Letters to Santa 11/26 - 12/14

November 26, 2018 - December 14, 2018

Bethlehem’s annual “Letters to Santa” program will begin on Monday, November 26. Boxes will be picked up at locations throughout town on December 14. Letters received on or before December 14 will be answered before Christmas. Parents, grandparents and relatives who have young children in the family are encouraged to write letters and place them in the “Santa Boxes.” Please make sure you include the child´s name and address. Look for "Letters to Santa" boxes at the following locations: Becker, Eagle, Elsmere, Glenmont, Hamagrael, Slingerlands, and St. Thomas elementary schools as well as Town Hall, Bethlehem Public Library, McCarroll’s, and Stewarts Shops on Delaware Ave., Cherry Ave., Feura Bush, Glenmont, and Selkirk.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) application assistance for those under age 60

December 19, 2018, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Town Hall Room 100B

Cornell Cooperative Extension will be available to assist with applications for residents under 60 years of age on the following dates: Dec. 19, 2018, Jan. 23, 2019 and Feb. 27, 2019.

For residents ages 60+, call to make an appointment for any date, 518-439-4955 x1176.

Town Offices close at Noon 12/24

December 24, 2018, All Day

Town Offices Closed for Christmas Day

December 25, 2018, All Day

Ski Club trip to Windham Mountain - Saturday, December 15

December 15, 2018, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM @ Elm Avenue Park Office

You must register to become a Ski Club Member before you can sign up for any trips. If you are renting equipment or want to schedule a lesson please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 518-439-4955 ext. 2131 to schedule.

Conservation Easement Review Board Meeting, Monday, December 10, 2-4 pm, Town Hall

December 10, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Town Hall Meeting Room 101A

The Board operates the Conservation Easement Exemption program for the Town which consists of the review of conservation easement agreement applications. The Board will also advise the town on all open space planning efforts. The Conservation Easement Exemption program is intended to conserve open space lands, help maintain the character of the Town, and provide financial incentives and assistance to those landowners willing to forego development and maintain open space.

Selkirk Fire District Election and Proposition Vote 12/11, 12-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 11, 2018, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ All 3 fire station locations

Delmar Fire District Election 12/11, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 11, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Delmar Fire Station 1

Annual Election of the Delmar Fire District.

Elsmere Fire District Election 12/11, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 11, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

North Bethlehem/Elmwood Park Fire District Election 12/11, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 11, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Elmwood Park Firehouse (North Bethlehem Fire Department)

Slingerlands Fire District Election 12/11, 6-9 pm - duly registered residents of the Fire District shall be eligible to vote

December 11, 2018, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Slingerlands Firehouse

Annual Election of the Slingerlands Fire District.

Elsmere Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 11, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Elsmere Fire District.

Town Board Meeting

December 12, 2018, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Town Board meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

Delmar Fire District Board of Commissioners Monthly Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Fire Station

December 12, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Delmar Fire Station

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Town Comprehensive Plan Update - Selkirk Community Forum, Thursday 12/13 6-8 pm

December 13, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire House #1

To help inform the Comprehensive Plan Update, the Town will hold a series of community forums around the Town for residents to share their input and perspective on the future of their neighborhood and the Town. The Town is hosting the Selkirk Community Forum on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Selkirk Fire House, 126 Maple Avenue, Selkirk.

Selkirk Fire District Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 17, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire District - Admin Building behind Station #1

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Planning Board Meeting

December 18, 2018, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Planning Board meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Planning Board generally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

December 19, 2018, 6:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are broadcast live on the web. The video, agenda and minutes are also available online.

The Zoning Board of Appeals generally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

Development Planning Committee Meeting

December 20, 2018, 10:00 AM @ Bethlehem Town Hall

The DPC holds monthly meetings as needed during which prospective developers can present development concepts and receive feedback from the town on a host of development related issues

Bethlehem IDA Meeting

December 21, 2018, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Selkirk Fire District 2018 Budget Closeout Meeting

December 27, 2018, 6:00 PM @ Selkirk Fire District - Admin Building behind Station #1

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Fire District.

Elsmere Fire District 2018 Budget Closeout Meeting

December 27, 2018, 6:30 PM @ Elsmere Firehouse

Monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Elsmere Fire District.

Concert presented by the Delmar Community Orchestra 7:30 pm and dinner out

December 10, 2018, 7:30 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Delmar Community Orchestra at Bethlehem Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Dinner at Panera Bread.

Capital Repertory Theatre's Production of "Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley"

December 12, 2018, 2:00 PM @ Capital Repertory Theatre

Join us for lunch at Panera Bread followed by the Capital Repertory Theatre's production of "Miss Bennett, Christmas at Pemberley" on Wednesday, December 12th. Spend the holiday season with your favorite Pride and Prejudice characters, as they gather at Pemberley, the stately home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy. This unstuffy, highly entertaining and warm-spirited play will delight Austen aficionados and new-comers alike — just the kind of experience multiple generations can enjoy together!

Senior Legal Services Program - no cost, appointments required, 2nd Thursday of the month

December 13, 2018, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Town Hall

Free legal consultation is available on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This program is funded by Albany County Department for Aging and staffed by Legal Aid Society of NENY, Inc. You must be 60 years of age or older and an Albany County resident. Call for a 30 minute appointment with the attorney.

Bethlehem Senior Citizens club meets at Town Hall, Thursdays 11-4

December 13, 2018, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Bethlehem Senior Citizens meet in the Bethlehem Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your bag lunch and join a group for a chat, pinochle, bingo, or Mah Jongg. Participants must be 55 years or older and reside in the Town of Bethlehem and/or the Bethlehem Central School District. Yearly Dues: $5.00 (Age 55 to 90), Golden Age Membership 90+: free. Social Fees: Fifty cents due at attended meetings.

Does not meet on days when Town Hall is closed.

The Mendelssohn Club's Holiday Concert at the Egg 12/14 7:30 pm

December 14, 2018, 7:30 PM @ The Egg

The Mendelssohn Club presents a “Holiday Concert” with
Guest Artist Tesago Elementary Select Chorus and
Percussionists Andrew Janack and Cynthia Lee
at the Kitty Carlisle Hart Theatre at the Egg
Friday evening, December 14th at 7:30 p.m.

Senior Event - Concert by the Albany Area Senior Orchestra at First Lutheran Church in Albany

December 18, 2018, 1:30 PM @ First Lutheran Church of Albany, New York

Albany Area Senior Orchestra at the First Lutheran Church, 181 Western Ave.
Tuesday, December 18th
Program Time: 1:30 p.m.
Program Cost: Free
Refreshments served following the concert

Seniors - Breakfast at Tool's Restaurant on the third Wednesday of each month

December 19, 2018, 10:00 AM @ Tool's Restaurant

On the third Wednesday of each month, at 10:00 a.m., feel free to join a group of seniors to socialize and share a meal. This is an informal get together.

Discussion Group for Seniors, third Wednesday of the month from 10:30 am - noon at Town Hall

December 19, 2018, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Hall

Discuss current events and reminisce about the past. All interests and backgrounds welcome! Topics will change depending upon the interest of the group.

Bethlehem Senior Citizens club meets at Town Hall, Thursdays 11-4

December 20, 2018, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Bethlehem Senior Citizens meet in the Bethlehem Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your bag lunch and join a group for a chat, pinochle, bingo, or Mah Jongg. Participants must be 55 years or older and reside in the Town of Bethlehem and/or the Bethlehem Central School District. Yearly Dues: $5.00 (Age 55 to 90), Golden Age Membership 90+: free. Social Fees: Fifty cents due at attended meetings.

Does not meet on days when Town Hall is closed.

No Senior Services Transportation 12/24-1/1

December 24, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Community Christmas Day Dinner - meal and/or transportation reservations for residents 60+

December 25, 2018, 1:30 PM @ First United Methodist Church

Community Christmas Day Dinner
Turkey and ham dinner

First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar

Sunday, December 25th

Time: 1:30 p.m. (social), 2:00 p.m. (dinner served)

Open to all residents of the Town of Bethlehem

Cost: None, Goodwill offering accepted

The annual Community Christmas Day Dinner is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church, the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services, many area churches, organizations and individuals.

Home delivered meals are also available, call to have your meal brought to you on Christmas Day.

Transportation for Town of Bethlehem residents, aged 60 and over, will be provided by Bethlehem Senior Transportation Services. For information, meal and/or transportation reservations, call 518-439-4955, extension 1176.

Dementia/Alzheimers Caregiver's Support Group, fourth Wednesday of the month

December 26, 2018, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Town Hall

Are you caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? We recognize the need for a place for caregivers to share their struggles and successes with others who understand. You are not alone! This is a caregiver's support group waiting for you. Please join us on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Bethlehem Town Hall. Please call 439-4955, extension 1176 for more details. The group is co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Services and the Alzheimer's Association.

Bethlehem Senior Citizens club meets at Town Hall, Thursdays 11-4

December 27, 2018, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Town Hall Auditorium

Bethlehem Senior Citizens meet in the Bethlehem Town Hall Auditorium, 445 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bring your bag lunch and join a group for a chat, pinochle, bingo, or Mah Jongg. Participants must be 55 years or older and reside in the Town of Bethlehem and/or the Bethlehem Central School District. Yearly Dues: $5.00 (Age 55 to 90), Golden Age Membership 90+: free. Social Fees: Fifty cents due at attended meetings.

Does not meet on days when Town Hall is closed.