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Town of East Greenbush Senior Holiday Luncheon
East Greenbush Seniors please join us on Wednesday, December 12th, at 12 noon, in the Town Hall Community Room for a catered holiday lunch by Casey’s Restaurant. The luncheon is sponsored annually by the East Greenbush Police Benevolent Association and the Town of East Greenbush. Space is limited, so please RSVP to 518-477-4194 no later than December 5th.
Visit with Santa at East Schodack Fire Company’s Pizza Nite
All kids (young and old) are invited to visit with Santa Claus at the East Schodack Fire House on December 1st. Santa will arrive by special sleigh at 4:30. Come and take a picture when your kids visit one-to-one with Santa.
The monthly Pizza/Wing Night will be happening at the same time. Pizza, Wings, Mozzarella Sticks and Salad Bar will all be available for eat-in or take out. Please call 518-479-3366 after 2pm, to place an order. (Pizza purchase is not required to visit with Santa)
Rensselaer Senior Center New Year’s Eve Party
Join us Friday, December 28th, for our New Year’s Eve Party. There will be lots of food, goodies, fun and live music. Lunch is Stuffed Chicken Breast with a special dessert. Call today for reservations at 518 463-2166, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. We are in Rensselaer, on East and Herrick Streets.
Fresh Ham Dinner with Santa Lucia
Join us on Friday, December 21st, for a Special Dinner with Santa Lucia, at the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center. Lunch is Fresh Ham with all the fixings and chocolate ice cream. Call today for reservations 518-463-2166, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. We are in Rensselaer on East and Herrick Streets.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, December 1st, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, French toast, juice, coffee or tea.
December All-You- Can-Eat Breakfast
The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110, will host their December “All-You-Can- Eat Breakfast”. On Sunday, December 9th, 2018, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
Menu items; omelet station, pancakes, French toast served with warm syrup, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, hash browns, corned beef hash, large variety of breads, pastries and cereals.
Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and under 5 Free.
Free Christmas Favor, 1 per family while supplies last.
The River Road Band Concert
Free concert at Snyders Lake Community Church, Sunday, December 2nd, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm.
Camp Scully Way/Geiser Road Wynantskill, NY
Country/Gospel/Bluegrass Music.
All Welcome- Refreshments served.
Stephentown Historical Society Dinner
The Stephentown Historical Society will hold its holiday carry-in dinner on Sunday, December 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road (off Garfield Road), Stephentown. Historical society gatherings will be held on the first Sunday afternoon of the month for the winter. Officers and board members will be elected at the brief business meeting.
For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share: main course, side dish or dessert. Beverages and table service are provided. Instead of a gift exchange, a monetary collection will be taken to support the Stephentown Food Pantry. All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible. For information, phone (518) 733-0010.
Madeline’s Bake Sale for Unity House
Thirteen-year-old Madeline will be holding her 6th annual bake sale to benefit Unity House on Saturday, December 1st, from 11-2 at the Marketplace at the Sweater Venture, 700 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. Last year, with the support of Dan and Lynn of the Sweater Venture and the East Greenbush community, she was able to raise $711.
All of the proceeds go to Unity House, which provides a variety of services to individuals living in poverty, those with mental illness, HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence and children with developmental delays. Madeline’s bake sale proceeds will be used primarily for the Children’s Holiday Gift Program. Dan and Lynn also operate a children’s gift program to further benefit those served by Unity House. Please stop by for a good cause and some delicious baked goods.
VFW Breakfast Buffet “All-You-Can-Eat”
Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466, 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill, “Breakfast Buffet” on Sunday, December 9th – 8:00 to 11:00. Buffet featuring eggs, breakfast meats, home fries, pancakes, homemade French toast, fruit, juice, 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. The Auxiliary will be holding their annual Christmas Bake Sale during the VFW breakfast! Homemade goodies, pies and more! Great for gifting or just treat yourself!
Save the Date! Roast Beef Dinner
Join us on Friday, January 11th, 4-7pm, at the Transfiguration Parish Hall
Hillview Drive, Speigletown.
We will be serving another delicious dinner at a reasonable price. We offer a salad, roast beef, potato, a vegetable, roll and butter. Adults, $11.00, Seniors (65+) $10.00 and affordable prices for teens and children. We also offer beer, wine, soda and dessert for purchase. Tickets will go on sale December 29 and 30 after the Masses. You can contact the parish offices to make reservations and purchase tickets. The office phone numbers are 518/235-0337 or 518/753-4554. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
VFW Post 1938 Monthly Breakfast
Join us on Sunday, December 9th, from 8-11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, french toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8 (age 13 and over), $4 (children 5-12), free (children under 5). The center is located at Poplar Avenue in Valley Falls.
All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club invites all to participate in a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, December 8th, from 4PM to 7PM, at the West Sand Lake Fire House on Rt. 43. All-you-can-eat – $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 continue to be held every second Saturday of each month. All proceeds support Kiwanis projects.
Glendora Vegetarian Club
What school did King Arthur go to? Knight school. Do we have vegan turkey?
Yes, Tofurkey, Cedar Lakes vegan turkey slices, gardein turkey cutlets with gravy, Vegetarian Worthington smoked turkey roll, vegetarian Quorn turkey roast and many more at the supermarkets. Quorn has a new product: spicy chick’n patty. The Glendora vegetarian club gave The Advertiser a party commemorating their generosity printing the community’s articles. We had 5 pints of vegan ice cream, and Gregory baked a vegan pistachio almond cake. We served them in their office. Our Towne, a monthly paper, started charging $25 for community announcements. Red Robin lodge hosted a vegan potluck Thanksgiving Day, Schoolhouse Rd., 1 mile or so east off Rt. 20 east of the racetrack. Every month Glendora appears on the 6:30 to & 7:00pm news on channel 6 CBS urging all of us to be vegan, no animal products.
Live harmlessly. Dancing is the art of getting your feet out of the way before your partner steps on them.
~Glendora 518-610-5810