Biker registration and check-in begins at 10 a.m. while a safety meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.  Participants should be aware that the course is designed for experienced mountain bikers.  The five mile race begins at 11 a.m.  Registration for the one-mile autism awareness hike begins at 12 noon.  The peaceful hike throughout the wide trails at Russell Park is geared towards all members of the family and begins at 1 p.m.  From 12 noon to 4 p.m. there will be food, activities, games, entertainment, and a chance auction.  Underground Season will provide live music beginning at noon while illusionist Leon Etienne will entertain starting at 2 p.m.  At 3 p.m. the chance auction results will be revealed.

Online pre-registration is only available for the mountain bike race whereas registration for the hike takes place the day of the event. There is no registration fee for the hike but donations are appreciated.  Online pre-registration for the bike event will end Tuesday, August 3.  Registration will re-open the morning of the event.  A $25 registration fee is required.  To register for the bike event, visit kelbermancenter.org.

For more information about the Adventures for Autism, please contact the Kelberman Center at (315) 797-6241 ext. 373.

Since 1989 Care Net has helped more than 10,000 women and their families and reached over 50,000 local teens with a character-based, abstinence education program.    Care Net is supported by hundreds of faithful volunteers, churches and individuals.

Care Net Executive Director, Jacque Wagner states, “WALK FOR LIFE is an opportunity for people to support the compassionate services of Care Net Pregnancy Center. We want people in our community to know that Care Net provides a safe, caring, confidential place for individuals facing an unexpected pregnancy.  We offer free and confidential services because we believe every woman should have the information and support she needs to make a well informed decision about her pregnancy.  Ninety-nine percent of our clients would highly recommend Care Net to a friend.”

The Walk will begin at TR Proctor Park, corner of Culver Avenue and Welsh Bush Road in Utica with registration at 9:00 am.  Festivities include children’s activities, information booths, tee shirts, top fund-raiser prizes, food and fun. Care Net’s goal is to raise $30,000 for their ongoing work.  For information on Care Net services or WALK FOR LIFE call 733.5404.

The 65 hour, four-week program will train up to 20 participants as an introduction to healthcare concepts. Training modules include medical terminology, computer skills, infection control and customer service for health care. Classes will begin Tuesday, June 15 at the Herkimer Working Solutions One-Stop Career Center. The screening and application process will begin immediately.  This program is the first of several trainings that will be offered.

For more information, contact Beth Bunce at 315-867-1400 or stop in to the Working Solutions One-Stop Center, located at 320 North Prospect Street in Herkimer.

Dance Moves for Fitness will introduce participants to dance moves that incorporate fun and fitness. The class is five sessions on Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. beginning June 16. Pre-registration is required by June 9. The fee is $49.

Pre-registration can be completed by calling (315) 866-0300, ext. 8251 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information and/or a complete list of courses, visit our website at www.herkimer.edu/ce/.

Weekday Salutatorian – Thomas Ingersoll

• Barneveld, NY
• Son of Lou Ann Ingersoll, Barneveld, and Brian and Mary Ingersoll, Poland
• Graduate of Poland Central School
• Received an Associate’s Degree prior to enrolling in the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing

More than 30 organizations will participate, including Consumer Credit Counseling, Herkimer County Healthnet, Herkimer County Prevention Council, Insight House, Mary Kay Cosmetics, MOVAC, Planned Parenthood and STOP DWI.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the HCCC’s Health Services Office at 866-0300, ext. 8372.

Cardio-Sculpt is a cardio-step and compound weight training class. Section C is five sessions on Monday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning April 26. Pre-registration is required by April 22. The fee is $45.

Serious Strength is a compound weight training class with an emphasis on strength and fitness. The class is six sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. beginning April 7. The fee is $54.

Pilates is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises. Section E is seven sessions on Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. beginning April 8. The fee is $45. Section F is four sessions on Mondays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. beginning May 3. Pre-registration is required by April 29. The fee is $27.

Yoga for All, Section C is six sessions on Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. beginning April 13. Pre-registration is required by April 12. The fee is $65. Gentle Yoga, Section C is six sessions on Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. beginning April 15. Pre-registration is required by April 14. The fee is $65. Intermediate Yoga, Section C is six sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. beginning April 15. Pre-registration is required by April 14. The fee is $65.

Pre-registration can be completed by calling (315) 866-0300 ext. 8251, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information and/or a complete list of courses, visit our website at www.herkimer.edu/ce/.

The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley held a breakfast and reception on March 18, at the Herkimer County Community College. The Red Cross selected six people as this year’s 13th annual ‘Great Heroes.’ The award presentation was held at the Robert McLaughlin Campus Center, Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road in Herkimer.

The 2010 Great Heroes honorees, Steve McMurray and Remington Arms, were announced by the Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley March 11.

The recipients of the Community Awards included Bill Keeler, Clara Barton Society Award; Tiffany Lott, Blood Services Award; Carol Higgins, Emergency Responder Award; Julia Bunce, Youth Leadership Award; and Sgt. Vincent Scalise, Military Award.

Scalise, from Utica, served as a combat infantryman in Iraq with his unit, returning to Utica in late 2004. When he returned, however, he dedicated himself to helping his fellow veterans reintegrate with their families and communities.

Scalise first founded a charitable organization, The Utica Center for Development, raising funds to refurbish the former YMCA in Utica as the Central New York Veteran’s Outreach Center. The facility in downtown Utica opened Nov. 11, 2009.

All funds raised from the Great Heroes Breakfast will support the emergency services department of the American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley. These services include local disaster relief, the services for the armed forces and international tracing services.

Additionally, gifts made on March 18 will be matched by the Herkimer Polish Community Home.

For additional information about the Veteran’s Outreach Center, visit http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/11/17/30568-27th-brigade-soldier-spearheads-veterans-outreach-effort-one-soldiers-efforts-create-opportunities-for-veterans-in-central-ny/

Please contact Donna Anglin at 894-0564 for more information.

Wii:  Learn to Exercise will teach participants how the use of this popular game system can be incorporated into an exercise plan. The course is two sessions, April 6 and April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. The fee is $48. Pre-registration is required by March 31 and can be completed by calling (315) 866-0300 ext. 8251, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  For more information and/or a complete list of courses, visit our website at www.herkimer.edu/ce/.