Community Calendar

⛳ Mini Golf with CRVN – Fun for the Whole Family!
Join us Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30 PM at All4Fun
📍 1050 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110
Stop by the CRVN tent from 6:30-7:30 for discounted entry – just $7 per game instead of $9!
Coming solo or as a pair? We’ll happily group you with other local families and friends!
🍦 Vegan ice cream options always available for purchase @ctall4fun
Bring the kids, bring your friends – everyone’s welcome for an evening of outdoor fun and connection!

CRVN is excited to invite you to our Summer Stroll Event—a relaxed and fun morning in Albany's Washington Park where you can take a break from your routine, breathe in the fresh air, and join community members for a leisurely stroll to make new connections with like-minded individuals.
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends and family! Meet fellow vegans and veg-curious individuals who understand your journey and can offer support, tips, and friendship.
Strolls will be held every other Sunday, starting June 22 and running through Labor Day.
🗓 Stroll Dates:
• Sunday, June 22
• Sunday, July 6
• Sunday, July 20
• Sunday, August 3
• Sunday, August 17
• Sunday, August 31
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Road, Albany, NY
🅿️ Parking Info: Free street parking on Western and Madison
🙋🏼‍♀️ Host: Valentina valentina@capregionvegans.org

🍦 Beat the heat with a tasty treat! 🍦

Join CRVN for a FREE vegan ice cream sundae bar and meet-up. Connect with the community over a tasty treat in the air-conditioned barn or sunny outdoor area at The Red Barn at East Greenbush Town Park.

ADA Accessible! Family-Friendly!

RSVP is strongly encouraged to ensure we have enough treats to go around!

Donations are encouraged, but not required.

This event is open to EVERYONE! Have some non-vegan friends who may be veg-curious? Please extend the invitation & help show them how delicious, beneficial, & welcoming our vegan community is. No matter where someone is on their plant-based journey, CRVN is here to support you!

CRVN is excited to invite you to our Summer Stroll Event—a relaxed and fun morning in Albany's Washington Park where you can take a break from your routine, breathe in the fresh air, and join community members for a leisurely stroll to make new connections with like-minded individuals.
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends and family! Meet fellow vegans and veg-curious individuals who understand your journey and can offer support, tips, and friendship.
Strolls will be held every other Sunday, starting June 22 and running through Labor Day.
🗓 Stroll Dates:
• Sunday, June 22
• Sunday, July 6
• Sunday, July 20
• Sunday, August 3
• Sunday, August 17
• Sunday, August 31
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Road, Albany, NY
🅿️ Parking Info: Free street parking on Western and Madison
🙋🏼‍♀️ Host: Valentina valentina@capregionvegans.org

Visit the new home of UU Catskills in midtown Kingston! Learn about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist and how we partner with our local community and impact the world. There will be information about being a UU plus food, games, live music, and kid crafts.

The Lustgarten Foundation’s Albany Capital District Walk for Research is your chance to join our dedicated community of supporters who have been touched by pancreatic cancer. This year we will be walking again at Elm Avenue Town Park where together we will raise the critical funds and awareness needed to defeat this devastating disease. We raise funds for the Lustgarten Foundation; and thanks to the Foundation’s private funding, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to pancreatic cancer research.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Pavilion activities will run until opening ceremonies at 10:00 AM. Our child friendly, stroller friendly, pet friendly, 1.2-mile handicap accessible Walk sets out at 10:30 AM and all activities end by noon.

Pavilion activities will include a pet parade, special jewelry raffle, a 50/50 raffle, a pick-a-prize auction, a PC information area, and a survivors’ table. A live band, Shades of Grey, will provide live music. A face painter and a person creating balloon animals will entertain children of all ages. Participants can relax with a chair massage provided by Breathe Massage Therapy. The first 500 walkers will receive a walk t-shirt, and refreshments including bottled water, apple cider donuts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and apple cider.

CRVN is excited to invite you to our Summer Stroll Event—a relaxed and fun morning in Albany's Washington Park where you can take a break from your routine, breathe in the fresh air, and join community members for a leisurely stroll to make new connections with like-minded individuals.
This event is free and open to everyone, so bring your friends and family! Meet fellow vegans and veg-curious individuals who understand your journey and can offer support, tips, and friendship.
Strolls will be held every other Sunday, starting June 22 and running through Labor Day.
🗓 Stroll Dates:
• Sunday, June 22
• Sunday, July 6
• Sunday, July 20
• Sunday, August 3
• Sunday, August 17
• Sunday, August 31
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Washington Park Lake House, Washington Park Road, Albany, NY
🅿️ Parking Info: Free street parking on Western and Madison
🙋🏼‍♀️ Host: Valentina valentina@capregionvegans.org

Save the Date! We’re firing up the grill for a delicious and laid-back afternoon at our Summer Vegan BBQ.

🗓 Sunday, September 7th
🕐 1–3 PM
📍 Schenectady Central Park Pavilion

💲Members: $10 Public: $20

Come enjoy plant-based BBQ favorites, beautiful park vibes, and a community that loves good food and good company. Mark your calendar, tell a friend, and bring your appetite. We can’t wait to see you there!

Brooklyn Art Meetup
Sunday, Sept 7 · 3:30–7 PM (Setup @ 2:30)
Maria Hernandez Park, Bushwick, BK
FREE · All Ages

What to Expect:
Meet local artists and vendors
Art and showcase artists
Find collaborators and new friends
Picnic vibes, so bring a blanket, snacks, and games
Everyone’s welcome

Bring:
Picnic setup (blanket, chair, umbrella)
Games, chalk, art supplies
Business cards or stickers
An open spirit

Rain or shine, if it rains, we dance in it.

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The Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York is hosting a Cooperstown Caregiver Conference on September 9, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at The Otesaga Resort Hotel. This free event aims to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and the challenges faced by dementia caregivers, featuring presentations, workshops, and panel discussions specifically tailored for family caregivers. Key topics include navigating caregiving roles, care throughout the illness, legal and financial literacy, and research updates. RSVP preferred by September 3.
Register for this FREE event by visiting https://bit.ly/CooperstownCaregiverConference or by calling Ann Thayer, Program Manager, at 607-206-4514.