ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD
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]
12/28/24 – ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 28TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO NOON AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 634 ON ROUTE 22 IN CAMBRIDGE. 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
12/29/24 – On Sunday, December 29th, Upstate Model Railroaders will be holding an open house from Noon to 3pm. Layouts will be running. Members will be on hand to answer questions, and there will be a Freight Yard sale with engines, rolling stock, and much more. Upstate Model Railroaders is located in the Epic Ventures building at door 27 22 Hudson Falls Road in South Glens Falls.
12/30/24 – The Warren County Career Center and their Capital Region Career Centers partners have scheduled a series of free online career skills workshops in December. The workshops focus on use of social media effectively for career goals; resume development; overcoming barriers to employment; networking and completing job applications, and several other topics. Registration is required, and there is no fee. The final December workshop is Using Social Media on Tuesday, December 31st at 1:30pm. To register go online at www warren county ny dot gov, click on “Department of Workforce Development and click on “Free online career workshops.”
1/2/25 – ON THURSDAY JANUARY 2ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE WHITEHALL ELKS LODGE ON 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
1/3/25 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 3RD, 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
1/4/25 – On Saturday January 4th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls will hold its second annual Scavenger Hunt from 2 to 3pm. Participants will have one hour to explore the Museum and galleries, looking for the items on the list. Prizes will be given to those who find all the items. The program is open to all ages. There will be a children’s version of the scavenger hunt, as well as a teen/adult version. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required for participants under the age of 18. This program is free and does not require registration.
1/6/25 – ON MONDAY JANUARY 6TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE BALLSTON SPA ELKS LODGE AT 10 HAMILTON PLACE. 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
1/7/25 – ON TUESDAY JANUARY 7TH,THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY HALL AT 474 BROADWAY. 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
1/8/24 – ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE COOL INSURING ARENA 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
1/8/25 – On Wednesday January 8th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls will hold a Family Craft Program, “Water Color Snowflakes” from 4 to 5pm. Using paper, white crayons, watercolors, and a sprinkle of salt, participants will create frosty, one-of-a-kind decorations perfect for the season. Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. This program is free but requires a reservation. To register, please call (518)793-2826.
1/9/25 – ON THURSDAY JANUARY 9TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE SCHROON LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 28 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE IN SCHROON LAKE. 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
1/10/25 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 2PM AT THE TANNERY POND COMMUNITY CENTER AT 228 MAIN STREET IN NORTH CREEK. 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
1/10/24 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 4PM AT THE GLENS FALLS YCMA AT 600 UPPER GLEN 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
1/10/25 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH, 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
1/10/25 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 12:30 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
1/13/25 – ON MONDAY JANUARY 13TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 6PM AT THE HARTFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT ON CORNER OF 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
1/14/25 – ON TUESDAY JANUARY 14TH, 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
1/15/25 – On Wednesday January 15th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, “Conversations with the Past, Lake George Battlefield Park History and Future” at 7pm. Speakers will be John DiNuzzo, President of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance, and Margy Mannix, Lake George Town Historian and Trustee of the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance. They will talk about the incredible history of the 35-acre State Park, focusing on key activities that occurred on its grounds during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution. They will also share a look at the planned 2026 reinterment in the park of 44 Continental soldiers and others who perished at Lake George in 1776. The program is free but requires a reservation. To register, please call (518)793-2826.
1/17/25 – ON FRIDAY JANUARY 17TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE J.A.BARKLEY HOSE COMPANY ON ROUTE 40 IN ARGYLE. 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
1/18/25 – ON SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 7:30AM TO 12:30PM AT ST.PETER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ON ROUTE NINE 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
1/18/25 – ON SATURDAY JANUARY 18TH,THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 1PM AT THE ELKS LODGE ON BULSON ROAD IN GREENWICH. 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
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 – 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