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 Capital Region Economic Development Council will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 1.

According to a statement, the CREDC meeting will include an update on council activities and project tracking, an overview of the council’s new workgroup structure and a quick presentation on the work of the regional councils in 2012 and the second round of the Consolidated Funding Application process.

People who attend the meeting will also have the opportunity to provide the council with written questions and feedback related to the Strategic Plan and CFA process.

The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. at the RPI East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) gymnasium in Troy.

Members of the CREDC, businesses, individuals, organizations, labor and education representatives from the Capital Region are invited to attend the event.

The council defines the Capital Region as Albany, Columbia, Greene, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties.

Capital Region residents now have the opportunity to show their support for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York on the Facebook page.

The Food Bank has made two cover photos for supporters to choose from. Just save the image to a computer and upload it to Facebook.

Click here for more information.