Albany County
Bulletin Board Networking Event: Sustainable Communities TROY – Join The Stakeholders Organization as we engage business leaders and young professionals to discuss the challenges and future opportunities of sustainability in the Greater Capital Region. April 17 from 5-8pm at Charles Lucas Confectionary & Wine Bar, 12 Second Ave, Troy. Cost: $5 for members/$10 for non-members. (P)
Single Parents of the Capital District Meetup CAPITAL REGION – Calling single parents ages 30’s – 70’s (with young or adult children) - Parents Without Partners (PWP) meets 6:45pm, April 6, for our singles Orientation and Open House at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, at Clifton Commons. You are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. PWP brings singles together in a fun, supportive, social environment through a variety of monthly activities for parents alone and/or with their children. Children’s activities are subsidized through chapter funds. Learn more at: www.meetup.com/PWP796 or call us at 348-2062. (P)
courageous service in America’s Armed Forces is complemented by their service to the community. Applications for the New York State Veterans’ Hall of Fame are due back to Senator Marchione’s office by Sunday, April 14. Nomination forms are available at Senator Marchione’s web page at www.marchione. nysenate.gov or by sending an e-mail to marchione@ nysenate.gov. (P)
Boy Scout Troop 162 Spaghetti Dinner LATHAM – Boy Scout Troop 162 will hold a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 19 from 5-7pm at the Latham Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road. Adults: $8; Kids (ages 5-10): $4. Take-out or eat in. Tickets sold at the door. (P)
3rd Annual Pins for Pets Bowling Event CAPITAL DISTRICT – Join us for our annual Pins for Pets/ Pet Connection Fun Raiser with Steve Caporizzo on April 19 from 5-10pm at Spare Time Lanes in Latham. Help the homeless and abused animals! Additional special guests include Daisy the Clown from Chuck E. Cheese and Kiss Alliance (Kiss look-alikes). Bring your camera!! For additional information, please call 7856694. (P)
Brooks Barbecue LATHAM – Hosted by the Verdoy Auxiliary on Fri., April 5 from 4-7pm at the Verdoy Fire Dept., 988 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Menu includes half chicken or ribs, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Chicken dinner: $9; Rib dinner: $10; Chicken only: $7; Rib only: $8. Take out only; drive thru service. (P)
Sen. Marchione Seeks Nominees for Hall of Fame CAPITAL REGION – Senator Marchione seeks nominees from the 43rd Senate District to be inducted into New York’s On-Line Veterans’ Hall of Fame to honor and recognize their service to a grateful nation, state and community. Residents throughout the 43rd Senate District – which includes parts of Rensselaer, Saratoga and Washington Counties and all of Columbia County – are invited to nominate veterans as 2013 inductees into the New York State Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The on-line Veterans’ Hall of Fame is designed to pay tribute – and honor the selfless service and personal sacrifice – of New York veterans whose
Square Dances LATHAM – Single Squares of Albany (modern western square dancing) will hold square dances from 7:3010pm at the Colonie Elks Club, Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham on the following dates: Wednesday, April 3, Caller & Cuer: Gene King. Wednesday, April 17, Caller: Betsy Gotta, Cuer: Roy Gotta. Wednesday, April 24, Calling & Cuing: Hip Boot Boys. Cost for dances: $6 per person. For additional information, please call 694-4448. (P)
“Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize” NISKAYUNA – “Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize”, April 4, 7-8pm, 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna. Presenters: The Dominican Sisters. Free will offering. Info/reservations, call Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30am4:30pm, e-mail dslcny@nycap.rr.com or visit www. dslcny.org. (P)