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New York Wine and Liquor Warehouse is conveniently located next to Market 32 in Hudson Valley Plaza in Troy NY. We are proud to be the largest liquor store in ALL of Rensselaer County with the widest selection and best prices guaranteed this side of the river. New York Wine and Liquor Warehouse also showcases one of the largest selections of NY State products in the Capital Region with an entire area in the store dedicated to NY products.

With a knowledgeable, dedicated and educated staff, we pride ourselves on customer service.

We enjoy helping our customers find a product that best fits their taste profile at a great price!

On top of our vast selection and amazing prices, we offer a loyalty program, educational seminars, (which includes complimentary tastings of high end products and hoarders) and HUGE giveaways monthly (like flat screen TV’s, snow blowers, and electric fireplace to mention a few~ and no purchase is necessary to enter).

Don’t miss the fun EVERY Friday from 4pm to 7pm with complimentary wine/liquor tasting and live music, all designed to get your weekend started.

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on daily discounts, amazing drink recipes, our featured double points products, and up and coming events! Some great events not to miss this December are: Dec 9th is our 1-year anniversary party 3-7pm with complimentary food, multiple wine, liquor and champagne tastings and our snow blower drawing and giveaway!

December 21st from 6:30 to 8:00pm, join us for a complimentary seminar where you will learn about champagnes from around the world, including Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot to Dom Perignon. Seating is limited, so please message us on Facebook or stop in the store to sign up.

New York Wine and Liquor Warehouse is proud to offer guaranteed best prices & largest selections in Rensselaer County because we are not your average liquor store.

HO, HO, HO! SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN Santa Claus is Coming to Town and you’re invited to meet him! The Defreestville & Wynantskill Fire Departments invite families, friends, and neighbors to take a Photo with Santa this Christmas season on Saturday, December 9th. Everyone is welcome to take part in this free community event while visiting their local volunteer fire department and enjoying complimentary light refreshments.

Plus, you’ll receive your very own photo with jolly Ol’ Saint Nick himself!

Santa Claus will be at the Wynantskill Fire Station (520 Church Street, Wynantskill) from 10 AM to 12 PM and then at the Defreestville Fire Station (350 N. Greenbush Rd, Troy) from 12:30 PM to 3 PM. In addition to DFD and WFD, the members of would like to recognize co-sponsors: the North Greenbush Police Officers Union and Sidewinder Photography. Have a Merry Christmas!

Pet Adoption of the Week Henry - Sweet little beagle mix He is 4 years old, neutered, 23 lbs., He is current with vaccines, heartworm & lyme negative. Henry is very good with other dogs & loves to play with them. He is housetrained & will knock on the door to go out. He loves to cuddle or watch a television show from the couch. Henry was given up by his origional owner due to a new baby in the house.

If you would like to meet Harry to possibly adopt him, Contact: Marge at doddtot@aol.com or call Sherry at 393-0755

ELKS NATIONAL AND STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Applications are now available for the Elks National Foundation and the New York State Elks Association scholarships.

There are two types of Elks scholarships. The national scholarship is open to all New York State high school seniors.

These seniors need not be the child of a member of the Elks.

The state scholarships are for high school seniors whose parent is a member in good standing in the Order of Elks.

Forms for these scholarships may be obtained online at the Elks website (www.Elks.org/ enf/scholars). The same application is used for both national and state scholarships, but the state must be submitted with an additional cover page which is available at nys.elks.org or at the student’s school guidance office.

The chairman of the scholarship committee of the Rensselaer Lodge of Elks No. 2073 is Errol Fitzgerald (518477-5427).

CCV PRESENTS “WHAT SWEETER MUSIC: HOLIDAY SONGS WITH CCV” Capital Community Voices, directed by Julie Panke, will present a program of classical and popular holiday songs on Saturday, December 16, at 7:30 pm at Genet Elementary School, Route 4, East Greenbush, NY. The concert will offer music of John Rutter, Franz Schubert and Alfred Burt. Popular selections will include two songs recorded by the Pentatonix, “That’s Christmas to Me” and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”. Ticket prices for the concert are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors and students. A reception will follow the performance.

ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL MASS SCHEDULE St. Michael the Archangel, located at 175 Williams Rd, Troy, invites you to Mass: Mon. – Thurs. 12:10PM; Sat. 4:30 PM; and Sun. 7:30 & 10:00AM. For more information, visit our website at www.StMichael-Troy.com.

All are welcome!

APHS TOP FIVE IN EACH CLASS 1st QTR. — 2017-2018 (listed alphabetically) Grade 9: Emma R Burdick, Benjamin Antonio Campbell, Fiona Carroll, Kendall E Dollard, Roy A Jacobson III. Grade 10: Hayden M Chenette, Lauren Elizabeth Harland, Adam Limoges, Triston Russell Lincoln, Alexander C Michaels, Eric R Schuman, Lydia L Ware.

Grade 11: Michael J Beskid, Anthony Carucci, Emily Kay Jorden, Jenna M Miller, Katherine Elizabeth O’Neill-Knasick, Julia N Zaremba.

Grade 12: Pearl Arlyss Herzig, Emma H Limoges, Ian Moore, Lydia Murphy, Kristen D Schaefer.

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ADULT WORKSHOP PINE CONE GNOME ORNAMENTS

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Join us at the Troy Public Library on Monday, December 11th, 2017 at 6:00pm for the third of our Adult Holiday Crafting Workshop Series, Pine cone Gnome Ornaments.

Awareness, Saluting Survivors, The commercial hubbub of the holidays is upon us. This series encourages us to slow down and spend some time meeting new friends and making our own holiday gifts together.

In this workshop, we will transform pine cones into enchanting gnomes to decorate your home this holiday season. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this workshop.

This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

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CAPITAL AREA BEEKEEPERS CLUB TO MEET The newly formed Capital Area Beekeepers (CAB) Club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 14th, at the East Greenbush Library at 7 PM. All interested bee lovers are welcome to attend, as we encourage members who are beekeepers and potential beekeepers, as well as those who simply want to help save the honey bee.

Please note this meeting is on a Thursday and not a Wednesday due to the availability of a meeting room.

We will hear Paul Choppy inform us about learning to identify and control “Foul Brood” which has been making a comeback in recent years.

Lively and educational participation and discussion is encouraged. This club is members-driven, and will only function with their ideas and needs. If you need a place to keep your bees, we may have some locations available.

There will not be a meeting in January, but we will meet again in February. The library closes at 9PM, therefore,we adjourn by 8:45PM. If you have any questions, feel free to call Ray Lemka 518-6697184.

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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS WORKSHOP: BASICS OF FINANCIAL AID Interested in going to college? Community members are invited to join the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center’s College Connections team at the Troy Public Library on Wednesday, December 13th, 2017, at 5:00pm for a workshop that helps explore ways to fund your education with Financial Aid. Space is limited to 12 spots, so please register by December 11.

This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

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Since 1978, Don Cook - Akwesasne Mohawk Master Jeweler has been recognized as a talented Bench Jeweler throughout the area who offers exceptional jewelry at reasonable prices. Don has many beautiful pieces of native jewelry and artwork in the shop in addition to gorgeous diamonds, gold, silver, watches and gems from around the world. Located at 1 Agway Drive in North Greenbush, Don offers personal customer service that you can only get by shopping at a small, local business.

Don’s prices are often less than big mall jewelers, and he stands behind the quality. If you are in the market for a fine piece of jewelry for someone or a gift for yourself, please stop in and see what Don has to offer. He can make beautiful custom pieces to mark any occasion. Do you have a heirloom piece of jewelry that you cherish, but don’t wear because it isn’t your style?

Don can help you create something that will honor your loved ones and melt your heart. Don carries vintage/antique pieces and does restoration work.

You can trust Don Cook to provide quality, genuine pieces at great prices.

Consider shopping local where you can have your investment assured.

Don is always buying gold, silver, jewelry and costume pieces.

Clean out your jewelry box and drawers & make a few dollars!

Don is open Monday’s 10am-5pm, Tues, Wed & Fri’s 10-6pm, Thursday’s 10am-8pm and Saturday’s from 10-4. For the month of December, he will be open on Sunday’s 12-4pm. Don Cook Jewelers is located right next to the Taco Bell on Route 4 down the road from Home Depot in North Greenbush.

CONSORTIUM ACTORS - THE GAMES AFOOT OR HOLMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays. Directed by Sharon Paluch. December 15 & 16 at 8 pm, December 16 & 17 at 3pm.

MEADER LITTLE THEATER, RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE. Tickets $12 Students and Seniors, $15 adults. For tickets and information, visit www.ConsortiumActors.com. Rated PG.

ANNUAL YULE LOG CELEBRATION On Sunday, December 10th, from 1-3PM, the story of the Yule Log and the Winter Solstice will be shared at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, followed by a search for the hidden Yule Log. We start the afternoon by sharing the traditional story of the Yule Log and the science of the Winter Solstice. Folks will be given a few hints before searching for the hidden Yule Log. Once found, it will be carried back and enjoyed at the outdoor campfire. Peter Dubacher from the Berkshire Bird Paradise will be at the campfire with a special live bird friend to share his experiences with rehabilitating and caring for his many birds. Hot chocolate and light snacks will be provided or feel free to bring your own snacks to share. Holiday crafts and greens will be available to make and take home. People of all ages are encouraged to come out to this free, informal program. For more information, please contact the Center at dykenpond@gmail.com or 518- 658-2055.

WEST CENTRAL RENSSELAER COUNTY LUTHERAN PARISH Would you love to see your children participate in a Christmas Pageant this year? The Lutheran Parish at 470 Winter Street Extension in North Greenbush would love to have your children join us. Rehearsal for children ages four and up will be held on Saturday, December 16, from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and a free pizza lunch will be provided. The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 24, during our regular morning worship service at 10:00 a.m. Children should arrive by 9:00 a.m. to put on costumes and get ready with any last-minute instructions or practice. If you would like to pre-register your children, please call the church office at 518-283-1372 and leave a message or e-mail us at rencoparish@gmail.com to let us know the names and ages of your children.

It’s not too early to think about the Christmas season or pencil in these dates on your children’s busy calendars. We hope you will consider joining us, as together, we share the Joy of Christmas with one another!

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 528 MONTHLY BOTTLE DRIVE Troop 528 holds bottle drives on the 2nd Saturday of each month, this month is Saturday, December 9th. Returnable bottles and cans can be dropped off next to the Troop’s signs located at main intersections in the Town of Poestenkill or placed curbside if you live along one of the routes on the morning of the bottle drive, or dropped off in the bin behind the North Greenbush Town Hall any time. Money raised from the bottle drives helps fund Troop activities. For questions or to schedule a bottle drop off, or pick up, please call (518)4000528 or email Troop_528@yahoo.com.

CENTER BRUNS. UMC FINANCIAL AID GRANT

HOPE UMC LIVE NATIVITY From: HOPE UMC - Eagle Mills - Our Gift to Your Family - no charge, no donations.

Live Nativity on the front lawn - Come Join Us – Sunday, December 17th. Enactments at 5pm and 6pm - refreshments following each.

Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Rd. Corner of Rte. 2 & Garfield Rd. Dress Warmly.

TROY SENIOR CENTER EVENTS RPA 2nd THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES • Thursday, December 14—Sand Lake Town Hall. 7pm.

Rensselaer Plateau Alliance 2nd Thursday Lecture Series presents The History and Craft of Blacksmithing, with Jim Moran.

The craft of blacksmithing has its origins in ancient times, when the Hittites started working iron to make weapons at the end of the Bronze age. Jim Moran will discuss the history of blacksmithing through the beginning of the iron age and how blacksmithing moved across Europe and into modern times. He will then focus on early blacksmithing in our region and will bring us up to date, describing how blacksmithing is in use today.

If people have old iron/steel items that they can carry in, Jim will discuss their use and construction.

An active blacksmith for 45 years, Jim Moran is Past President of the Northeast Blacksmiths Association.

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• FREE SEWING CLASSES: Classes will be held every Thursday from 9-11.

• ENTERTAINMENT BY BOCES: Friday, Dec. 15th, 11 a.m.

• SPECIAL DINNER: Celebrating Christmas. Thursday, December 21st, Entertainment by Sal Graziano.

• SWIMMING: Every Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. It’s FREE to Members of the Troy Senior Center. The location is the Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club! Call 518-270-5348 for more information.

• BOWLING: Bowling is at the Uncle Sam Lanes, every Monday at 12:30. Call 518-270-5348 for more information.

• BINGO: Every Wednesday and Friday! 12:45 pm. Money prizes!

• CRAFTS: Craft class on Thursday Mornings at 9 a.m. Come join the fun!

• ARTS FOR VETS: Come join this fun group of Vets!

Photography, drawing, writing, painting and more.

• LINE DANCING: Our Line Dancers are looking for new members! Like to dance? Come see what they are all about!

• AEROBICS: Come join us for Aerobics, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:30 a.m.

• OSTEO AEROBICS: Join us for Osteo Aerobics on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

• KNITTING AND CROCHETING: Come join our happy hookers on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.

• HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

• TROY SENIOR CENTER IS LOOKING FOR YARN! We are looking for yarn donations, to help our “Happy Hookers” make Afghans for Veterans.

• WANTED: All working seniors 60 years of age, and older!

Come join us at the Troy Senior Center each Monday through Friday for a delicious & nutritious, well-balanced meal. For a “suggested” contribution of $3.00, don’t miss out on the best lunch deal in town! For a 12:15 lunch reservation, please call 518-270-5349.

Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Troy, New York 12180.

Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Announces Availability of Financial Aid Grant for June 2018 Tamarac High School Graduates. The Finance Committee of the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church announced that it will award $500 to a student to be selected from the Tamarac High School Class of 2018. The money may be used for any type of expenses related to further education. Students do not have to belong to this Church or any other church or religion to be eligible for this award.

Interested students must apply for this award no later than April 1, 2018. Application forms can be obtained from the school’s guidance department, directly from the Church, or downloaded from our website (www.Center BrunswickUMC.company).

This award is given in memory of Harold and Mabel Keyes, whose last will and testament created the trust that provides the funding for it. Harold and Mabel were prominent members of the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church for many years. Mabel taught in the Brunswick schools that preceded Tamarac, and continued teaching Sunday School for many years after she retired.

Through this award, her love of helping young people learn and grow will continue to reach the youth of our community.

The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church is located at the intersection of Routes 7 and 142, just 3 miles east of Troy.

For more information about the Keyes Education Award or other Church activities, contact the Reverend Joy Lowenthal at 518-279-9705 (office), 518-203-7308 (parsonage) or 518567-4844 (cell).

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OLD-FASHIONED BAKE SALE Running out of time or need that little homemade goody to share?Stop by Center Brunswick United Methodist Church for their Old-Fashioned Holiday Bake Sale. Our bakers will be busy making their favorites Friday, December 15th, 5PM-8PM; and Saturday, December 16th, 9AM-2PM. Enjoy all kinds of homemade sweets and treats.

Profits will be used toward the foundation repairs.

POLISH FOOD SALE Polish food sale sponsored by Fort Crailo 471 American Legion Post. Pierogis: $8/doz. or $5 for ½ doz. (pot., cheese & onion, farmers cheese, sauerkraut bacon & onion). Golumbkis: $30/ doz. or $18 for ½ doz. Polish breads: Babka ring $8 - Placek $8.

To order, call Stephanie at 518-369-1346.

All orders must be in by December 9th. Pick up date is Dec. 19th, 8 Hillview Avenue, Rensselaer.

SISTERS OF THE RESURRECTION AUTUMN FUNDRAISER Please mark your calendars for Thursday, December 7, from 4PM to 8PM! The Sisters of the Resurrection from Castleton invite you to join us for our Autumn Fundraiser at Panera Bread at 279 Troy Road in Rensselaer. Please plan to join us for sitin or take-out dining. To participate, please obtain a flier from our website at www.resurrectionsisters.org or by calling Sister Christine Marie at 518-732-2226 for more information. Thank you for coming out to support the Sisters in this way.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BUFFET BREAKFAST The Grafton Volunteer Fire Department along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will be serving you an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, December 30th, from 8AM to 11AM at the Grafton VFW - Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85).

On the menu: Belgian waffles, Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs (made to order), sausage gravy & biscuits, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $10.00 per adult, kids 12 and under $5.00, kids 5 and under FREE! We look forward to serving you!

VALLEY FALLS VFW POST 1938 BREAKFAST Monthly breakfast at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 located on Poplar Ave. on Sunday, December 10th, 8AM-11AM. Menu consists of eggs made to order, French Toast, Pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost is adults over age 13 - $8; children 5-12 - $4.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET & CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE VFW All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet & Auxiliary’s “Christmas Bake Sale” being held at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466, 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill, on Sunday, December 10th – 8:00 to 11:00. Buffet featuring - eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, pancakes, homemade French toast, sausage gravyn-biscuits, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Waffles you can top with strawberry, apples, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or chocolate syrup. “Build your own Omelets” with ham, bacon sausage, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers and onions. Adult regular buffet $8.00, with omelet $10 / Children 6-12 $4.00 and Children under 5 free.

Our Auxiliary will be holding their “Christmas Bake Sale” during the VFW breakfast with delicious homemade goodies!! Pies, cakes, cookies and more!! Come early as the goodies go fast!

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

EAT SMART – LIVE STRONG Rensselaer County ’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY– Rensselaer County ’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand Wednesday, December 13th, at 11AM, for our monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please join us for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Breaded Haddock Square) for a suggested donation of $3.00, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60 years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 518-279-3413.

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST Eagle Mills Christian Church, 500 Brunswick Road (Rt-2), Troy will host an All-You-CanEat Breakfast on December 16th, from 8:00 - 11:00 A.M. Cost: $8.00 - Adults; $4.00 Children Under 10.

Menu Includes: Eggs to Order, Home Fries, Pancakes (Regular, Blueberry, and Chocolate Chip), Sausage, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Juice, Milk. This month’s special is Eggnog Pancakes.

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COMING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON TO SLCA THE FAMILY CLASSIC “ANNIE”

LATKE FESTIVAL On Sunday, December 17th, from 2pm till 4pm, Beth Tephilah Synagogue, located at 82 River St, will be having a great Latke festival featuring exotic latkes from around the world!

Some of the varieties are The Canadian Cranberry Latke, The Hawaiian Pina Colada Latke, the American Apple Pie Latke, The Mexican Hot Salsa Latke, The Russian Onion Latke, The Indian Curry Latke, The Israeli Falafel Latke, The Zucchini Sweet Pepper Latke, The Chinese Sweet and Sour Kiwi Latke, The East African Mango Latke, The sweet Brazilian Papaya Latke, The Turkish Apricot Latke and the Spanish Olive Latke. These are not just toppings on the Latkes but hand crafted into each latke itself! We will also feature a chef competition right before your eyes to see who would can make the best Latke! You and an expert chef will Judge! The prize will be announced. Arts and crafts activities for children will be available. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. After the party, A Menorah Lighting ceremony will take place with several dignitaries of Troy including the Honorable Mayor Patrick Madden at Monument Square in downtown Troy, just a few blocks from Beth Tephilah Synagogue. For more information, please contact Leible at 518-894-3490.

RENSSELAER COUNTY HOME DELIVERED MEALS for HOMEBOUND SENIORS Are you a Rensselaer County homebound senior over 60 and unable to shop and cook for yourself, or the caretaker of a senior? Rensselaer County Department of the Aging may be able to help you with a nutritious hot meal delivered to your home Monday through Friday. For more information, call 518279-3413 or Rensselaer County Department of the Aging at 270-2730.

Grace (Katie Snyder) introduces Annie (Kelsey Dodd) to THE Oliver Warbucks (Matthew Perrett).

Join Annie and the orphans of the City Orphanage in their Hard-Knock Life, as they try to escape the evil Miss Hannigan and find a better life this holiday season! The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is proud to bring to the stage the wonderful family classic, “Annie”, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). You will meet a great cast of characters including the billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his secretary Grace Farrell and her lovable pooch Sandy. You will find yourself singing along to some of these favorite songs, “Tomorrow”, “Little Girls”, “Easy Street” and more. Make plans to join us for this magical holiday treat. Performance dates are Dec 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 at 8pm and Dec 10 and 17 at 2:30pm.

Tickets $20/Adults and $10/Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or call (518)674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK • Saturday, December 9th—Holiday Nature Crafts at 11am.

Nature offers plenty of inspiration for gift making. Join us at the park office to create something special for your loved ones. $4/person materials fee. Must pre-register: 518-279-1155.

• Wednesday, December 13th—Book Club at 7pm. Keep an eye on our Meetup page or call the park office for December’s selection. New members always welcome! Meet at park office, use winter entrance.

• Saturday, December 16th—Holiday Treasure Hunt at 1pm.

The elves have hidden treasure in the woods and left a map to help us find it! Join us at the Shaver Pond Center (194 Shaver Pond Road) for this family adventure in the forest. $3/person or $10/family. Space is limited, must pre-register: 518-2791155.

SCHODACK ISLAND STATE PARK EVENTS BOOK NOOK NEWS Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas holidays are just around the corner. What better gift than the gift of books! The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is bursting with many new 2016 and 2017 copyrights for purchase as holiday gifts. The December half-priced specials are on books written by James Patterson, Lisa Scottoline, Danielle Steel and Debbie Macomber. Some of today’s top authors!! The children/ young adult books are 6/$1 this month as well as the biographies, self-help, historical novels and religion. Please stop by on Saturday, December 16th, from 9:00 am until noon, and check out our great selection. Thank you for your continued support and see you at The Book Nook!!

JUBILATION STATION EVENTS FROM CENTER BRUNSWICK UMC Thank you for all your donations which were gratefully received by the Grafton Seniors. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a success, from packers, to those who delivered a truck full of donations! A truly great Thanks - giving!

The Christmas season wouldn’t be complete without a special Christmas program by our children and youth of Jubilation Station. This year we invite you to “Building Christmas” on Sunday morning, December 10th, at 9:30. Come build your holiday spirit as we build with Legos to help remind you what Christmas is all about. Following the service, there will be refreshments and visit from a special guest - Santa! So, mark your calendars for DECEMBER 10th!

BROOKS BBQ tickets are an awesome idea for stocking stuffers - Stuff their stockings by stuffing their tummies!

Save the date: Our annual Brooks BBQ will be held January 6th from 2:00 - 6:00pm. Adult dinners are $12.00 and include a baked potato, vegetable, roll, dessert and a beverage; Child dinners are $ 8.00; Half chicken $6.00. Eat-in or take-out. For tickets, call Jill Walton at 518-258-2164.

• December 16, 2017, 9:00am-10:30 am. Beginner’s Christmas Bird Count at Schodack Island. Join the National Audubon Society for a family friendly annual bird count and to learn about its history. Call office by 12/13/17 to register at 518-732-0187 or consult www.capitalregionaudubon.org. Refreshments after.

• January 01, 2018 - First Day Hike, 1:00pm. Start the New Year off with a short or long hike at Schodack Island! Please call to register 518-732-0187. Refreshments after.

• January 06, 2018, 10:00 am, Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey at Schodack Island. Register at 518-732-0187. More info to follow.

EMPIRE STATE PLAZA ICE RINK OFFICIALLY OPEN Hannaford Supermarkets will once again provide individuals and families with a fun and affordable way to stay active this winter with free skate rentals at the Empire State Plaza ice rink each Friday of the 2017-18 season. Admission is free all seasonlong. The 2017-18 season marks the sixth consecutive year that Hannaford has partnered with the New York State Office of General Services to provide free skate rentals at the Empire State Plaza ice rink. Since the program’s inception in 2012, approximately 20,000 individuals have enjoyed free skate rentals, courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.

General Rink Information: Hours: Every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather dependent. The rink will be closed daily from 3 to 4 p.m. for maintenance. Cost to Skate: Free Skate Rental: $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates.Hannaford Free Skate Rental Fridays: Skate rentals are free every Friday during the season courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. Amenities: A full-service snack bar open Friday nights and weekends and a skate lounge with lockers for personal items are all located in the glass pavilion on the Plaza level.

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BELLA NAPOLI BAKERY HONORED FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY

HOLIDAY ADOPT-A-FAMILY Are you interested in playing “Santa” to a homeless family?

There’s nothing better! Each family completes a wish list - and more often than not, they are practical, everyday needed items. The wish lists are given to our “Santas” who then go shopping. Get a group together and adopt a family. Bring a smile to homeless children on Dec. 25th. Call Emily at 518.434.2910 for more details. St. Paul’s Center, Rensselaer.

L to R: Deputy Minority Leader Ed Manny, Legislators Gary Pavlic, Mark Fleming and Cindy Doran, Bella Napoli family members Geno, Mario and Dominic, and Minority Leader Peter Grimm at the podium.

The Rensselaer County Legislature presented a resolution to Bella Napoli Bakery in honor of their 60th Anniversary at their Regular meeting on November 14, 2017.

4-H WINTER FAIR 4-H Invites all youth ages 519: Friday, December 8th, 6:00 to 8:00PM at Brittonkill/ Tamarac High School Cafeteria. We will have a community service project, a place to drop off canned goods to donate to a food pantry, and a project that can be made and judged on location by entering in the Winter Fair.

For more information, please call 518-272-4210.

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Congress at 14th Street, Troy Hrs: Tues-Fri 9-5 Call for weekend appointment

HEIM’S AUTO CARE’S 7th ANNUAL TOY DRIVE Donate any new, unused, and unwrapped toys. Drop them off at the station (458 North Greenbush Rd.) between business hours. All donations will be distributed with the help of Hope 7 Adopt a Family, Michael J. Kehn, departed brother of Averill Park Fire Department, local PBA’s, and Rensselaer Boys and Girls Club. Donations will be accepted until December 9th.

EXPLORE THE CANADIAN ROCKIES AND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to The Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park August 25 to September 2, 2018. Rate includes round trip airfare from Albany, 8 nights hotel and 11 meals. Exciting highlights include unforgettable Icefields Parkway and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard an open air Jammer touring car, visit “Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump”, choose your dinner location from one of Banff’s great restaurants. Enjoy a true western BBQ with live entertainment at a dude ranch and more! For details call Lisa at Plaza Travel, (518) 785-3338 or email lisa@plazatravel.net.

COHOES ROTARY FEATURES ERIE CANAL LOCKS IN ORNAMENT SALE In 2004 The Rotary Club of Cohoes started a collectible series of Christmas ornaments featuring historic landmarks in the City of Cohoes. This year’s ornament design is Erie Canal Locks 13 and 14 in Cohoes. The 2017 ornament is the third in the slim design series. Coffee mugs with the Erie Canal Locks design are also available for purchase.Following are the ornaments in the original series: 2004-the Cohoes Falls; 2005-the Harmony Mills; 2006-the Cohoes Music Hall; 2007-the Cohoes Mastodon; 2008-Cohoes City Hall; 2009-The Half Moon; 2010-Silliman Memorial Church; 2011-the Van Schaick Mansion; 2012-Keveny Memorial Academy; 2013-Cohoes High School; 2014-Cohoes Library. The 2015 slim design ornament featured the former Cohoes Movie Theatre; 2016-Carlson’s Ice Rink. Cost for the ornaments is $15. Mugs are $8. To purchase ornaments or mugs go to http://www.rotaryclubofcohoes.org for further information. Ornaments are also available for purchase at Marra’s Pharmacy, 217 Remsen Street, Cohoes.

HIGHLIGHT ACTING TROUPE AUDITIONS FOR BIG BAD - A CHILDREN’S SHOW The Highlight Acting Troupe will hold auditions for their children’s show Big Bad by Alex Strum on Dec. 8th at 7PM; and Dec. 10th at 2PM at the Center Brunswick United Methodist Church. The show will be directed by Ethel LeVan, assisted by Christine LeVan. The most notorious criminal in the fairy-tale world, Big Bad Wolf, is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit. What will the verdict be?

Only the jury, your audience, can decide when the Judge invites them to determine the outcome of the trial. Performance dates are March 2-4, 2018. Email Ethel relevan01@nycap.rr.com for information.

ST. NICHOLAS DAY AT CRAILO STATE HISTORIC SITE Crailo State Historic Site will host a St. Nicholas Day Open House, on December 9, 2017 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm. For the Dutch settlers of this region, The Feast of St. Nicholas was a day of celebration with favorite food and treats. Children checked their shoes, left out the previous night, for presents from Sinterklaas.

On December 9th, Crailo will hold an open house with food, crafts, shopping and a visit from Sinterklaas! Children can decorate their own wooden shoes, make a Christmas card or felt ornament. For an additional fee, make your own cookie in our cellar kitchen with our wooden cookie molds. Afterwards, visit with Sinterklaas. Good children will receive a small gift.

Admission to the house is free. During the event, the entire museum will be open for exploring. Interpreters in period clothing will be preparing seasonal dishes on the open hearth fireplace in the cellar kitchen. There will be snacks for sampling and cider for drinking.

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• Saturday, December 9th - 1PM; Snow Date: Sunday, Dec. 10th - 1PM. Cost: $10 per Family.Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season! Enjoy the beauty of the Gardner Earl Chapel and its excellent acoustics. Listen to familiar carols by the Highlight Acting Troupe and sing along with your favorites. Sip hot cocoa and nibble on Christmas cookies provided by the Friends of Oakwood Cemetery. The chapel will be adorned with clever decorations created by the Halfmoon Button Club. There will even be a ‘surprise visitor’ for the young and young at heart. You’re bound to leave feeling happier than when you arrived. You may pay at the door but advance reservations will help ensure enough refreshments for all: 1-800-556-6273. roceeds go to the not-for-profit Friends organization to help our current mission of preserving the stained-glass Tiffany windows in the Earl Chapel, a non-sectarian 19th C. National Historic Landmark.

COMIC JAM WORKSHOP WITH IRA MARCKS AT THE TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY Ira Marcks will be at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, December 9th, from 1PM - 4:00PM to host a Comic Jam Workshop. A comic jam is a collaborative workshop. It’s a dropin event and you can contribute to an existing project or develop your own. A bunch of artists of all ages and skills get together and draw comics! It is about using your imagination with other creative people. Fun for artists of all ages. No previous experience necessary! Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time, it’s up to you. For more information, go to http:// iramarcks.com/events We ask that you register only so that we have an idea of how many to expect. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

2018 NORTH GREENBUSH HISTORICAL CALENDARS AVAILABLE The 2018 edition of the calendar is now available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, or from Town Historian Jim Greenfield (518-283-6384). The $10 price remains the same as it has been since 2009

DOORS OF HOPE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS “ADOPT A FAMILY” Each year at this time, Doors of Hope presents our community with the opportunity of adopting a needy family for Christmas.

If you, your group or organization, or your church would like to have a part in making a family’s Christmas a happier holiday, please contact us. You may stop in the store (open weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00, Saturdays till 12:00) and you will receive the information you need. Families who benefit from this project range from small to large. You may choose what you would like to do. Doors of Hope will outfit you with a list of wishes and sizes, and any other information you need, including when the items need to be in the store. You may also call the store at 518674-4048 and ask to speak to Nancy Rockwell. Doors of Hope is located at 4352 RT 150 in West Sand Lake.

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YARN NEEDED Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, is in need of yarn for our crocheters at the senior center. Yarn will be used to make throws and shawls for area seniors at the center and in rehabilitation and nursing homes. Thank you in advance for helping the seniors in our community.

For more information, please call Penny at 518-279-3413. If you are a Rensselaer County senior, 60 years of age or older, come in and check out our center and all the programs we provide.

CLEANING CLOSETS GETTING READY for WINTER? Donations of gently-used/never-used handbags, scarves and jewelry are now being accepted for the July 2018 For the Love of Bags & Bling at the Zaloga American Legion Post on Everett Rd. Give a call to find out more - 518.434.2910.

HOLIDAY FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR AT COHOES SENIOR CENTER BOTTLE DRIVE BY LAND TRUST Schodack Area Land Trust (SALT) is having a bottle drive in conjunction with 6Center recycling. 6Center is on RT 9J just south of RT 20 in Rensselaer. SALT manages a forever wild open-to-the-public preserve in Schodack, just off Palmer Rd. The biggest expense is insurance. Take your returnables to 6Center, and designate a few for SALT. This is a quick, easy way to support the rural ambience of our area.

• Thursday & Friday, December 7th & 8th, 8:30AM - 4:30PM at the Cohoes Senior Center, 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes, NY 12047.

Large variety of homemade baked goods, handmade crafts, jewelry, knickknacks, and an array of old and new items to peruse. There will be raffles, a home-style, affordable lunch available both days, and lots of good deals to be found. Please join us for our Annual Holiday Flea Market & Bazaar! Proceeds benefit the Cohoes Senior Center and its numerous services and programs, including Meals on Wheels!

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Hope 7 Community Center coordinates Christmas sponsorships every year for our food pantry clients, but there are always families that come in too late to sign up or have a last-minute change in circumstances such as a layoff or house fire. For those families, we have a free “Santa Shop” at our food pantry, so they can come in and pick out new toys for their children.

We need your help! Often toddlers and teens are overlooked at the holidays. We need brand new toddler toys, adolescent toys, and teenage gifts such as gift sets, Gamestop gift cards, mp3 players, etc. You can drop them off weekdays between 10:00am - 5:00pm at Hope 7 Community Center or if you prefer, you can mail or drop off a check to 596 Pawling Ave, Troy and we can do the shopping for you.

The Honest Weight Food Coop at 100 Watervliet Avenue, Albany, New York is hosting a free open-mic in its Community Room on every third Saturday evening from 7PM to 9PM, with sign-ups for performing at 6:30PM. This month the event falls on December 16th. The community is invited to attend either as audience members or performers.

The event hopes to attract not only musicians, but poets, comedians and storytellers as well. This is considered a family friendly event, and children are welcome. Contact Roger at 518-603-0819 or MillenJournal@gmail.com for more information.

Rensselaer County NY Connects provides long term services and supports which includes a range of services and support that can help people of all ages remain independent in their daily lives. Long term services and support are both medical and non-medical services that help to maintain or improve daily functioning and health. Finding the right services and support to meet your needs can be very confusing. NY Connects is a trusted place that gives you information about available options whether you are paying for services yourself, through insurance, or are eligible for a government program. NY Connects serves anyone who needs information on long term services and support. NY Connects staff can also help link you to available long- term services and support. Contact Rensselaer County NY Connects at 518-270-2767.

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TROY SENIOR CENTER IN NEED OF DONATIONS The Troy Senior Center is requesting donations of exercise equipment, specifically treadmills. If you have a treadmill you would like to donate to the Troy Senior Center, please call the Center at 518-270-5348.

We appreciate your help.

FREE CROCHET GROUP Would you like to help crochet or knit lap throws for Veterans and seniors in your community? The Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet Group will be meeting on Thursday, December 14th & 28th, at 12:30 at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. We have a large supply of yarn to help us get started on this project; we will also have some ladies who would be willing to teach you some basic stitches to get you started. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors 60 years of age and older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations required for lunch by calling 518-2793413.

SPECIAL BINGO Join the Grafton seniors at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton for a Special Bingo, on Friday, December 8th, at 12:30 sponsored by CDPHP. If you have any questions, or would like to join us for lunch at noon, entrée Ham Slice, for a suggested donation of $3.00, please contact the center at 518-279-3413.

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R ensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, is offering appointments for Reiki.

Reiki is a healing technique where a therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing process of the body and restore physical and emotional well-being. We now have a Master in Reiki available by appointment on Tuesday and Thursdays. It is non-evasive and very relaxing. For more information, or if you are interested in, please call 518279-3413

SERVICES ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Graduate, 25+ yrs. exp.

No job too small. 475-8782 www.accountingdave.com APPLIANCE REPAIR Most brands including Sears.

Prompt service. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378 C. L. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs.

Neat and dependable. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call Rich (518) 528-7173.

CASH FOR ANTIQUES Old Paintings, Jewelry, Hunting & Fishing Equip & Glassware. (518) 424-4626 CASH FOR JUNK CARS $100-$500. Free pick-up.

(518) 365-3368 CHEAPER than Dumpsters Old Appliances And Furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs.

CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518) 664-7488.

Credit Cards Accepted.

EXCAVATION, STONE & TOPSOIL Water diversion, driveways, brush hog, land clearing, septics. (518) 944-3672

COMPUTER SALES SVRC. & DATA RECOVERY Windows & Mac. repairs and upgrades.Data recovery from PCs external hard drive, flash drive, SD cards. gaming PCs. www.rebootcomputerstore.com

Reboot Computers.

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DIVORCE Uncontested Divorce papers prepared $349 274-0380 DRAIN CLEANING Full service drain cleaning & repairs, incl. camera/video inspections. Emergency service APS Sewer & Drain Cleaning 674-0908 ELECTRICIAN Lammon Electric. Fully lic. & ins. 30yrs exp., res./comm.

Panel upgrades. 274-5100 EVICTION SQUAD OF NY No rent, Undesirables, Squatters. “Let us handle it.” (518) 701-1543 24/7.

CHERRY FIREWOOD Seas. face cord del. $145.

Call for more info. Wide delivery area. (518) 664-6720.

FALL YARD CLEANUPS Garden Clean-up, Landscaping, weeding, hauling & odd jobs. (518) 810-4522

CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney cleaning & repairs, wood stoves installed. Insured, experienced.

Don Bradley 674-2444

FIREWOOD All hardwood, cut, split and delivered. $200 per cord. Call 518 279-1401.

CLEANOUTS & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, yard cleanup, res/comm clean out & organize. Equipped to handle any job. (518) 944-3672 CLEANOUTS Any size, any where, thing! From one item & Fully ins. Doing things don’t want to. Call 256-5430.

any up. you Bill

CLEANOUTS Specializing in residential & commercial clean-ups, attics, bs’mts, garages, estates. Insured.

Simple Solutions Mark 283-6527, Since 1999.

COMPUTER REPAIR, SALES, SVC. & TRAINING All Windows PCs. Data recovery, software installation & wireless networks.Tri-City Information Systems, 518 596-3195. www.tricityinfo.net.

FIREWOOD Andy’s Firewood. I’m back!

Cut & split, free del. $200 per cord.Call/Text (518) 522-0366 FIREWOOD Kiln Dried Firewood, $329/cord. Seasoned Firewood $275/cord. Tremont Lumber (518) 674-3836 FIREWOOD Order now! All hardwood.

Cut, split, del. $180/ cord.

Ready to burn. Quick delivery. (518) 658-2303.

FIREWOOD Seas., cut, split,& delivered. $275/ cord, Green $180/cord.

For the best service & wood in the Northeast, call Kalme Logging (518) 222-9631 FIREWOOD TOM has 200 full cord seas. wood.

Stored inside. Also locust posts, poles, authentic split rail , locust lumber, any dimension. (518) 883-8284.

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FIREWOOD/ CAMP WOOD Exit 15N.com Lou “The Wood Guy” Rt. 50, Wilton. 24/7 GENERAL CONTRACTING 30 yrs exp. int/ ext remodeling. New kitc, & bathrooms, electrical & plumbing, etc.

Fully insured , free estimates (518) 526-1604

HANDYMAN 30 yrs exp. Kitchens, baths, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. (518) 526-1604 HANDYMAN Framing, sheetrock, floors, finish work, painting, odd jobs. House clean-outs. Free est. Carmine (518) 496-0968 HANDYMAN Painting int./ext., drywall repair, furn. assembly, all home improvem’t. & upgrades. Fully ins. Doing things you don’t want to. Call Bill 256-5430.

HANDYMAN Remodeling, carpentry, decks porches, masonry, int./ext. paint, fences, doors/windows, gutters, all repairs. Free est. c 669-0814, 271-9161 HEATING SYSTEMS AND AIR CONDITIONING Highest quality work. Competitive prices, high efficiency.

Call North Country 369-4960.

HOUSE CLEANING Call today for an estimate on a one-time deep cleaning or regularly scheduled cleanings. Excellent references.

Linda 222-9734.

HOUSE CLEANING Excellent references. Reliable. Since 1988. Jill 518 727-1342.

HOUSECLEANING GLEAM TEAM. Res/Office.

Over 40 yrs. local experience.

FULLY INSURED. Gift cert’s.

Exc. Refs (518) 477-7566 JOEYJUNK.COM Cleanouts, cleanups, demo, dumpster rentals. Residential and comm. Attics, basements, garages, estates. We do it all. 237-JUNK “5865” JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, yard cleanup, res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. 944-3672

SERVICES MASONRY All phases: new & old. Brick, Block, Concrete, Stone Work.

Fully ins. Shawn (518) 577-0962 MASSAGE THERAPY Affordable rates. Conv. location, license & ins. Call Paul (518) 817-2524 for appt.

PAINT & HANGERS AA Hawkeye Painting. Interior/ exterior. Fully insured.

References. (518) 944-4997.

PAINTING & STONE WORK Interior Painting and Custom Fireplace Stone Work. Call Michael (518) 423-0946 PLUMBING & HEATING Repairs, installs, services: licensed, experienced, insured.

Cert., 24 hr. service (518) 283-2331 SEWING MACHINE REPAIR Household/ industrial, all makes, tune-ups, parts, supplies. 674-8491 SNOW BLOWER REPAIR Prompt, guaranteed repairs on most brands . Pick-up/del.

Reconditioned mowers. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378 SNOW PLOWING Driveways & parking lots. No. Greenbush, Wynantskill, Averill Park, West Sand Lake, Pond Hills & surrounding areas. Reliable plowing since 1989. Aaron St. Onge (518) 283-4013 or (518) 461-3227 STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYS Repairs, Excavation, Ditching, Drainage. Stone & Gravel & Topsoil deliveries. Free est. insured. 258-4092/712-5332

STONE / TOPSOIL / MULCH Sand, Gravel, Manure, Free Delivery, Decorative Stone, Shale, Installation available.

(518) 944-3672 TELEVISION REPAIR Flat panel TV serv. Exchange TV, 400 Columbia Tpke (518) 482-1255, (518) 477-7123 TREE SERVICE Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building demolition. Insured and experienced. Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444 TREE SERVICE Scheffler’s Tree Service. Removal, pruning, trimming. Ins. free est. Bill (518) 479-9749.

TREE SERVICE Stump Busters of Wynantskill.

Tree & stump removal. 24 hour service. (518) 286-1865 or (518) 573-7464 TREE, SHRUB, STUMP SRV Bucket, crane, chipper, stump removal, small jobs to mega.

(518) 944-3672 VINYL SIDING, WINDOWS AND DOORS AA Season’s Best Painting & Contracting Svc. 20 yrs. exp.

Member of BBB. Ins. & refs.

Major credit cards accepted.

424-0078 WATER WELL SERVICE Horton Well Drilling. Well pumps, tanks, water tests and wells chlorinated. 40 years. experience. (518) 283-0149.

WELL PUMP SERVICE Residential & Commercial, service & repairs (518) 283-2331 WINDOW CLEANING Ken’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured. Comm./ Res. 40-yrs. family exp. 766-4975

DANCE STORY HOUR WITH ELLEN SINOPOLI Dancer Sara Senecal of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will be at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library on Thursday, December 7th, at 10:30 am, when she will read from her favorite children’s books about dance and conduct basic movement activities that are related to the stories.

For children ages 2-5 with a parent or caregiver.

For more information on this program, call the library at 518-235-5310. Troy Public Library is located at 27–114th Street, Troy, NY.

POESTENKILL HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT Join the Poestenkill Youth Board on Friday, December 8th, at the Poestenkill Firehouse for Holiday fun. The doors open at 6:30pm and the movie will start at 7:00pm.

Snacks will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Anthony at 518283-5100 ext.107 or by email at kanthony@poestenkillny. com.

BRUNSWICK LIBRARY EVENTS • Bridge Club - Monday and Wednesday 1-3pm.

• Adult Yoga Hour - Monday and Wednesday at 6. Coming in January, on Thursdays at 5pm!

• Tots Class - Tuesday and Thursdays at 10:30.

• Kids STEAM Class - Tuesdays at 4pm; Wednesdays at 3:30.

• Knitting Group - Thursdays at 1-2:30.

• Read to Jack and Ally - Tuesday, December 12th at 4pm.

• Adult Make and Take Holiday Art - Saturdays in December: 9, 16 & 23.

• Family Holiday Movie - Fridays in December at 4pm.

• Dewey the Library Elf on the Shelf All December! Find Dewey and get a special treat!

• Tots Class - Wednesdays at 10:30am; Saturdays at 10:30am.

• Adult Art Class - Thursdays at 5pm.

• Game Night - Tuesdays at 5pm.

Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2, Troy, NY 12180; (518) 279-4023; www.brunswicklibrary.org

FOOD FOR FINES AT THE TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY Troy Public Library is proud to announce that during the week of December 10th – December 16th it will accept one nonperishable item per $2 in nes! So, if you have $5.20 in nes, bring in 3 items to eliminate your ne. Items cannot be past their expiration date. Maximum amount that can be cleared is $25.

All food items will be donated to Unity House and the St. Augustine’s Food Pantry. This will reduce late nes for both branches of the Troy Public Library. Charges from other libraries or for lost, damaged, missing items will not be reduced. Please see a staff member if you have any questions. If you don’t have any nes, we will gladly accept donations!

For more information, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second St., Troy, and at 27 114th Street, Troy.

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30 Minute one-on-one Physical Therapy Sessions: Come experience how quickly you can recover when you have a minimum of 30 minutes of individualized, one-on-one time with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Accepting Medicare and most insurance plans. In most cases, a Physician's script is not necessary. Specializing in Lower back pain and sciatica, Arthritis, Spinal injuries, Orthopedic and Joint pain, Post-op rehab, and Sports medicine.

Call for a 45-minute Evaluation or Free 15 minute consultation today.

Location: The Green Room Physical Therapy. 476 North Greenbush Rd, Suite 3. Rensselaer, NY 12144.

Call: (518)326-3771. Email: thegreenroompt@outlook.com

Hart Club, Cape Cod - May 20th-24th $600 per person double. Call Jean (518) 621-7606

ANCESTRY AVAILABLE AT THE N.G. LIBRARY

100TH BIRTHDAY Open House Celebration Please join us for an open house, as we celebrate Elizabeth Reynolds, on Sunday, December 10th from 11:30am-3pm at the Berlin United Methodist Church. 17 S. Main St. Berlin, NY. Greeting cards can be sent to Elizabeth Reynolds c/o Sherry Teal, P.O. Box 138, Poestenkill, NY 12140.

FREE LANGUAGE LEARNING AT GRAFTON LIBRARY Mango Languages are now available from the Grafton Community Library FREE of charge. Mango, a language learning application, is free for all library patrons and can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection.

Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application by focusing on the four key elements of language learning: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture. The Grafton Community Library is located at 2455 NY Route 2, Grafton. For more information, call 279-0580, or graftoncommunitylibrary.org,

Bradley Maintenance Service

Storm Damage?

•Tree Service •Backhoe Work Muddy Driveway Repair

FALL CLEAN-UPS

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Ancestry Library edition is now available at the North Greenbush Public Library.

Ancestry provides access to the world’s most popular consumer online genealogy resource. Please bring a flash drive to save your information. The library also has a volunteer- Town Historian, Jim Greenfield who will help you get started with your genealogy search. To sign up for a 30 minute session with Mr. Greenfield, please call the library at 283-0303. The library is located at 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill in the Town Office Building.

Pet Adoption of the Week Henry - Sweet little beagle mix He is 4 years old, neutered, 23 lbs., He is current with vaccines, heartworm & lyme negative. Henry is very good with other dogs & loves to play with them. He is housetrained & will knock on the door to go out. He loves to cuddle or watch a television show from the couch. Henry was given up by his origional owner due to a new baby in the house.

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 br cottage, $600/mo, refrig & stove, no pets, 1st months rent, last months rent & security. Call 518 479-0620 .

E.G. 5 min. to Albany. $750/mo. +sec. +util. 1 lrg.

BR, dbl closets, updated, priv. prkg, laundry, very quiet, great location, perfect for one.

No smoking, no pets. (518) 365-7896 Pineview Apts, Wynantskill: 1BR w/ heat $665. No Pets, No Smoking (518) 674-1111 EG: 2BR $875 & 1BR $750, inc. heat & H/W. Great location/condition, o/s pking, laundry, quiet/well maint. complex. N/P. Sec., ref’s, lease.

(518) 449-2122 Poestenkill 2 BR, heat and hot water included. No pets. $825 + security. 674-7301 Rensselaer 2 BR, on busline. $800/mo. Call (518) 755-8439 or (518) 421-5497 Wynantskill $695+ sec. 1 BR, 1st flr. No pets. No evictions.

Good credit. (518) 880-4130.

469-9189. (619) 315-1269, Wynantskill: 2 BR farmhouse apartment. Washer & dryer. $900 /month (518) 810-3970

MANUFACTURED 12X40 1 bed 1 bath trailer in Creekside Park, Schodack. $3,000 obo. Call or text (714) 742-4729.

CHILD CARE New Daycare (NYS Licensed) Contact: Allison AsheMcCabe, Teacher/Director at (518) 309-8683.

Enrolling Now (Part/Full Time) 3-5 year olds. Bloom and Grow Daycare. Bloomandgrowkids.com

WANTED CASH for your unwanted books (larger amounts), older magazines, early photos, postcards, records, maps, sports cards, etc. Will consider any old paper items.

Please save this ad.487-1944

FOR SALE Cedar Shrub Covers. Limited supply. Prices starting at $29.99, 24 inch wide. 2 - 6ft tall. Visit ShrubCovers.com for more info.

Department 56 & Lang & Wise village houses & accessories, inexpensive.

Call (518) 423-7565 Fixing up an older home?

Visit us for authentic period house parts & antique gifts for the Holidays at 26 Peck Rd, Wynantskill or Gristmill Antiques on Route 7, Troy.

Call (518) 429-7641 www.1785AntiquesBarn.com

GARAGE SALES HOMES FOR SALE 2 BR Mobile Home in a 55+ community-Rensselaer Estates, Schodack Center.

14’X52’. (518) 653-5959 Vacation Club: Sedona, AZ. Studio unit on Golf Course near upscale shops, dining & The Grand Canyon. Purchase inc. RCI vacation club. Price neg. Call (518) 527-3212

REAL ESTATE WANTED I Buy Houses! CASH!!! Any Price, Area or Condition.

FAST FAIR OFFERS! (518) 441-6376 Investor-Boston wants 2-3 family, cash-fair price.

BRYCE (518) 928-1231.

RPI, 3 Family- Big Lot. BRYCE (518) 488-0434.

Seniors Selling Your Home Call Bryce-Guaranteed sale special. BRYCE 50 Years (518) 674-8440.

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Storage Complex, 30 Units, up to 100.

BRYCE (518) 928-1231.

Schodack Indoor Flea Market 591 (GPS 415) Route 9, Schodack Landing, NY. Every Saturday 8am-5pm and Sundays 10am-5pm. Call Peter at (518) 522-3104, Facebook: Schodack Indoor Flea Market.

Grand opening of Joyce’s Unique Boutique, Sat & Sun 12/9th & 12/10th!

HOLIDAY COOKIE BAKING CONTEST Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton will be holding a Holiday Cookie baking contest (cookies do not have to be holiday theme) on Wednesday, December 20th, at 1:00. Prizes will be gift cards to WalMart. After the contest, cookies will bagged and delivered to homebound seniors. Join us for lunch at 12:00 noon; suggested donation of $3.00 for seniors 60 years of age and older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome; reservations required for lunch by calling 518-279-3413.

AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 1st QTR. 2017-2018 High Honors – 90 and above: Grade 9: Lucas M Abate, Michael Agro, Maddie S Allegretta, Katherine E Armlin, Tyler B Basle, Bailey L Bates, Noah J Bonesteel, Adam Borland, Kallianna Elizabeth Brady, Kevin John Bryant, Emma R Burdick, Benjamin Antonio Campbell, Fiona Carroll, Cameron Carter, Vincent Ronald Carucci, Shaylin X Chan, Emily Clark, Samantha Coluccio, Emily I Consula, Anthony James Cordero, Molly Cummins, Geoffrey M Dawes, Gabrielle Deck, Kendall E Dollard, Elizabeth DuBois, Logan Feathers, Benjamin Ferlito, Scott Ferlito, Luke Antoine Floge, Grace M Fuller, Abigail Elizabeth Garrison, Catherine Grace Gaylord, Julia G Gelder, Isabella Guyer, Rachel Lynne Haner, Julia Mary Hanlon, Colin W Hansen, Marissa Hanson, Matthew Harmer, Emma Elizabeth Harriman, Alexander C Heap, Emily Horton, Roy A Jacobson III, Anna S Jankovic, Augustin Gantt Johnson, Haley E Johnson, Rose Elizabeth Jokiel, Collin Kelly, Allison V Lapinski, Jared T Lee, Aidan Loucks, Grace A Mackey, Sean M Malenfant, Matthew P Marks, Dominic Marrochello, Damon Mason, Tylar Justin Moak, Rebecca Moore, Lydia R Munandi, Madelynn Murray, Elizabeth M Owens, Jared Pardo, Lauren E Paris, Emma Clement Parker, Anthony M Pastizzo, Keri Paulson, Allie Isabelle Pember, Bellazara M Polaro, Henry B Powers, Madison R Quell, Meghan R Ratigan, Nicholas R Reohr, Eric C Ries, Hannah M Rivers, Mackenzie Rockwell, Benjamin D Romer, Kyle Patrick Roth, Kyle Sherman, Ruby Anne Slyer, Davis E Snyder, Jeanine Morgan Spierre, Sophia Stern, Jeremy J Stewart, Katherine Grace Emeline Story, Delaney C Sutton, McKenzie Erin Swinson, Layla E Tune, Sarah Rose Wallace, Aidan Wallen, Meghan Walsh, Hannah Williams, Sarah Courtney Wing, Caryn N Zimmerman.

Grade 10: Guiliana M Adamo, Jane E Adams, Madeleine M Balga, Adam N Balogh, Riley Bennett, Brandon Adam Bipat, Delaney G Burton, Dean R Buttaci, DeLana Castle, Hayden M Chenette, Brigid M Clark, Alex B Cooper, Tatiana I Damiano, Anna Maria D’Arcangelis, Jonathon D DeWolf, Naomi Jocelyn Dutra, Quinn T Dzembo, Lorenzo T Elliott, Logan T Escobar, Adam J Film, Claire Elizabeth Flynn, Jessica M Gavitt, Mark R Goca, Quinn Jordan GoddardHathaway, Andrew Joseph Gorman, Noelle Elissa Hall, Katherine Grace Happy, Lauren Elizabeth Harland, Madelyn E Harris, Jessica Haskin, Sydney Haskin, Gabriel S Hildebrandt, Lindsey M Hitchcock, Keston C Holohan, Samantha Hubbard, Erik Jeschke, Abigayle Beatrice Jorden, Mackenzie D Julien, Ryan C Kasuba, Ashley Marie Kerwin, Lena G Kiehl, Caleb Kronau, Lillian M Kronau, Isabella Jean LaFreniere, Matthew S Lettko, Adam Limoges, Triston Russell Lincoln, Alyssa R Lindheimer, Delaney Fitzgerald Long, Emily Julia Lubas, Dani L Martuscello, Alexandra E Mau, Lauren C Meyers, Alexander C Michaels, Joseph Paul Milanese Jr, Arica Miller, Aidan Millington, Matthew J Morin, Delaney Anne Munyan, Faith Murray, Jack T Nichols, Audrey R Oliver, Anna Olson, Kelly Jean O’Neill-Knasick, Alessandro V Pascarella, Helen T X W Pond, Skyler L Rafferty, Michael Re, Ainsley P Rogers, Gabriella Romano, Hannah C Ryan, Carley Marie Salerno, Dominic M Scattareggia, Emma B Scheeren, Joseph Solomon Levi Schlossberg, Eric R Schuman, Whitney Helen Shelhamer, Ciera Marie Sherman, Cameron D Shoemaker, Matthew E Shoemaker, Austin Sicko, Gabrielle E Skiba, Haley M Surprenant, Emily M Sweet, Bryanna Leigh Swinson, Skye Anne Taylor, Alexis M Thompson, Bryce Luis Harrison Thompson, Alexandria Grace VanDerKar, Lydia L Ware, Kevin S Wendell, Max Tyler Willson, Ian Zieske.

Grade 11: Noora Ahmed, Emily C Armlin, Ryan G Baker, William R Ballard, Samuel H Bendett, Jessica E Beskid, Michael J Beskid, Logan B Bielawski, Martin L Bond, Olivia M Bonesteel, Jacqueline J Borland, Brian M Bourne, Victoria A Bubie, Iris A Bursey, Lillian Bushey, Molly Abigail Cardamone, Anthony Carucci, Taya A Catlin, Rebekah L Chambers, Hadley J Chan, Kaylee M Clairmont, Trevor J Collins, Katelyn Rose Cooper, Lucas G Corbo, Shauna A Corry, Emma N Crawley, Arlo J DeSimone, Justice Joseph Dominy, Nicholas J DonVito, Gracie Ann Driscoll, Eamon P Finnerty, William F Fleming, Ruthann Flick, Matthew Daniel Gaston, Gabrielle Lily Geerholt, Nicholas F Gelder, Sydney N Gile, Megan Glanton, Jeremy Gregware, Marissa L Guilbault, Thomas K Hacker, Megan M Hale, Dylan A Hansen, Jamie Elissa Holzman, Zachary T Hotaling, Nathaniel P Jamison, Emily Catherine Jaworski, Aiden Jones, Emily Kay Jorden, Andrew G Kardelky, Nixon Kwok, Jadyn A Lee, Isabella R Maddalone, Nancy Mainville, James I McDade, Zachary M McGrath, John H McKenna, Olivia Lorraine Meemken, Mitchell R Mihalko, Jenna M Miller, Kelsey Christine Mohl, EmmaLee A Morgan, Sophia N Morone, Joshua Morra, Zachary Thomas Moskov, Marissa A Nagel, Sarina Okui, Katherine Elizabeth O’Neill-Knasick, Christina Marie Parrottino, Stephanie Paul, Kelsey Grace Perala, Scott J Petersen III, Zachary

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AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 1st QTR. 2017-2018 ~CONTINUED~ Westfall, Jessie Williams, Alexander C WilliamsMitchell, Laura Alexis Wing, Izabella D With, Merrill A Wrenn, Imani Wyatt, Nikolas C Yash, Julia N Zaremba, Keating Zelenke, Rebekah M Zimmerman.

Grade 12: Alan Frederick Abeling, Joseph J Adamo, Lilyanna Ainsley, Kaitlyn R Bates, Abby L Bergmann, Alana C Brennan, Hannah Leigh Brisee, Taylor-Rae F Brundige, Evan N Butts, Shannon E Carney, Alana Carroll, Abigail Barletta Clark, Josephine R Criscione, George Robert Cusack, Connor Cusson, Sarah E Davidson, Mark A Dearstyne, Leah A Debboli, Ryan A Deo, Hunter C Dobert, Olivia DuBois, Cameron Craig Duncan, Samantha Dunham, Erik W Dunn, Zachary Effman, Evan P Face, Eden S G Faliveno, Nicholas Ferlito, Mackenzy Rose Ferra, Amanda M Finelli, Cheyanne H Fink, Sarah Flagg, Katelyn Mary Flick, Emma G Flint, Lydia Genevieve Flynn, Andrea Garrow, Kylie R Gavitt, Anthony Germinerio, John Peter Giannone, Jared M Glasser, Marcianna I Glasser, Courtney H Gorleski, Kelsey Elizabeth Granger, Ryan L Gutheil, Catherine Hannigan, Michael T Hansen, Lucas Tulk Harland, Madison C Hasbrouck, Brooke E Hastings, Margaret Hayes, Sarah Lynn Hemmerle, Emily Henricks, Hope E Heritage, Samantha Elizabeth Herrington, Pearl Arlyss Herzig, Connor W Hicks, Alexander S Holcomb, Sally R Holden, Madelyne L Holmes, Anna Elizabeth Holzman, Connor L Hosley, Jessie L Hubbard, Kyle D Hunter, Julia L Huntley, Amanda Gayle Hyson, Stephanie A Jankovic, Adam C Johnson, Sydney R Jones, Jacqueline Jurs, Michaela Kalendek-Mosley, Danielle E Kiely, Nathan B Lapinski, Dominick Anthony Law, Justin P Lettko, Jessica Liberty, Emma H Limoges, Ariel G Loucks, Samuel Ronald Mackey, James P Madsen, Grace M Marrochello, Aaron L Masse, Hannah Mazzeo, Lauren McClure, Mary Beth McDade, Paul J McGreevy, Jacob R Miller, Sierra Elizabeth Miner, Patrick J Mohan, Ian Moore, Isabel R Morris, Katherine Lora Munyan, Lydia Murphy, Jack Thomas Nash II, Morgan M Nichols, Zachary E Nichols, Zephryn A Noble, Megan C Novak, Caitlin O’Neill, Luciano V Pascarella, Isabella Pastore, Farrell Pelcher, Casey Lynn Pelton, Zachary J Plunkett, Emily R Popp, Noah Prashaw, Rachel L Quell, Gavin Quinn, Victoria Radley, Erin R Ranken, Courtney E Ries, Jade Alita Rodriguez, Katherine Rollins, Matthew E Romano, Sierra Rooney, Schuyler J Ruschmeyer, Alyssia L Sanchez, Kristina Maria Sanchez, Kristen D Schaefer, Samantha S Schroeder, Heidi G Schuman, Melissa Schupp, Gabrielle E Signorelli, Kevin D Silver, Shea S Slocum, Jacob Snyder, Noah T Snyder, Victoria Alexis Stein, Devyn Stevens, Ryan T Stewart, Alarick Wolfgang Storm, Luke Montana Switzer, James Magnus Taylor, Jenna D VanderBogart, Garrett P Wagner, Preston D Wait, Jack William Wellington, Sean R Wheeler, Zachary T Whitmore, Cooper Edward Willis, Amelia E Wilson, Mallory P Wood, Jacob J Yetto, Raymond Yeung.

Honors – 85 and above: Grade 9: Theodore James Apfel, Lillian J Bursey, Marissa R Carey, Lorelai Denley, Hannah E Ernest, Emily L Face, James E Fleming, Julia S Foster, Madeline P Gile, Natalie Grusczak, Jessie A Guilbault, Hailey D Hodge, Hannah Mae Horrocks, Emily Hubbard, Caden Winsor Jewell, Kyra Marie Kusalonis, John R Martin, Aksinya Masse, Austin D Morris, Donald G Oliver, Rachel G Peckham, Sean Ransford, Maddia P Reiter, Joseph T Richter, Anna S Rizzo, Zachary Roman, Savanna Rudolph, Brodie J Smith, Madalyn M Stevens, Aiden Joseph Sulkey, Mia F Tessitore, Donald Ullman, Lindsey Rebekka Van Alstyne, Olin R Wagner, Aidan Winkler, Nicholas Youngstein.

Grade 10: Bryanna M Agan, Lucas J Angrisano, Brice H Bonesteel, Cameron J Brown, Kathleen A Cone, Bianca DeFlumer, Lindsey Catherine Despart, Christopher James Evans, Samuel W Ghent, Lillian A Gorman, Jacob A Herter, Madyson Rae Heslin, Carley D Hinman, Sophia M Jaworski, Spencer D Johnson, Emma G Kehn, Adam J Kiely, Joseph Scott Kocsis, Joseph S Magill, Isabelle Malatesta, Keegan T Mallory, Ty Mazzeo, Jason E Meyer, Michael Anthony Minehan, Julia Ovsanna Mooradian, Jenna-Marie Morin, Shelby Ann Nadeau, Anya M Philistin, Kristian Edward Powell, Meghan E Prouty, Colin J Rescott, Michael James Rockenstire Jr, Kaylee Morgan Romano, Robert E Sherman, Devin Monaghan Smith, Seth A Smith, Julianna Sorriento, Charles Joseph Testo, Cylie T VanDeWal, Joseph A Vargonen, Nathaniel White, Hayden R Wiedman, Kelsey S Wood, Taylor S Zwijacz.

Grade 11: Jacquelin Boyd, Caterina Burns, Emma P Card, James S Cocca, Jesse C CrawfordHarris, Karisa Dell, Wesley W Doscher, Anna F Doyle, Hunter D Farrell, Konnor Fink, Jason Foust, Bruce

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EMPLOYMENT NEED LOCAL HELP?

HELP WANTED Care Givers wanted for overnights in a residential home for seniors. 8pm-8am, and 9pm-9am. Experienced, dependable a must. Call Dave (518) 292-8423 days or (518) 674-5369 evenings.

Call 518-454-5502 to place your Help Wanted Ad

WANTED: LOCAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Position open in Rensselaer Co. for local weekly Newspaper

Drivers: Home EVERY Night!! Make $1200/wk + Great Benefits! Local Position~Mr. Bult's. CDL-A required. TEXT TRUCK TO 55000. (315) 794-7315

If you are personable, energetic and enjoy working with people, this position is for you!

Previous sales experience a plus, but not necessary. Team player a must. You will be well trained in order to deal with the advertising and marketing needs of local businesses.

Experienced wait staff needed for Dino’s Italian Restaurant. Come in : 2113 Rt. 7, Troy, or call (518) 663-0131.

Full package of benefits offered including paid vacation and sick tme, health insurance w/dental & vision, 401K, life insurance.

F/T head teacher, Mon-Fri. Executive Woods Childcare off Everett Rd., Albany. (518) 459-7156

Equal Opportunity Employer Division of Hearst Corporation

General help, PT cleaner.

Please apply in person. 595 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush.

P/T Tues and Thurs. 15-20 hrs week. Office clerical support, inside sales, tech support, and marketing support.

Call (518) 283-8302..

Looking for an experienced laborer or carpenter. Pay based on experience. Call Sean at (518) 813-6015.

HHA/PCA – Homecare work in the Capital Region. Great pay, Paid travel, bonuses and more! Must be certified (HHA or PCA), reliable. Spanish speaking a plus! Stop in and fill out an application at 87 Washington St, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Call us at 449-1142. www.accucarehomehealthservices.com

Hours: 8:30 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri.

Fax resume to: 518-674-8680 or mail to: The AdverTiser, sales position, PO Box 70, Averill Park, NY 12018

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VITA AND AARP TAXAIDE SITES Interested in helping out in your community to prepare taxes free of charge? Both VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and AARP TaxAide programs are in need of volunteers in the East Greenbush, Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, Troy, and other areas of the Capital Region. IRS certified training will be provided, and you will be mentored by a seasoned volunteer.

To learn more about volunteering for: • VITA: Contact Tracy Randle, CA$H/VITA Program, United Way-GCR: 518-456-2200 / Ext-131 or email at: trandle@unitedwaygcr.org Please visit the CA$H Website at: www.cashgreatercapitalregion.org/ • AARP TaxAide: Please visit the website: www.aarp.org/ taxvolunteer You can also contact: Jerry Seeley, AARP District Coordinator; Telephone #: 518- 477-8181 or via email at: jseeley1018@gmail.com

RN/LPN - We have FT & PT hours available for skilled nurses in homecare throughout the Capital District. Enhanced pay, flexible hours available. 1 year exp required. Stop in and fill out an application at 87 Washington St, Rensselaer, NY 12144.

Call us at 449-1142. www. accucarehomehealthservices.com

Snow Shovelers & Plow Truck Drivers exp. req. Call (518) 674-1111

BINGO Brunswick Elks Lodge #2556 has BINGO every Wednesday.

Doors open at 6:00pm - $1000.00 cash prizes. Kitchen is open at 6:00. Lodge phone # is 518-2791344. Portion of the proceeds go to Our Lodge Charity Fund.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF NEW YORK LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The name of the limited liability company is 133 6th LLC. The date of filing of the Articles of Organization with the Department of State was October 25, 2017. The county in New York in which the offices of the LLC are located is Rensselaer. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served, and the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any such process served against the LLC to 637 East 6th Street, Apt. 2, New York, NY 10009. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the Limited Liability Company Law of the State of New York.

Notice of formation of: 5-0 Lawn Enforcement, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (SSNY) on 10/17/2017, office location: Rensselaer County, SSNY is designated as agent to the LLC upon whom process may be served, (SSNY) shall mail service of process against it to United States Corporation Agents Inc. 7014 13Th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228, purpose is any lawful purpose.

80 DUNSBACH FERRY RD LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 05/10/17. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 20 Heather Ridge Road, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ACTION ACQUISITIONS, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 11/30/2017. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to c/o Diane Rich, 3396 River Rd., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

ACW MILLWORK & CABINETRY, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/30/17. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 589 3rd Avenue Ext., Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 10.26.17. Office location, County of Rensselaer.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: c/o Association Management Solutions, LLC, 2 Jessica Circle, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: any lawful act.

Clickit Digital, LLC. Articles of Org. filed Sec. of State (SSNY) on 9/6/12.

Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the Company c/o 24 Fourth Street, Troy, NY 12180.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION NETWORK, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11.28.17. Office location, County of Rensselaer.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 159 Brick Church Rd, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: any lawful act.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF DBORNT ENTERPRISES, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of New York whose Articles of Organization were filed on October 26, 2017 with the New York Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of any process served on him or her to P.O. Box 1018, Averill Park, New York 12018. New York Office Location: Rensselaer County.

Purpose: All lawful activities.

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 2210031 for beer, liquor and wine, has been applied for by Dino’s Italian Eatery, Inc. to sell beer, liquor and wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 2113 State Highway 7, Troy, NY 12180 for on premises consumption.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF EBELING ENTERPRISES, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of New York whose Articles of Organization were filed on October 26, 2017 with the New York Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail a copy of any process served on him or her to P.O. Box 962, 146 Snake Hill Road, Averill Park, New York 12018. New York Office Location: Rensselaer County. Purpose: All lawful activities.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Exquisite Diamond Properties, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 13, 2017. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 90 State Street Ste 700, Albany NY 12207. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FAMILY ROOM BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/30/2017. Office location: Rensselaer County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 34 Orchard Lane, West Sand Lake, NY 12196. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

FANE-TACK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of New York on June 14, 2017. Office location, Rensselaer County. Secretary of State of New York State is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to FANE-TACK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC, 5 Warren Lane, Troy, New York 12182. No reported agent. Latest date of dissolution of LLC: None. Purpose: All legal purposes.

Notice of formation of Gentle Journey Equine Transport, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on 10/18/17, office location: Rensselaer County, United States Corporation Agents, INC. has been designated as agent to the LLC upon whom process may be served. USCA shall mail copy of process to 2870 US 20 Nassau NY 12123. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Schodacktek Scientific LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12th, 2017. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 303 Geiser Rd, Wynantskill, NY 12198. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Under Section 206 of The Limited Liability Company Law The name of the LLC is Gnome Serums LLC. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NY Secretary of State on October 27, 2017. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The office of the LLC is to be located in Rensselaer County.

The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The address of which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC is 56 Bridge Street, Johnsonville, New York.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: Hart Family Kmart, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/02/17. Office location: Rensselaer County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 2 Cooper Avenue, Rensselaer, New York 12144.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose.

Hidden Tree Haven LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/12/17.

Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 104 Firetower Rd, Stephentown, NY 12169. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JD TAX SOLUTIONS, LLC On 11/13/17, Articles of Organization of JD Tax Solutions, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

The office of the NY LLC is located in Rensselaer County. The SSSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC on whom process against it may be served and the post office address within NY State to which the SSSNY shall mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her is JD Tax Solutions, LLC, 6 Charlotte Ct., Wynantskill, NY 12198.

The purpose of the limited liability company is for any lawful business purpose or purposes.

V.R. VENTURES, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 10/27/17. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 1 Madison St., Ste. 300, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of KJK GROUP, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11.03.17. Office location, County of Rensselaer.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 159 Brick Church Rd, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: any lawful act.

Pattison, Sampson, Ginsberg & Griffin, PLLC. Filed 8/11/17. Office: Rensselaer Co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 22 1st St Po Box 208, Troy, NY 12181. Purpose: Law.

M.J. TUBBS PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 07/14/17.

Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 489 Main Avenue, Wynantskill, NY 12198. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York will hold a Public Hearing on December 13th at 6:45pm at the Village Municipal Building, 40 Malden Street, Nassau, New York in reference to: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017.Village of Nassau, County of Rensselaer.TERMINATING THE VILLAGE OF NASSAU’S STATUS AS AN ASSESSING UNIT FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES. All persons interested shall have an opportunity to be heard.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Melissa Turner-Bulan Village of Nassau Clerk

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The Company’s name is R&W Property Maintenance, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 15, 2017. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC, R&W Property Maintenance at 1206 Spring Avenue, Wynantskill, NY 12198. The LLC was formed for any lawful purpose.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RenTech Rentals LLC Notice is hereby given of RenTech Rentals LLC as a domestic limited liability company. The Articles of Organization were filed with the NYS Secretary of State on 10/25/2017. The office of the Company is located in RENSSELAER County. The Secretary of State is designated as the agent of the Company upon whom process may be served and the post office address 32 HIGH ST #2, MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457. The Company has no registered agent or specific date of dissolution.

The Company is organized for all purposes permitted under the laws of the State of New York.

Filer: Colleen A. Dooley, Esq. PLLC PO Box 760, Latham, NY 12110.

NOTICE OF FORMATION of ROE GELCH PROPERTIES, LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy. of St. of NY (SSNY) on 11/20/2017. O.L.: Rens. Co. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served against the LLC to P.B.L.: 63 MAIN ST., SCHAGHTICOKE, NY 12154. PUR: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

RW Remodeling, LLC arts, of org filed with New York State on 10/2/2017. Office location Rensselaer County Secretary of State of New York State is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to 175 Edgewood Drive Averill Park NY 12018.

Email: russ12018@icloud.com.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) Name: Construction Services LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 12, 2017. Office location: Rensselaer County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to The LLC, 15 Goodman Avenue, Troy New York 12180. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose.

MLJJNG, LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Department of State of New York on November 30, 2017. Office location, Rensselaer County. Secretary of State of New York State is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to MLJJNG, LLC, 19 South road, Cropseyville, New York 12052.

No reported agent. Latest date of dissolution of LLC: None. Purpose: All legal purposes.

SAND LAKE SENIORS CLUB Our regular meeting for the Sand Lake Seniors Club will be on December 14th, 2017 at 12:00. The meeting is held at Church of The Covenant on Route 43 in Averill Park. Our installation of new officers and committee heads will be at our Christmas Party at the Poestenkill Fire House on December 2, 2017. Members should bring a generic Grab Bag costing around $5.00. At our meeting on the 14th, our entertainment will be John Schwartz with a variety of Christmas songs. After a short meeting, we will have a covered dish luncheon.

Please remember if AVERILL PARK SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED BECAUSE OF SNOW, WE DO NOT HAVE A MEETING.

BINGO Want fun?

Come to Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club for Bingo on Saturday night, and have home-cooked meals for just $4.95, a new meal every Saturday, plus regular menu items as well, by Two Sisters Catering; and for every meal purchased, get a 10% discount card for Mickeys Grooming and Boarding. Come have fun and eat. Doors open for food at 4:30PM and pre-bingo; Regular bingo at 7PM (just ask for card at food court).

ADVENT MUSIC FESTIVAL You are invited to attend the Sand Lake Area Association of Churches Advent Music Festival on December 10th at 4PM at the Averill Park Church of the Covenant U.M., 3055 New York Highway 43, Averill Park. Churches from the Association will be performing along with a mass choir presentation. Come and enjoy the festivities of the season and enjoy time with family and friends.

NIGHT OF THE FATHER’S LOVE The Church of the Covenant United Methodist welcomes you to join us for a Christmas musical celebration on Sunday, December 17th, at 10:30AM. A fresh telling of the Christmas story with all its awe, mystery and beauty by Pepper Choplin.

Church of the Covenant UM “The Round Church” in the center of Averill Park.

WARM THY NEIGHBOR Need a coat? Please take one.

Want to help? Please leave one. Stop by the Coldwell Banker Office at 274 Troy Rd in East Greenbush (across from the Walmart plaza) to take advantage of this offer.

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Cares.

AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL STUDENTS 1st QTR. 2017-2018

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS FOR SALE 2003 Ford F-350 Diesel, 4wd, dump bed, 60K miles. 2 Snow Plows. $7,000. Call (518) 588-1942 lve msg or text

MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE 1998 Shadow Tour Honda 1100. Asking $3900. (518) 744-3329.

TRAVEL Hart Club, Cape Cod - May 20th-24th $600 per person double. Call Jean (518) 621-7606

14-NIGHT CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE Here we go again, another fun-filled vacation September 9th 23rd, 2018. After a free shuttle bus ride to Cape Liberty, NJ you will board the most beautiful Celebrity Summit— we head out to Boston, MA and then Portland, ME then onto Bar Harbor with 2 days at sea to relax in the fall weather. See trees bursting forth with color and then 2 great days in Quebec City, Quebec.

You will need your passport, another day at sea, then New Foundland, Sydney Nova Scotia, Halifax Nova Scotia, then at sea and back to Cape Liberty, NJ. This will be a balcony cabin, beverage package on board credit of $150 per person. Price of trip is $3,750 per person, deposit of $450 per person with final payment due by June 25, 2018. If interested, insurance is $242 per person. Please call 518-7330009 or email Mary at ladyhawkw334@aol.com. Proceeds wil benefit various animal rescues.

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Grade 12: Airianna E Bourdages, Brady Bryan Bowen, Elizabeth S Burridge, Alexandra Rae Carkner, Abigail R Chenette, Alexander Elliot Christopoulo, Alaina R D’Alleva, Lucas Aaron Dixon, Samuel Donato, Madeline C Dunigan, Tanner Dunworth, Brady DuPont, Jasmine C Edge, Jessica Farley, Alexandra S Film, Peter Michael Flick, Andrew Fountain, Henry M Ghent, Christina J Gladding, Tori Elizabeth Gonch, Britney L Kessler, Evan Michael Kortz, Ryan K Kronau, Samantha Leigh Legenbauer, Alyssa R Makar, Michael McCartin, Tristan Matthew McCoy, Dylan McNamara, Cameron L Michael, Anthony Vincent Mills, Adrian James Morin Jr, Robert Adazio Nappi, John C Paris, Richard Pascucci, Sean Michael Prendergast, Jade C Qua, Austin T Quell, Mikayla Lynn Reese, Samantha M Schupp, Dean M Snyder, Zachary D Spencer, Claudia F Stay, Jacob A Stewart, Claire M Teal, Zachary Warner, Danielle L Wilkins.

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STORYTELLER GILL PAYETTE Gil Payette will be with us at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, in Grafton on Wednesday, December 13th, at 1:00 p.m. for more storytelling about Native Americans. Join us for lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3.00. For more information, or to make reservations for lunch, please call 518-279-3413.

CANDLELIGHT NIGHT

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Historic Village of Kinderhook Candlelight Night will be held on Friday, December 8th, from 6PM to 8:30PM in Kinderhook Village Square. A Celebration of Holiday Music & Merriment. Historic Churches & Sites ~ Horse Drawn Wagon Rides ~ Live Animals. Adirondack Baroque consort, Caroling, DJ Jared Widjeskog, Members of Broad Street Chorale, Nat Phipps Jazz Trio, Sax-O-Klaus, Violinist Dan Bauman.

For map and schedule of events: www.villageofkinderhook.org www.kinderhookbusiness.com

“My Daddy bought me a carriage. It’s called a stroller & it comes with a special healthy snack & a sipie cup. I am very special & my Dad is happy. We go for long walks and everyone stops to admire me. One lady gave me a truck. We arrive at a special park & Daddy sits on a big rock & I play & play all day. I miss him so much.”

Submitted by, Ann McGuirk

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• December 10th – Second Sunday of Advent – 10:30 a.m. service. 308 Brick Church Road (Rts. 7 East & 278), Center Brunswick, led by Deacon Jim Netzer. Gospel: Mark 1:1-8. “Prepare the Way of the Lord.”

Gilead provides community outreach and God’s message in a liturgical setting.

We welcome you to know us in both settings to renew and refresh your heart and soul for the week. Service of Holy Communion each Sunday; Sunday School is held following the children’s message, 2 yrs. to 6th grade. Requests will be taken for Christmas memorial Poinsettias. Please contact John at 518-279-9552 for prices. www.gileadlutheran.org

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY • Senior Bridge Club – Mondays, 1-3pm.

• Free Adult Yoga Hour - Mondays at 6pm; and Wednesdays at 6pm.

• Tots Class - Tuesdays at 10:30; and Thursdays at 10:30.

• Kids STEAM - Wednesdays at 3:30.

• Kitting Group – Thursdays, 1-2:30.

• Teen Café – Fridays, 2:30-3:30. Teens in 9th grade and up!

• Family Holiday Movie - Fridays in December at 4pm.

• Read to Jack and Ally - Tuesday, December 11th, at 4pm Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2, Troy, NY 12180; (518) 279-4023; www.brunswicklibrary.org

NEWS FROM THE AVERILL PARK CSD Just like the fall home football games, all home basketball games and wrestling matches will be free of charge for all students and AP employees. The Board of Education is not charging admission to these sports in support of one of the goals of the district this year, which is to productively engage students in their school community. Game schedules are available on the district website –averillpark.k12.ny.us/programs/athletics—and click on “Schedules.” Come out and support your Warriors!

Averill Park High School and Algonquin Middle School Student Governments are collecting new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 15 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.

Boxes are located in both schools. The annual Toys for Tots collection is in memory of Abigail Dutcher who passed away in December 2012.

As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our webpage - averillpark.k12.ny.us. You can also follow AP on Facebook and Twitter. ~Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent

EAST SIDE SENIORS Our next meeting will be on Dec. 12th, at 1:00, at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill. We say the Pledge to our Flag and have a moment of silence prior to the meeting. This is the LAST DAY for reservations AND payment for our Christmas luncheon to be held on Dec. 19th.

Nominations can be made for all our officers, and the election will be at the Jan. 9th meeting. Please call Barb at 518-6748325, to be a sub., for BOCCE on Monday mornings. Also, we are looking forward to our annual trip to Wildwood, NJ, June 2018. This meeting will be hosted by Team 6; hope you can join us.

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HOLIDAY MITTEN TREE Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm at the Cornell Cooperative Extension-2nd Floor, 61 State St., Troy, NY 12180. The weather is getting colder, so stay warm by visiting the Holiday Mitten Tree. Stop by the Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension Office during open hours to grab hats, gloves, scarves, and coats. All items are free of charge, so take what you and your family need. We also take donations of new and gently used winter clothing items. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.

NEW STYLE AND OLD TYME FIDDLING Adirondack Fiddlers, Sunday December 10th, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm., American Legion Hall, Clancy St., Schuylerville, NY. All fiddlers young and old and public welcome. Round and square dancing. For more information, call 518-274-6817. Web address: adirondackfiddlers.org

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