Backyard Sheds & Gazebos' season is coming to a close, if your looking to get a shed this season, we have to move it! We are open by appointment only starting on Dec. 2nd. 518-767-2671. Thanks for a great year!

The Town of Bethlehem Town Board will need to appoint an Interim Town Board member for the 2016 calendar year. Indiv-iduals interested in pursuing this appointment should submit a letter (or email message) of interest by December 8th 2015, along with a bio/resume/vita and any other materials desired. Letters should be sent to the Town Supervisor's office and will be shared with the 2016 Town Board (Supervisor Clarkson and board members Julie Sasso, Joyce Becker and David VanLuven). All inquiries will be held in confidence at this time, and individuals who have already expressed an interest should do so again formally through a letter/email. The Town Board will be making the appointment on January 13 at the 2016 organizational meeting. For more details, visit the website.

Fan of HGTV's House Hunters series?  Tune in Friday as House Hunter's comes to Delmar!  Realty USA Delmar's Cathy Cooley is the agent featured along with a local couple in their search for a home. The episode airs this Friday, December 4th at 10pm on HGTV.

Roux in Slingerlands has a full week of events...Wednesday, December 2nd: The Rena Graf Duo, 6pm-9pm, Friday, December 4th: The Fresh Trio from 6pm-9pm, Saturday, December 5th: Brunch from 11am-3pm, including $3 Mimosas and Bloody Marys Sunday, December 6th: Brunch from 11am-3pm; Sunday Night Dinner special for 2 for $32 (includes a bottle of wine) and Happy Hour is everyday from 4pm-6pm!

Glenmont Abbey Village is now open and residents are moving in!  This is a new 55+ active, independent apartment community off Glenmont Road. Several apartment sizes are offered, and all models include granite countertops, crown moulding, washer & dryer, porch or patio and the famous selection of SUN Program activities in the elegantly appointed Clubhouse. Please stop by for a tour: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

The Little Mermaid, Jr. will be onstage at The Cue Theatre this weekend, and due to sold out shows a 2pm matinee has been added for Saturday, December 5. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.

Learn how to make your own chapstick at the Bethlehem Children's School, perfect for the cold winter weather ahead or to give as holiday gifts. Saturday, December 5, 1-3pm. Adults and children 7 years and up. $15 for first participant, $10 for each additional family participant. Each participant will take home at least 1 salve and 5 chapsticks. To register, contact Heather. 

Shawna's Dogs is hosting Pictures with Santa, and Hanukkah Pictures this year.  Each date benefits a different charity - see facebook for the full list.  12/5, 12/6, 12/12, 12/13, and 12/19.

Beat away the Monday blues with a bevvy and snack at Merriman & Pfister's while you browse the shop in search of the perfect gift. Every Monday, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21 from 5-9pm.  Gift wrapping and layaway available.  Holiday Hours: Mon 12pm-7pm; Tues-Thurs 9am-7pm; Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 8am-4pm.

Tuesday, December 8, is the Holiday Open House at Breathe Massage. Join us from 5-7pm as we celebrate our successful year! Enjoy a 10 minute mini session for $10. Proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. Refreshments will be served.

Macro Nu will be at CrossFit Spur from 4:15-6:15pm on Wednesday December 9th to inform members what they have to offer as well as hand out some tasty samples!

Elsmere Fire District will host a Fundraiser on Friday, December 11, 9pm-12midnight at Del Lanes for Paul Spagnola and Family.  The event is $25 and features the Playing with Fire Band. See flyer for details.

CapitalCare Family MedEsthetics is a proud supporter of the U.S. Marine Corps Parker Ortho is also a Toys for Tots drop-off location.  Leave a new, unwrapped toy in the drop box in our vestibule Mon-Wed 8:30-5, or Thurs 9-4. 

From Grassroot Givers...give your family a unique, delicious treat this holiday season and order our homemade baklava. Orders must be made by Friday December 4, and pick-up will be Friday December 18 at St. Sophia's Church, Albany, NY. Order form.Looking for a gift-giving alternative this holiday season?  Why not donate a bench with a personalized bronze plaque through Friends of Bethlehem Parks.  Full details on flyer.

A. Phillips Hardware is raffling off one Gorilla Glue Toolbox a week now thru December 21.  Visit the Delmar store to enter.  In addition, two Gorilla Glue Toolboxes will be raffled via Facebook. Many great stocking stuffers are also available in store - Moon Ray Solar Lights, Handwarmers, True Utility Pocket Tools, Old Fashion Soda Shop Sodas, Winder Spinners, and much more!

From now until December 25, Love It or Cut It is collecting non-perishable food items.  Please help those in need.  Items will be donated to local churches and families.

Let Angela's Pizza & Pasta cater your holiday parties this year!  We deliver catering orders throughout the Albany area, and we provide setup service at no extra charge. You can always expect fresh, Italian-style cuisines from your favorite family restaurant. Call today 518.427.7122 or view our catering menu.

Now through December 12 at Price Chopper help feed a family in need in your community! Round up your change or donate a food package at checkout. All donations benefit your local food bank!  Every location is participating, we have a Glenmont store and a Slingerlands store in our community.

Come Lunch & Learn with Usherwood Office Technology!  Thursday December 3 from 11am-2pm, join us at our showroom (7 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park) for a free lunch.  Learn about: Canon's document management solution uniFLOW, production level technology with our VP Lou Tubolino, and mailing and shipping solutions with FP mailing special-ist.See flyer for details. RSVP by email to Josh Love.

On Friday, December 4 at 6pm, the 9th Annual Town of Bethlehem Holiday Parade will step off at the Town Hall and continue down Delaware Avenue to the Four Corners. The .35 mile parade will be packed with decorated vehicles, scouts, classic cars, music, fire trucks and holiday cheer! Santa will arrive at the end of the parade just in time for the tree lighting at the Four Corners.