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
9/18/23 – ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE MALTA COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1 BAYBERRY DRIVE. 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
9/19/21 – On Saturday September 23rd , the Warren County Historical Society will be holding its annual drive thru/pick up Chicken BBQ fundraiser from 3 to 6pm. Cost is $16.00 and dinner includes: 1/2 chicken with salt potatoes, an ear of corn, coleslaw, and roll with butter. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Tuesday September 19th. Cash, Check, or Credit Card accepted. Pick up will take place in the society’s parking lot at 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury. For more information, contact the historical society at 518 743-0734 or preorder at mail at w c n y h s dot org
9/20/23 – ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11:30AM TO 7PM AT 89 SIX FLAGS DRIVE IN QUEENSBURY. 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
9/21/23 – ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE TOWN OF BALLSTON TOWN HALL AT 323 CHARLTON ROAD IN BALLSTON SPA. 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
9/21/23 – EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER, THE CANAL STREET MARKET PLACE AT 63 CANAL STREET IN FORT EDWARD HOLDS A FARMERS MARKET FROM 4 TO 7PM FEATURING A WIDE VARIETY OF LOCAL VENDORS. DURING THE FARMERS MARKET, LOCAL AUTHOR JUDITH GROSS AND ILLUSTRATOR DEBORAH AUSTIN WILL BE HOLDING A BOOK SIGNING FOR THEIR CHILDRENS BOOK, “SWIMMING ON THE MOON.”
9/21/23 – In celebration of National Literacy Month, the Tri-County Literacy Center is holding their art show fundraiser, “Celebrating the Art of Community” in the Friends Gallery located on the second floor of Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls through September 27th. All works were created by local artists. The pieces encompass a wide range of styles, subjects, and media. All pieces are available for sale and will be priced at $200.00 or less. Proceeds from the art sale will support the work of Tri-County Literacy Center. There will be a Meet the Artist Reception on Thursday, September 21st from 5 to 8pm in the Friends Gallery. Light refreshments will be served, and artists will be on hand to speak about their work. TLC staff members and volunteer tutors will be available to answer questions regarding the organization and assist with art sales. To view available artwork or to purchase your favorite piece, please visit www dot 32 auctions dot com backslashTLC Art 2023. For more information, email: tri lit center at gmail dot com
9/22/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT 815 NORTH BROADWAY 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
9/22/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 12 NOON TO 4:30PM AT ST.RAPHAELS’ CATHOLIC CHURCH AT 21 EAST MAIN STREET IN POULTNEY VERMONT. 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
9/22/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE ARYGLE 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
9/22/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, THE QUEENSBURY SENIOR CITIZENS’ WILL HOLD A FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AT THE SENIOR CENTER ON THE CORNER OF BAY AND HAVILAND ROAD FROM 1 TO 4PM. THE FAIR WILL OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION FOR AGING WELL INCLUDING SCREENINGS, ASSESSMENTS AND GIVEAWAYS.
9/22/23 – On Friday September 22nd, the Little Theater on the Farm at 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward presents “An Evening with the Bluebillies” at 7pm. Recommended donation is Adults $12.00. Students and Seniors 60 and older $9.00. For more information call 518-747-3421 or visit their website at : www dot little theater 27 dot org
9/23/23 – From September 22nd through the 24th the Adirondack Glass Blowing Studio will hold a fundraiser to benefit the North Creek Depot Museum from 10am to 5pm each day. Walk through straw bales covered with 100’s of glass pumpkins. Watch live glass blowing classes and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Part of each sale will keep the history of the North Creek Railway alive in the Depot Museum. The Adirondack Glass Blowing studio is located at 21 Railroad Place in North Creek. For more information, go online at www dot try glass blowing dot com.
9/23/23 – Through September 23RD, North Country Arts at the Shirt Factory Building at 71 Lawrence Street in Glens Falls in Suite 120 presents their, “Small Works Show” exhibition. Regular gallery hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from Noon to 5pm.
9/23/23 – ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD, THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY WILL HOLD A CHICKEN AND BISCUIT DINNER FROM 4:30 TO 6PM. COST IS ADULTS $12.00. MENU INCLUDES CHICKEN AND GRAVY WITH VEGGIES AND BISCUITS, SOUP, HOMEMADE DESSERTS AND BEVERAGES. PICK UP AND DELIVERY IS ALSO AVAILABLE AND TO PLACE AN ORDER IN ADVANCE, CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 518-793-1152
9/24/23 – ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH, THE COUNTRY ROUND AND SQUARE DANCE ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD A DANCE FROM 1 TO 4:30PM AT THE OLD SARATOGA AMERICAN LEGION POST ON CLANCY 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 SIX ARE FREE.
9/25/23 – ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE WORD OF LIFE BIBLE INSTITUTE AT 4200 GLENDALE ROAD IN POTTERSVILLE. 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
9/25/23 – On Monday September 25th, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County invites the public as they will be holding an Open House and Building Dedication in honor of the late Andrew “Andy” Sprague former Executive Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension. The memorial dedication will be held at 5:00pm at the Cooperative Extension office 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg with an open house to follow. For more information, contact Amy Sabattis at 518-623-3291.
9/26/23 – ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 4PM AT THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 3890 MAIN STREET IN WARRENSBURG. 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
9/26/23 – ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 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 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
9/27/23 – ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM AT EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE AT 113 WEST 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
9/27/23 – ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, VFW POST 2475 AT 30 COOPER STREET IN GLENS FALLS WILL BE HOLDING A CHICKEN WING SUPPER FROM 5 TO 7PM. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT. COST IS $10.00 AND DINNER CONSISTS OF CHICKEN WINGS AND FRENCH FRIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 518-761-0531.
9/28/23 – ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE BROADALBIN KENYETTO FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 14 PINE STREET IN BROADALBIN. 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
9/28/23 – On Thursday September 28th, the Warren County Historical Society will present Sara Frankenfeld, the county’s GIS Administrator, and Dan Forbush, founder and editor of Cliff & Redfield Interactive, as they introduce “Explore Warren County,” an app that will offer visitors to Warren County three audio tours starting in January. Their presentation, “Spatial Storytelling in Western Warren County,” takes place at 7pm in the Christine L. McDonald Community Room at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls.
9/28/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, THEIR WILL BE A BENEFIT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY STARRING DONNY ROMINES AS ELVIS AT THE SARATOGA WILTON ELKS LODGE ON ROUTE NINE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. DOORS OPEN AT 6PM. COST IS $15.00 AND THEIR WILL BE A CASH BAR, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT HELEN AT 518-745-7821.
9/29/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST AT 54 BAY 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
9/29/23 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE SARATOGA BRANCH OF THE SARATOGA YMCA AT 290 WEST AVENUE. 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
9/29/23 – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren and Washington Counties will be offering “PS: It Works! Parenting Program” on five consecutive Tuesdays beginning October 3rd from 12 noon to 1:30pm via Zoom. This free program is designed for parents/caregivers with children from toddlers to teens who want to learn how to help guide the children in their care in a supportive way. Basic parenting skills will be explored in this fun, interactive class. To register contact Roxanne Westcott 518-668-4881 or email rmw 38 at cornell dot edu.
9/30/23 – ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30TH, THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY WILL BE HOLDING A BASKET PARTY FUNDRAISER FROM 11AM TO 3PM. ALONG WITH THE BASKETS THEIR WILL BE BAKED GOODS AND FOOD FOR PURCHASE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 518-793-1152.
10/1/23 – ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 1ST, THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY WILL BE HOLDING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST FROM 8AM TO 11AM. ON THE MENU: ALL YOU CAN EAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES, EGGS, TOAST HAM OR SAUSAGE. COST IS AGE 11 TO ADULTS $8.00. CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 10 $5.00; AND KIDS UNDER FIVE ARE FREE. TAKE OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE, AND THE FIRE COMPANY WILL ALSO BE TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THEIR FAMOUS PUMPKIN DESSERT ROLLS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING THAT MORNING.
10/6/23 – Volunteer Literacy Tutors are needed for Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties. Tri-County Literacy Center will be holding tutor training classes in person Wednesdays, October 11th through November 9th from 6:00 to 8:00pm at SUNY Adirondack’s Wilton Extension site. To register, call SUNY Adirondack’s Continuing Education Office at 518-743-2238 or email cont ed at suny acc dot edu. For questions or for more information, please call/text 518-793-7414 or email tri lit center at gmail dot com
10/7/23 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH, THE SIXTH ANNUAL BASKET PARTY AND VENDOR FAIR FUNDRAISERS TO BENEFIT THE TRI COUNTY MARINES TOYS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 9AM TO 3PM AT THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS AT 30-33 ROUTE FOUR IN HUDSON FALLS. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THEIR PAGE FACEBOOK.
10/13/23 – On Saturday, October 14th, the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter is holding its 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at SUNY Adirondack on Bay Road in Queensbury. Participants may check-in beginning at 9am, with an opening ceremony set for 10am. The walk will begin immediately following the opening ceremony. Register online at act dot alz dot org backslash queensbury 23 or call 518-675-7215.
10/27/23 – Through October 29th, the Lake George Battlefield Park Visitors Center at 75 Fort George Road on the lower level of the Lake George Park Commission’s headquarters will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. The Visitors Center also conducts 1-hour guided tours of the parks’ history on Saturdays at 11am. The tours start from the Visitors Center. Pre-registration is requested. Go to: info at lake george battlefield dot org.
10/27/23 – Through October 29th, the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Wilton is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30am to 4pm. Cottage Tours are available every half hour starting at 10am. Hidden History Hiking Tours take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10:30am with an $15.00 admission fee. Living History Tours take place Wednesdays, and Fridays at 3:30pm with an $18.00 admission fee. There are self-guided audio grounds tour with the voices of Grant’s contemporaries. For more information visit their website at www dot grant cottage dot org
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 – THE WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL IS NOW 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