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Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

ALBANY GUN SHOW & SALE: The largest Gun Show held in the Capitol District will be staged as indicated above. Over 400 exhibits and displays will be provided by our collectors and dealers from all over the United States. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Featured will be displays and sale tables of U.S. military arms, Colt Revolvers, high grade double barreled shotguns, Remingtons, muskets, Smith & Wesson, Kentucky rifles, gun parts and accessories, Native American items, Frontier and Western paraphenalia, Sharps, swords, Springfields, Winchesters, vintage firearms, bowie knives, bayonets, hand crafted knives, powder horns, targets, optics, ammunition, hunting & fishing items, books, western art, civilian and military weapons from all nations, custom made and factory made knives, and military relics and equipment from before the Revolutionary War to the present. Bring your whole family and friends; there is so much to see you’ll be amazed! While most items are for sale on a cash basis, Gun Shows cling to the old fashioned trade and barter way of doing business. Haggling for the very best deal possible is both expected and accepted. We encourage the public to bring in old and unwanted guns and military items which will be gladly purchased by our collectors who will pay top prices. Admission is $8 per day, Senior Citizens $6 per day. Children under 12, with parent, free. New York State law requires that a National Instant Criminal Background Check must be completed prior to all firearm sales or transfers, including sales or transfers of rifles or shotguns. The sale or transfer of a firearm, rifle or shotgun at a Gun Show without first conducting a Background Check is a crime. It is also a crime to offer or agree to sell a firearm, rifle or shotgun at a Gun Show and then transfer it at another location for the purpose of avoiding a National Instant Criminal Background Check. All federally licensed dealers can perform a background check at a cost.

HISTORY PRESENTATION: Greenbush Historical Society Presents Hampton Manor, the Past to the Present – Please join the Greenbush Historical Society on Sunday, January 22, 2 PM, at the East Greenbush Community Library for an interesting presentation about Hampton Manor’s rich history and exciting future. Bobbie Reno, East Greenbush Town Historian and Society Board member, will discuss the historical events leading up to the present. In 1812 The United States Government purchased a tract of land at Clinton Heights and established the Cantonment Greenbush as headquarters for the US Army Northern Division, War of 1812. When the government closed Cantonment Greenbush the property was subsequently sold. In 1925 Cantonment Farm and Hathornden Estates were purchased by Harold Veeder who developed the property known as Hampton Manor in East Greenbush. Hampton Manor is a vibrant community in the town and home to many of its residents today. Because seating is limited, please call the library at 518-477-7476.

MONTHLY INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: On Sunday January 22nd, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items knitted and crocheted gifts, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, pet supplies, food treats, body creams and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors sign up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family can enjoy. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: except November, December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates will be: February 26, March 26, and April 30, 2023. An eight-foot table and chairs are just $15. Call Debbie at (518) 885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Monday, Jan. 23, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.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.

SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE ULSTER COUNTY JOB FAIR: Start the New Year with a new career in the health and human services field! Samaritan Daytop Village, one of the largest nonprofit service providers in New York State, is holding its Ulster County Job Fair on Wednesday, January 25, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at 751 Briggs Ave., Ellenville, NY 12428. Successful candidates will receive same-day job offers with starting annual salaries ranging from $28-64K. All serious applicants must first register at https://indeedhi.re/3iio2sk. For more information, email resumes@samaritanvillage.org.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023

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.

WINE AND DINE FOR THE ARTS: Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts announces the beneficiaries and bottle design winner for the 2023 Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival. Tickets are on sale now for the three-day festival starting on Jan. 26 with the Mayor’s Reception and Kickoff, followed by the Grand Tastings and Slider Slam on Jan. 27. The festival will culminate with the Grand Gala dinner on Jan. 28. More information about the three-day long festival or to purchase tickets, visit albanywinefest.com.

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.

SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE ULSTER COUNTY JOB FAIR: Start the New Year with a new career in the health and human services field! Samaritan Daytop Village, one of the largest nonprofit service providers in New York State, is holding its Ulster County Job Fair on Wednesday, January 25, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at 751 Briggs Ave., Ellenville, NY 12428. Successful candidates will receive same-day job offers with starting annual salaries ranging from $28-64K. All serious applicants must first register at https://indeedhi.re/3iio2sk. For more information, email resumes@samaritanvillage.org.

Friday, Jan. 27, 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.

WINE AND DINE FOR THE ARTS: Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts announces the beneficiaries and bottle design winner for the 2023 Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival. Tickets are on sale now for the three-day festival starting on Jan. 26 with the Mayor’s Reception and Kickoff, followed by the Grand Tastings and Slider Slam on Jan. 27. The festival will culminate with the Grand Gala dinner on Jan. 28. More information about the three-day long festival or to purchase tickets, visit albanywinefest.com.

FOOD AS MEDICINE: Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces a new CulinaryArts@SPAC series titled Food as Medicine featuring culinary tastings and drinks alongside insightful conversations with experts, physicians and writers discussing how food, lifestyle and wellness practices can support longevity, help to prevent disease, and manage chronic health conditions. Kicking off the new initiative is Brain Health Kitchen with Dr. Annie Fenn in conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue on January 27, followed by Plants First with Dr. Katie Takayasu on March 25. The series will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Nancy DiCresce Room at The Pines at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Preceding the conversations, guests can enjoy mocktails, wine, and beer along with bites and tastings. Tickets to attend Brain Health Kitchen with Dr. Annie Fenn are $75 and include drinks (mocktails, wine and beer) and tastings along with admission to the conversation. Attendees can also purchase copies of Brain Health Kitchen at a specially discounted price of $30 ($35 retail). A book signing with the author will immediately follow the discussion. Tickets to Plants First with Dr. Katie Takayasu will be on sale at a later date. Seating is on a first come basis. Visit spac.org for details.

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023

SPAGHETTI DINNER: On January 28th, The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady of Victory Church at 55 No. Lake Ave. in Troy, NY will hold a Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 pm. Price is Adults $12 and children under 12 are $5. Meal consists of meatballs, pasta,
Garden salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Questions, please call Vince Sadowski at 518-225-4803.

WINTER WALK: Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Presents “Wild Hudson Valley Winter Walk with Ethnoecologist Justin Wexler” Saturday, January 28 from 11am – 12:30pm. (Snow Date: Saturday, February 4). Poestenkill Community Forest, 200 Legenbauer Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. Join ethnoecologist Justin Wexler of Wild Hudson Valley to explore the outdoors and learn all about local native people and their relationship with the environment. This walk will identify local flora and fauna and their uses in native culture while also explaining the species and the surrounding ecosystems through Northeastern native languages and folklore. Justin Wexler, co-founder of Wild Hudson Valley, has been studying local native folklore, language and ethnoecology for two decades. This outdoor outing will involve approximately 1.5 hours of mostly on-trail walking over varied terrain. Make sure to dress in warm layers and wear sturdy, warm, weather-appropriate footwear. Bring water and a snack. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so register early. The registration fee for this special event is $20/person. If you register but can’t attend, please contact Kim at kim@rensselaerplateau.org to cancel. Head over to the events page on our website, Rensselaerplateau.org, for more information and to register!

WINE AND DINE FOR THE ARTS: Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts announces the beneficiaries and bottle design winner for the 2023 Albany Chefs’ Food and Wine Festival. Tickets are on sale now for the three-day festival starting on Jan. 26 with the Mayor’s Reception and Kickoff, followed by the Grand Tastings and Slider Slam on Jan. 27. The festival will culminate with the Grand Gala dinner on Jan. 28. More information about the three-day long festival or to purchase tickets, visit albanywinefest.com.

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.

Monday, Jan. 30, 2023

TEACUP BOOKMARK DIY: Join the library for a paper bookmark workshop. Participants will create teacup designs of their choosing with scrapbook paper, buttons, ribbon, and other accessories that will then be made into adorable bookmarks. All materials will be provided. The program will be held at the Main Library on Monday, January 9th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., and at the Lansingburgh Branch on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 5:00 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 Main Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY., and the Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy, NY 12182.

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.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Pats Barn, located at 100 Defreest Dr., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023

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.

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.

Friday, Feb. 3, 2023

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

BALLSTON SPA CHOCOLATE FEST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is excited to announce our 8th Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest. The festival will take place on Friday, February 3 from 4-8pm throughout the village of Ballston Spa. We are currently announcing sponsorship opportunities as well as a call for Chocolate Chef entries. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample-sized chocolate offerings in 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These treats will be judged by Chocolate-fest goers. While savoring chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including live music, artist demonstrations and special promotions just in time for Valentine’s Day. More information can be found at www.ballston.org.

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, Feb. 4, 2023

FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION: “Love in the Time of Fentanyl” Screening Saturday, February 4, 2023, 7 PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House.Love in the Time of Fentanyl is an intimate, observational look beyond the stigma of people who use drugs, revealing the courage of those facing tragedy in a neighborhood often referred to as ground zero of the overdose crisis. Free and open to the public. A moderated discussion will follow the film. For more information call 518- 610-3735. For directions: www.oldchathamquakers.org Because of heightened covid, there won’t be a potluck or refreshments.

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.

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.

CHILI BOWL FUNDRAISER: Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to announce its 10th Chili Bowl Fundraiser, to be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 – 4pm. Participating celebrity chefs include Jonathan Quinn of Osteria Danny, Pat Brown of The Brook Tavern, Sam Squires of Druthers, Jasper Alexander of Hattie’s, and Rob Cardona of Cardona’s Market. Our musical guest is Rich Ortiz. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life. Tickets are $25 and include a handmade bowl (plus tax). Tickets are on sale now, or you can bring 2 non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2! Guests can choose from 5 time slots and have the opportunity to purchase more bowls onsite. The chili competition is fierce and guests always have lots of fun. Rich Ortiz will provide the entertainment and the restaurants will provide the chili for the event. There will also be a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind original clay work by local and national clay artists, also to benefit To Life. To keep the lines short and the wait to a minimum, guests pre-purchase tickets and bowls online for a specific time slot. SCAC will only pre-sell 300 chili bowls for each one-hour time slot. After 300 bowls are sold, the time slot will be closed. Guests are asked to arrive at the time specified on their ticket. SCAC puts more bowls out for selection each hour so everyone will get an equal opportunity to select bowls. Online registrations will take preference to walk-ins. If all the bowls are sold online, there will be no walk-ins allowed. Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/10th-saratoga-clay-arts-center-chili-bowl-1530859. For more information visit www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus On Sunday, February 5, 2023, 8:00am – 11:00am and every first Sunday of the Month at the K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. 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! $12 adult, $6 children, kids under 4 free. For more information visit waterfordkofc.org or call 518-237-9330.

REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PRESENT: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsorship of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs, together with a generous donation from Barry and Shelley Bader in memory of their daughter Melissa Bader Lewis, have contracted with The Braid, formerly Jewish Women’s Theater, to bring a three-program sequence in 2023 to our SJCA series. Each of The Braid programs will be on Zoom. The Braid, in its 14th season, is the go-to Jewish story company and leading non-profit organization, creating, curating, producing, and preserving stories grounded in Jewish culture and experience. Through its performances and programming, The Braid empowers artists and audiences to feel pride in Jewish culture while building community and connection between people of all backgrounds. Our first program on February 5th at 7 p.m. with The Braid is Remembrance of Things Present, true stories from the descendants of Holocaust survivors. The Holocaust forever shaped our world, and no one knows this better than the children and grandchildren of survivors. Now their own true stories of growing up in its shadow are given stage in a searing, but ultimately inspirational new work of theater. This program, and each of the others, will be followed by a Q &A session. To register and receive Zoom access to The Braid programming Remembrance of Things Present on February 5 at 7 PM, email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com Registration will be confirmed with an email, and you will be sent the access code two days before the program. Learn more at www.saratogasinai.org or www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023

HISTORY TALK: Troy was a hotbed of abolitionist activity in the 19th century. Join Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian Kathy Sheehan at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 for an illustrated lecture about the Underground Railroad and the Rensselaer County residents who fought against slavery. This in-person program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

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, Feb. 8, 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, Feb. 9, 2023

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.

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.

Friday, Feb. 10, 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, Feb. 11, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.

SARATOGA CHOWDERFEST: The 24th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 at participating restaurants in Saratoga Springs and throughout Saratoga County. Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve 4 oz. samples of chowder to eventgoers. If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest 2023 call 518-584-1531.

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, Feb. 12, 2023

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 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! For more information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners&events.

JEWISH STORYTELLING: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents its ninth annual Matthew M. Neugroschel Jewish Storytelling Program, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai, on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Falstaff on Skidmore College campus and also available on Zoom. Annually, Saratoga Jewish Community Arts brings together a group of talented storytellers who make us smile, stretch our minds, and touch our hearts. This year’s storytellers include some long-time favorites and some new voices – Shawn Banner, Jeanine Laverty, Beth Sabo Novik, Sandy Schuman, Dee Wind, Frank Wind, and Martina Zobel. Join us on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. for a dessert reception followed by the evening’s selection of stories to fill the mind, the heart, and the soul. Zoom access will also be available. Please let us know whether you will be onsite or on Zoom. A minimum $5 donation is requested for onsite attendees. Registration is required by emailing sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Learn more at www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or visiting www.saratogasinai.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets regularly 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 www.sam24.synthasite.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Brnswick Elks Lodge, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.

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, Feb. 15, 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, Feb. 16, 2023

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.

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.

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

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

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, 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.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 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, Feb. 23, 2023

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.

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.

Friday, Feb. 24, 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, 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.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.

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.

Wednesday, March 1, 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, March 2, 2023

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.

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.

Friday, March 3, 2023

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

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, March 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.

Sunday, March 5, 2023

PENNY SOCIAL: St. Michael’s Church, Page Ave. in Cohoes will be hosting their Annual Penny Social on Sunday, March 5. Doors open at 10:30am, tickets can be purchased starting at 11 a.m. and the games will start at 1:00pm. Please not the time change from prior years. Admission is free. Under NYS law you must be 18 to play. There will be food, desserts and beverages available. The church hall is handicapped accessible. Come and have a fun afternoon. For further information, please call Maria at 518 782-1203 or Michelle at 518 235-3292.

Wednesday, March 8, 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, March 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, March 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, March 14, 2023

LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets regularly 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 www.sam24.synthasite.com.

Wednesday, March 15, 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, March 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.

Friday, March 17, 2023

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

Saturday, March 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.

Wednesday, March 22, 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, March 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, March 25, 2023

CRAFT FAIR: Rensselaer High School’s class of 2024 and the Alumni Association are having a craft fair on March 25 at the high school from 9-2 pm. If you would like to be a vendor, please email us, and we will send you a contract so you can participate. People who sell Tupperware, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, etc., are allowed to participate. Spots are filling up, so be sure to get your space reserved. Please email us at alumniassociation@rcsd.k12.ny.us.

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.

FOOD AS MEDICINE: Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces a new CulinaryArts@SPAC series titled Food as Medicine featuring culinary tastings and drinks alongside insightful conversations with experts, physicians and writers discussing how food, lifestyle and wellness practices can support longevity, help to prevent disease, and manage chronic health conditions. Kicking off the new initiative is Brain Health Kitchen with Dr. Annie Fenn in conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue on January 27, followed by Plants First with Dr. Katie Takayasu on March 25. The series will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Nancy DiCresce Room at The Pines at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Preceding the conversations, guests can enjoy mocktails, wine, and beer along with bites and tastings. Tickets to attend Brain Health Kitchen with Dr. Annie Fenn are $75 and include drinks (mocktails, wine and beer) and tastings along with admission to the conversation. Attendees can also purchase copies of Brain Health Kitchen at a specially discounted price of $30 ($35 retail). A book signing with the author will immediately follow the discussion. Tickets to Plants First with Dr. Katie Takayasu will be on sale at a later date. Seating is on a first come basis. Visit spac.org for details.

Monday, March 27, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 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, March 29, 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, March 30, 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.

Friday, April 7, 2023

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

Thursday, April 13, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 21, 2023

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

Monday, April 24, 2023

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 235 Hoosick St., Troy. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org.