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20 The Altamonf Enterprise r- Thur$4fiy, March 16,2006 At Five Rivers' Maple Sugar Open Houses, visitors can watch sap drip from tapped trees and smell the syrup boiling in the evapo- rator, and learn to twirl a drill and pound a spile. The free open houses are Saturdays and Sundays, from 1:30 to3:30 p.m., March 18, 19, 25, and 26. Admission is free. Thursday, March 16 The Albany County League of Women Voters will celebrate Na- tional. Sunshine Week with a pro- grain by Robert J. Freeman of the NYS Department of\State's Commit- tee on Open Government at 7 p.m. at the University Club in Albany. His talk will be preceded by a social hour for which there will be a fee (RSVP to 459-9958). There is no charge to attend the presentation only. Guilderland Chamber of Com- merce Business Over Breakfast: 2006: A workplace Wellness Odys- sey Enhancing the Health of Your Business and Employees will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the GCC Office. PEGA Plaza. Suite 105. 2021 Western Av- enue in Albany. Learn how to decrease your health care costs and increase the productivity and morale of your employees by starting a workplace wellness program at your place of busi- ness. For more information or to make a reservation, call 456-6611. Cost is $5 for members and $ 10 for nonmem- bers (includes a light breakfast). Dr. Scott Trees, Schoharie County resident and Siena college professor, will address partnerships in agricul- ture at the Peace and Justice Forum from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Iroquois In- dian Museum. Howes Cave. The talk is entitled. \The Importance of Part- nerships in Promoting Sustainable Local Agriculture.\ Free and open to the public. For more information, call 287-1771. For directions to the mu-* seiim. call 296-8949. An Open House for the Bethlehem Children's School, an independent full day K-8 school will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the school, 12 Fisher Boulevard in Slingerlands. For more information or to make a reservation, call Mary Partridge-Brown at 478- 0224. Free and open to the public. Children are welcome to attend. Friday, March 17 Singles Outreach Services St. Patrick's Day Dance will be held from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Polish Community Center, Washing- ton Avenue Extension in Albany. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Dance lesson (mambo) by Hersell Allen will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more in- formation, call 452-6883. Blue Grass Duo-The Two Man String Band, Tom Asken and Neil Rossi will perform at Conkling Hall. 11 Methodist Hill Road in Rensse- laerville. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. Desserts and beverages for sale. For more infor- mation, call 797-3459 or visit www.conklinghall . org. The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Friday Night Fish Fry's will be held at the Firehouse, Route 85A in Voorheesville each Fri- day from how through April 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7. chil- dren under 12 pay $4. Dinners in- clude fish fry or clams, french fries or baked potato, coje slaw, and a beverage. Ne#England clam chow- der is also available* Take'-outs can be ordered by calling 765-2244; Saturday, March 18 1 lth Annual Maple Weekend will be held March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Woodview Sugarbush, 1755 Township Road in Delanson and other locations in New York State. For more information and detailed maps visit www.inapleweekend.com or www. nysmaple.pom. Exposed Gallery of Art Photog- raphy \Double Vision\ featuring the images of Laurin Trainer and Joseph Schuyler of Delmar now through April 18 at Exposed Gallery of Art Photography, Main Square, 318 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. An opening reception will be held on March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 475-1853. A Roast Beef dinner will be held at the Raveha Grange, Route 143 in Coeymans Hollow. Servings from 4 p.m. on. Take-outs available. Cost is $9 for adults and $4.50 for chil- dren under 12. \Wing it with Watercolors\ Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Thacher Nature Center. Sketch and paint large owls and other birds from the collection of mounted specimens at the nature center. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Program fee of $3 includes ma- terials. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call Joy at 872-1237. The Hudson Adirondack Day- lily Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Exten- sion of Albany County. Martin Road in Voorheesville. This month. John Rice, Hybridizer from Thor- oughbred Daylilies will be the guest speaker. Following the meeting there will be a Garden Judge Work- shop. Meetings are open to the gar- dening public. An All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Medusa Firehouse. The cost is a free will offering. All are welcome. Free TAX Return preparation and tree E-FHJNG, for taxpayers of all ages is provided by volunteers trained and certified by AARP and IRS in the Normanskill Room of the Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue in Guilderland ev- ery Saturday now through April 15, by appointment only. Appointments start at 9:30 a.m., last appointment 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are certified to prepare all common forms as well as Schedules A, B, D and C-EZ, (ba- sic self-employment) as well as most credits and adjustments. Taxpayers should bring last year's return, iden- tification cards, tax documents, and cost basis for any capital gains. For information only call Carol Williams 356-3121. For appointments only call 456-2400 ext. 7. Hike in the Pine Bush at 9:30 a.m. Hike to original sections of Old State Road 179 and Kings Highway 1662. Meet at the CDTA bus stop at Collins Circle (SUNYA Campus Traffic Circle), SUNYA Campus. 1400 Washington Avenue in Albany. The leader will be Clair Nolan* For more information, call John Wolcott at 465*8930; The \event is free and open to the public. A Venison Stew Donation Supper will be held at 6 p.m. at Onesquethaw Reformed Church, Tarrytown Road in Feura Bush.. Menu includes: venison stew, fruit salad, beverages, and homemade dessert. Cost is your do- nation. For reservations, call 768- 2213. To benefit Sunday School Camp FoWler Fund. A St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Voorhees- ville Methodist Church, 68 Maple Avenue. Menu includes: traditional corned beef or ham dinner with all the trimmings, homemade soda bread and dessert. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors ages 65+, $5 for chil- dren ages 5-12, and free for children under 5. Tickets are available at the church office. Reservations can be made by calling, 765-2895. Maple Sugaring Demonstrations will be held March 11 and 12,18 and 19. 25 and 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Conservation's Five Rivers Environ- mental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. During this introduction to small-scale, backyard maple sugaring, visitors will identify sugar maples, observe tapped trees and see maple sap being boiled into syrup in an evaporator. For more in- formation, call 475-0291. Sunday, March 19 The Medusa Community All-You- Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Medusa Firehouse on Main Street. The din- ner will be a benefit for the Jester fam- ily and their recent medical costs for their son. Jonathon. A free will offer- ing will be taken. All are welcome. A Workshop on \How To Declutter and Destress Your Life\ will be held from 1 to 4 p.m.. at the Community Church of Slingerlands, 1499 New Scotland Road in Slingerlands. Cost is $20 ifyou register by March 12, $25 after March 12. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to reg- ister, call 439-1766. The Voorheesville American Legion Post #1493 Breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes: eggs (to order), French toast, bacon/sausage, home fried potatoes, and beverages. Cost is $6 for adults, $3.50 for children, and free for children under 5. Bethlehem Central's Stage 700 will present \Les Miserables\ on March 16. 17, and 18 at 7 p.m. and on March 19 at 2 p.m. at the Beth- lehem Central High School Audito- rium in Delmar. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and stu- dents. Tickets available in advance at The Perfect Blend at the Four Corners in Delmar. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information visit www.stage700.org . The Rensselaerville Historical Society Parlor Talk will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Rensselaerville Town Building on Barger Road. The topic will be 'The Silent People of Rensselaerville,\ presented by David Bryan, president of the His- torical Society. There is no charge to attend and all are welcome. Re- freshments will be served. The Ladies Auxiliary of Guilder- land Elks All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Guilderland Elks Lodge on Car- man Road. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4 to 10, and free for children under 3. All money will be collected at the door. Proceeds to ben- efit Cerebral Palsy Center. Monday, March 20 The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the GCC Office. PEGA Plaza, Suite 105, 2021 Western Avenue in Albany. Topics will include the McK- ownville Neighborhood Improvement Association Zoning Study Groups findings, the new activities happen- ing in the Guilderland Hamlet Neigh- borhood Association and other In- teresting business development top- ics. GCC members welcome to par- ticipate in this Guilderland Cham- ber group. For more information, call 456-6611. The Duanesburg Historical Soci- ety will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. in the Bishop Scully Hall, Alexander Road in Delanson. The speaker will be Walter Auclalr, for a program en- titled, \Robert Frost and W.W. Christman, Farmer Poets.\ All are wel- come. Refreshments will be served. Albany County Voters are in- vited to attend The Capital Region Voting Machine Open House and Demonstration on March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. and March 21 from noon to 7 p.m. at the McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. For more information, call 487-5060. A Running Injury Prevention Class by Family Health & Sports Chiropractic will beheld at 7:30 p.m. at the Guilderland YMCA. Topics dis- cussed but not limited to will be: the right type of running shoes, stretch- ing, strengthening exercises, and proper recovery will be discussed. Free TAX Return preparation and free E-FHING, for taxpayersof all ages is provided by volunteers trained and certified by AARP and IRS in the Helderberg Room of the Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Avenue in Guilderland every Monday, now through April 17, by appointment only. Appointments start at 9:30 a.m., last appointment 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are certified to prepare all common forms as well as Schedules A, B, D and C- EZ, (basic self-employment) as well as most credits and adjustments. Tax- payers should bring last year's return, identification cards, tax documents, and cost basis for any capital gains. For information only call Carol Will- iams 356-3121. For appointments only call 456-2400 ext. 7. Singles Outreach Services will hold a meeting every -Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 435 New Karner Road. Hannaford Square, Franklin- Square entrance in Albany. For more information, call 452-6883. Tuesday, March 21 Guilderland Chamber of Com- merce Welcome Spring—Cabin Fe- ver Bowling Mixer will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Town 'n Coun- try Lanes Bowling Alley, 2509 West- ern Avenue in Guilderland. Sign up a team with your staff, co-workers and friends. Awards will be presented to the top three winning teams. Cost is $5 for GCC members and guests and $15 for non-members. To make reservations, call 456-6611 or email at info@guilderlandchamber.com . The Guilderland Area AARP Chapter #980 will meet at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 1500 West- ern Avenue, across from Stuyvesant Plaza. The program will feature \Canonaires\ a choral group with Paul LaMarr. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, March 22 Health Safety & Wellness Prod- uct Demonstration by Family Health & Sports Chiropractic will be held at 7:30 p.m. at 2563 West- ern Avenue. A product demonstra- tion of common household items will be displayed. These products will of- fer a healthy alternative to some common household items that have been linked to cancer and other health ailments. Seating is limited, all 456-8805 to reserve your space. Meditation will be held at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday now through Feb. 22 at Orenda Yoga and Healing Arts Park Guilderland Plaza in Guil- derland Center. Brief instruction will be followed by 10 minute intervals of silent meditation. Short silent stretch brakes between intervals make this an easy way to develope a meditation practice. No experience or registration is necessary, For more information, call Andrea at 861-5714 or e-mail info@OrendaYoga.org . Thursday, March Z3 Introduction to Fly Tying Course will be held on March 23 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. at The Onesquethaw Fish & Game Club, 2032 Tarrytown Road. Route 301 in Feura Bush. This course is designed for individuals who have, wanted to tie fishing flies but have been reluctant to commit themselves to a fully involved, costly, lengthy fly tying class. This is a two night introduction free of charge. For more information or to make reservations, call 768-2320 or e-mail AJLatham@aol.com prior to March 20. Friday f March 24 The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Friday Night Fish Fry's will be held at the Firehouse, Route 85A in Voorheesville each Fri- day from now through April 14 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $7, chil- dren under 12 pay $4. Dinners in- clude fish fry or clams, french fries or baked potato, cole slaw, and a beverage. New England elam chow- der is also available. Take-outs can be ordered by calling 765-2244. Saturday, March 25 The Altamont Churches Ecu- menical Vacation Bible School will present a Vacation Bible School Networking and Training Party at 1 p.m. at St. John's Evangelical Luth- eran Church, Maple Avenue to Alta- mont. The theme will be a Fiesta Party and will be led by a specialist from Group Publishing. Churches can reg- ister by calling 1 -800-366-8948 or by visiting www.groupvbs.com . Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World, An Introduction, to Buddhism will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., • March 25 through May 20 (no class April 15). at the Center for Wisdom and Compassion, Game Farm Road in Berne. This eight-week course is based on the best-seller, \The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Suggested dona- tion is $95, plus and optional $15 manual fee. For more information or to register, call Rigpa at 478-0740 or e-mail RigpaAlbany@yahoo.com . A Take-Out Only Chicken Bar- becue will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company Firehouse. Cost is $10 per dinner. For more informa- tion or to purchase pre-sale tickets, call Kathy Wank at 797-9292 or Suzy Holmes at 797-3187. The Kiwanis Club of New Scotland Annual Spring Brooks Chicken Bar- becue will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Nichols' Supermar- ket in Voorheesville. Both chicken and ribs dinners, as well as just ribs or half- chicken will be available. Cost is $9 for chicken dinner, $7 for half-chicken only, $ 10 for rib dinner, and $8 for ribs only. For more information, call Carl Treiberat 765-4910. Proceeds to ben- efit Community and Youth Services. An Informational Program and Tour of Nichols Meat Processing: The program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Cornell Cooperative Exten- sion, 24 Martin Road in Voorhees- ville, followed by a tour of Nichols Meat Processing at 11:30 a.m. at 1943 West Old State Road. For more information, call 765-3500. Ah All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Brunch will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Onesquethaw Reformed Church, Tarrytown Road in Feura Bush. Menu includes: pancakes and sausage, sausage gravy and bis- cuits, eggs, applesauce, and bever- ages. Cost is your donation. Pro- ceeds to benefit the Youth Group Summer Missions. A Botany Walk will be held at 10 a.m. atThacher Park. Plants and trees are coining back to life as the days lengthen and temperatures rise. Look for signs of the season with botanist Ed Miller. Be prepared for possible cold temperatures and wet; muddy feet. Call 872-0800 for meeting place. Free TAX Return preparation and tree E-FMNG, for taxpayers of all ages is provided by volunteers trained and certified by AARP and IRS in the Nor- rnanskfD Room of the Guilderland Pub- lic Library, 2228 Western Avenue in Guilderland every Saturday now through April 15, by appointment only. Appointments start at 9:30 a.m., last appointment 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are certified to prepare all common forms as well as Schedules A, B, D and C-EZ, (basic self-employment) as well as most credits and adjustments. Tax- payers should bring last year's return, identification cards, tax documents, and cost basis for any capital gains. For Information onl) call Carol Will- iams 356-3121. Frr appointments only call 456-2400 ext. 7. Sunday, March 26 A Spring Concert by The Em- pire State Youth Orchestra and the Empire State Repertory Or- chestra will be held at 3 p.m. at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the ESYO office at 382-7581 or the Troy Sayings Bank Music Hall Box Office at, 273-0038. The All Arts Matter Sunday Lec- ture Series will feature Ron Tuhison, acclaimed sculptor of Civil War Monuments at 2:30 p;m. at Gallery 81,' Route 81 in Greenville. Cost to attend the lecture is $15 with a $5 discount for AAM members. <- Ticket price includes admission and refreshments. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 966-4038.
