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Clear Channel Radio
has worked along with the Columbia County Chamber to offer
a limited opportunity, member discount to
you. It will provide a marketing program designed to
help both members and the Chamber, market effectively and
affordably, during these challenging economic times.
Essentially, the radio station has set aside inventory that
they will sell to a limited amount of members, at greatly
reduced (less than 50%) rates. Each commercial you purchase
will include 48-50 seconds for your message and a 10-12 second
message about your Chamber. Clear Channel is pleased
to be able to offer this program on both 98.5 Lite FM/WCTW
and 93.5, Crusin' Oldies/WZCR. If you are interested
in learning more about this special offer contact Tina Chambers
at (518) 828-5006 or tinachambers@clearchannel.com.
The American Joint
Care Foundation (AJCF) in conjunction with Whittier
Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center ("Whittier")
have recently joined the Chamber. AJCF and Whittier
operate the nursing and rehabilitation center in Ghent.
American Joint Care Foundation is a not-for-profit dedicated
to serving the community by providing comprehensive residential
health care facilities and services. AJCF participates
with other not-for-profits to enhance the health of our community.
They are a welcome addition to our Chamber. On September
22, American Joint Care Foundation will join hands with the
Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York to host the
"First Annual Golf Classic" at Columbia Golf &
Country Club. Should anyone like to participate or donate
to this event they can contact Eileen Pastore at American
Joint Care Foundation at (518) 671-6397. Spots are still
available and it promises to be a fun day for a very worthy
cause.
The Columbia County Healthcare Consortium will
hold its 5th annual Cancer Walk in collaboration with the
2nd annual Cancer Ride on Saturday, September 13. Proceeds
from the Walk will benefit the Cancer Support Program, a program
of the Healthcare Consortium. Proceeds from the Ride
will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the American
Cancer Society. These funds will help with things such
as medical tests not covered by insurance, living expenses,
travel expenses related to medical care, nutrition counseling
and much more. The entry fee for walkers and bikers
is $25. The Walk and Ride will begin at the Chatham
Middle School. Registration starts at 7:00 am. For more
information about the Healthcare Consortium call (518) 822-8820
or visit their website at www.columbiahealthnet.org.
Walking the Dog Theater and the Hudson Area Association
Library are collaborating on a free theater workshop
for children ages 10-13 starting September 16 and meeting
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the Library
for three weeks and then meeting Tuesday through Friday from
3:00 to 4:30 pm in the 4th week wit a performance on Friday,
October 10. This workshop consists of two components:
theater games that explore ensemble building and improvisation,
movement and voice will form the first part of the session.
The other component is the work on a simple performance project,
a dramatized story that will draw on the newly formed skills
of storytelling and ensemble acting. The project will
culminate in the performance of the piece at the end of the
last session. For more information about this program
contact the Hudson Area Association Library at (518) 828-1792
or visit http://hudson.lib.ny.us.
The first Columbia Greene
JSEC (Job Service Employer Committee) meeting of
the new program year will be held on September 25 at 8:00
am in the Professional Academic Building at Columbia Greene
Community College. The topic will be "Unemployment
Insurance in NYS - What Employers Need to Know".
The guest speaker is Michael J. Murphy of Carter, Conboy,
Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, PC who has an active trial
practice in the areas of civil rights, product liability,
employment practices, commercial law and toxic torts.
Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For
more information call the Department of Labor at 828-4654.
AT&T's iPhone
3G is built for business. This innovation from Apple - backed
by AT&T's network features powerful new business-class
capabilities that are designed to meet the needs of companies
of all sizes. The iPhone 3G will be a particularly valuable
business solution for companies wanting a device with an outstanding
user interface, high quality video capabilities to enable
advanced corporate applications, large vibrant screen for
full-featured web browsing and Web 2.0 applications in addition
to classic corporate e-mail and Internet access.
For more information regarding the iPhone 3G, please
visit your local AT&T store at 160 Fairview Ave in Hudson
or call (518) 828-4400.
Space 360
and Musica is pleased to present Dinner and Jazz
on Friday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The evening
includes a family style dinner including starter salads, pasta,
meat, and vegetarian entrees and dessert. The price
is $30 per person. For reservations or more information
about Space 360 call (518) 697-3360 or visit their website
at www.360warren.com.
On the first Friday of every month, everyone can enjoy Valatie
Night Out. Main Street businesses will be open
until 9:00 pm starting on September 5. The Columbia
Cafe offer gourmet, delicious dinners from 5:00 to 9:00 pm.
Evenstar Book and Gift Emporium will host Prudence Theriault
who will be available to read Tarot from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Appointments are recommended. Call (518) 758-2616 for
more information. Great Finds, Little Falls Country
Store and Ice Cream Parlor and The Lil Toy Store will extend
their hours and offer specials for the evening. For
more information about Valatie Night Out call Evenstar at
(518) 758-2616 or visit their website at www.evenstarbook.com.
The Mac-Haydn
Theatre will feature "High School Musical" from September
4-14 to cap off their wonderful Ruby Jubilee 40th Anniversary
season. Popular with all ages, the show is a favorite
of teenagers, with music and dancing that they can especially
enjoy. High School Musical features Troy and Gabrielle,
who meet on a New Year's trip, and are surprised to see each
other again at Troy's high school, where Gabrielle just enrolled.
The plot touches on many high school situations, including
having to make choices in what teens really want most to do:
play basketball or be in the school musical, go with the "in"
crowd or be themselves. For tickets or more information about
the Mac-Haydn Theatre call (518) 392-9292 or visit their website
at www.machaydntheatre.org.
The Spencertown Academy Arts Center
will host the annual Festival of Books from September 5-7
and September 12-14. This year's festival promises plenty
of interest bibliophiles, with more than 10,000 books for
purchase and appearances by more than a dozen acclaimed authors
including Russell Banks and Mary Gordon. Admission to
the Festival of Books, including all author readings, panel
discussions and children's events are free. The opening
night preview on Friday, September 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
featuring wine and hors d'oeuvres is $25. Tickets for
the Harvest Dinner on Saturday, September 13 at 6:00 pm, which
honors the distinguished authors participating in the festival
are $125. For tickets or more information about Spencertown
Academy Arts Center call (518) 392-3693 or visit their website
at www.spencertownacademy.org.
Check out the Chamber's Ten Things To Do This Month
in Columbia County on the homepage at www.columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like to add an event to the October list, please
contact Cheryl Meenagh at cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
If you would like
to submit information for the member news section please email
cmeenagh@columbiachamber-ny.com.
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| September
and October Chamber Events |
September
Events
County Supervisor's Reception, September 10
5:00
to 7:00 pm
Columbia County DMV Office
560 Warren Street, Hudson
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Chamber Night
Out with Columbia Arts Team
September 12
7:00 pm - Special reception
8:00 pm - Show
Basiilica Industria
110 Front Street, Hudson
Tickets are only
$10 for Chamber members
Call 800-816-4802 to reserve.
Business After
Hours, September 23
5:00
to 7:00 pm
Local 111 Restaurant
111 Main Street, Philmont
Reservations are not required, but appreciated.
Click
here to view the 2008 Chamber Calendar.
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October
Events
Chamber Night Out at The Ghent Playhouse
October 9
8:00 pm
Ghent Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place, Ghent
Tickets are discounted to $10 for Chamber members.
Call 392-6264 for
reservations.
Best
in Show Dog Gone! Benefit Auction Gala
October 12
12:00
pm
Helsinki on the Hudson
Columbia Street, Hudson
Tickets are $30
Reservations are required.
Buy Local Business
Expo, October 23
4:00
to 7:00 pm
Columbia-Greene Community College
4400 Route 23, Hudson
Booth prices start at $149.
Contact the Chamber for a registration form.
Space is limited.
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