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16 The Mtamont Enterprise - Thursday, July 20,2006 Berne Heritage Day, sponsored by the town of Berne, will be held at the Berne Town Park on Route 443. The Fox Creek 5K Road Race starts at 8 a.m. Heritage Day Festivities run from 2 p.m. on, includ- ing Hilltowns Marketplace, a Classic Car Show, an Antiques \Road Show\ for heirlooms, music, food, and craft demonstrations, concluding with fireworks at dusk. Sign up or find more about these events at www.berneny.org . Thursday, July zo The Albany County Rural Hous- ing Alliance, Inc. will present a Debt Buster's Workshop at 6:30 p.m. at the ACRHA/Choice office in Faith Plaza, Ravena. The workshop is free but seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 756-3656. The Peace and Justice Forum will present: \Election Reform: What You Need to Know to Save Democracy,\ an overview of the work being done re- garding election reform in the county, state, and country 7 to 9 p.m. at the Iroquois Indian Museum. Howes Cave. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 287-1771. For direc- tions to the museum, call 296-8949. A Wildflower Identification Work- shop will be held at 7 p.m. at the New York State Department of Environ- mental Conservation's Five Rivers En- vironmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. This adult-level course will help the begin- ning wildflower hobbyist learn the principles of plant identification. This program is free. Bringyour own wild- flower guide, if possible. For more in- formation call, 475-0291. A Walk in the Woods will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thurs- day morning in July and August at Thacher Park. Take a leisurely walk on one of the many trails in the park with Joy Seism. Meet at the Hop Field Picnic area. For more informa- tion, call Joy at 872-1237. The Guilderland Town Band, con- ducted by Kathleen Ehlinger will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Guilder- land Performing Arts Center, Ta- wasentha Park, Route 146 in Guild- erland. \A Menagerie of Music\ is the theme for this concert which is free and will be performed rain or shine with seating provided on stage in the event of inclement weather. Lawn chairs or blankets are recom- mended. For more information, call 356-1980. A Free Home Repair Workshop, HomeSave will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Albany's Homeownership Center, 225 Orange Street in Albany. At the seminar, participants will learn how to hire reputable contractors, main- tain their homes, get affordable fi- nancing, and access a new home repair loan and grant program. The workshop is free and open to the public by The Affordable Housing Partnership. For more information, call 434-1730 or register on-line at www.ahphome.org . Friday, July 21 A \Frog Watch\ will be at 7 p.m. at the Department of Environmen- tal Conservation's Five Rivers Envi- ronmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. Cen- ter naturalists will lead an evening walk to one of the Center's wetlands, to listen for the deep-throated call of the bullfrog and search for other wetland wildlife. This program is free; bring flashlights, If possible. Wear waterproof foot gear. For more information call, 475-0291. Saturday, July 22 A Car Wash to Benefit Harold Cameron will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Helderberg Stewart's, 1001 Altamont Boulevard in Alta- mont. Families Together In Albany County, Youth Project will be raising money for*Harold Cameron, a BKW student who is now wheelchair bound after a logging accident. There will also be a bake sale. Hilltown Market Days will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through Sept. 30 at the Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Road In Knox, at the Intersection of Beebe Road. Re- freshments and live music. Find fresh local produce, grass fed meats, and gifts in fabrics, wood, ceramics and jewelry, and more. For more Informa- tion, call 872-9698 or 872-9131. Stargazing will be held at 9 p.m. at Thacher Nature Center. Join ama- teur astronomer Ken Dubois near the Nature Center parking lot. Cloudy skies will cancel. Call 872- 0800 before 5 p.m. to confirm. Helderberg Farmers Market at Indian Ladder Farms every Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. now through October. Locally grown, farm-fresh produce, farm products and crafts. Indian Ladder Farm is located on 342 Altamont Road (Route 156) in Altamont. For more informa- tion, call 765-2956. Pack 79 Cub Scouts Car Wash will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BKW Bus Garage. Berne Heritage Day, sponsored by the town of Berne, will be held at the Berne Town Park on Route 443. The Fox Creek 5K Road Race starts at 8 a.m. Heritage Day Festivities run from 2 p.m. on, including Hilltowns Mar- ketplace, a Classic Car Show, an An- tiques \Road Show\ for heirlooms, music, food, and craft demonstra- tions, concluding with fireworks at dusk. Sign up or find more about these events at www.berneny.org . A Perennials Information Desk by the Cornell University Coopera- tive Extension Albany County will be presented from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gade Farm, 2543 Western Avenue in Guilderland. For more informa- tion, call Chuck at 765-3500. A Geology Walk will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Thacher Park. Moun- tain building events cause wide- spread deformation of rocks. Exam- ine rocks exposed in the park for signs of tectonic activity with Thorn Engel. Walk will last 2 to 3 hours. Meet at Hop Field picnic area. There is a $6 per vehicle parking fee. For more Information, call 872-0800. Sunday, July 23 Natural Cordage Workshop will be held at 1 p.m. at Thacher Nature Center. Making cordage including thread, twine, and rope, was an in- valuable skill utilized by native peoples to construct practical items. Learn the ancient process of collect- ing, processing and wrapping plant fibers in this hands-on workshop. For more Information or to register, call 872-0800 to register. Monday, July 24 The Town of Berne Historical Society Annual Picnic will be held at 5 p.m. at Thacher Park. After the picnic, venture to the New Scotland Historical Society with Willard Os- terhout to view the new antique toy exhibits. For more information, call 872-0681. 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, July 25 The Knox Historical Society will present an evening of music with the Traditional Strings at 7:00 p.m. on the porch of the Saddlemlre Homestead (formerly the Knox Mu- seum). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for an enjoyable and relaxing evening of old time music. There is no charge for this event. Music Is also being played at the Homestead on Sunday afternoons from 2 to 4:30 p.m. until September. For more in- formation, call Cheryl Frantzen at 872-1199. A Parent Support Group for Par- ents of Children with Special or Challenging Needs will be held ev- ery Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Families Together in Albany County Hilltown Site, 96 Main Street in Berne. A Walk Along the Vlomankill Trail will be held at 7 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Conservation's Five Rivers Environ- mental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. Center natu- ralists will discuss the VlomankiU's geologic past and the Trail's present-day ecology. For more infor- mation, call 475-0291. Wednesday, July 26 The Mohawk Hudson Land Con- servancy will hold a \Dog Days of Summer\ for local canines and their families from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at its Phillipinklll Preserve off Delaware Avenue. Dog owners and their pets can explore the conservancy's beau- tiful trails along the Phillipinklll. Refreshments will be provided for both people and dogs. For more in- formation, call 436-6346. The Alzheimer's Association will Present a Special Program for Families, \Quality Living with a Dementia Diagnosis\ with guest speakerThad Raushl, Ph.D. author of \A View From Within Living with Early Onset Alzheimer's\ at 6 p.m. at the Albany Chapter Office, 85 Watervliet Avenue in Albany. Pre- registration Is requested and can be made by calling 438-2217 or 1 -800- 272-3900. Open to the public. Re- freshments will be served. Thursday, July 27 Capital District Computer Enthusiasts of NY will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library on Delaware Avenue. The July meeting will provide an opportunity to learn about computer BIOS and • find out what's going on with Microsoft Windows VISTA. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, visitwww.CDCENY.org . The 64th Annual Punkintown Fair will be held on July 27, 28, and 29 at the fairgrounds across from the New Salem Flrehouse on New Salem Road (85A). The fair will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 6 p.m. on Saturday. This family oriented event has been run by the New Salem Fire Department since 1942. This year's fair will feature: a variety of rides and games for all ages from toddlers to adults; Dean Davis — \The Animal Guy,\ clowns, draw- ings, and food and drink. No Outlet will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center, Tawasentha Park, Route 146 in Guilderland. The concert is free and will be performed rain or shine with seating provided on stage in the event of inclement weather. Lawn chairs or blankets are recom- mended. For more information, call 356-1980. Skip West will be performing from 7 to 9 p.m. at John Boyd Thacher State Park. The concert will be held at the Pear Orchard Picnic shelter. Free and open to the public. The concert is. scheduled rain or shine, but in a case of particularly inclem- ent weather, patrons may wish to confirm the event with the Park Of- fice at 872-1237. A Walk in the Woods will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday morning In July and August at Th- acher Park. Take a leisurely walk on one of the many trails in the park with Joy Seism. For more information, call Joy at 872-1237 for a meeting place. Friday, July 28 . The St. John's Church Ice Cream Social will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Church, Route 81 in Greenville. The cost is a free will offering. All are welcome. Saturday, July 29 An Artisan Market, sponsored by the Schoharie Valley Artisans will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 882 State Route 443 in Gallupville (across from Kings Creek Pottery). Admission is free, plenty of parking. Rain or shine. Crash The Park Rock Music Fes- tival will be held noon to 6 p.m. at Tawasentha Park, Route 146 in Guilderland. Bands performing are: Wait Until Dusk at 12 noon; Cernak at 1 p.m.; Skadee at 2 p.m.; Sucka Brown at 3 p.m.; Philpot at 4 p.m.; and Starcode at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Lamination Preservation Gal- lery will present an exhibit of pho- tography by Dino Petrocelli with a Block Party from noon to 5 p.m. at Lamination Preservation. 2050 West- ern Avenue, Star Plaza in Guilderland. The exhibit will include seventy-five plus images of Dino's photography in- cluding: bands, celebrities, art object, cars, and choppers. The event will fea- ture live music, food vendor, a side- walk sale, choppers on display, and more. For more information, call Scott or Michelle at 464-8933. An Historic Marker Dedication will be held at 4 p.m. at Rev. Van Huysen Home, 2438 New Scotland Road, near the corner of Helderhill Rd. Van Huysen was the pastor of the New Salem, Jerusalem (Feura Bush) and Helderberg churches late 1700's- early 1800's. Weather permitting there will be a tour of the adjacent Mount Pleasant Cemetery where he and other family members are bur- ied. Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association. For more in- formation, call 768-2184. 765-4652. FireFlies will perform for Con- kling Hall's 100th birthday celebra- tion from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., accom- panying Fern Bradley's dance calls at the Community Dance in the hamlet of Rensselaerville to cel- ebrate Conkling Hall's 100th birth- day. The public Is invited to the dance and no experience is required because all dances will be taught. Partners are not needed either as the dance tradition Is to ask a different person to dance each dance. Square dances with singing calls, contra dances, round dances, waltzes and more will be featured and all ages are welcome. Admission is $7.50; $2 for children under 12; children un- der five are admitted free. Indian Ladder Trail Walk will be held to 2 p.m. at Thacher Park. Learn about the cultural and geo- logic history of the Helderbergs in this guided walk. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Indian Ladder pic- nic area. There is a park entrance fee of $6 per vehicle. For more in- formation, call 872-0800 to register. A Fly-tying Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. at Thacher Nature Center. Learn how to make your own fishing flies and gets tips on casting for fly-fishing success. Members of Trout Unlimited will demonstrate and instruct participants. For more information or to register, call 872- 0800 to register. A Walk Featuring the Waterfowl of Five Rivers will be held at 2 p.m. at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Five Rivers Environmental Educa- tion Center, 56 Game Farm Road in Delmar. Join Center naturalists for an outdoor survey of the ducks and geese found on the Center'.s ponds • and wetlands. For more Information, call 475-0291. Summer Wildflower Hike in the Pine Bush at 9:30 a.m. Hike leader Amy Riley will take participants to the best wildflower spots in the Pine Bush. Meet at the CDTA bus stop at Collins Circle (SUNYA Campus Traffic Circle), 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. Helderberg Farmers Market at Indian Ladder Farms every Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. now through October. Locally grown, farm-fresh produce, farm products and crafts. Indian Ladder Farm is located on 342 Altamont Road (Route 156) in Altamont. For more information, call 765-2956. Hilltown Market Days will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through Sept. 30 at the Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Road in Knox, at the intersection of Beebe Road. Re- freshments and live music. Find fresh local produce, grass fed meats, and gifts in fabrics, wood, ceramics and jewelry, and more. For more Informa- tion, call 872-9698 or 872-9131. Sunday, July 30 A Brook's Chicken and Ribs Barbecue Drive-Thru Take-Out will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Flrehouse, Route 20 In Guilderland. Cost is $8 for a chicken dinner, $6 for a half-chicken only, $9 for a rib dinner, and $7 for ribs only. Dinners Include choice of meat, baked potato, coleslaw, and dessert. A Wilderness Shelter-building Workshop will be held at 10 a.m. at Thacher Nature Center. Learn how to build a cozy wilderness shelter like those utilized by ancient peoples. All materials are gathered from the local landscape. No mod- ern tools will be used in the con- struction process. For more infor- mation or to register, call 872-0800 to register. LIBRARY LISTINGS can be found in the library notes section of the paper. The Enterprise E-mail your calendar item with or without photo to: altamontenterprise@csdsl.net SEND US YOUR EVENT! Thedeadlineto submit listings forthe Community Calendars Monday at 1:00 p.m. Make sure to •include a brief description, location, event dates/times and applicable ad- mission fees. Please mail them to The Enterprise, Box 654, Altamont, NY 12009, fax them to 861-5105, or e-mail themtoaltamontenterprise@csdsl.net . All events are open to the public and free, unless otherwise noted.
