Wednesday April 24, 2024 
BLCC Women’s Wednesday Golf League Results
AVERILL PARK – Another rainy Wednesday prevented many golfers from completing a full round of golf! Based on those golfers that were able to complete a round, the results of the BLCC Women’s Wednesday Golf League from Wednesday, May 26, 2021, are:
Team Messier defeated Team Squazzo (4.5 points to 1.0 point) and Team Jewell defeated Team Morrison (3.5 points to 2.5 points) on the back nine of BLCC in the 5th week of league play.
Low net scores (through 5 holes) were recorded by Laurie Furlong (19), Deb Bryce, Judy McCloskey and Sue Mooradian (20). Great scores!! Congratulations!
Ten of 39 league members posted scores.
Team Standings following the fifth week of play:
1st place Team Jewell 37 points
2nd place Teams Messier 28 points
3rd place Team Squazzo 26.5 points
4th place and Morrison 26 points
Tuesday Treks at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Every Tuesday: 12:30 – 2:30pm. Join Leonard Tremblay on a 2-3 mile hike at a moderate pace exploring the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes may be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required. Free. Donations welcome. (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. All programs are limited to 10 individuals.
Mindful Earth Walk for Kids at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – June 13: 10:30am – 12pm. Open up to the sights and sounds of nature as we develop a playful sense of awareness, joy and relationship to our planet Earth. Mindfulness for kids teaches resilience to stress and develops compassion, attention, curiosity and empathy. Preregistration required. Free. Suggested donation: $3. Led by Lisa Hoyt. (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. All programs are limited to 10 individuals.
Schodack Valley Golf Tournament
SCHODACK – Calling all golfers! The members of the Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company are proudly hosting our 18th golf tournament on Thursday June 17th. Event will be held at the Winding Brook C.C. in Valatie NY. This is a best ball scramble. Registration begins at 9am with a 10am shotgun start. Entry fee is $80. This includes 18 holes of golf,cart,light breakfast,lunch and beverages all day. If you are interested in joining us, or sponsoring a hole, please call Jim at 518-466-4008.
East Greenbush Pop Warner
EAST GREENBUSH – Registration is now open for our 2021 Football, Cheer & Dance season! Ages 5 to 16, all skill levels welcome! Competitive training without the high cost of other programs. https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/egpw
Mindful Nature Walk at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Saturday, June 19: 1pm-3pm. Join Sandy Wilson from Spirit of Dragonflies, LLC to celebrate the wonders of the outdoors! For those of you who have never experienced a Mindful Nature Walk we will be experiencing the benefits of “Forest Bathing.” Don’t worry, Forest Bathing requires no shower cap and involves no actual bathing in water. Called Shinrin-Yoku where it originated in Japan, it is the wellness practice of being in the present moment and opening up our senses to fully take in the forest atmosphere. This type of slow walking ‘sauntering’, deep breathing, present-centered awareness, and observation in nature is shown to reduce stress, boost our moods, and strengthen our immune systems. Donations accepted if you are able. Suggested donation: $10, but truly any amount is welcome. (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. All programs are limited to 10 individuals.
Pondering Ponds at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Saturday, June 19: 10am-11:30am. Ever wonder what lives in ponds? Come find out just what is lurking at the bottom of these essential bodies of water. Catch and release frogs, salamanders, insects and other creepy crawlies. Preregistration required. Suggested donation $3. (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. All programs are limited to 10 individuals.
Learn to Fish at Dyken Pond EEC
GRAFTON – Saturday, June 26: 9:30am-11am. If you’ve never picked up a fishing pole before, today’s program is for you! Fishing basics and safety will be covered. Leave with the confidence to fish independently or to better assist your kids. This program coincides with NY’s “Free Fishing Days” so a license is not required 6/26/21-6/27/21. Poles and tackle available for loan. Preregistration required. Suggested donation $5. (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@nullgmail.com. Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center. All programs are limited to 10 individuals.
Boys Summer Lacrosse
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting June 29 and go through mid August with half day camps and evening programs. Our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K – 10 throughout the capital district at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the capital district. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs – June 29 – August 3; Day camps – 9 am to noon on July 12 – 16, and July 19-23; Night camp – 6 pm to 8 pm August 2 –6. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 5th – 9th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th – 10th grade novice skill program; A 5th – 10th grade beginner skill program; A 2nd – 4th grade full equipment program for all levels of players; A co-ed grades k – 5th non-contact learn to play program. A registration form and complete listing of our entire programs are available on our website – www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail – Chad@nullCapitallandlacrosse.com
Girls Summer Lacrosse
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting June 29 and go through mid August with half day camps and evening programs. Our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K – 12 throughout the capital district at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the capital district. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs – June 29 – August 3; Day camps – 9 am to noon on July 12 – 16, and July 19 -23; Night camp – 6 pm to 8 pm August 2 –6. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 9th – 12th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th – 8th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th – 11th grade novice skill program; A 3rd – 10th grade beginner skill program; A co-ed grades k – 5th non-contact learn to play program.
A registration form and complete listing of all our entire programs are available on our website – www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail – Chad@nullCapitallandlacrosse.com
Girls Summer Field Hockey
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Capitalland Field Hockey is offering a number of different summer field hockey programs starting June 29 through mid August all at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. All of our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades Krd – 12 throughout the capital district. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the capital district. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs – June 29 – August 3; Day camps – 9 am to noon on July 12 – 16, and July 19 – 23; Night camp – 6 pm to 8 pm August 2 – 6. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 8th – 12th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th – 10th grade novice skill program; A 3rd – 10th grade beginner skill program; A grades k – 3rd learn to play program.. A registration form and complete listing of all our entire programs are available on our website – www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail – Chad@nullCapitallandlacrosse.com
Free Outdoor Program for Teens: Work & Learn On-site with Conservationists Across Rensselaer County
RENSSELAER COUNTY – Rensselaer Youth Outdoors (RYO) announces a FREE program for young people aged 14-16 starting this July. Working alongside local conservationists, youth are invited to practice outdoor living skills, complete valuable projects onsite, learn about the local ecology and gain essential work experience that could inspire future job opportunities.
With a grant from the US Forest Service, RYO can accept and stipend 30 young people to participate. Days will run 9AM-4PM and include time to work and learn, challenging participants physically and mentally. Projects might include doing the math to build a structure that protects a water source or leveling the land for an ADA accessible trail. In the afternoon teens will identify species in the nearby wetland, make a fire without a match or lighter or ask a local ecologist how she got a job that pays her to identify plants.
Teens can choose from: July 12 – 16th weeklong program at Albert Family Community Forest; August 7-8 weekend program at Poestenkill Community Forest; September 25-26th weekend program at Dyken Pond Environmental Center. Space is limited and there is no application deadline.
Recovering from a year of online learning, RYO is excited to be a place where young people can plug into their surroundings—healthy forests that want to flourish, conservationists that are here to connect and opportunities that build self-esteem and skills for a better world.
Please visit the RYO website, www.ryoutdoors.org, to apply or call us at 518-712-9667. We are happy to accept applications and answer questions over the phone.
Burden Lake Country Club Junior Golf Clinic
AVERILL PARK – Registration is now open for the Junior Golf Clinic. Ron Choquette is back once again to run the program. The Clinic is open to Boys and Girls between the ages of 8 and 14. There will be five sessions starting the week of July 6th. The session will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:45 am till 11:30 am. Please feel free to call Ron at 518-703-0510.