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Revamped event attracts thousands to city Cohoes mayor, Food Bank expect to hold festival each spring By STEVE BARNES
2nd Annual Rebecca Grasso Golf Tournament for the Benefit of NF2Biosolutions
LOUDONVILLE Monday, August 8, 2022 Schuyler Meadows Country Club 17 Schuyler Meadows Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 - 518-785-8558 Neurofibromatosis 2 is a neurological disease in which tumors form on the nerves of the central nervous system and peripheral nerves throughout the body. The tumors can do significant damage. Surgery is the only treatment which can reduce the tumors, but surgery can cause serious collateral damage. NF2Biosolutions was formed to support research to find treatment options. NF2Biosolutions is a 501(c)(3) charity. Contributions are tax deductible. Information regarding NF2Biosolutions and research projects we have supported and are following is available at https:// nf2biosolutions.org/. Tentative Schedule 8:00 AM - Registration 9:00 AM - Shotgun start scramble, 3:00 PM Awards luncheon For more information, to donate or to reserve a sponsorship or golf registration contact: Vito & Susan Grasso 626 Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, NY 12180 Vgrasso1@nycap.rr.com, 518-469-5237 (mobile)
COHOES - Returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 and in a new format as an outdoor festival, the timesunion. com/Table Hopping Macn-Cheese Bowl attracted a crowd that city officials es-
timated at 4,000 or more, though they said the figure was imprecise because the four-hour event was held on five blocks of a closed Remsen Street, with attendees cycling in and out during the day. A City Hall official said Mayor Bill Keeler was “thrilled” with the turnout. In a brief conversation during the festival, Keeler said he
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A large crowd turned out for the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl, which returned after a two-year hiatus on Saturday. It was held outside for the first time on Remsen Street in Cohoes. Proceeds benefit the Regional Foodbank of Northeastern New York.
was happy to partner with the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl’s organizer and beneficiary, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, to welcome many new faces to the Spindle City. Keeler and food bank officials said they expect to make the event an annual spring happening in a city with a growing retail and dining scene downtown. It will also complement existing offerings on Remsen including Rock the Block concerts and the Eat in the Street promotion for outdoor dining, Keeler said. This was the 12th year for the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl. Net revenue was projected at about $70,000, according to the food bank, pushing the total since its inception to nearly a half-million dollars for a not-for-profit that supplies more than 55 million pounds of food annually through nearly 1,000 agencies in 23 counties from Plattsburgh to Newburgh. About 30 restaurants and other providers set up booths with samples of mac-n-cheese creations, from conventional versions to the more unexpected. Among the latter
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was a Big Mac-inspired mac-n-cheese stuffed in an egg roll by the multilocation Druthers Brewing Co. It won first place in voting by the public, drawing nearly double the votes of the next closest finisher, and was the judges’ choice for best mac-n-cheese. Druthers has repeatedly taken both top awards, including in 2017 and 2018. The second favorite among the public was macn-cheese served with a slider burger from the food truck of Innovo Kitchen in Latham. Tying for third place in public voting were The Kitchen Table of Albany for its gnocchi mac-ncheese and mac-n-cheese topped with smoked brisket from Signal 30 BBQ in Cohoes. Eight home cooks chosen by the Table Hopping blog had their mac-ncheeses tasted privately by the judging panel, com-
prised of representatives from event sponsors. Stephen Piorkowski of Delmar, who won the award for best home cook at the original Mac-n-Cheese Bowl, in 2010, and again in 2017, was the winner for the third time. His recipe, Stephen’s Five-Cheese Mac-n-Cheese, will appear in the March 31 Food section of the Times Union. He had a one-point margin of victory over Chloe Sink, 13, from Albany. She won the kid-cooks category in 2019 but chose to compete against adults this year. There were no other youth cooks. In addition to the macn-cheese stations, there were nine breweries represented, as well as other local purveyors selling and sampling their products, including Motor Oil Coffee, Argyle Cheese and The Bread Butler. Artists asPlease see BOWL 6
New coworking space debuts After success, Hone Coworks launches second location on third floor of 187 Wolf Road By LEIGH HORNBECK
COLONIE - The Rosenblum Companies see a future in coworking. After the success of the company’s first coworking space in the Great Oaks office park off Route 20, Rosenblum has opened a second location of Hone Co-works, at 187 Wolf Road. The 14,000-square-foot space is on the third floor, where the University at Albany’s Center for Technology in Government rented space until April 2021. Rosenblum has owned the building and three others nearby since 2016. Coworks exist on a spectrum from casual open spaces to those more like traditional office environments. Hone is on the more formal end. Most of the space is made up of furnished private offices and there’s a community manager who greets visitors, helps members manage technology and makes introductions. Company PHOTOS BY WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION principal Jeff Mirel calls the concept “office meets hospitality.” Jeff Mirel, principal at Rosenblum Development, walks through Rosenblum’s new Wolf On Wolf Road, Hone has 58 private Road Hone Coworks space last Thursday in Colonie. Hone Coworks occupies 14,000+ offices that can accommodate from square feet on the third floor of 187 Wolf Road, an office building owned by one to nine people. Memberships The Rosenblum Companies. start at $625 per month and include snacks and coffee, showers, parking, Any Price, Area or Condition designed by interior designer Valerie De La Cruz. internet access, office supplies and free Matthew Nelson, an employee of the commercial mortgage lendFAST, FAIR OFFERS printing. er Berkadia, chose Hone Wolf Road because of its location. He drives Mirel said when Rosenblum bought in from his home in Columbia County two or three days a week and the collection of buildings in 2016, it occasionally works from home when he is not traveling. His Hone office P.O. Box 1831, Albany NY 12201 was a strategic decision because of the features two screens and both standing and sitting desks. 518-441-6376 • rdrehabllc@aol.com location. The location is also desirable for Industries represented at Hone include real estate development, coworking because of the proximity to banking, finance, green power, legal, human resources and software the highway and the airport. Open since engineering. February, it still smells new, and a varied There are numerous coworks in the Capital Region — Bull Moose, Please see COWORK 6 color palette flows through the space
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Clifton Park Senior Community Center 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park, Ny 12065; 518-383-1343 Senior Express -Transportation for Clifton Park Senior Residents – 518-371-4444 Saratoga County Office for the Aging - Home Delivered Meals – 518-3634020 or 518-363-4033 Periodic Activities: call or go online to view our newsletter at https://cliftonpark.org/services/senior-services/senior-center.html Membership to the Center is available to anyone 50+ for ONLY $20 for all of 2022! *Vaccination may be required for some activities. Please call to register for all programs listed. Thank You* Free Jazz Dance Class: Monday, April 4th at 10:00am. Register in advance as space is limited. No Membership Required. Come and try the class free of charge! Jewelry Making Class: Friday, April 8th at 1:00pm: $2 cash supply fee paid at registration. Sample on display at the front desk. Register in advance
Free Tax Help is Available and Can Help You Get Your Refund Faster CAPITAL DISTRICT - The IRS is experiencing massive backlogs because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It may take 9-12 months for your return to be processed and to receive your refund if you physically mail your return to the IRS. However, you can generally expect to receive your refund in three to four weeks if you electronically file the return. You can electronical-
as space is limited. Springtime Paint & Sip: Wednesday, April 13th at 1:00pm: Come join us for an afternoon of creativity, fun, coffee, or tea! The 11x14 painting chosen for this class is entitled “Twilight Flight” Advanced registration is required and offered to Center members at a discounted rate. Class space is limited. $12/Members and $25/ Non-Members Spring Birthday Bash Service Project: Thursday, April 14th at 12:30pm: Join us here at the Senior Center for a Birthday celebration of our own. We will decorate bags and fill them with collected supplies. This is a party for us now and a party later for children that might not have a birthday celebration otherwise. Defensive Driving: Wednesday, April 20th at 9:30am: Some Benefits of the Course: A 10% savings on Auto Liability and Collision each year for 3 full years and up to a 4 point reduction on driving record. This class provides greater driver safety awareness to protect family, friends, and strangers. $25 Fee Check Only: Payable to Sensible
Safe Drivers CPSCC Golf League Registration Meeting: Thursday, April 21st at 10:00am: We are looking for new golfers (singles and couples) to join this active league. We meet every Thursday at 7:30am at the Barney Road Par 3 Golf Course. Center membership is required. New Members are always welcome throughout the season. EEE: Cooking for One: Thursday, April 21st at 12:30pm: Presented by Highmark BlueShield and Capital Roots Are you struggling to cook the right amount of food for yourself? Many recipes are written for multiple people, which can lead to waste. This class will cover tips and tricks on portioning, preserving food, & recipes suitable for one. Music at the Center featuring “Chuck Oakes and the Acorns”: Wednesday, April 27th, 12:30pm Bring a lunch or snack, or join us for lunch with the Gather and Dine Program and listen to music at the Senior Center. FREE Our Daily Lunch Program (12:00pm Noon) is ongoing. Call for details.
MONDAYS: Game Room Activities (darts, air hockey, billiards, & ping pong), Tap Dance, Jazz Dance, Chair Yoga, Beginner Clogging, Intermediate Clogging, Discussion Group, Rummikub, Ukulele, Quilting Group, Soul Line Dancing, Healthy Bones TUESDAYS: Exercise to Tape, Game Room Activities (darts, air hockey, billiards, & ping pong), Yoga, Dice Games, Duplicate Bridge Group, Qi-Gong and Tai Chi, Scrabble, Hand and Foot Cards, Square and Round Dancing, Tai Chi for Seniors WEDNESDAYS: Exercise to Tape, Game Room Activities (darts, air hockey, billiards, & ping pong), Investment Group, Ukulele Group, Dice Games, Social Bridge, Bowling, Poker, Canasta, Beginner Tai Ch, Knitting and Crocheting, Healthy Bones THURSDAYS: Exercise to Tape, Game Room Activities (darts, air hockey, billiards, & ping pong), Chorus, Rummikub, Yoga, Watercolors, Pinochle, Mahjong FRIDAYS: Tap Dance, Ballet,
Orchestra, Woodcarving, Game Room Activities (darts, air hockey, billiards, & ping pong), Dominoes, Jewelry Making Class, Bingo, Latin Line Dancing, Healthy Bones Trips! Trips! Trips! Call or stop by today to sign up! Riverview Inn in PA - Lunch & a Show with Rich Wilson: Wednesday, May 18th Lobsterfest, Log Cabin, Holyoke, MA - Lunch & a Show: Corvette’s Doo-Wop Revue: Thursday, June 9th Medieval Times, Lyndhurst NJ: Wednesday, July 13th New York City Ballet: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: 2pm: Saturday, July 16th Lake George Dinner Theater – First Night: Thursday, July 28th MacHaydn Theater, Chatham – The Full Monty: Thursday, August 18th Erie Canal Cruise, Waterfront Grill & Herkimer Diamond Mines: Wednesday, August 24th A Day in Boston, MA: Date TBD Proof of Vaccine is required for all trips.
ly file your 2021 return starting Monday, January 24, 2022. The IRS’s “Free File” Program may be able to help. Free File partners will e-file your return for free. This year, you can e-file with Free File if your adjusted gross income is $73,000 or less. Links to these free tax preparation and e-filing services are available at www.irs.gov/ freefile Free tax assistance is also available in many communities. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and Tax Counseling for the
Elderly (TCE) Program provide free tax preparation and e-filing services. Locations can be found at www.irs.gov/vita or from your local United Way. The AARP Tax Aide Program also provides free tax preparation. VITA, TCE, and Tax Aide each have different eligibility requirements. If you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you also qualify for free tax help by IRStrained volunteers. You may qualify for the EITC even if you’re single and have no children. EITC eligibility can be complicat-
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CAPITAL DISTRICT Tues, April 12 , 7:30 pm All persons, 16 and older, interested in the various aspects of the hobby of magic are invited to attend a joint ZOOM meeting of The Society of American Magicians (SAM #24) and The International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM Ring#186). For more detailed information visit the SAM Website: www. sam24.synthasite.com.
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Newtonville UMC Garage Sale Returns NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville UMC, located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd., near Siena College, will have a garage sale on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 8:301:30. Early birds may pay $3 to come in at 8:00AM. Among the items available are: small appliances, furniture, garden tools, sports equipment, holiday decorations, housewares, jewelry, linens, CDs/ DVDs, books and toys. There will also be a silent auction table. Baked goods will be available by the cafe, which will be open for hotdogs & chili. We are accepting donations starting Mon. April 18, 12:00 noon through Thurs., April 28 whenever the building is open. All donations must be clean and in good repair. No clothing please. Please support our church by your donations, shopping and/or your presence. Please see our church website at www.numc.net for current COVID protocols.
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LATHAM - April 1st, April 8th and Good Friday April 15th. 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110 Menu Baked Fish Dinner includes Twice Baked Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, Coffee or Tea. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner! includes French Fries or Onion Rings, Coleslaw and Dessert, Coffee or Tea. Baked Fish $15 Fish Fry Dinner $15 Clam Roll Dinner $12 (Fish Fry or ClamRoll only is available by request) Serving from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dine In or Take Out available!Reservations 518 892 3750; www.lathamcoloniekofc. com/dinners
Anything That Floats Event MECHANICVILLE Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, 80 North Central Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118 (behind O’Reilly Auto Parts) The event will directly follow the White-Water Derby this should be around 1:00 pm. For many years “Anything that Floats” was the biggest event of Spring in Mechanicville and in the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, the 2021 event was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. With restrictions now lifted, we are getting back to a place of some normalcy and plans are underway for the 2022 “Anything That Floats”. Anything That Floats is an opportunity for you to build a vessel that will float for about ¼ of a mile
on the Anthony Kill. This event will immediately follow the annual White Water Derby which is a longer race composed of kayaks and canoes. There is a full complement of fireman and first responders throughout the route of Anything That Floats to ensure the safety of participants. We are reaching out to invite you, your classmates, your best friends, archrivals, small businesses, family members or neighbors to join us! Celebrate spring, help support MACSC, and, most importantly, win a fabulous trophy complete with bragging rights! Awards will be given out for creativity and most seaworthy. People can obtain the registration form directly from our website https:// www.mechanicvilleacsc. org or contact Tammie Alikonis. Option to pre-register for $20, or register at the event for $25, registration will be from 12-12:30. Mail registration form and entry fee to The Mechanicville Area Community Services Center (MACSC), 6 South Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. If you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to speak with you! Feel free to contact Tammie Alikonis via phone 518.664.8322 ext 1014 or e-mail talikonis@ mechanicvilleacsc.org. Hope to see you rocking “Anything That Floats!” Contact Tammie for Registration Forms, Sponsorship Forms, Guidelines, etc. If folks wish to sponsor the event they can obtain the sponsorship form directly from our website or they can reach out to Tammie Alikonis.
New Scotland Historical Association’s April Program VOORHEESVILLE - “An Old Fashion Musical Evening with Tamarack”. Tues, April 5, 2022 at 7:30pm Join us for an evening of traditional Celtic, early American, Old-Time, French-Canadian, and international tunes – melodies handed down through the years. Performed by the local musicians of Tamarack. Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association, this program 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.newscotlandhistoricalassociation.org. NSHA’s April program features the uplifting and timeless music of Tamarack. Quoting from their website, “Tamarack brings the joyous touch of traditional fiddle music to any event. Fiddle, flute, tenor banjo, and guitar weave their way through smooth waltzes, foot-tapping reels, and lively jigs. Traditional Celtic, early American, Old-Time, French-Canadian, and International tunes – melodies handed down through the years - are mixed with original creations to round out the group’s repertoire.” Tamarack plays for events in the Capital Region, the Adirondack north country, the Catskills, and the Schoharie area, as well as downstate New York and Western new England. This talented group consists of:Patricia Kernan, who plays the Irish penny whistle, flute, fiddle, clarinet, and light percussion.Jim Mead, who backs dances and fiddle music with his strong “boom-chuck” guitar rhythm and occasional foot percussion. A “punster” with an upbeat attitude, he is married to band mate, Sue Mead.Sue Mead plays fiddle, mandolin, tenor banjo, guitar, and djembe. A folk singer “from back in the day, her passion has always been music.” Come and join us for an evening filled with upbeat melodies handed down through the years. This tuneful experience will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem on 7 The Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville NY 12186. Admission is always free. On the same day and at the same location, please take the opportunity to take in the exhibits at the NSHA Museum, featuring the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. The museum will be open for a half hour before the program.
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“Re-igniting the *Flame*” Presented by Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the RCDA VOORHEESVILLE SAVE THE DATE: We are proud to announce the following event on April 2, 2022, the Charismatic Renewal of our Diocese,will be presenting; Bishop Emeritus Sam Jacobs-( Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana) Place: St. Matthew’s RC Church, Voorheesville, NY Time: 8:30 doors open for Pre-registered attendees Date: April 2, 2022 Offering: $25.00 per person / $40.00 per married couple. ( Clergy and religious no offering required ) www. AlbanyCCR.org to register and see additional information.
The Colonie Art League, The Friends of Pruyn House and The Town of Colonie are Co-Sponsoring an Art Exhibit at Pruyn House LATHAM - 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham NY for four weeks from April 4, 2022 – April 29, 2022. This is a juried show and will feature approximately sixty selected paintings by members of the Colonie Art League. Pruyn House will be open to the public Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm and there is no admission fee. The Colonie Art League was founded in 1974 by a group of Capital District artists to foster the advancement of visual arts in the area. Currently,
the League has a membership of approximately 200 artists working in a wide variety of two-dimensional media. A major purpose of the League is to increase public awareness of original art that is being produced in the Capital District by arranging exhibits in public places. The League also provides a forum for artists to interact and exchange ideas and materials and promotes art as a career for area high school students. The Friends of Pruyn House is a not-for-profit membership group which manages the Pruyn House Complex, the Cultural Center owned by the Town of Colonie. For information call 783-1435.
Take Two- Forever Young Singers Up and Running Again COLONIE - Research shows that those who sing are happier, live longer and are generally much healthier. It is considered a natural antidepressant too! So, sing your heart out! Colonie Senior Service Centers is thrilled to announce the addition of two area talented musicians, Jeff and Crystal Moore, who have agreed to take on CSSC’s Forever Young Singers. Jeff and Crystal Moore are co-owners of Peak Music Studios Guitar and Voice Lessons in Latham. Jeff is a Master Certified Voice Coach and was educated at Berklee College of Music. Crystal is a vocalist and Berklee-educated bassist and the studio’s Business Manager. We want to thank David Van Deusen for beginning the initial group and wish him all the best with his future
Calling All Singers! Raise Your Voice Singing Competition Auditions for Teens and Young Adults Ages 13-24 SCHENECTADY - Auditions will be held on May 1617 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady. Compete in one of two categories: Show Tunes, Theatre & Opera OR Rock, Pop & Country. Solo or Duo Performers - No Profanity. Top 25 finalists will perform at Proctors for the chance to become the winner. Cash prize and trophy for the first and second place winners in each category. To schedule an audition, please call the Center for Community Justice at ext. 330 or email rvaughn@theccj.org. Proceeds from Raise Your Voice will benefit CASA of the Capital Region, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to lifting up the voices of children in Family Court in Albany and Schenectady counties. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates: specially trained and supervised volunteers assigned by Family Court Judges to speak up for the needs of abused and neglected children in court and in the community. CASA of the Capital Region is a program of the Center for Community Justice and is a member of CASA of NYS:Advocates for Children (www.casanys.org) and the National CASA Association (www.casaforchildren.org).
Please send your news and photos to bulletinboard@crwnewspapers.com. Please include contact information. endeavors. After a short pause, we are ready to start forming the group again. The group will begin its weekly practices starting on Thursday, April 7th from 1 to 2 pm. Come for lunch and stay for singing. Call to let us know you are coming. For those of you who have submitted an application previously, we will be in touch shortly. If you are interested in learning more about this group, please call Louis at 518-459-2857 ext. 340 or visit our website at www. colonieseniors.org.
Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. Monthly Guild Meeting CAPITAL DISTRICT Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a notfor-profit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Members live in the Capital Region and surrounding communities. All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month (September through June.) Join us for our April meeting Friday, April 8th, 9:45am. This will be a General Meeting followed by the Lecture: Modern Dresden – Give a Girl a Wedge with Candyce Grisham. Guests may register to attend this meeting for a small fee. Please see www.quiltinc.org for more information.
The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center Presents Trivia Night WATERFORD - We hope you can join us and help spread the word about the museum’s fun event
to support us. Lockdowns forced the museum to suspend this program since 2020 and we’re ready to get back to offering a night of trivia, prizes, and great food at the Waterford Knights of Columbus. Date: Friday, April 8; Time: 6pm - 9pm Location: 76 Grace Street, Waterford NY Admission: $20 per person Test your trivia knowledge and earn the HalfSal award and bragging right! Enjoy endless soup and salad, a variety of homemade desserts, a cash bar, raffle prizes and door prizes. Come alone or bring a team to support the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. Reservations are recommended - seating is limited! Admission may be paid at the door. Thank you for your support and we hope you’ll consider joining our event!
The Cohoes Knights of Columbus Buffet Breakfast COHOES - Palm Sunday April 10th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Cohoes Knights of Columbus 192, 255 Remsen Street, Cohoes NY 12047. (Handicapped Assessable) Breakfast menu includes the following: Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancakes, French Toast with warn syrup, Muffins, Tropical Fruit, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and Variety of Juices. Price: Adults - $9, Children (5 to 10 years old) - $5. and Children under 5 Free (518) 237-4151 if more info is needed and leave a message.
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COLONIE - Are you interested in assisting senior homeowners in the Town of Colonie with such tasks as yard work, light carpentry, cleaning, painting, plumbing or snow removal while making some extra money? Then consider becoming an Umbrella handyperson. CSSC supports seniors throughout the community and the Umbrella program allows seniors to remain in their homes even when certain maintenance tasks are too tough to complete. Feel good about yourself while making a difference. Handypeople make their own schedule, working only when they want to. To learn more about Umbrella, please call Sharon at (518) 459-2857 ext. 302.
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The Many Forms of Censorship By Cal Thomas, Tribune Content Agency
There has been much in the news lately about censorship. The major media have been reporting on Vladimir Putin’s efforts to keep the Russian people from hearing the truth about his war against Ukraine and what President Biden has called war crimes. Dictionary.com offers this definition of a censor: “an official who examines books, plays, news reports, motion pictures, radio and television programs, letters, cablegrams, etc., for the purpose of suppressing parts deemed objectionable on moral, political, military, or other grounds.” That “official” can be a head of state, like Putin, the head of a news operation, or even an individual reporter. Anyone who chooses to suppress a story or fails to investigate one because it does not conform to their worldview could be labeled a censor. Which brings me to the Hunter Biden laptop story the “discovery” by The New York Times that his laptop and its contents are real, after all. Not only did the Times and other major and social media ignore the story, in some cases the story was deemed fraudulent and blocked on several platforms. I think the more accurate explanation as to why the story was censored by these entities is that it was broken by The New York Post, which the mainstream media deem a “conservative” newspaper and by their standard, unreliable. The line favored by much of the suppression press was that the laptop story was Russian “disinformation.” The real unreliable purveyors of disinformation (or no information) are those who failed to do their journalistic duty and investigate. That the story was not followed up on during the 2020 presidential campaign adds to the suspicion, especially among many conservatives, that the information suppression was deliberate. NPR last year, “corrected an online article that falsely asserted that documents from first son Hunter Biden’s laptop had been “discredited by U.S. intelligence.” The correction came after the election. It took the Times and others until this year to fess up. According to the NY Post, 51 intelligence officers who signed a public letter claiming the laptop story was Russian disinformation have so far refused to apologize. “Fact-checkers” published what they said were lies told by Donald Trump. The Washington Post calculated Trump had lied or uttered misleading statements 30,573 times during his four years in office. No such diligence has been conducted by the major media of Hunter Biden and his family’s alleged business and personal relationships with nefarious individuals and corrupt governments. For years the legacy media has seen itself as the only “legitimate” source of news. In a type of “if a tree falls in the woods and no one is around, does it still make a sound?” scenario, if The New York Times, The Washington Post, broadcast and some cable news networks don’t report it, is it still news? Yes, it is and the source - whether it be The NY Post, UK Daily Mail, or talk radio -- should not matter so long as the story can be independently verified. That The New York Times failed to do so until now is a dereliction of newspaper’s journalistic duty. Had the information been known before the election, it conceivably might have changed votes in some states where Joe Biden won by narrow margins. The tardy tacit admission by the Times that the NY Post was right will add to the view of many that today’s journalism is driven mostly by agendas and not facts and when information goes against the worldview of reporters and their bosses it is to be ignored.
Putin’s War and High Gas Prices Hand Democrats an Opening On Climate By Paul Waldman and Greg Sargent (c) 2022, The Washington Post
The high price of gas poses a serious challenge to the Democratic Party - but in far more complicated ways than is usually appreciated. This challenge has numerous dimensions. One is that, as president, Joe Biden will inevitably get most of the blame, even though there’s no easy way for a president to bring that price down. Another is that addressing gas prices could conflict with the long-term goal of addressing climate change. Democrats want to encourage less fossil fuel use, including by incentivizing the switch to hybrid and electric cars. But they also want to treat people’s hardships from high gas prices as a problem that needs addressing. So for a time they argued that oil companies have plenty of drilling opportunities on Biden’s watch. Yet cheap and plentiful gas is precisely what makes climate change worse. But there might be a way to make a cleaner, less muddled argument here. And Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might provide it. A coalition of progressive groups is launching a new campaign urging Democrats to appreciate that a confluence of factors - Putin’s war, high gas prices, soaring oil company profits - create a unique and actionable political moment for a new push to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In a statement launching the campaign, these groups argue that tackling these challenges “with clarity” requires leaning into an argument like this one: “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reaffirms that America must lead the world in a clean energy transition. Our dependence on fossil fuel empowers authoritarians like Vladimir Putin, rogue oil-producing nations, and price-gouging oil companies. For the sake of our national security and planet, we call on America’s leaders to take immediate action to invest in domestic clean energy jobs and end our dependence on fossil fuel.” The constellation of groups involved which include Indivisible, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Sierra Club, Win Without War and many others - suggests such a message could mobilize a broad left-leaning coalition. It might appeal to people concerned about climate change, warriors against corporate concentration, left-leaning foreign policy types, and pro-democracy advocates. The
case is that authoritarianism and fossil fuel rapaciousness mutually reinforce one another in Putin and his war in a highly destructive fashion, and weakening authoritarian regimes like his requires hobbling their fossil fuel foundations. For good measure, this would also reduce dependence on oil companies. “This is an opportunity to take aim at price-gouging oil companies and reframe energy as a national security issue heading into the midterms,” Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, tells us. The groups cite progressive polling that shows very broad support - including among independents and Republicans - for the idea that in light of the Russian invasion, the U.S. government should invest in clean energy production at home. A major difficulty for the movement combating climate change is that the risks feel long term and lack a sense of imminent urgency, even as the sacrifices needed to mitigate those risks are immediate and threaten political costs to leaders implementing them. This argument might be a way to give the problem more immediacy. There are signs that Democrats are already leaning toward at least part of this message. Democratic committee chairs plan to call oil company CEOs to testify. Republicans claim this would be just an exercise in grandstanding, and they’re partly right. But even if such hearings won’t do much to bring down immediate gas prices, highlighting the fact that oil companies are highly profitable right now seems fair enough, as a way to channel anger over high gas prices toward the public good of reducing long-term dependence on fossil fuels. Meanwhile, when it comes to Putin, Americans appear very open to the argument that cutting off dependence on Russian oil is a public good worth pursuing. Some polls show that Americans would support an embargo on Russian oil even if it raises gas prices. And other polls show that Putin gets the most blame for the current price increase, followed by oil companies. People were least likely to blame environmental policies. In other words, there may never have been a better time to convince Americans that a future where no one even worries about the price of gas - or the effect it has on the climate - is absolutely possible, and that sacrifices in that direction are very much worth making.
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Crossroads Center for Children Announces 20th Annual Golf Tournament: The Crossroads Classic May 23rd REXFORD - The staff, board, and volunteers at Crossroads Center for Children invite the community to take a swing at the 20th annual Crossroads Classic Golf Tournament on May 23 and help children throughout the greater Capital District with and without special needs. ”Our Golf event is a major fundraiser for the school year and helps us run highly individualized programs and services each year,” said Kelly
Young, Executive Director. “As a nonprofit we count on the generosity of our community to help the children and families that need us.” The event will be held the Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford, N.Y. 12148. Registration begins at 8:00 am with raffles, Mulligans, and breakfast bags. Shotgun commences at 9:30 am. There will be the opportunity to participate in on-course contests with prizes for Contest prizes for Hole in One, Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin. Assorted snacks and beverages will be available throughout the day with the awards luncheon beginning at approximately 2:30 pm. The staff and event committee is working hard to make sure
the event is safe for all individuals to participate. Play as a foursome for $600 if you register together, or $160 per person. We will pair up solo golfers to the extent that it is possible. Interested participants may register online at https://secure. qgiv.com/for/crocenfochi/event/844255/ or by contacting Vicki Ramotar, Resources Development Specialist at 518-280-0083 ext. 126 or VickiR@crossroadcenter.org There are opportunities to join us as a corporate sponsor, giving your brand great exposure to an engaged audience. For more information about sponsorships or Crossroads Center for Children, contact: Vicki Ramotar, Resources Development Specialist at 518-280-0083
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ext. 126 or VickiR@crossroadcenter.org Students come to Crossroads for the applied behavior analysis and specialized services that Crossroads provides in the school and clinic. Any school district or county may refer students and the organization has worked with up to 30 school districts and 10 counties surrounding the center, located in Rotterdam. In the 2020-21 school year, Crossroads Center for Children served schoolage children from the following school districts in the greater Capital Region: East Greenbush, Fonda Fultonville, Fort Plain, Gloversville, Greenville, Guilderland, Hoosic Valley, Menands, Mechanicville, Niskayuna, North Colonie,
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HOME SOLUTIONS Tips when painting shutters There are many ways to give a home’s exterior a new look. Though it might not be as grand as replacing siding, repainting shutters affords homeowners a chance to try a bold new color or simply replace fading colors, and each option can make a home more appealing. Homeowners who have never before painted shutters can consider these tips as they prepare to begin the project. • Don’t go it alone. The most important step homeowners can take before beginning a shutter painting project is to enlist the help of a friend or family member. Someone to hold the ladder can make the project safer. Enlisting a third individual, working on the ground, who can take the shutters from the person on the ladder may be a wise move as well. • Remove the shutters. When painting shutters, homeowners want to remove them from the house. It might seem easier to leave the shutters on and then paint them carefully with a brush, but that’s both time-consuming and a potential safety risk. Some shutters are installed with fasteners that look like screws, but that appearance is misleading and shutters installed in this way cannot be removed with a drill or screwdriver. Homeowners should determine which material their shutters are made from, and then look for a corresponding removal tutorial on
should be allowed to fully dry before the second coat is applied. • Re-hang the shutters after they have fully dried. Only after the shutters have fully dried should they be placed back on the house. Employ the same buddy system when re-hanging the shutters, having one person hold the ladder and another pass each one up one at a time. Painting shutters can give a home a fresh look without costing homeowners a lot of money.
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8 Tips For An Informed Conversation About Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse, also called Domestic Violence (DV), can be in one or more of these forms - emotional, verbal, financial, sexual and technology-based. 1. NEVER BLAME THE VICTIM: We tend to blame the victim by asking, “What did she/ he do, to be treated that way?” We don’t ask this question to other victims. Instead, we need to ask: “why does he/she choose to abuse?”. Let the victim know that the abuse is not their fault and they deserve safety and respect. 2. TRUST THE VICTIM’S PERSPECTIVE: Often, abusers deny their partners, the right to make their own choices. Taking a victim-centered approach by prioritizing their needs and wants, empowers them. Ask the victims what they need to feel safe and offer the desired support. 3. LET YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW THAT DV IS NOT A “PRIVATE FAMILY
MATTER.” DV is a crime under the Violence Against Women Act of 1994/96 which affords equal protection to women and men. One in three women and one in four men will be a victim of severe physical violence in their lifetime. Victims of DV are in every age, economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion and education. They are the family members, neighbors, coworkers or friends of some of us. 4. CHALLENGE THE WIDELY-HELD MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT DV: “why doesn’t the victim just leave?”, “only physical violence is DV” and “it’s a private, family matter”. We need to be aware of multiple hurdles to leaving, for example - the safety of children & pets, financial security, and reaction from the family and community. 5. HOLD THE OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE: If it is safe to do so, impose social consequences on the abusers, like telling them they’re not welcome for the family dinner or to hang out, until their abusive behavior stops. Stop condoning their abusive behavior by
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21st Annual Chopin Piano Competition Call For Participants CAPITAL DISTRICT The Capital District Council for Young Musicians
invites area Capital Region piano students ages 6 to 19 to participate in the 21st Frederic Chopin Piano Competition, which will be held on September 17, 2022. The annual event allows serious piano students to showcase their talent. The Competition will be held at 250 Old Maxwell Road, Latham and adjudicated by college music faculty. A Steinway model D Concert Grand piano is provided by the local authorized Steinway dealer, Artist Pianos in Latham, for the event. Contestants must perform one piece composed by Chopin, with Apprentice and Master level students selecting an additional composition from a required repertoire. Winners and runners-up will perform for the community in a concert on Sunday, September 18 at 250 Old Maxwell Road, Latham. Online Registration is limited to 12 applicants in Young Chopin and 10 in both the Apprentice and Master categories. The registration fee is $40 and is non-refundable. Previous winners are not eligible to register in the same category. For more information or to register, visit www.cdcym.org. Capital District Council for Young Musicians A 501(c) nonprofit organization
Polish Fest NY 2022 ALBANY - The Albany Polish Community Center, in cooperation with the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Parish, is thrilled to announce that the Capital Region’s biggest Polish Cultural event will be back in 2022! The festival, which is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, will be held September 17 and 18, 2022 at a new venue: the Albany Polish
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sociated with or arranged by Playhouse Stage Company, headquartered at Cohoes Music Hall on Remsen Street, performed throughout the day.
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Sharon Keyser and Scott Dennis prepare mac-n-cheese at the 677 Prime booth during the Mac-n-Cheese Bowl Saturday on Remsen Street in Cohoes.
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Pallette, Expansive and Beahive to name a few — but Mirel said there is still room for growth in the market. “As a percentage of office space, there is less here than other markets in the country,” Mirel said.
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Kitchen shared space at the new Wolf Road Hone Coworks is seen last Thursday. Hone Wolf Road offers 48 fully furnished private offices that accommodate from one to nine people as well as multiple shared spaces for concentrating or collaborating.
Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, NY. PolishFestNY 2022 will be a two-day event and returns as the largest festival in Capital District celebrating Polish and Polish-American arts, literature, music, culture, dance, history, and, of
course Polish food. The organizers are also proud to host Polish vendors of high-quality Polish crafts not easily found in the Capital District. Check the www.polishfest-ny.org web site and the PolishFestNY Facebook page (@PolishFestNY) for updates!
HOUSE OF THE WEEK 54 Loweree Road, Nassau
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his week’s house is a ranch-style home on 99 acres in Nassau. The home, built in 1965, has been partially renovated. It has a new roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, two fireplaces, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are steps from the kitchen to the enclosed porch. A stream runs through the property; there are two ponds, trails and a unique outbuilding on the lot. The owners built a glamping site on the property, a raised platform with a Bell-Tent and an outhouse and shower LEIGH nearby. East Greenbush HORNBECK schools. Private septic and HOUSE OF well. Taxes: $11,000. THE WEEK List price: $750,000. Contact listing agent Daniel Weinheimer of Vera Cohen Realty at 518-300-3265.
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HOUSECLEANING SERVICES Apts, Homes, Comm. Reliable, honest, Ins. Call Rose Cleaning Services (518) 496-4241
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 ROOFING Specializing in architectural, 3 tab, metal, cedar shakes & repairs. Free est. (518) 378-6298 ROOF REPAIR No job too small. Fully insured, free estimates. Holland Roofing (518) 451-9325
4/16 at 9am: Board of Trustees Meeting 4/18 at 6pm: Crochet & Knitting for all skill levels 4/19 at 3pm: Teens only Paint & Sip 4/20 at 5pm: Let’s Celebrate our Earth (PreKGrade 5) 4/20 at 6:30pm: Zoom: Garrett Jackson- The Healing Waterfall Guided
Shamanic Journey 4/25 at 7pm: Wine Down Monday Book Club: Send For Me by Lauren Fox. Copies are available at the Mec Library and on Hoopla. Del’s Discounted Wines include: Stone Fruit Riesling and Flights of the Condor Wines - Mention the Library for your discount!
GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 HOME HEALTH AIDE HOME SENIOR SERVICES. CARE WITH LOVE. DENISE (518) 258-3079
THE RELIABLE HANDYMAN A perfectionist. No job too small. All phases of home repair. Free est. I will show up! Call Joe (518) 261-0265 TREE SERVICE (518) 423-6885. FREE ESTIMATES. FARM RATES. QUICK SERVICE. TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brush hogging available. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 UNSEASONED FIREWOOD 7 (+/-) cord load, cut, split & delivered. $1260. Call for area discount. Smaller loads avail. 518-692-2109
UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Adult Community. Minimum 55 years old. Mohican Hill Apts, Ballston Spa. Spacious 1 BR. Washer, dryer hkups. Low heat costs. Fully sanitized. $795. No pets. (518) 885-4232
VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of full/partial week rentals. FREE Color Brochure. Holiday Real Estate, Inc: 1-800-638-2102 Online reservations: www.holidayoc. com. $75 discount - new rentals. Code: “ToTheOcean2022” (Expires 05-01-2022)
LIBRARY EVENTS Waterford Public Library WATERFORD - The Waterford Library has added a Nintendo Switch to its collections! Patrons can check out the Switch along with some games with their library card. Please speak to Liz at the library for more information. The Waterford Library’s current hours of service are as follows : Monday and Wednesday 10am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am2pm. Please visit our webpage at http://waterfordlibrary.net for the most up
to date information about the library. The Waterford Library welcomes singer-songwriter Kyle Carey for a performance of her “Gaelic Americana” music on Saturday April 23rd at 3pm. For more information please contact the library at 518-237-0891.
Mechanicville Public Library MECHANICVILLE - 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, NY 12118 518-664-4646 Registration for all programs is available at meclib.sals. edu
HOROSCOPE Week Of April 3, 2022
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Enhanced feelings of determination motivate you this week, Aries. You will be able to wrap up projects that you’ve thus far been unable to finish. You will be able to handle anything. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it may seem right now, Taurus. Take one step at a time and you will find out that the culmination of something challenging is near. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Think about making some plans for a getaway or a short vacation this week, Gemini. You likely can use the break and change of scenery. Use this as an opportunity to rest and refocus. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try not to be too judgemental of others, especially as it pertains to a project at work. Be open-minded to other ideas and value another’s perspective. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, friends will come to you seeking advice or simply looking for a patient person to lend an ear. Give them all the time they need to share their thoughts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Getting through the week shouldn’t be too much of a problem for you, Libra. A second wind of energy may come your way and you will have the determination to get the job done. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When a project presents itself you don’t want to pass on it, Libra. Do your due diligence. Now is not the time for shortcuts or to rush through anything.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There’s a good chance you will feel positive and upbeat for most of the week, Scorpio. Make the most of this good mood and catch up with friends and loved ones. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t underestimate your ability to be resourceful when a problem lands in your lap. You will find the answers to get through it. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try not to let one obstacle get you down, Capricorn. You will have plenty of other opportunities to redeem yourself and find success in the task at hand. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it can be easy to fall into a rut, but by daring to be different you may gain a new perspective on things you never imagined. Try a new style and embrace the change. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Resist feeling self-conscious about some of your choices, Pisces. If you believe in yourself, others will start to flock to your side. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 3 Paris Jackson, Model (24) APRIL 4 Robert Downey Jr., Actor (57) APRIL 5 Lily James, Actress (33) APRIL 6 Peyton List, Actress (24) APRIL 7 Jackie Chan, Actor (68) APRIL 8 CeeDee Lamb, Athlete (23) APRIL 9 Jesse McCartney, Singer (35)
4/2 at 12pm: Spring Paint a Pic (PreK - Grade 6) 4/4 at 5:30pm: Spring Art Project (Phase 2) 4/5 at 11:30am: April Showers Story Time & Craft (All Ages) 4/12 at 11:30am: Mirror Mirror- Make a Self Portrait (All Ages) 4/13 at 6pm: Digital Photo Club - All are welcome!
TOWN OF WATERFORD HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Tony Lubas - Highway Superintendent 35 South Street, Waterford, NY 12188 • Office Phone: 518-235-3413
Electronic Recycling 2022 RESIDENTS ONLY - PROOF REQUIRED -CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED-
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Saturdays • April 16th & Sept. 17th • 8am to 1pm ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR FREE
Computer Towers & Desktops, Laptops • Servers-free standing, racked, blades & arrays Computer Accessories-mice, keyboards, speakers Desktop and portable printers, scanners, fax • Desktop Copiers Network switches, routers, hubs, modems, etc. Cell phones, commercial/residential telephones • PDAs/Palm Pilots Cameras, Camcorders, Video equipment • VCRs, DVD Players, Stereos, Turn Tables, etc. Batteries, Circuit Boards, Video gaming systems • Scientific Equipment
ITEMS ACCEPTED FOR A FEE All Televisions, Flat Screens and Monitors TVs and Monitors under 17” or less - $15.00 TVs and Monitors larger than 17” and 27” or less - $25.00 TVs and Monitors above 27” - $40.00 • Wood Console/ Projection TVs - $50.00
4/27 at 6pm: Friends of the Library Meeting: New members always welcome! 4/29: Passover - Chris Bisceglia Monday & Wednesday 11am – 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11am – 6pm; Saturday 11am – 3pm; Sunday Closed.
Town of Waterford
ANNUAL TRASH DROP OFF PROGRAM Town Highway Garage • 35 South Street • Residents Only – Proof Required
Saturdays Starting APRIL 2, 2022 thru MAY 21, 2022 8:00am - 1:00pm
Passenger Cars... $5 Pick-Up Trucks and Vans... $15 Pick-Up Trucks, Vans and Cars with Trailer... $25 *Per Visit* NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES • CREDIT CARDS NOT ACCEPTED PLEASE NO: Tires or Batteries, 55 Gal Drums, Refrigerators, TVs, Freezers, Paint Cans, Air Conditioners, Computers
Separate Recycling Collection Available (See Town Website For Details) Brush & Wood 3’ to 4’ Length - Tied & Bundled Lawn Clippings & Leaves Must Be Put In Biodegradable Paper Bags or They Will Not Be Accepted The Town Garage will be Open One Saturday a month - June 4, July 9, August 13, September 17 NOTE: The Town Garage will be open Saturdays from Oct. 1st thru Oct. 29th (Closed Oct. 8th)
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THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Service Centers Announces April Classes and Events COLONIE - THE CENTER is a place for individuals 55 years of age or older to learn, grow, exercise and be creative. Best of all, it’s a place to have fun! Prices are listed as member and not-yet-member. Price listed are member/ non-member. Please note, proof of vaccination is required for all events. April Art Events include: Rubber Stamping Art, 4/12, $20/$25 Watercolor Workshops with Kevin Kuhne 4/13 & 4/20, 10:00 a.m., $30/$40 Ombre Shells Wreath, 4/20 & 4/27, 1:00 p.m., $10/$15 Drumming 101, 4/15, 10:00 a.m., $12/$15 April Travel Events include: Tour of WGY Exhibition at MiSci, 4/8, $15/$20 Troy Music Hall Music at Noon, 4/12, $5/$10 Writer’s Institute, Gary Shteyngart, 4/21, $5/$10 NYS Military Museum and Lunch, 4/26, $15/$25 Tour of Olana, 4/29, $35/$45 April Fitness Events include (classes continue through June): Tap Dancing, starts 4/7, $65/$80 Jazz Dance, starts 4/7, $65, $80 Yoga for Crafty Hands, 4/8, $7/$12 Tai Chi for Ease of Movement, starts 4/11, $50/$60 Line Dancing I & II, starts 4/13, $40/$50 Yoga for Mobility, starts 4/14, $50/$60 Tai Chi for Memory, starts 4/18, $30/$40 Bowling Lessons and Games, starts 4/22, $45/55 Meet ups include book club, writer’s group, open studio, and a kitting group. Games include bridge,
pool, bingo, poker, cribbage and Mah Jong. Call 518-459-2857 x 327 or email THECENTERatCSSC@colonieseniors. org for information. All events take place at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany NY. Registration required.
May & June Lacrosse Programs For Boys CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s MAY & JUNE lacrosse programs. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information on all of these programs go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
May & June Lacrosse Programs For Girls CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls MAY & JUNE lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice
Troy Kiwanis Chicken BBQ TROY - The annual Kiwanis Club of Troy BBQ fundraiser will take place this year in May. Tuesday, May 10th; St Michael’s Church 175 Williams Road (Next to HVCC) 4-6 PM Take Out Only; $15.00 each Includes ½ BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, Butter. For Tickets call Dean at 518-322-0826. Funds raised go to Troy area children’s projects. We will sell out, so reserve your dinners now!! GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!!
players grades 3rd - 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th –8th and one for 9 - 10 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
May & June Field Hockey CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a MAY & JUNE field hockey program for players in graders K – 12 grades. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a K-3 learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3 - 10, an advanced program for players in graders 6 –9 and one for 10 - 12 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is Sponsoring an “Anticipation of Easter” Luncheon SCHENECTADY Wednesday, April 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 April 7 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 320-2649 for reservations. On the menu this month is a Meat Lasagna dinner with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only). Our Speaker this month is Barba Vemoski, from New Jersey, and will speak on “Her Life Took Off With the Right Flight Plan”. As for our Feature, Ron Byrne, founder of Umbrella of the Capital District will be speaking about the services that Umbrella provides including home repair, housekeeping, shopping and lawn/gardening services. Our Music will be Judi Merriam and she will entertain us with song. All are welcome - bring a friend!!
Twin Bridges Rotary Breakfast with the Easter Bunny CLIFTON PARK - Twin Bridges Rotary will hold its annual “Breakfast With The Easter Bunny,” Saturday, April 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 am at the Clifton Park Elks Club, 695 Macelroy Road. The fun event (which attracts hundreds of people) includes a hot breakfast, a visit from the Easter Bunny (parents can take photos with the Bunny) and three Easter Egg Hunts at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. There will be giveaways and prizes during the egg hunts as well as the chance for adults to buy tickets for the big Twin Bridges Raffle with a guaranteed top prize of $1500. Cost of the breakfast event is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 3 to 12 and free for kids 2 and under. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done at www.twinbridgesrotary.
The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes Are Hosting a Flea Market LATHAM - Saturday May 21st 2022, at 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Vendor Spaces available for reservation are Indoor and Outdoor Covered areas (4 x 10 ft) and Outdoor areas (10 x 10 ft) for your own popup set up! Contact info; Kathleen Majer, klmajer@outlook.com or 518 272 8831. www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinner&events
Walk-N-Roll Walk for Spina Bifida SCHENECTADY - The 2022 Walk-N-Roll is a family-friendly one-mile walk that raises critical funds, increases awareness of Spina Bifida, and celebrates the accomplishments of the nearly 200,000 Americans living with Spina Bifida. All proceeds are used for programs and services for people with Spina Bifida and their families. The 12th Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida will take place on May 14, 2022. Individuals living with Spina Bifida, families, and friends of the Spina Bifida community can join us at Central Park, 500 Iroquois Path Schenectady, NY, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The event includes sponsor and vendor tables, raffles, a picnic, family games, contests, prizes, and merchandise. Individuals are also invited to participate virtually by walking or rolling in their neighborhood or at a designated “hot spot” to raise awareness for Spina Bifida. Virtual participants are still eligible for our fundraising contests, prizes, and to receive our Walk-N-Roll t-shirt. If additional information is needed, all are invited to browse our website, https://charity.pledgeit.org/ SBANENYWalkNRoll.
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Steamer Car Show STILLWATER - The Stillwater Fire Department will hold its 25th Annual “Steamer Car Show” on Saturday, April 30th at the Stillwater High School, 1068 Hudson Avenue (Routes 4 and 32), zip 12170. The rain date will be Sunday, May 1st. This event is open to all vehicles. Registration will take place at the gate. Food available from Sarchioto’s Concession, music, a 50/50 raffle, and Silent Auction. $10 donation for vehicle There is no charge for admission for the public. For more information, please contact Jeri at 518-2815920 or email jeri590@ nycap.rr.com.
Brooks BBQs at Newtonville United Methodist Church NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its BROOKS BARBECUE dates for 2022. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2022 are: Thursday, May 12; Thursday, June 9; Thursday, August 4; Thursday, September 15; and Thursday, October 6. We offer a chicken dinner for $12 or a rib dinner for $14. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade
brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $9 or a half rack of ribs for $11. The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out. Please see our church website www.numc.net for the current COVID protocol.
Troy Kiwanis Chicken BBQ TROY - The annual Kiwanis Club of Troy BBQ fundraiser will take place this year in May. Tuesday, May 10th; St Michael’s Church 175 Williams Road (Next to HVCC) 4-6 PM Take Out Only; $15.00 each Includes ½ BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Roll, Butter. For Tickets call Dean at 518-322-0826. Funds raised go to Troy area children’s projects. We will sell out, so reserve your dinners now!! GREAT FOOD FOR A GREAT CAUSE!!!
Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry CLIFTON PARK The Jonesville United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open each Friday from 9am-12 noon and serves residents of Burnt Hills/ Ballston Lake and Shenendehowa school districts.We are located at 963 Main Street, Jonesville,518-877-7380.
St. Matthew & St. Paul’s Lutheran Church ALBANY - 1500 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203 (across from Stuyvesant Plaza). (518) 464-2648. Join us every Sunday for worship at 10:00am followed by adult Bible study at 11:20am. Children are welcome in worship and Sunday School at 11:20am. Coffee and snacks provided each week. All are welcome!
St. Mary’s Church, Waterford, Food Pantry WATERFORD - The Food Pantry of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Sixth and Broad Streets in Waterford, is open and accepting new Waterford clients. To register, or for more information, contact Lynda at 518-237-8826. Returning clients should continue to contact the Rectory at 518-237-3131 on Monday mornings to sign up for the Tuesday distribution. The Food Pantry is staffed by volunteers of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. The Pantry looks forward to seeing returning clients and to meeting new ones.
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