Menands Activities June 12, 2009

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The next Village Board meeting will be held  at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009.  All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.

Please call the Village Building Department at 434-2922 if you are planning any construction, pool, roof or shed installation, etc.  Be advised it takes approximately one week from receiving an application to the issuance of a building permit.

MENANDS FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market in Menands, is located on Broadway just south of Route 378. The Retail Market is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 4 p.m. The Market’s special event for June 13th is a Car Show and Chicken BBQ and on June 20th there will be a Strawberry Festival. For more information on the market visit their web site at www.CapitalDistrictFarmersMarket.org or call them on 465-1023.

MILITARY APPRECIATION PICNIC

On Sunday, June 14, 2009 (Flag Day) at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.                                          please join us in honoring the men and women of the military and their families with a fun filled day that includes live entertainment, food and beverages for purchase and fun activities for all ages. Questions contact Meg Grenier @ 463-5196.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

On June 16th, the Menands Senior Citizens Club will hold their annual picnic in Ganzer-Smith Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The picnic will be catered by Poppy’s.  The menu will be cheese and crackers, grilled split marinated chicken breast with or without barbeque sauce, macaroni salad, tossed salad, fruit salad.  Also included are rolls and butter, vegetable tray, dip, lemonade, ice tea, coffee and desserts.  Cost is $5.  If you wish, bring a comfortable chair.

COMMUNITY ADVISORY – FOX SIGHTINGS

We have had several reports of red fox sightings throughout the Village this Spring.  Accordingly, we are recommending that residents take proper care that trash and trash receptacles on or near their properties are secure and to make sure that garage doors remain down in so far as practical to prevent unwanted intrusions by these animals.

If you see a fox in your neighborhood, please contact the Village Office at 434-2922 or by e-mail at villageofmenands@hotmail.com.

The Village has checked with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and we have been advised that the animals are most active during the Spring and early Summer.  You can review DEC’s profile on the following website: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/9354.html or you can pick up a copy at the Village Office.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Bethany Presbyterian Church is having its annual Strawberry Festival at Ganser-Smith Park on Menand Road in Menands Wednesday, June 17th from 4:00 p.m. to dusk.  Fresh picked strawberries for strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream or strawberries with ice cream.  We will also have char broiled hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, baked beans and beverages.  Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and “set” awhile and enjoy the toe tapping music of the Uncle Sam’s Barbershop Chorus of Troy, followed by the Tri-County Banjo Band.  Rain or shine!

BOY SCOUTS

Menands Troop 99 needs Scouts between the ages of 12 to 18 years of age.  The Boy Scout Troop meets Wednesday nights at Littles Lake and is sponsored by the Police Benevolent Association.  If you are interested, please call Frank Blake at 429-5131 or 869-7714 for information.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library is proud to announce their participation once again in the New York State Summer Reading Program.  We will be having lots of great programs for youth of all ages, for kids from preschool to grade 5 there will be activities and events under the theme “BE Creative @ your library” and tweens and teens programs will center around the theme “Express yourself @ your library”.  Look for listings here, stop at the library to pick up a flyer or google us next week. Our new website is: www.menandslibrary.org.

Volunteers-youth entering grade six and up are asked to volunteer at the library this summer.  There are lots of great ways to help out.  This year we will especially need help with our online reporting system and the Summer Reading Prize Raffle ticket table.  We ask that you commit to at least six hours of volunteer time.  Training Sessions-will be Saturday June 13th at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15th, Tuesday, June 16th and Friday June 19th after school (3:15 p.m.)  Snacks will be provided!

Join us for our Annual Ice Cream Social – Saturday, June 27th  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  We’ll have free fun family entertainment with Mr. Magicman at noon, ice cream of course and kids and teens can register for the Summer Reading Program which this year will have an online reporting system!

Tween/Teen Game Night – Thursday, July 2nd from 7 – 9 p.m. at the firehouse.  Kick off Summer the teen way, with a night of video game fun.  Wii, DDR, Rock band and snacks.

Pond Ecology – Monday, July 6 at 7 p.m.  Be a scientist!  Join environmental educator, George Steele, as he takes us on a water exploration.

Flip Flop Fun – Spend your summer in these comfy sandals?  Come create a new pair that screams YOU! Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m

MORE SENIOR CITIZEN NEWS

On June 18th, the second grade from Menands School will do a presentation for us at 12:30 p.m. – weather permitting.  In case of rain the presentation will be on Monday, June 22nd and the place changed to the school.  June 25th will be the last business meeting for the year.

July 2nd will be a fun day for our ice cream social.  Be sure to try to make it!  We should have our WII game and digital camera by then.  More details to come later. Reservations are being taken for our annual Mystery Trip in July.  Call Diane 465-3771 or Arnold 869-302.

MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1

The monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Fire House.  All Fire Company members are urged to attend. The Menands Fire Co. is always looking for volunteers to join the Fire Company.  For an application, stop by the Menands Police/Fire Dispatcher.

LOCAL SHAKER HIGH AWARDS

On Thursday, May 14, 2009, Shaker High School held their senior awards night.  The following Menands students were recipients of awards:

Arielle Ray, Tim Farrell, Jacqueline Bouchard, Will Schanz, Brendan Malone, Melissa Grenier, Michele Grenier, Jillian Solek, Peter Molinaro, Joshua Malkin, Taylor Hom, Mashal Shaikh and David Rowley.                                           

                                                         Congratulations to all.

BASKETBALL CAMP AND LESSONS

Ed Malone, Menands Youth Basketball Director, is running a Basketball Shooting Camp for boys and girls 9 – 15 years old.  The Camp is August 17th thru the 21st  from  6 - 8:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran School in Albany (2 minutes from Colonie Center).   The Camp will feature shooting drills, competition and fun.  Private and semi-private lessons are also available.  To reserve a spot, call Ed at 462-9433 or www.basketballLessons.net.

BOAT SAFETY

Thanks to all who participated in the recent boat safety course of the NYS Parks and Recreation Dept.  We had a successful event and raised a significant amount for our Rotary projects.  In particular we which to thank Don H. for the operation of the A/V equipment and the instructors:  Peter Aiossa, Kathy Lawlor and Peter Mason.  In addition Subway provided lunch with the proceeds for the Boy Scouts Camp at Poestenkill.  We are constantly reminded of the dangers near and on the water and know this will make a difference.

                                                                   Menands Rotary

MENANDS  VFW POST 5989 NEWS

Please provide Earl Jones (396-8769) with the name and address of any Menands Residents actively serving in the Military, so they can provide a Blue Star to be displayed in their front window.

Recently, the VFW in concert with Girl Scout Troop 1149 shipped 260 packages to our Troops overseas.

The VFW and Auxiliary will be presenting awards at the Menands School graduation on June 25th.