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VOORHEESVILLE This year, rather than our annual Teddy Bear Tea, the New Salem Volunteer Dept. Auxiliary is hosting a drivethrough “COVID Cocoa Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus” on Sunday, Dec. 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. As in past years, reservations are required and prepaid. Please call 518-650-7636 by Nov. 28. The cost is $10 per child. When reservations are made, you will be given an approximate time to arrive to avoid wait times. You will drive in the back parking lot into the bay of the firehouse, at 694 New Salem Road, Route 85A, and out through the front slowly and in single file while enjoying the atmosphere created for you and yours. The event will be held snow or shine. Masks are required by all. Roll your windows down and everyone is to stay in their cars. This year, each child will receive an ornament, a fun edible gift of a chocolate treat that can be put into warm milk to be prepared at home for hot cocoa and of course, our literacy gift of a Christmas book. We sincerely hope you will bring the children to experience another, although scaled down for this year, magical time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The auxiliary promises to warm the children’s and your heart. Santa and Mrs. Claus are looking forward to seeing and waving to you all.
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Plug Power to build manufacturing complex Slingerlands’ Vista tech campus proposed site for project that would employ nearly 700 people ByLINE: LARRY RULISON
BETHLEHEM - Fuel cell maker Plug Power wants to build a 350,000-squarefoot building that would include a fuel cell assembly plant, a warehouse and offices at the Vista Technology Campus in Slingerlands that would employ nearly 700 people. Columbia Development, the Albany real estate development firm that created the tech park more than a decade ago and still owns 214 acres, has submitted an application to the town Planning Board to build the large manufacturing complex on 26 acres.
Although Columbia’s application did not name the company behind the project, Plug Power confirmed Monday afternoon that it had chosen Vista for a new manufacturing facility that would make the company’s GenDrive fuel cells that are currently used in forklift trucks and other vehicles. “Plug Power is in the process of receiving approvals for a new building construction on the Vista (tech park) in Slingerlands,” the Latham company said in a statement provided to the Times Union. “The building will support an expansion of Plug’s GenDrive manufacturing.” The building would be completed next year, the company said. Plug Power’s headquarters would remain on Albany Please see EXPAND 13
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Catholic High, St. Ambrose to merge ByLINE: KENNETH C. CROWE II
COLONIE - Catholic Central High School in Troy will merge with St. Ambrose School to form the first of its kind regional school for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in Latham, the Albany Roman Catholic Diocesan School Board announced Monday. The new Catholic Central will open at the St. Ambrose campus on Old Loudon Road in September for the start of the 2022-23 school year while the current high school will close and the property will be sold. “Catholic education is central to our mission and to our identity as a diocese,” Albany Please see MERGER 13
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Catholic Central High School, above, will merge with St. Ambrose School to form a new regional school for prekindergarten through 12th grade in Latham.
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Sunrise Hike at Albany Pine Bush ALBANY - Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 7:00 am. What better way to begin your day than with a brilliant sunrise? Bundle up and come to the Pine Bush for a quiet, reflective 0.9-mile walk, culminating in a beautiful early morning view of the Helderberg and Catskill Mountains from the Overlook, one of the largest sand dunes in the Preserve. Suitable for Teens and Adults. Reservation required. Call 518456-0655 or visit www. AlbanyPineBush.org/ events Fee: Free
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DELMAR - Delmar Artist, Marty Bannan has donated a photograph, “Near It’s Source - the Hudson River at Tahawus”, for a raffle, with all proceeds going to the Lustgarten Foundation to support research for pancreatic cancer. This matted, framed and signed piece measures 16”x20”. It is valued at $76. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12. The drawing will be held on Nov 30, Giving Tuesday. This money will be delivered on Giving Tuesday, thereby being matched. The village of Tahawus is located in the town of Newcomb, NY in the Adirondacks. It is near the source of the Hudson River. After having been a mining town, It is considered, now, to be a modern day ghost town. It has a connection to the US presidency. When President McKinley was shot, but thought to be
well on his way to recovery, Vice President Teddy Roosevelt took a hike up Mt Marcy. When McKinley took a sudden turn for the worse, a search party set out to bring Roosevelt back. When found and after setting out on the “Midnight Ride” to McKinley’s side, President McKinley died, making Teddy Roosevelt the 26th President Tom the US.
Discover the Pine Bush ALBANY - Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11:00 am. An extraordinary journey into the Albany Pine Bush—a globally rare, nationally significant and locally distinct inland pine barrens. Our experts will guide you through this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history and observe seasonal surprises and transformations. Suitable for All Ages. Reservation required. Call 518-456-
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Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair SARATOGA/WILTON The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge will host a Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 4th from 10 am to 3 pm at the lodge. Admission is free and there will be 35 crafters and vendors displaying their wares for your shopping convenience. We will also offer Raffles and Food for your complete shopping pleasure. This can be a family day or an excuse to get out with a friend and SHOP! Please come and enjoy holiday shopping and support the local Elks Fundraiser.
Defensive Driving Classes at Colonie Senior Service Centers COLONIE - Colonie Senior Service Centers is offering Defensive Driving
classes. Roger Dames, CSSC’s Driver Fitness Coordinator will conduct Defensive Driving Classes on the following dates: Thursday, December 4, 2021, from 9 am to 3:30 PM and Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 9 am to 3:30 PM. Classes will be held at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany, NY. Cost is $25 per person, due as a prepayment before the day of the class. To reserve your seat, call (518)459-2857, ext. 303.
Reformed Church (DRC) at 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054, on December 22 at 7 pm. Our director is Marie Liddle; piano accompaniment Peg Dorgan. At the DRC,
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Shaker Road in Latham where it currently assembles fuel cells. The project is scheduled to be presented to the Bethlehem Planning Board Tuesday night. It appears that Plug Power may have already lined up potential government subsidies for the constriction project. Its application with the town says that Empire State Development, the state’s economic development arm, may extend financial incentives, and NYSERDA, the state’s renewable energy agency, is also involved. The Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency could also be approached for tax breaks. Plug Power makes fuel cells that run on hydrogen, which emit only water vapor and warm air when they operate. With billions of dollars in cash, the company has been extremely aggressive acquiring firms and building new facilities in order to grab market share as hydrogen becomes an increasingly important fuel
Giant Model Train Show ALBANY - December 5th: “Great Train Extravaganza™.” The original and largest model train event in the Capital Region. Empire State Convention Center. 10AM - 4PM. $7 adults, children under 12 free. Operating layouts most scales. 300+ tables: model trains, parts, train sets, buildings, craftsman kits, accessories, electronics, scenery, books, DVDs, prints, railroad memorabilia. Educational and NMRA displays. Switching puzzle. Roaming Railroad and giant Legos layout for the kids and grandkids. Door prizes. www.gtealbany.com, (518) 727-2009, trains@gtealbany.com.
Home Made Theater Holds Open Auditions for “They’re Playing Our Song” SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their February musical production of They’re Playing Our Song, book
source as the world looks to move away from fossil fuels like oil and gas. Plug Power, which is already the largest consumer of hydrogen in North America, has also been building so-called green hydrogen manufacturing plants that will make hydrogen out of water using only electricity made from renewable sources. Today, most hydrogen is made from methane. The Plug Power project would also bring the first-ever technology tenant to the tech park. A local solar installation firm, Monolith Solar, was supposed to be the first tech tenant at the park before its plans for a $5 million headquarters at Vista fell through in 2019 after financial woes. A steel frame of the unfinished Monolith building still stands at Vista behind the ShopRite supermarket, one of the many Vista tenants along with several banks, restaurants and medical offices, that were intended to serve the tech companies expected to locate there. The new project would be built in the back of the tech park where the roundabout is located, just past the old Monolith site.
by Neil Simon, music by Marvin Hamlisch, and lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. The show will be directed by Eric Rudy with musical direction by Richard Cherry and choreography by Arlette St. Romain. Auditions will be held on Sunday, December 5th and Monday, December 6th from 7:00PM9:00PM by appointment only. Dance auditions will be incorporated into callbacks, which will be Tuesday, December 7th and/or Thursday, December 9th (depending on demand). The auditions will be held at Home Made Theater’s rehearsal space at the Wilton Mall near JC Penney. There are 8 roles available to men and women aged approximately mid twenties and up. Actors of any ethnicity or gender identification are encouraged to attend. Performances are February 11th-13th and 18th-20th, 7:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. All performances will be at the Dee Sarno Theater, in Saratoga Arts. Rehearsals begin Monday, December 13th and will be
Sunday through Thursday evenings. There will be no rehearsal from December 21st through January 2nd. Actors should prepare a song of their choice. Please bring sheet music in your key; a pianist will be provided. Also bring a current photo, a resume, and a list of potential conflicts from the date of the first rehearsal through closing (conflicts can be worked around if known about in advance). Photos cannot be returned. Readings will be from the script. For a detailed flyer, and to make an audition appointment visit Home Made Theater’s website, www.HomeMadeTheater.org. For questions call 518-587-4427 during regular business hours.
Pine Bush Pups Walk: Sleeping, Sleeping All Winter Long ALBANY - Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 10:00 am. Winter is coming! Sleeping all season long may sound like an easy way to deal with winter, but hibernation comes with its own challenges
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Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger said in a written statement announcing the consolidation. “Catholic Central School is a shining example of what we can do when we think outside the box and create a vision for something new, something necessary, something that offers incredible possibilities for local Catholic students and their families. The fact that this new regional school will be linked physically and spiritually to the parish further solidifies the critical role of faith in this endeavor,” the bishop continued. The merger marks the creation of the first regional school that will serve a multicounty area, attracting students from more than 20 public school districts. Placing the school at St. Ambrose will expand the area that can rely on the districts to provide free bus transportation for students attending the school. “We’re looking more globally,” Diocesan School Superintendent Giovanni Virgiglio said about expanding the area served and using its central location near Northway Exit 6 and routes 7 and 9. Catholic Central was traditionally fed by the parochial schools in the city of Troy serving as a regional high school on a very localized basis. As Catholics have moved into the suburbs over the decades from the Capital Region’s core cities, the diocese has closed parishes and schools. St. Ambrose School currently has 150 students for prekindergarten through and risks. We will explore hibernation on a short hike and learn what hibernation means and which animals of the Pine Bush hibernate. Suitable for ages under 6 with caregivers. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush. org/events Fee: Free
Yuletide Carols ALBANY - Yuletide Carols being sung by Festival Celebration CHOIR. Sunday, December 12, 2021 3:00pm at First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Avenue, Albany NY.Admission FREE. Donations VERY welcome.
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sixth grade, while Catholic Central High School has 220 students enrolled in sixth through 12th grades. The combined schools will be located on the 19-acre campus that currently is the location of the St. Ambrose Parish and School. The combined schools will initially be situated in the existing 20,500-square-foot building. Catholic Central has about 71,000 square feet. The combined school will be divided into three groups -- prekindergarten and kindergarten, grades 1-5, and grades 6-12. The groups will be taught in separate parts of the school. Architectural plans are being drafted to expand and renovate St. Ambrose, which includes 18 classrooms, a laboratory and gymnasium.
11:00 am. How are your detective skills? Do you have what it takes to be on a team of nature investigators, solving Pine Bush mysteries, by examining evidence? Join us for a 0.9-mile outdoor trek to look for clues and evidence
of what lives in the Pine Bush. Suitable for Ages 6-10, Tweens, Teens and Adults. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events Fee: Free
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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Truck damages garage in Albany Warehouse District ALBANY -- A truck struck a building in the Warehouse District Tuesday, causing part of its facade to collapse. Albany police said a truck owned by McCarthy Tire Service was moving tires in and out of the side of the building located at 980 Broadway St., when the driver forgot to put the boom down and hit the overhead of the garage on its way in. Footage shows bricks from the building facade scattered across the ground, and part of the overhang detached from the building. The extent of damage to the building's structure was not immediately known. Rick LaJoy, director of the city Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance, said it is not a building collapse and there is no emergency apparatus. A private engineer is assessing the extent of damage to the building.
Victim of biking collision was 59-year-old of Schenectady SCHENECTADY -Police said Monday night that the man killed while riding his bicycle Saturday afternoon near Veterans Park was Elton Garvey, 59, of Schenectady. Schenectady police said at about 2:30 p.m. Saturday Garvey was riding in the area of State and Lafayette streets when he was hit. The car that struck him was driving east on State Street, and left the scene. However, police said they located the driver, and the person is cooperating with the investigation. Garvey was taken to Ellis Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Schenectady police's traffic division is investigating the
fatal crash.
Watervliet teen charged with attempted murder in Albany ALBANY -- A Watervliet teen is facing an attempted murder charge and recovering from a gunshot wound after he allegedly shot a 17-year-old in the city before accidentally shooting himself in the leg, police said. Albany police were called around 7:45 p.m. to North Allen Street on Saturday for a reported shooting. When they arrived they found a 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg. Shortly after that, a 17-year-old was found inside a nearby home with gunshot wounds to his leg and back. Police said they believe the younger teen shot the older teen as part of a dispute. The 16-year-old was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. His name was not released due to his age. Both teens were taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital. Police said their injuries are not life-threatening. Police also charged a 36-year-old man in connection with the incident. The man allegedly took evidence from the shooting and put it in another apartment to prevent police from finding it. He was charged with tampering with evidence and arraigned in city criminal court.
Telephone solicitation warning issued by police GUILDERLAND -Town police said Tuesday a phone solicitation has been targeting Guilderland residents. Police said that a caller, who claims to be "Media All Stars," has been contacting residents asking for donations for the school
district's athletics program. The Guilderland Central School District does not fundraise through the company, police said.
Man arrested after alleged kidnapping A man who North police Greenbush say kidnapped a woman last month at gunpoint and drove her around — during which time a hidden passenger emerged and also aimed a gun at her — was arrested Thursday in Colonie, police said. The 32-year-old Rensselaer man was apprehended after local, state and federal authorities investigated the Oct. 23 incident, North Greenbush Police Chief David M. Keevern said. A woman told police the armed suspect and another man kidnapped her in the middle of the night, Keevern said in a news release. The woman knew the suspect and agreed to get into his car. At some point, the second person popped up from the back seat with a gun, Keevern said. She was able to escape when she saw police cars parked in a parking lot. The two fled; the woman was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released from a hospital. The accomplice was arrested within days of the incident, Keevern said, but he is a youth so no information about him is being released. The U.S. Marshals Service found the driver in Colonie. He was charged with kidnapping, robbery, unlawful imprisonment, menacing, criminal mischief and petit larceny, arraigned and jailed without bail, due back in town court at a later date. The suspect has an extensive criminal history and is wanted by the state parole department, Keevern said. His intent that evening is unknown, the chief said. The investigation is continuing and further charges are possible, he said.
Antisemitism Outsmarting it! COLONIE – Rabbi Mordechai Rubin of Colonie Chabad, will offer a new four-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI), titled “Outsmarting Antisemitism.” The four-week course will be on the 4 Tuesdays of Dec. (7, 14, 21, 28) at 7 p.m. According to organizers, it is designed to appeal to people at all levels of knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. Attendees need not be affiliated with a particular congregation or other house of worship. Using history, Talmudic sources, Jewish mysticism, and contemporary expert analysis, the course will address questions such as: Why does anti–Semitism persist? How can we make hate go away? How can we counter Israel-focused anti-Semitism and can we
prevent Jews from unwittingly lending their voices to anti-Semitic agendas? The course will be offered in-person as well as over Zoom. Sign-in information will be provided upon enrollment. Enroll online:ColonieCJC.com. Details may be obtained by calling 518-368-7886 or by e-mailing: chaicentercolonie@gmail.com
Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Red Cross Blood Drive LATHAM - The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus #3394, will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, December 11th 2021 from 8 am to 12:30 pm at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. To schedule your appointment visit www. RedCrossBlood.org or call 1 800 RED CROSS. For further information visit
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Virgo, you may start to rethink a decision you made a while ago when an unexpected hiccup occurs. Reevaluate your decision-making process. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Good times are ahead, Libra. Focus on the fun that is coming your way and make an effort to include more good times in the weeks ahead. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a situation at work will require the utmost patience and perseverance. The outcome will be in your favor if you take a measured approach. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 You could use a night out with friends, Sagittarius. Make a concerted effort to get together and invite the people whose company you most enjoy. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may have to reexamine your priorities. Don’t let something pull you in one direction when a friend or family member may need you more.
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Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s? Consider Attending PD SELF – Parkinson’s Self-Efficacy Learning Forum CAPITAL DISTRICT - A national program being offered in Albany. The program provides people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s with an in-depth understanding of the disease and the tools to manage it with confidence. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Space is limited. Care partners are encouraged to attend. This year the program, starting in September, has been adapted to be fully online. Find out more at www.cdparkinsons.org/ pd-self
AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you’re not much of a fan of waiting games, but you will have to stick things out a little longer until your plan can come to fruition. Patience will pay off. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Avoid overzealous spending in the weeks ahead, Pisces. Find ways to be generous with your time rather than with your wallet. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER 28 Jon Stewart, TV Host (59) NOVEMBER 29 Anna Faris, Actress (45) NOVEMBER 30 Steve Aoki, DJ (44) DECEMBER 1 Robert Irwin, Reality Star (18) DECEMBER 2 Britney Spears, Singer (40) DECEMBER 3 Andy Grammer, Singer (38) DECEMBER 4 Jeff Bridges, Actor (72)
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Pruyn House – Outdoor Holiday Photo Opportunity LATHAM - The Friends of Pruyn House, the Town of Colonie, and the Blue Creek Garden Club are delighted to offer an Outdoor Holiday Photo Opportunity. Would you and your family, or you and that special someone like to take a holiday photo in front of the recently renovated Pruyn House, with our old-fashioned sleigh and Santa and Mrs. Claus? The Pruyn House will be decorated for the Holidays and our 1800’s sleigh will be out front for a photo opportunity. Each child will also receive a free Holiday Craft kit! Appointments are required and the date is Saturday December 11th from 10:00 – 3:00. Appointments are in 10-minute time-slots. The cost is $25 per group and checks should be payable to Friends of Pruyn House at time of appointment. We cannot take credit cards, but cash is acceptable. Please call 518-783-1435, ext. 1564 to reserve your spot. Please be prepared to use your own cameras and be sure your phones and cameras are charged.
All funds will be used to preserve and restore this beautiful property. The Fort Orange Garden Club will be having a Greens Sale in the Schoolhouse and the Blue Creek Garden Club will be having their Holiday Sale in the House basement if anyone would like to support them and buy some beautiful Holiday greens! Their hours will be 10-1. The mission of the Friends of Pruyn House, a not-for-profit community organization in partnership with the Town of Colonie, serving as the educational, historical and cultural center of the Town, is to restore, conserve and preserve the Pruyn House Complex. It is the site for a wide variety of public, private, civic and corporate events throughout the year.
Nacre Dance Group to Present Charles Weidman’s “Christmas Oratorio” SARATOGA SPRINGS - Nacre Dance Company presents modern dance pioneer Charles Weidman’s “Christmas Oratorio” at The Universal Preser-
vation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, December 12th at 1pm and 4pm. Nacre’s production is based on Charles Weidman’s later version of “Christmas Oratorio”, which opened in New York City in 1961 to wide critical acclaim, and has remained a much-loved classic work of modern dance. This historic work tells the story of the Nativity through modern dance. In this rendition of the work, Weidman focuses on feelings and emotions such as joy, compassion and friendship in this dance of rejoicing. Dancers move in wonderment and reverence and their hands are raised in exultation. Sensitive portrayals of biblical figures and Bach’s passionate music combine to make this a moving and unforgettable experience. Only a select few dance companies in the world have performed the “Christmas Oratorio” – Our performance is a unique opportunity to see this beautiful and rarely produced work of art! For information on tickets visit www.nacredance. org or call 518-817-3833. Group discount for groups of 8 or more.
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39. Weight used in China 41. You need it to hear 42. Frighten 43. Basics 44. Computer data collection (abbr.) 45. The best point of something 46. Jewelled headdress 48. Spoke 49. Mammary gland of female cattle 50. Midway between north and northeast 51. Defunct European economic group 52. Foul-mouthed Hollywood bear CLUES DOWN 1. In tune 2. Ending 3. Ring-shaped objects 4. Equal to 10 liters (abbr.) 5. Removes from record 6. The lowest point 8. Plant cultivated for its tubers 9. Dry or withered 11. Stony waste matter 14. Speedometer reading
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Ballard Road Art Studio Gallery (corner of Ballard & Rt 50), Wilton NY hosts – the Art Extravaganza with snacks and demonstrations on Sundays in November- 21st & 28th. December- 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 11 AM to 5 PM also by chance & appointment. (518) 587-8706 www.michellevara.com
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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Grad. 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small. (518) 475-8782. www.accountingdave.com APPLIANCE REPAIR Washers, dryers, fridge, ranges, etc. Prompt, guaranteed repairs. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378
Capital District Fly Fishers Annual Fly Tying Class CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Capital District Fly Fishers is holding their annual fly tying class starting the 2nd Wednesday of January, ending in late March. Come learn the art tying flies. During the 8 session course that runs over 3 months, you will learn the tools needed, receive 14 kits with materials to tie 5 flies in each kit (for a total of 70 flys). You will also receive a host of handouts and participate in free raffles of materials. Space is limited. Date: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 23, 30* (*extra date for weather). Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse – 5 Locust Lane Clifton Park, NY 12065.
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Fee: $85.00. Instructors: Members of Capital District Fly Fishers. Face Mask may be required, Hand Sanitizer available. For information about the class contact Paul at (518) 885-8257, Rodney Priddle (518) 421-6762 or cdflyfishers@gmail.com. To Register: Go to https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/cliftonpark select adult classes or call (518) 371-6651
Webinar: Native Plant Landscaping with Sandra Walck Garden Design at Albany Pine Bush ALBANY - Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Join Sandra Walck-Zwink of Sandra Walck Garden Design for an evening webinar on gardening with
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FRIDHOLM PAINTING Interior painting - 1 or multi-room projects. Popcorn & Cathedral ceilings. 2-story foyers & wallpaper removal. Make your appt. for your free est. for your 2021 ext. projects. Call us @ (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do! GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, fence & retaining wall removal, yard cleanup. Res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. (518) 339-3369. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. PAINTER, VACCINATED 32yrs exp. Custom colors. Small jobs or new drywall. Free est. 518-203-7166 or 618-8051
Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush. org/events Fee: Free
Winter Solstice Sunset Hike at Albany Pine Bush
PAINTING SOLUTIONS Interior painting & staining. Wallpaper removal, wall repairs, taping. Res./Comm. Free est, fully ins. 518-986-1154 PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows, doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067 P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898 STUMP ’N GRIND Stump grinding service, big or small, insured & backyard accessible. (518) 301-5712 TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brush hogging available. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133
FURNISHED APARTMENTS Cohoes Hill- 1BR. W/D hkup. No Pets, No Smoking. Avail. 12/1, $700/mo. + sec. dep. Util. not inc. (518) 203-7673
VACATION RENTALS OLD FORGE RENTAL COTTAGE – South side of Third Lake – Ride right from your door - All amenities. Winter rental December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 - $6,500 plus utilities. See website: www. pinewoodcottageoldforge.com 315-822-6890 or 315-725-0876.
pm. Celebrate the solstice at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve. We will walk 0.9 miles at a leisurely pace observing crepuscular wildlife and taking in the dramatic dusk atmosphere from the Overlook. Suitable For Ages 6-10, Tweens, Teens and Adults. Reservation required. Call 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events Fee: Free
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