Through January 2

6:00 p.m. Hannaford Capital Holiday Lights in Albany's Washington Park, presented by the Albany PAL. Runs through January 2, 2011. 
$10 in advance, $15 at gate - per carload. 
Load up the family and take a ride through the park.

Notice of Public Hearings

Schodack NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS December 9 on long awaited Comprehensive Plan for Schodack at Town Hall.

This Thursday, the 20 plus years long awaited response to the call for a Town Master Plan will come up before the Town Board. This is an only lightly altered version of the Plan created by a committee of the Town Planning Board in collaboration ($40,000 worth) with Laberge Engineering and presented at the Maple Hill High School in January 2009. It presents pretty much the same only very general outline and principles for a vision of Schodack. It can be viewed using the link at the Town Website shown below.

 

In terms of importance for the direction a Town takes, a good clear Comp Plan can provide a very constructive vision of the way forward.

 

Does this plan take us anywhere? What do you think?

 

Please try to attend the Thursday Town Board hearing to provide your input and to listen to the input of others, as well as, to the Town Board and Supervisor. Please come and ask your questions and let the Board know how you feel before they vote to approve this plan.

 

Will this Plan accomplish anything or direct us anywhere?

 

 

Featured Item

Small Ruma Horn Bangle Set - Set of 3

365 Day return policy

 

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Set of 3 small brass-wrapped horn bangles. They look fantastic worn with as many as your arm can handle. Made in Kenya from recycled Ankole cow horn and recycled brass wire. 0.25" wide.

Each set comes with a cloth drawstring bag, handmade in Rwanda using traditional African wax cotton fabric.

*Due to the organic nature of the material, each piece is unique and may vary slightly in color and texture.

  

Castleton Kiwanis Party!

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On Sunday, December 5, the Castleton Kiwanis invited Kris Kringle to a party at Caslteton Elementary School from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  

Every year area families are invited for pizza, cake and present for all registered children up to 10 years old.  For every child registered, the Castleton Kiwanis buys, wraps and personal tags a gift specially chosen for him or her.

The Annual Kiwanis Christmas Party is a free event sponsored by the Castleton Kiwanis. Kiwanis member Mary Lou Kulpa says that 60 children have signed up so far and the Kiwanis members spend countless hours lending a hand to Santa by shopping and wrapping gifts. 

Santa and Mrs. Clause were there to join in the fun and share some holiday spirit.

Holidays on the Hudson

Holidays on the Hudson

Visit the Castleton Public Library

Sunday, December 5, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Come to Holidays on the Hudson starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Friends of the Castleton Library has  many activities planned for the holiday season.

Sstop by for Story Time starting at 3:00 p.m. There will be Caroling, and the Village Tree Lighting.  Later there is a visit planned from someone special!

The friends offer a big Thank You to the Village of Castleton, The Castleton Fire Department, and Stewarts.

Free Stuff! I love Free Stuff!

Free Music!

Amazon is giving away one free Christmas music MP3 every day for 25 days beginning earlier this week, Dec. 1, 2010. So the last free MP3 will be available on Christmas day. Amazon is kicking off the free music series with "White Winter Hymnal," by the Fleet Foxes. I listened to the 30-second sample and liked it enough to download the free MP3. No word on what free MP3s are in the pipeline, so you'll have to check back daily to find out.

http://srph.it/ex7zz5

Free French Fries!

Get free fries at Wendy's with this coupon for its new natural cut fries with sea salt. The fries are made from whole russet potatoes and come with the skin on. The coupon expires Jan. 1, 2011. No purchase necessary. This coupon is valid at participating Wendy's only. Call ahead to check if your local Wendy's is accepting the coupon if you're worried about getting turned down. To print the coupon, you'll need the Coupons.com coupon printer program, which is easy to install. Caveats: One coupon per person per visit. May not be combined with any other coupons. Photocopies are not accepted.

http://srph.it/ex7zz5

Chasing Santa

This weekend is a busy one for Santa Clause!  The jolly old elf has a full schedule of  "lap" appointments and holiday parties with families in the area.



Very early Saturday, St. Nick will be at Applebees from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.

The Genet PTO has sent an open invitation -

Come join us for Genet's first Breakfast with Santa!
Santa will be at Applebees to take pictures and hear Christmas lists. Bring your cameras. Every child will receive a candy cane and small gift.

For only $5 breakfast includes Pancakes, Bacon, Juice, Milk, Coffee and Tea. 

Bring your friends and family this is open to anyone that wants to come!
Hope to see you there!

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After breakfast, Santa hurries off to the Town Fire Stations on Saturday 12/04/10. Wynantskill Firehouse 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and then straight to Defreestville Firehouse 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Snacks will be served. Photos are sponsored by North Greenbush PBA and Paulson Photography.

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On Sunday, December 5, the Castleton Kiwanis invited Kris Kringle to a party at Caslteton Elementary School from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  Families are invited for pizza, cake and present for all children up to 10 years old.  To register for the party, call the Castleton Kiwanis at 732-2644 or 732-4228.

The F Word

The F Word

The F Word

Find it Here

Saving money has become very much in vogue. Partly because it's become so necessary for many families. This column is about how and where to save money.  Sometimes it's about clicking or cutting coupons. Sometimes it's be about the easy ways to save a buck.  Today's topic -find great deals with Groupon.

 

Teri Mayor, a follower of the SCENE and Book Club girlfriend :-) has some advise to share:

HI folks,

I just found out about this website, it's  an interesting idea for saving money.  I just signed up for an NYS car inspection for $4!  It's in Glenville, but that works for us because Paul works in Schenectady.  Thought you might be interested.
Check out Groupon's daily deal - huge discounts on the coolest stuff in your city. http://www.groupon.com/r/uu13002843

If you have a money saving tip to share, leave a comment, spread the word.