Families Invited to Easter Events at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts

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This March, the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is getting into the Easter spirit with special events geared toward families and children of all kinds.

Easter Bunny Family Fun Day will happen on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All families are welcome, with an admission fee of $7 per child above age 2. Activities will include Easter egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt with prizes, crafts, dancing and photos with the Easter Bunny. Please RSVP if you plan to attend at www.bit.ly/1QKEbON.

The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is also offering an opportunity for children with special needs to meet the Easter Bunny. Their Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny event will take place on Friday, March 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. During the event, steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comfortable and subdued environment for children with special needs to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5 per child. Please register for this event in advance at www.bit.ly/1QrUKjP.

All are welcome to attend these events. Both will take place at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville. For more information or questions about either, visit www.pncreativeartscenter.org or call (518) 661-9932.

The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts Announces Winter “Funderland” Day Camp

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The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is offering a day camp this winter break for children ages 5 to 10. On December 28, 29 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., campers will enjoy a wide range of winter crafts and activities at the art center’s facility at 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville.

The theme of Monday, December 28, is Beach Party. Campers should bring their beach towels and dress for the warmth as the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts turns up the heat. The day will include s’mores, a dance-off and creating special sand sculptures to take home.

The theme of Tuesday, December 29, is Outdoor Adventure. Weather conditions permitting, campers will participate in outdoor activities such as building snowmen and snow painting. Inside, campers will warm up with hot chocolate and paint their own winter pictures to take home.

The theme of the last day of camp, December 30, is Imagination Celebration. The campers will use their imaginations, abilities and interests – including dancing, singing, acting, and creating costumes and props – to put on a mini production in one day. 

All children within the targeted age group are welcome. Campers should bring their own labeled lunch and water bottle. Refrigeration will be provided. Advanced registration is required. Children can register for all three days of camp or for individual days. The cost is $25 per day or $60 for all three days. For more information and to register, visit www.pncreativeartscenter.org/winter-funderland-camp or call (518) 661-9932.

The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts Announces Twin Technologies as Sponsor of its Grand Opening Gala

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The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is proud to announce that Twin Technologies will be a lead sponsor of its Grand Opening Gala, scheduled for Sept. 17, 2015 at 6 p.m. Twin Technologies, located in Altamont, NY, is a Digital Solutions and System Integration firm with clients across the globe. Owners Mary and Ben Elmore serve on the advisory board of Transitions, the program co-located with the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts that supports students with autism spectrum disorders and other learning differences who want to go to college or have a career and live independently.

The Grand Opening Gala will showcase the renovated facilities located at 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville and will provide an opportunity for the public to see the type of classes, workshops and events that will take place at both the Creative Arts Center and Transitions. During the evening’s program, Ben Elmore and his son Haydn will tell Haydn’s story about what it’s like to live with autism and will encourage attendees and guests to underwrite scholarships for students to attend the Transitions program.

The Grand Opening is open to the public and tickets are available online at http://www.pncreativeartscenter.org/events/2015/9/17/grand-opening-of-the-paul-nigra-center-for-creative-arts.

What:  Grand Opening of the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts

When:  September 17, 2015, 6 p.m.

 Where:  Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts 2736 State Highway 30, Gloversville, NY, 12078

Cost:       $100 for individual ticket

                  $75 for young professional (under 40) ticket

                  $1,000 for table for 10

                  $1,250 for VIP table for 10

Contact and RSVP info:                    The Lexington Foundation, attn: Katherine Ehle

                                                                        465 N. Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095

                                                                        Phone: (518) 736-3909 Fax: (518) 762-0973

                                                                        ehlek@lexcenter.org