Your Community 10.19.23

Calling all ghosts and witches and ghouls and goblins (and Barneys and Princesses, too)! The witching hour is at hand! Once again, the time has come to dress in all your spooky finery, and invade West Sand Lake.

The West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co. is sponsoring its annual Halloween party for kids of all ages on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Because Halloween falls on a weekday, we are planning a special treat for all our trick-or-treaters, and their parents. We will be proudly featuring our community’s costume creations in a parade from the West Sand Lake elementary school to our Fire House.

If you would like to join our parade, please meet at the school at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023. We will step off promptly at 1:30 p.m., and proceed to the Fire House. The traditional Halloween party, <FZ,1,0,76>with costume judging, prizes, games, refreshments and surprises will immediately follow the end of the parade. Admission to the party is free to all.

So, plan on joining us on Halloween afternoon. It promises to be a fun time for all!

Calling all ghosts and goblins! The annual Town of North Greenbush Halloween Parade tradition continues on Sunday, October 29th kicking off from the Family Dollar parking lot on Main Ave and ends at town hall. Come in your prettiest, spookiest, funniest costumes for a chance to win major prizes, enjoy free treats and sweets and more.

The town will be transformed with children marching down Main Ave for a goonie good time. All schools and children in town are invited to participate. No animals (except service animals ) will be allowed in the parade to ensure the safety of our children). This is a great family fun event. If you have any questions, please feel free to call either Deputy Supervisor Kelly Hoffman or Councilwoman Jessica Merola at (518) 283-5313, x5.

Melvin Roads American Legion Family is having a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, at 200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush.

Plenty of parking spaces in the post parking lot , with separate areas for Trunk or Treaters. Come see what the Mad Scientist has cooked up this year. We offer a safe experience during daylight hours. After you visit us, travel to East Greenbush VFW on Hayes road, is also having Trunk or Treat, as well as some of the churches in the area. Enjoy a SAFE Halloween.

Don’t miss the Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, October 24, at 7pm at the Sand Lake Town Hall hosted by the Sand Lake Business Association. Doors open at 6:30pm. Attendees can submit questions concerning Sand Lake to be read by the Moderator and to be answered by both the Town Board and County-level candidates. The event will be broadcast live on Cable Access Channel 1303 and streamed online live at www.townofsandlake.us on the ‘Streaming Video’ link and will be archived on the Town of Sand Lake website. Everyone is welcome to attend!

The Salem United Methodist Church will be hosting an indoor Halloween Family Fun Event on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

This a free event that will include Face painting, Cookie decorating and of course candy to trick or treat for. We also participate with the Teal project program so kids with allergies can safely participate to trick or treat and receive a non-food item. If you have any questions please contact Carol Robinson at 518-330-7609.

A public hearing was held regarding new income limits for the Senior Citizen Exemption and Low-Income Disability exemptions effective for 2024.

Several public hearings are scheduled for the November meeting.

• The 2024 Preliminary Budget hearing is scheduled for 11/9/23 @ 6:45pm.

• A public hearing for Special District Assessment Rolls is scheduled for 11/9/23 @ 6:50 pm.

• Public hearing for Operation and Maintenance changes for 2024 is scheduled for 11/9/23 @ 6:55 pm.

The Town Board approved the purchase of a Chevrolet 3500 HD for the Utilities Department for $84,375 and a Chevrolet Traverse for the Building Department for $38,700.

Local Law #6 of 2023, The North Greenbush Real Property Tax Senior Citizen/Disability Income Level/Percentage Income Law was approved by the entire Town Board.

The Town Board approved an agreement with PM AM Corporation to manage accreditation and training documentation for the North Greenbush Police Department.

The Board listened to a resident’s ongoing concerns regarding the construction of new homes in the Town of North Greenbush.

Check out the town website for information, announcements, and town board meeting minutes at townofng.com or contact me at jrogers@nullnorthgreenbush.org. I also post information on my Facebook page Councilman Jack Rogers. You can attend meetings in person or live stream at https://townhallstreams.com/towns/northgreenbush. Get involved and informed about what is happening in the Town of North Greenbush.

Next Town Meetings are scheduled for:

•Planning Board 10/23/ 23 at 6:30PM

•Zoning Board 11/8/23 at 6:30PM

•Town Board 11/9/23 at 7:00PM

The Halloween parade is scheduled for Sunday, 10/29/23.

Election Day is 11/7/23, make your vote count!

Councilman Jack Rogers

ALBANY, NY (Oct. 16, 2023) – For the second time in 2023 and for the 12th consecutive year, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting non-perishable food items to support local area food pantries. On Saturday, Oct. 21st, and Sunday, Oct. 22nd, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free Ultimate Car Wash with a food donation.

Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with 19 different food pantries to provide much-needed assistance for families and individuals in need. Each Hoffman location will donate the collected items to a food pantry in its neighborhood.

This year’s pantries include:

Fulmont Community Action Agency (Amsterdam & Gloversville), Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (Albany), Franklin Community Center (Ballston Spa), Good Neighbors (Binghamton), Captain Community Human Services (Clifton Park), The Food Pantries of the Capital District (Colonie), Bethlehem Food Pantry (Delmar), The Anchor Food Pantry (East Greenbush), Salvation Army (Hudson), People’s Place (Kingston), Northeast Regional Food Bank (Latham), Utica Rescue Mission (New Hartford), South Glens Falls Moreau Community Center (Queensbury), Rome Food Pantry (Rome), The Wilton Food Pantry (Saratoga), Hope 7 Food Pantry (Troy), Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry (Vestal), Utica Food Pantry (Yorkville), TBD (Oneonta).

Suggestions of non-perishable food items to donate include canned meat or fish, canned entrees (stew, ravioli, etc.), canned fruit in juice, canned spaghetti sauce, canned soup, hot or cold cereal, canned 100% juice, and peanut butter and jelly.

To participate, individuals only need to donate one non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location. A complete list of locations can be found at HoffmanCarWash.com.

The Hoffman Car Wash Food Drive has a significant impact on the community by addressing food insecurity and promoting overall well-being. This event helps foster a sense of solidarity and compassion within the community, encouraging people to come together and support those in need. The goal is to alleviate hunger and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community where everyone can thrive.

The event is part of Hoffman Car Wash’s “Practice Kindness” initiative, which spreads positivity and goodwill in the communities it serves. By practicing kindness, Hoffman Car Wash hopes <FZ,2,0,76>to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same. Hoffman Car Wash has a long-standing relationship, supporting Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH), Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the American Red Cross, and the ALS Regional Center, among many others.

In addition to helping non-profit organizations, Hoffman Car Wash hosts two food drives a year, a First Responders free wash event, and a Veterans Day free wash event.

Hoffman Car Wash also supports many non-profits and youth organizations through its Helping Hands Fundraising program.

The long-awaited $5/Bag sale is back at the Transfiguration Book Nook on Hillview Drive in Speigletown! Beginning on Saturday, October 21 at 9:00 am and continuing on Sunday, October 22 at 12:00 noon. Bring the largest bag you have and fill it with all your favorite authors for just $5. Also among the selection, are children’s books, romance novels, biographies and many other topics of interest. We also have large print books available. The regular Book Nook is also open and half-priced authors for October are Danielle Steel, David Baldacci and Debbie Macomber. In most cases, that’s 2 paperbacks for $1, or hard covers at 2/$2! Can’t beat those prices. Please come and visit the Book Nook and it’s $5/Bag Sale, Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm and on Sunday from 12 noon until 3:00. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook!

Now through November 15th the Friends of the Poestenkill Library are sponsoring a drawing for a Thanksgiving Dinner Basket. It includes everything you’ll need to cook up a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner, including a farm fresh turkey generously donated by Grab Farm! Very special thanks to the Grab family for their generosity. (Winner will need to arrange to pick up their fresh turkey directly from Grab Farm.) The basket includes stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, all the ingredients for green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole. This year a homemade pumpkin pie will also be included. No need to make it yourself. Just pick it up at the library on Tuesday, November 21. Tickets are on sale at the circulation desk now for just $2 each or 3 for $5. One lucky winner will be drawn on Thursday, November 15. Good luck!

The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 16-20 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by local school boards. Thank you to members of the APCSD Board of Education for their dedication and hard work, including Samantha Hicks (President), Jessica Zweig (Vice President), Jessica DiFiore, Michelle Garofolo, Jackie Geraci, Meghan McGarry, and Adam Stewart.

Congratulations to Bryce Gaydushek for placing fourth overall at the Section 2, Class B Golf Championships recently at The Fairways of Halfmoon, finishing with a 68!

Students in Mrs. Oldendorf’s Biology classes at APHS participated in the annual A Day in the Life of the Hudson, where they collected data that will be used by the DEC. Students were among 5,000 participants from Manhattan to Peebles Island who seined for fish, collected water quality data, took core samples, and more. Great job, everyone!

As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our website – averillpark.k12.ny.us. You can also follow AP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent

We are very pleased to announce the well known Rens. Co. & Troy Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated talk on Empowered Women, rising from our very own Rensselaer County. These women consist of spiritualists, suffragists and abolitionists.

The program will be held on Sunday, October 22nd at 3:00PM at the Evangelical Church in Poestenkiil (lower level) The church is across from our historical museum. The building is handicapped accessible. Homemade refreshments will be served and of course, the program is free. We hope to see you!

The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church will be having an Annual TRUNK-OR-TREAT on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 10:30am-11:30am in the CBUMC parking lot located at 990 Hoosick Road; Troy, NY 12180.

Everyone is Welcome! Bring a spooky decorated vehicle or take a walk in your costume and join in our Halloween Parade! Enjoy popular games and a festive Fall favorite – Cider & Donuts. Bring all your little Ghouls and Goblins for tricks-or-treats and something good to EAT!

Do you believe in ghosts? The people of 18th century Greenbush did? Join us around the campfire on Saturday, October 21, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in Crailo’s riverside park for an evening of haunted tales, spectres, and portents of doom! Bring lawn chairs and dress warmly for the outdoors. Program appropriate for ages 10 & above. Younger siblings and the faint of heart are invited to paint spooky pumpkins. Mulled cider and donuts will be available. Reservations required by 10/18 and can be made by calling (518) 463-8738. Donations happily accepted.

Once part of the Van Rensselaer family’s vast landholdings, today Crailo tells the story of the early Dutch inhabitants of Albany and the upper Hudson River Valley. We are located at 9 1/2 Riverside Ave in historic Rensselaer and open for general visitation through 10/29. For more information about this and other site programs and events, please call the site, visit www.parks.ny.gov or find us on social media.

Sunday 10/29/23: 1pm -4pm. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Please call Melinda at 518-653-9852 if you would like to participate by decorating your vehicle for this event.

Plan to set up in parking lot at VFW Post 7338, 100 Hayes Rd. starting at 11am.

This year will mark our 7th year celebrating Halloween with the community. We are honored to continue this service to our community. With the uncertainty of what is given out to children, it is nice to know there is a safer place for our children to enjoy this annual tradition.

If you would like to decorate your trunk and celebrate with us, please contact John at 518-279-9552 or Jmike50@nullaol.com. If you are an elephant and would like to decorate your trunk, we have plenty of room for you to celebrate too. We will be welcoming our little gremlins on Sunday, October 29th from 3-5 PM in our parking lot.

Gilead is located at the intersection of Routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick. See you then. We won’t scare you if you don’t scare us.

Everett Wagar Senior Center. 518-279-3413. Congregate meals served Tuesday and Thursday at noon. Suggested contribution, $3. Eat in or Grab and Go. Chair Yoga Mondays and Fridays at 10AM. Indoor Walking with Justine’s Movement of Hope, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 9:30.

October 24 – 12:30 Music by 1927 Music Machine, Lunch; Spaghetti and meatballs. October 26 – Senior Project at the center, Lunch: “leftover” Cranberry Turkey Cranberry Sandwich cold plate. October 31 – Happy Halloween come in costume prizes given, 12:30 Trick or Treat Bingo.

Do you enjoy working with yarn, thread, Or other string materials? Join us Beginning November 2nd as we start out new group, Strings and Things. Bring your projects and visit with your neighbors and friends while working on it. Come learn how to knit, crochet, macramé, needlepoint etc. from some our more experienced folks here at the Center. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, NO MATERIALS NECESSARY

The DeFreestville Area Neighborhoods Association (DANA) will be holding a Town Candidates Forum on Sunday evening, October 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Woodland Hill Montessori School, 100 Montessori Place, Rensselaer, NY (off Grandview Drive). All candidates for North Greenbush town offices have been invited to participate. All town residents are invited to attend. This is your chance to learn about the candidates who are seeking to represent your interests in town government.

DeFreestville Area Neighborhoods Association, Inc. Visit us at www.DANAInfo.org and on Facebook.

(Grafton, NY) – On Saturday, November 11th, the Grafton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club and the Grafton Lakes State Park will host a NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Class for youth ages 10-17.

Students must be at least 10 years old the day of the class. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate.

The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road from 8:15am to approximately 4:15pm.

The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructors Jim Blessing and Dominic Jacangelo.

The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, trail etiquette, maintenance and repair, trailering, etc. To register on-line, go to https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/202751. Space is limited, pre-registration required. The course is free of charge and lunch/snacks will be provided. Questions, please call Jim at (518) 469-2656.

Come join us on Sunday afternoons for 7 weeks starting on January 21, 2024 from 2:00-6:30 PM! The 4.5 hour lift pass is $305 and a lift pass with a one-hour ski or snowboard lesson at 3:00 PM is $410. Last season, if you purchased a four-hour lift ticket online, it was $104! Our Club is now signed up so members can purchase passes on the Snow Sports Program Link at Jiminy Peak. Please email Kathy Andrews at MAndrews13@nullnycap.rr.com for the link information or if you have any questions.

Calling all Crafters and Artists!

The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Fair will be on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9AM to 2PM at the CBUMC located at 990 Hoosick Road; Troy, NY 12180.

If you are interested in participating in this popular event, please email Jill Walton at wgems03@nullaol.com Tables are provided for $25 each and come with one chair. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Bring your holly and jolly and help the CBUMC ring in the holiday season!

The Friends of the Nassau Free Library invite you to our annual Harvest Craft Fair and Frozen pie sale Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Chandler Young VFW, Lyons Lake Road, Nassau, NY.

Pick up your preordered frozen pies; purchase art, baked goods, Jewelry, knitwear, and other crafts. Doors open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The frozen pies this year are all 10”; Apple, Strawberry Rhubarb, Cherry, Blueberry, and Very Berry and Peach, cost is $20 each. These can only be preordered and pre-paid at the library, through Friends members or by email friends@nullnassaufreellibrary.org or by mailing an order form from the library web site: www.nassaufreelibrary.org.

Order deadline is October 25, 2023. Checks should be made out to: Friends of the Nassau Free Library. Enjoy the wonderful smells of baking pies in your home for the holidays. Funds raised support the Nassau Free Library. Come celebrate the Harvest and support your library! Call 518-766-2715

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Wynantskill will be hosting a Liturgical Celebration of Veterans Day on Friday November 10, 2023 at 9:00 am in the Church. This service will honor veterans, living or deceased, who are currently serving or who have served in the various branches of the military in the United States or Allied Forces. The Mass will be concelebrated by Pastor Rev. Patrick Rice and retired Air Force Chaplain Colonel Edward Deimeke. All are welcome.

Residents of Van Rensselaer Heights is hosting a community Halloween Party for the families of Rensselaer on October 27th from 5 to 8 PM. There will be food, candy, music, and fun for all. Van Rensselaer Heights is located at 460 Forbes Ave, Rensselaer NY 12144. Please call (518)621-7585 to RSVP.

Join us Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Center Brunswick Fire House, 1045 Hoosick Road, Troy (across from the Town Hall), from 9am – 2pm, for our Fall Vendor & Craft Fair. This event will feature many local crafters and vendors for all your shopping needs. There will also be raffles, 50/50, free admission and parking. For more information email jennsimmons@nullcenterbrunswickfire.com.

We ask Artisans and Crafters in the areas of Nassau, Schodack, East Greenbush, etc. to join us for our annual Harvest & Craft Festival and frozen Pie Sale on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Chandler Young VFW hall on Rt. 20 in Nassau. We expect to have room for about 10 vendors, tables will be available and we hope to offer a variety of hand-made items for sale.

Please submit photos of your crafts or include a brief description of your crafts to the Friends at the Nassau Free Library along with a $25.00 table fee by October 28th.

Mail or deliver to Friends of the Nassau Free Library, P.O. Box 436, Nassau, NY 12123.(or Nassau Free Library, Church Street, Nassau, NY)

Please direct questions to our Email friends@nullnassaufreelibrary.org. As space is limited we reserve the right to select which vendors we will include. Hours for the sale will be 9:00 – 4:00 (set up at 8:00).

This is a benefit for the Nassau Free Library so please join us and help support the library, Questions? – call 518-766 -2715 or email friends@nullnassaufreelibrary.org

Jason Comet, organist and teacher, will be at Hope UMC (566 Brunswick Road, Troy) on Sunday afternoon, November 12th, to present a recital of organ music laced with hymns and patriotic tunes beginning at 5:00 p.m. Prior to the concert Hope UMC will host a community pot-luck dinner beginning at 3:45 p.m. It is our intent this year to fill the church for this wonderfully moving and fun event. If you are a veteran, or have ties to a veteran’s group, let them know that all are invited. We would like to see all branches of the Armed forces represented so they can be honored for their service and the service of all who are presently serving. There will be a free will offering to cover the expenses of the organist who “wowed” us last year by making our beautiful organ sing. Please mark your calendars for this amazing time of singing and listening for the men and women who have and continue to keep our country free. For information and to let us know your coming call 518/779-2553.

The Friends of the Dyken Pond Center are selling beautiful holiday balsam fir wreaths in time for the season. Proceeds from sales are used to support the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center’s activities, such as scholarships for school classes to attend field trips and trail improvements.

Each lush 18-inch wreath will be crafted with aromatic balsam fir, pine cones, berries, a large red bow and a collectible handmade nature ornament to be cherished for years to come.

This is a pre-order sale and all wreaths must be ordered by November 13th. Cost is $30. Larger wreath sizes available upon request. Wreaths can be picked up at Roxborough Holdings (former Grafton Elementary) 13 Babcock Lake Rd., Petersburg, NY on Nov. 18 from 11-12pm or in Troy on Nov. 20 from 12-1:30pm.

Pay online or order forms can be downloaded from our website at www.dykenpond.org. You may also request order forms by contacting the Center at 658-2055 or wreaths@nulldykenpond.org.

Dyken Pond Center is a Rensselaer County Park open daily during daylight hours for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, fishing and non-motor boating.

The East Schodack Fire Company will be holding their 2nd annual Trunk or Treat at the Route 150 firehouse on Oct. 29th from 1-3 pm- Come check out some awesomely decorated trunks and firetruck and enjoy some sweet treats. Don’t forget to wear your costumes! We hope you will be able to join us at this fun community event.

The Rensselaer County Legislature took several steps to upgrade the operation of the county wastewater treatment plant at their October meeting. The county has received nearly $10M in state grants to overhaul the aeration system at the plant and make other vital improvements that include a back-up generator to keep the operation running during a power failure.

The Legislature was required to issue a bond for the project that is estimated to cost over $14 million and will result in a much improved treatment process that will save significant energy. The equipment that will be replaced is original to the plant that was built in the early 1970’s.

At the beginning of the meeting, Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman welcomed Troy Police Department K-9 Norbi and his handler Sgt. Kris Daurio. The Majority Legislators had requested their presence so that they could honor them for the heroic efforts of Norbi who was stabbed 12 times after capturing a robber. Norbi enjoyed the spotlight and the bag of treats and toys from the Legislature.

In addition to the general agenda items, the Majority also adopted two important resolutions that urged federal and state officials to take action. The first urged Governor Kathy Hochul to end the new background checks and fees that were imposed on legal gun owners in September, and to focus on law enforcement efforts to fight the trafficking of illegal guns and the negative impacts of bail reforms. The legislature reaffirmed its commitment to protect the constitutional rights of legal gun owners.

The second resolution urged President Biden to secure our nation’s borders against the flow of illegal entries and supported the county executive’s emergency declaration to keep illegal migrants in declared sanctuary cities, not in Rensselaer County. The resolution included Governor Hochul’s plea, “If you are going to leave your country, go somewhere else..we are out of space”.

Both resolutions passed 11-6 with all Democrats from Troy voting against.

On Saturday, December 16th 2023 at 12:00pm (wreath placement 10:30am), NY0160-Sons of the American Legion Squadron #1489 will be helping Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans by laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.

Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you. If you wish to make a donation to help us meet our goal of 600 wreaths this year, you can attend our roast beef dinner at the post in Wynantskill on Saturday, November 4th or go online to WreathsAcrossAmerica.org and use our fundraising ID# NY0160. We hope to see you there, and thank you in advance for your support!

EAST GREENBUSH POST 7338 AUXILIARY is holding a VENDOR/CRAFT SALE 11/4/23 from 10am to 3pm.

There will be Vendors, Crafters, raffles, bake sale and food. Join us rain or shine.

Place your Orders Beginning Wednesday, November 1. North Chatham, NY (October 10, 2023) – Check wreath shopping off your holiday to-do list by purchasing live wreaths online from the North Chatham Free Library’s annual wreath sale. You get beautiful wreaths while all profits of the $40 sale price go to supporting our library.

To order directly from the vendor site, log onto: https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/NorthChathamFreeLibrary to purchase your 22-inch, fresh mixed-evergreen wreath with a festive red bow. Hurry – quantities are limited! Placing an order is quick and easy, so act now!

The wreaths will be available for pick up at the Little Library, located next to the main Library building after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 24 from 4 to 7 P.M., and on Saturday, November 25 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.

The Melrose United Methodist Church (located at 20 Church Street, Melrose, NY 12121) will hold a Christmas decoration and cookie sale fundraiser from 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday, December 2, 2023. A variety of Christmas decorations, as well as assortments of Christmas cookies, will be available for purchase. All are welcome to attend.

The Kiwanis Club of Troy is holding their 26th Annual Fresh Florida Fruit Fundraiser.

Call today to reserve your 20 lb. cases of either Navel Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruits or Mixed Cases of Both.

We kept the price at $28 per case. Most others are charging $35+.

The fruit will be picked fresh from the Florida groves and shipped directly to the Troy area for your enjoyment or holiday giving!!! All should arrive in Troy around the 6-8th of December.

Call Dean at 518-322-0826. Help fund needed projects for Troy area kids! All orders are due by Sunday, November 19th.

This past February, Travel and Leisure magazine named the ” Empire State Trail ” system one of the 15 best multiuse trails <FZ,6,0,76>in the U.S. Part of that system, right here in Rensselaer and Columbia counties, is called the ” Electric Trail ” which connects Albany to Hudson. The trail is free, open year round, and welcoming to all walkers, hikers, and bicyclists. Join the Greenbush Historical Society on Oct. 22, 2PM, at the East Greenbush Library to learn more about this New York treasure.

Matt Kierstead will host an illustrative talk on ” Trolleys, Trails, and Tales “about the history of the former electric trolley line. Matt is the owner/proprietor of Milestone Heritage Consulting, a Hudson Valley business that provides documentation and interpretation services for the heritage tourism industry. Examples of his colorful and informative trailside signage will be on display at the East Greenbush Library from Oct. 16 until Nov. 30th. The 2 PM Historical Society meeting is free and open to all but seating is limited. Please call the library at 518 477 7476 to register.

Join us from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, November 11th for our annual holiday bazaar at 741 Taborton Road, Sand Lake, for many of your holiday needs, including holiday décor & gifts, Christmas wrapping paper, cards, and supplies. Visit our baked goods table, children’s craft table and enjoy our homemade soups, sandwiches and hotdogs. Raffle items include gift certificates to local businesses.

The Grief Support Group will meet monthly on Thursdays starting at 6pm at Hope Lutheran Church in North Greenbush – https://www.hopelc.org.

Please read below for details and to learn about our facilitator – Camie Engel. This monthly, one-hour group is a safe, welcoming, and judgement-free place where people who have recently experienced a loss (death of loved one, loss of job, pet, friendship, marriage, or home, children who left for college, to name a few) can come together to share their struggles and learn some coping skills. This group will provide emotional support, validation, and education about grief, helping you feel less alone.

Camie Engel holds a master’s degree in Grief Counseling from Regent University of Virginia Beach, VA. Her monthly column in “Our Towne” magazine, “Good Grief with Camie”, is written to be a window into the often confusing and painful topics of grief and loss. Having experienced life-altering losses of her own, she had a passion to get more educated and trained to help others. Join us when you are ready, the next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct 26th.

Feel free to reach out to Lois with any questions – Lois.Batsios@nullGmail.com

East Greenbush VFW Post 7338 Auxiliary will be holding a Bake Sale on 11/4/23 along with our Vendor/Craft Sale.

You can pre-order pies from 10/16/23 – 10/27/23 by calling Melinda at 518-653-9852.

Choose from Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Chocolate or Pumpkin. Also available will be Bread Pudding.

Pick up and pay on 11/4/23 from 10am -3pm. Pies, bread pudding, and other assorted goodies will be available for sale as well.

Just over sixty years ago, disaster struck the town of Berlin, New York, on a July day when a propane tanker truck ran off Plank Road and crashed. Stephentown Town Historian Pat Flint will tell about the resulting explosion and fires that killed or injured many people and destroyed homes and the First Baptist Church. The town and surrounding communities worked together on the difficult rescue and recovery work that followed the tragedy. The program will be on Sunday, November 5, at 2 p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road. It is free and open to the public.

Important Date Change for Shredding Day in the City of Rensselaer for Residents of the City of Rensselaer, the Town of East Greenbush and the Town of Schodack.

The annual Shredding Date Scheduled for Saturday, October 21 at Rensselaer City Hall for the Residents of the City of Rensselaer, Town of East Greenbush and the Town of Schodack has been changed to Saturday, November 4th from 9:00am until 12:00pm. Rensselaer City Hall is located at 62 Washington St., Rensselaer. Residents may bring up to 3 boxes of paper to this event. For further information please call the Rensselaer City Clerk’s Office at 518-462-4266 or go to www.rensselaerny.gov and multiple social media pages.

Do you know about the 414 vote on the upcoming november ballot?

New York State law allows taxpayers to choose on Election Day how much a municipality will spend on local library services. There has been ZERO increase since 2006. Yet, the Nassau Free Library served 2,884 borrowers in 2022 and loaned nearly 12,500 materials in that time. That’s DOUBLE the loans from 2018.

What will it cost me?

Currently, taxpayers contribute approximately 50 cents per day. If the 414 Vote is passed, that cost will only increase to 54 cents per day. That much for access to over 1,500,000 books, CD’s, magazines, digital downloads, and more! The library also provides public computers, faxing and copying services, programs for all ages, meeting spaces, Wi-Fi hotspots, and museum passes too!

Questions? Come to an information session at the library on October 23rd at 6 pm.

Join the SLGC on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Sand Lake Town Hall for our social gathering starting at 6 PM followed by a program at 6:30 .

The talk for the evening is on ” Understanding Plant Behavior ” presented by Jill Knapp – local historian and plant specialist. [ MS Cornell, Ph.D Perdue ]

This presentation will cover the basic concepts of plant growth and development – from seed to maturity.

It is intended to explain how various plants respond to environmental and cultural conditions such as day length, seasonal temperatures, moisture, CO2, pruning ,etc. It is designed for the plant lover from beginner to those with years of horticultural experience.

All are welcome to this free event – Thursday, Oct. 26 at 6 PM.

Sunday, October 22, 2023, $3,000 pay out. Super Bingo will be held at the Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation, 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY. Doors open at 11:30 am and bingo starts at 1:15 pm.

Admission is $25.00 and includes a door card and package. There will be two $1,000 games included in the package. We will also have two “Share the Wealth” games ($2.00 for a sheet of three cards). Refreshments, extra cards, pull tab games, Queen of Hearts and bingo supplies will also be available.

Come join us and help support our charitable works for the holiday season ahead.

The Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake has been providing a wide-range of services to the greater community for 75 years.

To commemorate this milestone we are planning a gala 75th Anniversary Party and we want the Rensselaer County community to celebrate with us.

So, please save the date of Saturday, December 2, 2023 and join us at the lovely Burden Lake Country Club starting at 5:30 PM.

There will be appetizers, dinner and dessert options and will feature after- dinner entertainment by the popular Donnie Elvis Show, tickets $60 pp.

For more information and for tickets please contact Kiwanis President Wayne Gendron at 518-698-9623.

We will have additional information to share as the date gets closer.

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.

The Auxiliary to East Greenbush VFW 7338 on Hays Road will be having their annual Craft/Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Tables are available to be rented for $25 per 8′ table with 2 chairs. The Auxiliary will also have their giant raffle, 50/50 raffle, Bake Sale and the kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Contact Lynda Essenter for more information and rental form at: schoolrn52@nullaol.com or (518) 248-0324.

The Sand Lake Town Library Friends will hold a free pumpkin decorating event on Saturday, October 28th. Join us from 11:00 till 12 noon in the Town Hall’s kitchen on the first floor (enter through Town Court doors). Bring your own pumpkin or use one of ours! We’ll have carving tools and other decorating materials along with some sweet treats for all who attend. Please fill out this form so we can plan https://forms.gle/xuXa2vc9YcEYAtfJ6 – type in the URL or email us at sltlfriends@nullgmail.com and we’ll email the form to you. Happy Fall to All!

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas might be a bit too early and we don’t want to rush Fall. Plans are well underway for our annual Town of North Greenbush Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd. Each year the parade gets bigger and this year, we want it to be our most spectacular yet.

So, if you are interested in participating in the parade with a beautifully decorated float, tractor, old fashioned car, vehicle or boat, walk with your business or would like to be a sponsor of the event, please contact Deputy Supervisor Kelly Hoffman or Councilwoman Jessica Merola at (518) 283-5313, Ext 5. We will have cookies, hot chocolate, a Christmas T-shirt give aways and a beautiful opportunity to purchase our first ever Town of North Greenbush Christmas ornament.

At the conclusion of the parade, our annual Starry Night Memorial Christmas Tree event will start with our choir of angels singing, reading of the names and lighting of the beautiful trees. It’s a touching ceremony that has become so very popular and meaningful. We couldn’t end the night without seeing SANTA! Bring your list of things you want to ask as we know the children in North Greenbush are always on the good list. Please sign up soon!

First Reformed Church Wynantskill has frozen apple pies $15 – ready to bake at your convenience. Contact the Church office at (518) 283-4420 Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-12. The Church is located at the coner of Church Street and Main Avenue. Thank you!

The Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York chapter is hosting its 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Albany on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Siena College. Participants may check in beginning at 10:00 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. The walk will begin immediately following the opening ceremony.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color symbolizing their personal connection to the disease.

“This Walk means so much to the community – to those living with the disease, to those providing care, to those who have lost someone to the disease,” said Andrew Sagarin, Development Events Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association Northeastern New York chapter. “Walk is a reminder that we’re fighting for a different future. We are closer than ever before to ending this disease, but we have more work left.

“We hope that everyone impacted in our community will join us by starting a Walk team. By helping us raise awareness and funds, our chapter can continue to provide free care and support services for families facing the disease today, as well as invest in research to finally find a cure,” said Sagarin.

More than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 410,000 New Yorkers. It’s not only a leading cause of death in the U.S., more than 11 million family members and friends provide unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Albany Walk is supported by local presenting sponsor, The Kerry Crew Charitable Gift Fund. The goal for this year’s Albany walk is to raise $350,000.

To register, visit alz.org/walk.

SLTL Board Meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:45pm.

Lego Club Tuesdays 3:30 – 6:00. We have the blocks, you supply the imagination!

SLTL Friends Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm.

SLTL Storytime Wednesdays at 11am; 10/25 theme is Halloween.

Calling all knitters & crocheters! Bring your current project to the library on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 1:30pm. Knit/crochet while making new friends. Future date/times to be decided.

Pumpkin Decorating with the SLTL Friends on Saturday, Oct. 28 between 11 & 12 in the SL Town Hall kitchen (Court Entrance). Please call to register.

SLTL Book Club meets Wednesday, November 1 at 7pm to discuss “Oh, William!” by E. Strout.

ASO Instrument Drive collection day Saturday, November 4, 10 – 1. Have a useable instrument you no longer need? Drop it off and it will be shared with a student needing an instrument. No pianos, banjos, or ukkeleles, please.

Museum passes are available for The Clark, MASS MoCA, Hancock Shaker Village, Norman Rockwell Museum, & the Albany Institute of History and Art.

Check the Community Calendar at sandlaketownlibrary.org for events around town. Submit non-profit community events to info@nullsandlaketownlibrary.org with the subject “calendar.”

Located at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park. Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 – 4; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-674-5050 with questions or for program registration.

Are you between the ages of 10-13? Then join our next Tween Book Club where we will discuss the graphic novel “Spirit Week” by Ira Marcks on Saturday, October 21, at 12:30 PM. Snacks and a craft are included. Books are available at the circulation desk.

Let’s go with LEGO! Our LEGO Club will meet on Monday, October 23, 5:30-6:30 in the children’s room. Bring your imagination, we supply the LEGO!

Join a discussion of “A Flicker in The Dark” by Stacey Willingham, on Wednesday, October 25, at 6:30 PM, at our next virtual adult book club meeting. Call the library for the Zoom meeting link.

October crafts at our Thursday Crafternoons features Halloween and autumn themes. Join us in the library’s children’s room, from 3-5 PM. Bring your preschoolers to Storytime at 11 AM every Tuesday in the North Greenbush Town Hall Annex for songs, stories, and crafts

The library’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, October 26 at 7 PM, in the meeting room at Eastwyck Village.1 Eastwyck Circle, off Best Road.

There’s something big about “Tiny Art’! Create a “tiny” 4”x4” autumn masterpiece in any medium (paint, markers, collage, stickers, etc.) for our “Tiny Art Exhibit”. Return it to the library by Monday, October 30, for display in the library’s lobby window through the month of November. Pick up a canvas at the circulation desk, or use your own.

Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Questions? Call the library at 518-283-0303.

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale – It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Poestenkill Library are holding their annual puzzle sale on Saturday, 10/21 from 9:00 – 12:00! Come out and support the library while stocking up on loads of bargain priced puzzles to get you through the cold weather months. Puzzle prices will be: $2 for puzzles with less than 500 pieces, $4 for 500 to 999 pieces, $6 for 1000 pieces.

Board of Trustees Meeting – All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public. Our October meeting will be held on Monday, 10/23 at 7:30 PM.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting with Beaded Halloween Jewelry – October will be an informal meeting to brainstorm new ideas. We’ll also be making beaded Halloween jewelry and wire wrapped jewelry during this meeting. All interested teens are welcome to attend the Teen Advisory Group meeting. TAG’s mission is to expand and promote young adult services at Poestenkill Library through teen engagement, cooperation, and partnership.

Diamond Art, Sugar Skull Magnets – Teens and adults are invited to the library for a relaxing evening at our monthly diamond art program. This month we’re making sugar skull magnets. This project is suitable for beginners or experienced diamond art enthusiasts. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Please register by calling the library at 518-283-3721 or add your name to the sign up sheet the next time you’re in.

Special Hayride Storytime – Join our Storytime volunteer, Ms. Sherry, for stories and crafts every Friday at 10:15 am. On Friday 10/20, with a signed waiver, our storytime friends will also enjoy a fun fall hayride!

Storytime: Wednesdays 10:30am- Stories, songs, & crafts geared for ages infant-5 years old. Older siblings, cousins, & friends are always welcome.

Gentle Yoga Thursdays 10/19, 10/26 6-7pm- Emily Brache will introduce the benefits of yoga for health, mind, body, and spirit. $5/class suggested donation. Please bring a yoga mat, and blocks if you have them. Classes will take place in the Nassau Free Library Community room. Registration is required for each class and space is limited.

Open Mic Night Fri. 10/20 6:00pm: Open Mic has been a monthly hit for 4 years now. Join us for Open Mic night where we invite local performance artists of all kinds to gather and share their art at the library. Sign-up for walk-in performers begins at 6:15. Performances must be suitable for a family friendly audience. Performers should be prepared for a 10-15-minute set.

Chair Yoga Mon. 10/23 2:30pm:Join Emily Brache, Yoga Instructor, for a fun, accessible way to short-circuit stress and build flexibility, balance, and strength. Appropriate for all levels of ability and challenges. What you will need: comfortable clothing and a water bottle.$5/class suggested donation.

Nassau Free Library Funding Proposition Information Session Monday 10/23 6pm-The library board trustees will be here to answer questions about the library 414 funding proposition that will be on the November election ballot. Come learn about the 414.

Teen Watercolor Autumn Art Night Wed. 10/25 5-6pm Let’s make a tape resist autumn watercolor painting together! Great for all art levels! Ages 11 and up are welcome to attend.

Friends of Nassau Free Library Harvest Craft Fest Saturday 11/4 10am-4pm Chandler Young VFW.

The Nassau Free Library is located at 18 Church St. Nassau, NY 12123. www.nassaufreelibrary.org (518)766-2715

Troy Public Library (Main) is located at 100 2nd Street, Troy, NY. The Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy, NY. All events are free and open to the public. Registration may be required and is designated with an “RR.” Call (518) 274-7071 with any questions or to register.

Chair Yoga – Monday, Oct. 23, 1 p.m. (Lansingburgh) A class that is focused on a gentler style of hatha yoga practice. It is performed using a chair for balance and support. RR

Adult Color & Unwind – Monday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. (Main) Participants will be provided coloring pages and materials to work with while listening to relaxing music or being read a variety of short stories by the hosting librarian. RR

DIY Autumn Wreaths – Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 p.m. (Lansingburgh) Come and kick-start the Thanksgiving and Holiday season by making an adorable autumn wreath. All materials and instructions provided. RR

Teen Game Night – Tuesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. (Main) Come down for some free games and snacks! Ages 13-18.

Adult Contemporary Book Discussion – Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m. (Lansingburgh) Join this book group as we discuss City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Teen Anime Club – Wednesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. (Main) Come watch a couple of episodes of different anime and sample some Japanese candy! Ages 13-18.

Halloween Witch Movie Screening – Thursday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m. (Main) Come watch a 1993 American fantasy comedy film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, which follows a comedic trio of witches! RR

Musical Storytime! – Friday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (Lansingburgh) Join us for learning in a safe environment through play, song, stories, and fun! Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Spooky Matinee – Saturday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m. (Main) This PG-rated 1990 classic film is the story of a young boy who attempts to save the world’s children from the clutches of evil witches.

You don’t want to miss this community affair that Connecting Point Church is hosting in our courtyard set in Medieval times. The Royal Fun Faire will be filled with a variety of games, activities, prizes, roaming minstrels, candy, and prandial (lunch). Admission is free! Lunch is free! Everything is free!

Let’s recapture some glory from the Dark Ages…bring the throngs with you. Fare thee well!

When: Saturday, October 28, 2023. Time: 12 noon – 4:00pm. Rain date: Sunday, October 29th, 2:00-6:00pm. Location: 568 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, in the Van Den Houten Square, across from Dunkin Donuts.

For more information, visit www.connectingpoint.church

Connecting Point Church is the friendly neighborhood church that endeavors to offer alternative ways of keeping your children safe on Halloween. Be sure to dress up!

Sand Lake Town Library is partnering with Vanguard, Inc.-ASO, the volunteer wing of the Albany Symphony Orchestra, in a used musical instrument drive benefiting needy public school students in the Capital Region. The event takes place on Saturday, November 4th from 10 am to 1 pm at the Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park. All instruments collected will be given to 13 local school districts that lack sufficient instruments for hundreds of students whose families cannot afford the expensive rental or purchase fees. Your tax-deductible donations enable these enthusiastic, music-loving children to study music in depth and play in their school orchestras or bands. Children’s attendance and grades often improve and they gain self-discipline, crucial life skills, companionship, pride, and much joy playing music alongside their peers. 771 instruments have been collected and distributed to date. We cannot accept pianos, banjos, or ukuleles. For further information, please call (518) 439-1843 or jrrif@nullaol.com. THANK YOU!

Have you, your family, or friends been affected by Substance Use Disorder? Do you have a creative outlet to process your experiences? The NOpiates Committee, Arts Letters & Numbers, and the Sand Lake Center for the Arts are extending an open invitation to submit work (finalized or in process) for the upcoming show: The Transformation Project. The show, running throughout December 2023, aims to raise awareness about Substance Use Disorder and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

This call for art is open to artists of all levels (from established to first time makers), all ages, and all forms of art. The application is open until Oct 25. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit artslettersandnumbers.com/transformation-project-open-call . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Frida at frida@nullartslettersandnumbers.com

Sunday, October 29, Evangelical Lutheran Church, Route 351, Poestenkil.l

5pm – Dinner (German wursts, sauerkraut, potato salad). Seating is limited – RSVP for dinner is required 518.269.6268 or steven.f.keller@nullgmail.com by October 20.

6:15PM – Movie – “Luther” – This film traces Luther’s extraordinary and exhilarating quest for reform within the Catholic church. Donations of money or non-perishable food for the Bread of life Food Pantry gratefully accepted.

Stock up on jigsaw puzzles for your winter entertainment, at another huge sale of good condition used puzzles to benefit the Poestenkill Library. The friends of the library will offer hundreds of puzzles on the library lawn (9 Plank Road, 12140) on Saturday, October 21, from 9 – 12.

The rain date will be Sunday, October 22. Come right at the start to get your first choices of puzzles by Wysocki, Pomegranate, White Mountain, Ravensburger, Hometown, and many other good brands.

Puzzles will be displayed by number of pieces. Prices are $6 for 1000 pieces, $4 for 500 to 1000 pieces, and $2 for fewer than 500 pieces. For more information about the puzzle sale contact Marcia at 518-283-5353. This year the Library Friends will also offer selected crafting materials alongside the puzzle sale, including premium yarns and knitting accessories.

The Rensselaer Riverfront Farmers Market has been extended to November 2nd with a Special Market on Sunday, October 29th. The October 19th Market will be a Harvest Festival with over 300 free pumpkins for the kids and pumpkin painting. There will not be a Market on Thursday, October 26th due to Trunk or Treat at the School, instead there will be a Special Market on Sunday October 29th featuring a Community Swap Meet.

This is a wonderful addition to our City in a beautiful park setting and includes prepared food, produce, vendors, crafters and live music. For additional information go to www.facebook.com/rensselaermarket; www.rensselaerny.gov; Rensselaermarket@nullgmail.com or call 518-595-8109.

Prairie bird species are facing extinction, both in the prairies and elsewhere. We can help them survive and thrive in our northeastern hayfields, pastures, and fields. Only about 3% of the natural grasslands of the midwestern prairies remain.

Volunteer ecologists of the Capital District Friday Field Group surveyed grasslands in the Town of North Greenbush on June 25, 2022. They were looking for birds ranked as the highest priority for conservation, that could be living there. They include bobolink, eastern meadowlark, grasshopper sparrow, Savannah sparrow, and American kestrel.

Dr. David Hunt (who died March 24, 2023) led the survey of 9 sites, including the Parker School, Lape Road, Geiser Road, and Snyder’s Lake Road. David’s extensive background material and field notes regarding this survey are not currently accessible, so here is what I jotted down from the survey team’s findings.

One meadowlark was possibly sighted at the Parker School. None of the other high priority grassland birds were found. Some of the birds found included: song sparrow, American flycatcher, cardinal, American crow, tree swallow, red winged blackbird, American robin, yellow bellied sapsucker, turkey buzzard, bluebird, field sparrow, catbird, American goldfinch, and, in an adjacent marsh, song or swamp sparrow. In buildings adjacent to grasslands, English sparrow and barn swallow were found. The survey was funded in part by a grant from the New York Yearly Meeting (Quaker) Earthcare Fund (NYYM.org).

Rens. Co. grasslands are mapped on the 2018 Rensselaer County Conservation Plan (RCCP) prepared by the Rensselaer Land Trust. The survey discovered that much of the North Greenbush grasslands identified in the RCCP are now covered with houses. Many of the other grasslands had been mowed, which destroys nests.

We can help endangered birds by preserving our grasslands and leaving them unmowed till July 4, so they have time to raise their families.

-Sheree Cammer

Schodack residents please note the Town of Schodack is sponsoring Fall Clean-up Days on October 19th, 20th and 21st at the Transfer Station on Poyneer Rd. During this event many items that normally have a charge are free and others are reduced up to 50%. The following price list is only for the dates noted above:

Refrigerators, Freezers, Air conditioners & Dehumidifier -$8.00. Tires, rimless (maximum size 16”) (limit 10) – $2.00*. *larger and rimmed tires priced by size.

TVs, computer monitors (limit 2), Propane Tanks, Furniture (limit 3), Metal goods, Gas grills, Bicycles – FREE.

All other prices remain the same.

665 Brunswick Rd. (Rt.2) Eagle Mills. Sunday, October 22nd, doors open at 11:00 AM. Raffles start at 1:00 PM.

$10.00 cover charge includes lunch, drinks, dessert and 2 pages of raffle tickets.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, CALL EARLY TO RESERVE A TABLE. Call Dee at 518 281-5088 or Dorothy at 518 279-4824.

October 29th, 2023 the Meeting for the Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Knights of Columbus Council #11428, at Sacred Heart Church Parish Center, 53 Mohican Street, Lake George, N.Y. 12845. (Directions; Northway I -87 North to Exit 21, take a right off the exit then a left at traffic light, follow signs to Rt. 9 North to Lake George, just past the Fort William Henry Hotel take a left on Mohican St. continue to the Parish Center).

An Initiation Ceremony for New Columbiette Members will precede the Chapter Meeting! Capital District Chapter President, Linda Cotch, will preside!

This year the Friends of the Poestenkill Library will offer selected crafting materials alongside their jigsaw puzzle sale. This sale will highlight premium yarns and knitting accessories along with a variety of other craft supplies. Something for children and adults. Stop by and stock up. Sale is on the library lawn from 9 to noon on October 21st. Rain date is October 22nd.

Help Support Local Charities – St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus has teamed up with 6 Center Redemption located at 461 Main Avenue in Wynantskill to accept bottle and can donations that have a NYS deposit.

Your donation supports the Knights to raise money for the Coats for Kids Drive and gets warm winter coats to families in need.

• Bring your clean, NYS deposit empties to 6 Center Redemption in Wynantskill.

• Say they are to support the St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus.

• They do the rest, that’s it! Thank you for your support!

Tuesday, October 24 at 7pm on Zoom

For October 2023, we will read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, in any edition. First published by Houghton Mifflin in 1962, Silent Spring alerted a large audience to the environmental and human dangers of indiscriminate use of pesticides, spurring revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. “Silent Spring became a runaway bestseller, with international reverberations . . . [It is] well crafted, fearless and succinct . . . Even if she had not inspired a generation of activists, Carson would prevail as one of the greatest nature writers in American letters” (Peter Matthiessen, for Time’s 100 Most Influential People of the Century).

This book is available through the Upper Hudson Library System, at Market Block Books, and through other book sellers.

Register for the email list on our website: www.rensselaerplateau.org/events

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS for the Town of North Greenbush residents.

Election Day is November 7, 2023. All locations open @ 6:00 a.m. and close @ 9:00 p.m.

Districts 1, 3, 4 and 7 vote @ Town Hall, 2 Douglas Street. Districts 2 & 6 vote @ Defreestville Fire House, 350 North Greenbush Road. Districts 5 & 8 vote St. Michael’s church, 175 Williams Road.

If you should have a questions about your voting location in North Greenbush, please do not hesitate to call my office @ 518-283-4306 and we will be happy to assist in any way we can.

Please disregard the “Important Notice “ flyer you received with your East Greenbush school tax bill. That flyer is not for any property parcels in the Town of Schodack. It was mistakenly inserted with the mailing of tax bills. Please follow the payment information that is listed on your bill.

Both Schodack Central School and East Greenbush Central School Tax Bills are in the penalty period. All payments must include the 2% late fee to be processed as paid.

Payments can be mailed to Receiver of Taxes, P.O. Box 436, East Schodack, NY 12063, dropped in the green box next to the Town Hall entrance door or paid online with an e-check at Schodack.org for a $1.75 fee. Please write current phone number on your check in case we need to contact you about your payment. After October 31st no payments will be accepted at this office and must be paid to Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance.

Office hours for October are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-4pm and Saturday 10/28 between 9-11am. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at 518-477-7935.

Shawn Masters, Receiver of Taxes

Community Caregivers, a nonprofit agency, continues to expand in Rensselaer County! We have over 60 clients but not enough volunteers to serve these nice people. Are you looking to help someone in your community remain living independently with a little assistance from you? We need your help! Our volunteers can take someone to the doctors, grocery or other errands as well as visiting and calling. We have a simple orientation process and we work around volunteer’s schedules. Call Heidi Buono, Rensselaer County Service Coordinator, at (518)925-8794 or Izzy Abrams at (518) 456-2898 to receive information on volunteering. We have also paired with AmeriCorps to provide older volunteers with stipends based on their income and hours. To learn more or donate to our agency, see Community Caregivers.org.

Bring your bag and have some fun! We have great finds due to the generosity of your wonderful people that have donated to our little boutique.

We are open 9am to 3pm and close 12 to 12:30 to serve lunch. Come shop and stay for lunch with a reservation.

As you turn your closet from summer to winter please continue to think of us with your donation. For more information or to make a lunch reservation or a donation give us a call at Call (518) 463-2166. We are open from 9am to 3pm Monday thru Friday. We are located on East and Herrick Streets in Rensselaer across the street from the Amtrak Train Station.

What’s soft, fuzzy, silky, simple, complex and more? Handwoven fabric! The Hudson-Mohawk Weavers’ Guild invites the public to visit its 45th Annual Show & Sale to experience all that and more. This popular event continues to grow each year, and the Guild expects ~800 visitors over three days, with attendees coming from across the entire Northeast.

The event will be held Nov 10-12 at Pat’s Barn in North Greenbush. The Show & Sale will feature ongoing demonstrations of both weaving and spinning, using a variety of looms, spinning wheels and spindles, allow the public to learn more about weaving and spinning. The event is staffed entirely by volunteers from the Guild, who can explain more about the textiles on display and share their love for this craft with the public.

Pat’s Barn offers a historic setting with expanded room for displays and demonstrations. Admission and off-street parking are free. The Show & Sale will have two full floors of exhibits, including: housewares such as rugs, blankets and table linens, garments such as scarves, shawls and jackets, as well as holiday gifts. The event features a wide range of options suitable for everyone’s holiday shopping list and budget.

Weavers’ Guild President Jan Rowell says, “We are looking forward to another opportunity to connect with the community and share our love for handmade textiles, including the new things we learned at MAFA 2023. We will also have information on local teachers and resources, as we find that every year many people are inspired to take up weaving after they see the amazing creations on display.”

More information available online at www.hmwg.org/show .

Together we are offing indoor pickleball at 544 Broadway, Rensselaer NY. There are three courts available Tuesday – Friday. Two sessions, Oct – Feb 9th and Feb 12 – June 14th. Each session has a choice of Tues / Thurs or Weds / Fri combination. Each day has Morning 9:15 – 11:30 and Afternoon 11:45 – 2 pm time slots. Two days and week with two hours of court time a day.

We only schedule six players per court. You can opt to continue to play among your scheduled court players or mix out among the other courts if they choice to do so. If availability allows you can sign up six players to one court. We do this because everyone’s court time is important, how you choose to mix / rotate among the others on court is your choice.

Unfortunately at the moment we are not offering lessons or evening indoor pickleball. However, these are goals we are working towards.

For more information, or to sign up visit us Tuesday – Friday between 10 – 1 pm at the Rensselaer Boys and Girls Club.

Additional information is also available on our Facebook page; Pickleball Rensselaer County or email 002pickle@nullgmail.com

VFW Post 7338, East Greenbush, located at 100 Hayes Road, is available to handle all of your family gatherings/activities, whether inside or outside!

We can be your 1st choice for Weddings, Showers, Anniversaries, Holiday Parties, High School Graduations, Club Meetings, get-togethers for families and friends or a quiet place to have a Celebration of Life of a loved one that passed.

We have a seating capacity for 125 people! We also have an Outdoor Pavilion which can accommodate any size party or gathering, along with a large outside Barbeque Pit! We offer reasonable rates and appreciate your business! As everyone knows we offer a Delicious Pancake Breakfast, usually on the 3rd Sunday of every month!

Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated!

Please contact us by emailing us at VFWpost7338@nullgmail.com or calling Ginny at 518-479-0767 and leave a message with your name, number and your request. She will return your call ASAP. (We do not have a person at the Post to return calls.) Thank you for your support!

VFW Post 7338, East Greenbush, at 100 Hayes Road is extending an invitation to all veterans in the community!

If you are a veteran, you are invited to visit our Post to see if you are qualified to be a member of this great organization here in our local community! If you are a veteran, and looking to contribute to your community, this is the place to be! We are open and have been for some time! We invite you to be a member of the world’s largest veteran organization!

Joining the VFW as a Life Member or as an ongoing Member can also make your family members eligible to join our VFW auxiliary. If you are already a Veteran, they are eligible to join the Auxiliary We need new members of our Post to help run our Post properly, and to continue to help YOU, our veterans, your families and our community. We want to continue to administer the many programs that will help us to keep our East Greenbush VFW post active for many years to come. Please consider joining our organization.

We have monthly Pancake Breakfasts, usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month! (Except July and August). Every month or so we are planning additional dinners alternating between either a Chicken Bake, Spaghetti or Roast Beef. Recently, we just had a successful “Night at the Club” with light fare, music provided by a DJ and dancing. We are open to the public and offer our hall for your meeting or family affair! We have a seating capacity for 125 people! We can be your 1st choice for Weddings, Baby Showers, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Get-togethers for families and friends or a quiet place to have a Celebration of Life of a loved one that has passed. We offer reasonable rates and can accommodate your wishes!

Please contact us by emailing us at VFWpost7338@nullgmail.com or calling 518-477-7770 and leave a message with your name and number. Your message will be forwarded to another number which is checked every day. Your tel. call will be returned.

We serve low-income individuals and families in and around the Poestenkill area. Open on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We offer a once-a-month three-day supply of food and non-food items of your choosing. We also carry wipes and diapers for infants and toddlers up to size six.

On a second monthly visit, we offer a partial food request of eggs, bread, milk card and fresh produce available plus a free extras table for you to choose from.

We invite you to come and check out what we offer and take home a supply of food to help your food dollars go further. We are located at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 776 Rt. 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140. Any questions, call (518) 283-6045 and leave your name and phone number. Come and visit us.