The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A Public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following application for a variance:
Margaret O’Brien, 7 Hampton St. is requesting a variance to divide the property at 14 Villa Road.
Hadi Ipek & Havzi Ipek are requesting a variance to construct a deck at 710 North Pearl Street, Corner Well Restaurant.
Such public hearings are open to the public and are accessible to the handicapped. All are encouraged to attend or to present comments in writing.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next regular Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
PAVILION RESERVATIONS BEGIN MARCH 1st
Village residents and Village organizations and businesses may reserve the pavilion at Ganser-Smith Park by stopping in or calling the Village Office beginning Wednesday, March 1st at 8 a.m..
DUMPSTER RESERVATIONS BEGIN APRIL 3RD
Beginning April 3rd The Village Office will begin taking reservations for the Dumpster. The Village DPW will loan the dumpster to Village residents only, for their personal use. No contractor’s debris will be accepted. The Village crew will leave the dumpster in your driveway on a Wednesday and pick it up the following Wednesday. Mark your calendar for April 3rd to stop in or call the Village Office at 434-2922 to schedule drop off of dumpster.
FIREARMS
Chief O’Brien Advises residents not to dispose of Firearms ammunition in with normal trash pickup by the DPW. This presents a potential hazard to DPW workers during the course of their duties. Any expired or no longer used ammunition my be brought to the Police Department for submission for proper destruction by the approved methods.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MENANDS FIRE CO.#1
On Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 7 p.m. in the Menands Firehall we will be holding our annual Memorial Service for our departed Brothers and Sisters of the Menands Fire Co. #1. This service is open to everyone who would like to pay their respects to our departed members.
LASAGNA DINNER AT BETHANY CHURCH
Village residents are invited to a lasagna dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at Folesnbee Hall Bethany Presbyterian Church, 21 North Lyons Ave., Menands. This activity will involve the youth group of Bethany Presbyterian Church and donations will be accepted for this year’s REACH Work Camp mission project in Red Creek, NY For information call Roger Collen at 436-3590.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you are a resident of the Menands Union Free School District and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2006, please call the Menands School.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB NEWS
Meeting Dates - Menands St. Patrick’s Club will meet on the following Sunday’s at 12:00 p.m. at the Menands Fire House 3/5 & 3/19 (wrap-up meeting). New members are welcome!
Dinner Dance - Saturday, March 11h everyone is invited to a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the Menands Firehouse from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. - Irish Dancers, Bag Pipers and a Live Band 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. cost - $13.00 (take out $7.00). For more information contact Meg Grenier at 463-5196.
Congratulations Miss Colleens Melissa and Michele Grenier, the twins are the daughters of Jim & Meg Grenier of Brookside Ave. Both the girls are freshman at Shaker High School.
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 PUBLIC LIBRARY
Menands Library - Spring Film Series Presents KATHARINE HEPBURN. The following films will be shown every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. until May 23rd. at the Menands Public Library :
March 7th - HOLIDAY
March 14th - PHILADELPHIA STORY
March 21st - WOMAN OF THE YEAR
MENANDS FIRE CO. #1 AUXILARY
Menands Fire Co. #1 Auxiliary will hold a meeting at the Firehouse on March 8, 2006 at 7 p.m.
1. It will be our Annual “Wine & Cheese Party” each member is asked to bring a wine or a favorite appetizer.
2. There will also be a “Pound Party” each member is asked to bring something that weighs 1 pound wrapped. There will an action and the money will go to the Auxiliary.
3. The Town of Colonie has issued new guide lines for Fire Co. Auxiliary members. New photo id’s need to be taken. A photographer will be at our March 8th meeting to take our pictures. Come join the fun!!
LENTEN SOUP SALE
Bethany Presbyterian Church will once again be offering soup for sale during the Lenten season. The first soup, Genoa Minestrone (veg), will be available Friday, March 10th. One quart of soup costs $3.75. Small loaves of homemade bread will also be available at $1.25 per loaf. To reserve a quantity of soup, you may call Jean Lamere at 462-9827, or fill out a coupon available at the church, or drop in on March 10th. Soup will be available for pick up between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Other soups and breads will also be available on March 24th and April 7th.
MENANDS JUNIOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Registration for the 2006 season of the Menands Junior Baseball/Softball League will take place Saturday’s from 9 – 12 p.m. at the Menands School Gym Lobby during February and March. Tee-ball; Baseball and Softball ages 5 – 12 yrs for Boys, 5 – 14 yrs for Girls. For more information contact Paul DeDominicis @ 426-1202.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The bus for our trip to Chez Joseph on Friday, March 17th is filled. However, there is a waiting list and if you wish to add your name to this list, please contact Arnold Hamm at 869-3020.
Also we are planning trip to the Pertshire Theater located near Amsterdam on Tuesday, April 11th for lunch and a show titled “Springtime in New York. Cost - $35.00 which includes lunch and the show. Bus leaves Bethany at 10:00 a.m. and will return after a stop at the Mill on the Hill. For reservations, please call Gert Kutz at 462-1860.
Then in May, we will be traveling to the Log Cabin for a lobster bake and entertainment by the Riverboat Ramblers. More detailed information on this trip will be in future issues of the Activities.
REMEMBER! If the Menands School is closed because of inclement weather, meeting of the Seniors will also be cancelled.
EASTER PARTY
The annual Village Easter party will be held on Saturday, April 8th at the Ganser Smith Park from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (rain or shine). The Easter Egg Hunt will start promplty at 10:15 a.m. DON’T BE LATE!! Make sure you bring an Easter Basket to collect your eggs. The Easter Bunny will be there so don’t forget your cameras!! There will be bagels, cookies, coffee and juice so come hungy and ready to find some eggs!! AS ALWAYS, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED, please call Heather at 432-8521.
2005 – 2006 OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
High School (grades 9 - 12)
Thursday nights 8 – 10 p.m.
March
3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
Middle School (grades 4 – 8)
Saturday mornings 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March
3/4, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities dated March 10, 2006 and MUST be received in the Village Office by 9 am Monday, March 6, 2006.
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