Menands Activities May 1, 2009

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The next Village Board meeting will be held  at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009.  All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.

WATER METER READING SET TO BEGIN

On Friday, May 1, 2009, the Department of Public Works will begin reading water meters in the Village.

All residents in need of a Special Trash pick-up MUST call the Village Office (434-2922) by Tuesday at 4 p.m. to arrange to be put on the “Pick-up” schedule.  DPW will no longer pick up items left at the curb on Wednesdays that are NOT on the “Pick-up” schedule.

CENSUS 2010 - NOTICE

Residents are advised that Between April and July 2009, U.S. Census personnel will be in  neighborhoods verifying addresses.  Each employee has official identification and will be using a hand held computer.  This is to ensure every housing unit will be counted in the 2010 Census.

The Village of Menands will be sponsoring a team for the 2009 GHI Chase Corporate Challenge to be held on Thursday, May 21st at 6:25 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza.  We invite all runners, joggers and walkers to join our team.  Registration packets can be picked up at the Village Office and are due by May 4th.  Please contact Meg Grenier @ 526-490 with any questions.

The next Town of Colonie 2009 household hazardous drop-off waste date is May 20th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Information and flyers are available at the Village Hall or call 783-2827.

MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1

The monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. 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.

LIFE MEMBER’S NIGHT

The Menands Fire Company Life Member’s Night will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009.  Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. followed by a steak dinner at 7:00 p.m.  Sign up sheet is on the board in the Lounge at the firehouse or call Diane Brunelle at 463-6312.  Please respond by May 11, 2009.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies 1 p.m.

May 5th   -  Ride The High Country – Honor and respect in the old west

May 12th   -  North By Northwest – Cary Grant and Hitchcock

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE/LUNCH

Bethany Presbyterian Church is holding its annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  The REACH youth will be selling baked goods.  A light luncheon will be served.  Persons interested in donating items for the sale should call the church at 463-8217 or Paula Murphy at 465-6361 to arrange a time to drop off the donated items.       

MENANDS ROTARY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2009

Each year the Rotary offers a scholarship to a high school senior and resident of the Village of Menands, who is going on to college.  Criteria for the award are:  PT jobs/extracurricular activities, services to others, need for scholarship, plans for use of scholarship and academic achievement.  This year the prize will be at least $500.

Applications may be picked up at the Village office, with the completed applications due back at the Village office by May 1st.  Certain application information must be certified by a high school official.  Finalists will be contacted and interviewed by the Rotary Scholarship Committee.

MENANDS FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market in Menands, on Broadway just south of Route 378, will kick off their season with a Want Ad Digest Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 2nd.  Not only will they have special events every other weekend, their retail market will be open Sundays in addition to Saturdays.

The next special event will be the Garden Festival on May 16th. The hours are Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm and Sunday from Noon to 4 pm.

At The Farmers Market in Menands, farmers still gather every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from the beginning of May to the end of October at 5:30 A.M. to sell in bulk to each other, local businesses and people buying in quantity.  Several wholesalers, who deliver to businesses throughout upstate New York, are also there to sell to the general public.  Most of the wholesalers are open Monday thru Saturday from 6 A.M. to 1 P.M.  For more information on the market visit their web site at www.CapitalDistrictFarmersMarket,org or call them on 465-1023.

HELP YOUR LIBRARY PLAN IT’S FUTURE

The Menands Public Library is beginning to create a new five-year plan.  This plan will try to anticipate the needs of the village and develop methods to meet them.  We are asking for your help.

There will be a suggestion box set up in the library to allow you to make suggestions and comments.  We will read your suggestions and use them to plan for the future.

MENANDS SCH. BUDGET VOTE & ELECTIONS

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE & ELECTIONS

Public Hearing - May 11, 6:30 p.m. Menands School Library

Personal Registration - May 13, 3-8 p.m. Menands School Foyer

Vote -  May 19, Noon – 9 p.m. Menands School Foyer

SENIORS TO ENJOY SPRINGTIME IN NYC

On May 19th, there will be a 2 hour narrated cruise around New York City Harbor followed by a late lunch at Mount Blanc.   We’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge and more.  A sit down meal chosen from a wide array of menu choices will follow.  Cost is $46 with payment due by May 7th.  Call Diane at 465-3771 or Marge at 434-2759 for reservations.

MENANDS SENIOR CITIZEN JUNE TRIP

Menands Senior Citizens trip to the Mac Haydn Theater   on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 to see “High Society”,  a wonderful song-filled show. After the show we will be going to dinner at Kozel’s Restaurant in Ghent.  Our meal choices are: Lemon Chicken, Broiled Haddock or Roast Beef.  Cost $45.  Call Susan - 472-9022 or Gert - 462-1860 for reservations. The payment deadline is May 21st.  Be at Bethany by 11:45 a.m.  Bus  leaves at 12 noon  SHARP.

SPRING CLEAN-UP A SUCCESS!

The 5th Annual Village Spring Clean-Up was another great success this year.  Dozens of bags worth of litter and debris were removed from our roadsides.  Clean-up organizer Tim Lane would like to offer a big thanks to all of the residents who volunteered their time last Sunday afternoon to assist in the effort to beautify our community and help our environment.  A special thanks to Jim Holodak of All U Activewear who once again donated t-shirts as gifts to our volunteers.  Thank You to all!

SCHUYLER FLATTS QUADRICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

On May 16, 2009, the Town of Colonie and the Town of Colonie Historical Society will host a Quadricentennial celebration at Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park located at 595 Broadway, Colonie from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. This is to commemorate the voyage of Henry Hudson up the Hudson River in 1609 and the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War.  There will be a dedication of a new educational sign, historical presentations, exhibits, re-enactments of the French and Indian War, numerous musicians, booth exhibits, self-guided tours and food vendors.  It will be a fun interactive educational experience for school-aged children and adults alike to learn more about Colonie’s significant role in the history of our State.  In 1758, Schuyler Flatts was used as an assembly point for over 15,000 British, provincial and Native American troops to prepare for the attack on Fort Ticonderoga.  Up to this time, this was the largest military expedition ever assembled on American soil.  In 1994 Schuyler Flatts Archaeological District and the site of the former Schuyler Homestead was  designated a National Historical Landmark by the National Park Service.  Handicap parking is available in the public parking lot next to the park and general parking is available in the field centrally located in the Flatts.  For further information contact: Alison McLean @ 783-2729.