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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Sport
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Erie SeaWolves celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with special home game
Jackie Robinson Day is celebrated throughout Major League Baseball every year on April 15 and at Tuesday night's Erie SeaWolves home game, that recognition will continue. Major League Baseball sends out resources to all of the minor league teams to commemorate the day including tribute video and trivia throughout the game. Deconstructing to reconstruct, work continues at former EMI site The SeaWolves' assistant general manager said it's special to play a home game on a day like Jackie Robinson Day. 'He was such a trailblazer with what he did in helping to integrate the game and now you see it all over baseball where it doesn't matter what ethnicity, creed, religion, whatever that you are, there's a place for you in the game. For us to be stewards of the game and to help share that message is very important,' said Greg Gania, assistant GM of the Erie SeaWolves. Climb into spring break at ASCEND Erie's Spring Break Camp Jackie Robinson Day is recognized on April 15 every year to commemorate Robinson's historic Major League debut in 1947. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
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Climb into spring break at ASCEND Erie's Spring Break Camp
A downtown rock climbing gym is helping kids stay active during spring break. ASCEND Erie's Spring Break Camp kicked off this week for young climbers ages 6-17. Fuller Hose Company to host annual Recruitment Open House The camp offered a three-day option and a two-day option at the end of the week. Activities include learning how to climb, boulder, slack-line and crate-stack. Erie L.L. Bean store now hiring ahead of opening 'It's great for the parents to get a little break from the kids but also know that the kids are in good hands and getting active and it's also great for the kids as well. Climbing is an activity that builds a lot of self-confidence in your body, helps you learn how to move and operate within the world,' said Chris Rosato Jr., general manager of ASCEND Erie. No experience is necessary for the camps. Financial assistance is also available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
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Deconstructing to reconstruct, work continues at former EMI site
If you're driving along Cherry Street you may notice more renovation taking place at the former Erie Malleable Iron building. The president and CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority Tina Mengine said 'deconstructing to reconstruct' is taking place. Climb into spring break at ASCEND Erie's Spring Break Camp The back south wall of the former building has been taken down and progress to rebuild it will take place this week with bricks being pointed. Mengine says the project is moving along but there is still a lot that needs to be done including taking off the remaining roof, new windows, and signage. She said funding has played a crucial role in the project. She recalled an obstacle that was recently encountered. Construction coming along at new PSP Summit Twp. barracks 'So we had two grants that were at risk totaling about $5 million we were able to resolve the one grant thanks to the help of the state which leaves us with about $3 million still at risk which were hoping to work through much like we did that first one so that does impact obviously if that can't be resolved,' she explained. Mengine said construction is still on track to be completed in spring 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
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A.G. Gaston Spring Break Camp kids attend Monster Jam rehearsal
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A group of kids from A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls club in Birmingham had a surprise outing on their last day of Spring Break Camp. The kids got to experience Monster Jam and meet the drivers. This was a complete surprise for all of the students who took part in the weeklong camp. About 55 kids watched from the stand as the 12,000-pound trucks rolled onto the dirt track inside Protective Stadium. 'I thought it was important to spark something in their imagination,' said Shay Oden, the Marketing and Communications Director for the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club in Birmingham. BJCC shares how to navigate parking downtown ahead of weekend events Oden said they walked the track, met the drivers and even looked inside the trailers. But the highlight of the visit was the rehearsal of what will take place on Saturday. The kids got to see Monster Jam trucks going airborne. The experience was a first for 5th grader Toni Morton. 'It was exotic for us because some of us haven't come here before and see stuff like it,' Morton said. Monster Jam host Jabari Thomas said the event is not just for show. 'Everybody in the stands can vote on a couple of the competitions, so the fans are voting and scoring these competitions,' he explained. It can also get loud during the competition, so he advises wearing ear plugs. We were also told that headsets will be available for purchase at the event on Saturday. The Pit Party begins at 12 p.m., and the competition gets underway at 5 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Safe haven' for the youth seeks to reach $30K by March
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — One local organization is looking to reach a goal to help better the lives of kids in the area so they will have brighter futures. The All Hands Cultural Community Center is seeking to fulfill a goal of $30,000, which will all go toward scholarships for children who may not have the resources to enroll in their life-success programs. Get hands on learning with RBNC's Spring Break Camp Some of the programs the AHCCC provides are especially great during the summer, including arts and crafts, life skills training, cosmetology training, and gardening. The youth drive started on Feb. 18 and will end on March 18. The AHCCC said they have reached about one-third of that goal, which helps them keep the doors open to the programs and center so it can keep being a safe haven for the youth. They are raising this money and have these programs so kids can be better citizens, be better in school, and be motivated for life success. They want kids to recognize their full potential. To help this cause, you can visit their Facebook page or website to donate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
