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Bulletin Board Healing Service LATHAM – William M. Champine will conduct a Healing Service on Sunday, April 7, 3pm, at the Holiday Inn Express Latham, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham. William has had the gift of healing since August 9, 1991. For information, see www.williaminthelightofjesus.com or call 518-237-6378. Free admission; free will donation. All are welcome in the hope that those in need of the healing power of Jesus will receive it. (P)
Free Dinner and a Message COHOES – Cooking at its Funnest!! Come and experience a Free Plant Based Health Nutrition Meal and get tips on Weight Loss, Lower Cholesterol and Increased Energy at the same time! Chef Mark Anthony has appeared on ABC, NBC, ESPN and 3ABN. One Night Only. Thursday, May 9, 6pm at Greater Albany SDA Church, 298 St. Agnes Hwy. Cohoes. For more info go to: www.ChefMarkAnthony.com (P)
Half Moon Button Club DELMAR – The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Wednesday, April 10 at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Social time begins at 11am followed by the business meeting at 12 noon and a presentation on the History of Plastic and Celluloid Buttons at 1pm. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. All are welcome. For more information, call Kathy at 393-3156 or Kirsti at 869-8125. (P)
Van Rensselaer Chapter of DAR to Meet TROY – The Van Rensselaer Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10am on April 13 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 146 First Street, Troy. A program on the DAR Museum will be given. All are welcome. For more information about the DAR and eligibility, contact Regent Beth Roy at 237-4733. (P)
“Violet Mysteries” VOORHEESVILLE – The Capital District African Violet Society invites you to “Violet Mysteries” a judged African violet show & sale. Hours are Saturday, April 6, 1-5pm and Sunday, April 7, 11am-4pm at the Albany County Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. In addition to violets for sale, there will be a raffle and door prizes. Handicapped
Accessible. (P)
Annual Brooks BBQ LATHAM – St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will be holding their annual Brooks Barbeque on Sun., May 5 from 2-6pm. The Church is located at 129 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. For more information, please call 7856029. (P)
Spring Rummage Sale LATHAM – The women of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will be holding their Spring Rummage Sale on Fri., May 10 from 4-7pm and on Sat., May 11 from 9am-noon. A Bag Sale will be held on Saturday. The Church is located at 129 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. (P)
K of C Mother’s Day Brunch LATHAM – Treat Mom on her special day! Mother’s Day Brunch from 8:30am-1pm on Sunday, May 12 at Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham. Brunch menu includes: juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes and hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, cereal and banana, assorted breads and Danish, and an omelet station. All you can eat for only $8; children ages 5-10: $4; under 5: free. Free gift for Mom (while supplies last). For additional information, call 783-0572. (P)
Friends of Library to Meet WATERFORD – The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2013 events and fundraising activities on Saturday, April 20, at 11am in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library Trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. (P)
Autism Information Fair & Carnival CAPITAL REGION – April is Autism Awareness Month. To assist parents, families & caregivers of people on the autism spectrum in their search for resources the 2nd Annual Autism Information Fair and Carnival,
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Bulletin Board sponsored by Wilcenski & Pleat, LLC, will be held on Sunday, April 21 at the Skidmore College Intramural Gymnasium from noon to 3pm. The event will serve as an essential source for those seeking resources and will be host to more than 40 exhibitors. Organizers from Saratoga Bridges and the Parent Network have come together to produce the event. Information about camp programs, therapeutic programs, recreational programs, technological apps for autism and pre-k – college education programs will be available at the information fair. Family oriented activities such as arts & crafts and a bounce house will be available for children as well as babysitting provided by Skidmore College Student Volunteers so that parents can have an opportunity to wander the fair and gather information. For more information about the event, visit www.saratogabridges.org. You can also contact Julie Marks at jmarks@saratogabridges.org or Mary Fornabia at mfornabia@wildwoodprograms.org. (P)
Annual Rummage Sale LATHAM – Calvary United Methodist Church, 15 Ridge Place, Latham, will hold their Annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 20 from 9am-2pm. For additional information call 785-5142. (P)
All-you-can-eat Roast Beef Dinner VALLEY FALLS – The Valley Falls United Methodist Church at 16 State Street in Valley Falls will host a Roast Beef Dinner on Wednesday, April 24. Sittings are at 5pm and 6pm, with take-outs available at 5pm. The menu will include roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, two vegetables, condiments, rolls, and assorted pies. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6-10, and free for age 5 and under. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. The church is handicapped accessible. Call Sharon or Bob at 753-6053 for reservations and information. (P)
April Interfaith Dialogue Dinner NISKAYUNA – The Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, 1945 Union St., Niskayuna, will host the Interfaith Community of Schenectady April dinner on Wed., April 17 at 6:30PM. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7:30PM. Susan, a Buddhist Monk, will speak on the essential ingredients
of the Buddhist faith. The Dorothy and Robert Ludwig Interfaith award will be presented to the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center. The cost of the dinner is $12, payable at the door. Make reservations by April 15 call 370-2150 or e-mail schdyinterfaith@yahoo.com. Those who require a kosher of vegetarian meal should indicate so when making their reservation. (P)
Innovative Education Grants SCOTIA – The Scotia-Glenville Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for grants that will benefit students in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District. The S-G Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of parents, community members and educators. Our mission is to support, enhance and promote educational opportunities that are innovative and supplemental to school resources. The deadline for applications is April 13, 2013. Initial proposals should not exceed $1,000. Application forms are available at http://sgedfoundation.org/ awards/. For more information visit www.sgedfoundation.org. (P)
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast LATHAM – Knights of Columbus will hold an all-youcan-eat Breakfast on Sun., April 14 from 8:30-11:30am at 328 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham. Breakfast menu includes: juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes and hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon and sausage, cereal and banana, assorted breads and Danish, and an omelet station. All you can eat for only $8, children ages 5-10: $4 (under 5: free). Come relax and let us do the cooking! For more information, call 783-0572. (P)
Retirement Planning Classes at Library COHOES – Richard Lane, Vice-President-Investments, of Madison Wealth Managers will be offering a comprehensive, two-day retirement planning seminar at the Cohoes Public Library on April 17 and April 24 from 6:30-8pm. These talks will cover many topics including portfolio design for the retiree, retirement income planning, social security decision-making and estate planning. You will leave with tools to develop your own retirement financial plan. Updates regarding the
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Bulletin Board program can be found by calling 235-2570. (P)
AARP Chapter 2873 to Meet COLONIE – Colonie AARP Chapter 2873 will meet at 1pm on Monday, April 8 at William K. Sanford Town Library. Guest speaker will be an AARP representative giving updates and answering questions concerning AARP business. Guests are welcome. (P)
Brooks Chicken & Ribs BBQ NISKAYUNA – Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 TroySchenectady Rd. (Rt. 7) will hold a Brooks Chicken & Ribs BBQ on Fri., April 19, from 3:30pm till sold out! Chicken Dinner: $10; Chicken Half: $6; Ribs Dinner: $11; Ribs Only: $8. Take out only. For more information, call 785-5575 or visit online at www.niskayunareformed.org (P)
Rummage Sale NISKAYUNA – Niskayuna Reformed Church will host a Rummage Sale on Sat., May 4 from 9am-3pm at 3041 Troy-Schenectady Rd. (Rt. 7). Bag Sale from 1-3pm. We welcome donations (in good to excellent condition) of: clothing, books, toys, linens, jewelry, knickknacks, small household items. Donations accepted at the church hall after April 8. For pick up, call 3560780. All proceeds donated to support local charities. Ample free parking. For additional information, call 785-5575. (P)
Spring Rummage Sale LATHAM – The women of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will hold their Spring Rummage Sale on May 10 from 4-7pm and May 11 from 9am-noon. A Bag Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11. St. Matthew’s Church is located at 129 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. (P)
Brooks BBQ LATHAM – St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will host a Brooks BBQ on Sun., May 5 from 2-6pm at 129 Old Loudon Rd., Latham. For additional information, please call 785-6029. (P)