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]
5/13/25 – On Wednesday May 14th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, ”Conversations with the Past: The Grand Canal and the Rise of the Empire State” at 7pm via Zoom. Speaker will be Patrick Stenshorn, Education Program Manager at the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. The Erie Canal marks its 200th anniversary this year. This presentation will provide an overview of the canal’s history from its origins to today, including connections to 19th-century industrial growth, population booms, social movements, and more. The program is free, but requires registration. To register go online at www dot chapman museum dot org and click on “events.”
5/14/25 – ON WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY 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
5/14/25 – ON WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH, THERE WILL BE A DRIVE UP ONLY CHICKEN BARBEQUE TO BENEFIT THE SHENENDEHOWA SCHOOLS BOUNTIFUL BACKPACK PROGRAM FROM 3 TO 6PM AT THE SHENENDEHOWA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ON ROUTE 146 IN CLIFTON PARK. COST IS $16.00 PRE-ORDER, $20.00 DRIVE UP. MEAL CONSISTS OF 1/2 CHICKEN, BAKED POTATO, COLE SLAW, AND CORN BREAD. TO PRE-ORDER GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT SHEN ROTARY DOT ORG BACKSLASH BBQ CHICKEN
5/14/25 – ON THURSDAY MAY 15TH, THE VETERANS BUSINESS COUNCIL JAMBOREE WILL TAKE PLACE BEGINNING AT 3PM AT VFW POST 420 ON EXCELSIOR AVENUE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: LIVE MUSIC, A BARBECUE AND CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, BARBECUE TICKETS AND CORN HOLE TEAM REGISTRATION GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT VBC JAMBOREE DOT COM
5/15/25 – ON THURSDAY MAY 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 53 SOUTH MAIN STREET IN SALEM. 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
5/15/25 – ON THURSDAY MAY 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AT 58 QUAKER STREET. 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
5/15/25 – ON THURSDAY MAY 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE SARATOGA/WILTON ELKS LODGE AT 1 ELKS LANE 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
5/15/25 – ON THURSDAY MAY 15TH, THE FOLKLIFE CENTER AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY CONCLUDES THEIR FREE SPRING CONCERT SERIES WITH A PERFORMANCE BY THE KATHLEEN PARKS BAND. DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM, WITH THE SHOW AT 7PM. THEN ON FRIDAY THE 16TH, THE GROUP WILL PERFORM AT THE HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE AT 58 EAST BROADWAY IN SALEM. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SPRING CONCERT SERIES GO TO WWW DOT CRANDALL LIBRARY DOT ORG AND CLICK ON, “FOLK LIFE CENTER.”
5/16/25 – ON FRIDAY MAY 16TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT THE GLENS FALLS YMCA AT 600 UPPER GLEN STREET. 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
5/16/25 – ON FRIDAY MAY 16TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT ST. CLEMENTS CHURCH 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
5/17/25 – ON SATURDAY MAY 17TH, WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH WILL HOLD ITS NEXT RABIES CLINIC FROM 10AM TO NOON AT THE CHESTER FIRE HOUSE ON ROUTE EIGHT. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH, AND CATS AND FERRETS IN A CARRIER. COST IS $10.00, BUT NO ONE WILL BE TURNED AWAY DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AT 518-761-6580 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW DOT WARREN COUNTY DOT GOV BACKSLASH HEALTH SERVICES
5/17/25 – THE TOWN OF THURMAN WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL TOWN WIDE YARD SALE FRIDAY MAY 16TH, SATURDAY THE 17TH, AND SUNDAY THE 18TH RAIN OR SHINE. MAPS OF THURMAN ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOYER AT THE TOWN HALL AT 311 ATHOL ROAD.
5/18/25 – On Sunday May 18th, the Little Theater on the Farm at 27 Plum Road in Fort Edward presents Kevin Harder’s Tribute to Elvis as he performs some of Elvis’ greatest songs from the 50’s through the 70’s at 2pm. Recommended donation is Adults $12.00. Students and Seniors 60 and older, $9.00. For more information call 518-480-5011, or visit their website: www dot little theater 27 dot org
5/19/25 – On Monday May 19th, local residents can get their child’s seat checked for free at a safety event organized by Warren County Health Services from 1 to 4pm at the West Glens Falls Fire Department Station at 33 Luzerne Road in Queensbury. Trained technicians from the Health Services office will also be able to determine whether your seat has been recalled, and they will have a limited number of seats available to distribute to those in need. No registration is required for this event. For more information, call Warren County Health Services at 518-761-6580.
5/21/25 – On Wednesday May 21st, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents : Family Night for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 4 to 6pm. The Chapman is presenting a fun and family-friendly evening as they explore the rich histories and vibrant cultures of China, Japan, and India. This free, drop-in event features three interactive stations with hands-on crafts and fun stories that bring each culture to life. This program is intended for children ages 5 to 9 but is open to all. The program is free and does not require registration.
5/21/25 – ON WEDNESDAY MAY 21ST, THE MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS WILL HOLD ITS NEXT FREE COMMUNITY MEAL FROM 5 TO 7PM. THIS MONTH’S DINNER WILL BE PULLED PORK WITH COLE SLAW AND HOMEMADE DESSERT. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. THE CHURCH HOLDS FREE COMMUNITY MEALS ON THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH.
5/23/25 – ON FRIDAY MAY 23RD, 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
5/24/25 – ON SATURDAY MAY 24TH, THEIR WILL BE A BENEFIT FOR TIM GUY FROM 2 TO 6PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 574 ON PEARL STREET IN HUDSON FALLS. THERE WILL BE BAKED ZITI THAT INCLUDES SALAD AND BREAD FOR $10.00 A PLATE. A BAKE SALE, A SILENT AUCTION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAKING PLACE.
5/27/25 – On Sunday June 1st, the Glens Falls Symphony will host its Springtime Gala at the Lake George Club in Diamond Point beginning at 4:30pm. The Springtime Gala has raised funds over the past 14 years to support the educational and performance programs of the Glens Falls Symphony. Tickets are $160.00 per person. $100.00 for juniors (under age 40) To purchase tickets go to www dot the glens falls symphony dot org or call the office at 518-793-1348. For more information, contact Jennifer Brink at 518-793-1348 or email : ex dir at g f s o dot org.
5/29/25 – ON TUESDAY MAY 29TH, A PARENTING WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE ENTITLED, “COMMUNICATION WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLERS” IN THE HOLDEN ROOM OF CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN GLENS FALLS FROM TO 6 TO 8PM. TOPICS IN INCLUDE: IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH TWEENS AND TEENS. SET BOUNDRIES, PRACTICE EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRATEGIES, AND TALK ABOUT COMMON PARENTING CHALLENGES. THE WORKSHOP IS FREE AND FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 518-792-6508 EXTENSION 7.
5/30/25 – ON SUNDAY JUNE 1ST, THE ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOL NATURAL HELPERS WILL HOLD THE, “ ACS SCOT TROT” 5K RUN/WALK. COST IS $25.00 TO PARTICIPATE. PACKET PICK UP TAKES PLACE AT 9:30AM, WITH THE RUN/WALK AT 10AM IN THE ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOL PARKING LOT. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP RUNNERS, AND THERE WILL ALSO BE A KIDS FUN RUN. ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 518-638-8243 EXTENSION 427; OR E-MAIL LAJEUNESSE_S AT ARGYLE CSD DOT ORG.
6/13/25 – TICKETS ARE ON SALE FOR THE SOROPTOMIST INTERNATIONAL OF SCHENECTADY’S 20TH ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR ON SATURDAY JUNE 14TH FROM 10AM TO 3PM. TICKETS FOR THIS SELF GUIDED TOUR OF EIGHT GARDENS IN AND AROUND SCHENECTADY COUNTY WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE GARDENS AT THE NISKAYUNA PUBLIC LIBRARY ARE $25.00 (BUY FIVE, GET ONE FREE). TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT WWW DOT SOROPTOMIST OF SCHENECTADY DOT ORG. THE TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE AND TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $30.00 ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR AT THE FRIST GARDEN YOU VISIT.
8/3/25 – Each weekend through August, the Granville Lions Club holds its Summer Furniture Sale. The sale takes place at the Lions warehouses, located behind the Post Office on Main Street in Granville and hours are Fridays from 5 to 8pm and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. For more information on the sale, check out the Granville Lions Club on Facebook or go online 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 – 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 OR TO REQUEST HELP TODAY.
TFN – THE WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS 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 – 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