Niska-Day 28
"A Bicentennial Blast"
May 16, 2009

Niska-Day Fireworks and Entertainment Rescheduled
Friday June 12th 7:00pm #1 Dad Ice cream, snacks, drinks and On Saturday, May 16th 2009, Niska-Day will be the focal point of the Bicentennial Celebration of the Town of Niskayuna. Craig School will again be the site where our community comes together to celebrate living, working and growing in Niskayuna. For information on various venues, please click the appropriate links above.
(rain date June 13th)
At Craig Elementary School
8:15pm Mud Bug Uprising
9:30pm FIREWORKS
Niska-Day GLOWIES will be sold
Bring your blankets and chairs for a fun evening to conclude our Niska-Day celebration…”A Bicentennial Blast”

The day will begin with a family fun run starting at Van Antwerp School at 8AM, followed by our ever popular parade kicking off at 10:00 AM from St. Helen's, reaching the St. James Square parking lot around 11:30AM. There will be craft vendors, an information tent featuring local not-for-profit organizations, games for children, bounces and rides, a day long food court and a gigantic fireworks display. Local businesses will again be present to promote their products and services. Other favorites returning will be pony rides, rock climbing wall, petting zoo, karaoke, clowns, photo magnets and caricatures. Musical entertainment for the day will appeal to “children” of all ages. Many of the above activities are provided free of charge by Niska-Day.
Last year was our first year at Craig and the response was overwhelmingly positive. We listened to your feedback and have incorporated many of your suggestions to enhance the day. Here are some of the changes:
WILL SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE BE AVAILABLE?
Yes! The purpose of the shuttle bus service is to allow you to park your car at Craig and take the shuttle to St. Helen’s if you are participating in the parade OR to St. James Square to watch the parade. The shuttle bus will begin running FROM CRAIG at 8:30AM, stopping at St. James Square and St. Helen’s. When the parade reaches St. James Square, shuttle busses will begin making return trips to Craig School. THE LAST SHUTTLE BUS WILL LEAVE ST. JAMES SQUARE AT 1PM AND ALL SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL END.
WHERE CAN I PARK?
Adequate parking is available at the following locations:
THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON BALLTOWN, RIVER OR ZENNER ROADS. THE CRAIG PARKING LOT IS RESERVED FOR VENDORS.
Co-Chairpersons Bill & Denise Leader Business Tent Nahla & Genghis Khan Craft Tent Cindy Maiuccoro Entertainment Erin Popeleski, Laura Bach, Fireworks, Glowies Peter Cornish Food Christine Ponzillo, Bill Chapman Fundraising Joan Rockwell Games Holly Litz Highway Department Liaison Frank Gavin, Ray Smith Information Tent Richard & Francesca Marine Logo, Buttons Monty Pyle Parade Maria Freund Police Department Liaison Lt. John Lubrant Publicity Rosemary Pyle Town Liaison Maria Freund
Your Niska-Day “Leaders”
Bill and Denise
The 2009 Niska-Day Committee
Banners
Kathy Ylvisaker
Maria Krause
Fire & EMS Liaison
Dale Lingenfelter
Food Drive
Debra Gorgos
Grounds
Larry Krause
Grounds Posters
Sharon Wohl
School Liaisons
Bill Anders, Chrissy Harper,
Dennis Deland
Treasurer
Wendy & Jason Allen