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LENTEN Fried Fish Dinner: Latham-Colonie Knights in Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road (12110) in Columbus will start from Ashes on February 17, 2021 (Wednesday) until February 19, 2021 (Friday), including 2021 Good Friday on April 2, 2015. Fried fish or clam rolls with French fries or onion rings and coleslaw. All dinners are $10.00 per person. Please call 518 892 3750 to make a reservation, please indicate the required pick-up time. According to CDC guidelines, social isolation and masking are required.

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Opening hours of agricultural areas in Albany County: Due to the addition of Section 303-b to the Agriculture and Markets Act, landowners have the opportunity to apply for the addition of their land to one of the county’s three agricultural areas each year. The Albany County Council specifies a 30-day opening period per year, starting on February 1, and opening 30 days a year. If you own land or lease land to produce agricultural products, you should consider placing the land in an agricultural area within these 30 days. To learn more about the benefits of placing your land in an agricultural area, and to obtain a copy of the application form, please call 518-577-0958 with Cornell Cooperative Extension to Tom Gallagher in Albany County ( Tom Gallagher) or

. You can also contact Laura DeGaetano of the Albany County Planning Department at 518-447-5670, or

Or visit the Albany County website:

Short Story Café: Short Story Reading and Discussion Panel-February 24th to April 7th, Wednesday, 6pm (no meeting on March 31st), short story writer David Sylvester will lead the reading and discussion of the Troy Public Library Discussion group. The local short story writer Dave Sylvester hosted The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the form of short stories to explore how writers deal with the plot in the work , Characters and themes and other structural elements. Every week we will read and discuss two stories of well-known (and few-known!) masters in the table. A copy of the story will be provided in advance and should be read before the discussion. The program will be rendered using Zoom. To join the presentation, you need to install the Zoom client (microphone and speakers for audio and video, video camera) on your computer or install the Zoom application on your mobile device. The first set of stories will be emailed to you one week before the first class and will be available at the information desk in the main library. For more information and to register, please call 518-274-7071 or visit the library online.

Guided meditation: The Troy Public Library will offer meditation classes at 6:30 pm from January 13th to February 24th (Wednesday). Learning surprisingly simple but powerful exercises that can help you reduce stress, regain your strength, improve your overall health, and sit comfortably in a chair may make you "feast your eyes." Led by Michael Fuselli, he has more than 30 years of meditation teaching and practical experience. Beginners are always welcome. Registration is required. The program will be rendered using Zoom. To join the presentation, you need to install the Zoom client (microphone and speakers for audio and video, video camera) on your computer or install the Zoom application on your mobile device. Please call 518-274-7071 to register online

Or stop at the information desk. The program is free and open to the public.

Clothing Shed: Latham-Colonie Knight's clothing shed in Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road has reopened! The Covid-19 pandemic severely hit the Knights of Columbus and Columbus. Last year, we had almost no opportunity to raise funds for the community groups we support! We accept clothing, shoes, belts, wallets, blankets, sheets, towels, quilts, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed toys. Please bag everything. We do not accept: furniture, electronics, books, household items, toys, garbage, pillows, rags, rags, etc.

Parent Education Program: Cornell University Cooperative Expands Albany County to provide parent education programs through Zoom to support teenage parents/caregivers. Virtual Enhanced Family Plan (for parents/caregivers and teenagers, ages 11 to 18), January 19, 26, Tuesday, February 2 and 9, 2021. Youth plan: 5:30 – 6:00 pm, Parent plan: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Zoom registration link:

. Year of Magic (for parents/baby caregivers-4 year olds): January 21, 28, February 4, 2021, November 21, Thursday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Enlarge registration link:

-Middle Ages (for parents/caregivers of children aged 5 to 10): January 23, 30, February 6, 2021 Saturday, 13th 10:00 – 11:00 am Enlarge the registration link:

. All programs are provided free of charge through Zoom. Need to go through the registration link above or advanced registration with Maria

, SMS/Phone 518.598.9937.

Literacy volunteers needed: Make a difference in the new year: Become a literacy volunteer in Rensselaer or Albany County-do you want to help someone learn to read, write or speak English? Do you want to be a more engaged member of your community? We can train you! Rensselaer County Literacy Volunteers (LVORC) actively seek volunteers. We are looking for tutors paired with adult English language and basic literacy learners, as well as math and computer tutors. As a volunteer, you can develop new skills, make friends, and learn how your efforts can make a difference in the community. To register for an information session, please contact

. To learn more about LVORC, please visit

Or call 518 244-4650.

LVORC accepts new students: Since 1968, literacy volunteers in Rensselaer County have helped adults improve their ability to read, write, speak and understand English. New learners can call (518) 244-4650 or send an email to join the literacy volunteers in Rensselaer County. Email to

. Call (518) 244-4650 to register. access

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New TROY Pay Phone Parking App: Mayor Patrick Madden announced today that the City of Troy has launched a new pay-by-phone mobile app for paid parking in Collar City. The app provides drivers with a simple and easy-to-use option for drivers to pay for parking in downtown Troy. Starting from January 4, 2021, drivers will be able to use the new Passport Parking mobile app to pay for parking on the roadside. The Passport Parking app can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android devices at:

. Watch a video demonstrating how to use the Passport Parking app:

. A map of the metered parking area and instructions for metered parking using the Passport Parking app in downtown Troy are available at:

If you have any questions about New York City’s parking management system, please contact the City Office of Finance at (518) 279-7115.

New TROY online parking permit system: The city of Troy recently launched a new online parking permit registration system for spaces in municipal parking lots and garages. The system will simplify the permit retention and payment process, and allow New York City to use license plates instead of physical tags to issue and track parking permits. Starting in January 2021, the monthly parking fee for municipal parking lots and garages will increase to $75. Drivers are encouraged to update their current parking permits online.

. If you have questions about New York City’s parking management system, please call (518) 279-7115 to contact the New York City Office of Finance.

Free Toolbox: The Troy Public Library is giving away the art toolbox provided by the Tang Museum for free! Children aged 5 to 12 can pick up a set of art supplies, including watercolor pens, markers, color pages and sketchbooks, and instructions for creating art at home. Of course, if you need art or handicraft, we can also provide it! For more information, please visit online

"Thinking" card project: Saratoga and Dark Horse merchandise in the center of Saratoga Hot Springs, the impression of Broadway 368 and Broadway 445 is spreading this Valentine's Day through cards. Looking for a fun way to keep in touch with family and friends? The "Thoughts to You" card program allows you to write cards directly on Impressions or Dark Horse, and they will cover the postage and mail it to you. There are more than 500 different greeting cards to choose from, suitable for everyone.

Art competition: Saratoga Hot Springs at 368 Broadway and Saratoga and Dark Horse at 445 Broadway will host a Valentine's Day themed art competition. In these days of family restriction and evacuation, we are all looking for fun and interesting things! We decided to hold the first Valentine's Day art creation competition. Everyone is included, so date your kids, pets and family to get creative! Maybe it is a picture of your favorite person, scene or pet, a poem, a paper craft, and the sky is endless! If it is too big, please send us pictures! Send before February 1st, send by email or discard your Valentine-themed works, Impressions will create a window display with all submissions, in addition, they will post them on Facebook when they enter! Passers-by and Facebook viewers will vote for the most creative, colorful, interesting and sweet works in the store or on Facebook. The winners will be aggregated and announced before the end of February 13th! Winners will receive Saratoga porch packages and gift certificates on Valentine's Day!

Saratoga gift box packaging: Saratoga and Dark Horse Mercantile impressionist Saratoga porch packaging using reusable Saratoga handbags Packed and packed with locally made food and Saratoga products. There are "pre-assembled" Saratoga porch packages with prices ranging from $25 to $150, which can be viewed at:

Or you can call to create your own! They collaborated with other local businesses, including new hot chocolate bombs from Adirondack Bark Eaters, Saratoga Coffee Merchant, Angel Wing BBQ Sauce, Saratoga Tea and Honey, Pebble Mountain Farm, Maple Leaf Farm , Dean Delicious Dog Snacks, Adirondack Candle Company. Bread Basket Bakery, Saratoga Beef Jerky, Healthy Food, Saratoga Garlic, Saratoga Candy Company, Best Sundae, Lazy Dog, Saratoga Chocolate Company, Decresente, and some exquisite lovers Day gift! The interesting new Saratoga Porch package includes "BEE My Valentine", "You're the Bomb", "Hugs & Kisses", and packages for dogs, cats and horse lovers and others! Let us know, we can also add a Valentine card! Stop, call 518-587-0666, or order online

. Both stores offer in-store shopping, roadside pickup, local delivery and daily delivery services!

City Council Meeting: The Troy City Council meeting is held at 7pm on the first Thursday of each month. They are usually held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 433 Troy River Street, but they are actually held through Zoom. Committee meetings are scheduled regularly. The meeting agenda and meeting minutes are posted on the city’s website. All meetings are open to the public. At regular monthly meetings, residents of Troy can discuss any issues related to the city of Troy. The city is currently streaming the council meeting live on the Troy City Council YouTube page at:

SARATOGA CHOWDER TOUR 2021: Chowderfest will not disappear, it looks different this year. For everyone's safety, Discover Saratoga has changed Saratoga's most anticipated 2021 annual event and launched the Saratoga Chowder! It is now a week-long event. From January 30th (Saturday) to February 6th (Saturday), customers can enjoy a cup or a bowl of chowder at participating Saratoga County restaurants and vote online. Participants will also have a few pints of quart chowder. The Saratoga Chowder Tour will enable customers who like the Chowder Festival to enjoy the Chowder at multiple restaurants throughout the week, avoid congestion with limited space, and vote safely online from the comfort of their homes. Reservations are strongly recommended as the capacity and spacing requirements of local restaurants are limited. Discover Saratoga collaborated with Ballston Spa’s T-Shirt Graphics to set up an online store to sell official Saratoga Chowder Tour equipment. Customers can choose from several different shirts and hats, and then ship them directly to their homes. The online store will close at 11:59 pm on February 7. All voting will be conducted online at

And it ended quickly at 5:00 pm on February 6. Later that evening, social media will announce the winners. For more information, including a list of participating chowder suppliers and discounted hotel prices, please visit

Or call (518) 584-1531.

Farmers' Market: The Troy Waterfront Farmers' Market (TWFM) will hold a winter market in the former Lansingburg Price Kitchen Knife Room from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. More than 60 vendors will participate. For the past 18 years, the Troy Seaside Farmers’ Market has held a winter market in the Troy Atrium, and the organization has leased the market from the owner. Since its establishment, this winter will be the first time that the Lansingburg market, the northernmost area of ​​Troy, has appeared. According to New York State’s current COVID-19 guidelines, the Lansingburg store can hold up to 200 people at a time. After calculating the suppliers and employees, the space will be able to safely accommodate about 2 rooms. There are 120 customers at a time and there is enough social distance. Customers can arrive at any time during market hours. When the market reaches its load, arriving customers will be required to wait in line outside the store. For elderly people over 60 years old and weakened immune system, priority is given to shopping from 9 am to 9:30 am. The market will publish a complete list of vendors and security protocols on its website

Online Farmers Market: In May, the Troy Seaside Farmers Market implemented TWFM Online, a web-based store and contactless pickup system on the neighboring Green Island. Ridler said that online ordering and pickup services will continue to develop with the indoor market this winter, distributing customers between the two locations and providing valuable options to meet the different needs of customers. Shopping online

For contactless drive-thru pickup, please order from Friday to Thursday and pick up at Carioto Produce in Ludao every Sunday.

Meditation: A five-week course with Susan Meyer (Monday to January 4th, November 25th and February 1st and 8th to 1:00 pm-skip MLK day) will be developed or adjusted daily Meditation practice provides practical support. This is suitable for you to develop basic mindfulness skills and apply these skills to the challenges in life so that you can react wisely instead of reactively. When you are in trouble, you will learn strategies to awaken mindfulness and compassion, and greatly change your life, the people in your life, and the experience of the world itself. Each lesson will include instruction, guided practice, Q&A and follow-up resources. Registration is required. The program is provided through Zoom video conferencing. Before the first class, we will send you an email with an invitation and link to attend the Zoom meeting. If you have any questions, please refer to the "zoom" instructions to join the meeting. For more information on this Saratoga Springs Public Library Project, please visit online

Free uniform cleaning for soldiers and veterans: Best Cleaners, a dry-cleaning business based in New York, provides free uniform cleaning services for veterans and active-duty soldiers. Since 2018, Best Cleaners has not only provided this service in all five of its store locations, but also provided door-to-door pick-up and delivery services. Although many dry cleaners only provide free military cleaning services during May ("Military Appreciation Month"), Best Cleaners has long provided this service. Best Cleaner currently has five locations in the Capital Region, including Del Mar, Glenville, Latham, Langtonville and Schenectady. The company provides free pick-up, dry cleaning and restoration services. For more information, please visit

Watervliet Heroes Banner Project: The Watervliet Heroes Banner Project is a tribute to those who have served in or have served in branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and those who were born, live, or currently live in Watervliet. Families will purchase their own banners for $175. The banner will be marked with a picture of the soldier/woman and his/her name and service branch. It is recommended for people in uniform, and no other people in the photo. Sample banners can be viewed at the City Hall. Banner ads should be displayed once a year, as long as the integrity of the banner ads lasts (the service life is approximately three to four years). Then, the replacement of banner ads will be the responsibility of the sponsor. The cost of changing the banner is $135. (This is the price, as long as the hardware works properly). Please contact Chris at 270-3815 for more information or access

COHOES rotating decorations celebrate its 150th anniversary: ​​In 2004, the Rotary Club of Cohoes started a series of collectible Christmas decorations featuring historical landmarks in Cohoes City. This year's decorations celebrated the 150th anniversary of Cohoes City. Part of the proceeds from the sale of 2020 decorations will be used to support the plan of LifePath Cohoes (formerly known as the Cohoes Advanced Center). The following are the previous decoration designs in the series: 2004-Cohoes Falls; 2005-Harmony Mills; 2006-Cohoes Concert Hall; 2007-Cohoes Mastodon; 2008-Cohoes City Hall; 2009-Half Month; 2010 -Silliman Memorial Church; 2011-Van Schaick Building; 2012-Kevin Memorial College; 2013-Cohoes High School; 2014-Cohoes Library; 2015-Former Cohoes Film Theater; 2016-Carlson's Ice Rink ; 2017-Erie Canal ship lock; 2018 Cohoes Armory; 2019-Marton Shipyard. You can also buy coffee cups with a 150th anniversary design. The cost of the decoration is 20 dollars. The cup is 10 dollars. To buy decorations or cups, go to

to know more information. You can also buy decorations and cups at Marra's Pharmacy at 217 Remsen Street in Cohoes or The Local at 159 Remsen Street in Cohoes.

Worship service at North Chatham United Methodist Church: North Chatham United Methodist Church worships in our sanctuary on the first and third Sundays of each month, and requires masks and maintenance social distancing. Worshipers should enter through the back door of the church. On all other Sundays, worship is virtual. All worship activities are held at 11:00 AM, and all activities can be used on ZOOM. ZOOM login information is located on our website (northchathammethodistchurch.org). For more information about the North Chatham United Methodist Church, please call 518-766-3535 or visit our website. Thank you, and we hope to see you soon, either in person or at ZOOM!

Seniors: As the current epidemic still has restrictions, this year's large-scale event schedule has been cancelled until 2020, with the following exceptions. The club sponsored an unapproved bowling league, which is also open to members and non-members, and was held at Green Island Alley at noon on Monday. The cost is $9.00 per week ($6.00 for bowling, and $6.00 for prizes and year-end banquets.) The league will follow all COVID-19 agreements while providing exercise and entertainment every week. It is currently looking for new and alternative bowling balls . You can register on the dedicated lane every Monday or by contacting Mary Riley (518-469-7782) or Lois Kewley (518-235-3788).

Free online tutoring: Flexible online tutoring! Online tutoring in a 30-minute course is now available through the Troy Public Library. Kids in grades K-12 can get free virtual homework help from high school volunteers. Just fill out the application form and someone will contact you to make an appointment. For more information, please visit online

Cancellation of reunion event: According to the current Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings, we cannot hold the annual Clinton Heights reunion event this year. Please write down the calendar for next year's party at the American Veterans Conference in Melvin Road, East Greenbush on Friday, September 10th.

Virtual Hidden Garden Tour: Troy’s popular Hidden Garden Tour returns as a virtual tour. Now in its 21st year, this tour is a fundraising event that benefits Troy's Prospect Park. Usually, tourists have to pay an entrance fee to get a self-service map to more than 40 private gardens, which are only open for one night in the historic sage, Washington Park and nearby communities. In the past few years, the rain event has attracted more than 1,000 tourists in one day. This year's virtual tour includes 28 gardens, which are taken with 360-degree interactive photos, and viewers can browse online using their computers or mobile devices. Twelve gardeners recorded personal video messages, which were embedded in their virtual tour site

. Although most gardens are roughly the same size, about 20 feet by 30 feet, their styles vary greatly. Some gardens feature charming paths, fountains and swimming pools. Some gardens are full of flowers, and some gardens have more plants and vegetables-all gardeners with these skills love them. The online virtual tour is free, but we welcome donations, which will benefit the ongoing improvement project of the historic Prospect Park on Congress Street in Troy. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization "Friends of Prospect Park" hopes to provide free activity programs in the park in the future, provided that such activities are safe for the public. Donation information can be found on the travel website. The virtual tour can be accessed via a desktop or laptop computer, as well as a tablet or smartphone. Some gardens have a "play" button that will send out a special video message. The gardens are listed by number. The owner’s name is in the left column. Clicking on the round icon will open a 3D tour of the garden. One advantage of the virtual garden tour is that it is always sunny. You can also visit 24 hours a day for at least one month. For more information, please visit

On a desktop or laptop computer.

Tip: Lime Mobile Network is bringing its news to online platforms. To help people understand Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, the Lyme Action Network will provide video demonstrations, zoom meetings and other virtual activities to help people understand the dangers of tick bites and how to deal with them. The Lime Action Network has confirmed three speeches, and more speeches are in progress. Professor Holly Ahern, associate professor of microbiology at the City University of New York at Adirondack, first introduced the "Features Insect Diseases-2020 Update". In this recorded speech, Holly reviewed basic information about TBD and shared her "internal views" on the very promising research status. The speech originally given at the recent Lake George Land Conservation Association meeting is now available on Lyme Action Network’s YouTube channel.

More information can be found at

Virtual Art Exhibition: In turbulent times, art provides opportunities for peace. Join the first virtual CAS (Cohoes Artist Showcase) of Choose Cohoes for Art (CCfA). Sixteen artists from Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties share their art in this special exhibition. You can view samples of their work, get to know the artists in your own language, and contact them through comments and encouragement. One of the best things about it is that you can check it on your own schedule. View CCfA's website

To learn more about this organization, select the link on the left side of the page to go to the virtual show.

Steventown Historical Society update: The monthly planning meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society board of directors has also been cancelled until further notice.

Journey of Truth: Awakening: Journey of Truth – Eight Tuesdays, starting on October 6th, 6:30-8:30 pm based on the book "Unbound Soul" by Michael Singer, This practical spirituality course invites students to get in touch with their true selves, to explore their spiritual essence and divine wisdom through experiential exercises, classroom discussions and reading. Suggested donation: $20 per class. Hosted by the Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventure Organization through Zoom. For more information or to register, please visit

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Group or call (518) 366-9918.

Nature Festival: Morro Lake State Park NatureFest 2020 will be held soon. To help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, we cancelled the annual live event. With the help of many friends, we created a dedicated website that contains various videos, links and content, focusing on local experts and organizations in many fields, involving the environment, wildlife restoration, conservation and sustainable practices. We will also provide games for family and friends. We invite you to visit our dedicated NatureFest 2020 website

The New York State Department of Labor announced today that from February 5, 1221 to January 7, 2022, five ironwork (external) apprentices will be recruited to participate in the Ironwork Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, Local Union #12. . Please note that the five apprentice vacancies listed represent the total number of recruitment regions in the four regions: Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, Northern Country and Southern Region. During the recruitment period, on the first Friday of every month (except statutory holidays), from 8:30 to 10:00 am, you can go to the local union #12 at 17 Hemlock Street, Rutham, New York to obtain and submit the application in person. The committee requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or a high school equivalent (such as TASC or GED), and have written proof that they are physically capable of ironwork (external), which may include: wearing weight 25 Seat belts up to 50 pounds, carrying steel bars weighing between 50 and 150 pounds, climbing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, raising and carrying all day for steel and reinforced iron. There must be an approved school for reliable transportation to and from the various workplaces and required classes. After accepting the plan, you must pass the drug screening, and the cost is borne by the sponsor. Must reside within the jurisdiction of the No. 12 Local Alliance, which includes Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Green, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Scottsdale Larry, Warren and Washington State. For more information, applicants should call Ironworkers Local #12 at (518) 435-0470. You can get more job search help at your local New York State Labor Career Center (see:

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Virtual Horse Symposium: CCE Equine, the Cooperative Division of Cornell University in Saratoga County, is preparing to host the second Virtual Horse Symposium in March. The three-week course is for adult horse owners, business owners and horse fans in the Capital Region and other regions. This year, the course will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from March 16th to April 1st for three weeks. Topics include: the healthy development of young horses, introduction to liability risks: New York's "Agricultural Tourism Act" and the horse industry’s negligence, horse law: legal issues related to horse industry participants, etc. Each session will be virtual hosted via Zoom at 7pm. In addition to virtual courses, participants can also choose to receive an educational package with each presentation resource. New events this year will include the "Family Fun Horse Trivia Night" on April 2, which will be an interesting educational experience. Anyone can participate in this interactive virtual event. Participants can also choose to purchase handmade deli boxes, which can be purchased locally at Ballston Spa. For more information about the Virtual Horse Symposium, please visit online:

, Anyone can register for the event through the link. For questions about the event, you can contact Hughes directly,

Or 518-885-8995.

Woodworking Apprentices: The North Atlantic State Woodworking Apprenticeship Training Fund (formerly known as the New England Woodworking Apprenticeship Fund and the Northeast Woodworking Apprenticeship Fund) will recruit five linoleum, elastic tile and carpet layer apprentices by June 5, 2021, New York State Labor Party today Announced. The application can be obtained online at

During the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have Internet access can visit their local library or the nearest New York State Labor Affairs Career Center. You can also get the application at the following information conference. Before submitting the application, the applicant must attend the North Atlantic State Carpenter Training Fund (NASCTF) information conference-16 Corporate Circle, Albany, New York, New York 12203; this is at 6:00 on the first Monday of each month PM given. If the first Monday is a holiday, the information release will be carried out at 6:00 PM on the second Monday of the month. The code required to complete the application will be provided. If you need assistance to complete the online application, please visit the NASCTF listed above between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday to Friday. Please contact NASCTF at (518)438-0901 for information sessions in other locations. These locations will also provide applications. All information meetings have been cancelled until further notice. To complete the application, please contact our training center. For more information, applicants should call (518) 438-0901 to contact the North Atlantic State Carpenter Training Fund. You can get more job search help at your local New York State Labor Career Center (see:

Electrician Apprentices: The New York State Department of Labor announced today that the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Electricians (JATC), local union #910, will recruit 15 electrician apprentices by May 3, 2021. Application is available online

. You can also obtain and complete the application from 9:00 to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or at the JATC Electrician Office of the local union #910, 25001 Watertown Water Street, New York. During the recruitment period, the first Monday of each month, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, excluding statutory holidays, 28 New York Road, Plattsburgh, New York City. If the statutory holiday falls on the first Monday of the month, applications will be accepted on the second Monday. Applicants must bring the latest resume when applying. All applications must be submitted by May 3, 2021. For more information, applicants should call (315) 782-1675 to contact JATC Electrician, local union #910. You can get more job search help at your local New York State Labor Career Center.

Online Art Exhibition: Sage BFA 2020: Now online. Congratulations to Sage's upcoming Art + Design students! Visit online gallery AT

Watch the selected works of this year's BFA exhibition.

SPAC Learning Library: Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced that it has opened its new learning library, which was established to provide students, families, and educators free of charge when the previously scheduled school lectures and classes were not feasible Original art educational content. The COVID-19 pandemic. The mission of the center is to provide meaningful educational programs to the community, while also supporting local artists. The videos and exercises feature more than 25 professional musicians and dancers affected by the pandemic, such as Alan Sinopoli Dance troupes, professional stamping companies Soul Steps and Caroga Arts Collective, as well as former Broadway performers, composers and local storytellers. The SPAC learning library can be accessed at:

And is part of the center’s new "Creative Connection" online advertising campaign. SPAC believes that the transformative power of art and beauty can restore and enrich the human spirit. As part of the expansion mission of SPAC, Creative Connection and Learning Library were launched to provide online resources, community groups and educational content to stimulate and create community awareness and hope.

Family Bible Study: The Free Spirit Scholarship at Ballston Spa now offers "Explore the Word of God Family Bible Study" via Youtube. These twelve lessons taught by Pastor LaFave will take you through interesting studies of the Old and New Testaments. For more information or questions, please contact 518-885-3149.

Apprenticeship Opportunities: The 9th District Committee of the Finishing Industry Association in Albany, New York, the local union #201 will recruit 5 glazed apprentices by June 30, 2021. The five apprentice vacancies listed represent the total number of recruitment regions in the three regions: Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and Northern Region. Applications can be obtained at the New York Finishing Trade Institute at the Albany Training Center, 191 Broadway, Manidis, NY every Wednesday during the recruitment period from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (excluding statutory holidays). Applications are not available on national holidays. All applications must be filled out on site. The committee requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, must have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as TASC or GED), must have reliable transportation to and from the workplace and the classes required by the approved school, and have effective driving License to operate company vehicles. For more information, applicants should contact the Finishing Industry Association in Albany, New York, at (518) 355-4840, District 9 Committee, local union #201. You can get more job search help at your local New York State Labor Career Center (see:

Online museum programming: The world-renowned children's museum is happy to announce their new online programming for families to enjoy in the safety of their own houses! They have a "Living Room Explorer" series every week, the series talks about a different country every week, while also playing games, watching artworks and providing interesting crafts guides, allowing families to play at home! It also provides downloadable content, such as crossword puzzles, and yoga classes for the whole family. Parents can visit

Check out their entire content library. The museum also proudly announced the launch of their new "Arts and Artifacts" page on their website, which highlights collections from its international youth art exchange collections and more than 8,000 important cultural relics from different countries each month. Visitors can visit their website at

Browse the selection of the month!

Youth Penpal Program: Writing letters can help children learn communication and social skills, and even help them develop brushwork. Every child who signs up as a pen pal will receive a kit containing paper, stamped envelope, pencil, etc. Contact the Stillwater Public Library to register by phone, email, or via the website. 518.664.6255, STILIB @ SALS.EDU,

Virtual homework help: Monday to Thursday from 3 pm to 5 pm (Discord), suitable for grades 6-12. Please contact Discord username Michete#6346 to invite the server. The program is introduced by the Stillwater Public Library.

Sheet metal worker apprentices: The Capital Region Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC), local union #83, will recruit 10-15 sheet metal worker apprentices from February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. The New York State Department of Labor announced today. The application can be obtained and submitted online at:

, During the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have Internet access may need to contact their local library. For more information, applicants should call (518) 489-1377 to contact JAC Capital Region sheet metal workers, local union #83. You can get more job search help at your local New York State Labor Career Center (see:

Daycare facilities: The Children’s Home of Unity House recently reopened some of its day classrooms and only accommodates a limited number of children. It is now preparing to open more classrooms to help basic workers with children in need of daycare. Now, "Children's Home" can accommodate another child at its Troy and Albany bases. At present, the "Children's Home" is enrolling small groups of children in each room, and each room has only one teacher, in order to minimize the contact between children and adults. In addition, the highest level of CDC preventive measures are being implemented. "Children's Home" provides services for children from five weeks to five years old in the classroom for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Its center is located at 435 4th Street in Troy and 50 Phillip Street in Albany. These centers also provide early intervention and preschool development services in speech/language, physical and occupational therapy. For information about enrolling children in children’s homes, please call Kathy D'Angelo at 518-960-2660, or call

Literary Club: The Ilium Literary Club in Troy will celebrate its 100th anniversary in October 2022. We are looking for members and former members to help us plan this celebration. If you have souvenirs, stories of different events, the history of the club, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Barbara via

Or call 518-274-2949.

East veteran: The Bocce game has been cancelled until further notice. In addition, the regular Tuesday meeting was also cancelled until further notice.

Suspend the collection of leaf bags: Due to staffing restrictions due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the weekly collection of leaf bags is temporarily suspended. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information about New York City’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including sanitation agreements implemented in New York City’s own facilities and changes to non-essential services, please visit

Grafton Merrymakers: When our next meeting is held, Grafton Merrymakers will provide you with the latest information. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Jean at 518-272-8624. From March to November, Grafton winemakers usually meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Everett Wagall Senior Center, 2 Roxboro Road, Grafton. If you are interested in joining Merrymakers, please attend the meeting or call the Advanced Center at 518-279-3413 from 9 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday.

STEPHENTOWN Heritage Center: The Stephentown Historical Society would like to remind you that the Heritage Center now welcomes visitors from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first Saturday of every month, and its regular business hours on Saturdays are 1:1 pm every Saturday. Opening hours from 00 to 4:00 pm on these Saturdays will give more Stephentown residents and visitors the opportunity to explore the genealogy research and local history knowledge provided by the Society. The heritage center is Stephentown Methodist Church at 4 Staples Road on the corner of Gardfield Road. It is free and has disabled access. Hope to see you soon!

Job Opportunities: The Saratoga County League of Women Voters has the opportunity to nominate people who teach U.S. history, government or citizenship (grades 9 to 12) in public or private schools in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties for a half-day course in April On the 3rd, a virtual professional seminar held by Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Before the April seminar, an 8-hour virtual training program must be conducted. The Harvard Case Method Project will enable teachers to host case method style discussions in their classrooms and community forums. This year's training includes workshops, a complete Harvard case course, an 8-hour asynchronous virtual training program, and a professional development certificate. Teachers participating in the case method seminar must agree to teach at least one "democracy" case in their classroom after the seminar and help host at least one community case discussion with their alliance. Interested teachers should submit their name, school and a short description to answer the question "what do you want to accomplish through case-based discussions". The response should be completed by February 20th and should be emailed to

. For additional information, please email

SARATOGA VALENTINE’s gift box: You can celebrate Saratoga’s Valentine’s Day with a gift box created by a company owned by women in the region and curated by Saratoga Food Tours. Provide a variety of unique Saratoga specialties for yourself or someone you missed during the lock-in. The gift box includes Chillin Chocolate Peanut Butter from Jessica Arceri from Saratoga Peanut Butter, local honey from Big Dipper from Hayley Stevens from Saratoga Tea & Honey, and fudge sauce from Katie Camarro from Sundae's Best. Attached are the Allison Rose's chocolate of Saratoga Chocolate, the wild refined dragon blood oil of Adila Marie of the Great Breath Health Company and the ceramics of Jin Ripcha of Adirondack Decoration Workshop heart. The Saratoga Food Tour was suspended due to Covid 19, but your important others will enjoy the sweetest part of the tour with this special "Valentine Day Food Tour in a Gift Box". Free shipping costs $47-below the retail price of items sold separately-and you are supporting entrepreneurs who contribute to Saratoga's vibrant food culture. Learn more and order

. The box is sent with priority mail and will arrive anywhere in the United States within 2-3 days.

Breakfast: You can have breakfast at the Waterford Knights Buffet and Omelet Station at 76 Waterford Grace Street from 8 am to 11 am on every first Sunday of the month. Our buffet includes the famous omelet station, custom-made eggs, pancakes, French toast (regular and blueberry), sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and Apple juice, hot chocolate. Grab the chance to win the 50/50 lottery. Each paid breakfast ticket also gives you a chance to get free breakfast in the future. Adults $8.00-children $ 4.00-(children under 4 years old are free). For more information, please call 518-237-9330.

Stephentown Food Pantry: Stephentown Food Pantry continues to provide food assistance to the community during this time. Additional health precautions and accommodation are in place, so it is possible to provide services to customers as safely as possible. If someone who needs food is sick and/or wants to avoid contact with others, they should call Food Pantry at (518) 487-8606 and leave a message with their phone number. They can be arranged to receive pre-packaged food. Or they can appoint a friend to collect food for them. Stephentown Food Pantry provides assistance to residents of Stephentown, New York and Hancock, Massachusetts. Weather permitting, the pantry is open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Stephentown Union Church at 1513 Garfield Road (County Road 26). No appointment is required. As always, requests for help are confidential. The storeroom is an equal opportunity provider. For information, please call 518-487-8606. Donations are welcome! Even before the current health crisis, the use of Stephentown pantry was increasing. The storage room is entirely dependent on money and food donated by the community to maintain its operation. If you would like to help, please send the issued check to Stephentown Food Pantry and mail it to the Stephentown Food Pantry Treasurer at PO Box 387, Stephentown, New York, 12168. You can also donate to the Northeast Regional Food Bank of New York at 965 Albany Shaker Road, Rutham, New York, Zip Code: 12110. Mark it as available for Stephentown Food Pantry, and your donation will allow us to buy cheap food from the food bank.

COHOES DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE: Retro items, collectibles, crafts, furniture, etc. No. 103, Rehoen St. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Check the Cohoes Downtown Marketplace Facebook page for current information.

Local magicians: The 24th General Assembly of the American Magicians Association held regular meetings in the local area. We welcome all people aged 16 and above who are interested in magic art. Whether it is performance, history, collection or pure entertainment, they can join us for a fun night. For more information about our organization, or links to local magicians, please visit

Youth Robotics Club: Cornell University Cooperative Extension in 4-H, Rensselaer County is establishing a 4-H Robotics Club with 4-H volunteers and Arduino robotics expert Ray Martin. The Robotics Club will hold a meeting at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Building at 61 Troy Avenue at 6 pm on the third Thursday of this month. 2nd Floor. We encourage young people over 12 who are interested in coding to sign up! The club will mainly use Arduino development boards, and will also use 4-H Adafruit products that link plant and soil science with technology. Space is limited. To register young people, or for more information, please call Kandis Freer at 518-272-4210 ext. 106. No one shall be deprived of the opportunity to participate or receive information based on his ability. If you need any accommodation, please let us know when registering.

Store: Johnsonville Methodist Church 22 Bridge St. Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for our sign at the corner of Highway 111 and Highway 67. Open 9-12 every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month. There are new winter clothing and daily necessities, Christmas decorations, professional clothing, dresses and dresses for special occasions, jewelry, wallets, shoes, toys, and more than 1,000 books every week.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: If you have any suggestions for speakers/speakers for the 2020-2021 yearbook, please call 518-274-2949.

Corner Store: The Corner counter of Cornerstone Church is open, displaying many new products and clothing, household goods, home decoration, jewelry, etc. The counter is open at 9 am-noon every Thursday and Saturday. Need masks and social isolation. Donations can only be made by calling 518-235-3851 by appointment.

POESTENKILL Seniors: Poestenkill seniors usually hold weekly meetings at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill at 1pm every Tuesday. All senior citizens are welcome. After the meeting, coffee and snacks are served, and then bingo games and cards are provided. The lobby is handicapped and has enough parking spaces. Seniors in Poestenkill hold lunches, clam teams and French fries in the lobby and various restaurants. The best part is that they go to the bus to the casino and other attractions.

Required Yarn Donations: The Everett Wagall Senior Center, Rensselaer County, at 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, is happy to accept any yarn donations. Many members of our center like to knit and crochet. They made Afghans and coats for other seniors and some seniors living at home, and used them as prize draws to help support the activities of the center. We also have members who wear hats and gloves at school when they need children. If you want to donate yarn, please drop it at the MF Advanced Center between 9:00 and 3:00, or call to arrange a pickup. Any donation, big or small, is greatly appreciated.

Thought practice group: Conference format: including walking meditation and sitting meditation by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Everyone is welcome-provide meditation guidance. Timetable: Wednesday evening-6:30 to 7:30 pm. Location: RPI's Newman Center Hotel Building-No. 4 Sherry Road. In Troy, this is a white two-story white residential building about 30 yards south of the center of the RPI church (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Cost: Free. For more information, please call: (518) 271-6949 or (518) 273-1851.

Highly powerful physiotherapy riding training center: Become a member of an extraordinary team of volunteers, and learn to help people with special needs through horse-assisted activities. Only one training is required. The horse is experienced but not required. Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for outdoor activities. Suitable for over 14 years old. High&Mighty is located at 71 CR 21C in Ghent. If you are interested in volunteering or current volunteers want to reserve a place in the summer course, please contact Dianne:

. For general information about our program, please email

Or call 518-672-4202.

Brand Market: Celebrating the Troy Makers Market and Troy Waterfront Farmers Market of craftsmen, makers, artists and taste makers in the capital region. The market is held on Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (May Monument Square) Held in October and Uncle Sam (November-April).

Canon: North Greenbush Community Library Trustee and Town Historian Jim Greenfield (Jim Greenfield) provided information on using

. The library has Ancestry Library Edition, can access 7,000 databases, and provides an extraordinary online collection of genealogy information. To set up your personal session, please call 518-283-0303 and leave your message. Jim will call you back to arrange an appointment. The library is located at 141 Main Street in Wynantskill.

Free Yoga: Every Friday from 7 pm to 8 pm, participate in a gentle and relaxing yoga exercise at the Schaghticoke Church of the Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 16 Schaghticoke Avenue. For more information, please email

Backpacks you want: The Catholic Charity Three-County Service has launched five school replenishment programs in our entire community, and needs to provide *new* backpacks for elementary and middle school students. You can drop your donation at the office at Herrick Street 50 in Rensselaer, or call Justine Carroll at 518-512-3577 x115 to arrange a large donation. You, your business, church or group can arrange a collection of new backpacks, or donate funds to Catholic charities for purchase. If you want to make a monetary donation, you can donate online at the following URL:

Free English courses: Do you want to improve your English? Are you new to the United States? Literacy volunteers in Rensselaer County provide free English literacy citizenship courses, so you can improve your English while studying life in the United States. Each class meets twice a week. Beginner courses are held in Albany. Intermediate learners' courses meet in Troy. For more information, please contact Rensselaer County Literacy Volunteers at 518-244-4650 or visit

Watervliet Senior Center Group Lunch: Enjoy a nutritious, social and fun lunch at Watervliet Senior Center at noon from Monday to Friday. The proposed $3 donation is anonymous, and everyone is welcome. Call the daily menu and register before 2 pm the next day. The Superior Center is located at 1501 Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422 for more information.

ICC BINGO: The Italian Community Center Charity Foundation will host a bingo night on Tuesday. The door opens at 5 pm at 1450 Fifth Avenue in Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.

Autumn hockey game plan for men aged 16 and above: This plan provides opportunities for men aged 16 to 40 to participate in competitive hockey games. The plan will continue throughout the winter on Wednesday night. For more information, please visit

Or send an email to

Second chance thrift store: Come to our thrift store for shopping, sell men's and women's clothing and ready-to-wear, household goods, books, toys, linen, small appliances and jewelry at reasonable prices. We have a boutique that specializes in high-end clothing and designer clothing for women. The shop is located at 1229 Central Avenue, parking at Frederick Street. Time: Tuesday and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization American Italian Heritage Association and museums. American-Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. (518) 435-1979.

TROY CENTER: Everyone is welcome to sing with singer Bob Marcello, because he performed the greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s at the Troy Center. All family and friends are welcome to participate in this monthly free event. Bob will perform from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on the first Thursday of every month. The Troy Center is located at Marvin Avenue 49 in Troy. Please contact Billejo Sass at 518-273-6646, or contact the following email

Male Cancer Support Group: The New York State Capital Region Male Cancer Support Group holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at the American Cancer Society Hope Club at 1 Penny Lane, Rutham from 6 pm to 8 pm. Come to share experiences and get understanding and encouragement from men and their relatives in treating cancer. For more information, please contact ACS Hope Club at 518-220-6960.

Free Spiritual Scholarship: The Watervliet Free Spiritual Scholarship is now held at the United Methodist Church at 7pm on Thursday. The church is located at 1401 First Avenue. For more information, please call 518-961-3464.

Free Family Bible Study: A great way to study the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative research may change your life. Praise the Free Spirit Fellowship. For more information, please call 518-885-3149.

Family-delivered meals: Are you a permanent resident over 60 years old in Rensselaer County, unable to shop and cook? Rensselaer County Aging Department may provide nutritious hot food to help you from Monday to Friday. For more information, please call 270-2730 or your local senior center.

Troy Senior Center Bowling League: The Troy Senior Center has a bowling league. Every Monday evening at 12:30, a party is held at Uncle Sam Lane, 600 Fulton Street, Troy. Bowling is an enjoyable and affordable sport. All beginners are welcome. For more information, please call the center at 518-270-5348.

Troy Senior Center Swimming Plan: The Troy Senior Center's swimming plan starts at 9 am every Wednesday. Swimming is a very healthy exercise, very interesting! Join our Lansingburg Boys and Girls Club; this is a great time to socialize, swim and enjoy the heated swimming pool. For more information, please call the center at 518-270-5348.

COHOES Public Library: The Cohoes Public Library, together with the Cohoes Senior Center, invites senior citizens to take a van to the library on the first and third Wednesday of each month. They can read books, use computers, join knitting/crochet groups, join a special book club (on the third Wednesday of each month) and participate in other specially designed programs. It will be helpful in registering library cards and using computers. Other information on the website and Facebook.

Superstore: The second-hand store in the St. John’s Episcopal Church on the First Street of Troy. It is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 am to noon. There are many warm clothes and many other interesting items. The church also provides free bread and coffee for all those who enter on Saturdays. Come in from the cold, have a cup of coffee and bagels, and then go to the thrift store to buy some good things.

Book sellers: Book sellers sponsored by Friends of the Troy Public Library are located in the Lansingburg branch on 114th Street and 4th Street. Time is every Wednesday from 2 pm to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. This shop sells various second-hand books at low prices. Hardcover and business books are $1, and children's books are 25 cents. Book sellers also have collections of CDs. The proceeds of the store help support the planning, service and improvement of the library building. For more information about "friends" activities, joining a bookstore or volunteering at a bookstore, please stop by the store or visit our new website

Pittsburgh Seniors: The Seniors Town of Pittsburgh holds monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, starting with a covered lunch at noon. The TOPS meeting was held at the Remertown Fire Station in Mason Lane. All senior citizens aged 55 or above are invited to participate.

WATERVLIET United Methodist Church: The church operates the Fabulous Finds thrift store, which is open every Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. Fabulous Finds accepts clean, pollution-free clothing. The church is located at 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. For more information, please call 273-0191, extension. 4.

Basic point of view lecture: not only public speaking, but also various communication and leadership skills. The Capital View Toastmasters Club meets at the East Greenbush Library on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 pm. contact

Recycling year-round: Zion United Taberdon Christian Church reclaims the following items from the blue box beside the front door of the church hall: clothes, belts, blankets, curtains, hats, handbags, pairs of shoes, sheets, sports shoes, towels And stuffed animal toys. In the Greenfiber green recycling container in the church parking lot, the church receives newspapers, phone books, office paper, cardboard, cereal boxes, magazines, kraft paper bags and construction paper. Donate all used items to the Hope Gate of Xisha Lake. Donate second-hand furniture to the furniture program of Troy Area United Ministries. Dial 274-5920 (extension) to call TAUM. 204. Tiara Burnett arranged to pick up the car.

Food side dish room: Faith's Pantry at Grace Church 34 Third Street is open by appointment. The emergency food store is open from 10 am to noon every Friday. The storage room is open on the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 8 pm, and on the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30. To make an appointment, please call 518-237-7370.

Baker family reunion: cancelled-due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 156th Baker family reunion this year will not be held. This is the second time the reunion has been cancelled since the first reunion gathering in 1865. The second year was 1943 in the depths of the Second World War. The next meeting will be held on August 14, 2021. Due to the unique impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is hoped that Baker’s future generations can share the living conditions of them and their families and their experiences of how they were affected. They can contact Baker family historian Maria Carr via the following email:

. Or, they can go to the Baker Family Reunion Facebook page (

Free community dinner: On the second Thursday of every month, a free community dinner will be provided in Rensselaer from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. In the universal partnership, Hope Lutheran Church in North Greenbush and Rensselaer Presbyterian Church in Broadway 34 merge to create Hopes Kitchen.

The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center: The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. Since 1979, the museum has been fulfilling its mission with the help of all its volunteers-to record and preserve Italian heritage for present and future generations. Our museum is the largest American-Italian museum in the eastern United States, with 10 exhibition rooms, a history gallery and a library containing research materials. Our gift shop offers many unique "Made in Italy" products. There is a small entrance fee. Please call ahead to confirm that we are open. (518) 435-1979.

Recruiting recipes: As part of its 25th anniversary, the Slate Valley Museum plans to produce a new version of its popular original recipe "Cooking in Slate Valley". The museum requires people connected with Slate Valley to breathe new life into the book by sharing their favorite recipes. Over the years, old recipes have been popular items in the museum’s gift shop, which contains many recipes, most of which are closely related to the immigrant heritage of Slate Valley, while the new recipes will continue to include ethnic recipes. However, it will be expanded with a new section dedicated to the recipes of people who are connected to Slate Valley but have no modern immigrants. With the advent of the holidays, the peak baking and cooking season is approaching. The museum committee wants people to remember their recipe projects when browsing their family recipes during the holidays. The museum will collect recipes throughout the fall and throughout the winter, and will announce more details about deadlines and printing after the book’s production schedule is finalized. If you have a recipe you want to share for consideration, please email it to Sarah Kijowski

Or mail a copy to the museum at the address below. The Slate Valley Museum is located at 17 Water Street, Granville, New York. Phone 518-642-1417

Saratoga National Historical Park Winter Opening Hours: Saratoga National Historical Park has winter opening hours. The tour route of the park will be closed until April 1. Winter weather may cause earlier closure or postponement of opening. Please check the park's website or social media for updates. The visitor center will remain closed throughout the winter. Please bring water and snacks, as the park does not. The portable toilet is located in the lower car park of the main. We encourage tourists to carry all garbage and pet waste with them, and recreate in a responsible manner. Winter is a good time to explore the beauty of the battlefield, bird watch, hunt for deer or enjoy the quiet place of snow walking. The venue will be open from sunrise to sunset for hiking, walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. For more information about park operations and activities, please visit the park website:

Or on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.

Art Exhibition: Saratoga Southern Art Association member Carol Winterton will present her art in a one-person exhibition in a gallery located at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center at 6 Clifton General Court in January and February 2021 . #: 518-383-1343. Carol has been painting for more than 30 years, starting with pencil, chalk, pastel and watercolor. Since then, she has dabbled in acrylic and water-soluble oils, occasionally using multiple media on one piece. For more information about SSAS, please visit the following website:

Winter sports rental: don't hibernate all winter! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great ways to explore the outdoors during this time of the year. Cross-country skis and snow boots can be rented every Saturday and Sunday through March 14. Rent will also be provided during the school holidays from February 15th to February 20th. We offer adult and child sizes, which means the whole family can enjoy the winter scenery of Wilton Wildlife Sanctuary and Park! The rental cabin is located in the North Parcel Parking Lot 1, Saratoga Camp, Scout Road, Wilton Township. The rent is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children/students. Rental hours are from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All rented equipment must be returned before 3:00 PM. Rent is paid on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 518-450-0321 or email to Preserve & Park office.

. For the latest tracking conditions or program information, please visit Preserve&Park’s website at

Vegetable planting: The Cornell Cooperative Extension in Saratoga County will host a free vegetable planting series through zoom. All courses in this series will be held at 12:15 pm-1:15pm. On February 9th, we started seed research with "Master Gardener Xiali" to learn the basic knowledge of vegetables from seeds. On February 16, I learned about the types of soil used in vegetable gardening with Susan Beebe, the agricultural issue leader of Soil Issue 101. On February 23, participate in container and raised bed gardening activities with Jessica Holmes, a consumer gardening professional, to learn which vegetables grow best in containers and how to build a raised bed garden. Go to the event page

For more detailed information, please select one or all courses you want to take. After registering, you will receive a zoom link within 24 hours of the start of the course. If you want more information, please contact Jessica Holmes at