The Town of Bethlehem Spring Clean-Up will begin April 2 and run through May 4. The collection hours are 7am-3:30pm. Acceptable items include Yard Waste (leaves, grass clippings, etc.) raked loose to curbside, placed in biodegradable paper bags, or in reusable containers; Brush and Branches (cut to 4 ft. length max, stacked neatly, no more than 3 ft. tall); Wood Fencing; Waste Wood or Lumber; Wood Bed Frames (no mattresses, box springs); Wood Lawn Furniture (no cushions);and Wood Storm Windows. Unacceptable items include  Garbage or Trash;  Clearing of Vacant Lots;  Stumps, Sod, Rocks, or Dirt;  Metal Items (appliances, barrels, or electronics);  Plastic Bags or Flower Pots;  Furniture, Mattresses, or Rugs; and  Tires or Batteries.  No brush or trees from private contractors is allowed.

Contemporary abstract painter Michael Nighswonger is returning to the Capital District with a pop-up  exhibit of over 40 pieces from his latest collection from March 15 - April 1 (exhibit has been extended through 4/1/18) in Delmar, NY. The exhibit,  which will be held at the recently vacated TD Bank building at 343 Delaware Avenue, will be open  daily from 10am- 8pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public. View the flyer here - Page 1, Page 2.