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Highlights of the 2024 season, which runs July 26-Aug. 18, begins with a season opening gala program “Summon the Heroes.”

State honors Twibell farm with sesquicentennial award

Events planned for prevention month

Saturday, February 3, 2024 FUNDRAISER: The Cohoes Friends of the Arts Booster Club is hosting a “It’s 5 0’clock Somewhere” Fundraiser to benefit members of the High School Choir. Calling all Parrot Heads – join the Booster Club and DJ Phil Sawyer for a dance featuring tribute songs to Jimmy Buffet and other artists. The […]

Friday, February 2, 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 […]

Thursday, February 1, 2024 PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES: Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County over Zoom. Class dates are 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8. Noon-1:15pm. “The Middle Years,” for parents of children aged 5-10 years. Topics include managing parent and child stress, understanding parenting styles, raising responsible children, improving family communication, and strengthening family […]

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 DANCE LESSONS: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services. 7pm. $10. American Waltz taught by Joe Sweeney. Public welcome. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Location in Colonie: Hanover Square Building, 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Offices and Apts.) at “door marked Hill”. BINGO: Knights of Columbus […]

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 CUT FLOWER WEBINAR: Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County over Zoom. Webinar dates are 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, and 2/6. Registration is required to obtain the Zoom links: https://caahp.ccext.net/civicrm/event/info?id=182&reset=1. For residents of the counties of the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program (Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Washington counties), cost is […]

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 […]

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 […]