The Guilderland Garden Club and the Guilderland Historical Society are hosting this year’s Holiday Greens Show at the Mynderse-Frederick House in Guilderland Center.  The event takes place on Friday, December 5 from 4pm to 8pm, Saturday, December 6 from 1pm to 5pm, and Sunday, December 7 from 1pm to 5pm, with Santa making a special visit on Saturday between 1pm and 3pm.  This year’s theme is “Winter Whites & Lights,” with the recently restored and painted historic home decorated with fresh greens, handmade ornaments and decorations made by Garden Club members, and available for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Garden Club’s scholarship program, and other local charities.

The Highway Department’s schedule for vacuuming leaf piles is nearing its end, with the last scheduled pickup next Thursday, December 4.  The trucks are being readied for winter service, and will continue removing leaf piles as long as there is no snow or ice.  Please remember that Highway trucks circulate year-round picking up leaf bags and tied brush.  Please also remember that, except when allowed on posted street signs, that parking is not permitted on Town roads until after April 1.  

The Parks & Rec. has opened registration for its Winter Break Bonanza, a fun camp for children in grades 1 to 6 of tag games and activities like Jailbreak, Pins Down, Survivor, Seven-Base Kickball, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, and much more.   It takes place from Friday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 31 from 9am to 11am at Guilderland Elementary School.  

Registration is also open for Saturday Morning Basketball for children in grades 3 to 5 at Farnsworth Middle School.  The program focuses on basketball fundamentals, with an emphasis on fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship.  The program will use a league format, with games taking place every Saturday morning. The program has a limited number of spots available to maintain an optimal player-to-coach ratio and ensure quality instruction. The camp takes place on Saturdays from December 6 to February 7 from 9:30am to 11am, with no camp during the school break on December 27 or January 3.  

The Parks & Rec. Dept.’s 2026 Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes active duty and veteran service members, both living and deceased, for their bravery, courage, and sacrifice.  Each banner honors a current or former Guilderland serviceperson by name, branch of service, and photo.  The banners will be displayed at Tawasentha Park at a special event held at GPAC.  In late fall, the banners are made available to sponsors.  Banners may be sponsored by individuals, families, businesses or organizations at a cost of $150 per banner.  The deadline for applications is March 27, 2026.  If you have any questions regarding banners, please call the Parks & Rec Office at (518) 456-3150.

The Senior Services Department’s monthly newsletter has information about classes and seminars, upcoming trips, heating assistance program, medical and shopping transportation, a visiting author, fall crafts, legal aid, monthly meal calendar, games, and much more.  On Wednesdays from 11am to 1 pm, the Guilderland Public Library is the home for Seniors Connect!, where seniors can have a friendly chat on a wide-range of interesting topics.    

The Town is also accepting letters of interest and resumes from candidates interested in applying for positions for Police Officer, Telecommunicator/911 Dispatcher, and Laborer positions in the Highway, Parks and Water Departments. 

Community Events & Resources

The Albany County is looking for volunteers to defend the Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail against bittersweet vines, an aggressive invasive species that is strangling native trees and shrubs.  The volunteer opportunities take place on Saturdays on December 6 and 13 from 10am to Noon, by meeting at the Albany County Rail Trail Pavilion at 30 Grove Street in Voorheesville.  Please dress for the weather, ticks, and poison plants. 

The Fort Hunter Fire Company will be hosting a fund raiser on Saturday, December 6 at the Guilderland Elks, beginning at 5:00pm.  Spend an evening with Katie Manning, a gifted psychic medium, who will be bridging the gap between our world and loved ones who have crossed over. Tickets are $65.00 per person and can be purchased here when scanning the QR code.