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Friday, Sept. 17
CHICKEN BBQ: St. Michael the Archangel Church located at 175 Williams Rd, Troy will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on September 17, 2021 from 4-6 p.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 $12 per 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).
Saturday, Sept. 18 CRAFT AND FLEA MARKET:
The St. Nicholas Church Craft & Flea Market will be held Saturday, September 18 at 1077 New Loudon Road in Latham. (Route 9 and Boght Corners) Next to Guptill’s Ice Cream. Plenty of ethnic foods will be available along with a variety of baked goods.
GIANT OUTDOOR YARD SALE:
Trinity Church Lansingburgh will hold a Giant Outdoor Yard Sale on the church grounds, 585Fourth Avenue, Troy, from 9 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Household items will be available for purchase at bargain prices. For more information, visit www.trinitychurchlansingburgh.org.
COMMUNITY COLLECTION DRIVE:
The Republican Women’s Club of Columbia &Rensselaer Counties, NY will be hosting their 2nd Annual Community Collection drive on Saturday, September 18, 2-5pm at the Valatie Park & Ride (across from Tequila Sunrise). We’re collecting for the following: Hope Seven — Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner & Deodorant (for men & women) Unity House — Women’s Business Suits, Shoes & Jewelry (all in good condition) and Toiletries Roe Jan Food Pantry Hillsdale — Non-Perishables (No glass, No expired). Follow our Facebook page for more information and community events. 100% of donations go towards community efforts and can be made to the RWCCRCNY at: https://www. paypal.me/RWCCRCNY.
GIANT GARAGE SALE:
St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Waterford will again have their Giant Garage Sale on Saturday, September 18th both indoors and outdoors in the Parish Hall located on the corner of Sixth and Division Streets. The sale will run from 9:00 to 5:00 with early birds welcome from 8-9am at a cost of $5 per person. Donations will
gratefully be accepted on the following dates only: Tuesday, Sept. 14th, Wednesday, Sept. 15th and Thursday, Sept. 16th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm 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.
Sunday, Sept. 19 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.
Monday, Sept. 20
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20at Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk St. Cohoes. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, Sept. 21st. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. now. We will have a limited amount of stuffed clams for orders. Please call 518-363-0001 P/U will be from 11:30-1. We follow all proper & current procedures for your safety.
PEACE BEGINS WITH ME MINI-CLASS:
3 Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:307:30 p.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: $20 per class. Hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup. com group Albany-Saratoga 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. 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
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 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.
Friday, Sept. 24
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 Jack-O’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50 feet 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. 31 at 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 first-come firstserved. No tickets will be sold at the event.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24 at Poestenkill Fire Department, 182Main Street, Poestenkill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. 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, Sept. 25 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S:
Saturday, September, 25th 2020 from 10: AM to 1 PM The Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York chapter is hosting its 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s — Albany on Saturday, Sept. 25 at The Crossings of Colonie, located at 580 Albany Shaker Rd. Participants may check in beginning at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. The walk starts at 11:30a.m. For more information contact: Joseph Heaney at 518-8674999 ext. 1679 or act.alz.org/ neny. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: On Sat., Sept. 25, a memorial service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in remembrance of Minister Linda M. Dukes @ 11am. Masks are required & social distancing in place. Respectfully submitted, Dea. Leon Dukes & family. 518-274-4303- Rev. Byron Williams, pastor. KNICKERBOCKER MANSION’S HARVEST FESTIVAL: The Knickerbocker Historical Society gladly announces the return of our Annual Harvest Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, from 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York. We are serving our delicious Chicken & Biscuit dinner with Gravy, Cranberries, Squash, Cabbage Salad and choice of Apple, Pumpkin or Mincemeat Pie for dessert available for dining in or take-out from Noon till 2:00 p.m. for $15.00. Fresh apple cider donuts made at the mansion will be available along with our harvest produce sale. Apologies, but breakfast nor the bake sale are included this year. Paul Stillman returns with his very popular “Nasty Ned the Frontiersman” historical presentations at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. both days along with our Mansion and Cemetery Tours. An Archeology Booth complete with artifacts and hands-on activities. Archeologists Vivian James and David Moyer will demonstrate prehistoric hunting technology and will identify your own artifacts. This event signals upcoming archaeology activities planned at the Mansion and we encourage you to bring along artifacts you’ve dug up from the ground! All proceeds benefit the Knickerbocker Historical Society, a 501-C3 non-profit organization, and we thank you for keeping Knickerbocker’s Harvest Festival in mind. For questions, call 518 664-1700.
RUN FOR WOMEN: Officials at the Freihofer’s Run for Women (FRW) today announced that the event’s 43rd edition, which was originally set for Saturday, June 5, has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 25 in downtown Albany. The event will feature an in-person 5K, Junior 3K and Kids’ Run featuring CDC- and New York state-mandated safety measures. Virtual options will also be offered for both the 5K and Junior 3K. Registration for the event will open late spring at freihofersrun.com. With the Run for Women pushed off until later this year, organizers plan to shift the start of the event’s popular Training Challenge from Monday, March 22 to Monday, July 12. The program is an 11-week program for runners of all abilities. It follows a beginner’s 5K training plan and features small groups led by mentors, as well as a virtual option. For more information, visit freihofersrun.com. From the home page, you can also link to the event’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube pages.
ANTIQUES SHOW: The plans are set, the dealers are signing up and we are excited to be back at the Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex on Depot Lane in Schoharie Village. On September 25 and
26, Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association will once again be hosting our annual Fall Antique Show. The dealers will be setting up on the grounds and in the buildings of this historic Railroad Complex. The backdrop is certainly one of the most unique to visitors. The Railroad Museum’s 1865 Station House and 1891 passenger car of the Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroad will be open to the public. The freight shed, which houses all kinds of railroad memorabilia, including a restored 1917Delaware & Hudson Railway caboose, will also be open to show-goers. The volunteers of SCHA are most anxious to be back to hosting our antique show! Our buildings and grounds will be filled with quality dealers who show and sell treasures from our past. There will also be a special exhibit and sale of Shirley’s Stoney Creek Quilts &Wovens on the second floor of the Creamery Building. This year we welcome the Heritage Artisans as well: the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, the broommaker and the blacksmith, to mention a few. The cooks of SCHA have put together a selection of picnic items with our famous homemade desserts, should you want a great lunch under our picnic tent. Proceeds from the antique shows fund the ongoing historic activities of the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association. Mark your calendar: Saturday, 9⁄25 from 10-5 and Sunday, 9⁄26 from 11-4. There is plenty of free parking.
Sunday, Sept. 26 KNICKERBOCKER MANSION’S HARVEST FESTIVAL:
The Knickerbocker Historical Society gladly announces the return of our Annual Harvest Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, from 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. at the Knickerbocker Mansion, 132 Knickerbocker Road, Schaghticoke, New York. We are serving our delicious Chicken & Biscuit dinner with Gravy, Cranberries, Squash, Cabbage Salad and choice of Apple, Pumpkin or Mincemeat Pie for dessert available for dining in or take-out from Noon till 2:00p.m. for $15.00. Fresh apple cider donuts made at the mansion will be available along with our harvest produce sale. Apologies, but breakfast nor the bake sale are included this year. Paul Stillman returns with his very popular “Nasty Ned the Frontiersman” historical presentations at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. both days along with our Mansion and Cemetery Tours. An Archeology Booth complete with artifacts and hands-on activities. Archeologists Vivian James and David Moyer will demonstrate prehistoric hunting technology and will identify your own artifacts. This event signals upcoming archaeology activities planned at the Mansion and we encourage you to bring along artifacts you’ve dug up from the ground! All proceeds benefit the Knickerbocker Historical Society, a 501-C3 non-profit organization, and we thank you for keeping Knickerbocker’s Harvest Festival in mind. For questions, call 518 664-1700. ANTIQUES SHOW: The plans are set, the dealers are signing up and we are excited to be back at the Schoharie Valley Railroad Complex on Depot Lane in Schoharie Village. On September 25 and 26, Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association will once again be hosting our annual Fall Antique Show. The dealers will be setting up on the grounds and in the buildings of this historic Railroad Complex. The backdrop is certainly one of the most unique to visitors. The Railroad Museum’s 1865 Station House and 1891 passenger car of the Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroad will be open to the public. The freight shed, which houses all kinds of railroad memorabilia, including a restored 1917Delaware & Hudson Railway caboose, will also be open to show-goers. The volunteers of SCHA are most anxious to be back to hosting our antique show! Our buildings and grounds will be filled with quality dealers who show and sell treasures from our past. There will also be a special exhibit and sale of Shirley’s Stoney Creek Quilts &Wovens on the second floor of the Creamery Building. This year we welcome the Heritage Artisans as well: the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker, the broommaker and the blacksmith, to mention a few. The cooks of SCHA have put together a selection of picnic items with our famous homemade desserts, should you want a great lunch under our picnic tent. Proceeds from the antique shows fund the ongoing historic activities of the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association. Mark your calendar: Saturday, 9⁄25 from 10-5 and Sunday, 9⁄26 from 11-4. There is plenty of free parking.
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 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.
Monday, Sept. 27
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27 at Troy Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org.
Tuesday, Sept. 28
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.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28at Watervliet High School, 1245 Hillside Dr., Watervliet. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 29
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 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. 30
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, 81 Columbia Turnpike in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. 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 largerthan-life Jack-O’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50feet in length. Attendees can expect to take about 35-40 minutes to walk through the show in its entirety. Join us to see fantastic scenes made with over 7,000 JackO’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come first-served. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Friday, Oct. 1
FISH FRY: On Friday October 1, served from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, is hosting a “Take Out Only Fish Fry Dinner”. Please call 518 892 3750 to reserve your Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner. All dinners are served with French Fries or Onion Rings, Coleslaw and Dessert. The cost is $12.00per dinner. A Fish Fry or Clam Roll option is available as well for $9.00. www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinnersevents.
MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: The 4th annual Unicorn Rodeo live music fest October 1st 2nd Roaring Brook Ranch resort Lake George. Benefit for the Southern Adirondack Musicians (SAM) fund supporting working musicians and their families that fall on hard times. Live performances Friday night, Saturday afternoon outdoor stage & Saturday night main stage indoors. Country, funk, techno, blues, and rock n roll. Raffle prizes & grand prizes from Gibson/Epiphone guitars. Event is free, donations welcomed. Details contact Roaring Brook Ranch at 518-668-5767. 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 largerthan-life Jack-O’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50feet in length. Attendees can expect to take about 35-40 minutes to walk through the show in its entirety. Join us to see fantastic scenes made with over 7,000 JackO’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come first-served. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Saturday, Oct. 2
LITTLE JOHN’S BBQ: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 510 Albany Shaker Road Loudonville will be having a Little John’s BBQ on Saturday October 2nd from 3:00 pm until sold out. The dinner costs $13and consists of 1⁄2 chicken, potato, roll, coleslaw, and cookie. Take out only. The proceeds will go to the many ministries of Good Shepherd including the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services. For more information please call (518) 458-1562.
BIG SIT: From dawn to dusk on October 2, join the Alan Devoe Bird Club during its “Big Sit” at the Stockport Wildlife Management Area https://www.dec.ny.gov/ outdoor/103586.html. The Big Sit is a free event sponsored by individual and business donations to support the five-year NYS Breeding Bird Atlas done every 20years by volunteers. The data inform local to state decisions to sustain the habitats of natural areas essential to birds, wildlife, and our communities. Birders stay inside a 17’ circle to spot as many bird species as possible. Birders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to visit the Bird Club circle to learn more about birds, the Bird Atlas, and the Club. www.alandevoebirdclub.org.
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 largerthan-life Jack-O’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50feet in length. Attendees can expect to take about 35-40 minutes to walk through the show in its entirety. Join us to see fantastic scenes made with over 7,000 JackO’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come first-served. No tickets will be sold at the event.
MUSIC FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: The 4th annual Unicorn Rodeo live music fest October 1st 2nd Roaring Brook Ranch resort Lake George. Benefit for the Southern Adirondack Musicians (SAM) fund supporting working musicians and their families that fall on hard times. Live performances Friday night, Saturday afternoon outdoor stage & Saturday night main stage indoors. Country, funk, techno, blues, and rock n roll. Raffle prizes & grand prizes from Gibson/Epiphone guitars. Event is free, donations welcomed. Details contact Roaring Brook Ranch at 518-668-5767.
Sunday, Oct. 3 COLUMBIETTE MEETING:
On Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. there will be a Capital District Chapter Columbiettes meeting at the Cohoes Council Knights of Columbus, 255 Remsen St., Cohoes, N.Y. 12047 (Directions; I 787North to the Columbia Street exit take left, West to Remsen St. left the Council Hall is on the left Parking available). Capital District Chapter President, Linda Cotch will preside. There will be no refreshments served. 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 largerthan-life Jack-O’-Lantern displays, some towering as tall as two stories and spanning more than 50feet in length. Attendees can expect to take about 35-40 minutes to walk through the show in its entirety. Join us to see fantastic scenes made with over 7,000 JackO’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come first-served. No tickets will be sold at the event.
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.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST:
Waterford Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station 8:30 — 11:30am every first Sunday at the K of C Hall, 76 Grace St., Waterford. A buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry), sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast. Takeout Available. Reservations preferred. Fully Air Conditioned. For information or reservations call 518-801-2506 $10 adult — $5 children. Children under 4 are free.
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.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY 12094. Open 9 a.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 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, Oct. 7
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7at St Mary’s Church, located at the corner of Division and 6th streets in Waterford. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BROOKS BBQ: Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its Brooks BBQ dates for 2021. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 and 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.
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 Jack-O’-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 7,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come firstserved. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Friday, Oct. 8
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 Jack-O’-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 7,000 Jack-O’-Lanterns! Once open, the show is scheduled to remain open Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 31 at 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 first-come firstserved. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Saturday, Oct. 9
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 Jack-O’-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 first-come firstserved. No tickets will be sold at the event.
Sunday, Oct. 10
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 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 11:00 a.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.