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Stephentown Historical Society will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on July 8 & 9
The Stephentown Historical Society is hosting a celebration on July 8 and 9 to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding. The open house at the Stephentown Heritage Center will bring together those interested in the town’s stories and will reflect upon those individuals integral to the success and progression of this beloved institution.
To spark your memories or curiosity, exhibits will show off vintage photos of olden days in town, Stephentown’s veterans, updated display cases, and slide shows of the society’s events over the years. A working train layout will mark the importance of railroading to the town, from decades of active passenger and freight service to the current recreational Corkscrew Rail Trail. The store area offers various historical albums, t-shirts, and other Historical Society memorabilia.
The Heritage Center is at 4 Staples Road, facing Garfield Road. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, July 8, and 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, July 9. Come and meet your neighbors, share a memory, and learn something new (or old) about the “only Stephentown on Earth.” The events are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped accessible.
Sunday’s event includes the annual potluck picnic at 2 pm. The society is providing rotisserie chicken, as well as tableware and beverages. All that is needed to complete the menu is for folks to bring dishes large enough to share … coleslaw, green salad, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, corn bread or desserts.
50th Anniversary Celebration Concert at Dyken Pond EEC!
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center celebrates its 50th year of operation as a Rensselaer County park this year! On Sunday, July 9th, from 1:30 – 4:30 the Matt Mirabile Band, a blues/swing band will perform a free concert in our outdoor amphitheater. A Live Birds of Prey demonstration with Kelly Martin, the Chuck Wagon Food Truck and children’s activity will all be available during the show.
Rain date is Sunday, July 16th. Guided kayak tour from 11am – 12:30pm with advance reservations at dykenpond@nullgmail.com or (518) 658-2055. Free.
Mushroom Walk at Dyken Pond EEC
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center celebrates its 50th year of operation as a Rensselaer County park this year with a weekend filled with fun activities!
On Saturday July 8, from 4pm – 5:30pm Collar City Mushroom’s Avery Stempel will lead a mushroom identification walk. $5 per person. Reservations required at dykenpond@nullgmail.com or (518) 658-2055.
Dyken Pond Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
The Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center celebrates its 50th year of operation as a Rensselaer County park this year! Join us on the weekend of July 8th and 9th to celebrate 50 years of Leading Outdoor Education for the youth and families of Rensselaer County. There will be free kayak rentals all weekend with advance reservations. Reserve your boats at dykenpond@nullgmail.com or (518) 658-2055.
Town of North Greenbush Summer Concert Series Continues
Our next Town of North Greenbush Summer concert will be Sunday, July 2nd at 6pm with the “Matt Mirabile Band”.
Come listen to this live music with smooth blues, rock and R&B. A fan favorite so they are back by popular demand for your listening pleasure. Our concerts are FREE every Sunday from 6-8pm behind town hall, 2 Douglas Street in Wynantskill. Come celebrate all of these great concerts in North Greenbush! See you Sunday.
Call for Food Trucks for The Arc of Rensselaer County’s Summer Smiles Festival!
Calling all Food Trucks! On Sunday, July 16, rain or shine, 10-5 pm, at the Doane Stuart School 199 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, we are hosting our first-ever Summer Smiles Festival event. This event is free admission! Our mission is a simple one, bring our community together and make some new friends! We have all-day entertainment, family-friendly activities, and over 70 vendors joining us. Live music from local artists Fernando Gomes, EJ Hopeck, and the Stretch Band. We are looking for local Food Trucks to join us in our event by providing delicious food. For more information contact Lisa Romeo-Mullin at lromeo-mullin@nullrenarc.org or call 518-618-7835.
Come join us for a day of connection, community, and fun! Make lasting memories and contribute positively to our community at The Arc of Rensselaer County! The Arc of Rensselaer County is a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and person-centered support to individuals of all ages who have an intellectual and/or developmental disability.
Zion’s United Church of Christ of Taborton Summer Festival
Come join us on August 5, 2023, for our 114th annual Summer Festival and Chicken BBQ at Zion’s United Church of Christ in Taborton (741 Taborton Road in Sand Lake).
Booths are open from 11:00am to 8:00pm and music by Cannonball Express with Gloria & Punky from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Games for both kids and adults include the fishpond, ring toss, milk bottles, duck float and dart booths. Enjoy our fair food, fancy booth and local crafters. Also, visit the raffle table with prizes from many local businesses.
Taborton Treasures offers our version of a large yard sale and there will be an auction in the early afternoon. Chicken BBQ ($15.00) will be served at 4:30 and 5:30pm. For reservations call Diane Hoffman at 674-2746 or text (518) 649-5141.
Alumni Association of Rensselaer NY
The Alumni Association for Rensselaer, NY has a busy summer schedule planned for members. Join us at the Joe Bruno Stadium on July 22 at 6:30 pm for the Valley Cats’ “Star Wars Night.” Tickets are $12.25 (which already includes the service charge). Just order your tickets online using the following link:
https://tv1.glitnirticketing.com/…/web/logingroup.php…
Come get your picture with all sorts of Star Wars characters. There are all sorts of games, fun, and fireworks that night! Get your tickets before they are all sold out!
On August 3, join us at the races at the Saratoga Race Track. Bring a snack to share in the picnic area near the big screen (There will be signs). Don’t forget your drinks and a lawn chair. Come spend time with fellow alumni and enjoy this Capital District summer tradition!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email alumniassociation@nullrcsd.k12.ny.us.
Independence Day!
On Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site invites the public to attend an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration on the mansion grounds, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
There will be a variety of 18th century inspired activities that may be sampled throughout the afternoon, including demonstrations of candle-dipping, tin-smithing, and natural dying. “Dr. Stringer,” Philip Schuyler’s physician, will discuss the fascinating subject of 18th-century medicine.
Special appearances include the Gratto Variety Show, that delights crowds with juggling, stilt-walking and other amazing feats of daring, and Rural Felicity, who will regale the crowd with the Fife & Drum. In addition, visitors can play Historic Cherry Hill’s “Hudson River Trading Game,” or visit the “Hands-On History” tent where children and their families may enjoy signing the Declaration of Independence with quill pens, crafts, and playing with colonial games and toys.
Schuyler Mansion will be available for Open House (self-guided) tours from noon to 4:00 p.m. free of charge. Free Stewarts Shops ice cream, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence will round out the holiday. Please note: street parking only.
Schuyler Mansion is located at 32 Catherine Street in Albany’s historic South End and was the 18th-century home of Revolutionary War Major-General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804) and his family. The mansion is open for guided tours Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (through Oct 29th). For further information, please visit www.parks.ny.gov or find us on social media.
The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Never Trust an Ocelot to Parallel Park
CAPITL DISTRICT – Musings, essays, & songs about staying somewhat skeptical in a world of credulity
George Hrab talks and sings about his travels around the planet as an unexpected and unelected representative of critical thinking, and provides a few minutes of distraction and a “brain sorbet” for those deeply ensconced in humanism.
George Hrab is the drummer for The Philadelphia Funk Authority, a guitarist and a songwriter. He has released eight albums and a full-length concert film. In his weekly podcast, The Geologic Podcast (the title merges George + Logic) he muses about science, music, comedy, and life. George has emceed conventions all over the world, including The Reason Rally on the mall in Washington DC, The Amaz!ng Meeting and CSICon in Las Vegas, and others. He has given a TEDx talk, Rethinking Doubt: The Value and Achievements of Skepticism.
This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, July 9th, 2023 at 1 PM ET. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via email.
ANY ONE WHO IS NOT A CURRENT PAID MEMBER of CDHS CAN Attend. Send an email request to: CDHS.Albany@nullgmail.com. Please send the request several days prior. Or you may log onto our Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/Capital-District-Humanist-Society/ then click on JOIN, then ATTEND, and use the RSVP function; the link will be available.
To learn more about us, please go to www.humanistsociety.net
To Love A Child Announces 3rd Annual Nine & Dine Charity Golf Scramble – Seeks Golfers, Sponsors and In-Kind Donations
SARATOGA – To Love A Child announces its third Annual Nine and Dine Golf Scramble on Tuesday, August 1st at the Saratoga Lake Golf Club to benefit local and global projects. Locally, the Thyme to Thrive Program empowers individuals of all ages to flourish by providing educational school break camps, field trips, workshops and tools that inspire lifelong learning and wellness. In Zimbabwe, there is a critical need to build a medical center, develop food forests rich with fruit and vegetables, and ensure access to clean drinking water.
Golfers are welcome to sign up for golf and non-golfers are encouraged to join us for dinner.
Advance registration is a must as limited spots are available. $85 per person includes 9 holes of golf with cart, prizes and dinner. Dinner only attendees are $45 per person with cocktails and dinner at 6:30 pm.
NEW this year! A Hole-in-One can win $10,000! And a Putting Contest – sink a putt and win $2500!
Sponsor opportunities are available: Eagle Sponsor $1000, Birdie Sponsor $500, Par Cocktail Sponsor $250, $225 Hole-in-One sponsor, $225 Putting Sponsor, Hole Sponsor $100, and Closest to Flagstick Sponsor $60. Golf swag bag in-kind donations are welcome. Fantastic opportunity to promote your business to local attendees and support children.
Visit www.toloveachild.net for more detailed information on this fun filled event and for online registration and payment. Registration forms on website can also be mailed to PO Box 165, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Questions? Call 518-859-4424 or email directoratTLC@nullaol.com. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on the course.
SAVE THE DATE – St. Jude’s Family Soup, Chowder & Chili Feud!
Our Fall Festival committee is stirring things up this year and is excited to announce our First SOUPer competition will be held Saturday, October 14th starting at 11 am!!
Cash prizes will be awarded!! We will also have live entertainment and raffles all day!! Save the date and watch for more details to follow soon!!