AEDC will host a series of training workshops on fundraising for nonprofits over the next five months. They will be lead by Martha Spear, a certified and licensed fundraising consultant based in Lake Placid with more than 27 years of experience in nonprofit development. Workshops run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the AEDC offices at 67 Main Street, Suite #300 in Saranac Lake. Tuesday, Sept. 29—“Five Fundamentals of Fundraising for Nonprofits” Tuesday, Oct. 27—“Finding Foundation Funders” Tuesday, Nov. 17—“What Donors Want and Need” Tuesday, Dec. 15—“Trends in Philanthropy” Tuesday, Jan. 19—“Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards” For more information, read the AEDC workshops description. To register, please contact workshop presenter Martha Spear at 518-946-7851 or Martha@MarthaSpear.com.

CV-TEC will hold a forum to assess the training needs of local businesses and industries. Discussion topics will include employee and training opportunities for area businesses, short- and long-term employment and training needs, an overview of the Assembling Industry: Manufacturing & Education program, an overview of the National Work Readiness Credential, and an overview of the National Retail Federation/Customer Service Credential. The forum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, at CV-TEC’s campus in Mineville. Organizers are asking those interested to RSVP by Sept. 25 by calling Diane Leavine at 518-561-0100 ext. 236. For more information, click here: Forum information.

Ticonderoga, N.Y. — It has seemed like the entire 2015 New York BASS Nation tournament season has been dodging rain drops. Forecasts have been ominous and at times, we have had light rain or a thunderstorm nearby but up until the Club Team Championship, no direct hits. Ticonderoga Supervisor Bill Grinnell welcomed us on Friday with the promise of “no rain” and so we set up the registration and the predictions came true as we enjoyed a typical August afternoon with warm temperatures and some sunshine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=3&v=NRBhkMHi97c Read more about the 015 New York BASS Nation tournament here: 2015 NY BASS Nation Ticonderoga Tournament. Mike La Pointe hauls the day one lunker.

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