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Our community calendar has details about a variety of events taking place around the Capital District.
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Today
CELEBRATION: The Greenbush Historical Society presents “Famous Women in History” at 2 p.m. March 16 at the East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush. Admission is free. MEETING: The Consulting Alliance will hold a lunch meeting 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 14 at Wolfert’s Roost Country Club, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Reservations are required by calling 512-9713. BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14 in the Auditorium, Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for a reservation. Walk-ins welcome. BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14 in Berlin High School Gym, 259 Route 22, Berlin. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for a reservation. Walk-ins welcome. BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 1-6 p.m. March 14 in the Brunswick Elks Banquet Room, 655 Brunswick Road, Troy. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for a reservation. Walk-ins welcome. BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 14 in the Troy Boys and Girls Club Gym, 1700 Seventh Ave., Troy. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for a reservation. Walk-ins welcome. MUSICAL: “Barnum the Musical,” presented by the BHBL HS Drama Club 7 p.m. March 14 and 1 p.m. March 15 at BHBL HS Auditorium, 88 Lakehill Road, Burnt Hills. All tickets $10, available at www.ShowTix4U.com or at the door. HUNTER EDUCATION: A hunter education course will be held 7-11 p.m. April 25 and 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 17 at the Bailey Mt. Fish & Game Club, 531 Snyders Lake Road,
Wynantskill. Pre-registration is required and will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning April 2 at the club. First come, first served. For information, call 286-9620.
GALA: The East Greenbush Education Foundation will hold its 29th Annual Gala 6-9 p.m. March 14 at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 99 Miller Road, Schodack. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased through the District’s Central Administration Office. Checks may be mailed to the Superintendent’s office: East Greenbush Education Foundation Gala, 29 Englewood Ave., East Greenbush, NY 12061.
CONCERT: Irish music trio Dublin Porter will perform at 7 p.m. March 14 at the New Lebanon Library, 550 Route 20, New Lebanon. Admission is free.
CONFERENCE: The annual Nutritional Concerns Conference will be held 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. March 25 at the Century House (Clarion Hotel), 997 New Loudon Road, Latham. The full day conference, sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties, and New York State Public Health Association, will feature nationally known speakers on timely topics. The fee of $85 includes a continental breakfast, luncheon, keynote speaker, three workshops, exhibitors and resources. Registration forms are available at http://www.ccesaratoga.org, or by calling Diane Whitten of Saratoga County CCE at 885-8995. Anyone interested in exhibiting at the conference is encouraged to call Kim Mullen at Rensselaer County CCE at 272-4210. The registration deadline for participants and exhibitors is March 14.
CONFERENCE: KeyBank will host the fifth annual Healthy, Wealthy and Wise conference, a half-day networking and educational event that helps women build connections and gain new perspectives on business and personal challenges. The conference will be held 3:30-7:15 p.m. March 20 at Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy. Speakers will be Jean Sharkey, owner of Whitney Cooper and Jenny May Clermont, owner of Fitness Together. To register, contact Judy Lyman at 257-8602 or email KPB_ Albany@keybank.com by March 19.
IRISH MUSIC: Traditional Irish Music, Dinner, and Country Dancing -a Céili with live Irish music by the Albany Comhaltas Band 7:30-10 p.m. March 14 at St. James Church, 129 Hudson Ave., Chatham. Cost is $20 for adults; $5 children 6-12; free for children under 6. Take out dinners only, $15.
MEETING: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet at 9:45 a.m. March 14 at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. General meeting, show and share, annual birthday party and service project work. For information, call 393-2284.
FISH FRIES: The South Schodack Fire Company offers fish fry dinners 5:15-7 p.m. Fridays through Lent at the fire house, 1563 Bame Road, Castleton. Dinners are $9. Hot dogs, chicken and clam chowder will also be served. Eat in or take out. For information, call 7322082.
FISH FRIES: Cohoes Knights of Columbus, 255 Remsen St., Cohoes, will serve fish fries 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 18. Fish fry, clam, shrimp or scallop dinner with cole slaw, French fries or mac and cheese. Chowder also available. Eat in, take out or delivery. Cost is $8.
FISH FRIES: Transfiguration Parish 6th Annual Fish Fry dinners will be served 4-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 11. Eat in or take out. Dinners will include a fish fry, cole slaw and French fries. Macaroni and Cheese will also be on the menu. Desserts and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Saturday, March 15
ST. PATRICK’S DAY: The annual Uncle Marty’s Adirondack Grill St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 15 at Westfall Village, 3383 Route 43, Averill Park. Events include bounce houses, vendor fair, the Kilt Race at 11:45 a.m. music, Irish stew content, Kilt Parade at 3 p.m. and more.