Hello all! We apologize for the delay in getting the update out to you this week. It has been slightly hectic here in preparation for the upcoming events. We are looking at a rainy forecast for Saturday, so come well prepared to participate in the rain! The event WILL GO ON!
Also, we delayed print of this update to include some info regarding the Spring Games at West Point and Time Trials. Please pay close attention to that information!
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 22, 2006 – Regional Time Trial EAST (ONLY) –Dutchess, Putnam &
Westchester Counties (ONLY)
Hosted by Putnam Valley H.S.
Rain is forecasted with a high of 55 degrees. Dress
accordingly. The event WILL NOT be canceled simply
because of rain! Please DO NOT call and ask!
May 6, 2006 – Spring Games WEST – Rockland, Orange, Ulster &
Sullivan Counties
HOSTED at WEST POINT
Update: The concession in the field house WILL be open and will have food available for purchase the day of the event. The list of prices is listed below as furnished by the academy.
Additionally, please email us with the number of parking/security passes you need. We will have them printed and mailed to you upon request. If it is easier, please phone in your request to us at (845) 878-9722.
Finally, please note West Point has MANDATED that point of entry for the day of the event has been changed to the Stoney gate. All participants, family members, spectators, volunteers, etc. MUST enter through the Stoney gate.
Concession Prices & Menu for 6 May event per USMA:
$3.00 Hotdogs
$2.00 Chips
$2.50 Cracker Jacks
$2.00 Skittles - Snickers - M&M Plain & Peanut
$3.00 Cotton Candy
$3.00 Dasani Water
$3.00 Powerade
$3.00 Coke - Diet Coke - Sprite
$2.00 Coffee / Hot Chocolate
$3.00 Hamburgers
$4.00 Chicken Sandwiches
$5.00 Sausage & Peppers
May 13, 2006 – Spring Games EAST – Dutchess, Putnam & Westchester
Counties
HOSTED at MAHOPAC HIGH SCHOOL
***REGISTRATIONS FOR ALL OF THESE EVENTS ARE NOW CLOSED***
CALENDAR ADDITIONS:
MAY 20, 2006 – Dutchess Under 21 Bowling – Mardi Bob Lanes
Poughkeepsie @ 1pm
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 – Regional Fall Games @ FDR State Park.
DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
April 23, 2006 - Wardrobe Party Fundraiser @ Chico’s
This store is located at 1083 Route 9, Fishkill, NY (845) 296-0904
Spruce up your spring wardrobe and help support Special Olympics Athletes! 10% of your purchase will be donated to Special Olympics NY- Hudson Valley Region.
WALK INFO…
29 April, 2006 – FDR PARK Miles for Medals Walk………
It's still not too late to register for our Miles for Medals Walk, taking place on Saturday, April 29 at the Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park in Yorktown Heights. The walk is approximately 2 miles long and will start at 10:00 A.M. with registration beginning at 9:00. This is our first Miles for Medals in Westchester, and we invite everyone to come out and walk. All funds raised will go towards programs within the Hudson Valley Region. You can register by contacting Chrissy at 845-878-9722 or cshields@nyso.org or go online at www.milesformedalsfdr.kintera.org.
GENERAL INFORMATION
· Plans are on the way for the 17th Annual Bresnan Bike Tour. The riders leave from Patterson, NY and finish over 200 miles later in Bennington, VT. The tour will take place June 9-11. *** PLEASE NOTE THIS DATE CHANGE! For more information you can contact Maria Madero at the Hudson Valley office.
Any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at any time. As always, thanks for your continued support and constructive comments
