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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 STORYTELLER: The Academy for Lifelong Learning Winter Storyteller Series will be held at Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, 100 Saratoga Boulevard, Saratoga Springs. Noon – 1pm. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Storyteller Kent Busman presents “Chasing the Light, Stories About Faith.” Different storytellers will […]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 EAGLE WATCH: At Moreau Lake State Park. 9am. Join a Park Educator on a convoy-style journey along the Hudson River to try to spot our local Bald Eagles. We will be getting in and out of vehicles at a few locations and, with a little luck, viewing the eagles through binoculars […]

Monday, January 29, 2024 FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our board games or bring your own! NATURE ON THE MOVE: On Mondays December 18, January 15 and 29, and February 12 and […]

Monday, January 29, 2024 NATURE ON THE MOVE: On Mondays December 18, January 15 and 29, and February 12 and 26 at 10:30 am, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place on […]

Sunday, January 28, 2024 BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKI AND SNOWSHOE: Are you looking to try a new recreational activity this winter season but don’t know where to start? Join Wilton Wildlife Educators as they give you tips and tricks on how to cross-country ski and snowshoe, so you can feel comfortable going out on the […]

Sunday, January 28, 2024 INDOOR TENNIS: Organized by Singles Outreach Services. 10am. For location and information, call 518-452-6883 or email at sos@singlesoutreach.org Monday, January 29, 2024 FAMILY GAME NIGHT: At the Troy Public Library, 100 Second St. 5:30-7:30pm. Head to the library each week for family game night in the Young People’s Room. Play our […]

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — The South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) is a student-driven event that raises money for individuals, families, and organizations in need of financial assistance. With approximately 80% of the high school’s population participating in this two-day event, plus elementary and middle school involvement, this event has grown into a celebration that […]

Saturday, January 27, 2024 BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER: Hoops4Hopes charity games at The College of Saint Rose, in support of breast cancer survivors and their families. Games will be played at the Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium on the College of Saint Rose campus, 420 Western Avenue, Albany. There will be a doubleheader of Women’s and Men’s basketball […]

Saturday, January 27, 2024 PRESCHOOL FAIR: At the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 11am to 3pm. The event will be held in the children’s room located on the bottom level. Information will be available from participating preschools, and representatives from each school will be on hand to answer questions about their programs. Free to attend, no […]

Friday, January 26, 2024 PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES: Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County over Zoom. Class dates are 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9. Noon-1:15pm. “The Tween/Teen Years,” for parents of children aged 11+. Topics include understanding parenting styles, tween and teen development, discipline strategies and managing stress. We will also discuss how to […]