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Bulletin BoardVale Cemetery reCeiVe $1000 GrantSCHENECTADY - Vale Cemetery has received a $1000 grant from the Allstate Ins. Foundation honoring the volunteer efforts of Haresh Bhatia who is proprietor of the Allstate Agency on Erie Blvd. Mr. Bhatia is a member of the Vale Cemetery Board, has advised the Board on administrative matters and has served as a mentor to Schenectady High School Jr. ROTC and to the Union College fraternity work days at Vale.

i am i Can SayS tHanK yOU!CAPITAL DISTRICT - Thank you to Price Chopper and Stew-arts! On May 1st I am I can held a small graduation cer-emony to celebrate the end of our workshop series for this school year. The workshop series included topics on find-ing a part-time job, managing time, money and resources, safe social networking, college planning and professional image on a budget. We’d like to thank Price Chopper and Stewart’s for their generous donations to keep our stu-dents fueled during the sessions! We know our students gained valuable insight that will serve them well in their future endeavors. I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. The organization cur-rently supports teenage girls in area high schools by pro-viding mentoring partnerships. We’re seeking additional board members and mentors as well! f you would like to learn more about his amazing organization, please con-tact Founder, Avon Scherff at 688-3010 ext 102, or email [email protected].

WelCOme SUmmer WitH tHe GOttaGetGOn FOlK FeStiValBALLSTON SPA - The 45th annual GottaGetGon Folk Music Festival will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, 2014, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Sponsored by the Pickin’ and Singin’ Gatherin’, the Albany area’s participatory folk music organization, the GottaGet-Gon is a small, family-friendly festival that’s been called the best-kept little secret in the Capital Region. There are con-certs and workshops for those who like to listen and lots of campground jamming for those who enjoy making their own music. All events are under cover and happen rain or shine. A sampler concert is scheduled for 10:25am Satur-day. Weekend admission is $55 for adults (age 23 and up) and $30 for students (ages 18-22). Admission for one day is $30 for adults and $18 for students. Younger folks under 18 are free with a paying adult. (Tickets are available at the gate or on-line at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/

event/661885 ). More information on the festival, including a detailed schedule of events, is available at http://www.pickingandsinging.org/web2011/GGG.html - For more in-formation by phone, you may also call Vicki Kelsey (518) 872-0663 or Howard Jack: (518) 439-5501.

St. JOSepH’S rOman CatHOliC CHUrCHSCHENECTADY - St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, lo-cated at 600 State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its Annual Memo-rial Day Cemetery Masses. The Masses will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Kings Road, Schenectady and St. John’s on Brandywine Avenue, Schenectady, on Monday May 26th commencing at 10:00 a.m. at both locations, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church at 10:30 a.m. The public is cordially invited. There will not be a 12:15 p.m. Mass on Monday, May 26th and the Church and Parish Of-fices will be closed. More information is available by calling 374-4466, Ext. 13.

GlenVille parK planninG COmmiSSiOn tO UnVeil dOG parK planSGLENVILLE - The Town of Glenville Park Planning Commis-sion invites the public to attend their next regular meeting on May 27th, 2014, 7 PM at the Glenville Senior Center, at which time draft plans for the Town Dog Park will be presented. The dog park is planned for the Andersen Park property at the corner of Swaggertown and Van Buren Roads for which a master plan has been completed. The dog park draft plan includes details of the physical layout of the site, permitting for use of the park, and rules and regulations associated with the park. After a brief presen-tation, an informal question and answer session will take place to allow community input to shape the final design and regulations.

FOSter parent meetinGBALLSTON SPA - A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on May 28, 2014 at 4:00 PM at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, New York. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will be-gin in Winter, 2015. Please contact Melissa Myers or Stacey McVaigh at (518)884-4157 for more information.

St. JOSepH’S rOman CatHOliC CHUrCH SCHENECTADY - located at 600 State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its Ascension of the Lord Mass Schedule, which is a holy

day of obligation. On Thursday, May 29th the Masses will be at 12:15 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be no vigil Mass. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handi-capped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the church. More information is available by calling 374-4466, Ext. 13.

annUal rUmmaGe SaleWEST CHARLTON - West Charlton United Presbyterian Church. Corner of Routes 67 & 147, West Charlton. Friday, May 30th 9:00 am.- 4:00 pm. and Saturday, May 31st 9:00 am. - 2:00 pm. Household items, clothes, books, toys and much more!

COmmUnity day CeleBratiOnREXFORD - Serving the community with pride! The Rexford Auxiliary of the John Mc Lane Hose Company is celebrat-ing its 50th anniversary. We congratulate Elizabeth (Betty) Melsert, as a charter member, serving the community of Rexford for 50 years! Come join us for our Community Day Celebration, on May 31 (10 AM - 4 PM) at the Rexford fire house, 1601 Rt. 146. There will be something for ~every-one~! Classic car show, book sale, bake sale, Craft - ven-dor fair and tag sale. Tundra Spirit will entertain everyone with Husky demonstrations. There will be low-cost & free activities for the kids, too: a bouncy-bounce, sand art, games... and SO much more! Free admission. Free park-ing. Event held rain or shine.

Capital pride SinGerSSCHENECTADY - Capital Pride Singers will present two per-formances of “Come Out and Play,” celebrating the child in all of us. The first concert will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Friedens Church, 28 Nott Ter-race in Schenectady. The second will be on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Albany. Tickets will be available at the door for $12; children 12 and under for $5. The concert will include a variety of mu-sical styles including popular songs, Broadway and movie tunes, and old favorites. Members of Capital Pride Singers are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay-affirming individuals from all over the greater Capital District.

FOUnderS dayCHARLTON - Charlton is celebrating Founders Day on Sun-day, June 1st. There will be a parade and other activities. Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will be offering Hot Dogs and Hamburgers starting at 11:30 am. We invite you to join us for lunch. We will also be offering a variety of home baked pies and other baked goods. There will be a silent auction of items and services donated by local busi-nesses and residents. Join us in an old fashioned Home Town gathering.

tHe HeritaGe HOme FOr WOmen UnVeilS neW mOnUment at tHe Vale CemeterySCHENECTADY - New plot to receive special marker June 1 at unveiling and reception. The Heritage Home for Women on Union Street and Vale Cemetery will co-host an event on June 1. The Heritage Home for Women has been an integral part of Vale Cemetery’s history since 1884 when it established its original plot. The home’s board of trust-ees and staff felt it important to honor the ladies laid to rest at the second location with a monument similar to the original one at the first site. The unveiling will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1 at the cemetery site. A reception will follow. Also featured will be a brief program and tour by Sue McLane, presenting “Notable Women.” For details, contact the Heritage Home for Women at www.heritage-home4women.net or Jane Schramm, administrator of the Home at 510 374-6921.

ameriCan COntraCt BridGe leaGUeSARATOGA SPRINGS - Have fun, make new friends, and hone your skills playing the world’s greatest card game. District 3 of the American Contract Bridge League, which encompasses upstate New York through Central New Jer-sey is pleased to announce its annual spring regional, The Norma Shelley Regional, held in Saratoga Springs, New York. The regional will take place at the Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, and June 2-8, 2014. Pair and team games are available for all levels of play, including Golden Opportunity Pairs on Wednesday, June 4, Thursday, June 5, Friday June 6 and Saturday, June 7. The Golden Opportunity games allow beginning-intermediate players to earn gold points playing against people at their own level. For more information, contact Jon Green (845) 331-9020 or [email protected]. Visit www.bridge-district3.org for a full schedule of events, hotel info, and driving directions.

WOrKSHOp OF ViSiOninGCHARLTON - New Thought New York is offering a workshop on Visioning, a process developed by Dr. Michael Beckwith to open oneself up to divine guidance, June 4, 6:30-8:30 pm. Offered on a donation basis. 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. To register, call 423-3569 or email [email protected]. For more info, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

rUmmaGe SaleSCOTIA - Saturday, June 7. 9 AM - 2 PM, Bag Sale 1 PM. City View Church, 132 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia. Clothing, books, jewelry, baked goods, housewares, records/CDs and more.

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3rd annUal “Get yOUr raCK BaCK” COCKtail party BeneFit planned FOr JUne 7tHCAPITAL DISTRICT - This “For the Community, By Com-munity- Helping Families Affected by Cancer” annual event was inspired by breast cancer survivor and author Connie Bramer in hopes of paying it forward after her own per-sonal battle with cancer. This year’s benefit is specifically intended to aid the American Cancer Society’s Hope Club and local non-profit organization floydwarriors.com whose mission is “Helping Families Cope With Cancer, One House-hold at a Time” by providing real help in the home while a family is enduring treatment for cancer. The Hilton Garden Inn on Hoosick Street in Troy will provide the venue start-ing at 6:30pm featuring a variety of entertainment includ-ing live music, a caricature artist, Tarot Card reader, variety of raffles and generous silent auction items. Tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advanced by visiting gety-ourrackback.com.

annUal eleCtiOn GalWay pUBliC liBraryGALWAY - The annual election of the Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY will take place at the library on June 10, 2014 from 1:00 – 8:00pm. A public in-formation meeting regarding the 2014-2015 annual budget and the election of candidates to the Board of Trustees will be held at the library on June 3, 2014 at 7:00pm. For more information contact Library Director Michol Tuttle at 882-6385 or [email protected].

KinGdOm BUilderS meetinGSCOTIA - Kingdom Builders, a networking and referral group for Christian business owners, professionals, and job seekers will be meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 8 AM at Kings Dancers, 105 Mohawk Ave. in Scotia. There is no cost to attend and all industries and denominations are welcome. For more information contact (518) 301-0140 or email [email protected].

BallStOn Spa FarmerS’ marKet 2014 SeaSOn

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market will open for the season on June 12 and continue through October 18. The mar-ket takes place every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to Noon. The market is once again conveniently located

in Wiswall Park, at the corner of Front Street and Low Street in the Village of Ballston Spa. This year ‘s market has been extended into October so customers will have the op-portunity to purchase more fall produce, such as local ap-

ples. In addition to bringing local produce, plants, gourmet foods, baked goods and craft items into the Village, the market has teamed up with several organizations, clubs, and businesses in the area this year to create fun events for kids that will be offered free of charge. These activities will take place at the Saturday morning markets, which will also feature live acoustic music by local musicians. From June 26 through August 28, the Thursday markets are di-rectly followed by the free Concerts in the Park. For more information please contact the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, at 885-2772, [email protected], or visit their website www.ballston.org. Like us on Facebook!

2014 relay FOr liFe OF SOUtHern SaratOGa CanCer SUrViVOrSCLIFTON PARK - The American Cancer Society is seeking cancer survivors to participate in 2014 Relay For Life. The Shenendehowa Community 2014 Relay For Life will be held at the Shenedehowa High School Track in Clifton Park from Friday, June 13th, 7pm to Saturday June 14th, 7am. Relay For Life is a Community gathering to participate in the fight against cancer, through fundraising, education, awareness of cancer prevention, treatment and patient support. All cancer survivors and caregivers are honored guest as the Relay starts with a “Survivors Lap” to celebrate the courage that the survivors and their families sustain in their livers. After the sun sets, “The Remember Ceremony” with hun-dreds of luminaria lights the track to remember those we lost to cancer and honor those fighting cancer and those who have won. At 11pm is the “Fight Back Ceremony. All three ceremonies are beautiful and very moving. There will be various activities planned for the entire night. Registra-tion for survivors, caregivers and the public will begin at 6pm. For further information please call Kristine Revelle, Specialist at 518-220-6942 or visit the website at http://events.cancer.org.

6tH annUal Ham & tUrKey dinnerBURNT HILLS - The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Rt. 50, Burnt Hills, will hold its 6th Annual Ham & Turkey Community Dinner on Sat. June 14, 4:30-7:00PM. Dinner menu is Meat, Homemade Potato & Green Salad, Homemade Desserts and Beverage. Eat-in or Take- out. Tickets will be available on Saturday May 24 at Mail N More, 690 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills or the Church Office Mon- Fri. 8AM-1PM. Adults $10.00, Children 5-10 $6.00, Children under 5 Free. Any questions call 399-5144.

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CUrtiS lUmBer tO HOSt 5tH annUal petapalOOza pet adOptiOn day!

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Curtis Lumber will host their 5th annual pet adoption day Saturday, June 14, 2014 across select

retail stores located throughout New York State and Ver-mont. The event is called “Curtis Lumber PetAPalooza.” Each store will host multiple pet adoptions/rescue groups. Many adoption rates will also be lowered for the day! Hun-dreds of animals from over 80 (to date) shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and horses. There will also be pet service providers in attendance such as local veterinarians, groom-ers, pet sitters and trainers offering valuable discounts off their services. Other events include dog house and 50/50 raffles, food, live radio broadcasts and more. Last year’s event resulted in over 400 animals finding new forever homes! Curtis Lumber’s President and Owner Jay Curtis and wife Kendra, along with the Curtis family of 600 plus employees are very excited to host this annual event. For a list of locations, participating shelters and rescue groups attending visit www.clpetapalooza or www.facebook.com/clpetapalooza

maKinG SenSe OF SOUnd @ miSciSCHENECTADY - June 14, 2014 – June 2015. miSci (mu-seum of innovation and science). 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. 518-382-7890/www.miSci.org -Free with ad-mission. Discover sound with hands-on fun from San Fran-cisco’s Exploratorium. Play and experiment, make some noise, and listen. Explore hearing, human speech and com-munication. Experience – as never before – the nature of sound, the ways we perceive it, and how we listen. This exhibit will run through June 2015 and replaces Notion of Motion which closes June 2, 2014. Making Sense of Sound at miSci is presented through the generosity of Neil and Jane Golub and National Grid.

Call FOr artiStS SCHENECTADY - The Upper Union Street, Schenectady, BID is seeking artists for the 9th Annual Strawberry Fest & Art Show on Saturday, June 14 from 10am – 3pm. In-dividual artist fee is $30. The fee is waived for students. Registration forms are available on line at www.upperun-ionbid.org or by contacting Nell Burrows at (518) 370-0662 or [email protected].

FatHer’S day CeleBratiOnREXFORD - Dads are so important in our lives! We thank God for the difference you make. We’d like to warmly invite you and

your family to our June 15th Father’s Day celebration (and yes, It’s free!). Come enjoy great food including a chicken bar-b-q, fun games and activities and relax with new and old friends. Picnic begins at 11:45 (following our 10:30 worship service) Faith Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford. For directions and information visit our website and www.faithcrossroads.org.

StraWBerry SOCialREXFORD - Amity Reformed Church, 335 River-view Road, Rexford, will be holding its annual Strawberry Social on Thursday, June 19th from 6-8pm. The event will be held rain or shine and the cost is by donation. Please visit the church website at www.amityreformed church.org for directions to the church.

Camp SaratOGa 5K trail SerieSSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15pm Monday evenings June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18, 2014. Registration is $5 day-of. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by light re-freshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, the Jake Fund (a local preschooler who is facing multiple leg operations) and a local nonprofit. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email [email protected] or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

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BALLSTON SPA - Saratoga County Fair is looking for entries, exhibitors, and all kinds of participants. The 2014 Saratoga County Fair Exhibitor Handbooks are printed and available online at www.saratogacountyfair.org and in print at feed and grain stores, garden centers, Curtis Lumber, Allerdice Building Supply, AC Moore, Agway, Hewitt’s, libraries and town halls in Saratoga County and at The Saratoga County Fair office at 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa and at the Cooperative Extension office, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Deadline for entries is July 12, 2014. Departments and shows include cattle, draft and saddle horses, goats, bees & honey, farm produce, flowers, culinary, home arts, fine arts, antiques, talent show, sheep,fair pageants, edu-cation, Grange, 4-wheel-drive pull and conservation. The 173rd Annual Saratoga County Fair opens on July 22, 2014 and runs through July 27, 2014 from 9am to midnight daily. Get all the details in your 2014 Saratoga County Fair Exhibi-tor Handbook or visit the web site, www.saratogacounty-fair.org and click on “Forms” on the right side of the home page. For more information, call the Saratoga County Fair office at 885-9701.

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aCCeptinG exHiBitOr appliCatiOnSROUND LAKE - The Village of Round Lake is now accepting exhibitor applications for 2014 Round Lake Arts & Craft fair, August 9 & 10. Deadline for discounted rate is July 1st. Looking for high quality, artisans who make all their own goods. No resale items will be accepted. We cannot ac-cept any more jewelers, as the category has already been filled. To download a copy of the application, visit www.roundlakevillage.org. For more information, please contact the village office at 899-2800.

COlUmBia HS 1970-1979 alUmni party 2014 – SaVe tHe date!CAPITAL DISTRICT - The annual CHS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the E.G. Town Park. Friend us on our Facebook page for updates: Columbia-hs East-Greenbushny. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

K’S Kamp FOr KidSSARATOGA SPRINGS - S.T.E.P. (Saratoga Ther-apeutic Equestrian Program) K’s Horse Kamp for Kids. Hands on mounted & non-mounted world of the horse, Arts and Crafts, Farm field exploration, Music. Weekly August 11th – Au-gust 15th. For registration forms and informa-

tion call 374-5116. STEP at New Forest Equestrian. Call (518) 374.5116 or email [email protected]

SHaKer HiGH SCHOOl ClaSS reUniOnCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Shaker High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering contact information from classmates to share details of our upcoming celebra-tion. The 50th Reunion Weekend will be September 5-7, 2014. Save the dates! Most events will be held at the Holi-day Inn Express in Latham, NY, where we will have our own event room and a special rate for those staying at the hotel. It is going to be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to [email protected].

18tH annUal iriSH 2000 FeStiValBALLSTON SPA – The celebration that is midway to St. Pat-rick’s Day -- the Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival -- takes over the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sept. 12 and 13 with new groups and old favorites. The festival features more than 25 performers and two days of all things Irish. It opens at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with performances by Kilrush, Scythian, Clan na Gael and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Irish 2000 opens at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight, with three

stages of non-stop music and a fourth stage where Irish dance takes the center. Discounted tickets will be available through Price Chopper’s Tickets to Go program starting on August 3 or through the festival website through Sept. 11. Those using their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card receive an additional $1 the advance sale prices. Advance sale Fri-day only tickets are $16, Saturday only tickets are $18. A two-day pass is available by advance sale only at $29. At the gate, tickets for Friday only are $20. Tickets for Satur-day only are $25 at the gate. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. All sales at the gate are cash only. There is a $3 parking fee. Additional information about the 18th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival is available by calling 1-888-414-3378. or visiting irish2000fest.com.

BallStOn Spa HiGH SCHOOl reUniOnCAPITAL DISTRICT - The class of 1964 Ballston Spa High School 50th reunion committee is looking for classmates who are interested in attending a reunion on Sat. Sept. 20, 2014 at the Ballston Spa Country Club. If you have not yet been notified and wish to attend, please call or e-mail Maureen at (518) 587-3280 ([email protected]) or Lenny at (518) 490-2312 ([email protected].) You may also e-mail us on Facebook at BSHS Class of 1964 with your contact information.

GranVille liOnS ClUB SUmmer FUrnitUre SaleGRANVILLE - We sell World Famous Furniture to use at your pool, patio, porch, deck or the beach. We are located behind the Post Office, off Main St. in Granville. Open every Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-2pm from May until Labor Day. In the over 50 years we have been selling furniture, we have donated over 2 million dollars to local, state, national and world charities including hundreds of eye exams and glass-es; scholarships; the purchase of a home for senior citizens with continued support; and funds to local fire companies, rescue squads, scouts, special camps for children with spe-cial needs, local cultural events, libraries and museums, Christmas programs for needy families, 4th of July Kids Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Falls Assoc. of Hearing Impaired and Sight Soc. and many more great programs. So, please come and support us by buying your summer furniture; and at the same time, save a huge amount with our unbe-lievable pricing - most items at wholesale or below. www.granvillelions.org.

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BUrnt HillS/BallStOn laKe ClaSS OF 64CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering in-formation from classmates to share details of our upcom-ing celebration. The 50th Reunion weekend will be October 10-12, 2014. We will have our usual get together on Fri. Oct. 10th at Carney’s. The Saturday night event will be held at the Clifton Park Elks Club. It will be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to Barb (Ross)Oberdieck [email protected] or Bill Wigley [email protected]

Step VOlUnteerS neededSARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeu-tic Equestrian Program a 501 ( c ) 3 not -for –profit organization, is seeking VOLUNTEER POOP PICKERS, SIDEWALKERS,HORSE LEADERS, PAPER JOCKEYS, AND WRANGLERS to care for its program horses, provide help with lessons for special needs children & adults, fix and repair the facility and promote fundraising. Horse is experi-ence is not needed but a plus. A caring heart and a love of CHILDREN & HORSES is a must! Call (518) 374.5116 or email [email protected]

are yOU a Family memBer in CriSiS?GLENVILLE – Families Anonymous is a free support group for family and friends of a loved one who is suffering from alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behavior. Meetings are every Monday at 7:15 pm at Conifer Park (not associated), 79 Glenridge Road, Glenville, off main lobby in room 117. You are not alone and there is help. Come listen to other FA members, become stronger, and learn new ways to im-prove the situation. For more information, contact Jerry or Vera at 518-283-4147, or e-mail [email protected] (en-ter FA Group in subject).

SearCH and reSCUe VOlUnteerS neededCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater searches. This includes all aspects of field and underwa-ter search. The tri-state emergency team responds when requested by NYS forest rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western vermont and massa-chesettes. We are looking for certified scuba divers, ex-perienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Appli-cants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested,

please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

VOlUnteer diVerS neededCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency Team (One of the oldest organized dive teams in America) located in Waterford, NY is looking for BASIC CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS to help with underwater search and recovery op-erations throughout western Vermont, western Massachu-setts, and NY. To learn more simply call: (518) 237-6744 OR download an application from our website at: www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

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ClaSS annOUnCed GLENVILLE - Zumba Gold® is a class designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms from the original Zumba® and bring them to the senior and begin-ner populations. This class will emphasize the basics. It is easy to follow, so any age and any fitness level can do it! This program is guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout. Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm located at 32 Worden Road, Glenville NY 12302 (Glenville Senior Center Building). Call 399-8118 for more information.

tOpS taKe OFF pOUndS SenSiBly GLENVILLE - meets every Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Rd., Glen-ville. Please check us out if you would like a fresh start and looking to change your weight loss routine. For more info, please call 374-9659.

SaratOGa tHerapeUtiC eqUeStrian prOGram Open reGiStratiOn 2014SARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program a 501 (c) 3 not for profit and totally volunteer organization is open for registration for the 2014 season. Children and adults ages 2 and up with special needs may apply. There are limited open spots in the pro-gram as STEP fills up quickly. For registration information please call 518 374.5116 or email [email protected] or visit our website www.stepup-nfec.org

are yOU a nUrSinG mOtHer?GLENVILLE - The Breastfeeding USA: Capital Region NY Chapter’s Breastfeeding Cafe is now meeting from 10:15 to noon on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month in the Training Room of the East Glenville Fire Department, 433 Saratoga Road (Rt 50), Glenville. We welcome all women, together with their babies and children, who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding. Thank you for bring-ing quiet toys for your children, and a nutritious snack to

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share. In bad weather, we follow Glenville and Burnt Hills school closings. For more information, email [email protected]

a CHanCe tO maKe liFe eaSierSO. SARATOGA CO. - Care Links of Southern Saratoga County offers non medical help to 60+ seniors in Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Ballston and Charl-ton. Friendly visiting, respite assistance, “handy helping”, and chores are some ways you can benefit from free ser-vices. Volunteers who are retired and stay at home moms are some who give back to their community. Are you won-dering how much longer it is going to be possible for you to live in your home? Call us to ask about this program and how it might make life easier. The Care Links number is 399-3262.

CallinG all mentOrS!CAPITAL DISTRICT - I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. We are seeking adult female mentors to work with students on a weekly basis. As a mentor you would spend time with and get to know your student, while developing a relationship that provides sup-port and guidance. If you are looking for some meaningful volunteer work, this may be for you. This program focuses not as much on job skill mentoring, but more on providing a positive role model in the student’s life. You will help the student to develop core values and “encourage young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless pos-sibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs are to support girls in Hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls, Shenen-dehowa, and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, or email [email protected].

tOpS OF GalWayGALWAY - Looking to take weight off!!! Need that account-ability of weighing in very week!! Come check out Tops of Galway. We meet every Thursday at Galway lions build-ing in Galway. Weight in at 6:30 and meeting starts at 7. For more info call Rose at 884-9785 or email [email protected]. Check out tops at www.tops.org

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CAPITAL DISTRICT - Big Brothers Big Sis-ters is looking for mentors in Albany, Sche-nectady, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Coun-ties. We are the oldest and largest provider

of one-to-one youth mentoring services in the United States. In the Capital Region, we have been matching car-ing adults with local children for 50 years. Our mentoring relationships are proven to be a positive influence on the life of a child. Currently, we serve over 500 children, but there are over 100 more waiting for mentors. If you want to learn more about volunteering, contact Brigette Callahan at 862-1250 x15, or by email at [email protected].

elKS tHUrSday niGHt BinGOBALLSTON LAKE - The Clifton Park Elks hold bingo every Thursday evening (except major holidays). There are a wide range of games in-cluding a progressive jackpot and ‘bonus ball’.

Proceeds help support the Elks’ Charity Programs. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road., Ballston Lake. Ad-mission is $5 plus game cards (various prices). Doors open at 6:00pm and the first game starts promptly at 7:00pm. Refreshments are available for sale. For additional informa-tion visit www.cliftonparkelks.com or call (518) 877-5200.

animal prOteCtiVe FOUndatiOn SeeKS VOlUnteerSSCOTIA - The Animal Protective Foundation is seeking daytime volunteers within the shelter, located at 53 Ma-ple Avenue in Scotia, and morning and evening help at its PetSmart Cat Adoption Center on Balltown Road in Niska-yuna. Time commitment varies and training is provided. Volunteer positions include: adoption; dog walking; special event and outreach support; laundry; bottle and can sort-ing; and morning cage cleaning at PetSmart. Must be at least 18 years. Contact Denise Altobelli, volunteer coordi-nator, at 374-3944, ext. 118 or [email protected].

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