Fundraiser to aid Draper student ROTTERDAM — A bowling fundraiser to benefit Draper Middle School sixth-grade student Tyler DeMarco will be held on April 21 and April 26. DeMarco is currently facing his second battle with cancer. His family and friends are hosting a benefi t called “Tyler’s Tournament” at the Towne Bowling Academy on Altamont Avenue. The event will take place at 3 p.m. April 21 and at noon and 3 p.m. April 26. Advance tickets are $7 and tickets at the door are $10. The event includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and a slice of pizza and a soda. All proceeds go directly to Tyler. There will also be a silent auction held during the event. Items include gift certificates to Tops Diner, Dunzy’s Restaurant, Ferrari’s Restaurant, 4 Corners Pizza, Mallozzi’s, Stewart’s, Price Chopper and others. Advance tickets can be purchased from Debbie Capullo at Mohonasen High School, at the main office at Draper or online at the Towne Bowling Academy Web site by clicking on the “Team De-Marco” link. Donations can be sent to Debbie Capullo at the high school or mailed to Towne Bowling Academy, c/o Tyler DeMarco, 1601 Altamont Ave., Schenectady, NY 12303. Checks should be made payable to Tyler DeMarco. Donors also can give online by going to the Towne Bowling Academy Web site. For more information or any questions, call the Towne Bowling Academy at 355-3939 or e-mail town ebowlingacademy@yahoo.com.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST ROTTERDAM — The Sons of Italy will have a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday at 2984 Hamburg St. The cost is $6 per person, children 5 and under are free. For tickets call 355-7500.
SCHENECTADY — Shoot for the Cure, a fundraiser to fight breast cancer, takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at the Iroquois Rod & Gun Club, 590 Feuz Road, Schenectady. New York state Assemblyman George Amedore of Rotterdam co-hosts the event.
Food, refreshments and prizes will be available. All proceeds support the Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer (CRAAB).
There is a $25 suggested donation to participate. To sign up or for more information, call Brian Ouillette at 374-9506.
GARAGE SALE ROTTERDAM — The Plotterkill Volunteer Fire Department, Route 159, Rynex Corner Road (eight miles west of five corners), is holding an inside garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Food will be for sale.
DESSERT CARD PARTY ROTTERDAM — St Gabriel’s Women’s Club will sponsor their annual Dessert Card Party at 6 p.m. Friday in St. Gabriel’s School Hall, 3040 Hamburg St. The card party will feature delicious homemade desserts, raffles, a silent auction and jewelry. Board games are welcome. Tickets are $3 per person and will be available at the door.
BUSINESS MEETING ROTTERDAM — The next monthly meeting of the Rotterdam Business Association will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Tops restaurant, 351 Duanesburg Road. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m.; dinner and the meeting will follow at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Charles Steiner of the chamber of Schenectady County Rotterdam business. For more information, contact Vicki Beyer at 641-5145.
BMX OPEN HOUSE ROTTERDAM — Tri-City BMX, 150 Burdeck St., will hold an Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday . The Open House will feature free practice for the day along with riding instructions from experienced national riders. Many family activities are planned, including a bouncybounce for the younger children. There will be a pancake breakfast as well as a concession stand serving food and drink. Tri-City BMX, also known as the “Clay Monster,” is one of the fastest tracks in the country and has hosted many national events. Some of the country’s top riders from national teams, Stylin BMX, Rennen Intense, Factory Felt, BMX Underground and Shane Wolf BMX will be on hand displaying their BMX skills as well as working with the newer riders. Practice for the Open House will be free. Friday Night Racing, local race fees are $8 for points only and $10 for points and trophy and Tuesday Night open practice is $5. Admission is free to all spectators. Tri-City BMX is operated solely by volunteers. Donations to assist the track are welcome. For more information go to www.tri-citybmx. org.
FLEA MARKET ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam Fire District 2 Ladies Auxiliary will hold an Indoor Flea Market and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Rotterdam District 2 Fire Department, 1400 Curry Road. There will also be raffles and food. This event is free and open to the public.
BOOK GROUP ROTTERDAM — The Wingate Readers book discussion group of the Rotterdam Public Library, 1100 North Westcott Road, will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday , at the library. The discussion will be on Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Eat, Pray, Love.”
DWI, traffic safety focus of event ROTTERDAM — A STOP-DWI and Traffic Safety Awareness Day will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Rotterdam Square Mall. The Schenectady County STOPDWI and Traffic Safety programs are sponsoring the free event. Representatives from several police agencies, the Sheriff’s Department and state police will discuss traffic safety, including bicycle and pedestrian safety; child car seats, aggressive and distracted driving, occupant restraints and impaired driving. In addition, the Safe Child ID will be available for children.
BUSINESS MEETING ROTTERDAM — The next monthly meeting of the Rotterdam Business Association will be held on May 26, at Mallozzis Restaurant, 1930 Curry Road. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m., and the dinner and meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Guest speaker Aurelia M. Lazzari, economic development specialist for the town of Rotterdam, will talk about the Facade Grant Program. Rotterdam business people who would like to attend or join the association should call Vicki Beyer at 641-5145.
BOOK DISCUSSION ROTTERDAM — The Wingate Readers book discussion group will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2 at the Rotterdam Library, 100 North Westcott Road. The topic of discussion will be “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.”
Chicken barbecue today at firehouse ROTTERDAM — The Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual chicken barbecue from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at the firehouse, 112 Gordon Road. Adult tickets are $8.50, children 5 to 12 are $4.50, kids under 5 are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Take-out orders will be available.
ELKS CAR SHOW ROTTERDAM — Rotterdam Elks Lodge 2157 will hold its 13th annual car, truck and sport compact show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the “old,” location, Old K-mart Plaza, Curry Road, Route 7. Proceeds will benefit cerebral palsy. Trophies will be given to the top 40 cars, top three trucks, top three sport compacts and three Spectator Choice awards from all entries, plus other awards. There will also be food, beverages, prizes and a hot dog eating contest. Music will be provided by K-man & K-lady. Registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and the awards ceremony will take place at 2:30. Show entry costs $10, spectator fee is $2, and free for children under 12.
FIBROMYALGIA PROGRAM ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam Branch Public Library, 1100 North Westcott Road, will offer a free health presentation, “New Solutions to Fibromyalgia,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18. Sponsored by the national nonprofit organization Foundation For Wellness Professionals and Marotta Health and Wellness, the program will focus on the true causes and symptoms of fibromyalgia, and will offer safe and effective treatment forms for the condition. For more information call 357-3348 or register at http://www.marottahealthandwellness.com.
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