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  • “A NIGHT IN ROME” Trivia night fundraiser

    Mar 29, 2012

    Friday, March 30th, 2012 6pm at the Brass Horse Lounge Benefit the 2012 Kateri Conference and the 2012 Kateri Canonization Trip to Rome • Registration from 5pm to 6pm~ • $25 Per Person ~ Teams of Four • Early Registration for the Pledge Sheet Contest The person who collects the most money will win a $500 VISA Gift Card! A min. of $75 collected in pledges secures your team’s registration. Contact Margaret Thomas-Jock 613-575-1194 Win a Trip To Rome Raffle Tickets Mohawk Auction 5/50 Raffle...

  • Spaghetti Dinner Benefit

    Mar 29, 2012

    FRIDAY MARCH 30th AT THE GOLDEN DRAGON 11AM UNTIL ALL IS SOLD Meal includes spaghetti, salad, roll and drink for $8.00 Add a dessert for a $1.00 To benefit Akwesasne billiard players traveling to Mississauga Ontario for Canadians Championships April 5-7 To place orders call 315-212-6893 or 613-577-2300 Delivery available on 4 or more orders Eat-in at the Golden Dragon or pick-up...

  • Family and Problem Gambling

    Mar 29, 2012

    Problem gambling doesn’t just affect the gambler. It adversely affects the entire family of the gambler. This occurs in a number of ways because of the problem gambler’s altered behavior, dishonesty and manipulation. The National Council on Problem Gambling tells us of some of these affects. WHAT CAN BE LOST OR DAMAGED: • Trust is often the first casualty in the family of the problem gambler. Change in the behavior of the family member is often attributed to many other possible problems before gambling is identified as the problem. • Respect...

  • Kanien’keha:ka Women of the Wolf Clan Fire

    Mar 29, 2012

    Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10am-3pm For information contact Kahentehtha A. Elijah...

  • Branching Out With Books A NEW PRE-TEEN BOOK CLUB!

    Mar 29, 2012

    Date: Tuesday (4/2, 4/16 and 4/23) Time: 3:30-5:00pm Location: Akwesasne Library Open to all Akwesasne students in Grades 4-8 regardless of residency. For more information: Molly Plunkett [email protected] or (203) 927-9245, SLU Class of 2014...

  • My Favorite Elder Contest

    Mar 29, 2012

    The Office for the Aging is putting a spotlight on the important role elders play in sharing their experience, wisdom, and understanding, and passing on that knowledge to other generations in a variety of significant ways. We are excited to announce our 3rd Annual “My Favorite Elder” writing contest which will coincide with the National theme for Older Americans Month which is: Never too Old to Play! All community members are invited to participate and their essay should include the following: • Feature at least one living elder aged 60 or ol...

  • ZUMBA CLASSES

    Mar 29, 2012

    Come join the fun Thursday evenings at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center! Class time is 7:30pm-8:15pm Cost is $5.00 per class ~ $20.00 for 5 classes...

  • Literacy Volunteers Essex / Franklin Counties 10th ANNUAL SPELLING BEE

    Mar 29, 2012

    SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 Harrietstown Town Hall, Saranac Lake Sign-in at 9:30 a.m. Wouldn’t you like to ‘bee’ in on the fun? Spellers compete in teams of two: 2 adults an adult with any-age student two students 12 years or older Sponsors are available to sponsor your team. Spellers and Sponsors will enjoy a complimentary luncheon. Call for details: Malone: 483-9366 Port Henry: 546-3008 Saranac Lake: 891-5567...

  • Snye Recreation Annual EASTER EGG HUNT & FLEA MARKET

    Mar 29, 2012

    •Flea Market/Craft Fair Saturday, March 31st 10:00-4:00pm Sunday, April 1st 10:00-4:00pm Tables: $15.00 a day or $25.00 for the weekend Benefit for Kateri Conference To reserve a table call the Kateri Hall & leave a message- (518)358-2931 •Pie Bingo Sat. March 31st at 1:00 Packages cost $5.00 single, $8.00 for double Adult 18+ Easter bonnet/cap contest Will take place during intermission •Egg Hunt Sunday April 1st at 2:00 Easter bonnet/cap contest will take place at 1:30pm on Sunday April 1st for the children! •Youth golf registration will ta...

  • Poster Contest

    Mar 29, 2012

    Grand Prize: Apple Ipad 2nd Place: $100.00 Walmart gift card 3rd Place: $50.00 Walmart gift card Judging Categories: Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Community **Create an entry that Best Expresses an anti-substance abuse message that is important to you.** The winning poster will be recreated and dispersed into the community and schools to raise awareness about substance abuse. Rules and entry forms are available at A/CD Prevention Program located in Akwesasne Business Center, Suite 102. Please contact us at 518-358-2967 for more...

  • The Akwesasne Coalition is Proud to Present with Deana’s Education Theater

    Mar 29, 2012

    April 3, 2012 at Salmon River Central Auditorium “The Yellow Dress” a powerful and dramatic one-woman play that tells the story of the problems that surround dating violence. There will be 2 shows 9:00AM to the Salmon River Juniors and Seniors and 6:00 PM to the public. Both shows will be at the Salmon River Central Auditorium. The play will help the students identify the warning signs of abusive behaviors, understand the unique aspects of teen dating violence, and learn how to help friends and family members and develop school community awa...

  • Akwesasne Museum Traditional Arts Class Sign Up Days

    Mar 29, 2012

    Monday April 2nd, Tuesday April 3rd, and Wednesday April 4th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm each day Tired of being number 24 on the waiting list for traditional arts class at the museum? The Akwesasne Museum is trying something new this year – stop in on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 4pm to 8pm to register for our museum classes for 2012. Limit 2 classes per person. These sign up days are for the rest of the entire year’s class schedule. At the Akwesasne Museum 321 State Rte 37 (downstairs from the library) – entrance and parking in the rear of the build...

  • Notice to the Community

    Mar 29, 2012

    This is to inform the community that the following persons have applied for Akwesasne Membership under the Akwesasne Membership Code. Warren Leon Skye, age 17, son of Jason Michael White (Akwesasne) and Kendra Skye (Six Nations). Taheela-Marie Prairie-Point, age 17, daughter of Robert Micheal Point (Akwesasne) and Karen Prarie-Point, a non-native. Peter Louis Buckshot, III, age 18, son of Peter Buckshot Jr. (Akwesasne) and Aliya Muhammed, a non-native. Alexander Miles Conroy-Terrance, age 17, son Gilbert Terrance (Akwesasne) and Suzan Conroy,...

  • NOTICE FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH

    Mar 29, 2012

    The community has spoken and Community Health has heard you! Our physical activity programs have grown and this is how we’re responding to your requests: Effective April 1, 2012 The Community Health Program has made improvements to our “Get Fit Program” to better suit the needs of the community, as well be more beneficial for individual members. We are merging the “Get Fit Program” and the “Make it Work Program” into a new and improved physical activity program called “Get Fit Plus”. The “Get Fit Plus” program is designed to reward individuals...

  • NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

    Mar 29, 2012

    Date of Notice: March 29, 2012 Name of Responsible Entity (RE): Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Address: 412 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Telephone Number of RE Preparer Agency: 518-358-2272 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about April 14, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will to submit a request to the Office of Native American Programs for the release of Indian Community Development Block Grant...

  • Cornwall Motor Speedway: THE place to be in 2012

    Martin Belanger|Mar 29, 2012

    Ron Morin and his management team presented the highlights of the 2012 season in a special press conference held at the Vieux-Duluth restaurant in Cornwall. A lot of effort during the off-season was put towards the next summer events and you can expect that 2012 will be the best year ever at the speedway. The season will officially start on Sunday, May 20th with first of three events of the Canadian Nationals for the 358-Modifieds. This race will also be counting towards the MrDIRTcar 358-Modifi...

  • Good Minds Rising

    Randi Rourke Barreiro|Mar 29, 2012

    There’s nothing better than a writing deadline to motivate me to clean my office. I must organize my pens! I need to alphabetize my binders! Hmmm, maybe my desk would work better if I moved it to the other corner? Let’s see. This might seem like simple procrastination. Maybe it is. But I’ve been working this way long enough to know that it’s just part of my process. I need to center myself as a way to get into the zone before I work. Sometimes that means scattering thoughts into the universe to see what patterns emerge from the chaos. In fact...

  • Here Comes the New Polymer $50 Note

    Mar 29, 2012

    OTTAWA, March 28, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada’s new $50 polymer notes have arrived just in time for spring. These innovative notes will continue to provide Canadians with access to world-class bills that are more secure and also last at least 2.5 times longer than paper notes. Polymer notes are as easy to handle as paper bills but feel different so they may take a little getting used to. The new $50 note uses transparency and metallic imagery like the polymer $100 but this time around, the design on the back takes us to Canada’s northern frontiers wit...

  • A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Schedule

    Mar 29, 2012

    March 29-April 9, 2012 Thursday, March 29 Turtle Room Training 8-4 7 Peewee game (if needed) Friday, March 30 Turtle Room Training 8-4 3:30-5:30 ASC 6:00-8:00 FREE Public Skating 8:00-10 FREE Sticks and Pucks Saturday, March 31 12noon-2 Peewee Skate With Turtle Room 12-3 April 1-5 Ice Out April 6-9 Easter Holiday You may email the Arena at [email protected] or friend us on Facebook and receive daily updates of our schedule. Our phone number is 613.936.1583....

  • NLL Schedule

    Mar 29, 2012

    Akwesasne players for Buffalo Bandits: Mike Thompson, Brandon Francis, Jeremy Thompson, Dwight Bero FRI. MARCH 30 Calgary Roughnecks vs. Minnesota Swamp 8:30pm at Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN SAT. MARCH 31 Toronto Rock vs. Buffalo Bandits 7:30pm at First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY Colorado Mammoth vs. Rochester Knighthawks 1:05pm at Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, NY Minnesota Swam vs. Edmonton Rush 9pm at Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB Washington Stealth vs. Calgary Roughnecks 9pm at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB FRI. APRIL 6 Rochester...

  • Akwesasne Attack Lacrosse Clinic

    Mar 29, 2012

    Saturday March 31, 2012 @ SRCS Arena (co-hosted by SRCS Varsity Boy Lacrosse & Akwesasne Attack) Time - Boys 9:00-10:00am Grades PK-K 10:00-11:00 am Grades 1-2 11:00-12:00am Grades 3-4 12:00-1:00pm Grades 5-8 Curriculum & Schedule 00-05 Warm-Up & Stretches 05-15 Catching & Passing / Defense & Agility 15-25 Shooting / Cradling 25-30 Ground Balls / Dodging & Shooting 30-35 Break 35-45 Catching & Passing / Defense & Agility 45-55 Shooting / Cradling 55-60 Ground Balls / Dodging & Shooting At the end of each session all groups will go up to the...

  • CLAX Schedule

    Mar 29, 2012

    Akwesasne players for Iroquois Ironmen: Andrew Lazore, Tekari Thompson, Jerome Thompson, Brandon Swamp PLAYOFF DATES ALL AT THE ILA: Semi-Finals: Sunday April 1st 1pm and 4pm (2nd place vs 3rd place, 1st place vs 4th place) Canadian Lacrosse League Championship - Saturday April 7th - 2pm...

  • Akwesasne Attack Field Lacrosse

    Mar 29, 2012

    Registration Deadline Wednesday, April 4, 2012 NOTE: Additional $20 for late registrations after 4/4. Incomplete registrations or remaining balances must also be paid or the $20 late fee will also apply. For more information, visit www.akwesasneathletics.com or look for us on facebook....

  • The Akwesasne Attack Lacrosse Association

    Mar 29, 2012

    LACROSSE EQUIPMENT SWAP MEET Saturday, March 31st from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Salmon River Arena in conjunction with the Attack Field Lacrosse Participant Clinic. Space will be provided for you to set up and sell, trade or donate your unwanted Lacrosse items (sticks, pads, jerseys, gloves, helmets, shoes, clothing, etc.). Please make sure the equipment is in useable condition. It doesn’t have to be pretty, just useable and safe. There will be a Donation Space where you can simply donate your items if you don’t need to sell or trade. Attac...

  • Thompson and Sorensen Combined to Lift Mocs to 13-9 Win

    Mar 29, 2012

    March 24, 2012 - Mat Thompson and Dane Sorensen combined for nine goals as Florida Southern defeated Belmont Abbey 13-9 Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field in Belmont, N.C. With the win the Moccasins even their record at 5-5, while the Crusaders fall to 3-6. The Moccasins struck first as Sorensen’s shot found the back of the cage to give the Mocs a 1-0 lead. Belmont Abbey scored back-to-back goals to take a 2-1 lead with 4:59 remaining. Just over a minute later Kevin Naslonski’s goal evened the score 2-2 after the first period. Two minutes int...

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