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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: April 27, and 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!!
NYS DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS On Saturday, April 27th, 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, $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.
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.
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 from 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: 518-931-4072.
NEW YORK CITY IN THE SPRING! Bus Trip to New York City on Sunday, May 5th. Pick-up will be at the Brunswick Walmart at 7:45AM and the Rensselaer Walmart at 8AM. We will leave NYC at 7PM. Price is $40 pp for Adults and $35 for children 17 and under. All proceeds go to the Brunswick Elks #2556. Contact Denise at 271-8983 or denise1ryan@yahoo.com to reserve your seat!
DOES YOUR DOG HAVE GOOD MANNERS? The Patroon Dog Training Club will be starting a new beginner dog training class on Monday, April 29th. Dogs will learn basic manners, including, how to walk on his or her leash, to sit and stay, and to lie down when asked to.
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Bulletin Board Classes will run for 8 weeks on Monday evenings at 6PM at the VFW Post in Poestenkill. These classes will be held outdoors on the field at the Post. For more information or to register, call Barb at 4638615 or Janice at 235-3409.
SLCA-CIRCLE THEATRE PLAYERS PRESENTS “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. A bonus will be fairy dancers, choreographed by Jackie Abbott of The School of Creative Arts. The production, directed by Barbara Leavell Smith, opens May 10 and continues May 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 at 8 pm; and Sunday, May 12 and 19, at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $16, under 18 $10, and reservations can be made at 518-6742007 or www.slca-ctp.org. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. There is plenty of free parking.
SLCA HOLDS “BEADED JEWELRY WORKSHOP” with ANN WHITNEY
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.
Sand Lake Center for the Arts holds its next Sundays at the Center Workshop - May 5 at 1:30 pm – “Beaded Jewelry Workshop” with Ann Whitney. Learn techniques for making a professional piece of beaded jewelry with your own design. Make a beaded necklace, or bracelet. Clasps, needles and thread will be supplied with an $8 materials fee. You can either buy beads at cost from the workshop instructor, or bring your own beads: old jewelry, things you never wear like Auntie Maud’s necklace she left you; and you will be able to create something new! This should be a fun and relaxing event. $5 pp and reservations are needed. For ages 18 yrs and up. Class size limit is 8. Call 518-674-2007 or visit slca-ctp.org to register. CITIZENS OF HOPE The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. The Stuyvesant and Nassau Reformed Churches will move to text from Revelation 21:1-6 in worship on Sunday, April 28, 2013. In looking at the holy city, the new SAINT ANN’S MARONITE CATHOLIC Jerusalem, with its description as a beautiful, heavCHURCH MASS SCHEDULE enly city of God, they will focus on John’s concludMass Schedule for Saint Ann’s Maronite Catholic ing vision of that city as “a new heaven and a new Church located at 1919 Third Avenue, Watervliet; earth.” In the sermon, titled “Citizens of Hope,” the
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Bulletin Board Reverend Edward L. Van Kampen will point to that city as a place in which the tragedies of earth are healed by the one who is the Alpha and the Omega,” Join us and come to understand more fully how our striving to reach that eternity will be over and we will have nothing to do than enjoy being in the total presence of our loving and compassionate God who has always wanted to be with us. The Stuyvesant Reformed Church worships at 9a.m. in its sanctuary where Church St. meets Rte 9J, in the hamlet of Stuyvesant. The Nassau Reformed Church worships at 11a.m., in its chapel at the Church-SchoolBuilding, 43 Church Street (Rte 20), Nassau.
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.
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. Open to adults and older teens. RSVP and questions: 518-931-4072. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton.
LIVING GOSPEL MINISTRY The Pleasantdale Community Church Presents: The Living Gospel Ministry - special guest performance “Confessions of Peter” on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at 10:30 am. Buffet Luncheon to follow. The Pleasantdale Community Church is located at 155 New Turnpike Rd, Troy, NY 12182. For more information, call 235-5101.
LEGION POST TO HOST “TRIBUTE TO ELVIS” The Ladies Auxiliary of the Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 is holding a “Tribute to Elvis” the evening of Saturday, April 27th. Doors will open at 6:30pm at the Post located 200 Columbia Turnpike. A Turkey Dinner will be served at 7:00pm with the show scheduled for 8:00pm. The cost for the whole package is $30 per person. For those who would like to just attend the show at 8:00PM, the cost is $20.00. Reservations may be made by calling the Post at (518) 462-7006 or stopping by at the Lounge during business hours. Parties of 8-10 are invited to request reserving a table for the evening. Proceeds will benefit the veterans’ programs of the local American Legion Post.
HABITAT HOUSE FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE ARLINGTON HOUSE The Arlington House is hosting a Fundraiser which is open to the Public. CornerStone Telephone Company, an advanced communications solutions provider based in downtown Troy, is co-sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity House being built as part of an eighthome project in Troy. To raise money for the Habitat house, CornerStone will be holding a fundraiser on Monday, April 29, 2013, 6:00pm, at the Arlington House in West Sand Lake. Tickets to the event are $50 and include appetizers, open bar, live music by the Bent Rail Band, and raffles. Raffle items include a 46” television, a one-week stay in Ft. Myer’s, FL with a $275 Southwest gift card, an iPad, and a weekend in Lake George. Tickets to the CornerStone House event at the Arlington House can be purchased at http://cornerstonehouse.eventbrite.com. To purchase raffle tickets, please contact Michelle Komisky at (518) 328-0364 or mkomisky@cstel.com.
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Bulletin Board 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!
SAND LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER MEETING & PROGRAM The Sand Lake Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting and Program will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00 pm. Hot and cold buffet dinner will be served at Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill, Route 43, Averill Park. The speakers will be Marty and Val Balga, owners of “Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill.” The site was earlier known as Al’s Place. For dinner reservations, $20 per person and/or membership renewal or application, please make checks payable to Sand Lake Historical Society. Mail to: Sand Lake Historical Society, Post Office Box 492, West Sand Lake, New York 12196. Please mail by May 4, 2013, if you are planning to attend the Annual Dinner/Meeting! Annual dues: $3 per student (13-22), $10 per individual, $15 per family, Lifetime individual $100, Lifetime family $150.
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 McMa-
nus 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.
SPECIAL “MOTHER’S DAY” DINNER The Nutrition Department will hold its monthly special dinner at noon at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton on May 15th. This month’s theme will be “Mother’s Day”. Menu will be: Sliced Turkey w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Peas & Carrots, Italian Bread, and Frosted Sheet Cake for dessert. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Bob Marcello. Our wonderful complete lunch is available to all Rensselaer County Seniors age 60 and older Monday thru Friday at noon for a suggested contribution of $2.75. Stop in for a complete monthly menu and activities calendar. Please call 279-3485 to make your reservations for lunch.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST The Castleton Fire House, located at 11 Green Av-
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Bulletin Board enue in Castleton will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on the first Sunday of every month from 8AM till Noon; The next breakfast is May 5th. Cost is $7/Adults, $6/Seniors and $5/Children ages 5 to 11. Phone 732-4342.
SOUP DAY at the RENSSELAER SENIOR CENTER The Rensselaer Senior Center is please to announce that we will be serving soup every Thursday, along with our regular delicious, nutritious meal. And, if you bring a container, we will send you home with soup and corn bread, that you can enjoy at your leisure. Reservations are required, so call the center at 4632166, and come and enjoy our delicious soup. There is plenty of free parking near the center.
GIFFY’S CHICKEN BBQ The Kiwanis Club of Troy is holding their annual Giffy’s BBQ at St. Michael’s Church at 175 Williams Rd in Troy (next to HVCC) on Friday, May 10th, from 4 to 6PM. Only $10 gets you a full half chicken dinner with all the sides, beverage & dessert. All money goes to Troy area children’s projects!!Call Dean for tickets at 322-0826.
FREE PASTA DINNER Please come and join us on Tuesday evenings at 5:30PM at the First Reformed Church in Wynantskill for a free pasta dinner. Dinner includes pasta with either plain or meat sauce, tossed salad, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages. The date for the dinner will be April 30. The church is located on the corner of Main Avenue and Church Street in the village of Wynantskill...... hope to see you there.
GIFFY’S BAR-B-QUE The West Sand Lake Fire Department is hosting its annual Giffy’s Bar-B-Que on Saturday, April 27th, from 4PM till 6PM. Prices are as follows: Chicken Dinner (includes ½ chicken, potato, roll, slaw, cookie and juice): $10; ½ Chicken ONLY: $6; ½ Rack Rib DINNER (includes ½ rack ribs, potato, roll, slaw, cookie and juice): $13; Rib dinners are by RESERVATION ONLY. No Rib dinners will
be sold within 48 hrs of the event as we have to give final number to the restaurant. To reserve a dinner, you can call 479-0108 or you can email your orders to wslfdevent@gmail.com (please be sure to include a name and phone number for verification purposes). On the day of the event, call 674-3677 any time after 10AM. Come on down and help us break the Winter Blues and Cabin Fever….get your BBQ cravings quenched with West Side’s Finest!
ESQUATAK’S ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER The Historical Society of Esquatak’s Annual Turkey Dinner will be on Friday, April 26th, at 6 pm at St. Pauls United Methodist Church. The church is located on Carney Rd., off of Maple Hill Road in the Town of Schodack. The after dinner program is HENRY AND CLARA, John Wilkes Booth’s last victims. A reservation is required and reservations are limited. For the information regarding reservations, call 7662588.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & OPEN HOUSE The Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company will hold an All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast/Open House on April 28th at 1045 Hoosick Road in Troy. Please come join us for an All-You-Can-Eat Fundraising Pancake Breakfast/Open House. Cost: $8.00 per person and $6.00 seniors.
CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER The Women of Trinity Church Lansingburgh will sponsor a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, May 4th, at 6PM. The menu will also include mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. Tickets: Adults/$9.00, Children 5-12/$5.00 and under 5 free. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Claire at 279-1215. Trinity is located at 585 4th Ave., N. Troy.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST in HOOSIC VALLEY Enjoy a Hearty All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast of regular or blueberry pancakes, eggs (any way you want), sausage, homefries, French toast, regular toast, and coffee cooked just for you by the Northern Rensselaer
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Bulletin Board County Knights of Columbus. Join us at the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad on Route 40 in Schaghticoke on Sunday, April 28th, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM. Cost for adults is $7, children 6 to 12 is $3, and children 5 and under eat free. Proceeds will go to the Hoosic Valley Athletic Association. Last breakfast until Fall.
HAM & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SUPPER Ham & Strawberry Shortcake Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall on Saturday, May 11th, from 4PM to 6PM. Eat-in or Take-out. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, gravy, vegetables, applesauce, rolls, strawberry shortcake. Price: adults/$10.00, children 5-12/$5.00, under 5 Free. For reservations or more information, call Sue at 518663-5145.
CHICKEN BBQ The Petersburg Methodist Church will have a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 11th, at the church located on 12 Head of Lane in Petersburg. Meal will be half of Chicken, Mac. Salad, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Coffee, Soda and Cake. Tickets are $10 each; serving 4PM to 7PM. Eat-in or take-out. 50/50 tickets will be on sale. For info, call 283-5397.
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 674-2309 by 1pm. Chickens will be available for pick-up from 11AM until 4:30PM.
NO. GREENBUSH KIWANIS CHICKEN BBQ The North Greenbush Kiwanis Club will hold a Chicken BBQ on April 27th from 4PM to 7PM at the Town Offices on Main Avenue in Wynantskill. Tickets are $10 which includes chicken, corn, coleslaw, potato and brownie. TAKE-OUT ONLY! Pre-order at 283-1215 or purchase tickets from any North Greenbush Kiwanian. Pre-order Deadline is April 25th.
LASAGNA DINNER to SUPPORT BOY SCOUT TROOP 526 Please join Boy Scout Troop 526 of Averill Park for an ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Lasagna Dinner at the Averill Park Firehouse on Sunday, April 28th, from 3:30 – 6:30pm. There will be vegetarian, meat, and sausage lasagna, salad, bread, drink and dessert. Cost is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 5-12 and under 5 free. Money raised will be used to help the boys go to weeklong Summer Camp.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST at HOAGS CORNERS The Hoags Corners Fire House will host an All-YouCan-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, May 5th, from 8AM till 11AM. Our All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Breakfast includes: Scrambled eggs, homefries, applesauce, fruit cocktail, blueberry & regular pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate milk, orange juice, toast, and English muffins. Cost: Adults - $7.00; Children ages 6-12 - $4.00; Children 5 and under – free. Eat-in or Take-out. Phone: 766-5474
ROAST PORK DINNER The Pawling Ave United Methodist Church (520 Pawling Ave, Troy) will host a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, May 4th, from 5:00 - 6:30pm. The menu is roast pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetable, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $11/adults, $5/children 5 - 12, and free for children under 5. Take outs are available. For more information, or reservations, please call the church office at (518) 273-6859. Everyone is welcome and hope to see you there!
FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER Blooming Grove Reformed Church, off of Route 4 in Defreestville will host a Free Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, April 28th, from 1 to 3 p.m. All are welcome! Another month ends and brings us to our free 4th Sunday spaghetti dinner. Come and enjoy a dish of pasta with sauce (plain or with meat), a fresh tossed salad, bread and dessert.
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Bulletin Board CHICKEN BAR-B-Q DRIVE-THRU/ TAKE-OUT ONLY DINNER The Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 NY Route 351, will hold a Chicken Bar-B-Q, DRIVE-THRU TAKE-OUT ONLY DINNER on Saturday, May 4th. Meal includes: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, roll and choice of lemon or cherry pie for a donation of $11.00. Pick-up time is 4:30PM to 6PM at the church. Reservations are suggested, but not required, and you may call 283-1447 to reserve your meals.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER On Sunday, April 28th, the East Greenbush Fire Company will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at our Fire Station at 68 Phillips Road from 9AM to 12Noon. In addition to pancakes, we will have eggs, bacon, sausage, juices and more. This event has been a huge success over the years mainly because of the commitment and support of our community. We have in the past and expect again this year to serve over 500 people making the event a sellout success. Come and enjoy a good meal with a great atmosphere! Supporters may eat-in or take-out. The proceeds of the event will benefit community projects such as youth sports team sponsorships and our scholarship program.
BRUNSWICK ELKS ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ The Brunswick Elks located on RT 2 in Troy will hold its Annual Roadside Chicken BBQ from 12PM to 5PM. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, choice of 2 sides, beverage and dessert for $10. Advance orders call 3682909. All proceeds to benefit Cerebral Palsy.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will be having their monthly All-YouCan-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, May 4th, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, homefries, regular and blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, toast and coffee and juice.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER BREAKFAST Sand Lake Area Association of Churches are privileged to invite you to attend the National Day of Prayer Breakfast being held Thursday, May 2nd, at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Averill Park from 7AM to 8:30AM. The Breakfast buffet will be $8.00. Prayer for our nation, its governmental leaders, churches, schools and families will mark the event. Rev. Mark Norlund, Hospital Chaplain and Pastor at Petersburg Baptist Church will deliver a special message on prayer that will be important to our nation’s present and future. Reservations must be made by April 29th. You may leave a message with Cindy Morgan at 794-7473 to make your reservation or email her at cmorgan7777@yahoo.com.
MELVIN ROADS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Melvin Roads American Legion Baseball team plays a competitive 35 game summer baseball schedule for serious varsity level baseball players. Melvin Roads has captured New York State Championships in 2007 and 2009. Last season, Melvin Roads won the Coopers Cave Tournament; comprised of more than 32 talented American Legion teams from all over the continental United States. The team is managed by former Melvin Roads and collegiate players; Marc Peluso, Troy High coach Curtis Nobles, and Matt Murphy. Players must be born after 12/31/94 to be eligible for this coming season. Talented, dedicated, and responsible players should contact Manager Marc Peluso at 518-496-7133 to arrange for an independent skills evaluation.