Pyramid officials learned recently that if their plans for an apartment complex at Rapp and Gipp roads is to go forward, they must meet and talk with residents of Gipp Road, Pine Lane — which is just east of Gipp — and Westmere Terrace.

ALBANY COUNTY — In the sunshine of an April afternoon, Carole Henry walks between carefully tended amoeba-like gardens and reaches down, as if greeting old friends after a long winter.

Wayne Crounse of 2071 Western Ave. remembers a grassroots effort by housewives from Western Avenue in the 1950s who wanted a traffic light at the corner of Route 20 and State Farm Road. New Karner Road had not yet been built.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Garden Club will host an informational seminar on the topic of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases on Saturday, May 4, at the Farnsworth Middle School at 6072 State Farm Road, from 1 to 4 p.m.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce is holding a Not-For-Profit Volunteer Opportunity Event on May 8 at the Mill Hollow Apartments Community Clubhouse from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The clubhouse is located off of Route 20 at 48 Bavarian Way.

GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Central High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th class reunion on Saturday, July 13, at the Pinehaven Country Club.

GUILDERLAND — On Saturday, April 27, the Guilderland Central School District will host its bi-annual Recycling Extravaganza at Farnsworth Middle School, at 6072 State Farm Road in Guilderland.

GUILDERLAND — The last day before spring break, April 18, was the culmination of almost a year’s work for Guilderland High School’s International Club, when it held its cultural fair.

Students staffed booths from countries around the world, serving food, and relating interesting facts.