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EAST SIDE SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON:The East Side Seniors’ Christmas luncheon will be on December 19 at Paolo Lombardi’s, Wynantskill. Membersmust make reservations and payment on or before December 12. The Seniors are also making plans for the annual trip to Wildwood,N. J. in June 2018. This always a fun trip, and well attended. The Bocce is in need of subs; call Barb at 518- 6748325 for more information.
ANNIE: The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is proud to bring to the stage, the wonderful family classic “Annie”, presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Performance dates are Dec 8, 9, 14,15,16 at 8 p.m. and Dec 10 and 17 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Adults and $10. Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca- ctp. org or call 518- 674-2007. SLCA, located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking.
CHRISTMAS PARTY: On December 9 the Town of Pittstown Seniors are having a family style Turkey dinner at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corps hall located on Parker School road in Pittstown. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Dinner begins at noon. Entertainment will be provided. Grab bag gifts for all. And an Ugly Sweater Contest. Make reservations to Gail Rockwell by November 26 by calling 518- 4615910. There is a monetary charge for guests and members who haven’t attended the meetings this year. COHOES ROTARY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT: In 2004The Rotary Club of Cohoes started a collectible series of Christmas ornaments featuring historic landmarks in the City of Cohoes. This year’s ornament design is Erie Canal Locks 13and 14in Cohoes. The 2017ornament is the third in the slim design series. Cost for the ornaments is $15. Coffee mugs with the Erie Canal Locks design are also available for $8. To purchase ornaments or mugs go to http://www.rotaryclubofcohoes.org for further information. Ornaments are also available for purchase at Marra’s Pharmacy, 217 Remsen Street, Cohoes. LIGHT-A-LIFE: The Community Hospice hosts its first-ever “Light-A-Life” Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2, at 5p.m. at 295Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer. With your gift of $25, a holiday memorial tag with your loved one’s name will be hung on the tree at the tree lighting ceremony. Tags may be purchased in advance or at the event. All funds raised will benefit local grief and bereavement programs and support services for local hospice patients and their families. Anyone who has lost a friend of loved one is welcome to witness the tree lighting, free of charge. For more information, or to purchase a holiday memorial tag in advance, please call Jodi Radley at The Community Hospice Foundation, 518-525-8824.
GESU BAMBINO: Join the Italian American Heritage Museum on December 10for a glorious Christmas Concert with soprano Rosanne G. Hargrave and pianist Michael Clement. Light the Season with music in classical, sacred and traditional traditions by various composers and in the Italian, Latin and English languages. A dessert reception will follow the program. This is a fundraiser for our Association. Tickets are $10each and limited. Reservations will be on a first come, first served basis. 3p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. . For a Sponsorship listing in the event’s program, your $10check must be received by November 30made payable to the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum. FOOD FOR FINES: During November 2017the Mechanicville Library will accept a food item for each Mechanicville fine on your card. For example, if you have three fines on your card, you need to bring in three food items. Food items needed: canned vegetables, peanut butter, tuna, pasta, coffee, soup, cereal, baby food. Fines from other libraries, replacement costs, and collection agency fees cannot be waived. Even if you do not have fines, you are still encouraged to donate. Mechanicville District Public Library is located at 190N. Main St.
GLENS FALLS HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Downtown Glens Falls will be in the holiday spirit from 5 p.m. to 8p.m. on Friday, December 1, as the community officially ushers in the holiday season with “Hometown Holidays”. There will be: Visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus; 20+ Locations to Explore;Refreshments & Cocoa; Live Reindeer; Trolley Rides featuring Saxophone Santa; Musical Performances; Horse & Wagon Rides; Children’s Activities; Costumed Characters; Holiday Shopping. Additional events on Saturday, December 2, include a Holiday House Tour, a Family Concert at the Hyde Collection, and a scavenger hunt at the Shirt Factory. Tickets for the Holiday House Tours can be purchased at glensfallscollaborative.com/hometownholidays. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS: “As Bees in Honey Drown” by Douglas Carter Beane. Directed by Mark Stephens. December 1, 2, 3and 5thru 10. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30p.m., Sundays at 2:30p.m. Schenectady Civic Players, 12S. Church St., Schenectady. $20. Call 518-382-2081or visit www.civicplayers.org for more information.
TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion is a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, and is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. During the holiday season volunteer decorators from around the Capital region transform the home into a holiday wonderland. The decorating theme this year is “The Gift of Christmas.” The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion will begin Thursday, November 16, and will continue through December 16. Many activities are planned including the Third Annual Gala on November 16at Angelo’s 677Prime in Albany. Also planned are an open house, a tea, children’s story hour, two musical performances, two lectures, and the popular Candlelight Tour. The family friendly Open House will be Sunday, December 3at noon. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. Please visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518436-9826for details. CHRISTMAS BRUNCH: Enjoy delicious food, lively music, and holiday camaraderie at the annual Christmas Brunch presented by La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du NY, Sunday, December 10, 11a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Venue (former St. Joseph’s Church), 65 Congress Street, Cohoes. Buffet by Joe Forget. Music by John Guay, hammered dulcimer; Vonnie Estes, piano; Nancy Bakemeier, fiddle; and Maurice Mercier, accordion , pieds, spoons, Cajun tie, guitar, and chansons. 50⁄50 raffle at the door. $29for adults, $14for children ages 6to 12. Reservations required by Thursday, November 30. Make checks payable to: FeFany and send to FeFany, PO Box, 354, Cohoes, NY 12047. Call Yvette with questions at 518-272-5061. For more information visit albanyareafrenchclub.com. FESTIVAL OF TREES: Local businesses, organiza-
tions and individual community members are invited to participate in the Everett Wagar Senior Center’s Festival of Trees, Decorate a 2 to 5foot, Christmas Tree, to be displayed at the Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, from Monday, November 13, through Friday, January 5, 2018. Trees may be traditional or completely original, no taller than five feet and should be in place by November 30. Prizes will be awarded, categories for prizes will be; Best of Festival, People’s Choice and Best Kid’s and Best Business. Best of Festival prize will be 1year subscription to The Eastwood Press donated by Doug LaRocque. An Open House will be held on Saturday, December 2, from noon – 3p.m., with entertainment and refreshments. Judging will take place before the open house; prizes will be $25for the remaining three categories. If you are interested in displaying a tree please call Betsy Colvin at 518-2799807, Donna 518-279-3275 or the Senior Center at 518279-3413.
APPLE PIE SALE: The Rotary Club of Cohoes will hold its annual Apple Pie sale. Buy a frozen apple pie for $12and the Cohoes Rotary will donate the proceeds to local charities to do Good for those in need. Pick up your pies at the Cohoes Community Center on Saturday, November 18from 9a.m. – noon. To order pies email applepie@rotaryclubofCohoes.org or call Colin at 518-785-4536.
JFK RAFFLE: For the month of November Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls is running a raffle on John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorabilia, including a number of books and magazines collected from many years ago. Tickets are $1and 10 for $5. Cheney Library is open Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 1p.m. - 8p.m.; Tuesday 10a.m. - 5p.m.; Friday 11a.m. - 5p.m. and Saturday 9a.m. - 1p.m. SPEIGLE ELDERS CHRISTMAS EVENT: The Speigle Elders will hold its annual Christmas/Birthday party at noon on Thurs- day, December 14. This year’s event, chaired by Carol Vozzy and Bert Lattimore, will take place in the Rathskeller of the new Party Event facility at 107th St. & 3rd Ave. in North Troy. The buffet menu features beef tenderloin tips, stuffed chicken breasts, shrimp scampi, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, rolls, butter, tea and coffee. To recognize birthdays throughout the year, a decorated cake will be served for dessert and members will receive a complimentary bar beverage of their choice. Contact Carol Smolen for reservations and payments. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ARTISTS’ SOCIETY: The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library will be exhibiting the work of members of the Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society from December 1 through December 29during regular library hours. For more information, visit southernsaratogaartist.com. SKATING LESSONS: Since 1951the Hudson-Mohawk Figure Skating Club has offered Saturday morning skating lessons at the RPI Field House. The next season starts on November 4 with both children and adult figure skating lessons, plus children’s beginning hockey from 9:45a.m. - 10:45a.m. Saturday mornings through March 17. Each session includes a half-hour lesson, plus half-hour practice with US Figure Skating Qualified Instructors. The fee includes a USFSA and Hudson-Mohawk membership, lessons and practice, plus participation in the December Holiday Happiness show, costumes included. Skaters must provide their own skates. For more information, visit hmfsc.org or contact Tommie at 518-783-1275.
ROAST PORK DINNER: Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star, in East Greenbush is holding a Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 18, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. The cost of the dinner is $15 and reservations must be made by calling Julie at 518- 477-7138 or emailing to juliarcq@nycap.rr.com by November 14.