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Public invited to join American Legion Post 1450 in Memorial Day celebrations

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:28pm
Public invited to join American Legion Post 1450 in Memorial Day celebrations

The public is invited to attend the Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies that will be held at the American Legion Post 1450 Pavilion in Halfmoon on Monday, May 28.

The pavilion is located at 275 Grooms Road. This year’s principal speaker will be Senior Chief, Navy Counselor Rich Cavalier. He is a 21 year Navy Veteran and a native New Yorker who is currently serving as the regional supervisor for officer recruiting.

Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

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Rock & Run to take place May 20

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:08pm
Rock & Run to take place May 20

The “Rock & Run” 5K presented by WEQX and SPAC will take place Sunday, May 20 at SPAC.

The event is the first event of the 2012 Season and it is a family-friendly time featuring a certified 5K course through the Spa State Park. There will be bands performing live music along the route, a 1K Kids’ Run and a free post-race party that will be open to community.

Proceeds from the event will help underwrite SPAC’s Vivienne Anderson Program. The program is an initiative that provides underserved children with the opportunity to attend classical performances.

Highlights of the event include:

·        5K certified course through the Spa State Park with live music by top bands including Headband Jack, Black Mountain Symphony, Jenson Rhodes Band, The City Never Sleeps, Garland Nelson, Lost Cantina, Tamer Lane, Dirt Cheap, Kemp Avenue Band, Betsy and the Bygones, John Donvito and Tracy Corey.

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Malta Hannaford Supermarket to celebrate grand opening

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 11:14am
Malta Hannaford Supermarket to celebrate grand opening

A two-day community celebration will mark the grand opening of the Hannaford Supermarket in Malta.

The new store is located on Round Lake Road and the celebration will begin on Saturday, May 19 and will continue on Sunday, May 20.

According to a statement, the new Hannaford will serve the growing Malta community and it will employ 100 associates. Another Hannaford store will also open in Columbia County in the Town of Livingston on May 19. These two new stores will bring Hannaford’s total number of stores in New York to 49.

“Hannaford Supermarkets is excited to bring our signature combination of everyday low prices, quality foods and outstanding service to Malta residents,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Malta Store Manager Steve Robyck in a statement. “I encourage the Malta community to join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our new store. We look forward to showing shoppers the results of what we have been working on.”

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Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 2:31pm
Beauty and the Beast to come to Proctors

The Mainstage at Proctors will welcome “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” beginning May 15 through May 20.

The classic love story will come to life onstage with songs like “Be Our Guest,” “Change In Me,” and “Gaston.” The show is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film and the show has been seen by 35 million people around the world.

The show runs for 130 minutes with one intermission. Ticket prices range from $20 to $90. Click here for more information on the show.

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Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Friday, May 4th, 2012, 12:59pm
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.

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Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 10:53am
Free Comic Book Day to take place May 5

Free Comic Book Day will take place at local participating comic book stores in the Capital Region May 5.

Comic book enthusiasts will be able to receive a free comic book and will be able to participate in a series of events and exhibits. Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May each year when participating comic book shops across the United States give away comic books to anyone who comes into their stores.

Click here to learn more and click here to see participating Capital Region stores.

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Art Institute to host craft beer event

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, 2:30pm

ALBANY - On Saturday, May 12, the Albany Institute of History and Art will be osting a craft beer festival featuring some of the finest local brews.

Guests  are invited to browse from table to table sampling all of th efinest craft beer the area has to offer, as well as an assortment of food, and a chance to talk to local brewers.

There will be a collection of beer signs and advertising that is in the museums collection.

Featured guests will be Brewery Ommegang, Albany Pump Station, Chatham Brewery, and Keegan Ales.

Special Guest Bill Schaefer of F & M Brewing will speak about his familys history with brewing.

Tickets are $50, or $45 for museum members.

The festival runs from 4-7p.

For more information, or to RSVP, Please call, 518-463-4478.

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