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TRIATHLON TRAINING
Albany, NY
Sunday, March 29, 2009 to Sunday, July 19, 2009
THE SIDNEY ALBERT ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCES TRIATHLON TRAINING. Fifteen week concentrated program will have participants ready for the Pinebush Triathlon in July! Triathlon training includes: Two group workouts per week, Comprehensive Training Manual, Swimming and Running Clinics, Speed and Endurance workouts, Build, Peek & Race Training Force, Indoor/Outdoor Bike and Running Sessions, Zone Training, Sport Specific for Clinics, Transition Training, Creation of Individual Training Schedule, Nutrition Counseling, Race Day Logistics and Injury Prevention. 3/29/2009-7/19/2009 members $189, non-members $219. Sundays 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday 5:30-6:30 a.m.

Concerts in the Barn
Newtonville, NY
Monday, May 4, 2009 to Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Friends of Pruyn House is sponsoring the annual Conce4rts in the Barn summer series in the Buhrmaster Barn at the Pruyn House Complex, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Newtonville. The Concerts is the major fundraiser for the year and supports restoration efforts at the site. Donations: $5; children under 13 free. Information: Pruyn House 518-783-1435. Join us on Wednesday evenings for: July 8th - The Goen Age of Rock & Roll - Lost FAculties. July 15th - German Fest with the Mountain Brauhaus Band. July 22nd Italian Night with the Good Times Band. July 29th - Polish Night - Rymanowski Bros. Orchestra. August 5th, Hair of the Dog - Irish Night at the Barn.

MMA Donations Needed
Latham, NY
Thursday, May 14, 2009 to Saturday, October 10, 2009
Military Mom in Action will be sitting outside Sam's Club in Latham Farms to collect monetary donations as well as snack items: June 5, 6 and 7 (Fri. and Sat. 8am to 7pm and Sun 10am to 6am). July 11th and 12th (Sat. 8am to 7pm and Sun. 10-6). Aug. 8th and 9th (Sat. 8am to 7pm and Sun 10-6.) September 4, 5 and 6 (Fri and Sat. 8am to 7pm and Sun 10-6.) October 10th and 11th (Sat. 8am-7pm and Sun. 10-6.) Starting July 2 - August 20th MMA will have a booth at the Town concerts, sponsored by the Twon of Schaghticoke, every Sthursday night from 6:30pm, -8:30 pm on the town hall lawn located on Northline Drive in Melrose.

Farmer's Market
Albany, NY
Thursday, May 21, 2009 to Thursday, October 1, 2009
Come and enjoy the CDPHP Farmers’ Market! The market is held every Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, May 21 through October 1 at 500 Patroon Creek Blvd. The market is open to the public and a great opportunity to purchase the season’s best fruits, produce, flowers, and specialty items from some of the area’s top farms. The market accepts cash payments and NY State Farmers’ Market checks.

Exhibition
Cooperstown, NY
Monday, June 8, 2009 to Saturday, August 8, 2009
Fenimore Art Museum presents a major exhibition on the topic of American artists’ depictions of 19th century Rome. It brings together the most influential Hudson River School artists including Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, George Inness, Thomas Hicks, and others. Over 100 works. America's Rome: Artists in the Eternal City, 1800-1900 May 23 10:00AM - December 31 05:00PM; (October 13 - December 31 Tuesday-Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM / closed Mondays)

Farmers Market
Clifton Park, NY
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 to Tuesday, October 20, 2009
CDPHP has expanded its Farmers’ Market with an additional site at Clifton Park Center, Exit 9 in Clifton Park, NY. The market is held every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting Tuesday, June 9, through October 20. This is an opportunity to purchase the season’s best fruits, produce, flowers, and specialty items from some of the area’s top farms. Open to the community. The market accepts cash payments.

Summer Concerts
Schaghticoke, NY
Thursday, June 11, 2009 to Thursday, August 20, 2009
Summer’s Almost Here & Schaghticoke Summer Eve’s Concerts are about to begin again. FREE Concerts Thursday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, July 2nd thru August 20th, 2009 at the Schaghticoke Town Hall Gazebo, 290 Northline Drive, Melrose, NY. Food Vendors, Weekly Prizes. Bring your Family, Friends & Lawn Chairs and join us for the FUN! Opening July 2nd – Get Country with “Loose Cannon Live. July 9th – Rock with our own “Nott Right” July 16th- Country with “Renee Lussier & Branchwater” July 23rd – Dance & be rocked by “Wylder” July 30th – Blue grass “Dyer Switch August 6th – The Legendary “Al Bruno” August 13th – Don Romines is “ELVIS” August 20th – Rhythm & Blues “Soul Provider” Followed by Alonzo’s Fireworks Show

Rock N Tots Program
Patchogue, NY
Friday, June 19, 2009 to Friday, July 3, 2009
Patchogue, NY (June 16, 2009) Jared Feldman, President of Music School Inc, announced today that Music School Inc has partnered up with Tutor Time to offer their widely successful "Rock N Tots" program to enrolled students. Tutor Time, through the E.O.C. of Suffolk, received a Community Service Block Grant to subsidize the Rock N Tots program. This grant also enabled Tutor Time to purchase musical instruments and to pay for a music instructor to come once a week for 3 hours. The program educates and exposes the children in different cultural, genres of music, and music appreciation. The children experience different musical instruments and are introduced to the many ways music is made. For more info on Music School Inc, please call 516-280-6191 or check out http://www.musicschoolinc.com

Art Exhibit
New Paltz, NY
Sunday, June 21, 2009 to Saturday, July 11, 2009
Sunday June 21, 5 - 7 PM, Susan Slotmick's new exhibit, "Dance -n-Things" opens at LaBella Bistro 194 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561. The paintings by this Choreographer, Writer, Teacher, Visual Artist are so alive with movement and color you can nearly hear them. Dancers fill the stage of the canvas. The exhibit will continue until July 11. For further information call LaBella 255-2633, or go to LaBellaPizzaBistro.com or connienoelle.com

JDF Fundraiser
North Greenbush, NY
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
QuickBooks Training Seminar sponsored by Schodack Dunkin Donuts, Price Chopper, Wal-Mart, Comfort Inn & Suites, and Simply Accounting & Bookkeeping Services. The training seminar is a fundraiser to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of North Greenbush. Registration is necessary to ensure a seat and the fee is $40. The event is June 30th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Honors Banquet
Clifton Park, NY
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Event: Adirondack Chapter of US Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Honors Banquet, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, The Vista at Van Patten Golf Course Clifton Park, NY. Time: 6:00 pm Registration: The Adirondack Chapter of US Lacrosse website, adirondacklacrosse.com. Fees: Adult-$35 Student-$25. Contact Person: Dan DePersis 356-5483 ddepersi@nycap.rr.com. Description: The Adirondack Chapter of U S Lacrosse announces it's annual Hall of Fame and Honors Banquet. This year the chapter will be honoring Mike vorgang and Mark Walsh as its 2009 inductees. The banquet will also feature other chapter service awards, Section II coaching awards, and High School All American presentations. The keynote speaker this year will be Siena College Men's Lacrosse coach, Brian Brecht. 2. Event: Breakaway Sports/Adirondack Chapter of US Lacrosse Golf Outing, Wednesday, July 1, 2009, The Vista at Van Patten Golf Course Clifton Park, NY Time:Tee off at 10:30 am., Registration: The Adirondack Chapter of US Lacrosse website, adirondacklacrosse.com Fees: Adult-$65 Includes golf, cart & lunch Contact Person: Dan DePersis 356-5483 ddepersi@nycap.rr.com. Description: Breakaway Sports, in conjunction with the Adirondack Chapter of US Lacrosse will sponsor a golf outing at Van Patten Golf Course in Clifton Park. This year make the event a full day; golf in the morning and banquet in the evening. Changing and shower facilities will be provided for at the Clifton Park YMCA.

Family Friendly Program
Saratoga Springs, NY
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 11th, 2009…Saratoga Spa State Park is offering fun, family friendly programs all summer! Wednesday, July 1st, 1p.m.: Stream Exploration It’s a great time to wade in Geyser Creek! During this lesson, students will measure the stream’s depth and flow, survey aquatic life and observe and identify some of their finds. This program costs $3 per person or $5 per family.

Musical Performance
E. Greenbush, NY
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00 pm -The Columbia High School String Quintet is a group of talented musicians and their teacher from our local high school. The group will perform a variety of music from classical, fiddle and pop styles. Come enjoy an evening with these wonderful, young people from our community. 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061.

Wednesday Lecture Series
Schodack, NY
Thursday, July 2, 2009 to Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Peebles Island State Park Summer Lecture Series Join us at our Visitor’s Center Wednesday evenings, 7-8pm, and learn what local historians can share with us about the unique region in which we live. Free and open to the public. 7/8/09 —Stuart Lehman, Education Coordinator at the NYS Capitol presents, “Light on the Past: The Great Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909 and its Legacy” 7/15/09 —Shirley Dunn, Local Author and Historian presents “River Indians: Mohicans Making History”. Access PISP via 2nd St., off Broad St. in Waterford or via Delaware Ave., off Ontario St. in Cohoes. For information call (518) 237-7000 x219.

4th Celebration
Cooperstown, NY
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Grand Old 4th of July at The Farmers' Museum July 4, 2009 -10 am - 5 pm. The Farmers' Museum The Farmers' Museum, festooned with patriotic banners and bunting, hosts a typical 1845 celebration of our nation's birthday that includes patriotic music, games, dances, and orations. Be one of the first to visit the newly renovated Doctor's Office in the Historic Village. Admission: $11 adults, $9.50 visitors age 65 and over, $5 children age 7-12, free for children 6 and under

Lou Gehrig Tribute Night
Troy, NY
Saturday, July 4, 2009
N A T I O N A L E V E N T - ALS – Lou Gehrig Tribute Night On July 4th baseball stadiums across the country, and in our own backyard at THE JOE, will be honoring the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig and his immortal speech “luckiest man on the face of the earth” - and the battle against ALS. Tri-City Valley Cats will be playing Brooklyn Cyclones (minor league affiliate NY Mets). Extraordinary Fire works following the game. Special all you can eat picnic package/ tickets available through the ALS Center. Location: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, Troy Contact: ALS Center at 518.525.1629 or lbrooks1@nycap.rr.com

1845 Celebration
Cooperstown, NY
Saturday, July 4, 2009
July 4, 2009 - 10 am - 5 pm -The Farmers' Museum The Farmers' Museum, festooned with patriotic banners and bunting, hosts a typical 1845 celebration of our nation's birthday that includes patriotic music, games, dances, and orations. Be one of the first to visit the newly renovated Doctor's Office in the Historic Village. Admission: $11 adults, $9.50 visitors age 65 and over, $5 children age 7-12, free for children 6 and under. The Farmers’ Museum.” We are located in Cooperstown, NY, approximately one mile north from the village center on State Route 80. We are directly across the street from the Fenimore Art Museum.

Adironack Wild Fruits
Lake Placid, NY
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Wild Edible Fruits of the Adirondacks - July 5th at ADK Loj4:30 till 8:30 with an hour for dinner. A summer full of delicious wild fruits is just beginning. Walk the woods with Jane Desotelle and learn how to identify wild fruit plants and even sample a few. In fact, believe it or not learn how to collect wild fruits all year long in the Adirondack region!

Swim Instructors Needed
Saratoga, NY
Monday, July 6, 2009 to Friday, July 17, 2009
(Saratoga Springs, N.Y., June 11, 2009….) Saratoga Spa State Park is looking for swim instructors and aides to work at its Learn-to-Swim program from July 6th – July 17th, 2009. The program will be held at the Victoria Pool. For more information, call 518.584.2000 x119. Saratoga Spa State Park is proud to have many miles of trails for walking, running or hiking. Maps are available at the park office. For more information about the park, visit our website at www.nysparks.com or www.saratogaspastatepark.org.

Lecture
Schenectady, NY
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
LECTURE – Tuesday, July 7, 7PM, Schenectady County Public Library “Performance-Enhancing Drug Use in Sports: Catching the “Cheaters” (Sometimes)” will be presented by Tom Werner, recently retired Union College Professor of Chemistry on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7PM in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Downtown Schenectady. The program is free and open to the public. For further information 518 388-4511. MEDIA CONTACT: Esther M. Swanker 518 374-4712 Joanne M. DeVoe 518 573-0773 NOTE: Professor Tom Werner combined his expertise in analytical chemistry and interest in sports to teach chemistry at Union College from a more socially relevant perspective. The library program, intended for general audiences is a direct off-shoot of that classroom endeavor. Werner was recently selected as an American Chemical Society Tour Speaker on the topic of drugs in sports. Professor Werner is available for interviews at 518 370-3099

Glimmerglass Opera Season
Cooperstown, NY
Thursday, July 9, 2009 to Monday, August 24, 2009
Glimmerglass Opera has announced its repertory for the 2010 Festival Season. Puccini’s Tosca, Copland’s The Tender Land, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and the American professionally-staged premiere of Handel’s Tolomeo will run in repertory in the Alice Busch Opera Theater, July 9 through August 24, 2010. The operas will be presented in new productions, with sets designed by Donald Eastman. Tosca will open the season July 9, followed by The Tender Land on July 10. The Marriage of Figaro will open July 17, and Tolomeo will open July 18. In 2010, all four operas will be running in rotation by July 18 – two weeks earlier than in previous years. Subscriptions to the 2010 Festival Season go on sale July 18, 2009. For more information on Glimmerglass Opera, visit www.glimmerglass.org. The Alice Busch Opera Theater, home of Glimmerglass Opera, is located on Route 80, eight miles north of Cooperstown, New York.

Annual Firefighter's Convention
Mechanicville, NY
Thursday, July 9, 2009 to Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firefighter’s Association welcomes the public to attend The 82nd Annual Firefighter’s Convention July 9th, 10th, & 11th in Mechanicville, NY sponsored by the Mechanicville Fire Department. Located @ Depot Square, Mechanicville, NY. (Convention Site Opens on Friday- 5 to 10PM w/ a Mardi gras Parade 6PM-til-? Saturday- NOON to 11PM w/ the Dress Parade kicking off on South Main St. @ 1PM) Family Fun! Including rides, Games, Smoothie the Clown, Food, Raffles & Live Music By Even the Odd, Stones 2 Throw & the DJ Express!Fireworks on Saturday by Alonzo Fireworks! Come on down to the 82nd Annual Fire Fighter’s Convention in Mechanicville, NY. July 9th, 10th, & 11th! For more information go http://www.mechanicville.com/firedept/HudsonMohawk.html

Garage Sale/Flea Market
Rotterdam Jct., NY
Saturday, July 11, 2009 to Sunday, July 12, 2009
Emily Quick Benefit Garage Sale/Flea Market will be held July 11th and 12th, 9am-3pm rain or shine, Rotterdam Jct. Fire Dept., 1215 Main St., Rotterdam Jct. All proceeds go to Emily Quick, a loving 8 year old girl with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (histio.org). Additional donations are being accepted for drop off at fire dept on Fri, July 10th fro 5pm-8pm.

Celebration/Benefit
Lebonan Valley, NY
Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Shaker Museum and Library kicks off a yearlong celebration of the institution’s 6oth anniversary at its annual benefit July 11 on the grounds of Darrow School. The Summer Party, “Sowing the Seeds” includes the popular silent and live auctions, wine and champagne, hors d’oeuvres and music under a tent at one of the Lebanon Valley’s most scenic locations, Tannery Pond. The occasion will also honor brothers Warden and Stephen Williams, sons of the Shaker Museum’s founder, John S. Williams Sr., in appreciation of the Williams family’s seminal and lasting contributions to preserving Shaker heritage. The event runs from 5-8 p.m. and tickets begin at $100 per person. Tickets to the Summer Party are available by calling the Shaker Museum and Library at (518) 794-9100. For more information on Museum events, visit their website at www.shakermuseumandlibrary.org.

Benefit
Hudson, NY
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Catch the Spirt with the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Spriit of the Hudson Paddleboat Tour, Saturday, July 11th. Boarding at 6:30 pm, Cruise 7-9pm. Partial proceeds will benefit the Columbia-Green Humane Society/SPCA. $25 per person. Boarding is at the Hudson Dock on Front Street in Hudson. Call 822-1014 ro email info@hudsoncruises for details.

MS Bike
New York State
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11th - Bike MS Follow the Foothills. Cycle along some of the most beautiful scenery Eastern NY has to offer, while you enjoy a fully supported, fun, and truly inspirational ride. Route options include 10, 30, 62 and 100 mile rides. Registration is only $25.00 and a $200 fundraising minimum is required to ride. Help support the National MS Society create a world free of MS. Contact Kelly at 464-0960 for more information or visit our website at www.msupstateny.org.

Walking Tour
Albany, NY
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Underground Railroad Walking Tour - Sunday, July 12 Begins at Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany. TIME: 1-3pm COST: Adult walkers 16 yr. and older - $10, walkers under 16 yr - free. Learn about and celebrate the stories of Albany's abolitionists and freedom seekers who participated in the Underground Railroad movement to abolish slavery while visiting documented locations where these activists worked and engaged in their activities.

Talk on Middle East Education
Albany, NY
Monday, July 13, 2009
Brother Jack Curran FSC PhD, a De La Salle brother and Vice President for Development, Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, will speak on Education as a Tool for Justice and Peace in the Middle East. The presentation will take place on July 13, 2009 at 7PM in the Albany Public Library at 161 Washington Avenue. A question and answer period will follow. The presentation is co-sponsored by several area secular and religious area groups who advocate for peace. All are welcome. For more information, contact event coordinator Mary Folsom at 518-465-5425.

Musical Program
E. Greenbush, NY
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 pm (This is a 2-Hour Program) TEN 27 is a music group comprised of Michael Roach on keyboards, Monica Wilson-Roach on electric cello, and Paul Borrello on mallet-kat and drums. Their multimedia-live performance, “The Black Book Project,” consists of new original jazz compositions combined with images and information about the cosmos from the Hubble Space Telescope, resulting in a unique mix of music and science. To learn more about this unique presentation, visit www.ten27music.com. This program debuted at The Egg in November 2008.10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Albany Golf Tour
Capital Area
Saturday, July 18, 2009 to Saturday, August 29, 2009
Albany Golf Tour - For the average golfer Sat. July 18 at Eaglecrest GC in Clifton Park, NY. 2 person best ball format Sat. July 25 at Oak Glen GC in Stillwater, MN. 2 person best ball format Sat. August 1 at Colonie Country Club in Voorheesville, NY. 2 person best ball format Sat. August 15 at Mohawk River Golf Course in Rexford, NY. 2 person best ball format Sat. August 29th at Airway Meadows Golf Club in Saratoga, NY. 2 person best ball format

Ride for Homeless Veterans
Schenectdy, NY
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Veterans Motorcycle Club, of Schenectady, NY will be sponsoring their Annual Ride for Homeless Veterans on Saturday, July 18th, to raise monies for the Veteran’s Housing Services here in Albany, NY. Registration starts at 10am. Cost is $15 per person. All Riders are welcomed. The Veterans Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization, whose main objective is to support our Veterans. For more information please visit the website at the following address, http://www.veterans1691.com/NYNomads/nomads.htm. Donations also can be made at anytime to the Veteran’s Housing Services at the following website address http://www.ahcvets.org/dnate.html. If you wish to mail a donation to the Veteran’s Housing Services you can find their address on the website.

Motorcycle Poker Run
Stillwater, NY
Saturday, July 18, 2009
HUGS FOR CADEN MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN & FAMILY FUN DAY Stillwater American Legion Post #490 Stillwater NY July 18, 2009 Benefit for Caden, a 4 year old boy from Schaghticoke who is stricken with Mitocondrial Disease. Events planned for that day are the poker run, rides, vendors, food including a chicken bar-b-q, a chinese auction, clowns, demonstrations, live entertainment and fireworks. The cost of the poker run is $15.00/bike & $10/passenger. Registraion is from 8am-10am, run starts at 11am. The cost of the bar-b-q is $10.00 and includes 1/2 chicken, baked potatoe, mac. salad, & beans. Anyone interested should call 728-4013

Golf Fundraiser
Halfmoon, NY
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Hoosic Valley Stampede football and cheerleading program is hosting it's first golf fundraising event at the Fairways of Halfmoon. The Tournament is Saturday, July 18th @ 8:00 (coffee and donuts). Cost is $75 per golfer, incudes cart and dinner. Dinner served @ 2:30. This is an 18 hole, scramble, raffle prize give a-ways. Hole in one prizes, include a '09 Ford Fusion from Jack Byrne, LCD big Screen TV, Big Bertha golf clubs and 2 Domestic air fair tickets. For more information or to register, please contact MaryAngela Demczar 424-6638 or email: cliffmama4@aol.com.

Learn to Swim
Capital District, NY
Monday, July 20, 2009
Learn to Swim Program - WHO: American Red Cross of Northeastern New York WHEN: Albany: July 6 to July 17, 2009, Schenectady: July 20 to July 31, 2009. HOURS: Albany and Schenectady: Classes held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 11:00 - 12:00 noon WHERE: Albany: Lincoln Park Pool, Eagle Street and Morton Avenue, Albany NY 12202 Schenectady: Central Park Pool, Located in Central Park, 421 Elm Street Schenectady NY 12304. COST: FREE

Berkshire Night
Berkshires
Friday, July 24, 2009
Tanglewood’s annual Berkshire Night will take place on July 24, allowing 1,000 year-round residents of the Berkshires to enjoy a Friday-evening Boston Symphony Orchestra concert at the orchestra’s summer home for free. Maestro James Levine will lead the BSO in a program of Berlioz’s Le Corsaire Overture and Harold in Italy, featuring BSO principal violist Steven Ansell, and two works by Mussorgsky: the Prelude to Khovanshchina and Pictures at an Exhibition. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. the BSO on July 26. All programs and artists are subject to change. For complete programs, ticket information, and downloadable press photos, please visit Tanglewood’s online press kit at www.tanglewood.org.

Music Festival
Pittsfield, NY
Saturday, July 25, 2009
14th Annual Jimmy's Ride and Music Festival Weekend. Underwritten by Greylock Federal Credit Union. Join us for food, drink and music at Onota Lake Controy Pavilion the weekend of July 25th and 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Many bands will come and many bands will play! Saturday will feature a pig roast, biker games, a poker run and good old fun. Sunday will be the Jimmy's Ride. Registration is $20 per bike at Onota Lake Controy Pavilion starting at 9:00 a.m Sunday. Rider and passenger will receive $5 off a Jimmy's Ride shirt or tank top. Bike ride leaves Onota Lake Controy Pavilion at 11:00 a.m. Bikes expected to be at Onota Lake Controy Pavilion by 12:30 p.m. 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe or $10,000 Cash Raffle Raffle to benefit Kids' Place and the fight against child abuse. Drawing to be held on July 26th, 2009 at Onota Lake Controy Pavilion following The Jimmy's Ride. $20 per ticket - min/max of 1500/2000 tickets to be sold. Raffle tickets available at Kids' Place on Wendell Ave, Ronnie's Harley Davidson of Pittsfield and Westend Variety on Route 20 Pittsfield.

Saratoga Kick off Party
Saratoga Springs, NY
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saratoga Racing Kickoff Party - Saratoga Springs, NY Sunday, July 26, 2009 -Kickoff the racing season in style at this event, scheduled to coincide with the track's Sunday Open House across the street form the venue, the Big tent @ The Horseshoe Inn. Mix & mingle, meet racing personalities, enjoy drink specials and catch a live show from rising rock sensations Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles. All for just $10. Tickets and Info at: www.MySpace.com.techvalleytimes

Auditions
Albany, NY
Monday, July 27, 2009
WHAT:Instrument Auditions – School-age Musicians Auditions for select instruments: ·NYSSMA Level IV & above: Double Bass, French Horn, Tuba, Tenor Saxophone NYSSMA Level V & VI: Viola NYSSMA Level VI: Clarinet WHO: Empire State Youth Orchestra, Inc. WHEN:Registration Deadline: July 27, 2009 APPLICATIONS: Applications and registration fee due by July 27, 2009; applications available by calling ESYO at 382-7581 or downloading from website: www.esyo.org. Audition date will be scheduled after receipt of application form and fee. INFORMATION: Please call ESYO at 382-7581for more details.

Youth Fair
Warrensburg, NY
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Cornell University Cooperative Extension will be hosting the 2009 Warren County Youth Fair Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Warrensburg from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. All area youth are encouraged to exhibit projects such as woodworking, clothing, vegetables, flowers, paintings, photography, etc. at the Youth Fair. Judging day will be held on Friday, July 31st from 1p.m. to 8 p.m. Projects will then be selected to enter into the New York State Fair in Syracuse. Public viewing of youth projects will be on display during the fair. If you would like to participate or volunteer at the Warren County Youth Fair contact Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Warren County for more information 518-623-3291 or 518-668-4881.

Community yard Sale
Elizaville, NY
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The Elizaville Fire Co. Ladies Auxilliary is organizing a community yard sale August 1, 2009 from 8 am until 4 pm, rain or shine. Vendors are welcome to call Michele at 845-756-4215. Space is available at the Firehouse on County Route 10. Spaces are $10 without a table and $15 with a table. Refreshments will be available at the firehouse the day of the event and the Elizaville Methodist Church will be hosting a Chicken BBQ.

Annual Flea Market
Cohoes, NY
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Counseling Care & Services, will be sponsoring its annual Flea market, to be held rain or shine, August 1, starting at 9am. Venders and crafters are welcome. Spaces are sold on a reserved basis at $20 for 20x20 space. Located at the Cohoes Ukrainian Club, 1 Pulaski Ave. (off of Ontario St.) Counseling Care is accepting White Elephant donations for its own table. For more information please call Faith Hurst at 237-4263.

Volunteer Readers
Warrensburg, NY
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Cornell Cooperative Extension is looking for volunteers to nourish children with a story at the annual Warren County Youth Fair’s Reading Room on Saturday, August 1. Each year the Reading Room is stocked with new and gently used books donated by the community for children attending the fair to take home for their summer reading enjoyment. Volunteer readers are needed for a one hour shift during the day to share the joy of reading and help children choose an age appropriate book for their home library. The Warren County Youth Fair is a free event that will be held on August 1 from 10am – 6pm. Donations of gently used or new books will be collected until July 30th and can be dropped off at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Education Center, 377 Schroon River Road in Warrensburg or at the YMCA in Glens Falls. For more information contact Ann Kokosa at aek10@cornell.edu or 518-668-4881. --

Capital Region Golf Tournament
Saratoga Springs, NY
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
the New York State Troopers PBA is holding their Capital Region Golf Tournament, Signal 30 Fund & The Saratoga Jockeys on behalf of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Saratoga Lake Golf Club - Saratoga Springs, Tuesday, August 11. Reservation deadline July 28th.Limited to only 108 golfers, registration/Lunch 12:00 - 1:00pm, shotgun start - scramble format 1:15. $450 per threesome, $60 dinner only. For more 518-462-7448.

Summer Retreat
Averill Park, NY
Thursday, August 13, 2009 to Sunday, August 16, 2009
American Meditation: The Heart and Science of Yoga Summer Retreat with Leonard & Jenness Perlmutter August 13 - 16, 2009. Spend a peaceful and instructive long weekend with American Meditation Institute founders Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter. Regardless of your level of experience, you're guaranteed to gain practical skills for transformation through experiential practices, lectures and discussions. Leonard's experience, humor and clear teaching style will advance your understanding, deepen your spiritual practice and help you to creatively express your life's true purpose. American Meditation Institute • 60 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. Phone • (518) 674-8714 • E-mail ami@americanmeditation.org

SPAC in Space
Saratoga, NY
Friday, August 14, 2009
SPAC in SPACE - Friday, August 14, 2009, 8pm Once again, Dudley Observatory and Saratoga Performing Arts Center will be teaming up to bring the Capital Region an out of this world multi sensory experience on the evening of August 14th. There will be world class music by the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as telescopes on the lawn for all to view the night sky. Lawn tickets can be purchased at SPAC (518) 584-9330 or at www.spac.org; Adults $15.00, Students (with photo ID) $10.00 and children under 12 are free.

Fundraiser
Saratoga Springs, NY
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Dog Days of Summer - A fundraiser to benefit the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society with best-selling author Jon Katz, Thursday August 20, 6pm, Union Gables Bed & Breakfast, Saratoga Springs, one block from the race course. Purchase tickets at www.mohawkhumane.org.

Hog for Hospice
Albany County, New York
Sunday, August 23, 2009
HOG's for Hospice -Sunday, August 23,2009-Rain or Shine The Albany/Schenectady HOG Chapter presents the 5th Annual HOG's for Hospice Motorcycle Poker Run. $25 Per person. Registration from 9-11am at Spitzie's Motorcycle Center at 1970 Central Avenue, Albany, NY. Admisson includes a 8x10 Photo of your bike by Professional Photographer Dino Petrocelli, Custom Event Pin for the first 300 bikers, BBQ by Chico's, door prizes, soft drinks. Grand prize $500 Spitzie's Gift Certificate. 2nd and 3rd Prize, $100 Gift Certificate from Dave Davies Pin Striping Shop. All proceeds benefit patient and family end-of-life care services throughout Albany County. For More information call: Sue Emanuele at 724-0200.

James Taloe Workshops
Lenox, Mass
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 to Sunday, August 30, 2009
James Taylor, long time Tanglewood favorite comes to Tanglewood, August 26-30 to lead a unique series of concerts and workshops. Tickets for these special events go on sale Sunday, February 8. This unprecedented weekend gives Tanglewood audiences the opportunity to experience Taylor and his band in a variety of contexts, including films, workshops and master classes for young musicians, and a round-table discussion on the popular music of our time, hosted by Rolling Stone publisher, Jann Wenner.Tickets for James Taylor: Conversation Among Friends events, priced from $17 to $115, may be purchased online through the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s website at www.tanglewood.org, beginning at 8 a.m. on February 8. Tickets may also be purchased by phone by calling SymphonyCharge at 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200, beginning at 10 a.m. on February 8. Expressly for the occasion, Tanglewood is offering a special full-weekend lawn pass, which includes one free chair rental, for $78. There is a service charge for each ticket purchased online or by phone. The Tanglewood Box Office at Tanglewood’s Main Gate on West Street in Lenox, Mass., will open to the public on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. Friends of Tanglewood have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the James Taylor: Conversation Among Friends events in advance of the public sale date. For information on becoming a Friend of Tanglewood, contact the Friends Office at 617-638-9267 or friendsoftanglewood@bso.org.

Annual Travers Wine Tasting
Saratoga Springs, NY
Friday, August 28, 2009
The 11th. Annual Travers Wine Tasting to benefit Senior Services of Albany's Meals On Wheels program and other senior-related services takes place at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 28, 2009.

Annual Wine Tasting
Saratoga, NY
Friday, August 28, 2009
Annual Travers Wine Tasting to benefit Senior Services of Albany's Meals On Wheels program and other senior-related services takes place at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs on Friday, Auigust 28, 2009.

Festival
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saturday, September 19, 2009 to Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Adirondack Distance Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 19 at 9:30 AM at the Chestertown Town Hall with a 5K and 10K run/walk. Go to www.helpersfund.org for more details, to register online or to download an application. Proceeds benefit the Helpers Fund which assists families in financial or medical need.Back in the Town of Schroon Lake, there will be a new 1K Kids’ Fun Run at 2:00PM on that same day. Saturday’s Marathon Expo and Packet pickup, produced by Adirondack Sports & Fitness, will be held from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM at the Schroon Lake School. The following day, Sunday, September 20, will feature a half marathon, a half marathon two-person relay and a full marathon. Marathon walkers are invited to begin at 7:00 AM. There is NO day-of-race registration. Register EARLY since the half marathon will fill up quickly. Go to www.adirondackmarathon.org for further information on additional activities, to download an application or to register online. There is day-of packet pickup at the Schroon Lake Town Hall. Proceeds provide college scholarships for local students and also benefit the Helpers Fund.

Family 5K Run/Walk
Cobleskill, NY
Saturday, September 26, 2009
FAM 5K “Fund” Run/Walk. 9/26/09 at 10am. For Charity. Plus Kids’ Run, Refreshments, Entertainment & Brooks’ BBQ. Many Awards. Cobleskill Fairgrounds. 16th Annual. 800-932-3271 / FAM5K.com

Competitive Run/Walk
Fort Hunter, NY
Sunday, September 27, 2009
4-H Clover Combo Classic Competitive Run & Community Walk-a-Thon - Looking for runners and walkers: 8K run on USATF certified course, 5K walk-a-thon, 1K Kids' Dash, 100 YD Mascot Race. September 27, 2009. 8:30 a.m. packet pick up. Pre-registration requested. Medals in 8 age categories, Tshirts & goody bags for first 75 registrants. Walk-a-Thon is a great family event. Major Fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs striving to create competent, caring, contributing citizens. All monies raised remain local to benefit local youth. Yankee Hill Lock Park, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, Queen Anne Road, Fort Hunter, NY between Amsterdam & Fultonville. $18 entry fee. Forms at www.ccefm.com

CRHRA Nominations
Albany, NY
Friday, October 2, 2009
Capital Region Human Resource Association (CRHRA) announces the call for nominations for the third annual Top Five Spectrum Award. The award will recognize the “Top Five” Capital District employers for their creative and innovative strategies that promote and advance the concept and spirit of diversity. Nominations will be considered in the following categories: large employer (500 employees or more); mid-size employer (100 to 499 employees); small employer (fewer than 100 employees); non-profit employer; government / private (non-public) employer. Nominations will be based upon the completion of a nomination application that was developed for CRHRA by the College of St. Rose. To assure objectivity, the College of St. Rose will review all nominations and make the final selections.The “Top Five” Spectrum Awards: A Celebration of Workplace Diversity dinner gala will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. For further information, contact CRHRA at 518-463-8687 or visit www.crhra.org.

Craft Fair
Coeymans, NY
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Coeymans Ladies Auxiliary - 4th Annual Craft/Vendor Fair October 3,2009 - 9am to 4pm, 67 Church Street Coeymans, NY 12045. Now looking for crafters and vendors Adeline Vedder 518-653-3282

Corvette Cruise-In
Broadalbin, NY
Sunday, October 4, 2009
10/4/09 (Sunday) Corvette Cruise-In by Vettes in Perfection (rain date 10/11/09) at Eagle Mills Cider Mill, Eagle Mills Road (off Rte. 29), Broadalbin, NY from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No fee for spectators. Corvette entry donation is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch for critically ill children (www.doublehranch.org). Dash Plaques and Goody Bags to the first 75 registered Corvettes. Refreshments will be available. For further information: Jim Alonzo (518) 885-7037. Cathy Musselwhite (518) 452-1753; email: VIPCapitalDist@aol.com; website www.clubs.hemmings.com/viperfection

Halloween Car Show
Greenwich, NY
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October 24, Greenwich, NY - 10 am to 3 pm - 2nd Annual Halloween Car Show. NYAutoguide and Whalen Chevrolet team up once again to bring you this family fun event To be held at Whalen Chevrolet, Route 29, Greenwich, NY. Proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. Top 20 trophies plus Top 20 Best Dressed Vehicle trophies. Dash plaques, goody bags, chinese auction, and more fun then you can imagine. Bring the kids, there is no spectator admission. Coloring contest, pumpkin carving contest, cider and donuts, and costume contest. Vehicle registration is $10 per vehicle - which is going directly to the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. Fore more information - Tracy Paige-Malm at 518-753-6610 or email - tpaige1@nycap.rr.com .