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The Our Towne Spotlight Shines on... A-Z Landscaping It was almost 20 years ago that local landscape artist Steven Noel started beautifying Our Towne homes, one project at a time. If you have ever hired Steven Noel, he wants to say THANK YOU! Steve began his career with a simple lawn mowing company, when he returned from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2000. By 2003, his reliability & strong work ethic earned him 60 accounts and was mowing nearly 80 acres a week. Now celebrating almost 20 years as owner & operator of A-Z Landscaping, he is grateful for the folks who trusted him with lawn care, plowing and of course what he is now widely known for; beautiful sidewalks, patios, pool areas, outdoor water features, fire pits, outdoor kitchens and whatever else his clients can imagine. A-Z Landscaping promises to increase your homes beauty and value with their “flawless work.” Steven realizes that his version of the “American Dream” was only possible with a strong commitment to excellence and respect for the owners vision. Tired of your deck & want to upgrade to a patio? What about those front steps that are falling apart? Steven is a Hardscaper with a creative & budget-minded approach. He prides himself on listening to the needs and tastes of the customer, and offers various creative ideas to fit their budget. Even the most challenging landscaping & hardscaping projects are welcomed by Steven. He is a detail oriented, creative and reliable professional who is also highly certified & trained.
“Steven turned our backyard into a private oasis! We love our waterfall, landscaping and patio. Our guests have all commented on what a great job he did and it is a work of art! We would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their property.” ~Dean & Orry S. in Castleton
Steven has been trained and certified by VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall Systems, CST Brick Paver Systems and Techo Block Wall & Patio Systems. Due to his certifications and many years of “on the job experience,” he has been able to perfect and achieve very minimal settling and perfectly pitched patios and walkways. Steven works with a small crew that is like a “well-oiled machine.” Hard work & dedication to his craft and company has truly paid off.
Steven does all of his own work and will pay attention to the smallest details There are extensive steps that are to be completed that are very critical when installing patios and walkways. Bigger landscaping companies tend to overlook these steps, or send crew members that may not be properly trained. So, Steven warns the average homeowner of the “Glorified Lawn Mower” who tells you that they can install patios, walkways, and calls themselves a Hardscaper. You will be impressed by the flawless, mind-blowing end product! Let him customize a creative solution for your landscaping and hardscaping challenges! If you are interested in meeting with Steven for a free consultation, call (518) 423-0611 and visit his website: www.azlandscaping.com where you can see just a sample of the workmanship and creativity that A-Z Landscaping has to offer.
“Stevens work has completely changed the appearance of our home. We get compliments all of the time! He replaced our old, concrete walkways with new stone & brick. It is like a gift every day! It has been 5 years and it still looks perfect. We would highly recommend Steven to anyone looking to increase their property value with landscaping or custom creations.” ~Rob & Joan F. in Valatie
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Choosing the Perfect Camp
There are more choices for summer camp now than ever before. The nine weeks when school is out can fly by, but only when children are happy at camp. While no one can guarantee a smooth summer, there’s so much we do at the Y to help kids thrive, all season long. Select with your child, not for your child. Kids have strong opinions about where they want to spend their time, and are more than happy to share them! While we can never fulfill their wishes for an endless ice cream and candy camp, we can nurture their love of food in the Greenbush YMCA’s Little Chefs Camp. We can watch them discover the sports they love during Sports Sampler Camp. We can ensure our young explorers have new sights to see during Travel Camp field trips. Make summer camp selection a family activity, and include children in the decision-making process. Take a tour. Let your children see exactly where they’ll be making new friends during the Greenbush YMCA’s Camp Open House Saturday June 22, from 12-2 PM. Camp counselors will be there to say hello & show you and your family around the grounds! Talk with camp staff. We’re always here to answer your questions, before and during camp! Contact Calli at CMoise@cdymca.org. Reach us at the Greenbush YMCA at 518.477.2570. Register online at www.CDYMCA.org/CAMP.
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Dear Readers, I hope that by now your are fully enjoying Springtime! We are getting excited to welcome our girl home from her first year away at college in New York City. It will be so wonderful to have everyone under the same roof again. This May issue is packed with so many local events! May is the time to celebrate & honor Mothers and Veterans. I have been extremely blessed to be a mother, and to have a wonderful mother. There are certainly so many kinds of mothers and they all deserve gratitude, love and a sincere thank you; I wish you all happiness & joy. Towards the end of the month we celebrate all of those who bravely fought for our country and freedom. This Memorial Day, please take a minute to say thanks to the Veterans in your community. The East Greenbush Annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2019. The parade steps off at 10:00 am at The East Greenbush Bowling Center. As always, organizations from the greater East Greenbush community are invited to participate in the tribute to our fallen veterans. More details can be found on page 12. Our freedom was not free; there was great sacrifice by these men and women and their families. If you are celebrating Memorial Day here at home, another event is The Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trails 7th Annual Wine and Food Festival on May 25th & 26th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham. I kick off my summer with this great local event. This unique INTERSTATE event will feature award-winning wineries, distilleries, ciders, farm producers and crafters from the Hudson Valley and the Massachusetts Berkshire Region all together under one roof (Find more information on page 27)! I will be giving away 10 tickets to this event through my Our Towne Magazine Rensco Facebook page this month! Watch the Our Towne Magazine (Rensco) page for your chance to win tickets! Thank you for reading Our Towne and please remember to shop local and support small business.
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3 tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 3 tbsp. flour 4 c. fish stock (or low-sodium vegetable broth) 1 c. dry white wine 1 bay leaf 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 lb crab meat Freshly chopped parsley Directions1. In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, heat butter. Add onion and celery and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and Old Bay, then stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook until garlic is fragrant and tomato paste coats vegetables, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle over flour and cook until absorbed, 1 minute more. 2. Pour in seafood stock and wine, then stir in bay leaf. Reduce heat and let simmer until liquid is reduced and flavors meld, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. 3. Remove bay leaf and puree soup with an immersion blender on high until very smooth. Return to medium low heat and stir in heavy cream and half of the crab meat. Cook until just warmed through, about 5 minutes. 4. Divide among bowls and garnish with remaining crab meat and parsley before serving.
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Spring is here! Buds are starting, grass has turned green and my allergies kicked into high gear. No matter how bad they get you’ll still see me barefoot picking weeds and moving plants. I’m a sucker for beautiful perennials. We welcome the Cantele family to Kinderhook! Their laser car wash is officially open. Laser wash, dog wash, vacuums—it’s a beautiful sight to have a new business open in our town. Saisonnier is another business coming soon to Kinderhook, with beer, cheese and items from local artisans. Beautiful tabletops crafted from the original building’s floor joists. Their renovation is well under way and they plan to open in mid-June! So, we welcome you too Saisonnier and can’t wait to enjoy the world class beers and beers on tap. With Spring here, let’s do what we can to clean up our yards, help our neighbors where we can to make our neighborhoods more beautiful. We’ve got village cleanup days coming and that’s the time to get rid of unnecessary clutter.
Some upcoming events around Kinderhook: May 4, All day starting at 8:30 – Northern Columbia Little League Opening Day, everyone welcome! Rothermel Park May 5, 2-3 - Northern Columbia County CROP Hunger Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kinderhook May 6, 7-8 - Kinderhook Town Board Meeting at Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building May 11 – 7am - Village of Kinderhook Trash Cleanup Day for residents and businesses May 11, 8-12 - Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, proof of residency required May 14, 6-8 – Free Family Night at The Grand at Barnwell May 16, 6:30-8:30 – Free Community Bingo at The Grand at Barnwell May 17, 1-7pm – Give Blood at St. John the Baptist Church, Kinderhook May 17, 5:30 - Winding Brook food truckin on the tee May 18 – Village of Valatie Trash Spring Cleanup Day for residents, mush sign up through the Village of Valatie May 25, 8 – Amy Ryan Band at Valatie Bar and Grill I am a wife, mom and councilwoman in the Town of Kinderhook. My goal is to keep you abreast of interesting news coming out of our Town. I want to share the things that mean so much to us as a family and member of this great community. There are approximately 8,400 people in the Town of Kinderhook, which is comprised of Kinderhook, Niverville and Valatie. You can reach me at HoganForKinderhook@ gmail.com or facebook.com\HoganForKinderhook and our Town Board at facebook.com\TownOfKinderhook Blues Legend Rory Block Opens Valatie Community Theatre’s Season Award winning, internationally acclaimed, local legend and virtuoso blues artist Rory Block will perform in concert at the Valatie Community Theatre, 3031 Main Street, on Saturday, April 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Block has been called “the top female interpreter and authority on country blues worldwide,” one of blues music’s “few living legends.” For decades, in concert and iconic CD’s, she has honored and helped preserve the legacy of twentieth century country blues artists. For more information about the theater and to purchase tickets online, visit valatiecommunitytheatre.org.
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Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion along with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7338 will be hosting the 2019 East Greenbush Memorial Day Parade. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2019 with step off scheduled for 10:00 am. As always, organizations from the greater East Greenbush community have been invited to participate in this year’s tribute to our fallen veterans. Those groups planning to march are requested to assemble at the Bowling Center on Columbia Turnpike at 9:30am. This year the parade will proceed down Columbia Turnpike to the Melvin Roads Post. A short prayer service will be conduced at the East Greenbush Cemetery recognizing a fallen comrade from the Second World War. Veterans of both the Melvin Roads Post & the VFW are encouraged to participate in the parade; for those unable to march, the Capital District Transportation Authority will have their trolley available to transport such veterans. Other dealerships in the area are also offering transportation so that the widest number of veterans can join in the march. At the conclusion of the parade at the Melvin Roads Post, representatives from town & county government will offer brief words of encouragement to those present. Enjoy Hot dogs & beverages. Call Melvin Roads Post at 518 362 7006 for information.
First United Methodist Church May 2019 Events
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SPRING THRIFT SALE
Fri., May 3 from 5-8PM and Sat., May 4 from 9AM-12PM. Saturday is a bag sale. There is also a snack bar & plant sale. Sun. May 5-10:45 AM Youth Car Wash fundraiser in parking lot Friday, May 10 - 7:00 PM – “Mothers and Others Coffee House” in Fellowship Hall. It’s an evening of music, singing, stories, jokes, refreshments and more. Monday, May 13 - 7:00 PM “Active Shooter Awareness Training” program. Jim Phelps from the Rensselaer County Sheriff 's Department, an accomplished trainer on this critical topic, will tour our church, lead us in up-to-date training on active shooter awareness and be available after the presentation to answer questions. All are welcome. Teens should come with a parent. Tues., May 14-12:00 PM Senior Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall Sunday, May 19 –“Change the World Sunday” It’s a world-wide event which seems to be gaining momentum. Congregations leave their pews, put on work clothes and go out to share Christ’s love. Following a brief worship service at 9:30 am, participants will head out into the community. Everyone(including the kids) will be partcipatng in sharing and caring for the community outside our church! Join us for a morning of working together to make someone’s day a little brighter and stay for lunch! All welcome! Lunch follows. Fri. May 24- 7:00 PM Friday Night Alive (Youth-led Contemporary Worship); followed by UMYF Game Night. Sunday, May 26 10:45 AM Speaker - Lynn Minderman presentation on Qholaqhoe Mountain Connections program in Lesotho, southern Africa. Tuesday, May 28 – 2:00 PM Worship Service at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, 284 Troy Rd., Rensselaer, NY 12144
Health & Services Fair for Adults/Senior Adults May 19th
The Albany Jewish Community Center’s Health & Services Fair for Adults/ Senior Adults will be held at the Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Road, on May 19, 10:30am-2:30pm. This event,is free & open to the community, provides health screenings, staffed information booths representing area businesses and organizations, drawing prizes, therapeutic massage & quick adult haircuts. Snack bags will be distributed 10:30am – noon (while supplies last). contact Claire Sigal, 518-438-6651 x112, claires@albanyjcc.org.
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We are all Number 1… At Something! If you watch or listen to advertising on radio or TV, you are constantly bombarded with variations of the theme, “We’re number 1.” Is it possible that everyone is number 1? Of course not. Every entity that is selling something, be it automobiles, mattresses (and mattress covers!), insurance, or Real Estate can determine something that they are number one at and then broadcast it out to their prospective customers. Some practitioners go to great lengths to figure out what slice of the market they are number 1 at and then make it sound like they are the tops in their entire field. Are any of these claims are ever checked by anyone to insure they are accurate? Probably not. It seems to me that most consumers no longer pay attention to the claim that “we’re #1” because of the dubious claims. 2018 CAPITAL REGION MARKET SHARE BY $ VOLUME 1000 SALES VOLUME IN MILLIONS
The only folks who can truly check on these claims are those who are in the same field and have access to the numbers or results to support the boasts. In the local real estate market, there is a clear and undisputed #1 company in terms of sales volume, units sold, and any other measurable statistic. If you check the graph below you will note that Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is far and away the #1 Real Estate Company in the entire Capital District! Not only are we #1 but we are #1 by a wide margin. These statistics come from the independent real estate trade industry.
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Today’s my birthday. To me, the best part about a birthday is making plans for the future. Birthdays are hopeful. That even if things didn’t go exactly as planned in the year that is closing out, I still have this year to make it all better and dream big.
About 10 years later, I traveled to Paris with my mom as a proper tourist. Aka - we had a hotel room and a tour of the Louvre & Notre Dame. That last minute trip to heal a broken heart brought clearly into view a city that is mesmerizing in every nook and cranny, with the culture, the art and the history, a city firmly cemented in my mind as worthy of a silly girls romantic streak. Even when love was forsaking me back in the states, it was all around me in the city of lights.
When Joe asked what I wanted for my 50th birthday, I only had one answer, Paris. He made it happen and my friends came too. 50 was pretty good. It had some downs along with the ups, Getting to see this amazing city together was incredible. After the but the highlight reel was about family. We spent a lot of the Eiffel Tower, the next landmark was of course Notre Dame. We year celebrating Nate’s graduation and going off to college, lingered on the experience by dining at a sidewalk cafe in the family trips and get togethers, and especially our trip to Paris. shadow of the Cathedral, drinking rose wine and eating baguettes. We were mesmerized by the grandeur and the iconic beauty of So, I decided this week, 51 and beyond will be awesome and the stained glass and double towers, and in the heat of the day, we it’s my hope for the future is to make it back to Paris! Exactly strolled the Ile de France, taking photos, visiting the chapel and a year ago today we were there. Then, earlier this week, a lighting candles for those that went before us. stunned world watched, horrified, as the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral went up in flames. I couldn’t believe it. The After seeing the devastation this past week unfold before our eyes, monument, along with the city of Paris, has always played a I sat wondering if it could ever be the same. I’m hopeful that the role in my life and dreams, and seeing that happen made my world will help heal the hole in Paris’ heart. Politics and religion heart break and my breath catch. aside, there are very few places in our world that connect so many people, in the way the landmarks evoke a connecting experience. Back in high school, I took French as my foreign language. I Paris and Notre Dame is a gift to the world and I know, regardless was a romantic and would dream of someday maybe living if the disrupted state of the Cathedral, I’ll find my way back to in Europe. I loved everything French: the food, the perfume, Paris one day. the history, the language, which later extended to clothes, art, wine and style. When I was 13, my parents let me go on the Last weekend, Allison and I were walking around lower Manhattan school trip to Quebec for my birthday, exactly 38 years ago and went through Washington Square Park. The park boasts an today. It was my first international trip. My friends and I Arc the mimics the Arc du Triomphe in Paris. I showed her the pretended we were in Paris by speaking our 8th grade French, photos of us at the real one and she said, “I want to go to Paris one buying matching movie star sunglasses & walking around day!” I knew right then and there that I would make sure that she saying “ooh la la” & dramatically posing for photos. Come to saw the real thing in her lifetime. She might have taken Spanish in think of it, I think we invented the selfie that weekend. high school, but Paris is the language we can all understand. J’taime Paris. After high school, I got my chance to go back for a summer teen travel camp, a gift from my grandfather. The catch was that I had to ride a bicycle the whole way & stay in tents and hostels with a bunch of other teenagers. Say What? Then, I protested the rugged effort of it all, the way only a 16 year old girl can do. I’m pretty sure my parents were happy I’d be Carpentry & remodeling an ocean away, and likely didn’t think the Atlantic was wide enough. Now I wish someone would send me on a trip like Home improvements & Repairs that.
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Happy Mother’s Day Life takes many twists and turns. What we hope for when we are younger rarely plays out as we expected, even with the greatest of planning. Interesting to me is the idea that the kind of mother we anticipate being before we are blessed with our first child can sometimes be thrown right out the window the minute we are handed these little bundles of joy. I call them a bundle of joy because I am erasing, for the moment, the visions of toddlers and temper tantrums, obstinate tweens and moody teenagers. I am, for this moment, erasing the memories of an almost grown child who is 20 minutes late for curfew. If you are anything like I am, those are the longest 20 minutes of your life because, of course, you will hear sirens and let your mind race to ridiculous conclusions until you finally hear the turn of the doorknob. Nothing helps a mother have a good night’s sleep like having all her children under one roof. There is nothing stricter then the mind of a pre-mom. She has already, most likely, planned out the next eighteen years from bottle feeding (or nursing), T.V. restrictions (or videogames) right down to what tasty morsels of food our kids will be allowed to consume and what activities they will participate in. Then these little angels arrive. It is daunting to be a mother. You are sent home from the hospital with no rule book or hot line per say. We become crazed, sleep-deprived individuals who, on occasion, will look around to make sure no other mother is watching to judge before we pick a pacifier off the ground, “clean” it in our mouths and give it back to a crying baby. These activities, most likely, occur more frequently with each subsequent child. I am confident that all moms feel they have failed their children in some way. Perhaps you feel you yelled to much, didn’t spend enough time with your kids, maybe you feel you weren’t financially able to give them everything possible. Be easy on yourself. Your only job was really to love those you brought into the world and everything you do for them is drawn from this love. As my children grew, I was confident I did not always do everything correctly. I know I made mistakes. However, I am confident I always did what I thought was best for them. I have tried to be a better mother than my mother was capable of being because, after all, we should at least learn from each generation. I hope I have raised men of great character, compassion, ambition and to never take life too seriously. Your success as a parent is not based on a critical review of each day or whether you were your child’s friend. In the long run, they won’t remember the toy you said no to or the soccer game you couldn’t make it to. They will, however, remember they were loved. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms. You are doing a great job because you are doing your best. And, remember, Mother’s Day is not just for those who gave birth but the aunts, step-parents, grandparents and dedicated teachers in our children’s lives. The requirement to love a child with every fiber of your being is not the ability to carry them for nine months. May you have a large circle of mom love and support not just today but every day.
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The Ghent Chatham Seniors group is sponsoring a 4 day, 3 night tour to Maine from June 17-20, 2019. Trip includes 3 nights lodging, tours, lobster bake and much more. For information, call Milly at 518-392-3261.
Repair Café At Castleton Village Hall What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is hosting its next Repair Café at the Village Hall, 85 South Main Street, on Saturday, May 11 from 11 AM to 3 PM. People visiting the RepairCafé bring along their broken but beloved items. Volunteers try their best to make repairs, and it’s free of charge! At the May Repair Café, electrical, welding, seamstress and “jack-of-all-trades” services will be available. Do you like to fix things and want to volunteer? Contact us via email at gina.giuliano@gmail.com or stop by Repair Café. For more information about global Repair Café, visit Repaircafe.org
Music Event to Benefit Local Charity The Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club (SRC) is hosting a benefit concert Thursday, May 9, 6:30 pm, at Quigley’s Restaurant, 593 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Oley Foundation, a national independent nonprofit that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities to people living on home IV nutrition and/or tube feeding. The benefit will feature music from a new CD titled, “One Step Forward,” produced by guitarist/singer Michael Francis McCarty and lyricist Phil Kellerman. Also featured will be flutist Deb Reep MacLeod of Albany, NY, playing on two of six songs. Doors open at 6:15 pm. The concert will be at 6:30 pm. Suggested donation to the Oley Foundation is $10. To RSVP or for info, contact Phil Kellerman, philkellerman77@gmail.com or (352) 262-5421.
Lobster Bake June 7th at Crystal Cove Sand Lake Historical Society is presenting a lobster bake (steak option) and dance on June 7.at 6 p.m. at Crystal Cove, Old Rte 66, in Averill Park, New York. live music by T L Holloway. dinner is $50. For reservations please mail a check to SLHS, PO Box 492, West Sand Lake, NY. For further info visit our website Sand Lake history.org or visit us on Facebook or if you'd rather, phone 518-674-5143. Greebush YMCA Summer Camp Open House There are more choices for summer camp now than ever before. The 9 when school is out can fly by, but only when children are happy at camp. While no one can guarantee a smooth summer, there’s so much we do at the Y to help kids thrive, all season long. We invite you to our YMCA Summer Camp Open House. Come take a tour, find out about program options and meet the staff. Let your children see exactly where they’ll be making new friends during the Greenbush YMCA’s Camp Open House Saturday June 22, from 12-2 PM. Camp counselors will be there to say hello & show you and your family around the grounds! We’re always here to answer your questions, before and during camp! Contact Calli at CMoise@ cdymca.org. Reach us at the Greenbush YMCA at 518.477.2570. Register online at www.CDYMCA.org/CAMP.
The Emily Eckstrom Equine Foundation (EEEF), a Chatham non profit promoting equine enrichment programs and education, will host its fifth benefit Horseshoe 5K fun run taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 10am at the Ghent Ball Field on Water Street, in Ghent, NY. Registration opens at 9am & participants can register the day of the race. The event will benefit equine educational scholarships given by EEEF to any student pursuing equine studies, learning to ride, or other equine education. The scholarship is open to all young students, and students can use the scholarship at the equine education facility or school of their choice. The run begins at the Ghent Ball Field on Water Street at 10:00. Registration forms online at www.emilyeckstrom.org. Take advantage of the early registration fee of $20 before May 1.
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Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Teen Anime Club- Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Community Night-Thursday May 2, 5-8 PM. Meet the organizations, clubs and services that help your City! First responder vehicles on display. Refreshments served. Star Wars Day- Saturday May 4 at 1 PM. Ages 5-12. May the Fourth be with you! Calling out to all young Jedis! Come to the library, make a lightsaber and then test your Jedi skills. E-books explained- Tuesday May 14 at 2 PM. How to download free e-books and audiobooks to your phone, Kindle, computer or other device. Bring your own device or try out different ones. (Can’t come to this session? Please call to set up a one-on-one appointment). Teen Volunteer day- Thursday May 9 at 3 PM. High School Seniors, need a few more hours to complete for your community service requirement? Join us to help spruce up the library for spring. Wear work clothes and sneakers. (We will reschedule if the weather is bad). Friends of the Library Meeting- Thursday May 16 at 6:30 PM. New members wanted! Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
Rensselaer County Senior Services Open Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm Rensselaer on East And Herrick Streets | 518-463-2166 1st Night Time Dinner “Andrea Night” W/ The Patsy Cline Experience 9th - SHARE Luncheon Franklin Terrace 14th - Special Dinner “Happy Mother’s Day” W/ Winchester and Young 23rd - Celebrating Our Peace Officers (Meatloaf Dinner) W/ Paul Slingerland 26th - Memorial Day Parade W/ After Party Back At The Center “Must Attend Parade Representing the Center To Participate in the Party” ** Everything Elvis Trip June 17th -22nd -CALL FOR DETAILS!! Join Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center for 6 days and 5 nights of Elvis. Visit the Elvis Pressley Museum, The house where Elvis was born, the boyhood church he attended and Sun Studios where he first recorded. Tour Graceland, Graceland Plaza and so much more sign up seats still available. Call the center for more info. Don't miss this once in a lifetime tour. Insurance Available Call 518-463-2166 Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Always looking to receive Donations of good and gently used clothing and shoes for our corner boutique all proceeds benefit senior programs Community Service Volunteers Needed We are looking for Dedicated Seniors To Help With our Community Service Program Every Thursday After Lunch. This Is a Very Rewarding Program and we are Needing A Few More Angels to keep this program in place. We also have “jobs” for those that are homebound. Please call for details.
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Builder’s Club: Wednesday, May 8 from 4-5pm Kids in grades K+ can come and build their best creation with the Library’s collection of Legos, blocks, and Picasso Tiles. Across the Digital Divide: Google Drive: Thursday, May 9 at 2pm Learn about Google Drive and how to keep all your work in one place, view different file formats, and access your files from any device! . Registration is required, so call and save your spot. Teen LGBTQ Book Club: Release by Patrick Ness: Thurs, May 9 at 4pm Teens who love LGBTQ+ books and characters should join us for this brand new book club! We’ll read one book a month. Teen Board Game Night-Friday, May 10 at 5:30pm Leave the Monopoly and Scrabble boards at home–this game night, teens can look for Munchkin, Catan, and Superfight! Make friends and try out a bunch of new types of board games and tabletop games, or bring your own game and teach us how to play! For ages 12+. Make Mom’s Day!: Saturday, May 11, all day Stop by the children’s room throughout the day to make a special card for mom, just in time for Mother’s Day! Styx & Stones: Recent Works by Jody Schoenfeld: Sat, May 11th 4-6pm The exhibit will be available for viewing through the end of May. Join us for an opening, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments! Neighbors of Northern Columbia County: Kickoff Event! Sunday, May 19 from 1-4pm Learn more about this new local affiliate of the national Village Movement, which enables seniors to remain at home and in their communities as they age. The event will include a discussion of how you can join the NNCC and/or volunteer to help others . Safer and Seen: How to Support Your LGBTQ Friends & Family Sunday, May 19 at 4:30pm As awareness and acceptance around gender and sexuality grows, more youth and adults are questioning, disclosing, and embracing their LGBTQ identities. With more than 15 years in LGBTQ services, presenter Lyndon Cudlitz will provide an opportunity for adult loved ones to learn more about LGBTQ identities, be informed & supportive. Medicare 101: Thursday, May 23 from 6-7pm CDPHP is hosting a Medicare 101 informational presentation. Come learn about the basics of Medicare, including how it works, what is and is not covered, what it may cost you, and more. A Medicare sales representative will be on hand to answer questions.
Village of Nassau Bicentennial Open Mic
Calling all musicians, poets, raconteurs, comedians and more (age 12 and up.) Join us for The Village of Nassau Bicentennial Open Mic on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Presented by the Nassau Free Library, the gazebo at the Village Commons Park on John St. will be the site of an afternoon of music and fun. Participants may perform up to 15 minutes, depending on the length of the wait list. We ask that the performance material be appropriate for a family-friendly setting. Microphones and a PA will be provided. Acoustic instruments are ideal, but electric instruments with amplifiers may be used at appropriate volume levels (To be determined by the host.) Sign up begins at 1:00 PM.at the gazebo (or at the rain site). Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic lunch. In case of rain, Nassau Reformed Church on Church St will be the location. Please contact gpat12123@yahoo.com or call Patrick Tefft at (518) 766-4244 for more information.
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Memoir Readings with Local Authors Sunday, May 5th at 3 pm: Come hear fascinating local authors do readings from their memoirs! This memoir group has been bringing their stories to life since 2012. The tales will be as varied as this group of women, drawn from the experiences of each person's life. Funny, sad, surprising, and surprisingly personal, you never know what you will hear next. This event is free and open to the public! “What? I Can’t Hear You!” Tuesday, May 7th from 10 am to 12 pm: If you, a family member, or a friend has trouble hearing, or if you are interested in prevention of hearing loss, this free informational session is for you. This engaging session with plenty of time for Q & A led by Dr. Kimberly Schaeffer. FILET MIGNON AT THE NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH! On Friday, May 19th, we will have our 61st annual Filet Mignon Steak Supper. The menu includes an 8 oz. Prime filet cooked to order, baked potato, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, relish tray, and homemade desserts. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $22.00 at the door. Back this year is a vegetarian Lasagna option for $15.00, which MUST be ordered in advance. Continuous seating is available from 5:00 to 7:00, with takeouts starting at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at Mario’s Home Center in Valatie, or from church members. Please call 518-766-4097 or 518-4239061 for additional ticket information. The church is located at 4274 Rte. 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. For information on these events, worship services & church activities, please call 766-3535 or visit website (northchathammethodistchurch.org).
Spring news from the Anchor Spring has finally arrived and everything is getting greener and lush with the sunshine. Birds are chirping and flowers are growing; and there is new growth at the Anchor!New seasonal clothes are coming in weekly. Stop in to shop & drop off donations when we are open: Monday 5-7 PM, Tuesday & Thursday's 9-2 and the first Saturday of the month 101. There are women's clothes, shoes, purses and much more. In the men's & children's departments, there are always something to look at. We also have linens, towels housewares and toys & games. We offer a $5.00 bag sale on clothes; all you can stuff in a 13 gallon plastic bag. All other donated items can be purchased at a reasonable price. We are receptive to all donations (furniture is the only items we can not accept because of our limited space). There are many unique pieces for the taking again at a nominal charge. We have a gracious volunteer who has a booth at the “Dirty Bird” antique shop on Route 9 with some interesting items as well as on the Internet. These items are more unique & different than at the Anchor.The support we get from the many community organizations is what keeps us solvent. From all our fund raisers, to the food drives, to donations; this keepsour food pantry going. The food needed to keep the foodpantry stocked is purchased not all is donated. We appreciate any and all for the continued support. Without this help, the food pantry would not be able to help the families of our community. We just celebrated Easter and served 65 local families.Our biggest 'wish list' this time of year is for toiletries.That includes toilet paper, tissue, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner and soap. Please donate any of these items at any time.We are located in the rear of the Sisters of the Resurrection convent located at 35 Boltwood Ave. but to access the Anchor, you have to come up the hill from Rte. 9J toward the Riverside Nursing Home; at the top ofthe hill-turn right and continue making a big U and you will see our sign on the building. We thank the Sisters of the Resurrection for their generosity having us in their home. Our next fund raiser in support of the Anchor will be Thursday May 16th from 5-9 at the Hill restaurant on Scott Ave. We will receive a percentage on eat-in dinners that night. Please come out and support a good cause and have a great meal!
First Friday Free Community meal on May 3 at Kinderhook Reformed Church, 21 Broad Street, Kinderhook. Doors open at 5:30 p. m. with dinner at 6:00 p. m. .Join us for a delicious meal and fellowship. All are welcome. For information call 518758-6401 or kinderhookreformedchurch.com.
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5/16: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Baby Bookworms (up to 18 months), 11am; Food For Thought Cookbook Club: The Art of Tapas*, 6pm; Women’s Voices – Women Poets (Part 2 of 3)*, 7pm 5/17: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm 5/18: Saturday Storytime, 11am; The Friends of the Library present: An Afternoon with Author Wanda Fischer*, 2pm 5/19: Greenbush Historical Society present: Lost Radio Rounders*, 2pm 5/20: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6pm; Safe Space for Writing with the Sisters in Crime*, 1pm; Monday Evening Book Discussion, 7pm
5/6: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Safe Space for Writing with the Sisters in Crime*, 1pm; Monday Eve- 5/21: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday ning Book Discussion, 7pm Tech Time, 4-6pm
5/7: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Reducing Caregiver 5/22: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Preschool Storytime Stress, presented by the Alzheimer's Association*, 4pm; Drop-In (ages 3-5), 11am; ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30amTuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Greenbush Garden Club: Annual 12:30pm Business Meeting, 6pm 5/23: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Baby Bookworms 5/8: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Toddler (up to 18 months), 11am; Women’s Voices – Women Poets (Part Time (18-36 months), 10am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 3 of 3)*, 7pm 11am; Teen Anime Club, 3pm; Legal Project Free Legal Consultations*, 5:30-7:30pm; SCA Bardic Practice, 6pm 5/24: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm 5/9: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Baby Bookworms (up 5/25: Saturday Storytime, 11am to 18 months), 11am; Women’s Voices – Women Poets (Part 1 of 5/26: Closed for Memorial Day 3)*, 7pm 5/27: Closed for Memorial Day 5/10: Art Discovery (ages 2-5)*, 10am; Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm
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5/30: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Baby Bookworms 5/13: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; AARP (up to 18 months), 11am Smart Driver Course*, 9:30am-4pm; Crafter Evening: Peace Flags, 6pm 5/31: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Operation Gratitude, 10am-2pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm 5/14: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Social Security Made Easy*, 7pm Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library’s ever popular Book and Media Sale is Thurs, May2-Sun. May 4th. 5/15: Toddler Time (18-36 months), 10am; Preschool Storytime Proceeds from the sale directly support library programs (ages 3-5), 11am; ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30amand services that benefit patrons and community members. 12:30pm; Teen Volunteer (TV) Club (grades 6-12)*, 3:15pm; The books are organized to make your shopping easier: 20 Free Monthly Movie*, 6:30pm categories of hardcover and paperbacks. Stop in for bargains on books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs for adults and teens (no children’s books at this sale). CDs $1.00, DVDs $2.00 Advertising & Community Events Thursday - Hardcover books $2.00, Trade paperbacks $1.00, mass market paperbacks 50 cents. Friday and Saturday The deadline for the June Issue is May 20th Hardcover books $1.00, Trade paperbacks $1.00, mass market paperbacks 50 cents. Sunday, Bag Sale only - $5.00 for a bag 518-380-1279 • felts66@yahoo.com full of books! Bring your own reusable grocery bag or use one of our plastic ones. Only cash and checks are accepted. http://www.ourtownerensco.com For Thursday only, refer to the website for special entry process:www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org/friends/book-sale/.
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Weekly Programs: Monday Mile Community Walk – Mondays at 5:00pm on 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 (no walk on 5/27 – Memorial Day). Location: Intersection of Main Street and Scott Avenue We’ll walk the Main Street Mile every Monday (weather permitting)! Meet at intersection of Main & Scott. All ages welcome (ages 10 & under must be accompanied by adult). Pajama Storytime – Tuesdays at 6:00pm on 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28. Feel free to wear your PJs or bring a stuffed animal to our evening storytime! Perfect before you head to bed. Learn & Play Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30am on 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30. Children from birth to 5 enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building early literacy and motor skills! Other Programs: Read to Lacey the Therapy Dog – Mon., May 6, 4:00-5:00pm Lacey loves for kids to read to her! Stop in to read to Lacey, or just say hi. After Dinner Book Club – Less by Andrew Sean Greer – Mon., May 6, 7:00pm Maple Hill Storytelling Performance – Tue., May 7, 6:30pm Hear tall tales, spooky stories, and stories to make you laugh out loud, performed by Maple Hill 7th graders! Mother’s Day Crafts – Thu., May 9, 2:00-6:00pm Stop in to make a special craft for Mom, Grandma, or another special “Mom” in your life! Bridge Club – Fri., May 10, 10:30am Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Family Movie Night – Fri., May 10, 6:00pm Call 518-732-0879 to find out what's playing. Chalk the Walk – Sat., May 11, 10:00am – 4:00pm Bring some color to our front walkway with a variety of chalk!
Legomania! – Fri., May 24, 10:00am – 6:00pm We’ll have our big Lego bins out all day for this huge build-a-thon! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Bridge Club – Fri., May 24, 10:30am Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher. Early Literacy Class: Sing, Dance & Play! – Sat., May 25, 10:30am Children ages birth to 5 enjoy an interactive class with songs, dance, and movement, followed by playtime! Yard Yahtzee – Sat., May 25, 1:00pm. Come down to the library to play a giant version of one of our favorite games! We’ll play Yahtzee on the front lawn, but in case of bad weather we’ll play inside. For ages 7 and up. Learn to Make Origami – Tue., May 28, 3:00-8:00pm Join us at the library and learn how to make an origami cat, a paper fortune teller, and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up. After Dinner Book Club -What She Ate by Laura Shapiro Mon.June 3, at 7:00pm Dementia Basics & The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Initiative – Tue., June 4, 5:00pm Presenters from Eddy Alzheimer's Services will discuss dementia, including information about specific types, symptoms, & challenges that the person with the disease and the caregiver of that person face. The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Initiative, a NYS Dept. of Health funded program that provides free resources and support to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, will also be discussed.
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If the patient is determined to be a hearing aid candidate, a Communication Assessment is recommended. At this hourlong second appointment, the patient is brought back into the sound-treated booth for additional testing. Uncomfortable Listening Levels are measured to ensure that when the hearing aids are programmed, they never exceed a level that is uncomfortable for that patient. A speech-in-noise test is completed to determine the amount of difficulty a person has in the presence of background noise. The audiologist will also ask about dexterity concerns, living situations and specific communication environments the patient is in. Hearing aid features that may be of interest- like smart phone compatibility or rechargeability are discussed along with any budget concerns. Gathering this information allows the audiologist to make a hearing aid recommendation that best suits the patient’s needs. There are countless hearing aid options available today, and our staff of audiologists wants to ensure we are not over- or under- recommending the level of technology. Basing a hearing aid recommendation only on diagnostic testing and assumption of lifestyle can lead to dissatisfaction. Our goal is to make sure each recommendation is tailored to the specific needs of each patient, and that his or her quality of life is improved!
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2013 Truck, 50k Hard 2011Ram RAM5500 3500 Cummins Regular CabDump 4WD LWB DRW, 26KMiles, miles, Very Hard to Find ToPlow FindTruck! 6 SPEED Transmission, I6 Cummins One Manual Owner, Clean Carfax, 6.7L 6.7L I6 Cummins,9 Foot Boss Engine, 8 foot PTOPower Dump Body,Traction Full Power, Power Windows Super Duty Plow, Steering, Control, Running Boards, Hitch, Brakes, Airbags, Power Windows, & andTrailer Locks, CDAnti-Lock Player, Low Miles, Clean Carfax, 4x4, Locks $45,997 Mirrors. A/C, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, CD, $37,497
2014 International Terrastar Extended Cab Dump Truck, ONLY 2012MILES! Ford F-250 SD XL 4WD 12.5 ONE Foot OWNER! 24K miles, CLEAN 45K 6.4 Liter Diesel, Dump Body, Clean CARFAX!! 8’ Fisher Mount Steering, 2 Plow Super DutyBoards, Regular Carfax. Includes CDMinute Player, Power Running Cab, Traction Control, Power Steering, Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, Anti Lock Brakes and Cruise Control. THIS KeylessISEntry, Power Locks/Windows, Trailer Hitch, Tonneau TRUCK READY TO MAKE YOU MONEY! $45,197 Cover, Anti-Lock Brakes, Airbags & Heated Mirrors. $29,697
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