The Adirondack Thunder announced that the annual Thunder 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Glens Falls Civic Center Foundation is set for Sunday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. at Cool Insuring Arena.
The 5k race will begin at the arena and continue down Glen Street.
Proceeds will go toward renovations at Cool Insuring Arena, which is over 40 years old this year, and in need of some upgrading
The First 100 registered participants will receive a long sleeve t-shirt.
People can register for the event at runsignup.com/Race/NY/GlensFalls/5KThunderRun .
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The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its September mixer on Thursday, Sept. 28, at Bolton Landing Brewing, 4933 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing.
The first 50 guests through the door will receive a complimentary keepsake TD Bank, ARCC and Bolton Landing Brewing pint glass.
There will also be a 50/50 Raffle and chances to win a Bolton Landing Brewing Gift card.
The cost is $15 for ARCC members and $25 for non-members
Contact Carol Ann Conover at the ARCC for more information.
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The Killington World Cup Foundation (KWCF) has recently awarded 31 grants totaling $270,000 to Northeast area nonprofits in nine states for the upcoming ski season. The West Mountain School (WMS) it is one of the recipients.
The grant award will help fund the WMS Building For The Future capital campaign for the race building expansion at West Mountain slated to begin this summer.
Those who would like to contribute to the Building For The Future can contact WMS Vice President Sara Montgomery at West Mountain.