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A message from OUR TOWNE Hello Readers...Just wait until you look inside and see all the events that are happening in Rensselaer County this month! So many to choose from and the best part is that most of them are free. There’s something for you and your family to enjoy every day of the month both outdoors & in. Our Towne welcomes many new advertisers as well as our continued favorites and we are happy to share their services and products with our readers. Please be sure to tell them you saw their ad or article in Our Towne. As you well know by now Our Towne is locally owned and loves bringing interesting articles and features into your home every month. We really care about the community and hope to help support our small local businesses during these hard economic times. If you don’t receive the issues in the mail, you can find them not Publisher only at all of our advertisers Ginny Siciliano locations but at many stores 522-0575 or 439-1731 and businesses all over ginny@ourtownerensco.com Rensselaer County. And, gmp@nycap.rr.com don’t forget we are online at Graphic Design www.ourtownerensco.com Dino Rigatoni along with all our past issues. Have a wonderful July and Our Towne Mailing addresses we’ll be back in August. Our Towne Suite #153 Ginny, Linda, Dolores, 596 Columbia Tpke Betsy, Sandy & Dino East Greenbush, NY 12061 or PO Box 356 Delmar, NY 12054
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Supplies for scrapbooking, cardmaking, rubber stamping and more. July's schedule of classes and crops is now available. Anyone on our email list who has not already received a copy, or is interested in signing up, please contact me at the email address below and I will gladly send you a copy. The schedule is also available in the store.
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On the cover - Photos from last years Powers Park Concert Series include Blue Hand Luke, Solid Smoke, Renee’ Lussier & Branchwater and The Greyhounds. This year is it’s 7th season and will feature some of the biggest names of the local music scene. The concerts offer great music & festival foods . Read more about the Concert Series inside this edition of Our Towne.or visit http://www.troyny.gov Park Entrance is located on the Corner of 110th Street and Second Avenue (On the map at: 420 Second Ave, Troy NY 12182)
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TOWN HALL-CLERK’S OFFICE East Greenbush ........................................ 477-7145 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-4306 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-4266 Schodack .................................................. 477-7590 Troy ......................................................... 270-4541 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .............. 274-7020 Gas Emergency .............................. 1-800-982-2345 FIRE EMERGENCY .........................................911 In East Greenbush .................................... 479-1212 FIRE DEPARTMENTS-NON EMERGENCY East Greenbush-main number .................. 479-4168 DeFreestville ............................................. 286-3612 Wynantskill .............................................. 286-5506 Rensselaer ................................................. 463-2883 Schodack .................................................. 477-4215 Clinton Heights Fire Dept. ....................... 465-3990 Best Luther non-emergency ...................... 283-5641 Troy ......................................................... 270-4471 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT East Greenbush ........................................477-6103 North Greenbush .....................................283-3921 Rensselaer ................................................462-5515 Schodack ..................................................766-4000 Troy ......................................................... 270-4579 LIBRARY East Greenbush ........................................ 477-7476 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-0303 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-1193 Schodack .................................... 766-2715 (Nassau) Troy ........................ 235-5310/274-1822/274-7071 POISON CENTER .....................1-800-336-6997 POST OFFICES East Greenbush ........................................477-5212 Wynantskill ..............................................283-5678 Rensselaer ................................................449-5012 Schodack ..................................................732-2017 Troy .........................................................272-7300 POLICE EMERGENCY ..................................... 911 IN EAST GREENBUSH ......................... 479-1212 POLICE NON-EMERGENCY East Greenbush ........................................ 479-2525 North Greenbush- main number .............. 283-5323 Rensselaer ................................................. 462-7451 Schodack .................................................. 477-8077 Troy ......................................................... 270-4411 SCHOOL DISTRICTS East Greenbush ........................................ 477-2755 North Greenbush ..................................... 283-6748 Rensselaer ................................................. 465-6871 Schodack .................................................. 732-2124 Troy ......................................................... 271-5200
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JULY Grafton State Park Events Swimming begins at Cherry Plain State Park on July 3rd, open Wed-Sun from 10-6 19 Years ofsince Experience Licensed 1991
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10am Sat: Hike to the Waterfalls! Bring water and a snack. Easy hike for all. 1pm Sat- Nature Crafts at the Tent 8:30pm Sat– Star Watch in Main Lot 9:30am Sun– Bike Ride! Helmet required 11 Sun– Family Nature Crafts with local artist Nancy McGrath from 1-3pm. 11 Sun- Summer Concert in the Park Series begins Hill Hollow Band from 5:30-7:30pm. (GLSP) 14 Sat—4pm. Friends of Cherry Plain State Park Summer Outing. Hike and bike, followed by meeting at 6:30pm. (CP) 16- Fri– Outdoor Explorers at 11am with Bob D’Avignon of Twin Rivers . (GLSP) 16 Fri– Star Watch at 8:30pm at Cherry Plain State Park’s Main Lot. 658-9144 (CP) 17 Sat- Children’s Triathlon at GSLP at 9am. 1k run, 100m swim and 5k bike ride! See www.skyhighadventures.com to register. 18 Sun- Xterra Triathlon at 8am. 1k swim, 20k bike ride, and 6k run! www.skyhighadventures.com. (GLSP) 30 Fri– Outdoor Explorers at 11am with Bob D’Avignon of the Twin Rivers Council. (GLSP) 31 Sat– Wilderness Survival Seminar from 2-4pm. (GLSP) (518) 279-1155
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Powers Park Concert Series July 10 will mark the kickoff for the wildly popular, Powers Park Concert Series. Now in it’s 7th season, the concert series will feature some of the biggest names of the local music scene. The concerts offer great music, festival foods, and a big weekly, 50/50 raffle. The raffle benefits many worthwhile organizations such as, the Uncle Sam Parade, Lansingburgh Boy’s and Girls Club, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Troy WMCA.
This year’s lineup includes: July 10 – Cryin Out Loud / 70’s. 80’s Dance Party July 17 – Al Bruno / Oldies Night July 24 – Blue Hand Luke / Classic Rock Night July 31 – Renee’ Lussier & Branchwater / Country Night Aug 07 – Four / Teachers Night Out Aug 14 – Solid Smoke / Funk n Soul Night Aug 21 – The Greyhounds / Retro Rock Night The Powers Park Concerts are presented by the City of Troy, and Wellcare. They are supported in part by Whitney Young Health, Troy UFA, Beverage Barn, Northeast Shuttle, Snowman, Lansing Laundry, Trader Ed’s, New Dawg in Town, Barrett Blacktopping, the Friends of 112th St, and media sponsors B95 and Our Towne Rensselaer County . Over the years, Powers Park has offered some of the finest entertainers in the Great Northeast. This year’ lineup promises to offer much of the same. For additional info, call Vito Ciccarelli, at 279-7162. Or just visit, http://www.troyny.gov
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Saturday July 17th 11AM-10PM & Sunday July 18th 11AM-4PM The Troy Pig Out will welcome professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this two day competition which includes a People's Choice St. Louis Rib competition on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday. The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Association and the office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the National Championship. Barbeque vendors and live music are the main attractions for guests to the festival, filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special fireworks show on Saturday night over the Hudson River. For more information visit http://www.troypigout.com/
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July 9 4 - 7pm Cohoes Farmers’ Market Remsen Street Municipal Parking Lot (Adjacent to Smith’s Restaurant) 6:30 PM Canal Square Concert Series: Donnie “P” and Celebration in Canal Square July 16 4 - 7PM Cohoes Farmers’ Market Remsen Street Municipal Parking Lot (Adjacent to Smith’s Restaurant) 6:30 PM Canal Square Concert Series: Good Times Jazz Band in Canal Square July 23 4 - 7PM Cohoes Farmers’ Market Remsen Street Municipal Parking Lot (Adjacent to Smith’s Restaurant) 6:30 PM Canal Square Concert Series: Ron Cremisio & Friends in Canal Square July 30 4 - 7PM Cohoes Farmers’ Market Remsen Street Municipal Parking Lot (Adjacent to Smith’s Restaurant) 6:30 PM Canal Square Concert Series: Good Times in Canal Square
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if last month’s column didn’t turn you off from paying to join a networking group, perhaps nothing will. But, unfortunately, I don’t give up so easily. So, this time I want to point out some of the popular sales pitches these organizations will throw your way to try to get you to join their ranks. The group that I was a member of (BNI or Business Networking International) took pride in telling you that each of their chapters only allows one member to join in any given profession. In other words, there will only ever be one residential real estate agent in a chapter or one insurance agent, etc. The BNI rep or member that is trying to sign you up will tell you that once you are accepted in a chapter, because of this rule, all other members of the chapter must refer all business related to your profession to you. This, of course, sounds great but, as you might have already guessed, is pretty much impossible to police or enforce. For example, a lawyer I knew in a different BNI chapter than mine, was concerned that she had received no referrals at all from her fellow chapter members. She was particularly concerned that she was not getting any work from the real estate agent in her group when she had made it clear that real estate was her specialty. My lawyer friend confronted the real estate agent who told her, without hesitation, that he wouldn’t be sending anything to her because he had an existing relationship with another attorney (not a BNI member, of course) that he was not willing to upset. He added that he would “keep her in mind” and that if anything came up that he could utilize
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her services for that he would “throw her a bone.” When she reported this incredibly offensive behavior to the powers that be at the regional BNI offices, she was told, amongst other things, that there was nothing they could do about it, that she could not get a refund, and her remedy was to find herself another chapter in the Capital Region that doesn’t have a lawyer that she could join. (Just an FYI – there are approximately 10 to 12 BNI chapters in the Albany area. In Philadelphia, the country’s 5th largest city, there is one.) This rule causes problems when it comes to giving referrals as well. There was a gentleman in my chapter who filled the computer services category within that group. So, theoretically, when someone told me they were having trouble with their computers, I was supposed to direct them to this chapter member for the service they needed. Except there was one problem : no one, and I mean no one, believed this member or his company was in any way competent. I was talking with a writer friend of mine who had recently gone through some bad times with a laptop. He explained that his computer crashed and, not having the proper backup system in place, needed a computer maintenance company to retrieve the data from his laptop’s hard drive. He told me that he had taken his computer to a local service and, $600 or so later, he still had no laptop and he had been told that his data, which included all of his past articles, had been lost for good. I was getting ready to send him to my chapter mate and his company until it became quite clear that it was my chapter mate’s service that had taken his $600 and left him high and dry.
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Equally troublesome was the associations interest in letting people change their categories. For example, there was a mortgage broker in my
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Senior Dogs Twice Yearly visits to vet. Look around and you will see yourself surrounded by people who are aging better than you—more gracefully. The same can be said of our pets. I see plenty of 10 year old dogs acting like puppies and others for whom getting to the yard to pee is a struggle. We all age. We all adapt. Hopefully our doctors help us adapt better. Each year my doctor sees me twice. He pokes and prods and draws blood. It’s inconvenient, slightly uncomfortable, and expensive. Last year he found my blood pressure was up and now, with meds, I don’t get the headaches and I yell less. 6 months ago he found my creaking knees and now, with supplements, I don’t ache in the mornings. 6 months from now he will tell me to walk more and I will find better stamina and less stress. A year from now he will prevent my heart attack by encouraging me to eat better. My doctor will find my skin cancer before it kills me. My doctor will look for small problems before they are big problems. That’s his job. Well, what if I said, “I’d like to see Ol’ Johnny again in 6 months instead of waiting a full year.” 6 months? I just paid almost $300 for a clean bill of health, a few vaccines, and some supplies! This is outrageous! Every day I hear the following: “I didn’t realize he’d lost so much weight, Doc.” “I don’t know when he started drinking more water—but he’s been peeing a lot for about a year” “His hips have been bothering him since last Winter” “He’s been bumping into things for a while, doc” “I don’t want him in any pain, doc” My associates and I routinely discuss ways to improve the care we provide. We review cases, talk about treatment plans, and come up with ways to better our medicine. Often we discuss the benefits of twice yearly exams. “But it’s an ANNUAL exam” I chime in—devils advocate. How are my clients going to swallow such a pill? In this economy!? My job, as your vet, is to make the best recommendations I can for your pet—regardless of your desires or financial ability. I also need to not make people feel guilty for not following my recommendations. We all have different economic/ social/family pressures and I am not dealing with your situations. I don’t have to live with the decisions you make for your pet…mostly. Sometimes it’s hard not to say, “Well, there’s nothing we can do now…too bad we didn’t address this problem 6 months ago.” I’ve wanted to say it plenty of times. Such a statement would only serve to make you feel bad about yourself and that’s not helpful. Imagine seeing the diabetic cat before it’s lost half of its body weight. Imagine fixing the skin before it’s infected and the dog’s completely compromised. Imagine catching hypothyroidism before the obese dog cannot get off the couch. Our work has the potential to be vastly more successful if we could see the problems as they occur instead of well after they’ve taken hold. Makes sense, right? I’d love to see your pet every 6 months for “wellness” exams--just an easy visit where we can talk things over. I’m not sure we’re ready for a full court press on the subject, but I think you should know what we’re thinking…heads up. Dave Stone, DVM from Bloomingrove Veterinary Hospital in Rensselaer at the corner of Routes 4 & 43. For more information call Bloomingrove at 283-2700.
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Adopt a new friend You can meet our pets available for adoption at the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. If you have questions, please call us at 518/434-8128.
Hi there, I’m Fargo with the forward tail. I’m a classic 3 year old tiger girl with deep gold eyes. You will notice right away that I hold my tail so far forward that it nearly touches my back. That’s because I am sooo happy when I get petted. You’ll like doing that because my coat is very soft. I enjoy being held and sitting on laps. I am just so easy to get along with. Life can be tough sometimes. Even though I’m such a sweetie, I was abandoned recently. Now I am just overjoyed to have that experience behind me. I missed people. Please come in and meet this girl with the acrobatic tail!
Hi, I’m Kala! The shelter staff and my foster mom told me a secret - that I only have 3 legs - and I just didn’t believe them. I can run, jump and play just as fast as anyone else. I’m an active Shepherd 6 month old puppy who’s on the move. I love to play with other dogs and right now my foster mom is working on my manners. If you are interested in meeting me, please email petstoadopt@mohawkhumane.org for more information. If you would like to meet Kala or Fargo, please visit the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society at 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. If you have questions, please call 518/434-8128.
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Please find us a “Fur-ever Home! “ RUSSET ......Red Bone Coon Hound. This is a 5 year old sweetheart who also just happens to be very good looking. He did not have much of anything or any love the first few years of his life but despite that he has one of the gentlest souls around. He loves people, children and other dogs of a gentle nature. He has learned that house cats are part of the family but outside he wants to chase them (any small animals). He’s playful but also is a lover who just wants to be curled up by his owner ! Russet loves to go for rides in the car (he’s a big fan of McDonald’s), walks and to play out in the yard. He is also potty trained. All of his vet work is current. What a great companion and family member this boy would make. You can not help but fall in love and his foster “family” has. Read up on the breed and you will see what wonderful dogs these are. If you are interested in this sweet boy contact Keeper Rescue at keeperrescue@gmail.com telling us a little about yourself. You could not get a better “kid” !!!
JOJO is a 2 year old coonhound/ walker mix. He is an exuberant, energetic boy who loves to play. Being unaware of his size, he is best placed with a dog who can handle playing and rough housing. He can not be placed with cats. The same for small children: while JoJo would not intentionally hurt them, his size and exuberance could easily knock them over. JoJo is eager to please and responds well to positive reinforcement. He would be a great dog to further socialize in a beginners obedience class. He was likely tied outside most of his life and is working on manners, but he has been housetrained. With consistent reinforcement, JoJo will sit on command for food, treats, and attention. He still needs to work on leash manners and would be a fantastic distance running buddy! He does enjoy a fenced yard and is good about coming when called from the yard. JoJo will bark and bay when excited -- like at mealtime and first thing in the morning when let out of his crate -- but is slowly learning to redirect his excitement. JoJo would be a great addition to anyone with an active lifestyle who wants a big, goofy, adoring companion. If you would like more information about JoJo, call Peppertree Rescue at 518-4357425. Please visit our website at http://www.peppertree.org.
Hi my name is SLIM!! I’m a SUPERfriendly, outgoing 8-month-old boy who loves all the cats in my foster home and is good with dogs, too. I snuggle with my foster mom on the couch and follow her from room to room to keep her company. I love to sleep next to her in bed at night!! I really like to be petted but am also VERY playful and love to run with my foster siblings or chase after my toys. I need to go to a home with another cat that will let me play with him or her!! I haven’t been around kids, but should be fine with them as long as they know I’ll be wiggly since there is so much to go play with. I have a great appetite and am not a picky eater. Take me home and I’ll keep you warm with my snuggling and laughing with my behavior! Please call Ronnie at 225-6886 to find out more~!
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Are you meant to have cats or dogs or both? Bocker the Labradoodle® Another month flying by and another very busy one. I was hired to co-star in a short film about a couple moving from Brooklyn to the west coast and the dilemma…should they and can they take the dog (Me). A week of long days and nights filming in Brooklyn, but it was fun and I made some very nice new friends. My co-star is a terrific actor, Rider Strong, who many of you may remember as the star of tv’s “Boy Meets World”. Thinkk W ld” Thi we made a great team. Maybe it will win a film festival award.. that would be very exciting. Also will have to try to sneak in the see “Eat Pray Love” when it comes out in August. Was lucky enough to be on set with Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt (one of the producers) last year for filming in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. I am so very excited to have been chosen to be special guest at the 7th Annual Albany Autism Society’s Walk & 5K Run. This is a cause that is very important to me. Hope lots of my friends will join Team Bocker and walk with us on September 12 at Central Park In Schenectady. You can also donate online through my Team Bocker page at http://www. firstgiving.com/teambocker. Our soft cuddly Bocker plush puppy will be back in stock in a few weeks and pre-orders are being taken through my website. So don’t miss out. Order yours today. Partial proceeds will be going to animal rescue. I am also finishing up my first book based on a fun fashion show where I was King Bocker. Hope my Tail Wagging Tutor students will wind up reading it one day in school! I think they will really enjoy the story. Some quick summer tips: Don’t assume your dog knows how to swim. If he/she has never been swimming before, make sure to slowly introduce them to the water. Never throw your dog into the pool and think they will just swim! And don’t let your dog drink the pool water. Chlorine will make him/her sick. Lots of outdoor fun, but a big guy like me doesn’t really love the heat. Please don’t leave your dog outside when it is very hot; we can get heat stroke. Always have plenty of clean, cool water for us too. Not too different than the precautions you would take for a child! Love my days when I can sit under my favorite tree in my yard and enjoy a yummy Frosty Paws.
These are typical distinctions between Dogs and Cats Characteristic Cats Dogs
Indoors or Outdoors Housecats do enjoy being outdoors sometimes, but can wander off. Dogs need routine exercise and walks outdoors during the day (unless you have a large, fenced backyard where they can run and go to the bathroom)
Training Essential training of cats usually includes using the litter box and not clawing furniture. Cats resist training. Dogs need much more training than cats. Most dogs enjoy training, because it gives them something to do. They also have an innate desire to please their people.
Personality If you love serenity and independence mixed with playfulness, a cat is more likely to satisfy you. If you want to be greeted exuberantly every time you come home, a dog is a better choice.
Sociability Cats are often content to be left alone (except, of course, when you’d rather they leave you alone). Dogs thrive on interaction with humans and other dogs. If you have trouble deciding whether to choose a dog or a cat, consider the old adage: A dog will be delighted to serve you; a cat will consider you its servant http://helpguide.org/life/pets.htm
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Well, I hope you survived June in one piece, for many, it was a tough one; thank goodness July is much better. Here we go for July. July is a month of being “there’ for friends. Reaching out to strangers. Making time for family: going out of your own way, just a little, to make someone else’s life a little easier. Generally, being more observant of what the person next to you is going through and support them in any way you can. It could be opening that door for someone loaded down, holding the elevator door even though they are technically far enough away you could close easily and make them wait. Offering help before you are asked. Brave starting a conversation you really don’t want to
have but you know that the other person really needs it. July is a month of “giving” kindness and consideration and receiving it in return. It is a month of becoming in sync with the fact if the person beside you or in your life comes “undone” or starts to “lose ground” it will affect you. If others become consumed by their own need to survive because there is no one there to help, just in the little things, it makes sense when you need them; to answer the phone, cook a meal, arrive to that event on time: it won’t happen. What goes around, most definitely comes around and we are all on the receiving end of that phenomena. Have a great July!
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Tues, July 6 (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Farmer’s Market Monument Square, Troy. Downtown Mid-week Farmers Market EVERY TUESDAY.
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Wed, July 7, (3 p.m. - 6 p.m) Farmers Market The Market will be held on Hill St. between Liberty and Washington St., right off Fourth Street, Troy.
Thurs, July 8, (5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Farmers Market Schaghticoke Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose. Schaghticoke Farmers Market. The Market is held every Thursday.
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(5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment At the stage north of the Green Island Bridge. The summer concert series. Hair of the Dog, Irish Favorites. The concerts will be every Wednesday. (4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Community Event Hidden Gardens of Rensselaer County 2010. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold its annual “Rensselaer County Garden Tour”. This year’s tour will explore unique private home gardens in Poestenkill and
(10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon) Youth ~ Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center 475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, New York Plenty of Plants. Each program will involve an activity and a craft. $3 per child or $6 per family. Pre-registration encouraged so we have adequate supplies, but not required. Nature Nuts and Wee Wonders will run at the same time and each program runs from 10 am—noon. call 518-658-2055. www.dykenpond.org Fri, July 9, (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Music & Entertainment The VFW Post 1938 in Valley
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10 Community Way, Rensselaer. Town of East Greenbush Seniors will now have a meeting place to socialize and have a couple of hours of fun. This is a brand new “happening”! Thurs, July 15 (2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Farmers Market The Rensselaer County Farmers’ Market at the Twin Town Little League Park on Williams Road in North Greenbush. Road. (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon) Community Event Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Cropseyville Beautiful Birds. Each program will involve an activity and a craft. $3 per child or $6 per family. Pre-regis encouraged. Nature Nuts and Wee Wonders will run at the same time call 518-658-2055. www.dykenpond.org (5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Farmers Market Schaghticoke Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose. Fri . July 16 (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Music & Entertainment The VFW Post 1938 in Valley Falls Friday night Deck Party’s. All are welcome. Hamburgers and hot dogs served. Sat, July 17 (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment Powers Park, Corner of 110th Street and Second Avenue Summer Concert-The concerts are “Free” to the public. Al Bruno-Neil Diamond Tribute. Please bring a lawn chair. Vito Ciccarelli at, (518) 279-7162, or by e-mail at, vito. ciccarelli@troyny.gov (11:00 a.m. - N/A) Community Event Riverfront Park, Troy. The Troy Pig Out will welcome professional BBQ teams from across the United States for this TWO DAY competition which includes a People’s Choice St. Louis Rib competition on Saturday, and the main event on Sunday. The Troy Pig Out is officially sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Association and the office of the Governor as the New York State BBQ Championship, qualifying the winner for the National Championship. Barbeque vendors and live music are the main attractions for guests to the festival, filling Riverfront Park on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special fireworks show on Saturday night over the Hudson River.
Events visit www.troypigout.com 10:00 a.m. - N/A) History The Kate Mullany House/American Labor Studies Center. Gateway Tours for 2010. Kate Mullany was a young Irish immigrant who in 1864 organized and led the “Collar Laundry Union,” the first truly all female labor union. Join Director Paul Cole as he shows us the ongoing renovations transforming her home, now a National Historic Site, into the site of the ALSC, promoting the study of labor history. $15. call 518-274-5267, or by email to info@hudsonmohawkgateway.org. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Farmers Market Riverfront Park Troy www.troymarket.org (1 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Community Event Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company Annual Clam Steam- This will be served at 5:00 p.m. For info, please call 766-5583 or sallymacq@gmail.com Sun, July 18 (1 p.m. - 6 p.m.) History ~ Rensselaer County Historical Society 57 Second Street Troy HUDSON RIVER DINNER CRUISE - $85/members, $95 not-yetmembers. Enjoy panoramic Hudson River cruise from Troy to the Athens Lighthouse and back ,as they pass through the lands that were once owned by the Van Rensselaer and Livingston families call 272.7232. Web Site: www.rchsonline.org (11a.m. - N/A) Community Event Riverfront Park, Troy. The Troy Pig Out Day 2 www.troypigout.com Tues, July 20 (10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Farmer’s Market Monument Square, Troy. Wed, July 21 (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Farmers Market Hill St. between Liberty and Washington St., right off Fourth Street, Troy. contact royneighborhoodmkt@gmail. com.
Stephentown Fish Fry and More the Month. call 766-5350. Sat, July 24, (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Farmers Market Riverfront Park Troy www.troymarket.org (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Music & Entertainment The VFW Post 1938 in Valley Falls Friday night Deck Party’s. All are welcome (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) History Oakwood Cemetery. Please use their Oakwood Avenue Entrance on Oakwood Avenue (Rte. 40). Get Acquainted with Oakwood Cemetery Visit the final resting place of the movers and shakers of Troy and surrounding areas. cost is $12.00. call 800-556-6273. www.oakwoodcemetery.org (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment Powers Park, Corner of 110th Street and Second Avenue Summer Concert-The concerts are “Free” to the public. Blue Hand Luke Classic Rock Party. Please bring a lawn chair. contact Vito Ciccarelli at, (518) 279-7162, or by e-mail at, vito. ciccarelli@troyny.gov (2:30 - 6:30 p.m.) The Joseph L. Bruno, Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. The Tri-City Valley Cats baseball team and Brown’s Brewing Company proudly present the Capital Region Craft Brewers Festival. Craft beer fans will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the art of craft brewing. There will also be live music and a home brewing demonstration. This is a fundraising event to benefit the New York-Penn League Charitable Foundation with proceeds going to help provide safe and well-maintained baseball fields for children throughout the area. contact the Valley Cats ticket office or Brown’s Brewing Company. www.capitalbrewfest.com Tues, July 27(10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Farmer’s Market Monument Square, Troy.
(5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment At the stage north of the Green Island Bridge. summer concert series. Albert Cummings, blues.
Wed, July 28, (5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.) Music & Entertainment At the stage north of the Green Island Bridge. summer concert series. 40oz to Freedom, a Sublime tribute band.
Fri, July 23 (5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Community Event-Fundraiser The Stephentown Valley Rod and Gun Club on Rt. 43 in West
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Thurs, July 29 (2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) Farmers Market The Rensselaer County Farmers’ Market at the Twin Town Little League Park on Williams Road in North Greenbush. Road. (5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) Farmers Market Schaghticoke Town Hall, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose. Fri, July 30 (5 p.m. - 7 p.m.) Music & Entertainment The VFW Post 1938 in Valley Falls Friday night Deck Party’s. All are welcome. (5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.) Downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that takes place the last Friday of EVERY month in downtown Troy from 5 - 9 PM. The event regularly draws over 1,000 people onto the streets of Troy, and attendees are able to enjoy over 30 art events, 15 music venues, and over 20 fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Free parking is available on-street and in several city garages. www.troynightout.org Sat, July 31, (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) Farmers Market Riverfront Park, Front Street,Troy www.troymarket.org
Powers Park, Corner of 110th Street and Second Avenue Summer Concert-The concerts are “Free” to the public. Renee’ Lussier & Branchwater-Country Night. Please bring a lawn chair. contact Vito Ciccarelli at, (518) 2797162, or by e-mail at, vito.ciccarelli@ troyny.gov Sat, July 31 Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center Cropseyville ~ Potluck, Pack or Paddle: Bring a dish to share, enjoy a community of nature-enthusiasts, and then take a canoe/kayak paddle or a hike. Refreshments and dessert provided. call 518-658-2055. www.dykenpond.org Sun, Aug 1 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Butler Park, Gettle Road, Averill Park. 2010 Sand Lake Kiwanis concerts: August 1 April Marie & Friends August 8 Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes August 15 Mixed Company August 22 The Reverberators August 29 Georgie Wonders Orchestra (8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon) Community Event Hoags Corners Fire Station NY Route 66. All You Can Eat Breakfast. Adults $6 kids 6-12 $4 5 and under free. call 766-5474
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JULY Events at the
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Computer Class- Intro to Microsoft Word, Thurs July 8 at 2 PM. Beginner’s class, sign-up required.
Saturday, July 24th from 9-4
Preschool Story-times- Wed at 11 am. Drop-in story time for children ages 2-6, babies welcome. All summer, starting July 7. Kid Movies: see your favorites projected on the big screen! “Finding Nemo”- July 2 at 2 PM “Princess and the Frog”- July 16 at 2 PM “Little Mermaid”- August 13 at 2 PM Splish Splash Magic!- July 10th at 1 PM. Jim Snack’s magic show! For all ages. Sign-up required. Drawing Class- 3 sessions, July 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 PM. Learn to draw with artist Marlene Skaarland. Ages 10&up. Reg. req. Dyken Pond- July 17 at 1 PM. A traveling pond comes to the library with live fish, salamanders, frogs and insects. A hands-on program for ages 5 & up. Reg. req. Mad Science- July 24 at 1 PM* Become a mad scientist for a day and create amazing experiments. Ages 5 and up. Reg. req. Splash Dancing to the Oldies- July 31 at 1 PM Join dancer Jennifer Stanley as she shows dance steps. No exp req, bring gym clothes. Reg. required. Worms- August 7 at 1 PM. The worm-woman, Carol Morley, will show live worms and talk about why they are important. Ages 4 and up. Sign-up req. Reader’s Party- your completed reading record is your ticket to this party on Wednesday, Aug 18 from 6-8. Pizza, prizes and more! Reg. req. Teen Game Nights- June 30, July 28 and Aug 11 from 6-8. Ages 10 & up. Board games, card games and Wii. Food and fun! Teen Movie Nights- July 14 and Aug 4 from 6-8. Ages 10 & up. See a movie on the big screen with your friends!
The library is located at 676 East Street in Rensselaer, across from the Amtrak parking lot. For more information or to sign up for a program, call 462-1193 or log on to Http://www.uhls.org/Rensselaer/blog.
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School's Out Have a Safe & Fun Summer! Get outside and do fun things try not to spend all your days inside on the computer or playing video games Enjoy the warm weather... it doesn't' last that long and there's a lot to do outdoors! Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
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Craft Times- Tues at 2. All summer, starting June 29. Learn a new craft each week. Kids ages 5-16. Sign up for one or all.
Stop by Angie B’s Bean and Creamery at 1204 washington ave for a map of house locations (no earlier than 9!!!). Visit the Rensselaer firehouse for a tour! Stay for live music! RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
p , READ” Register for our reader’s club at the “Make a splash, Rensselaer Public Library and get prizes for reading! Starts June 26th. Come in and get your reader’s kit, track reading minutes and get prizes and raffle chances. You can also log on to www.Rensselaerlibrary.org and register any time before July 31st. You can take your readers kit along with you to camp or Grandma’s and pick up your prizes when it is convenient for you (program ends September 1st).
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Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events ‘Celebration Cruise: 12 Chambers, 1 River’ Thurs, July 8- 3:30 pm A dozen area chambers of commerce for “Celebration Cruise: 12 Chambers. 1 River” on the Captain JP II on Thursday, July 8. Connect with business professionals from all 12 chambers in the greater Tech Valley region. The Celebration Cruise will include non-stop networking, live entertainment, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and so much more, all in a fun and relaxed setting. Boarding is from 5:30 to 6 p.m., with the cruise following from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are only $36 per person. Participating chambers: Albany-Colonie Regional; Bethlehem; Colonie; Columbia County; Fulton County Regional; Guilderland; Mechanicville; Montgomery County; Rensselaer County Regional; Saratoga County; Schenectady County; and Southern Saratoga County.
NetworkingPlus1 Luncheon’ Thurs, July 29- 11:30 am Networking is the number one reason why businesses join the Chamber at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. CHAMBER OFFICES, 255 River Street, Troy Contact for all these events is: Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager 518.274.7474 kollier@rensochamber.com
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Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Unveils New, Enhanced Website The Chamber has launched an exciting new website designed to give members the online resources and connections they need to succeed in the business community. Designed and developed by Tech Valley Webs, the new website at www.renscochamber.com is the latest advancement in the Chamber’s consistent branding efforts to help members Market, Develop & Connect. The site contains up-to-date information on Chamber news and events, member benefits, networking opportunities, and more. In keeping with the Chamber’s three-year Strategic Plan, the website promotes members’ maximum use of programs and benefits, and opens more effective channels of communication. “Businesses and organizations need every advantage they can get to successfully compete and grow,” said Jo Ann LeSage Nelson, Vice President of Client Services for Pierce Communications, and a member of the Chamber’s Marketing Committee. “The new website is in sync with the Chamber’s entire brand portfolio, giving members a powerful package of services at their fingertips.” The new website responds to member requests for more opportunities to promote their businesses online, including such features as: » Enhanced web links that drive more users from the Chamber’s site directly to your site. » Attention-grabbing banner advertising with more on-screen viewing time than ever before. » Premium “Page Peel” advertisements that give members visually superior home-page placement. » Valuable member Spotlight feature articles, including one full month of viewing time on the Chamber’s home page. The website contains resources for job training and development, relocation, entrepreneurial programs, The Leadership Institute, and more. Visitors can access a Community Calendar, and a new Photo Gallery of recent Chamber events. “In today’s economy, the business community must be proactive and seek out innovative opportunities to prosper,” said Chamber President Linda Hillman. “The Chamber is here to help get the word out and Market your business. We’re committed to giving you opportunities to Develop your skills and understanding of the evolving marketplace. When you need to reach out, we’re here to help you Connect your business through effective networking strategies. Our new website underscores our mission in every way.” For more information and for website advertising rates and customized packages, contact Claudette Thornton, Chamber Marketing & Communications Director, at 518.274.7020, ext. 18, or cthornton@renscochamber.com.
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RENSSELAER COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET As in past years, the Rensselaer County Farmers’ Market at the Twin Town Little League Park on Williams Road in North Greenbush, will be open from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.. each Thursday through October 14, 2010. Returning farmers include Kristy’s Barn, Castleton; Krug’s Brookside Farm; East Schodach, Gold Krest Farms; Rensselaer; Tarbox Farms Earth’s Bounty, Troy; fresh made goat cheese and mozzarella from R&G Cheese, Cohoes; wines from Cascade Winery; stromboli and tomato pie from DeFazio’s of Troy. The market’s new vendors are Thunder Mountain Curry, PanAsian cuisine, Troy, Engelke Farm, Poestenkill and fresh chicken barbecues every week from The Eatery in Troy.
“Because of our location off Route 4 near Hudson Valley Community College, we’re the ideal stop for commuters driving home who want a take home dinner, bottle of wine as well as many farm fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and baked goods,” says market manager Rich Belanger. The market will open with delicious fresh asparagus, leaf lettuces, green house tomatoes, rhubarb, radishes, scallions and strawberries as well as an assortment of hanging baskets, bedding and potted plants. The 2010 market sponsors are the Our Towne monthly newspaper and Discount Wine & Liquor of East Greenbush. The market will continue to accept applications from vendors throughout the season.
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Recipes of the Month Fruit in a Cone 3 cups cut-up fresh fruit 4 ice cream cones 4 teaspoons honey 4 teaspoons granola, miniature semisweet chocolate chips or chopped peanuts
Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers 1/2 lb ground turkey breast 3 tablespoons tomato pasta sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 2 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese, cut in half 1/2 baguette (8 inches), cut into two 4-inch pieces 2 lettuce leaves 2 slices red onion Additional tomato pasta sauce, if desired
Place 3/4 cup of the fruit in each cone. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon granola. Serve immediately. Special Touch Make a chocolate-edged cone. In 2-cup microwavable measure, microwave 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) about 2 minutes or until chips are melted; stir. Dip edge of each cone into melted chocolate, then dip into small candy decorations; let dry.
Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad 1 box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® pasta salad mix 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® dressing 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups baby spinach leaves or small broccoli florets 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup sliced cucumber, halved 1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix turkey, 3 tablespoons pasta sauce and chopped onion. Shape mixture into 2 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick and the approximate shape of the baguette pieces. 2. Cover and grill patties over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 165°F. Top patties with cheese. Cover and grill about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. 3. Slice baguette pieces horizontally in half. Place lettuce leaves on bottom halves; top with burgers and onion slices. Top with remaining baguette halves. Serve with additional pasta sauce.
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Dear Miss Sigmund, My skin is cocoa-brown. My mom says it is beautiful, like chocolate milk. A kid at school said my skin is dirty looking. I don’t feel beautiful like my mom says I am anymore. What can I do? Sincerely, Feeling Ugly Dear Feeling Ugly, I have spoken to your principal. Behavior like this is not tolerated in school. The adults will help. Your letter made me so sad, I cried. I get biting mad when I hear mean, ignorant comments about race. They are so hurtful. I have been called a “yuppie-puppy” and a “mixed-breed” all because I am half golden retriever and half standard poodle! I know in my heart I am a great dog, and I am proud to be a Goldendoodle! I’m sorry that you were hurt, my beautiful friend. Remember, kindness matters. Be kind to yourself! Smart kids and dogs never believe ignorant comments. Sincerely, Miss Sigmund, golden and loving it
Dear Miss Siggy, Some kids say I am different. I wish I were the same as they are. Sometimes I want us all to be the same. My mom says that would be boring. Do you think it would be boring, Miss Siggy? From, I Want Us All To Be the Same Dear Same, I think you are on to something beautiful. If we were all the same there would be nothing to hate anyone about, nothing to fight about, nothing to resent, be jealous about, or compete for. We would see nothing but friends. That is a ter-RUFF-ic idea and not boring at all. (Sorry, Mom). Let’s practice this idea. All day long today let’s see everyone as the same. When you speak to people today ask them about their favorite things, and find out what you have in common. We will practice remembering that we are more alike then we are different. This will be fun! Love, Miss Siggy, CGC, TDI, Ph.D.
Things to do over the summer that teaches kids while having fun Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
Summer is here and the kids are on a break from school for three months. There are many things you can do to make the most of your summer and planning regular activities with and for your kids is one of them. It does require some planning to be able to have a plan for each day so your kids don’t end up in front of the television for hours or are constantly whining to you that they are bored. If you plan out on a calendar an activity for each day, it will give the kids something to look forward to and will give them a way to be stimulated both physically and mentally over their school vacation. One of the best ways to keep them stimulated and involved intellectually is to create a chart that involves a small amount of reading and math facts for them to do daily.You can get whatever books they are excited to read at your local library. The more they are interested in the book, the more likely they will be excited to do a few minutes of reading everyday. Cooking is another fun thing to do in the summer.Try making homemade ice cream or popsicles for a yummy summer treat. Cooking is great because math is used as well as creativity. Another great idea is to have the kids do some kind of physical activity each day. The trick to this is to make it seem like play then they won’t feel like they are exercising. Take a nature hike in the woods is another great idea and have them do leaf impressions during it to keep in a special book. If you have a family vacation planned, prepare the kids for where they are going and make it educational too. Teach them about some interesting facts about the vacation spot and have them keep a trip journal. Traveling is one of the best learning experiences for both children and adults. http://ezinearticles.com/
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The E. Greenbush Dept. for Community & Recreation Proudly Announces
Music in the Park
located at Onderdonk Park on Hampton Avenue Across from Hampton Manor Lake
6 to 8 p.m. Relax and Enjoy the Sensational Artists! We encourage friends, families and neighbors to join together in celebrating the summer season by enjoying the music, the outdoors and the company! Feel free to bring a lawn chair! Teagan’s will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Soda and water will also be available, so bring your family and have dinner!
The Greenbush Garden Club is proud to announce that Charles G. Rappazzo of Castleton on Hudson, is the winner of the 2010 "JoAnn Lally Memorial Garden Club Scholarship". Charles East Greeenbush Page is a senior at LaSalle Institute in Troy. Our committee members were impressed with Charles interest in preserving the environment. Charles will be pursuing studies in Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell this fall.
Bands include: Band of Gold - August 3rd Winchester & Young - August 10th Johnny Cassera’s Route 66 - August 17th GELVIS - August 24th Renee Lussier & Branchwater - August 31 Bow Riders (D. Bazinet) - September 7th
East Greenbush Bocce!! The Senior Bocce games will be played at Onderdonk Park in Hampton Manor and will last until Labor Day.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Easy game to learn and lots of fun to be had by those who join. To learn more about the game, go to www.bocce.standardsassociation. org and you will be able to grasp what the game is all about. Anyone over the age of 55 will be able to join.
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Columbia High School 20th Year Reunion East Greenbush - Attention Class of 1990, Columbia High School: 20 years ago this June we graduated from Columbia High. Come celebrate 20 years this summer with old friends and classmates on July 24th with a family picnic at Camp Scully in Wynantskill, followed by an evening dinner cruise on the JP Cruise Line. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chseg1990.myevent.com.
Columbia High School 50th Reunion
CHS, Class of 1960, will be celebrating their Golden Reunion in September. On Friday, September 24th, they will be having an informal gathering at Quigleys in East Greenbush starting at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday September 25th, an all day event will take place at the Rensselaer Elks, Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush starting at noon. If you have not received your invitation or have any questions please call Lynne Butts Strevell at 477-7359.
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Summer is in full swing and now is the time to plan for the next heating season. Polsinello Fuels, Inc. has many Price Protection Programs available to save you money. We are currently enrolling customers in our Flex and Capped programs and many have already started saving! With oil prices climbing, now is the time to get the benefit of a good discount. When you pay up front with the Flexible Prepay plan, you can save up to $0.15 off per gallon! On the Flex Budget, not only do you receive $0.10 off every gallon, but your payments are evenly spaced out over monthly payments so you don’t have to worry about large winter bills. In addition to the Flex plans we have also released our Capped Price Protection Plans. The capped prepay and budget plans not only give you peace of mind with a ceiling rate that you will not exceed, but will allow your price to drop down with the market. Combine this with a service contract for worry free maintenance, and you get the Total Lower Cost (TLC) you deserve! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Polsinello Fuels at 465-3535 ext. 2. These Price Protection plans are only available for a limited time so call us today to find out which will best suit your needs!
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Free Summer Concert Series at Library Please call the library at 477-7476 to register for any of the adult programs, concerts or movies. Peaceful Country Band ~Wed, July 7 - 7 pm Join this popular three-piece band and female vocalist for some classic country, new country and oldies. Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1890-1920) performed by John Root ~ Wed, July 21 - 6:30 pm Feature a delightful repertoire of instrumental and vocal musical styles from the turn of the previous century. Celtic Music by Byrne & Barrett ~ Wed, July 28 - 7 pm
Free Adults Programs Consumer Fraud & Identity Theft Wed, July 14 - 1 pm Join Maurice Padula from the Attorney General’s Office to learn about some of the scams being seen in the Hudson Valley. Hatha Yoga Class Sat, July 24 - 10 am An instructor from the YMCA will present this mixed level Hatha yoga class for beginner to advanced. Meditation Sat, July 31 - 10 am Meditation for beginner to advanced. Free Wed Night Movie: JULY 14 @ 6:30 pm – Invictus
Make a Splash @ Your Library! Each week, kids of all ages can receive prizes AND enter t the th end-of-summer raffles—just for reading fun books, magazines, and more! Get extra raffle tickets when you find Sully around town. Surf our website for more details, or just swim on into the library for an ocean of fun. Visit the library’s website www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org Baby Bookworms (birth—36 months) Thurs @ 10 OR 10:30 am July 1st – Aug 12 Enjoy stories, songs, and nursery rhymes with Miss Molly! No reg req
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Karaoke Kick-Off Thurs, July 1 @ 6 pm REG. IN ADVANCE.
Craftapalooza Thurs, July 8 @ 7 pm Bring a t-shirt and we’ll supply the rest!
Calendar Red Cross Babysitting Class
Mon, July 26; 9 am - 5 pm Earn a Red Cross Babysitting Certificate. Cost is $63/person and is required at PRE-REGISTRATION. Boys & girls ages 11+ welcome.
Pirate Luau Thurs, July 29 @ 7 pm
FREE COMPUTER ADVICE AT EG LIBRARY During the months of July and August, “Ask the Expert” Open Computer Labs. On Mon, July 12 and on Mon, August 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, drop by the library to get some individual help with some of your computer questions from our tech services librarian. Upcoming Public Hearing at EG Library There will be a public hearing on the preliminary 2011 budget for the East Greenbush Community Library on Tues ., July 20 at 7 pm at the library. The public is invited to attend. East Greenbush registered voters who wish to be considered as candidates for election to the Board of Trustees, may contact Evelyn Butrico, library director, for an information packet. There are two five-year positions available in the library’s upcoming election in September. Any persons interested or considering running for trustee of the board are encouraged to attend the public hearing on July 20 to discuss the upcoming budget.
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This simple act takes old Henry Lee back to the 1940s, at the height of the war, when young Henry’s world is a jumble of confusion and excitement, and to his father, who is obsessed with the war in China and having Henry grow up American. While “scholarshipping” at the exclusive Rainier Elementary, where the white kids ignore him, Henry meets Keiko Okabe, a young Japanese American student. Amid the chaos of blackouts, curfews, and FBI raids, Henry and Keiko forge a bond of friendship– and innocent love–that transcends the long-standing prejudices of their Old World ancestors. And after Keiko and her family are swept up in the evacuations to the internment camps, she and Henry are left only with the hope that the war will end, and that their promise to each other will be kept. Forty years later, Henry Lee is certain that the parasol belonged to Keiko. In the hotel’s dark dusty basement he begins looking for signs of the Okabe family’s belongings and for a long-lost object whose value he cannot begin to measure. Now a widower, Henry is still trying to find his voice–words that might explain the actions of his nationalistic father; words that might bridge the gap between him and his modern, Chinese American son; words that might help him confront the choices he made many years ago. Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart. Lynne Catelotti Good Buy Books 330 Columbia Tpke. Rensselaer, NY
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THEATRE: Youth Theatre Players presents “William’s Window” on July 31 at 7pm and Aug 1 at 2pm. Tickets are $5 and reservations can be made ay 518-674-2007. GALLERY: The Sand Lake Center for the Arts gallery will exhibit the unique visual world of Ellen Kostroff from July 1 - Aug. 15. Ms. Kostroff’s stunning surreal photographs will be on view. Hours are Wed. & Fri. from 10-12 and Sun. from 1-3pm and by appt. A free, and open to the public artist reception will be held on Sun, July 18 from 1-3pm. SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS: Sign up now for summer youth workshops. July 5 -August 1. Spaces are limited - sign up now! Classes include Creative Clay, Artsmart, Creative Movement, Building Blocks of Music, Make Your Own Theatre, Hip Hop Zumba, and *New this year* Filmmaking: From Script to Screen, and Youth Theatre Players presenting William’s Window. SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, August 19 for Third Annual A Taste of Sand Lake, sample delicious fare from local restaurants and mingle with friends and support the arts! The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is located at 2880 NY 43, onehalf mile east of the blinking light in Averill Park, NY. Call 518674-2007 or visit www.slca-ctp.org for more information and to make reservations.
Every Wednesday evening from June 23rd thru August 25th the Troy Downtown Collaborative and the City of Troy, along with DeCrescente distributing present Rockin’on the River! This free, outdoor concert series is in its third year and gives music fans a wonderful excuse to stay out and about on a Wednesday night! July 7th Hair of the Dog Irish Favorites July 14th Aquanett 80’s with an attitude July 21st Albert Cummings blues July 28th 40 oz to freedon a tribute to Sublime August 4th Ryan Cabrera August 11th Super 400 troy’s own August 18th Urban Sun funk August 25th Blue Hand Luke local legends
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His horse’s name was Friday.
In the opening pages of Jamie Ford’s stunning debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Henry Lee comes upon a crowd gathered outside the Panama Hotel, once the gateway to Seattle’s Japantown. It has been boarded up for decades, but now the new owner has made an incredible discovery: the belongings of Japanese families,left when they were rounded up and sent to internment camps during World War II. As Henry looks on, the owner opens a Japanese parasol.
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