98.5 WCKM Community Events Calendar

If your not for profit organization has an event coming up that you’d like to add to our community events calendar, there are three ways to get them us.  Mail them to: EVENTS c/o Regional Radio Group, 238 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.   Fax it to us at 518-761-9893; or e-mail them at [email protected]

9/15/26 –  ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1:30PM AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF FAIR HAVEN VERMONT AT 2 NORTH PARK PLACE FORK.  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

9/15/26 –  ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION #2 AT 361 REYNOLDS 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

9/15/26 – ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE WHITEHALL ELKS LODGE 5-7 ELKS WAY.  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

9/15/26 –  On Tuesday September 15th, the Warren County Board of Elections will hold two public information sessions at Crandall Public Library.  Warren County Election staff will be onsite with informational tables from 9:30am to 11:30am and from 5:30p, to 7:30pm at the library’s Christine L. McDonald Community Room on the library’s lower level to answer election-related questions.

9/15/26 – On Wednesday September 16th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents “Conversations with the Past, Charles Evans Hughes at America’s Crossroads” at 7pm.  Guest speaker will be Bill Laughrey who will share insights from his new book, “Charles Evans Hughes: Leadership at America’s Crossroads,” with a special focus on Hughes’ connections to Glens Falls and the surrounding region.  The program is free for Chapman Members or $10.00 for non-members. Payment is required at the time of registration. Space is limited. To register, call 518-793-2826.

9/16/26 –  ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 2PM AT THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ON THE GOLF COURSE ROAD IN WARRENSBURG.  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

9/16/26 –  ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 70 AT 34 WEST AVENUE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS.  APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.  THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.  TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG

9/16/26 –  ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH, 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 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

9/17/26 –  THE FOLKLIFE CENTER AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY KICKS OFF ITS FREE FALL CONCERT SERIES ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH WITH DICK HENSOLD AND ROSALIND BUDA PLAYING TRADITIONAL CELTIC WITH BAGPIPES AND BASSOON.  THE SHOWS TAKE PLACE AT ON THURSDAY THE 17TH AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FRIDAY THE 18TH AT THE HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE AT 58 EAST BROADWAY.  DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM WITH THE SHOW AT 7PM.  FOR MORE INFORMATION GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT CRANDALL LIBRARY DOT ORG AND CLICK ON,”FOLKLIFE CENTER.”

9/18/26 –  ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE NORTH QUEENSBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 2663 RIDGE 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

9/18/26 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH, 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

9/19/26 –  ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 7:30 AM TO 12:30PM AT ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ROUTE NINE IN MALTA.  APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.  THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.  TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG

9/19/26 –  On Saturday September 19th, the Friends of Moreau Lake State Park will be holding its Nature Fest fundraiser from 11:00 to 3:30pm at the park. There will be nature and environmental themed exhibitors, live animals, music, food, crafts and fun for families of all ages. This year’s theme is dedicated to the awareness and support of one of the most important animals on our planet – BEES!  Admission is free to attend.  The Friends Group will have a silent auction with proceeds benefiting the non-profit’s support of the park, through various educational programs and other activities.  For more information visit their website:  friends of moreau lake dot org.

9/21/26 – ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM 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 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

9/22/26 – ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 4PM AT THE WEST GLENS FALLS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY AT 33 LUZERNE 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

9/22/26 – ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND, 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

9/22/26 –  ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 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

9/23/26 – Warren County Public Health will be holding a rabies clinic on Saturday September 26th, at the Queensbury Community Center at 742 Bay Road from 10am to Noon.  You don’t have to be a Warren County resident to register/attend. Please have dogs on a leash and cats or ferrets in carrier. A $10.00 donation is requested for each pet but no one is turned away due to financial hardship.  Pre-Registration is required by Wednesday September 23rd. No Walk Ins.  Any questions call Warren County Public Health at 518-761-6580 or check Warren County Public Health’s Facebook page or website.

9/24/26 – THE FOLKLIFE CENTER AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY KICKS OFF ITS FREE FALL CONCERT SERIES ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH AND FRIDAY THE 25TH AT 7PM WITH THE GROUP, “I DRAW SLOW.”  THE SHOWS TAKE PLACE AT ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH AT CRANDALL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FRIDAY THE 25TH AT THE HISTORIC SALEM COURTHOUSE AT 58 EAST BROADWAY.  DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM WITH THE SHOW AT 7PM.  FOR MORE INFORMATION GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT CRANDALL LIBRARY DOT ORG AND CLICK ON,”FOLKLIFE CENTER.”

9/25/26 –  ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM ON THE CAMPUS OF EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY AT 2 UNION 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

9/25/26 – ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 2PM ON THE CAMPUS OF SUNY ADIRONDACK ON BAY ROAD IN QUEENSBURY.  APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.  THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.  TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG

9/25/26 –  ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 2PM AT THE GRANVILLE RESCUE SQUAD AT 64 EAST POTTER 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

9/25/26 –  ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH, THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION FOR PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL EDMUNDS EXHIBIT, “WILD ADIRONDACKS” CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY IN THE RUPLIN GALLERY AT THE TOWN OF CHESTER LIBRARY ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE NINE..  THE RECEPTION TAKES PLACE FROM 3 TO 5PM.  LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AND FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 518-494-5384.

9/25/26 –  ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH, THE WALK WITH US TO PREVENT SUICIDE CAPITAL REGION WALK FOR RITA TO PREVENT SUICIDE WILL TAKE PLACE IN SARATOGA SPRINGS.  FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER TO WALK, GO ONLINE AT : A F S P DOT ORG BACKSLASH N E N Y

9/26/26 – ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, THE MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS WILL HOLD ITS FOURTH ANNUAL “BERTIE’S BASKET PARTY” FROM 11AM TO 2PM.  THERE WILL ALSO BE A BAKE SALE AND FOOD FOR PURCHASE. 

9/26/26 – ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11AM TO 3PM AT THE GLENS FALLS ELKS LODGE ON CRONIN ROAD IN QUEENSBURY.  APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.  THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.  TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG

10/1/26 – The Warren County Historical Society is calling all area residents who have memories of the Warren County Health Camp to attend a gathering on Friday, October 2nd from 1 to 3pm at the Gurney Lane Recreation Center Pavilion, 118 Gurney Lane, in Queensbury.  If you were a camper, counselor, or staff person, you are invited to bring photos, memorabilia, and stories to share about the health camp.  The Historical Society is seeking historical information about the health camp through the years of its existence and hopes to encourage people from the region who may have been involved to share their recollections in this October 2nd event.  Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 518-743-0734 or email to mail @ w c n y h s dot org.

10/3/26 – Through Sunday October 4th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents its latest exhibit in the Stoddard Gallery, “West Point: From Revolutionary Stronghold to American Institution.”  Featuring photographs taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard during a trip to West Point in 1889. Stoddard documented a campus that had grown beyond its wartime origins into a rigorous academy dedicated to developing the nation’s future military and civic leaders. Cadets balanced demanding academic studies with military drills and discipline, preparing for careers that would influence engineering, science, government, and industry.  For more information or museum hours go online at www dot chapman museum dot org

10/11/26 – On Saturday October 10th and Sunday the 11th, living historians will take over Fort Hardy Park at 30 Ferry Street in Schuylerville and bring the period between the two Battles of Saratoga and Burgoyne’s surrender to life.  Activities taking place during the weekend include military encampments, artillery demonstrations, muster drills and musket firing, 18th century music, a traveling forge, horse drawn wagon rides, and hands-on activities for every age.  Time are Saturday the 10th from 10am to 4pm; and Sunday the 11th from 10am to 2pm.

TFN – FOOD FOR THOUGHT IS AN INITIATIVE THAT GETS FOOD TO THOSE WHO NEED IT IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES.  THE CURRENT NEED IS APPROXIMATELY 11 THOUSAND SNACKS PER MONTH IN 14 LOCAL DISTRICTS.  DONATIONS OF SNACKS CAN BE MADE AT HILLTOP CONSTRUCTION 21 CASEY ROAD IN QUEENSBURY OR O’BRIEN INSURANCE ON BAY STREET IN GLENS FALLS.  SNACK DONATIONS IDEAS ARE BAGS OF PRETZELS AND GOLD FISH, GRANOLA BARS, AND APPLE SAUCE POUCHES.  MONETARY DONATIONS MADE PAYABLE TO O’BRIEN’S ANGELS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.

TFN – The Chapman Museum in Glens Falls offers guided tours every Thursday from 1 to 2pm year-round.  Tours are included with regular museum admission, museum members are free.  Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00 for adults; and $7.00 for seniors and students.  Veterans, active-duty military, and children under 12 are free. Advance registration is not required but space is limited, please arrive early to secure your spot. For more information, visit chapman museum dot org or call 518-793-2826.  

TFN –  Every Friday Morning at 11am, the Town of Chester Library presents, “Story Time and Sing-a-long with Wendy” in the library located on the second floor of the town of Chester Municipal Center on Route Nine. For more info call 518-494-5384

TFN – SARATOGA MENTORING, A PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SARATOGA, WARREN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES ARE IN NEED OF HIGH QUALITY INDIVIDUALS TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT RISK YOUTH AGES 5 TO 17 YEARS OLD FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 HOURS A WEEK FOR ONE FULL YEAR.  TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING, CALL 518-581-1487, E-MAIL SARATOGA MENTORING AT SWWCC DOT ORG OR GO ONLINE AT WWW DOT SARATOGA MENTORING DOT ORG AND CLICK ON, “MENTORS WANTED.”

TFN-  ARE YOU A VETERAN IN NEED OF DENTAL CARE?  THE NEW YORK STATE DENTAL FOUNDATION MAYBE ABLE TO HELP CONNECT YOU TO A DENTIST IN YOUR AREA WHO WILL PROVIDE FREE DENTAL TREATMENT.  VISIT WWW DOT NYS DENTAL FOUNDATION DOT ORG OR CALL 518-689-2772FOR MORE INFORMATION

TFN – If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides connection to free, confidential support. There is hope.  The Lifeline works. For 24/7 confidential support, just call, text, or chat 988.

TFN –  THE CLOTHING DONATION SHED OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 56 IN HUDSON FALLS IS OPEN AND LOCATED AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT 9 RIVER STREET.  THE TROOP ACCEPTS DONATIONS OF CLEAN AND WELL CARED FOR PRE-OWNED CLOTHING.  ACCEPTED ITEMS ARE CLOTHING, SHOES, BELTS, PURSES, BLANKETS,  SHEETS, CURTAINS, PILLOWCASES, AND STUFFED ANIMALS.  THE TROOP RECEIVES FUNDING FOR THE DONATIONS AND HAS THE OPTION TO USE DONATIONS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS WELL.

TFN – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Warren County offers a free, confidential Family Budget Coaching Program to community residents.  The one-on-one sessions are available to individuals and families who want to improve their financial literacy, set goals, create a savings plan, reduce debt and get a better handle on their finances.  The trained coaches will offer sessions either via zoom or in person in Glens Falls, Warrensburg and Johnsburg.  For more information on this program, please contact Roxanne Westcott at rmw 38 at cornell dot edu or call (518) 668-4881.

TFN –  IF YOU DON’T PRESENTLY HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, THE CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM AT GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL PAYS FOR THE COST OF MAMMOGRAMS, PAP TESTS, AND TAKE HOME COLON CANCER TESTS.  MOST LOCAL DOCTORS AND HEALTH CENTERS PARTICIPATE AND BOTH MEN AND WOMEN ARE ELIGIBLE. CALL 518-926-6570 FOR MORE INFORMATION

TFN-  BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS CONDUCTS AN ON GOING DEPOSIT BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE TO SUPPORT ITS OUTDOOR PROGRAMS.  COLLECTION BINS CAN BE FOUND AT THE MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY IN SOUTH GLENS FALLS AND IN OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE AND TOWN OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS