The 9th Annual Hot Stove Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at The Fountains Wedding and Conference Center featuring dinner, silent auction, and key note speakers. Cocktail hour will be from 6-7 p.m. and dinner & festivities will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 for the general public, $38 for season ticket holders and $280 for a sponsored table of eight and should be reserved by January 18, 2010. Guest appearances by Shorebirds Field Coach, Ryan Minor and 2nd Baseman, LJ Hoes. All proceeds to benefit the Shorebirds Community Fund and the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.  For ticket reservation and more information, please contact Emily Horlacher at 410-219-3112 ext. 168 or email her at ehorlacher@theshorebirds.com.