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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]

11/19/24 –  On Wednesday November 20th, the Warren County Historical Society welcomes historian Tisha Dolton as she presents, “Columbia’s Daughters: The Political Equality Clubs of Warren and Washington Counties, 1890-1917” at 7pm at the Society’s headquarters at 50 Gurney Lane in Queensbury.  The event is free and open to the public.  No reservations required. For more information, call the Warren County Historical Society at 518-743-0734 or e-mail at mail at wcnyhs dot org

11/19/24 –  THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH, THE HARTFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AUXILIARY WILL BE SELLING THEIR PUMPKIN DESSERT ROLLS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING.  COST IS $18.00 PER ROLL.  THE ROLLS WILL BE FROZEN TO BE THAWED OUT WHEN READY TO SERVE.  PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23RD, AT THE FIREHOUSE ON THE CORNER OF ROUTES 40 AND 149.  TO PLACE AN ORDER, CONTACT DIANE AT 518-632-5351

11/20/24 – ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 8AM TO 1PM AT HADLEY LUZERNE HIGH SCHOOL AT 273 LAKE AVENUE IN LAKE LUZERNE.  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

11/20/24 – ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 3PM AT 333 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

11/20/24 – THE SOUTH GLENS FALLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT 15 MAPLEWOOD PARKWAY HOLDS A FREE COMMUNITY MEAL ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 5 TO 7PM. THE NEXT COMMUNITY MEAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH.

11/20/24 –  On Thursday November 21st, a Colonial Dinner will take place at Seasoned, SUNY Adirondack, 14 Hudson Avenue in Glens Falls.  The Warren County 250th Commission for the Anniversary of the American Revolution is excited to once again partner with Chefs Bolton and Mariano of the SUNY Adirondack Culinary School featuring 18th century dishes, served in a family style setting. Cost is $60.00 per person.  Seating is limited. Menu details are available and reservations can be made through the Warren County Historical Society at secretary at wcnyhs dot orgor at 518-743-0734.

11/21/24 –  ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21ST, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE BROADALBIN KENYETTO FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 14 PINE STREET IN BROADALBIN.  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

11/22/24 – ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 10AM TO 3PM AT SARATOGA CO-OPERATIVE EXTENSION AT 50 WEST HIGH STREET 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

11/22/24 – ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 11AM TO 5PM AT 54 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

11/22/24 – ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 1 TO 5PM AT THE GRANVILLE AMERICAN LEGION AT 10 COLUMBUS STREET.  APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY.  THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD AND ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.  TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CONTACT THE RED CROSS BY CALLING 1-800-RED CROSS OR GO ONLINE AT RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG

11/22/24 –  ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, 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

11/22/24 – ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 6TH, THEIR WILL BE A TAKE OUT PIG ROAST FUNDRAISER FROM 5 TO 6:30PM IN THE HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL CAFETERIA. COST IS $15.00 PER MEAL AND INCLUDES PULLED PORK, BAKED POTATO, CORN, AND COLE SLAW.  LIMITED TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AND MUST BE PURCHASED BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22NDTICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL 6TH GRADER OR CONTACT MRS. SUSZYNE BURCH VIA E-MAIL AT S BURCH AT HARTFORD CSD DOT ORG.  CASH OR CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO THE HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

11/22/24 –  ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, AMERICAN LEGION POST 83 AT 148 MAIN STREET IN WHITEHALL WILL BE HOLDING A BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER FROM 4 TO 7PM.  COST IS $12.00 AND DINNER INCLUDES : SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS, SALAD, GARLIC BREAD AND DESSERT.  TAKE OUT IS AVAILABLE.  CALL 518-499-2482 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER AND PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HELP THE VICTIMS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES IN THE NOVEMBER 10TH FIRE.

11/23/24 –  ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23RD, THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH GLENS FALLS AT 1721 ROUTE NINE WILL BE HOLDING A LIVE NATIVITY AS THE CHRISTMAS STORY COMES TO LIFE INSIDE THE CHURCH BUILDING. THERE WILL BE TWO SHOWINGS AT 6 AND 7PM.

11/25/24 –  ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 12:30 TO 5PM AT 22-23 CANADA STREET IN LAKE GEORGE.  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

 11/26/24 – ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM 9AM TO 1PM AT QUEENSBURY HIGH SCHOOL ON 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

11/26/24 –  ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, 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

11/27/24 –  ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 27TH, THE RED CROSS WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE FROM NOON TO 5PM AT THE SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY CENTER AT 522 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

 11/28/24 – ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, HOMETOWN THANKSGIVING WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS FROM NOON TO 2PM AT CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST AT 54 BAY STREET IN GLENS FALLS. USE THE ENTRANCE CLOSEST TO THE PARKING GARAGE WITH THE RAMP.  FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MEG BY E-MAIL AT HOMETOWN THANKSGIVING AT GMAIL DOT COM OR CALL OR TEXT 518-232-8896.

11/29/24 –  ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29TH, 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

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.

12/2/24 –  On Wednesday December 4th, Warren County Office of Emergency Services and the National Weather Service (NWS) will hold a free weather spotter training session from 6 to 8pm at Warren County Sheriff’s Office Training Room on Route 9 in Queensbury that will help expand the local network of weather spotters, who provide details about conditions around the county during notable weather events to the National Weather Service.  For more information go to www dot weather dot gov backslash skywarn 

12/4/24 – On Wednesday December 4th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls presents, a Family Craft Program, “Stencil Ornaments” from 4 to 5pm.  Participants will make multiple ornaments using stencils and other craft supplies! You can take your ornaments home with you or add them to the special “Children’s Tree” in the Museum for others to admire.  Parental participation is encouraged, and supervision is required. This program is free but requires a reservation. To register, please call (518)793-2826.

12/7/24 – On Saturday December 7th, the Chapman Museum in Glens Falls will hold its Holiday Open House from 10am to 6pm. Enjoy free admission, fun activities for children, and refreshments all day. Capture a memory with Santa in the beautifully decorated DeLong House parlor and don’t miss the special holiday-themed, “Storytime at the Museum” at 11:30am.

12/7/24 – ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH, THE FRIENDS OF THE CHESTER LIBRARY WILL HOLD ITS PRE-HOLIDAY BOOK SALE FROM 10AM TO 2PM IN THE BOOK ROOM LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TOWN OF CHESTER MUNICIPAL CENTER ON ROUTE NINE.

12/7/24 –   On Saturday December 7th, the Church of The Holy Cross, 3764 Main Street in Warrensburg, is holding a bazaar and quiche luncheon from 9am to 3pm. Featuring a cookie walk, candy walk, food sale, treasures from Grandmother’s Attic and vendors will offer crafts and gifts to meet your holiday needs. Pre-order fresh green wreaths and kissing balls by calling Glenna at 518-932-9597.  Free children’s activities include making candy with the  elf and choosing a toy from Santa’s Sack.

12/7/24 –  ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH, THE HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE HOLDING A HOLIDAY MARKET FROM 10AM TO 2PM IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA.  ALL ITEMS FOR SALE ARE HANDMADE BY THE STUDENTS AND INCLUDE: DOG TREATS, HOLIDAY DÉCOR. WOOD CRAFTS, HORSE SHOE DÉCOR, FISHING LURES, JEWELRY, SPICES AND BAKED GOODS.

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