2/18/2011

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The next Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 due to the holiday.  All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.

TRASH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

The Village Office, Village Court and D.P.W. will be closed on Monday, February 21st for Presidents’ Day.  Monday’s trash pick up will be Tuesday, February 22nd and Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, February 23rd.  Recycling days will remain the same.  There will be NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD.

MENANDS FIRE COMPANY NEWS

The next meeting of the Menands Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse.  All fire company members are invited to attend.

MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS

On April 11, 2011, we will again join the other senior clubs of Colonie at the fabulous Log Cabin in Holyoke, Massachusetts  for 2 entertaining shows and a choice of 4 entrees.  Cost is $47.

On March 17, 2011, we will be going to The Beeches of Rome, N.Y. for “A Wee Bit ‘O the Irish,” 2 fun-filled acts of favorite Irish songs, funny Irish jokes and stories; and a hilarious Wake to die for, The Wake of Patrick Sean Clancy.  Cost $41.  If interested in any of our trips, please come to our informal gathering at Bethany Hall on Thursdays.  Trip and membership registration begin at 11:00 a.m.  2011 Club’s dues are due (still only $5).

REMEMBER:  If Menands School is closed because of inclement weather; the Senior meeting will be cancelled.

ST. AGNES CEMETERY

LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS:

The strange adventures of Mme de La Tour du Pin (Lucy)

The story of how the daughter of an aristocratic family raised in the “glittering, brilliant world of Ancien Regime France” became a farmer’s wife is full of adventure and offers a glimpse into history during the Age of “Democratic Revolution 1775 – 1825.  Lucy’s transformation from an elegantly garbed and bejeweled lady of leisure to a hard working country woman who made apple cider, tended crops and ran her own household on a Latham farm is poignant.  When she was able to return home to France she was a “profoundly different person”. Come and hear Dr. Warren Roberts, author and distinguished professor of history, bring Lucy to life.  She is a joy to know!

Saturday, March 26th from 2 – 3 P.M. in the Map Room of Historic St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands

(Seating is limited.  Call Kelly at 463-0134 to reserve your seat or email KellyAnn.Grimaldi@rcda.org )

The Cemetery is located at 48 Cemetery Ave., Menands.  The Map Room is in the white building to the left just over the railroad tracks.  Donations to the Cemetery’s Heritage Society help make our lecture series possible.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Youth Events, February 2011

Drop in Storytime – Children and their caregivers are invited Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for Stories, Songs and Crafts.

School’s Out! Movie Luncheon Registration is Required. On Thursday February 24th children in third grade and up are invited to come and watch the Disney classic Alice in Wonderland at 12 noon.  There will be pizza, popcorn and juice.  Seating is limited and IN PERSON REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Author Birthday Bash – Monday, February 28th is Lemony Snicket’s birthday.  Stop in at 4 p.m. and we’ll read his new book, 13 Words, and spoil our dinners with cupcakes!

PART 1

HOLLYWOOD “MAD MEN”

BUSINESS IN AMERICA

The Menands Public Library’s Spring film series will begin on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. For more information call the Menands Public Library at 518-463-4035.

February 22nd – One, Two, Three (1961) directed by Billy Wilder.  It is his farce about  Capitalism vs. Communism!  At the height of the Cold War, Wilder says these two warring political and economic systems have actually two things in common – Come and view the movie and see what they are.

March 1st  - A Man And His Dream (1988) directed by Francis Ford Coppola.  Freedom to succeed does not guarantee success.  Preston Tucker (Jeff Bridges) tries to build the finest car in the world.  His failure is legendary.

PART 2

GETTING AHEAD IN BUSINESS

BEGINS

MARCH 8, 2011

MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB

The next meeting of the club will be on Sunday, Feb. 20,  2011 at 12:00 p.m.  New members are always welcome. If anyone wants to march in the parade on March 12th be at the firehouse at 12:30 p.m.  Contact Meg Grenier at 463-5196.

POM POMS

Any Menands girls (grade 5 & up) who wish to participate as Pom Pom girls in the Albany St. Patrick’s Parade on March 12th are asked to sign up at Menands School or call Heidi Quackenbush at 783-7205 or Mary Beth Rossier at 471-9903.  Any grade 3 and 4 girls interested, a parent or guardian must accompany them in the parade.

DINNER DANCE

The Menands St. Patrick’s Dinner-Dance will be held on Saturday, March 12th at the Menands Fire House.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Entertainment will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Adults $14, Senors $10, Children (12 years and under) $7.  Take out is also available.  If you have any questions contact Meg Grenier at 463-5196.

PLAY BALL !!!!

Registration for the Menands Jr. Baseball and Softball League is underway!

In person registration will be held at the Menands School Gym Lobby from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the following SATURDAYS  3/5 & 3/12.    

To download an application or to register on-line, please visit our website at  www.menandsbaseball.org.

If you have any questions, need further information or are interested in coaching or volunteering, please contact Steve Nicoll (449-4817) or Steve O’Connell (779-9210).

Tee-Ball ages 4-6,  Baseball ages 7-13  Softball ages 7-14

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 4/1/2011.

Applications received after this date may be assessed a $20 late fee.

MENANDS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Menands School Board of Education will meet on March 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the School.

ALBANY MENANDS GARDEN CLUB

No March Meeting

Members will be contacted in regards to a Spring Garden Day at Tamarack/Brunswick High School

March 12 ,2011

Time:  8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cost  $29.00

Transportation:  Car Pool

For more information call 518-272-4210

April Meeting

April 5 

7 p.m.

Project  -  Stepping Stones

Supplies To Be Furnished