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Bulletin Board 7th Annual Palm Sunday Weekend Bake Sale SCHENECTADY – St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is sponsoring its Seventh Annual Palm Sunday Weekend Bake Sale on Saturday, March 23 from 4-5:30pm and Sunday, March 24 from 7:30-11:30am in the vestibule of the Church.

All kinds of baked goods suitable for the Palm Sunday and Easter holidays will be available, including Easter breads, cookies, pies, nut breads, cakes, etc., for a nominal fee. The public is cordially invited! The Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available behind the Church. More information may be obtained by calling 374-4466 x13. (P)

please contact the church at www.ourredeemer.cc or call 518-393-5031. (P)

Clearwater TU Flea Market ALBANY – The Clearwater Trout Unlimited Flea Market will be held on March 23 from 9am-1pm at its New Location at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext., Albany. Set up time for vendors will be 8am. The flea market is a great place to both sell excess gear and tying material, books, and any other items you want to clear out, or to buy these items at a bargain price. Please contact Bob Mead at 3999000 email: rmead1@nycap.rr.com if you’d like to get a vendor table or have items to sell at the Chapter table. Admission is still $3, and kids 16 and under, and military members in uniform are free. (P)

STEM Education Teacher Workshop SCHENECTADY – Thursday, March 21, 5-8pm at miSci (formerly Schenectady Museum), 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Free! Join miSci and San Francisco’s Exploratorium for Engaging Students’ Science and Engineering Practices, a workshop of inquiry and exploration. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) offer a vision for K-12 science literacy in which successfully understanding science content and performing science practices are equally important. In this workshop, staff from the Exploratorium Teacher Institute will facilitate innovative classroom activities designed to bring the authentic practices of science and engineering to your students. All activities will involve the use of easy to find, inexpensive, recyclable materials. Content is appropriate for middle and high school level learners but open to all. Please register by emailing Elizabeth.Hoffman@miSci.org or calling 518-382-7890 x256. (P)

One Amazing Acre: 300 Years of History

Holy Week Services at Our Redeemer

Friday Fish Dinner

SCOTIA – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Glen Avenue and Reynolds Street in Scotia will observe the following Holy Week Schedule: March 24 - Palm Sunday Services at 9am & 11am; March 28 - Maundy Thursday - Footwashing Service 11am w/ Luncheon at noon, Evening Service at 7pm; March 29 - Good Friday - Crosswalk starts at Scotia Reformed Church 9:30am, Tenebrae Service at Our Redeemer 7pm; March 31 Easter Services at 9am & 11am. For further information

GLENVILLE – The Knights of Columbus will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 15, at Immaculate Conception Church, Route 50, Glenville. Dinner will include Battered, Deep Fried Haddock, French Fried Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dessert, Coffee, Tea or Punch.

We will be serving dinner from 4:30-7pm. Adult dinners: $9, Seniors: $8.50, Child portion: $5. Family price of $30 for a family of 2 adults and 3 or 4 children. Mac and Cheese will be available for Children not wanting fish. Take-outs will be available. (P)

ROTTERDAM JCT. – Tricia Shaw, Education Coordinator at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, will present her recent research on the interconnections between Schenectady and Schoharie families with Fort Hunter and Queen Anne’s Chapel on Saturday, March 30 at 2pm at the Mabee Farm Historic Site’s George Franchere Education Center, 1100 Main St., Rotterdam Junction. Shaw will trace the 300 year history of one acre in particular that passed through five different families, most importantly, the Mabee Family and also saw the construction of Fort Hunter, the building of the Erie Canal, a 19th century tenant farm and a multitude of flooding disasters including Hurricane Irene. $5. Adults, free to Schenectady County Historical Society members. For more information call (518) 887-5073. Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main St., Route 5S, Rotterdam Junction. (P)

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Bulletin Board Monday Noon Program SCHENECTADY – The Friends of Schenectady County Public Library will offer a series of Monday Noon programs at the Central library, 99 Clinton Street in Schenectady. On March 18, Dr. Tina Maxian, Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates, will give a talk entitled “Broken Bones and How we Repair Them”.

The programs are held in the McChesney Room, beginning at 12pm. All are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch; beverages are available for a nominal fee. (P)

Employment Lecture Designed for Veterans GLENVILLE – The Town of Glenville is pleased to present a lecture designed for our Armed Forces Veterans entitled, “How to Get a Job” on March 23rd from 11:30am – 1:30 pm at the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd., Glenville. This effort, spearheaded by Councilman Sid Ramotar (a veteran) is designed to help our returning servicemen and service women navigate the challenging job market in our area.

Lecture will be given by Lester R Nathan - CEO and Senior Group Consultant at RESULTS Management & Marketing, Inc. Through the Town of Glenville, and in cooperation with the Glenville Senior Center, this lecture is offered free of charge to veterans. For over 50 years, Lester Nathan (a veteran) has successfully built, managed and operated numerous businesses.

Retiring after 30 years as CEO of his own chain of retail stores, he became a turn-around consultant working with others in over 24 different industries. Mr. Nathan possesses a Master’s of Science from the NYU Leonard M. Stern Graduate School of Business. If interested contact Sid Ramotar at Sramotar@townofglenville. org to register. (P)

Burnt Hills Baptist Church Services BURNT HILLS – Burnt Hills Baptist Church will hold the following services for Easter: Palm Sunday (March 24) Service at 10am; Maundy Thursday (March 28) Service at 7pm; and Easter Sunday (March 31) Service at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. (P)

Thursday Musical Club Concert SCHENECTADY – Thursday Musical Club 100th Anni-

versary Concert: Sunday, April 7, 2:30pm, at First Reformed Church in Schenectady Stockade. Julie Panke, Director; Elinore Farnum, Accompanist. Narration

by TV Journalist Elaine Houston; Commissioned Piece entitled “There Is Nothing That A Woman Cannot Do” celebrating women through the ages written by Valerie Showers Crescenz. Guest Artists will be a chamber ensemble from “The Musicians of Ma’alwyck.”

Adults: $15, Students/Seniors: $12. (P)

Whitney Book Corner Sale SCHENECTADY – The Whitney Book Corner, 600 Union Street, Schenectady, will hold a sale of paperback books thru March 17. The books are 3/$1. The store is open seven days a week: Monday-Friday, 10am4pm (Thursday until 7pm); Saturday, 10:30am-3pm; and Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm. The Whitney Book Corner sells quality used books at reasonable prices as well as used audio books, records, CDs and DVDs. It is operated by the Friends of Schenectady County Public Library. All proceeds benefit the library system. (P)

Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting ALBANY – Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its April meeting on the April 15 at 7:30pm at its New Location at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext., Albany. Guest speaker will be Evan Botcher from the Hungry Trout Fly Shop with a presentation on fishing the Ausable River and surrounding area. A guest fly tier will also start at 6:30pm.

For more details, directions, and info on upcoming events please visit www.clearwatertu.org. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited. (P)

A Festival of Hymns SCHENECTADY – A Festival of Hymns, directed by Dr. Aaron David Miller, Music Director and Organist at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 603 State Street, Schenectady, on Sunday, March 17, at 3pm. The festival will include many hymns – both familiar and new - for the audience to sing, and there will be readings and solo artists as well. Dr. Miller is renowned for his performances as a concert organist, his many compositions for organ, chorus and orchestra, and for his improvisational skills. The festival is a part of the church’s 2012-2013 Concert Series and is

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Marriage Encounter Weekend CAPITAL REGION – For couples who desire to put the spark and romance back into their marriage, improve their communication, revitalize their relationship and get away for a weekend. Held at a local motel. The next weekend is March 16-17. Reservations required. www.abanyme.org Call 279-3243 for information. (P)

Trip to Turning Stone Casino GLENVILLE – The Glenville Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, on Thurs., March 21. Depart the Center: 8am; Return approx.

6:45pm. $28pp. Includes Free betting and food coupons! Sign up now!! Reservations/information: 3740734. (A)

Senior Center Sponsors Trips to Washington DC & Boston GLENVILLE – The Glenville Senior Center is sponsoring the following upcoming trips. Washington DC: 4 days/3 nights, May 31-June 3. Guided tours of WWII Memorial, Capitol Hill, Embassy Row, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian, Martin Luther King National Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and much more. Cost: $369pp double occupancy, incl.

3 nights’ lodging, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Registration deadline: 3/22/13. Bus departs Center 8am May 31; returns approx. 9pm on June 3. Boston, MA: Sat., June 8. A day on your own for shopping, sightseeing, visiting the Aquarium, more! Bus will leave the Center at 8am and arrive at Quincy Market approx. 11:30am.

Pick up at Quincy Market at 5:30pm, arriving back at the Center approx. 9:30pm. Cost: $40. Registration deadline: 6/3/13. To register for these trips or for additional information please call 374-0734. (A)

NY Dental Assistants Assoc. Annual Session CAPITAL REGION – The New York Dental Assistants Association would like to invite you to attend our Annual Session being held at Hudson Valley Community College, on April 13, 2013. This program has been

planned by Hudson Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting program. Be a part of the Professional organization for Dental Assistants. Keep informed of important changes in your profession. Continuing Education Programs include Radiographic Techniques Analog to Digital Dental Company Exhibits, Dr. Delores Cottrell-Carson, State Board of Dentistry Presentation: “New York State Dental Assisting Practice Law”.

Please visit the New Capital District Dental Assisting Group website: http://capitaldistrictdentalassistinggroup.weebly.com/index.html (A)

Free Lunch Offered BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church will host a Free Community Luncheon on Thursday, March 21 at the Church, 816 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills, serving between 12 noon to 1:30pm. Soup, sandwiches, beverage, and dessert will be served. The public is welcome. (A)

Corned Beef & Cabbage Church Dinner BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Rt. 50, will host a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Sat., March 16 from 4:30-7pm. Menu will include parsley potatoes, glazed carrots, Irish soda bread, selection of homemade pies, and a choice of hot and cold beverages. Families will be served at a sitdown dinner in the Church; takeout will be available.

Adults: $11, Children ages 5-10: $6, Children under age 5: Free. Tickets will be limited to 200 and sold in advance at Mail ‘N’ More, 690 Saratoga Rd. Tickets will also be sold during the event, while they last! More information available by calling 399-5144. (A)

Good Friday Silent Prayer Vigil BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church located at 816 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills will be open Good Friday afternoon March 29 from 12pm to 6pm.

All are encouraged to take a few moments to pray for their loved ones, those in need of compassion, healing, and more. (A)

2013 Spartan Youth Football BURNT HILLS – Missed a sign up? Don’t worry, go to www.spartanyouthfootball.homestead.com and print out the registration form and mail it with $95 payment to: Spartan Youth Football, P.O. Box 1218,

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Bulletin Board Ballston Lake, NY 12019. There will also be more dates to sign up in person. Stay in touch with us at www. facebook.com/spartanyouthfootball for more details. You can also email us anytime at bhspartanyouthfootball@gmail.com. Have a great day and Go Spartans!! (A)

Lenten Luncheons Continue REXFORD – Lenten luncheons are sponsored by the Faith Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford and include a special speaker each week. The public is encouraged to attend these luncheons, which will continue weekly, each Wednesday until March 27. Lunch is served at noon, with a suggested donation for the meal. People with special dietary needs please feel free to bring your lunch and join others at the table for fellowship and the message. Please reserve your table space, however. If you only have one hour for lunch, it is possible to attend, as the luncheon is finished by 12:45pm. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling the church office at 399-2220, reservation line #3 (or e-mail: darlene@faithcrossroads.org) by Sunday of the week you plan to attend. In case of the need to cancel the luncheon, check the School Closing Network. If Shenendehowa Central Schools are closed, the luncheon will be cancelled. The speaker on March 20 will be Rev. Roscoe Lilly, Pastor at Northstar Church.

The speaker on March 27 will be Rev. Dr. Peter Mason, Senior Pastor at Faith. (A)

Square Dance CAPITAL DISTRICT – Single Squares of Albany (modern western square dancing) will hold a dance on Wed., March 20, from 7:30-10pm at the Colonie Elks Club, Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham. Caller: Gloria Vivier; Cuer: Dolores Randall. Cost: $6 per person. For more information, call 694-4448. (A)

Upstate NY Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Meeting CAPITAL REGION – Dr. Andrew Dubin, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, will discuss neuropathic pain. Saturday, March 23, 10:30am-12:30pm at East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush (next to the YMCA). To reserve a seat

please RSVP to upstatenycmt@gmail.com Upstate NY Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) meetings are free and open to the public. (A)

West Point Dress Parade SCOTIA – Glenville Senior Center presents West Point Dress Parade, lunch at the Hotel Thayer, and a guided tour of West Point on Sat., April 27. West Point Academy welcomes you to view the famous U.S. Military Academy Cadet Review. These reviews, or parades, are part of West Point tradition. The Cadets march in full dress uniform to the cadence of the military music. Depart the Senior Center (32 Worden Rd., Scotia) at 7:15am; estimated return to Scotia, 6:30pm. Cost: $90 per person (includes transportation, viewing of Dress Parade, Lunch, Guided Tour of West Point, all taxes and gratuities). In case of rain, an alternative activity will replace the dress parade. The rest of the tour package will be as stated. For reservations, call Linda Reinhart at 518-374-0734. (A)

Dr. Khyber Khan Joins Ellis Medical Group SCHENECTADY – Ellis Medicine is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Khyber Khan to Ellis Medical Group. Dr. Khan will join Ellis’ primary care practices in Glenville and Latham. Dr. Khan recently completed his residency at Ellis’ Family Medicine Residency in Schenectady, N.Y. He attended medical school at Trinity College, University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. (A)

Mohawk Valley Chorus Scholarship Competition AMSTERDAM – Mohawk Valley Chorus’ annual scholarship competition for area high school juniors and seniors is now open. All musically inclined students living in MVC’s seven-county area are eligible for the $500 award, which may be used to further the winner’s musical education or for any other desired purpose. The winner must perform one or two numbers at the beginning of the chorus’ annual classics concert at 3pm on Sunday, May 19, at Amsterdam High School. Each applicant must submit a CD of two songs (one should be a classical piece, the other a lighter, more modern number); three letters of refer-

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Bulletin Board ence, one of which should be from a vocal music teacher from school or from private lessons; and an application form. Forms have been sent to high schools and many private music teachers throughout the area and are also available by contacting Gay O’Brien at 885-3781 or by email at gobrien@nycap. rr.com. Candidates must reside in Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Albany or Hamilton counties. Deadline for entering the competition, which will be judged by a panel of qualified MVC members, is April 2. Finalists may be asked to participate in a live audition. (A)

Lenten Fish Dinners GLENVILLE – The Knights of Columbus will host Lenten Fish Dinners on Fridays thru March 22, at Immaculate Conception Church, Route 50, Glenville. Dinner will include Battered, Deep Fried Haddock; Fried Potatoes; Coleslaw; Dessert; Coffee; Tea or Punch. We will be serving dinner from 4:30-7pm or until sold out.

Adults: $9, Seniors: $8.50; Child’s portion: $5. Family price of $30 for a family of 2 adults and 3 or more children. Mac ‘n Cheese will be available for Children not wanting fish. Takeouts will be available. (A)

Spaghetti Dinner and Cake Auction SCOTIA – 1st Reformed Church of Scotia, 224 N. Ballston Ave., will hold a Spaghetti Dinner and Cake Auction on March 16 from 4-7pm. Complete dinner with salad, dessert and beverage. Adults: $10, Children ages 5-12: $5, Children under age 5: Free. After dinner stay for an entertaining auction of the finest and most decorative cakes. All are welcome to bid and bid often. All proceeds benefit the Camp Fowler Scholarship Fund to send youth to camp for a week.

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Safe Boating Certification Class SCOTIA – In partnership with the United State Power Squadron, the Guan-Ho-Ha Fish and Game Club will host a Personal Water Craft (PWC) and Boating certification course on Sat., April 20 from 9am-5pm at Guan-Ho-Ha Banquet Hall, Rector Rd., Scotia. Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation in one comprehensive classroom course. Class is open to everyone and satisfied the NYS certification requirement for operators of PWC and young boaters

between the ages of 10 and 16. Course fee includes an extensive course textbook. Registration deadline: Fri., April 12. For additional information and to register, contact Armand Canestraro at 372-7220. (A)

Lenten/Easter Services NISKAYUNA – Ash Wednesday: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1850 Union Street, Niskayuna, invites you to our 6pm service. Wednesdays following, Lenten dinners served at 6pm with service following at 6:45pm.

Pastor Derek Lecakes officiates. Our Holy Week Services officiated by Pastor Derek Lecakes are as follows: Palm Sunday, 10:15am; Maundy Thursday, 6pm; Good Friday - Tenebrae 6pm; and Easter Sunday Service at 10:15am. Pastor Derek Lecakes officiates.

(518) 346-1958. He is Risen, Alleluia! (A)

Seeking Nominations for Community Service Award CAPITAL REGION – Baptist Health Foundation seeks nominations for the R. Whitbeck Community Service Award for exemplary service to the community, which will be presented at The Baptist Health System Foundation’s Best of Capital Region Wine & Food Pairing on March 15. The nominees should demonstrate commitment to the community and exemplary service through volunteerism. Jaeger & Flynn Associates and Baptist Health Foundation will donate $1000 each to the charity of the winner’s choice. For more information contact Nancy McKiernan at 370-4700 x193 or mckiernann@bapthealth.com. Nomination forms can be downloaded at http://www.bapthealth.com /2013RWhitbeckCommunityServiceAward%20NominationForm.pdf (A)

$2000 Clarence Neumann Scholarship GLENVILLE – The Glenville Knights of Columbus are again sponsoring a 1-year $2000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating High School student entering a college of their choice this fall. Students who reside in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Scotia-Glenville, Niskayuna High School districts and are an active member of the Roman Catholic Church are eligible.

Entries will be judged on Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Academics and an applicant’s written statement. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2013. Applications are now

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Lenten Fish Dinners GLENVILLE – The Knights of Columbus will host Lenten Fish Dinners thru March 22, at Immaculate Conception Church, Route 50, Glenville. Dinner will include Battered, Deep Fried Haddock, Fried Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dessert, Coffee, Tea or Punch. We will be serving dinner from 4:30-7pm or until sold out. Adult dinners are $9; Seniors $8.50; and a Child portion $5. Family price of $30 for a family of 2 adults and 3 or more children. Mac ‘n Cheese will be available for children not wanting fish. Take outs will be available. (A)

Continuing Art Show SCHENECTADY – Continuing Art Show, through March 31 in the Parish Hall, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1935 The Plaza, Schenectady, 12309. Fine Art Photography exhibit by local artist, Ann Norsworthy-Rigley.

“Traditions & Foundations”, a collection of images reflecting historic sites and unique views of local landmarks as presented in Ms. Norsworthy-Rigley’s contemplative and dynamic photographic style. Also on site, a comprehensive catalog of prior works and collections. 10% of all sales benefit SICM, Schenectady Inner City Ministry. For open hours, contact the church office, 346-6241, ssec.cathleen@gmail.com or Ann, at 225-4440, ann@ioLIGHTstudios.com (A)

Town of Glenville Tax Collection Sites GLENVILLE – The Town of Glenville has announced that all 2013 town, county, school and water taxes will be processed at the Glenville Municipal Center, 18 Glenridge Rd. In 2012, 1st National Bank of Scotia assisted with the collection of taxes, but based on proposed costs for bank services in 2013, the town has determined that an in-house collection will be the most cost-effective process. Town of Glenville residents are asked to plan on paying all taxes for 2013 by mail or in-person at the Glenville Municipal Center, or by utilizing the secure web portal on the town’s website, www.townofglenville.org. (A)

tia-Glenville. Pantry is open Tuesdays 5:30-7pm and Thursdays 9-11am. Information: 399-9426, ask for Janice Cooper; or call Tim Horn at 377-0372. (A)

2013 Acoustic Coffee House Shows FULTONVILLE – All free Acoustic Coffee House from 6:30-10pm, held downstairs of the Fultonville Methodist Church on Montgomery Street in Fultonville. The no admission, no donation Acoustic Coffee House is a no alcohol event and is open to all types of music as long as there is NO vulgarity, doesn’t offend anybody and acoustic instruments only. Enjoy some free food and beverages while listening to some great music and some very skilled and talented people. If you can’t make it at 6:30pm, that’s OK as there is a new performer every 9 - 13 minutes on average. Future Acoustic Coffee House shows (first Saturday of every month): April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7, 2013. (A)

NYS Free & Low-Cost Health Insurance SARATOGA REGION – New York State offers free and low-cost health insurance for children, teens and adults through: Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Free screening and enrollment services are available by calling toll free 1-888-242-1418.

Please call our caring, professional staff for more information! We have 27 enrollment sites throughout the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Washington Counties. (A)

Red Cross Needs Volunteers CAPITAL REGION – Volunteers are needed in all areas of service from helping in local disasters to answering phones in the office. The Red cross meet many needs in the area, families that have been displaced by a fire, flood or other disaster; collecting blood to save lives of people in need to sustaining a quality filled life; and teaching CPR and First Aid Classes. For more information about Red Cross volunteer opportunities, contact Laura at 792-6545. (A)

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Support Charlton Heights Cub Scouts

SCOTIA – The S-G Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Scotia, 132 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, provides a 3-day supply of food to residents of Sco-

BURNT HILLS – Support the Charlton Heights Cub Scouts by donating bottles and cans at 250 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills. Bottle drop in barn driveway avail-

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$1,000 Scholarships Available GLENVILLE – The Scotia-Glenville Seniors will again offer $1,000 scholarships to two area high school seniors who have demonstrated good scholarship and community service, with special emphasis on service to Scotia and Glenville seniors. High school seniors who live in the town of Glenville, regardless of their school affiliation, may request an application by writing to the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd., Glenville, NY 12302; ATTN: Scholarship Committee. Applications for the scholarships will also be available in the Scotia-Glenville High School guidance department and in the GIVE office. Applications must be returned by April 12, 2013. (A)

Local Non-Profit Seeks Volunteer Grant Writer CAPITAL REGION – If you have grant writing experience and would like to use that to help a local nonprofit organization to grow, please consider volunteering your time and skills to I AM I CAN. I AM I CAN fosters mentorships between high school girls and local, caring, successful women in an effort to ensure graduation success and to inspire these young women to dream about and plan for a fulfilling life after high school. The group is looking for someone with research ability and word-smithing skills to locate grant possibilities. This position would be ideal experience for a student that is pursuing work in the world of non-profits, or for a retired grant writing professional that is looking to give back to the community.

You can learn more about the organization at www. iamicanachieve.org. If you feel you can help, please call Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 or email to Avon@ scherffinsurance.com (A)

Simplifying Lives Needs Volunteers CAPITAL REGION – Simplifying Lives for a cause is the Capital District’s only non-profit organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning and organizational services for people undergoing cancer treatment. Simplifying Lives is looking for volunteers, business partners for the discounted referral service, corporate sponsors, and donations. For further information or to donate, please contact Simplifying Lives

for a cause at (518) 935-5822, or visit their website at www.simplifyinglives.org. (A)

After The Fire is in Dire Need of New Volunteers SARATOGA COUNTY – After The Fire is a non-profit organization that helps residents of Saratoga County who have suffered a loss due to fire. After being paged by Fire Control, After The Fire members respond to the fire scene to provide the family members with clothing, gift cards, personal care items, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support-whatever is needed to help the family through an extremely traumatic situation. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday at 7pm as follows: February, March, October & November at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & September meetings are held at Halfmoon Town Hall on Harris Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in finding out how you can help your neighbors in need may attend a meeting. To find out more about After The Fire, visit www.afterthefire.org. (A)

Dodgeball League Now Forming SCHENECTADY – Dodge, duck, dive, & dip into a dodgeball league! Contact Lindsay or Kevin at the Schenectady YMCA 518-881-0117 or email LJordan@ cdymca.org or KKuon@cdymca.org (A)

Urgent Need for Volunteers SARATOGA COUNTY – Are you 55 years or older and have time to volunteer? There is an urgent need for volunteers to assist with the Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program at the Saratoga Adult and Senior Center 5 William Street Saratoga Springs. Volunteers are needed Monday – Friday from approx. 11am-1pm. If interested please call RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) at 884-4110. (A)