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]
10/17/24 – ON THURSAY OCTOBER 17TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 3PM AT HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK AT 161 CAREY 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
10/17/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17TH, 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
10/17/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 17TH ,THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY AT 712 HUDSON AVENUE. 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
10/17/24 – On Friday October 18th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents a Haunted Glens Falls Walking Tour at 7pm. Join the Chapman for a walking tour around downtown Glens Falls to hear spooky stories and tales of possible hauntings! The tour will take approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by refreshments around a fire pit back at the Chapman. Tours are $15.00 per person or $10.00 for Chapman members. Payment is required at the time of registration. A minimum of four participants are required for tours to run and no more than 15 participants per tour. To register, call 518-793-2826.
10/18/24 – ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL AT 529 EAST ARLINGTON ROAD IN ARLINGTON VERMONT. 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
10/18/24 – ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE WILTON BRANCH OF THE SARATOGA YMCA AT 20 OLDGICK ROAD 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
10/18/24 – ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH, THERE WILL BE A DISNEY THEME TRIVIA NIGHT TO BENEFIT THE MOREAU COMMUNITY CENTER FROM 6 TO 9PM AT THE CENTER LOCATED AT 144 MAIN STREET IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS. COST IS $25.00 PER PLAYER FOR TEAMS OF FOUR. DOORS OPEN AT 5PM AND TO RESERVE YOUR TEAM CALL CINDY AT 518-792-6007 EXTENSION 19.
10/18/24 – On Saturday October 19th, St. Mary’s Academy will celebrate Homecoming weekend with a dance in the school’s Great Hall from 7 to 10 pm with music provided by The Marcabes. Cost is $10.00 and tickets to the dance are available online through the school and parish Facebook pages and at the St. Mary’s rectory on weekdays. There will be a cash bar and light snacks. The dance is for adults 21 and over only. All are welcome to attend and alumni are especially encouraged to join the fun!
10/18/24 – On Saturday October 19th, the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter is invites local residents to participate in the Queensbury Walk to End Alzheimer’s at SUNY Adirondack. Registration starts at 9am. A ceremony will take place at 10am followed by the walk. For more information or in-person registration, call 518-675-7215. Online registration is available at : act dot alz dot org backslash queensbury walk.
10/19/24 – THE FRIENDS OF CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL HOLD IT’S FALL BOOK SALE IN THE CHRISTINE MC DONALD COMMUNITY ROOM ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE LIBRARY ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH FROM NOON TO 6PM AT SATURDAY THE 19TH FROM 10AM TO 3PM.
10/19/24 – On Saturday October 19th, Warren County Public Health will be holding a rabies clinicat the Queensbury Community Center at 742 Bay Road from 10am to Noon. No appointment is necessary and you don’t have to be a Warren County resident to attend. Please have dogs on a leash and cats or ferrets in a carrier. A $10.00 donation is requested for each pet but no one is turned away due to financial hardship. For more information call Warren County Public Health at 518-761-6580. Online at www dot warren county ny dot gov backslash public health or check out their page on Facebook.
10/19/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH, THE TOWN OF CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE NINE WILL HOLD THE SECOND OF ITS THREE “TECH SUPPORT SATURDAYS” FROM 10AM TO NOON. THERE WILL BE FREE CONSULTATIONS ON USE AND PROBLEMS. THIS IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS AND REMEMBER TO BRING CORDS AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS IN CASE THEY ARE NEEDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE LIBRARY AT 518-494-5384.
10/19/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 19TH, THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY WILL HOLD A ROAST BEEF DINNER FROM 4:30 TO 6PM. EAT IN, TAKE OUT AND DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE. COST IS $12.00 FOR ADULTS. MENU INCLUDES: FRENCH ONION SOUP, ROAST BEEF, MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY, VEGETABLE, AND HOMEMADES DESSERTS. PRE-ORDERS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR TAKE OUT AND DELIVERY ORDERS BY CALLING THE CHURCH OFFICE AT 518-793-1152.
10/21/24 – ON MONDAY OCTOBER 21ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON ROUTE 40 AND 149. 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
10/22/24 – ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 22ND, 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 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
10/23/24 – ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23RD, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1PM AT THE BOLTON CENTRAL ON HORICON AVENUE IN BOLTON LANDING. 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8:30AM TO 1:30PM AT 461 CHURCH AVENUE, BUILDING 2 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 149 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE QUEENSBURY METHODIST CHURCH AT 460 AVIATION ROAD. 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
10/24/24 – ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 24TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE BALLSTON CENTER ARP CHURCH AT 58 CHARLTON ROAD IN BALLSTON SPA. 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
10/25/24 – ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 6:30AM TO 4:30PM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL ON PARK STREET IN GLENS FALLS. APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
10/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO NOON AT THE NOTRE DAME VISITATION CHURCH AT 18 PEARL STREET IN SCHUYLERVILLE. 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
10/26/24 – ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 1PM AT THE DOROTHY NOLAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 221 JONES ROAD 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
10/26/24 – On Saturday October 26th, Up Yonda Farm in Bolton Landing will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event from 3 to 5pm. The staff will have a variety of fun activities and at least 20 Trick-or-Treat stations, pumpkin decorating, wildlife exhibitions, and free books along with plenty of treats for costumed youngsters. This event is open to all ages. Up Yonda Farm is located at 5239 Lake Shore Drive (Route 9N). For more information go online at www dot up yonda farm dot com.
11/1/24 – TRI-COUNTY LITERACY WILL BE HOLDING A VOLUNTEER TUTOR TRAINING SESSION FROM 6 TO 8PM VIA ZOOM BEGINNING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH AND FINISHING TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH. TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE, CONTACT SUNY ADIRONDACK’S CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT 518-743-2238 OR E-MAIL CONTED AT SUNY ACC DOT EDU.
11/30/24 – Through Sunday December 1st, the Stoddard Gallery at the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, “Glen Street, 1880s.” This exhibit features photographs taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard from the heart of Glens Falls. Local businesses, Crandall Block, the original Glens Falls Insurance Company building, the Rockwell House, the fire of 1884, and a glimpse of the day-to-day activities along the village thoroughfare. For more information, visit the Chapman’s website at www dot chapman museum dot org.
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 – 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 – 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