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Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
SAINT NICHOLAS DINNER: The Dutch Settlers Society of Albany will hold a Saint Nicholas Dinner Friday December 9, 2022, Moscatiello’s, 99 North Greenbush Road, Troy; 5:30 – 9 pm for the general membership and the public, Christmas music by Seven Chords for Silver; Toys for Tots collection; a visit from St. Nicholas. Cost is $50 per person. For more information, contact Mardi at mardorwe@localnet.com.
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.
ONLINE DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The next meeting is Friday, Dec. 9 at noon to 1 p.m.. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Register and join at https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sd-msqjojH90PQcYxuFAxxTbMiwQKjXyE. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Saturday, December 10 at 3 PM, the Cornerstone Community choir will present their 31st annual concert, “Carols of Christmas”. Members of several area congregations will participate. The church is located at 570 Third Avenue, corner of 3rd Avenue and 115th Street in Lansingburgh. Join us for cookies and punch afterward.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY & BENEFIT: Saturday December 10th from 6pm-10pm, The Polish American Club, 507 1st Street, South Troy, will be holding a Benefit for “Sleep in Heavenly Peace”, a group that believes No Child Should Sleep on the Floor, by making and delivering Free bed to kids in need in the Capital District. Check them out on Facebook! DJ Rocky will be playing the tunes, Hors d’oeuvres & Dessert Bar. $20 Donation at the door. Also, if you bring a kids bedding set (twin size) you’ll be included in a $100 Gift Card Raffle. And of course, there will be prizes for the Ugliest Sweater, Basket Raffles and 50/50. Questions call 518-272-2676.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: On December 10, 2022 Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 NY RT 351, Poestenkill, NY, will host the Poestenkill Light Reading Company’s presentation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The night will begin with a homemade soup and bread dinner at 5:00 pm with the production at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Those who wish to attend the soup and bread dinner are asked to call 518-283-6045 and leave a message. Reservations are not mandatory but encouraged so we have enough food. There is no charge, but donations of a non-perishable food item and/or monetary gift to the Bread Of Life Food Pantry or the Union Gospel Food Pantry in East Poestenkill will be accepted and appreciated.
COOKIE WALK: On December 10, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 510 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville will be having our Annual Cookie Walk from 9:00 a.m. until we sell out of cookies. You will have your choice of many homemade cookies. The price for a medium box of cookies will be $10 and $20 for a large box of cookies. The proceeds of the sale will go to support the many ministries of Good Shepherd. For more Information please call the church office at (518) 458-1562.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
BOOK DISCUSSION: Renowned author and racing historian Michael Veitch will discuss his new book Legacy of Excellence: Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1956 to 2008 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Saturday, Dec. 10 at noon. Veitch will bring to life the stories of the on-track excellence of Saratoga racing during this period and the politics involved in the New York Racing Association’s franchise oversight of the track. A book signing will follow the presentation. The event is free to attend and books will be available to purchase. Legacy of Excellence is Veitch’s third book in his popular Saratoga racing history series, following Foundations of Fame: Nineteenth Century Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs and Summit of Champions: Thoroughbred Racing in Saratoga Springs 1901 to 1955. Veitch covered horse racing for The Saratogian and its racing supplement, The Pink Sheet, from 1979 through 2017. He serves as chairman of the Museum’s Hall of Fame Historic Review Committee and is a member of the Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. A former host of “Down the Stretch” on Capital OTB, Veitch’s writing has appeared in a variety of media outlets, including Daily Racing Form. He is also the co-author of The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race. For more information about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, including upcoming events, please visit www.racingmuseum.org or call (518) 584-0400.
Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022
HOLIDAY MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market will host a Sunday Holiday Makers Market in the Troy Atrium from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 (Victorian Stroll), 11, and 18. Each Sunday market will feature a revolving roster of more than 50 vendors, offering locally handmade arts and crafts, including holiday wreaths and ornaments, jewelry, vintage and upcycled clothing items, candles, home goods, skin care products and pottery. There will be specialty foods, including charcuterie, baked goods, sweet treats, gourmet peanut butter, and spirits. There will be also be prepared food vendors to satiate hungry shoppers, and music to entertain. Gift wrapping services will be available, donations encouraged. The Dec. 4 holiday market, held during Troy Victorian Stroll, will top out at more than 60 vendors. Free parking on weekends is available on city streets and lots, and in the Fifth Ave. and State Street parking garages. Admission to the holiday market is free. The Sunday holiday markets are in addition to the regular Saturday farmers and makers market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Troy Atrium. For more information visit www.troymarket.org.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Victory Church in Troy are hosting a Breakfast with Santa consisting of Pancakes with Sausage/bacon, etc. on Dec. 11th from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is Adults $9, $4 children (under 5 free) with a family cap of $25. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. Bring your cameras. For questions, please call 518-238-3203 Vince Sadowski.
BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, December 11th, 2022 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. 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! More information is available online at www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners&events.
JANE AUSTEN BIRTHDAY TEA: The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region is hosting the annual celebration of Jane Austen’s birthday on Sunday, December 11, 1:30- 4:30pm at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. This year’s festivities feature local author Heather Moll who will discuss her latest novel, An Appearance of Goodness, a murder mystery set at Pemberley. The mystery theme will continue with a discussion of the many Jane Austen mystery series. Registration fee of $40 includes a free raffle ticket for Austen-related items and an Afternoon High Tea with scones, biscotti, finger sandwiches, green salad, fresh strawberries and cream, and, of course, Jane’s Birthday Cake. Reserve your place by contacting jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com and making a payment before December 1st. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA, NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 (518) 321-1887 or jasnanycaptitalregion@gmail.com.
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
FELT EARRING WORKSHOP: Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 pm at the Troy Public Library. Ready to hang your “stockings by the chimney with care”? Looking to gift a loved one with some holiday cheer? Join us for a handmade felt stocking ornament workshop. Participants will be provided with the materials and instruction necessary to make one mini stocking ornament ready to hang on a tree or stuff with small treats and gift to friends and family. The class will include a short embroidery and sewing tutorial. No prior experience is necessary. This class free and open to the public. The class is intended for adults. Register online at www.thetroylibrary.org or speak to a reference librarian at (518) 274-7071.
TALK LIVE WITH SANTA: Saratoga’s Star Radio is excited to bring back a warm family tradition for the holiday season, The Talk Live with Santa Show! For five evenings in December, you can hear area children on the air telling Santa what they want for Christmas. This year’s holiday programing will air December 8, 12, 13, 15, and 19 from 6-8PM. The Talk Live with Santa Show can be heard locally on 93.3FM, as well as globally via a mobile app and online stream at starsaratoga.com.
THEATER AUDITIONS: Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their March/April production of ‘night, Mother, written by Marsha Norman. This production will be directed by Jonathan Hefter. The auditions will be held on Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th starting at 6:30 PM at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near JCPenney). The cast consists of two women, ages approximately 30s-40s and 50s-60s. Actors should prepare a brief monologue of their choice. Actors will also be provided excerpts from the script upon arrival. Please bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and resume. No appointment necessary.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022
HISTORY LECTURE: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center invites you to join us next week at the Van Schaick Island Country Club for our Winter Lecture Series. Paula Lemire, Albany Rural Cemetery Historian, presents a fascinating lecture, “Tiffany Treasures of the Albany Rural Cemetery” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at the Van Schaick Island Country Club (201 Continental Ave, Cohoes). Admission is $10 a person. The famed Tiffany Studios not only produced exquisite stained-glass windows for churches and civic buildings but had a department specializing in monument design from the 1890s until the company’s
closure. Since 2018, Albany Rural Cemetery has identified scores of examples of Tiffany Studios memorials ranging from an early significant Celtic Revival cross to stained glass windows in family vaults. Reservations are recommended but not required – Contact the Van Schaick Island Country Club at 518-237-0145 to ensure a table seat. Dinner is available for separate purchase at Max 410 (not included in admission price; additional purchase not required to attend lecture).
ORNAMENT WORKSHOP: Join the library for an afternoon workshop where you will learn to make Scandinavian-inspired folk art star ornaments from felt. These stars can be hung around the house, put on the tree, or gifted to family and friends. The class will include a short embroidery tutorial for those new to sewing. All materials will be provided. Class is free and open to the public. This event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6-7 p.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.
TALK LIVE WITH SANTA: Saratoga’s Star Radio is excited to bring back a warm family tradition for the holiday season, The Talk Live with Santa Show! For five evenings in December, you can hear area children on the air telling Santa what they want for Christmas. This year’s holiday programing will air December 8, 12, 13, 15, and 19 from 6-8PM. The Talk Live with Santa Show can be heard locally on 93.3FM, as well as globally via a mobile app and online stream at starsaratoga.com.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE MEETING: The “Further Along Survivors of Suicide” Monthly Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Newtonville Methodist Church, corner of Maxwell Road and Route 9 in Loudonville. Before attending, please RSVP David at furtheralongsos@gmail.com for details and to keep attendees under 15. The group is structured to meet the needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide and who are approximately 18 months or more past the date of their loss. It is not designed for someone who is recently bereaved. Facilitators are peers who have attended AFSP’s (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – AFSP.org) “Facilitating a Suicide Bereavement Support Group” training. There is no charge, but we encourage people to bring a treat to share or a book that would help someone else on their healing journey that we can include in our lending library. Please email David at Furtheralongsos@gmail.com for more information. For more information on AFSP, please visit AFSP.org or contact Sandra Goldmeer Sandra Goldmeer, Area Director, Capital Region New York at sgoldmeer@afsp.org or 518.791.1544.
THEATER AUDITIONS: Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their March/April production of ‘night, Mother, written by Marsha Norman. This production will be directed by Jonathan Hefter. The auditions will be held on Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th starting at 6:30 PM at Home Made Theater’s headquarters at the Wilton Mall (near JCPenney). The cast consists of two women, ages approximately 30s-40s and 50s-60s. Actors should prepare a brief monologue of their choice. Actors will also be provided excerpts from the script upon arrival. Please bring a current photo (cannot be returned) and resume. No appointment necessary.
HISTORY LECTURE: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is continuing its Winter Lecture Series at the Van Schaick Island Country Club! We hope you will share this information and join us to hear Paula Lemire, Albany Rural Cemetery Historian, present “Tiffany Treasures of the Albany Rural Cemetery” on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7pm at the Van Schaick Island Country Club (201 Continental Ave., Cohoes). Admission is $10 a person. The famed Tiffany Studios not only produced exquisite stained glass windows for churches and civic buildings, but had a department specializing in monument design from the 1890s until the company’s closure. Since 2018, Albany Rural Cemetery has identified scores of examples of Tiffany Studios memorials ranging from an early significant Celtic Revival cross to stained glass windows in family vaults. We hope to see you there!
LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7 p.m.on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old 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.
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.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Brunswick Elks, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022
GINGERBREAD FUN: Wednesday, December 14th at 4:00 pm at the Troy Public Library. Join us while we sip hot cocoa and decorate cookies, and gingerbread houses! For ages 3-18, children under 7 must have an adult present at all times. Please call 518-274-7071 to register or sign up online at www.thetroylibrary.org.
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022
STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Troy Public Library, located at 100 Second 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.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
TALK LIVE WITH SANTA: Saratoga’s Star Radio is excited to bring back a warm family tradition for the holiday season, The Talk Live with Santa Show! For five evenings in December, you can hear area children on the air telling Santa what they want for Christmas. This year’s holiday programing will air December 8, 12, 13, 15, and 19 from 6-8PM. The Talk Live with Santa Show can be heard locally on 93.3FM, as well as globally via a mobile app and online stream at starsaratoga.com.
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
CHRISTMAS POTLUCK & CAROL SING: Friday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. Enjoy a delicious meal and stay for Christmas carols, special music, and a surprise from our kids! For more information contact the church at 518-279-1403 or hopeumctroy@gmail.
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, Dec. 17, 2022
THE NUTCRACKER: Let the holiday magic begin as you join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on their journey to a delightful winter wonderland! Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker featuring over 100 local dancers ages 5-18 years old, and special guests Sarah MacGregor, Aram Hengen, and Aaron Moore. The choreography by Joan Kilgore Anderson and Cristiane Santos showcases the talent and hard work of SSYB’s dedicated young dancers. Performances will be held on Saturday, Dec 17 at 1 and 7 pm and Sunday, Dec 18 at 2pm at the Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany. All ticket proceeds directly support the Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Don’t miss your chance to see this exciting holiday classic. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. General Admission: $35; seniors and students: $28; children under 3: free. The Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany is located at 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022
LIVE NATIVITY: Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 p.m. on the front lawn at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. Come see, hear, and sing the story of how God sent His Son to save us. Warm up with hot chocolate and Christmas cookies afterward in the Sanctuary. For more information contact the church at 518-279-1403 or hopeumctroy@gmail.
HOLIDAY MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market will host a Sunday Holiday Makers Market in the Troy Atrium from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 (Victorian Stroll), 11, and 18. Each Sunday market will feature a revolving roster of more than 50 vendors, offering locally handmade arts and crafts, including holiday wreaths and ornaments, jewelry, vintage and upcycled clothing items, candles, home goods, skin care products and pottery. There will be specialty foods, including charcuterie, baked goods, sweet treats, gourmet peanut butter, and spirits. There will be also be prepared food vendors to satiate hungry shoppers, and music to entertain. Gift wrapping services will be available, donations encouraged. The Dec. 4 holiday market, held during Troy Victorian Stroll, will top out at more than 60 vendors. Free parking on weekends is available on city streets and lots, and in the Fifth Ave. and State Street parking garages. Admission to the holiday market is free. The Sunday holiday markets are in addition to the regular Saturday farmers and makers market, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Troy Atrium. For more information visit www.troymarket.org.
BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will be holding a Breakfast Buffet on December 18th. Come join Santa at 255 Remsen St. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. $10 for adults and children under 5 are free.
A NORTHERN LIGHTS NOEL: Capital Community Voices will present “A Northern Lights Noel,” a program of classical carols and popular holiday songs on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 pm at Genet Elementary School, Route 4, East Greenbush. The program will feature carols from places from which the aurora borealis can be experienced including Norway, Sweden, and Russia and the state of Alaska. Popular holiday selections will include the Polar Express medley, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, and White Christmas. The audience will have an opportunity to sing along with traditional carols. The chorus is directed by Julie Panke and will be accompanied by Malcolm Kogut, piano, Randy Jennings, bass, and James Iacketta, percussion. Ticket prices for the concert are $15 for general admission and $12 for seniors and students.ccvsings.blogspot.com.
Monday, Dec. 19, 2022
TALK LIVE WITH SANTA: Saratoga’s Star Radio is excited to bring back a warm family tradition for the holiday season, The Talk Live with Santa Show! For five evenings in December, you can hear area children on the air telling Santa what they want for Christmas. This year’s holiday programing will air December 8, 12, 13, 15, and 19 from 6-8PM. The Talk Live with Santa Show can be heard locally on 93.3FM, as well as globally via a mobile app and online stream at starsaratoga.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022
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.
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Troy Public Library, located at 100 Second 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.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
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, Dec. 23, 2022
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, Dec. 24, 2022
KIDS CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Saturday, December 24 at 4:00 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. Kids help set up the nativity scene in the Sanctuary. Scripture, song, prayer, candle light, and birthday cake for Jesus. For more information contact the church at 518-279-1403 or hopeumctroy@gmail.
CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE: Saturday, December 24 at 11 p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. Traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service with homily and Holy Communion. For more information contact the church at 518-279-1403 or hopeumctroy@gmail.
Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022
LESSONS & CAROLS: Sunday, December 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary at at Hope United Methodist Church, 566 Brunswick Road, Troy. The story of God’s redemption told in scripture and songs of the season. For information contact the church at 518-279-1403 or hopeumctroy@gmail.
Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022
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.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the American Legion Post 1489, located at 111 Main Ave., Wynantskill. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022
STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Thursdays at 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Troy Public Library, located at 100 Second 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.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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 and older. Play starts at 7 PM with $1,300 in prizes. Food and refreshments will be sold.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
Friday, Dec. 30, 2022
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, Dec. 31, 2022
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon. Annual Holiday items available.
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023
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.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Saturday, Jan., 7, 2023
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace St. in Waterford, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8. 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. $12 for adults, $6 for children. Kids under 4 are free. Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! This event is held every first Sunday of the month. For more information visit waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS: The Capital District Youth Chorale, now in its 40th season, is accepting appointments for auditions for the Spring Semester. Auditions will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM and noon. CDYC provides singers in grades 4-12, changed and unchanged voices, with opportunities to perform with orchestras, as well as college and adult community choirs in the Capital District region of upstate New York. This talented group of singers meets weekly and performs annually with the Grammy Award winning Albany Symphony in the Magic of Christmas. They have also performed in England, Canada and seven states along the eastern seaboard. The singers rehearse on Saturdays between 9:30 AM and Noon at St. Kateri Parish Center on Rosa Rd. in Schenectady. The group is divided into 4 ensembles, choristers (grades 4-6), junior chamber choir (grades 6-8) and senior chamber choir (grade 9-12) and changed voices (( grades 8-12). More information, including audio samples, is available on cdyc.org or the CDYC page on Facebook. Please contact CDYC’s parent coordinator, Lisa Kuban, to schedule an audition at parentcoordinator@cdyc.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023
THRIFT SHOP: The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094 is open from 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month. Closed on major holidays. Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67. We have a great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, linens, toys, puzzles, games, cds and dvds, and household and decorative items. Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.
Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2022
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER: Hattie’s Restaurant announced today that its Mardi Gras celebration will return to Saratoga Springs’ social calendar on Saturday, January 28th, and be held at the Canfield Casino! The inaugural Hattie’s Mardi Gras was held in 2001 and since its launch, has donated more than one million dollars to non-profits in the surrounding community. The event will feature music from Soul Session and Garland Nelson, as well as a silent auction with packages from a variety of local businesses to bid on. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available now at https://give.classy.org/HattiesMardiGras.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023
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.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
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.
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023
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.
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023
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.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
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.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
SIDEWALK WARRIORS: Each Thursday evening in the parking lot at 27-28 State St. in downtown 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.
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, located at 570 Third Ave. in Troy has a large selection of warm winter coats and apparel for the entire family. Other items include jewelry, books, DVDs, housewares and furniture all at affordable prices. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023
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.
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