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Tuesday, April 14 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Wednesday, April 15 CHARISMATIC MASS:

CANCELED - In compliance with Bishop Scharfenberger’s directive to cancel all public Masses in the diocese, the April 15Charismatic Mass and Healing Service at Christ Our Light is canceled. Please check our website at AlbanyCCR. org for further developments.

Monday, April 20 TROY 100:

CANCELED - It is with the safety our Troy 100Forum Community in mind that the Troy 100Forum conveners have decided to not hold the 20April 2020Forum. We have been diligently following the city, county, and state policies to ensure the health and wellness of our community and we encourage all others to do the same. A Fall 2020 Forum date for our “Glimpse into Troy’s Performing Arts” will be announced soon.

Tuesday, April 21 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Friday, April 24 TROY NIGHT OUT:

Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www.downtowntroy.org.

CAPITAL REGION GUITAR SHOW:

April 24th & 25th 2020, Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center - 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dealers from the Northeast will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, and appraise your musical equipment. No matter what level of playing or interest you have, the Capital Region Guitar Show is sure to please the eyes, ears, and fingers! The public is encouraged to bring along a guitar or amplifier to receive a discount of $2off of the $7admission charge. Discount is also honored when you bring in at least two cans of food for local food bank. Kids 10& under are free with the folks. The Capital Region Guitar Show is presented by Starving Arts LLC, Saratoga Guitar and SaratogaMusic.com. For more info please call Matt at 518-581-1603or visit aratogaguitar.com/guitarshow.

Saturday, April 25 GARAGE SALE:

The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt 9, north of Siena College will hold a garage sale on Saturday, April 25, 2020, from 8:30AM – 2:00PM in Fellowship Hall. Garden items, tools, house wares, linens, appliances, furniture, holiday items, jewelry, toys, books, and more will be sold.

There will also be a luncheon café and bake sale. Early bird special entry at 8:00 AM for $3.00. Collectors & dealers may be especially interested. The garage sale is a place to say hello to friends old and new and to bring home something you didn’t know you needed!

CAPITAL REGION GUITAR SHOW:

April 24th & 25, Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center - 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dealers from the Northeast will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, and appraise your musical equipment. No matter what level of playing or interest you have, the Capital Region Guitar Show is sure to please the eyes, ears, and fingers! The public is encouraged to bring along a guitar or amplifier to receive a discount of $2.00 off of the $7.00admission charge. Discount is also honored when you bring in at least two cans of food for local food bank. Kids 10 & under are free with the folks. The Capital Region Guitar Show is presented by Starving Arts LLC, Saratoga Guitar and SaratogaMusic. com. For more info please call Matt at 518-581-1603 or visit aratogaguitar.com/ guitarshow.

MALTA FLEA MARKET:

After two successful outdoor seasons at the Malta Drivein, the Malta Flea Market will move indoors for the winter. Monthly shows are planned for January through April at the Malta Community Center at 1Bayberry Dr. in Malta.Indoor flea markets will be held on the following Saturdays: January 25, February 22, March 28and April 25. Hours will be 9a.m. to 3:30p.m. Features of the Malta Indoor Flea Market: Up to 65vendors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, artwork, new items and more; plenty of parking, no entry fee, new and interesting items each show. For additional information, visit maltaflea.com or call (518) 256-4409.

Sunday, April 26 CANCELED - AUTISM EXPO:

The 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit, which will be held from noon to 3p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020at the Saratoga Springs City Center, is just the place to find what you are looking for! Saratoga Bridges, in partnership with Upstate NY Autism Alliance and the Skidmore College Psychology Department, will host this event as a resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Additionally, the 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit is a great networking event. There will be more than 90 organizations represented from the Captial Region and beyond. This is a free family event. For more information visit saratogabridges. ejoinme.org/AutismExpo2020.

Tuesday, April 28 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Friday, May 1 ILIUM LITERARY CLUB:

CANCELED - The Ilium Literary Club of Troy, NY is in its 97th year. Due to CDVID-19, the Ilium Literary Club of Troy is cancelling our April 3rd and May 1st, 2020 meetings. At this time, we are not cancelling our June 5th Annual Luncheon. An announcement will be made, in the future, regarding the status of our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Meetings are generally held on the First Friday of those months at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy. After a short business meeting, we have a guest speaker or entertainment.

Saturday, May 2 STEAM POWERED SATURDAY:

Every first Saturday of the month children ages 4-12and their families are invited to visit the Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 3rd St. in Troy for a free fun, creative hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of the Albany Society of Engineers Foundations, these mindexpanding projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

SARATOGA COMIC CON:

10a.m. to 7p.m. on Saturday, May 2at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogacomiccon.com.

Sunday, May 3 LITERACY 5K RUN/WALK:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s 5K Trail Run, guided nature walk, story walk, youth mile, prizes, raffles, music, and family fun - runners and walkers of all ages and abilities welcome. Form a team with friends or co-workers! For more information call 518 244-4650. Schodack Island State Park, Schodack Landing. Zippyreg.com.

VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY will now hold its monthly breakfast from 8- 11a.m. on the first Sunday of each month (instead of the second Sunday), starting March 1. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8(age 13. And over), $4 (age 5-12), free (under 5).

ALBANY RECORD RIOT:

Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10AM-5PM. $3.00admission. Early admission at 8 AM, $10.00(early birds!). Red Lion Hotel Albany, 205Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. Over 60tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn ( Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibles), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligent crowd. (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.)

SARATOGA COMIC CON:

10a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, May 2at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogacomiccon.com.

Tuesday, May 5 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Tuesday, May 12 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Sunday, May 17 CHOIR CONCERT:

The Festival Celebration Choir will present its Spring Concert at 3pm on May 17 at First Lutheran Church, 181Western Ave., Albany. It will feature a wide variety of biblical Psalms set to music by composers’ including: Johannes Brahms, John Rutter, Libby Larsen, Jean Berger and Leo Sowerby.

Tuesday, May 19 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Tuesday, May 26 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Friday, May 29 TROY NIGHT OUT:

Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www.downtowntroy.org.

Tuesday, June 2 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Wednesday, June 3 BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE:

The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

Thursday, June 4 BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE:

The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

Friday, June 5 ILIUM LITERARY CLUB:

The Ilium Literary Club of Troy, NY is in its 97th year. Due to CDVID-19, the Ilium Literary Club of Troy is cancelling our April 3rd and May 1st, 2020meetings. At this time, we are not cancelling our June 5th Annual Luncheon. An announcement will be made, in the future, regarding the status of our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Meetings are generally held on the First Friday of those months at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy. After a short business meeting, we have a guest speaker or entertainment.

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE:

The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

Saturday, June 6 BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE:

The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

STEAM POWERED SATURDAY:

Every first Saturday of the month children ages 4-12and their families are invited to visit the Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 3rd St. in Troy for a free fun, creative hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of the Albany Society of Engineers Foundations, these mindexpanding projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

Sunday, June 7 VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY will now hold its monthly breakfast from 8- 11a.m. on the first Sunday of each month (instead of the second Sunday), starting March 1. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8(age 13. And over), $4 (age 5-12), free (under 5).

Tuesday, June 9 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Saturday, June 13 CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR:

The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa will be holding the 2nd annual Craft and Antique Fair on Saturday June 13, 2020. We are seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antique/ historic collectables, and farm products. Please email bsilvestri@ brooksidemuseum.org for more information.

Tuesday, June 16 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Tuesday, June 23 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Friday, June 26 TROY NIGHT OUT:

Last Friday of every month from 5to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www. downtowntroy.org.

Tuesday, June 30 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.

Thursday, July 9 GREEK FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11 from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US-9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359 (parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org.

Friday, July 10 GREEK FESTIVAL:

CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11 from 12 – 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87 to Exit 17N to US- 9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 7922359 ( parish hall). www. sgforthodox. org.