MAY CALENDAR

May 8th at 7PM Dan from the Sweater Venture will be presenting a travelogue on the people and culture of Kathmandu, Nepal. Free and open to the public but reservations are required as seating is limited. 518-477-9317

Thursday, May 10, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) Vanderheyden annual plant and flower sale at the entrance of their Wynantskill campus at 614 Cooper Hill Road. All proceeds from the sale benefit the students at the Vanderheyden School and their Spring Fling. 518-283-6500. www.vanderheydenhall.org

Thursday May 10, 2012 at 7:00-9:00pm Maple Hill LaCrosse Fundraiser with Rodger Wyland’s Barstool Banter at the Recovery Sport’s Grill in Troy.

Friday, May 11, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) The Kiwanis Club of Troy annual Giffy’s barbecue will be held at St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $10. Dean at 322-0826.

Friday, May 11 & 12 & 13, 2012 (8:00 p.m. - N/A) Music & Entertainment The Sand Lake Centerfor the Arts is located at2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NYCircle Theatre Players presents Moon Over Buffalo- This hilarious comedy of mistaken identities, slamming doors, and other disasters plaguing a down-on-its-luck theatrical family playing, where else, but in Buffalo will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. Tickets are $16, under 18 $10. For additional information, please call 518-674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org

May 11, The Ella Grace Chiari Foundation 3rd Annual Nassau Country Run. John Street, Nassau. For information visit www.defeatchiari.org or email defeatchiari@aol.org

Dinner to Benefit the
Sgt Tech Joe Wilkinson Building Fund
Melvin Roads American Legion
Post 1231 ~ 200 Columbia Tnpke
East Greenbush, NY
518-462-7006

Enjoy Good Food... Good Friends
Good Music

Saturday May 12, 2012
Dinner - 6-7:30pm
Music at 8pm
Special Guest CJ Colt

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An amazing smart home for
Sgt Wilkinson is being built in Averill Park.

Monday, May 14, 2012 (11:00 a.m. - N/A) The Rensselaer County Troy Senior Service Center, 19 Third Street, Troy will hold its monthly special diner to celebrate “Mother’s Day”. Dinners are available to all seniors age 60 and older every weekday at 12:00 Noon for a suggested contribution of $2.50. Contact: For additional information, please call 270-5349.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Averill Park High School Orchestra-Old Daley Inn Chicken BBQ Benefit-Support the Orchestra and enjoy a delicious Chicken Dinner. The cost is $10 per dinner. Walk-ups are welcome, but not guaranteed. Orders may be picked up between 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. at Averill Park High School.

May 15 , 5-8pm, Ladies Night Out Event Serenity Day Spa & Salon, 1523 Columbia Tnpke East Greenbush. Enjoy Fashion show, spa services, jewelry trunk show, madison hand bags and more! 479-5680 or visit www.serentitydayspaandsalon.com Friday, May 18 & 19 2012 (8:00 p.m. - N/A) & Saturday, May 19, 2012 (8:00 p.m. - N/A) Sunday, May 20, 2012 (2:30 p.m. - N/A) The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY Circle Theatre Players presents Moon Over Buffalo- Tickets are $16, under 18 $10. 518-674-2007. www.slca-ctp.org

Saturday, May 19, 2012 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) Acquainted with Oakwood, A NYS Heritage Weekend Tour. Here’s your opportunity to see the spectacular interior of the National Historic Landmark Gardner Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. Led by Oakwood volunteer Toni Craft, you will discover the history and beauty of this 1840s rural cemetery as you walk among the grand monuments of Civil War generals, lawmakers and Educators. You will visit the final resting place of Uncle Sam as well as the Founding fathers of the City of Troy and the movers and shakers of the area. The lovely ponds, waterfalls and panoramic view of the Hudson River Valley are sight to behold. $12 per person. Call 1-800-556-6273 to register.

Greenbush Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. The Greenbush Garden Club annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 9:00 am until sold out - Rain or Shine! Our members offer you a great selection of perennials, herbs & shrubs from their own gardens. Bernice at 429-9118 or by email @ maxicats6@ gmail.com .

Saturday, May 19, 2012 (10:30 a.m. - N/A) History Walk. History Walk – 20th Century Troy-Troy is known for its 19th century architecture, but what changes to the build environment were made in the last century. Tour departs from the Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market. | $5 per person, Free for RCHS members. For additional information, please call 518-272-7232. www.rchsonline.org

Saturday, May 19, 2012 (12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Modernism in Architecture, Lecture and House Tour Patrick Quinn, Professor Emeritus of Architecture at RPI, will lecture on modernism in domestic architecture, providing background before visiting a residence in Brunswick, designed by Elwin Stevens. $15 per person, $12 for RCHS members For additional information, please call 518-272-7232. www.rchsonline.org

Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10am, Gardening Class at Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses in Castleton (1614 Route 9, Castleton). Learn how to create a contained planter for flowers, herbs or vegetables. 732-7563 or www.budsfloristandghses.com

May 20, 10am-3pm SPRINGTASTIC CAR SHOW at O’KENNY’S, 3321 Route 9 Valatie. 784-2491. Show off your antique car or just come as a spectator (see ad on page 35!)

Sunday, May 20, 2012 (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Fashion Forward-eliminating racism -Empowering women YWCA Join them for their Fashion Forward Fashion Show held in their building located in Downtown Troy. The event will provide guests with a fun and entertaining filled with friends, food and fashions. All proceeds from the Fashion Show will benefit the YWCA Women in Transition program. General tickets: $35 Honorary Committee: $65 Sponsorship: $250-$5,000. Victoria at 274-7100 or victoriab@ywca-gcr.org

Friday, May 25, 2012 (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) TROY NIGHT OUT Downtown, Troy, New York. TROY NY – Enjoy an evening of art and culture in Downtown Troy NY on the last Friday of every month, officially known as Troy Night Out. . There are a variety of venues who participate in Troy Night Out each month. www.troynightout.org

Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club Pancake BreakfastThe Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade in Castleton on Monday, May 28, to raise monies for its community service programs. The pancake breakfast will be served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Castleton Volunteer Ambulance Building in Castleton. The breakfast will be free for Veterans, $5.00 for other adults, and $3.00 for children. For more information, call 732-2225.

Thursday, May 31, 2012 (4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Community Event Description The North Greenbush American Legion Post 1489, located at 111 Main Avenue, Wynantskill will be hosting a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner. The price is $7 for adults, $4 for children 7 and under, and free for children 3 and under.