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.

THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., N. Troy is showing all things Fall—clothing, home decor, Halloween costumes etc. We also have books, linens, crafts and more. Shop 9 am — noon any Thursday & Saturday. Donations by appt — 518235-3851. Masks required.

INTRODUCTION TO CURLING: The Albany Curling Club is back open for the 2021-2022 season and we’re excited to kick things off with a series of Introduction to Curling sessions on October 7-9, 2021! If you’ve ever been interested in curling, here’s your chance to come and check it out! Here’s your chance to learn about the sport of curling — and even give it a try. Register here: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-curling-tickets-170204194327?fbclid=I wAR1tUEhZ781Y2Z8obtmZvn3AhSklDH4Ow9XJbRpvwF77DbdyxzWXjk4o9w. This event is open to vaccinated adults and children over 12, so sign-up as a single or bring a group of family and friends to learn all about this very fun and social sport! ACC is a twosheet curling club, so the maximum number of people per time slot is eight with four people/sheet. The event is $10 per person (non-refundable) and advance registration through this site required. Walkins and guests are not permitted. Make sure to bring sneakers, a mask, and dress in comfortable layers that you can move in! All other equipment and instruction will be provided. ACC takes COVID-19 seriously, so all attendees, trainers, and volunteers will be required to wear masks. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required prior to entry, so make sure to bring your vaccination card or have the NYS Excelsior Pass. (Note: All ACC Members have also demonstrated proof of vaccination). Only individuals who have purchased tickets and provided proof of vaccination will be granted entry.

FIELD OF HORRORS: Field of Horrors is back for the 2021 season with five attractions this year: Insanity, Return of Mummy’s Curse, Dr. Morbid’s Haunted House, Condemned Manor and The Crypt. Field of Horrors will be open from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2, 8, 9 and 10. Extended hours will start in mid-October when it will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. on Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. General admission is $30 per person. Military discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at Field of Horrors during operating hours. This event is not recommended for children younger than 10 years old. More information about Field of Horrors is available online at fieldofhorrors.com. Field of Horrors can be contacted by calling (518) 286-9663.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: High and Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center is accepting new participants for the fall program. Registration is now open for our riding, driving, unmounted and special programs. To reserve a lesson slot, please contact Rachel Conaway at rachel@highn-mighty.org. Registration is always open, but lesson slots do fill quickly, so don’t wait. For more information on our programs, please email info@high-n-mighty. org or visit our website: high-n-mighty.org. Our programs operate under current CDC guidelines. Volunteer opportunities are also available, including supporting horses and participants in programs, horsecare, barn maintenance, fundraising, administrative assistance, and more. Horse experience is not necessary. You provide the desire and we’ll provide the training! To learn more about volunteering or to schedule a training, please contact Rachel Butler at butler@highn-mighty.org or visit our website: high-n-mighty.org.

ONLINE AUCTION: The Christ Child Society of Albany will hold its Second Annual Online Auction Event on October 7, 2021 through October 13, 2021. We hope you may find it in your heart to be generous and supportive of the work of the Christ Child Society of Albany, one of 46 Chapters nationwide of the National Christ Child Society. The Chapter has been in existence since 1973, serving residents in the 14 counties of the Albany Catholic Diocese. The auction will be available at the following link: https://www.biddingowl.com/ChristChildSocietyofALB. Items needed for the auction include gift cards, wine or liquor or food baskets. Please contact Anna Hartz at garnet.computer@gmail.com or (518) 810-7918 if you have questions or need your donation picked up.

CRAFT FAIR VENDORS WANTED: Vendors Wanted for Our Craft Fair! On Sat

urday, October 16th 2021, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are your hosts for

this event, we are looking forward to seeing everyone again! Vendor space; Indoor displays with additional space outside on the grounds, both open and covered. For Rates and further information; www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ dinners-events, or email klmajer@outlook.com or 518-783-0572.

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THOSE WHO MOURN: A six-week, nondenominational grief support group for those mourning the death of a loved one will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays Oct. 20 through Dec. 3 at St Luke’s on the Hill, located at 40 McBride Rd. in Mechanicville. A healing service will follow at 6 p.m. for those wishing

to attend. Please call the church office at 518-6644834 for more information or to register. Deacon Lynne Curtis will be leading this group.

ALLIANCE WITH THE INFINITE CLASS: 8 Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This 8-week class in practical spirituality explores how to deepen

your connection with the power within you. Through experiential exercises, reading, meditation, prayer, and discussion, participants explore the concepts of oneness, surrender, releasing fear, setting intentions, deepening faith, and being an instrument of Spirit. This class is based on the bestselling book The Universe

Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein. Student workbook provided; students must supply their own textbook. Suggested donation: $20 per class session. For more information, visit our meetup. com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.