Blade's Busy Holiday Schedule
Published on June 29, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Elmira Jackals News Release
Elmira, NY - The Elmira Jackals announced today that their trusty mascot Blade is trying to set a new personal record for appearances in the community during the Independence Day holiday week.
Blade starts his week of activities at the Park Avenue Sports Center Grand Opening on Saturday July 1st. Located at 412 Park Avenue in Corning, Blade will be on hand starting with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at12:00 pm as he helps commemorate the grand opening of this new center for Miniature Golf and much more. The celebration includes food provided by the South Corning Fire Department, fire safety training for children, a live remote by 95 The Met, and lots of giveaways from local merchants.
Sunday July 2nd Blade is going to make a surprise appearance on the Trolley Into Mark Twain Country Tour, from the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce. The Trolley tours depart on the hour from the Holiday Inn Riverview, 760 East Water Street in Elmira. The first tour begins at 10:00 am and the last tour begins at 2:00 pm.
Next up for our intrepid mascot is the big holiday itself. Blade is attending the
4th of July - News Channel 36 WENY-TV Party at Clute Park in Watkins Glen on
Tuesday. The festivities begin at 12:00 pm and run all day, up to the Fireworks
Celebration over Seneca Lake at 9:30 pm. The patriotic Blade is hoping to be a part
of the Glen Harbor Marina Lighted Boat Parade, which gets underway at 8:45 pm. For
more information log on to www.weny.com On Thursday, July 6th, Blade will continue to do his charitable duties as he appears
at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the First Arena. The Blood Drive begins at
12 pm and runs until 8 pm. Blade will be on hand to support this wonderful cause
from 12 pm to 2 pm. And finally, that pesky animal will be at the Marge Lewis Memorial Access Athletics
Olympics on Friday July 7th. Blade is supporting a sports day for physically and
developmentally challenged adults at Denison Park in Corning. A variety of events
will be held, including swimming events and track & field. For more information
call: 607-962-0340 ext. 7. Registration is at 9:00 am the day of the event. "As promised, Blade and the Jackals continue to be very busy during the summer,"
said General Manager Robbie S. Nichols. "I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of
July holiday and that they can get out in the community to see Blade." The Elmira Jackals and Blade are willing to do appearances throughout the Twin
Tiers during the summer months as part of their efforts to stay active in the
community even during the hockey off-season. For more information, please contact
Edward Meek in the Jackals office, 607-734-7824 ext. 3212. After completing their 6th season in franchise history in the UHL, the Jackals are
gearing up for Season 7. Season tickets for the 2006-2007 UHL season are on sale
now at the First Arena Box Office. For more information call 607-734-PUCK (7825). FIRST ARENA REC RINK The ice is HOT at First Arena - Visit our website for a complete list of Public
Skating times and Arena Programs at www.firstarena.com The First Arena Rec Rink offers public skating, skating lessons, hockey programs,
figure skating, birthday parties, and much more....
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International Hockey League 2 Stories from June 29, 2006
