by a medical condition to receive tickets to the game courtesy of Teva Pharmaceuticals. These families will have the opportunity to watch warm-ups from the sidelines and be on the field as the Eagles starters are announced! This week's families are from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
• Teva Pharmaceuticals Community Red Zone: Each week, the Eagles highlight two local charitable organizations that are making a difference in the community, courtesy of Teva Pharmaceuticals. The organizations receive exhibit space in the HeadHouse Plaza so they can provide information on their services to fans, along with tickets to the game. This week's organizations are: National Audubon Society, which conserves and restores natural ecosystems and their habitats for the benefit of humanity; and Mural Arts Program, which is a youth development organization inspiring positive youth outcomes through the arts.
• Designated Driver Program: The Eagles are teaming up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Miller Brewing Company and TEAM Coalition to administer a Designated Driver program on game day. Fans who sign up to be a designated driver receive a wristband redeemable for a free soft drink. Visit the nearest Guest Services Centers on the concourse behind Sections 121, 136, 206 and 226 or Concierge Desk in any Premium Area to sign up.
• Gender Specific Search Lines: Each gate and entrance to Lincoln Financial Field will have signs designating security search lines as: Male, Female, or Family. Family lines are for groups that prefer to stay together through the security process. As guests approach the gate, they will be instructed to locate and follow the signs for their designated security search line. This layout has been designed to improve the flow through security and ensure guests enter Lincoln Financial Field in a timely manner.
• GuestAssist: Guests of Lincoln Financial Field who wish to report issues and concerns, ask for information or call for assistance in a fast, easy and convenient way can do so by texting our GuestAssist text message service. Text messages should be addressed to 78247. In the body of the text, type the word ASSIST
with the issue and location. Guests will receive an automatic response when the text is received. Stadium personnel will respond quickly and accordingly. On non-event days, guests can contact the Guest Services Hotline at (267) 570-4400 for assistance.