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Friday, August 25, 2023

STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Fridays at 9 a.m. at the Lansingburgh Branch of the Troy Public Library, located at 27 114th St., Troy. We will share stories, songs, movements and more! Masks are optional but are not required. For children ages 0-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not necessary. Please note: this program occurs before the library opens for the day. Please enter through the side door on 4th Avenue.

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pick-up, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the Last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.

WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9:30 am. Wiggly Wanderers has officially been around for 1 year! This is an ongoing weekly program that is toddler focused. We welcome all family members but please understand the toddlers are in charge of this one. We wander, we roll over logs, we explore toads and worms and leaves. Strollers do not work with this program but baby wearing is very welcome. Please pack a change of clothes for the car, the wigglers often end up wet, dirty and tired. This program costs $1 per toddler, which helps us feed the nature center animals. No registration is required, please meet at the nature center. We start walking at 9:35am.

POND EXPLORATION: Back by popular demand, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s Pond Exploration Programs are running again this summer. Children and dip nets and water are a great way to discover and learn about the freshwater aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond. This recurring program takes place on Friday mornings beginning on July 7 and runs through August 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Participants can park in Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. Registration is required as space is limited. To register please visit our wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab, then “Calendar of Events” to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at [email protected].

Saturday, August 26, 2023

LEARN TO MAKE HULA HOOPS: At the Troy Public Library. Join us for a Saturday morning outdoor workshop where participants will learn to make hula hoops! Experienced hula-hoop maker and all-around crafter Allison will help participants figure out the perfect size hula hoop for them and will weld the unfinished hoops together. Participants can then decorate their hoops however they’d like and in a rainbow of colors. The workshop will be held Saturday, August 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

CONCERT: At Little City Cider Co., located at 139 Shields Drive in Bennington, VT. Doors open at 6pm for Freddi Shehadi & Funk Machine. Advance tickets are $20 purchased through Eventbrite at https://VAEFreddiShehadi.eventbrite.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $25.

OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market heads outdoors to the streets of downtown Troy. The summer market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features over 100 vendors. Free parking is available in the City’s 5th Street Parking Garage, Riverfront Park, the Green Island Bridge lots and on city streets. For updates follow the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on social media or visit www.troymarket.org.

WALK-A-THON: This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. Contact Contact: Leland Bunting for more details – [email protected] or 518-885-8995.

HORSE FARM TOUR: The annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour will take place on August 26 from 12 PM—4 PM at two participating horse farms. This is a FREE drive-it-yourself event offered to the community, with a mission of promoting the equine industry and providing the public an opportunity to experience life on a horse farm. Participating farms are Cross Timbers Ranch 122 Barney Road, Middle Grove and Mill Creek Farm 1019 County Route 70, Stillwater. 518-885-8995 for more information.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

MOVIE SCREENING: The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department relies solely on volunteers to respond to emergencies in our community. Learn more about why SVFD members answered the call to volunteer. Join members of the SVFD for a free community screening of the family- friendly movie “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” on August 27, 7 PM at the Stephentown Fire Hall. This newly released documentary highlights the critical role volunteer fire departments play across the country.

WALKING TOUR: Hosted by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tours are limited to 30 participants each and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours tend to sell out quickly, so participants are advised to purchase tickets early at www.saratogapreservation.org. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. All tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. August 27: “Post Time!” Join Georgia Horner as she highlights the history of the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, Oklahoma Training Track, and the Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Meet at the southeast corner of Nelson and Union avenues. For additional information, call (518) 587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at [email protected].

FOREST BATHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings. Iit is approximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. Pay $5 each (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. No children under 14 are permitted for this program due to the quiet, calm nature of it. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

Monday, August 28, 2023

CHARCOAL ART DEMONSTRATION: Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a Charcoal Drawing demonstration on Monday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Tel.#: 518-383-1343 featuring lifelong artist and educator, Ed Ticson. Mr. Ticson is a professor at Siena College and works in many mediums. This demonstration is free and open to the public. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

NATURE ON THE MOVE: At Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Wilton. 10:30am. These walks give participants an opportunity to get out on the trails with like-minded people. They are geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature, and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round. The August 28 walk will be led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators on the trails of Camp Saratoga. Registration is required as space is limited. To register please visit wiltonpreserve.org to access the online registration form. For more information, contact the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or via email at [email protected].

THEATER AUDITIONS: Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday August 27 and Monday August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 & 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at [email protected] or (518) 899-4411 x305.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

FREE KIDS MOVIE: The Palace Theatre’s Summer in the City Movie Series, presented by Broadview Federal Credit Union, offers free, family-friendly movies to children and families from neighborhoods around the Palace in downtown Albany, with targeted outreach to low-income and underserved families in the City. For each show, doors open at Noon with educational activities provided by Whitney Young Health Center, Ten Broeck Mansion, and other local partnering organizations. Movies begin at 1 pm. Free popcorn is provided to all children 12 and under. Free tickets are available in advance at the Palace Theatre Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave. during regular business hours or reserved online at https://bit.ly/SITCPal. Individual Groups, Day Care, and Summer Camps looking to reserve a block of tickets can call 518.465.3335, ext. 121 or email [email protected]. For more information, call 518.465.4663 or visit www.palacealbany.org. August 29 - Minions: The Rise of Gru. Immediately following the screening, the Palace will host a special Ice Cream Social, with activities, giveaways and free ice cream courtesy of Stewart’s Shops. The Ice Cream Social is open to the public.

MOVIE SCREENING: At the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library. We can’t tell you the name of the movie due to copyright restrictions, but we can say that it stars Tom Hanks and is based on the book titled “A Man Called Ove.” Join us at the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library on August 29 at 4:30 p.m. for a screening. The first 20 people to register for the movie will receive a free copy of the book. The movie is rated PG-13. Bring your own snacks.This in-person event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Find out more by going to our website at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library, Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

ICC BINGO: The Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation hosts Bingo night on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. at 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.

PATHFINDERS MEETING: Pathfinders of Redemption Church of Christ will hold a weekly meeting from 6-7:30 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome to join. Call 518-272-7848 for more information.

COMMUNITY MEAL: YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc., located at 21 First St. in Troy, serves a weekly community meal from 5 to 6 p.m. each Tuesday. It is a free-of-charge, to-go dinner provided for YWCA residents as well as anyone in the community. All are welcome to join us each week for a free, nutritious cooked meal. Meals are prepared by a variety of volunteers including but not limited to YWCA-GCR staff, residents, community members and students. Residents are encouraged to participate in preparation of the meals and will be assisted by staff in menu planning, shopping and time management. We serve an average of 75 people per week. The YWCA-GCR also partners with community organizations to set up booths at weekly Community Meal to advertise, promote and engage guests in services. Residents and community members can call the YWCA-GCR at (518) 274-7100 to find out Tuesday’s menu. More information about this program is available online at www.ywca-gcr.org.

COMMUNITY DINNER: Redemption Church of Christ serves a free dinner every Tuesday from 4-6 pm at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. All are welcome. A takeout option is available. Delivery is available for those not able to attend in person. Call 518-272-7848 for more information.

KAYAKING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited rentals are available, or bring your own kayak. This program is for people 18 and older. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, text 518-917-2174.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

LEARN TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLOR: Join the library for a series of watercolor workshops where participants will work on seasonal landscapes under the direction of local artist Emma Rinaldi. We will be starting with a flower field, moving on to a sunny mountainscape, and finishing with an ocean view. Whether you are familiar with watercolor or have never used the medium before, all are welcome to attend. Materials will be provided. Participants can come to as many or few workshops as they choose (registration for each class is separate). The first workshop will be held on June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, the second workshop will be held on July 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Lansingburgh Branch, and the third workshop will be held on August 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library. These in-person events are free and open to the public. Registration is required (registration for each event is separate). To register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Main Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, and the Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

MADE BY HAND: At First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd. East Greenbush, Room 16, 6-7:30 pm. Everyone, any age, is invited to help us make SOFT HATS for kids with cancer (hatsgiving.org). Hats will be sewn, knitted or crocheted. Learn a new skill or teach it to others. If your child is attending Vacation Bible School this is a perfect time for you to stay and chat with our group. Materials will be supplied. Please contact us if you have questions. [email protected] or [email protected].

FULL MOON HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 7pm. This full moon is extra special- not only is it a supermoon, it’s also a blue moon and the last monthly blue moon for nearly 2 years! Our Friends of MLSP will be serving up their famous hotdogs after we hike around the lake watching for the moon to rise. . Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot text 518-917-2174.

FRIED FISH TAKEOUT DINNER: The Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Fried Fish Dinner for curbside pickup on Aug. 30 from 4-6pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday and Tuesday from 10mm-Noon to place an order. Menu: Fried Fish, Mac & Cheese, Tartar Sauce,Coleslaw, Roll. $15.00, Cash Only.

Thursday, August 31, 2023

KNEE-HIGH NATURALIST: At Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort. 9 am. Geared toward children aged 2-5, (siblings welcome) Knee-high Naturalist is a fun introduction to nature. We meet in the Nature Center where we begin by reading a nature-themed book or two and then take a short walk together outdoors, keeping our eyes open for animal tracks, shells, feathers, and other signs of the natural world around us. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot text 518-917-2174.

HOWLIN’ AT THE MOON: The Howlin’ at the Moon concert series returns to The Barn at Mabee Farm. Big Fez and the Surfmatics with Everest Rising at 7 pm, $10 admission. https://schenectadyhistorical.org/ for more information.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa, NY. Every Thursday at 10 a.m. to play cards, use the craft room and play pool or just socialize. Lunch is at noon. At lunch the BASC Members may participate in Congregate Meals or bring your own lunch, your choice. Pizza every third Thursdays. On the fourth Thursday it is Pot Lunch, to participate bring something to share or pay $3 at the door. Coffee and hot water for tea will be available.

Friday, September 1, 2023

KNIT & CROCHET GROUP: Join the Troy Public Library for a bi-weekly stitching group from 10 to 11 a.m. on every first and third Friday of the month. Whether you have experience knitting or crocheting or you want to start learning a new skill, this group is for you! Participants will work together to stitch blankets and other needed items to donate to local homeless shelters and outreach groups. Participants are also welcome to work on their own personal projects. Bring your own knitting needles and crochet hooks or use what we have available. This in-person event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

Saturday, September 2, 2023

MUSEUM SOCIAL: At the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs. 9-11 am. The Museum will offer free admission from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. thanks to the sponsorship from the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. There will be complimentary coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Stewart’s Shops and water courtesy of Saratoga Water. The morning program will feature activities for kids by Amplify Horse Racing and a handicapping seminar by Tom Amello of Trackfacts.. Free to attend, books and prints available for purchase. Please visit racingmuseum.org for more details.

Sunday, September 3, 2023

WALKING TOUR: Hosted by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tours are limited to 30 participants each and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tours tend to sell out quickly, so participants are advised to purchase tickets early at www.saratogapreservation.org. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. All tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. September 3: “Skidmore’s First Home.” Debbie Studwell will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. Meet at the southeast corner of Spring & Circular streets. For additional information, call (518) 587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at [email protected].

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Waterford Knights of Columbus will host a Breakfast Buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes (Plain or Blueberry), French toast, Sausage, Bacon, Seasoned Home Fries, Toast, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! Irish Coffee and Mimosas now available! 8 – 11 am every first Sunday of the Month at the K of C Hall at 76 Grace St. in Waterford. For more information visit waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330 $12 adult – $6 children. Children under 4 free.

Monday, September 4, 2023

SYCAWAY SENIORS: Need a diversion in your life? Food, fun and friends await you. Bring a friend or neighbor to the Sycaway Seniors group. Members live all over Rensselaer County, not just Sycaway. We meet the first and third Mondays each month at 18 Keyes Lane, at the Brunswick Community Center from noon to 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. We supply dessert and drinks. Nancy McCloskey of Brunswick is our President. She can be reached at 518 279-0847. Dues are $10 yearly. Stop in for a visit, all are welcome. Bingo and 50/50 are held at each meeting. Cards are only three for $2. Hope to see you there.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

ICC BINGO: The Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation hosts Bingo night on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. at 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

FOOD HUB WEBINAR: Saratoga Cornell Cooperative Extension USDA Food Hub Feasibility Study Webinar Series. Noon-1pm Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27. Links will be emailed to registered participants. The Food Hub Feasibility Study.webinar series explores the findings of a study conducted by Saratoga CCE, which was funded by the USDA’s 2021 Local Food Promotion Program grant. Through research, analysis, and on-the-ground work, this study details available and potential markets for local foods. We offer recommendations to best service the local food system that considers distribution, infrastructure, farm-to-institution, food access, the emergency food system, and climate change.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

TROY CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Troy City Council meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 433 River St. in Troy. At the monthly Regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. Past meetings can be viewed on the City Council’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil. More information is available online at troyny.gov.

LEARN MICROSOFT WORD: At the Troy Public Library. Join the library for two hands-on computer classes as we master the dreaded Microsoft Word application. In part 1 on September 7, 2-3:30 p.m., we will cover document basics, how to format documents, how to insert special characters, use footnotes, and page numbers, and check spelling and grammar. In part 2 on September 14, 2-3:30 p.m., we will learn how to create columns and tables, insert and format pictures, create and use text boxes, how to manage watermarks, and how to use (and delete) page and line breaks. Laptops will be provided to all participants. Registration for each class is separate, participants can come to one or both classes as they choose. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

GARAGE SALE PREVIEW: The Woman’s Club of Albany will open the doors of its historic home for a “super” garage sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9. The event will take place at 725 Madison Ave., Albany, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special preview sale will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an entry fee of $5. Proceeds from the event benefit The Woman’s Club, a non-profit organization founded in 1910 to improve conditions for women and children in Albany. The sale will feature a wide variety of vintage and new donated items, including furniture, small appliances, jewelry, glassware, linens, toys and books, new and “newish” fall and winter women’s and men’s clothing, coats and shoes and baby and children’s things. There also will be a raffle of gift baskets. Public donations of clean, intact items for the sale will be accepted on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6.p.m. at the WCA. No bowling balls, car seats, electronics, fish tanks, bedding, mattresses, exercise equipment or skis will be accepted.

SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 35 State St. in Troy, dozens of volunteers set up a large number of tables for Sidewalk Warriors’ weekly distribution. At these tables, visitors can find hot foods, sandwiches, produce, pantry items and essentials. The group often provides special distributions such as towels, linens, pillows, winter boots, underwear, socks or laundry detergent. The folks who attend the distribution may be experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, or they may simply be running short on resources at the end of the month. Set up for the weekly Sidewalk Warriors distribution events begins at 5 p.m. each Thursday, and volunteers begin serving at 6 p.m., no matter what the weather. More information about Sidewalk Warriors Troy is available online at www.sidewalkwarriorstroy.com and www.facebook.com/sidewalkwarriorstroy.

BINGO: Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073, located at 683 Columbia Turnpike, hosts Bingo every Thursday evening and the general public is welcome to attend. Doors open at 5 PM for players age 18+. Play starts at 7 PM. $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments sold.

Friday, September 8, 2023

GARAGE SALE: The Woman’s Club of Albany will open the doors of its historic home for a “super” garage sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9. The event will take place at 725 Madison Ave., Albany, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A special preview sale will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an entry fee of $5. Proceeds from the event benefit The Woman’s Club, a non-profit organization founded in 1910 to improve conditions for women and children in Albany. The sale will feature a wide variety of vintage and new donated items, including furniture, small appliances, jewelry, glassware, linens, toys and books, new and “newish” fall and winter women’s and men’s clothing, coats and shoes and baby and children’s things. There also will be a raffle of gift baskets. Public donations of clean, intact items for the sale will be accepted on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6.p.m. at the WCA. No bowling balls, car seats, electronics, fish tanks, bedding, mattresses, exercise equipment or skis will be accepted.

Saturday, September 9, 2023

PADDLE TRIP: 10 am during the Tugboat Roundup in Waterford. Join other paddlers and kayakers as they paddle the Waterford Flight, a series of locks with the highest elevation (169 feet) in the shortest distance in the US. Enter the canal at Lock 6 and finish the journey exiting Lock 2 in the heart of Tugboat Roundup. Don’t miss this opportunity for an up close on the water look tugs big and small.

CHICKEN DINNER: Annual chicken barbecue to be held at Gilead Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 9. Dinner will consist of 1/2 chicken, corn, baked potato, roll, coleslaw, and dessert. The church is located at 308 Brick Church Road in the town of Brunswick. It is take-out only and available from 4-6pm for a cost of $15.00. Reservations are appreciated and may be made by calling 518-248-1295. Walk-ins are welcome for any meals remaining on a first-come, first-serve basis.

HISTORIC TOUR: 10 am – Historic Jonesville. Join Clifton Park Historian John Scherer for a walk through the historic hamlet of Jonesville and a tour of the Jonesville Rural Cemetery. Sponsored by the History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

Sunday, September 10, 2023

TUG CHUG 5K: Mixed terrain 5k that starts by the first lock on the Erie Canal, passes through the Village of Waterford, Peebles Island State Park, and past the tugboats of Tugboat Roundup. Race starts at 9am. $25 entry fee. Learn more and register at tugboatroundup.com/tug-chug-5k.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting their First Breakfast Buffet of the Columbian Year (September 2023-June 2024), on Sunday, September 10th, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Menu includes; Scrambled Eggs, an Omelet Station, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon and Sausage, Pancakes and French Toast served w/Warm syrup, A Variety of Cereals and Juices, Bananas and Hot Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate.$12 Adults, $6 Children (5-10) and under 5 Free!

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LIBRARY INFORMATION MEETING: At the main branch of the Troy Public Library. Informational meeting about the Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election. 7pm.

WOMENS’ LUNCH: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Welcome Fall” luncheon on Tuesday, September 12, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Carman Road in Schenectady beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt. Your reservation is necessary no later than September 6 and informing about cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at (518) 320-2649 or Mae at (518) 895-8977 for reservations by September 6.. On the menu this month is Chicken Parm/Ziti/Lemon Pie with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only). Our Speaker is Cherie Lasher from Wells. Our Feature is Kristy Grassucci-Powers, a Soap Artist from Scotia. She will have homemade products made from natural sources for sale. Music will be singer Cynthia Weaver from Delanson. All are welcome – bring a friend.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Thursday, September 14, 2023

LIBRARY INFORMATION MEETING: At the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library. Informational meeting about the Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Election. 7pm.

Friday, September 15, 2023

Saturday, September 16, 2023

SNEAKER FUNDRAISER: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville, will be having an Athletic Sneaker Fundraiser on Saturday September 16th and 23rd from 9 am to 1 pm. We will be collecting sneakers in all conditions – excellent, slightly used, old and worn or new ones that just don’t fit. Donate these sneakers to a fundraiser that has a Global Impact! The sneakers that are in good condition are refurbished and provided to people worldwide who don’t own shoes, those in poor condition are recycled into products such as playground cushion material. Clean out your closets and drop them off at our parking lot collections dates listed above. For more information please contact the church office at (518) 458-1562.

CRAFT FAIR: Vendors Wanted! The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, are hosting their Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, September 16th from 9 am-3:30 pm. The event is Rain or Shine! Information: [email protected] or www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.

CRAFT AND FLEA MARKET: Held at 1077 New Loudon Road in Latham, (Route 9 and Boght Corners) Next to Guptills Arena. CRAFTERS AND VENDORS WANTED. Spaces are still available for one of the largest Flea Market in the Capital Region. Spaces are 20×20 for $75.For more information please contact the church at 518-235-7355 or [email protected] to obtain the forms and register. Last day to register either online or by mail will be Thursday September 7. There will also be ethnic food available at the event too, along with a bake sale.

BROOKS BBQ: Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its Brooks Barbeque dates for 2023. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd near Siena College. We offer a chicken dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $9 . The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out.

CHICKEN BBQ DINNER: Waterford Knights of Columbus is hosting a Chicken BBQ Dinner, Eat in or Take Out. 4-7 pm, 76 Grace St. Waterford. ½ Chicken, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Cornbread W/ Butter. $15.00 Prepaid / $17.00 at the door. 518-237-9330 or Waterfordkofc.org for more info.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: St. Luke’s on the Hill’s 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament – All ages welcome! 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. 9 am: Registration with coffee and doughnuts, 10 am: Start. 4 Divisions to compete in: Beginners, OK-Alright, Pretty good, and Real good. Cash prize for winners and runner-ups for each division. Unlimited lunch available.Contact Kimberly [email protected] or Mark [email protected] 518-441-6634.

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Friday, September 22, 2023

RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: At the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, located just off NY Route 7 in the village of Pittstown on Friday, September 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bag Sale on Saturday only. $2.00 per bag. Buy 2 bags and get 1 bag free. For information and to schedule a time to drop off items contact Herb at 518-753-4427.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HISTORIC TOUR: 1pm – Waterford from 1810-1880. Russ Vandervoort, Waterford Town Historian will lead a walking tour of downtown Waterford, describing local landmarks and influential residents who lived there in the mid-19th century. Sponsored by the History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE: For the Troy Public Library. Noon to 8pm at both the Main and Lansingburgh branches.

ICC BINGO: The Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation hosts Bingo night on Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. at 1450 Fifth Avenue, Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Friday, September 29, 2023

FUNDRAISER GALA: The Adirondack Folk School is once again hosting its annual Hearts for the Arts Gala. Friends and supporters of the school will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 pm. The gala will take place at the iconic and beautifully restored Hitching Post Cafe located at 1256 Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne. As you make your reservation, please let us know your dinner choice (prime rib, salmon, or vegetarian). Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, (518) 696-2400. Seating is limited, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice.

Saturday, September 30, 2023

UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL: At the Ukrainian American Citizens Center, 1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes. Come enjoy traditional food, live music, Ukrainian dancing and Ukrainian crafts & goods! All proceeds go to benefit Ukraine. Festival Hours: 12pm-6pm, Zabava (Dance) 6pm -10pm. Cost: $10/person, $5/children 12 and under. For more information: https://www.518ukrainians.com/festival

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