Guilderland Chamber Calendar

2013 Events

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May

3 - First Friday Breakfast! 7:30-9am. Guilderland Chamber of Commerce presents Speed Networking at Crossgates Mall Food Court (Café Court entrance) with Capital District and Upstate NY Professionals AND Capital Alliance of Young Professionals-Structured Networking by facilitators who know you! Light Breakfast sponsored by Crossgates Mall. $ 5 admission. Register online here $5.

4 - Guilderland Animal Hospital Community Day Open House & Adoption Event! 10:00-2:00, 4963 Western Turnpike Email: tramos@gahvets.com - 518-355-0260 Altamont, NY. Hospital tours, View Demonstrations, 9 local shelters & adoption groups, Pet Health Education, Free customized name tags, Music & Food, Bounce House & face painting for the kids!

7 - Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York presents a gourmet tasting event challenging professional culinary teams from across the Capital Region to craft exclusive recipes made from Girl Scout cookies. 6:00 - 9:00pm, Holiday Inn Express & Suites 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, New York 12110. Call 518-348-1413 x402 for more info.

8 - Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Back to Basics Networking! Mio Vino Wine Bar and Bistro in Altamont Mixer-"the best mixer we had in 2012, let's do it again!" $10 Members register online here. $20 Not-Yet-Members register online here.

12 - TCBY Yogurt, 1512 Western Ave-On Mother's Day Sunday, May 12 we will be giving moms FREE yogurt up to 6oz!

18 - 10:00am, CM Fox building 2390 Western Ave (upstairs)Protect the skin you're in... May is Skin Cancer Awareness month. Per the American Academy of Dermatology, currently one in five adult Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. In addition, melanoma rates have been increasing for at least 30 years and it is predicted that by 2015, one in 50 Americans will develop melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Come listen to Dr. Robert Shoss M.D. from Albany Dermatology talk about strategies we can take to protect the skin and reduce the risk of developing this sometimes deadly and often disfiguring disease. He will also talk about how we can promote overall skin wellness and maintain its youthful glow throughout a lifetime. Contact: Meghan Tracey at 518.867.4248 to RSVP as this will fill up quickly!

21 - The Library's 2013/2014 budget is up for vote on Tuesday, May 21, and polls - at your local Elementary School -- are open from 7 am until 9 pm. To get information on the Library's budget, please see your copy of the Library's newsletter - "The Budget Issue" -- that arrived in your mail the week of May 6. Or you can go to www.guilpl.org/budget; while there, be sure to check out the Library Value Calculator so you can see just how much you save every month by using Guilderland's Public Library.

22 - Capital District Local First LOCAL LIFT Business Expo. Hudson Valley TechSmart Campus, Malta NY. This is the only expo for small independent businesses and the organizations that serve them. $25 admission, www.locallift.org to register.

June

5 - Malozzis Clubhouse presents An Evening with Psychic Medium Katie Manning-Hilton at Mallozzi's The Clubhouse at Western Turnpike 2350 Western Avenue Guilderland. Meet and Greet: 5 pm. Event start time: 6-7 pm Buffet dinner with a Signature cocktail follows session. Cash Bar $65pp* Pre-pay reservations only *Via phone at 630-4020 or in person at Mallozzi's Belvedere Hotel *Gratuity not included. Credit Cards Accepted. Must be 18 and older (ID required), Gallery Style Format. No guarantee that everyone will be read.

7 - 7:30-9am Guilderland Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast -Dealing with Difficult People-Alan Krieger, Krieger Solutions- All organizations have them –the angry customer; the passive aggressive staff person; the impatient, rude or self-centered person who doesn’t listen; or someone who is annoying to everyone they come in contact with. The big surprise is that often, they really aren’t trying to give you a hard time and don’t even know they have that impact. But what can you do about people like this? Learn More!! Held at the Guilderland Public Library, $5 includes light breakfast. $5 register online here.

7 - 8 - 9 - Albany's Premier Dance Theatre -Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Spring Salon Concerts- 8pm. Works by legendary Mother of Modern Dance; Isadora Duncan and Albany's renowned dramatic dance choreographer Maude Baum. Genres include opera, jazz, contemporary, rock, and Texas Swing. Address: 351 Hudson Ave.
Albany, NY 12210. eba Dance Theater, info@eba-arts.org or (518) 456=9916.

7 - Whispering Pines Golf Club-9th Annual Colonie-Guilderland Rotary Club Par 3, 18 Hole Golf Tournament & Shootout, 12-4pm. 2200 Helderberg Ave. Rotterdam, NY 12306. Proceeds to benefit the Albany Ronald McDonald House and other Rotary club projects. $85/golfer includes golf, lunch, and appetizers afterwards. For more information contact Julie Tidd at tiddjulie@gmail.com 518-857-4161.

8 - Altamont Corners Customer Appreciation Day, 11:00am-4:00pm, Altamont Corners, 187 Main Street,ltamont. www.altamontcorners.com Details: Altamont Corners thanks you for your continued support! Please join us for a day designed to thank our customers with...
Free Horse Drawn Carriage rides through the Victorian Village of Altamont, Wine Tasting by Altamont Vineyard & Winery, Plaza Discounts & Giveaways and much more! Rain or Shine

12 - The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, at Mallozzis Clubhouse at Western Turnpike Golf Course. The event will include a cocktail hour beginning at 5:30pm, dinner, then a keynote presentation by nationally-known business consultant Judi Clements entitled "Even if You're on the Right Track, You'll Get Run Over if You Just Sit There!" to follow. Chamber Business and Town Beautification awards will be handed out by the Chamber Board, Town Supervisor Runion, and Altamont Mayor Gaughan. Elected officials like Albany County Supervisor Dan McCoy, US Congressman Tonko, and others also extend their congratulations to the winners at the dinner. $65 per person, reserve here online.

15 - Guilderland Parks and Rec presents the 3rd annual MUD MANIA race and obstacle run from 11:30-2 pm at Tawasentha Park! See webiste for more info and to register! www.townofguilderland.org

17 - The Community Caregivers Golf Tournament. This popular golf outing is a major fundraiser for Community Caregivers, which provides essential services for Albany County residents. For more information please visit our website at www.CommunityCaregivers.org or call our office at 456-2898

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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!