LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., June 3, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Equity Management & Realty Services and Associa Supports Kids' (ASK) mascot Scout, have been invited to Diamond Stadium, home of the Lake Elsinore Storm, to celebrate Thunder's 15th birthday.

Thunder has been entertaining Lake Elsinore Storm fans since opening day, 2001. He is the self-proclaimed California League mascot of the year and 2010 & 2011 www.GameOps.com Mascot of the Year.

Scout, Associa's playful puppy dog mascot, along with other local mascot friends will join Thunder for a birthday celebration and some fun and games before the Storm take the field on Friday, June 10.

"Scout is honored to receive an invitation to Thunder's party," says Equity Management President Lisa Locke. "The two famous mascots are both dogs, so they should get along nicely and I'm looking forward to seeing all of the other furry and feathered friends who will be in attendance to commemorate the occasion."

As part of the ASK program, Associa provides parents and their children with important safety tips in and around the home. To get kids excited about safety, Scout the ASK mascot, travels around the country to share stories and interesting safety facts and tips with kids and their parents at community events. For more information visit www.associasupportskids.com.

Building and managing successful communities for more than 37 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength, and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com.

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