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We’re Thinking Sunshine! Volunteer As A Fresh Air Host Family
CAPITAL DISTRICT - Fresh Air summers are filled with children running through the sprinklers in the grass, gazing at star-filled skies and swimming for the first time. This summer, join volunteer host families in the Albany area, and open your heart and home to a Fresh Air child. Each summer, thousands of children from New York City’s low-income communities visit suburban, rural and small town communities along the East Coast and Southern Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Friendly Towns Program. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Fresh Air children are boys and girls, from seven to 18 years old, who live in New York City. Children who are reinvited by host families may continue with The Fresh Air Fund through age 18 and can enjoy extended trips. For more information about hosting a Fresh Air child this summer, please contact Tenniel Hansen at 518-441-4407 or visit www.freshair.org.
Pruyn House Speaker
LATHAM/COLONIE - “Who was Grace T. Watkins and What Happened on April 22, 1883?” Talk and readings from “The Inscription in the Window” - The Friends of Pruyn House welcome author, Sylvie Briber on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2 pm. When Sylvie and Bob Briber moved into their Schenectady Stockade home in 1995, they discovered an inscription, in very tiny lettering, etched into their front parlor window. A Grace T. Watkins inscribed her name there with the date of April 22, 1883. Living across the street from the Schenectady County Historical Society, Sylvie started researching, and uncovered so many coincidences about Grace, her house and her Stockade neighbors that she didn’t need the help of fiction! Writing it all down and then turning them into stories, it soon became a book. Please join us on Sunday, March 4, 2018 and hear Sylvie’s unfolding stories as she tries to solve the mystery of the inscription in the window.
Vocal Scholarship Competition
CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a BHOS concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study of singing in college. This year’s audition will be held on Sunday, March 4 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills. Details and applications can be found a www.bhos.us/award.
Delmar Community Orchestra March Concert
DELMAR - The Delmar Community Orchestra, under the direction of Vincent Bonafede, will present a March Concert on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Delmar Reformed Church (386 Delaware Ave., Delmar). The concert is free and open to the public. The program will include classical selections and pops, as well as original compositions by conductor Vincent Bonafede. For more information, please contact DCO President Ann Gabriels at delmarcommunityorchestra@gmail.com or 518-439-6558 or visit the DCO website at www.delmarcommunityorchestra.org.
Volunteers - Are You Interested In Helping People In Your Community?
LATHAM - It’s very rewarding. The Harriet Comfort Mental Health Players is offering a FREE one-day training. You will learn a technique, while incorporating your own creativity, using role-playing and audience interaction to address important issues; such as mental health, addiction, family, employment, housing, etc. No acting/improvisation experience required. If possible, RSVP by Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Call 518-608-6090 or 518366-7900. Saturday, March 10, 2018. 10 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (brown bag or lunch on your own). Location: Ashfield Senior Apartments; 2 Jeanne Jugan Lane, 4th Fl. Community Rm.; Latham, NY 12110. [Note: Located on bus route. Corner of Old Loudon Road & Jeanne Jugan Lane @ the flashing light. Next to St. Ambrose Church. CALL 518-366-7900 upon arrival]
West Albany Fire Co. #1 Ladies Auxiliary Breakfast With The Easter Bunny
ALBANY - March 18, 2018, 8:00AM – 12:00PM. Sponsored By West Albany Fire Co #1 Ladies Aux. 113 Sand Creek Road, West Albany. Omelet Station, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, French Toast. Food is prepared by Executive Chef Edwin Nazario – Kings Way, AJ Japaul – Swiftys. Little something for the children.Adults $11.00; Seniors (60+) $8.00; Children Age 4-10 $5.00; Children 3 And Under Free. Bring your own Camera, Easter Bunny will be here! For Info Contact ~Nancy~ 795-0644 .
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• MALTA - 289-5485 • CLIFTON PARK - 373-9679 • MILESTONES (BALLSTON SPA)-884-4868 Men’s Garden Club Of Albany Meeting
ALBANY/COLONIE The Men’s Garden Club of Albany will meet on Thursday, February 22, in the Lakeside Room at the Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Colonie. The program, which will start at 7:30 pm, will be presented by John McKenna, III. Mr. McKenna will relate how the death of his son Marine Captain John McKenna IV, who was killed in action, inspired him to retire and volunteer for projects to help others. His efforts led to the creation of the Albany Airport’s Military Courtesy Room for travelling military personnel. McKenna also chaired the committee for the Gold Star Family Monument in Lafayette Park in Albany. It seems appropriate to deviate from our usual garden topics to recognize these tributes on Washington’s Birthday.
• AIRPORT PARK - 783-2062 • DELMAR - 475-9269 • QUEENSBURY - 798-8111 • SARATOGA - 584-9982
The program will be preceded by dinner at 6:30 pm ($25). Ladies and gentlemen are welcome at all meetings whether they come for dinner or just the program. Dinner reservations are needed by Monday, Feb. 19. At that time you can select from three menu choices. Reservations can be made by calling Russ Greenman at 518-477-8321.
No. Albany American Legion Post #1610 Pasta Dinner
ALBANY - The No. Albany American Legion Post #1610 at 35 N. First St., Albany, NY is holding a Pasta Dinner on Sunday, February 25th, from 2-4pm at the Post. It is open to the public and tickets are now on sale at the Post or can be purchased at the door. Adults are $10 and Children under 6 yrs are $5.00 Eat-in or take-out is available. For more info contact the Post 518-465-4800 or Judy Benner at 518-8171240.