There will be a Spaghetti Dinner on Tuesday, March 16th 2010 at Parillo’s in Historic Southside Amsterdam.

The dinner is to benefit Easy Street Horse Rescue, a Not-For-Profit Charitable Organization located at 109 Langley Road, Amsterdam.

The mission of Easy Street Horse Rescue is:

•To provide for the rescue and care of abused and/or unwanted horses and other farm animals, which if not rescued would lead to the physical and/or mental detriment of the animal.
•To provide for the rescue and care for horses being auctioned for slaughter.
•To provide for the rescue and care of PMU (pregnant mare urine) or NMF (nurse mare foals) foals and horses due to PMU/NMF activities.
•To provide for the rescue, rehabilitation and care of thoroughbred, standardbred, draft, and other working horses who are being disposed of due to age and/or inability to meet racing/working standards of the breed.
•All horses and animals rescued will receive loving kindness in their rehabilitation and care, and will be either allowed to permanently retire at Easy Street Horse & Barnyard Rescue, Inc., facilities or will be available for adoption to homes where love and quality care will be given.
•Where possible Easy Street Horse & Barnyard Rescue, Inc., will provide non-political, basic education to the unknowing about the realities of horses sent to slaughter, PMU foals, and NM foals.

The dinner is $12.00 per person. There will be a Chinese Auction, 50/50 and other raffles.

Tickets available through the Easy Street website or by contacting Barb @ belle51062@msn.com

The American Cancer Society

Presents:

Relay For Life of Amsterdam, NY

May, 21st 2010!

Be a part of the largest cancer fighting effort in the world!

Come learn about Relay For Life and join in the fight!

Join us for our event kickoff:
Wednesday, March 10th at 6:00 pm
St. Mary’s Hospital, Carondelet Pavilion
380 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam
 (located across the street from the hospital)
Register online and attend the kickoff and receive a free gift!
(must be registered online by 12pm on March 10th)

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Thursday, March 11th 2010 at 6pm

The 20th Annual Wine and Cheese Party will be held at the Raindancer Restaurant, located on  State Highway 30 North in Amsterdam, NY

The Wine and Cheese Party will also include an auction. The event is to benefit the Amsterdam Family YMCA. The cost of the event is $20.00 per person / $35.00 per couple. Tickets available at the Amsterdam Family YMCA Member Services Desk or from any YMCA Board Member.

For more information please contact:
AMSTERDAM FAMILY YMCA | 518-842-2130
www.amsterdamymca.com

The Amsterdam Family YMCA is located at 58 North Pawling Street in Hagaman.

Bring the whole family for a day of fun!

Saturday, March 6th from 11am-12:30pm
Amsterdam High School,
Saratoga Ave, Amsterdam
$5 per golfer, $3 children under 5 & non-golfers

Miniature Golf Day with various children’s activities including crafts, face painting, trivia contest, build a bear, Wii, and more…

Master Balloon Artisit Daryl Baldwin 11am-12:30pm

Gary VanSlyke and his percussion instruments 1-2pm

Make your own Sundae

Food & Refreshments available at additional costs

Submitted by the Montgomery County Department of Tourism

The Amsterdam Mohawks have announced the signing of their infielders for the 2010 season.  The Tribe have signed five infielders to help them defend their 2009 NYCBL Championship  In 2009, the Mohawks ended the season with a 36-12 record and were ranked 13th in the nation by PerfectGame Crosschecker.

Of the five infielders committed to the Mohawks, four are middle infielders.  They include, TJ Jones, a sophomore second baseman from the University of Cincinnati, Brian Martutartus, a junior shortstop from Wagner College, Luis Penate, a junior shortstop from Division II Nova Southeastern of Florida, and Jon Schwind, a sophomore shortstop/center fielder from Marist College.

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Submitted by the Cranesville Fire Department, Amsterdam.
Are you going to be having a fundraiser? Let us know at events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

Friday, February 12th, 12-8pm

Saturday, February 13th, 10am-6pm

Valentine’s Day Roses will be on sale February 12th and 13th to benefit the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department.  $25 per dozen, and vases will be available for an additional fee. 

Watch for the “Roses Ahead” signs!

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Join us as we head off to the Raindancer Restaurant on Route 30 North in Amsterdam as the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce stops by for a Ribbon Cutting.

The Raindancer, long since a staple in fine dining in Amsterdam, is celebrating their 30th anniversary this Valentine’s Day.

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February 13th, 2010

The Perthshire will be hosting a Valentine Dinner Dance this Saturday starting at 6pm. Along with a scrumptious dinner buffet, you will be able to dance to the music of Ed Clifford, The Human Jukebox.

Ed is know throughout the Capital Region for his great talent of being able to embody the sounds and characteristics of great performers such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Englebert Humperdinck and many others.

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It’s supposed to be mostly clear and chilly this weekend, so grab your scarf and head on out for some great live entertainment!

Comedy

Saturday Night

Comedians Jay Nog and Jeff Cerulli @ The Funny Farm, Steele Ave Extension Gloversville.

Visit http://thefunnyfarm.info/ for more info on these comedians, Call 518-725-2200 for reservations.

Music

Friday February 5th

Bob Motyl @ Imperial Lanes, Amsterdam

Karaoke @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

DJ Ron @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Who Dunit @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Doc Orloff Blues Elixir @ Mayfield Grill, Mayfield

Saturday February 6th

Phil & Nancy @ Canal Street Pub, Fort Plain for the Big Game Kickoff Party – Followed by the Big Game Party on Sunday with beer specials, giveaways and a half-time buffet!

Tom Foster Karaoke @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Ten Year Vamp @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

DJ Steve @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Who Dunit @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Permagrin @ Sacandaga Sandbar, Mayfield

Well, we all made it past hump day, and the light is at the end of the tunnel. That light, of course, the weekend and time to go out and have fun!

Comedy

Saturday January 20th

The Funny Farm, located at the Fireside Restaurant on Steele Ave Extension in Gloversville, will host live comedians this weekend.

The headliner: Ray Pennetti and Feature: Joe Curie

For info on these comedians, visit  www.thefunnyfarm.info

Music

Tonight

DJ Mike Garassi @ Crystal Bar, Amsterdam

Rorry McKernan @ Fernandos, Cobleskill

DJ Ody Karaoke @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Friday January 29th 2010

Doc Orloff Duo @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Bobby Motyl @ Imerial Lanes, Amsterdam

DJ Ron All Request Night @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

LJ DJ @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Saturday, January 30th 2010

Tom Foster Karaoke @ Shorty’s Southside, Amsterdam

Bad Penny @ Imperial Lanes, Amsterdam

The Bedspins @ Al’s Roadhouse, Broadalbin

Chalkdust Torture @ Iroquois Lanes, Canajoharie

The Road Show @ Austin Hotel, Central Bridge

DJ Steve @ Locomotions, Cobleskill

Rattail Jimmy @ Hillview Tavern, Esperance

Dream Team @ Patricia’s, Johnstown

Saving Atlantis @ Dixie Grill, Johnstown