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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETINGS: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a CIC Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 2, at 12:00 noon. The Albany County Airport Authority will hold an Audit Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Both meetings will be held in the Conference Room in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM: Wednesdays, July 26 – August 9, 12:00 – 1:30 pm, In-person at the Connections to Care Family Opportunity Center, 31 Walter St., Albany. The Strengthening Families Program is a three-week interactive series of workshops that allow parents/caregivers to spend special time with their youth and help them be successful. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communications skills, and have fun together as a family. Lunch is provided each day and families will win a family game night gift bag for attending all three days! Advanced registration is required by July 21 by email at [email protected]. Please address registration requests to Maria. Please provide names of family members attending along with youth ages. Please note any dietary restrictions.

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].

DANCE LESSONS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services. Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “Hill” door. 7 pm with Joe Sweeney. Learn The West Coast Swing at Singles Outreach. $10 for all. Public welcome. Call 518-452-6883 for information. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.

Thursday, August 3, 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.

SHORTS OUT LOUD: Join the library for this annual outdoor music program. Shorts out Loud is a special summer series the library hosts each year. 30 minutes of live music followed by 30 minutes of poetry or short stories read aloud. Join us at the Main library on June 29, July 13, and July 27 from 6:00 p.m. and at the Lansingburgh branch on July 6, July 20, and August 3, from 6:00 p.m. We will be hosting Girl Blue, Caity Gallagher, Hold on Honeys, and many more local favorites. Our readers include published poet Susan Comninos, and Creative Associate at the Troy Foundry Theatre, Ethan Botwick. These in-person events are free and open to the public. No registrations required. The Main Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, and the Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

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.

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, August 4, 2023

RACING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY: At Fasig-Tipton, 153 George Street, Saratoga Springs. 10:30 am. Free admission. The National Museum of Racing inducts the 2023 Hall of Fame class. The ceremony will also be live streamed at racingmuseum.org. The class of 2023 is comprised of racehorses Arrogate, California Chrome, and Beholder; jockeys Corey Nakatani and Fernando Toro; and Pillars of the Turf John W. Hanes II, Leonard W. Jerome, and Stella F. Thayer.

LEARN TO MAKE HULA HOOPS: Join us for 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, July 15, and Saturday, August 5, 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.

SUMMER FESTIVAL: Come join us on August 5 for our 114th annual Summer Festival andChicken BBQ at Zion’s United Church of Christ in Taborton (741 Taborton Road in Sand Lake).Booths are open from 11:00am to 8:00pm and music by Cannonball Express with Gloria & Punky from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Games for both kids and adults include the fishpond, ring toss, milk bottles, duck float and dart booths. Enjoy our fair food, fancy booth and local crafters.Also, visit the raffle table with prizes from many local businesses. Taborton Treasures offers our version of a large yard sale and there will be an auction in the early afternoon. Chicken BBQ ($15.00) will be served at 4:30 and 5:30pm. For reservations call Diane Hoffman at 674-2746 or text (518) 649-5141.

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, August 5, 2023

WATERFORD DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: The Town of Waterford’s Dragon Boat Festival is returning to Waterford Harbor on Saturday, August 5 at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. The Dragon Boat Festival is a fun day for the family, full of dragon boat racing, friendly competition, and awards. During the festival, teams of paddlers will race one another in a tournament style competition. Each team has a practice session with a professional coach. No experience is necessary, anyone may register. Two sponsorship levels are available. Races will begin at 10 a.m. on August 5th, with an anticipated end time of 3:30 p.m. Team check-in will open at 8 a.m. Paddlers should also be available on August 4th for a practice session. Visit www.town.waterford.ny.us/dragonboatfestival to learn more and register your team.

NARCAN TRAINING: A free Narcan training session and distribution event. Noon-3pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Clifton Park, 2001 US-9, Round Lake. Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer Narcan, the brand name for Naloxone, which can save a life. Participants will receive a free Narcan rescue kit, which includes two doses of Narcan, a rescue breathing face shield, a certificate of training, a drug disposal system, and a mental health and substance use disorder resource guide. Residents who are unable to attend the distribution can register to obtain an overdose rescue kit at www.saratogacountyny.gov/narcan.

COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: On board the USS Slater, at 10am. Join the United States Coast Guard and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in celebrating the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233rd birthday, August 5th at 10 AM aboard USS SLATER. The Coast Guard’s actual birthday is the 4th, so on both the 4th and 5th, all Coast Guard Veterans can tour USS SLATER with no admission fee.

PATHFINDERS GAME NIGHT: Board games and video games at Redemption Church of Christ, 1511 6th Ave, Watervliet. Call 518-272-7848 for more information.

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.

Sunday, August 6, 2023

STEPHENTOWN NEW RESIDENT RECEPTION: Are you new to Stephentown? We would like to welcome you to town! Have you lived in Stephentown for a while, or forever? Come and mingle, and welcome some new residents! Join us on Sunday, August 6 from 11:00am-1:00pm for a Bagel Brunch at the Stephentown Memorial Library. During this casual welcome reception you can learn about local resources, tour the library, and make some new friends, while enjoying breakfast and beverages. If you like, bring one cup of your favorite fruit to add to a large community fruit salad for all to enjoy! Bonus: Birds of Prey from Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures will follow the reception at 1:00pm under the tent on the library lawn. Don’t miss the chance to see raptors and other amazing birds in this live demonstration which is free to adults and children alike.

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: “From the Record,” a talk and demonstration by collector Wally Stock. Sunday, August 5, at 2:00 p.m. This Stephentown Historical Society program meeting will be held at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Stephentown. Learn about early recording history. Stock will be playing recordings of music from 1900 to the 1920s on a 1907 Victrola. The program is free and open to all. The building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone (518) 339-6485.

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 6: “Mail Order Houses of Saratoga.” Madison C. Squires will lead this tour of houses on East and Pinewood avenues, which highlights the “Kit House” era – a time when the average person could not only put a check through the mail, but order and receive an entire house as well. Meet at the northwest corner of Lake and East avenues. 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, August 7, 2023

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETINGS: At the Troy Public Library, 100 2nd Street. Finance Committee at 5:00 pm, Board of Trustees at 5:30 pm.

PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING: August 8 from 2-4pm, at the Cohoes Senior Center. Over the next 5 months, The City of Cohoes needs your input and participation in developing the future of downtown Cohoes. The meeting is open to the public, and will cover engagement updates, revitalization strategies, and Downtown Revitalization Initiative proposed project evaluation criteria. Project proposals received through the open call process will be summarized. For more information contact [email protected] or visit the DRI website at https://cohoesdri.squarespace.com/.

MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

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.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

STORYTELLING NIGHT: At First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd. East Greenbush, 7pm. The community is invited to our free storytelling event. The all-female Irish band Triskele will be talking about their history and playing a few songs . This event will be outside weather permitted, please bring a lawn chair . We will be inside if it rains.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Friday, August 11, 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.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

HERMAN MELVILLE’S BIRTHDAY: The Lansingburgh Historical Society, will be celebrating Herman Melville’s 205th Birthday on August 12 at the Herman Melville House located at 2 114th St., Troy. Richard Matorro will be the guest speaker. The talk is titled “Herman Melville: “When in Doubt, Speculate”. He will also read from his book about Melville meeting Hawthorne while hiking up Monument Mountain. Mr. Matarro will begin his talk at 10:30 am. The House, including the room Herman penned “Omoo” and “Typee”, will be open for tours from noon to 2 pm. Birthday cupcakes will be served following the talk. A $10 donation is always appreciated.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

CAR WASH: 4th Annual Car Wash to benefit the Stephentown Historical Society. Sunday, August 13, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, New Scrub Board Laundromat and Car Wash, 15808 NY Route 22, Stephentown. The event includes the Stephentown Federated Church’s Garden and Bake Sale. Rain date is Sunday, August 20.

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 13: “Greenridge Cemetery and the Civil War.” Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery. Come hear the “yarns and tales” that are the stories of those who fought in the Civil War. Meet at the Sackett Gate entrance on Lincoln Avenue. For additional information, call (518) 587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at [email protected].

Monday, August 14, 2023

MIXOLOGY CLASS: At the Troy Public Library, 6-7pm. Join the Library and local bartender (and lecturer) William Oshei for a history of elixirs, beverages, and cocktails, tips and tricks for the home bartender, and a mocktail demonstration and taste test. Topics will include: the history of cocktail making, including medicinal purposes, pre-prohibition-era drink making, tiki & modern cocktail revival; the tools and equipment you need for home cocktail making; how to choose the right glass for your cocktail; flavor balancing theory; and the dos and don’ts of mixing alcohol with other ingredients. 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.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LEARN TO CROCHET: Are you interested in learning how to crochet but don’t know where to start? Have you picked up the craft in the past but never finished a project? If so, this is the perfect class for you. In this four-part workshop series, master crocheter Sonya Ward will teach participants the basics of crochet and help them make “Elizabeth Stitch Fingerless Gloves” as a final project. All materials will be provided. Participants will walk away understanding the basics of crochet, as well as a finished project to wear and enjoy. The workshop will be held Tuesdays, July 18, July 25, August 15, & August 22 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. This in-person event is free and open to the public. Participants must commit to all four sessions. 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.

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, August 16, 2023

Thursday, August 16, 2023

Friday, August 18, 2023

LEARN TO MEND CLOTHES: At the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library, 2-3pm. If you struggle sewing on lost buttons or mending rips in your clothes, this workshop will give you all the instruction you need to maintain your wardrobe. We are pleased to be working with Sarah, owner of the Troy Sew Shop, who will offer instruction and guidance on all your mending questions. Please bring any pieces of clothing you own that need repairs, though you are also free to show up just for the informational aspect. 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–Lansingburgh is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

TREKONDEROGA: Weekend Star Trek convention at 112 Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga. Tour original sets, meet cast members, attend panels and celebrity guest talks, and much more. Headlining stars this year are Jonathan Frakes, John De Lancie, Ed Speleers, and Brent Spiner. For tickets and more information, visit https://startrektour.com/trekonderoga/.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

CAR SHOW: At the Stephentown Fire Hall at 35 Grange Hall Road, 10am-2pm. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Antique Tractors, Hot Rods, and Antique Fire Trucks! Plus food, vendors, and raffles. There is something for everyone to enjoy. The entry fee for vehicles is just $15. Door prizes and trophies will be awarded. Vendors are also welcome; tables are available for $20. Walk-ins and spectators enter for free, but a donation is suggested. Interested in reserving a vendor table at the car show? Please email [email protected]. Rain date is Sunday, August 20.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: Pathfinders of Redemption Church of Christ is hosting a free back-to-school bookbag and school supplies drive at the church, 1511 6th Ave. in Watervliet. Call 518-272-7848 for more information.

JAGUARS AT SARATOGA: Lawn Show at Saratoga Auto Museum – 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. (Rain date Sunday, August 20). Featuring a Car-care Clinic with helpful tips on how to keep your Jaguar looking its best.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

CHARITY CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: On Sunday, August 20th, a Benefit Cornhole Tournament will be held for Devin Mahoney at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham. Devin is 23 years old and a 2018 Graduate of Shaker High School who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of Bone Cancer. Tournament info: 11 am Registration, 64 Teams max, $100 per team. 12 noon Start Time, Double Elimination. 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250. Buffet Included with Team Registration, Non-Player Donation $10.Registration Deadline August 16th (no exceptions)! Venmo to @dweids. Contact Doreen Weidman at 518 788 0102, [email protected].

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 20: “Summer Cottages of North Broadway.” Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will lead a tour of beautiful North Broadway, highlighting the architecture and sharing entertaining stories of those who built and resided in the grand residences. Meet at the northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street in front of Witt Construction. For additional information, call (518) 587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at [email protected].

SNEAKERFEST FUNDRAISER: The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) are holding a fundraising event called Sneakerfest to benefit the SCCC’s back to school program. Sneakerfest will take place from 1-3pm at the Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29, in Saratoga Springs. The organizations will collaborate with local businesses iRun LOCAL and Allo Saratoga to provide sneakers for children as they prepare to return to school in September. Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.

Monday, August 21, 2023

ADULT COLORING: At the Troy Public LIbrary from 6-7 pm. Join us for a series of adult coloring evenings. Participants will be provided coloring pages and materials to work with while listening to relaxing music and being read aloud a contemporary short story by the hosting librarian. We will be meeting outside over the summer, weather permitting! Refreshments will be provided. 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.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

DRI PUBLIC WORKSHOP: 5-7:30pm at the Cohoes Senior Center. Over the next 5 months, The City of Cohoes needs your input and participation in developing the future of downtown Cohoes. The meeting is open to the public, and will cover engagement updates, revitalization strategies, and Downtown Revitalization Initiative proposed project evaluation criteria. Project proposals received through the open call process will be summarized. For more information contact [email protected] or visit the DRI website at https://cohoesdri.squarespace.com/.

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, August 23, 2023

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Friday, August 25, 2023

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.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Sunday, August 27, 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. 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].

Monday, August 28, 2023

Tuesday, August 29, 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, 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.

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Friday, September 1, 2023

Saturday, September 2, 2023

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].

Monday, September 4, 2023

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

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Friday, September 8, 2023

Saturday, September 9, 2023

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.

Friday, September 15, 2023

Saturday, September 16, 2023

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.

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.

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.

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