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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.

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 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.

SLCA-CIRCLE THEATRE PLAYERS PRESENTS “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”

Peter Quince (Ed Smyth, Wynantskill) and Bottom (Brian Smith, Sand Lake) discuss their makeshift play with the other “mechanicals” Starveling (Brian Toal, Schenectady), Thisbe (Aaron Setlow, Latham), Snug (Dennis Skiba, Latham) and Demetrius (Todd Hamilton, North Adams).

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. Playing musical instruments are CarolLynn Langley, Janine Budesheim, Brian Switzer, Robyn Sheldon and Jane Minotti. On our special Mothers’s Day performance, Sunday, May 12th, we will be giving a corsage to all, the flowers are donated

by Dan Engwer Wholesale Florist, and pins by Worthington Flowers.

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.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER “MURDER IN POESTENKILL”

The Poestenkill Christian Church will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, June 22. “Murder in Poestenkill” written by Ron LeVan and Kathryn Capalbo will be performed by the Highlight Acting Troupe. Come and help solve the mystery of who murdered Horace Serley, the bank president. Was it his wife, his son, a long time friend or

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Bulletin Board a bank employee? You can ask questions of the suspects and help the detectives discover who the murderer is. The dinner will be an Italian Buffet, and the cost is $15 for the dinner and show. Dinner will be served at 6 pm and the show will start at 7 pm. For reservations call Joyce at 283-4728. Reservations are due by June 15th, and payment is required in advance. Visit the Highlight Acting Troupe’s website at http:// highlightacting.org/ for more information.

PROGRESSIVE WORSHIP SERVICE

An evening worship service celebrating the progressive spiritual traditions is being held at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 1583 Carney Road, Castleton, Sunday evenings, 7:00 – 7:45 pm. We will journey through the seasons of the year and the seasons of life, open to an evolving spiritually-creative culture. If you have a heart and mind to celebrate the progressive spirituality, and enjoy a creative path, this might just be the worship service for you. Come, experience guided meditation, acoustic guitar/ drum music and vocalist. Consider the wisdom of philosophers, the thoughts of theologians, and the Spirit of All Life engaging us anew for yet another generation. Phone: 518-9314072.

THANK YOU FROM THE WSL CARNIVAL COMMITTEE!

The West Sand Lake Elementary School PTA Carnival on April 13th was a fantastic event for the kids and the community. Thank you to all the families who came out to our fun-filled day. The event would not have been possible without the amazing support of our local community. The WSL Carnival Committee would like to send a HUGE THANKS to: West Sand Lake Elementary School Staff, APHS Key Club, APHS Lacrosse Team, Algonquin 8th graders and APHS students who volunteered their time to us, The Advertiser, The Arlington House, Bob’s Rental, Coke Cola, Freihofer’s, Gile Family, Guyer Family, Kelly – Ferris Family, local Boy & Girl Scout Troops, Hannaford of WSL, Hilton Garden Inn of Troy, Hi-Way Recreation, Pascarella Family, Remington Family, Romer Family, Sand Lake Kiwanis, Sheriff k-9 , SL@AMS, State Police, Tremont Lumber, Uncle Marty’s, Whitsons Culinary Group and WSL PTA. This year’s carnival was a great success, we can’t wait to do it again. See you next spring!

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS at the NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The North Chatham United Methodist Church has a number of events coming up. On Saturday, May 4th the Clothing Barn opened for the season. The hours will be 9:30-12:30, every Saturday through the middle of October. This is a great opportunity to pick up “gently used” clothing (for children and adults) at bargain prices.

On Friday, May 17th, we will have our 56th annual Filet Mignon Steak Supper. The menu includes an 8 oz. Prime filet cooked to order, with all the trimmings and homemade desserts. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $16.00 at the door. Continuous seating is available from 5:00 to 7:00, with takeouts available starting at 5:30. Tickets can be purchased at Mario’s Home Center in Valatie, R & D Deli in Niverville, Thoma Tire in Nassau, or from church members. Please call 766-4097 or 423-9061 for additional ticket information.

The barn will be open for accepting auction donations from 9:30 to noon on Saturday mornings. We are still seeking vendors for our annual “Mission Possible” Fair, on June 8th. Please call 784-9335 if you would like to reserve a space.

The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. For more information on these events, worship services or other church activities, please call 766-3535 or visit our website (northchathammethodistchurch.org).

NASSAU SYNAGOGUE HEBREW SCHOOL FINAL FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE

The Nassau Synagogue Hebrew School, located at Route 20, has announced that their final Friday night service of the year led by the Hebrew School students will be held on Friday, May 10th, at 6:30 p.m. Teachers Fred Rheingold and Pam Tatar will facilitate the service.

Following the service, the Hebrew School will hold their Completion Ceremony for the students who have completed the Hebrew School year. Each student will receive a special certificate for participating in the Hebrew School. An Oneg Shabbat reception will be held after the ceremony.

The Hebrew School meets on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30 p.m. from September to May. Prospective students for the 2013-2014 year are asked to call Lynn Gross, Hebrew School Administrator at 7324037 for more information and/or click onto the synagogue website at Nassausynagogue.org.

OPEN HOUSE AT GILEAD LUTHERAN CHURCH

Come celebrate with us! The sanctuary of our 1800’s church has been repainted. Come join our open house on Sunday, May 19th, from 12:30 to 1:30PM to share our joy and our fresh new look. We’ll have light refreshments, followed by a brief sanctuary blessing led by Pastor Jim Hulihan at 1:30PM. There will be displays about our church history and some of our current activities, plus time to enjoy fellowship with community members. The blessing ceremony to praise and thank God for our sanctuary wraps up several years of planning and fundraising.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Is there more to life than this?

Do you ever question the relevance of the Bible?

Does God exist?

Did humans really evolve?

Do you know where the different people races came from?

Did dinosaurs exist with people?

Why is there death and suffering in the world?

Was there really a Noah’s Ark and a worldwide flood?

How old is the earth?

Who determines what is right and wrong?

What role does the devil play in my life?

Do you ever ponder on questions like these and wish you had truthful answers? Look no further! We have your answers. After this study you will be able to answer all these questions, and many more, with absolute certainty. Join us beginning May 15, 2013 for a casual, relaxed, FREE 12 week study titled,The Foundations, every Wednesday night at 7:00pm at Connecting Point Church. We are located at 568 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush, next to Spare Time Bowling. Visit us on the web at www. myconnectingpoint.org or email us at connectme@myconnectingpoint. org

CHURCH OF THE COVENANT WELCOMES THE COMMUNITY TO WORSHIP!

• Sunday, May 12th, Mother’s Day - 8:30 am Communion and Worship - No Sunday School till September; 10:30 am Worship with choir and organ. Confirmation. Professional child care provided.

• Saturday, May 18th - 7:00 am, Men’s Communion Breakfast. Call Ralph LaMontagna at 674-1563 for reservations.

• Wed., May 22nd, Potluck - 6:00 pm, program on disaster relief, 7:00 pm, social room.

Church Office hours are 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Church of the Covenant, United Methodist, is the round church near the blinker in Averill Park. Pastor Merry Watters, phone 674-3664, E-mail: cocpastor@nycap.rr.com

HOW IS IT WITH YOUR FAMILY, MOM?

On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013, the Stuyvesant and Nassau Reformed Churches will focus on the importance of Moms and the role of Moms in the lives of children. In the sermon titled, “How Is It With Your Family, Mom?” based on 2 Kings 4:8-11, the Rev. Edward L. Van Kampen will remind us that children will live out their lives as reflected in the eyes of their moms and/or the persons who served as moms in their lives. They will live out the lives they feel in the touch of motherly hands, and the words they hear spoken to them by the words of motherly lips. Join us and come to more fully understand how children being taught the love of God in Christ are helped to grow most fully in that love.

The Stuyvesant Reformed Church worships at 9 a.m. in its sanctuary located in the hamlet of Stuyvesant. The Nassau Reformed Church worships in its chapel on the upper level of its Church-School-Building, 43 Church St. (Rte. 20) in the village.

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. Our building is Handicapped Accessible by elevator. For information, call the church at 279-9270.

SUNDAY EVENING SERVICES at SL BAPTIST CHURCH

Come join us as we begin the series ‘Quieting a Noisy Soul’ Sunday, May 19th, at 7pm at Sand Lake Baptist Church. This powerful presentation takes us through the reasons why we struggle to find peace in our lives and gives us the tools to find that peace that passes all understanding through Christ.

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 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 Carney Road, Castleton. Open to adults and older teens. RSVP and questions: 518-931-4072.

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 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

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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!

KIWANIS PASTA DINNER FUNDRAISER SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11th, 2013 - The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club wants to invite all to participate in a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on the second Saturday of each month from 4PM to 7PM at the West Sand Lake Fire House on Rt. 43. Cost per meal is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 5 to 10 years old, kids under 5 are free. Meals will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert & beverages. Take-out meals are also available by calling (518) 674-3677. A pasta dinner will be held every second Saturday for the rest of the year. Proceeds will aid Kiwanis supported projects. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

LOBSTER DINNER AT SALEM UMC

The Salem United Methodist Church, on Shaver Road in West Sand Lake, will be holding a Lobster Dinner on May 18th. This is a 4 course dinner (appetizer, salad, whole lobster with baked potato and corn, and strawberry shortcake). Cost is $19, with an added special of steamed clams at an additional price. Serving times are 4pm and 6pm. The dinner is by reservation only by calling the church office at 674-3106.

Reservations must be made no later than May 16th.

SPAGHETTI DINNER IN STEPHENTOWN TO BENEFIT LIBRARY

The Friends of the Stephentown Memorial Library are cooking up a scrumptious Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 18th, to benefit the library. The dinner will be served from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The pasta will be served with slowly simmered homemade vegetarian sauce with (or without) sweet Italian sausage on the side, accompanied by tossed salad, bread and butter, homemade cake, and a choice of beverages. The price of the All-You-Can-Eat Dinner for those aged thirteen and over is $12, from age six to twelve is $6, and age five and under is free. You may dine there or take out your dinners. The church building is handicapped accessible. For more information, call 518-733-5923.

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.

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.

CHICKEN BBQ SCHEDULE FOR LEGION POST 1021

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.

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.

“MOTHER’S DAY” SPECIAL DINNER

On Wednesday, May 15th, the Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Troy, will hold its monthly special dinner to celebrate

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“DONNY ELVIS” TRIBUTE SHOW

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.

SULLIVAN JONES VFW BUFFET BREAKFAST

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 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

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.

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

The VFW Post 7338 located on Hays Road in East Greenbush will host a Pancake Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, May 19th, from 9AM to 12noon.

Menu: Buttermilk Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Homefries, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Fruit Cocktail, Coffee, Tea, Water and Juice. Cost: Adults $8.00; Children 6 to 12 $5.00; Children under 5 are free.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST BUFFET

FAMILY-STYLE ROAST BEEF DINNER

Please join us for our annual Family-Style Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, May 11th, at the Niverville / Chatham Center United Methodist Church, 28 Church Street, Niverville. The Church phone number is (518) 784-5103.

Our doors open at 4:30PM to 7PM. Our menu includes Roast Beef, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Coleslaw, Rolls, Pie and Beverages for only $11.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children 6 to 12 and children under 5 (eat-in only) are free. Eat-in or Take-outs are available.

BAKE/FOOD SALE

Please join us for our Bake/Food Sale at the Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton on Saturday June 1, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from sale will benefit Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center’s food pantry. For more information, or to donate an item for our sale, contact Penny at the Senior Center (518-279-3413).

MOTHER DAY BREAKFAST AT CVAS

The Castleton Volunteer Ambulance located at 1700 Brookview Road in Castleton will hold their Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 12th; serving from 8AM to 11:30AM. Mom’s eat free! Cost for Adults is $7, Children 5-12 are $5 and under 5 are free. Our buffet menu includes: French toast, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, coffee, milk and juice. Start your Mother’s Day celebration with breakfast at CVAS!

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: • 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

LEARN TO SWIM SAND LAKE TOWN BEACH

OLD DALEY INN CHICKEN BBQ

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.

** SAVE MODIFIED SPORTS AT ALGONQUIN!**

1st ANNUAL MIRACLE LEAGUE POKER RUN ~ THE MIRACLE RIDE

On Tuesday, May 21st, Bell Top Elementary School will hold an Old/Daley Inn Chicken BBQ. The cost for each Pre-order Take-Out Only Dinner is only $10 and includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert. Dinner Pick-Up time will be 5PM-8:00PM. Send orders to Bell Top PTO, 39 Reynolds Rd., Troy, NY 12180. Please make checks payable to Bell Top PTO. Orders are due by May 15th! For more information, call 275-6252.

Attention Averill Park parents!!

Modified sports at Algonquin Middle

Rensselaer County

Bulletin Board 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 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

ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC MARONITE CHURCH CHARITY GOLF OUTING

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 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.

PUBLIC INVITED FOR A WALK IN THE WOODS

Please join the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) for an evening woods walk on Monday, May 13th, from 6-8pm in Buskirk. Forester Tony Lamberton of New England Forestry Consultants will lead us on the stroll and discuss woodland management topics, including recent timber harvesting on the property. The free walk will be held on the 117-acre White Oak Farm conserved by ASA in 2005.

The program is part of a statewide series of woods walks from May 11 to May 19 to promote “Restore New York Woodlands”, an initiative by the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA). The series is designed to bring attention to issues, such as excessive deer browsing, invasive plants and pests, and exploitive tree-cutting practices, which prevent adequate regeneration of forests. Coincidentally, the majority of mature NY woodlands are approaching the limits of their natural life spans.

Learn ways landowners can help regenerate their woods based on their objectives.

Please register at www.agstewardship.org by May 10th to receive directions and a reminder. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. A light snack and water will be provided. The woods walk is sponsored by ASA, NYFOA-CDC, and the Master Forest Owner Program. Please contact ASA at 692-7285 with any questions.

PUBLIC INVITED FOR A

Rensselaer County

Bulletin Board WALK IN THE WOODS

Join the Capital District Chapter of the New York Forest Owners Association (NYFOA) and the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance for a free walk on Sunday, May 19th, starting at 9:00 am at 1463 Plank Road, Petersburgh, NY 12138. Master Forest Owner Walter Kersch will lead us on the walk through his managed woodlot to see a diverse forest mix with openings created for wildlife habitat improvement. The forest understory exhibits severe deer browse damage of many desirable tree species, but some nice black cherry seedlings are regenerating in recently harvested areas.

Beech control measures have been employed in previously high graded stands, lessening competition for seedlings of desirable species.

Walter has promised to demonstrate how logs are scaled (measured) for sawing, and a portable band sawmill will be on hand to make lumber.

Let’s see how close Walter comes to estimating the board feet volume in the log!

Families are welcome. Please allow about 3 hours for this informative stroll. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and apply your preferred insect repellent. Contact Walter at (518) 283-5509 or Phil at 895-5346

by May 18th to help plan parking, handouts, etc. Find good directions at www.pineridgexc.com. For other events, visit http://www.nyfoa.org/ education/rnyw_sites.php

CAPITAL REGION MIRACLE LEAGUE BOWLING FUNDRAISER

The Capital Region Miracle League established the Jaime M. Adams Field as the first multi-sport facility in the United States designed specifically for special needs athletes. This field was designed out of unique materials designed to accommodate athletes with walkers, in wheelchairs and other assistive devices. The league offers baseball, football, soccer and track and field. Although located in East Greenbush, there are sporting opportunities for handicapped athletes within a 100 mile radius.

The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is proud of this gem in our community. We are partnering with the Miracle League to raise funds for a handicapped accessible clubhouse. The overall cost was estimated at $200,000.00 There is a funds shortage of approximately of $30,000.00.

We are asking everyone in the community to help us get the funds for this most deserving organization.

On Friday, May 17th, from 6PM to 8PM, Spare Time Bowling Center will host a bowling fundraiser. For a minimum donation of $10, you can enjoy 2 hours of bowling (shoes included). There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a Chinese Auction and a bake sale. Please consider forming a team. If you are unable to attend, please make a donation. No amount is too small.

Checks can be made to the Capital Region Miracle League.

If you have questions, please contact Lynne Catelotti at 518-479-2665 or Lcatelot@nycap.rr.com or Burke Adams at 518-479-3465 or burke@ capitalregionmiracleleague.org.

The East Greenbush Miracle League, Inc. (d/b/a Capital Region Miracle League) is an IRS 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

11th ANNUAL SCHODACK VALLEY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company will host their 11th Annual Schodack Valley Golf Tournament on June 20th at the Winding Brook Country Club, Route 23 in Valatie.

Best Ball Scramble, 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, beer and soda on the course, buffet dinner.

Chance to win a new car compliments of the Goldstein Auto Group.

Cost is $95 per golfer. Call Gary Schultz at 424-2446 for details. Hole sponsorships are still available; starting at $100. Call Jim Adams at 4664008 for details.

NETTER’S FUND MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING

Netter’s Fund Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Frear Park Golf Course ~ Lunch at 11:30AM and Shotgun Start at 12:30PM ~ Pig Roast following Tournament. 4 Person Scramble ~ $100 per person includes: Greens Fees, Cart, Beer/Soda, Picnic Lunch, Pig Roast ~ Hole in one for a car sponsored by Northstar Chevrolet ~ 50/50 and other prizes; $40 for non-golfers Pig Roast only. Reservations and full payment required by June 30th.

For further information or reservations, contact: Mark J. Balistreri at 2816788 or email MarkE911@aol.com. GO TO www.saferideprogram.com or www.netters.us to download a registration form.

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.

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.