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Summer Geocache Challenge at NYS Parks

Summer Geocache Challenge at NYS Parks

 

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga/Capital District region of New York State Parks will be hosting 50 all new geocaches in 16 state parks and historic sites.

There will also be a drawing for prizes for anyone who completes 35 of the 50.

The geocache challenge will begin on Memorial Day Weekend and will last until Veterans Day.

10th Annual 5k for Kidneys held at the Crossings at Colonie

10th Annual 5k for Kidneys held at the Crossings at Colonie

 

COLONIE – The Northeast Kidney Foundation will be hosting it’s 10th Annual Walk for kidneys on Sunday, June 9.

This event is a fundraiser that provides payment for local and regional services such as kidney screening, patient support services, and various other patient related services.

For more information, or to register, click here. 

Bike for awareness set for June

 

BUFFALO – Beginning on June 24, Our Ability Inc. will begin a 17 day bike ride along the Erie Canal that will end in Albany.

Our Ability, Inc., founded by quad-amputee John Robinson, is an organization that mentors and inspires people with disabilities through positive video stories. In 2012, Our Ability traveled to London for the 2012 Paralympics where it experienced the power of inspiration, sport and achievement.

Robinson and members of Our Ability will bike, boat, run and walk across the state, looking to attract thousands to join them and support the mission of raising the consciousness with the public of the ability inside all people.

SnoCountry Snapshot

Halley O'Brien brings you the latest on ski conditions and events on the slopes each week in the SnoCountry Snapshot.

Watch for more reports coming soon.

NHL Pre-Season game cancelled

NHL Pre-Season game cancelled

ALBANY - The Times Union Center has announced that the NHL Pre-Season game between the NY Rangers and the New Jersey Devils has been cancelled. 

The Times Union reports that this cancellation is due to the absence of a new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Player's Association. 

Tickets for the game scheduled on Sept. 26 can be returned to the original point of purchase for refunds. 

Any ticket purchased over the phone or through ticketmaster.com will automatically be refunded. 

Time Warner customers get free admission at "The Joe"

Time Warner customers get free admission at "The Joe"

TROY - Time Warner Cable has announced that once again it will team up with the ValleyCats to host the 3rd Annual Customer Appreciation event on Saturday, August 4.

Time Warner Cable customers who show their cable bill at the box office to recieve a free four pack of tickets as well as vouchers for a free ot dog and soda.

Customers must pick up tickets by July 29. Seating is limited and assignments are on a first come first serve basis.

The ValleyCats will be taking on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on August 4.

For more information, please call, 518-629-2287.

Applications going fast for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

Applications going fast for DEC Environmental Education Summer Camps

The application is now posted online for the Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Education Summer Camps and spots are being filled fast.

The DEC Environmental Education Camps offer campers experiences in sportsman education, games, lessons, hands-on activities, swimming, hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Through these activities, campers will learn about forests, water quality, nature and more.

There are four different camps kids can attend, Camp Colby, Camp DeBruce, Camp Rushford and Camp Pack Forest. Campers will participate in discovery groups and will complete six lessons. These lessons include group dynamics, explorations of different habitats and human impacts on the environment.  Science, problem solving, games, journal keeping and wildlife activities are also part of what campers will experience.