The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Sheila M. Hyatt, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
NOTICE
Construction has started on North Lyons Avenue and Menand Road. Please proceed with caution when traveling in this area. Residents in the area may experience temporary disruption to water service as we repair/replace water valves in the area.
BUILDING PERMITS
Please call the Village Building Inspector at 434-2922 if you are planning any construction, pool, and roof or shed installation, etc. Be advised it takes approximately one week from receiving an application to the issuance of a building permit.
TEMPORARY SALES
Residents are reminded that garage sale signs are to be removed after the sale. Also, please get permission of the owner of the property where you are going to place the
signs.
2006 VILLAGE PICNIC
WHEN: Wed - Aug 16th 5 - 9 Village Picnic
Mark Emanation & Folding Sky
and Luster Kings
WHERE: Ganser-Smith Memorial Park (rain or shine)
Food and beverages are available for purchase!
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE MENANDS PARK
Fridays, August 11, 18, and 25th
Showtime 8:00 (Rain or Shine)
Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The next trip planned by the Menands Senior Club will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 to the beautiful Mohonk House. A delicious luncheon will be served. Cost - $43.00. Bus will leave at 9:45 a.m. For reservations please call Gert Kutz at 462-1860 or Pat Grant at 436-8772. Then in September the Club will go on a “Mystery” trip. Further details regarding this trip will be in forthcoming issues of Menands Activities.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF DAYS
You must pre-register by calling 1-800-494-2273 (Mon. – Fri. 9-5 p.m.). Drop off events will be held at the Town of Colonie Landfill Site, 1319 New Loudon Rd. (Route 9), Cohoes on Sept. 6th &, Oct. 4th 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Residents of the Town of Colonie will be admitted by appointment only. Proof of residency will be required at the time of disposal. A list of acceptable materials is available in the Village Office.
JR. HIGH TEEN NIGHT
Do you have a child or grandchild entering grades 5 – 8? Then send then down to Bethany Presbyterian Church Friday, August 25th for game night full of fun. This is open to all teens who want to come. Any questions? Please call the church office at 463-8217.
COMMUNITY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
We have a number of residents who are unable to leave their homes as needed and who may be isolated. We are friends and neighbors who are willing and able to regularly
contact these persons through a telephone call and/or a visit. We are also willing and able to provide transportation as needed to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery shopping and other needed trips.
If you or someone you know is in need of such assistance, please call one of us listed below. We are also inviting volunteers who may be willing to help provide this assistance to those in need. We would especially welcome volunteers from the apartment complexes in the village (Menands Garden, Park Lane, Park Hill, Dutch Village, Riverhill, and Village One) to identify those in the apartments who may need help and also be willing to help assist these persons.
Bernice Hoffman 462-0151
Sharon Murphy 449-2222
Paula Murphy 465-6361
Jean Riedell 462-0083
Gert Kutz 462-1860
RUDY A CICCOTTI FAMILY
RECREATION CENTER
Membership applications are being accepted for membership in the multi-purpose family recreation and wellness facility off Wolf Road. Applications are available at the Village of Menands Office and at the Colonie Youth Center located at 272 Maxwell Road, Latham. Also you can have the application emailed to you by sending an email to Brian Hogan at bhogan@colonieyouthcenter.org
2006 MENANDS LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Mondays in the park: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month- Reader Appreciation Party-Aug. 14.
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. All the little kids will want to join in. Bring mom, dad or the sitter, our stories could not be fitter. A craft, a snack or a short book based film also abound.
Thursdays at 12:15 p.m.: Lunch and a Movie. Reservations needed. Rescuers-Aug. 10 and Parent Trap-Aug 17.
Thursdays at 7 p.m.: Come into our craft nook. Boys and girls ages seven and up can stop by and give different ology crafts a try.
WATERVLIET YOUTH SOCCER
We need your registrations now. Forms are available at Menands Park Concession Stand or print one from on line at Watervliet Youth Soccer.org Any questions call Tom Gibbs at 588-9805.
2006 MAYOR JOHN WEIDMAN
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 7th annual John Weidman Golf Tournament for Muscular Dystrophy will be held on Friday, September 15th at the Town of Colonie Golf Course. Tee times are from 7 AM to 9 AM. Lunch and dinner along with raffles and prizes to follow at the Ganser Smith Park. Cost is $80. per person; reserve your foursome now by sending a payment to:
John Weidman Memorial Golf Tournament
250 Broadway
Menands, NY 12204
If interested in sponsoring a hole, the cost is $100. Any questions call John Murphy at 857-0639
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ALBANY RURAL CEMETERY
The Albany Rural Cemetery (Colonie) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Civil War Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Many events are planned including horse drawn tours of the cemetery, re-enactors, the firing of an actual civil war cannon and President Lincoln will be there too! Food vendors and rest room facilities on site. This is a great time for kids and adults to enjoy some of our local history relating to the Civil War era.
MARK YOU CALENDARS FOR A VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE
Parks & Beautification Committees are planning a Fall Fund Raiser Garage Sale on Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For a nominal fee of $15.00, it will include a map of all participants and also advertising. Funds raised will be applied towards Parks and Beautification improvements in the Village. Please call Lynda Long at 436-1300 for information and sign-up.
MENANDS SCHOOL NEWS
CLASS OF 2006: Graduation Pictures have arrived. 2006 graduates who have ordered pictures may pick them up in the main office or school between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Again, Congratulations
BOARD OF EDUCATION: The regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on August 14, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and handicap accessible.
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