The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by theVillage of Menands
250 Broadway,Menands, StateNY 12204 Sheila M. Hyatt, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.
NEW RECYCLING GUIDELINES
Effective immediately, glass, plastic and cans do not have to be separated, they can be mixed. Newspapers should be separated from the other items by either their own bin or in a PAPER BAG. TRASH REMINDER – CLEAR BAGS SHOULD BE USED FOR DISPOSAL OF YOUR TRASH.
STORM DRAINS
The DPW asks that you help keep the storm water catch basins near your home free of leaves and debris during the year to prevent back-ups.
CINDERELLA PERFORMANCE
A pumpkin coach, Prince Charming, a glass slipper and a dream come true are woven together by the magic of a Fairy Godmother this Saturday, December 1st , when Missoula Children’s Theatre and many of our local Menands School students present an original musical adaptation of CINDERELLA. Cinderella, her stepmother and stepsisters, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, mice and a cast of characters will be performing at Menands School at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1, INC. NEWS
The Menands Fire Company #1, Inc. monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
The Menands Fire Company #1, Inc. Christmas Party will be on Saturday, December 15, 2007. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets are in the Lounge at the Firehouse.
The Menands Fire Co. is always looking for volunteers to join the Fire Company. For an application, stop by the Menands Police/Fire Dispatcher.
MENANDS FIRE CO. AUXILIARY XMAS PARTY
The Menands Fire Co. #1 Auxiliary Christmas Party will be held December 5th at 6:15 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE). A brief meeting will be held before DINNER, which will be served by the firemen. Each member is asked to bring a $5. grab bag gift and 6 Christmas cards with their name and auxiliary name on them. The cards will be sent to the Firemen’s Home in Hudson. The telephone committee will be in contact with each member. DEADLINE NOVEMBER 29TH.
MENANDS SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education of the Menands UFSD will hold it’s regular meeting on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Menands School. This meeting is open to the public and handicap accessible.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS-NOV. 2007
Our feature business this month is the Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council.
The Council, located at 91 Broadway in the Village, is a resource and referral agency dedicated to promoting quality, accessible child care for all of the Capital District Region’s diverse communities. The Council assumes a leadership role in supporting children, parents, child care professionals, and employers through referral counseling, training, and advocacy.
The Child Care Council was founded by a group of concerned child care directors who shared common problems and concerns. In 1989, the Council received start-up funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services to provide services to agencies in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.
Under the direction of Patricia Skinner, Executive Director, the Council currently employs a staff of 45 persons and has a training site in Menands as well as in downtown Schenectady. The Menands Office is currently the only not for profit organization in a New York State designated Empire Zone.
The Council provides education and training for early childhood professionals and has established an Infant/Toddler Regional Technical Assistance Center. Technical assistance and training is also available to child care providers in the area.
On July 12 2007, the Council was awarded Best Practice Certification as a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. The Council was among the first agencies of its kind in New York State to receive such recognition.
One of the services that the Council offers for parents seeking child care information is a referral system to local providers so that parents may make informed choices when selecting child care options for their youngsters. This service has proven most effective and helpful for parents as well as providers.
The Capital District Child Care Council can be reached at 426-7181 or on the web at www.cdcccc.org.
VILLAGE YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Village Youth Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 14th at the Menands Firehouse from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come join in the fun along with the Holiday Magician Show.
SANTA’S COMING
Santa and the Menands Fire Company will be traveling the streets of Menands on Saturday, December 15th starting at 10:00 a.m. in the South End. Listen for the Christmas Music and Sirens. MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Menands Fire Company.
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. If the Menands School is opening later due to weather, all bus runs will be delayed in Menands. For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour late, then all buses transporting students outside the district will also be running one hour later. If the Menands School is closed due to weather, transportation to high schools and private schools will be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. Also, when school is canceled during the day, after school and night activities at the school are also canceled. If parents have changed home/work phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact the
Menands School at 465-4561.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
LAUNCHES FALL STORY HOURS
Drop in Storytime -. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Lapsit Storytime - Thursdays at 10 a.m. For more information, please call 463-4035.
Fall Film Series continues on Tuesdays at 1 PM
Barbara Stanwyck’s 100th Birthday Party
Dec. 4th - TITANIC
Dec. 11th - THE BIG VALLEY
Dec. 18th - CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT
The 2008 pocket calendars are now available at the Menands Public Library. Supply is limited. Calendars are for Menands card holders.
MENANDS RESIDENT WINS AWARD
Citizens Action of the Capital District held their annual award ceremony on November 14th . Village Resident Geneva Conway was honored with the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award at the event. Ms. Conway was honored for her work as a member of the Albany Community Accountability Board as well as for her work with the American Cancer Society and the AARP. Our congratulations to Geneva!
MENANDS SKI CLUB
Come and Ski/snowboard at Jiminy Peak with the Menands Ski Club on 7 TUESDAYS beginning January 8, 2008. 7 nights of skiing/boarding, 6 lessons and bus transportation to/from Menands School for only $140.00 ($210 w/ski rental, $236 w/board rental.) The bus leaves Menands School at 3:30 p.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. All are welcome; however, children below grade four are to be accompanied by an adult. If anyone is interested, contact Sheri Habbinger Hayes at 433-1379 or shabbinger@nycap.rr.com for more information.
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