The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next regular Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & SNOW REMOVAL
To provide you with the best service possible, the Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind everyone that your cooperation is needed during the winter months for proper plowing, salting and snow removal. If you have a driveway or an off street parking space, please use it during the winter months and especially during a snow or ice storm as vehicles parked on the street hinder plowing operations. Additionally, anything that you might have in the Village’s right-of-way, such as a basketball hoop should be moved and stored for the winter. The Village will not be responsible for damage to any items left in the Village’s right-of-way. Also if your vehicle is parked in the street and it prevents the snowplow from passing, the vehicle WILL be towed at the owner’s expense.
BEAUTIFICATION/PARKS COMBINED MEETING
There will be a combined meeting of both the beautification committee and the parks committee on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
2005 – 2006 OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
High School (grades 9 - 12)
Thursday nights 8 – 10 p.m.
January February March
1/26 2/2, 2/9 & 2/16 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
Middle School (grades 4 – 8)
Saturday mornings 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
January February March
1/21 No Open Gym 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Everyone is invited to attend the Menands Senior Citizens Pizza Party at noon on Thursday, February 9th at Noon at Bethany. Cost - $5.00. For reservations, please call Marion Kirby at 436-8207. The Club is also planning a trip in March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. More details in forthcoming issues of Menands Activities. Strengthening exercises every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (except 3rd Thursday). Join the class and stay healthy. Dues of $5.00 will be collected during the month of January from 11:00 a.m. til noon.
MISS COLLEEN CONTEST
Any Village girl, 9th grade or older, may enter with their parent’s permission. Drawing will be held at the February 12th meeting. Miss Colleen and her court will represent Menands in the Albany Parade on March 11th and host the dinner dance held at the firehouse that evening. Please fill out the entry form below and mail (or drop it off to): Menands St. Patrick’s Club, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204. Entries must be received by February 10th.
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MENANDS COLLEEN ENTRY FORM
Name__________________________________________
Age/Grade_____________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Phone#________________________________________
Parent’signature_______________________________
40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
MENANDS COLLEEN
Menands St. Patrick’s Club is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Menands Colleen. We would like to encourage all past Colleen’s to participate in the St. Patrick Day parade celebrations. Please contact Marshall Meg Grenier at 463-5196.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB
Menands St. Patrick’s Club will meet on the following Sunday’s at 12:00 at the Menands Fire House:
1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5 & 3/19 (wrap-up meeting). New members are welcome!
Saturday, March 11, 2006 Parade & Dinner (details in next activities).
SWEETHEART BREAKFAST
Sunday, February 12, 2006 8a.m. – 12 p.m.at the Menands Fire House. All you can eat buffet breakfast:
Adults $5.00, Kids 12 and under $3.00, Kids Under 5 Free. Sponsored by the Menands St. Patrick’s Club.
UPCOMING YOUTH DANCE SCHEDULE
Village youth dances for grades K thru 6th have been scheduled at the Menands Firehouse on the following dates:
February 3, 2006; April 17, 2006, June 2, 2006
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.
MENANDS FIRE CO. #1 NEEDS YOUR HELP
Menands Fire Company #1 Needs your Help! Come enjoy a night out with friends and family. When you dine at Uno’s (or order take-out) and present the coupon below on Thursday, February 9, 2006, up to 20 % of your check will be donated to the Fire Company. Just present this coupon at the time of your order. Coupon is valid at both Lunch & Dinner. The Menands Fire Company #1 is a TOTALLY VOLUNTEER Company. If you or someone you know would like to Volunteer, please contact the Fire Company at 376-7982.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
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UNO
CHICAGO GRILL
A TASTY WAY TO
RAISE DOUGH
Uno will donate up to 20%
of your check to:
To: Benefit: The Menands Fire Compnay #1
Fundraiser Date: February 9, 2006
valid only at:
601 Troy Schecnectady Road
Latham, NY
(518 782-7166)
Please present this certicate at the
timeof payment to have up to 20%
of your check's value, excluding tax
& tip donated to the organization
above. Not to be used with other
couponsor discounts. Tickets are not
to be distributed in the restaurant or
within the perimiter of the parking
area. Valid for date listed above.
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BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI SUPER
Boy Scout Troop 99 is hosting its annual Valentine’s Spaghetti Supper on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Menands Fire Company, 250 Broadway. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 children under 10 and FREE for children under 3. Come enjoy a traditional Spaghetti Supper with Spaghetti or Ziti, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Italian Bread and Beverage, or perhaps try our delicious Alfredo Sauce. Take Outs are available starting at 4:30 p.m. TROOP99 THANKS YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Is your house number clearly visible from the street, both during the day and at night. During an emergency seconds do count, so help out our Police & Emergency personnel to identify your house. Information is available at the Police Station on E911 requirements.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school closings or late openings. Also, when school is canceled during the day, after school and night activities at the school are also canceled. If the Menands School is closed due to weather, transportation to high schools and private schools will be at the discretion of the Menands UFSD Superintendent of Schools. If the Menands School is opening late due to weather, all bus runs will be delayed in Menands. For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour later, then all buses transporting students outside the district will also be running one hour late. If parents have changed home/work phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact
the Menands School (465-4561).
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities dated
February 10, 2006 and must be received in the Village Office by
9 am Monday, February 6th.
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