TOASTMASTERS ROTTERDAM — Mohawk Toastmasters will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rotterdam Senior Citizen’s Center at East Campbell and Hamburg Street. There will be a speech contest for members who wish to participate. The meeting is open to the public and anyone who is interested in improving their leadership and communication skills. There is no cost to attend. For more i nformation call 864-5521 or 346-3631.
LIFEGUARD COURSE ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam Boys & Girls Club will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting on Wednesday, April 14, and ending on Thursday, May 13. The cost is $205 per person. Call Julie at 355-7440 for more details.
GARAGE, BAKE SALE ROTTERDAM — The Plotterkill Volunteer Fire Department will hold a garage sale and bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at the firehouse, Route 159 and Rynex Corners.
INDOOR FLEA MARKET ROTTERDAM — There will be an indoor flea market and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1 at the Rotterdam Fire Department, District 2, 1400 Curry Rd. For more information call 280-1229.
MOHAWK TOASTMASTERS ROTTERDAM — Mohawk Toastmasters will meet at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Center, East Campbell and Hamburg streets. Anyone interested in improving their leadership and communication skills is invited to attend. For more information, call 864-5521.
BASKET MAKING ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — Keepers of the Circle, 1180 Main St., will have a basket making program, “Making the Tree Whole Again,” with instructor Bev Cornelius from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 8. The program was made possible with a grant from the Arts Center of the Capital Region and New York State Council of the Arts. For more information and pricing, call 887-2590.
WATER SAFETY COURSE ROTTERDAM — The Boys and Girls Club, 721 Curry Road, is offering an American Red Cross water safety instructor course starting Wednesday, May 12. The course will be held each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. through June 9. The course is $205 per person.
MABEE FARM OPENING ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main St., opens for the season on Tuesday with operating hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment. The riverside complex features the oldest house in the Mohawk Valley, a 1705 Dutch-style stone house originally established as a homestead in the 1600s. There are also slave quarters, an inn, a 1760 dutch barn, a cemetery and other outbuildings. On Saturday, May 8, an exhibition of Industrial Revolution gadgets titled “Whatits” will open. The items from the site’s collections will be on display through Sept. 25. For more information call 887-5073.
MONDAY, MAY 17-SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: Are you interested in joining a fun and safe swim team for the summer? Then the Rotterdam Raiders want you (Rotteram Boys & Girls Club)! Swimmers at all levels are welcome to join. This is a Triple Play Program, incorporting the mind-body-soul. Ages 5-21 years old are welcome to join. The team fee is $50 for the summer season. For more information please contact Julie at 518.355.7440.
SATURDAY, MAY 22 and every Saturday through September: The Hamburg Street Merchants Association will present a Farmers' Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Center, 2639 Hamburg Street, Rotterdam. Featuring local greens, herbs, vegetables, jelly, jam, a variety of cheese, awesome dips and sauces, baked goods and more!
RUMMAGE/CRAFT SALE ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Woestina PTO will hold a rummage sale/craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Woestina Elementary School, 1292 Main St. There will also be a raffl e with prizes as well as a 50/50. A chicken barbecue by Smokin’ Hogg’s BBQ will be available for purchase from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the Woestina PTO.
ELKS CAR SHOW ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam Elks will hold its 14th Annual Car, Truck, and Sport Compact Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12, at the Old Kmart Plaza on Curry Road. Rain date is Sunday, June 13. Over 50 trophies will be awarded to show participants. Food and beverages will be available. Door prizes and raffles will be held, with a lucky show participant being awarded a top prize of a 32-inch HDTV. All proceeds will go to benefi t Cerebral Palsy. Contact Karl Hernas at 355-6994 for additional information.
DUTCH OVEN CLASS ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — The Mabee Farm Historic Site, Route 5S, will hold a Dutch Oven Cooking class from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday with lunch at noon. Designed for students with little or no Dutch oven cooking experience, this class introduces the basic skills required to cook with Dutch ovens by preparing entrees, breads, vegetables, and dessert. Participants will dine on the homemade meals. The cost is $33. For an application and more information, call 887-5073 or go to mabeefarm@gmail. com.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION at 7 p.m. ROTTERDAM — The Rotterdam Business Association will meet Tuesday at Tops American Restaurant & Grill, 351 Duanesburg Road. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and a meeting at 7. Carl Strock, columnist at The Daily Gazette, will be the guest speaker. The cost of dinner for members is $25. To attend or bring a guest, e-mail vbeyer@cdphp.com or call 641-5145 for reservations.
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