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2010 Herkimer County Family Fun Day A Success!

Children spent the day taking part in games that promoted physical activity; including potato sack races. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Summer Nutrition Intern, Alyssa Blaker, provided a demonstration on how to prepare foods available at local Farmers’ Markets. Herkimer, NY – The 2010 Herkimer County Family Fun Day was a joint effort between Herkimer-Madison County WIC [...]

Herkimer Family Fun Day is Aug. 13

(Herkimer, NY) Herkimer County Family Fun Day will be held Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Myers Park. Family Fun Day is devoted to people eating healthy and taking part in regular physical activity. Below is a list of activities and features planned. Big Frog 104 Broadcasting live from the park from [...]

Canal Schooner Lois McClure to Visit Ilion Aug. 5

Open for Free Tours WHEN: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Ilion Marina,90 Central Ave.,Ilion, NY 13357 WHAT: The majestic 88-foot canal schooner Lois McClure arrives in Ilion on Thursday, August 5, on a cruise across New York State called the “Our Shared Heritage: World Canals Tour.” The authentic replica of [...]

‘Cycling the Erie Canal’ Bike Tour Gears Up for July 11 Start

More Than 500 Cyclists Registered for 400-Mile Trip from Buffalo to Albany The New York State Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails NY recently announced the beginning of the 12th Annual Cycling the Erie Canal, a 400-mile bicycling tour from Buffalo to Albany scheduled for July 11-18, 2010. The eight-day recreational bicycling tour will help [...]

Summer Programs for Youth Scheduled

Herkimer, NY—Herkimer County Community College is pleased to announce several non-credit youth programs. Digital Photography for Aspiring Photojournalists will focus on using a camera to tell or illustrate a story. The class is for participants ages 16-21 and will include hands-on work outside the classroom with guidance on the appropriate place to shoot, etc. The [...]

Community Independence Day Celebration Planned at HCCC

Herkimer, NY— The Community Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Herkimer County Community College Alumni Association, will be held Thursday, July 1 on the HCCC campus. A Brooks Chicken Barbecue, sponsored by the Boy Scouts, will be available starting at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria, located in the Robert McLaughlin College Center. An open photography [...]

HCCC Announces Summer Open Swim Hours

Herkimer, NY— Herkimer County Community College’s Cristman Pool offers summer open swim Monday – Thursday 7 – 9 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 – 6 p.m.. The fee is $2 per person per visit or free with a valid HCCC ID. For more information, call the HCCC Athletic Department at 866-0300, ext. 8255.

Boater Safety Course Offered

Herkimer, NY—Herkimer County Community College is offering a Boater Safety Course. Boater Safety is designed to meet the legal New York State requirements for boating safety. This course requires a minimum of eight hours of instruction. Participants will receive a safety certificate upon successful completion. Topics covered include: introduction to boating, boating law, boating problems [...]

Boater Safety Course Offered

Hinckley Day Use Area Will Not Open in 2010

ALBANY, NY (03/23/2010)(readMedia)– The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced that seven campgrounds and two day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks will not open in 2010. The actions are necessary in order to achieve the agency’s 2010-11 savings target and to help address the state’s historic fiscal crisis. The [...]

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