Schenectady Today -- In and Around the Capital Region
Filmed September 16, 2014 (Show #846)

Photographs by Thom O'Connor -- Website by Gregg Millett

Schenectady Today with Ann Parillo, 16th Year Anniversary

What is ALS? – Meet someone who knows first-hand. -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guest: Madeline Kennedy, experiencing ALS first-hand. Since 1988, St. Peter's ALS Regional Center has been providing people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, and their families with a comprehensive, specialized blend of services and resources.
 
A complete range of specialists provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient visits at our convenient, handicapped-accessible center in Albany. The Center provides both medical and emotional support to help maintain quality of life throughout the course of this disease; serving as a model of compassion and care for similar programs nationally. About the Luncheon and Fashion Show: This is the second annual luncheon and fashion show to benefit the St Peters ALS Regional Center. Benita Zahn will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. Madeline Kennedy will be guest speaker. There will be a cash bar, a three course luncheon, fashion show, door prizes and raffle items. CAbi Fashions and Silpada Jewelry will be featured. We will also have the 13th Annual Walk to Strike Out ALS on Saturday, October 25, 2014. It will be held at the Saratoga State Park, Orenda Pavilion. Registration is at 10am; walk starts at 11am, rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the St Peters ALS Regional Center. For more information, call the ALS Center at 518-525-1629. http://www.sphcs.org/Walk Organization: ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) Event: Fall into Fashion for ALS and "Annual Walk to Strike out ALS" on 10/25 (see above for details) Location of event: Country Club of Troy Date/Time: Sunday, Sept 28 from 1 pm to 3 pm Cost: $40 Contact Information: ConquerALS@gmail.com and For Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-into-fashion-for-als-2nd-annual-luncheon-and-fashion-show-tickets-12201648459?aff=efbevent Facebook: Yes Website: www.ConquerALS.com
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Other Desert Cities – A Searing Comedy-Drama with banter that dazzles! -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guests: Kevin McGuire "Lyman Wyeth", Ellen Parker "Polly Wyeth" and Maggie Mancinelli Cahill (Artistic Director). Broadway veteran Kevin McGuire and Emmy Award-winner Ellen Parker will lead the cast as Lyman and Polly Wyeth. Kevin McGuire has been a recent staple at theREP, with leading roles in Man of La Mancha, Red and A Christmas Carol. McGuire has starred on Broadway and in national and international tours of Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Secret Garden and Jane Eyre. Ellen Parker, who starred for eight years, and won a 1993 Emmy Award, as Maureen Reardon Bauer on the daytime television staple Guiding Light, makes her Capital Repertory Theatre debut with Other Desert Cities. Other Desert Cities, a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is an intriguing play about family, politics and the past. After six years away, prodigal daughter Brooke Wyeth returns to her Palm Springs Desert home to celebrate the holidays and announce plans to publish her childhood memoir – complete with revelations of deep family secrets. Retired ambassador dad, savvy mom, rehabbing aunt and ne'er-do-well brother team up to stop her and the joys of the family reunion quickly unravel in a surprising twist. Organization: theREP (Capital Repertory Theatre) Event: Other Desert Cities Location of event: 111 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12207 Date/Time: Sept 26 – Oct 19 (numerous productions with dates and times available) Cost: Range depending on date and time and seating Contact Information: 445-SHOW Facebook: Yes Website: www.CapitalRep.org
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Enabling Individuals of all ages to maintain independence! -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guests: Kathy Burbank (Executive Secretary) and Marlene Hildenbrandt (Program director). Their purpose is to enable individuals of all ages to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life within their homes and communities. Whenever possible, they offer non-medical assistance to local residents so that they can avoid hospitalization or institutionalization. They also help family members and friends cope with the challenges of long-term caregiving. On Friday, September 26, goodwill projects in Guilderland, Bethlehem and Altamont will take place as part of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day," an initiative by Community Caregivers. Various group and individual projects will begin at 9:00 a.m. and take place throughout the entire day in scheduled locations. All volunteers will receive a "Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day" t-shirt, as well as being invited to an appreciation reception held at the Crossgates Mall food court. Their annual gala is on Nov. 15. Organization: Community Caregivers Location: 2021 Western Ave. Suite 104, Albany Event: Pay it Forward – Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day Date/Time: Fri, Sept 26 at Crossgates Mall Contact Information: 456-2898 or info@communitycaregivers.org Website: www.CommunityCaregivers.org
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What is your Pet thinking? Learn how to communicate. -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guests: David Louis and "Buddy" – Animal Communicator. From his website: Whether you'd like to better understand your animal's behavioral motivation, know when to say goodbye, or simply have a little fun, David Louis can help you to facilitate healing, happiness and improved communication between you and your animal. The Animal Protective Foundation provides adoptions for surrendered and stray animals. Watch for their upcoming Fireplug 500 on Sept 27 at Central Park. The FP500 is a day to celebrate the special bond that we share with our faithful friends while helping the APF continue to care for our community's animals. You can participate as an individual or share the fun with a team. Entertainment, Rescue Roundup, Smooch a Pooch, Bow Wow Bazaar, blessing of the animals and much, much more. Organization: Animal Protective Foundation Event: Fireplug 500 – Walk for the Animals (Dogs are very welcome) Location of event: Central Park in Schenectady Date/Time: Saturday, Sept 27 from 11 am to 3 pm Cost: Free event to attend Contact Information: 374-3944 Facebook: yes Website: www.AnimalProtective.org AND David's Contact Information: 518-892-9161 Located in Wynantskill, NY Website: www.TalkToYourAnimals.co (this is correct)
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What is involved with a home inspection? -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guest: Jeff Smith, NYS Professional Licensed home Inspector. Jeff will tell us what is involved in having your home inspected. He'll tell us about Thermal (Infrared) imaging and how it is used to provide a deep inspection of structures and systems. He is a member of the National Assoc. of Certified Home Inspectors and Environmental Solutions Assoc. Inspections reveal issues such as: Major Defects. An example of this would be a structural failure Things that lead to major defects, such as a small roof-flashing leak, for example Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electrical panel Organization: Colonial Home Inspections (429-0140) Website: www.AlbanyHomeInspector.com or www.ColonialInspections.com
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Reading IS Fun Program – See how you can help! -- Segment on Schenectady Today In & Around the Capital Region with Guest: Al Magid PhD, Founder and Executive Director. This program needs your help as part of its mass campaign to inform the public about five community meetings that will be held in different locations around the city of Schenectady in the period of Sept 15 through Oct 1. The meetings will showcase the all-volunteer, free of charge program, whose aim is to teach four-year olds reading readiness and conversational skills in preparation for the youngsters entering kindergarten in the Sch'dy School district. Organization: Reading is Fun Program -- "Where Every Child is Everyone's Child" Events: Held on Sept 15, 18, 22, 29 and Oct. 1 at various locations For Information: call Al Magid at 377-9542 or RIF@nycap.rr.com
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