
Baseball event to raise funds for local youth programs, starts Feb. 27
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Executive Council 70, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping the community’s youth through a series of fundraising events, announces it will host its 15th annual spring training experience Cantina at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
This is the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies and will start on Thursday, Feb. 27. The all-inclusive food and drink event will offer private shaded viewing decks for guests and businesses to watch 10 select baseball games with all proceeds going to EC70’s nonprofit Executive Council Charities to support local youth charity programs.
“EC70 was formed to help at-risk kids throughout the Valley by hosting fundraising events like Cantina,” said EC70’s 2025 Cantina Chairman Justin Hodge. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to bring back this exciting viewing experience to the Diamondbacks’ spring training stadium while giving back to the local youth community.”
EC70 will have VIP seating from the mezzanine levels and Pepsi patio for guests to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with friends and business associates at the stadium. Attendees will indulge in a complimentary buffet lunch with soda and bottled water and a hosted bar with beer, wine and cocktails, according to event planners.
The event’s earnings will benefit over 100 local charities throughout Arizona, including qualifying charities, qualifying foster care charities and 501(c)3 nonprofits.
EC70 will host Cantina at the following games:
- Thursday, Feb. 27: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Friday, Feb. 28: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals
- Saturday, March 1: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
- Wednesday, March 5: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants
- Thursday, March 13: Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Friday, March 14: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Saturday, March 15: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago White Sox
- Wednesday, March 19: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
- Thursday, March 20: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Athletics
- Friday, March 21: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Angels
Cantina tickets are $165 for each game and individual. Groups or businesses with over 20 people attending will get discounted tickets. Tickets sold in 50 or more increments will have their own private space.
EC70 would like to thank its sponsors One Technology, Creation Equity and Kinkaid Civil Construction for making this event possible.
For more information about Cantina and to buy tickets, click HERE.
Executive Council 70 was established as the volunteer force supporting the activities of 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit corporation Executive Council Charities. EC70 is a group of working professionals dedicated to helping the local community’s youth through a series of fundraising events and initiatives. Originally formed in 1972, the 70 active and 300 life members have raised more than $12 million in just the past five years, according to the organization.
The nonprofit’s goal is to provide grants to programs and other nonprofit organizations focused on helping youth in Arizona overcome adversity and reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Funds are raised through signature events like The Original Taste, Holiday Classic and Cantina along with direct contributions to the nonprofit’s annual campaign – Support Arizona Youth.
Executive Council Charities has supported more than 100 charities this past year, distributing more than $2.5 million, according to officials.