Local Events

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The Community Calendar gives preference to events of general interest within our coverage area, run by not-for-profit organizations.

Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 08:30
Location: 
400 Warrior Way in Schenectady

Event Type:

Capital Region BOCES Center for Advanced Technology Mohonasen Open House, from 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. The center is located at 400 Warrior Way in Schenectady.

Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 19:00
Location: 
Albany downtown campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany.

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"A Tribute to Toni Morrison". Documentary screening and panel discussion. 7 p.m. at Page Hall on the UAlbany downtown campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany.

Date: 
Saturday, January 25, 2020 - 09:00
Location: 
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, 12242

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Albany Gun Show. $7 per day. Seniors $5 per day. Children under 12 free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Empire State Plaza Convention Center, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, 12242. 607-748-1010.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 13:00
Location: 
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

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Fox Trot. Join us for a short, inside presentation on the two species of fox that live in the Pine Bush. Reservations  518-456-0655 Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 1 to 3 p.m. 195 New Karner Road, Albany.

Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 14:00
Location: 
87 Stan Levine Dr, Voorheesville, 12186

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‘Wonders of the Winter Sky’ at Thacher Nature Center. Join Dr. Valerie Rapson, Chief Astronomer of the Dudley Observatory, and learn how to use the constellation of Orion to "star-hop" around the sky and find these objects, no telescope required! 2 p.m. at 87 Stan Levine Dr, Voorheesville, 12186. Call 518-872-0800.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10:00
Location: 
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany

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Pine Bush Pups: Oh Deer! Leap on over to the Pine Bush to find out what white-tailed deer look like. Reservations required; 518-456-0655. January 28 and 29 ,10 to 11 a.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany’

Date: 
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 11:30
Location: 
Treviso by Mallozzi, Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany 12205

Event Type:

Annual Look Back-Look Ahead Luncheon by The Women’s Press Club of New York State. Admission, including lunch, is $30 for Women’s Press Club members and $35 for non-members. Advance registration is requested by Jan. 26 at https://womenspressclubnys.com/events. Event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Treviso by Mallozzi, Italian American Community Center, 257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany 12205

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 10:00
Location: 
First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, 68 Maple Avenue, Voorheesville

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Voorheesville Community Preschool Open House. Open enrollment is going on now for 3 and 4 years olds. For registration: www.fumcv.org and click on the Preschool tab. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, 68 Maple Avenue, Voorheesville, Lower Level.

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 11:00
Location: 
Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany

Event Type:

Groggy Groundhogs. Join us for a short talk and walk, to learn more about these common mammals. Reservations required; 518-456-0655. From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 14:00
Location: 
Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Rd. Guilderland

Event Type:

Brooks BBQ. Easy drive-through! Rib Dinner $13. Chicken Dinner $12. Ribs only $9. Half Chicken $8. 2 to 5 p.m. or until sold out. Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Rd. Guilderland. 518-356-4327; lynnwoodreformed.org.

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 14:00
Location: 
Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, 12305

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"Stoneware: Art for the People" with John Scherer. Join us at the opening reception for The Folk and Their Art as we discuss stoneware. Cost: $5, free for members. 2pm at Schenectady County Historical Society, 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady, 12305

Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 19:00
Location: 
725 Madison Ave., Albany.

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Woman’s Club Party Celebrates Roaring ‘20s  and 100 Years of Home Ownership. Advance reservations are required by Jan. 24.  womansclubofalbany.com or call the WCA at 518-465-3626. $75 each or $140 for a member and guest. Tickets for non-members are $100 each or $175 for a non-member and guest.  7 to 10 p.m. 725 Madison Ave., Albany.