Local First Twin Bridges Edition 120122

The Holiday Open House of the Bethlehem Historical Association Winter Lights

SELKIRK -

PLACE: Cedar Hill S choolhouse Museum, 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

DATES: Sunday afternoon December 11, 12 to 4 p.m. Monday evening December 12 , 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday afternoon December 13, 2 to 4 p.m.

FREE and Open to the Public

Enjoy social time with B.H.A. members and friends as you experience the Winter Lights at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum during our annu al Holiday Open House.

Museum displays will be sparkling with lights and holiday decorations. There are two new ex hibits: 1940s Bethlehem and Lighting Through the Ages. Enjoy the recently donated Victorian doll house created by Anna Uhl. Learn the story of Anna Hoffman Clapper and wonder about Beth lehem’s Rivers, Roads and Rails.

B.H.A. will be high lighting the Bethlehem Community Fund which has been serving Bethle hem residents since 1942. The modern-day charity evolved out of the Bethle hem Community Christ mas Festival and Bethle hem Festival Fund. Today monies raised work to fill the gap left by traditional social services. The needs of children and seniors are the focus and each Decem ber, over 100 Bethlehem families receive Holiday baskets of food, clothing and gifts.

The Holiday Open House is free and open to the pub lic. Won’t you join us?

Despite transitions, airport meditation an oasis of calm

By AZRA HAQQIE

ALBANY — For almost 25 years, Albany International Airport’s interfaith meditation room has been an oasis of calm amid the chaotic sea of travel.

Dedicated in the fall of 1998, the sacred space was the brainchild of the late Rev. Alfred Siegel, a minister at Loudonville Presbyterian Church for more than 30 years. He approached then-airport CEO John Egan in 1995 regarding a place for travelers to meditate and pray.

With Egan on board with the idea, Siegel con tacted the leaders of different faith groups in the area. A committee of clergy and lay persons came up with ideas for the meditation room.

The Rev. Richard Vosko, Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Albany and liturgical design consultant, designed the room with cat tail etchings on a glass panel and gentle flowing fountains. (The water damaged the floor so the fountains were turned off some years later, the sound of flowing water replaced with a record ing that played round-the-clock.)

The room included wooden benches in a semicircle, Buddhist meditation cushions, and in a corner, a colorful Islamic prayer rug spread on the floor, facing east toward Mecca. Shelves hold Scripture, including the Bhagavad Gita, Old Testament, Bible and Quran. Religious items like rosary beads, prayer scarves and tali

tot — Jewish prayer shawls — are available for anyone who chooses to use them.

Unlike prayer rooms at many airports, “this is unique,” said Mike Hagin of Latham, a mem ber of the interfaith board that oversees the room.

“It is not laid out like a chapel and there are no crosses or icons. It says we are a community of faith. We are all here together.” The open space allows for people to pray based on their faith, he said.

The meditation room, which had been at the C concourse near Southwest Airlines gates for 20 years, was moved to a conference room at the airport’s business center in 2018 to accommo date incoming Allegiant Air. It was downsized from 418 square feet to 392 square feet. The glass etchings had to be put in storage.

The interfaith committee chose to install a print of artwork by artist Prafulla Dahanukar of India, the mother of board member Gauri Mehta of Colonie.

“People still come to the room regularly. They find the meditation room a place of peace, a place of prayer,” Hagin said. “It is a place to go into and take a couple of deep breaths before going out in the world again.” Thousands have gone into that room before getting on their flights. Some airport personnel also use it on a

regular basis.

The continuity of that room and its useful ness has been “amazing,” Hagin said, appreci ating that the airport believes in it and supports it.

Guests are invited to share their thoughts in a journal located at the entrance to the room. “Many write how the room made them feel spe cial or at peace or how it was welcoming. Some comments bring you to tears,” Hagin said. Box es filled with volumes of journals containing comments are stored at an office at the airport.

Albany International Airport is expected to expand, having received a $60 million grant, but “there are no plans at present to expand or move the meditation room,” said Doug Myers, director of public affairs for the Albany County Airport Authority.

It seems the wall etchings and fountains will continue to remain in storage.

Azra Haqqie is a member of the interfaith board that oversees the meditation room at the Albany International Airport.

Be thankful Clifton Park for open space fans

CLIFTON PARK — This, of all days, would be an odd time to cast shade on supermarkets, given that the great mass of us will spend the afternoon eating great masses of food. So, let’s just say from the start that supermarkets are great. We love them. permarket on a particular piece of land in Clifton Park always felt more than a little off. In 2016, the 37 acres between Clifton Country and Moe roads were owned by the Shenendehowa school district, which intended to sell it to a developer with plans to build a shopping plaza that included a ShopRite.

Clifton Park needs another strip mall like I need a second helping of mashed potatoes. The area nearby, along and around Route 146, is rife with them. What’s more, the land seemed like an asset that the town shouldn’t just hand away without thought and consideration. The centrally located parcel, with its wooded trails and towering pine trees, seemed like a perfect place for, say, a park.

A park! Parks are good. We like parks, maybe even more than we like supermarkets. Don’t we?

Nevertheless, the school board late in 2016 voted 4-3 to sell the land to the developer for a little more than $2 million. End of story? Of course not. As many of you will remember, a small group of dedicated volun teers decided to challenge the board’s vote. They thought that the people who lived in the school district should decide on the fate of the land — a referendum, in other words.

So, on cold, blustery days before and after Christmas, those volun teers, mostly members of Friends of Clifton Park Open Space, went out, stood outside stores, gathered signatures and soon enough had way more than the 6,000 or so needed to force a districtwide vote.

From there, things got a bit contentious. Officials in the school dis trict, like officials everywhere, didn’t seem to appreciate having their decisions challenged. They argued that selling the land for development was the right thing to do for taxpayers across the sprawling district, including those in communities, such as Halfmoon or Malta, that might not benefit from open land in Clifton Park.

In the end, though, voters sided with our merry band of volunteers and rejected selling the land to the developer by a two-to-one margin. In a second referendum held late in 2017, voters subsequently approved selling the land to the town, which vowed to preserve it.

Let’s fast forward five years. Last month, town officials came to the land to officially unveil what the land has now become. They gathered to celebrate a brand-new strip mall complete with ...

Kidding! It’s a park, of course, a glorious park with paved walking trails, a circular “glade” at its center and plans for much more in later phases of its development.

That’s where I found MacKensi Montanez and Miriam Silva pushing baby strollers — they work at a nearby day care — and retiree Lee Rhine walking his dog. All three seemed pleased they weren’t instead strolling across the vast expanse of a shopping center parking lot.

“It really is a nice place to walk,” said Frank Berlin, who has been the president of Friends of Clifton Park Open Space since the 1990s. Berlin regaled me with stories of the campaign to preserve the land, of stand ing in the cold rain, of taking on developers and district officials, of a vote in which progress won.

Indeed, the new Town Center Park illustrates what can be accom plished by volunteers who refuse to accept foolish decisions.

It shows how residents can take charge of their communities and de mand better. Honestly, is there anybody in Clifton Park who now wishes the land had been developed?

“It’s nice to be on the winning side of something,” said Bill Casey, who as a school board member in 2016 voted against the land sale and joined the preservation effort. “It was a rare opportunity to be responsive to a clear public concern, and I don’t know of anybody who worked on this project who isn’t proud of it.”

Clifton Park is a newer suburb. Its town center, if you can even call it that, is still developing and evolving. It isn’t yet clear what the area will be. But Clifton Park can be thankful for a park that could become what Congress Park is to Saratoga Springs, what Washington Park is to Alba ny. A park that’s a nice little sign of progress and sanity.

AZRA HAQQIE / TIMES UNION

The meditation room at Albany International Airport allows people to pray based on their faith, says Mike Hagin of the interfaith board.

CHRIS CHURCHILL / TIMES UNION Miriam Silva, left, and MacKensi Montanez push strollers on a path through Clifton Park's new park.

To Love A Child Announces Annual December Angel Match $15,000 Challenge

CAPITAL DISTRICT - To Love A Child, Inc., a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization announces its Annual Angel Match $15,000 Challenge. This event kicks off on Giving Tuesday November 30th and will extend thru December 31st.

Two anonymous “angels” have pledged to match every donation during the month of December up to a $15,000 total. Donations assist people suffering from abject poverty—those deprived of basic human needs; including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health care, shelter, and education. Donations will be used to support local families in our community as well as pro grams and projects in Haiti and Zimbabwe.

To Love A Child invites you to make a difference in a child’s life. Your help and generosity are greatly needed this year to support our vision and mission in helping im poverished children. Over the past 13 years we continue to change lives through our journeys and your support.

Donations can be made on PayPal by visiting the web site www.toloveachild.net or by mailing a check to: To Love A Child Inc., PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated.

Grief Support Group

DELMAR - Bethlehem Lutheran Church is sponsoring a Grief support group called “Surviving the Holidays”.

This time of year is one of the most difficult after you have lost a loved one. Let us help you through this strug gle of emotion and grief.

Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. There is no charge or fee to attend.

For more information contact us at 518-439-4328 or email Deacon Melissa Derenches at derenches@blcdel mar.com. You can also register online at bit.ly/blcgrief holidays.

Greens Sale at the Pruyn House

LATHAM - The Blue Creek Garden Club is pleased to announce that we will host our annual Greens Sale at the Pruyn House. We will be open to the public on Friday, December 9th from 10:00am – 2:00pm and on Saturday, December 10th from 1:00 – 5:00pm.

This sale features arrangements, centerpieces, holly, fresh greens and all kinds of holiday charm.

Please come visit us at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110. Please use the en trance at the rear of the Pruyn House.

If you have any questions, please contact Zoe Griffin at 518-248-9495.

Friendship Singers Concerts

SLINGERLANDS / DELMAR - Join the Friendship Singers of Delmar as we welcome the Christmas season with two public concerts—one at the Presbyterian Church of Slingerlands, 2010 New Scotland Road, on December 14, 2022 at 7 pm, and the other at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, on December 21 at 7 pm . With our director Marie Liddle and our accompanist Peg Dorgan, we are presenting a mixed program of sing-along and traditional music with a twist, and some surprises. It’s a joy to be back singing, and we’d like to share it with you!

Cohoes Rotary to Donate Portion of Ornament Sale Proceeds to Support Students and the Arts

COHOES - In 2004 The Rotary Club of Cohoes start ed a collectible series of Christmas ornaments featuring historic landmarks in the City of Cohoes. This year’s or nament depicts the 1968 Cohoes High School. A portion of the proceeds for the sale of the 2022 ornament will go to support the Cohoes Friends of the Arts Booster Club. The purpose of the Arts Boosters is to serve and support the students and promote activities of the Cohoes School District Arts Programs. The arts programs include visu al arts, fashion design, building design, graphic design, writing, performance, theater, chorus, band, and music.

Following are previous ornament designs in the series: 2004-the Cohoes Falls; 2005-the Harmony Mills; 2006the Cohoes Music Hall; 2007-the Cohoes Mastodon; 2008-Cohoes City Hall; 2009-the Half Moon; 2010-Sil liman Memorial Church; 2011-the Van Schaick Man sion; 2012-Keveny Memorial Academy; 2013-Cohoes High School (dedicated in 1921); 2014-Cohoes Library; 2015-the former Cohoes Movie Theatre; 2016-Carlson’s Ice Rink; 2017-Erie Canal Locks; 2018 Cohoes Armory; 2019-Matton Shipyard; 2020-Cohoes 150th Anniversary logo; 2021-St. Agnes Church. This year’s design is the Cohoes High School built in 1968. Coffee mugs with the Cohoes High School design are also available for pur chase.

Cost for ornaments is $20. Mugs are $10. To purchase ornaments or mugs go to http://www.rotaryclubofco hoes.org for further information. Ornaments and mugs are also available for purchase at Marra’s Pharmacy, 217 Remsen Street, Cohoes.

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Capital District Christian Women’s Connection December Luncheon

SCHENECTADY - The New York Capital Dis trict Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Bake Sale, Vendor & Craft Event” luncheon on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt. Your reservation is necessary no later than December 8th and cancel lations are a must. Please call Nancy (518) 320-2649 or Mae (518) 895-8977 for reservations. On the menu this month is a Vir ginia Baked Ham dinner with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only).

Our Speaker this month is Tasha Hudson from Amsterdam who will speak on “God Doesn’t Take U-Turns”. As for our Feature, it is time for our Annual Bake Sale. We will also have 4-5 vendors and crafters for Christmas shopping (different than those at November lun cheon). Charlotte Palmeri will entertain us with song as our Music.

All are welcome - bring a friend!!

The Society Of American Magicians

HALFMOON - The local group of The Society of American Magicians (SAM), Assembly #24, meets on the second Tuesday of the month at The Halfmoon Diner, Route 9, Halfmoon. For meeting details and infor mation about our organi zation visit our website: WWW.SAM24.

Toys for Toga Kicks Off 10th Annual Fundraiser

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CLIFTON PARK - The Toys for Toga toy drive and fundraiser is back for its 10th consecutive year and with the public’s help, organizers hope to collect more than 3,500 toys and raise $7,500 for kids in need in Saratoga County.

Now through Dec. 4th, organizers are asking the public to donate a new, un wrapped toy at any partici pating business. This year, more than 70 Saratoga County restaurants, bars, retail stores, hotels, and more have a Toys for Toga toy collection bin in their lobby. A full list of drop off locations can be found in the attached news release. In addition, the first 1,500 people to donate a toy at Death Wish Cof fee Company’s Saratoga headquarters will receive a FREE 1-lb. bag of Death Wish coffee. They will also be entered into a raffle for a Death Wish prize basket worth $500. Toys can be dropped off during busi ness hours and we ask that toys be valued at $20 or more for the free coffee.

Southern Saratoga Art Society

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. The Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel.#: 518-371-6651, Ext. 240, will feature artist Faith Weldon during the months of November and December, 2022.

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gal lery, 6 Clifton Common Ct., Tel.#:518-383-1343,

will be hosting members of SSAS in a show called “Seasons”, which showcas es the elegance of Spring, the passion of Summer, the subtlety of Autumn and the harshness of Winter during the months of November and December, 2022.

The Mechanicville Li brary, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#:518-664-4646, will feature artist, Karen Zimmer for the months of November and December, 2022. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist. com or check us out on Facebook.

Bethlehem Grange

137 Girl Scout Bake Sale and Craft Fair

SELKIRK - Saturday 12/10/22 at Bethlehem

Grange 137. We’re Hand icap Accessible. Lots of different crafts to check out and finish your holiday shopping. Plenty of Conve nient parking. 2 Handicap Ramps for easy access.

For additional infor mation, please call or text Jackie at 518-810-6031. We’re located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158

Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Roast Pork Dinner

LATHAM / COLO NIE - On Sat., Dec. 3rd, 2022, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will host a Roast Pork Dinner, prepared by very accom plished Chef, Brother Knight ,Steve Chiera.

Serving from 4:30 to 7:30 PM both Dine-in and Take Out options are available.

Menu; Roast Pork w/

Gravy, Roasted Red Pota toes, Glazed Carrots, Sal ad, Bread/Butter, Dessert and Coffee or Tea.

Donation is $20 per person.

Net Proceeds benefit the Bob Church Memorial Fund in support of the Holiday Programs of Com munity Maternity Services of Albany. Reservations 518-892-3750, please ad vise Dine In or Take Out! www,lathamcolonie kofc.com/dinners&events.

ClayWorks Holiday Sale at Saratoga Clay Arts Center

SCHUYLERVILLEMeet the Artists at SCAC Studio Tours, Demonstra tions, Ceramic Art for Sale -- Functional and Sculp tural and Refreshments December 4th, 2022 12pm - 5pm or by appoint ment from November 27th -December 3rd

Please email: artistsofs cac@gmail.com

Address: Saratoga Clay Arts Center 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Living Nativity at Clifton Park Center

Baptist Church

CLIFTON PARKThe Clifton Park Center Baptist Church invites the community to the Living Nativity with Christmas Carols on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:00 p.m. followed by hot cocoa and cookies. The Living Nativity will take place on the church’s lawn and then we will proceed to the church’s foyer to warm up and have some fellow ship together. Copies of the Christmas carols and candles will be provided to all. Clifton Park Center Baptist Church is locat ed at 713 Clifton Park

Center Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065. For questions please contact the church’s office (518) 371-6023.

Capital Region Social Happenings & Singles Outreach Services Events

ALBANY - Where: 435 New Karner Road (Ha nover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance.

Friday – Dec. 2 at 7 pm: Don Hyman (The Soul Man), popular area entertainer, will treat us to a Holiday Concert on our stage. He is sure to get you in the mood for the upcoming holiday season.

Beverages and snacks included. ($12) Call 518-452-6883 for info.

New Scotland Historical Association’s “Songs of Our Empire State”

VOORHEESVILLE - Sun., Dec. 4, 2022 , at 2:00 pm

Renowned local musi cians Tom Lindsay, Mi chael Eck, and Paul Joss man, collectively known as the Lost Radio Rounders, will explore the fascinat ing and diverse history of New York State through historic songs. You’ll go whaling with “The Mon taukers,” fighting Gentle man Johnny Burgoyne at “The Battle of Saratoga,” and taking a trip to Buffalo on “The Erie Canal.”

Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association, this pro gram will be presented at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 The Old Road., Voorheesville (New Salem) 12186. The program is free and open to the public as is NSHA’s museum which will be

open a half hour before the program.

Please see the Calendar on the NSHA website for details. www.newscot landhistoricalassociation. org.

Country Knolls South/Renassaince II /Woods Way20th Annual Toys For Tots Drive

CLIFTON PARK - Sat urday December 3, 2022 we will be holding our 20th Annual Toys for Tots Drive.

Teen “collection elves” will be going to door to door in the above neigh borhoods collecting new unwrapped toys.

The drive starts approx imately at noon. There will be drop boxes available through 12/4 at 3 Georgio Court and 43 Pepper Hol low Clifton Park.

If you or your teen would like to volunteer 2 hours on December 3rd please register with Mar garet Gregory by 11/28th. Margregory3@hotmail or 518-588-3778

Thursday Musical Club Announces December Concert

SCHENECTADY - The Thursday Musical Club will present “Christ mas Peace” on Sunday, December 4th at 3:00 pm at the First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church St.

The program will feature John Rutter’s Dancing Day, a collec tion of traditional carols accompanied by harpist Karlinda Caldicott. Addi tional carols from France, Germany, Spain, and the Ukraine will be included.

Michaela O’Donnell, recipient of the Thursday

Musical Club scholarship for a student at SUNY/ Schenectady, will perform. The chorus is directed by Julie Panke and accompa nied by Elinore Farnum, piano and organ. Tickets are $15.

Home Depot Menorah Workshop

CLIFTON PARK - Clif ton Park Chabad will be partnering with The Home Depot to offer a Pre-Cha nukah Menorah Workshop on Sunday, Dec. 4th 2:00pm - 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Home Depot. Participants will receive a free workers apron, craft their own unique Menorah from wood, and enjoy hot latkes & doughnuts. The workshop is free and open to all. RSVP at https://url defense.com/v3/, http:// www.cliftonparkchabad. com . Contact Leah at 5184950779 for more info.

East Glenville Community Church to Host

“One Starry Night”

GLENVILLE - East Glenville Community Church, 335 Saratoga Rd (Rt 50), will host One Star ry Night, an engaging fam ily Christmas event open to the public on Saturday, December 10th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Enter the town of Bethlehem and experience what life was like when Jesus was born. It’s an interactive walk through living exhibits including a Bethlehem marketplace, the inn Jo seph and Mary visited, and a nativity scene with real animals to see. Families and children are welcome! Free admission. For infor mation see church website, www.egcchurch.org or call church office, (518) 399-3151.

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Someone thinks you are up to a challenge this week, Aries. Dive right in and prove them correct. There’s much you’ll get done, but leave some time for leisure.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

There’s not much you can’t accomplish these next several days, Taurus. The key will be knowing just where to pull back so that you can do each job well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

Think before committing to a project that is expected to take a long time, Gemini. While you may have a lot of free time right now, that may not be the case in a few weeks.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, health concerns may come to the forefront this week, whether it pertains you or someone close to you. Empty your schedule so you can devote the utmost attention.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, despite many looming deadlines, you are surprisingly relaxed about all the things you need to accomplish.

Maybe that is because you have a lot of help.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Some unexpected time off has dropped into your lap, Virgo. Figure out if a small vacation or weekend getaway might be just what you need right now. Then make it happen.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

A career change could be on the horizon, Libra. Do your research before you take the full plunge into new waters. Maybe test things out before making a firm commitment.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Home improvements could be coming soon, Scorpio. They’ll interfere with your daily schedule for a bit, but the results will be well worth any disruption.

SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21

Your hospitable nature is a perfect match for the entertaining you will be doing this week, Sagittarius. Expect a houseful of people on one or more days.

CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20

Spending certainly is up during the holiday season, but you may need to keep a closer eye on what is going on with your finances, Capricorn. Don’t lose sight of your budget.

AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18

A few interesting possibilities may come across your desk, Aquarius. Look at them with a critical eye and get a second opinion before moving forward.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

Too many things seem like a priority right now, Pisces. You need to weed through all of your responsibilities and tackle the most urgent.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

DECEMBER

Did You Know?

Certain home improvement projects are more com plex than others. Projects that involve working with gas lines are among the most complicated and risky under takings, and even seasoned do-it-yourselfers are urged to leave such tasks to certified professionals. According to Angi, the average cost to move a gas line is between $15 and $25 per linear foot, and homeowners can expect to

pay an additional $1 to $10 per linear foot for pipe materi als. A natural gas plumber can install, extend and repair natural gas lines and ensure that the project is completed safely, on time and within homeowners’ budgets. Angi notes that the average cost to move a gas line is between $250 and $750 for the whole project. However, if a buried line must be excavated, that cost could run into the thou sands of dollars.

Latham-Colonie Columbiettes December Breakfast Buffet

LATHAM - The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Breakfast Buffet on Sun., Dec. 11th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110.

Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pan cakes and French Toast served w/Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.

*$12 Adults, $6 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free! www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners&events

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Waterford Gone with the Wind Film Expert to Hold Book Signing

SCHENECTADY - Gone With the Wind film expert Pauline Bartel will hold a book signing at the Open Door Bookstore, 128 Jay Street, Schenectady, NY, on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

She will sign copies of Gone With the Wind: 1939 Day by Day (Lyons Press, $19.95). Her new book chronicles the production, premieres, and reception of the iconic film from January 1, 1939 to December 31, 1939. Engag ing, daily, behind-the-scenes entries provide a snapshot of what was happening on and off the set.

According to Bartel: “Fans will enjoy following the drama and intrigue of Gone With the Wind’s production on each event’s exact date, especially in 2023 when the calendar matches the days of the 1939 calendar.”

For further information, contact the Open Door Book store at 518.346.2719. Visit the website at www.opendoor-bookstore.com

CHRIS CHURCHILL / TIMES UNION

Town Center Park in Clifton Park was to be the site of a shopping center.

Square footage; 1,812. -Galway Central School District. Taxes: $4,283. Listing price:$749,900.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY KATHY GORDON, INGLENOOK REALTY INC.

The living room, above; one of four bedrooms, at left. Below left, a lower level contains a wine bar that opens up to a ground-level deck. Below, the lower level.

Loudonville Church Cookie Walk LOUDONVILLE - On Saturday, December 10, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 510, Albany Shaker Road Loudonville will be having our Annual Cookie Walk from 9:00 a.m. until we sell out of cookies. You will have your choice of many homemade cookies. The price for a medium box of cookies will be $10 and $20 for a large box. The proceeds of the sale will go to support the many ministries of Good Shepherd. For more information please call the church office at (518) 458-1562.

Dinners/Events at South Bethlehem United Methodist Church SOUTH BETHLEHEM – Come join us for our Holiday Craft Fair on December 10, 2022 from 9-3. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch will be available plus a bake sale to support our church United Women in Faith. Our Thrift Shop ‘Boutique’ will be open as well. Please come out to support small business, do your Christmas shopping and grab a bite to eat.

Contact Emily Shutter at 518: 813-0661 for further information.