ADVISORY/Power Hitter Finalists Compete at Dodger Stadium; Los Angeles DWP and Dodgers Make Dreams Come True for L.A. Youth.

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ADVISORY...for Saturday (Sept. 14)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:   Finalists from six Power Hitter Competition and Clinics,
        co-sponsored by the LADWP and the Los Angeles Dodgers, will
        compete at Dodger Stadium in a championship hitting
        competition. Kids ages 6-14 will have three chances to hit a
        baseball from home plate. The child who hits the ball the
        farthest and most accurate in his or her age group (6-8, 9-11,
        12-14) wins a trophy and will be honored before the September
        25 Dodger game.

WHERE:  Dodger Stadium
        1000 Elysian Park Avenue
        Los Angeles
        (Park in Lot #8 where you will be met by event staff)

WHEN:   Saturday, September 14
        12:00 p.m.

WHO:    18 area children stepping up to the plate at Dodger Stadium
        Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Representative

WHY:    This is the final contest of the Fifth Annual Power Hitter
        Competition and Clinic, co-sponsored by the Los Angeles
        Department of Water and Power and Los Angeles Dodgers. The
        clinics were conducted this summer at Los Angeles area
        recreation and parks centers. This event is one of many the
        LADWP sponsors to demonstrate its commitment to the community
        it serves and the children of Los Angeles. Other events
        include the Community Salute at Dodger Stadium and Dodger Jams
        programs at Los Angeles middle schools.