The Thurman Townside Sale will take place on May 18 and will run through Sunday, May 20 in the Town of Thurman.

According to a statement, volunteers will post hot pink banners, flyers and directional signs to alert the public about the sale and direct them to and through Thurman.

A map packet published by the committee will guide shoppers to registered sales, listing some of the goods. According to a statement, there could be “piles of perennials” including black-eyed Susans.

The map will indicate locations of public phones, restrooms, dining and which days vendors plan to be open. The map will be posted here.

The 2012 Spring Business Expo, presented by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) will take place on Tuesday, May 15 in the SUNY Adirondack Gym located at 640 Bay Road in Queensbury.

Participants will enjoy complimentary food and drink samples from local restaurants and bars. There will be drink specials at the cash bar and the opportunity to win door prizes. These prizes include $500 cash prize from Glens Falls National Bank.

“We are pleased to once again collaborate with the Adirondack Regional Chamber to highlight Washington County businesses at the region’s premier spring business expo,” said Washington County Local Development Corp. President Tori J.E. Riley in a statement. “This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase what Washington County has to offer in a topnotch business-to-business setting where participants have ample opportunity to meet and network with hundreds of successful local business professionals, all under one roof.”

The Capital District Center for Independence (CDCI) will host a free seminar on improving nutrition, diet and eating habits by hosting “Ketchup is not a Vegetable” on Thursday, May 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the center located at 845 Central Avenue in Albany.

According to a statement, the free and interactive workshop will get people started and provide strategies to reduce mindless eating.

“Most of us know a number of things we could be doing to improve our health and energy level. However, we don’t always know where to start or how to make some of these changes,” said CDCI Executive Director Laurel Kelley. “This interactive workshop will help you to take stock of where you are and set some individual goals and strategies to help get you from here to there.”

Sandra Varno, MS, RD, CDN, Resource Educator at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County will speak at the seminar.