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Run Once Final Weekend for Laughter on the 23rd Floor Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents the final weekend … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/12/2019 New York City Bus Trip – December 14th The Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick, Inc. is … Continued

12/05/2019 – 12/12/2019 East Side Seniors The next regular meeting will be on Dec. 10, at the American Legion Post, … Continued

Run Once Maple Hill Jr/Sr High School – Students of the Quarter Zachary, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Chittenden, … Continued

12/05/2019 – 12/12/2019 December Mindful Nature Walk Sunday, December 15, 9 am – 12 pm — Poestenkill Community Forest, 200 … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration On Saturday December 7, 2019 the Town of North Greenbush … Continued

11/21/2019 – 12/12/2019 Repair Cafe What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss … Continued

11/21/2019 – 12/12/2019 Repair Cafe What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/12/2019 Meditation Group at The Lansingburgh Library The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Wednesdays, November … Continued

12/13/2019 – 01/10/2020 Private Tour – Athens and the Aegean Sea Have you ever wanted to explore Greece and some … Continued

12/05/2019 – 12/12/2019 December Mindful Nature Walk Sunday, December 15, 9 am – 12 pm — Poestenkill Community Forest, 200 … Continued

Around Troy 11/14/2019 – 12/12/2019 Meditation Group at The Lansingburgh Library The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on … Continued

Run Once Events at Castleton Public Library, 12/8-12/14 Events at Castleton Public Library, 12/8-12/14 – Located at 85 S. Main … Continued

Run Once KofC Breakfast with Santa December 15th Join us for the monthly St Jude the Apostle K of C … Continued

11/07/2019 – 12/12/2019 Christmas Fair The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church at 175 Fifth Ave. will be hosting a Christmas … Continued

                  By Eric Schuman The snowstorm didn’t prevent Averill Park from having … Continued

Run Once CCE Rensselaer County 4-H Holiday Mitten Tree The weather is getting colder, so stay warm by visiting the … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

Run Once All you can eat breakfast The monthly all you can eat breakfast at the Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 … Continued

Run Once Columbia Viola Player Performing with ESYO’s Symphony Orchestra Congratulations to Allison Headley, a junior who plays in the … Continued

10/25/2019 – 12/05/2019 Youth Snowmobile Safety Course On Saturday, December 7, 2019 the Grafton Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and Grafton … Continued

Around Troy Run Once CCE Rensselaer County 4-H Holiday Mitten Tree The weather is getting colder, so stay warm by … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Town Library Events Book Signing with Bob Loesch – Friday, December 6, 2 – 6pm stop … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/05/2019 Christmas Madrigal Dinner The Lord and Lady of Greenbush Manor invite you as their honored guests for … Continued

Run Once Annual Yule Log Tradition Join Rensselaer Youth Outdoors at the Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center on Sunday, December … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 4-H Winter Fair 4-H Invites all youth ages 5-19: Sunday, December 8th – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Poestenkill Evangelical … Continued

Run Once Columbia Viola Player Performing with ESYO’s Symphony Orchestra Congratulations to Allison Headley, a junior who plays in the … Continued

Run Once December Membership Meeting and Basket Raffle Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration On Saturday December 7, 2019 the Town of North Greenbush … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 NYS Federation of Home Bureau celebrates 100 yrs. The Federation was born on May 29, 1919. It … Continued

11/21/2019 – 12/05/2019 Sand Lake Historical Society – Community Dinner and Discussion of Christmas Past December 10: Holiday Party. Members … Continued

By Eric Schuman Winter sports kicked off this past week at Averill Park. The girls basketball team hosted the Tip-Off … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/28/2019 Thanksgiving Pop-Up Tours at Oakwood National Historic Landmark – Saturday Nov. 30 Do you have out of … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 Thanksgiving Dinner at Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church The Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church will host a … Continued

Run Once Columbia Viola Player Performing with ESYO’s Symphony Orchestra Congratulations to Allison Headley, a junior who plays in the … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/28/2019 Register Now for 72nd Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning Registration is open for the 72nd edition … Continued

Around Troy 11/14/2019 – 11/28/2019 Thanksgiving Pop-Up Tours at Oakwood National Historic Landmark – Saturday Nov. 30 Do you have … Continued

Run Once East Greenbush Community Library 11/21-30 *Events with an asterisk require Registration. 11/28: Library will be closed for holiday … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 Thanksgiving Dinner at Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church The Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church will host a … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/28/2019 Dec Reminds New York State Hunters: Be Safe During Hunting Seasons With several hunting seasons underway, and … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 4-H Winter Fair 4-H Invites all youth ages 5-19: Sunday, December 8th – 1:00pm-3:00pm – Poestenkill Evangelical … Continued

Run Once Columbia Viola Player Performing with ESYO’s Symphony Orchestra Congratulations to Allison Headley, a junior who plays in the … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Seniors Club The Sand Lake Seniors Club will be holding their annual Christmas Party on December … Continued

Run Once Shop Small! Shop Local! As we kick-off the holiday season, most of us will be doing more retail … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 NYS Federation of Home Bureau celebrates 100 yrs. The Federation was born on May 29, 1919. It … Continued

Run Once Events at Castleton Public Library, 11/24-12/7 Events at Castleton Public Library, 11/24-12/7 – Located at 85 S. Main … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was a quiet week in sports for Averill Park. Winter sports practices have begun and in … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/21/2019 Literature and Landscapes In this class, led by artist Joy Ting, participants will read and discuss poetry … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 Emmanuel Reformed Church Roast Pork Dinner Nov 23 The Emmanuel Reformed Church in Castleton is once again … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 Calligraphy Class With Sarah Gabler In the workshop we are going to be taking a quote from … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/21/2019 ELKS Host Annual Free Throw Contest The Rensselaer Elks Lodge 2073 will host it’s annual free throw … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/21/2019 Literature and Landscapes In this class, led by artist Joy Ting, participants will read and discuss poetry … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/21/2019 Salem Church – Ham Dinner Salem United Methodist Church hosts its annual Ham Dinner, Saturday November 23, … Continued

11/14/2019 – 11/28/2019 Dec Reminds New York State Hunters: Be Safe During Hunting Seasons With several hunting seasons underway, and … Continued

11/07/2019 – 11/21/2019 Book Nook News The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is open from … Continued

Run Once Meagan Lettko Named All-League in Soccer Troy, NY – The Liberty League has announced its year-end award winners … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Seniors Club The Sand Lake Seniors Club will be holding their annual Christmas Party on December … Continued

Run Once Shop Small! Shop Local! As we kick-off the holiday season, most of us will be doing more retail … Continued

11/21/2019 Annual Fresh Florida Citrus Fundraiser The yearly Troy Kiwanis Fresh Florida Fruit sale is on again to raise money … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/21/2019 Literature and Landscapes In this class, led by artist Joy Ting, participants will read and discuss poetry … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was another successful week for the Averill Park cross country program! AP sent two runners to … Continued

Around Troy 10/31/2019 – 11/21/2019 Literature and Landscapes In this class, led by artist Joy Ting, participants will read and … Continued

Around Troy 10/18/2019 – 11/14/2019 Lansingburgh Historical Society Annual Holiday Party and Talk Lansingburgh Historical Society’s Annual Holiday party,talk and … Continued

10/18/2019 – 11/14/2019 Lansingburgh Historical Society Annual Holiday Party and Talk Lansingburgh Historical Society’s Annual Holiday party,talk and raffle will … Continued

Run Once Columbia Students Reach Ambassador level in Girl Scouts Columbia High School Students from NENY Girl Scout Service Unit … Continued

11/07/2019 – 11/14/2019 Thanksgiving Coffee House For a special evening of fabulous songs, music, stories, baked goods/nibbles and “forgettable” jokes, … Continued

11/07/2019 – 11/14/2019 Back by popular demand, Bill Staines coming to SLCA Sand Lake Center for the Arts invites you … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/14/2019 Averill Park Youth Basketball Sr. League Registration 2019-2020 Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 APYB CYO … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/14/2019 Looking to Write? 2nd Ed. Writing Workshop with Amy Halloran Richard Selzer was a Trojan who is … Continued

11/07/2019 – 11/14/2019 WSL Fire Dept Auxiliary Breakfast 11/17/19 Please join the West Sand Lake Fire Dept-Auxiliary for Breakfast on … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/14/2019 Plateau People at Work: a talk with Soul Fire Farm Thursday, November 14, 7 pm. Sand Lake … Continued

10/03/2019 – 11/14/2019 Vendors Wanted for Holiday Vendor Fair The Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick will be hosting a … Continued

Run Once News from Averill Park CSD Averill Park High School was selected to represent New York state by creating … Continued

Run Once Upcoming Events At The Rensselaer Senior Center 20, 12:30 p.m. Legal Workshop for Seniors at the Rensselaer Area … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/14/2019 East Greenbush Fall Pick up The 2019 Fall Leaf Pick up will begin on Monday, October 28, … Continued

Run Once Church Inventory Liquidation Sale On November 16th the North Chatham United Methodist Church will be selling off a … Continued

Run Once 4-H General Interest Recognition Banquet At the Rensselaer County 4-H General Interest Banquet 4-H volunteers and members were … Continued

  By Eric Schuman Averill Park continued sectional competition this past week via the cross country teams. On 11/4, sectionals … Continued

Run Once Troy’s draft riot of 1863 Join us at the Troy Public Library on Sunday, November 10th, at 1:30 … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/07/2019 Sand Lake Veterans Day Ceremony This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Sunday services are at 8:00 and 9:30 with coffee hour in the Hearth Room … Continued

Run Once Franny’s Farmhouse Crafts are coming to Sand Lake Center for the Arts Nov.10th Join SLCA on Nov 10th … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/14/2019 Averill Park Youth Basketball Sr. League Registration 2019-2020 Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 APYB CYO … Continued

Around Troy Run Once Troy’s draft riot of 1863 Join us at the Troy Public Library on Sunday, November 10th, … Continued

Run Once Author Catherine Bruns Rensselaer Public Library, November 9, 1 PM. Mystery Author Catherine Bruns will talk about writing … Continued

Run Once Glendora Vegetarian Club Folks, you don’t know how hard it was to be vegan back in the 1960s. … Continued

10/31/2019 – 11/14/2019 Plateau People at Work: a talk with Soul Fire Farm Thursday, November 14, 7 pm. Sand Lake … Continued

Run Once 2019 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair The fourth annual Green Fair will be held on Saturday, November … Continued

Run Once Annual Comic Hypnosis Show at APHS Averill Park High School’s annual ‘Comic Hypnotist’ will be happening on Wednesday … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Seniors Club The regular meeting for the Sand Lake Senior Club will be on November 14, … Continued

Run Once Town Hall Closes for Veterans Day Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the … Continued

Run Once Learn to Ferment Vegetables at the Garden Club of East Schodack’s November 8 Meeting The Garden Club of … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Sunday services are at 8:00 and 9:30 with coffee hour in the Hearth Room … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was another exhilarating week for Averill Park sports! The girls’ soccer team took on Queensbury in … Continued

Run Once Ilium Literary Club Meeting The Ilium Literary Club will meet at 2 pm on Friday, 11/1/19 at the … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/07/2019 Sand Lake Veterans Day Ceremony This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, … Continued

Run Once Hope United Methodist Church to Host an Active Shooter Training Hope United Methodist Church to Host an Active … Continued

Run Once Columbia Students Selected for All-County and All-State Music Festivals Congratulations to the following Columbia High School music students … Continued

10/10/2019 – 10/31/2019 Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Parks For all events, please call ahead to pre-register at (518) … Continued

Around Troy Run Once Ilium Literary Club Meeting The Ilium Literary Club will meet at 2 pm on Friday, 11/1/19 … Continued

Run Once Brunswick Library Events Brunswick Community Library | 518-279-4023 4118 State Highway 2 | Troy, NY 12180 Special Events: … Continued

Run Once Election Day Roast Beef Dinner Everyone is welcome to come to our family-style roast beef dinner on Election … Continued

10/10/2019 – 10/31/2019 Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Parks For all events, please call ahead to pre-register at (518) … Continued

Run Once Nassau Ambulance Craft/Vendor Fair November 3rd, 2019 Nassau Ambulance will be hosting a Vendor/Craft Fair from 11am to … Continued

Run Once Columbia Students Selected for All-County and All-State Music Festivals Congratulations to the following Columbia High School music students … Continued

10/24/2019 – 10/31/2019 Red, White and Blue Veteran Appreciation Day Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, … Continued

Run Once Legislators deliver funding for flags at Snyder’s Lake Vice Chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman and … Continued

Run Once Legislators deliver funding for flags at Snyder’s Lake Vice Chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman and … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Historical Society Next Meeting Eric Durr will present a program on D-Day / Normandy. Durr has … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was an exciting week in sports for AP as Sectionals hit full swing! The girls’ soccer … Continued

Run Once The Butterfly French Film, “The Butterfly”-Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy, NY, … Continued

France Magnifique La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to France, featuring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day & … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Sunday services are at 8:00 and 9:30 with coffee hour in the Hearth Room … Continued

Run Once “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!” Staged Reading Sunday, Nov. 3 at SCP “Give ‘em Hell, Harry!”, by Samuel Gallu, … Continued

Run Once Ski/Snowboard club The club is open to anyone 6 and older, lessons and rentals available if needed. The … Continued

Around Troy Run Once The Butterfly French Film, “The Butterfly”-Saturday, November 16, 2019, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, … Continued

Run Once Fall into October at the Library! Join us at the library for bushels of fun during the month … Continued

Run Once Roast Beef Dinner at Cornerstone On Saturday, October 26 there will be the annual roast beef dinner at … Continued

10/10/2019 – 10/31/2019 Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Parks For all events, please call ahead to pre-register at (518) … Continued

Run Once Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 27, 5-7 pm Join us for a Halloween celebration for everyone! Emmanuel … Continued

Run Once News from Averill Park CSD Algonquin Middle School students visited RPI’s Makerspace through a virtual field trip recently. … Continued

Run Once Halloween Costume Luncheon Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold a Halloween Costume … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo The arrival of fall means that it is time for … Continued

“Bread of Life” Seeking Volunteers The Poestenkill “Bread of Life” food pantry, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140 is a … Continued

Run Once AP Community Education October Classes Need You! Don’t miss out on these awesome October classes: Learn to Fly … Continued

By Eric Schuman The regular seasons for Averill Park’s fall sports officially wrapped up this week. The boys’ soccer team … Continued

Rensselaer County Bar Association to Honor Attorney and Court Clerk 2019 Jones Fund Dinner. The Rensselaer County Bar Association will … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Garden Club 25th Anniversary Tree Planting in Butler Park Saturday Oct 19 at 11 AM This … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Sunday services are at 8:00 and 9:30 with coffee hour in the Hearth Room … Continued

Call for Artists The Valley Falls United Methodist Church is seeking artists to exhibit their work in the 4th Annual … Continued

Run Once Register Today for Averill Park Winter Travel Soccer Averill Park Youth Soccer winter travel registration is open until … Continued

Around Troy Run Once Rensselaer County Bar Association to Honor Attorney and Court Clerk 2019 Jones Fund Dinner. The Rensselaer … Continued

Run Once Stranger Things Double Feature at Rensselaer Library Wednesday Oct 30, 3-8 PM. Watch Ghostbusters (1982) and The Thing … Continued

Run Once Schodack Valley Fire Co. Pizza & Wings Night Schodack Valley Vol. Fire Co.is holding their monthly Pizza & … Continued

Run Once Rensselaer Youth Outdoors Connecting Rensselaer County Youth to the Outdoors Rensselaer Youth Outdoors (RYO), the Northeast’s only Children’s … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation … Continued

Run Once Algonquin Middle School – Warriors of the Month September 2019 Each month teachers at Algonquin Middle School recognize … Continued

Run Once Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020 Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Halloween Costume Parade On Saturday, October 26th at 6:00 pm the Town of North Greenbush and … Continued

Run Once Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation … Continued

Run Once History of Steamboats The Poestenkill Historical Society is bringing a program to you on Tuesday, October 22nd entitled … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was an exhilarating week in sports for Averill Park! The girls’ soccer team defeated South Glens … Continued

Local Benefits of the 2020 Census The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use … Continued

France Magnifique La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to France, featuring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day & … Continued

Gilead Lutheran Church Please join us at Gilead Lutheran Church as we continue in our 277th year serving the community … Continued

Highlight Acting Troupe Presents Making God Laugh Come enjoy a story of the family that puts the fun in disFUNctional! … Continued

Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Parks For all events, please call ahead to pre-register at (518) 279-1155 ext. 2. … Continued

Around Troy   Local Benefits of the 2020 Census The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and … Continued

Local Benefits of the 2020 Census The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use … Continued

Fish Fry Dinner On Friday October 11, 2019, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will hold a Fish Fry Dinner. Dinners … Continued

Recognizing Cruelty and Neglect Presented by Sue McDonough, former NYS Trooper, Investigator Saturday, October 12th – 10a-12p This informative workshop … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The volunteers at the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop work hard to provide … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD French teacher Mr. Jeff Brown was interviewed by the French C8 television network for their … Continued

Special Luncheon sponsored by CDPHP The Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold a Special Luncheon (Walking … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

“Bread of Life” Seeking Volunteers The Poestenkill “Bread of Life” food pantry, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140 is a … Continued

The 1987 October Snow Storm North Greenbush Notes, Jim Greenfield Town Historian 518-283-6384 For those who lived in the capital … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was another action-packed week for Averill Park sports! The girls’ soccer team defeated Burnt Hills 3-2 … Continued

Local Benefits of the 2020 Census The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use … Continued

Fire Prevention Fire Chief Steve Willson announces Brunswick Fire Co No 1 will be holding an Fire Prevention Open House … Continued

Free Relationships Event ~ How To Avoid Being A Statistic We have to stop asking of marriage & relationships what … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

Steps2Cure NF The 6th Annual “Steps2Cure NF” Walk/Run will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at the South Pavilion … Continued

Around Troy Evening at the Earl Fundraiser at Oakwood Oct. 3 The 18th Annual Evening at the Earl fundraiser will … Continued

New “Sand Lake Town Library Friends” Group Forming “Sand Lake Town Library Friends” recently held their second organizational meeting. We … Continued

Troy Elks September Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our September fund … Continued

Recognizing Cruelty and Neglect Presented by Sue McDonough, former NYS Trooper, Investigator Saturday, October 12th – 10a-12p This informative workshop … Continued

OLV Vendor & Craft Fair The Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes of Troy will be hosting a Vendor & Craft … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD Congratulations to Lydia Ware and Adam Limoges for being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Both … Continued

Did You Know ? Attention senior citizens in the Town of Sand Lake and ALL of Rensselaer County:Through Unified Senior … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

“Bread of Life” Seeking Volunteers The Poestenkill “Bread of Life” food pantry, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140 is a … Continued

Ilium Literary Club of Troy Monthly Meeting The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will resume its monthly meetings at 2 … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was a successful week in sports for AP as each team came away with at least … Continued

Call Now For Oakwood By Lantern Light: A Living History Tour Back by popular demand! This tour goes deep into … Continued

Lost…But Found At Westfall Vendor Corral Did you visit the Vendor Corral/Flea Market at Westfall Village during the Sand Lake … Continued

Free Relationships Event ~ How To Avoid Being A Statistic We have to stop asking of marriage & relationships what … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

10-Week Troy Turkey Trot Training Challenge Begins 9/23 at HVCC The Troy Turkey Trot, the Capital Region’s largest Thanksgiving road … Continued

Around Troy Call Now For Oakwood By Lantern Light: A Living History Tour Back by popular demand! This tour goes … Continued

Berlin Free Town Library Berlin Free Town Library is pleased to announce our annual Book and Bake Sale. It will … Continued

Troy Elks September Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our September fund … Continued

Birds of Prey with Richele Ford Grafton – Richele Ford, General Falconer, Raptor Educator and recent appointee to the New … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation by offering … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD High School science teacher Dr. Panzanaro coordinated the donation of 215 items worth $36,269.94 from … Continued

Did You Know ? Attention senior citizens in the Town of Sand Lake and ALL of Rensselaer County:Through Unified Senior … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

EG Kiwanis Dining to Donate The Kiwanis Club of East Greenbush is sponsoring a “Dining to Donate” evening at the … Continued

Colonie Jammers Friday September 27 – 7 pm Music, Fun, Sing-a-long — $10 pp Community Room 435 New Karner Road … Continued

Hello Warrior fans! My name is Eric Schuman and I am a Senior at APHS. I am on the Varsity … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

Bennington Battlefield Announces September Events On September 21st at 1:00 PM there will be a guided hike of Battle Loop … Continued

Did You Know ? Attention senior citizens in the Town of Sand Lake and ALL of Rensselaer County:Through Unified Senior … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD We are proud to announce that Averill Park CSD has partnered with CDPHP and the … Continued

Mindful Nature Walk. Restore and Reconnect Sunday, September 22, Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s Poestenkill Community Forest, 8:30 am – 10:30 am … Continued

County Legislators Remember September 11th at Melvin Roads American Legion Legislature Remembers September 11, 2001. Members of the Rensselaer County … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop Ever-evolving, ever-improving, the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

Texas Hold’em No Limit Poker Tournament Saturday, September 21, 2019 At The Averill Park Fire House 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, … Continued

Around Troy Chicken BBQ The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church, Williams Road, in North Greenbush, NY is sponsoring a … Continued

Troy Elks September Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our September fund … Continued

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick on October 5 Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6 hour defensive … Continued

FUMCEG events Sept. 9-20 Sundays in September – Early morning worship at 8:30am, regular worship service at 9:30am, Hawthorne Ridge … Continued

2020 East Greenbush Annual Library Vote Results East Greenbush Community Library Annual District Budget Vote & Election was held on … Continued

Chicken BBQ The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church, Williams Road, in North Greenbush, NY is sponsoring a Giuliano’s barbeque … Continued

Saturday, 9-14 from 9AM – 3PM. Furniture, Vintage Canning Jars and 1939 Dodge. 84 North Langmore Lane, Troy, NY 12110

Adult Scavenger Hunt On Friday The 13th! Are you superstitious? Would you dare to participate in a cemetery event on … Continued

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick on October 5 Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6 hour defensive … Continued

FUMCEG events Sept. 9-20 Sundays in September – Early morning worship at 8:30am, regular worship service at 9:30am, Hawthorne Ridge … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

Home Waters Home Waters Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 6:00 PM … Continued

Around Troy Adult Scavenger Hunt On Friday The 13th! Are you superstitious? Would you dare to participate in a cemetery … Continued

North Greenbush Library Annual Budget and Election Vote on September 12 The Board of Trustees of the North Greenbush Public … Continued

Free Community Dinner You are invited to our free community dinner on Thursday September 12th. Serving is from 3:30 TO … Continued

Plateau People at Work Lecture series kicks off with Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Sept 12, 2019, Sand Lake Town Hall, 7 … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The volunteers at the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop work hard to provide … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD Eighth grade student Ava Ferriero participated in the Junior National Young Leaders Conference during the … Continued

Did You Know ? Attention senior citizens in the Town of Sand Lake and ALL of Rensselaer County:Through Unified Senior … Continued

East Greenbush Town Council Meeting All were unanimously adopted 155-2019 Approving Meeting Minutes 156-2019 Scheduling Special Meeting for Town Clerk … Continued

Repair Café What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! … Continued

Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again this month and we are … Continued

Troy’s Annual Armenian Festival Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church will have its Annual Troy’s Armenian Festival Sat Sept 7 12pm … Continued

Melvin Roads Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 is conducting our annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony … Continued

West Sand Lake Community Church Welcomes Pastor Andy Craig West Sand Lake Community Church is pleased to announce the arrival … Continued

The Arts On Main Main Street Day, Castleton-on-Hudson Saturday, September 7, 2:00 – 5:00 The Castleton-on-Hudson Main Street Association is … Continued

Sancomb wins third major at Winding Brook Paula Sancomb won her third major on Saturday , August 24, at Winding … Continued

At Your Library Annual Library Election and Budget Vote on September 5 East Greenbush — East Greenbush Community Library Annual … Continued

Annual Library Election and Budget Vote on September 5 East Greenbush — East Greenbush Community Library Annual District election will … Continued

East Schodack Fire Co. Pizza Night Pizza & Wings are Back! Please join us on Sat .September 7th. for our … Continued

Dewey Loeffel Sept 3 Community Advisory Group Meeting Tuesday, September 3, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Nassau Town … Continued

Youth Make A Difference, Inc. North Greenbush Town Fair September 6, 7 & 8th All Events at Town Hall – … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD Welcome back! We are very excited about the 2019-2020 school year. In this space we … Continued

Did You Know ? Attention senior citizens in the Town of Sand Lake and ALL of Rensselaer County:Through Unified Senior … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

21st Annual Ride for Life, September 7th, 2019 For more information: Cynthia Rotella, crotella@nullstapinc.org, Ride Coordinator, 607-272-4098 Ext 316 or … Continued

Charcoal Making in Taborton is topic for Stephentown Historical Society on Sept. 9, 2019 Loren Dobert and Frank Kehn will … Continued

Town of East Greenbush Music in the Park Summer Concert Series 2019 6-8 PM Onderdonk Park TUESDAYS Hampton Avenue across … Continued

WGAWB A “Multi-Ball” Tournament was held for the Women’s Golf Association on Wednesday, August 21at Winding Brook. The team of … Continued

Eat Smart Demonstration and Special Music by CDPDP The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church Street, will host will host … Continued

Registration for Community Education programs is open! Averill Park Community Education released its Fall 2019 calendar of classes in the … Continued

Hunting Licenses Town of Schodack Debra L. Curtis, the Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind hunters that hunting licenses went … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Office of the Minority August meeting highlights: Local Law: This month, the Legislators unanimously passed amendments for … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop Ever-evolving, ever-improving, the Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop has earned an excellent reputation … Continued

Clog Dancing It’s fun!! It’s fitness!! It’s clog dancing!! Clogging is a type of folk dancing that draws on many … Continued

Averill Park Student Leaders Perform Random Acts of Kindness The student government at Averill Park High School is constantly creating … Continued

Around Troy Public Chapel Tours August 30Th At Oakwood The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery will offer tours of the Gardner … Continued

Troy Elks August Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our August fund … Continued

French Course La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will be offering a beginners French course. Dr. Janet L. Shideler, Professor of … Continued

Combined Church Service 9/1 Celebrate Labor Day Sunday September 1 with the folks at Salem United Methodist Church, West Sand … Continued

Guided Meditation Classes – Troy Public Library The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, September 3rd … Continued

Garage Sale Transfigurations Parish is having their 10th Annual Garage Sale. August 30-31, 8am-4pm 50 Hillview Dr. Troy Public Chapel … Continued

Town of East Greenbush Music in the Park Summer Concert Series 2019 6-8 PM Onderdonk Park TUESDAYS Hampton Avenue across … Continued

WGAWB The Women’s Golf Association of Winding Brook held its annual “ Member/Member” Tournament on Wednesday, August 14 at  Winding … Continued

Craft Time Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will have the monthly Craft Time on … Continued

Averill Park Student Leaders Perform Random Acts of Kindness The student government at Averill Park High School is constantly creating … Continued

Hunting Licenses Town of Schodack Debra L. Curtis, the Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind hunters that hunting licenses went … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Office of the Minority August meeting highlights: Local Law: This month, the Legislators unanimously passed amendments for … Continued

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop in Rensselaer offers a clean, well-organized shopping … Continued

Scots-Irish Immigration Presentation The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to join us for Scots-Irish Immigration, the Old New … Continued

Averill Park Student Leaders Perform Random Acts of Kindness The student government at Averill Park High School is constantly creating … Continued

Around Troy Troy Alley Rally Mega Garage Sale Five alleys in Troy south of Congress St. will come alive on … Continued

Annual Lobster Or Steak Bake East Greenbush, NY — Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star and … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Gilead Lutheran – Serving The Community Summer services are at 9:30 a.m. through August. Please join us at Gilead Lutheran … Continued

Lansingburgh Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Lansingbrurgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Imbolo Mbue’s Behold … Continued

Troy Alley Rally Mega Garage Sale Five alleys in Troy south of Congress St. will come alive on Saturday, August … Continued

Drive Thru only Lobster Dinner Salem United Methodist Church hosts its Drive Thru only Lobster Dinner, Thursday, August 15, 2019.  … Continued

Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course At The Nassau Free Library Sat. 8/17 8:30am-4pm. This full day certification course for ages … Continued

WGAWB A “6-6-6” Tournament was held on Wednesday, August, 7 for the Women’s Golf Association at Winding Brook. Two teamed … Continued

Oakwood Offers 3 Special August Tours – Call Now To Register For each walking tour please call to register: 518-328-0090. … Continued

Gilead Lutheran – Serving The Community Summer services are at 9:30 a.m. through August. Please join us at Gilead Lutheran … Continued

“Shakespeare’s” The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark coming to SLCA The Tragedy of Hamlet Prince of Denmark by William … Continued

Oakwood Offers 3 Special August Tours – Call Now To Register For each walking tour please call to register: 518-328-0090. … Continued

Beryl Moul Scholarship The Beryl H. Moul Memorial Grange Scholarship was established in 1958 by West Sand Lake Grange #949 … Continued

Celebrate Stephentown 2019 The third annual edition of Stephentown, New York’s annual town-wide community festival, is coming Friday, August 16th … Continued

Clinton Heights Area 18th Annual Reunion The Clinton Heights Annual Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion … Continued

AUG Birthday Celebration and Trivia Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will celebrate August … Continued

Thank you, Sand Lakers! WOW! What a great night. Our first concert was a huge success. The community’s support was … Continued

Everybody WINS! Power Lunch Volunteers Are Needed for the 2019-2020 School Year Everybody Wins! Power Lunch is an innovative reading … Continued

Scots-Irish Immigration Presentation The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to join us for Scots-Irish Immigration, the Old New … Continued

The Burden Lake Conservation Association events The Burden Lake Conservation Association (formerly the Burden Lake Improvement Association) is a not-for-profit … Continued

Northern Tier Picnic Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center and Everett Wagar Senior Center members will host the Northern Tier … Continued

Comets and Critters The North Chatham Library welcomes the STARLAB Planetarium and Animal Embassy to their Summer Program! On August … Continued

WGAWB Pat Stephanson took the top spot in the “T’s and F’s “ Tournament held at Winding Brook on July … Continued

Wild Women Of Oakwood: North of the Ponds Saturday August 10th at 9am the Friends of Oakwood presents a tour … Continued

Sand Lake Baptist VBS Calling all families with children ages 4-12….come on a unique and fun Western adventure at Sand … Continued

Sand Lake Center for the Arts Invites You to the 12th Annual “Taste of Sand Lake” Sand Lake Center for … Continued

Wild Women Of Oakwood: North of the Ponds Saturday August 10th at 9am the Friends of Oakwood presents a tour … Continued

State Department Of Agriculture And Markets And Department Of Health Urge New Yorkers To Heed FDA Advisory Regarding Basil FDA … Continued

Mini-Market and Chicken BBQ The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Mini-Market and Chicken … Continued

Save the date! CHS Annual 70’s Alumni Party Grads/attendees/teachers of Columbia High School 1970-1979: mark your calendar to attend the annual Alumni Party/Summer Get-Together … Continued

Birthday Celebration / Trivia Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will celebrate the August birthdays … Continued

Supervisor Desso Announces 2019 North Greenbush Concert Series The Town of North Greenbush in conjunction with the Youth Makes a … Continued

Trivia and Dine-to-Donate Night for Literacy Get ready for a fun evening of trivia along with dinner on Thursday, August … Continued

The Half Moon Button Club The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Bethlehem … Continued

Rensselaer Youth Outdoors Forest Conservation Corps Teen Sumer Program Rensselaer County, NY: Rensselaer Youth Outdoors is announcing an environmental education … Continued

New Date for Oakwood’s lecture on RUSSELL SAGE, The Money King The Friends of Oakwood will offer a lecture on … Continued

State Department Of Agriculture And Markets And Department Of Health Urge New Yorkers To Heed FDA Advisory Regarding Basil FDA … Continued

Sand Lake Baptist VBS Calling all families with children ages 4-12….come on a unique and fun Western adventure at Sand … Continued

“For the Birds”  by SLCA’s Youth Theatre Players Caption:  Cast members from left to right: Zellia Fanfa, Kath Gaboury, Nova … Continued

WGAWB The Women’s Golf Association of Winding Brook held a “Blind Partner” Tournament on July 24 at Winding Brook. The … Continued

New Date for Oakwood’s lecture on RUSSELL SAGE, The Money King The Friends of Oakwood will offer a lecture on … Continued

Troy Public Library Evening Book Discussion The TPL’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, … Continued

All You Can Eat Breakfast The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, NY will have it’s monthly All … Continued

Rensselaer Youth Outdoors Forest Conservation Corps Teen Sumer Program Rensselaer County, NY: Rensselaer Youth Outdoors is announcing an environmental education … Continued

Update from Councilman Andy Bulmer The Town of Sand Lake is hosting a summer concert at Butler Park featuring WHISKEY … Continued

Save the date! CHS Annual 70’s Alumni Party Grads/attendees/teachers of Columbia High School 1970-1979: mark your calendar to attend the annual Alumni Party/Summer Get-Together … Continued

August Membership Meeting Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold the Eastern Membership meeting at … Continued

Update from Councilman Andy Bulmer The Town of Sand Lake is hosting a summer concert at Butler Park featuring WHISKEY … Continued

Sand Lake Center for the Arts Invites You to the 12th Annual “Taste of Sand Lake” Sand Lake Center for … Continued

The Half Moon Button Club The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Bethlehem … Continued

“For the Birds”  by SLCA’s Youth Theatre Players Enthusiastic cast members are pictured at a rehearsal. Front row, left to … Continued

South Troy Pop Warner Registrations South Troy Pop Warner will be holding registrations for all interested players and cheerleaders throughout … Continued

Avoiding Scams Presentation and Drug Take Back Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

Sail the Scenic Rensselaer Hudson River Shoreline-July 27 A Benefit Event for Rensselaer Land Trust & Hudson River Sloop Clearwater … Continued

Supervisor Desso Announces 2019 North Greenbush Concert Series The Town of North Greenbush in conjunction with the Youth Makes a … Continued

Produce/Bake Sale & Silent Auction July 27th The SonShiners of the Stephentown Federated Church are having a Produce/Bake Sale and … Continued

Nassau Village Historian hosting local history presentations Nassau Village Historian Kurt Vincent will be hosting three “encore performances” of local … Continued

Bicycle Repair Clinic On July 27, the Village of Nassau is hosting a bicycle repair clinic led by nationally certified … Continued

July 20 Oakwood Tour Rescheduled Due to the intense heat wave expected over the next few days, the Wild Women … Continued

Nassau Chicken BBQ The annual Nassau Beatification Committee Chicken BBQ will take place Saturday, July 27 at the new Bicentennial … Continued

Four Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area TV Stations Changing Frequencies Some local TV stations across the U.S. will be changing their over-the-air broadcast … Continued

Gilead Lutheran – Serving The Community Summer services are at 9:30 a.m. through August. Please join us at Gilead Lutheran … Continued

Shorts Out Loud! At The Troy Public Library The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting … Continued

July 20 Oakwood Tour Rescheduled Due to the intense heat wave expected over the next few days, the Wild Women … Continued

Oakwood’s Chapel Tours Scheduled for Troy Night Out Dates Get an early start to your Troy Night Out with a … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Who Is God? Church of the Redeemer BIBLE STUDY continues at 6:00 on Wednesday with a fiery showdown with the … Continued

Schenectady Civic Players Silent Sky  by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Jennifer Van Iderstyne.  (July 19 at 8:00 pm, 20 … Continued

Kiwanis Clubs Of The Van Rensselaer Division Benefit Scramble Golf Outing The Van Rensselaer Division of Kiwanis is comprised of … Continued

Oakwood’s Chapel Tours Scheduled for Troy Night Out Dates Get an early start to your Troy Night Out with a … Continued

Shorts Out Loud! At The Troy Public Library The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting … Continued

Hoags Corners Ambulance Pizza Night The Hoags Corners Volunteer Ambulance will be having Pizza Night on July 19th from 5pm-8pm. … Continued

New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to meet July 17, 2019 In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, … Continued

The Grafton Summer Festival is Here Come join us for a fun day of food, crafts and music! The Grafton … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

Rensselaer County Community Senior News Edward C. Swartz Senior Center July Special Dinner will be held on July 19th, with … Continued

Sand Lake FYI Happy Summer to all Sand Lakers!   On July 9th, the Town Board sponsored a Community Forum … Continued

Veterans Hall Open House – Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:00-2:00 Veterans Hall Honors All Veterans Past and Present.  This building … Continued

Finding Your Roots: Essential Steps for the DNA Newcomer The Grafton Historical Society program will be held Wednesday, July 17th … Continued

Come to the grand opening of the Chill and Shmooze Lodge On July 14th Sunday at Beth Tephilah Synagogue 82 … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Brunswick Church Vacation Bible School Brunswick Church, 42 White Church Lane, Troy, NY announces that sign up for Vacation Bible … Continued

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Announces Irish Night for Literacy with Triskele On Thursday, July 11, Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer … Continued

Burden Lake Country Club Ladies Wednesday Results Week of June 19:  Team Hammond (10.5pts) beat Team Bryce (7.5pts) and Team … Continued

Come to the grand opening of the Chill and Shmooze Lodge On July 14th Sunday at Beth Tephilah Synagogue 82 … Continued

East Greenbush Community Library 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. 518-477-7476 or www.eastgreenbushlibrary.org. Go to events.eastgreenbushlibrary.org for a complete listing of … Continued

Troy Elks July Dinners 134 N. Greenbush Rd. • 518-283-1193 We need your support as customers at our July fund … Continued

Wildlife, Insect, Plant, And Fungus Lovers Needed As Bioblitz Volunteers At Grafton Lakes State Park July 20th (Grafton, NY) Have … Continued

Snyder’s Lake Community-wide Garage Sale Come to the Snyder’s Lake Community-wide Garage Sale July 13-14 from 9am-3pm. Many  homes participating … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

Sand Lake Seniors The regular meeting for the Sand Lake Seniors will be on July 11, 2019 at 12:00. We … Continued

East Greenbush Supervisor’s Report – July 1, 2019 Last Friday we said farewell to Chief of Police Chris Lavin who … Continued

Repair Café What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! … Continued

Archaeological Dig On Elm Street Thurs. 7/11 & Fri. 7/12 2-7pm Sat. 7/13 10am-4pm Learn about the history beneath your … Continued

Stephentown Historical Society to hold summer potluck picnic on July 8, 2019 The summer potluck picnic of the Stephentown Historical … Continued

Nassau Free Library July Programs  STORYTIME- Every Wednesday 10:30am   TEEN CHEF- Nassau Reformed Church Tues. 7/9. 7/16 & 7/23 6:30pm … Continued

DEC Launches Second Phase Of “WomenHuntFishNY” Photo Contest Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s DEC) statewide photo contest for … Continued

The 5th Annual July 4th 1776 Celebration Everyone is invited to attend this annual community event on Thursday, July 4, … Continued

Gilead Lutheran – Serving The Community Summer services begin June 30th at 9:30 a.m. Please join us at Gilead Lutheran … Continued

Stephentown Heritage Center increases visiting hours The Stephentown Historical Society has announced that the Stephentown Heritage Center will welcome visitors … Continued

Brunswick Cares Food Pantry Kid’s Summer Meal Bags The Brunswick Cares Food Pantry is offering “Kids Meal Bags” this summer … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

The 5th Annual July 4th 1776 Celebration Everyone is invited to attend this annual community event on Thursday, July 4, … Continued

News from Averill Park CSD Congratulations to the graduates in the Class of 2019! You have all made your families, … Continued

Special Luncheon with Paul Slusar Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold a Special Luncheon … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk Sandra Rings, the Nassau Town Clerk, would like to wish everyone a safe and awesome summer! The … Continued

Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage The _meric_n Red Cr_ss needs _l_ _d … Continued

Book Nook News The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is open again on July 6 … Continued

DEC Launches Second Phase Of “WomenHuntFishNY” Photo Contest Following the success of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s DEC) statewide photo contest for … Continued

The Church of the Redeemer The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop in Rensselaer offers a clean, well-organized shopping experience … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

Catholic Charities Representative in New Lebanon and Stephentown This month, the Catholic Charities social services representative will be in New … Continued

Satellite DMV Summer Schedule Rensselaer County Satellite DMVs will operate on a normal schedule this summer with the following exceptions, … Continued

American Red Cross urges donors to fill the Missing Types by giving blood American Red Cross launched the Missing Types … Continued

Upcoming Programs at Grafton Lakes State Park (Cropseyville, NY) – Join us for our upcoming June programs: Saturday, June 29th– … Continued

Stephentown Historical Society to hold summer potluck picnic on July 8, 2019 The summer potluck picnic of the Stephentown Historical … Continued

Catholic Charities Representative in New Lebanon and Stephentown This month, the Catholic Charities social services representative will be in New … Continued

June Events at Dyken Pond EEC Grafton – The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering the following events in … Continued

The Church of the Redeemer The Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop in Rensselaer offers a clean, well-organized shopping experience … Continued

Catholic Charities Representative in New Lebanon and Stephentown This month, the Catholic Charities social services representative will be in New … Continued

Poestenkill Historical Society Presents “Concert on The Green” The Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concert on the Green will feature the TRI-COUNTY … Continued

Oakwood’s Chapel Tours Scheduled for Troy Night Out Dates Get an early start to your Troy Night Out with a … Continued

Sand Lake Town Beach opening date The Sand Lake Town Beach will open on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Hours are … Continued

Brownie Troop 1028 participates in SL Memorial Day parade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1028 participated in the annual Sand Lake … Continued

Averill Park Senior Wins Scholarship The Men’s Club of St. Michael’s Church, Troy, recently announced that Ms. Mariah St. Onge, … Continued

Bismarck State College announces President’s Honor Roll “Recognition for academic excellence isn’t a right, it’s a hard-earned privilege to be … Continued

Healing Arts Retreat Healing Arts Retreat, June 22, 2019, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1583 … Continued

Poestenkill Historical Society Presents “Concert on The Green” The Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concert on the Green will feature the TRI-COUNTY … Continued

Mariano Rivera to be honored at Saratoga Race Course during Opening Weekend Photo by George Kalinsky SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y -The … Continued

“Knocking Out Alzheimer’s” PLEASE JOIN US…. Unbreakable Nutrition, 12 Mall Way, Suite 1, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 is proud … Continued

Lansingburgh Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Lisa Wingate’s, Before We … Continued

Hoag’s Corners Amb. Pizza Night The Hoag’s Corners Volunteer Ambulance will be having Pizza Night on June 21st from 5pm-8pm. … Continued

Attention Dog Owners in the Town of Schodack Debra L. Curtis, the Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that … Continued

DEC Asks Public to Report Moose Sightings The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is asking the public … Continued

Free Spaghetti Dinner Free Spaghetti Dinner; all are welcome on June 23, 2019     from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Blooming … Continued

Lansingburgh Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Lisa Wingate’s, Before We … Continued

Hiking, Naturalist, & Children’s Programs Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance are partnering to bring our communities unique opportunities … Continued

“Knocking Out Alzheimer’s” PLEASE JOIN US…. Unbreakable Nutrition, 12 Mall Way, Suite 1, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 is proud … Continued

First United Methodist Church June 2019 Events First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 • Phone: … Continued

Poestenkill Historical Society Presents “Concert on The Green” The Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concert on the Green will feature the TRI-COUNTY … Continued

Brunswick Cares Food Pantry Kid’s Summer Meal Bags The Brunswick Cares Food Pantry is offering “Kids Meal Bags” this summer … Continued

Healing Arts Retreat Healing Arts Retreat, June 22, 2019, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, sponsored by Saint Paul’s United Methodist … Continued

By Eric Schuman Spring sports officially wrapped up this week for Averill Park. The Warriors track athletes of Jamie Cocca, … Continued

First Program of the Season at Cherry Plain State Park (Petersburg, NY) – Join us for the first program of … Continued

Monthly Breakfast at VFW Post 1938 Monthly breakfast at the VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY on Sunday, … Continued

Film Maker Barbara Reina at Stephentown Memorial Library Film Screening and Q and A with Film Maker at SML, June … Continued

3rd Annual #SeanStrong5k event The 3rd Annual Sean Strong 5k event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019. RUN—WALK—KIDS … Continued

Help Us Start a Viable Third Party in Rensselaer County! The Libertarian Party is looking to establish a principled, independent … Continued

A VBS wilderness adventure like no other Gas up the all-terrain vehicle and head out on a wilderness adventure like … Continued

Last Weekend for The Elephant Man at SLCA Joseph Merrick (Bill Douglas) and surgeon Frederick Treves (Anthony Halloway) discuss what … Continued

Knights and Daughters of Vartan Present Evening with Hon. John J. McEneny The Knights and Daughters of Vartan present an … Continued

Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club hosts outstanding seniors Vice President Pat Wood, Abigail Utter, Olivia Sterantino, Brayden Renslow, Seth Roberts, Ryan McTarnaghan, … Continued

By Eric Schuman   It was another action-packed week in sports for Averill Park. The boy’s baseball team defeated Mohonasen … Continued

Poestenkill Annual Rabies Clinic The Rensselaer County Health Dept. in connection with the Town of Poestenkill will be holding their … Continued

Chicken Barbecue The Valley Falls United Methodist Church is holding a takeout only chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 8. The menu includes … Continued

Friends of Nassau Free Library Book & Bake Sale Do you have your SUMMER READING planned? The Friends of the … Continued

3rd Annual #SeanStrong5k event The 3rd Annual Sean Strong 5k event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019. RUN—WALK—KIDS … Continued

June Events at Dyken Pond EEC Grafton – The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering the following events in … Continued

Church of The Redeemer On June 1, Sunday services will be 8:00 and 9:30 followed by coffee hour in the … Continued

The Elephant Man Play coming to SL Center for the Arts! London Hospital surgeon Frederick Treves (Anthony Halloway) and Bishop … Continued

84th Annual 4-H Capital Days Rensselaer County 4-H member Amanda Thrasher with NYS Senator Daphne Jordan. A delegation representing 4-H … Continued

By Eric Schuman   This week was filled with sectional action for AP sports. The girl’s track and field team … Continued

Rensselaer County Garden Tour June 13 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will hold its annual “Rensselaer County Garden Tour” … Continued

By Eric Schuman This past week brought about thrilling events and results for Averill Park sports! After defeating Ballston Spa … Continued

The Elephant Man Play Coming to SL Center for the Arts! Curiosity show manager (Bill Daisak) admonishes one of his … Continued

Madison Stern Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Classic APHS, Madi’s Angel Pigs and Student Government are joining forces for a Cornhole tournament … Continued

Poestenkill Annual Rabies Clinic The Rensselaer County Health Dept. in connection with the Town of Poestenkill will be holding their … Continued

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Oakwood Gather with the Friends of Oakwood and the Veterans of Lansingburgh on Saturday, May … Continued

Free Spaghetti Dinner All are welcome on May 26th, 2019 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Blooming Grove Reformed … Continued

Renewal First Presbyterian Church, Sand Lake @1900 It’s been a long cold winter, but spring is upon us. The news … Continued

Healing Arts Retreat SAVE THE DATE! The next HEALING ARTS RETREAT at Saint Paul’s Church, 1583 Carney Rd., Castleton/Schodack, will … Continued

Rensselaer Public Library Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am.  Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Teen Anime Club- Thursdays, 5-7 PM. … Continued

Garden Day at Brunswick Community Library If spring is here, it must be almost Garden Day!  The Friends of the … Continued

Pine Bush Big Birding Morning Saturday, June 1, 8am-1pm Suitable for teens and adults. Join one of our four experts … Continued

Schodack Valley Vol. Fire Co. Pizza & Wing Night Schodack Valley Fire Company is holding a Pizza & Wing Night … Continued

Music Fundamentals Join us at the Troy Public Library for this 5 part class to take place Tuesdays, June 4- … Continued

Form a team and join the fight to end Alzheimer’s! Did you ever think of starting a team to help … Continued

Tractor Safety Program Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is excited to offer a Tractor and Farm Safety Course on … Continued

Sacred Sites Weekend Open House [Albany, NY] – On May 18 and 19th, The Cathedral of All Saints will be … Continued

Senator Jordan announces Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner as Woman of Distinction Senator Daphne Jordan (left) and Columbia County Clerk … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was an exciting week in sports for Averill Park as regular seasons are finishing up. AP’s … Continued

Cohoes Music Hall Events 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 May 16, Mother Jones in Heaven: A Musical by Si … Continued

Trinity Lansingburgh Garden Fair Trinity Church Lansingburgh will hold its 14th Annual Spring Garden Fair on the church grounds, 585 Fourth … Continued

NEW Rensselaer Naturalist Program Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance are offering the Rensselaer Naturalist Series this year. Participants can learn … Continued

Happy Mother’s Day from The Fresh Air Fund Gina Blum, one of many incredible Fresh Air host moms, reunited with … Continued

Church of The Redeemer On May 12, Sunday services will be 8:00 and 9:30am, followed by coffee hour in the … Continued

Mother’s Day Concert A Mother’s Day Concert of bluegrass gospel music featuring local bluegrass band Jericho Road will be held at the … Continued

Kelsey’s Promise Foundation 1st Annual KP5K run/walk and fitness day Kelsey’s Promise Foundation will host its first annual KP5K run/walk … Continued

Castleton-Schodack Memorial Day Parade The annual Castleton-on-Hudson/Schodack Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 27, stepping off at 10 … Continued

Check Out Flipster! Wynantskill, New York, May 1, 2019 — Flipster provides digital access through your library to the magazines … Continued

VFW Breakfast Buffet & Auxiliary’s “Mother’s Day Bake Sale Our All-You-Can-Eat “Breakfast Buffet” is on Sunday, May 12th – 8:00 to … Continued

Llama and Alpaca Parasite Management Workshop Learn how to keep your camelids healthy, happy, and free from parasites! This meeting … Continued

By Eric Schuman  It was an exciting week for Warriors sports fans! AP’s softball team defeated Burnt Hills 3-0 on … Continued

Wild About Winter Raptor Fest! GREENWICH — See live owls, hawks and falcons up close and in flight at Grassland … Continued

VFW Breakfast Buffet & Auxiliary’s “Mother’s Day Bake Sale Our All-You-Can-Eat “Breakfast Buffet” is on Sunday, May 12th – 8:00 to … Continued

Troy Irish Genealogy Society’s Look-Up Day The Troy Irish Genealogy Society will be at the Troy Public Library on Sunday, May … Continued

Home Waters Chapter of Trout Unlimited monthly meeting Home Waters Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding their monthly meeting on … Continued

May Upcoming Events at the Rensselaer Senior Center 9th – SHARE Luncheon Franklin Terrace 14th – Special Dinner “Happy Mother’s Day” W/ … Continued

Love Lutheran Church 60th Anniversary Celebration Love Lutheran Church is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with an Open House on Sunday, … Continued

Sip and Swirl canvas painting Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will host a … Continued

Mother’s Day Concert A Mother’s Day Concert of bluegrass gospel music featuring local bluegrass band Jericho Road will be held at the … Continued

AMS Service Club delivers birthday bags to food pantry The students of the Algonquin Middle School Service Learning Club, SL@AMS, … Continued

By Eric Schuman  There was a plethora of sporting events for AP over spring break. The girl’s lacrosse team picked … Continued

By Eric Schuman  There was plenty of AP sports action to precede the Easter holidays. The boy’s tennis team won … Continued

A Call to Artists for a Summer Juried Art Show – “Turn, Turn, Turn” Artists of all media are invited … Continued

Troy Senior Center Upcoming Events… 19 Third Street, Troy, New York 12180 LaVena Futia, Director, 518-270-5348 GYM: Come join our … Continued

New York Army National Guard Soldier Reenlistments LATHAM, NY — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent … Continued

West Sand Lake Auxiliary Craft Fair – Vendors Needed Vendors Needed ~ The West Sand Lake Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will … Continued

Free coffee and everlasting life? You bet; membership has its privileges! Come worship at the Church by the Lake! Snyder’s Lake Community … Continued

Wild About Winter Raptor Fest! GREENWICH — See live owls, hawks and falcons up close and in flight at Grassland … Continued

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast The Black River Raiders Snowmobile Club, Inc. will be holding an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast on Saturday, April 27th, … Continued

Lansingburgh Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Thomas Mullen’s Darktown on … Continued

Register Now for the Literacy 5K Run/Walk at Schodack Island There is still time to register for the Literacy 5K … Continued

Town of Sand Lake Dog Park jumps major hurdles! It’s time to design and raise funds for a 2 Acre … Continued

Giffy’s Chicken BBQ The Kiwanis Club of Troy is having their annual Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Friday, May 10th, from 4-6PM … Continued

“Hannaford Helps” Reusable Bag Program to benefit library The North Greenbush Public Library will be the beneficiary of the April … Continued

Annual Spring Bird & Nature Walk at Oakwood Cemetery Join the fun on Saturday, May 18th, at 8am as the Friends of Oakwood enjoy … Continued

Are you prepared? Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Can Help! Join us on Tues., April 30th, at the Sand Lake Town … Continued

Pesach Skits will be at Beth Tephilah Beth Tephilah Synagogue located at 82 River Street in Troy will be having … Continued

Kiwanis Hosts Free “Dissipated Eight” Concert The Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake proudly presents its annual free spring concert featuring … Continued

Hope 7 Community Center 2019 Ultimate Shopping Trip to Pennsylvania Friday, Nov 1 – Sunday, November 3, 2019 Call up … Continued

Defreestville Fire Dept. Report Despite recent snow, Spring is here and so is April!  The Defreestville Fire Department (DFD) has … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was a week full of victories for many of Averill Park’s spring athletes. The softball team … Continued

Upcoming Programs at Grafton Lakes State Park (Cropseyville, NY) – Join us for our upcoming spring programs: Saturday, April 13th— … Continued

Benefit Show by Chantal Turvey At Long Shadows Farm CAMBRIDGE. World renowned equestrian performer Chantal Turvey will perform with her … Continued

Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466 Breakfast Buffet VFW Breakfast Buffet, “All-You-Can-Eat”, Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466, 25 Veterans Street, Poestenkill. … Continued

Open House at Poestenkill Library The Friends of the Poestenkill Library are hosting an Open House on Saturday, April 13th, … Continued

Who Will Be Mr. AP 2019? Shawn Morgan Photography Over the past decade, the Averill Park Senior Class has put … Continued

Brunswick Church Community Tent Sale Brunswick Church is sponsoring a Tent & Bake Sale on Friday, April 12 – noon … Continued

The Beatles Are Coming! The Beatles Are Coming! Well, almost The Beatles that is. The incomparable “Hey Jude Beatles Experience … Continued

Hope 7 Community Center 2019 Ultimate Shopping Trip to Pennsylvania Friday, Nov 1 – Sunday, November 3, 2019 Call up … Continued

Dunham Hollow-West Stephentown Scholarship available to APCSD resident The scholarship committee announces the availability of the Dunham Hollow-West Stephentown Scholarship. … Continued

By Eric Schuman   It was an exciting week in sports for Averill Park! The girl’s lacrosse team had an … Continued

Pet Adoption Fair Hugs From Henry, Inc. will hold a Pet Adoption Fair to benefit local pets for medical needs … Continued

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, April … Continued

April events at Rensselaer Public Library Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am.  Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Teen Anime … Continued

Who Will Be Mr. AP 2019? Shawn Morgan Photography Over the past decade, the Averill Park Senior Class has put … Continued

Brunswick Church Community Tent Sale Brunswick Church is sponsoring a Tent & Bake Sale on Friday, April 12 – noon … Continued

The Beatles Are Coming! The Beatles Are Coming! Well, almost The Beatles that is. The incomparable “Hey Jude Beatles Experience … Continued

Ilium Literary Club of Troy monthly meeting The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will hold its monthly meeting at 2 … Continued

April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers The April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on April 10th at … Continued

By Eric Schuman  With scrimmages wrapping up, AP’s spring sports are officially starting up. The boy’s tennis team had three … Continued

Upcoming Programs at Grafton Lakes State Park (Cropseyville, NY) – Join us for our upcoming spring programs: Saturday, April 13th— … Continued

Pet Adoption Fair Hugs From Henry, Inc. will hold a Pet Adoption Fair to benefit local pets for medical needs … Continued

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, April … Continued

April events at Rensselaer Public Library Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Teen … Continued

Hunter’s Breakfast with guest speaker Scott Bestul Big Bucks on Small Tracts (Hunting and Managing Parcels Under 120 Acres) Scott … Continued

Who Will Be Mr. AP 2019? Shawn Morgan Photography Over the past decade, the Averill Park Senior Class has put … Continued

Cross Walk in Averill Park ~Reflections of a recent A.P. Cross Walk in anticipation of the next~ We walked following … Continued

Pinocchio PINOCCHIO – Opera Saratoga’s 40-minute opera for children of all ages and their families. Based on the children’s literary … Continued

4-H Members Attend Wonders of Washington Conference Will Smith and Amanda Thrasher, Rensselaer County 4-H members, visiting Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s … Continued

April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers The April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on April 10th at … Continued

By Eric Schuman  Last week saw the final days before spring sports matches officially start up. The boys Varsity tennis … Continued

Defreestville Firefighters recognized for service Every month, the Defreestville Fire Department convenes a regular meeting to discuss company business and … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was a quiet week for AP Sports as the winter postseason has come to an end. … Continued

Church Supper Chicken & Biscuit Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall (Route 7, Pittstown, NY) on Saturday, April … Continued

April at the North Chatham Free Library Tuesday, April 2nd, at 10am: Exercise While Helping Your Local Community Get exercise … Continued

Upcoming Programs at Grafton Lakes State Park (Cropseyville, NY) – Join us for our upcoming spring programs: Saturday, March 23rd— … Continued

Poestenkill Historical Society’s March Program Poestenkill Historical Society program, “WILD WOMEN OF RENSSELAER COUNTY”, presented by Kathy Sheehan. Kathy is the … Continued

First United Methodist Church March Events 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Phone: 518-477-9693     Email: office@nullfumceg.org   Website: www.fumceg.org EVERY SUNDAY – Worship … Continued

Work by Fine Arts Students Showcased in Two, Year-end Exhibits at HVCC Hudson Valley Community College’s Department of Fine Arts, … Continued

First of its kind “Meditations for Geeks” album Troy local Alyssa Yeager has brought twenty years of music therapy and … Continued

Pet Adoption Fair Hugs From Henry, Inc. will hold a Pet Adoption Fair to benefit local pets for medical needs … Continued

Knights of Columbus “St. Patrick’s Day” Breakfast Join us for the monthly K of C “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 17th, from 8am -11am in Damman Hall … Continued

Friends of The North Greenbush Public Library Hold Raffle The Friends of the North Greenbush Public Library are holding a … Continued

Fundraiser Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament The Wynantskill Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a fundraiser Scotch Doubles Bowling Tournament on … Continued

March 2019 Events at the Rensselaer Senior Center Sign up for the Barry Manilow and Neil Diamond show at Chez … Continued

Bible Study Is Back at Church of The Redeemer The Church of the Redeemer invites you to a series of … Continued

Circle Theatre Players presents Becky’s New Car starting March 15 “Why can’t I have more chips?” pouts Steve (Roger Gaboury) … Continued

Troy Irish Genealogy Society’s Look-Up Day at the Lansingburgh Library The Troy Irish Genealogy Society will be at the Lansingburgh … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 21, 2019 Proposed local law #1-2019 would enact a sign-posting law for … Continued

By Eric Schuman   Winter sports officially came to a close for Averill Park as the girls’ basketball team fell … Continued

Mohawk Humane Offers Vaccination and Microchip Clinic March 17 Menands – The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) will offer a vaccination … Continued

Glendora Vegetarian Club The doctor said to Harry “You must not shovel snow; you will have a heart attack.” Harry … Continued

French Film Screening at The Troy Public Library Join us at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, March 23rd, at 1PM as the La Fédération … Continued

Dance Alliance Pat & Sven Peterson Summer Dance Scholarship The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region is proud to announce … Continued

Nassau Village to Mark 200 Years Two community events are scheduled to mark the start of the bicentennial year for … Continued

Our Parishes Welcome You to Join Us for Holy Week and Easter Services 2019 Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Avenue, … Continued

Adirondack Bluegrass League Show The Adirondack Bluegrass League Show featuring Tony Holt & The Wildwood Valley Boys, Warren County Ramblers … Continued

Troy Senior Center Upcoming Events 19 Third Street Troy, New York 12180 LaVena Futia, Director 518-270-5348 * GYM: Come join … Continued

Old Barns Some view them as eyesores, but Old barns have character. Like old men, their exterior is rough; They … Continued

By Eric Schuman  It was a good week to be rooting for the AP girls’ basketball team. The Warriors took … Continued

CCE of Rensselaer County Pheasant Raise and Release Program The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is once again distributing day … Continued

Salem United Methodist Church annual Pork Loin Dinner Salem United Methodist Church hosts its annual Pork Loin Dinner this Saturday, … Continued

Troy Public Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Edna O’Brien’s The Little Red … Continued

East Greenbush-Castleton Youth Baseball League announces Little League registration The East Greenbush-Castleton Youth Baseball League announces Little League registration for … Continued

Melvin Roads Celebrates 100th Anniversary of American Legion This year The American Legion commemorates the 100th Anniversary of its founding which … Continued

First UM Church March 13-24 Events First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Phone: 518-477-9693     Email: office@nullfumceg.org   … Continued

Circle Theatre Players presents Becky’s New Car at SLCA Suzanne Baker of Averill Park, seen here as the mother, is … Continued

Troy Senior Center Upcoming Events TROY SENIOR CENTER, 19 Third Street, Troy, New York 12180, LaVena Futia, Director, 518-270-5348 * … Continued

Book Nook Specials The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is open on Saturday morning, March … Continued

By Eric Schuman With February break came more sectional matches for numerous winter athletes at AP. The girls’ basketball team … Continued

Giffy’s Chicken BBQ The Kiwanis Club of Troy is having their annual Giffy’s Chicken BBQ on Friday, May 10th, from 4-6PM … Continued

Day Before the Awards Film Festival Movie Fans! The East Greenbush Community Library and the Rensselaer Public Library are hosting … Continued

Averill Park Youth Soccer League 2019 Spring Rec Registration Opens February 25th! Season runs April 22nd-June 7th **Pre-K**– Monday Kindergarten/Grade … Continued

The Village of Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 16th, 2019, is the date and plans are underway for … Continued

First UM Church March Events First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 Phone: 518-477-9693     Email: office@nullfumceg.org   Website: www.fumceg.org EVERY … Continued

Jungle Book Performance by The Highlight Acting Troupe The Highlight Acting Troupe will be performing The Jungle Book adapted by … Continued

Lansingburgh Historical Society “Meet the Artist” 2019 is the 200th Anniversary of Herman Melville’s birth.  In his honor, the Lansingburgh … Continued

Learn to Knit or Dance with AP Community Ed! High school students and adults can participate in two upcoming programs. … Continued

By Eric Schuman With Sectionals closing in, Averill Park’s basketball teams looked to finish out the season strong. The girls’ … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Presidents’ Day Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the Schodack Town … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was an exhilarating week for AP sports as sectional matches took place for many of the … Continued

February K of C breakfast Try the Best Breakfast Deal in Town! Join us for the monthly Knights of Columbus … Continued

Events at Castleton Public Library All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. Computer Basics – Learn computer basics by appointment. … Continued

EG Town Park Opens Concession in the Barn at the Town Park Winter Concession will be available on Saturdays from … Continued

Comic Hypnotist Terry Parrett is coming to AP! Terry Parrett will be returning to Averill Park High School to perform … Continued

February events for First UM Church February 2019 Events for First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush (518-477-9693). … Continued

Playhouse Stage Company Proudly Presents… You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown Music & Lyrics by Clark Gesner Book by John … Continued

Scrabble Challenge to Benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County Troy, N.Y.  Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to support Literacy Volunteers by … Continued

By Eric Schuman Winter weather came into full effect this week, causing several AP sporting events to be postponed. Even … Continued

Kiwanis Pasta Dinner “All-You-Can-Eat” Fundraiser The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club wants to invite all to participate in a Spaghetti Dinner … Continued

Chocolate Friendzy Returns to Poestenkill Library Help us celebrate Love Your Library Month with an afternoon of chocolate sampling. Join … Continued

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center February Events Outdoor Adventure Camp Registration Opens Feb. 13. 25 years of engaging youth in … Continued

Capital Dist. Genealogical Soc. Monthly Meeting The Capital District Genealogical Society invites you to our monthly meeting at the William … Continued

Paint ‘N Sip at Hope Lutheran On Saturday, February 9th, there will be a Paint ‘n Sip event beginning at … Continued

Adirondack Bluegrass meeting/jam/pot luck The Adirondack Bluegrass League will hold their meeting/jam/pot luck on Sun., February 17th, 1 pm, Lake … Continued

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, will host TWO 6-hour defensive driving classes on Saturday, … Continued

East Side Seniors Our next meeting will be February 12th at 1:00 at the American Post, Main St., in Wynantskill. … Continued

By Eric Schuman This week saw both victories and milestones for AP’s sports teams. The girls’ basketball team defeated Shaker … Continued

Glendora Vegetarian Club An owl and a goat formed a friendship. What did they call it? A hootenanny… Go Vegan. … Continued

Events at Castleton Public Library All events are free. Questions? Call 518-732-0879. Computer Basics – Learn computer basics by appointment. … Continued

Friends of Dyken Pond sponsoring two youth to attend DEC summer camps Now in its 72nd year, the DEC Summer … Continued

Talk on preventing bad luck at Stephentown Historical Society Learn why horseshoes were placed over doors, shoes placed in walls … Continued

Annual Meeting at Church of the Redeemer On Sunday, February 3, Father Haskell will conduct service at 9:00. Service will … Continued

Battenkill Chorale Offers Young Singer Scholarships The Battenkill Chorale is offering Young Singer Scholarships to deserving singers ages 14-26, who … Continued

An Evening with Gloria Steinem highlights Spring 2019 Cultural Events Programs at HVCC Hudson Valley Community College is pleased to … Continued

Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon Receives Grant to Fund Artist’s Residency at Historic Shaker Site Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon … Continued

Basic Poultry Management Are you interested in raising chickens? Join us to learn more about basic poultry information to help … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was another exciting week for AP sports! The girls’ basketball team defeated Troy in a 70-35 … Continued

Winter Nature Outings in Rensselaer County February Nature Outings in Rensselaer County, Co-sponsored by Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau … Continued

Museum to Offer Free Admission to Furloughed Federal Employees Effective immediately, the Albany Institute of History & Art will offer … Continued

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick Gilead Lutheran Church will host TWO 6-hour defensive driving classes on Saturday, … Continued

Parish to host a safety and fall prevention program Please join our seniors’ January 25th meeting and luncheon for an … Continued

Heart Healthy Presentation February 26th – Join the Rensselaer County Rensselaer Senior Center for Heart Healthy Presentation at 11:30 am, brought … Continued

Coffeehouse: Cameos for a Cause A Benefit Concert for Pastor Lynette Cole and the Schroon Lake Community Church Saturday, January … Continued

Troy Public Library Evening Book Discussion The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Ta-Nehisi Coates’ We Were Eight … Continued

Wildlife Tracking Workshops in Rensselaer County Join local tracking experts Dan Yacobellis and Josh Wood for a series of three … Continued

Free Yoga Fridays Join us for gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke from … Continued

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Save the date – On February 24th, from 1 till 6, The Sons of the … Continued

Dog Park Forum Furreal? A Sand Lake Dog Park?   It’s not far-fetched, but it will be ruff if you don’t show up! … Continued

County Clerk Merola: No Plans to Close Hoosick Satellite DMV Rensselaer County Clerk Frank J. Merola announced that there are … Continued

North Greenbush Public Library New Books Happy New Year from the North Greenbush Public Library! We’re looking forward to an … Continued

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body- An educational program by the Alzheimer’s … Continued

By Eric Schuman It was an exciting week full of victories for Averill Park sports. Girls’ basketball picked up two … Continued

Come Out for an Afternoon of Fun and Laughs with Matinee Theater Players  Tony Scanu, Barbara Smith and Paula Hoffay … Continued

Join Nøpiates Committee Chase Away Winter Blues- FUN for A Cause January 19, 2019, 5–9 pm The Nøpiates Committee along … Continued

Annual Meeting at Church of the Redeemer On Sunday, January 20, Father Haskell will conduct service at 9:00. Service will … Continued

Wildlife Tracking Workshops in Rensselaer County Join local tracking experts Dan Yacobellis and Josh Wood for a series of three … Continued

Wildlife Tracking Workshops in Rensselaer County Join local tracking experts Dan Yacobellis and Josh Wood for a series of three … Continued