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GUILDERLAND — Guilderhaven’s annual “Gathering of Friends” fund-raiser is Oct. 2 at Mallozzi’s on Curry Road, Rotterdam.

For more information and to reserve your tickets call me at 861-6861. The event will include wine-tasting, appetizers, buffet, coffee, soda, dessert, a silent auction, and door prizes.

Guilderland Police Explorer Post Sergeant Chrystal Tinney won an award for second place in the D.U.I. Enforcement category and received a medal at the Cadet Police Academy.

Albany County will soon roll out a mobile application that will provide education and links to resources that will increase awareness about suicide and suicide prevention.

Services are at 8:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. with music, and Children’s Chapel at 10 a.m.

Father Scherck will deliver a sermon entitled “The Rock”, which outlines several ways in which the Scriptures employ the term rock referring to the things of God, in Christ, and the great benefits to those who believe. 

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont summer schedule:

— The summer worship schedule is one service at 9:30 a.m.

The service on Aug. 24 will be a special one marking the 30th anniversary of ordination of the pastor of St. John's, Rev. Gregory Zajac.

These local members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted:

Sean Flynn from Delmar, serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-69th infantry is promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel;

BERNE — The second annual Summerfest, to be held Saturday at the Berne town park, will feature food, fun, crafts, and community — and quirky contests.

Gad-Zukes! It’s Sas-Squash in the Hilltowns!

ALTAMONT — Kids Care Preschool is opening its doors on Sept. 8, offering a hands-on, concept-based program for 3- to 5-year-olds; 2-year-olds are considered on an individual basis. 

The new head of school for Doane Stuart, Pamela J. Clarke, has 25 years of experience leading independent schools.

GUILDERLAND — Michael Cahill hopes to generate drive-in traffic in the auto repair shop he recently opened in his hometown.

A McKownville resident for more than 30 years, he opened Cahill’s Auto Garage, at 1436 Western Ave., 10 days ago.

St. John’s Lutheran Church at 140 Maple Ave. in Altamont has the following schedule for Sunday, Aug. 17:

NEW SCOTLAND — Albany Therapeutic Riding Center has launched a fundraising drive to help with operational expenses including but not limited to: veterinary and farrier care, horse feed, equipment, lesson supplies, retired therapy horse care, and maintenance.

Kimberly Bryant, a faculty member in the Dental Hygiene Department at Hudson Valley Community College, was recently honored with the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.