Fundraiser garage sale at The Cats Meow on 14 Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205 on Sept. 16 to benefit Happy Cat Rescue, Inc.  If you would like to donate new or slightly used items for the sale, please call (518) 334-3195 to arrange for a pickup or delivery. We are based in Altamont/Guilderland Center area. Thank you for your continued support.

Our 15th Annual Lustgarten Foundation Albany Capital District Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research will be at the Elm Avenue Town Park in Delmar on Sunday, Sept. 16, with registration beginning at 8:00 A.M.  518-475-1200.

The Clarksville Historical Society is having a fundraiser lawn sale at 2072 Delaware Tpk, (rt.443). Clarksville N.Y. on Saturday, Sept. 15. from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Household items, like new hard-covered kids books, and some adult reading, furniture, and lots of smalls. $$$ donations are also welcome.

LORD'S ACRE AUCTION AND FAIR on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Trinity United Methodist Church on Route 143 in Coeymans Hollow. The booths open at 10 and the auction starts at 1:00  with houseware, tools, and many gift cards. There will be games for the children, a delicious luncheon, bake sale, thrift shop, etc.

Voorheesville Community and School Foundation fundraiser. Drinks, food, live music. 7 p.m. at Indian Ladder Cider and Brewery. info@vcsfoundation.com.

“Schenectady Day Nursery Fall Chicken BBQ Fundraiser” on Friday, Sept. 14, from 4 – 6:30 pm with drive thru, takeout at Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace in Downtown Schenectady. The fundraiser will benefit Schenectady Day Nursery’s Nutrition Program. “Little John’s BBQ,” will prepare a menu that includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. Pre-sale tickets are $12 each through www.schenectadydaynursery.org. Tickets available at the Open Door Bookstore, 128 Jay Street, Schenectady.

Bethlehem Grange Garage Sale, which will be held on two consecutive weekends — Sept. 7 and 8 and Sept. 14 and 15. All proceeds go toward the maintenance of our historic building and our community service projects.  You can also win 150 gallons of Home Heating Oil, donated by George W. Frueh Sons. Each ticket is $10, or you may buy three for $25. The recipient of the oil will be announced at our turkey dinner on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bethlehem Grange at 24 Bridge Street. Times TBD. Call Carol Carpenter at 518-421-1384 or 518-438-8862 for times.

Altamont American Legion Riders Post 977 hosts Poker Run. 5 p.m. on Saturday. The festivities include an amazing buffet, deliciously and lovingly prepared by our members, music and dancing, cash bar, raffles, and door prizes.

The Last Italian Meal on the Lawn from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is a fundraiser and an opportunity to visit with family and friends while enjoying great Italian food and music.  Free admission to the Museum and an opportunity to visit its Gift Shop. Cost for food varies by item. No reservations necessary. American Italian Heritage Museum at 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, New York  12205.

Due to a busy summer, the American Legion in Altamont is postponing its flag burning ceremony. A new date will be announced later this month. Drop off flags at the back of the American Legion building, 988 Altamont Boulevard in Altamont, in a large mailbox labeled “disposable flag drop.”