Rotarians to serve pancakes First published: Friday, March 7, 2008
ROTTERDAM -- The Rotterdam Sunrise Rotary will hold its seventh annual family pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the South Schenectady Fire Department, Old Mariaville Road.
Proceeds will benefit the environmental education program for the Rotterdam bike/hike trail and the Northeast Regional Food Bank. The cost is $6 for adults. There is no charge for children under 6. Take-outs will be available.
MUSIC MAN TICKETS ROTTERDAM - Tickets for Mohonasen High School’s production of “The Music Man” will be sold from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the school’s lobby. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. The high school production begins April 3 with a dress rehearsal at 6:30 p.m., followed by full productions at 7 p.m. April 4 and 5, and at 2:30 p.m. April 6. Tickets will be also be sold from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15.
FLEA MARKET ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam United Methodist Church, located at Curry Road and Helderberg Avenue, will host a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast and lunch will be available. For more information, call 393-5045.
HABITAT BOWLING ROTTERDAM — Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County will conduct a “Celebrity Bowl-a-Thon” fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 6 at the Sportsman’s Bowl on Crane Street. Participating bowlers will sign up by calling the Habitat office at 395-3412. A personal web page will be created for each bowler at http://www.firstgiving.com. Sponsors of these individuals may then make pledges directly online on a per-pin or one time donation basis. Habitat will pay all fees for the bowlers, including shoe rentals. Food will be available at concession stands during the event. All proceeds will benefit Habitat’s efforts in providing good, affordable housing for people in Schenectady County.
HARLEM WIZARDS ROTTERDAM — The Harlem Wizards, a professional entertainment basketball team, will play against Mohonasen faculty members at 7 p.m. tonight in the Mohonasen High School gym. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Sports Boosters, which helps enhance Mohonasen athletic programs. For more information, call Mohonasen Athletic Director Joseph Scalise at 356-8270.
AFGHANISTAN PHOTOS ROTTERDAM — Photojournalist Connie Frisbee Houde will talk about her experiences working as a photojournalist in Afghanistan at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Rotterdam Branch of Schenectady County Library, 1100 North Westcott Rd. This presentation, titled “One Day a Friend, the Next a Brother,” will feature stories, poetry, music and photographs from Afghanistan combined with interviews from some of the more than 3,000 Afghans living in the Capital District area. This is part of the Library’s One County, One Book program in conjunction with the book selected for the community read, “The Kite Runner.”
The Chamber, in collaboration with Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority, Schenectady County Job Training Agency, the City of Schenectady, Schenectady County Community College, Capital Region BOCES, and the NYS Department of Labor/Workforce NY, present the Schenectady County Community Job Fair on April 29, 2008 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Rotterdam Square Mall.
FIREHOUSE BREAKFAST ROTTERDAM — The Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, 112 Gordon Road, will host a variety breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Tickets, available at the door, are $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children younger than 5. Takeouts will be available.
Health, wellness topics in Rotterdam ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam branch library, 1100 North Westcott Road, will host a four-part series on health and wellness topics from 11 a.m. to noon on Mondays, presented by holistic health counselor Tamara Flanders. On April 21, “Natural Wellness from Within” will discuss the role that food and lifestyle choices have in health and how to improve your immune system and energy levels and maintain a healthy weight. “The Sugar Blues” on April 28 will talk about how to end sugar cravings to improve diet and health. “Whole Foods 101 — Foods without Labels” on May 5 will discuss the nutritional benefits of whole foods and provide an opportunity to sample them. On May 12, “Healthy Meals and Meal Planning” will address how to make time to prepare healthy meals in spite of busy schedules.
EARTH DAY EVENT ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site on Route 5S will celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, with exhibits by Roots & Wisdom, Schoharie River Center, Mohawk Land Conservancy, NYSERDA, Save the Pine Bush, Champion Trees, Peaceful Acres and more. Participants will be invited to help build a recycled art sculpture with artist Gail Kort, listen to children’s stories and music, walk through nature trails and watch the replica of the 1614 ship Onrust being built. Admission is free. For more information, call 887-5073.
CSEA SPEAKER ROTTERDAM — CSEA Local 924 will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Rotterdam Senior Citizen’s Center, 2629 Hamburg St. Guest speaker will be Maurice R. Padula, senior consumer fraud representative from the Attorney General’s office.
HOME SELLING WORKSHOP ROTTERDAM — Schalmont Continuing Education will host a home selling workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and also May 1, presented by Carol North of C.A. North Realty Inc. The workshop is for homeowners who intend to sell without a real estate agent. Topics will include preparing your home, qualifying a buyer, understanding seller expenses and contract negotiations. A real estate attorney and a CPA will also be available to answer questions. To register, call 355-9200, ext. 4005.
Even the school administration knows that we're being taxed into moving out of their district so they're even going to educate us on how to sell our homes. We need lower states, city, federal, and school taxes if we're going to be able survive and still reside in NYS.
Even the school administration knows that we're being taxed into moving out of their district so they're even going to educate us on how to sell our homes. We need lower states, city, federal, and school taxes if we're going to be able survive and still reside in NYS.
they are an educational institution and MUST edumacate----if you are an educator you are an educator....if you are a nurse you are a nurse....if you are an electrician you are an electrician.......
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
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