Free fitness classes offered at Tawasentha Park

GUILDERLAND — The Fitness Court that opened in Tawasentha Park a year ago will be the site of free fitness classes this May and June.

B’nai Sholom Coffeehouse offers free evening of music, poetry, and stories

Singer and songwriter Phil Teumim will host a Beit Kafeh, or coffeehouse, to showcase the singing, storytelling, poetry recitation, and musicianship of the Jewish community. 

Photo: Checks for Charity

Five local charities received checks totaling $13,000 on Wednesday morning during a check-presentation event at Phillips Hardware on the outskirts of Altamont.

Lamorte heads Guard’s state marksmanship team

GUILDERLAND — New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamorte II, a Guilderland resident, will head a four-man team set to compete in the Army National Guard’s annual marksmanship competition in Arkansas, from April 29 to May 3.

On trip to D.C., Guilderland Girl Scouts inspired to ‘dream big’

Seven Girl Scouts from Guilderland’s Troop 1760 trekked to the nation’s capital where they toured the White House; spoke with Congressman Paul Tonko; and observed the House of Representatives and the Senate in session where they saw both their congressman, Tonko, and senator, Chuck Schumer, cast votes.