Montgomery County Chamber Events Calendar - Chamber Events

Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Montgomery County for this fun-filled golf tournament. Proceeds to benefit the Chamber and United Way. Prizes, lunch, golf fees, cart, dinner included. Registration $125 per golfer.

Registration begins at 10:30 am, shotgun start at noon.

Thanks to sponsors: Time Warner Cable, NBT Bank, Alpin Haus, Schwartz Law Firm, National Grid, Hayws & Wormuth Insurance, The Recorder, Pleasant Cleaners, WEST & Company CPAs, Subway, Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Bartyzel, Inc., and LCS & Z, CPAs.

Amsterdam Family YMCA Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Thursday July 15, at Rolling Hills Country Club, Route 5, Fort Johnson. 9 Hole Scramble, Mixed Teams Welcome! 4 pm registration and hors d'oeuvres, 5 pm shotgun start, 7:30 pm dinner & awards. Event features: 9 hole scramble, golf cart, longest drive prizes, closest to the Pin prize, raffle, prize for 1st and last place teams, & dinner. $65 per golfer. Registration deadline is July 10th.

For more information and sponoship opportunites please call Nancy Carr at 842-2130, www.amsterdamymca.com

The Friends of Sanford Stud Farm will once again this year be providing coach transportation to/from the Sanford Farm to Saratoga Springs Race Track for the 95th running of the Sanford Memorial Stakes Race and Benefit Luncheon.

"Lunch with The Friends": Join former Sanford jockey, Louis Hildebrandt, Sanford descendent Pierre Manigault and his family, as well as other Friends for our Fourth Annual "Lunch with The Friends" at the Carousel dining area of Saratoga Race Track. The luncheon package includes round trip motor coach transportation between Amsterdam and the track, Clubhouse Admission, Access to the Clubhouse, Post Parade Program, an elegant buffet lunch in the Carousel, a commemorative Friends gift and a souvenir program. The price for the entire afternoon package is $90.00 per person.

Questions or for more information contact Tom Foster (518)866-1287 or Sam Hildebrabdt (518)761-0703

website: http://www.sanfordstudfarm.org/

Come aboard as we gather a dozen area chambers of commerce for "Celebration Cruise: 1 River, 12 Chambers" on the Captian 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 Celebration 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 / kollier@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.

Riverlink Summer Concert Series featuring John Scarpulla with Holly Evans

Summer Concert Series, Riverlink Park, every Sat in July & Aug. For bands & showtimes, visit http://www.myspace.com/riverlinkconcerts

Riverlink Summer Concert Series featuring Frank Micare

Summer Concert Series, Riverlink Park, every Sat in July & Aug. For bands & showtimes, visit http://www.myspace.com/riverlinkconcerts

Riverlink Summer Concert Series Riverlink Jamboree 2-9 pm, featuring: MC Peggy Pearl; Lost Radio Rounders; No Outlet; Whoa Nelly; & Horseshoe Lounge Playboys.

Summer Concert Series, Riverlink Park, every Sat in July & Aug. For bands & showtimes, visit http://www.myspace.com/riverlinkconcerts

Riverlink Summer Concert Series Singer/songwriters, 5-9pm, featuring: Railbird featuring Sarah Pedinotti; Sean Rowe; Ben karis Nix; & John Brodeur.

Summer Concert Series, Riverlink Park, every Sat in July & Aug. For bands & showtimes, visit http://www.myspace.com/riverlinkconcerts

“Dulcimer Workshop with Lori Keddell.” Mountain dulcimer instructor Lori Keddell will present a beginning dulcimer workshop at Old Fort Johnson. The mountain dulcimer is an old American stringed instrument. Its ancestor, the scheithlot, was found in the late 1700's in Pennsylvania. The word dulcimer means "sweet song," and that describes it well. Lori will share more about the history of the instrument, play some popular tunes, and teach participants a few easy melodies. No experience is necessary and dulcimers are available for you to use. Admission is just $2.00 and members of the Montgomery County Historical Society are free.

Old Fort Johnson National Historic Landmark is pleased to announce a “Christmas in July” CD release party for Liaisons Plaisantes, the 18^th century period musicians quintet, on Saturday, July 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This candlelight evening program will feature a live performance by Liaison Plaisantes of the 18^th century holiday music on their first ever CD entitled “A Plaisantes Christmas”.

Old Fort Johnson is privately owned by the Montgomery County Historical Society, a local, not-for-profit organization formed 106 years ago. It is located right off of Route 5 at the intersection of Route 67 in the village of Fort Johnson, one mile west of Amsterdam, just a short distance from Thruway Exit 27.

There will be a healing service at 2:30 pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, 136 Shrine Rd. Fultonville, in the Coliseum led by Father Robert Lennon, CSSR of the Mission Church in Boston, MA. He is the director of the Healing & Restoration Ministry founded by Rev. Edward J. McDonough CSSR. The healing service includes a talk, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Co-Apostle group prayer, Benediction, and pray-overs. Free will offering. Father Lennon will then celebrate 4pm Mass in the Coliseum. Contact Beth Lynch at 518-853-3033 ext 235. www.martyrshrine.org

Amsterdam Mohawks Vs. Oneota Outlaws, Shuttleworth Park, First Pitch at 7:05pm. Free Admission & Bus Transportation compliments of Montgomery County STOP DWI & Brown's Transportation. For sign up form, call the STOP DWI office at 853-4355. Minors must be accompanied by an adult chaperone...No Exceptions!

Pick up locations with return after game:

AMsterdam Lynch Literacy Academy - depart at 6pm

Canajoharie Middle School - Depart at 5:45pm

Canajoharie Community Youth Center - depart at 5:45pm

Fonda Fultonville High School - depart at 6pm

Fort Plain Jr/Sr High School - depart at 5:45pm

St. Johnsville High School - depart at 5:30pm

Sherry Wieszchowski, Licensed Esthetician, and her affiliated salon, Adirondack Reflections, 105 South Comrie Ave, Johnstown, across from Eagle Cheverolet.is holding an open house on Sunday, August 1, 1-5pm. The day will feature live music, free games, prizes, raffles, and demonstrationis. More than $1000 in free gifts will be given away and a Grand Prize drawing to win a Complete Spa Day Package valued at $250. All proceeds from this raffle will benefit the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund.

To RSVP or for more information contact Sherry at 518-844-9555.

Monsoon Hits Amsterdam! Dont Miss the Ribbon Cutting, 10 Market Street, Amsterdam, in America's Best Value Inn, 5-7pm. Join the Chamber in celebrating the Grand Opening of the area's newest and only Indian Restaurant offering a full Indian and American Menu. Experience the exciting flavors of the far east while enjoying Hor d'oeuvres and refreshments.

The homeless animals of the Montgomery County SPCA will benefit from the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run For The Animals, to be held on Saturday, July 24, rain or shine. All proceeds from the day’s events will support the New Shelter Building Fund of the Montgomery County SPCA. The organization has been raising funds to replace its current facility for a number of years.

Registration for the Motorcycle Poker Run For The Animals, at $20 per person/$30 per couple/$15 per non-rider, begins at 10am at the Bad Pig Saloon on State Highway 5S in Rotterdam Junction, with a start time of 12 noon. The 90-mile Run includes stops at Kiddo’s in Amsterdam, Hillview in Esperance and Jim’s in Canajoharie. The Run ends at Loopie’s Pub on Mohawk Avenue in Tribes Hill.

Prizes will be awarded, and raffles, music and food will be enjoyed by the participants. Some of the MCSPCA shelter animals available for adoption may also join the festivities.

For more information on the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run For The Animals, please call 842-8417. For more information on events benefiting the Montgomery County SPCA, visit www.mc-spca.org.

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Building Supports at Home and at School. The Parent Network of the Capital Region will offer this Free Training on: Friday, July 23rd, 10am - 11:30am at Family Resource and Support Center, Catholic Charities of Fulton & Montgomery Counties, 1 Kimball STreet, Amsterdam.

This training will provide an overview of the impact of ADHD on a child cognitively, socially, and emotionally in both early childhood and adolescence. We will deiscuss strategies and accommodations that can be used a home and at school that can help children with ADHD achieve success. Parents will be provided with checklists, sample forms, and other handouts that will serve as useful tools in working with your child's school.

To sign up for this training, please contact Adene karhan at adkarhan@pncrny.org or 518-640-3331.

Cancer Services Program of Fulton & Montgomery Counties in conjuction with the Amsterdam Mohawks are hosting Breast Cancer Awareness Night, July 9, game time 7:05pm. Mammograms can save lives. Nathan Littauer Hospital is celebrating improved access to mammogram screening in our Perth Office.

If you are a breast cancer survivor, please join us that night as our guest. To show our strength, we need: all survivors to go on the field with the players and walk the bases, a survivor to throw out the opening pitch, and a survivor to sing the National Anthem.

We will raise money with a special "pink jersey" auction. The team will be wearing pink jerseys which they will remove at the close of the game to their highest bidder. The funds raised will help support our breast cancer initiatives.

We have tickets for you and a guest. If you yourself are a survivor or know of someone who is, get your tickets today by contacting Cheryl McGrattan at cmcgrattan@nlh.org or 773-5533. FREE TICKETS ARE FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AND THIER GUEST.

Walter Elwood Museum of the Mohawk Valley presents Summer Fest 2010, an evening of family fun! Wednesday July 28, 5-8pm (rain date Thursday July 29), 366 West Main Street, Route 5, Amsterdam.

There will be a car show, delicious food, merhandise & craft vendors, farmers market, carnival rides & games, music, museum tours, home baked desserts & icecream, clowns, raffles & more!

Adults $5 & Children $2. Plenty of free parking.

Health & Wellness Day, Saturday July 10, 10am-2pm, Amsterdam Hannaford Supermarket, 4901 State Highway , Route 30, Amsterdam. Free health screening: cholesterol, blood pressure, & bone density. Meet the Pharmacist and receive a free gift bag!

A Chicken and biscuit dinner will be hosted by the GFWC Century Club from 4:40-7pm, for the GFWC Century Club of Amsterdam Scholarship Fund. The Century Club sponsors scholarships for area students in arts and music. The dinner will include chicken and biscuits with vegetables, mashed poratoes, cranberry sauce, dessert and a beverage. For reservations or more information, visit centuryclubofamsterdam.org

The Joey Thomas Big Band will be bringing the best of the classic big band era and beyond to Guilderland Performing Arts Center, Tawasentha Park, 188 State Route 146 in Guilderland, Thursday, July 22, at 7:30 pm. FREE EVENT.

www.guilderlandrec.com/info/annoucements.aspx

The Joey Thomas Big Band will be bringing the best of the classic big band era to the Freedom Park Dennis Madden Stage, Schonowee Avenue next to Jumpin Jacks in Scotia, Wednesday, July 28th, at 7 pm. FREE EVENT.

www.freedomparkscotia.org

The Joey Thomas Big Band will be bringing the best of the classic big band era and beyond to the Broadalbin Hotel, 59 West Main Street, Broadalbin, Saturday July 31st, 3-8 pm. A true summer dance party with food and drink available with a dance floor on the lawn. For more information call 518-883-5414

www.joeythomasbigband.com

Ribbon Cutting For Sherry Wieszchowski, Licensed Esthetician, Friday, July 30th, 4 pm, 105 South Comrie Ave, Johnstown. Join The Chamber in welcoming the area's premiere esthetician and all she has to offer.

Karen's Produce & Ice Cream is hosting a fundraiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 4-7pm, 2311 State Highway 5s, Amsterdam. The organization provides guide dogs for the visually impaired. Rachelle Cotugno will be playing the guitar along with her friends Fran and Mary Moniz who will be accompanying her on bass and vocals. The event is free to the public. A portion of the ice cream sales, and half of the corn proceeds, will be donated to the organization. Public donations will also be accepted.