Upcoming calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit or troyrecord. com.

GARAGE SALE DONATIONS: St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford will again have their Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 18both indoors and outdoors in the Parish Hall located on the corner of Sixth and Division Streets. The sale will run from 9:00to 5:00with early birds welcome from 8-9am at a cost of $5per person. Donations will gratefully be accepted on the following dates only: Tuesday, Sept. 14th, Wednesday, Sept. 15th and Thursday, Sept. 16th from 9:00am to 6:00pm each day. No electronics or clothing, please. Books are appreciated, but no encyclopedias or magazines. Jewelry, home furnishings, linens and bedspreads, furniture and holiday decorations are particularly appreciated.

CALL FOR ART: The Arts Center of the Capital Region will host its annual members’ Fence Show beginning Sept. 23, 2021. The Fence Show is an annual celebration that pays homage to a time when members’ artwork was exhibited on the iron fence surrounding Washington Park in Troy, the original location of the Arts Center. The theme of this year’s Fence Show is “Art is Essential.” Anyone with an active membership to the Arts Center may submit artwork to the show. Memberships must be valid through December 10, 2021. New and renewed memberships must be postmarked or received by September 3, 2021. All levels of skill and ability are represented, from novice to professional, as well as an array of media including but not limited to paintings, drawings, photography, fiber arts, stained glass, and sculpture; non-traditional media and electronic arts are welcome. All artwork must be for sale. The Fence Show comprises two exhibitions: Fence Salon and Fence Select. Fence Salon (Sep. 23— Oct. 30) displays member artwork floorto-ceiling, showcasing as much work as will fit in our Main Gallery. From this collection, 50-75pieces will be chosen by a juror to remain on display for Fence Select (Nov. 19 — Dec. 11). This year’s juror is Dan Cameron, a New York-based curator, writer, and educator. Cameron was born in Utica, NY and holds a BA in philosophy from Bennington College. ACCR will host an artist reception and awards ceremony on October 14at 6PM. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best in Show and Runner Up; the winner of Best in Show will also receive an individual exhibition at the Arts Center. A second reception for Fence Select will take place December 2at 6PM. New to this year’s exhibition, ACCR invites Fence Student work to our Foyer Gallery in November & December during the Fence Select exhibition. K-12students are welcome to enter the show either as part of their school or as individuals with a valid student membership. Schools are permitted to enter up to five student works for an entry fee of $50per school. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. For full details on eligibility, artwork guidelines, sales, forms, and scheduling, please visit: https://www.artscenteronline.org/ fence-cfa-2021/.

AUTUMN JEWELS SHOW: The 24th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held during October at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6Clifton Common Blvd.

It is sponsored by the Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged and prizes awarded in both fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by September 20,2021and mailed to Southern Saratoga Art Society, Attn: Rita Helie, Autumn Jewels Chairperson, 10Forestbrook Drive., Ballston Lake, NY 12019. A reception for all artists, family and friends will be held at 6:30p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25th at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees and forms, visit the website: southernsaratogaartist. com.

HOLLOWED HARVEST: Returning for its second year, the Hollowed Harvest is a Jack-O’-Lantern spectacle designed for audiences of all ages. This year, the Hollowed Harvest will feature dozens of brand new larger-than-life JackO’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50feet in length. Attendees can expect to take about 35-40minutes to walk through the show in its entirety. Join us to see fantastic scenes made with over 7,000Jack-O’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31at the Altamont Fairgrounds. A full schedule is available at HollowedHarvest.com. Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. They will be exclusively available online at HollowedHarvest.com with limited time slots. Times slots are firstcome first-served. No tickets will be sold at the event.

MEDITATION GROUP: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, Aug. 3— Sept. 28at 2p.m. at our Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27114th 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.

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.

NO ERASER NEEDED: Beginning Thursday, July 22, The Arts Center of the Capital Region, located at 265River St. in Troy, invites our regional community and beyond to join us for “No Eraser Needed.” This exhibition was created as a community gallery project. ACCR invites the public to come into our Main gallery and create work on our gallery walls. We have provided a platform for expression that can be shared with all who visit the Arts Center. Artists, art enthusiasts, novices or professionals—we welcome all to come draw or write on our walls. Our galleries are free to the public, and anyone who loves to create or has an appreciation for the arts is invited! The Arts Center will provide the supplies needed for your creative inspirations.

BREAKFAST: All you Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station, 8to 11a.m. on every 1st Sunday of the month, at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76Grace Street, Waterford. Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. $8.00adult — $4.00children — (Children under 4free). For more information call 518-237-9330.

BUY-GIVE-GET BACKPACK PROGRAM: Ocean State Job Lot is pleased to announce the return of its “Buy-Give-Get” program to benefit children in need prior to the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Beginning Thursday, July 8, any customer who buys a backpack at OSJL for $15and gives it back to the store as a donation to children in need, will get a $15 Crazy Deal Gift Card to be used for a future purchase online or at any Ocean State Job Lot store. A total of 30,000backpacks are available to purchase as part of the program, and will be distributed to students in need across the region in partnership with the New England Patriots Foundation and the USA Veterans Military Support Foundation.

SEEKING DONATIONS FOR TROOPS: Capital Region NY 2Blue Star Mothers of America regularly sends Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. The group is always seeking donations, which can be dropped off at the Halfmoon Town Hall, located at 2Halfmoon Town Plaza in Halfmoon. Items needed include snacks, coffee, toiletries and more. For additional information please visit www.capitalregion2bsm.org.

SWIM LESSONS: City officials announced details on swim lesson availability at the South Troy Swimming Pool for the 2021season. Lessons will be held Monday through Friday, from 10:00a.m. until noon. Registration is required for participants, and is limited to individuals between the ages of 4-15. Registration is available at the South Troy Pool during normal operating hours, or by calling (518) 270-5014. The South Troy Swimming Pool— located on S Troy Pool Lane—is open daily to the public from 1:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. (weather permitting). Access to the pool will be limited to Troy residents only. Children under the age of 18must be accompanied by an adult. The City of Troy is partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) to operate the facility for the 2021season. BGCCA will provide lifeguards and offer swimming lessons and free lunch programs. The free lunch program will be available Monday through Friday, from 1:00p.m. — 2:00p.m., for children ages 17and under. For more info, visit www. troyny.gov/pools

TOUR ICELAND: Land of Fire and Ice — Saratoga Arts invites you to tour Iceland September 30-October 6, 2021. Unique, distinct, mysterious, legendary — Iceland remains a well-kept travel secret. Exploring Iceland’s glacier-scapes, steam chimneys and roaring waterfalls, it’s not difficult to imagine trolls and elves from Icelandic lore peeking out from hidden lava fields. Iceland’s raw natural beauty rates as one of the world’s truly unique wilderness environments. Combined with world class farm to table/sea to table cuisine, it’s an island nation waiting to be discovered by discerning travelers. For a detailed itinerary, write to goedventures@gmail.com.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: Troy City Council meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7p.m. They typically take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 433River St, Troy, but are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Committee meetings are scheduled on a regular basis. Agendas and minutes for meetings are posted on the city’s website. All meetings are open to the public. At monthly regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. The city is currently live-streaming Council meetings on the Troy City Council YouTube page at www.youtube. com/troycitycouncil.

FOREST CONSERVATION FOR TEENS:

Youth are the present and future of this planet. Want to put on a pair of work gloves and get dirty? Ready to learn how to support healthy forests? Want to protect our shared environment?

Ready to have fun in the woods? Weekend Program: September 25-26, Dyken Pond EEC. This free program offers young people aged 14-16a chance to complete valuable conservation projects on-site while getting essential work experience that could inspire future job opportunities. Teens will meet local conservationists protecting and advocating for our environment. A typical day might include clearing trails, entering data for a citizen science monitoring project, building outdoor living skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Most days will start at 9AM and end by 4PM. With the help of a grant from the US Forest Service we can offer each teen that completes one of these events a financial stipend. We want to pay teens for your time, energy and participation. Please visit www. ryoutdoors.org for more info. Space is limited. Or contact RYO Coordinator Celia Kutz at ryocoordinator@ gmail.com, (518) 712-9667.

TROY CYO GENERAL APPEAL:

The Troy Youth Association (CYO) recently announced that all of last year’s successful General Appeal Chairpersons which surpassed the goal of $10,000with a final total of $15,500will be back on board. They include; Frank Merola Rensselaer County Clerk and William Fagan President Wm.J. Fagan &Sons, Inc. Clem Campana, Facilities Manager @ HVCC and Kelly Forenzo past CYO Center Programmer and fundraising Chairperson will again team up to work for the youth in the Troy Area. The three officers and Kelly have been active members totaling over 80years of service to the youth in the Troy Community through their involvement with the agency. Their dedication to the Center and the community was especially appreciated with the donors contributing to surpass the original goal. The General Appeal campaign raises funds from business, civic and community leaders to assist the CYO in providing youth and community based programs that benefit the Troy youth. Among the services the agency provides are after school childcare, summer day camp, teen programs that include basketball leagues, drug awareness activities that include more than 2500youth and adults from around the Capital Region as well as the Challenger programs that averages about 40participants with disabilities. The General Appeal Campaign was originated seven years ago to offset the decrease in funding, high cost of energy usage, building repair and to continue to serve the families with low cost fees. We hope that you will again support our agency in these critical times when every dollar means so much to the youth of Troy.

BULK COLLECTION RESUMING:

Officials with the Troy Department of General Services announced that bulk pickup will resume on May 10. Troy residents can request items such as furniture, appliances, carpets, mattresses, etc. be picked up by scheduling an appointment with the Department of Public Works (DPW). To schedule a bulk pickup, residents must contact the DPW dispatcher at (518) 270-4579. Residents should not place bulk items curbside prior to contacting DPW. Doing so will violate City Code and you may be assessed a fine. There is a $25haul charge for all scheduled bulk collections up to 2cubic yards (ex: washer and dryer side by side). Non-owner-occupied properties will be charged an additional fee based upon specific bulk waste items. Tenants are asked to coordinate with their landlord or property owner when scheduling a bulk pickup. Owner-occupied properties are exempt from itemized charges. Property owners who use private garbage collection can utilize the City’s bulk collection service, but will be subject to the haul charge and additional per-item fees. For more info, visit www. troyny.gov/bulk-pickup.

MAKE IT UP STATE MARKETPLACE:

After an 8-week winter inaugural season indoors in Lansingburgh, Make It Up State (MIUS), a local business development organization, will move 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. MIUS focuses on “makers” and for them, the definition is broader than most people consider. With a rotating lineup of over 50vendors, 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.

PRESERVE THE BOUNTY: A series of virtual home food preservation classes will be offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County this spring and summer. Topics include Fermented Vegetables, Dehydration of Fruits, Vegetables and herbs, Freezing Fruits and Vegetables, Jammin’!, Tomatoes 101and Quick Pickles.

Classes are virtual (via Zoom) until further notice. Call or email Karen

with any questions or if you have trouble registering. Leave a message at 518- 765-3552.

BELGIUM & HOLLAND TOUR: Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts — In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 2029, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.

THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe located at Cornerstone Comm .Church, 570Third Ave., N Troy has a large inventory of home decor, clothing, housewares, toys, books, craft items. Masks and social distancing required- following CDC guidelines. Donations by appointment — please call 518-235-3851. Bargains galore! Friendly staff available to help with your shopping. Open every Thursday and Saturday 9a.m. to noon.

OAKWOOD CEMETERY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST: Attention photographers! Showcase your work while helping to communicate the beauty and value of historic Oakwood Cemetery by entering the Historic Oakwood Cemetery 2021Photo Contest. Professionals and amateurs alike are encouraged to submit images that feature landscapes, hardscapes, or other features of Oakwood Cemetery. Please send entries from a range of seasons, settings, and subjects. With beautiful grounds designed as a park, Oakwood’s 282acres offer a multitude of possibilities for photos. Best Youth Photographer: This category is for photographers 16and younger. We know there are many burgeoning photographers out there and we’d like to encourage their curiosity and creativity. This is also a great family activity for those of you with children home from school. Please specify in your email if you are submitting photos for this category and include the birthday.Please be respectful of the cemetery grounds, stones and monuments. The contest committee reserves the right to reject photos based on content. Photos must be taken in historic Oakwood Cemetery. Photos must not have identifiable faces. No photoshopping or other photo editing. Each photographer may enter a maximum of five photographs. Each entry must include: photographer, Email, phone Number, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Photo Title, Brief description of your photo.Submit photos as a highresolution JPG/JPEG file. All photos must be at least 2400-3000 pixels. Submit entries via email to Oakwoodtroyphotos@gmail. com using the subject line “2021 Photo Contest.” Each photo must be submitted with the entry which includes a publicity release/permission to reprint photos. Photographers consent to allowing Oakwood Cemetery to use their photos on our website, across social media, in publications, and other materials. Oakwood will not share photos with other entities unless permission is granted in advance by the photographer. Photo Contest submissions are due by October 31, 2021. First place receives the cover photo of a 2022calendar to be created and distributed by Oakwood Cemetery and a private tour for 4of Oakwood Cemetery, to be custom designed to meet the interests of the winner. Additional prizes will be awarded in both the adult and youth categories.

FARMERS MARKET: The Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville, will be holding its 2021Farmers Market on Mondays from 4pm — 7pm from June — September. This producers market will feature vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, handmade items, and entrepreneurs. Limited free space is still available to our local producers. Give us a call or stop in to inquire.

FREAR PARK GOLF COURSE 90TH SEASON: Season passes for Frear Park Municipal Golf Course are available for purchase at the Pro Shop, 2701Lavin Ct., Monday through Friday, 8:30am — 4:30pm. The course is celebrating its 90th season of operation in 2021. Troy residents qualify for daily discounts on greens fees with a Resident Recreational ID Card. ID Cards can be purchased at the Pro Shop for $25with proof of residency (state-issued driver’s license, cable or telephone bill, etc.). Previouslyissued resident ID cards are subject to annual renewal. For more info, contact the Frear Park Pro Shop at (518) 270-4553, Parks & Recreation at (518) 235-7761, or www. troyny.gov/golf.

HORSEPLAY CAMP: High and Mighty Therapeutic RIding and Driving Center will be holding Horseplay Camp this summer at the farm in Ghent. This day camp will be run according to all Covid guidelines. Various sessions are available throughout the summer. Please check our website for more information. high-n-mighty.org or contact Rachel — rachel@high-nmighty.org.

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month — 5to 9p.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 pick-up, 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.

LITTLE FREE LIBRARY: There’s a new Little Free Library at the corner of Van Schaick Avenue and Delaware Avenue in Cohoes. This library was designed to be a replica of the Van Schaick Mansion. It contains children’s books, interesting novels, and all types of reading material that will be of interest to any and all age groups.

CLOTHING SHED: The Clothing Shed located at the LathamColonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy-Schenectady Road has reopened! The Covid-19Pandemic has hit the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes very hard. We’ve had very few opportunities this past year to raise funds for the Community Groups we support! We accept clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, towels, comforters, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals. Please bag all items. We do not accept: furniture, electronics , books, household items, toys, garbage, pillows, rags, fabric scraps, etc.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Make a Difference in the New Year: Be a Literacy Volunteer in Rensselaer or Albany County — Would you like to help someone learn to read, write, or speak English? Would you like to become a more engaged member of your own community? We can train you! Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is actively seeking volunteers. We are looking for tutors to be paired with adult English Language and Basic Literacy learners, as well as math and computer tutors. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. To register for the information session, contact mhellerlvorc@aol. com. To learn more about LVORC, visit www.lvorc.org or call 518 244-4650.

LVORC ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS: Since 1968, Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has helped adults to improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English.New learners can join Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County by calling (518) 244-4650or sending an email to LitVolDirector@aol.com. Call (518) 244-4650to register. Visit www. lvorc.org for more information. NEW TROY PAY-BY-PHONE PARKING APP: The City of Troy has launched a new pay-by-phone mobile app for metered parking in the Collar City. The app provides a simple, easy to use option for drivers to pay for parking in downtown Troy. Drivers will be able to pay for on-street metered parking using the new Passport Parking mobile app beginning January 4, 2021. The Passport Parking application is available for free download on iOS and Android devices, and at www.passportparking.com. Watch a video demonstrating how to use the Passport Parking application: https://youtu.be/MThHrcDET0o. A map of metered parking zones and instructions on using the Passport Parking app for metered parking in downtown Troy is available at www. troyny.gov/parking.For questions on the City’s parking management system, please contact the City Treasurer’s office at (518) 279-7115.

NEW TROY ONLINE PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM:

The City of Troy recently launched a new online parking permit registration system for spaces in municipally-operated lots and garages. The system will

simplify the permit reservation and payment process and allow the City to issue and track parking permits using license plates instead of physical tags. Effective January 2021, monthly parking fees for municipal lots & garages will increase to $75. Drivers are encouraged to renew their current parking permit online at www.troyparkingpermits. rmcpay.com. For questions on the City’s parking management system, please contact the City Treasurer’s office at (518) 279-7115.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Eastern New York Laborers Training Center will conduct a recruitment from April 16, 2021through April 15, 2022for ten Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Please note that five openings are for the Albany area and five openings are for the Utica area. All applications must be completed on-site for both locations. For the Albany area, applications can be obtained on the third Friday of each month, from 7:00a.m. to 9:00a.m., excluding legal holidays, at the Eastern New York Laborers Training Center, 666 Wemple Road, Glenmont, NY; the Eastern Contractors Association, 6Airline Drive, Albany, NY; and the Laborers International Union, 348 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady, NY. For further information, applicants should contact Eastern New York Laborers Training Center at (518) 4260890. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://www. labor.ny.gov/career-centerlocator/location-list-all.php).

FREE ART KITS: The Troy Public Library is giving away free Art Kits courtesy of the TANG Museum! Kids ages 5-12 can pick up a set of art supplies including watercolor pencils, markers, coloring pages, and a sketch pad along with instructions for creating art projects at home. Of course if you need art or craft books we can supply those too! More information is available online at www.thetroylibrary.org. FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (TWFM) is holding its Winter markets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays indoors at the former Lansingburgh Price Chopper, More than 60 vendors will participate. For the previous 18 years, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market held its winter market downtown in the Troy Atrium, which the organization leased from the owner. This winter will be the first time since its inception that the market will have a presence in Lansingburgh, Troy’s northernmost district. In accordance with New York State’s current COVID-19 guidelines, the Lansingburgh store will have a capacity of 200 at any one time. After counting the vendors and staff, the space will be able to safely accommodate approx. 120 customers at a time with ample room for social distancing.

Customers can arrive any time during market hours. When the market reaches capacity, arriving customers will be asked to wait in line outside the store. Shopping from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. will be prioritized for seniors age 60+ and the immunocompromised. The market will publish the full list of vendors and safety protocols on its website www. troymarket.org.

FREE UNIFORM CLEANING FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS:

New York-based dry cleaning business Best Cleaners offers a free uniform cleaning service to veterans and those who are currently serving in the military. This service has been offered through Best Cleaners since 2018 not only at all five of their store locations, but also with their pick up and delivery service as well. While many dry cleaners only offer free military cleaning during the month of May (Military Appreciation Month), Best Cleaners has long offered this service year round. Best Cleaners currently has five locations across the Capital Region including Delmar, Glenville, Latham, Loundonville, and Schenectady. The business offers free pick-up and delivery, dry cleaning, and restoration services. For more information visit bestcleanersny.com.