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Today's Featured Item

Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub

 

Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub will cleanse while exfoliating dry skin, removing patchy dryness, leaving your skin smooth as silk, renewed and moisturized. (Includes a bonus gift.)
* We use what is considered gold in the coffee world - ORGANIC KONA COFFEE from the Island of Hawaii. Organically grown in the lava rich soil of Hawaii, producing the finest coffee in the world.
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* No parabens
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    * Includes a F.R.E.E 2 oz Jar of Coffee Body Cream with Every Purchase

Apple iPod touch 8 GB (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL 

Goff School Turns 50!

Celebrating Half a Century

By Catherine Sager

East Greenbush

 

On Wednesday, December 8th, Goff Middle School celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a day packed with special events.

Students and staff arrived before school to watch Principal, Ryan Groat and Assistant Principal, Steve Taylor open the time capsule that had been placed inside the building’s cornerstone 50 years ago.


The items within the copper lined box were newspapers from 1960, a full set of uncirculated U.S. coins from 1959, and a history of East Greenbush on its 100th Anniversary. There was also a playbill from the East Greenbush Centennial Committee's "Forever Young," an historical pageant. The show was written, directed and produced by Robert J. Shillinglaw and performed on Saturday, July 2, 1955.  Perhaps the most interesting item left inside the box was roll of white paper with a hand-written list with the signatures of student and employee from 1960.

Helping stop DWI

Janice Thomas' son Frank was killed by a drunk driver.

On Saturday, December 4, Ms. Thomas stood on Route 9J in Castleton handing out flyers to passersby reminding them that Drunk Driving is the most preventable cause of death.  With the smallest effort the devastation of the senseless loss of a loved one could be avoided.

Janice Thomas and some supporters

The literature handed to drivers simply stated that "Drunk Driving is Never Serious, until it becomes serious."

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.

 

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.

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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.

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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.

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The F Word

Freebie at Bath & Body Works With $10 Purchase

Julia Scott
Nov 30th 2010 at 12:10PM

Filed under: Bargain Babe

Here is an almost-freebie that is worth checking out. Use this Bath & Body Works coupon to get a free item up to $13 in value when you spend $10 or more. Expires Dec. 24, 2010. Online use coupon code FREE4U while checking out and the price will automatically adjust. Sale merchandise may not qualify for the discount.

Depending on what you buy, you could end up paying $10 plus tax and shipping for $23 worth of goodies. Another plan is to use coupon code F102785 to get $10 off your order. Or get 25% off your order through Nov. 30, 2010 with coupon code CYBER25. Most sites only let you use one coupon code per online order, so do the math and see which coupon saves you the most.

Caveats: Valid at U.S. stores only and online. Excludes gift sets. One per customer. No change given. Not valid in Canada and at Outlet stores. Cannot be combined with any other offers, coupons or discounts. Offer not redeemable for cash, gift certificates, gift cards, e-gift cards, sale merchandise, previous purchases. Gift wrap services and taxes are not applicable toward minimum purchase requirements.

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Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub by essensu - 9.7 oz *Includes Gift 

 

Our Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub will cleanse while exfoliating dry skin, removing patchy dryness, leaving your skin smooth as silk, renewed and moisturized. 

Includes a F.R.E.E 2 oz Jar of Coffee Body Cream with Every Purchase

Free Shipping will apply on all orders over $50 with use of the coupon code "FREESHIP50."

Holiday Lights

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.

BINGO

Who doesn't love a good game of bingo?

Doors open at noon. Where: South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co.

When:
DAY	DATE	TIME
Today	November 28	2 p.m.
Sunday	December 5	2 p.m.
Sunday	December 12	2 p.m.

Phone: 732-2082

Cyber Monday

Shop at the SCENE for unique items from Open Sky: books, jewelry, unique items of all kinds!

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Click on these Great Offers from  Barnes & Noble, Aeropostale  or Spa Wish

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Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub by essensu - 9.7 oz *Includes Gift 

 

Our Organic Kona Coffee Sugar Scrub will cleanse while exfoliating dry skin, removing patchy dryness, leaving your skin smooth as silk, renewed and moisturized. 

Includes a F.R.E.E 2 oz Jar of Coffee Body Cream with Every Purchase

Free Shipping will apply on all orders over $50 with use of the coupon code "FREESHIP50."

Capital Holiday Lights in Albany's Washington Park

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

The F Word

Free Shipping!

Everybody's doing it!  

Free Shipping Wars of Christmas 2010

Julia Scott
Nov 23rd 2010 at 8:30AM

Filed under: Black Friday, Bargain Babe, Holiday Shopping

If there is one thing you don't want to pay for this holiday season, it's shipping. Three of the hottest holiday retailers -- Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy -- are enticing savvy shoppers with free shipping in a bid to get the biggest slice of holiday spending.

Walmart offered free shipping on 60,000 items, then Amazon said it would match any free shipping offer, and now Best Buy has thrown into the ring free shipping on hundreds of thousands of items.

Continue reading Free Shipping Wars of Christmas 2010

Capital Holiday Lights in Albany's Washington Park

Sunday

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - 25th Annual Gallery of Wreaths and Gingerbread Spectacular, Columbia County Historical Society. James Vanderpoel House, Runs through Sunday. Adult wreath-making workshop. $15/materials. Drop-in crafts for kids -  "make a printed holiday card" is offered free.

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

Small Business Saturday

The first-ever Small Business Saturday^SM was November 27, 2010.
It's one day to support the small businesses that are getting our economy going again.

That doesn't mean you can't keep going to the small businesses in the area.

Visit the East Greenbush Business Alliance for a list of locally owned shops in the area!

Leave a comment about where you shop locally. Make a recommendation.

Read the article from the Independent

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Slow Down

Saturday

Take a drive...

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - 25th Annual Gallery of Wreaths and Gingerbread Spectacular, Columbia County Historical Society. James Vanderpoel House, Runs through Sunday. Adult wreath-making workshop. $15/materials. Drop-in crafts for kids -  "make a printed holiday card" is offered free.

 
4:00 p.m.  "Lite Up the Village." Go Green theme in Shepard Park, Lake George. Carols, fireworks, Santa arrives at 5:15 p.m.

Slow Down

What to Do

After the madness of the mall, slow down and enjoy... There is plenty to do... Click the link and make some plans.

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Take a look at my products page. Place an order on time for the holiday.   

Free Shipping will apply on all orders exceeding $50 with use of the coupon code "FREESHIP50."

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Just 29 days until Christmas 

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Take a look at my products page. Place an order on time for the holiday.   

Free Shipping will apply on all orders exceeding $50 with use of the coupon code "FREESHIP50."

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365 Day return policy

Free Shipping will apply on all orders exceeding $50 with use of the coupon code "FREESHIP50."  

Just 29 days until Christmas 

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 Beagle-inspired Bracelet

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Just 34 days until Christmas

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The Hostess Diary

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• The perfect hostess gift for anyone who loves to entertain
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• The pagesprovide space for planning a menu and creating the guest list
• Classic bits of advice, sprinkled throughout, offer timeless inspiration

 

Pad&Quill-Little Black Book for iPhone4

A small Minneapolis based company, using local craftsmen to construct beautiful, bookbindery cases for touch devices including the iPad, iPad3g, iPhone4 and iPhone 3G(S).

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Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday

Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, March 19 5:00 - 9:00 pm.

Eat in or Take out (518) 477-4215. Pizza, wings with home-made wing sauce (mild, hot, BBQ and Garlic Parmesan), mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, fully loaded, freshly made, antipasto and side salads all available!

Eat in or take-out!

The next Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for April 15, 2011.

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Just 40 days until Christmas! There's plenty more ... stay tuned!

HVCC to Offer Night Courses at MHHS

HVCC to Offer Night Courses at Schodack Schools 

from the Schodack School District's website

Starting in January, residents interested in taking an introductory college computer class or a mathematics class at night will be able to do so at Maple Hill High School.

For information about the courses or to register, please visit the HVCC website.


click on  the Schodack tab above to read more.

Library Board of Trustees

Public Meeting Notice 

The Board of Trustees of the Castleton Public Library will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. on the second floor of Castleton Village Hall, 85 South Main Street, Castleton, New York. The meeting is open to the public. Residents of the Village of Castleton and the Town of Schodack are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Questions may be directed to the library at 518.732.0879.

Pizza Night

Coming up...Pizza Night

Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 5:00 - 9:00 pm.
Eat in or Take out (518) 477-4215. Pizza, wings with home-made wing sauce (mild, hot, BBQ and Garlic Parmesan), mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, fully loaded, freshly made, antipasto and side salads all available!

This month's featured pizza is Shrimp and Garlic!

Eat in or take-out!
The next Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for December 18.