Grafton

Grafton Lakes State Park, the Dance Flurry Organization and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host Dance in the Park on Sunday, July 28.  Dance in the Park is open to dancers at all levels of experience with or without a partner. The event will take place at the Deerfield Pavilion from 4 to 10 pm, starting with two lessons and a dance following. All proceeds from the night will benefit the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park.
The first lesson of the evening will be taught by Ralph Kenyon of Ballroom Essentials and covers the smooth ballroom techniques of Foxtrot and Waltz. The second lesson will be taught by Katie-Jean Wall and covers East Coast Swing. The main dance will feature a live band, the Dylan Perrillo Orchestra, and a DJ, Lauren Keeley of Walter and Lauren Swing. There will also be food from Brunswick Barbeque and Brew and a raffle with prizes including gift certificates from Saratoga Savoy and Ballroom Essentials as well as CDs and download cards from Homespun Occasions.
Registration costs $25 per person and includes dinner, dance lessons and a night of live music. Pre-registration is required by Monday, July 22. For more information about Dance in the Park, please call the Park Office at 518-279-1155.

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering an evening hike from 7 to 9 pm on Sunday, June 23, to observe this month’s “SuperMoon” as it rises over Dyken Pond. A SuperMoon can appear larger than an ordinary full moon. This will be a fun and moderate hike for all ages. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but not required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org. The Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville.

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering a community art project on Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 4 pm with local artist Ellen Crane. Drawing upon the rich tradition of fish decoys, participants will use their imagination to create distinctive and whimsical designs using paint, glass beads and tacks. Twenty-four fish will be created for a permanent installation featuring “Fish Out of Water.”  This program is great for families and all ages so come to Dyken Pond and get creative. Pre-registration is encouraged to help with planning but not required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or 658-2055. A complete list of programs can be found at www.dykenpond.org. The Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville.

Grafton Lakes State Park will hold a new 8 week summer yoga program on Mondays from July 1 through August 19. Kripalu Yoga and Deep Relaxation classes will be offered by Kat Abrams, RYT, Kripalu Certified Yoga Teacher with 16 years of teaching experience. Abrams’ uplifting classes focus on mindful stretching and strengthening yoga flows with the needs and challenges of the class participants in mind.
Choose from two Monday drop-in classes, a lunchtime Yoga class from 12 to 1 pm near the Deerfield Pavilion and an evening Beach Yoga class from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on the Long Pond Beach. Participants should wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and/or beach size towel and arrive on time to begin.
Classes cost $12 each in cash or check, to be paid directly to the teacher. Sign-in at the booth is required.
Come join us for a deeply relaxing, energizing and restoring experience surrounded by natural beauty. For more information about Kripalu Yoga Mondays at Grafton call Kat Abrams, RYT, at 518-233-1717 or email her at katyoga@hotmail.com. You may also call Jamie Wasielewski at the Park at 518-279-1155. Information about Park events may also be found online at www.nysparks.com/parks.