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St. John's church in Altamont presents Tidings of Comfort

ALTAMONT — For those who are grieving, or struggling, or just looking for a place of calm in the midst of the busyness of Christmas, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Altamont is offering a quiet, late-night Christmas Eve worship opportunity.

New York Army National Guard promotes

The New York Army National Guard has announced these soldier promotions:

— Amir Graham from Schenectady, serving with the Company C, 2-108th Infantry, is promoted to the rank of Private; and

California burger chain reaches to Guilderland

by Anne Hayden Harwood

BurgerFi is short for “Burgerfication” and it serves hamburgers made with grass-fed beef, without chemicals, hormones, or additives, as well as hot dogs and fresh-cut fries.

Hanlon earns Academic All American honors

The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences men’s soccer team earned a bid to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association National Tournament in Asheville, North Carolina for the first time in school history.

Santa visits the Hilltowns

The Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company Battalion is sponsoring a toy drive, collecting toys to benefit the Hilltown Community Resource Center.

New, unwrapped toys may be left, through Dec. 4, in Rensselaerville at the Hilltown Café, the Rensselaerville Town Hall, or the Rensselaerville Library.

Local beer and art featured with Santa and greens on Dec. 5

RENSSELAERVILLE — This Helderberg Hilltown will be abuzz with holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 5, including a greens sale at the library, an artists’ exhibition, a community beer party, a visit from Santa, and a tree-lighting.

Holiday shopping discount card available from Bethlehem Chamber

BETHLEHEM —The Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s free Holiday Shopping Card offers discounts and promotions from 39 local businesses.