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 events@rrggf.com
6/2/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 2ND, AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 83 IN WHITEHALL IS HOLDING A FRIDAY NIGHT FISH AND CHIPS DINNER AT THEIR LOCATION AT 148 MAIN STREET FROM 4 TO 7PM. COST IS $12.00 AND DINNER INCLUDES FRESH BATTERED HADDOCK FILLET WITH FRESH CUT FRIES, COLE SLAW AND DESSERT. DELIVERY AND TAKE OUT AVAILABLE. CALLS 518-499-2482 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
6/3/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 3RD, THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE WILL HOLD ITS TRI-COUNTY MARINES VENDOR FUNDRAISER FROM 9AM TO 3PM AT 30-33 ROUTE FOUR IN HUDSON FALLS. OVER 50 VENDORS, ARTISANS, AND CRAFTERS WILL BE ON HAND. PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE TRI-COUNTY MARINES TOYS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
6/3/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 3RD, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 1PM AT THE COMPANY 4 FIREHOUSE AT 613 MAPLE AVENUE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/3/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 3RD, THE BACON HILL REFORMED CHURCH ON ROUTE 32N IN SCHUYLERVILLE WILL HOLD A TAKE OUT ONLY CHICKEN BARBECUE FROM 3 TO 5PM. COST IS ADULTS $15.00. CHILDREN $7.00; AND HALF CHICKEN ONLY $7.00. MENU INCLUDES HALF CHICKEN, BAKED POTATO, BAKED BEANS, COLE SLAW, ROLL, AND APPLE PIE FOR DESSERT. CALL JEN FOR RESERVATIONS AT 518-695-6116
6/3/23 – On Saturday June 3rd, the Village Baptist Church, at 131 Broadway in Fort Edward, NY will hold a take-out only Chicken & Biscuit Dinner. Dinner includes: Chicken & Biscuits, mashed potatoes, and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, cranberry sauce, finger rolls and cookies for desert. Cost is Adults $12.00. Children under 5 and seniors over 90 are free of charge. Reservations are required. Call 518-747-5996 and leave your name, phone number and the number of dinners you would like and someone will call you back to confirm your pick up time. The Dinner will benefit the American Baptist Youth Convention Fund.
6/5/23 – ON MONDAY JUNE 5TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT MIDDLE FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ROUTE 29 IN GREENWICH. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/5/23 – ON MONDAY JUNE 5TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE BALLSTON SPA ELKS LODGE AT 10 HAMILTON PLACE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/7/23 – ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 7TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 70 AT 34 WEST AVENUE IN SARTOGA SPRINGS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/7/23 – On Thursday, June 8th, the Fort Edward Historical Association will hold its annual Riverside School Bell Award Ceremony. The ceremony, held at the Old Fort House Museum, honors retired teachers from the area. This year’s recipients are James Donohue, Mickey Luce, and Lynn Emmy. The program will begin at 5 p.m. Call the museum office at 518-747-9600 for more information or to make reservations.
6/8/23 – ON THURSDAY JUNE 8TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 12:30 TO 6PM AT 22-23 ROUTE NINE/CANADA STREET IN LAKE GEORGE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/9/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 9TH, 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 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
6/9/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 9TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8:30AM TO 2:30PM AT NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AT 131 SOUTH THIRD STREET. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/9/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 9TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 3PM AT 178 GLEN STREET IN GLENS FALLS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/9/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 9TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 6PM AT THE SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER AT 5 WILLIAMS STREET IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/10/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 10TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 12PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 634 ON ROUTE 22 IN CAMBRIDGE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/10/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 10TH, CELEBRATE GET OUTDOOR AND GET TOGETHER DAY FROM 10AM TO 2PM AT THE SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK. THERE WILL BE FREE GAMES, EVENTS, AND A SELECTION OF ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES AND USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO ONLINE AT VISIT PARKS DOT NY DOT GOV.
6/10/23 – THE WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS, “EYES TO THE PAST…MIND TO THE FUTURE,” A HISTORY BASED ART CAMP TAKING PLACE JUNE 26TH THROUGH THE 30TH FROM 9AM TO 2:30PM AT THEIR LOCATION AT 50 GURNEY LANE IN QUEENSBURY. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO HELP GET CAMPERS INSPIRED ABOUT HISTORY. ALL AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 CAMPERS, COST IS $150.00 AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SATURDAY JUNE 10TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION E-MAIL: EXEC DIR AT WCNYHS DOT ORG.
6/11/23 – ON SUNDAY JUNE 11TH, THE HARTFORD FISH AND GAME CLUB WILL BE HOLDING AT TAKE OUT ONLY CHICKEN BARBECUE FROM 11AM TIL SOLD OUT AT 8062 ROUTE 40 IN HARTFORD. COST IS $7.50 FOR HALF CHICKEN AND $15.00 FOR DINNER. DINNER INCLUDES : HALF CHICKEN, BAKED BEANS, POTATO SALAD, ROLL AND WATER.
6/14/23 – ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 14TH, THE FRIENDS OF CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOLD ITS FIRST “BOOKS ON CARTS” IN THE PARK SALE FROM 10AM TO 2PM IN CITY PARK WEATHER PERMITTING. COST FOR ADULT BOOKS ARE $1.00; AND KIDS/TEENS BOOKS ARE 25 CENTS. IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE SALE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS.
6/14/23 – ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 14TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT 333 GLEN STREET IN GLENS FALLS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/14/23 – ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 14TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 6PM AT THE KINGSBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 3715 BURGOYNE AVENUE IN HUDSON FALLS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/15/23 – ON THURSDAY JUNE 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE SARATOGA SPRINGS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AT 50 PINE ROAD. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/15/23 – On Thursday June 15th, the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church at 227 Main Street will be holding a take only chicken barbecue from 4 to 7pm. Cost is $15.00 per person. Pre-sale tickets are available for sale on Mondays from 4 to 6:00pm at the Forrest Street entrance of the church, or call/text 518-256-7893. Dinner includes half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw and roll and butter. Beverages and homemade brownies will also be available for sale.
6/16/23 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 16TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE ARGYLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 12 SHERIDAN STREET. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/16/23 – SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK INDEPENDENT LIVING WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL GARAGE SALE THURSDAY JUNE 15TH THROUGH SATURDAY THE 17TH AT THEIR LOCATION AT 71 GLENWOOD AVENUE IN QUEENSBURY. ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE: FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, ELECTRONICS, CLOTHING, HOUSEWARES, AND TOYS. TIMES OF THE SALE ARE THURSDAY THE 15TH AND FRIDAY THE 16TH FROM 8AM TO 3PM; AND SATURDAY THE 17TH FROM 8AM TO 2PM. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 518-792-3537 OR GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT SAIL HELPS DOT ORG.
6/17/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 17TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 7:30AM TO 12:30PM AT ST.PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ROUTE NINE IN MALTA. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/17/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 17TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 3PM AT CHESTERTOWN TOWN HALL ON ROUTE NINE. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL 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
6/17/23 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 17TH, THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 3890 MAIN STREET IN WARRENSBURG IS HOLIDING A FAMILY FUN DAY UNDER THE TENT FROM 10AM TO 4PM. THERE WILL BE GAMES, FREE FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND SPEAKERS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND AND THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
6/23/23 – BEGINNING SATURDAY JULY 1ST, THE WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS OFFERING A 10 WEEK COURSE ENTITLED, “FILM MAKING 101, CREATING HISTORICAL VIDEOS.” THE COURSE WILL TEACH STUDENTS AGES 12 THROUGH ADULT WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HISTORY AND VIDEOGRAPHY HOW TO CREATE HISTORICAL VIDEOS. STUDENTS WILL CREATE A 2 TO 3 MINUTE HISTORICAL VIDEO DOCUMENTARY ON ANY ASPECT OF WARREN COUNTY HISTORY USING THEIR SMART PHONE. INSTRUCTOR WILL BE TONY GROCKI AND THE CLASS WILL RUN SATURDAYS FROM JULY 1ST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2ND AND TAKE PLACE FROM 12 NOON TO 1PM. THE CLASS IS LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS AND COST IS $350.00. FOR MORE INFORMATION E-MAIL: MAIL AT WCNYHS DOT ORG.
6/30/23 – The Lake George Battlefield Park Visitors Center located at 75 Fort George Road on the lower level of the Lake George Park Commission’s headquarters is open for its second season. Through June 30th, the Center will be open Friday through Sunday from 10AM to 4PM. It will be then open on a five-day per week schedule beginning Saturday July 1st. Also back is the 1-hour guided tours of the Park’s history on Saturdays at 11:00AM. The tours start from the Visitors Center. Pre-registration is requested. Go to: info at lake george battlefield dot org
6/30/23 – The Warren County Historical Society invites artists of all disciplines to enter their juried exhibition, “Inspired by History – Art Reflections of Warren County, New York.” Artwork can be in all forms and must be inspired by the human history, natural landscape and historic architecture of Warren County. All artists are welcome to submit, regardless of their experience. Work in any medium will be considered. Entries must be ready to hang, projected, listened to, and sculpture is limited to 6 feet high. Entry fee is $15.00 per work of art and each artist is limited to 2 submissions. Participants must send labeled jpg images to WCNYHS ART at gmail dot com by June 30th. Notification of works accepted will be by July 21st and the exhibition takes place Friday August 18th through the Sunday the 20th at the Visual Arts Gallery in Dearlove Hall, at SUNY Adirondack on Bay Road in Queensbury.
7/1/23 – ON SATURDAY JULY 8TH THE NORTH COUNTRY HARDSHIP FUND WILL HOLD ITS GOLF TOURNAMENT AT GREEN MANSIONS OFF ROUTE NINE IN CHESTERTOWN. THE FOUR PERSON TEAM EVENTS TAKES PLACE WITH REGISTRATION AT 10AM, WITH THE SHOTGUN START AT 11AM. COST IS $95.00 PER GOLFER AND INCLUDES GOLF, CART AND FOOD. THERE WILL OTHER ACTIVITES TAKING PLACE INCLUDING A SILENT AUCTION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RANDY DUELL AT 518-796-0726 OR RON WALKER AT 518-494-7222.
7/24/23 – ON SUNDAY JULY 30TH, THE WARRENSBURG/LAKE GEORGE WOLVERINE FOOTBALL TEAM WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT CRONIN’S IN WARRENSBURG. LUNCH IS AT 12NOON WITH 1PM SHOTGUN START FOLLOWED BY A STEAK DINNER AT 6PM. FORMAT IS A FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE AND COST FOR TIS $100.00 FOR NON MEMBERS, AND $70.00 FOR CRONIN’S MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES GOLF, LUNCH, DINNER AND DRINKS. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE PERRONE AT 518-683-0220 OR E-MAIL MIKE AT PERRONE M AT WCSD DOT ORG.
7/31/23 – Cornell Cooperative Extension is looking for donations of merchandise or gift certificates that will be used for their 14th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Saturday August 26th. All proceeds from the tournament will be used to help financially support Cooperative Extension’s educational programs. Donations will be used in the silent auction or as prizes for their golf tournament contests. For more information, contact Amy Sabattis at 518-623-3291. Arrangements can be made for pick-up of items.
9/9/23 – ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, THE FIRST ANNUAL HUDSON FALLS YOUTH BASEBALL GOFL TOURNAMENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT KINGSBURY NATIONAL GOLF COURSE. PRE-REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT 8AM WILL A 9AM SHOTGUN START. THE TOURNAMENT IS A 4 PERSON SCRAMBLE EVENT. COST IS $90.00 PER GOLFER AND INCLUDES GOLF, CART, LUNCH AND DINNER. TO REGISTER CONTACT NICK DIAMOND AT N DIAMOND 75 AT GMAIL DOT COM.
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