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Bulletin Board DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES OFFERED
Don’s Drivers Training and Eagle Mills Driver Safety Education are proud to offer NTSI’s 6-hour Defensive Driving Course, Traffic Survival Workshop. This class is NYS-DMV approved and will reduce your auto insurance by 10% off collision, liability and no-fault for 3 years and subtract up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Learn the fun way in presentation format with NTSI Master Instructors Don Roy and Michele Krill. We will be holding the following classes at the Brunswick Grange Hall, Corner of Routes 7 & 142 (behind Stewarts) in Troy as follows: June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, and November 9. Class is on Saturday from 9-3:30, and costs $40 per person. Doors open at 8:45 AM for registration. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brunswick Grange Hall. To enroll, call Michele at 225-0462 or e-mail driverclasses@ aol.com. Please drive safely!!
DISCOVER SORRENTO THIS NOVEMBER
The Sand Lake Town Library is pleased to announce a November 1-8 trip to Sorrento, Italy, which overlooks the most beautiful bays of the Amalfi Coast. For just $2,127 per person sharing (inclusive of air, land, departure taxes, and fuel surcharges), you’ll enjoy six nights at a first-class hotel, a guided walking tour of Sorrento with limoncello tasting, a welcome dinner with wine, daily breakfast, and an authentic farewell dinner with wine. Optional side trips include the Amalfi Coast with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello; the Isle of Capri; Pompei and Naples; and a lemon farm tour where you can sample authentic limoncello and mozzarella. A deposit of $300 (plus insurance, if desired) reserves your spot, with an additional deposit of $1,200 due by July 22. Final payment is required August 21. Trip cost includes a $50 donation to the Sand Lake Town Library. For more information, pick up a brochure at the library’s front desk, call Noreen Yost at 674-0015, go to noreenyost.com, or call Susan Sheehan at Celtic Tours at 862-0042 or 800-833-4373 ext. 328.
ST. HENRY’S CHURCH SPONSORING (2) FALL SHOPPING TRIPS
St. Henry’s Church is sponsoring (2) Fall Shopping Trips and they are “open to the public”. The first trip is a day of shopping at Yankee Candle in S. Deerfield, MA, the Holyoke Mall & Lee Outlets on Saturday, September 28th. Cost is $39. For reservation and details, please contact Lisa at 573-7098. The second trip is an overnight trip to Reading, PA on Sunday, October 13th, and Monday, October 14th, to shop at the American Candle, Vanity Fair & JCP Outlets. Cost is $128 or $130. For reservation and details (bus, hotel, dinner), please contact Theresa at 674-3931.
14th ANNUAL HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR
14th Annual Hidden Garden Tour, sponsored by The Friends of Prospect Park will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 4 to 7 pm, rain or shine. This is a self-guided walking tour, featuring gardens in the Historic Sage, Washington Park, and adjoining neighborhoods in downtown Troy. $10 admission at the check-in table; all proceeds benefit ongoing projects in Prospect Park. Parking & Check-in is at the Russell Sage parking lot, at the corner of First and Division Streets, Troy. New for 2013! Present your map for free refreshments and artist’s reception, 4-7 pm, at Carmen’s Café (corner of Adams and First Streets). And come back for a buffet dinner benefit for the Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour, 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Carmen’s. $25 with reservations; $30 walk-in. Reservations recommended, call 518‑326-2064. For more information on the Garden Tour, please contact: Nina Pattison: npattison@nycap.rr.com or Marilyn Haliski: haliskim@verizon.net.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER “MURDER IN POESTENKILL”
The Poestenkill Christian Church will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, June 22. “Murder in Poestenkill” written by Ron LeVan and Kathryn Capalbo will be performed by the Highlight Acting Troupe. Come and help solve the mystery of who murdered Horace Serley, the bank president. Was it his wife, his son, a long time friend or a bank employee? You can ask questions of the suspects and help the detectives discover who the murderer is. The dinner will be an Italian Buffet, and the cost is $15 for the dinner and show. Dinner will be served at 6 pm and the show will start at 7 pm. For reservations call Joyce at 283-4728. Reservations are due by June 15th, and payment is required in advance. Visit the Highlight Acting Troupe’s website at http:// highlightacting.org/ for more information.
PROGRESSIVE WORSHIP SERVICE
An evening worship service celebrating the progressive spiritual traditions is being held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1583 Carney Road, Castleton, Sunday evenings, 7:00 – 7:45 pm. We will journey through the seasons of the year and the seasons of life, open to an evolving spiritually-creative culture. If you have a heart and mind to celebrate the progressive spirituality, and enjoy a creative path, this might just be the worship service for you. Come, experience guided meditation, acoustic guitar/ drum music and vocalist. Consider the wisdom of philosophers, the thoughts of theologians, and the Spirit of All Life engaging us anew for yet another generation. Phone: 518-9314072.
SLCA PRESENTS FINAL WEEKEND OF “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”
Sand Lake Center for the Arts-Circle Theatre Players presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This is the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. Perhaps because of the four stories, interweaving and colliding, each in its own palette, mode and original music. Each story has its own live musician. Playing musical instruments are CarolLynn Langley on mountain dulcimer and fanciful percussion for the Fairies, Janine Budesheim on violin fiddle for the Lovers and cello for the Mechanicals, Robyn Sheldon and Jane Minotti on trumpets. The production, directed by Barbara Leavell Smith, runs through this final weekend with performances on May 16, 17, 18 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $16, under 18 $10, and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. There is plenty of free parking.
LADIES’ BUS TRIP TO BOLDT CASTLE AND SENECA LAKE WINE TASTING
On September 28, Forever Young Hair Designs will sponsor a Ladies’ Bus Trip to Alexandria Bay that will visit the Boldt Castle and continue to Seneca Lake for wine tasting. The cost is $400 per person, all inclusive (based on double occupancy). It includes transportation, two nights lodging, meals, boat ride, castle admission, wine tasting, taxes and gratuities. Return is on September 30. $50 deposit is required to make a reservation. For information, please contact Vincenza Zucaro, (518) 274-7845, vincenza@nycap.rr.com. Proceeds benefit the Food Pantry at Hope 7 Community Center.
NYS DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, from 9AM to 3PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class to Benefit the Boy’s & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & be eligible to receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at the Boy’s & Girls Club of Southern Rensselaer County, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY. Fee is only $39 - bring a friend,
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Bulletin Board $34 each. Registration is required and can be made by calling the Club at 465-3403 or Raymond Frankoski at 286-3788. Class size is limited. Additional information is available by calling Ray Frankoski.
BUS TRIPS FOR CHARITY!
• August 18th - Boston • September 8th - New York City • October 20th - Salem, MA • November 10th - New York City (Veteran’s Day weekend) ALL Buses leave from the Brunswick Walmart at 7:45AM and East Greenbush Walmart at 8:15AM. ALL Buses return home at 7:30PM. Price for each is $40pp, $35 for Children 17 and under. Contact denise1ryan@yahoo.com or 518-271-8983 to reserve. ALL Proceeds go to the Hope 7 Community Center.
SAINT ANN’S MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE
Mass Schedule for Saint Ann’s Maronite Catholic Church located at 1919 Third Avenue, Watervliet; Pastor Father George Bouchaaya. DIVINE LITURGIES: Saturdays: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM Monday: NO MASS Tuesday-Friday - 9:00 AM Holy Days Of Obligation: Vigil Liturgy: 6:30 PM Actual Feast Day: 7:30 AM Every Friday on lent: 6.30PM Divine liturgy followed by veneration of the cross; Tuesday to Thursday 7:30AM. Website: www.stann1905.com Email: stann1905@gmail.com Phone: 518-272-6073
SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US AT KINGDOM ROCK VBS
When: July 29 – August 2, 2013 - 9am-12pm; Where: St. Henry’s in Averill Park Hear ye, hear ye! We declare that all children are invited to join us for an epic adventure at Kingdom Rock VBS! Kids will develop a rock-solid faith as they discover how to stand strong for God in every part of their lives! Kids will learn how God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale while listening to exciting Bible stories, singing uplifting songs, making cool crafts, playing fun games and eating yummy snacks! We’re looking forward to sharing this exciting event with the children and parents in the community. Registration opens on April 28th and is free. You can get your forms on or after April 28th at Salem United Methodist Church, St. Henry’s Church, The Church of the Covenant or by emailing us at sandlakevbs@yahoo. com. You can also register online at our website www.sandlakevbs.org. If you have any questions, please call Melissa Barber at 477-5607 or Marie Frost at 674-3818.
OPEN HOUSE AT GILEAD LUTHERAN CHURCH
Come celebrate with us! The sanctuary of our 1800’s church has been repainted. Come join our open house on Sunday, May 19th, from 12:30 to 1:30PM to share our joy and our fresh new look. We’ll have light refreshments, followed by a brief sanctuary blessing led by Pastor Jim Hulihan at 1:30PM. There will be displays about our church history and some of our current activities, plus time to enjoy fellowship with community members. The blessing ceremony to praise and thank God for our sanctuary wraps up several years of planning and fundraising.
Gilead is located on the corner of Route 7 and Route 278 (Brick Church Road) in Brunswick. We are handicapped accessible.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Is there more to life than this? Do you ever question the relevance of the Bible? Does God exist? Did humans really evolve? Do you know where the different people races came from? Did dinosaurs exist with people? Why is there death and suffering in the world? Was there really a Noah’s Ark and a worldwide flood? How old is the earth? Who determines what is right and wrong? What role does the devil play in my life? Do you ever ponder on questions like these and wish you had truthful answers? Look no further! We have your answers. After this study you will be able to answer all these questions, and many more, with absolute certainty. Join us every Wednesday night through July 31, 2013 at 7:00pm for a casual, relaxed, FREE study titled The Foundations at Connecting Point Church. We are located at 568 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, next to Spare Time Bowling. Visit us on the web at www. myconnectingpoint.org or email us at connectme@myconnectingpoint. org.
CHURCH OF THE COVENANT WELCOMES THE COMMUNITY TO WORSHIP!
• Sunday, May 19th, Choir Sunday - 8:30 am Communion and Worship - No Sunday School till September; 10:30 am Worship with choir and organ. The Choir will sing several anthems of their choosing. Professional child care provided. • Saturday, May 18th, 7:00 am Men’s Communion Breakfast. Call Ralph LaMontagna at 674-1563 for reservations. • Wednesday, May 22nd - Potluck 6:00 pm - bring your place setting and a dish to share. Program on disaster relief by Dick Tyrell at 7:00 pm in the social room. Church Office hours are 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, is the round church near the blinker in Averill Park. Pastor Merry Watters, phone 674-3664, E-mail: cocpastor@nycap.rr.com
WORSHIP HOURS at ST. PAUL’S UMC
Sunday Hours at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton: 9:30 - Sunday Morning Service; 10:30 - Coffee Hour; 5:45 - Informal Dinner - optional healthy covered dish; 6:30 - Casual Evening Worship Service.
WORSHIP AT GILEAD LUTHERAN
Gilead Lutheran invites you to join us in worshiping Christ each Sunday at 11AM. We are located on Brick Church Rd, (Rte 278) and Hoosick Rd (Rte 7) in Center Brunswick. Sunday School is conducted the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Our building is Handicapped Accessible by elevator. For information, call the church at 279-9270.
SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES at SL BAPTIST CHURCH
Come join us as we begin the series ‘Quieting a Noisy Soul’ Sunday, May 19th, at 7pm at Sand Lake Baptist Church. This powerful presentation takes us through the reasons why we struggle to find peace in our lives and gives us the tools to find that peace that passes all understanding through Christ.
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Bulletin Board CAFÉ THEO INTERFAITH CIRCLE
Café Theo is an interfaith circle for those who want to be part of a spiritual gathering, but don’t necessarily feel comfortable ascribing to the religious options available, and for those of a progressive interfaith nature in their current spiritual/religious practice. We value peace-loving freedom of conscience and questioning. Help grow this circle of peace with interfaith discussion, spiritual music, prayer and meditation, and time for fellowship. We meet every second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton. Open to adults and older teens. RSVP and questions: 518-931-4072.
FRIENDS OF AVERILL PARK PERFORMING ARTS to HOLD CHICKEN BBQ BENEFIT
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 3:00-6:00PM, same day and location as the school district budget vote, Friends of Averill Park Performing Arts will host a benefit Chicken BBQ. Support the APHS Music programs and enjoy a delicious chicken dinner. Dinners will be available to eat on site or take home. Dinners include: Half BBQ chicken, baked potato, corn, coleslaw, and dessert, all for only $10 per dinner. Limited walk-ups will be available but not guaranteed, so purchase your tickets in advance or make a reservation. Don’t miss out; we sold out quickly last year! Tickets will be sold by APHS Orchestra, Band and Chorus students until Monday, May 13th. Reservations for dinners will also be accepted until May 20th, by contacting Dori Salisbury by phone 518-527-4988 and leave a message or by email doriandbill@nycap.rr.com. The APHS music students will also be holding a Bake Sale, so plan to get some goodies when you pick up your dinner!
ATTENTION SENIORS of the CITY of RENSSELAER, 60 YRS OLD AND OLDER
Springtime Sunday Luncheon, sponsored by the City of Rensselaer, hosted by Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center, (located in the McManus bldg, corner of East and Herrick Streets, Rensselaer), Catered by Teagans. You are cordially invited to a lovely Sunday luncheon, the Sunday after Mother’s Day, May 19th. Lunch will be served at 1PM and consists of: appetizer of brochette on crostini, Teagan’s House salad, Roast PorK with apple sage dressing, chefs choice of potato, and vegetable, dessert, coffee and tea. Music will be supplied by Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center line dancers. All inclusive for a donation of $5. Reservations are necessary and can be made at the center Mon-Fri between 9 and 3. For more information, please call the center at 463-2166.
“TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS DAY” CONCERT
For those of you who were/are fans of Elvis Presley, come to the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center for our “Tribute to Mothers Day” concert featuring Donny “Elvis” Romines on Thursday, May 30th, sponsored by CDPHP. This concert will follow our noon lunch (sign up required), suggested contribution of $2.75. You must have lunch with us to enjoy this show. Sign up in the office early as this show is sure to fill up fast. Call the center at 463-2166 for more information. The Center is located in the McManus Center, (Old St. John’s school building) at the corner of East and Herrick Streets, in the City of Rensselaer.
BBQ FUNDRAISER!
$45 for a whole smoked pork butt and pint of homemade Memphis barbeque sauce! Now taking orders for delicious, slow-smoked pork butts for your Memorial Day Weekend celebrations! We begin the process with a 24-hour dry rub marinade and then smoke the roasts low and slow for over 10 hours. Roasts will be left whole—just reheat and pull when you are ready to serve. Our Memphis sauce is the
perfect accompaniment for the pulled pork. Extra sauce available for $3 a pint. Roasts will be ready for pick-up Friday, May 24—Monday, May 27. You pick the date and time—delivery available! All proceeds will go to Kylie Kerr’s Celtic Heritage People to People Ambassador trip in July 2013. Call Bonnie Kerr at 729-3985 to place your order!
LOBSTER DINNER AT SALEM UMC
The Salem United Methodist Church, on Shaver Road in West Sand Lake, will be holding a Lobster Dinner on May 18th. This is a 4 course dinner (appetizer, salad, whole lobster with baked potato and corn, and strawberry shortcake). Cost is $19, with an added special of steamed clams at an additional price. Serving times are 4pm and 6pm. The dinner is by reservation only by calling the church office at 674-3106. Reservations must be made no later than May 16th.
SPAGHETTI DINNER IN STEPHENTOWN TO BENEFIT LIBRARY
The Friends of the Stephentown Memorial Library are cooking up a scrumptious Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 18th, to benefit the library. The dinner will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The pasta will be served with slowly simmered homemade vegetarian sauce with (or without) sweet Italian sausage on the side, accompanied by tossed salad, bread and butter, homemade cake, and a choice of beverages. The price of the All-You-Can-Eat Dinner for those aged thirteen and over is $12, from age six to twelve is $6, and age five and under is free. You may dine there or take out your dinners. The church building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 518-733-5923.
TURKEY SUPPER at ZION’S UCC
Zion’s United Church of Christ, 741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, NY will be serving a Roast Turkey Dinner on Saturday, June 8th, in the church hall. Servings will be at 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30. Come and enjoy a “Family Style” all-you-care-to-eat turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, coleslaw, rolls and butter and a slice of pie for dessert. There will be a choice of lemonade, iced tea, milk or coffee for beverage. The cost is $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children (ages 5-12) and under 5 yrs free. For reservations, call Barbara Boughton cell phone 518-956-0096, or you can email Barbboughton@nycap.rr.com, or call Diane Hoffman at 6742746. If no answer, please leave your name & number on answering machine and you’ll be called back. All reservations need to be confirmed if left on answering machine.
CHICKEN BBQ SCHEDULE FOR LEGION POST 1021
Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 located in Averill Park announces their 2013 Chicken BBQ Schedule: May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st, and October 19th. 1/2 BBQ Chicken only $6. Please reserve your chicken by calling the Post at 6742309 by 1pm. Chickens will be available for pick-up from 11AM until 4:30PM.
BRUNSWICK ELKS ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ
The Brunswick Elks located on RT 2 in Troy will hold its Annual Roadside Chicken BBQ on May 27th, from 12PM to 5PM. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, choice of 2 sides, beverage and dessert for $10. Advance orders call 368-2909. All proceeds to benefit Cerebral Palsy.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST BUFFET
The VFW Post 7338 located on Hays Road in East Greenbush will host
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Bulletin Board a Pancake Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, May 19th, from 9AM to 12noon. Menu: Buttermilk Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Homefries, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Tea, Water and Juice. Cost: Adults $8.00; Children 6 to 12 $5.00; Children under 5 are free.
BAKE/FOOD SALE
Please join us for our Bake/Food Sale at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton on Saturday June 1, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from sale will benefit Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center’s food pantry. For more information, or to donate an item for our sale, contact Penny at the Senior Center (518-279-3413).
OLD DALEY INN CHICKEN BBQ
On Tuesday, May 21st, Bell Top Elementary School will hold an Old/Daley Inn Chicken BBQ. The cost for each Pre-order Take-Out Only Dinner is only $10 and includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert. Dinner Pick-Up time will be 5PM-8:00PM. Send orders to Bell Top PTO, 39 Reynolds Rd., Troy, NY 12180. Please make checks payable to Bell Top PTO. Orders are due by May 15th! For more information, call 275-6252.
SPRING FLING DINNER DANCE
Rensselaer County’s Troy Area Senior Service Center will celebrate spring’s arrival with a “Spring Fling” dinner dance on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 12:00 Noon. The menu will be Chicken Breast with Sage Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll and Strawberry Shortcake for dessert. The suggested contribution for dinner is $2.75. Then up to the Grand Ballroom for a time of dancing and listening pleasure with Dancin’ Time with Dave & Dawn entertaining. This event is sponsored by Today’s Options. Please call 270-5349 or come in to make your reservation.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
On Saturday, May 18th, the Center Brunswick Fire Company will be having an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 8AM to 11AM.
TSATSAWASSA FIRE CO. MONTHLY BREAKFAST
Members of the Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company, serving Brainard and East Nassau and surrounding areas, will hold their final monthly breakfast until Autumn on Sunday, May 19th, from 8 to 11:30 at the firehouse located on Firehouse Lane behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 and 66N in Brainard. There will, however, be a breakfast at the firehouse for the benefit of the Cub Scouts on Sunday, June 16th, during the same hours and with the same menu, so mark your calendars and support the Cub Scouts who are sponsored by the Fire Company. Breakfast offers your choice of pancakes or French toast served with bacon or sausage, eggs cooked to your order, applesauce and an assortment of breakfast beverages at a cost of $6 over the age of 12, children 5 to 12 are served for $3 and under five are served free.
CASTLETON-SCHODACK KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 27, to raise monies for its community service programs. The pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Building in Castleton. The breakfast will be free for Veterans, $6.00 for other adults, and $4.00 for children. For more information, call 732-2225.
EGCSD & ALL SPORTS CLUB TO HOST CHICKEN
BBQ
The EGCSD Education Foundation and the All Sports Club will host a Chicken BBQ on Tuesday, May 21st, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Goff Middle School. The menu includes BBQ Chicken Quarter, Cole Slaw, Baked Potato, Roll and Brownie. Cost is $8 for a PREPAID Dinner. There will be a limited number of additional dinners available at the door for $10.00. For information, visit www.egcsd.org or call 207-2531.
BURMESE DINNER
Come to an authentic Burmese Dinner at St. David’s Episcopal Church at 2647 Brookview Road, Castleton, on Sunday, May 19th, between noon and 1:30PM. Being served will be Burmese Chicken Soup, Beef Curry, Fried Rice, Samosa’s, and Dessert. The cost is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children under 12. We also prepare for the gluten intolerant. For reservations, please call Gail at 766-4029.
ROSARY SOCIETY OF ST. JOHN’S LUNCHEON
The Rosary Society of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church of Rensselaer will host a luncheon on Sunday, June 2nd, 12PM at Casey’s Restaurant located at 77 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. Reservations can be made by calling 427-8575 or after mass on the weekends, seating is limited. Cost is $17.95 per person, your choice of strip steak, bake haddock, hazelnut chicken or chicken and sausage penne.
SCHODACK VALLEY PIZZA NIGHT
Last chance before fall to come and join us for our Pizza Night on Saturday, May 18th, at the Schodack Valley Fire House, 1553 Schodack Valley Road in Castleton from 5PM to 9PM. Bring the family for Pizza, Antipasto, Wings and more. Additional seating is available. Our featured Pizza this month will be Chicken Parmesan. As always, you can eat-in or take-out. For take-out, call us at 477-4215.
W.S.L. FIRE DEPT. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
The West Sand Lake Fire Department Ladies Aux. will hold their monthly fundraising All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, May 19th, from 8AM to 11:30AM. Menu: Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, French Toast, Cinnamon French Toast Sticks, Pancakes (Regular & Blueberry), Homefries, Toast, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Apple Sauce, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa, Orange and Apple Juice. Cost: $7/Adults, $4/Children 5-12 and Under 5 are free. Eat-in or Take-out. Call the Fire Hall at 674-3677.
** SAVE MODIFIED SPORTS AT ALGONQUIN!**
Attention Averill Park parents!! Modified sports at Algonquin Middle School are not in the school district budget for the 2013–2014 school year. YES, we’ve heard this before, but please be aware that the Board of Education and the administration have made it clear that there is no possibility that these programs will be funded with district budget money next year. The only hope of restoring these programs is for concerned parents and coaches to work together and raise the necessary money. This is too important to ignore! Please keep your eyes and ears open as plans are underway to organize and bring sports back to our middle school – please get involved! GO WARRIORS!! ~ The Averill Park Booster Club and friends
KIWANIS CLUB of SAND LAKE SUMMERFEST SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake will once again sponsor a softball tournament at Summerfest. We invite anyone to form a team and join the fun. Get your friends, neighbors, coworkers together and play ball! Date: Sunday, June 16th 2013 (Sunday morning if needed); Time: 8AM to 4PM; Location: Softball Fields at Butler Park; Contact: Stuart Nippes at 518-858-6534 or email: stuartnippes@alani-realty.com
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Bulletin Board AVERILL PARK POP WARNER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REGISTRATION
Following are the registration dates for the 2013 Football/Cheer Season: • Saturday, June 1st, 9:00 - 11:00 AM @ Butler Park • Monday, July 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ Butler Park For your convenience, you can visit the APPW website in advance for forms and information: http://www.eteamz.com/averillparkpopwarner/
4th ANNUAL ELLA GRACE CHIARI FOUNDATION RUN/WALK
4th Annual Ella Grace Chiari Foundation 5K run/1 mi Fun Run/Walk will be held on Friday evening, May 17th. To register online or make a donation, you can access the website @ www.defeatchiari.org. Same day registration will be from 4:30 - 5:45PM with a Race start of 6:30PM. Family focused event with food, bouncy bounce, face painting. Our mission - to increase awareness of Chiari Malformation
LEARN TO SWIM SAND LAKE TOWN BEACH
The Sand Lake Town Beach will open on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The Town of Sand Lake will be sponsoring swimming lessons at the Town Beach on Reichards Lake. This is a 6 week Saturday program, $10.00 per lesson. Lessons will start on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Space is limited and nonresidents will be considered if space available. Beach passes will be available starting on Monday, June 10, 2013. For more information please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 518-674-2026 ext. 22.
SKYHIGH ADVENTURES MULTI-SPORT LIFE 2013 PROGRAMS
SKYHIGH Adventures is offering affordable, family-friendly youth and adult programs conducted by USA Triathlon Certified Coaches. SKYHIGH Multi-Sport Life will offer the following programs for 2013: Training Programs • MSL Tri Club – Crystal Cove: June-August - Wednesdays, 6-7pm • Lifeguarding Camp: June 24-28 M-F, 9am-5pm • Youth SKYHIGH Multi-Sport & EPIC Adventure Camps: June-August, M-F, 9am-5pm Races • Crystal Lake SUPER SPRINT Triathlon – Fathers Day – June 16 – 1pm Start • SKYHIGH XTERRA – Off-Road Triathlon – Saturday, July 20 – 7am Start • SKYHIGH Kids Triathlon – Saturday, July 20 – 11am Start • Multi-Sport Life Triathlon – Sunday, July 21 – 7am Start Registration and information: www.MultiSportLife.org or call 518-2816480
ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC MARONITE CHURCH CHARITY GOLF OUTING
St. Ann Catholic Maronite Church in Watervliet is hosting its First Annual Charity Golf Outing at the Fairways of Halfmoon Mechanicville, on Saturday, September 21, 2013. All proceeds will benefit St. Ann Catholic Maronite Church. Tournament format is a four person scramble and shotgun start at 8:30am. Lunch provided on course and a reception and awards at 1:30pm. Individual golfer is $100.00 and a foursome is $400.00. A silent auction of autographed sports memorabilia with letter of authenticity will be held. You can register online at http://stann1905. com. RSVP by August 23rd. Hurry! Golf slots are limited to 140.
SL KIWANIS SUMMERFEST BENEFIT TENNIS TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
If top spin, back hand, drop shot and volley are part of your sport, then the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake has a racket for you. The Kiwanis Benefit Tennis Tournament will begin at center court as part of Sand Lake SummerFest 2012. • Saturday, June 15th, at the Averill Park High School tennis courts. Registration fees: $20.00 for singles; $30 per team for doubles for each category entered. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, JUNE 10th. For additional information, call Joe Behson at 674-8407. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------KIWANIS TENNIS TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print Carefully)
Please indicate in which category(s) you wish to compete. $20 for Singles. $30 for Doubles Teams. Women’s Singles __________ Women’s Doubles __________ Men’s Singles __________ Men’s Doubles __________ Mixed Doubles __________ Women’s Century Doubles* ______________ Men’s Century Doubles* _________________ *Both players must be 50 years of age or older. NAME(S):___________________________________________ PHONE:_______________ EMAIL _______________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ CITY_______________ STATE__________ZIP__________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $__________ WAIVER: In consideration of my entry being accepted, I do hereby for myself,
heirs, executors, or assigns waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake, and any and all sponsors and their representatives, and assigns or any official or participant for any and all injuries I may suffer in connection with the Kiwanis Benefit Tennis Tournament. Further, I stipulate that I am physically fit and capable to participate in this event. And I hereby grant full permission to any and all the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
SIGNATURE:_________________________DATE:__________ INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED Please make checks payable to: Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake Mail entries to: Joe Behson, 1 Pond Hollow Road, Averill Park, NY 12018
PUBLIC INVITED FOR A WALK IN THE WOODS
Join the Capital District Chapter of the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA) and the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance for a free walk on Sunday, May 19th, starting at 9:00 am at 1463 Plank Road, Petersburgh, NY 12138. Master Forest Owner Walter Kersch will lead us on the walk through his managed woodlot to see a diverse forest mix with openings created for wildlife habitat improvement. The forest understory exhibits severe deer browse damage of many desirable tree species, but some nice black cherry seedlings are regenerating in recently harvested areas. Beech control measures have been employed in previously high graded stands, lessening competition for seedlings of desirable species. Walter has promised to demonstrate how logs are scaled (measured) for sawing, and a portable band sawmill will be on hand to make lumber. Let’s see how close Walter comes to estimating the board feet volume in the log! Families are welcome. Please allow about 3 hours for this informative stroll. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and apply your preferred insect repellent. Contact Walter at (518) 283-5509 or Phil at 895-5346 by May 18th to help plan parking, handouts, etc. Find good directions at www.pineridgexc.com. For other events, visit http://www.nyfoa.org/ education/rnyw_sites.php
Rensselaer County
Bulletin Board CAPITAL REGION MIRACLE LEAGUE BOWLING FUNDRAISER
The Capital Region Miracle League established the Jaime M. Adams Field as the first multi-sport facility in the United States designed specifically for special needs athletes. This field was designed out of unique materials designed to accommodate athletes with walkers, in wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The league offers baseball, football, soccer and track and field. Although located in East Greenbush, there are sporting opportunities for handicapped athletes within a 100 mile radius. The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is proud of this gem in our community. We are partnering with the Miracle League to raise funds for a handicapped accessible clubhouse. The overall cost was estimated at $200,000.00 There is a funds shortage of approximately of $30,000.00. We are asking everyone in the community to help us get the funds for this most deserving organization. On Friday, May 17th, from 6PM to 8PM, Spare Time Bowling Center will host a bowling fundraiser. For a minimum donation of $10, you can enjoy 2 hours of bowling (shoes included). There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese Auction and a bake sale. Please consider forming a team. If you are unable to attend, please make a donation. No amount is too small. Checks can be made to the Capital Region Miracle League. If you have questions, please contact Lynne Catelotti at 518-479-2665 or Lcatelot@nycap.rr.com or Burke Adams at 518-479-3465 or burke@ capitalregionmiracleleague.org. The East Greenbush Miracle League, Inc. (d/b/a Capital Region Miracle League) is an IRS 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
11th ANNUAL SCHODACK VALLEY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company will host their 11th Annual Schodack Valley Golf Tournament on June 20th at the Winding Brook Country Club, Route 23 in Valatie. Best Ball Scramble, 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, beer and soda on the course, buffet dinner. Chance to win a new car compliments of the Goldstein Auto Group. Cost is $95 per golfer. Call Gary Schultz at 424-2446 for details. Hole sponsorships are still available; starting at $100. Call Jim Adams at 4664008 for details.
NETTER’S FUND MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Frear Park Golf Course ~ Lunch at 11:30AM and Shotgun Start at 12:30PM ~ Pig Roast following Tournament. 4 Person Scramble ~ $100 per person includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Beer/Soda, Picnic Lunch, Pig Roast ~ Hole in one for a car sponsored by Northstar Chevrolet ~ 50/50 and other prizes; $40 for non-golfers Pig Roast only. Reservations and full payment required by June 30th. For further information or reservations, contact: Mark J. Balistreri at 2816788 or email MarkE911@aol.com. GO TO www.saferideprogram.com or www.netters.us to download a registration form.
THE RUN FOR HELP RACE/WALK AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association, Inc., along with the Nikki Hart Children’s Memorial Fund have scheduled the sixth annual “Run For Help”. The Walk/Race, held to bring attention to the crime of domestic violence, will take place at the Goff Middle School, Gilligan Road, East Greenbush on Sunday morning, June 9th 2013. This is a 5K event which will benefit The Nikki Hart Children’s Memorial Fund and the Unity House Domestic Violence Programs. Liza Ellen Warner and Nikki Hart, both of whom grew up in East Greenbush were murder victims in their own homes. At 9:30AM, the youth mile will be held free of
charge. Each child will receive a medal. The 5K race/walk will begin at 10AM. On line-sign up/applications may be found at www.active.com or at rememberingliza.org (by clicking on the fundraiser link) and cost $17.00 in advance. After June 4th, or on the day of the race, applications are $20.00. T-shirts will be given to the first 250 entries. Registration on June 9th begins at 8AM. Secure babysitting for moms who want to run will be available. Auctions, raffles and other fun activities will be taking place. All runners and the public in general is encouraged to attend not only to enjoy the day but make a statement against domestic violence in our neighborhoods and homes.
4th MAPLE HILL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 4th Maple Hill Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013, to benefit The Anchor Food Pantry and The Christopher Beebe Memorial Scholarship Fund. The tournament will be held at Winding Brook County Club, Valatie, NY. For information, please contact Karen Casey at karencakes@hotmail. com (subject golf tournament) or call 518-766-3776. We are accepting donations of, sponsoring a hole, raffle prize or monetary donations.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
National Trails Day is the perfect opportunity to help clean up local parks. On Saturday, June 1st, the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center will be hosting the 20th Annual National Trails Day - the nation’s annual celebration of trails. Both parks invite volunteers of all ages to help clean up and improve trails on Saturday morning and indulge in the trail activities they enjoy most in the afternoon. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. at both parks; refreshments and snacks will be available. Cleanup and improvement of both trail systems will take place between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., and will be followed by a complimentary barbecue picnic for all volunteers. After the barbecue, participants are encouraged to enjoy the trails and parks. Reservations must be made in advance for the barbecue by calling the Grafton Lakes State Park Office or Dyken Pond Office no later than May 30th, 2013. Please join park staff on June 1st to enjoy and celebrate public trails. For more information about this event, please contact Grafton Lakes State Park at (518) 279-1155 or Dyken Pond Center at (518) 658-2055. For additional information about state parks and historic sites in New York, visit www.nysparks.com and for more information about Dyken Pond Center, visit www.dykenpond.org.
NATIONAL LEARN TO ROW DAY
Saturday, June 1, is National Learn to Row Day. This is a free event. It includes the NYS Modified Championships for middle school rowers, hosted by Niskayuna Rowing at Aqueduct Park, which is at Balltown and Aqueduct Roads near the Rexford Bridge in Niskayuna. Come and be part of a day of rowing events. Enjoy seeing rowers racing a 1000 meter sprint course, have a bite to eat, stay for the dedication of a tree and new “racing 4” in memory of long-time member and leader Karen Kast and participate in the open house. Plan to come for all or part of the day. The schedule is: 9am – 11:30am, Modified Championships: 12:30pm, the Karen Kast Boat Dedication and Tree Planting and 1pm-3pm Aqueduct Rowing Club Open House. Aqueduct Rowing and Niskayuna Rowing will answer questions about the sport of rowing and sign up interested adults and youth for their summer Learn-to-Row sessions. If you want to try Crew, wear stretchy, not baggy clothes. Check both websites for more information: www. aqueductrowingclub.com and http://www.nisk.k12.ny.us/nhs/clubs/ crew/
SAND LAKE RESIDENTS
Rensselaer County
Bulletin Board PAINT DISPOSAL SERVICE
The Town of Sand Lake will now be assisting our town residents with the disposal and handling of leftover paint – free of charge. Both water and oil-based paint will be accepted at the Town’s Department of Public Works Garage on Springer Road, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 3 pm. Residents should call ahead at 674-3011 to make sure a Department of Public Works employee is at the Garage to assist. Residents must show a license for proof of town residency. The Town of Sand Lake is pleased to offer this service and appreciate our town residents’ commitment to the environmentally responsible and safe discarding of waste. ~ Supervisor Flora Fasoldt, Town of Sand Lake
APHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT INVITES THE COMMUNITY
The Averill Park High School Music Department would like to invite the community to their concerts this year! As always, concerts begin at 7pm unless otherwise indicated, and take place in the High School auditorium. As in years past, the music program has an active year planned. Some of the highlights include: May 17/18 – NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Columbia HS. Students “audition” on a solo or small ensemble work of their choice, performing for an adjudicator who gives them unbiased feedback. Scores are used for acceptance into various other programs (such as Area All-State), and the process helps prepare students for auditions. May 21 – APHS Music Department Concert and Reception, Annual Chicken BBQ. This coincides with the budget vote. May 24/25 – NYSSMA Instrumental Majors hosted at APHS. Various school ensembles (bands and orchestras) will travel to APHS to perform for adjudication. May 31 – APHS Arts Gala - 6pm. A final event featuring all of the senior (grade 12) artists (visual and performing) at Averill Park High School. We hope to see you at one of our events! Thank you in advance for your continued support!
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENING BOOK GROUP
The Brunswick Community Library evening Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Library at 4118 Brunswick Rd. Rte. 2. Schedule is as follows; THE CITY OF FALLING ANGELS by John Berent on June 4; and PENELOPE by Rebecca Harrington on July 9. See the BCL to request the book and joining us for a lively discussion.
NORTH CHATHAM UMC SEEKS VENDORS FOR “MISSION POSSIBLE” CRAFT FAIR
The North Chatham United Methodist Church will be holding their 9th annual “Mission Possible” Craft Fair on Saturday, June 8th. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham and the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be craft vendors, music, food, and both live & silent auctions of goods & services. The Clothing Barn will be open and has a great variety of gently used clothing for all ages. All of the proceeds from “Mission Possible” go to various mission projects that the church supports, both locally and worldwide. Vendors who would like to be a part of this event should call Lisa Herrington @ 518-784-9335 or e-mail her @ lisaherrington@hotmail. com. Space rental is $25.00 for an outside space, $30.00 for a space under our tent, or $35.00 inside the church. A limited amount of tables & chairs are available for rent also. For further information on other events to be held at the North Chatham United Methodist Church, please go to our website @ northchathammethodistchurch.org or give us a call @ 518-766-3535. We are always grateful for the generous support we receive from the community, and look forward to many more years of faithful service doing God’s work!
HUDSON BERKSHIRE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 25-26, 2013
The Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail members will host its first wine and food festival Memorial Day Weekend , Sat.-Sun. May 25th -26th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY. The event will feature award- winning wineries, distilleries, cideries and craft breweries from the Hudson Valley and the Massachusetts Berkshire Region, as well as Pride of NY and Berkshire Fresh creameries, cheese makers, bakeries and more will be selling and sampling! Classes, seminars and book signings by some of the region’s foremost experts on craft brewing, cheese making, wine, food and cheese pairings. Please contact Beth Secor bethk.secor@gmail.com for vendor information. Event is sponsored by Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail, NY Wine and Grape Foundation and Hudson Valley Wine Country.Org. For more information on this, and all the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail events, please contact Trail Director Karen Gardy at 518-732-7317 or by email Karen@goold.com
BRUNS. (BRITTONKILL) CSD SEEKS REG. INFO. for INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS
Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Tamarac Elementary School next year? Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District asks that you please fill out a kindergarten census form so we can adequately plan for staffing and space consideration for the 2013-2014 school year. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2013 can fill out the survey online at www.brittonkill.k12.ny.us. Click on “Register a Student” under Quick Links at the top right of the page and then click on “Kindergarten Registration Survey for 2013-2014 School Year.” Or you can request a Kindergarten Registration Survey form by calling the Registrar’s Office at 279-4600 ext. 2006. The district is also now accepting tuition paying, non-resident applications. If you are interested, please visit out website or call the Registrar’s Office at (518) 279-4600 ext. 2006.
ATTENTION MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS - A DAY AT ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS
Join the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center, as we enjoy a day at OCC and the Motorcyclepedia Museum on Tuesday, May 21st. Our day starts as we board our deluxe motor coach at Yankee Trails. When we arrive at OCC, the retail store will welcome us to view award winning bikes on display and to shop for much needed biker accessories. We will enter the viewing room where you can see into the shop where new creations are in the making. At 11:30, we will dine in the Chopper Café, where we will enjoy great food and motorcycle memorabilia. After lunch, we’re off to the Motorcyclepedia Museum, as sparkling jewel of the East Coast. Enjoy 85,000 square feet and 470 motorcycles of history and interest. We thank the city of Rensselaer for subsidizing this all inclusive trip for only $42. All proceeds will benefit the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center. Call the Center at (518) 463-2166 for more information.