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5 things to know this Friday, March 17

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here's wishing you a pot o' gold, and all the joy your heart can hold. Meteorologist Jill Szwed said a wee bit of rain will fall this afternoon. She suggested you add rain gear to your green ensemble today. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! March Madness is taking over the Capital Region this weekend. See how local businesses are planning to take advantage, and stay up to date on the schedule, in this morning's five things to know.1. Local businesses hope for boost from NCAA TournamentBasketball fans from across the country are in Albany through this weekend for the NCAA Tournament at MVP Arena. For local businesses, especially those situated near the festivities, there’s hope that the influx of people will provide a big boost. Local businesses hope for boost from NCAA Tournament 2. NCAA Tournament brings multiple players, coaches with local ties back to Capital RegionThe Ma...

Meet the young Irish dancers competing internationally

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Students from the An Clár School of Irish Dance will be traveling all across the Capital Region to perform for St. Patrick’s Day. Before the day of festivities, we met up with 4 World Qualifiers and their instructor, Lexa Hickey, to learn more about the art form of Irish Step Dance.' Digital Exclusive: NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson learns to Irish step dance According to Hickey, Irish dance is so much more than just "Irish dance" and is not just for those of Irish heritage. Through Irish dance at An Clár, students will enjoy all the benefits of dance: coordination, physical activity/exercise, self discipline, listening skills, socialization, and fun, with the added benefit of exposure to a centuries-old culture. Albany Irish dance school stepping it up for St. Patrick’s Day In early April, Hayden, Ainsley, Mackenzie And Damian will compete at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Montreal, Canada. For many in these group, they were dancing as soon as they beg...

Entries due soon for Capital Region poetry slam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The first annual Capital Region Poetry Slam will take place at The Doane Stuart School on April 18 at 7 p.m. The region-wide event is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Students are invited to register and submit their poems online by March 31. A select group of entrants will then be invited to participate in the live event on April 18. A panel of five judges, ranging from a John Hopkins professor to a well-known author, will evaluate student performances. The first-place student will go home with $500, with $250 and $100 going to the second-and-third-place finishers, respectively. An interview with Joseph Bruchac, Saratoga Springs’ first Poet Laureate “This has the potential to really make a significant impact on a child’s future," said Marcy Cathey, Head of School at Doane Stuart. "We’re thrilled that it’s happening at Doane Stuart because helping o...

St. Patrick's Day celebrations happening today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - People are getting ready to celebrate Irish culture with the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Dogtown.Locals are advised to dress for the windy weather, and to remember to wear green. The parade has been a tradition in the area since 1984. The Irish festival starts at 9:00 a.m., and is divided into three zones.One is for families, another is called the 'Party Zone,' and there is also an Irish Cultural Zone. The 'Family Zone' has activities from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Oakland Avenue, just east of Tamm Avenue near the Oakland Playground and Turtle Park. The Party Zone is located in Clayton and Art Hill - and has food and drinks before and after the parade. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW You can enjoy Irish coffee, corned be...

Free Narcan training taking place today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ALTON, Ill. -  St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois is hosting a special training Friday on how to use Narcan.The prescription drug is used as a treatment for drug overdoses. The hospital's healthy Workplace Lunch and Learn Program is at noon Friday. Trending: Black bear and elk hunting seasons set in Missouri Illinois health officials said that opioid deaths in the state increased nearly 300% between 2013 and 2021.

Get home safely with free Lyft and Uber rides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If your holiday plans include enjoying some adult beverages, make sure you can get home safely.Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jim Beam are offering 2,000 free rides home through Lyft.  They will be available across Missouri from 2:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Saturday. Trending: Black bear and elk hunting seasons set in Missouri Just enter the code BBGSTLPAT23 on the Lyft app. Quiet Man Irish Whiskey is offering free rides on Uber - up to $15 each.You can scan the qr code wherever their whiskey is sold.

Eckert's Farm hosting 'Sham-Rock & Roll' event Friday evening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Eckert's Farm is holding their 'Sham-Rock & Roll' event Friday evening.The Old Salt Duo will perform live starting at 6:00 p.m. there will be plenty of St. Patty's Day-themed food like green deviled eggs and a corned beef, and cabbage slider. Trending: Black bear and elk hunting seasons set in Missouri Guests can also choose between Eckert's classic hard ciders, or their St. Patrick's Day specialty cocktails. The fun runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The Armory STL hosts St. Patrick's Day Party starting at 11 a.m.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis' newest entertainment venue also celebrates St. Patrick's Day today. The Armory STL is teaming up with the st. Patrick's Center.Doors will open at 11:00 a.m., with special giveaways and a virtual prize wheel. Starting at 8:00 p.m., there will be a $7 admission fee. Third teenage boy arrested in killing of Lake St. Louis girl Part of it will be donated to the St. Patrick's Center. The non-profit group helps the unhoused in St. Louis. This is the center's 40th anniversary.St. Louis cover band, Trixie Delight, will start performing at 9:00 p.m.

St. Charles hosting St. Patrick's Day Parade taking place this afternoon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles is also getting ready for St. Patrick's Day. It's their second annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Third teenage boy arrested in killing of Lake St. Louis girl It's on Main Street, starting from the Lewis and Clark Boathouse parking lot at 4:00 p.m., and it marches down South Main Street to First Capitol Drive.

International Women's Day: An invitation for societies to do better 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:26:49 GMT

In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi and astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti addressed MEPs in Strasbourg, Plenary session, FEMM.Political group speakers paid tribute to the women heroes who are an inspiration to young girls - to working mothers taking care of their families, those affected by gender-based violence, women refugees running from war, schoolgirls in danger and the women helping other women fight for their right to a safe abortion. Speaking of the case of activist Justyna Wydrzynska, convicted to eight months of community service in Poland yesterday for helping a woman access an abortion, some MEPs called for the right to abortion to be added to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. They reiterated that women outside of Europe who need our solidarity must not be forgotten.President Metsola said International Women’s Day is not only a moment to recognise the achievements of women and girls across the world. It should also ...