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Bulletin Board Summer Reading 2018-Libraries Rock! All summer long, kids can tell us about what they’ve read for prizes at Rensselaer Public Library! Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Maker Lab- Wednesdays at 2 PM. Ages 6-12, please sign up for each lab. August 15- Volcanoes explode! Join us for an explosive finale. Teen Video Premier -Saturday, August 11 at 1 PM. Teens will show the video projects they created. Summer End Party- Saturday, August 18 at 1 PM. Ice cream, prizes and activities to celebrate our summer readers. (For summer reading participants and their families only.) Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary. Poetry Songs and History Songs Join us at the Troy Public Library on Monday, August 20th, at 5:30 pm for an evening of free, live music. Local folk and blues musicians, Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, will be giving a lively and engaging perfor-mance that combines music and history. The performance features words of famous poets put to original music by Tom Staudle. The History Song series portrays the life of the American Settlers during the Revolution through original songs by Cosby Gibson. Admission is free and donations will be gratefully accepted. This program is open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call 518-2747071, or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Main Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. Tour of French Wine Region to Benefit SLTLibrary Join us on a trip to France, November 11-19, 2018! Experience the French Wine Region and Annecy, the “Pearl of the Alps.” The Sand Lake Town Library and Celtic Tours are offering this wonderful trip for $3,598 per person sharing including round trip air from JFK, air taxes and fuel surcharges included. The trip also includes 7 nights’ accom-modations,
continental or buffet breakfast daily, 2 dinners at local restaurants, deluxe motor coach, professional English-speaking tour escort, hotel taxes and hotel city taxes. Daily sightseeing and entrance fees are also included. To learn more about the itinerary and details of this wonderful opportunity, contact the Sand Lake Town Library at 518-674-5050 or Paula at Celtic Tours 518-862-1810 soon for a flyer and sign-up sheet. **This trip and its price are based on 20 people traveling. SLTLibrary, 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park, 518-674-5050. NG Library Announces 2018 Museum Passes It’s time to plan family outings! North Greenbush residents are welcome to visit the library and borrow passes to wonderful area attractions, appropriate for all ages. From our very local CMOST to the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls, there is something to keep your family entertained throughout the season. For a complete list of passes and the museum pass rules, visit northgreenbushlibrary.org. East Greenbush Community Library The East Greenbush Community Library is located at 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. Please register at 518-477-7476, or www. eastgreenbushlibrary.org. Summer Library Hours: See website for hours, CLOSED on Sundays in August. Visit us online for a complete list of children’s & teen programs. 8/10: Crafternoon, 1-3pm. 8/13: AARP Smart Driver Course, 9:30am-4pm; ENL: English As A New Language, 9:30am–12:30pm; Crafter Eve: Sun Catchers, 6-8pm. 8/14: Tuesday Ramblers Bluegrass jam, 1–3pm; Drop-in Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm. 8/15: ENL: English As A New Language, 9:30am– 12:30pm; Farmers’ Market – Featuring Homemade Jams & Jellies, 4-7pm. 8/16: LOOK: Loving Ourselves and Our Kids, 6-7pm. 8/17: Writing Session with Sisters in Crime, 1:454pm 8/18: Adult Summer Reading Challenge Finale! – Raffle tickets must be submitted by 12pm. Keep an eye out for the Library Expedition challenge, beginning on August 29. Stop in to get your map to each library in UHLS and meet Elephant and Piggie! Begins at 4pm.
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Bulletin Board Events at Castleton Public Library All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. Read to Therapy Dog Monday, 8/13, 4:00-5:00pm Creative Writing (ages 8-17) Tuesday, 8/14, 4:00pm Storytime at Schodack Island State Park Tuesday, 8/14, 6:00pm Live Music on the Lawn Tuesday, 8/14, 6:00-7:30pm Cool Science: Chain Reactions (ages 5-12) Wednesday, 8/15, 4:00-6:00pm Yoga on the Lawn Wednesday, 8/15, 5:30pm In case of bad weather, yoga will be indoors. Bring a mat. All skill levels. Ages 12+. Knitting Group (beginners welcome!) Wednesday, 8/15, 6:00-8:00pm Music Storytime Thursday, 8/16, 10:30am Summer Reading Finale Party Thursday, 8/16, 4:00-6:00pm Enjoy life-sized CandyLand and carnival games! Rainbow Scratch Art Friday, 8/17, 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday Storytime Saturday, 8/18, 10:30am Storytime at Schodack Island State Park Saturday, 8/18, 11:30am Park admission fee applies. Edible Art Saturday, 8/18, 2:00-3:30pm Create & eat food structures! Movie at Schodack Island State Park Saturday, 8/18, 8:15pm Call 518-732-0879 for movie title. Baked Goods to Benefit Poest. Library The Friends of the Poestenkill Library will have a bake sale during the weekly farmers market on the Poestenkill Town Hall lawn on Saturday, August 11th, from 9 to noon. We need you to bake or buy or both! Your help will mean more resources for
the many children and families who love to use the Library. The Farmers Market is a delight to visit and offers delicious fruits and vegetables as well as jewelry and other local products. For information about how to help with the bake sale, or become involved with the Library Friends, call Marcia at 518283-5353. Town Hall and Library are located at the junction of NY Routes 355 and 351. Brunswick Library Events Senior Bridge Club: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm. Adult Yoga Hour: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm. Tots Class: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am. Kids STEAM Class: Wednesdays, 3:30pm. Knitting Group: Thursdays, 1-2:30pm. Winey Knitters: Every other Friday, 6pm; 8/17 & 8/31. Farmer’s Market: Fridays, 3-6pm. Birthday Bash: 8/10, 1-3pm. Adult DIY Paint Your Canvas Bag: 8/24, 6pm. Please call to register! GRAFTON LIBRARY EVENTS T/ween Art Club: Tuesdays, 4pm. Family Game Night: Tuesdays, 5pm. Tots Class: Wednesdays, 10:30am. Adult Yoga Hour: Thursdays, 5pm. Adult Watercolor Card Workshop: Friday, August 10th, 5pm. End of Summer Reading Party: Friday, August 10th, 5pm. Adult Book Club: August 29th, 12:30; “Pachinko”. SHORTS OUT LOUD! AT THE TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a short story read out loud, refreshments and discussion, on Thursday, August 9th, at 6:30PM at the Main Library. Musical Guest – Ray Andrews, and Reader – Stanley Hadsell. This program is free and open to adults age 16 and over. Preregistration is not required. The library is located at 100 2nd Street in Downtown Troy. Please call the library at 518 274-7071 if you have any questions.
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Bulletin Board American Legion Post 1021Chicken BBQ FREE CONCERT AT THE TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY New Music for Guitar, Accordion, Electronics and Voice. Join us at the Troy Public Library on Tuesday, August 28th, at 5:30PM for a free concert. Vocalists Dale Marie Hoagland and Chelsea Snyder join Guitarist Jeff Marks and Accordionist Rocco Anthony Jerry to perform music by composers Christopher Cook, Dan Cooper, Michael Dilthey, Dale Marie Hoagland, Peter Jarvis and Gene Pritsker. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or, online at www. thetroylibrary. org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo on Monday, September 10th, at 6:30 PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 518 274-7071 or, online at www. thetroylibrary.orgTroy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. NASSAU FREE LIBRARY UPCOMING PROGRAMS Storytime: Every Wednesday, 10:30am. Beginner Yoga: Sat. 8/11, 10:15am. Yoga instructor Suzannah Winn will introduce the benefits of Yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. Minecraft: Thurs., 8/9, 6pm. Local Author 6:30pm.
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Lego Club: Wed., Aug. 22nd, 6pm. Family Movie Night- ‘The Incredibles’: Fri., 8/24, 6pm. Book Group: Tues., 8/28, 7pm. Downsizing Seminar-Thurs., 8/30, 6:30pm- Informational seminar on transitioning to a smaller space, decluttering, moving, selling and staging your home to sell. Call (518)766-2715 to register for programs.
Sergeant Walter A. Adams American Legion Post 1021, 1021 Averill Park Rd, Averill Park will host their 2018 Chicken BBQ – Take-Out ONLY on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Dates: August 18th, Septem-ber 15th, and October 20th. Please tell your friends and neighbors to call and reserve their order of BBQ chicken. The most succulent BBQ chicken you will ever eat. Pick up your order between 11AM and 4PM. Cost: ½ Chicken at $6.50; or Full Dinner at $12.50. Call 518-6742309 on the day of the BBQ.
NG American Legion Flag Disposal & Pig Roast Join us on September 30th for a Flag Disposal Ceremony from 12-1pm, followed by a Pig Roast, from 1-5pm. Lunch will consist of hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, macaroni salad, and potato chips. Dinner will consist of pig roast, baked beans, ziti, tossed salad, and corn on the cob. Draft beer and soda will be served all day. Ages 12 and Up: $20; Ages 6-11: $10; Ages 5 and Under: FREE. The North Greenbush American Legion is located at 111 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. August Events at The Rensselaer Senior Center Tuesday, Aug. 14th - Special Dinner w/Donny Elvis. Sponsored by Walter S Pratt and Sons. Call for Reservations: 518 463-2166; Monday - Friday from 9-3 Tuesday, Aug. 28th - Special Dinner w/Rocking Rob Carson. Call for Reservations: 518 463-2166; Monday - Friday from 9-3. Thursday, Aug. 30th - Senior Day at The Fair w/ Donny Elvis. Sponsored by CDPHP. Call for Reservations: 518 463-2166; Monday - Friday from 9-3. We are located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets. Save The Date! VFW Chicken BBQ VFW Post 7338, 100 Hays Rd., East Greenbush, will be holding a Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, Sept. 8th. The menu will include: Hot dogs, hamburgers, beer and soda. A donation of $25 is appreciated. Tickets must be bought in advance at the Post by calling 518-477-7770, Ed Nestler at 518-935-5445 or Tom Nastars at 518-573-1833. The post is closed Mon, Tues, Weds, and Thurs. The VFW is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans, their
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August 31st – Closed for Labor Day Weekend.
RSVP for Annual Lobster or Steak Bake
Annual VFW Aux. Pig Roast & Chicken BBQ
Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star and Van Rensselaer Lodge #87, F&AM, in East Greenbush are holding their annual Lobster or Steak Bake on Saturday, August 25th, from 4-6pm. You may eat in or take out. The cost is $25 and reservations with money are required and binding. The menu includes: lobster or steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Reservations must be placed by calling Barbara at 518 477-4919. Deadline for reservations is August 21st. Take-out orders can be picked up at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush after 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 25th.
Join us on Saturday, Sept. 8th. Join us at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466 at 25 Veterans St., Poestenkill, for a day of great food, raffles, horse-shoes, games and music by DJ Kenny Casanova! All Day Long serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, corn on the cob, clam chowder, beer and soda. Start time is 12pm and dinner will be served around 6pm. Please bring your favorite hot or cold dish (No Desserts) to share and save $10.00 per ticket. Tickets are $20.00 with dish, or $30.00 without dish. Children under 10 free. Tickets are limited so purchase your tickets today! With each ticket purchased, you receive 1 free entry for our raffle to win a Weber Grill! Tickets are available at the Post Canteen.
Mini-Market & Chicken BBQ The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Mini-Market and Chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 11th. The church is located at the intersection of Muitzeskill Rd. and Schodack Landing Rd., in the town of Schodack Landing. The Mini-Market opens at 9:00 A.M., while the BBQ will be served from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The price for the BBQ is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children under 12. Reservations are not required, but the BBQ is served on a first-come, first-served basis. Take out is available. For further information, call 518-732-2471. Troy Elks Wednesday & Friday Dinners The Troy Elks is located at 134 N. Greenbush Rd., Troy. We need your support as customers at our August fund raisers, so we can continue to best/serve our community. These funds will provide for many charitable programs. Wednesday Night Dinners $11.00; Serving 4pm6:30pm. Includes coffee/tea & dessert. Take-outs available. August 22nd – Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. Friday Night Dinners 2 for $24.00; Serving 5pm7:30pm Includes salad, potato, vegetable, coffee/tea & dessert.
VFW Breakfast “All-You-Can-Eat” Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466, 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill, “Breakfast Buffet” on Sunday, August 12th, 8:00 to 11:00. Buffet featuring eggs, breakfast meats, home fries, pancakes, homemade French toast, fruit, juice, sausage gravy-n-biscuits, tea and coffee. Waffles you can top with strawberry, apples, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or chocolate syrup. “Build your own Omelets” with ham, bacon, sausage, cheeses, mushrooms, peppers and onions. Adult regular buffet $8.00, buffet with waffle $9 or buffet with omelet $11/Children 6-12 $4.00 & Children under 5 free. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for our Auxiliary’s 14th Annual Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ held on Saturday, September 8th, starting at 12:00. Tickets available at the VFW breakfast or Post Canteen. Bring a dish save $10.00, tickets $20.00 with a dish or $30.00 without dish and children under 10 free. Tickets are limited so purchase early! TACO PARTY The 2nd Annual Village of Nassau Bicentennial Committee Taco Party will be held on August 11th from 4:00-6:00 at The Commons located on John Street in the Village. Music and entertainment provided by Capital Region Salsa Social. For more information, visit us at our Facebook site, Nassau 200.
August 10th – BR/FR Haddock or Ham Steak. August 17th – BR/FR Haddock or Stuffed Pepper.
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August 24th – BR/FR Haddock or Baked Lasagna.
The Niskayuna Reformed Church will be hosting
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Bulletin Board a Brook’s Chicken BBQ at 3041 Troy-Schenectady Road (Rt 7), 4 miles west of Northway, exit 6, on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. The $12.00 dinner will include 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert; or 1/2 chicken for $8.00. Take-out only. Proceeds will benefit mission and service and charitable activities.
tato, baked beans, coleslaw, dinner roll, a brownie and a bottle of water. Plan now to pick up dinners from in front of the church. Seating will also be available in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church is located at 520 Pawling Avenue, Troy.
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Class members are planning a reunion to be held September 29, 2018. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick St., Troy. Price TBD. Presently there are a block of rooms set aside for the event on a limited basis. Committee members have been meeting to locate classmates and to assemble a data base for notification and mailings relating to the event. If you are a classmate or know the contact info for a classmate, please visit:
FOR MAKE-A-WISH NENY The 7th Annual Bobbie Arsenault Memorial Event & Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, August 18th, from 11am – 4pm at Butler Park, Gettle Rd. in Averill Park, rain or shine. Dinners will be served between 2:30 – 4:00 pm and can be eat-in or take-out. Cost of the BBQ dinner is $12. Preorder your dinner by contacting Bob Arsenault @ 518-944-5347 or online at http://bobbiearsenaultevent. com. Limited dinners available first-come, first- served day of event. The event is free of charge and will include a Car Show, Bike Show, Vendors, Live Music, Raffles, 50/50, Kid games and more. All proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NENY. Take-Out Lobster Dinner The Salem United Methodist Church, located at 349 Shaver Road (off Route 150) in West Sand Lake will be holding a three (3) course, reservation only take-out lobster dinner for $20.00 per person on Thursday, August 16. Take- out is available from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Deadline for reservations is Monday, August 13. Reservations can be made by calling the church office at 518-674-3106 or call/text Carol at 518-330-7609. The menu includes a garden tossed salad with Italian dressing, whole lobster*, corn on the cob, salt potatoes, Boston Cream cake and 1 beverage, soda or water. (*Lazy man option available upon request at time of reservation for no cost. We will crack the claw and tail shells.) For orders of Eight (8) or more, free delivery arrangements available within a 6-mile radius. Pawling Ave. UM Chicken BBQ The Pawling Avenue United Methodist is serving a Chicken Barbecue from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM or until sold out on Saturday, August 25. Cost for the barbecue is $10.00 for adult dinners, $5.00 for meals for children 5 to 12 years old, and there is no charge for dinners for children 4 years and under. The menu for the barbecue is barbecued chicken, baked po-
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http://www.classcreator.com/Troy-New-YorkTroy-High-School-1971. For further information, contact Paul Barringer, 518 279-4181 or barrpf@ msn.com “Most on The Coast” Market Day The Village of Rouses Point is proud to host the “Most on the Coast Adirondack Coast Market Day” on Saturday, September 29th, from 10am-4pm. at the Rouses Point Civic Center, located at 39 Lake Street, Rouses Point. The “Most on the Coast” is a diverse showcase of the best crafts that the Adirondack Coast Region has to offer, including handmade crafts, local artists, food vendors, beer and wine tasting, live music and a kid’s area. Schodack Island State Park Fall Festival Vendors Wanted Schodack Island State Park is seeking a wide variety of crafters and vendors for our annual Fall Festival September 29th, 2018. Schodack Island State Park is located on Route 9J, between Castleton-on-theHudson and Schodack Landing. We are in search of vendors and crafters to sell their products such as wood items, sewn or knit items, wreaths, pottery, jewelry, books, antiques, novelties, collectible items and much more. Please call the office at (518) 732-0187 for more information.
Help Keep Our Service Men & Women Serving in Afghanistan Warm
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Bulletin Board Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center’s Community Service Group is participating in a project for service men and women serving in Afghanistan. We are knitting and crocheting scarves for them to help keep them warm this coming winter. We are asking for donations of yarn or funds to purchase the yarn. Yarn needs to be heavy (no wool) and dark colors; black, navy, deep green, brown, or camouflage. We have a specific pattern available for any of you wishing to help by making scarves. Please stop by the center to pick up a copy of the pattern. Donations can be brought to the center or mailed to: Edward C. Swartz Southern Tier Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Rd., Castleton, NY 12033. Please call 518-477-6581 for more information. Free Prayer Circle The Power of Prayer Can Move Mountains, Work Miracles, Achieve Serenity and Give You Strength. Fr. Billy Clark, Denise Tally and Patrick Clark will guide us in prayer every fourth Sunday at 1pm. Prayer is a universal way for you to connect to your soul and communicate with a higher power. Whether you are new to the ways of prayer or perhaps you pray daily, or you might have prayed as a child but may have gradually lost the habit, or maybe you feel your prayers are never answered. This group is open to all religions & spiritual backgrounds. Join us as we explore the power of coming together to Pray for help, guidance, health, healing and answers. We gather to pray for ourselves/our loved ones/the world. RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED! Information: Denise Tally: 518 339-8386.VENTURE INWARD- 568 Columbia Turnpike #16 VanDenHouten Square (back entrance) East Greenbush, venturein@yahoo.com visit: www.VentureInwardCenter. com. CHS 6th Annual 60’s Reunion Summer is here, and Labor Day will follow, which means the 6th annual CHS 60’s Reunion will be Saturday, September 8, 2018. Please mark your calendar and save the date. As always, we meet every year the first Saturday after Labor Day. All classes from the 60’s including ‘60 to ‘69 along with all pre ‘60’s classes are invited to attend. We will meet again at the East Greenbush Firehouse pavilion on Phillips Road from 4 to 9 PM. Beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda along with food will be available at reasonable prices. Pictures from previous reunions
are available for viewing at www.QECO.com courtesy of Paul Kardos ‘63. No reservation is required. All are asked to pay $5 to cover expenses and the surplus will be donated to CoNSERNS-U for their back to school program. Please share this information with your classmates and encourage them to join you on the 8th. Have a great Summer. Hope to see you in September! ~Bob Flynn ‘63 Clinton Heights Area 17th Annual Reunion The Clinton Heights Annual Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post, 200 Columbia Turnpike on Friday, September 7th, 2018 (the Friday after Labor Day), from 3:00PM to 6:30PM. Please come and join us if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Everyone is welcome. If you are in contact with anyone who has left the area, please give them a call also. This is an informal gathering. There is no charge, but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. Please join us for another great afternoon. For more information, please call Mona Orciuoli at 518-465-9564, or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518-766-9289. Raffle to Benefit Poestenkill’s “Bread of Life” Food Pantry Raffle includes a three-day, two-night “Get-a-Way Columbus Day Weekend” for two on Saturday and Sunday, October 6th and 7th, 2018, at the “The BUNKER HILL INN,” Bed & Breakfast, 412 Bunker Hill Road, Salem, Washington County. The Battenkill Valley region is especially beautiful. The package includes a room with a Queen-size bed and private bath. A full country breakfast is served both mornings. Raffle tickets may be obtained every Saturday morning at the Poestenkill Farmer’s Market, from 9 am to noon, August and September. The deadline and drawing will be on Saturday, September 22nd. Cost is $10/one ticket or $20/three tickets. You may also request tickets by calling 518-852-2497. You do not have to be present to win. More information may be obtained at the Poestenkill Farmer’s Market or by calling 518-852-2497. See the bed and breakfast on their website at bunkerhillinn.com. Tie-Dyeing in The Village of Nassau It’s that time of year again! The Village of Nassau Youth Committee is pleased to announce the 6th
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Bulletin Board annual tie-dyeing workshops at the Village Commons, John Street on Tuesday, August 14th and Thursday, August 16th. Learn the art of tie-dyeing, listen to “groovy” music from the 1960’s and enjoy home-made desserts. Open to children of all ages, these workshops will start promptly at 6pm—rain or shine—and last approximately one hour. Participants need to bring one clean white or very lightcolored T-shirt. Tie-dyeing can be messy so an apron to protect your clothes is recommended. To make certain that we have enough dye on hand, reservations are requested. So, choose the date you want to attend and give Judy a call at 518-5222916 or email judyz_05262@yahoo.com. Please leave your name and the number of people who will attend. There is no charge for the workshop, but we are asking everyone to bring a non-perishable food item (for people or pets) to donate to the Nassau Resource Center. K of C Craft Fair Vendors Wanted The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus are seeking vendors for their craft fair to be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at the council hall located at 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham. Hours will be 9-4PM. Table space available for indoor displays with additional space outside on the grounds, both open and covered. Book early to reserve your space! Reservations close August 10th. For rates and more information, contact: Kathy at 518-272-8831, or email: klmajer@outlook.com or visit http://www. lathamcoloniekofc.com to download order form. World Military Timeline Live The Watervliet Historical Society, The Historical Society of the Town of Colonie and James W. Verhagen cordially invite you to this special weekend-long event: World Military Timeline at Schuyler Flatts on Saturday, August 19th, from 10:00 to 5:00; and Sunday, August 20th, 10:00 to 3:00, at 595 Broadway, Menands. Authentic period reenactors, music, and exhibits will bring to life historic periods ranging from the Medieval to the present. The military reenactors include Civil War units with a blacksmith and a field hospital; from WWII Military Police Unit, the Grossdeutchland Panzer Grenadiers, the Grimaldi Guards; the North African Italian Roman Legion; 16th Century Roundheads and Cavaliers and many others. Enjoy music of the Civil War era by Uncle Billy’s Balladeers and the Accornotes with WWII era German music.
Narcan Training Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Join us at our center on Friday, August 10, at 11:15 a.m. for a presentation from Rensselaer County’s Health Department. The presentation will be training on Heroin and Opioid Overdose Prevention. Each individual will learn the signs and symptoms of a heroin or opioid overdose, how to use a NARCAN kit and receive a free kit. For more information, call 518-279-3413. Half Moon Button Club Meeting The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, August 14th, at 11am, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11am and the business meeting starts at 12:00 noon, followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information, call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome. Van Rensselaer High 72nd Reunion On Wed., Sept. 5, The Van Rensselaer High School Class of 1946 will hold their 72nd Reunion at Moscatiello’s Restaurant, 99 N. Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY, 11:30-2:30. We will order off the menu. Any questions, please call Mike Storonsky or Mwspfs@Aol. Com. Bennington Battlefield August Events 2018 Commemoration Thursday, August 16, 7:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY. Join us as we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Bennington in a ceremony atop “Hessian” Hill. This year, the event will include students participating in the HFCSD Summer History Institute. Battle Weekend: Battle of the Pies; Saturday, August 18, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM: 423 Main St., Bennington, VT. This baking contest is both an opportunity to test your pie-making skills and compete to win a cash prize, or simply an opportunity for you to eat apple pie to your heart’s content. Battle Weekend: Hourly Tours Sunday, August 19, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield RT-67, Hoosick, NY Make a visit to the battlefield a part of your battle
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Bulletin Board weekend. Tours will be offered on the hour starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at 4:00 PM. Book Discussion Group Wednesday, August 22, 6:00 PM: Browns Walloomsac Taproom, Hoosick, NY Contact david.pitlyk@ parks.ny.gov for the latest reading. New members always welcome. Tour of the Battlefield Thursday, August 23, 1:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engage-ment of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is reqd. Hiking Battle Loop Trail Friday, August 24, 1:00 PM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY. Join us for a mile-long hike along Battle Loop Trail.
“Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels” Join us Saturday, September 29th, from 10am-2pm, in Stephentown, for “Reading the Forested Landscape with Tom Wessels”. Sponsored by the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Conservation Through Community. Discover Chestnut Hill, a 34-acre RPA property in Stephentown, through the eyes of ecologist and writer Tom Wessels. Tom will introduce participants to methods of interpreting a forest’s history while wandering through it. Tom unravels complex stories etched into our forested landscape. Program fee: $40 if registered by Sept 1 / $45 last ticket sales Sept 24. Members may take a $5 discount* Registration required by Sept. 24th. Call: 518 712-9211. “Senior Day at The Fair”
Early Bird Tour of the Battlefield; Monday, August 27, 10:00 AM: Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick, NY. Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engage-ment of the battle. A mix of walking and driving is reqd.
Join us August 30th for Senior Day at the Fair. The 1st Show is at 1:30 and sponsored by CDPHP. The 2nd Show at 5pm and sponsored by the City of Rensselaer and Rensselaer Kiwanis. Enjoy Motor coach transportation and entrance to the Fair. Stay for both shows for a $3 Donation.
Everett Wagar Senior Center Aug 9TH-17TH
Sponsored by City of Rensselaer. Call for Reservations, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. We are located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets.
Thurs., Aug. 9th- Quilters; 9:30am Aerobic Swimming; 10am Northern Tier Picnic; Stitching Chicks Knit & Crochet; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Fri., Aug. 10th- 10am Chair Yoga; 11am Membership Meeting; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Mon., Aug. 13th- 9am Shopping Trip; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Tues., Aug. 14th- Reiki by appt.; 9:30am Aerobic Swimming; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Wed., Aug. 15th- Mani/Pedi’s by appt; 10am Renss. Cnty Conf. on Aging at HVCC (must rsvp); 10am Chair Yoga; 1pm Games/Cards. Thurs., Aug 16th- Reiki by appt.; 9:30 am Aerobic Swimming; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Fri., Aug. 17th- 10am Chair Yoga; 1pm DominoesCards-Games. The Everett Wager Senior Center is located at 2 Roxborough Rd., Grafton. Transportation is available Mon., Wed. & Fri. to the Center from Grafton, Berlin, Petersburg and Stephentown. Please call the day before, before 10am to reserve. Transportation and appoint-ments can be made by calling 518 279-3413. Lunch is available each day at 12pm.
Free Aromatherapy Workshop Join us on Mon., August 20th, from 6:30-8:00PM. Modern life has become increasingly stressful. Learn calming/comforting ways to bring a sense of calm and joy, while lifting your mood, bringing hope/ optimism. Essential Oils cheer you & at the same time, calm you down! Experience a soothing/calming Guided Meditation so you leave calm, relaxed, ready for a deep restful sleep! The facilitator is Glenn Kakely, and there is no cost to attend. This is an informational workshop and should not be used to treat/diagnose illness/health condition. Opinions discussed should not be construed as medical advice. Consult your health care professional for guidance. VENTURE INWARD, 568 Columbia Turnpike, #16 VanDenHouten Square, East Greenbush 518 477-6566, email: venturein@yahoo.com
“Mind Your Ps & Qs” At Oakwood The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery will offer a new tour on Saturday, August 11th, at 9AM. Volunteer
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guides will take us to Sections P and Q, an area in the lower west portion of the cemetery that we haven’t toured before. We’ll hear captivating stories about early German immigrants, a Gold Rush prospector, the startling death of a local bookseller and the history of some Civil War soldiers. The Soldiers’ Plot, the Baby Plot, and the old vault will be included in this walking tour. Meet at the chapel flag pole to pay, then we will drive down closer to Sections P and Q for a new adventure. $15. per person payable on arrival. Please call to register 518-328-0090.
Children under 12 are free. If you have registered, we will call you if there is any change in schedule. Check our Facebook page for updates if weather is a concern. Most tours are rain or shine. Proceeds from this event help support the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Earl Chapel and the beautiful grounds of Oakwood Ceme-tery. Thank you for your support. Commemoration at Bennington Battlefield Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, located on Route 67 in New York, will host a commemoration to mark the 241st Anniversary of the Battle of Bennington on Thursday, August 16, at 7:00 PM. Representatives from the 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment, the Battle Monument in Vermont, as well as SAR and DAR chapters will help to mark the occasion. Historical accounts will be shared before a wreath laying concluding with an artillery salute. Local students participating in the Hoosick Falls Summer History Institute will also participate. Beginning at 5:30 PM, visitors are welcome to tour the students’ encampment on the hilltop. The program is free and open to the public. Emergency Need Remains; Critical Call for Type O Blood Donors to Donate Now Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood shortage. “Patients don’t get a summer break from the need for lifesaving treatments, so it is critical that hospitals have access to blood products each and every day,” said Patty Corvaia, communications manager of the the American Red Cross New York-Penn Blood Services Region. In thanks, all those who come to donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30, 2018, will receive
a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/ Together.) Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give now using the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Largest Flea Market in Niskayuna The 42nd Annual Flea Market at the Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 Troy Schenectady Road (Route 7), Niskayuna will be held Saturday, September 22nd, from 9 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. The flea market is 4 miles west of Northway, exit 6 on Route 7. Parking donation is $2.00. Vendors are wanted. Cars and vans may stay with dealers. Spaces are 20’ x 20’. Reserved outdoor spaces are $25.00 on or before September 13th or $30 afterwards. Indoor spaces are $40.00 on or before September 13th or $50 afterwards. Set up times: Friday, Sept. 21st, 3pm-7pm; Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 7am-9am. Proceeds to benefit Church Ministries. For info., call 518 785-5575. Come join the fun with over 80 vendors. Columbia High School Grad Makes Broadway Debut Congratulations to Columbia High School alumnus Dan Macke ’14 who made his debut performance on Broadway this summer in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Dear Evan Hansen.” As an understudy, the East Greenbush native filled the role of Connor Murphy on July 14 in front of family and friends at the Music Box Theatre on West 45th Street in Manhattan. Mr. Macke, who is completing his undergraduate degree at the Hartt School of Music, said he was “bitten by the theatre bug in third grade” when he joined a production of “Grease Jr.” Now he’s living his dream. ~Mark Adam, Public Information Specialist East Greenbush Central School District Women’s Self Defense Class Offered The Grafton Lakes Welcome Center will host ABC Women’s Self Defense, a class led by Modern JiuJitsu, on Saturday, August 25th, from 10am-1pm. Learn the simple and critical skills to protect and empower you, your friends, and your family. Currently being taught in 14 countries and 12 states, this fun, popular, and critically acclaimed program has been taught to thousands of women, moms, daughters, college students, high school students,
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questions than answers. Lunch is served at noon followed by “He’s Alive”. Call for Reservations Monday- Friday, 9am-3pm. We are Located in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets. TROY SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Join us for weekly Aerobics, Knitting & Crocheting, Bingo, Swimming, Bowling, Sewing Class, Arts for Vets, Line Dancing, Bible Study, Jam Sessions, Exercise, Osteo Aerobics, Crafts, Card Games, Billiards, Entertainment, Blood Pressure Screening, Day Trips, NOON LUNCH, And Much More. Meet old friends; make new ones. IT’S FREE TO JOIN, NO MEMBERSHIP FEES! LUNCH ($3.00 for members, $5.00 for guests). •HAIRCUTS: First Monday of every month; 10am. Please call 518-270-5348 to reserve •RACINO: Tuesday, August 14th. Call 518-2705348 for details. •SPECIAL DINNER: Thursday, August 16th “A Day at the Races” Entertainment by Guy Tonno. •CAPTAIN JP CRUISE: Wednesday, August 22nd. Call office for details 518-270-5348. •WHEEL OF FORTUNE: Thursday, August 23rd, 11 a.m. Followed by Lunch and Bingo! Join the fun! •SENIOR FEUD: “Family Feud”! Come get in the game! Prizes and Refreshments. Wednesday, August 29th, 11a.m., followed by lunch and BINGO. •ENTERTAINMENT: Friday, August 31st, Pat Viglucci “Trio”. The Center is located at 19 Third Street, Troy. On-Going Bottle Drive Drop-off your containers and say: “For friends of the North Greenbush Library”, at 6 Cent Redemption II; 461 Main Ave., Wynantskill. Donations will benefit the North Greenbush Library Friends. 2018 Town of Brunswick Summer Pick-Up Schedule WHAT CAN BE PICKED UP: * PLEASE NO STICKS, DIRT OR ROCKS OR ANY MATERIAL OTHER THAN LEAVES AND GRASS SHOULD BE PLACED IN BAGS * WE DO NOT USE LEAF VACUUMS IN THE SPRING. * LIMBS must be piled neatly, 8’ long-no larger than 6” diameter * Avoid piling brush near utility poles and under trees, wires, or out in the street. * WE DO NOT GO ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. * CLEAN WOOD ONLY * Scrap Metal (April pick up only) * Appliances and tires (no rims)
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$20 in free farmers market coupons. Stop in at the center located on East and Herrick St. between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Get you coupons today! Extension Offers “Cooking in The Garden” Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will present the program “Cooking In The Garden” on Tuesday, August 14, from 7 to 8 PM. What can you do with summer’s gorgeous produce? Using vegetables grown on-site, Master Gardeners will prepare a variety of fresh and healthy dishes to share with the audience. Join us to learn new recipes and enjoy sampling some delicious summer foods! Master Gardener leaders will be Nancy Scott and Barbara Nuffer. This program is FREE to the public and will be held outdoors at the Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, North Greenbush. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. Limited seating provided; bring your own lawn chair. For more information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-2724210 or mmp74@cornell.edu
Questions, please call 518-279-3461, Ext 100. THRIFT SHOP Repair Cafe What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson will hold the next Repair Café on Friday, August 10, 2018, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers and Artisans Market (COHFAM), on the corner of Scott Avenue (150) and Main Street (9J). If COHFAM is canceled due to rain, Repair Café will be held 8/10, same hours at the Village Hall instead. People visiting the Repair Café bring along their broken but beloved items. Volunteers try their best to make repairs, and it’s free of charge! Do you like to fix things and want to volunteer? Contact us via email at gina.giuliano@ gmail. com or stop by the Repair Café table at COHFAM. For more information about global Repair Café, visit Repaircafe.org. Farmers Market Coupons Farmers Market Coupons Are In at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center. If you are 60 years or older and your monthly income is at or below a one-person house-hold of $1,872 a month, two-person household of $2,538 a month or three-person household or $3,204 a month, you are eligible for
The volunteers at the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop work hard to provide a clean, well-organized shopping experience. The shop has a very large selection of clothing for all sizes and ages, gentlyused baby equipment, toys, games, puzzles, jewelry, household goods. The shop will be open on Thursday, August 9, from 3 to 6pm; and Saturday, August 11, from 9 to 2. Located at 1249 Third Street, Rensselaer, the building is handicapped-accessible and is on CDTA bus line #214. Enter through the parking lot on the Catherine Street side and be pleasantly surprised.
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