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Treats for Troops seeks donations

ALBANY - Dr. Bianca Treski is offering a free consultation and exam tp anyone who donates a care package to Treats for Troops.

Supplies are at an all time low. They are asking for a oone-gallon Ziploc bag filled with personal care items. Please include a dollare for postage.

For a list of items needed, PLEASE VISIT.

Capital District Community Gardens awarded $30K

The Capital District Community Gardens has been awarded $30,000 from the Conservation Partnership Program.

The Conservation Partnership program is funded by The NYS Environmental Protection Fund and administered by The Land Trust Alliance of NYS.

“Capital District Community Gardens is grateful for The Conservation Partnership Program’s invaluable support for our mission to nourish healthy communities by providing access to fresh food and green spaces for all,” said CDCG’s Executive Director Amy Klein in a statement. “Protecting public health starts with caring for the land and water that is used to nourish residents and it is an honor to partner with the many other organizations working toward this common goal with The Conservation Partnership Program’s support.”

2012 Berkshire Idol Finals

PITTSFIELD - On Saturday, May 12, the finals of the 2012 Berkshire Idol will be held at Barrington Stage Company.

This year's finals will feature live audience voting following each contestant's performance.

there will be speacial performances from last years winners.

All proceeds go to benefit the Family Life Support Center.

The show starts at 6:30p. Tickets can be reserved by calling 413-236-8888.

LePage's to celebrate Grand Opening

COHOES - LePage's MArket will be celebrating its Grand Opening on Sunday, May 6, at 12p.

The market will offer specialty sandwiches, coffee, pastries, beverages and soft serve ice cream.

The market will feature two places to enjoy the Cohoes falls from, either indoors or out.

The owners have been Cohoes business staples for nearly 40 years.

This event is in conjunction with Brookfield's Falls View Park Arts & Music Festival.

There will be vendors, giveaways, samplings and a bicycle raffle.

for more information about LePage's Market, PLEASE VISIT.

Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

Ride to benefit Blue Friday New York to take place Saturday

The Blue Friday New York Fallen Officer Memorial Ride will take place on Saturday, May 5 and will cover many areas in the Capital Region.

The ride will go over 94 miles and will kick off from Spizie’s Harley-Davidson on Central Avenue in Colonie at 11:30 a.m. The riders will then go to Herba Motors on Route 30 in Amsterdam, followed by Adirondack Harley-Davidson on Route 29 in Amsterdam.

Registration will be available at all three locations and will begin at 9 a.m. The ride will travel through Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Saratoga counties and will end at the Bethlehem Town Park on Route 32 in Bethlehem at 2 p.m.

Donations for the ride will be $25/driver and $15/rider and will include a lunch at the Bethlehem Town Park. Anyone can attend the lunch for a $10 donation and live music will be provided by Kevin and Katie McKrell and others.

Champagne on the Park tickets now on sale

ALBANY - The Lark Street Business Improvement District's annual fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 10.

Champagne on the Park is a fundraiser that supports the year-round efforts if the Lark Street BID to continue the growth of the economic and urban development and sustainability of this unique neighborhood through programs including neighborhood safety and marketing.

Advanced sale tickets are $60 an individual or $100 for a couple.  For tickets, PLEASE VISIT.

Police Officer's Memorial Motorcycle-Ride to take place May 5

Police Officer's Memorial Motorcycle-Ride to take place May 5

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will join with other law enforcement agencies from local counties to participate in a 94 mile Police Officer’s Memorial Motorcycle-Ride. The ride is set for Saturday, May 5.

The First Fallen Officer’s Memorial Ride will be held rain or shine and is being held by Blue Friday of New York and Blue Knights New York 24.

The ride will cover Albany, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Saratoga counties and will be open to the public. It will be a police-escorted motorcycle ride.

For more information please contact Adirondack Harley Davidson at 883-1128, Herba Motor Company at 883-8018 or visit www.bluefridayny.org.