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Bulletin Board Free Lunch Offered BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church will host a FREE Community Luncheon on Thurs., April 18, at the Church, 816 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills, serving between 12 noon to 1:30pm. Pasta, sandwiches, beverage and dessert will be served. The public is welcome. (P)
C.A.M.E.R.A. Bi-Annual Show & Sale CAPITAL REGION – C.A.M.E.R.A. Bi-Annual Show & Sale will be held on Sun., April 21. New, used, collectable, antique cameras; lenses; books; images; darkroom equipment; digital and film selections and more! General admission: 10am-3pm, $5; Early admission & preview: from 8am, $25. Albany Comfort Inn, Route 9W (Glenmont), 1 mi. south of I-87 Exit 23 (Thruway). For additional information, visit www.camerashow.org (P)
Chicken Dinner & Bake Sale SCOTIA – Scotia United Methodist Church, 201 N. Ten Broeck St., will hold a Baked Chicken Dinner & Bake Sale, Saturday, April 13, 4:30-6:30pm. Adults: $10, Children 5-12: $5, Children under 5: Free. Now fully wheelchair accessible! For questions or directions, please call 372-9575. (P)
Simplifying Lives Needs Volunteers CAPITAL REGION – Simplifying Lives for a cause is the Capital District’s only non-profit organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning and organizational services for people undergoing cancer treatment. Simplifying Lives is looking for volunteers, business partners for the discounted referral service, corporate sponsors, and donations. For further information or to donate, please contact Simplifying Lives for a cause at (518) 935-5822, or visit their website at www.simplifyinglives.org. (P)
Sign Replacement Grant Applications Available GLENVILLE – Town of Glenville Supervisor Chris Koetzle and Economic Development Liaison Councilman Alan Boulant are pleased to announce that applications will now be accepted for the town’s 2013 Sign Replacement Grant Program, with the application
period ending 5pm on Friday, May 3, 2013. This sign grant program, funded through a $12,500 REDI (Revitalization and Economic Development Investment) fund is designed to enhance the attractiveness of Glenville’s major commercial corridors and help businesses improve their “curb appeal” through replacement of existing signs. New signs or additional signs will not be funded under this program. For program details, including eligibility criteria, and the 2013 application, please visit the Town of Glenville website, www.townofglenville.org or stop by the Municipal Center at 18 Glenridge Road, Glenville. (P)
St. Andrew Episcopal Missionary Church Service SCHENECTADY – On Sunday, April 13, St. Andrew Episcopal Missionary Church (EMC) will celebrate the Second Sunday in Easter with worship at 9:30am in the secondary chapel of Stanford Methodist Church located at 1569 State St., Schenectady. For more information, see the website at: http://www.standrewemc.com or contact Father Kenneth Bailey at 857-3456. St. Andrew EMC exists to be a spiritual haven and bearer of hope to New York’s Capital Region while integrating the whole family through liturgical, sacramental and Scriptural worship. (P)
Congress on Your Corner CHARLTON – Congressman Paul Tonko will be holding a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, April 13, 10am to noon at the Charlton Town Hall, 758 Charlton Road, Charlton. The Congressman will be giving brief opening remarks and then he will take questions, comments and concerns. For more information, call 4650700. (P)
PC Users Group Monthly Meeting BURNT HILLS – Free & open to the public. Wednesday, April 17, 6:30pm at the Town of Ballston Public Library meeting room Lake Hill Rd., Burnt Hills. The purpose of the group is for PC users (novice through expert) to come together and share their computer experiences and problems with other group attendees. Topic this month “Shortcut keys “. For more information, please call Dave at 399-0359. (P)
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Bulletin Board Home Furnishings Collecting Donations GUILDERLAND – Home Furnishings Program will have their truck at the Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Rd., Guilderland, on Saturday, April 20, from 10am-1pm to collect donations of small household items - dish sets, pots, pans, utensils, cutlery, small appliances, baking pans, bed linens, towels and blankets. Furniture is accepted and welcome or call Home Furnishings to arrange a no charge personal pick up date. 346-2444. schenectadyhomefurnishings.org (P)
Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast BALLSTON LAKE – Boy Scouts Troop 83 will hold a Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast (all you can eat) from 8am-12noon on Sunday, May 12, at the Ballston Lake Fire Department on Route 146A in Ballston Lake. The cost is $4 for Adults and $2 for Children. The menu will be pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. This is a fundraiser for camping equipment for our Boy Scout Troop. (P)
Home Furnishings to Offer Warehouse Sale SCHEENECTADY – Schenectady Home Furnishings Program will be offering a special Warehouse Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13, 9am-1pm at the Stanford United Methodist Church, State St. and Consaul Rd. Household items, small appliances, home decor, and furniture will be featured along with selected clothing. (P)
“Sung Vespers in the Spirit of Taize” NISKAYUNA – May 2, 7-8pm. Presenters: The Dominican Sisters. Free will offering. For additional information or to make reservations, call Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 518-393-4169 Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, e-mail dslcny@nycap.rr.com or visit www.dslcny.org. (P)
Swedish American Pancake Breakfast & Lingonberries BALLSTON LAKE – The Swedish VASA local lodge Tegner #109 based in the Upstate New York Capital Region is holding a Swedish American Pancake Breakfast open to the public on Sun., April 28 from 8am-12 noon at the Burnt Hills Fire Dept., 811 State Rte. 50, Ballston
Lake. The menu, under supervision of Swedish Chef Anders Faltskog includes Swedish pancakes with lingonberries, hotcakes with maple syrup, breakfast sausage, orange or apple juice, and coffee. Adults: $6; Children ages 5-12: $3; Children under age 5: Free. Take out available. Tegner lodge members are looking forward to sharing the experience with everyone who brings their breakfast appetite to the table! (P)
BH-BL Teachers Association Garage Sale BURNT HLLS – Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Teachers Association 2nd Annual Garage Sale. One Day Only! Saturday, April 27, 8:30am-2pm at Burnt Hills High School Cafeteria. All proceeds will be donated to the BH-BL TA Scholarship Fund and Community Human Services. The following items will be for sale: furniture, electronics, home goods, toys, books, tools, clothing, and much more! (P)
The Living Gospel Ministry REXFORD – Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Rexford, will be hosting The Living Gospel Ministry, on Sunday, April 21 at 5pm. The Living Gospel Ministry consists of a husband and wife team, who bring life into God’s word in a unique and inspiring way. Their living sermon will be “Peter’s Confession”. A chicken and biscuit dinner will precede the performance. All are welcome to attend. For additional information or directions to the church, call Carolyn Lansing at 518.393.2884. (P)
Whitney Book Corner Sale SCHENECTADY – The Whitney Book Corner, 600 Union Street, Schenectady, will hold a sale from April 6-21. Cookbooks are $1 and Young Adult paperbacks are 3 for $1. The store is open seven days a week, Mon.Fri., 10am-4pm (Thurs. until 7pm); Sat., 10:30am-3pm; and Sun., 1:30-3:30pm. The Whitney Book Corner sells quality used books at reasonable prices as well as used audio books, records, CDs and DVDs. It is operated by the Friends of Schenectady County Public Library. All proceeds benefit the library system. (P)
Amity Reformed Church Rummage Sale REXFORD – Amity Reformed Church, 335 Riverview Road, Rexford will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 19 from 9am-4pm and Saturday,
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Bulletin Board April 20 from 9am-2pm. Lunch and a bake table will also be available. Please call 518.371.2838 for additional information or directions to the church. (P)
Rummage Sale NISKAYUNA – Niskayuna Reformed Church will host a Rummage Sale on Sat., May 4 from 9am-3pm at 3041 Troy-Schenectady Rd. (Rt. 7). Bag Sale from 1-3pm. We welcome donations (in good to excellent condition) of: clothing, books, toys, linens, jewelry, knickknacks, small household items. Donations accepted at the church hall after April 8. For pick up, call 3560780. All proceeds donated to support local charities. Ample free parking. For additional information, call 785-5575. (P)
Duplicate Bridge SCHENECTADY – The Capital District Bridge Assoc. will sponsor their Sectional Duplicate Bridge Tournament Friday, April 19 thru Sunday, April 21. All games will be held at the Studio of Bridge and Games located at 1639 Eastern Parkway (across the street from Price Chopper), Schenectady. Friday’s sessions will be held at 1pm and 6:30pm. Saturday’s sessions will be held at 10am and 3pm. Sunday’s session will be held at 11am. All duplicate Bridge players are welcome. It is not necessary to be affiliated with any Bridge Group. For more information see our website www.cdbanet. org or call John McDonald at 237-9645. (P)
Breakfast Buffet GLENVILLE – An “All You Can Eat” Breakfast Buffet will be held at Thomas Corners Fire Station, 5 Airport Road in Glenville on Sunday, April 14 from 8am-12 noon. The cost is $8 for adults 10 years of age and up, $5 for children 3 to 9 years of age, and free for toddlers 2 years and under. The event is sponsored by the Fire Department Auxiliary. (P)
Rummage Sale CHARLTON – Rummage Sale at Charlton Freehold Pres. Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton, on April 12 & 13 from 9am-2pm each day. No books or electronics. Refreshments available. (P)
Innovative Education Grants
SCOTIA – The Scotia-Glenville Education Foundation is currently accepting applications for grants that will benefit students in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District. The S-G Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of parents, community members and educators. Our mission is to support, enhance and promote educational opportunities that are innovative and supplemental to school resources. The deadline for applications is April 13, 2013. Initial proposals should not exceed $1,000. Application forms are available at http://sgedfoundation.org/ awards/. For more information visit www.sgedfoundation.org. (P)
Brooks Chicken & Ribs BBQ NISKAYUNA – Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 TroySchenectady Rd. (Rt. 7) will hold a Brooks Chicken & Ribs BBQ on Fri., April 19, from 3:30pm till sold out! Chicken Dinner: $10; Chicken Half: $6; Ribs Dinner: $11; Ribs Only: $8. Take out only. For more information, call 785-5575 or visit online at www.niskayunareformed.org (P)
Jazz Concert BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School Fine Arts Dept. will present a Jazz Showcase on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30pm in the high school auditorium. Featured guest artists will be singer Kim Nazarian (of New York Voices) and saxophonist Dave Pietro, along with the BHBL Jazz Ensemble and Select Jazz Choir. Free admission. (P)
April Interfaith Dialogue Dinner NISKAYUNA – The Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, 1945 Union St., Niskayuna, will host the Interfaith Community of Schenectady April dinner on Wed., April 17 at 6:30PM. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7:30PM. Susan, a Buddhist Monk, will speak on the essential ingredients of the Buddhist faith. The Dorothy and Robert Ludwig Interfaith award will be presented to the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center. The cost of the dinner is $12, payable at the door. Make reservations by April 15 call 370-2150 or e-mail schdyinterfaith@yahoo.com. Those who require a kosher of vegetarian meal should indicate so when making their reservation. (P)
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Bulletin Board Crafters, Vendors & Sellers Wanted Community Tag Sale & Craft Fair CHARLTON – The 11th Annual West Charlton Community Tag Sale and Craft Fair will be held on Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27, from 9am-3pm, rain or shine. Rent an 8-foot table at the firehouse for $25 per day. To reserve a table, please call (315) 762-3121 by April 12. Space is limited. The West Charlton Firehouse is located at 1293 Eastern Avenue (off Rt. 147, one mile south of the intersection with Rt. 67). This event is a fund-raiser for the West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. (P)
W. CHARLTON – Come sell your wares at the West Charlton 11th Annual Community Tag Sale and Craft Fair. Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27, 9am-3pm, rain or shine. Rent an 8-foot table at the firehouse for $25 per day. To reserve a table, please call (315) 762-3121 by April 12. Space is limited. The West Charlton Firehouse is located at 1293 Eastern Avenue (off Rt. 147, one mile south of the intersection with Rt. 67). This event is a fund-raiser for the West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. (A)
Craft Fair Community Barn Dance CHARLTON – Shake off winter! Come join friends, family and fellow community members in a “kick up your heels” feel-good experience! Easy circle, square, contra and folk dances. No experience needed; we’ll show you the steps. Come do-si-do, swing your partner and sashay to the live fiddle music of TuneFolk & Friends, with caller Fern Bradley, and guest fiddler Ed Lowman. All ages welcome! Fun and laughter guaranteed! Saturday, April 13, from 7-9:30pm at Harmony Hall, corner of Rte 67 & Peaceable St., Charlton. Admission: $5, Child (6-12) $1. Refreshments available. For more information, call: 384-3275 or visit www.tunefolk.com (A)
Family Night Out GLENVILLE – Mayfair/Glenville VFW Post 4660 is sponsoring a Ziti Dinner on Fri., May 17 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Glenville Senior Center, 32 Worden Rd., Glenville. Dinner includes salad, homemade meatballs, sausage, sauce and dessert. Event will also feature raffles and live entertainment. Adults: $8, Seniors: $7, Children under age 12: $6. Proceeds to support local disabled and homeless veterans programs, veterans outreach, Wounded Warrior and other community based support groups. Help us help our heroes! (A)
Annual Card Party SCOTIA – The Beukendaal Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Sacandaga Rd., Scotia, is sponsoring its annual Card Party on Friday, April 12 at 6:30pm. There will be food, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Please join us. (A)
GALWAY – Free admission! Saturday, April 13 from 10am-3pm at Galway High School, 5217 Sacandaga Rd., Galway. Sponsored by the Galway Lioness. (A)
Summer Gardening Series for Families SCHENECTADY - Schenectady County Cornell Cooperative will offer a Summer Gardening Series for Families at the Sustainable Living Center in Central Park on Saturdays throughout the summer. The informal, hands-on sessions cover a variety of gardening topics and are fun and educational for all ages! Classes are held rain or shine. Mother’s Day Garden Gifts will be on May 4, from 10-11am. Children will create a special Mother’s Day gift that grows and a card to take home. Cost for this class is $5. per child. The program Wonderful Wildlife will be held on July 20 from 10-11am. Families will take a nature walk and discover what animals live in the forest and park. Look for animal signs and tracks. Touch real animal bones and fur and make a craft to take home. Cost for this class is $5 per child. To register for these classes or to see a complete listing of all the classes being offered this spring and summer, please visit the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Schenectady County Website, www. cce.schenectady.org. If you have any questions, please contact Schenectady CCE office at 518-3721622. (A)
Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting ALBANY – Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its April meeting on the April 15 at 7:30pm at its New Location at the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext., Albany. Guest speaker will be Evan Botcher from the Hungry Trout Fly Shop with a
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Bulletin Board presentation on fishing the Ausable River and surrounding area. A guest fly tier will also start at 6:30pm. For more details, directions, and info on upcoming events please visit www.clearwatertu.org. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited. (A)
member of the Roman Catholic Church are eligible. Entries will be judged on Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Academics and an applicant’s written statement. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2013. Applications are now available in the High School Guidance Offices. (A)
NY Dental Assistants Assoc. Annual Session
Scotia-Glenville Food Pantry
CAPITAL REGION – The New York Dental Assistants Association would like to invite you to attend our Annual Session being held at Hudson Valley Community College, on April 13, 2013. This program has been planned by Hudson Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting program. Be a part of the Professional organization for Dental Assistants. Keep informed of important changes in your profession. Continuing Education Programs include Radiographic Techniques Analog to Digital Dental Company Exhibits, Dr. Delores Cottrell-Carson, State Board of Dentistry Presentation: “New York State Dental Assisting Practice Law”. Please visit the New Capital District Dental Assisting Group website: http://capitaldistrictdentalassistinggroup.weebly.com/index.html (A)
Safe Boating Certification Class SCOTIA – In partnership with the United State Power Squadron, the Guan-Ho-Ha Fish and Game Club will host a Personal Water Craft (PWC) and Boating certification course on Sat., April 20 from 9am-5pm at Guan-Ho-Ha Banquet Hall, Rector Rd., Scotia. Learn the fundamentals of safe boat handling and operation in one comprehensive classroom course. Class is open to everyone and satisfied the NYS certification requirement for operators of PWC and young boaters between the ages of 10 and 16. Course fee includes an extensive course textbook. Registration deadline: Fri., April 12. For additional information and to register, contact Armand Canestraro at 372-7220. (A)
$2000 Clarence Neumann Scholarship GLENVILLE – The Glenville Knights of Columbus are again sponsoring a 1-year $2000 scholarship to be awarded to a graduating High School student entering a college of their choice this fall. Students who reside in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Scotia-Glenville, Niskayuna High School districts and are an active
SCOTIA – The S-G Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church of Scotia, 132 Mohawk Ave., Scotia, provides a 3-day supply of food to residents of Scotia-Glenville. Pantry is open Tuesdays 5:30-7pm and Thursdays 9-11am. Information: 399-9426, ask for Janice Cooper; or call Tim Horn at 377-0372. (A)
2013 Acoustic Coffee House Shows FULTONVILLE – All free Acoustic Coffee House from 6:30-10pm, held downstairs of the Fultonville Methodist Church on Montgomery Street in Fultonville. The no admission, no donation Acoustic Coffee House is a no alcohol event and is open to all types of music as long as there is NO vulgarity, doesn’t offend anybody and acoustic instruments only. Enjoy some free food and beverages while listening to some great music and some very skilled and talented people. If you can’t make it at 6:30pm, that’s OK as there is a new performer every 9 - 13 minutes on average. Future Acoustic Coffee House shows (first Saturday of every month): May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7, 2013. (A)
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. (A)
Red Cross Needs Volunteers CAPITAL REGION – Volunteers are needed in all areas of service from helping in local disasters to answering phones in the office. The Red cross meet many needs in the area, families that have been displaced by a