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GUILDERLAND — The Westmere Fire Department Ladies will hold their 6th Annual Vendor and Craft Fair on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse at 1741 Western Ave. in Guilderland.

Vendors and crafters may contact Tammy Pacelli at 518-588-5716 or Kathy Judeikis at 518-393-7541 for more information.

The Dollar General in East Berne, at the intersection of Main Street and Helderberg Trail, had some traffic Monday afternoon. The store, which the Berne Planning Board approved in December, had its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 10.

On Tuesday evening at Tawasentha Park, the Guilderland Police Department put on the 10th annual National Night Out that meant to encourage crime prevention, which included a bounce house, pony rides, a petting zoo, games, and demonstrations.

On Monday morning, members of the Albany Pine Bush employees took part of a continent-wide MAPS research, meant to help in the conservation of birds and their habitat. MAPS stands for Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship.

Annual Heritage Day in Clarksville on August 3. The annual event is sponsored by the Clarksville Historical Society and the Clarksville Community Church.

Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays will include $1 mimosas with a choice of three toppings from among shrimp, steak, bacon, stuffed olives, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and pineapple. 

EAST BERNE — Lieutenant Commander Nathan Stempel of East Berne has been recalled to active duty from his Naval Reserve unit. He will be serving a nine-month deployment to Djibouti, Africa.

GUILDERLAND — Guilderhaven would like to thank all of those who made our July Art for Animals Event possible. Thanks go to the Guilderland Public Library, which hosted us; James Matlock who provided our musical entertainment; and Janice Adams, Polly Spinnler, and Lexi Vandenburgh as well.

Last weekend, New Salem Fire Department put on the 77th annual Punkintown Fair as their big fundraiser for the year that always brings in big crowds for the three night event.

On Saturday, the 10th annual Pet Connection Adoption day sponsored by WTEN's Pet Connection and the Animal Hospital.

On Monday, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy hosted the second-anniversary celebration of ACCESS, the Albany County Center for Essential Supportive Services, set up by McCoy and past Berne supervisor, Kevin Crosier, so Hilltown residents wouldn’t have to travel to Albany for services.

Altamont Seniors gather in Orsini Park on July 2 to dedicate a tree planted in their honor.

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