Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

May 31, 2014

63 new campsites to open at Schodack Island State Park in Spring 2015

SCHODACK LANDING For the first time in about 35 years, the state is creating new campgrounds at a state park. 

State and county officials came together at Schodack Island State Park Thursday to make the announcement. According to Andrew Beers, the executive deputy commissioner of the Office of State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the 63 tent/trailer campsites with bathroom and shower buildings will be ready for nature lovers by next spring.

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May 29, 2014

Volunteer at STRIDE

Volunteer TODAY For Fun Weekends This Summer

STRIDE Adaptive Sports seeks fun-loving camping volunteers for SCORE tent-camping programs!STRIDE Center for Outdoor Recreation & Education” facility located in Chatham, NY offers unique themed summer weekends to youth with special needs/disabilities.
For more information: Email: info@stride.org Website: www.stride.org

May 6, 2014

Just a few weeks left!

Time flies...summer camps fill up quickly.
Here are some great ideas from the TU's Camp Guide

April 12, 2014

Hoffman's Playland opens up for the season

Updated: Saturday, April 12 2014, 02:38 PM EDT 
LATHAM -- It was sunny skies and a busy turn out for opening day at Hoffman's Playland. Owners say they're relieved after the harsh winter weather, especially since this could be their last season." "So we'll be operating through this season and we'll have to wait and see," says owner David Hoffman.  "I don't want it made into condos or whatever, it's just so special," says Debbie Birnbaum of Loudonville, who was at the park with her daughter Saturday. Families from all around the Capital Region came out to enjoy what could be their last memory at Hoffman's. Generations have come to the Playland, which owner David Hoffman worked tirelessly to open for the season. "March was extremely difficult for us the weather was brutal and we weren't able to get out here in the park and put together the rides as early as we'd like to so the past 10 days have been very stressful," he says.
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May 19, 2013

Free Summer RPI Program Offers Opportunities for Female Students


Female students attending Maple Hill High School next year who are interested in exploring science and engineering are encouraged to register for the Engineering Institute for Young Women Summer program hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This free, week-long program running from July 22-27 will provide opportunities for students to learn about engineering disciplines through presentations by female scientists and hands-on projects. Register early as spaces are limited by calling Lisa Smith-Auer at 732-2297. Click here for a flyer with more information… This opportunity was made possible through Superintendent Bob Horan’s partnerships with RPI and the Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center. Posted 5/16/13.

 

July 13, 2012

Water restrictions

Take a look at your lawn...

Residents who violate the restrictions could be subject to fines, the water authority said.
PITTSFIELD -- The Department of Public Utilities in Pittsfield is asking all city water users to reduce all non-essential uses of water.

They would particularity like to see excessive lawn watering end and for tasks utilizing water to be carried out on alternating days, not all at once.

The city maintains it is not experiencing a water shortage.


Residents with even house numbers are asked to sprinkle on even numbered days.
Residents with odd house numbers are asked to sprinkle on odd numbered days.