[iF] and the Ithaca Area Ultimate Alliance

Looking for something different to do this summer? Something cool and fun?

The Ithaca Area Ultimate Alliance has announced that registration for the 2006 Ultimate frisbee summer league is now open. The league is co-ed and welcomes all skill levels. Registration is $30 for early birds and gets you a spot on a team, a disc and a team jersey. Games run one to two weekdays from 5:30 till dark. Learn a new sport, play hard, and party harder! For more information on the league, contact Sue or go to www.iaua.com . To learn about Ultimate in general, go to www.upa.org .

Binghamton Mets vs. Trenton Thunder

Join [iF] members and the Tompkins County community at NYSEG stadium in Binghamton on Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday, June 17, 2006. Enjoy the in-state rivalry of the Binghamton Mets and the Trenton Thunder, the New York Yankees AAA affiliate, as they take to the field at 7pm. 5:30 begins the all you can eat picnic of hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad, baked beans, potato chips, fruit salad, and unlimited soda. After the game, the sky will light up with a fireworks display. All of this for $18 adults & $16 children. Deadline for payment has changed to June 15th. For more information or to reserve your seats, contact event chairperson Billy Grover at 607/222-4598 or bgrover@bmets.com.

Bob Dylan 65th Birthday Party Tribute Concert - A Benefit Concert for The Cayuga Waterfront Trail

Fri May 19th, 2006,
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Castaways
413 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca, NY
$10.00 in advance, $12 day of the show

Bob Dylan Themed Benefit Concert Scheduled for Friday May, 19th at Castaways

In celebration of Bob Dylan’s 65th Birthday, The Tompkins Chamber has organized a special tribute concert at Castaways on Friday, May 19th. All proceeds from this event will benefit Phase 2 of The Cayuga Waterfront Trail. Phase One has already been completed and is enjoyed by hundreds of people each day. Please help us reach our $200,000 goal in Community Contributions for Phase 2 of the Trail.

Performers include: Greg Graffin, Hubcap, Johnny Dowd, Mary Lorson, The Splendors, The Don Bazely Project, Mortal Combine, Steve Gollnick, Joe Crookston, Mike Ellis, Larry Stamatel and Matthew Vendryes.

Each performer will be given the opportunity to play 3-4 Bob Dylan songs of their choice, and no song will be repeated all night long! The cost to attend is $10 in advance or $12 day of the show. The doors will open at 8:00 PM with the music starting at 9 PM sharp. Advance tickets are available at Castaways, Ithaca Guitar Works or online at http://www.tompkinschamber.org.

This concert is sponsored in part by The Ithaca/Tompkins Regional Airport, Papa John's Pizza, The Ithaca Beer Company and 93.5 WVBR FM.

[iF] Invited to join the Dragon Boat Crews!

The Ithaca Asian American Association, IAAA, runs the Dragon Boat Program in town and we invite members of the Ithaca Forward to come out and try Dragon Boating.

We meet at the Cass Park Dock behind the swimming pool. We're out on the water 3 times per week from May-October.
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10-12:00 p.m.

In Dragon Boat racing, teams of 22 crew members compete 250, 500, and 1000 meter races on a 42 foot canoe at 60-70 strokes per minute. With sprint races lasting from 1 minute to 5 minutes, dragon boating provides opportunity to get fit and stay fit. At the same time, it promotes teamwork and friendship.

We're proud to host the inaugural Finger lakes International Dragon Boat Festival on July, 15, 2006. You can learn more about it at www.ithacadragonboat.org. Organize a team to compete, come and watch the festivity, or help make the festival a success by volunteering.

Together, we can help make Ithaca a better place to live, work, study, and/or play.