THIS SATURDAY: Community health & safety event

Thomas Corners Fire Department (TCFD) Open House

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5 Airport Rd, Glenville, NY

Many community agencies will provide information and demos about community health, safety and family including: child car seat inspection, bike and walking safety, free blood pressure checks, CPR & AED demonstrations, NARCAN rescue nasal sprays and more!

This free event includes a bouncy house, face painting, food and 50 door prizes provided by Glenville businesses (including a free one-hour flight and lesson provided by Richmor Aviation.)

Safety Organizations

Glenville Police: child car seats checks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sheriff’s Dept: child identification, digital prints
State Police: rollover and seat belt simulation
Capital Region Transportation Council: bike safety
TCFD: escape a home fire using the “Fire Safety House”
TING: home electrical safety device

Health Organizations

Albany EmUrgentCare: free blood pressure checks
Alliance for Positive Health: free NARCAN testing kits
American Red Cross: blood drives & donations
Alplaus Explorer Post: CPR demonstrations CPR and AED
Glenville YMCA: information on child care, camps, pool,
memberships, group activities, fitness center, classes,
support groups for Parkinson’s, diabetes and cancer, etc.
Senior Center: information on senior activities, trips, meal
program, income tax preparation, and transportation
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): information provided to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation and prevent child victimization.

Thanks to our local businesses for their donations for door prizes, exhibits and food

(door prize eligibility: must live within the TCFD fire district)
Trustco Bank: $1,000 donation for Open House, fire safety devices, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Lowes: donation of dual carbon monoxide and smoke detectors valued at $400
Richmor Aviation: a one-hour flight with flight instructions “The Captain, valued at $230
Mohawk Honda: complete interior/exterior car detailing valued at $290
Stewart’s Shops: hot dogs and ice cream
First National Bank of Scotia: $200 donation towards Open House and purchase of fire safety devices
Glenville Funeral Home: $100 donation towards Open House, purchase of fire safety devices
Bouncin Roos: bounce house rental
Glenville YMCA: 3-month YMCA free membership valued at $150
TING: home electrical safety device, one year subscription valued at $150
Brown Coach/Tours: gift card bus tours for two valued at $140
Charlie Palmer Insurance: $100 donation towards fire safety devices
Bowman’s Orchard: Apple Cider
Empire State Aeroscience Museum: one year family membership $75
Napa Auto Parts: 107 Piece tool kit valued at $50
Advance Auto Parts: Bucket of car wash supplies valued at $50
Freeman’s Bridge Sports: $50 gift card
Hannaford Market: $50 gift card
Pet Supply Plus: gift basket of pet supplies valued at $45
Butterfly Nail and Spa: $35 gift card
Black Dog Outdoor Sports: survival kit valued at $30
Gretchen’s Hallmark Shop: $25 gift card, Vera Bradley cosmetic bag
Ruggiero’s Pizza: two $25 gift cards
Spritz Car Wash: two $25 gift cards
Market 32: $20 gift card
Glenville Beverage: large beverage cooler