Frost Valley YMCA
For Children, Families & Groups
2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725
(845) 985-2291 • www.frostvalley.org

Attn: Life/Entertainment Ed. Sept. 2010
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Fall Family Farm Day Is Free Event Oct. 17 at Frost Valley Y

Claryville, NY — Frost Valley YMCA will host its annual Fall Farm Day on Sunday, Oct. 17 from 1-4 p.m. at its farm property near Claryville.
The Fall Family Farm Day is free and provides an opportunity for visitors of all ages to enjoy some old-fashioned fun.
The day’s activities will include: meeting and petting the animals at Frost Valley’s working farm, hay rides, a hay bale maze, scarecrow-making, live music and candle-making.
Among the refreshment choices will be Frost Valley’s famous chili, hamburgers and hot cocoa.
Available [...]

Frost Valley Y
For Children, Families & Groups
2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY 12725
(845) 985-2291 • www.frostvalley.org

For immediate release Aug. 2010
Attn: Entertainment/Life Ed.

14th Annual Quilting Weekend Oct. 29-31 at Frost Valley Y

Claryville, NY – Frost Valley Y will host its 14th annual Fall Quilting Weekend from Friday-Sunday, Oct. 29-31.
This popular program offers opportunities for quilters of every ability level. Five of the region’s foremost quilting experts will lead workshops.
Kathleen Davies’ class it titled “Chop Suey.” This workshop is suitable for the advanced beginner. Participants will create a project by piecing small blocks that appear complicated, but aren’t. The end result is a quilt top made to any desired size.
Longtime Frost Valley instructor Kris Driessen will demonstrate how “Two Table Runners Teach Timeless [...]

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DATE: September 27, 2010

Albany Symphony Performance to Feature Collaboration with Capital Repertory Theater on Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Unique concert underscores ASO’s commitment to innovative programming and new works

(ALBANY, NY) – The Albany Symphony will present the second performance of its 80th Anniversary-Carnegie Hall Season with a special collaboration with Capital Repertory Theater, highlighting a program that includes Mendelssohn’s incidental music to Shakespeare’s comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The program also includes three new works by young composers inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. The concert will be held at 7:30PM on October 21 at the new Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, and on October 22, 7:30PM at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

The performance is centered on the complete incidental music to ‘A [...]

Oct. 3 & 11 Events in Alb. & Sch. Educate Public on Health Benefits of Shoe-Free Workout

ALBANY/SCHENECTADY (Sept. 27, 2010) — Two local fitness instructors want people in the Capital Region to kick off their shoes while they work out.

“Our bodies evolved a long time before we invented running shoes,” said Jes Constantine, group exercise instructor at Best Fitness in Albany and Schenectady. “So padded running shoes might feel comfortable to work out in, but they actually interfere with the natural movement of your muscles and can lead to serious injury.”

Because most running shoes have very thick padded heels, people tend to incorrectly thrust from the heel instead of thrusting from the ball of the foot, which is how we are supposed use our feet, Constantine said. Barefoot training can lead to reduction in knee, hip and back pain, enhanced posture and movement [...]

Albany, NY – 9/28/2010 – TRACTLEADS, a local web design and Internet marketing company is officially open for business as of Monday, October 4, 2010. TRACTLEADS will provide exclusive Internet marketing to one business per industry in Albany, NY.

TRACTLEADS mission is simple: To provide one business per industry, with maximum exposure in an easy, cost effective manner, allowing us to be the first choice for web design and Internet marketing in Albany, NY.

While other web design and marketing companies will take on any client just to add to the bottom line, TRACTLEADS will only accept one client in each industry. Meaning once they are marketing for an electrician, they will not accept any other electricians in Albany, NY. While limiting their services may also limit their growth potential, TRACTLEADS believes it is the right choice. President Todd Bialaszewski stated “We are committed to the success of [...]

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BE A HERO AND GET A CAPE

ALBANY, NY (September 19, 2010) - Heroes from around the Capital Region will converge on Washington Park Sunday September 26 for the 14th annual AIDSWalk and a hero-themed 5K Run.

AIDSWalk and 5K Run kick off at 1:00PM with live entertainment including music and dance performances. The USATF sanctioned, chip-timed 5K Run and Community Walk begin at 2PM, starting and finishing in front of the Lake House. An awards ceremony follows, along with an opportunity to be a part of a group AIDS ribbon photo.
5K registrants
will receive red commemorative Hero Capes to wear during the race. The capes represent the courage, heroism and the will for self-sacrifice displayed by those in the HIV/AIDS community. All heroes are welcome and are encouraged to walk, run or fly the [...]

In anticipation of the 70th anniversary of the birth of John Lennon, The Egg, will host a
John Lennon Birthday Tribute featuring The Quarrymen & Nowhere Boy Film Preview on Wednesday, October 6th at 7 PM.

“Nowhere Boy,” a bio-pic starring Aaron Johnson, explores John Lennon’s coming of age as musician in Liverpool in the 1950s and the beginnings of The Beatles. “Nowhere Boy” captures and conveys the crucial formative teenage years of John Lennon. The script and perspective for the film were drawn from a variety of impeccable sources, and its authenticity is endorsed by those who knew Mr. Lennon best (including his childhood pals depicted in the movie). More information on the film may be found here: http://nowhereboy.com/#/home. The film is rated “R” so anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

In 1956, John [...]

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DATE: September 3, 2010
CONTACT: Melli Rose, Public Relations Coordinator
518-434-5417

Port of Albany’s Riverfront Jazz Festival 2010
Saturday, September 11
Honorary Ceremony @ 4:15

Albany, New York - Mayor Jerry Jennings and the City of Albany invite the public to a special honorary ceremony during the Port of Albany’s Riverfront Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 11* at Albany Riverfront Park at the Corning Preserve.

At 4:15 pm Mayor Jerry Jennings and Albany Fire Chief Robert Forezzi will be hosting a ceremony to recognize the heroic efforts of our nation ‘ s rescue workers that raced to the scene on September 11th, 2001. The City of Albany will be honoring Firefighter Keith Cipollo, one of our own Albany Firefighters who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to duty by rescuing a fisherman stranded for more than 30 minutes in [...]