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🌱 How a Clifton Park fundraiser helped Mechanicville families fill holiday gaps
Also, don't miss BHBL Girls JV Basketball @ Mechanicville on the Mechanicville Patch calendar
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- How a Clifton Park fundraiser helped Mechanicville families fill holiday gaps
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- Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as cold, temps: high: 41, low: 26.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fill a Pontoon event supports Saratoga County families in need (wnyt.com) — Mechanicville families and seniors in need are getting extra help this Christmas thanks to the “Fill a Pontoon” drive at Bass Pro Shops in Clifton Park, which partnered with the Mechanicville School District and Community Center. Donations filled two community vans and raised over $4,000, supporting more than 400 Saratoga County households with food, clothing, hygiene items, and toys. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Sensory Play Time
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
9:30 am - Singing Sprouts!
Stillwater Public Library , 712 Hudson Ave , Stillwater
11:00 am - Reading Therapy Dogs
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
4:15 pm - Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer Basketball Fundraiser
Shenendehowa East High School , 970 NY-146 , Clifton Park
7:00 pm - HSE - All Bands and Jazz Bands
HSE Auditorium
7:00 pm - Fill-a-Bus Holiday Food Drive
Shenendehowa East High School , 970 NY-146 , Clifton Park
7:00 am - ELL Conversation Group
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library , 475 Moe Rd , Clifton Park
10:00 am - Cookie Exchange
Stillwater Public Library , 712 Hudson Ave , Stillwater
6:00 pm - Karigon Chorus
Karigon Elementary School Clifton Park, NY 12065
7:00 pm - Drop-in Tech Help
Waterford Public Library , 117 Third Street , Waterford
10:00 am - Bi-Weekly Drop-In Tech-Help
Waterford Public Library , 117 Third Street , Waterford
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I a have a free Queen size bed to someone in need.
It is in excellent condition, complete with Head Board Foot Board side rails, does have a mattress and box spring if interested. Contact me if you… (Nextdoor Mechanicville)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager $16 - $17.25 based on experience in Mechanicville. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Mechanicville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mechanicville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Halfmoon
- Suspect arrested in Halfmoon restaurant burglary (cbs6albany.com)
Clifton Park
- 'Let them play': Hockey players, parents call for resolution to dispute between Section 2, ice hockey officials' association (timesunion.com)
- An 18-year-old brings in $300,000 a month selling 3D printed 'reload can holders.' Here's how he comes up with unique product ideas. (businessinsider.com)
Saratoga Springs
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