COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
If your not for profit organization has an event coming up that you’d like to add to our community events calendar, there are three ways to get them us. Mail them to: EVENTS c/o Regional Radio Group, 238 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804. Fax it to us at 518-761-9893; or e-mail them at [email protected]
2/26/26 – ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1:30PM AT THE BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL AT 26 HORICON AVENUE IN BOLTON LANDING. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
2/26/26 – ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26TH,THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GLENS FALLS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
2/27/26 – ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT THE MIDDLE FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ROUTE 29 IN GREENWICH. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
2/27/26 – ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11AM TO 3PM AT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AT 25 WILLOWBROOK ROAD IN QUEENSBURY. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
2/28/26 – DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE RUPLIN GALLERY IN THE TOWN CHESTER LIBRARY IS FEATURING ART WORK FROM NORTH WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF TEACHER JANELLE BEAULIEU. THE LIBRARY IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE NINE.
3/2/26 – ON MONDAY MARCH 2ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11:30AM TO 4:30PM AT THE BALLSTON SPA ELKS LODGE AT 10 HAMILTON PLACE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/3/26 – ON TUESDAY MARCH 3RD, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8:30AM TO 1:30PM AT FORT EDWARD HIGH SCHOOL AT 220 BROADWAY. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/4/26 – ON WEDNESDAY MARCH 4TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE MALTA COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1 BAYBERRY DRIVE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/4/26 – On Wednesday March 4th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents a Family Craft program, “St. Patrick’s Day wind sock” from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit and join the Chapman to make a festive St. Patrick’s Day windsock using paper tubes, green and white streamers, stickers, shamrocks, and plenty of creative flair. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. The program is free but requires a reservation. To register, please call 518-793-2826.
3/6/26 – ON FRIDAY MARCH 6TH,THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 6:30AM TO 4:30PM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL AT 100 PARK STREET. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/6/26 – ON FRIDAY MARCH 6TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 7:30AM TO 1:30PM AT CORINTH HIGH SCHOOL AT 100 OAK STREET. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/6/26 – ON FRIDAY MARCH 6TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT THE WARRENSBURG JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AT 103 SCHROON RIVER ROAD. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/7/26 – ON SATURDAY MARCH 7TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT THE WHITEHALL ELKS LODGE 5-7 ELKS WAY. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
3/7/26 – On Saturday March 7th, Up Yonda Farm on Route 9N in Bolton Landing will hold its 6th annual Maple Festival. Tours of the sugar bush and sugar house start every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 12Noon; and from 1pm to 2pm. Tickets are $6.00 per person. Reservations may be made online at www dot up yonda farm dot com. There is also a $5.00 per vehicle day use parking fee, with proceeds used to support Up Yonda Farm’s operations as an environmental education and recreation center.
3/10/26 – On Wednesday March 11th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, “Conversations with the Past : Ward G. Shippey, Adirondack Architect” at 7pm. Tom Lynch and Teri Rodgers, authors of “Ward G. Shippey: Adirondack Architect” will share their new book, which discusses Ward Shippey’s life starting from his boyhood in Glens Falls and his life designing iconic architectural projects in the Glens Falls area, Warren County, the Adirondacks, and Catskills. The program is free for Chapman Members or $1.00 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register, please call 518-793-2826.
3/12/26 – THE FOLKLIFE CENTER AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY KICKS OFF ITS SPRINGS CONCERT SERIES ON THURSDAY MARCH 12TH AND FRIDAY THE 13TH WITH, “KALOS” INSPIRED BY THE MARITIME TRADITIONS OF SCOTLAND, IRELAND, SCANDINAVIA, AND NORTH AMERICA. DOORS OPENS AT 6:30 WITH THE PERFORMANCES AT 7PM ON THURSDAY THE 12TH AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FRIDAY THE 13TH AT THE HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE AT 58 EAST BROADWAY. THE PERFORMANCES ARE FREE AND FOR MORE INFORMATION GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT CRANDALL LIBRARY DOT ORG.
3/22/26 – FROM MARCH 2ND THROUGH THE 23RD, THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AUXILIARY IS SELLING THEIR CARROT CAKE DESSERT ROLLS MADE WITH CARROT CAKE AND REAL CREAM CHEESE FILLING. COST IS $18.00; AND THE ROLLS ARE SOLD FROZEN TO BE THAWED OUT WHEN READY TO SERVE. TO PLACE AN ORDER, CALL 518-479-2396. PICK UP DATE IS SATURDAY MARCH 28TH FROM 10AM TO NOON AT THE FIRE HOUSE ON ROUTE 40.
3/31/26 – The Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District is currently accepting applications for its annual Community Conservation Program, through which grants of up to $1,000 are available per project. This grant opportunity is aimed toward schools, municipal departments, and local community-based organizations such as scouting groups, beautification committees, or other not-for-profits. Projects must be implemented on public land that is open and accessible. Projects also must be completed by October 30th to qualify for this year’s funding. Applications can be made through the Community Conservation Program webpage at www dot warren swcd org. For more information call 518- 623-3119 or email Theresa Hajos at the Soil & Water Conservation District at : theresa h at warren swcd dot org.
4/3/26 – EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH APRIL THE 3RD, THE AUXILIARY OF VFW POST 2475 AT 30 COOPER STREET IN GLENS FALLS WILL HOLD LENTEN FISH FRYS FROM 5 TO 7PM. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. COST IS $12.00 PER PERSON AND MEAL INCLUDES FRIED FISH FILET, FRENCH FRIES AND COLE SLAW.
4/3/26 – EVERY FRIDAY THROUGH APRIL THE 3RD, THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HOLDING LENTEN FISH FRYS FROM 5 TO 7PM AT STATION #2 AT 361 REYNOLDS ROAD. COST IS ADULTS $18.00 FOR FISH; AND $16.00 FOR CHICKEN. CHILDREN UNDER 10 ARE $10.00. DINNER INCLUDES CHOICE OF MAC AND CHEESE OR FRENCH FRIES, COLE SLAW, DESSER, AND BEVERAGE. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT.
4/18/26 – Through Sunday April 19th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls current exhibit in the Stoddard Gallery, highlights the work of James Frank Holley. Holley was a lifelong Warren County resident whose photographs documented people, places, and landscapes across the Adirondacks during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Working primarily from his studio in Chestertown, Holley maintained a successful photography career while also pursuing a wide range of other professions. Holley’s photographs span Warren and Hamilton counties and include images from locations such as Blue Mountain Lake and Raquette Lake, many of which were produced as part of his, “Adirondack Views” series. For more information, please visit www dot chapman museum dot org or call 518-793-2826.
5/1/26 – Though May 3rd, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, its current exhibit, “By River, Road & Rail: How Transportation Shaped Our Communities.” The exhibit will include five interactive stations that engage visitors of all ages. The stations are designed to deepen visitor engagement and bring historic transportation networks to life. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm; and Sunday from Noon to 4pm. For more information, call the museum at 518-793-2826 or visit www dot chapman museum dot org.
5/8/26 –Registration is currently underway for the 14th annual “Mother-Lovin’ 5K Run/Walk” at Saratoga Spa State Park on Sunday, May 10th beginning at 9:15am. This annual event is a fundraiser for Kelly’s Angels’ mission to help families who have lost loved ones to cancer or other illness, or are battling life-threatening conditions. Registration is $40.00 for individuals through May 9th; and $45.00 on race day. There will be complimentary treats and goodies from local businesses who are longtime supporters of Kelly’s Angels. Awards will be given to the top finishers across 8 age groups. To sign up, register at www dot kellys angels inc dot org
TFN – FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS AN INITIATIVE THAT GETS FOOD TO THOSE WHO NEED IT IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. THE CURRENT NEED IS APPROXIMATELY 11 THOUSAND SNACKS PER MONTH IN 14 LOCAL DISTRICTS. DONATIONS OF SNACKS CAN BE MADE AT HILLTOP CONSTRUCTION 21 CASEY ROAD IN QUEENSBURY OR O’BRIEN INSURANCE ON BAY STREET IN GLENS FALLS. SNACK DONATIONS IDEAS ARE BAGS OF PRETZELS AND GOLD FISH, GRANOLA BARS, AND APPLE SAUCE POUCHES. MONETARY DONATIONS MADE PAYABLE TO O’BRIEN’S ANGELS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.
TFN – The Chapman Museum in Glens Falls offers guided tours every Thursday from 1 to 2pm year-round. Tours are included with regular museum admission, museum members are free. Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00 for adults; and $7.00 for seniors and students. Veterans, active-duty military, and children under 12 are free. Advance registration is not required but space is limited, please arrive early to secure your spot. For more information, visit chapman museum dot org or call 518-793-2826.
TFN – Every Friday Morning at 11am, the Town of Chester Library presents, “Story Time and Sing-a-long with Wendy” in the library located on the second floor of the town of Chester Municipal Center on Route Nine. For more info call 518-494-5384
TFN – SARATOGA MENTORING, A PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SARATOGA, WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES ARE IN NEED OF HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUALS TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT RISK YOUTH AGES 5 TO 17 YEARS OLD FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS A WEEK FOR ONE FULL YEAR. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING, CALL 518-581-1487, E-MAIL SARATOGA MENTORING AT SWWCC DOT ORG OR GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT SARATOGA MENTORING DOT ORG AND CLICK ON, “MENTORS WANTED.”
TFN- ARE YOU A VETERAN IN NEED OF DENTAL CARE? THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATION MAYBE ABLE TO HELP CONNECT YOU TO A DENTIST IN YOUR AREA WHO WILL PROVIDE FREE DENTAL TREATMENT. VISIT WWW DOT NYS DENTAL FOUNDATION DOT ORG OR CALL 518-689-2772FOR MORE INFORMATION
TFN – If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides connection to free, confidential support. There is hope. The Lifeline works. For 24/7 confidential support, just call, text, or chat 988.
TFN – THE CLOTHING DONATION SHED OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 56 IN HUDSON FALLS IS OPEN AND LOCATED AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 9 RIVER STREET. THE TROOP ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF CLEAN AND WELL CARED FOR PRE-OWNED CLOTHING. ACCEPTED ITEMS ARE CLOTHING, SHOES, BELTS, PURSES, BLANKETS, SHEETS, CURTAINS, PILLOWCASES, AND STUFFED ANIMALS. THE TROOP RECEIVES FUNDING FOR THE DONATIONS AND HAS THE OPTION TO USE DONATIONS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS WELL.
TFN – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County offers a free, confidential Family Budget Coaching Program to community residents. The one-on-one sessions are available to individuals and families who want to improve their financial literacy, set goals, create a savings plan, reduce debt and get a better handle on their finances. The trained coaches will offer sessions either via zoom or in person in Glens Falls, Warrensburg and Johnsburg. For more information on this program, please contact Roxanne Westcott at rmw 38 at cornell dot edu or call (518) 668-4881.
TFN – IF YOU DON’T PRESENTLY HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, THE CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL PAYS FOR THE COST OF MAMMOGRAMS, PAP TESTS, AND TAKE HOME COLON CANCER TESTS. MOST LOCAL DOCTORS AND HEALTH CENTERS PARTICIPATE AND BOTH MEN AND WOMEN ARE ELIGIBLE. CALL 518-926-6570 FOR MORE INFORMATION
TFN- BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS CONDUCTS AN ON GOING DEPOSIT BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE TO SUPPORT ITS OUTDOOR PROGRAMS. COLLECTION BINS CAN BE FOUND AT THE MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS AND IN OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE AND TOWN OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS