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Saturday, Sept. 14
GARAGE SALE: St. Mary’s Waterford Giant Garage Sale - Save the Date. St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Waterford is once again planning their Giant Garage Sale in conjunction with the Village of Waterford Sell-out, on Saturday, Sept. 14. Sale hours on Saturday will be 9:00to 5:00, with “Early Bird” admission at 8:00am for a $5 fee. Any question, please call Gerry at 518-237-8296.
AUTHOR EVENT: Dr. Tia Powell Brings Book “Dementia Reimagined” to the Chatham Bookstore, September 14, 5—7p.m. Dr. Tia Powell, board certified psychiatrist, professor, and director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, discusses her book, “Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End.” The book combines medicine and memoir with a focus on care rather than cure. Powell lives in Stephentown and New York City. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A follow a brief reading. Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham, NY. Refreshments. Free. For more information, call 518-3923005. chathambookstore.com.
SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FAIR: Eat, Drink, & Shop! Saturday, September 14, 10am-4pm. Snack Bar: 10am-3pm, Burgers, Sausage & Peppers, Salt Potatoes, Salads, Soft Drinks and more! Coffee & Tea- Iced or Hot. BBQ Dinner: 4-5:30pm, Ribs ($15) or Chicken Breast ($12) w/all the fixins’. Reservations – Stop by or Call ahead: 518-330-7609. Next-to-New Room- bargains galore. Country Store – featuring Homemade Pies, Silent Auction & more! 349Shaver Rd. West Sand Lake. Website: wslsumc.wordpress.com. FULL MOON TWILIGHT TOUR: On Saturday September 14th at 5:30pm the Friends of Oakwood will present their next Full Moon Twilight Tour. Call to register: 518-328-0090. Pay on arrival. $15.pp If the weather forces us to cancel, we will call you if you have registered. Check our Facebook page for updates. Led by Oakwood volunteer Heidi Klinowski, we will start in the magnificent Gardner Earl Chapel, to take advantage of the western sunlight streaming through the vibrant stained glass windows. Then we will walk to the monuments of some of Oakwood’s interesting ‘residents’, where we’ll hear their stories. Uncle Sam’s grave and the panoramic overlook at sunset are included highlights of this walking tour. And of course we’ll hope for clear views of the full moon.
POTLUCK DINNER: The Waterford Democratic Committee will hold a “Get-to-Know-Us Potluck Dinner and Fundraiser” on Saturday, September 14, 2019from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at the Halfmoon/Waterford Fire House Pavilion, 315Middletown Road in Halfmoon. To make a reservation, call Ward Patton at 518-235-0886. Those attending are asked to bring a favorite appetizer, entrée or dessert to share. Beverages, utensils, plates and cups will be provided. A voluntary donation of $10per family will help to cover expenses and build the treasury of the Waterford Democratic Committee. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, will be holding a Roast Beef Dinner on Sat., Sept. 14, from 4– 6 p.m. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, pie, and beverage. This is an all you can eat dinner, except for dessert. Price: $11for adults; $5for Children 5- 12; Under 5is free. For reservations, call 5182489934by Tuesday, Sept. 10.
DOWNTONABBEYVIEWING & TEAPARTY: Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14th at 11am to watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize yourself before watching the Downton Abbey movie! Test your Downton Abbey trivia! Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required! This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call (518) 885-5022or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit http://bspl. sals.edu. YARD SALE & CRAFTFAIR: Community Yard Sale & Craft Fair, Saturday, September 14, 9am-3pm. Multiple sellers, lots of variety. Yard sale in the pavilion. Craft Fair inside the lodge. Rain or shine. Food available for purchase all day. Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information, call (518) 785-3557.
HALFMOON TOWNWIDE GARAGE SALE: The Town of Halfmoon Recreation Department is holding its first ever town-wide garage sale. Please join us on Saturday, September 14th from 10am-4pm in the Halfmoon Town Park (162Route 236). Wewill have several participants selling a variety of items, including beverage glasses, vases, picture frames, ornaments, kitchen items, electronics, miscellaneous office, decorations, cookbooks, gardening equipment, power tools, candles, bowls, mirrors, baskets, dvd/cd, jewelry and much more! If you wish to participate, please call the Recreation Office at (518)371-7410 ext. 2272.
Sunday, Sept. 15
BETHEL: Rev. Williams & Bethel @ Mt. Calvary, Albany, NY, 3:30pm
FREE LANSINGBURGH CARNIVAL: Trinity Church Lansingburgh invites you to its 2nd Annual Neighborhood Carnival at the Parish Hall, 585Fourth Avenue, Troy (Lansingburgh,) on Sunday, September 15th from 1P.M. until 3P.M. Play carnival games (ring drop, whack-a-frog, balloon pop, duck pond) and enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream. Free fun for the whole family. For information, call 518-5779350or visit our website at http://www.trinitychurchlansingburgh.org/. RESTORATION OF THEVAN
RENSSELAER CEMETERY: All across the country and locally, grassroots organizations and individuals are working to take care of historic cemeteries that may be found along the road, in someone’s backyard, or connected to an old church. Often they are in need of maintenance or total restoration, the occupants relatives having moved on long ago. Please join the Greenbush Historical Society Sunday, September 15, 2PM, at the Greenbush Community Library to learn about the Restoration of the Van Rensselaer Cemetery. Chris White, a local cemetery conservator and genealogist, will tell about the restoration project at the historic cemetery located between Route 9J and Amtrak’s Boston Railway in East Greenbush. Cemeteries are an important part of our history and the gravestones tell stories of the people who once lived and worked, usually memorialized in a few carved words. The Greenbush Historical Society under the expert guidance of Joe Ferrannini from Gravestone Matters rescued and restored the Karner Family Cemetery on Best Road in East Greenbush. Photos of that project will be displayed at the meeting. The program is free and open to the public. As seating is limited, please register with the library at 518-477-7476.
Monday, Sept. 16
ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT
AUTHORITY MEETING: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 16, 2019at 11:30a.m. The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany.
ELDERABUSEWORKSHOP: Unfortunately in society today, many elders are reporting that they are experiencing forms of abuse and/or neglect. Some elders have reported that they
did not recognize that the way they were being treated was abusive, until they learned about the various types of elder abuse. Additionally, those that do recognize the abuse, do not always know where to turn for help. Many elders have reported feeling helpless to stop the abuse, or that they have to tolerate it, in order to continue to live in their homes, or to get the support they need to get to medical appointments or to the grocery store. This workshop focuses on identifying the many types of abuse and neglect that elders may experience, empowering everyone to take action (in a safe manner) when they see/hear of abuse, offer options for supports/safety to help those that experience the abuse and provide hope to elders, that they do not need to remain in abusive situations. By training elders and the community at large, we are hoping to raise awareness of this serious issue, and to help decrease it’s prevalence through ongoing education and resources. This free public workshop will be presented by staff in the Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program of St. Peter’s Heath Partners on September 16th at 6:00pm. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy.