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October 28, 2012

Sports Shorts: October 28, 2012

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Skating Club

hosts ‘Skate

With Us’ session

PLATTSBURGH — The Skating Club of the Adirondacks will begin its November ‘Skate With Us’ session this weekend Saturday and Sunday at the Plattsburgh State Field House, and new members are welcome. Saturday morning lessons begin at 8:30 a.m., and Sunday afternoon lessons start at 3:30 p.m. The club offers figure skating lessons for skaters of all ages and all levels, from beginners through advanced. Please email skatingcluboftheadirondacks@gmail.com to request a full schedule and registration form.

Algonquin Chapter of Adk hosting

chili dinner

PLATTSBURGH — The Algonquin Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will celebrate the end of Daylight Savings Time with a chili dinner at the Point au Roche State Park November 2. The event is a family outing. Contact Lynn Valenti by Nov. 2 at 562-0553 for more information.

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