Broadalbin Youth Commission Board Member and Fundraising Coordinator,Keith Buchanan, (left) accepts a $750 check from Bob Costello (right), Store Manager of the Broadalbin Stewart’s Shop. The funds, raised via the Stewart’s Holiday Match Program, will be used for Broadalbin’s youth recreation programs which serve over 500 children from the Broadalbin and surrounding areas.  Stewarts matches individual donations made in its shops from Thanksgiving through Christmas Day.  

The Holiday Match program is part of Stewart’s commitment  to donate 5% of its profits annually to charity.  For more information, visit Stewarts’ web site at www.stewartsshops.com.

Submitted by the Broadalbin Youth Commission.
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Tuesday and Wednesday March 23rd & 24th 2010

The Broadalbin Youth Commission will hold sign ups for Babe Ruth Baseball Program on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, March 23 and 24, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Village Municipal Building, 16 West Main Street, in the Village of Broadalbin.

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Submitted by Sheila Bleyl, Broadalbin Village Clerk-Treasurer. Do you have updates to publicize? Email us at events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

The Fulton-Montgomery County Home Show / Craft Fair will go on as scheduled Saturday and Sunday at the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District High School, in spite of recent inclement weather.  The event is being sponsored by the Broadalbin Youth Commission with all proceeds to benefit development of the new Town Park on lands purchased by the Town last year at the corner of Honeywell Corners Road and State Route 29.  The Show will run from 10:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday and from 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday.  Free Child ID’s will be provided on Saturday, compliments of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Dept.  Raffles will include One Ton of Wood Stove Pellets, donated by Terleckey Bros. of Amsterdam, 100 Gallons of Fuel Oil, donated by Midnight Oil, and much more.  Over 60 vendors will participate.  Based on the number of inquiries, organizers are expecting a good turnout.  A $3.00 cover charge will be collected at the door, with Children under 10 admitted free.

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

Submitted by the Village of Broadalbin. Do you have an announcement to share? Email it to events@mohawkvalleyguide.com

The Broadalbin-Perth Little League will be holding Player Registration Events for the 2010 season on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, January 26th 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Perth Town Hall, County Hwy. 107

Saturday, January 30th 9:30 am – 11:30 am
B-P Intermediate School (Entry Lobby)

Saturday, January 30th 1 pm – 3 pm B-P
Intermediate School (Entry Lobby)

Wednesday, February 3rd 6 pm – 8 pm
Broadalbin Village Office, Main St., Broadalbin

Saturday, February 6th 10 am – 11:30 am
Perth Town Hall, County Hwy. 107

Registration after these dates will not be accepted. Parents can download the necessary forms from the Broadalbin Youth Commission website, www.byckids.com/LittleLeague.html. The cost for the season is $40 per player.

For more information, visit the website above, or contact Sue Syzdek, 2010 B-P Little League President, at ssyzdek@nycap.rr.com or 843-6846.

The Broadalbin Youth Commission is still seeking businesses and crafters to participate in a Home Show and Craft Fair which it will sponsor on Saturday and Sunday, February 27th and 28th, at the Broadalbin-Perth High School Gymnasium. 

Several booths have been reserved and remaining booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The deadline to sign up is February 6th. 

Set up will be on Friday, the 26th. There will be a total of 75 (10′ x 10′) booths.  

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As you probably read here, Santa made his way to Broadalbin-Perth TLC last Saturday morning, where they had a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, milk and coffee, a “Santa Land” set up for kids to do crafts and musical guest Gary Van Slyke. 

Dave Wallin-Eddy was there and was kind enough to share his photos of the event.

Parents and students shop for books at PTSO breakfast with Santa. Photo: Dave Wallin-Eddy

Gary Van Slyke plays a penny whistle at the PTSO Breakfast with Santa. Photo: Dave Wallin-Eddy

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Saturday, December 5th 2009

The Broadalbin-Perth PTSO will host their annual Breakfast with Santa at TLC (Formerly the Broadalbin-Perth Primary School) from 8 AM until 12 noon. A breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, milk and coffee will be served from 8 AM until 11:30 AM. After breakfast families can visit “Santa Land” for crafts and games, visit the candy shop and gift shop, listen to music from Gary Van Slyke and visit Santa. (more…)

Monday, November 30th 2009

Submitted by the Village Office of Broadalbin

This will be Broadalbin’s 5th Annual Holiday Parade.  Festivities will begin with a tree lighting ceremony and caroling in Kenside Park at 6:15pm. Girl Scout Troop 2013 has once again stepped up to take responsibility for the tree. The parade will begin at 6:30pm at the High School, following the same route as last year. (Bridge St., N. Main St., School St., First Avenue, W. Main back to Bridge St and back to the High School) There are 30 entries so far, with more expected.   (more…)