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2020-06-08 -

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 19at Church of Christ the King, located at 20Sumpter Ave. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Friday, June 19at the Saratoga County Cooperative Extension, located at 50W. High St. in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

SARATOGA BALLOON &

BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14– 16at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More information is available online at balloonandbbq. com.

Saturday, June 20

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at 2776Rt. 9in Malta. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30to 11:30a.m. on Saturday, June 20at St. Jude the Apostle School, located at 42Dana Ave. in Wynantskill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

SARATOGA BALLOON & BBQ FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - The 2020Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival has been postponed to August 14– 16at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. Any tickets purchased for the original dates will be accepted in August! Don’t miss the Annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa, NY. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the capital region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids activities, and balloons! More information is available online at balloonandbbq. com.

Sunday, June 21

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, June 21 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

FESTIVAL OF YOUNG ARTISTS: CANCELED - The Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 21at Saratoag Sperforming Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, will instead be held virtually in July 2020.

SARATOGA BALLOON &

Monday, June 22

FREE SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: A free, curbside-only spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held from 4to 7p.m. on Monday, June 22at the Waterford Knights of Columbus, located at 76Grace St. in Waterford. For more information call 518-8012506

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22at Franklin Plaza, located at Fourth and Grand streets in downtown Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 22at City Church Albany, located 195Washington Ave. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, June 22 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, June 23

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:30to 6:30p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the American Legion Melvin Roads Post, located at 200Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. Tuesday, June 23at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 7p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, at the Bethlehem Community Church, located at 201Elm Ave. in Delmar. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. AUTHOR EVENT: Tuesday, June 23rd 5pm - Kristin Kimball - Good Husbandry. https://www.northshire. com/event/northshirelive-kristin-kimball-conversation. Beloved author Kristin Kimball joins us from Essex Farm for an in conversation event about her recent memoir and our staff favorite Good Husbandry.For more information on these or other events, e-mail events@northshire. com, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com.

Wednesday, June 24

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Wednesday, June 24at Albany Polish Community Center, located at 225 Washington Avenue Ext. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

JOB FAIR: POSTPONED - This event is now happening on Wednesday, July 22from 9a.m. to 4p.m. at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400Old Loudon Road (Rt 9 & Rt 9R), Latham. Register online at www.AlbanyJobFair.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, located at 49Henry St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, June 25

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Latham Fire Department, located at 226Old Loudon Rd.in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 25at the Empire State Plaza Department of Healthat the concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. on Thursday, June 25at the Stewarts Ice Cream Building 2, located at 461Church St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. AUTHOR EVENT: Thursday, June 25th - 5pm - Stephanie Storey - Rafael: Painter in Rome. https://www. northshire.com/event/ northshire-live-stephaniestorey-conversation. Stephanie Storey, the author of riveting art history thrillers, will discuss her latest book with fellow author Crystal King. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance. In her new book, Storey tells of its creation as never before: through the eyes of Michelangelo’s fiercest rival—the young, beautiful, brilliant painter of perfection, Raphael. Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Full event information is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events. All events are password protected. Information on how to access each event is available at northshire.com. Beginning in June, all Northshire Live events will be ticketed - most on a “pay-what-youcan” basis.

Friday, June 26

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, June 26 at Cancer Research Center, located at 1Discovery Dr. in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

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.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Friday, June 26at Malta Ambulance, located at 2249 Rt. 9in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, June 27 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 27at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

ADIRONDACK WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL: POSTPONED - In light of current CDC social distancing guidelines, Adirondack Festivals LLC announced it has rescheduled the 6th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival to Sept. 26& 27, 2020.

Sunday, June 28 SAINT JEAN BAPTISTE

DAY: CANCELED - La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is canceling their annual festivities for Saint Jean Baptiste Day due to Covid-19. There will be no mass or reception on June 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Waterford.

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.

GMALL EVENT: Julia Alvarez in conversation with Barbara Morrow - Tuesday, June 30th - 5:30-7:00. The internationally-acclaimed Dominican American writer joins Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning (GMALL) for a conversation with co-founder of Northshire Bookstore Barbara Morrow in a conversation about Afterlife one of the most universally anticipated novels of the year. “The queen is back with the exact novel we need in this fraught era.” ~ Luis Alberto Urrea. For more information on these or other events, e-mail events@northshire. com, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 5Williams St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, June 30at the Greenfield Community Center, located at 25Wilton Rd. in Greenfield Center. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, July 1

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 7p.m. on Wednesday, July 1at Troy HIlton Garden Inn, located at 235Hoosick St. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 1p.m. on Wednesday, July 1at the Empire State Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, July 3 GOAT YOGA: Come join the herd from Into The Woods Farm and NY Goat Yoga In The Woods and their yoga instructor Christine Riccio Friday July 3rd at 5PM. for a blend of gentle flow and vinyasa flow yoga in the warm spring sunshine in the woods. A triple threat to de-stress~Goats, Yoga and Nature! Goat Yoga In The Woods NY is a great way to break from your normal mindset and reap the benefits of animal/laughter therapy and yoga! Open to yogis of every skill level, Goat Yoga In The Woods, located in Greenfield, NY is not your typical yoga class but still a relaxing form of beginner level yoga that always involves smiles, laughter, giggles and of course, goats! Our Nigerian Dwarf Goat breed are just the right size to snuggle in your lap or take a nap on your mat as you move through our certified instructor, Chris Riccio’s guidance. Watch your cares melt away with every goat touch and kiss. Beyond trendy, goat yoga is here to stay as many find unexpected joy in being in the moment and presence of goats. Goat yoga offers the many therapeutic benefits of animal and laughter therapy in a feel good, fun, yoga class... with adorable goats of all ages. Goat yoga allows guests to step outside of their everyday routine and remind them to not take life so seriously. See how the goats can help you connect with nature and how a soft touch from a goat or two, is just the extra push you need in your practice.You can reserve online and pay cash at the door during registration. Private event options are available. For more information and dates visit www.intothewoodsfarmny. com/goat-yoga. To reserve your spot go to www.intothewoodsfarmny.com, email intothewoodsfarm@gmail. com or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/goat-yoga-inthe-woods-for-everyonetickets-107495213076.

Saturday, July 4 JULY 4TH ORATION: July 4th Oration - the Struggle for Justice Continues. July 4, 2020— begins 11am — ends 12pm. Virtual PREREGISTRATION and complete information available at https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/ july-4th-oration-2020/. Using the 1852address by Douglass as a framework, the Oration examines issues of liberty, citizenship, civic engagement and social responsibility from the historical perspective in light of contemporary injustice. Featured speakers for this virtual event will be Gretchen Sorin, author of “Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights,” and Jonathan Jones, Commissioner of Recreation, Youth and Workforce Services for the City of Albany.

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& 11from 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 5.5miles. 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 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11from 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 5.5miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www.sgforthodox.org.

Friday, July 17

SARATOGA TATTOO

EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18and 19at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3pm - 11pm; Saturday, 11am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11am - 7pm. Admission: $10Day Pass • $25Weekend Pass.

Saturday, July 18

ALBANY RECORD RIOT:

Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10AM-5PM. $3.00 admission. Early admission at 8AM, $10.00(early birds!). 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. Hope to see you at the show! Maybe digging in the crates? (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.) All 2020shows to be held at the Albany Red Lion Hotel, 205Wolf Road, Albany. Fall edition is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24.

SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18and 19at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3pm - 11pm; Saturday, 11am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11am - 7pm. Admission: $10Day Pass • $25Weekend Pass.

Sunday, July 19 SARATOGA TATTOO

Tuesday, July 21

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6p.m. on Tuesday, July 21at Saratoga Casino Hotel, located at 342Jefferson St in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, July 22

JOB FAIR: A job fair will be held from 9a.m. to 4p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400Old Loudon Road (Rt 9& Rt 9R), Latham. Register online at

www. AlbanyJobFair.com. Wednesday, July 29

BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd & Rt. 9 near Siena College plans to sponsor Brooks BBQs on the following dates: Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, September 17; and Thursday, October 8. Before attending, please check the church website (www.numc.net) to monitor changes due to coronavirus concerns. We most likely will be adjusting our menu and procedures.

Friday, July 31

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.

Saturday, Aug. 1

MUSEUM GALA: On August 1, 2020, Shaker Museum will hold its first ever virtual Annual Benefit Gala. The theme of this year’s Gala is inclusion and the Museum’s honorees, Lacey Schwartz Delgado

and Alan Cumming, are individuals whose work embodies and promotes inclusion. The event will unite numerous supporters of the Shaker Museum in a shared online experience that will include entertainment, remarks from the honorees, and a dance party hosted by Alan Cumming’s Club Cumming in New York City via Instagram Live. The gala is the Museum’s largest annual fundraising event and is critical to the Shaker Museum’s ability to continue to fulfill its mission to tell the story of the Shakers, including their furniture and architecture as well as their values of inclusion, innovation, integrity, and conviction. The Shaker Museum stewards the historic site in New Lebanon, New York and has a campus in Old Chatham, New York, which is open year-round by appointment, where the administrative offices, collections, library, and archives are housed. The museum’s collection of over 16,000Shaker items is the most comprehensive collection of its kind in the world and may be viewed online at www. shakerml.org.

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