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Northville's Farmer’s Market begins May 24

NORTHVILLE – Northville’s first Farmer’s Market will be held on May 24.

The Farmers' Market will be held every Friday May 24-October 11, 2013 2pm-5pm Rain or shine.

The market is free and open to the public and will be held at the Waterfront Park on Main Street, Northville.

For more information, call (518) 863-4211

Local church holds chicken and biscuit dinner

Local church holds chicken and biscuit dinner

CAROGA LAKE – The North Bush United Methodist Church will host a Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on May 4.

The dinner will be held at the Wheelerville Union Free School from 4-7 p.m.

Tickets are available at the door at $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12 and free for children under 5.

Youth development program seeks volunteers

Youth development program seeks volunteers

JOHNSTOWN – A recruitment night will be held for youth members and adult volunteers who want join the local 4-H youth development program and start new 4-H clubs. 

At the "Grow with 4H" recruitment night, held on May 2, youth and adult participants will have the opportunity to plant pillow packs with marigold seeds to take home, enjoy light refreshments and learn more about 4-H in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. 

The meeting will be held at Shirley J. Luck Senior Citizen Center in Johnstown from 6:30 – 8 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

County wide clean-up effort to be held May 4

County wide clean-up effort to be held May 4

 

The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Fulton County Board of Realtors are sponsoring a county wide clean-up effort on Saturday, May 4.

Clean up locations will be held throughout Fulton County in Gloversville, Johnstown, Mayfield, Caroga Lake, Broadalbin, Northville, & Oppenheim from 9 a.m. to Noon

If you are interested in participating, contact Sharon Jenkins-725-0641 or Fulton County Board of Realtors-725-5523

Staff appreciation luncheon to be held April 24

Staff appreciation luncheon to be held April 24

 

AMSTERDAM – In honor of Staff Appreciation Day, the Fulton Montgomery Chamber is holding a Staff Appreciation Luncheon on April 24.

This luncheon gives employers a chance to extend a ‘thank you’ to their employees for their work.

The luncheon is $25 and will be held at the Raindancer Restaurant in Amsterdam from noon – 1:30 p.m.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call 725-0641 or email events@fultoncountyny.org

Statewide effort aims to stop declining number of volunteer firefighters

Statewide effort aims to stop declining number of volunteer firefighters

 

CAPITAL REGION – Volunteer fire departments across the state will be opening their doors

and  fire truck bays during the weekend of Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28.

This part of the third annual RecruitNY statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment effort.

For more information, or to find out if your fire department is participating in RecruitNY, click here. 

Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates Free Cone Day Tuesday, April 9

Ben & Jerry’s Celebrates Free Cone Day Tuesday, April 9

 

On Tuesday, April 9, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops around the world will host the 34th annual Free Cone Day.

The Annual event is a ‘thank-you’ to fans.

The event also and celebrates the introduction of three new Greek frozen yogurt flavors.