Wednesday May 1, 2024 
Narcan Training Workshop
On Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m., the Health Ministry of Sacred Heart Church in Castleton, New York will host a Narcan Training Workshop presented by a representative from the Rensselaer County Health Department.
Location details will be announced when they are finalized. We encourage anyone interested to attend this very important training session to learn how to use Narcan in an emergency situation.
A free Narcan kit will be presented to all attendees. Please register so that we may have a sufficient number of kits available. To attend or for further information, sign up at Sacred Heart Church exits this weekend or email sacredheart1887@nullgmail.com
• The Capital District Genealogical Society of New York Monthly Presentation
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Topic: Where There’s a Will…
When: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Where: Online via Zoom
Speakers: Denise May Levenick
Save your genealogy research from the trash with a “genealogy will” and legacy plan that helps your heirs preserce your family history. Today’s genealogists leave a large footprint, physical and digital. Learn a step-by-step strategy for passing on inherited treasures, as well as lifetime research and online digital assets such as online family trees and DNA mapping.
Registration: FREE https://www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org/event_registration
Sand Lake Baptist Church Annual Strawberry Festival!
Greetings everyone! With just over a week to go, everyone from Sand Lake Baptist Church is busy making the final preparations for this year’s event. It’s hard to believe that it’s almost June 17th!
The festival promises fun, food and fellowship, and will run from 1pm until 5pm. We will be offering freshly grilled hot dogs, cold drinks, live music, fresh popped theater style popcorn, a bake sale with a variety of goodies, a raffle for a lovely strawberry themed quilt, baby goats for the children to pet and of course, our well known fresh, home-baked strawberry shortcakes!
Visit our revamped (but still being worked on) FaceBook page or church website. Of course, you are always welcome to stop by and see us at 11am on Sunday! Starting on June 22nd at 6pm, an all new 6 week Bible Study exploring “A Case for Christ” will be offered at no cost.
We do look forward to seeing you on June 17th between 1pm and 5pm for the Strawberry Festival. May the Lord bless you and yours.
Faithfully submitted, Deacon Russ
Poestenkill Historical Society Annual Concert on the Green
The Poestenkill Historical Society will host their annual Concert on the Green on Sunday, June 25th, at 2:00PM. We are moving our concert over to where our museum is located, which is 776 NY Route 351, Poestenkill. We are across from the Lutheran Church. A tent will be erected on our back lawn. There is plenty of parking available. Bring your chairs and/or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music presented by the Gone Gray Band, which will share music with us from the 50s, 60s and 70s so it should be enjoyed by all ages. Refreshments will be provided. We hope you will also find time to visit our museum while you are there.
– Linda Sagendorph, our Town Historian, is at the museum every Monday from 11:00 – 3:00. Beginning on June 17th a volunteer will be present from 1:00-3:00; also on July 15, August 19 and September 16. So when you see our “open” flag out, please stop by and visit! We have several exhibits plus two rooms upstairs filled with all kinds of antiques and memorabilia. Any questions please call 518-283-4890.
Curtis Lumber’s 13th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day
BALLSTON SPA – Whether you currently own a pet or are looking to adopt, we invite you to join us for a day of fur and fun at Curtis Lumber’s 13th Annual PetAPalooza Pet Adoption Day on June 17th from 10am-3pm! Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups who are eager to meet you, your family, and your current pets at Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, and Queensbury. Dogs, Cats, Birds, Rabbits, Horses, and more will be available for adoption. (Selection varies per store) Veterinarians, pet service providers and pet non-profits will also be in attendance offering valuable discounts on their products and services. Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Benson’s Pet Center and Live Acoustic Musician, Jim McArdle. Enjoy free face-painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures and pet photos with Santa on vacation! A wide variety of food trucks will also be available. Bring your family and your pets to one Curtis Lumber location or all three throughout the day to find a new furry friend! Last year’s event resulted in over 300+ pets finding forever homes! For full details visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza
Strawberry Festival June 17th
We would like to thank our wonderful community for all the positive support we’ve seen. With only days left, everyone is getting very excited about this special event. We are looking forward to seeing all of you from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Sand Lake Baptist Church on June 17th!
Join us for a great day! This year we are pleased to offer live music, a bake sale, hot dogs from the grill, a raffle for a beautiful quilt, baby goats for the children to pet, plenty of cold beverages and of course, our strawberry shortcakes and sundaes.
We hope to see you on June 17th from 1pm to 5pm!
May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.
Brother Russ
Strawberry Festival In Nassau
Early summer in Nassau means fresh strawberry shortcake at the Grace United Methodist Church. Scheduled for Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm, the event is rain or shine and in addition to those fresh local berries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream, musical entertainment will be provided by Fiddler’s Tour with bluegrass and old-timey tunes. The Church is located at 42 Church Street (US Route 20) in the village if Nassau.
Next Wynantskill Repair Cafe June 24
Have a favorite stuffed toy with a ripped ear? A lamp that looks great but has a broken switch? Or some yarn knotted up from the cat? A new smartphone with some difficult apps? Don’t toss it out or give it up – come out to the Wynantskill Repair Café.
A Repair Cafe is a fun, no-charge community event where people bring their cranky, futzy, wonky, or torn household items to the volunteer repair coaches from our community who are glad to try to fix ‘em up. All kinds of household things are brought to a Repair Cafe: bikes, chairs, rockers, toys, small kitchen appliances, lamps, stuffed animals, jackets, skateboards, and similar. We again have sewing, mechanical, and electronic fixers. There’s also a “take apart table” where kids can safely unscrew and pull apart small items with simple tools and adult supervision. Small electronics that are found to be unfixable can be put into a bin for recycling. The motto behind Repair Café is “most items can be fixed…but even if they don’t, we have a good time trying!”
Got something in mind that needs fixing? Visit the Repair Café Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m. to noon, at First Reformed Church of Wynantskill, 413 Main Avenue (across from the firehouse). Coffee, hot drinks, and goodies, and restrooms available to all guests. Items need to be small enough to hand carry, and not powered by any combustible fuel. Curious about a possible fixable item? Questions are welcome and encouraged at FRCWRepairCafe@nullgmail.com.
Bustrip to NY Mets Game…Citifield
CAPITAL DISTRICT – Family type bustrip is planned to enjoy SF Giants vs NY Mets on Saturday(4pm game) July 1st. It will be deluxe Ac video bus, games an lots of prizes on the bus, snacks with beverages, FIELD level seats, movies and fun filled day with family/friends. Clifton Park and Latham pick ups. All for $129. Call 518-878-0883 before it’s full. Arranged by International Club members.open to all.
To Love A Child Announces 3rd Annual Nine & Dine Charity Golf Scramble – Seeks Golfers, Sponsors and In-Kind Donations
SARATOGA – To Love A Child announces its third Annual Nine and Dine Golf Scramble on Tuesday, August 1st at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club to benefit local and global projects. Locally, the Thyme to Thrive Program empowers individuals of all ages to flourish by providing educational school break camps, field trips, workshops and tools that inspire lifelong learning and wellness. In Zimbabwe, there is a critical need to build a medical center, develop food forests rich with fruit and vegetables, and ensure access to clean drinking water.
Golfers are welcome to sign up for golf and non-golfers are encouraged to join us for dinner.
Advance registration is a must as limited spots are available. $85 per person includes 9 holes of golf with cart, prizes and dinner. Dinner only attendees are $45 per person with cocktails and dinner at 6:30 pm.
NEW this year! A Hole-in-One can win $10,000! And a Putting Contest – sink a putt and win $2500!
Sponsor opportunities are available: Eagle Sponsor $1000, Birdie Sponsor $500, Par Cocktail Sponsor $250, $225 Hole-in-One sponsor, $225 Putting Sponsor, Hole Sponsor $100, and Closest to Flagstick Sponsor $60. Golf swag bag in-kind donations are welcome. Fantastic opportunity to promote your business to local attendees and support children.
Visit www.toloveachild.net for more detailed information on this fun filled event and for online registration and payment. Registration forms on website can also be mailed to PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Questions? Call 518-859-4424 or email directoratTLC@nullaol.com. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on the course.
Summer Community Fair at Rensselaer Library
The Rensselaer Public Library is having a Community Fair on Saturday, June 17 from 11-2 to start their Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now”. Children make a pledge to read 15 minutes a day during the summer to get a free reader’s kit.
The Friends of the Library will serve ice cream sundaes and popcorn, and there will be a balloon twister and face painting. Community members will have tables, a fire truck, car seat installation inspections, music from Rensselaer High, giveaways and fun activities.
The Library is at 676 East Street, across from the train station. For more information about summer events, visit www.rensselaerlibrary.org or call 518-462-1193.
Sand Lake Kiwanis Summerfest is Coming Soon
Get ready for the Sand Lake Kiwanis Summerfest on June 16th-June 18th at Butler Park, Averill Park, NY. It’s the free admission, 3 day party we throw for thousands of kids, teens and adults each year. We kick off on Friday June 16th with carnival rides for kids and teens, great bands, food, crafters, sports activities including tennis and Pickleball, a car show, a visit by a Blackhawk helicopter and much more.
The action just keeps on coming all weekend including our fabulous fireworks on Saturday. Mark the dates and we’ll see you there!
To learn more about our Kiwanis Club go to www.SandLakeKiwanis.org or visit and friend us on www.facebook.com/Kiwanis-Club-of-Sand-Lake.
“Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.”
SAVE THE DATE – St. Jude’s Family Soup, Chowder & Chili Feud!
Our Fall Festival committee is stirring things up this year and is excited to announce our First SOUPer competition will be held Saturday, October 14th starting at 11 am!!
Cash prizes will be awarded!! We will also have live entertainment and raffles all day!! Save the date and watch for more details to follow soon!!
Capital District Chevrolet Club Annual Car, Street Rod and Truck Show 2023
The Capital District Chevrolet Club announces its 40th Annual Car, Street Rod and Truck Show 2023 – June 25th, 2023 (Sunday) including all makes, model and years of vehicles.
It will be held at Cook’s Park in the Village of Colonie from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with registration from 9:00 thru 12:30 PM. Reg is $20 per show vehicle and free to walk-ins as is their parking. Vendors $20 prior to 6/24 -day of show $25. Food available all day, DJ music, door prizes, 50/50 drawings, goody bags and dash plaques to first 150 vehicle owners.
Two (2) Best of Show trophies and 35 plus trophies from participant judging will be awarded. Show is on the Grassed area.
Information: Phil (518) 429-0203, Vendors: Karen (518) 281-8333. We are also looking for any kind of vendors except food type. Location: Lincoln Ave off of NY Rte. 5 (Central Ave.) 1/4 mile from Exit 2W on I87(Northway)