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Treats for Troops seeks donations

ALBANY - Dr. Bianca Treski is offering a free consultation and exam tp anyone who donates a care package to Treats for Troops.

Supplies are at an all time low. They are asking for a oone-gallon Ziploc bag filled with personal care items. Please include a dollare for postage.

For a list of items needed, PLEASE VISIT.

Capital District Community Gardens awarded $30K

The Capital District Community Gardens has been awarded $30,000 from the Conservation Partnership Program.

The Conservation Partnership program is funded by The NYS Environmental Protection Fund and administered by The Land Trust Alliance of NYS.

“Capital District Community Gardens is grateful for The Conservation Partnership Program’s invaluable support for our mission to nourish healthy communities by providing access to fresh food and green spaces for all,” said CDCG’s Executive Director Amy Klein in a statement. “Protecting public health starts with caring for the land and water that is used to nourish residents and it is an honor to partner with the many other organizations working toward this common goal with The Conservation Partnership Program’s support.”

Happy Cat Rescue to hold fundraiser

ALTAMONT - On Saturday, June 9, Happy Cat Rescue will be holding a feline fundraiser to benefit the efforts of the cat rescue.

There will be Belly Dancing, vendors, door prizes, a silent auction, and more.

The event will be from 1-5p. It will be held at 11 Mill Street.

Mortorcycle ride for cancer

ALTAMONT - On Saturday, May 12, there will be a charity motorcycle ride from VFW 8692 on Rt 155 to  VFW 7062 on Mill Sreet.

The cost is $20 a bike and is rain or shine. There will also be an end of run party at VFW 7062.

For more information, Please Call, 518-470-7310.

Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

The Blue Friday New York Fallen Officer Memorial Ride will take place on Saturday, May 5 and will cover many areas in the Capital Region.

The ride will go over 94 miles and will kick off from Spizie’s Harley-Davidson on Central Avenue in Colonie at 11:30 a.m. The riders will then go to Herba Motors on Route 30 in Amsterdam, followed by Adirondack Harley-Davidson on Route 29 in Amsterdam.

Registration will be available at all three locations and will begin at 9 a.m. The ride will travel through Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Saratoga counties and will end at the Bethlehem Town Park on Route 32 in Bethlehem at 2 p.m.

Donations for the ride will be $25/driver and $15/rider and will include a lunch at the Bethlehem Town Park. Anyone can attend the lunch for a $10 donation and live music will be provided by Kevin and Katie McKrell and others.

PTA Mothers Day Plant Sale

GUILDERLAND - The Guilderland Elementary Schools PTA Mothers Day Plant Sale will be held on May 10-11.

The sale will take place in the cafeteria during all lunch periods. .

Packs of annuals will be available for $1.75, maximum of $7.

Thursdays sale is availabl eonly for children.

For more information, Please Email, LISAWB32@GMAIL.COM

Champagne on the Park tickets now on sale

ALBANY - The Lark Street Business Improvement District's annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 10.

Champagne on the Park is a fundraiser that supports the year-round efforts if the Lark Street BID to continue the growth of the economic and urban development and sustainability of this unique neighborhood through programs including neighborhood safety and marketing.

Advanced sale tickets are $60 an individual or $100 for a couple.  For tickets, PLEASE VISIT.