The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Village Office will be closed in observance of the following Holidays:
Tuesday, November 8th – Election Day
Friday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 24th – Thanksgiving Day
On Election Day, Tuesday November 8th all other Village services will be normal, Trash will be picked up.
NOVEMBER TRASH SCHEDULE
Due to the observance of Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11th recycling pick up will be changed as follows; Thursday’s recycling pick up will be Wednesday, and Friday’s, recycling pick up will be Thursday. There will be only three (3) Special Trash Pick Up Days in November: November 2nd, 16th and 30th Please plan accordingly.
LEAF VACUUM
The Village DPW will begin vacuuming leaves during the week of October 24th and continue until December 3rd weather permitting. LEAVES ONLY must be raked to the side of the road for pick up. Biodegradable Bags for leaves and grass clippings will continue to be collected.
WATER METER READING SET TO BEGIN
Tuesday, November 1st Department of Public Works will begin reading water meters.
DOG COMPLAINTS
The Village Office is once again receiving complaints concerning dogs running loose and leaving “deposits” on resident’s lawns. There is a leash law as well as a “pooper scooper” law in the Village. Tickets will be issued and fines will be assessed to violators.
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Village Halloween Party will be Monday, October 31st. The parade will start promptly at 6 pm from the Firehouse to Ganser Smith Park, the party will end at 8 pm. There will be hay rides, hot dogs, hot chocolate and more!! ***Volunteers are desperately needed to set up and clean up so please call Heather at 432-8521***
WIN A 26” TORO SNOW THROWER
2 stage,8 HP, electric start, joystick remote chute $1,100 VALUE. Tickets are $5.00 each or 4 for $15.00. Tickets available at Menands True Value or Members of the Menands Fire Co. All proceeds to benefit Menands Fire Co #1. Drawing – October 31st at Village Halloween Party Ganser Smith Park.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Happy 100th Birthday Henry Fonda
Every Tuesday at 1pm until November 22nd the Menands Public Library will be showing a film starring Henry Fonda. The upcoming films are as follows:
October 25th – MISTER ROBERTS
November 1st – ANGRY MEN
November 8th – THE BEST MAN
November 15th – SPENCER’S MOUNTAIN
November 22nd – CLARENCE DARROW
ALBANY EVENING GARDEN CLUB
The program for 2005 – 2006 Albany Garden Club has been set as follows:
Tues., November 1st- @ 7 p.m. New ornament demonstration - Decorate tree.
Tues., December 6th - @ 6:30 p.m. – Make arrangements for the nursing homes – COOKIE EXCHANGE!! Please bring in 2 dozen cookies.
The meetings are held at the WC Littles Memorial Park at
7 p.m... New members are welcome.
There are No meetings scheduled in January and February.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
On Wednesday, November 2nd the Club will take a trip to Mohegan Sun to try our hands at their games. Then after we will enjoy “A Fantastic Musical Revue” followed by a delicious Champagne Buffet Dinner at the Wright’s Farm. The cost is $39.00. The bus will leave Bethany at 7 a.m. For reservations, please call Flora Caswell at 434-0916.
Our annual Christmas Party will be held at the Watervliet Elks on Sunday, December 11th at 4 p.m. We will have good food, entertainment and will give away some very nice prizes. Menu: choice of Roast Beef, Stuffed Chicken or Stuffed Filet of Sole. Cost - $18.00. For additional information and reservations, please call Flora at 434-0916.
JUST A REMINDER! You must be a member of a club to join us on our trips. If interes ted, stop in at Bethany Church Hall any Thursday from 10 to 2 p.m. for details and questions and further information.
A THANK YOU FROM TIM BOYD AND THE HENDERSON FAMILIES
We would like to thank all that attended services and gave support to the families of Wendy Boyd. As a resident and an employee of the Village, I am honored to call this community my home. I would like to thank the Menands Police and Fire Departments for their services on the day of the funeral. Your kindness should not go unnoticed. I would also like to thank Bill Smith, the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees both past and present for their support over the years. It gives me great honor to work for you and with you. Lastly, I would like to say “Thank You” to Sharon Murphy for all of her love and support. Only God knows why you were sent to the Boyd family 8 years ago, but I thank God for it everyday. You are Wendy’s angel.
A THANK YOU FROM THE FLINT FAMILY
On behalf of the entire Flint family, I would like to express my gratitude to our neighbors and friends, the Menands Police and Fire Departments, Menands School teachers and all those who supported us through this difficult time. John Flint
COVENENT PLAYERS AT BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Saturday, November 5th, beginning at 5:00 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 21 North Lyons Ave., Menands, is sponsoring an evening of Christian drama in Folensbee Hall with Covenant Players, an international professional theater company. A potluck dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. will start off the evening; the performance will be at 6:30 p.m. and dessert will follow. Please bring a dish to share; beverages will be provided. A love offering to benefit the players will be taken. For information call 462-9827 or 785-6061.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
For that unique hand-crafted gift, luscious baked item or yummy soup, come to Bethany Presbyterian Church’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 19th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the corner of Menands Road and Lyons Avenue. We’ll have hand-made knits, ironing board covers, gifts for dogs, cats and birds, and second-hand items at our white elephant sale. Start your morning with a cup of coffee and goodie served from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. followed by lunch served until 1 p.m. Hope to see you there.
UPCOMING YOUTH DANCE SCHEDULE
Village youth dances for grades K thru 6th have been scheduled at the Menands Firehouse on the following dates:
December 2, 2005 April 17, 2005
February 3, 2005 June 2, 2005
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $3.00
Price includes pizza, drink & music. CHAPERONES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Please be aware of parking signs posted around the firehouse when dropping off and picking up your child.
HONORING SERVICE PERSONS
We would like to honor the Village of Menands residents who are in the Military. Please contact the Village office with Name, mailing address and email address of the service person. The information can be mailed to Village of Menands, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 or faxed at 427-7303.
REMINDER TO RESIDENTS
Residents are asked to keep debris and trash out of any creek on their property, as it can eventually clog the storm water drainage system. Thank you for your cooperation with this important matter. Brush and grass clippings are picked up by the Village.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated November 3, 2005, and must be received in the Village Office by 9 am Monday, October 31st .
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