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]
10/22/24 – ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 6PM AT THE MALTA AMBULANCE SQUAD ON ROUTE NINE. 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
10/23/24 – ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23RD, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1PM AT THE BOLTON CENTRAL SCHOOL ON 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8:30AM TO 1:30PM AT 461 CHURCH AVENUE, BUILDING 2 IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 149 LAKE AVENUE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE QUEENSBURY METHODIST CHURCH AT 460 AVIATION 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE BALLSTON CENTER ARP CHURCH AT 58 CHARLTON ROAD IN BALLSTON SPA. 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
10/25/24 – ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 6:30AM TO 4:30PM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL ON PARK STREET 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
10/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO NOON AT THE NOTRE DAME VISITATION CHURCH AT 18 PEARL STREET IN SCHUYLERVILLE. 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
10/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 1PM AT THE DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 221 JONES ROAD IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. 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
10/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, THE TOWN OF CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE NINE WILL HOLD ANOTHER, “TECH SUPPORT SATURDAY” FROM 10AM TO NOON. THERE WILL BE FREE CONSULTATIONS ON USE AND PROBLEMS. THIS IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AND REMEMBER TO BRING CORDS AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS IN CASE THEY ARE NEEDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE LIBRARY AT 518-494-5384.
12/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, AMERICAN LEGION POST 574 ON PEARL STREET IN HUDSON FALLS PRESENTS, “A HAUNTING DAY ON PEARL STREET” FROM NOON TO 5PM. A FREE FAMILY FUN DAY WITH FACE PAINTING, PUMPKIN PAINTING, FOOD AND TRICK OR TREATING.
10/26/24 – On Saturday October 26th, Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event from 3 to 5pm. The staff will have a variety of fun activities and at least 20 Trick-or-Treat stations, pumpkin decorating, wildlife exhibitions, and free books along with plenty of treats for costumed youngsters. This event is open to all ages. Up Yonda Farm is located at 5239 Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N). For more information go online at www dot up yonda farm dot com.
10/26/24 – The Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance will continue its seasonal operation of the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitor Center at 75 Fort George Road in Lake George, Friday through Sunday until the end of October. This free museum containing artifacts and exhibits on the park’s incredible role in American history is open on those days from 10:00am until 4:00pm Free weekly tours of the park’s history Saturday at 11:00am will also continue until the end of the month
10/27/24 – ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 27TH, THE COUNTRY ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD A DANCE FROM 1 TO 4:30PM AT THE OLD SARATOGA AMERICAN LEGION ON CLANCEY STREET IN SCHUYLERVILLE. CASUAL ATTIRE. MUSIC BY OLE TIME COUNTRY. COST IS ADULTS $7.00. CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 17 $2.00; AND KIDS UNDER 6 ARE FREE.
10/29/24 – ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11:30AM TO 4:30PM AT 45 DUPLAINVILLE ROAD IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. 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
10/29/24 – ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM THE WARRENSBURG JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON 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
10/29/24 – On Wednesday October 30th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents Bill Powers, founder of Grim Reaper Paranormal at 7pm via Zoom. Over the past year, Bill and the Grim Reaper Paranormal team have conducted multiple investigations at the Chapman Museum. In this virtual talk, they’ll reveal their eerie findings and discuss whether the Chapman is truly haunted! The program is free but requires registration. To register visit the Chapman’s website at www dot chapman museum dot org.
10/30/24 – ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5:30PM AT THE MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL ON ROUTE 29 IN OLMSTEADVILLE. 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
10/31/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST THE CHAPMAN MUSEUM IN GLENS FALLS PRESENTS “TRICK OR TREAT” FROM 10AM TO 4PM. STOP BY THE MUSEUM LOBBY IN COSTUME AND DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN AS THE MUSEUM HAS A LITTLE SURPRIZE FOR YOU.
10/31/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 3PM AT THE WARRENSBURG HEALTH CENTER AT 3767 MAIN 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
10/31/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 31ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 4:30PM AT THE CASTLETON AMERICAN LEGION AT 378 ROUTE 4A WEST IN BOMOSEEN VERMONT. 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
11/1/24 – ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT THE GLENS FALLS YMCA ON UPPER GLEN STREET 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
11/1/24 – TRI-COUNTY LITERACY WILL BE HOLDING ANOTHER VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING SESSION FROM 6 TO 8PM VIA ZOOM BEGINNING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH AND ENDING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH. TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE, CONTACT SUNY ADIRONDACK’S CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT 518-743-2238 OR E-MAIL CONTED AT SUNY ACC DOT EDU.
11/1/24 – On Tuesday November 5th, the Argyle United Methodist Church at 12 Sheridan Street will be hosting their annual Election Night Pork Dinner from 4:45 – 6:30pm. Menu will include roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, squash, roll and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert. The cost is $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 5 to 12; and kids 4 and under free. The dinner will be drive thru/to go only and reservations are required. Please call Fay at 518-638-8861, to make your reservation no later than Friday, November 1st. The night of the dinner, when you drive in someone will take your name and money, then you will pull ahead and another person will bring the dinner(s) to your car.
11/2/24 – ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1PM AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON THE CORNER OF WEST NOTRE DAME AND GLEN STREET 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
11/2/24 – The Warren County Historical Society will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, November 2nd from 11am to 2pm at its headquarters at 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury headquarters. Featured will Grace Denious, a senior at Queensbury high school who will speak at 12:30pm about ecofeminism and its historical impacts in Warren County. Her research on this topic will be on display from Nov. 2nd until early 2025. The Historical Society will also feature its permanent exhibit, “Warren County 360: Celebrating Place and People.”
11/2/24 – On Saturday November 2nd, the Hartford United Methodist Church located at 47 Main Street is holding a take-out turkey dinner with all the fixins’ and pie for dessert from 4 to 6pm. Cost is $15.00 per dinner and for more information check out their Facebook page.
11/5/24 – On Tuesday November 5th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls is holding a special Election Day Storytime at the Museum at 2pm as they read, “Duck for President” by Doreen Cronin, a humorous story about a duck who decides to take on the world of politics and run for office. After the story, participants will create campaign posters for Duck. The program is intended for children ages 5 to 9 but is open to all. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. The program is free and does not require registration.
11/6/24 – On Wednesday November 6th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls will hold a family craft program, “Coffee Filter Leaves” from 4 to 5pm. Participants will use markers, coffee filters, and a splash of water to make vibrant, beautiful leaves, perfect for decorating your windows this season. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. This program is free but requires a reservation. To register, please call (518)793-2826.
11/7/24 – On Thursday November 7th, the Town of Chester Library & Senior Center present a free lecture, “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers” by Lindsay Stanislowsky of the North East New York Alzheimers Association at 1pm at the Town of Chester Senior Center. For more information call 518-494-5384.
11/9/24 – THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY OF ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET PLACE CRAFT VENDOR FAIR ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8TH FROM 3 TO 8PM AND SATURDAY THE 9TH FROM 9AM TO 3PM. A VARIETY OF CRAFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL VENDORS. FOOD WILL BE SERVED IN THE KITCHEN CAFÉ AND A BAKE SALE WILL TAKE PLACE. PROCEEDS WILL HELP SUPPORT ST.MICHAEL’S PARISH NEEDS AS WELL AS THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS COMMUNITY.
11/16/24 – ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH, THERE WILL BE A BREAKFAST BUFFET TO BENEFIT OPERATION SANTA CLAUSE FROM 8 TO 11AM AT THE GLENS FALLS ELKS LODGE ON CRONIN ROAD IN QUEENSBURY. COST IS ADULTS $12.00. CHILDREN AGES 7 TO 12 YEARS OLD $7.00; AND KIDS 6 AND UNDER ARE FREE. MENU INCLUDES: SCRAMBLED EGGS, PANCAKES, FRENCH TOAST, SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BISCUITS, HOME FRIES, BACON, SAUSAGE, FRUIT, COFFEE, TEA AND JUICE. NET PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OPERATION SANTA CLAUSE.
11/30/24 – Through Sunday December 1st, the Stoddard Gallery at the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, “Glen Street, 1880s.” This exhibit features photographs taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard from the heart of Glens Falls. Local businesses, Crandall Block, the original Glens Falls Insurance Company building, the Rockwell House, the fire of 1884, and a glimpse of the day-to-day activities along the village thoroughfare. For more information, visit the Chapman’s website at www dot chapman museum 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 – 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 – 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 OR TO REQUEST HELP TODAY.
TFN – THE WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS OFFERING THE COMPLETE SET OF 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK STATE COUNTIES HISTORIES IN DIGITAL FORM ON A COMPUTER THUMB DRIVE. THE THUMB DRIVE CAN BE USED ON PC’S OR A MACINTOSH COMPUTER AND COMES ON A 16 OR 32 GIGABYTE THUMB DRIVE AND HAS ROOM FOR MORE THAT CAN BE ADDED BY THE OWNER. COST IS $25.00 PLUS $5.00 FOR SHIPPING. FOR MORE INFORMATION E-MAIL: INFO AT WCNYHS DOT ORG.
TFN – Federal funding is available to assist residents of Warren and Saratoga Counties who would like to open home-based child care businesses. Warren County residents who are interested in applying for funding can call the Warren County Career Center at 518-743-0925 orSouthern Adirondack Child Care Network at 518-798-7972. Saratoga County residents who would like to apply can call the Saratoga County Career Center at 518-884-4170 or Brightside Up at 518-426-7181.
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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY AND IN OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE AND TOWN OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS AND MOREAU