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Upcoming Events in 2012

Exciting news! Black Belt Janicik, Inc. is currently working on an endowment fund! We will keep you posted with details as they arise!

May 16th Please ride with us at the Ride Of Silence.  Visit rideofsilence.org for a location near you.  The Ride Of Silence is a worldwide silent slow-paced ride always held on the third Wednesday of May at 7:00PM in honor of those who have been injured or killed while riding on public roadways.  A helmet is required.

Past Events

July 24th Blue Belt Janicik, Inc. presents - the 1st Annual Hudson Valley Bike Safety Ride! July 24th at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Park at 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY. Come enjoy a pedestrian-free bike lane on the Walkway Over the Hudson, free food and refreshments, and a reusable, environmentally-friendly canvas goodie bag! We will begin and end the ride on the Poughkeepsie* side. We currently have three organizations helping us out so it looks like it will be a fantastic day!
*Previously stated the Highland side.

June 18th We will be at the Hudson Valley Family Fest from 10 - 4 at Dutchess Stadium.
"This one of a kind family expo is focused on providing parents and future parents up to date information and services available in a fun environment for the entire family. There will be something for everyone at this event. So whether you are interested in childcare, health education, traveling, community events, child entertainment, or just a fun day out, Family Fest is the place to be!"

November 4th at 12:30: Our official Ribbon Cutting date!!! The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, some local politicians, and I are scheduled to do our Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at 2345 Route 52! Refreshments will be served! It would be great to have lots of people there to demonstrate the need to the public that we must promote bike safety and awareness.

October 16th We will be at the Hyde Park Fall Fest 2010 at Hackett Hill Park from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. celebrating the Fall/Halloween season. Please come and join us!

October 23
BBJ will be supporting "Out of Darkness Community Walks", American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on October 23, 2010 at the Walkway Over the Hudson.  Please join us, visit their website at, http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventDetails&eventID=1128&destination=E for details.

July 6 and July 7 from 1pm to 7pm we will be at Bikeway in Wappingers Falls joining with Cindy Poggiogalle (she lost her husband), Bikeway and the NY Blood Center for a Blood drive from 1:00 pm to 7:00pm.  BBJ will be in attendance all day on the 6th and the beginning of the time slot on the 7th.  Please support your community by giving blood and honoring Sean Janicik and Al Poggiogalle.
 
July 31
from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm:  BBJ will be in attendance at The Inaugural Marathon Project Field Day at VFW Post 170, 1 Violet Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY.  Please visit capedc.org for more information about their organization.

April 24 - May 30 — We are selling raffle tickets for two children's bicycles. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and will be sold at the Gold's Gym LaGrange and Stormville Flea Market events listed below or by contacting Colleen at 845-235-0584 or cjanicik@earthlink.net. The drawing will be held on 5/30. All proceeds go to promoting bike safety and awareness. Special thanks to Bikeway for their generosity and continued support.

Congratulations to our raffle winners Maria Laudeman and Kevin Walsh!

May 19Ride of Silence — Heritage Plaza, Route 52, East Fishkill, NY — For more details visit www.rideofsilence.org.

May 23Gold's Gym LaGrange — Dream Team Promotions "Family Fun Day"
Click here for a map!

May 29 & 30Stormville Flea Market
Click here for a map!
 


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