Post-Poned

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This course has been postponed.  Please email friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com if you are interested; we will reschedule it if there is sufficient interest in the future.

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FOYC is sponsoring two certified,  US Sailing courses  at Yellow Creek State Park, May 2-4, 2014. 

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Like sailing? Want to work or volunteer on a waterfront? This course is designed to prepare camp counselors and staff from community sailing, boat rental, and scouting programs to supervise small boat recreational sailing activities. The emphasis is on safety and hands-on practice to familiarize candidates with proper terminology and boating techniques. Participants should have some prior exposure to sailing but need not be experts. 

Over the course of three days, participants can complete Sailing Counselor, and achieve certification in US Sailing Safety and Rescue.

 

Course begins Friday, 5/2 at noon.  Depending on experience and need, students can sign-up for one or both courses which are effectively taught in tandem.

The minimum age for attending this course is 14 years old.This course will be taught by a certified US Sailing instructor trainer from Pittsburgh. It is co-sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and the IUP Sailing Club. There is a US Sailing fee associated with this course.

Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information.

Online registration is available for the Sailing Counselor Component:

http://training.ussailing.org/Course_Calendars/SailingCounselorCalendar.htm

Earth Day Spring Clean-up – Sunday 4/27

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Earth Day Spring Clean-up

Date 4/27/2014 Time 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Location North Shore Pavilion Yellow Creek State Park 170 Route 259 Highway Location Phone 724-357-7913

Come join us to celebrate Earth Day this year at Yellow Creek State Park. We need your help to upgrade the trails, construct a new trail to the North Shore Amphitheater, upkeep of Native Species and Herb Gardens, and erect a Purple Martin Box and much, much more. Bring sturdy shoes, work clothes, work gloves and bring a friend. We have projects for all ability levels and the work party will be on, rain or shine.

This event is sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and Yellow Creek State Park. Food and refreshments will be on hand thanks to the generosity of Friends of Yellow Creek. Pre-registration is required, so we know how much food to get and provide enough work projects for everyone.

To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913.

Sponsors Friends of Yellow Creek Contacts Mike Shaffer Contact Email mishaffer@pa.gov Contact Phone 724-357-7913 Activities Earth Day Volunteer Work Day

Septemberfest 2014 – Save the Date!

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Septemberfest 2014 will be held on Saturday, 9/27.

This will be the fifth annual festival.

Expect the usual mix of food, great music, games, mountain bike race, boating activities and more.

This year we have a new partner, American Adventure Sports, who will be hosting an Adventure race in conjunction with this event.

For more information, email: FriendsofYellowcreek AT gmail DOT com

Adventure Films Screened to Benefit Yellow Creek State Park

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For Immediate Release Date:

December 1, 2013

Adventure Films Screened to Benefit Yellow Creek State Park

Indiana, Pa. — Adventure lovers and outdoor enthusiasts find extreme challenges in the fields, hills, forests, and waterways of Pennsylvania. Residents are invited to enjoy the sights and challenges of the outdoors through the lenses of independent film makers at the first Appalachian Film Festival. The festival will be held at the Indiana Theater at 7PM on December 5th and 6th. Admission is $6 at the door ($5 in advance through the theater or Indiana bike shops). All proceeds benefit the non-profit Friends of Yellow Creek State Park.

The festival presents the work of independent film makers from across the country through short films and excerpts. Viewers will experience the drama of adventure racing, free BASE jumping, ice climbing, rock climbing, white water rafting. As a special treat, viewers will get a preview of a film featuring local racers Julia Pollock and Toby Angrove. Both athletes will be present to talk about the films and answer questions. The full-length “Expedition Adventure” will premiere on NBC Universal Sports in December. This film was produced by Indiana-resident Douglas Crytzer.

In addition to co-sponsoring the Appalachian Film Festival, Mr. Crytzer is Founder and President of Gnarly Crew Media; his company, American Adventure Sports produces the North American Adventure Racing Series. Friends of Yellow Creek State Park, and the IUP Sailing Club are the presenting sponsors

Yellow Creek State Park is regularly the site of Xterra off-road triathalons.

Thanks to Friends of Yellow Creek, residents also enjoy some of the best single-track mountain biking in the region; FOYC volunteers have helped construct and maintain over 12 miles of intermediate and advanced biking/hiking trails with a few rock gardens, boulders, log piles. Moderate climbing on sectons of certain trails.

The Friends have also stepped up opportunities for residents to Get Outdoors and learn to sail in cooperation with the IUP Sailing Club.

Get Outdoors PA – Explore Sailing with FOYC and the IUP Sailing Club

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SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 – SAILING 101

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Meet at the Boat Rental (Main Day-Use Area)

Co-sponsored by DCNR, Friends of Yellow Creek, and the IUP Sailing Club

Join us to explore the sport and art of sailing on Yellow Creek Lake. This two-hour session begins with a lesson on the parts of the sailboat and introduces future sailors to the basics of wind awareness, sail trim, and points of sail. Three US Sailing Certified instructors will be on hand. After this orientation, in the second hour each student will have the chance to enjoy a short sail accompanied by a experienced sailor (weather permitting). We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes. Participation is free but is limited to 12 students over the age of 10 years. Pre-registration required. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913

Artists/Crafters Wanted – Septemberfest 2013

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Artists/Crafters Wanted

Friends of Yellow Creek
Yellow Creek State Park
Saturday, Sept 28th from 9am-4pm
About the Festival
This festival is a fundraiser for the non-profit FOYC. Visitors to the park enjoy free water-front activities, races, live music, and other outdoor experiences. FOYC will be selling food, so no food sales is allowed.

Conditions

This event will be limited to the first 20 exhibitors to register. An exhibitors space will be marked off; you may use a 12′ x 12′ space, which will be on the grass in the Yellow Creek “Day Use” area facing the water. Please bring needed tables or shelves for display. Pop-up canopies or shelters are permissable and should be staked down. Unfortunately we cannot provide electric power; generators are not permitted.

Sign Up

To participate, please use the form below. You will be asked to provide basic contact information. As this is our first year with craft sales, we will not charge any registration fee. If you have a good day, we encourage you to support FOYC by becoming a member!
The sign-up form will be closed once we have twenty registrants. Please let us know if you need to cancel, so that we can offer the space to another person.
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