Fall Hunting Classic kicking off at Bass Pro Shops

By Diane La Rue

Monday, September 10, 2007 11:53 AM EDT

One of the biggest events of the season for hunters is ongoing through Sept. 16 as Bass Pro Shops hosts its annual Fall Hunting Classic.
During the event weekend Sept. 14-16, the Johnsonville Brat truck will be on hand out in front of the store serving up fresh cooked brats and sodas, and all proceeds will benefit the Venison Donation Coalition, which serves area food pantries.

Hunters can practice their shooting skills at the National Wild Turkey Federation double range laser shooting game located inside the store. The Crossman air rifle range will be available on Saturday and Sunday outside the store.

Redhead pro staffers Tony D'Agostino and Jason Barnes host seminars highlighting the newest hunting tactics and equipment news Friday through Sunday. Manufacturing representatives will be on hand to answer hunters' questions on the latest in hunting equipment. Forever Wild's Steve Schicker will show his exciting power point seminars on the ultimate hunts on Saturday and Sunday.

For information on these and all the events occurring during the Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic, please visit basspro.com, call 258-2700 or visit the customer service center at the store.

The New York Gun Hunting Safety Course will be taught by Ralph Gray at Bass Pro Shops on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. This class is mandatory for new hunters. The class will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 21 at Bass Pro Shops; and at 8 a.m. on Sept. 22 at Salmon Creek Sportsman Club. Call 258-2700 to pre-register; class size is limited.

A Waterfowl Identification Class is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 during Waterfowl Weekend at Bass Pro Shops. The class will be taught by Tim Noga and there is no cost, but interested parties must register by calling Bass Pro Shops. The class is mandatory to hunt in areas such as national wildlife refuges.

Also during Waterfowl Weekend, a goose calling contest will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 29, with two childrens divisions and an adult division. Prizes will be awarded. On Sept. 29 and 30, there will be free waterfowl meat samples and recipes available to prepare these delicious meals at home. Waterfowl manufacturers' representatives and waterfowl authorities will also be on hand that weekend to answer questions and give seminars.

The New York Bowhunting Safety Course will be held at Bass Pro Shops from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Oct. 12. The course is mandatory for new bow hunters, and class size is limited. Call 258-2700 to register.

Congratulations go to Tracie Murphy and Erica Fellowes from the Fingerlakes Mall Management Office on their new promotions. Tracie Murphy is the new mall Marketing Director. Murphy began her career at Fingerlakes Mall as the Customer Service Supervisor, and was soon promoted to Administrative Assistant, a position she has held for the past few years. She looks forward to continuing her work with the mall tenants in a new capacity, as well as meeting and working with people in the community on community events.

Erica Fellowes has been promoted to Administrative Assistant. She previously worked as a customer service representative at Fingerlakes Mall and recently returned to work at the Fingerlakes Mall Management Office in a clerical position.

Speaking of community events, the Annual Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6. Community organizations will be on hand at throughout the mall selling candy bars, holding volunteer sign-ups and more. It's a great way for community groups to meet with the public and share their organization's mission. Community organizations who would like to participate can contact Tracie Murphy at the mall office at 255-1188.

Fingerlakes Mall hosts Sidewalk Sales Oct. 6 through Oct. 8, during Columbus Day weekend. Don't miss all of the great bargains on clothes, electronics, books, shoes, sporting goods and more.

The annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 27. Registration will be held from Oct. 4 through Oct. 24 at the mall customer service center and the cost is $2 per child. All children must be registered before Oct. 24 in order to trick-or-treat at mall stores.

Fun & Games will host its annual Halloween Haunting from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 26. The cost is $10 for those in costume and $15 for those not in costume. There will be a DJ, a Halloween costume contest, all-you-can-eat pizza and unlimited video games. Call 255-2100 for details.

Keep up on the latest by visiting www.fingerlakesmall.com.

Diane La Rue is a marketing consultant for Fingerlakes Mall.

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