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14 The Altamoitt Enterprise - Thursday, August 17,2006 Community Calendar Classic Theatre Guild of Voorheesville is presenting The Brady Bunch, three classic episodes from the legendary TV show, Aug. 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27 at the Voorheesville Elementary School Tickets cost $7 with a two-dollar discount for seniors and children under 14. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information and group sales, call 459-9826 or e- mail groouybradylady@yahoo.com . Thursday, August 17 A Brook's Chicken and Ribs Drive-Thru Only Barbecue will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church, 2291 Western Avenue in Guilderland. For more information, call 456-5410 between 9 a.m. to noon weekdays. Fear of Flying 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 recommended. For more jnfonration, call 356-1980. Two Dollar Goat will be perform- ing 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 pub- lic. The concert is scheduled rain or shine, but in a case of particularly inclement weather, patrons may wish to confirm the event with the Park Office at 872-1237- . A Walk in the Woods will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Thurs- day morning in August at Thacher Park. Meet at Paint Mine Shelter at 9 a.m. Take a leisurely walk on one of the many trails in the park with Joy Seism. For more information, call Joy at 872-1237. Friday, August 18 Classic Theatre Guild of Voorheesville is presenting The Brady Bunch, three classic episodes from the legendary TV show, Aug. 18, 19. 20 and 25, 26, 27 at the Voorheesville Elementary School. Tickets cost $7 with a two-dollar discount for seniors and children under 14. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. arid Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information and group sales* call 459-9826 or e-mail groovybradylady@yahpo.com . Saturday, August 19 \Searching for Salamanders\ Pro- gram will be held at 10 a.ni. at Th- acher Park. Salamanders rely on moist skin for a portion of their breathing, and some species like to hang out in running streams. Explore the stream at Hop Field for these slith- ery creatures and try to catch and identify them. Wear old shoes and be prepared to get wet. Program is ap- propriate for ages 5 and up. There is a park entrance fee of $6 per vehicle. For more Informatioh or to' register, call 872-08OO,to register. Stargazing will be held at 9 p.m. at Thacher, Nature Center. View the heavens andlearnabout the objects visible through a telescope in the fttghfcsk|j|i;Joto amateur astronomer I^'QiUi|raia'i^^'thex-^ature. Center • parking; lot Cloudy skies will can- cel. Call 872-0800 before 5 p.m. to confirm program- Art in the (Evergreen) Park will •be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Voorheesville. Fine arts and crafts will be featured. The Thompson's Lake Re- formed Church August Roast Beef Dinner will be held at the church with servings starting at 4 p.m. The menu includes: roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, cole slaw, and pie for dessert. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children under 5. \\',.. ,;-. :• • The Madison-Bouckville Out- door Antiques Show is celebrating its 35th .year Aug. ,19. and ,20 on Route 20 injppuckvilie. One thou-: sand selected dealers, thousands of j antiques and collectibles and the'\ new \Appraisal Alley\ enabling, showgoers to have their own collect- ible items professionally evaluated — will highlight the show. Show hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $6 daily or $7 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 are admitted free. An early admis- sion fee of $7, which also includes a weekend pass, allows entry into the. show between 7 and 8:59 a.m. on Saturday. More information on the event is available on-line at www.bouckvilleantiquesshows.com or by calling (315) 824-2462. The Helderberg Seniors Annual Picnic will be held at the American Legion, Maple Avenue in Greenville. All are welcome. Cost is $10. For more information or to make a res-' ervations, call Marie at 797-3652 or 797-3821. A Program on Keeping a Nature Journal will be held at 2 p.m. at the New York State Department of En- vironmental Conservation's Five Riv- ers Environmental Education Cen- ter, 56 Game Farm Rc&d in Delmar. Center naturalists will show partici- pants how to start their own nature journal, a way of recording the won- ders of nature through .the,use of different drawing techniques and materials. This program is free. For more information, call 475-0291. 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 (CR 262) in Knox, at the intersection of Beebe Rd. \(CR 259)..Refreshments and live music. Find fresh local pro- duce, grass fed meats,* and gifts in fabrics, wood, ceramics and jewelry, and more. For more information, call 872-9698 or 872^131. , Helderberg Farmers Market at Indian Ladder Farms every Satur- day from 10 a.m. to 2 p-m. now thrdugh October. Locally grown, farm-fresh produce, farm products and crafts. Indian Ladder Farm is located oh 342 Altamont Road (Route 156) in Altamont. For more information, call 765-2956. Sunday, August 20 , The World Trade Center: Rescue Recovery Response, a major long- term exhibition is currently open to the public at the New York State Mu- seum. The exhibit tells the story of the World Trade Center, the rescue efforts after the attacks, the evidence recovery operation at the Staten Is- land landfill, and the public response to the September 11th events. Monday, August Zl - . ''-^Tli^llu^fisbu^ii^ytorl^al So- ciety will hold its ne&t meeting at 7 p.m. in the. Bishop Scully Hall, Al- exander Road irf Delanson. The ^speakers will be Carole DeForest i-Who will speak On the \Diary of Mulford DeForest.\ Allare welcome. 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, August 22 Hand Drill Fire-making Work- shop will be held at 7 p.m. at Th- acher Nature Center, Everyone is familiar with the old tale about mak- ing fire by \rubbing two sticks to- gether.\ This workshop will show you how it's done. The hand drill is one of the oldest fire making meth- ods we know to exist. Elegant, simple, yet strict in technique, the hand drill Is truly a magical skill to possess. This will be the final work- shop of the primitive skills series. For more information or to register, call 872-0800. • Wednesday, August 23 A Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held from 8:30.a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hannay Reels, Route1431 in Westerlo. The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business After Hours Networking Mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p,m.;,at Stuyye- sant Plaza in Albany. There will :be great discounts, samplings, give,-a- ! : ways, and the chance to win a $250 shopping spree at Stuyvesant Plaza; Over 30 stores will participate. Reg- istration will be held at the fountain near Londonderry Cafe. Cost for members is $5 and their guests and $15 for non- members. Thursday, August 24 Hair of the Dog will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Guilderland Perform- ing Arts Center, Tawasentha Park, Route 146 in Guilderland. The con- cert is free and will be performed rain or shine with seating provided oh stage in the event of Inclement weather* Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. For more infor- mation, call356*1980. Panther Creek will be perform- ing from 7 to 9 p.m. at John Boyd Thacher State Park The concert will be held at the Pear Orchard Picnic shelter Free and open to the pub- lic The concert is scheduled rain or shine, but In a case of particularly inclement weather patrons may wish to confirm the event with the Park Office at 872 1237 A Walk in the Woods will be held from 9 30 to 11 a m every Thursday morning in August at Thacher Park Take a leisurely walk on one of the many trails in the park with Joy Seism For more information or a meeting place call Joy at 872 1237 Friday, August 2$ Classic Theatre Guild of Voorheesville is presenting The Brady Bunch three classic episodes from toe legendary TV* show, Aug. 25, 26, 27 at the Voorheesville El- ementary School. Tickets cost $7 with a two-dollar discount for seniors and children under 14. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For rriore information and group sales, call 459-9826 or email: groQvybradylady@yahoo.com . Saturday, August 26 The 3rd Annual Mabee Farm Arts & Crafts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main Street (Route 5S) in Rotterdam Junction. For more information, call 887-5073.. A Geology Walk will be held at 9 a.m. at Thacher Park. Limestone bedrock produces landscape fea- tures such as caves, sinkholes, and disappearing streams. This type of landscape is known as karst topog- raphy. Explore the park and learn about karst geology with Thorn En- gel. Meet at Carrick Road for this 2 to 3 hour walk. For more informa- tion or to register, call 872-0800. Amphibians and Reptiles Pro- gram will be held at 2 p.m. at Th- acher Nature Center. Amphibians and reptiles, known together as herps, live all around us but are not often seen. Observe and learn abqut many local amphibians and reptiles up close with Dee Strnisa. For more information or to register^ call 8:72*0800. \ The Clarksville Historical Soci- ety First Annual Clarksville Heri- tage Day Celebration will be held in Clarksville, Activities include: a Car ShoWr a Chicken barbecue din- ner (tickets will tje sold In advance and food will be available on a first come, first served basis, for ad- vanced purchase tickets, call 756- 9670); The Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company Continental break- fast, a wurst lunch (June's Place will be open for both breakfast and lunch); Mohawk Hudson Land Con- servancy Information Booth, and di- rect hikers to Bennett Hill; The Onesquethaw Fish and Game Club and Onesquethaw Coeymans Water- shed Council are both presenting demonstrations and educational events; The Northeastern Cave Con- servancy will hold their annual Com- munity Day (Their kiosk will con-. tain information on the caves, equip- ment, and the organization, this venue will be held at the caves); The Mountain Treadler Fiber Arts Group will demonstrate weaving and spin ning arts, as well as offer crafts for sale, Blacksmithing skills will be demonstrated by Joe Merii The Quilter s Studio Etc , will present their quilting projects at the Studio adjacent to the Clarksville Post Of flee Dog obedience training will be demonstrated by Emily Shako of Dogwood Canine Training at 2 30 p m Michele Segerberg a volunteer wildlife rehabilitator will provide an educational program on wildlife res cue Mind s End will be playing at the Church from 7 to 10 00 p m Helderberg'Farmers Market at Indian Ladder Farms every Satur day from 10 a m to 2 p m now through October Locally grown farmyfresh produce, farm products and crafts. Indian Ladder Farm is located on 342 Altamont Road (Route 156)- in Altamont. For more informatioh, 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 (CR 262) in Knox, at the intersection of Beebe Rd. (CR 259). Refreshments and live music. Find fresh local pro- duce, grass fed meats, and gifts in fabrics, wood.ceramics and jewelry, and more. For more information, call 872-9698 or 872-9131. Sunday, August 27 The Traditional Strings from Knox will present the music for the worship service at 9 a.m. at the Gallupville United Methodist Church. LIBRARY LISTINGS can be found in the library notes section of the paper. E-mail your calendar item with or without photo to: altamontenterprise@Csdsl.net SEND US YOUR EVENT! Thedeadline to submit listingsforthe Community Calendaris 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 them to altarhontenterprise@csdsl.net . All events are open to the public and free, unless otherwise noted. dq& 'kti^i'0'ot 2p.ni oilixB0e)t Nature Center- Amphib- ians and reptiles, known together as herps, live ail around us put are not often seen. Observe and learn about many local amphibians and reptiles up close with Dee Strnisa. For more information or to register, call 872-0800.
