On Sunday, Santa and Mrs. Clause were invited by the Castleton Kiwanis to visit the Castleton Elementary School for their Annual Holiday Party.
The Kiwanis invite families from Schodack and Castleton to a party where Mrs. Clause busily made balloon hats, and animals for the children. Over 250 people registered this year.
Parents were asked to pre-register for the party for which the Kiwanis provide pizza, cake, iced cream and a personal gift for each of the children who attended.
December 12, 2011
December 10, 2011
The Anchor
The Castleton Ambulance is working with The Anchor, a not-for-profit organization, to collect donations of new and gently-used toys.
May of our neighbors are also in need of clothing for children and adults - boys and girls sizes from five months through 16 years old; shoe sizes from children size 8 to adult 6. Adult clothing that is needed include sweatshirts, gloves, socks, etc. In addition, personal care items - soaps, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, etc. - and laundry detergent, dish soaps and other cleaning supplies are also needed.
Pantry items are always needed. Non-perishable food items are always in demand.
Donations may be dropped off at the ambulance garage at 1700 Brookview Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through December 16.
Contact Todd at 365-5397 for more information. Help out and show people the true meaning of Christmas.
First posted on the Schodack Democrats website
May of our neighbors are also in need of clothing for children and adults - boys and girls sizes from five months through 16 years old; shoe sizes from children size 8 to adult 6. Adult clothing that is needed include sweatshirts, gloves, socks, etc. In addition, personal care items - soaps, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, etc. - and laundry detergent, dish soaps and other cleaning supplies are also needed.
Pantry items are always needed. Non-perishable food items are always in demand.
Donations may be dropped off at the ambulance garage at 1700 Brookview Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through December 16.
Contact Todd at 365-5397 for more information. Help out and show people the true meaning of Christmas.
First posted on the Schodack Democrats website
December 9, 2011
What To Do
December Calendar
- CASTLETON KIWANIS CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Castleton Kiwanis Christmas Party will be held at the Castleton Elementary School on Sunday, December 11, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children from Birth to 10 years are invited to attend. Registration is required, call 732-2644 by December 4.
Santa, Mrs. Claws, and Elves will be at the party. Pizza, soda, cake, and ice cream will be served.
Santa, Mrs. Claws, and Elves will be at the party. Pizza, soda, cake, and ice cream will be served.
DO YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE ON THE SCHODACK SCENE? Email it to catherine.sager@yahoo.com
December 7, 2011
Headlines that Caught My Eye
- Outrageous scams - workers compensation payments that are supposed to go to people who have been injured on the job and can't work.
"Welcome to the new gray area of retail," said Clint Hegeman, owner of the Silver Parrot, a boutique at Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland. "It was inevitable."
Bricks-and-mortar stores, of course, have been fighting against Internet commerce for years, warning that online shopping eliminates local jobs and undercuts regional economies. They fear Price Check, and similar technologies to follow, will give online stores another advantage.
SCHODACK — Officials in Rensselaer County expect the Dollar Tree chain of discount stores to decide within weeks whether to build a massive distribution center in Schodack.
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in Schodack Town Hall. Representatives from Dollar Tree are expected to attend.
The state may also sweeten the pot. Empire State Development, the state's economic development arm, declined to comment Tuesday.
"A lot of work is going into this," Dowds said. "We want them to understand that we're business friendly and we want them here."
SOUTH FULTON, Tenn. -- A Tennessee couple has lost everything after their home burned to the ground as firefighters watched and did nothing.
South Fulton Mayor David Crocker said that if the city's firefighters responded to people who didn't pay there would be no incentive for anyone to subscribe.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — About 120 survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor have observed a moment of silence to commemorate the Japanese attack and the thousands who lost their lives that day 70 years ago.
Capital Region residents can prepare for a slushy commute on Thursday as mild temperatures move out and snow moves into the region on Wednesday night.
"If you start seeing snow at 7, 8 o'clock tonight you could double the total," he said. "Of course if it's later, if it's midnight and it's still raining, we're in good shape."
News in a Nutshell
Castleton House Decorating Contest
The House Decorating Contest will be judged on Sunday, December 18, after 7:00 PM.
Schodack hopes to grow a Dollar Tree
The state may also sweeten the pot. Empire State Development, the state's economic development arm, declined to comment Tuesday.
"A lot of work is going into this," Dowds said. "We want them to understand that we're business friendly and we want them here."
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 in Schodack Town Hall.
Tennessee Firefighters Let Mobile Home Burn Because Couple Didn't Pay Protection Fee
South Fulton Mayor David Crocker said that if the city's firefighters responded to people who didn't pay there would be no incentive for anyone to subscribe.
Pearl Harbor attack remembered at 70th anniversary
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — About 120 survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941, bombing of Pearl Harbor have observed a moment of silence to commemorate the Japanese attack and the thousands who lost their lives that day 70 years ago.
From warm temperatures to snow
Capital Region residents can prepare for a slushy commute on Thursday as mild temperatures move out and snow moves into the region on Wednesday night.
December 6, 2011
Notice of Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Town of East Greenbush - Hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the East Greenbush Town Hall.
Recreational Amenities Public Workshop
The Town of East Greenbush will be hosting a public workshop to discuss a draft plan of desired recreational amenities local residents would like to see added to the town. At 6:30 p.m. on December 7th at the Town Hall.
Town of East Greenbush - Hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the East Greenbush Town Hall.
Recreational Amenities Public Workshop
The Town of East Greenbush will be hosting a public workshop to discuss a draft plan of desired recreational amenities local residents would like to see added to the town. At 6:30 p.m. on December 7th at the Town Hall.
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