Community Calendar

"Hackard Law is excited to support the KCRA 3 Kids Can! Food Drive, which has been assisting our local families since 1987. Running from October 4th to November 7th, this event will provide food aid across Northern California. We are proud to be involved and encourage others in the community to join us! Schools can participate by signing up as donation locations, and we welcome individuals to join our effort by contributing non-perishable food items. Together, we can make a difference!

Visit our event page for more details!
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening, the Buffalo Maritime Center (BMC) has built a full-scale replica of the Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief – Traveling 500 miles along the Erie Canal and Hudson River, the Seneca Chief will visit 28 communities across New York State, concluding with a grand arrival at Pier 26 in New York City – exactly 200 years after the original voyage began.

The Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief arrives at the Hudson River Maritime Museum on Tuesday, October 21st with tours and events on Tuesday, October 21st and Wednesday, October 22nd.

While in Kingston, Buffalo Maritime Center will offer free, family-friendly experiences – including special events, educational programs, and hands-on activities – that invite people of all ages to engage with the legacy of the Erie Canal, sparking both local and statewide reflection on the canal’s enduring impact.

Woodstock's weekly farmer's market bursting at the seams with local produce, live music, artisan producers and events for all ages - don't forget to bring the kids!

Join us each Wednesday afternoon at High Rock Park from 3-6 PM for the Saratoga Farmers' Market!

Enjoy live music, restock your kitchen with fresh and local goods, or grab dinner from our ready-to-eat vendors!

Let's make Wednesdays local and lively - see you at the market!

250 years ago, eight Shakers fled England, bound for New York in hopes of finding religious freedom. Named for their trembling “religious ecstasies,” the Shakers received gifts of revelation; communications from the spirit world. Led by a woman whom they called, “Mother Ann”, they were subject to bloody persecution. Shakers were beaten, imprisoned, abducted, and chased out of town on both sides of the Atlantic. Undeterred, they persevered to build their vision of Heaven-on-Earth right here, in Albany. We invite you to join us as we pull back the veil separating this world from the next at America’s First Shaker Settlement.

Tours are on Oct. 15, 16, 17, 24, & 25 at 5:30pm.

*This ghost tour touches on sensitive topics including sickness, mental illness, suicide, physical abuse, religious persecution, and death, both of children and of adults. If these topics hit too close to home, we hope that you will take good care and join us for a regular tour another time

Join CLC for the fourth and final Town Hall related to the Countywide Conservation Plan!

This virtual program will include a presentation of results pulled from the hundreds of voices who weighed in on their priorities for conservation in Columbia County. Participants will learn about the results of the planning process, key priorities, and strategies and actions to accomplish the goals of the Plan. Following this overview, there will be time for discussion and questions about the process, priorities, and next steps.
Can’t make it, but want to learn about the results?

Please register to join anyway, and we’ll send a recording!

Join us October  22 at 6 PM at Skidmore College! Bill McKibben talks with Joe Donahue about his book Here Comes the Sun. It’s a fresh, urgent call to solar-powered justice—and a conversation recorded live for The Book Show. Tickets required—don’t miss it!
https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/bill-mckibben-in-conversation-with-joe-donahue-about-his-book-here-comes-the-sun/

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer literacy tutors are needed for Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. Tri-County Literacy Center will be holding tutor training classes at the SUNY ADK Queensbury Campus, Wednesdays, October 8th through October 29, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. To register, call SUNY Adirondack's Continuing Education Office at 518-743-2238 or email conted@sunyacc.edu. For questions or to learn more, please call/text 518-793-7414 or email trilitcenter@gmail.com.

Attention stargazers! Join us for a very special evening with the Aldrich Astronomical Society!

Family friendly talk with handouts.
Learn about telescopes & binoculars for star gazing.
Locate Constellations and Planets
Check out real space artifacts with meteorites.
Astronaut Mission stickers for kids!
Light themed refreshments.
Outdoor stargazing if weather permits.

Deep Sandwich Trivia at Emack & Bolio’s

Wednesday’s from 630pm to 830pm
Beginning October 1st

Deep Sandwich Trivia delivers a fresh take on the classic pub quiz, mixing original question sets, quirky bonus rounds, and plenty of laughs. At Emack & Bolio’s, the all-ages game pairs perfectly with ice cream, making it a fun, welcoming event for families, friends, and anyone looking for a challenge.

About the Host

Samantha Mabee, a Navy veteran and STEM educator, created Deep Sandwich Trivia to bring people together through curiosity and play. With her mix of structure, creativity, and humor, she turns every trivia night into a shared experience that’s as memorable as it is competitive.

Please visit www.DeepSandwich.xyz for more information about other DeepSandwich trivia events in Albany.