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Bulletin Board Mexican Fiesta! CLIFTON PARK – Please join us for a Mexican Fiesta on Saturday, May 4 from 6-7:30pm at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Rt. 146, Clifton Park. Our Southwest menu offers: Chicken Fajitas, Mexican Corn Pudding and Simmered Black Beans (not refried), and Mexican dessert. Take-outs available. Cost is $10 person. Reservations are recommended. Please call the church office at 371-7964. (P)
National Prayer Day WATERFORD – A National Day of Prayer service will begin at 7pm on Thursday, May 2 at Grace Church, 34 Third St., Waterford. The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons, vicar of Grace Church, will lead prayerful worship. A prayer walk through the village will follow. Everyone, of any faith and denomination, are welcome to share in this time of prayer. For information, contact Denise Moore, coordinator, at 235-2723 or emaildmoore12@ nycap.rr.com or call the Episcopal parish at 237-7370 or visitwww.gracewaterford.org. (P)
Wounded Times: A Conversation about PTSD CLIFTON PARK – Dr. Charles R. Kennedy, Clinical Psychologist and PTSD Program Director at the Albany VA Medical Center, will present the program “Wounded Times: A Conversation about PTSD” on Thurs., May 16, 7-8:30pm at the Halfmoon Library, Program Rooms A&B. Have you, a family member or friend experienced a highly stressful event, which causes unresolved pain and suffering? Veterans are exposed to such events during war and individuals in everyday life may also experience anxiety-provoking situations. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder, which can develop after exposure to any event resulting in psychological trauma. The condition is debilitating and often disruptive to all aspects of life. The good news is that PTSD can be treated. There will be time for questions from the audience. (P)
“Aging Begins the Day You Were Born BURNT HILLS – The United Methodist Women, of the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Saratoga Road, Rt. 50, Burnt Hills, will host a program for the public on Wednesday, May 8, beginning at 7pm in Knight Hall. The Health and Wellness Ministry of the
Church will present the program, entitled, “Aging Begins the Day You Were Born.” Light refreshments will be served. (P)
Skeet Shooting Competition VICTORY – The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32, south of the village of Victory (look for our sign), will begin skeet shooting competition on Sunday, April 28 at 10am. Everyone will be welcome, including non-members. Bring your own shotgun and ammunition. For additional information contact Chris at 695-3917. (P)
Mother’s Day at Knickerbocker Mansion SCHAGHTICOKE – Mother’s Day at the Knickerbocker Mansion begins with a Pancake Breakfast that is served from 8-11am; $6 for all you can eat. While taking your tour of the mansion the smells of the chicken BBQ will be wafting through air. The Chicken BBQ is served from noon-4pm; cost $10. Reservations are not required but you may make reservations by calling 664-1700 and leaving a message or e-mail knickinfo@ aol.com. We are located at 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154. (P)
Armed Forces Day Parade MALTA – Attention Area Iraq and Afghanistan Vets: The Town of Malta Wants to Thank You! The Town of Malta is holding an Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 18 with a special theme to recognize and thank veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for their service and to publicly welcome them home. The parade is set to begin at 10am and will start at the Malta Community Center on Bayberry Drive. It will proceed south on Route 9 through the first roundabout at the intersection with Route 67. The distance is approx. 1 mile. The committee has already lined up school bands, area fire departments and first response agencies that have supported the Patriot Day parades in the past. To sign up or for more information, send an email to paul.a.fanning@us.army. mil or contact the Malta Community Center at either calling 899-4411 or e-mail Audrey Ball at dirparksrec@ malta-town.org. (P)
Non-demonational Bible Study ROCK CITY FALLS – Simpson United Methodist Church,
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Bulletin Board 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte. 29) will host non-denominational Bible Studies on Wednesdays from 10-11:15am. All in the community are welcome to attend. No registration necessary, just drop in. (P)
Attractive Trees and Shrubs for Our Area CLIFTON PARK – The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library and The Country Gardens Club of Clifton Park will present an exciting presentation by Arborist Fred Breglia on Tuesday, April 30 at 7pm in the Program Rooms of the Library. Fred Breglia’s nickname is “Tree Man”, and with good reason. ISA Certified Arborist and Executive Director of the George Landis Arboretum in Esperance, NY. Fred is the Tree Man on WAMC’s Vox Pop and really knows his trees! Fred is an entertaining speaker who is a favorite each year the Capital District Garden and Flower Show. He will be telling us about attractive and unusual trees and shrubs that grow happily in soils like those in Clifton Park and Halfmoon – sometimes sandy, sometimes full of clay – and about how to plant and maintain them successfully. The presentation is free, and refreshments will be served. Register online now at cphlibrary.org/events/index.shtml or by calling 3718622. (P)
Marching Against Bullies BALLSTON SPA – On Friday, May 3, the Ballston Area Community Allies will host the 2nd Annual Bullying Awareness March. The March, which is led by local children who wish to voice their concerns about bullying, will begin at 4pm at the Ballston Area Community Center and end at the Old Iron Spring. Once the marchers have arrived at the Old Iron Spring Pavilion & Park, youth marchers will have the opportunity to speak with public leaders about their concerns about bullying and their ideas on how to make it end. The walk is approximately 0.4 miles and will conclude by 5pm. The March is open to adults, children and organizations who wish to speak out against bullying. Anyone interested in participating in the march should contact the Ballston Area Community Center at (518) 885-3261. Please plan on one chaperone per ten youth marchers. Please visit the Ballston Area Community Allies’ Facebook page for more information. (P)
NYS Free & Low-Cost Health Insurance SARATOGA REGION – New York State offers free and low-cost health insurance for children, teens and adults through: Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Free screening and enrollment services are available by calling toll free 1-888-242-1418. Please call our caring, professional staff for more information! We have 27 enrollment sites throughout the following counties: Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Saratoga and Washington Counties. (P)
Annual Fundraising Luncheon for Care Links CLIFTON PARK – Mazzone Hospitality will be the site for the 9th Annual Luncheon to support Care Links of Southern Saratoga County, on Thursday, May 2 at its Clifton Park location. Doors will open at 12 noon with lunch served beginning at 12:30pm. Ticket price is $20 and the menu is Three Bean Minestrone Soup, Chicken Franciase with Rice Pilaf and Vegetable Medley, Vanilla Ice Cream with Strawberries, and Coffee or Tea. Tickets may be purchased at Community Human Services (543 Saratoga Road Glenville), The Beebe Law Firm (514 Vischer Ferry Rd., Clifton Park), the Clifton Park Town Hall, the Halfmoon Senior Center, Healthplex Fitness (1673 Route 9, Halfmoon), and Malta Town Hall. (P)
FTD Support Group/Dr. Holub Presentation CLIFTON PARK – Join us for our next Frontotemporal Degeneration Meeting scheduled for April 30 at 5pm at Beacon Pointe Memory Care. Guest Dr. Richard Holub, will be discussing his exciting new trial entitled “Safety and Efficacy Study Evaluating TRx0237 in Subjects with Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Degeneration”. Learn more about the TRx0237 drug and its possible effects, eligibility for participation, and more. Dr. Holub is a neurologist based in Albany, NY with over 25 years experience in the study and treatment of Frontotemporal Degeneration and related dementias. For those that cannot attend, Dr. Holub will be giving a presentation on general frontotemporal degeneration information and his new drug trial on May 16 at 7pm here at Beacon Pointe (1 Emma Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065). If you are working with a family of someone with frontotemporal degeneration who is interested in attending or a caregiver yourself,
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Bulletin Board please RSVP to Lauren Jacobi at 518-371-2200 by 2 days prior to the event. (P)
Ballston Spa Education Foundation Receives Donations BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Education Foundation (BSEF) was the recent recipient of $1,000 in funds from Stewart’s Holiday Match program. The Stewart’s Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of the BSEF through the years. Additionally, a significant donation of $1,000 was made to the BSEF’s Annual Appeal by American Legion Post 234 of Ballston Spa. The Board of Directors of the BSEF is tremendously grateful to these two major donors for their generous support of the Foundation’s mission of educational enrichment for the students of Ballston Spa schools. The Foundation will be announcing the grant award winners for its Spring grant cycle prior to the Ballston Spa Board of Education meeting on May 1 at 6:30pm at the Ballston Spa High School library. At that time, major donors will also be recognized. (P)
Sweet Weekend in Hadley HADLEY – Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 9th annual Maple in April Festival (April 26-28) along Rockwell Street, Hadley. There will be lots of maple goodies featuring all things maple including maple recipe contest, French toast breakfast, sugarhouse tour, maple cotton candy, cookies and more. Check out the Lil’ Sugar Car, Truck & Cycle Show, crafters, farmers and food vendors, artist walk, geocaching, stainglass window tour, kids’ activities, hobby train display - then work off those maple doughnut calories at the 17 mile Ride Rail & Bicycle event. Other activities include pony rides and farm pets, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, family movies, big trucks and more. On the Rockwell Street Stage, enjoy live music, dancers, birds of prey, and more. Most activities are free. 518-696-4947, www.HadleyBusienssAssociation. net (P)
Village Wide Garage Sale and UMC Tag Sale BALLSTON SPA – Do you have items to sell, but don’t have a place to sell them? The United Methodist Church of Ballston Spa, 101 Milton Avenue, is renting out space during the Annual Village Wide Garage
Sale, which will be held Sat., June 8 from 9am-4pm. Space is limited. First come first served. Details: Space is located in our parking lot and each area is 2 parking spaces wide (approx. 18 ft. wide). Space Rental Fee: $25 donation to the church. Please contact the church office at 885-6886 or Janet Mallette at 8829225. (P)
Vishneowski & Scavone Receive Awarded Scholarships BALLSTON SPA/SARATOGA – The Fort Miller Group is pleased to announce the winners of our 2013 college scholarships. The O.E.S. Hedbring College Scholarship was awarded to both Sydney Vishneowski of Ballston Spa and Jonathan Scavone of Saratoga Springs. Sydney and Jonathan have been awarded a $2,000 scholarship, which is renewable for each year that they continue their undergraduate education. Sydney plans to study Nursing at James Madison University and Jonathan is currently majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University. Both students were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and industriousness. (P)
Want to Try an eReader? STILLWATER – Ever want to try a Nook or Kindle? Now you can borrow one from the Stillwater Free Library! Each eReader has a collection of books from the Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Nonfiction, or Literary Fiction genre. The Stillwater Free Library is located at 662 Hudson Avenue. Stop in or call 664-6255 for more information. (P)
Books-N-Brooks’ Chicken BBQ MALTA – The Malta Presbyterian church will hold its annual Books-N-Brooks’ Chicken BBQ on April 27. Book Sale is from noon-4 and the BBQ is from 4-7pm (or until chicken is gone). Dine in or carry out available. Dinners Includes: 1/2 BBQ Chicken, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll & Butter, Home Made Brownies and choice of Ice tea or Lemonade. $10 per dinner in advance or $12 per dinner at the door. We are located in the Historic Parade Grounds in Malta just east of the Route 9 Traffic Circle at 118 Dunning St., Malta. Tickets available any Sunday in April before the BBQ or from any of the Church members and friends. 518-8995992 or visit www.maltapresbyterianchurch.org (P)
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Bulletin Board Northeast College Showcase at Gavin Park WILTON – The first annual Northeast College Showcase, featuring 35 teams from the northeast and Canada, will take place on April 27 and 28 at Gavin Park in the Town of Wilton. More than 700 student athletes from 35 teams will be participating. The tournament’s primary purpose is to provide an opportunity for these athletes, U16 to U18, to showcase their soccer skills to the college coaches in attendance. Admission and parking are free, so come on out and cheer them on. Games begin at 8am. (P)
tor, Kathy Funaro Accompanist. For additional information, please contact Lee Sponable at 664-7958 or Vern Hillijas at 399-7208. (P)
Win Tickets to Yankee-Orioles Game MECHANICVILLE – The Friends of the Mechanicville Library are raffling off four (4) tickets to the July 6 Yankee – Orioles game. Tickets are $20 each, and only 150 have been printed. The drawing for the winning tickets will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Mechanicville Library. Tickets are available at the Mechanicville Library and from members of the Friends group. (P)
May Day Soccer Classic at Gavin Park
Learn the Art of Auditioning
WILTON – Kick off spring with the 15th annual May Day Soccer Classic at Gavin Park in the Town of Wilton on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. Come out and cheer the over 100 top boys and girls soccer club teams from the Capital District, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Catch a game or two, or just come out to enjoy the park. Free admission and parking. So make plans for a fun-filled weekend of exciting soccer. For additional information, please go online to www.swysc.net. (P)
STILLWATER – The Stillwater Youth Theatre Presents: How to Audition. Come learn the art of auditioning! April 30 at 6pm at the Stillwater Area Community Center. This Seminar has no fee. For more information contact Shay at 664-2515 x10 or svaligorsky@sacc1. org (P)
Capturing Saratoga BALLSTON SPA – The Saratoga County Historical Society has announced that they will host a juried art exhibition by the Ballston Spa High School photo, drawing and painting, studio, ceramics, and sculpture classes. The exhibit will open Friday, April 26 and will remain on display through Friday, May 17. An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 3, from 5-8pm. The students explored the theme Capturing Saratoga, and were asked to look at landmarks, special places and people within the county. The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside is a non-profit organization located at 6 Charlton Street in Ballston Spa. For more information, please visit brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000. (P)
“Spring Break” – Corrected Date MECHANICVILLE – Dorothy Welch Choral Society will hold their 36th annual concert on Saturday, May 4 at 7pm at the Mechanicville High School Auditorium. Adults: $ 7; Seniors and Students: $6. Vern Hillijas Direc-
Rockin’ the 80’s Dance STILLWATER – Rockin’ the 80’s Dance at Stillwater Area Community Center on Saturday May 11, 6-9 pm. Grades 6 and up. $5 per person. For more information contact Shay at 664-2515 x10 or svaligorsky@sacc1. org (P)
Auditions for “The Secret Garden” STILLWATER – Auditions for the Stillwater Youth Theatre’s production of “The Secret Garden” will be on May 13 & 14 from 5-8pm (callbacks will be on May 15, 5-8pm) at the Stillwater Area Community Center. We are looking for boys and girls currently in grades 5-12. For more information contact Shay at 664-2515 x 10 or svaligorsky@sacc1.org (P)
Joy of Writing GLENS FALLS – Aspiring Writers and Poets: Come together, write and share with us in a supportive environment. No need to publish, but we will write. All levels of experience welcome! Free ($1 for rent). Join us monthly at our first Thursday morning writers group. The next meeting is Thursday, May 2 from 10am to noon at LARAC in Glens Falls. For information call Kim
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Bulletin Board at 793-1940 or keuka79@juno.com or see www.gfwriters.com The next session is Thursday, June 6. (P)
Saratoga County Arts Council Exhibition CLIFTON PARK – A Saratoga County Arts Council “Art in Public Places” Exhibition is on display in the 2nd floor Gallery at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, for the month of May 2013. Featured is the photography of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library Digital Photography Club, a group comprised of amateur to professional level photographers. (P)
Computer Classes at Library CLIFTON PARK – All adults, 18 and over, may sign up for computer classes, online, by phone at 371-8622, or in person at the Welcome Desk. Registration will continue until the class is filled and/or the class begins. The library offers a wide range of classes for all levels of ability. Some of the covered subjects are: genealogy, digital photography, Excel, PowerPoint, Picasa, and blogging. The library has added new programs this summer including Using the Kindle Fire, Exploring Google Tools Plus, Your Digital Footprint, Online Tools for College Searching, Online Resources to Plan a Great Vacation to name a few. Registration is required for all classes. Computer Class Program Brochures are available at the Library, and on the Library’s web page at www.cphlibrary.org For more information, call the Library at 371-8622. (P)
Dealing With Loss CLIFTON PARK – Join Maryanne Malecki from The Haven in Schenectady, at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library for two programs dealing with death and the grieving process. In recent months, our community has had to deal with tragedy including the death of two young adults. Registration is requested for this program and can be made online, in person or by phoning the Library at 371-8622. When a Community Grieves: Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm. This program will include information and some practical suggestions to help adults – parents, teachers, neighbors – help themselves and the young people in their lives better cope with sudden death and loss. This program will include ways in which adolescent grief differs from that of adults, and is for adults only. Losing Someone Young: Thursday, May 2 at 6:30pm. This workshop is for
young adults in middle and high school. It is designed specifically to help young people understand and recognize the many ways in which loss affects their lives now and in the years to come. (P)
Digital Photography Club to Meet CLIFTON PARK – Adults are invited to attend a meeting of the Digital Photography Club, Thursday, May 2 at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library beginning at 7 pm; the group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. This is an informal, memberdirected program designed to have fun and learn from each other. The group will primarily be geared to digital photography, but persons with conventional film cameras will be welcome as they will be able to learn and share information about how to take better photos. The overall goal will be to share information about all aspects of photography, including what kind of equipment to buy and how to make it work. All skill levels are welcome. No registration is needed for this drop-in program. The next meeting will take place May 16. Please bring your camera with you. (P)
Highlights of Canadian Rockies and Italy CLIFTON PARK – Rhona Koretsy, Travel Chair of the Friends of the Library, will be presenting Highlights of Canadian Rockies & Italy, two recent trips organized by the Friends at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library on Friday, May 3. The Friday Morning-Free-ForAll begins at 10:30am. All are welcome to this dropin program; no registration required. Beverages are served. For more information, please call the Library at 371-8622. (P)
Star Wars Celebration and Family Movie Night CLIFTON PARK – Families with children ages 4 and up are invited to attend a Star Wars Celebration at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Saturday, May 4 beginning at 1pm. Celebrate the Star Wars stories as we gather to play games, make a craft, eat some “alien” food and generally get into the Jedi spirit! An adult MUST accompany children. Star Wars character costumes are encouraged. Refreshments will be available. Food Allergy Alert! This program involves food. Please contact Youth Services if you have questions. Family Movie Night: The Empire Strikes Back (124
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Bulletin Board min, PG,) beginning at 7pm. Adult must accompany children for this after hours drop-in program. Sponsored by the Junior Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library. No regular library business will be conducted this evening. For additional information, call the Library at 371-8622. (P)
Village-wide Garage & Plant Sales
MCA Jazz Band
Silent Auction Items Sought for Fundraiser
CLIFTON PARK – On Sunday, May 5 at 2pm the Jazz Ensemble from MeKeel Christain Academy located in Scotia NY will perform jazz favorites at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library. Terry Gordon is their conductor. All are welcome to this drop in program; no registration is required. For more information, please call the Library at 371-8622. (P)
Annual Spring Geranium Sale BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa House and Garden Club is pleased to announce its third annual spring Geranium Sale. Available for sale are pink, white, purple, red, dark red, and salmon geraniums with buds and blooms in 4-1/2 inch pots at $4 each. Proceeds from the sale will supplement club efforts to provide funding for the following club initiatives: a scholarship to send a Ballston Spa middle school student age 1214 to Camp Colby in Saranac Lake in the summer for one week; a cash award for a deserving Ballston Spa high school senior that has been involved in horticulture or a related field; and other club projects such as the maintenance of the Pink Garden at the Ballston Spa Public Library and the Upper Trail Garden at the Jim Tedisco Fitness Trail. The public and local businesses are encouraged to place orders by calling club secretary Judy Esposito at 885-6416. The deadline to place orders is May 9 and orders will be available for pick-up on May 13. (P)
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 BALLSTON SPA – The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 Ballston Spa will be meeting on May 6 at 7pm at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. Please attend the May meeting if you are planning on marching in the Memorial Day Parade, May 25. All members are welcome and anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary can email me at abulling9916@gmail.com. (P)
ROUND LAKE – Round Lake will hold Village-wide Garage and Plant sales on Saturday, May 11 from 9am4pm. Rain or Shine. Food - Maps- Free Parking. 30 plus families. To benefit the Round Lake Library. Northway Exit 11. For additional information, call 817-1977. (P)
WARRENSBURG – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County will be holding its 4th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction at Cronin’s Golf Resort in Warrensburg, NY on Saturday, August 24. Cooperative Extension is looking for items to be donated for the Silent Auction such as: tickets to area attractions, local artwork, gift baskets, gift certificates, etc. All proceeds from this benefit will be used to help financially support Cornell Cooperative Extension’s educational programs. In-Kind gift donations may be shipped to Cornell Cooperative Extension, 377 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885. Arrangements for pickup of donated items can be made by calling Cooperative Extension and ask for Amy Sabattis at 518-6233291 or 668-4881. (P)
“What’s Your Brand” Non-Profit Workshop GLENS FALLS – Thursday, May 2 is the date for LARAC’s “What’s Your Brand” workshop about creating a brand for your Not-for-Profit Organization. A panel of experts will be on hand to give tips and recommendations for the marketing of your organization’s unique “Brand”. This event runs 6-8pm, is free for LARAC members and $10 for general public. Lapham Gallery is located at 7 Lapham Place, on City Park in Downtown Glens Falls. For more information, or for directions to Lapham Gallery, call 798-1144 x2. (P)