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Where to cut-your-own Christmas tree in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The holiday season is ramping up with Thanksgiving just around the corner. If you celebrate Christmas, you may be looking for a place to cut down your own tree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Many Christmas tree farms open after Thanksgiving on Black Friday. Here is where you can cut down or buy a pre-cut Christmas tree around the Capital Region.Bob's Trees, 1227 West Galway Road in HagamanBob's Trees has pre-cut trees, cut-your-own trees, a gift shop, reindeer, a cafe, and a visit from Santa in weekends. The tree farm is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day until Christmas.Ellms Family Farm, 448 Charlton Road in Ballston SpaEllms Family Farm opens for the 2023 tree season on November 24. The farm offers cut-your-own and pre-cut trees, as well as wreaths. Santa also makes an appearance on weekends.Ellms Family Farm will be open Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10...

Business roundtable convening at SUNY Adirondack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Budding entrepreneurs and businessfolk are called to SUNY Adirondack this week for a roundtable on what it means to find success in or around the Glens Falls area. The college's StartUp ADK roundtable convenes on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! From 6 to 8 p.m., visitors can attend the event at the college's Northwest Bay Conference Center. The conference is a production of StartUp ADK, a 16-hour program held twice per year at the college. The program connects business-inclined students with local professionals, to get a better sense of what kind of foundation their own future efforts may be able to find.“We are excited about hosting this event, which brings together StartUp ADK participants with those who might be thinking of bringing their own business visions to life,” said StartUp ADK Director Robert Bullock. “Wherever someone is in their entrepreneurial journey, this evening ...

Daniel Descalso to join the Cardinals as a bench coach

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Former Cardinals infielder Daniel Descalso has been added to the team's coaching staff. He will serve as a bench coach in 2024. Joe McEwing, the team's 2023 bench coach, will now be John Mozeliak's special assistant.The Cardinals say that they expect to announce more 2024 coaching additions. The team may also be reuniting with Lance Lynn, the last active player from their 2011 World Series championship. St. Louis man tried to steal $1,200 of air fresheners from former seafood market Descalso, 37, began playing with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2010, contributing to their 2011 World Series win. He has also played for the Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Chicago Cubs, earning recognition for his defensive prowess and clutch performances.

Caraway’s stylish cookware sets and prep kits are 20% off now in time for Thanksgiving

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Get affordable high-end cookware for Caraway this weekThanksgiving makes us reevaluate our cookware, and right now Caraway is offering 20% off for the holiday so you can get a set that will last.Caraway Cookware is one of the go-to brands for nontoxic ceramic-coated cookware. On top of their safe design, most Caraway sets have a stylish aesthetic. The popular brand has slashed prices on its cookware sets and prep kits during everyone’s favorite week of big sales.Shop this article: Caraway Ceramic Cookware Set, Caraway Prep and Boards Set, and Caraway Ready, Set, Prep Bundle Caraway cookware benefitsNontoxic ceramic coating: Studies by the National Institutes of Health have linked certain nonstick coatings, such as those made with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), to cancer. Caraway says its cookware is free of...

Casa Bonita debuts new ski design for those who want to down more than just sopapillas

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Casa Bonita super fans can now celebrate their love of downing sopapillas while shredding downhill this winter.Casa Bonita’s new limited-edition snowboard, made by Meier Skis, costs $995. (Provided by Casa Bonita)The restaurant recently partnered with Denver-based Meier Skis on a special edition ski and snowboard design. The graphic, created by local artist Matt Leunig, features a colorful picture of the famous pink palace and its fountain against some mountains. The words “Casa Bonita” are emblazoned in big letters, lest anyone question which local landmark you’re sporting.Leunig’s design is also available as a poster ($99.95-$119.95) at shop.casabonitadenver.com.Meier will make 500 units of the Casa Bonita design; skis are customized to order while the snowboard comes in Meier’s Outlaw all-mountain shape. A pair of skis costs $1,249 and a snowboard costs $995. Either one can be adapted into wall art for $849 and $649, respectively.Related ArticlesOutdoors | ...

Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Denver in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Denverites in need of a warm meal this Thanksgiving season can find free food and resources at the following locations:African Community CenterWhen: 5:30 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20Where: Assumption of the Theotokos Cathedral at 4610 E. Alameda Ave., DenverDetails: The African Community Center is hosting its 18th annual Refugee First Thanksgiving event on Monday. Tickets are free, but required. They can be reserved online. The event is a multicultural dinner welcoming newcomers to the country featuring international music, activities for children and globally inspired food. The event is alcohol-free and halal to be inclusive of Muslim attendees.Denver Rescue MissionWhen: 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21Where: Empower Field at Mile High, parking lot B, at 1701 Bryant St, DenverDetails: While registration for Denver Rescue Mission’s Thanksgiving Banquet-in-a-Box is already full, people who did not get a chance to register can head to Empower Field between noon and 1...

Colorado lawmakers approve property tax relief, rental assistance, flat TABOR refunds as end of session nears

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Updated at 12:47 p.m.: The Senate accepted the House’s amendments on the property tax relief bill and voted 23-12 to repass it, which means the bill will now head to Gov. Jared Polis’ desk. (Details on the bill and its impact are in the 11:10 a.m. update below.)Updated at 12:42 p.m.: Colorado senators voted 20 to 15 to pass a bill creating a Colorado Commission on Property Taxes to explore long-term solutions that protect property owners and tenants from rising taxes and make recommendations to lawmakers.The bipartisan vote followed debate among lawmakers over who should be represented on the commission. Republicans objected to the inclusion of a teacher representative or an official from the Colorado Education Association. The commission, to made up of 19 members, will begin meetings in March and will include five county commissioners, four lawmakers and property owners from around Colorado.Updated at 12:28 p.m.: A bill to refund taxpayers an equal amount of money on th...

Wayne Brady involved in car crash, alleged altercation on PCH 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Television host Wayne Brady was involved in a two-car crash on Pacific Coast Highway, and reports are emerging that he may have gotten into an altercation with the other driver. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Brady was one of two parties involved in the collision, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Sunday night in the 21000 block of PCH near Las Flores Canyon Road. “[Brady] was in the vehicle that was hit by another driver,” LASD officials confirmed to KTLA.  Ghost tires placed to honor 4 Pepperdine students killed in crash on PCH in Malibu Reports from TMZ indicate that Brady and the other driver, identified by TMZ as a 51-year-old man, got into an “intense argument escalating into a physical altercation.” Authorities were not able to confirm whether the fight took place, but they did say that the suspect fled the scene on foot before being apprehended. The suspect was arrested for misdemeanor hit-and-run, battery and DUI, LAS...

Lego convention coming to Orange County in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Brick Convention, a massive Lego fan event, will be coming to Orange County in 2024, event organizers announced Monday. This will be the first time the event, known as the OC Brick Convention, will take place in the county. The event will take place at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024.Tickets to the event are $14.99 per day and can be purchased here. Lego-inspired restaurant pop-up coming to Los Angeles in November At the event, Lego fans will be able to:Build Lego sets in the event’s “construction zone”Purchase limited-edition, retired and other Lego merchandiseMeet professional Lego artistsSee Lego creations from the Star Wars universeSee Lego creations built by local fan buildersThe event will take place at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024. (OC Brick Convention,)The event will take place at the OC Fair and Events Center in Costa Mesa on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2024. (OC Brick Convention,)The event will...

Blue Tick: Exemplifying Premier Community Marketing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:13 GMT

Blue Tick Ltd has been able to carve its niche in community marketing by redefining the very essence of brand-consumer relationships. Blue Tick Ltd was created by Dylan, who has a rich background as a community marketing specialist and an academic foundation in marketing communications and digital marketing. Dylan’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. His academic pursuits ignited a hunger for understanding the intricate dynamics of social media strategies and the art of brand storytelling.When Dylan founded Blue Tick, he decided it wouldn’t be your typical marketing firm. Instead, the cutting-edge innovator was committed to creating tailored and engaging experiences that surpass traditional advertising. The company’s ability to foster an atmosphere where customers feel not only heard but also fully understood by the brands they interact with is the key to their success.One of the key elements that truly sets Blue Tick apart is its ability to deliver a highly pers...