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Clifton Park Senior Tap Dancing

Performance

CLIFTON PARK - The Shen Showstoppers, a tap group from the Clifton Park Senior Community Center in Clifton Park, NY, will be presenting a program at the Center on Friday, June 23 at 1:00pm.

From ages 60-90+, these ladies have been dancing together since 2003. Janet Murphy, a former Rockette and this group’s teacher and choreographer, is celebrating 45 years of teaching dance and 20 years of teaching at Clifton Park Senior Community Center.

The Shen Showstoppers have performed locally at The Miss Empire Rose/ Empire Star pageants (preliminary competitions for Miss America), Senior Expos and senior residences.

They were also selected three times to perform at The Senior Interstate Tap Show at the theater in the George Frey Center for Arts and Recreation in Fair Lawn, NJ. They were one of eleven groups from New Jersey, New York and Connecticut invited to perform at this long running annual event.

Another of Janet’s groups, the Timeless Tappers from Colonie, also performed. These shows were sold out.

Brooks BBQs at Newtonville UMC

NEWTONVILLENewtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its BROOKS BARBECUE dates for 2023. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2023 are Thursday, August 3; Thursday, September 14; and Thursday, October 5. We offer a chicken dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato,

Please see BBQ 8

Cohoes forms committee on $10M funding

Panel to decide on downtown upgrades, economic development

By KENNETH C. CROWE II

COHOES – Mayor Bill Keeler will co-chair the city’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee to determine how to spend the $10 million state grant to revitalize downtown and promote economic development.

The committee is composed of 12 city business owners, educators, officials and clergy.

“Through the next seven months the Cohoes (Local Planning Committee) LPC, as a representative group of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community members will provide guidance to the consultant team throughout the planning process, help engage the larger Cohoes community in the process, and represent the variety of interests that will result in the creation of a plan that will improve the physical, social, environmental, and economic climate of the community,” the city said in a statement issued Friday.

The city’s local planning committee will make recommendations to the state on how

the $10 million grant should be allocated and spent. Cohoes was the Capital Region recipient for the sixth round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding.

Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Cohoes in March to announce the award at the Cohoes Music Hall. At the time of the presentation, Keeler said, “This ($10 million) really gives us the pop we’ve been waiting for for years.”

The mayor then forecast that the state grant would provide a “transformational change” for downtown.

Co-chairing the 12-member committee with Keeler is Lauren Payne, owner of Spiral Design Studio in Cohoes and a member of the Capital Region Regional Economic Development Council.

The remaining 10 members are Rod Dion, owner of Tech Valley Office Interiors in Cohoes and chair of the Cohoes Industrial Development Agency; Barbara Hildreth, a retired school principal, chairwoman of the Cohoes Local Development Corp, president of the Cohoes Library Board and member of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review; Glenda Kelman, chair of the Department

of Nursing at Sage Colleges; Joseph Nadeau, a construction project manager and member of the Cohoes Planning Board; Barbara Orekondy, a retired health care education specialist; Owen Smith, producing artistic director of Playhouse Stage Company; Laura Tarlo, principal of Cohoes High School, co-owner of Milltown Homes and member of the Cohoes IDA; Kaitlyn Tebordo-Wood, pastor, United Church of Cohoes; Renelle Turner, owner of Nelly’s Treats in Cohoes, and Benjamin Williams, executive director of the Connect Center for Youth in Cohoes.

seeds likely culprits of area fires

Cottonwood, poplar

At least four brush fires burned around the region last Thursday

By H. ROSE SCHNEIDER GUILDERLAND

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Firefighters already facing tinder-dry conditions are dealing with a new ingredient that burns like gasoline as they confront fast-moving wildfires around the region.

At least four brush fires burned last Thursday in Guilderland, Rotterdam and Schenectady following a long stretch of hot, dry weather. Officials said fires were accelerated by the fluffy, white seeds of cottonwood and poplar seeds that have blanketed the ground.

“If it ignites this snowlike material, it takes off. It’s like gasoline,” said John Keimer, public information officer for the Westmere Fire Department.

The department confronted two brush fires lasr Thursday. Crews first responded around 4 p.m. to Johnson and Church roads. That fire was put out quickly, but, due to cleanup, crews were there for about two hours, Keimer said. Police closed the area to traffic for about an hour and a half.

Once that blaze was out, a different call came in around 6 p.m. for the area of Gipp and Rapp roads

near Crossgates Mall.

“They had to pack up very quickly from that fire and rush to the other fire,” Keimer said.

Westmere firefighters were assisted by departments from Guilderland, Bethlehem and Colonie, as well as police and other emergency workers. Firefighters fought the much larger blaze until around 9 p.m., Keimer said. One or two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion, but no injuries or damage to structures were reported. Both fires are believed to have been caused by a discarded cigarette igniting cottonwood and spreading to the dry vegetation, Keimer said.

That same evening, first responders were at the scene of a brush fire at 6 S. Westcott Road, Rotterdam police Lt. Jeff Collins said. A preliminary investigation suggests someone threw a cigarette butt on the ground, which set fire to “piles of pollen.” The fire spread to a house and a Jet Ski, damaging both. No injuries were reported, Collins said. Another brush fire occurred on Wilkins Lane off Hembold Drive in Guilderland, according to Fort Hunter Fire Chief Eric Adams.

The Capital Region has also been plagued by high temperatures and a stretch of little-to-no precipitation for the past 10 to 14 days, said Brett Rathbun, a meteorologist with

National Weather Service in Albany. Highs Thursday did not break records as previously predicted, but ranged from the mid 80s to low 90s. Humidity ranged from 25 to 35 percent. Friday’s highs broke into the 90s.

“With a combination of it being that warm and that dry for so long, any little ignition source could call for some brush fires,” Rathbun said.

Rotterdam declared a water emergency this week that bans all outdoor water use until Monday. In Guilderland, Supervisor Peter Barber said water-use restrictions are in place for the season.

Schenectady firefighters said cottonwood seeds have fueled several of the blazes they extinguished.

The city’s department responded to a call at about 2 p.m. Friday of a brush fire between State and Albany streets, said Deputy Chief Doug Faulisi. He also noted how the region is ripe for damaging brush fires because there hasn’t been significant rain to wash away the fluffy white seeds from trees like the cottonwood, the dogwood and poplar.

“They all give off that white cottony looking pollen and it builds up like crazy and it’s been happening all over different neighborhoods in the city,” he said. “All it takes is a cigarette or a little spark from anything and it all

goes up. It is phenomenal kindling.”

The fire behind 814 State St. was small and did superficial damage to the back steps before it was extinguished, but there was one earlier Friday, around 2 a.m., near Parkview Cemetery off Oregon Avenue that was significantly larger, though no structures were affected, he said-.“Normally, when we get rain, it (fluffy seed) is knocked to the ground and washed away,” he said. “If we get one good rainstorm all this will be over.”

Some relief came Friday afternoon in some areas from rain and thunderstorms. The coming week should be cooler than normal, with rain expected most days, he said.

“Hopefully brush season will end shortly,” Keimer said. Jim Franco contributed to this story.

Food Bank Distribution Reminder from the Colonie Senior Services Center

COLONIE - On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Colonie Senior Service Centers makes food items like produce, staples, and frozen meats from The Regional Food Bank available from 11:30 to 12:30 pm during our congregate meal service. Those who are in need are welcome to participate. Please bring your own reusable grocery bag. As the area’s largest provider of senior programs and serices, CSSC Inc, recognizes recent inflationary impact on food costs on those seniors who would appreciate some assistance. For additional information or questions, please call Diane at 518-459-2857 ext 305.

WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION

Cohoes Mayor Bill Keeler, left, joins Gov. Kathy Hochul on stage following an economic development announcement on March 3 Cohoes was awarded $10 million.

JIM FRANCO / TIMES UNION

Vinyl siding on a home at 6 South Westcott Road melted by a brush re, as seen on Friday in Guilderland.

The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Conspiracy Theories and the People Who Believe Them

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Why do so many Americans believe conspiracy theories? Are these beliefs more prevalent now?

What could be done about conspiracy theories? For over 10 years, Professor Joseph Uscinski, one of the foremost experts on conspiracy theories and people who believe them, has polled Americans about their beliefs in conspiracy theories and other dubious ideas, to uncover why people believe in conspiracy theories, when, and to what effect.

Joseph Uscinski, PhD, is a professor of Political Science at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. He is the author of Conspiracy Theories: A Primer, and co-author of American Conspiracy Theories.

This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 at 1 PM ET. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via email.

ANY ONE WHO IS NOT A CURRENT PAID MEMBER of CDHS CAN Attend. Send an e mail request to: CDHS.Albany@gmail. com. Please send the request several days prior.

Or log onto our Meetup page: https://www. meetup.com/Capital-District-Humanist-Society/, click on JOIN, then click on ATTEND and use the RSVP function, and the link will be available.

Southern Saratoga

Art Society

SARATOGA COUNTY - Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Tel. #: 518-383-1343 and SSAS will be hosting an exhibit in the Gallery during the months of June and July featuring the work of artist and SSAS member Frank Coletta. His artwork will include realistic landscape drawings in pen & ink depicting the beauty of the Hudson Valley area and flower drawings in colored pencil and ink. Mr. Coletta is an accomplished artist who has shown nationally and locally.

Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, Tel.#: 518371-6651, will be exhibiting the works of artist and

SSAS member, Sharon Gavitt during the month of May.

The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#: 518-6644646 will host artist and SSAS member Bill Daisak for 3 months during June, July & August. Please visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Friendship SIngers

Spring Concert

DELMAR - The Friendship Singers of Delmar, local women’s chorus, is pleased to announce our spring concert for 2023, to be held at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, at 7:30 on Friday, June 9. Fresh off a tour of nursing homes and senior venues, we will be offering a free public concert of show tunes, novelty songs, and old favorites. We hope you’ll join us as we make a joyful noise! Donations can be made that evening for Family Promise of the Capital Region, an organization which supports the homeless and those on the verge of becoming homeless.

Clifton Park Chabad

Jewish Women’s Circle Will Host its 15th Annual Jewish Women’s Gala

MALTA - 5pm on Sunday, June 11th at the Hyatt Place, Malta.

The Hakhel themed event will feature a gourmet kosher dinner, raffle auction and guest speaker Mrs. Elisheva Liberman. The event committee is Rivi Bahir, Beverly Fox, Alyla Goldman, Irina Fey-

gin, Debi Rous and Layne Zagorski. Courvert is $20 before June 4th, and $25 after. RSVP and raffle ticket purchases can be made at www.cliftonparkchabad. com. For more information, contact Leah at cliftonparkchabad@gmail. com or 518-495-0779.

The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is Sponsoring a “Patchwork of Living and Bake Sale” Luncheon

SCHENECTADYTuesday, June 13, 2023 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Carman Road in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt.

Your reservation is necessary no later than June 8 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 320-2649 or Mae (518) 895-8977 for reservations. On the menu this month is Meatloaf/Mashed Potatoes with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only).

Our Speaker is Sharon Root from Brockport, NY with a speaking topic of “From Insecurity to Assurance”. As for the Feature, Lisa Wend, Quilters United in Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T.) will be displaying her quilts. Music will be singer Peter Jorgenson.

We are also having a Bake Sale for our club’s fixed expenses. If you would like to contribute your favorite baked goods, pre-packaged and price, it would be greatly appreciated.

All are welcome - bring a friend!!

Bethlehem Lutheran Church is Hosting an Alzheimer’s Community Forum

DELMAR - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave, Delmar NY is hosting an Alzheimer’s Community Forum on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 4:30 pm. Attend this Community Forum to share your experience with Alzheimer’s disease and discuss how the Alzheimer’s Association can best serve your community. Together, we can help enhance care and support resources for those facing the disease.

Registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register by either email (derenches@blcdelmar.com) or call (518) 439-4328.

Half Moon Button Club Meeting

DELMAR - The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. The social time starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 11:30 followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome!

Bustrip to NY Mets

Game…Citifield

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Family type bustrip is planned to enjoy SF Giants vs NY Mets on Sat. (4pm game) July 1st . It will be deluxe Ac video bus, games an lots of prizes on the bus, snacks with beverages, FIELD level seats, movies and fun filled day with family/friends. Clifton Park and Latham pick ups. All for $129. Call 518878-0883 before it’s full. Arranged by International Club members.open to all.

Arts and Crafts Fair at Loudonville

Presbyterian Church

LOUDONVILLE - Come and look and SHOP! at our outdoor event on June 17 from 9:30-2:00 at Loudonville

Presbyterian Church. 22 Old Niskayuna Rd, Loudonville. Find beautiful local arts and crafts and meet the amazing craftspeople. We have so many wonderful artists ready to wow you with their work! Jewelry, maple products and baked goods, quilting, stained glass, home decor with bling, prints, paintings, ceramics, hand made cards, and more! Our Fair grows every year, come and see what’s for sale! 518-465-7277 for more information

Curtis Lumber’s

13th Annual PetAPalooza

Pet Adoption Day

BALLSTON SPA -

Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, we invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 13th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day on June 17th from 10am-3pm!

Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, and Queensbury. Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Horses, and more will be available for adoption. (Selection varies per store) Veterinarians, pet service providers and pet non-profits will also be in attendance offering valuable discounts on their products and services.

Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Benson’s Pet Center and Live Acoustic Musician, Jim McArdle. Enjoy free face-painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures and pet photos with Santa on vacation! A wide variety of food trucks will also be available. Bring your family and your pets to one Curtis Lumber location or all three throughout the day to find a new furry friend! Last year’s event resulted in over 300+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza

Bethlehem Grange

137 Chicken BBQ

Take-Out Dinner

SELKIRK - Saturday, June 17 3-6 there will be a Chicken BBQ Dinner, Take-Out Only. To Pre-Order, Call Carol @ 518-421-1384. Bethlehem Grange 137 is located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158

Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY Presents Hoodoo

Love by Katori Hall

ALBANY - Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY(BTTUNY) is excited to announce its upcoming and final production of the 2022-2023 season

“Hoodoo Love” to the Lauren and Harold Iselin Performing Arts Studio at Capital Repertory Theatre at 251 N. Pearl Street, Albany.

“Hoodoo Love” is a tale of love, magic, jealousy and secrets. Toulou escapes from the Mississippi cotton fields in the 1930s to pursue her dream of singing the blues in Memphis. When she meets a rambling blues man, the notorious Ace of Spades, her dreams are realized in a way she could never have imagined. Written in vivid language that captures the blues, “Hoodoo Love” is a major debut.

Performances are June 1-11, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.6 p.m or online at capitalrep.org.

Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. Monthly Guild Meeting –June 9, 2023

DELMAR - Q.U.I.L.T., Inc. is a not-for-profit guild of quilters interested in learning about the art of making quilts. Members live in the Capital Region and surrounding communities. All levels of quilters are welcome. Meetings are held at the Delmar Reformed Church the second Friday of each month (Sept-June).

For the June meeting, a brief business meeting begins at 9:45 followed by a general meeting and potluck luncheon. We will have a Quilting 101 presentation and two challenges, Half Squares Are So Cool! and the 2nd Annual UFO Challenge. All are welcome. Please visit our website https://www.quiltinc.org/ for more details.

Bethlehem Grange 137 Garage Sale

SELKIRK - Bethlehem Grange 137 will once again host the Annual June Garage Sales. For the first ever, we will have 2 full floors of items, plus a big tent of additional items in the back. The 2nd floor is also handicap accessible. We have housewares, kitchen items, linens, toys, puzzles, small kitchen appliances, small wooden furniture, 1 rolltop desk, 1 regular desk, records, cd’s, dvd’s, men’s, ladies & children’s clothing & shoes, jewelry, decorative items, holiday items, dishes, glassware, pictures, mirrors, outdoor furniture, tools, books, collectibles, craft items, antiques, pet items, lots of indoor and outdoor plants, an Aquar-

ian, a reptile Aquarian, dolls, and so much more. You name it, you’ll most likely find it here!! If you don’t see it, please ask us!! It’s probably here!! New Items will be added daily!! There will be lots of indoor tables of items, and lots of outdoor tables of items.

2 Handicap Accessible Ramps. Cash or Checks only accepted for payment. No Credit or Debit Cards accepted!! We are also adding something new to our Garage Sales!! Flea Market Vendors Wanted for outdoors during the Garage Sales. For more information about becoming a Flea Market Vendor during the Garage Sale, please call Charles Ryan at 518-2278954. Bethlehem Grange 137 Garage Sale Dates are Friday & Saturday June 9th and 10th, June 16th and 17th, and June 23rd and 24th. All days are 9am to 3pm. 2 Handicap Accessible Ramps.

Bethlehem Grange 137 is located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Will Be Offering Voter Registration Tables

SARATOGA - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables June 10 and 17 from 9am to 1pm, at the Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting , and pick up absentee vot-

ing applications and voter registration forms.

Watervliet Colonie Lodge Is Hosting Jade Classic Rock Band Come Back Special

WATERVLIET - Saturday, June 10th at 7PM. Our Lodge is located at 501 4th Ave. , Watervliet NY. Doors open at 6PM, with the show beginning at 7PM. There is a $5.00 cover charge. Food will be available. For more information, contact Ed Quackenbush at 518-810-9961.

A Path Through History

COHOES - On June 10, 2023, between 11 am & 4 pm, journey with reenactors to the American Revolution, from the Van Schaick Mansion to the Breastworks of Peebles Island and learn about the role that they played in the planning of the Battle of Saratoga. Hear from a Native American storyteller about the earliest inhabitants of the area. Step through time as Playhouse Players discuss the Shipyard and learn about the history of Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY and the busy business corridor it once was. All events are free. Self-guided brochures and a trolley will be available. Full schedule on Facebook under Delaware Avenue –A Path Through History.

Ice Cream Social at the Bethlehem Historical Assoc.

SELKIRCK - All are invited to the Bethlehem Historical Association’s annual Ice Cream Social,

Sunday June 11 from 1 to 4 pm at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse, 1003 River Road, Selkirk.

Enjoy delicious ice cream and stroll through our local history exhibits.

Highlights include 1940s Bethlehem, Lighting Through the Ages and Rivers, Roads and Rails.

The event is free and open to the public.

All welcome!

The Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum, home of the Bethlehem Historical Association, is open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm. Visit our website for more information, BethlehemHistorical.org.

Capital District Chapter

Columbiettes

June Meeting

RAVENA - On Sunday, June 11th, 2023, the Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will host their June meeting and Baby Shower at Mother McAuley Council, (St. Patrick’s School) 21 Main St. Ravena, N.Y. 12143 (Directions I-787 S to NY RT 9W to Ravena, Left (East)

on Main St. then Left on N. Clement St to side entrance to the School)

Capital District Chapter

President, Linda Cotch will preside!

Baby Shower will provide gifts to area Mom’s serviced by several organizations.

The Society of American Magicians Monthly Meeting

June 13th

LATHAM - The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite. com.

The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are Hosting a Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet

LATHAM - Sunday, June 18th, 2023 from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110.

Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/ Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate. $12 Adults, $6 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free! Free Gift for the Dad’s,

(while supply lasts)! www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinner-events

Annual Strawberry Social at the Amity Reformed Church

VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Vischer Ferry will hold their annual Strawberry Social to be held Thursday, June 22nd . Serving time will be 6pm to 8pm. We will be serving fresh strawberries over home baked Biscuits topped with whipped cream. Lemonade and coffee will also be available. This is an indoor event which will be held rain or shine. As always all are welcomed for this social event - donations will cover the cost. Spring is the time for this strawberry, biscuits and whipped cream treat to meet and greet your friends.

For further information call 518 371-2838 - also available call 518 371-8237

Capital District

Chevrolet ClubCar, Street Rod and Truck Show 2023

COLONIE - The Capital District Chevrolet Club announces our 40th Annual All Make, Year, & Model - Car, Street Rod and Truck Show 2023 (Sunday) June 25, 2023

The Show will be located at Cook’s Park off of Sham-

brook Pkwy in the Village of Colonie, NY. The Show will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Rain or Shine) located off of NY Rte. 5 and Lincoln Ave, 1/2 mile from Exit 2W of I87. Registration from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM is $20 per vehicle and free to walk-ins including their parking. Vendors

$20 Prior to June24, 2023

- Show day $25. Food, and beverage available with DJ music all day. The Show is on the Grass. Two (2)

“Best of Show” trophies chosen by the Club and 35 others chosen by the Participants in the show. Door Prizes, 50/50, goody bags to the first 150 vehicles as well as dash plaques. A portion of the proceeds are forwarded to “The NE Regional Food Bank”, “The Patriot Flight” for our veterans, and the “Double HH - Hole in the Wall Ranch” for our challenged children. No preregistration only by vendors (Cash only for all transactions).

General Info: Phil (518) 429-0203, Vendors: Karen (518) 281-8333, Membership: Pete (518) 496-9017.

Dad Fest Car Show

ALBANY - Sunday, June 18, 2023 10am to 2pm (Rain date: June 25) 1 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY. (in Washington Park) Awarding 32 trophies. Open to all years, makes and models. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Great food, live

bands and vendors.

Registration $15 day of the show. Benefiting Henry Johnson Vet House.

More information at: http://www.DadFestCarShow.com

Car show contact Bill: oldcorvettes@gmail.com

Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc.’s 5th Annual Car Show will be Part of SUMMERFEST

ALBANY – On Monday, June 26th from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Colonie Senior Service Centers will be holding its 5th Annual Car Show on the grounds of The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle in Albany, as part of the organization’s SUMMERFEST, a senior community block party complete with live music, ongoing games, an active aging fair and food/ beverage which is open to the public. Those attending are asked to bring their lawn chair, dancing shoes, appetite and love for the automobile.

CSSC’s Car Show, also known as a motor show or auto show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics.

Attendees to SUMMERFEST will be asked to vote to choose “Best of Show.” Several prizes will be awarded. The fee to Preregister a vehicle is $10. Day of Show Registration is $20. For further information or to register your vehicle, please contact Sharon Herald at 518-459-2857 ext. 302.

Stillwater Summer Concert Series

STILLWATER - The series will kick off 6/22 and will be every 2nd and 4th Thursday all Summer long. Come check out the

jams on the pavilion at Stillwater Post 490 Legion; 1 Legion Road, Stillwater NY! Start time is 6:30PM. Bring a lawn chair, a snack, sit back, relax and enjoy the tunes. Doc Benson Band (6/22), Hale Mountain (7/13), Washington County Line (7/27), Bale Kicker (8/10), Sean Lyons (8/24)

Collie, Sheltie Walk at The Crossings Park

COLONIE - Collies and Shelties as well as their owners are welcome to join in a weekly walk at The Crossings Park at 10 a.m. Sundays in Colonie. The walk begins at the first parking lot on the right off of Albany Shaker Road. Participants welcome newcomers. For information, contact Terry Brown at (518) 785-1117 or soldierttb@gmail.com.

Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

LATHAM - Announcing an ongoing support group for individuals suffering from Myasthenia Gravis. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM at the Latham Fire Department , 226 Old Loudon Rd, Latham NY12110. Participation is free and is open to patients and/or their caregivers. Before attending, please call David Newkirk at (518) 725-7187 or (518) 251-2695 or Bill Van Dyne at (518) 281-6968 for more information.

Rummi Cube at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Come play this quick, fun game. Easy to learn! Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., starts January 12. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@colonieseniors.org

THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Service Centers

Announces

June/July

Classes and Events

COLONIE - Let’s

Celebrate Summer!

Back by popular demand, Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc. is hosting Summerfest, a senior community block party that is open to the public. The event is being held on Monday June 26, 2023 from 2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m., at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. It features an Active Aging Fair, Live music, Vendors and a Car Show, all with free admission. Bring your own lawn chair, dancing shoes and appetite. The live music under our gazebo all afternoon will include CSSC’s Forever Young Singers, local band favorite Jade and Fritz’s Polka Band from Verona, NY. Additionally, there will be a car show, games to participate in, such as a cornhole tournament, “Lucky Duck” and motorboat races on the pond. Food and beverage will be available to purchase. Mazzone Hospitality will be selling a variety of summer food favorites. NYS wine and beer will be available for purchase as well.

Inside the Lakeview Room, CSSC’s Active Aging Fair will take place featuring 30+ vendors that provide assistance and opportunities to the senior population including healthcare providers, retail, law firms, community nonprofits and more.

For more information, please call (518) 459-2857 ext. 302 or visit www. colonieseniors.org

June’s Community Drive Thru Dinner

The meal pickup is on Thursday, June 15th

from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Beltrone Living Center at 6 Winners Circle, Albany.

The menu will include Watermelon Gazpacho, Grilled Asparagus Salad, BBQ Chicken dinner with cornbread, and for Dessert a Chocolate Strawberry Trifle.

The cost is $16 per meal, and they are available to anyone in the community. To make a reservation or for more information, please call (518) 459-2857

ext. 340.

July’s Community Drive Thru Dinner

The meal pickup is on Thursday July 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Beltrone Living Center at 6 Winners Circle, Albany.

The menu will include a Lobster Salad Roll, New England potato salad, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Cole Slaw and for dessert a Berry Bar.

The cost is $25 per meal.

To make a reservation or for more information, please call (518) 459-2857 ext. 340.

Music Mondays at the Beltrone

Free concerts on three consecutive Mondays in July. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the music will start at 6:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

Sponsored by: Albany Musicians’ Association. July 17th Onkor (trio), July 24th: Bronte Roman Band (Quartet), July 31st: THE EVIDENCE (Duo).

To Love A Child June

Dollar-For-Dollar

Fundraising Campaign to Support Vital Programs

CAPITAL DISTRICT - To Love A Child, Inc. announces the launch of its June fundraising campaign – the “June Dollar-for-Dollar Match”.

Each dollar that is donated to To Love A Child, Inc. will be matched by an anonymous donor dollar-for-dollar during the month of June up to a total of $10,000!

Donations during the month of June will help to support our local programs; Thyme to Thrive educational programs, field trips and school break camps; and our international projects in Zimbabwe – clean water and wells, the building of a medical clinic, education, a piggery, food forests; and Haiti –educational support for teachers’ salaries. Please visit www. toloveachild.net for more detailed information and to make a secure donation through PayPal or checks may be sent to To Love A Child, Inc., PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Thank you for your support. Together we will make a difference in the lives of many. Established in April of 2009, To Love a Child, Inc. is a local nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church to Host

13-Week Grief Support Group

DELMAR - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave, Delmar will be hosting a 13-week Grief Support Group beginning Monday, June 12th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact Deacon Melissa at derenches@blcdelmar.com or sign up at bit.ly/blcgriefshare. More information can be found at www.blcdelmar.com/ griefshare

Healing Liturgy

at Christ Our Light RC Church

LOUDONVILLEChrist Our Light RC Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville, NY

Date: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm Prayer & Praise Music by Joyful Heart 7:30 pm Liturgy, Healing Prayer to follow Presider: Fr. Michael Melanson

There will be individual prayer teams available after Mass. For more information about the Charismatic Renewal Check out the website: AlbanyCCR.Org

The League of Women Voters

Saratoga County

Will Hold Candidate Forum for the City of Mechanicville

SARATOGA COUNTY - The League Of Women Voters Saratoga County will hold a Candidate Forum featuring the two candidates in the Republican Party Primary for Commissioner of Finance,

City of Mechanucville on June 15 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. The event will be live streamed. On zoom webinar. Go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/ candidates to get the link. The Forum will also be available after the event on the LWVSC youtube channel.

Questions from the public should be submitted

by June 12th to QuestionsLWVSC@gmail.com with Mechanicville in the subject line.

Questions should be addressed to both candidates, represent a broad range of topics and not contain personal attacks.

Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

There is no denying the relief cool air provides when the temperatures outdoors are particularly steamy. In fact, having a place to cool off is a necessity for those who have succumbed to heat exhaustion or have difficulty regulating their body temperatures.

Even though air conditioning can provide relief, some people are reluctant to turn it on because of the drain

on electricity and the subsequent high energy bills that come with it. Certainly running the air conditioning can be costly, but regular maintenance helps a system to work more efficiently. It also enables homeowners to recognize issues that can lead to expensive repairs if left unchecked.

Here are some air conditioning maintenance tips to

keep a system in top condition.

• Change the filters. Dirty, clogged filters can cause a system to work harder to cool down rooms, compromising efficiency. Check the HVAC system’s manufacturer recommendation for how frequently to change the filters. Some may benefit from monthly replacement if the air is running constantly.

• Consider the MERV rating. The filter will have a minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV, according to This Old House. The higher the number, the better the filtration. But a higher MERV rating requires more energy to pull air through the filter. Therefore, choose a balance of filtration and energy cost requirements.

• Maintain the outdoor unit. Clean the AC unit with a soft-bristle brush and vacuum the fins at the start of the season and if the unit becomes dirty from weather, pollen and other elements. Bent condenser or evaporator fins can restrict air flow that would normally pass through the air conditioning system. Gently straighten them to improve air flow.

• Check and repair leaks. Airflow leaks through ductwork and with window AC units can reduce efficiency. Hold an incense stick or another smoldering item to check for leaks. If the smoke blows around, there is leakage. Use foil tape to seal small gaps and duct mastic for large ones. Stuff foam around a window unit and use taping as necessary.

• Supplement with a whole-house fan. The Family Handyman says an attic-mounted fan pushes hot air out through the attic vents and draws cooler, outside air through open windows and doors. The whole-house fan can be used to draw out most of the hot air before turning on the AC, or as a substitute on cooler days when having the AC on may not be crucial.

• Schedule annual maintenance. Homeowners may be able to handle various maintenance tasks, or they may want to have an HVAC technician come out and do the following: clean and inspect coils; adjust and replace fan belts; lubricate motors and bearings; inspect controls and safeties, check refrigerant; and determine if the unit is large enough for the home.

Air conditioning systems need routine maintenance to operate efficiently and at the lowest cost possible.

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How to Make Outdoor Living Spaces More Comfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.

One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on one’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company TruGreen, surveyed 2,000 American homeowners and found participants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respondents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic.

A separate survey conducted for the International Casual Furnishings Association found that people now spend more time relaxing, gardening, exercising, dining, and entertaining outside than in years past. Though COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the desire to enjoy outdoor spaces has not waned.

While enjoying outdoor living areas, homeowners can do all they can to make these spaces comfortable and welcoming. The following are some good starting points.

Get all lit up

Outdoor spaces can be enjoyed no matter the hour when there is ample lighting. That could be why the International Casual Furnishings Association reports those who plan to renovate their outdoor spaces list outdoor lighting as a priority. Outdoor lighting not only sheds light on entertaining spaces, but also makes spaces safer and more secure.

Increase privacy

No matter how friendly homeowners are with their neighbors, there comes a time when privacy is paramount. Fencing, whether it is wood or vinyl, or even a natural fence made from closely planted hedges, can ensure residents feel comfortable venturing outdoors to swim, take a cat nap or even star gaze in private.

Address the elements

Homeowners should note the direction their backyard faces and the typical daily conditions of the space. For example, a yard that faces southwest may get plenty of strong sun during the day, requiring the addition of shade trees, covered patios or arbors to cut down on the glare and heat. If the yard is often hit by winds, trees or bushes planted strategically as windbreaks can help.

Sit comfortably

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Take a dip

A pool can be the perfect gathering spot on a warm day, while a spa/hot tub can bridge the gap to cooler weather. According to the Family Handyman, soaking in hot tubs can relax tired muscles after a long day, loosen up stiff joints, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce the

time it takes to fall asleep.

Bite back at bugs

Homeowners may want to consider using a professional exterminator to get rid of ticks, mosquitoes and other nuisance insects from outdoor spaces.

As people spend more time enjoying their properties, they can consider the many ways to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable.

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This Washington County farmhouse sits on more than 50 acres.

This week’s farmhouse sits on 54 acres in picturesque Washington County.

Views abound and natural light pours into the living room’s two-story windows.

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The 1,800-square-foot home was built in 2005 and offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Hardwood floors stretch throughout most of the house, but it’s what lies outside the four walls that is the real draw. Outside, a vine-covered pergola leads to a lovely in-ground pool. Beyond that is a massive Morton barn with eight horse stalls, hay loft and workshop, as well as a run-in shed. There’s ample room for boarding and for riding with post-and-rail wooden fencing flanking large, grassy plots. A portion of land at the

rear of the property is being leased to a solar company so there is income potential. List price: $699,900.

Taxes: $8,979. To learn more about this property, contact agent Angela Cugini-Girard with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services at 518-232-1460.

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Sew-cials - Learn to Sew at the Electric City Barn

SCHENECTADY - So, you just got a new sewing machine or have one setting in a corner and are not sure what to do with it, but you want to learn to sew. Come join us!

The Albany NY Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is partnering with the Electric City Barn, Schenectady NY to offer a monthly sewing project for interested individuals. Both adults and children are welcome to come. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The program

will occur on the 1st Wednesday of each month till October from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the Electric City Barn and will cover general sewing instructions and a simple project to complete. Volunteers from the Albany NY Chapter of the ASG as well as some ECB staff will be on hand to assist. Machines and fabric are available at the ECB so just bring yourself.

To Register or request instruction in a specific topic please go to the following link: https://ecb.albanybarn.org/events

roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $9 . The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out.

Alateen-Al-anon

CLIFTON PARK - Alateen is for teens (12-18) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. They learn ways to cope by meeting and sharing with other young people experiencing the same problems. They learn that they are not alone. Meetings are weekly at St. Edward the Confessor Church 569 Clifton Park Center Road on Sunday’s from 4-5 pm. The meeting is across the hall from an Al-anon meeting which runs at the same time.

Additional Al-anon meeting: Wednesday evening from 6-7 pm at St. Mary’s Church (Crescent) 86 Church Hill Road. Al-anon is a support group for adults whose lives have been affected by another’s drinking. For more information on either Alateen or Al-anon: email: cmc. afg.123@gmail.com

Loudonville Presbyterian Church

Food Shelf is Open

LOUDONVILLE - Loudonville Presbyterian Church invites any one in need of food assistance to drop in at our Food Shelf Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm. We have dry and canned goods, personal care items and toilet paper. We do not have grocery gift cards or perishable food items. We do have cereal, canned meats, pasta and all kinds of canned foods. And we have a very welcoming volunteer ready to help you. If you or someone you know needs a little help please share this information and phone number 518-465-7277 for directions or more information. 22 Old Niskayuna Rd, Loudonviile, NY 12211. Johnsonville Thrift Shop

JOHNSONVILLE - The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094, is open 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 67 and Route 111. We have a great selection of adult and children’s clothing, boots, shoes, coats, purses, special occasion and career clothing, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books available.

Mother Teresa’s Thrift Shop

MECHANICVILLE - The Thrift shop is opened TuesWed-Thurs. 10 A.M.- 2 P.M. Located at 52 William St, Mechanicville. Visit our Thrift Shop, we have a large selection of quality items, and low prices. Gently used designer clothing, accessories and home goods. New inventory arriving daily, and weekly sales. Dedicated volunteers. Donations Always Welcome. Hope to see you soon.

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Not So Common Players to Present Evita

CLIFTON PARKSummer theater under the stars is coming to the Clifton Commons very soon! The town sponsored theater group, The Not So Common Players will be presenting Evita on June 9,10 and 11th and June 15,16,17 and 18th at the Commons stage. All shows begin at 8:00 pm promptly and all are encouraged to bring chairs or a blanket for lawn seating. Admission is free.

Based on an incredible true story, Eva(Evita) Peron begins her life as a poor girl who goes on to become an actress and then becomes the wife of the President of Argentina, Juan Peron. The musical is the story of love, politics and the battles and triumphs in the short life of Eva Peron. It is a stunning musical that you won’t want to miss!

The musical is written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with Lyrics by Tim Rice. This local production is directed by David Rossi.

The 79th Annual Punkintown Fair

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The Punkintown Fair is a family-oriented event that has been run by the New Salem Volunteer Fire Department, 694 New Salem Road in Voorheesville, NY, since 1942. Parking and admission is free. The Fair will start at 6:00pm each night featuring a variety of rides, delicious food and games for all ages.

There will be cash raffle prizes of $2,000 for 1st prize, $1,000 for 2nd prize and $500 for the 3rd prize. Winners will be drawn closer to the close of the Fair on Saturday night (no need to be present to win). There will be additional prizes added to the drawing this year.

All proceeds from the Fair and Raffle will be used to update Fire and rescue equipment to provide services to the residents of the district.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the 79th Annual Punkintown Fair!! Be sure to check our website, www.newsalemvfd.org for additional details and information.

Waterford Public Library Budget Vote

WATERFORD - The 2024 Library Budget Vote will take place on Wednesday, June 7th

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from 10am-6pm at the library. 2 seats on the Library Board of Trustees will also be on the ballot. Copies of the proposed budget are available upon request. All residents of the Waterford-Halfmoon School District are eligible to vote. The library is located at 117 3rd St. Call 518-237-0891 or email director@waterfordlibrary. net for more information.

Author Karen DeBonis will visit the library on Saturday, June 10th to discuss her new book “Growth: A Mother, Her Son and the Brain Tumor they Survived”. Copies of the book will be available for sale. The program will take place at 1pm at the library, where seating is limited. Please call 518-237-0891 for more information.

The library is loaning out fishing poles! The Department of Environmental Conservation has gifted the library with 3 fishing poles and gear that patrons can check out with a valid library card. Please visit the library or call 518-237-0891 for more information.

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To Love A Child 3rd Annual Nine & Dine Charity Golf ScrambleSeeks Golfers, and In-Kind Donations

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Child announces its third Annual Nine and Dine Golf Scramble on Tuesday, August 1st at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club to benefit local and global projects. Locally, the Thyme to Thrive Program empowers individuals of all ages to flourish by providing educational school break camps, field trips, workshops and tools that inspire lifelong learning and wellness. In Zimbabwe, there is a critical need to build a medical center, develop food forests rich with fruit and vegetables, and ensure access to clean drinking water.

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information on this fun filled event and for online registration and payment. Registration forms on website can also be mailed to PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Questions? Call 518-859-4424 or email directoratTLC@ aol.com. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on the course.

Inside Cornhole at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Throw bean bags into holes in angled boards. A fun and friendly game. Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518-459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@colonieseniors.org

HOROSCOPE

Week Of une 1, 023

ARIES Mar 21/Ap r 20

Aries, despite your best efforts, you cannot seem to get much work done this week.

Your head is in the clouds with matters of the heart. Soon enough your focus will return.

TAURUS Apr 21/Ma y 21

This week you may tire from charging into battle and prefer others to do the ghting for you, mighty Taurus. You can use a rest from always putting yourself out there.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Adopt a more serious tone this week, Gemini. Your actions may be judged without your knowledge, so lay low. Put the most professional foot forward.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

People may respond much better to comforting words and gestures this week, Cancer. Carefully construct your approach to communicating to reach the widest audience.

LEO Jul 23/Au g 23

You may soon discover that a person who you consider a friend really is your perfect match, Leo. When you look at this person, the realization may suddenly dawn on you.

VIRGO Aug 24/S ept 22

Virgo, others around you are especially sensitive this week, so even the slightest criticism could be mistaken for an insult. Rather than ruf e feathers, hold your tongue.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oc t 23

These next few days you could present an opportunity to break free from everyday life and the mundane, Libra.

If you don’t know how to proceed, follow your gut.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

You don’t always need to

be in pursuit of some sort of intellectual betterment, Scorpio. Get outside and take a walk or swim in a lake. Engage in trivial things that bring you joy.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/D ec 21

Sagittarius, you are capable of producing impressive results if you set your mind on a plan. This is the week to dabble in a new hobby that will bring forth your creativity.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Some debates may not come to a swift resolution, Capricorn. You may need to accept that you simply disagree with someone on a particular topic and let things lie.

AQUARIUS

Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, you may have been a little worried about your work or studies lately. This week things will lighten up and you’ll feel much more in control of your situation.

PISCES Feb 19/Ma r 20

This is likely to be a busy week lled with the potential for travel. Bring along a close friend or a loved one for the adventure.

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JUNE 11 Claire Holt, Actress (35)

JUNE 12 Adriana Lima, Model (42)

JUNE 13 Chris Evans, Actor (42)

JUNE 14 Boy George, Singer (62)

JUNE 15 Courtney Cox, Actress (59)

JUNE 16 Jonah Marais, Singer (25)

JUNE 17

KJ Apa, Actor (26)

Senior June Dining Events

at Colonie Senior Service Centers

COLONIE - Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center Monday-Friday at Noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. Suggested participant contribution is $3.00 Registration and Reservations are Required for this program. Call Liz at 518-459-2857 Ext. 303 for Reservations by the business day before. Friday, June 9th at Noon: Come listen to Rick & Ron “Never Too Late Duo” and enjoy lunch with the community Enjoy the sounds of jazz, pop, classic American standards, Latin favorites and rock n’ roll oldies. Lunch served will be Chicken Cacciatore, Rice Pilaf, Sauteed Spinach, Carrot Raisin Salad, Fruit & Sherbet. Friday, June 16th at Noon: Come enjoy lunch with the community and enjoy a Lunch & Learn event with the “Friends of Chamber Music” board member Charles Kruzansky. The Friends of Chamber Music has presented world-class performances featuring groups of national and international repute and breakout performances by up-and-coming ensembles since its founding in 1949. A recording of a performance will be played. Lunch served is Vegetarian Antipasto Salad & Italian Wedding Soup. Monday, June 19th at 5:00PM: Come enjoy dinner and the sounds of Levi and Lucia! Levi’s lead guitar, tenor sax, vocal skills, and 50 years of musical experience, combined with Lucia’s bluesy vocals, outgoing personality, harmonica licks and keyboard skills, consummate with a diverse and entertaining Duo. Dinner served will be Pot Roast, baked potato, carrots, spinach & mandarin salad, and chocolate cake!

6/9 Chicken Cacciatore

6/12 Baked Ham w/Peas + Scalloped Potatoes

6/13 Salmon Cakes

6/14 Garlic Ricotta Broccoli Pizza

6/15 Chicken Piccata

6/16 Veg. Antipasto Salad + Italian Wedding Soup

6/19 Lunch Chicken Parmesan w/Ziti

6/19 Special Dinner Pot Roast

6/20 Mediterranean Baked Cod over Orzo Salad

6/21 Summer Minestrone Soup + ½ Turkey Sandwich

6/22 Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles

6/23 Stuffed Shells

6/26 Grilled Chicken w/Pineapple Salsa

6/27 Pasta Fagioli w/ Sausage

6/28 Parmesan Encrusted Chicken

6/29 Cheddar Broccoli Soup + ½ Rst Beef Sandwich

6/30 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles w/Gravy

The 4th Annual Patriot Golf Tournament

Will Be Held at the Fairways of Halfmoon

MECHANICVILLE - 17 Johnson Rd. Mechanicville

N.Y. Saturday July 22nd . Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., shotgun start 9:00 a.m., 4-person scramble, $500 per team/$125 per individual which includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, buffet dinner; raffles, team and individual prizes. Any participant who brings five donated items for the program will receive five free raffle tickets (excludes grand prize). See http://www.operationadoptasoldier.org for a list of items needed.

Library Trustee Candidates Sought for ‘24

CLIFTON PARK – The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library are seeking candidates for two library trustee positions to begin January 1, 2024, due to the expiring terms of two incumbents, both representing the Town of Clifton Park.

The annual Library Budget and Trustee Election is scheduled for Thursday, September 14. It will take place at the Library from 7 am-9 pm.

In order to qualify for trustee, candidates are required to be registered voters residing in Clifton Park, within the boundaries of the Library Tax District. The trustee positions are five-year terms. Employees of the Library, contractors, and vendors to the Library are ineligible. Residents will vote for the trustee candidates from their respective town of residence.

Trustee packets will be available beginning June 1. Interested candidates may pick up a packet in person, or download one from the Library website: www.cphlibrary.org.

The Library Board consists of 11 trustees; seven representing Clifton Park and four representing Halfmoon. Trustees attend monthly board meetings, serve on assigned committees, and contribute their expertise to benefit the Library and the served community.

The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, located in Southern Saratoga County, provides materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The Library at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park is open seven days a week and can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary.org.

All proceeds will go to Operation-Adopt-a-Soldier, a non-profit volunteer organization in Saratoga Springs who send packages to our service men, women and families stationed overseas as well as helping veterans at home. Their motto is “YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN”

All reservations must be received no later than Wednesday, July 12th. For more information contact Louise Maynard 518-728-7610, email lpmaynard348@ yahoo.com or Jackie Capone 518-649-6709 email jcapone@nycap.rr.com.

Reservations are on first come, first serve basis as the response last year was tremendous. Thanks to all who participated as an abundance of donated items were brought in and over $7,000 was raised.

Linton High School Class of 1973 Reunion

SCHENECTADY - The Linton High School class of 1973 is holding a 50 year class reunion on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM at the South

Schenectady Fire District #6. The fire department is located at 6 Old Mariaville Road, Rotterdam, NY 12306.

Come join your fellow classmates for an afternoon of food, fun and reuniting with old friends.

The cost is $50 per person, payable by August 1, 2023.

For more information go to classmates.com, Facebook – Linton High School Class of 73, or email Tom Palmiotto at xlfoto20@yahoo.com.

Hudson-Mohawk Regional EMS Council 2023 Public Meeting Schedule

ALBANY - 24 Madison Ave. Extension, Suite 1 Albany, NY 12203 - *all meetings start at 6pm

December TBA

Updates, schedule changes, and remote options will be posted on the website: remo-ems.com

Bridge at THE CENTER

COLONIE - Play with a friendly, welcoming group in the Activities Room at The Beltrone Living Center. Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Please call Caroline Barrett at 518459-2857 x 327, cbarrett@ colonieseniors.org