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Free masks for Knox residents

KNOX — Free masks will be given to Knox residents on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon or while supplies last.

Residents may drive through at the town hall, at 2192 Berne-Altamont Road, and receive a free mask without having to leave their vehicle.

Baptist church holds drive-in services

WESTERLO — The First Baptist Church of Westerlo is hosting an Outdoor Drive-In Worship Service in its parking lot on Sunday, May 3, and Sunday, May 10. Both services will start at 10 a.m.

The church is located at 618 Route 143 in Westerlo.

Scammers try to take advantage of COVID crisis

Scam alert

A recent email received at The Enterprise purports to be from the federal government, speeding up the processing of stimulus checks by asking the recipient for a full name, address, Social Security number and phone number.

This is a scam.

Comptroller launches COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit

“The COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives, as well as the state economy, and it will be a long road to recovery,” said Thomas Dinapoli in an announcement.

Honks and waves mark the Hugheses’ 90th and 92nd natal days

ALTAMONT — Coronavirus isolation did not stop the children of Mary and Hal Hughes from celebrating their birthdays — 92 and 90 — which are just a week apart.

Photos: Out and About in Spring

Send us your photos of the season.

Attorney general provides guide for tenants

New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, has issued guidance to New Yorkers, highlighting how to navigate tenant issues related to the coronavirus disease 2019.

Free parenting courses offered online

 ALBANY COUNTY — Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering two free online courses for parents. Each course is given in four sessions.

The Magic Years is for parents or caregivers of children up to age 4 is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Photo: Easter Love

Cindy Wadach sent in an example of human spirit and social needs during a time of social distancing.

Easter Sunday music

Charlotte Palmeri played music for the Sunday's Easter service.

Guilderhaven news: Spring Weekend Charity Event cancelled

by Sue Green

Due to the coronavirus, Guilderhaven Inc. and Gade Farm are cancelling this year’s Spring Weekend Charity Event. Though this cancellation is a sign of the times, Gade Farm and Bonide are still teaming up to support Guilderhaven.

Stuyvesant Plaza to buy $10K in restaurant gift cards for health-care workers

GUILDERLAND — Stuyvesant Plaza will purchase $10,000 in gift cards from its restaurants to donate to local health-care workers who are helping COVID-19 patients.

Farmers’ markets to sell online

The Washington Park and Guilderland farmers’ markets are going to start up an online market.

SBA to provide disaster loans to small businesses

The United States Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses in New York that are suffering substantial economic loss as a result of the coronavirus.

Volunteers sought to sew and deliver masks for health-care workers

SCHOHARIE — Volunteers are needed to sew, collect, wash, sanitize, and redistribute protective fabric masks for health-care professionals and first responders.

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