Calendar of Events
2008 Events
Now through July 9-The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with WROW and the Colonie Chamber of Commerce to help local entrepreneurs start or grow their business. With the help of sponsors, participants will have the chance to win over $7,500 worth of products and services to help build their business. WROW staff members will announce the winners July 9. Sponsors include AFSCO Fence services, Liberteks, Logos, Verizon and We the People. AFSCO will provide services worth approximately $1000; Liberteks will provide small business technology to secure network servers; Logos will provide large print formatting, graphic design time, and marketing and design consultation; Verizon will provide a free year’s service of FiOS data; We the People will provide $1000 worth of document preparation services. To enter, or if you are interested in sponsoring, visit www.wrow.com today!
June
2, 9, & 16 - Janet LaBella will be presenting a Successful Money Management Seminar. It will be a three part series; from 6-9pm at the Knowledge Network, Colonie, NY. For more information call (518) 225-1226.
5 - Annual Dinner at the Italian American Community Center. 5:30 reception, dinner and awards ceremonty to follow. Don't miss this exciting evening which includes dining, music, raffles.
13 – Colonie-Guilderland Rotary Club will be having there 4th Annual Par Tournament & 100,000 Shootout at the Whispering Pines G.C. Rotterdam, NY. It is $75.00 per golfer and there will be prizes for top 3 finishing foursomes. There is sponsorship registration and the deadline is May 31st.
16 - The New York Capital Region Apartment Association and Liza’s Legacy Foundation will be hosting their first annual golf tournament at Colonie Golf and Country Club, Rte. 85 Voorheesville, NY. 1 pm.
18- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Northeastern New York is forming the Coalition of Young Professionals which will help serve to support the mission of JDRF while helping to broaden the network of opportunities for philanthropic support. There will be an informational session held at the Conklin Conference Center at 5:30 pm. Please contact Susanne M. Keller at 477-2873 for more information.
18-4-8 pm. The Guilderland Historical Society will be sponsoring an Antiques and History Picnic at the main pavilion in Tawasentha Park, located on Route 146. Guests can choose from a menu with a price of $9.95 per meal. Please call 281-7117 with any questions.
19 - 7:30 am-Speed networking at Panera Bread is back! RSVP by calling 456-6611. Thirty people max, free coffee and other beverages.
FREE - Click here to Register online.
22-1-4 pm. Mary Ellen Johnson President of the Historical Society, announces that Alice Begley, Town Historian, will be at the Historical Society’s open house at Minders Frederick House Rt 146, Guilderland Center signing her book “From the Historian’s Desk” a collection of articles from her writings. For more information, call 861-8582 or 456-3032.
23 -This year’s summer reading club at the Guilderland Public Library will surely drive you buggy! We are gearing up for lots of fun programs in July and August. Expect to find performers, book discussions, make it take it crafts, storytimes, family programs and more. You must register at the Library for this program; registration begins Monday, June 23 at 10 am.
27 - Guilderland Chamber of Commerce and the Red Cross are once again sponsoring a Blood Drive at Guilderland Town Hall. 1:30-6:30 pm. Save a life, give blood! Call 456-6611 to schedule an appt. The Red Cross is also having a blood drive at the Guilderland Public Library on July 8 from 1-6 pm. Call 456-2400 to sign up!
27 – A one day seminar at The College Saint Rose wiil be held by Dr. Robert Behn of Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. “CommunityServiceStat” will be held in the Standish Conference Rooms from 9am until 4pm. For more information contact 518-454-5102- Lisa Haley or Benjamin Marvin.
28 – Rockyo’s Pizzeria and Guilderland Chamber staff will be having a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at 3pm!! A portion of the proceeds at the Grand opening will go to charity. Rockyo’s will also be offering a $5, 8 cut pizza on this day. Guilderland Chamber of Commerce will be raffling off some great gifts at the event. The pizzeria is located at 2568 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12009.
29 - 11am-4pm. Peaceful Acres will be hosting their 3rd Annual Open House. Breakfast will be offered from 7-10 am for $5 followed by a power walk to Peaceful Acres. For more information, contact Nanci at nanci@princetowncable.com.
July
9-Liberteks Smallbany Small Business event at Holiday Inn Express on Western Ave! Call Dan at Liberteks for more information at 452-0550 x 16.
9 - Join Guilderland, Colonie and Bethlehem chambers at the Smallbany event (see below) to announce the winners of the WROW Build a Business giveaway! Building a business? There is still time to apply for the grand prizes, including Verizon FIOS, Liberteks computer consulting, We the People document services and more!
10 – Joseph E. Persico, author of Nuremberg: Infamy on Trial, Piercing the Reich and many other well-received works will be speaking at the Guilderland Public Library. For more info call 518-456-2400 x 12.
13 - The Guilderland YMCA is holding its 8th Annual Pine Bush Triathlon, and we are in need of volunteers! Help is needed in sports transition areas, water stations and helping the police departments control traffic on the bike and run routes. Volunteers report to the Guilderland YMCA, 250 Winding Brook Drive at 6:54am on July 13th. Please contact Jennifer Rittner-Paniccia at jrittner@cdymca.org if you are interested.
July 14 - 19 - Guilderland Restaurant Week. You favorite restaurants are participating in this exciting week. All your favorite Guilderland restaurants will be participating. Visit www.tasteofguilderland.com or call 456-6611 for more information.
19 -A golf tournament is being held to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The registration starts at 8am followed by the gunshot start at 9am. The tournament will be held at the Fairways of Half Moon Golf Course For more info call 453-6800.
23 – There will be a Bridal Expo at VAPOR Club at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway after the last race of the opening day of the track. For more info call A Touch of Class Limos at 482-1982.
24 - GCC Women in Business Summer Social - Exciting summer event with silent auction. Call 456-6611 for details.
$35 - Click here to register for the WIB Summer Social.
27 –. Sheryl & Barry K. Schwartz invite you to the 18th Annual Benefit in Saratoga for the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York from 5:00-8:30 at the Hall of Springs. Featuring a festive Luau, Hawaiian Buffet and Cocktails, Live Auction, and Emceed by Benita Zahn, WNYT/NewsChannel 13. Money raised will go to help those living with HIV/AIDS and prevention education throughout our region.
30 – QuickBooks for Small Biz will be 1-3pm and $20 at AVILA off Washington Ave Ext.
August
12-17-The Altamont Fair is looking for vendors for a food competition, food demos, home improvement/product vendors. Call Marie McMillan at 861-6671.
September
22 - Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic! At the Colonie Golf & Country Club. A charity event to benefit YMCA Circle of Champs. Call the Chamber at 456-6611 for details and to reserve your foursome.
25 - The Senior Volunteer and Job Fair returns for another exciting event. Call 456-6611 for details.
October
11 - It's BAAACK!! Souped up on Guilderland! The best soup from the best restaurants in Guilderland. Don't miss this exciting event. At the Orchard Creek Golf Club Pavilion. Features soup, apples, cider, and cars! Call 4456-6611 for more information or visit www.tasteofguilderland.com.
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*Please note that reservations are mandatory at all Guilderland Chamber events. If we know will be attending, we will be better able to serve YOU!