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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Free Prayer Circle The Power of Prayer Can Move Mountains, Work Miracles, Achieve Serenity and Give You Strength. Fr. Billy … Continued

Save the Date! Roast Beef Dinner Join us on Friday, January 11th, 4-7pm, at the Transfiguration Parish Hall, Hillview Drive, … Continued

Lecture on Bob and Ray Eberle during the Big Band Era On Thursday, January 10, at the Sand Lake Town … Continued

By Eric Schuman Averill Park’s winter sports teams have kicked off the new year running. Boys basketball started off 2019 … Continued

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

AWANA Kids Club AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. … Continued

The Great American Read – Exploring books and their Writers through Film The TV series The Great American Read has … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Parents Invited to Internet Safety Community Forum This winter, Schodack CSD will offer Community Connection, a series of community discussions … Continued

Save the Date! Roast Beef Dinner Join us on Friday, January 11th, 4-7pm, at the Transfiguration Parish Hall, Hillview Drive, … Continued

SLCA presents “And…begin” A Trio of One-act Plays Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents “And…begin”- the One-act Plays by … Continued

By Eric Schuman   It was a successful week for Averill Park leading into winter break. On 12/20, boys’ basketball … Continued

AWANA Kids Club AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. … Continued

The Great American Read – Exploring books and their Writers through Film The TV series The Great American Read has … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Free Parent Workshops to Address Technology, Anxiety and Stress Part of the East Greenbush Central School District’s strategic plan for … Continued

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

Free Prayer Circle The Power of Prayer Can Move Mountains, Work Miracles, Achieve Serenity and Give You Strength. Fr. Billy … Continued

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

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

Save the Date! Roast Beef Dinner Join us on Friday, January 11th, 4-7pm, at the Transfiguration Parish Hall Hillview Drive, … Continued

SLCA presents “And…begin” A Trio of One-act Plays Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents “And…begin”- the One-act Plays by … Continued

By Eric Schuman The holiday season is in full swing, but it’s not preventing Averill Park’s athletes from staying in … Continued

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

AWANA Kids Club AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. … Continued

East Greenbush Community Library 12/27: Food for Thought Cookbook Club: Party Foods (and bring a friend night!), 6pm. 12/31: Last … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Free Parent Workshops to Address Technology, Anxiety and Stress Part of the East Greenbush Central School District’s strategic plan for … Continued

Ancestry.com Tutorials at North Greenbush Public Library Library Trustee and North Greenbush Town Historian, Jim Greenfield, is offering free personal … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Free Parent Workshops to Address Technology, Anxiety and Stress Part of the East Greenbush Central School District’s strategic plan for … Continued

Fresh Ham Dinner with Santa Lucia Join us on Friday, December 21st, for a Special Dinner with Santa Lucia, at … Continued

TurfMutt’s Winter-Wise Weather Tips for Pets Manage outdoor activities. The safest, most comfortable place for your pets is where you … Continued

Erin Harkes is Coming to Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Dec. 21 Treat yourself to a special, holiday event … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

AWANA Kids Club AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. … Continued

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

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By Eric Schuman   It was an exciting week full of games and awards for Averill Park. Girls’ soccer athletes … Continued

Dog Owners. . . It’s the Law! New York State Law requires all dogs to be licensed annually. The State … Continued

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

AWANA Kids Club AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. … Continued

Ancestry.com Tutorials at North Greenbush Public Library Library Trustee and North Greenbush Town Historian, Jim Greenfield, is offering free personal … Continued

Fresh Ham Dinner with Santa Lucia Join us on Friday, December 21st, for a Special Dinner with Santa Lucia, at … Continued

Holiday Concert Come out and join the Averill Park Community Orchestra for a Holiday Concert Celebration! The performance is on … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Free Parent Workshops to Address Technology, Anxiety and Stress Part of the East Greenbush Central School District’s strategic plan for … Continued

Fresh Ham Dinner with Santa Lucia Join us on Friday, December 21st, for a Special Dinner with Santa Lucia, at … Continued

Holiday Concert Come out and join the Averill Park Community Orchestra for a Holiday Concert Celebration! The performance is on … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

Oakwood Cemetery Family Christmas Concert Saturday, December 8, 1pm; Snow Date:  Sunday, Dec. 9, 1pm; $10.00 per Family. Come enjoy the beauty … Continued

Introduction to QiGong at Troy Public Library QiGong is an ancient Chinese art that empowers you to help yourself by … Continued

Sand Lake Holiday Parade The Sand Lake Emergency Services 6th Annual Holiday Parade will take place on Friday, December 7th.  … Continued

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

AP ATHLETE OF THE WEEK By Xander Michaels   ~Scholar Athlete~ Michael Beskid     This week’s scholar athlete is … Continued

AP Sports From the Chief By Eric Schuman   The Thanksgiving holidays didn’t prevent Averill Park from winter sports action. … Continued

Christmas Bazaar The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December … Continued

Calling All Crafters & Vendors Operation Santa Claus is looking for you for the 22nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event in Cambridge at … Continued

Introduction to QiGong at Troy Public Library* QiGong is an ancient Chinese art that empowers you to help yourself by … Continued

Oakwood Cemetery Family Christmas Concert Saturday, December 8, 1pm; Snow Date:  Sunday, Dec. 9, 1pm; $10.00 per Family. Come enjoy the beauty … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

This week brought a full slate of action for Averill Park sports! The AP boys’ basketball team had a big … Continued

Averill Park Boys basketball back in action at APHS last Wednesday. Senior Zach Price delivers an easy layup for two. … Continued

Holiday Concert Come out and join the Averill Park Community Orchestra for a Holiday Concert Celebration! The performance is on … Continued

Town of East Greenbush Senior Holiday Luncheon East Greenbush Seniors please join us on Wednesday, December 12th, at 12 noon, … Continued

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

Snowy owl released into Washington Co. Grasslands IBA (Important Bird Area) Before & After Photos courtesy of Diane Hime FORT … Continued

AP ATHLETE OF THE WEEK By Xander Michaels   ~Scholar Athlete~ Katie O’Neill-Knasick   This week’s scholar athlete is Katie … Continued

Love Lutheran Church Celebration Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any … Continued

Gilead’s Body & Soul Pantry November 29, 2018. We continue with our winter pantry hours of 3-6pm, and welcome all. … Continued

Holiday Concert Come out and join the Averill Park Community Orchestra for a Holiday Concert Celebration! The performance is on … Continued

AP ATHLETE OF THE WEEK By Xander Michaels   ~Scholar Athlete~ Emily Armlin   This week’s scholar athlete is Emily … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

Introduction to QiGong at Troy Public Library QiGong is an ancient Chinese art that empowers you to help yourself by … Continued

Calling All Crafters & Vendors Operation Santa Claus is looking for you for the 22nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event in Cambridge at … Continued

Christmas Bazaar The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December … Continued

Burden Lake Ski Club Come join us at Jiminy Peak for the weekend winter ski program on Sunday afternoons starting … Continued

The Thanksgiving holidays didn’t prevent Averill Park from winter sports action. The girls’ Varsity basketball team hosted a tip-off tournament … Continued

2018-2019 Li’l Devils Youth Wrestling Program Registration Dates: November 20th, 6-7pm. Registration Location: Columbia HS Athletic Hallway Fee: $55 per … Continued

Consortium Actors Presents RUMORS, a Comedy by Neil Simon If you enjoyed Hairspray or Joseph..Dreamcoat this summer, you won’t want … Continued

SUNY Oswego Awards Scholarships to Local Students Megan R. Bloom of Troy, who is majoring in (undeclared at this time), … Continued

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Van Rensselaer Lodge #87 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Nov. 17th from 5 to … Continued

The Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Grace United Methodist Church and the Hudson Valley-Berkshires Interfaith Network cordially invite readers of … Continued

~Scholar Athlete~ Eamon Finnerty   This week’s scholar athlete is Eamon Finnerty. Eamon plays on the Boys Varsity Golf team … Continued

It was a quiet week for Averill Park sports as the transition from fall to winter sports began. AP girls’ … Continued

I Love My Library Shopping Day Market Block Books, 290 River Street, is graciously hosting a fundraising event for the Troy … Continued

Have A Gift Thrifty Holiday! Join us on Mon., 11/19, from 6:30-7:45pm, as the Nassau Free Library presents, “Have a … Continued

WSL Fire Dept. Ladies Aux. Craft Fair/Tag Sale Vendors Needed The West Sand Lake Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be … Continued

APYB Senior League Tryouts Averill Park Youth Basketball Tryouts for the 2018-19 season will take place on Friday, November 16th, at Averill … Continued

Save the Date for our Dog Park Meet Up! Please visit the Sand Lake Walking Trails on Eastern Union Turnpike … Continued

2018-2019 Li’l Devils Youth Wrestling Program Registration Dates: November 20th, 6-7pm. Registration Location: Columbia HS Athletic Hallway Fee: $55 per … Continued

APYB Senior League Tryouts Averill Park Youth Basketball Tryouts for the 2018-19 season will take place on Friday, November 16th, at Averill … Continued

The fall sports season finished up this week for Averill Park as the girls’ soccer season officially came to a … Continued

This week’s scholar athlete is Rebekah Zimmerman. Rebekah is a captain of the Girls Varsity Tennis team. Along with tennis, … Continued

I Love My Library Shopping Day Market Block Books, 290 River Street, is graciously hosting a fundraising event for the Troy … Continued

Family Story Time Tales of Birds & Beasts is a special story time partnership with the Albany Public Library. This … Continued

Save the Date for our Dog Park Meet Up! Please visit the Sand Lake Walking Trails on Eastern Union Turnpike … Continued

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Rensselaer Elks Lodge will be having a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Richard Lasher. Richard Lasher Jr. … Continued

2018 Holiday Wreath Sale To benefit the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center, there will be a Wreath Sale. Beautiful … Continued

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host a Veterans Day observance, November 11th, at 11am. Speakers will highlight American service … Continued

The Valley Falls United Methodist Church will be holding the 3rd Annual Fine Arts Show on Saturday, November 10, from … Continued

Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours at least once or … Continued

The PTA at Walter B Howard Elementary school is looking for vendors for our annual craft fair being held on … Continued

Join us Saturday, November 10th, 11:00am. Suitable for all ages. It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to … Continued

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – 11:15 Rensselaer County Health Department presents “Diabetes Seminar.” Thursday, November 8, 2018 – Birthday Party… … Continued

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) are holding … Continued

Hunter Mountain, NY – November 2nd – 4th, 2018. The Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival is excited to announce that single … Continued

This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, November 12th, at 11:00 am, to honor our … Continued

The regular meeting for the Sand Lake Seniors is on Thursday, November 8, at 12:00.  We meet at The Church … Continued

The Chapel + Cultural Center, a multipurpose performing arts and worship space that serves the educational, cultural, social, and spiritual … Continued

There will be a meeting of the Schodack Planning & Development Association (SPDA) on Thursday, November 15th, at 6:30PM, at Nassau Public Library (upper level) on Rte. 20 in … Continued

Mon., Nov. 5th- 10am Chair Yoga; 12:30 Free Scrapbooking Class; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Tues., Nov. 6th- Center Closed for Election Day. … Continued

Do you need to get rid of old medications? The Parish Health Ministry of Immaculate Conception Church will partner with … Continued

Please visit the Sand Lake Walking Trails on Eastern Union Turnpike to get a lay of the land. The goal … Continued

Join the Sand Lake Kiwanis for our second “Meet and Greet” fun evening. This month we are gathering at the … Continued

Do you ever wonder if the Bible is true? What God is like? What the big deal is about Jesus? … Continued

Paul Raider and others are giving an illustrated talk on World War I ~ On the Homefront, at the Stephentown … Continued

Join us on Sunday, November 11th, from 3-6pm, at the American Legion on Main Ave. in Wynantskill. Adults cost $12; … Continued

Come join us for our Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County’s Annual Meeting and Dinner! On Thursday, November 15th, at … Continued

Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion will recognize and honor all veterans at their annual Veterans’ Day ceremonies to be … Continued

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, The Toys that Made us Part One: The History of Legos 12:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13th – … Continued

The biannual Fine Arts and Digital Media Faculty Exhibit is on view Nov. 1st through Dec. 1st, in the Teaching … Continued

Calling all North Greenbush residents interested in a town sponsored dog park!  Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo will host a community … Continued

The Friends of the Nassau Free Library will hold the first annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, November 10, at the … Continued

Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any type of memorabilia from … Continued

The Sand Lake Center for The Arts presents: Matinee Theater Players – Short Skit Series, hosted by Gilead Lutheran Church, … Continued

Rev. Anthony Ligato, Pastor, is pleased to once again invite the greater community to St. Jude the Apostle Church, located … Continued

The Refugee Welcome Center located at 104 Ontario St., Albany, needs ESL (English as a second language) teachers and childcare … Continued

Our next meeting is on Tues., Nov. 13th, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. Team 6 will … Continued

The PTO will hold its 10th Annual Brown Bag Auction on Saturday, November 17th, 2018, held at Donald P. Sutherland … Continued

Sand Lake Center for the Arts brings you a Squire Jacob Concert not to be missed!  Janine Budesheim and Marietta … Continued

The 170th annual meeting of the Sand Lake Association for the Mutual Protection Against Horse Thieves will be held Tuesday, … Continued

The monthly meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on November 14th at 5:30 pm at the Everett Wager … Continued

Join us at Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Colonie, on Nov 15-18, Thu 2-9 PM, Fri 11 AM – … Continued

The Sand Lake Ambulance has existed as a volunteer ambulance for nearly 60 years. We are looking for people who … Continued

The Power of Prayer Can Move Mountains, Work Miracles, Achieve Serenity and Give You Strength. Fr. Billy Clark, Denise Tally … Continued

QiGong is an ancient Chinese art that empowers you to help yourself by activating your inner resources for self-healing and … Continued

Join us for a showing of, “Free Men”-Saturday, November 10, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. This film … Continued

The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, through November 27th, from 5PM–6PM. Learn a surprisingly simple yet … Continued

Tales of Birds & Beasts is a special story time partnership with the Albany Public Library. This fall, the Albany … Continued

The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will hold its monthly meeting at 2PM on Friday, 11/2/18, at the Troy Masonic … Continued

Market Block Books, 290 River Street, is graciously hosting a fundraising event for the Troy Public Library on Sunday, November 18th, from … Continued

The Defreestville Fire Department (DFD) proudly highlights the incorporation of local agencies to their regular training schedule. Every Tuesday, the … Continued

A flagpole dedication ceremony will take place in the Village of East Nassau at Bell Park. The park is located … Continued

If you enjoyed Hairspray or Joseph..Dreamcoat this summer, you won’t want to miss our next show!!!!  Join us for a … Continued

Join us for this new event at Sand Lake Center for the Arts! On November 10th, from 1 pm until 5pm, … Continued

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 Route 351, will hold a “Christmas Celebration” on Saturday, December 1, beginning at … Continued

An evening with Jericho Road, a bluegrass gospel group, will be held at Church of the Covenant, UM (the Round Church), … Continued

AWANA is a Christian kids club mixing fun games and activities with thoughtful devotions and Bible memorization. Open to preschool … Continued

This week’s scholar athlete is Aidan Westfall. Aidan is a captain and starting midfielder for the Boys Varsity Soccer team. … Continued

Come join us for our Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County’s Annual Meeting and Dinner! On Thursday, November 15th, at … Continued

On November 10, from 9am to 3pm, the Ladies Auxiliary Annual Holiday Craft Fair will take place. Over 35 Artisans, … Continued

The 47th Annual Festival of Nations will be held at The Egg on Sunday, November 4th. Armenia will again be … Continued

Those zany, madcap, utterly delightful Matinee Theater Players are at it again as they bring you – Shorts & Sweets. Choose … Continued

The Tax Aide Program is a free tax preparation service for all members of our community. There are many opportunities … Continued

An open meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7th for any individuals or organizations in the greater Capital District … Continued

Sunday, November 11th, at the Hoags Corners Fire House (7237 Route 66), East Nassau will host the Fifth Annual Village … Continued

New style and old tyme fiddling, Adirondack Fiddlers, Sunday, November 11th, 12:30-4:30pm. American Legion Hall, Clancy St., Schuylerville. All fiddlers and … Continued

Barbara Reina will show her documentary film, BROUGHT TO LIGHT about local black history, at the North Chatham Free Library … Continued

Join us on Monday, November 12th, 10:30am. Suitable for ages 6-10 with caregivers. How do you protect yourself in the … Continued

The yearly Troy Kiwanis Fresh Florida Fruit sale is on again to raise money for projects that directly assist Troy … Continued

Congratulations to the Averill Park Varsity Girls’ Soccer Team for winning their first sectional title since 1980!  The team shut … Continued

Sand Lake Kiwanis is partnering with our local VFW and The American Legion to provide a free, spaghetti, meatball and … Continued

Photographer has been disturbingly decorating home, yard for years Byline:  STEVE BARNES East Greenbush After the last school bus looped around his … Continued

In what surely is even more of a relief for owners than for customers, who have been pestering about this … Continued

Little Thunder Brook suggests 19th-century fight — and new battle   Byline:  KENNETH C. CROWE II Nassau The town crowned Tributary … Continued

Byline:  LARRY RULISON Schodack A group of neighbors suing the town of Schodack Planning Board over its approval of a 1-million-square-foo­t … Continued

AP Chief Column By Eric Schuman   It has been an exciting week in sports for Averill Park. The girls’ … Continued

AT YOUR LIBRARY Sand Lake Town Library Events STORYTIME – Thursdays at 11:30am. TECH HELP – Fridays 2–4 by appointment. … Continued

Troy to hold a community meeting about fifth attempt at developing riverfront space   Byline:  KENNETH C. CROWE II Troy The … Continued

Chez Mike in East Greenbush has a new menu with highlights including soba salad with yellowfin tuna, sweet potato-tomatillo soup, … Continued

NORTH GREENBUSH — Police are investigating after two homeowners were victims of “distraction” burglaries Tuesday. In both cases, three men … Continued

The Italian Community Center in Troy will hold its annual spaghetti and meatball supper from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the Center … Continued

AT YOUR LIBRARY   Family Story Time Tales of Birds & Beasts is a special story time partnership with the … Continued

Troy council chief seeks to keep ads off public property   Byline:  KENNETH C. CROWE II Troy Campaign signs for some … Continued

Election Inspectors Election Inspectors are needed in the Town of Brunswick for the 2018 general elections. General Election is Tuesday, … Continued

Our community suffered a great loss over the weekend when Pete Stenson of East Greenbush passed away unexpectedly.  Pete was … Continued

Rensselaerville Last year, Hilltowns residents raised $16,000 to support Puerto Ricans on the island of Vieques struggling to survive the … Continued

Byline:  LARRY RULISON North Greenbush The New York Independent System Operator has named its general counsel Robert Fernandez as interim CEO … Continued

    North Greenbush Police Chief David Keevern says thanks to a state public safety grant the department now has … Continued

Byline:  STAFF REPORT Troy Bard & Baker, a board game cafe, officially opened Thursday at 501 Broadway. City and Downtown Troy … Continued