Bubble Magic, Working Tugboat and Folk Singer George Ward at “Make a Splash” Family Day

Saturday, July 17

Vendors, Food and Fun!
More details to follow.

Want to be a vendor?
Space 20×20 - $35.00 Until June 30th, 2010

($40.00 after June 30th, 2010)

Space 10×20 – $25.00 (one day only)

Lynda (518) 993-2213 • Carol (518) 993-2815

If electricity is needed, add $5.00 for the weekend (Sat. & Sun.)

So stop by Checkers Out Speedway, where you can race indoors!

Come to the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Friday Buffet at Crystal Bar ($8.95) and meet all the WCSS stars:
SAM ZURLO, MIKE MANCINI, REBECCA PERSICO, BOB GOING, MICHAEL CHIARA, BOBBY O’BRIEN, MIKE ALFREE, SWAP SHOP JOE ISABEL, and more!

SENATOR HUGH FARLEY, and other local and area politicos will be in attendance.

Local Amsterdam author BOB GOING will have copies of his new book “THE WORLD WAR II DEAD OF AMSTERDAM” and will be signing them.

Enjoy the best buffet in town for just $8.95.

Come and enjoy lunch with us!

Come aboard as we gather a dozen area chambers of commerce for “Celebration Cruise: 1 River, 12 Chambers” on the Captain JP II on Thursday, July 8.

Here’s a rare opportunity to connect with business professionals from all 12 Chambers in the greater Tech Valley region, making this a “must-attend” event.  The Celebartion Cruise will include non-stop networking, live entertainment, valuable door prizes, hot hors d’oeuvres, drink specials and so much more, all in a fun and relaxed setting.  Boarding is from 5:30 to 6 pm, with the cruise following from 6-8 pm.  Tickets are only $36 per person.  Register with the Rensselaer Regional Chamber of Commerce online at www.renscochamber.com or contact Kate Ollier, Programs & Communications Manager, at 518.274.7474 / jikkuer@renscochamber.com.

The following Chambers of Commerce are participating:  Albany-Colonie Regional; Bethlehem; Colonie; Columbia County; Fulton County Regional; Guilderland; Mechanicville; Montgomery County; Rensselaer County Regional; Saratoga County; Schenectady County; and Southern Saratoga County.

6/24 ~ Chamber Open House & Ribbon Cutting, 1166 Riverfront Center, Amsterdam, 5-7 pm.

Join the Chamber in celebrating the Grand Opening of their new location. Take a tour of the office, view the tourism information center and pick up some brochures for your summer planning. Hor d’oeurves and refreshments will be catered by Crystal Ristorante.  Reservations are required.

6/18 ~ Ribbon cutting and opening celebration of the Coffee Beanery, 128 Polar Plaza, Amsterdam, 4 – 6 pm.

Join the Chamber in celebrating the opening of one of the area’s newest businesses!

The Coffee Beanery has a wide selection of gourmet and flavored coffees,  breakfast and lunch items, and a drive-thru for your convenience.

The cafe features a fireplace and wi-fi!  Refreshments will be served!

Chamber members and their employees are invited to bring their Dad’s in honor of Father’s Day!  Reservations are required.

Chamber members are invited to attend a complimentary Mohawks game.

The Amsterdam Mohawks will be playing against the Glens Falls Golden Eagles.

There will be a raffle for a chance to win prizes during the game.

Call us for your free tickets!  Gates open at 6.  Network on the party deck prior to the game.

I have seen a couple of episodes recently, and have been amazed by what goes on in peoples minds, and homes! If you have, too, then check this out!

Submitted by Leah LaFera, Head of Library Services, Canajoharie Libarary and Arkell Museum

Join us for a fascinating discussion of the book Homer & Langley by
E.L. Doctorow based on the most famous hoarders in history.   Discussion will take
place on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Arkell Reading Room.

Based on New York City's famous eccentric Collyer brothers, this novel fictionalizes
the lives of the world famous hoarders.  Homer & Langley lived in their parent's 5th
Avenue mansion and are perhaps the most well know hoarders in history, filling their
three story building with newspapers, old machinery and equipment and even a Model T
car!
A wonderful read from start to finish filled with sometimes brilliant insight,
quirky characters, and historical details. 

This discussion will be lead by Siena College writing and literature professor:
Naton Leslie.  Leslie will provide a historical introduction prior to the discussion
and will lead us into a lively group talk about the novel.  

No registration is necessary, refreshments will be served and copies of the book,
audiobook, and large print book are available at the library circulation desk for
check-out.

 This program made possible through funds from the New York State Council for the
Arts and the Mohawk Valley Library system.

The Canajoharie Library is located at 2 Erie Blvd., Canajoharie, NY.  For additional
information contact the library at 518-673-2314 or visit us online at
www.canajoharielibrary.org.