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Bulletin Board DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES OFFERED
Don’s Drivers Training and Eagle Mills Driver Safety Education are proud to offer NTSI’s 6-hour Defensive Driving Course, Traffic Survival Workshop. This class is NYS-DMV approved and will reduce your auto insurance by 10% off collision, liability and no-fault for 3 years and subtract up to 4 points from your driver’s license. Learn the fun way in presentation format with NTSI Master Instructors Don Roy and Michele Krill. We will be holding the following classes at the Brunswick Grange Hall, Corner of Routes 7 & 142 (behind Stewarts) in Troy as follows: June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, and November 9. Class is on Saturday from 9-3:30, and costs $40 per person. Doors open at 8:45 AM for registration. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Brunswick Grange Hall. To enroll, call Michele at 225-0462 or e-mail driverclasses@ aol.com. Please drive safely!!
DISCOVER SORRENTO THIS NOVEMBER
The Sand Lake Town Library is pleased to announce a November 1-8 trip to Sorrento, Italy, which overlooks the most beautiful bays of the Amalfi Coast. For just $2,127 per person sharing (inclusive of air, land, departure taxes, and fuel surcharges), you’ll enjoy six nights at a first-class hotel, a guided walking tour of Sorrento with limoncello tasting, a welcome dinner with wine, daily breakfast, and an authentic farewell dinner with wine. Optional side trips include the Amalfi Coast with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello; the Isle of Capri; Pompei and Naples; and a lemon farm tour where you can sample authentic limoncello and mozzarella. A deposit of $300 (plus insurance, if desired) reserves your spot, with an additional deposit of $1,200 due by July 22. Final payment is required August 21. Trip cost includes a $50 donation to the Sand Lake Town Library. For more information, pick up a brochure at the library’s front desk, call Noreen Yost at 674-0015, go to noreenyost.com, or call Susan Sheehan at Celtic Tours at 862-0042 or 800-833-4373 ext. 328.
SLCA HOLDS “BEADED JEWELRY WORKSHOP” with ANN WHITNEY
Sand Lake Center for the Arts holds its next Sundays at the Center Workshop - May 5 at 1:30 pm – “Beaded Jewelry Workshop” with Ann Whitney. Learn techniques for making a professional piece of beaded jewelry with your own design. Make a beaded necklace, or bracelet. Clasps, needles and thread will be supplied with an $8 materials fee. You can either buy beads at cost from the workshop instructor, or bring your own beads: old jewelry, things you never wear like Auntie Maud’s necklace she left you; and you will be able to create something new! This should be a fun and relaxing event. $5 pp and reservations are needed. For ages 18 yrs and up. Class size limit is 8. Call 518-674-2007 or visit slca-ctp.org to register. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY.
NEW YORK CITY IN THE SPRING!
Bus Trip to New York City on Sunday, May 5th. Pick-up will be at the Brunswick Walmart at 7:45AM and the Rensselaer Walmart at 8AM. We will leave NYC at 7PM. Price is $40 pp for Adults and $35 for children 17 and under. All proceeds go to the Brunswick Elks #2556. Contact Denise at 271-8983 or denise1ryan@yahoo.com to reserve your seat!
EGCSD TO HOLD 6-HOUR INS./POINT RED. & 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASSES
The East Greenbush Central School District Continuing Education Program announces its next Five Hour Pre-Licensing Course. This course is required before an appointment for a road test may be scheduled. The next class will be held on Thursday, May 9th; and Thursday, May 16th, from 6:00 – 8:30pm at Columbia High School, room S205. Please bring a check for $35.00 made payable to EGCSD Continuing Education
along with your learner’s permit and a pen or pencil. The Six-Hour Point/Insurance Reduction Class is sponsored by Driver Training Associates and the Hank Wysocki Agency. The next class will be held at Columbia High School, room S314 on Wednesday, May 15th; and Thursday, May 16th, from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Please bring a check for $40.00 made payable to EGCSD Continuing Education along with your driver’s license or learner’s permit and a pen or pencil. Registration for these classes must be made in advance. Please call 2072150 and follow the prompts. Registration is required as no “walk ins” will be accepted. Please visit www.egcsd.org to check on other Continuing Ed course offerings
SLCA/CIRCLE THEATRE PLAYERS PRESENT “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”
Sand Lake Center for the Arts-Circle Theatre Players presents Shakespeare’s classic comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This is the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays. Perhaps because of the four stories, interweaving and colliding, each in its own palette, mode and original music. Each story has its own live musician--CarolLynn Langley on mountain dulcimer and fanciful percussion for the Fairies; Janine Budesheim on violin and fiddle for the lovers and Brian Switzer on cello for the mechanicals. The production, directed by Barbara Leavell Smith, opens May 10 and continues May 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 at 8 pm; and Sunday, May 12 and 19 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $16, under 18 $10, and reservations can be made at 518-674-2007 or www.slca-ctp.org. The SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY. There is plenty of free parking.
ST. HENRY’S CHURCH SPONSORING (2) FALL SHOPPING TRIPS
St. Henry’s Church is sponsoring (2) Fall Shopping Trips and they are “open to the public”. The first trip is a day of shopping at Yankee Candle in S. Deerfield, MA, the Holyoke Mall & Lee Outlets on Saturday, September 28th. Cost is $39. For reservation and details, please contact Lisa at 573-7098. The second trip is an overnight trip to Reading, PA on Sunday, October 13th, and Monday, October 14th, to shop at the American Candle, Vanity Fair & JCP Outlets. Cost is $128 or $130. For reservation and details (bus, hotel, dinner), please contact Theresa at 674-3931.
WILD EDIBLE PLANTS PROGRAM
A Wild Edible Plant Program will be held on Sunday, May 12th, from 10 am until 4 pm at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Learn plant identification, foraging techniques and how to prepare many delicious native wild edible plants. This spring program will focus on seasonal availability of shoots and greens. If you’re a complete novice with wild plants or an experienced forager, you will gain something from this class. Fee is $15 per person; $12 members. Pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@ fairpoint.net. Limited to 15 people, so please register early. Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County park located in the town of Grafton, open daily during daylight hours for fishing, non-motor boating, hiking, and nature study. Contact the Center or visit www.dykenpond. org for directions and a complete schedule of our spring and summer events.
RENSSELAER LAND TRUST’S UPCOMING EVENTS
Wildflower Walk and Caving - Saturday, May 11 • 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. $5, RLT members free. Registration: Julie Moore at (607) 220-8580, Julie@renstrust.org
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Bulletin Board Volunteer Work Day at Staalesen Preserve, Troy - Saturday, May 18 • Noon-4:00 p.m. Registration: crowleyrh@aol.com or 518-283-7364. Nature Walk at Staalesen Preserve, Troy - Saturday, June 1 • 10:00 a.m.–Noon. Learn about some of the flowers, trees, and wildlife living “in your own backyard.” Free of charge. Meet at the preserve entrance, located at the end of Wynantskill Way in Vanderheyden neighborhood in Troy, off of Campbell Avenue just west of Spring Street. Information: Nick Conrad, (518) 279-1963, nbconrad@msn.com. Dragonfly Identification Workshop - Saturday, June 8 • 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Erin White, Zoologist with the New York Natural Heritage Program. Charge $5, RLT members free. Registration: Nick Conrad, (518) 279-1963, nbconrad@msn.com Detailed information can be found at www.renstrust.org or http://www. meetup.com/Rensselaer-Land-Trust
14th ANNUAL HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR
14th Annual Hidden Garden Tour, sponsored by The Friends of Prospect Park will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 4 to 7 pm, rain or shine. This is a self-guided walking tour, featuring gardens in the Historic Sage, Washington Park, and adjoining neighborhoods in downtown Troy. $10 admission at the check-in table; all proceeds benefit ongoing projects in Prospect Park. Parking & Check-in is at the Russell Sage parking lot, at the corner of First and Division Streets, Troy. New for 2013! Present your map for free refreshments and artist’s reception, 4-7 pm, at Carmen’s Café (corner of Adams and First Streets). And come back for a buffet dinner benefit for the Friends of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour, 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Carmen’s. $25 with reservations; $30 walk-in. Reservations recommended, call 518‑326-2064. For more information on the Garden Tour, please contact: Nina Pattison: npattison@nycap.rr.com or Marilyn Haliski: haliskim@verizon.net.
SAINT ANN’S MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE
Mass Schedule for Saint Ann’s Maronite Catholic Church located at 1919 Third Avenue, Watervliet; Pastor Father George Bouchaaya. DIVINE LITURGIES: Saturdays: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM Monday: NO MASS Tuesday-Friday - 9:00 AM Holy Days Of Obligation: Vigil Liturgy: 6:30 PM Actual Feast Day: 7:30 AM Every Friday on lent: 6.30PM Divine liturgy followed by veneration of the cross; Tuesday to Thursday 7:30AM. Website: www.stann1905.com Email: stann1905@gmail.com Phone: 518-272-6073
SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US AT KINGDOM ROCK VBS
When: July 29 – August 2, 2013 - 9am-12pm; Where: St. Henry’s in Averill Park Hear ye, hear ye! We declare that all children are invited to join us for an epic adventure at Kingdom Rock VBS! Kids will develop a rock-solid faith as they discover how to stand strong for God in every part of their lives! Kids will learn how God’s victorious power isn’t a fairy tale while listening to exciting Bible stories, singing uplifting songs, making cool crafts, playing fun games and eating yummy snacks! We’re looking forward to sharing this exciting event with the children and parents in the community. Registration opens on April 28th and is free. You can get your forms on
or after April 28th at Salem United Methodist Church, St. Henry’s Church, The Church of the Covenant or by emailing us at sandlakevbs@yahoo. com. You can also register online at our website www.sandlakevbs.org. If you have any questions, please call Melissa Barber at 477-5607 or Marie Frost at 674-3818.
HEALING THROUGH JESUS
On Sunday, May 5, 2013, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Communion will be celebrated at the Nassau and Stuyvesant Reformed Churches. The service in Worship will engage in the reality that God, in Jesus Christ, reaches out to us, often in terms of our own need and healing us of our ills. In the sermon titled, “Healing Through Jesus,” the Reverend Edward L. Van Kampen will point to Jesus walking by a healing pool, stopping, and delivering a man of his lifetime illness. Join us and come to understand the many ways which Jesus can heal, including how he can bring you to assist yourself in getting better. The Nassau Reformed Church worships at 11 a.m., 43 Church Street (Rte. 20), Nassau, one half mile east of the only traffic light in the village. The Stuyvesant Reformed Church worships at 9 a.m. in its sanctuary at the corner of Church Street and Route 9J, in the hamlet of Stuyvesant.
WORSHIP HOURS at ST. PAUL’S UMC
Sunday Hours at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton: 9:30 - Sunday Morning Service; 10:30 - Coffee Hour; 5:45 - Informal Dinner - optional healthy covered dish; 6:30 - Casual Evening Worship Service.
WORSHIP AT GILEAD LUTHERAN
Gilead Lutheran invites you to join us in worshiping Christ each Sunday at 11AM. We are located on Brick Church Rd, (Rte 278) and Hoosick Rd (Rte 7) in Center Brunswick. Sunday School is conducted the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
CAFÉ THEO INTERFAITH CIRCLE
Café Theo is an interfaith circle for those who want to be part of a spiritual gathering, but don’t necessarily feel comfortable ascribing to the religious options available, and for those of a progressive interfaith nature in their current spiritual/religious practice. We value peace-loving freedom of conscience and questioning. Help grow this circle of peace with interfaith discussion, spiritual music, prayer and meditation, and time for fellowship. We meet every second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Open to adults and older teens. RSVP and questions: 518-931-4072. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton.
LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Love Lutheran Church continues to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and the common call to share the message of grace and redemption to all people. In a meditation entitled, “A Boundless Mission,” Pastor Henry will speak about the doors God opens for His Gospel to be proclaimed, and the guidance He provides us to walk through them. Love Lutheran Church is located at Middlesex Road and Pheasant Lane in East Greenbush. Worship begins at 10AM. Please call 477-8685 for directions.
FRIENDS OF AVERILL PARK PERFORMING ARTS to HOLD CHICKEN BBQ BENEFIT
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 3:00-6:00PM, same day and location as the school district budget vote, Friends of Averill Park Performing Arts will host a benefit Chicken BBQ. Support the APHS Music programs and enjoy a delicious chicken dinner. Dinners will be available to eat on site or take
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Bulletin Board home. Dinners include: Half BBQ chicken, baked potato, corn, coleslaw, and dessert, all for only $10 per dinner. Limited walk-ups will be available but not guaranteed, so purchase your tickets in advance or make a reservation. Don’t miss out; we sold out quickly last year! Tickets will be sold by APHS Orchestra, Band and Chorus students until Monday, May 13th. Reservations for dinners will also be accepted until May 20th, by contacting Dori Salisbury by phone 518-527-4988 and leave a message or by email doriandbill@nycap.rr.com. The APHS music students will also be holding a Bake Sale, so plan to get some goodies when you pick up your dinner!
SAND LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER MEETING & PROGRAM
The Sand Lake Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting and Program will be held on Tuesday, May 14th, at 6:00 pm. Hot and cold buffet dinner will be served at Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill, Route 43, Averill Park. The speakers will be Marty and Val Balga, owners of “Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill.” The site was earlier known as Al’s Place. For dinner reservations, $20 per person and/or membership renewal or application, please make checks payable to Sand Lake Historical Society. Mail to: Sand Lake Historical Society, Post Office Box 492, West Sand Lake, New York 12196. Please mail by May 4, 2013, if you are planning to attend the Annual Dinner/Meeting! Annual dues: $3 per student (13-22), $10 per individual, $15 per family, Lifetime individual $100, Lifetime family $150.
ATTENTION SENIORS of the CITY of RENSSELAER, 60 YRS OLD AND OLDER
Springtime Sunday Luncheon, sponsored by the City of Rensselaer, hosted by Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center, (located in the McManus bldg, corner of East and Herrick Streets, Rensselaer), Catered by Teagans. You are cordially invited to a lovely Sunday luncheon, the Sunday after Mother’s Day, May 19th. Lunch will be served at 1PM and consists of: appetizer of brochette on crostini, Teagan’s House salad, Roast PorK with apple sage dressing, chefs choice of potato, and vegetable, dessert, coffee and tea. Music will be supplied by Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center line dancers. All inclusive for a donation of $5. Reservations are necessary and can be made at the center Mon-Fri between 9 and 3. For more information, please call the center at 463-2166.
“TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS DAY” CONCERT
For those of you who were/are fans of Elvis Presley, come to the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center for our “Tribute to Mothers Day” concert featuring Donny “Elvis” Romines on Thursday, May 30th, sponsored by CDPHP. This concert will follow our noon lunch (sign up required), suggested contribution of $2.75. You must have lunch with us to enjoy this show. Sign up in the office early as this show is sure to fill up fast. Call the center at 463-2166 for more information. The Center is located in the McManus Center, (Old St. John’s school building) at the corner of East and Herrick Streets, in the City of Rensselaer.
SPECIAL “MOTHER’S DAY” DINNER
The Nutrition Department will hold its monthly special dinner at noon at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton on May 15th. This month’s theme will be “Mother’s Day”. Menu will be: Sliced Turkey w/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Peas & Carrots, Italian Bread, and Frosted Sheet Cake for dessert. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Bob Marcello. Our wonderful complete lunch is available to all Rensselaer County Seniors age 60 and older Monday thru Friday at noon for a suggested contribution of $2.75. Stop in for a complete monthly menu and activities calendar. Please call 279-3485 to make your reservations for lunch.
BBQ FUNDRAISER!
$45 for a whole smoked pork butt and pint of homemade Memphis barbeque sauce! Now taking orders for delicious, slow-smoked pork butts for your Memorial Day Weekend celebrations! We begin the process with a 24-hour dry rub marinade and then smoke the roasts low and slow for over 10 hours. Roasts will be left whole—just reheat and pull when you are ready to serve. Our Memphis sauce is the perfect accompaniment for the pulled pork. Extra sauce available for $3 a pint. Roasts will be ready for pick-up Friday, May 24—Monday, May 27. You pick the date and time—delivery available! All proceeds will go to Kylie Kerr’s Celtic Heritage People to People Ambassador trip in July 2013. Call Bonnie Kerr at 729-3985 to place your order!
ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS DINNER
The 6th Annual St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Community Service Award will be presented to Michael Mangione, John Signorelli and Michelle Wyanski on May 6, 2013. Each year the award is given to those individuals who have provided outstanding support of Catholic Education in general and for particular dedication and service to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and School. The Award Dinner and Charitable Auction will be held at 6:00 pm at the Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126 Campbell Avenue, Troy NY. Tickets and reservations are available through the St. Jude the Apostle Parish office by phone (518-283-1162) or email (StJude@nycap.rr.com). Proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Jude the Apostle School Tuition Assistant Program and Endowment Fund.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST
The Castleton Fire House, located at 11 Green Avenue in Castleton will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on the first Sunday of every month from 8AM till Noon; The next breakfast is May 5th. Cost is $7/Adults, $6/ Seniors and $5/Children ages 5 to 11. Phone 732-4342.
SOUP DAY at the RENSSELAER SENIOR CENTER
The Rensselaer Senior Center is please to announce that we will be serving soup every Thursday, along with our regular delicious, nutritious meal. And, if you bring a container, we will send you home with soup and corn bread, that you can enjoy at your leisure. Reservations are required, so call the center at 463-2166, and come and enjoy our delicious soup. There is plenty of free parking near the center.
GIFFY’S CHICKEN BBQ
The Kiwanis Club of Troy is holding their annual Giffy’s BBQ at St. Michael’s Church at 175 Williams Rd in Troy (next to HVCC) on Friday, May 10th, from 4 to 6PM. Only $10 gets you a full half chicken dinner with all the sides, beverage & dessert. All money goes to Troy area children’s projects!! Call Dean for tickets at 322-0826.
CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER
The Women of Trinity Church Lansingburgh will sponsor a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, May 4th, at 6PM. The menu will also include mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. Tickets: Adults/$9.00, Children 5-12/$5.00 and under 5 free. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Claire at 279-1215. Trinity is located at 585 4th Ave., N. Troy.
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Bulletin Board HAM & STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SUPPER
Ham & Strawberry Shortcake Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall on Saturday, May 11th, from 4PM to 6PM. Eat-in or Takeout. Menu: ham, scalloped potatoes, gravy, vegetables, applesauce, rolls, strawberry shortcake. Price: adults/$10.00, children 5-12/$5.00, under 5 Free. For reservations or more information, call Sue at 518-663-5145.
CHICKEN BBQ
The Petersburg Methodist Church will have a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 11th, at the church located on 12 Head of Lane in Petersburg. Meal will be half of Chicken, Mac. Salad, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Rolls, Coffee, Soda and Cake. Tickets are $10 each; serving 4PM to 7PM. Eat-in or takeout. 50/50 tickets will be on sale. For info, call 283-5397.
will be having their monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, May 4th, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, homefries, regular and blueberry pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, toast and coffee and juice.
FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS
The month of May brings a close to the free community dinners for this year that the First Reformed Church in Wynantskill provides to the community. The dinners consist of pasta with either plain or meat sauce, salad, rolls, beverages and homemade desserts. The dates for the 2 weeks that the dinner will be served in May are the 7th and the 14th. The church is located on the corner of Main and Church Streets in the village of Wynantskill. Hope to see you there.
“MOTHER’S DAY” SPECIAL DINNER
CHICKEN BBQ SCHEDULE FOR LEGION POST 1021
On Wednesday, May 15th, the Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Troy, will hold its monthly special dinner to celebrate “Mother’s Day.” Be sure to join us at 11AM for a good time as we are entertained by Joe Cybulski. At noon, enjoy a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Dinners are available to all seniors age 60 and older every weekday at noon for a suggested contribution of $2.75. Call 270-5349 to make your reservations.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST at HOAGS CORNERS
The Watervliet Elks Lodge, located at 501 Fourth Street in Watervliet, presents a “Donny Elvis” Tribute Show on Saturday, May 11th, for a cost of $25 per person; includes a turkey dinner. Doors open at 5:30PM and Dinner is at 6PM. Cash bar available. For tickets, call Ed at 810-9961.
Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021 located in Averill Park announces their 2013 Chicken BBQ Schedule: May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st, and October 19th. 1/2 BBQ Chicken only $6. Please reserve your chicken by calling the Post at 6742309 by 1pm. Chickens will be available for pick-up from 11AM until 4:30PM.
The Hoags Corners Fire House will host an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday, May 5th, from 8AM till 11AM. Our All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Breakfast includes: Scrambled eggs, homefries, applesauce, fruit cocktail, blueberry & regular pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate milk, orange juice, toast, and English muffins. Cost: Adults $7.00; Children ages 6-12 - $4.00; Children 5 and under – free. Eat-in or Take-out. Phone: 766-5474
ROAST PORK DINNER
The Pawling Ave United Methodist Church (520 Pawling Ave, Troy) will host a Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, May 4th, from 5:00 - 6:30pm. The menu is roast pork, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetable, dessert, and beverage. The cost is $11/adults, $5/children 5 - 12, and free for children under 5. Take outs are available. For more information, or reservations, please call the church office at (518) 273-6859. Everyone is welcome and hope to see you there!
CHICKEN BAR-B-Q DRIVE-THRU/TAKE-OUT ONLY DINNER
The Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 NY Route 351, will hold a Chicken Bar-B-Q, DRIVE-THRU - TAKE-OUT ONLY DINNER on Saturday, May 4th. Meal includes: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, roll and choice of lemon or cherry pie for a donation of $11.00. Pick-up time is 4:30PM to 6PM at the church. Reservations are suggested, but not required, and you may call 283-1447 to reserve your meals.
BRUNSWICK ELKS ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ
The Brunswick Elks located on RT 2 in Troy will hold its Annual Roadside Chicken BBQ on May 27th, from 12PM to 5PM. Dinner includes 1/2 chicken, choice of 2 sides, beverage and dessert for $10. Advance orders call 368-2909. All proceeds to benefit Cerebral Palsy.
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The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill,
“DONNY ELVIS” TRIBUTE SHOW
SULLIVAN JONES VFW BUFFET BREAKFAST
The Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466, located in Poestenkill, invites you to join them for their Monthly Buffet Breakfast on Sunday, May 12th, from 8AM to 11AM. Breakfast includes eggs, homefries, sausage, pancakes, French toast sticks, toast, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for 6-12 yrs, 5 yrs and under is Free.
MELVIN ROADS AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
Melvin Roads American Legion Baseball team plays a competitive 35 game summer baseball schedule for serious varsity level baseball players. Melvin Roads has captured New York State Championships in 2007 and 2009. Last season, Melvin Roads won the Coopers Cave Tournament; comprised of more than 32 talented American Legion teams from all over the continental United States. The team is managed by former Melvin Roads and collegiate players; Marc Peluso, Troy High coach Curtis Nobles, and Matt Murphy. Players must be born after 12/31/94 to be eligible for this coming season. Talented, dedicated, and responsible players should contact Manager Marc Peluso at 518-496-7133 to arrange for an independent skills evaluation.
** SAVE MODIFIED SPORTS AT ALGONQUIN!**
Attention Averill Park parents!! Modified sports at Algonquin Middle School are not in the school district budget for the 2013–2014 school year. YES, we’ve heard this before, but please be aware that the Board of Education and the administration have made it clear that there is no possibility that these programs will be funded with district budget money next year. The only hope of restoring these programs is for concerned parents and coaches to work together and raise the necessary money. This is too important to ignore! Please keep your eyes and ears open as plans are underway to organize and bring sports back to our middle school – please get involved! GO WARRIORS!! ~ The Averill Park Booster Club and friends
KIWANIS CLUB of SAND LAKE SUMMERFEST
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Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake will once again sponsor a softball tournament at Summerfest. We invite anyone to form a team and join the fun. Get your friends, neighbors, coworkers together and play ball! Date: Sunday, June 16th 2013 (Sunday morning if needed); Time: 8AM to 4PM; Location: Softball Fields at Butler Park; Contact: Stuart Nippes at 518-858-6534 or email: stuartnippes@alani-realty.com
NIGHTMARE 12U GIRLS SOFTBALL SEEKING TALENTED PLAYER
Do you have what it takes to be a NIGHTMARE? Nightmare 2000 is a competitive 12U fast-pitch softball team located in the Capital District of NY. Our goal is to prepare our girls for their future softball careers. We will be playing both ASA and USSSA with a final tournament at USSSA Eastern Nationals in Salisbury, MD. Must be a serious-minded 11 or 12 year-old softball player who is dedicated and talented. For a tryout, please contact: Coach David Daugherty at 518-339-1803 or Email: DavidDaugherty@aol.com. www.NightmareFastPitchSoftball.com
AVERILL PARK POP WARNER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REGISTRATION
Following are the registration dates for the 2013 Football/Cheer Season: • Tue., May 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ Algonquin Middle School • Saturday, June 1st, 9:00 - 11:00 AM @ Butler Park • Monday, July 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ Butler Park For your convenience, you can visit the APPW website in advance for forms and information: http://www.eteamz.com/averillparkpopwarner/
4th ANNUAL ELLA GRACE CHIARI FOUNDATION RUN/WALK
4th Annual Ella Grace Chiari Foundation 5K run/1 mi Fun Run/Walk will be held on Friday evening, May 17th. To register online or make a donation, you can access the website @ www.defeatchiari.org. Same day registration will be from 4:30 - 5:45PM with a Race start of 6:30PM. Family focused event with food, bouncy bounce, face painting Our mission - to increase awareness of Chiari Malformation
from 9:30AM to 11AM. Ride begins at 11:30AM. MLPR 2013 is a 100 mile scenic road course through the mountains of Rensselaer, Columbia & Berkshire Counties. Prizes, food, raffles, entertainment and live music. Phone: 518-210-1591, email: THEGRUGAN@GMAIL.COM.
SKYHIGH ADVENTURES MULTI-SPORT LIFE 2013 PROGRAMS
SKYHIGH Adventures is offering affordable, family-friendly youth and adult programs conducted by USA Triathlon Certified Coaches. SKYHIGH Multi-Sport Life will offer the following programs for 2013: Training Programs • MSL Tri Club – Crystal Cove: June-August - Wednesdays, 6-7pm • Lifeguarding Camp: June 24-28 M-F, 9am-5pm • Youth SKYHIGH Multi-Sport & EPIC Adventure Camps: June-August, M-F, 9am-5pm Races • Crystal Lake SUPER SPRINT Triathlon – Fathers Day – June 16 – 1pm Start • SKYHIGH XTERRA – Off-Road Triathlon – Saturday, July 20 – 7am Start • SKYHIGH Kids Triathlon – Saturday, July 20 – 11am Start • Multi-Sport Life Triathlon – Sunday, July 21 – 7am Start Registration and information: www.MultiSportLife.org or call 518-2816480
CASTLETON CROP WALK 2013
The Castleton CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk for 2013 will take place on Sunday, May 5th, at 1:00 p.m. This 4.6 mile walk will raise funds that go to Church World Service to help those in poverty. Twenty-five percent of the funds raised will stay here in Castleton and be given to our local food pantry and thrift store, The Anchor. Anyone wanting to join the group can call Emmanuel Reformed Church at 732-7766. If you are unable to walk with us, but would like to support this cause, please call the church to make your donation.
2013 JDRF WALK FOR THE CURE
The Sand Lake Town Beach will open on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. The Town of Sand Lake will be sponsoring swimming lessons at the Town Beach on Reichards Lake. This is a 6 week Saturday program, $10.00 per lesson. Lessons will start on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Space is limited and nonresidents will be considered if space available. Beach passes will be available starting on Monday, June 10, 2013. For more information please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 518-674-2026 ext. 22.
Calling all Walkers ~ Join Team Isaiah, come out, donate and walk with us on Sunday, May 5th. Walk will be held at the University at Albany. Check-in at 9:30AM and Start at 11AM. My son Isaiah was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in November 2012, since he has been diagnosed he has learned many of things , how to prick his fingers, test his sugars, inject himself with insulin, how to change and insulin pump, what it’s like to feel sick from lows and nervous from highs. He has also learned that he can be an advocate for other children, especially those younger than him. He has taken this disease and really made a negative into a positive. He has currently been named one of the 13 Kids Who Care in the Capital Area, JDRF Youth Ambassador for the NENY Chapter, Poster Child for Price Choppers sneaker campaign and he created Team Isaiah to raise money for the 2013 Walk To Cure. He is a great kid and wonderful advocate for the JDRF.
1st ANNUAL MIRACLE LEAGUE POKER RUN ~ THE MIRACLE RIDE
ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC MARONITE CHURCH CHARITY GOLF OUTING
LEARN TO SWIM SAND LAKE TOWN BEACH
The 1st Annual Miracle League Poker Run to benefit Jaime M. Adams Miracle League Field of East Greenbush will be held on May 18, 2013 ~ The Miracle Ride. Pre-Register ~ Final Pre-Reg. Date is May 13th. Pre-registrants receive an EXTRA playing card. First 50 pre-registrants receive a MLPR pin. To pre-register, you can mail to MLPR, Valerie Grugan, 1415 Red Mill Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144 the Biker’s Name, Rider’s Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Club Group/Name, Phone (day/night), email, emergency contact phone #. Registration fee is $25 for biker and $5 for rider. Party is only $20. Ride departs from: Quigley’s/Grand Premier, 593/591 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. Register on the day of the ride at Quigley’s
St. Ann Catholic Maronite Church in Watervliet is hosting its First Annual Charity Golf Outing at the Fairways of Halfmoon Mechanicville, on Saturday, September 21, 2013. All proceeds will benefit St. Ann Catholic Maronite Church. Tournament format is a four person scramble and shotgun start at 8:30am. Lunch provided on course and a reception and awards at 1:30pm. Individual golfer is $100.00 and a foursome is $400.00. A silent auction of autographed sports memorabilia with letter of authenticity will be held. You can register online at http://stann1905. com. RSVP by August 23rd. Hurry! Golf slots are limited to 140.
SL KIWANIS SUMMERFEST BENEFIT TENNIS
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Bulletin Board TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
If top spin, back hand, drop shot and volley are part of your sport, then the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake has a racket for you. The Kiwanis Benefit Tennis Tournament will begin at center court as part of Sand Lake SummerFest 2012. • Saturday, June 15th, at the Averill Park High School tennis courts. Registration fees: $20.00 for singles; $30 per team for doubles for each category entered. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS MONDAY, JUNE 10th. For additional information, call Joe Behson at 674-8407. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------KIWANIS TENNIS TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print Carefully)
Please indicate in which category(s) you wish to compete. $20 for Singles. $30 for Doubles Teams. Women’s Singles __________ Women’s Doubles __________ Men’s Singles __________ Men’s Doubles __________ Mixed Doubles __________ Women’s Century Doubles* ______________ Men’s Century Doubles* _________________ *Both players must be 50 years of age or older. NAME(S):___________________________________________ PHONE:_______________ EMAIL _______________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________ CITY_______________ STATE__________ZIP__________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED $__________ WAIVER: In consideration of my entry being accepted, I do hereby for myself,
heirs, executors, or assigns waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake, and any and all sponsors and their representatives, and assigns or any official or participant for any and all injuries I may suffer in connection with the Kiwanis Benefit Tennis Tournament. Further, I stipulate that I am physically fit and capable to participate in this event. And I hereby grant full permission to any and all the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
SIGNATURE:_________________________DATE:__________ INCOMPLETE OR UNSIGNED ENTRIES CANNOT BE ACCEPTED Please make checks payable to: Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake Mail entries to: Joe Behson, 1 Pond Hollow Road, Averill Park, NY 12018
“PROCESS OF AGING, THE INCREASING PRESENCE OF PAIN”
The Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Troy, will be presenting “Process of Aging, The Increasing Presence of Pain” with Ellio LeMaro, on Tuesday, May 14th, at 10:00 am in the Rose Room. Ellio has been fitness guru at the Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center for 16 years. What many do not know is that prior to this esteemed position, Ellio had many health problems. He overcame his problems through exercise. Come learn and enjoy all this valuable information. After this presentation, stay for our nutritious lunch which is served daily at 12 Noon.
REGISTER NOW FOR LITERACY RUN/WALK
Runners and walkers can register now for the Literacy Run/Walk 2013, Sunday, May 5th, at Rensselaer Tech Park, 350 Jordan Road, Troy, N.Y. All proceeds benefit literacy programs for adults and children in greater Rensselaer County. Pre-register in person on Saturday, May 4th, at 350 Jordan Road, Troy from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m., or register now at Active. com or download a registration form at www.lvorc.org Race Day Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Registration, 9:00 a.m. Children’s Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. Youth Mile, 10:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 11:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony.
Pre-registration fee $20; race day registration $25. Children’s Fun Run $6, Youth Mile $10.
Literacy Run/Walk 2013 is sponsored by CAP COM Federal Credit Union, IBT Hamilton, Cohoes Savings Foundation, Stewart’s Shops, Gettysburg Flag Works, E. Stewart Jones, Aflac, Market Block Books, Road ID, Best Fire, Comfortex, RPI Tech Park, and The Record.
BIRD WALK AT DYKEN POND CENTER
This is a great time of year to look for spring migrant birds at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. Join us on an early morning bird walk on Saturday, May 4th, at 8 am. We will be looking for a variety of warblers, vireos, thrushes, and such favorites as black-throated blue warbler, scarlet tanager, eastern bluebird and baltimore oriole. We’ll also spend time learning a few different bird songs. The walk will be led by Mary Batcheller, a life-long birder from Petersburgh. There is a suggested $2 donation for this program and it is not necessary to pre-register. Meet at the parking lot of the Center. Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for hiking, fishing and non-motor boating. Contact the Center for more information at 658-2055 or dykenpond@fairpoint.net or visit www. dykenpond.org for directions and a complete schedule of our spring and summer events.
OVER 53 BASEBALL TEAM LOOKING FOR PLAYERS
The Raging Wild Hawks cdmsbl baseball team (53 & over) is looking for players, especially pitchers and catchers. Please call Jim at home, 2744880 or work at 785-4537 (daytime) or email jjbrearton@aol.com.
FREE BOATER INSTRUCTION
US Power/Sail Squadron (Sacandaga & Mohawk-Hudson) offers FREE BOATER INSTRUCTION on the use of emergency Flares and Fire Extinguishers on May 19th, 2-6PM, Dutchman’s Landing in Catskill. Contact LT/C Philip Roeber at 518-378-5437 or at proeber47@hotmail. com. The public is invited.
FOREVER FIT DEMO CLASS
The Troy Public Library in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer a Forever Fit Demo Class on Friday, April 26th, at 11:45AM at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch. This is a 45 minute, low impact, low intensity class using easy to follow aerobic exercises. Includes a great warm up and cool down! Please dress comfortably and come prepared to participate. We are attempting to gauge interest in this program in hopes of offering a session of classes in the future. No experience necessary. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 235-5310 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.
GOLF PARTNERS WANTED
Rensselaer Senior Center in conjunction with Evergreen Country Club will have two sessions of golf. The first nine-week session starts at 9:00 am on April 25th. This is a co-ed league-duffers welcome. Call the Center at 518 463-2166 for more information.
SAND LAKE RESIDENTS PAINT DISPOSAL SERVICE
The Town of Sand Lake will now be assisting our town residents with the disposal and handling of leftover paint – free of charge. Both water and oil-based paint will be accepted at the Town’s Department of Public Works Garage on Springer Road, Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 3 pm. Residents should call ahead at 674-3011 to make sure a Department
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Bulletin Board of Public Works employee is at the Garage to assist. Residents must show a license for proof of town residency. The Town of Sand Lake is pleased to offer this service and appreciate our town residents’ commitment to the environmentally responsible and safe discarding of waste. ~ Supervisor Flora Fasoldt, Town of Sand Lake
APHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT INVITES THE COMMUNITY
The Averill Park High School Music Department would like to invite the community to their concerts this year! As always, concerts begin at 7pm unless otherwise indicated, and take place in the High School auditorium. As in years past, the music program has an active year planned. Some of the highlights include: May 17/18 – NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival @ Columbia HS. Students “audition” on a solo or small ensemble work of their choice, performing for an adjudicator who gives them unbiased feedback. Scores are used for acceptance into various other programs (such as Area All-State), and the process helps prepare students for auditions. May 21 – APHS Music Department Concert and Reception, Annual Chicken BBQ. This coincides with the budget vote. May 24/25 – NYSSMA Instrumental Majors hosted at APHS. Various school ensembles (bands and orchestras) will travel to APHS to perform for adjudication. May 31 – APHS Arts Gala - 6pm. A final event featuring all of the senior (grade 12) artists (visual and performing) at Averill Park High School. We hope to see you at one of our events! Thank you in advance for your continued support!
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENING BOOK GROUP
The Brunswick Community Library evening Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the Library at 4118 Brunswick Rd. Rte. 2. Schedule is as follows; GONE GIRL by Gillian Flynn on May 14; THE CITY OF FALLING ANGELS by John Berent on June 4; and PENELOPE by Rebecca Harrington on July 9. See the BCL to request the book and joining us for a lively discussion.
NORTH CHATHAM UMC SEEKS VENDORS FOR “MISSION POSSIBLE” CRAFT FAIR
The North Chatham United Methodist Church will be holding their 9th annual “Mission Possible” Craft Fair on Saturday, June 8th. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham and the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There will be craft vendors, music, food, and both live & silent auctions of goods & services. The Clothing Barn will be open and has a great variety of gently used clothing for all ages. All of the proceeds from “Mission Possible” go to various mission projects that the church supports, both locally and worldwide. Vendors who would like to be a part of this event should call Lisa Herrington @ 518-784-9335 or e-mail her @ lisaherrington@hotmail. com. Space rental is $25.00 for an outside space, $30.00 for a space under our tent, or $35.00 inside the church. A limited amount of tables & chairs are available for rent also. For further information on other events to be held at the North Chatham United Methodist Church, please go to our website @ northchathammethodistchurch.org or give us a call @ 518-766-3535. We are always grateful for the generous support we receive from the community, and look forward to many more years of faithful service doing God’s work!
HUDSON BERKSHIRE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL MAY 25-26, 2013
The Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail members will host its first wine and
food festival Memorial Day Weekend , Sat.-Sun. May 25th -26th at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY. The event will feature award- winning wineries, distilleries, cideries and craft breweries from the Hudson Valley and the Massachusetts Berkshire Region, as well as Pride of NY and Berkshire Fresh creameries, cheese makers, bakeries and more will be selling and sampling! Classes, seminars and book signings by some of the region’s foremost experts on craft brewing, cheese making, wine, food and cheese pairings. Please contact Beth Secor bethk.secor@gmail.com for vendor information. Event is sponsored by Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail, NY Wine and Grape Foundation and Hudson Valley Wine Country.Org. For more information on this, and all the Hudson Berkshire Beverage Trail events, please contact Trail Director Karen Gardy at 518-732-7317 or by email Karen@goold.com
BRUNS. (BRITTONKILL) CSD SEEKS REG. INFO. for INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS
Are you the parent of a child who will be eligible to attend kindergarten at Tamarac Elementary School next year? Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District asks that you please fill out a kindergarten census form so we can adequately plan for staffing and space consideration for the 2013-2014 school year. Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2013 can fill out the survey online at www.brittonkill.k12.ny.us. Click on “Register a Student” under Quick Links at the top right of the page and then click on “Kindergarten Registration Survey for 2013-2014 School Year.” Or you can request a Kindergarten Registration Survey form by calling the Registrar’s Office at 279-4600 ext. 2006. The district is also now accepting tuition paying, non-resident applications. If you are interested, please visit out website or call the Registrar’s Office at (518) 279-4600 ext. 2006.
ATTENTION MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS - A DAY AT ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS
Join the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center, as we enjoy a day at OCC and the Motorcyclepedia Museum on Tuesday, May 21st. Our day starts as we board our deluxe motor coach at Yankee Trails. When we arrive at OCC, the retail store will welcome us to view award winning bikes on display and to shop for much needed biker accessories. We will enter the viewing room where you can see into the shop where new creations are in the making. At 11:30, we will dine in the Chopper Café, where we will enjoy great food and motorcycle memorabilia. After lunch, we’re off to the Motorcyclepedia Museum, as sparkling jewel of the East Coast. Enjoy 85,000 square feet and 470 motorcycles of history and interest. We thank the city of Rensselaer for subsidizing this all inclusive trip for only $42. All proceeds will benefit the Rensselaer County, Rensselaer Senior Center. Call the Center at (518) 463-2166 for more information.