Campfire Storytelling at Thacher Nature Center. 6:30 p.m. Gather round a crackling fire to hear stories from our favorite storyteller Claire Nolan. Claire shares a fun, entertaining mixture of fairytales, legends and personal stories that have wide appeal for all ages. Bring a camp chair or blanket if you wish. S’mores fixin’s will be available. Materials fee of $1 per person. 518-872-0800 to register.
Date:
Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 10:00
Location:
Thacher's Park. Meet at the Carrick Road trailhead.
Guided Hike on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail at Thacher Park. 10 a.m. Join a hike to the escarpment on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail. The 3 mile loop is fairly level and mainly in the woods. We will meet at the Carrick Road trailhead. 518-872-0800 to register.
Discover the Pine Bush. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our experts will guide you along this 0.9-mile hike over rolling sand dunes where you will discover Pine Bush natural history, seasonal surprises and transformations. Free. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany, NY. Sign up: 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.
Date:
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 08:00 to 10:00
Location:
Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053,
Octagon Barn Star Party and Lecture. 8 to 10 p.m. Dr. Rebecca Koopman (Union College) on “Star formation in galaxy groups and clusters.” Free. Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053, Albany County.
The Duanesburg Historical Society will meet Monday at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson at 7 p.m. Donald Holmes of Duanesburg will present his WWII Mine Sweeper Memories. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
The Duanesburg Historical Society will meet Monday at Bishop Scully Hall in Delanson at 7 p.m. Donald Holmes of Duanesburg will present his WWII Mine Sweeper Memories. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Date:
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 12:00
Location:
Starts at American Legion Post 1644 at 81 East Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118
Local American Legion Riders (Post 1644) in the Capital Region for the “Frog Island Ride & Chicken BBQ.” Starting point: American Legion Post 1644 at 81 East Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues through 11:30 a.m. Sandwiches available. Ride begins at 12 p.m. $20 per Rider and $15 per passenger. Chicken BBQ $15.
Evening Hike at Thacher Park. 6 p.m. Join a hike to the escarpment on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail. The 3 mile loop is fairly level and mainly in the woods. We will meet at the Carrick Road trailhead. 518-872-0800 to register.
Date:
Friday, August 18, 2017 - 10:00
Location:
Dormansville United Methodist Church on Route 312 in Dormansville
Dormansville United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, open Tuesdays and Fridays, August through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; plus the first Saturday of the month. Located on Route 312 in Dormansville.
