Balloonary will pop up at Stuyvesant Plaza

GUILDERLAND — The Balloonary, selling gifts, party supplies, and balloon décor, will have a holiday pop-up store at Stuyvesant Plaza through Dec. 31.

The store will be located between Lola Saratoga and Warby Parker in the Guilderland open-air plaza.

Youth can hunt big game this weekend

ALBANY COUNTY — A special youth firearms big game hunt will occur Oct. 12 to 14. New York youth hunters as well as out-of-state hunters aged 12 to 15 may participate.

Pine Bush Preserve hosts free Smokey Bear Day

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Smokey Bear Day is fun for kids but also educational.

Smokey’s signature phrase, “Only you can prevent wildfires,” has urgent meaning. Nearly nine out of 10 wildfires nationwide are caused by people.

Pickleball tourney will support services for the elderly

BETHLEHEM — Bethlehem Senior Projects is hosting its inaugural pickleball tournament on Oct. 5, showcasing the town's newly constructed pickleball courts while raising funds for services and transportation for the town’s elderly residents.

More than 150 players will compete at the Elm Avenue Park courts.