The Clothing Shed at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road reopened. Clothes, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, towels, comforters, curtains, pillowcases and stuffed animals are accepted. Please bag
6 Must Stops in the Capital Region
Those of us in the Capital Region along with the rest of the world are trying to sort our way through the pandemic. While each of us have our own unique story to tell I want to take a moment to recognize the hospitality industry.
Going out to dinner used to be a regular experience for me as I am not much of a cook. The biggest struggle was deciding which place my son and I would grab a pizza or my girl and I treating ourselves to a date night.
Today we wrestle with being as safe as possible while still enjoying a night out from time to time. For the restaurant industry this year has been more than just a frustration. Many long standing establishments have either closed temporarily or permanently.
Local restaurants slate plans for holiday dining
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Prime rib is popular holiday meal for a crowd. (David Hagedorn/The Washington Post)THRESHER/The Washington PostShow MoreShow Less
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Spiral-sliced ham is a popular holiday meal for a crowd. (PRNewsFoto/Smithfield Foods)PR NEWSWIREShow MoreShow Less
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Below are details for dine-in and takeout options for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year s Eve and New Year s Day, as noted. Information was supplied by restaurant owners or management. Assume that reservations are mandatory for dining in and that advance ordering up to a week in advance is required for holiday takeout packages. Use the website provided for each restaurant to see full details or visit the Table Hopping blog at blog.timesunion.com/tablehopping and search for the restaurant s name for order deadlines and pickup times. Given the evolving nature of governmental regulation on restaurants related to the coronavirus pandemic, many restau
Plan Ahead: Events coming up in the Capital Region
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Stuff the Truck
SCHENECTADY Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at a “Stuff the Truck” event being held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at two fire stations: Station 2 , 1515 State St. and Station 1, 360 Veeder Ave.
The event is sponsored by the Schenectady Fire Department, along with the Marine Corps and Toys for Tots.
Donate cans and bottles
Empty cans and bottles will be collected 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 13, by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area and Sunmark Credit Union to support BGCCA families during this holiday season.