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Thursday, July 9
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: The Lupus Support Group of The Lupus Alliance of Upstate New York will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at The Center for Rheumatology, 1367 Washington Ave., Albany. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss issues about coping with lupus and other aspects of dealing with a chronic illness. Those affected by lupus along with their friends and family are welcome to attend. For more details, call 800-300-4198, e-mail info@lupusupstateny.org or visit www.lupusupstateny.org.
LEGO WORKSHOP: Lego WeDo Workshop at Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, combines imagination with engineering and simple computer programming to bring your creations to life. Sign up as a family; at least one adult must be present. No prior experience is necessary. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Sign up required: call 439-9314.
GARDEN TOUR: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold its annual “Rensselaer County Garden Tour” on Thursday, July 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This tour of thirteen gardens in and around the City of Rensselaer features two beautifully restored Victorian homes with views of the Hudson River, a Capital Roots Community Garden, the green roof at the Doane Stuart School and much more. Maps for the drive-it-yourself tour are $10.00 per person (maximum $30.00 per car) and can be purchased from 4 to 7 p.m.. the day of the tour in the parking lot of Rensselaer City Hall, 62 Washington Street, Rensselaer. Proceeds will benefit the Rensselaer County Master Gardener program.
YANKEE DOODLE BAND: Crailo State Historic Site, the museum of the colonial Dutch in the Hudson River Valley, and Friends of Fort Crailo present the Yankee Doodle Band on July 9 at 7 p.m. in Crailo’s riverside park, 9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer. Organized in 1928 the Yankee Doodle Band has played all over the country from Miami to New Orleans to Hawaii. For information please find Crailo on the New York State Parks website at www.nysparks.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrailoStateHistoricSite, or call 463-8738.
GREEK FESTIVAL: St. George Orthodox Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls will host its annual Adirondack Greek Festival on July 9 & 10 (4 – 9 p.m.) and July 11 (11 a,m, – 9 p.m.). Featuring Greek food, music, souvenirs, folk dancing, children’s activities, and church tours. Free admission and parking. For more information, call Marika at 792-8299 or the church at 792-2359.
Friday, July 10
TAI CHI ON THE GREEN: Meet on the Green of Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, 9:15 a.m.for some Tai Chi and Qi Gong practice. No prior experience is necessary and all ages and abilities are welcome. Will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
AFTER THE FIRE BENEFIT: Giovano’s Pizzeria will sponsor a fundraiser for After The Fire on Friday, July 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2421 Rt. 9 in Malta. There will be “Music and Laughs”: Music by Simpleshapes, and Laughs by Improv Status. The show will be free, and donations which will benefit After The Fire will be greatly appreciated. After The Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. For information on how you can help your neighbors in need, leave a message at 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
ANTIQUE & ARTSIAN SHOW: Skaneateles United Methodist Church Annual Antique and Artisans Show and Sale, July 10-11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Austin Park Pavilion, 1 E Austin St, Skaneateles. More than 70 quality antique dealers featuring furniture, rugs, jewelry, artwork, collectibles, sports memorabilia, and more. More than 40 artisans featuring a wide variety of crafts. Food by Doug’s Fish Fry plus plenty of homemade baked goods for sale. $6.50 donation, Artisans Show free; Handicap Accessible. Free Parking. Proceeds benefit the church and its community outreach programs. Facebook: “Skaneateles Antique Show;” web: www.skanantiqueshow.com; email: skanumc@gmail.com; call: 315-685-5963.
Saturday, July 11
BOOK SIGNING: Area author Stacey Morris will deliver a presentation, Q&A session, and sign copies of her cookbook/memoir “Clean Comfort: An Adventure in Food, Courage, and Healing…Finding Peace, Balance, and My Perfect Weight” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday July 11 at Market Block Books, 290 River St. in Troy. Visit www.staceymorris.com for more information.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
FLOWER SHOW: The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show entitled “Home is Where the Heart is” on Saturday, July 11 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 12 from Noon -4 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall on Route 29, corner of Broad and Spring in Schuylerville, NY. Admission and refreshments are free, Visit schuylervillegardenclub.org for more information.
FRIENDS HIGHWAY CLEANUP: Come and help the Friends of Thacher Park in picking up litter on their adopted section of Thacher Park Road. Meet at the Hop Field picnic area at 9 a.m. Call 872-0800 for more information.
THOMPSON’S LAKE FISH WADE: Come and check out who’s swimming in Thompson’s Lake with ecologist Dr. Doug Fraser at Thacher Nature Center, July 11 at 1 p.m. We’ll use seines and dip nets in shallow areas to capture, look at, and discuss the ecology and behavior of fish in the lake. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet. Limit 20 people; children under 12 may attend with parent. Register for this free program by calling 872-0800.
SHAKER CRAFT FAIR: Find the perfect item for your home or a gift for a friend at the Shaker Craft Fair, July 11 – 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the 1848 Shaker Meeting House, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. Site tours are offered both days at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fair food and pie will be available for purchase. For more information contact Pat Williams at 456-7890 or www.shakerheritage.org.
Sunday, July 12?
TOUR: The 21st Secret Gardens Tour, “Public Places-Private Spaces,” sponsored by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s tour will have a centennial theme and will include three prominent public spaces in the city including the new Centennial Park as well as private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs.Tour tickets are $20 if purchased in advance, $25 on day of tour. Tickets may be purchased on-line, by mail or at designated locations. In June, tickets will be on sale at area Cudney’s cleaners and the Saratoga Visitor Center.
UNSPOKEN: Unspoken is performing at Living Hope Christian Church 978 State Route 50, Ballston Lake, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 7pm. Tickets are available through itickets.com/events or through a link at livinghopeoutreach.com website.
THE SOUL FALLACY: In his new book, “The Soul Fallacy: What Science Shows We Gain From Letting Go of Our Soul Belief,” Rutgers professor Julien Musolino argues that the existence of the soul is a testable hypothesis that’s failed time and time again to hold up against the weight of scientific evidence. The Capital District Humanist Society presents Musolino’s talk at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road. Refreshments at 12:30; program at 1:15 p.m. Admission: Free, Details and directions: 518-533-2666, or www.humanistsociety.org.
MILK BOTTLE SHOW: The 12th Annual New York, New England Milk Bottle Collectors Show & Picnic will be held Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 8 a.m. -2 p.m.at Burton Hall, 1071 State Route 40, North Easton. The public is welcome to bring bottles to buy, sell, swap or just enjoy browsing. Tables will be provided as will food and drinks. for more information call Joe Archambeault, 692-7803, Jim Wilcox 692-9854, or Burton Hall (Show Day Only) 692-2678.
POLISH SUMMER FESTIVAL: Polish kitchen, Polish spirits and beer along with music by the Maestro’s Men. Held indoors in air-conditioned comfort at the Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations and information call Tom Raymond (283-0129), Frank Koslow (456-1961) or the PCC (456-3995), or visit www.albanypcc.com.
DISCOVERY DAY: Crailo State Historic Site, the museum of the colonial Dutch in the Hudson River Valley, holds the second Discovery Day of the season on July 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 9 1/2 Riverside Ave, Rensselaer. Fur Trade Discovery Day will focus on the vitally-important fur trade conducted between the Dutch and Natives of the area. For more information on this season’s special events, programs and exhibits, please find Crailo on the New York State Parks website at www.nysparks.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CrailoStateHistoricSite or call 463-8738.
Tuesday, July 14
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
VIDEO WORKSHOPS: The College of Saint Rose will offer free video workshops for people who want to produce programming for Albany’s public access TV channel. City residents will be given first priority to register to attend the two-hour workshops. Five different training sessions will cover video shooting, basic digital editing, advanced digital editing, story development and use of the television studio. The workshops will be offered on a rotating basis at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through July 14. To register, go to www.strose.edu/publicaccess. Limited to 15 people for each workshop. For more information, contact Joann Crupi at crupij@strose.edu or phone 458-5313.?
TEA AND TALK: Janis Staggs, associate director, curatorial and publications at Neue Galerie New York, will give a Tea & Talk on the great Secessionist painter “Gustave Klimt: Painter of Vienna’s Golden Age” at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, 104 Walker St., Lenox MA, on Tuesday, July 14 at 4 p.m. A Victorian tea will follow. Tickets for the Tea & Talk are $22 for advance reservations and $27 day of the event. Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For information or reservations call (413)637-3206 or visit info@gildedage.org.
SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP: Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, 2 Imperial Ln., Charlton, will host Spiritual Cinema: Gregg Braden and the Science of Miracles, the Quantum Language of Healing, Peace, Feeling and Belief from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Science and spirituality expert Gregg Braden Will talk about how we are not limited by the laws of physics and biology and how people can use the power of belief to effect change. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, call 423-3569 or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.
FREE LEAD TRAINING: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, an EPA accredited training provider, is offering a free Lead Renovation, Repair, & Painting (RRP) Refresher training on Tuesday, July 14, from 8:00 a.m. – Noon at Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, 12205. The RRP Refresher training is free, however pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Nancy at NKL1@cornell.edu or 765-3521 or Lisa at LKC29@cornell.edu or 765-3512.
Wednesday, July 15
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB MEETING: Cohoes Public Library Mystery Club will meet at the library 169 Mohawk Ave., to discuss “Split Second,” the first in the King and Maxwell series by David Baldacci at 10:30 a.m. Books are available at the library. For more information, visit www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org
Thursday, July 16
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
FRIENDS OF WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015 and 2016 events and fundraising activities on Thursday, July 16,at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend
Friday, July 17
LUNCH MEETING: The Consulting Alliance will hold a lunch meeting at the Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gerald R. Shaye, president of Shaye Global LLC will present “Opportunities for Service Providers in the Global Marketplace.” $20 for members; $25 for guests. Online reservations required at www.consultingalliance.org
CONCERT: Berkshire-based folk musician Bernice Lewis Will sing and perform works for ukulele and guitar along with her daughter, singer/songwriter Mariah Colorado, accompanied by Dan Broad on bass at the New Lebanon Library, 550 Route 20, a 1/4 mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20 and 22 at 7 p.m. Free; donations for the performers would be appreciated. For more information, call 794-8844.
CONCERT: The Troy Little Italy Summer Market Concert Series will present a free performance by the Emerald City Band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Market, on Hill St. between Washington and Liberty Streets. Please bring your own chair.
ARTIST RECEPTION: In a show entitled “Landscape–Up Close and Far Away,” Chatham artist Judith Vargas Warren exhibits paintings in mixed media, oils, watercolors, pastels, and collages at the Chatham Bookstore from July 8 to August 28. A reception takes place on Friday, July 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Call 392-3005 or visit www.chathambookstore.com.
Saturday, July 18
5K RACES: Run the Ridge at Maple Ski Ridge, 2725 Mariaville Rd., Rotterdam, will take place on July 18. includes a 5k Mud Run, trail run, and an obstacle course designed by local military runners featuring some untouched terrain from Mother Nature, others built by diabolical minds ready to test your skills. Held rain or shine. 5K heats begin at 8:45 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. with a 2K Family Fun Run at 1 p.m. Walk-in registration ends 30 minutes before the start of each race. For more information or to register, visit www.runtheridge.net/
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
INVASIVE SPECIES PRESENTATION: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a presentation about Invasive Species as part of Invasives Species Awareness week at the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Rd., Delmar, beginning at 2 p.m. Join a Five Rivers educator for an indoor presentation followed by a guided walk. For more information about the session, call 475-0291. For more details about New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, go to www.nyis.info.blog/
RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE: The Petersburgh Methodist Church, 12 Head of the Lane Rd., Petersburgh, will hold a rummage and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 bag sale from 2 to 4 p.m. Hotdogs, hamburgers, soup, chili, soda and coffee will be served for lunch.
CHURCH BREAKFAST: Home-Made All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Cooked to Order, Served to you at your table. Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1 Maple Ave, Troy, July 18, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This month’s specials include Pancakes with Blueberries, Strawberries & whipped topping and Omelets with selectin of toppings. Adults $7, Children under 10 $3.
SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Knickerbocker Mansion Summer Festival takes place July 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke. Mansion and cemetery tours along with re-enactors will be held both days. Pancake breakfast Sunday from 8 to 11:00 a.m. followed by Knickerbocker Family Gathering. For more information email knickinfo@aol.com or call 664-1700 and leave a message.
WILDLIFE ALIVE!: The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring Wildlife Alive! on Saturday July 18 at the Grafton Summer Festival from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Licensed wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin, President of the New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, will introduce some of the birds of prey and other live animals in her care. Learn what to do if you find orphaned or injured wildlife. In case of rain, the program will be at the library, located at 2455 NY Route 2.
GARAGE/BAKE SALE: A Lemonade Stand and Community Garage Sale will be held to benefit Hannah’s Hope Fund at the Clifton Park Nursery School, 344 Moe Road, Saturday July 18 from 9 a.m. – noon (Rain Date July 19). Space for vendors is $15 and the rental fee will be donated to Hannah’s Hope Fund. If you are interested in renting a table or donating, please contact Diana Glaser at diana.glaser@gmail.com or 369-7057 by July 11.
Sunday, July 19
GERMAN PICNIC: The German American Club of Albany’s annual Old-Time German Picnic will be held rain or shine on Sunday, July 19, at the Beer- Garden at 32 Cherry Street, Colonie. Gates open at noon. Live music and dancing from 2 to 6 p.m.Admission $3, children under 12 free. For more information call 878-7572.
Monday, July 20
WINE TASTING: Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Ave., Albany, will host a Six Wine Flight & Movie Screening of “Bottle Shock” paying tribute to Napa Valley Wines. Tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by film at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 438-2094 or visit www.themadisontheater.com
Tuesday, July 21
MEETING: An Animal Welfare Approved informational meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville. The session will cover all major farmed livestock and poultry, to learn more about the certifications process and the standards to follow to become AWA certified. There is no cost for this meeting, but organizers ask that you respond to Tove Foss Ford at 765-3518 or tff24@cornell.edu, or register online at: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/animalwelfare_201 For questions about the program, contact Tom Gallagher CAAHP at 577-0958 or tjg3@cornell.edu or Mick Bessire, CCE Greene County at rgb8@cornell.edu, 622-9820.
Wednesday, July 22
CELLPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS: NYC photographer Joe Oppedisano (http://www.joeo.com) will present a class on using cellphone cameras at the Cohoes Public Library, 169 Mohawk St.,at 5 p.m.. After a discussion about photography, participants will walk around downtown putting ideas into practice using their own cell phone cameras. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Contact the Library at 235-2570 or see www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org or on Facebook.
Thursday, July 23
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
COMPUTER CLASS: Sarah McFadden from the Rensselaer County Cornell Cooperative Extension will lead a computer class titled “How to Find Your Files” at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls beginning at 6:30 p.m. Learn how your computer stores documents, pictures and more. Practice some methods for organizing and finding your personal files, plus using a flash drive. All ages and abilties welcome; feel free to bring your own laptop or device. Registraton required. For more information or to register, call 686-9401.
FIREFLY WATCH: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, presents a training for Firefly Watch, the citizen science firefly monitoring program sponsored by Tufts University and the Boston Museum of Science, on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Participants will learn how to help scientists track declining firefly populations. A hike to observe firefly activity at Five Rivers will close the evening.For more information, please contact Five Rivers at 475-0291.
Friday, July 24
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: The Capital District Bridge Association holds its Summer Sectional Bridge Tournament Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26. All games are held at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct. Clifton Park. Friday’s sessions is at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s sessions at 10 a,m, and 3 p.m. Sunday’s 2 session play-thru starts at 11 a.m. Both the Friday and Saturday sessions will include a 0-300 game. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. It is not necessary to be affiliated with any bridge group. For more information please call Terry Bentley at 668-2248
Saturday, July 25
WALKING TOUR: The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center will host a free guided walking tour led by Hank Bankhead, part-time history teacher, experienced tour guide, and 50 year Albany transplant, who will highlight historic places of interest, architecture, and historical events. The tour, which will last about 2 hours, will start at 11 a.m. from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue in Quackenbush Square. For more information, call 434-0405 or visit www.albany.org.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION: On Saturday, July, 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will host a family-friendly day of inclusive outdoor recreation activities at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar. Five Rivers was chosen for this 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act because of the number of accessible elements available for people with various abilities. Events include guided trail tours, birding instruction, and nature meditation. All events are wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpretation and sighted guides will be available upon request. STAR bus shuttle service to Five Rivers from the Delaware Avenue Park-&-Ride donated by CDTA, starting at 10 a.m. For further information, go to www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html or call 475-0291.
Wednesday, July 29
CREATING HOPE: To Love A Child announces its 2nd “Creating Hope” event on Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m at William K. Collins Park, 525 Moe Road, Clifton Park (rain or shine). Participants will create beautiful pieces of art under the instruction of artist Noreen Powell and art teacher Theresa Hayes, and enjoy delicious appetizers. Supplies will be furnished for you. Bring your own paint smock. Cost is $40 Per Person all inclusive. Proceeds to benefit To Love a Child programs in Haiti and Zimbabwe. Reservations must be paid in advance. Pay by check to: To Love a Child, Inc., PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065; via Paypal at www.toloveachild.net; or by credit card by calling 859-4424.
Thursday, July 30
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Saturday, Aug. 1
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
GEOLOGY PROGRAM: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56 Game Farm Road, Delmar, invites visitors to learn about local geology on Saturday, August 1. Activities include a guided walk along the Vlomankill, a discussion with geosciences students from the University of Mississippi about their fieldwork, and a presentation by Mississippi State professor Dr. John Mylroie about Northeast caves. For more information, please contact Five Rivers at 475-0291.
TABORTON PICNIC FESTIVAL: The 107th annual Taborton Picnic-Festival will be held August 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Taborton Festival is 10 minute drive east on Route 43 from Westfall Village and FireFly Festival. $12, eat inside or out. Pick up times: 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. For reservations, contact Diane Hoffman at 649-5141 or Tabortonchicken@verizon.net For further information, contact Rev. Dr. Robert Loesch, Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton, 674-8204 or rkloesch@aol.com.
Sunday, Aug. 2
GUIDED TOURS: In honor of its 125th anniversary, the Oakwood Chapel will be open for guided tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Tours will run every half hour starting at 1 p.m. with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. The National Historic Landmark boasts nine stained glass Tiffany windows, marble mosaics and oak carvings. There is a fee of $7.50; children under 12 are free. Pay cash or check on arrival. Register at 1-800-556-6273 if you have eight or more people.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT: Applications for 10 boilermaker (construction) apprentice positions through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union #5, Zone #197, may obtained from 9 to noon at its local office located 75 South Dove St., Albany. For more information or a detailed list of requirements, visit www.neaac.net or call 438-0718.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Thursday, Aug. 6
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Saturday, Aug. 8
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
ANNUAL PICNIC: Albany Council of Catholic Nurses Annual Picnic, August 12, St. Pius X Parish Hall, 23 Crumite Road, Loudonville, noon – 5pm. Admission Fee: Donate Clothes and/or Nonperishable Food Item. RSVP: Joan (810-9401) or Karen (477-7142).
Thursday, Aug. 13
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
TASTE OF SAND LAKE: Come to the Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake, 2339 NY Highway 43, Averill Park, for the 8th annual A Taste of Sand Lake event, with a Masquerade theme, to benefit the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Thursday, August 13, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $50 per person; honorary committee/sponsorships include Shining Star $500 (includes 8 tickets); Four Star $275 (includes 4 tickets); Three Star $150 (includes 2 tickets). All committee and sponsorships include V.I.P. tasting starting at 5:00. Tickets available at www.slca-ctp.org or by calling 674-2007. Masquerade attire optional. Anyone interested in donating a silent auction item should contact Debbie Bucher Wager at 225-1433.
Friday, Aug. 14
CONCERT: The Troy Little Italy Summer Market Concert Series will present a free performance by Italian singer Nick Coluccio from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Market, on Hill St. between Washington and Liberty Streets. Please bring your own chair.
Saturday, Aug. 15
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Sunday, Aug. 16
BUS TO INDIAN DAY PARADE: Join the International Center of the Capital Region on Sunday, August 16, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. for the Indian Day Parade in NYC. Hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations, the parade is considered the largest such event in the World. The International Center will travel to Manhattan to watch the parade and take advantage of the Indian Food Court, merchandise booths and cultural performances. The bus will leave the Siena College campus in Loudonville at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m.. Cost, including transportation and snacks on the bus, is $69 for ICCR members and $79 for not-yet-members. To make a reservation, please call 708-7608 or email info@iccralbany.org.
Thursday, Aug. 20
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Saturday, Aug. 22
WALKING TOUR: The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center will host a free guided walking tour led by Hank Bankhead, part-time history teacher, experienced tour guide, and 50 year Albany transplant, who will highlight historic places of interest, architecture, and historical events. The tour, which will last about 2 hours, will start at 11 a.m. from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue in Quackenbush Square. For more information, call 434-0405 or visit www.albany.org.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Thursday, Aug. 27
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Saturday, Aug. 29
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.
Monday, Aug. 31
CLARK ART INSTITUTE TRIP: The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library are sponsoring a Talk and Trip to the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA on Monday, August 31. The talk will begin at the Library at 9 a.m. with Kate Dudding, a local storyteller and art enthusiast.Participants proceed by carpool to the Clark to view the special Van Gogh exhibit. The library lecture is free of charge; admission to the museum is $20, free to Clark members. Admission will be reduced for a group of 20 or more. For more information about this program please contact Rhona at busplus1@gmail.com or 505-1303. Advance reservations are requested.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT: Applications for 10 boilermaker (construction) apprentice positions through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union 5, Zone 197, may obtained from 9 to noon at its local office located 75 South Dove St., Albany. For more information or a detailed list of requirements, visit www.neaac.net or call 438-0718.
Thursday, Sept. 3
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.
Saturday, Sept. 5
SONS OF SOUTHPAW NIGHT: The Tri-City ValleyCats are teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region to host ‘Sons of SouthPaw:’ Bike Night. SouthPaw, the ValleyCats mascot, is a motorcycle enthusiast and will lead the ride into Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. The night will feature numerous fundraising efforts for the Ronald McDonald House, highlighted by an auction for the leather-cut themed jerseys emblazoned with the road name, “Sons of SouthPaw,” that the team will be wearing during the game. A portion of ticket sales, as well as funds from a 50/50 raffle, ball launch, and mystery autograph sale, will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region.
Sunday, Sept. 6
GUIDED TOURS: In honor of its 125th anniversary, the Oakwood Chapel will be open for guided tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Tours will run every half hour starting at 1 p.m. with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. The National Historic Landmark boasts nine stained glass Tiffany windows, marble mosaics and oak carvings. There is a fee of $7.50; children under 12 are free. Pay cash or check on arrival. Register at 1-800-556-6273 if you have eight or more people.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 26
WALKING TOUR: The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center will host a free guided walking tour led by Hank Bankhead, part-time history teacher, experienced tour guide, and 50 year Albany transplant, who will highlight historic places of interest, architecture, and historical events. The tour, which will last about 2 hours, will start at 11 a.m. from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue in Quackenbush Square. For more information, call 434-0405 or visit www.albany.org. Tuesday, Oct. 6
APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT: Applications for 10 boilermaker (construction) apprentice positions through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union 5, Zone 197, may obtained from 9 to noon at its local office located 75 South Dove St., Albany. For more information or a detailed list of requirements, visit www.neaac.net or call 438-0718.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 235-3851.
Thursday, Oct. 1
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.
Saturday, Oct. 3
FALL FESTIVAL: Fantastic Fall festival will be held from noon to 5 p.m. to benefit Derek Murphy. Games, music, shopping raffles and cow plop contest. To volunteer, donate or for more information, email Fantasticfallfestival@gmail.com
Sunday, Oct. 4
GUIDED TOURS: In honor of its 125th anniversary, the Oakwood Chapel will be open for guided tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Tours will run every half hour starting at 1 p.m. with the last tour starting at 3 p.m. The National Historic Landmark boasts nine stained glass Tiffany windows, marble mosaics and oak carvings. There is a fee of $7.50; children under 12 are free. Pay cash or check on arrival. Register at 1-800-556-6273 if you have eight or more people.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
SHREDDING-RECYCLING EVENT: The Albany Department of General Services will be sponsoring a free Paper Shredding, Book & Electronics Recycling Event from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Park Lakehouse. Additionally, for the convenience of our residents, electronics recycling, which is now mandatory under state law, will also be offered. Hard and soft cover books will be collected and recycled. Books will not be shredded. All documents brought by residents will be shredded on site by 3N Document Destruction. For a list of material accepted at this event, visit www.albanyrecycles.com
WALKING TOUR: The Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center will host a free guided walking tour led by Hank Bankhead, part-time history teacher, experienced tour guide, and 50 year Albany transplant, who will highlight historic places of interest, architecture, and historical events. The tour, which will last about 2 hours, will start at 11 a.m. from the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, corner of Broadway and Clinton Avenue in Quackenbush Square. For more information, call 434-0405 or visit www.albany.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 3
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 235-3851.
Thursday, Nov. 5
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ?Tuesday, Dec. 1
APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT: Applications for 10 boilermaker (construction) apprentice positions through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union 5, Zone 197, may obtained from 9 to noon at its local office located 75 South Dove St., Albany. For more information or a detailed list of requirements, visit www.neaac.net or call 438-0718.
THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 235-3851.
Thursday, Dec. 3
TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43 Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2016
APPRENTICE RECRUITMENT: Applications for 10 boilermaker (construction) apprentice positions through the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Boilermakers Northeast, Local Union 5, Zone 197, may obtained from 9 to noon at its local office located 75 South Dove St., Albany. For more information or a detailed list of requirements, visit www.neaac.net or call 438-0718.
