Calendar
Friday, Aug. 27
LIBRARY MEETING: The Troy Public Library, located at 1002nd St. in Troy, will host an in person Building Committee meeting August 27th at 4:00 pm.
TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month — 5 to 9 p.m. — downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is an extended evening highlighting shops, restaurants, arts and culture that takes place on the last Friday of every month in downtown Troy. Attendees are able to support virtually or stroll throughout the streets and businesses, enjoying art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. Call in for to-go orders or shop items for curbside pickup, watch live performances through Facebook, gather friends and family virtually the Last Friday of each month to connect, support and relax! Business Listings are updated monthly online at downtowntroy.org.
Saturday, Aug. 28
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Bruen Rescue Squad, 1116Red Mill Road, Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
KICK UP YOUR HEELS FUNDRAISER:
Come celebrate the transformative work happening at the High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center. The Barn Doors Are Open: Kick Up Your Heels! Saturday, August 28th, 5-10PM. The High & Mighty fundraiser is back and better than ever! This year’s event is for the whole family with games, dinner, music, raffle, and silent auction. Bring the kids for a scavenger hunt, ping-pong, corn hole, face painting, and more. For adults there will be plenty of fantastic items to bid on at our silent auction. Our special raffle this year is a pizza party for 20 in the privacy of your own home with a wood-fired pizza oven and pizza chef! High & Mighty is making sure the event is run in the safest way possible. It is outdoors, on the grounds of our beautiful 60-acre farm, with some activities in a large indoor arena. The arena has extra tall and wide windows and doors, which will be open for excellent cross-ventilation. There will be seating available, but we also encourage people to bring their own picnic blankets and chairs if they are more comfortable doing so. Dinner will be individually boxed meals, set out on a table for each person to pick up any time during the night. The High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center is a not-forprofit organization that offers equine-assisted services such as riding, driving, and groundwork to children and adults with disabilities in our community. In addition, we offer a veterans program and an all-abilities recreational program. Benefits of equineassisted services include but are not limited to: building muscle tone, strength, and control; increasing range of motion, endurance, balance, and sensory integration; increasing self-esteem, problem solving, and communications skills (including non-verbal); and reducing anxiety. When at capacity, High & Mighty provides equine-assisted services to approximately 90participants per week and is supported by a dedicated group of trained volunteers who totaled more than 2000hours of service in 2020. Tickets: Adults $100, Children $25. High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71County Route 21C, Ghent, NY 12075. All NYS COVID regulations will be followed. Purchase event tickets and raffle tickets online at high-n-mighty.org or mail a check to the above address.
Sunday, Aug. 29
ROCK & ROLL FUNDRAISER: The Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus will be hosting a 50’s Rock & Roll Fundraiser at the Council Hall, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, on Sunday August 29th from 2 pm to 8 pm! $10 Donation. The ‘50s Rock & Roll Fundraiser will feature music by Al Bruno, Stevie B and a special appearance by “Frets”! Also Raffles, Games and Gift Baskets! Food available for purchase (Hotdogs, Cheeseburgers and Hamburgers)! Special Prize for the “Best dressed 1950s couple.” Outdoor seating is available. Please bring your own mask.
MAKE IT UP STATE MARKETPLACE: After an eightweek winter inaugural season indoors in Lansingburgh, Make It Up State, a local business development organization, has moved outdoors to celebrate warmer weather along the Hudson River and local, regional producers of goods, food, music, art, and more. The Make It Up State Riverfront Marketplace will run every Sunday from 9am — 2pm in Troy’s Riverfront Park through mid-October, excluding July 4th. With a rotating lineup of over 50 vendors, meaning each week will be different, organizers say there is something for everyone.The park’s main lot will be open for public parking. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MakeItUpState and https://www.instagram. com/makeitupstate/ for event updates.
KNICKERBOCKER MANSION WALKING TOURS:
Please consider joining us on Sundays for an enjoyable walking tour through the 18th century Dutch Knickerbocker Mansion located at 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York. Your Knickerbocker Society tour guide will provide you with educational and entertaining insights into the Mansion’s fascinating history. We are casual! Just show up on any Sunday from 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. or email us at knickinfo@aol.com for a reservation. Tours are free of charge and will continue weekly through the end of October.
Tuesday, Aug. 31
MEDITATION GROUP: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, Aug. 3— Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at our Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27 114th Street, Troy. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173 for more information. This program is free and open to the public. GUIDED MEDITATION:
The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, July 13th — August 31st at 6:30PM. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy. Spend an hour discovering how to easily meditate, de-stress, and gain a better handle on attention and emotions. Most find the experience simpler and more beneficial than expected. Learn with stress management coach Michael Fuselli with more than 35 years of experience. Beginners are always welcome. Registration is required. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. Please register by calling 518-274-7071, online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by stopping at the information desk.
Wednesday, Sept. 1
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELP: Please join us at the Troy Public Library, Wednesdays, Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 1-4:00 pm If you are interested in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance program, Symone Wango of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will be at the Troy Public Library to answer your questions and provide assistance. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program assists households behind on their rent that have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability. In addition, the program can provide temporary rental assistance and assistance with unpaid utility bills. This assistance can pay up to 12 months of past due rent and for some households, pay up to 3 months for future rent. The program can also pay for up to 12 months of overdue electric or gas bills. Please note, payments will always be issued directly to the landlord or utility provider. This program is free and open to the public. Find out more online at www.thetroylibrary. org or by calling (518)2747071. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 2nd St., Troy.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1at State University of New York Health Sciences Campus, 1 University Place, Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville
Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094. Open 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 67 and Route 111. We have a huge selection of adult and children’s summer clothing as well as special occasion and career clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Our newly organized book room has more than 1,000 books for sale.
Thursday, Sept. 2 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Friday, Sept. 3 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Saturday, Sept. 4 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Sunday, Sept. 5
FREE CUTS FOR KIDS: On Sunday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. newly opened Capital District Barbershop Lounge, located at 370 Northern Blvd, Albany in Loudon Plaza, will host Free Cuts For Kids ahead of the upcoming school year. Owner and Barber Kevin George welcome young men up to 15-years-old to receive free haircuts. Phone Number: 518-258-2024.
SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1 through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
MAKE IT UP STATE MARKETPLACE:
After an eight-week winter inaugural season indoors in Lansingburgh, Make It Up State, a local business development
organization, has moved outdoors to celebrate warmer weather along the Hudson River and local, regional producers of goods, food, music, art, and more. The Make It Up State Riverfront Marketplace will run every Sunday from 9am — 2pm in Troy’s Riverfront Park through mid-October, excluding July 4th. With a rotating lineup of over 50 vendors, meaning each week will be different, organizers say there is something for everyone.The park’s main lot will be open for public parking. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MakeItUpState and https://www.instagram. com/makeitupstate/ for event updates.
KNICKERBOCKER MANSION WALKING TOURS:
Please consider joining us on Sundays for an enjoyable walking tour through the 18th century Dutch Knickerbocker Mansion located at 132Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York. Your Knickerbocker Society tour guide will provide you with educational and entertaining insights into the Mansion’s fascinating history. We are casual! Just show up on any Sunday from 11:00a.m. — 3:00p.m. or email us at knickinfo@aol. com for a reservation. Tours are free of charge and will continue weekly through the end of October.
Monday, Sept. 6 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR:
The 2021 Schaghticoke Fair, featuring agriculture and entertainment, is scheduled for Sept. 1through Sept. 6 at the fairgrounds, located at 69Stillwater Bridge Rd. in Schaghticoke. More details will be announced soon at www.schaghticokefair.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 7 PEACE BEGINS WITH ME MINI-CLASS:
3 Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:30-7:30p.m. Explore the issue of peace—how to find inner peace, how to bring peace in difficult situations, your role in creating a peaceful world, and write your own vision of a peaceful life and world and participate in a peace prayer for the United Nations International Day of Peace. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.
MEDITATION GROUP:
The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, Aug. 3— Sept. 28at 2p.m. at our Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27 114th Street, Troy. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173for more information. This program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Sept. 8
THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094. Open 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 67and Route 111. We have a huge selection of adult and children’s clothing as well as special occasion and career clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Our newly organized book room has more than 1,000 books for sale.
Thursday, Sept. 9
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 7p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9at Troy Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Friday, Sept. 10
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10at the RPI Chapel and Cultural Center, 2125Burdett Ave., Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
CLINTON HEIGHTS AREA REUNION:
The Clinton Heights Area 19th Annual Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post, 200Columbia Turnpike on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021(the Friday after Labor Day) from 3to 7P.M. Please come and join us if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. Everyone is welcome. If you are in contact with anyone who has left the area, please give them a call also. This is an informal gathering. There is no charge but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. Please join us for another great afternoon. For more information, please call Mona Orciuoli at 518-465-9564 or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518-766-9289.
Saturday, Sept. 11 9⁄11 CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE:
At 10am on Saturday, Sept. 11at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, located at 200Duell Rd. in Schuylerville will host a ceremony in remembrance of the attack on Sept., 112011. This event is to honor the victims of that day, as well as those who have lost their lives in the years since due to health issues from working on the rescue and recovery efforts. We also honor those who served in the military and made the ultimate sacrifice. Several of these men and women are interred in this cemetery. For more information and maps for parking visit www.facebook.com/ NatCemSaratoga.
BLOCK PARTY: Saturday, Sept. 11, 1-6PM at the Waterford Knights of Columbus 76Grace Street, Waterford. Live music, food, 50⁄50, Cash Bar. DJ Rick spins your favorites! Hot Dogs — $3(chips included), Hamburgers — $5 (chips included), Soda $1. Bring a chair!
REPTILE EXPO: The Saratoga Reptile Expo is scheduled for 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The expo will offer its largest selection of animals and supplies to date. More than 130 vendor tables will be set up, including about 60breeders from all over the East Coast selling captive bred and long-term captive reptiles, amphibians, small exotic mammals, invertebrates (primarily arachnids, mantids, and leaf bugs), and feeders, as well as enclosures and care items for these animals. An education room will feature hands-on learning opportunities with zoologists and professional educators. Here, guest speakers will give presentations on various topics throughout the day. Presale tickets are being sold in hourly blocks to restrict the crowd to 50% of the capacity of the venue. Limited tickets may be available for sale at the door in accordance with Department of Health guidelines as of the day of the event. However, anyone interested in attending is encouraged to preorder tickets. Tickets are $10for adults, $5for children ages six to 13, and admission for children age five and younger is free. More information and a complete list of vendors can be found online at www. SaratogaReptileExpo.com.
CHEESE TOUR: The Washington County Cheese Tour with Wine, Beer & Cider is back after being cancelled last year because of the pandemic. The annual Cheese Tour is on the weekend after Labor Day — Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 in 2021 — from 10am to 4pm. The outdoor tour is self-guided. Adventurers gather their friends and family to travel the twists and turns of Washington County’s country roads to visit four cheesemakers, a farm winery, a craft farmstead brewery and a farm cidery during the weekend event. There is no admission fee for The Tour. Limited free product samples will be provided and a full range of product samples will be available for a nominal fee. New to The Cheese Tour this year is Slyboro Ciderhouse located in Granville at the site of Hick’s Orchard. Slyboro’s owner, Dan Wilson, is long-time leader in agritourism in Washington County. Other stops on The Cheese Tour are Argyle Cheese Farmer at their new location in Fort Edward, Consider Bardwell Farm in Pawlet, VT, Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville, Moxie Ridge Farm in Argyle, R.S. Taylor & Son Brewery in West Hebron, and Victory View Vineyard in North Easton. Washington County Cheesemakers Guild, a non-profit corporation, puts on the annual event to forge a better understanding between customers and the cheese and craft beverages they love, as well as a way to support these farms and other businesses in rural Washington County during the two-day event.
Sunday, Sept. 12
MAKE IT UP STATE MARKETPLACE: After an eightweek winter inaugural season indoors in Lansingburgh, Make It Up State, a local business development organization, has moved outdoors to celebrate warmer weather along the Hudson River and local, regional producers of goods, food, music, art, and more. The Make It Up State Riverfront Marketplace will run every Sunday from 9am — 2pm in Troy’s Riverfront Park through mid-October, excluding July 4th. With a rotating lineup of over 50 vendors, meaning each week will be different, organizers say there is something for everyone.The park’s main lot will be open for public parking. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MakeItUpState and https://www.instagram. com/makeitupstate/ for event updates.
ALBANY RECORD RIOT:
The Albany Record Riot returns to Ramada Plaza Albany, 3 Watervliet Ave. Ext. in Albany. Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10 AM-5 PM. $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.) Stay tuned for more info at www.facebook.com/ recordriots.
CHEESE TOUR: The Washington County Cheese Tour with Wine, Beer & Cider is back after being cancelled last year because of the pandemic. The annual Cheese Tour is on the weekend after Labor Day — Saturday, September 11 and Sunday, September 12 in 2021 — from 10am to 4pm. The outdoor tour is self-guided. Adventurers gather their friends and family to travel the twists and turns of Washington County’s country roads to visit four cheesemakers, a farm winery, a craft farmstead brewery and a farm cidery during the weekend event. There is no admission fee for The Tour. Limited free product samples will be provided and a full range of product samples will be available for a nominal fee. New to The Cheese Tour this year is Slyboro Ciderhouse located in Granville at the site of Hick’s Orchard. Slyboro’s owner, Dan Wilson, is long-time leader in agritourism in Washington County. Other stops on The Cheese Tour are Argyle Cheese Farmer at their new location in Fort Edward, Consider Bardwell Farm in Pawlet, VT, Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville, Moxie Ridge Farm in Argyle, R.S. Taylor & Son Brewery in West Hebron, and Victory View Vineyard in North Easton. Washington County Cheesemakers Guild, a non-profit corporation, puts on the annual event to forge a better understanding between customers and the cheese and craft beverages they love, as well as a way to support these farms and other businesses in rural Washington County during the two-day event.
KNICKERBOCKER MANSION WALKING TOURS:
Please consider joining us on Sundays for an enjoyable walking tour through the 18th century Dutch Knickerbocker Mansion located at 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York. Your Knickerbocker Society tour guide will provide you with educational and entertaining insights into the Mansion’s fascinating history. We are casual! Just show up on any Sunday from 11:00a.m. — 3:00p.m. or email us at knickinfo@aol. com for a reservation. Tours are free of charge and will continue weekly through the end of October.
Tuesday, Sept. 14
PEACE BEGINS WITH ME MINI-CLASS: 3 Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:30-7:30p.m. Explore the issue of peace—how to find inner peace, how to bring peace in difficult situations, your role in creating a peaceful world, and write your own vision of a peaceful life and world and participate in a peace prayer for the United Nations International Day of Peace. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.
MEDITATION GROUP:
The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, Aug. 3 — Sept. 28at 2p.m. at our Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27 114th Street, Troy. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173for more information. This program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Sept. 15
THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094. Open 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 67and Route 111. We have a huge selection of adult and children’s summer clothing as well as special occasion and career clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry, toys, linens, household and decorative items. Our newly organized book room has more than 1,000books for sale.
Thursday, Sept. 16
BROOKS BBQ: Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its Brooks BBQ dates for 2021. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9and Maxwell Road near Siena College. Our dates for 2021 are: Thursday, May 13; Thursday, June 10; Wednesday, July 28; Thursday, September 16; and Thursday, October 7. We offer a chicken dinner for $11or a rib dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat — a half chicken for $8or a half rack of ribs for $10. The doors will open at 3:30PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out. Masks and social distancing will be required. Please see our church website NUMC.net for additional COVID protocol.
Friday, Sept. 17
CHICKEN BBQ: St. Michael the Archangel Church located at 175Williams Rd, Troy will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on September 17, 2021 from 4-6p.m. The BBQ is being prepared by Guiliano’s. The meal consists of 1⁄2 chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll and homemade brownie. The cost is $12per meal. Please preorder dinners. Take Out Only/ Drive Thru. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Ann (518) 573-3951(annmarie. kowalczyk@verizon.net) or Teresa (518) 283-3604(teagarden4@verizon.com).