WWSC 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]

5/28/26 – On Friday, May 29th, Cornell Co-operative Extension of Warren County will be holding a “Starting Shiitake Mushrooms” workshop at 3:30pm led by Connor Youngerman at their headquarters at 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg.  This program is perfect for the very beginner as well as the enthusiast who might want to learn other techniques of raising shiitake mushrooms.  There will be a limited number of bolts available for participants to take home.  Bolts are $20.00 a piece, and must be paid for at the time of registration.  Pre-registration is required.  To register, call 518-623-3291. For more information, contact Dan Carusone.

5/28/26 – Warren County Department of Workforce Development is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides jobs for youth between the ages of 14 and 20 and helps local businesses and organizations get through the busy summer season.  Applications are due by Friday May 29th, and can be found at www dot warren county ny dot gov and click on the story found on the “In the News” section.

5/29/26-  ON FRIDAY MAY 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM  AT ST.CLEMENTS CHURCH AT 231 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

5/29/26 – ON FRIDAY MAY 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM  AT THE MALL ON AVIATION 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

5/29/26 – ON FRIDAY MAY 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE TOWN OF CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE IN CHESTERTOWN.  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

5/29/26 – On Saturday May 30th, Cornell Co-operative Extension of Warren County will be holding an instructional program on building “Air-Prune Raised Beds” at their location at 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg beginning at 10am led by Connor Youngerman.   Air-prune raised beds are an innovative method of growing seedlings that are more easily transplanted.  This is instructional only and there is a small cover fee of $5.00 for the program, and pre-registration is required.  To register, call 518-623-3291. For more information, contact Dan Carusone.

5/29/30 – ON SATURDAY MAY 30TH, THE VETERANS MOTORCYCLE CLUB OF NEW YORK CHAPTER 17 WILL HOLD A SPRING BASH FROM 11AM TO 3PM AT THE LEGION IN CAMBRIDGE.  COST IS $20.00 PER PERSON AND $30.00 PER COUPLE.  THERE WILL BE GAMES AND PRIZES, VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS AND LIVE MUSIC BY, ”SHADE OF HAZE.”  A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE VETERANS MIRACLE CENTER

5/30/26 –  ON SATURDAY MAY 30TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 2PM AT THE GLENS FALLS ELKS LODGE ON CRONIN 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

5/30/26 – ON SATURDAY MAY 30TH, THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE WILL HOLD A COLLECTORS TOY EVENT AND ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR FROM 9AM TO 3PM THEIR LOCATION AT 3033 ROUTE 4 IN HUDSON FALLS.  ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE AND THEIR MISSION.

5/31/26 –  On Sunday May 31st, the Upstate Model Railroaders Club will be holding an Open House and Freight Yard Sale from 12Noon to 3pm.  Members will be on hand running trains and to answer questions.  The Upstate Model Railroaders are located in the Epic Ventures Building at 22 Hudson Falls Road in South Glens Falls at Door 27.

6/1/26 –  ON MONDAY JUNE 1ST THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM 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

6/2/26 –  ON TUESDAY JUNE 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

6/2/26 – ON TUESDAY JUNE 2ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 70 AT 34 WEST 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

6/3/26 –  ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT THE STUDENT CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF SUNY ADIRONDACK ON BAY 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

6/3/26 – On Wednesday June 3rd, the Chapman Museum is Glens Falls will hold a family craft program, “Coffee Filter Rainbows” from 3:30 to 4:30pm.   Join the Chapman to create your own rainbow art using coffee filters, markers, a splash of water, and plenty of creativity. The program is free but requires a reservation. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. To register, please call 518-793-2826.

6/4/26 –  ON THURSDAY JUNE 4TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM ON THE CAMPUS OF EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY AT 113 WEST 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

6/4/26 – ON THURSDAY JUNE 4TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT 4054 ROUTE 9L IN LAKE GEORGE.  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

6/4/26 – On Thursday June 4th, Warren County is inviting community members, airport users, regional stakeholders, and interested residents to attend the first public meeting focusing on the ongoing Airport Master Plan update for the Warren County Airport, a.k.a the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL). The meeting will be held from 5 to 7pm at SUNY Adirondack’s Northwest Bay Conference Center.

6/4/26 – On Friday June 5th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls kicks off its summer walking tours with a Downtown Glens Falls Tour at 11am.  The tour explores the major historical events and figures that shaped Glens Falls, from the signing of the original land patent to becoming one of the most prosperous cities in New York.  The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and will take place rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, water, and either an umbrella or raincoat if needed.  Tours are $20.00 per person; and $15.00 for Chapman members. Payment is required at the time of registration. A minimum of four participants are required for tour to run, and no more than 15 participants per tour. To register, please call 518-793-2826.

6/5/26 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 5TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 6:30AM TO 4:30PM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL AT 100 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

6/5/26 – ON FRIDAY JUNE 5TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE STILLWATER AREA COMMUNITY CENTER  AT 19 PALMER AVENUE IN STILLWATER.  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

6/6/26 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 6TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 7:30AM TO 12NOON AT ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ROUTE NINE IN MALTA.  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

6/6/26 – ON SATURDAY JUNE 6TH, 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 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

6/6/26 –  ON SATURDAY JUNE 6TH, ST. ANN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH ON ROUTE 4 IN THE VILLAGE OF FORT ANN WILL HOLD A CHICKEN BARBECUE FROM 11AM TO 2PM.  ENJOY A HALF CHICKEN, BAKED POTATO, COLE SLAW, SPECIAL HOMEMADE ROLLS AND DESSERT.

6/7/26 –  ON SUNDAY JUNE 7TH, BATTENKILLL COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL TOUCH A TRUCK FAMILY FESTIVAL FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS IN GREENWICH.  EVENTS INCLUDE :  A CLASSIC CAR SHOW, MOTORCYCLE RALLY RIDE AND SHOW AT 11AM, KIDS ZONE, KARATE AND DANCE DEMONSTRATION, LIVE BANDS, PETTING ANIMAL AREA, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.  SUGGESTED DONATION IS $5.00 PER PERSON.  ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT BATTENKIL COMMNUNITY SERVICES.

6/8/26 – On Tuesday June 9th, Warren County Office of Emergency Services and the National Weather Service in Albany have organized a free weather spotter training session for interested individuals.  Participants will learn from NWS staff about hazardous weather events, weather spotting criteria, updated weather outlooks, how to make formal weather reports and more.  The training will be held from 6 to 8pm at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Training Room on Route 9 in Queensbury.  For more information go online at weather dot gov backslash SKYWARN

6/9/26 – On Wednesday June 10th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents “Conversations with the Past : Benjamin Franklin Slept Here: The Founding Father’s Failed Mission to Make Canada the 14th Colony.  Guest Speaker will be Sean Kelleher, Trustee of the Saratoga County History Center, Historian for the Town of Saratoga, and Vice Chair of the Saratoga 250 Commission.  This program is free for Chapman Members; and $10.00 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register, call 518-793-2826.

6/10/26 – On Saturday June 13TH, the Village Baptist Church at 131 Broadway in Fort Edward will be having Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ.  Dine in or take out from 3:30 to 5:30pm   Meal consists of 1/2 chicken, baked potato, roll & butter, VBC special cole slaw, & dessert only for $15.00. Reservations are required by Wednesday June 10th. Call 518-747-5996. Proceeds benefit Vick Pathfinder Camps & Conferences New York, and Village of Hope Missions in Kenya.  

6/10/26 – Registration is underway for Warren County’s 2026 household hazardous waste collection event, which will be held on Saturday, June 13th at the Queensbury Highway Department, 742 Bay Road.  Warren County residents who would like to get rid of hazardous materials such as cleaners, paint, pesticides and other household chemicals can do so at no charge.  This is the only household hazardous waste events to be held by Warren County Department of Public Works in 2026.  To register go online at www dot warren county ny dot gov backslash residents backslash waste or register by mail or in person at the Warren County DPW, 4028 Main Street, Warrensburg, New York, 12885, or by fax at 518-623-2772.  Registration closes June 10th

6/12/26-  On Friday June 12th, the Parks Bentley Place at 53 Ferry Boulevard in South Glens Falls will be holding a Flag Day Celebration and  concert by the Washington County Band.  The program starts at 6:45pm.  Activities include: Flag Day celebration, DAR essay contest winner presentation and open-air concert by the Washington County Band.   Admission is free of charge and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

6/12/26 – On Saturday June 13th, Cornell Cooperative Extension will be holding a “Make Your Own Jams & Jellies” class from 10:30am to 12:30pm at their training center at 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg.  This hands-on workshop will cover food safety skills (a must when preserving food!) and several methods of producing jams and jellies using fresh and frozen fruits. Each participant will bring home a jar of jam or jelly. Cost is $15.00 and pre-registration is required.   For more information, contact  Alyssa Hayes by calling 518-623-3291.

6/15/26 – FROM JUNE 1ST THROUGH THE 15TH, THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AUXILIARY WILL BE SELLING THEIR SUMMER TIME CAKE ROLLS IN EITHER LEMON OR STRAWBERRY WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FILLING.  COST IS $18.00 PER ROLL AND WILL BE SOLD FROZEN TO BE DEFROSTED WHEN READY TO SERVE.  TO PLACE AN ORDER, CALL 518-632-5715.  PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY JUNE 20TH FROM 10AM TO NOON AT THE FIREHOUSE ON ROUTE 40

7/11/26 –  Through Sunday July 12th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents its latest exhibit  in the Stoddard Gallery highlighting one of the city’s most important corridors: Warren Street.  The exhibit highlights Warren Street’s prominent homes and role as a social hub anchored by the Opera House, where residents gathered for performances and community events.  Photographs on view also highlight moments of hardship that shaped the city. From the devastating downtown fire of 1884, to the paralyzing Great Blizzard of 1888, these events reveal the resilience of the residents of Glens Falls during times of crisis and change.   For more information, visit www dot chapman museum dot org or call 518-793-2826.

7/31/26 –  THE CHESTERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD IT’S 24TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC ON SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PLAYING OR GOLF SPONSOR PACKAGES E-MAIL INFO AT CHESTERTOWN FIRE DEP DOT COM

8/22/26 – The Granville Lions Club is currently holding its annual Summer Furniture Sale for its 65th year.  Members of the Club will be on hand to help customers with their purchases. The sale takes place at the Lions warehouses, located behind the Post Office on Main Street in Granville.  The warehouses are fully stocked with new furniture for this season. Hours of the sale are Fridays from 5 to 8pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm each weekend through August.  For updated information on the sale, check the Granville Lions Club on Facebook or at www dot Granville lions club dot com.

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