Menands Activities May 15, 2009

APOLOGY

Due to mechanical problems, the last activities was unable to be mailed.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The next Village Board meeting will be held  at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2009.  All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.

Due to the observance of Memorial Day, there will be no trash pick up on Monday, May 25, 2009.  Monday’s pick up will be on Tuesday, May 26th and Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, May 27th.  THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY.

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.

SCHUYLER FLATTS 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.  For further information contact: Alison McLean @ 783-2729.

MENANDS SCH. BUDGET VOTE & ELECTIONS

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE & ELECTIONS

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

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies 1 p.m.

May 19th   -  Best Years Of Our Lives – Memorial Day

MENANDS FARMERS MARKET

The Farmers Market in Menands, on Broadway just south of Route 378, will have special events every other weekend, their retail market will be open Sundays in addition to Saturdays. The next events will be the Garden Festival on May 16th and a Lawn and Tractor Show on May 30th.The hours are Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm and Sunday 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.

SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS-MAY 2009

Our feature business this month, Mancini’s Pizza and Deli, located at 337 Broadway.Owned by Frank and Wendy Mancini, Mancini’s opened for business on March 1st and offers breakfast foods and sandwiches, hot and cold sub sandwiches, soups, salads, wings (baked, not fried), pizza and other Italian delights. All pizza dough and sauces are made fresh in the store.  A recent addition to the menu is a 24 cut pizza.In addition, Mancini’s offers deli meat by the pound and party subs from two to six feet, and party platters with advance notice.  There is an ATM on the premises.

An outdoor eating area is available on a seasonable basis.

Delivery service is available throughout all of Menands as well within three miles of the store.Wendy has many years of experience in the pizza and deli business and was at the Deli and Brew near Hudson Valley Community College for fourteen years.

Mancini’s is open from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Friday and 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Saturday.  May 1st through October 1st, Mancini’s will open at 5:00 a.m.  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

Mancino’s can be reached at 729-4157 or fax at 729-4606.

MENANDS 7TH GRADE BBQ FUNDRAISER

Wednesday, May 20th from 4:30P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT.  Money raised is used to defray the costs of the trip to YMCA Camp Chingachgook in the fall where students learn team-building skills. Brooks’ Chicken and Ribs Dinner includes: either ½ chicken or ½ rack of pork ribs, salad, bread and dessert. Adult chicken dinner $10.50, Senior $10.00, child chicken dinner (1/4 chicken) $5.50.  Adult pork rib dinner $11.00, Senior $10.50, child pork rib dinner (1/4 rack of ribs) $6.00.  Child portions may be purchased ONLY through pre-sale tickets.  Tickets may be purchased from any 7th grade student, at the Menands School Office during regular hours or on the evening of the barbecue. Any questions contact Sue Volo (465-4561 ext. 162, e-mail: svolo@menands.org) or Lorenz Herrmann (465-4561 ext. 164, e-mail: lherrmann@menands.org )

MENANDS ROTARY BOATING SAFETY COURSE

Students completing course earn a NYS Boater safety certificate.  Ages 14 and above are required to complete this 8 hour instructor administered course and exam.  This is for personal watercraft.  Operators aged 10-18 will be permitted to operate a boat by themselves without a person 18 or older.  Open to all with photo ID.  Course fee is $30.  Adults also pay a mandatory fee of $10 to NYS Parks and Recreation.  Proceeds benefit Menands Rotary for their scholarship fund.  Course is taught at Menands Fire Hall (above firehouse) Saturday May 30, 9-5.  Boy Scouts will provide a light lunch for $5.  To pre register (no walk ins) contact Peter Mason 449-8711.

THANK-YOU

On behalf of the Menands Jr. Baseball & Softball League, I would like to thank all the players, coaches and families for their participation on opening day.  It was a great success.            

                                     Paul DeDominicis, League President

MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1

The monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Ganser-Smith Park.  All Fire Company members are urged to attend. **Please note time change** 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 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.

MENANDS FIRE CO #1 AUXILIARY

The quarterly meeting and June Picnic of the Menands Fire Co #1 Auxiliary will be held at the Ganser-Smith Park on June 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.  The Telephone Committee will be calling to ask what each member will be bringing to the picnic.  Dues are Due.  Dues can be left in the auxiliary mailbox at the Police Station.  In case of bad weather, the meeting will be held at the firehouse.  Members will be notified if there is a change. 

MILITARY APPRECIATION PICNIC

On Sunday, June 14, 2009 (Flag Day) at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.                                          ljjuyplease 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. 

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Bethany Presbyterian Church is having its annual Strawberry Festival at Ganser-Smith Park on Menand Road in Menands Wednesday, June 17 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!

MENANDS SENIORS – THANK-YOU

On behalf of the Captain and sailors aboard the USS San Juan, thank you.  At the April monthly meeting of the Menands Senior Citizens a request was made for small items and notes of appreciation for the “half way” boxes for two sailors on board who don’t have families to provide them moral support during their deployment.  The shoe size boxes are opened at the “Half Way Party” held on board.  The response was incredible.  We received several cards and notes of encouragement, enough candy, gum, snack bars, playing cards, dice, games, toiletries and cash donations for magazines to fill SEVEN boxes and had still more goodies left over for the Captain to pass out at    his discretion.  Your generosity was overwhelming!  You truly are “The Greatest Generation.”