TROY - On Friday, April 13, the Tri-City ValleyCats will begin their Community Grounds Crew Program.

The four selected little league fields will have new sod placed in their in-field as well as having their pitchers mound and homeplate areas re-built. All work on the four fields is expected to be completed in 24 hours.

The selected Little Leagues are Waterford Little League, South Colonie Youth Baseball, Coxsackie Little League, and Cambridge Valley Athletic Association.

Renovation on each field will begin at 6a amd willalso include straightening of the baselines and making sure field dimensions are correct.

The Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at Saratoga Spa State Park has been postponed to Friday, March 2.

Families are invited to come to the park for a one mile candlelit loop, ice skating and hot food and drinks. Participants will be able to rent snowshoes and the event will also have a warming hut.

For more information please call Alli Schweizer at 518-584-2000 Ext. 116.

The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) is reminding people to ride safely during the winter months. Coming off the heels of International Snowmobile Safety Week, riders are being reminded to keep it fun, but safe while on the trail.

“We remind snowmobilers to take extra caution in the beginning of the season with low snow depths in many parts of the state,”said Dominic Jacangelo, executive director of NYSSA. “While the number of accidents continues to decrease, inexperience and excess speed are major contributors, it is best to throttle back and take the extra minute to maintain control during your ride. Expect the unexpected.”

The NYSSA suggests that riders reach out to their local club for information on trails before they ride. Due to flooding brought on by Tropical storms Irene and Lee some trails may have changed.

Click here for more safety tips and information from the NYSSA.