ALBANY – Ten Broeck Mansion, home of the Albany County Historical Association, presents an online talk by Dr. Myra Armstead on “The Footprints of Slaves: African Americans and the Landscape of the Hudson River Valley” at 7 p.m. Wednesday April 28. Donations requested for non-members.
Armstead is Lyford Paterson Edwards and Helen Gray Edwards Professor of Historical Studies at Bard College and vice president for Academic Inclusive Excellence. She received her doctorate in history from the University of Chicago. Currently, she is working on a book on slavery and slaveholding at Schuyler Mansion in Saratoga National Park.
The Ten Broeck Mansion was built in 1798 for Abraham and Elizabeth Ten Broeck. For more information and to reserve tickets, see the ACHA’s website.
Burmese spring fundraising bazaar is Sunday
RENSSELAER – All are welcome to enjoy Burmese delicacies from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday April 25 at Riverfront Park.
All proceeds will be donated to CRPH, CDM participants, and internally displaced persons, due to the recent on-going crisis in Burma. Everyone is required to follow the state’s pandemic guidelines.
Free livestream brunch with Madison VanDenburg
Madison VanDenburg, American Idol 2019 season finalist, will perform live 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 25 on the Mohawk Chevrolet Facebook page.
For more information, go to 518-371-5400.
Free, drive-through food pantry
SCOTIA – Fresh produce, meat and dairy will be among the food distributed at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at Collins Park/Kiwanis Way, off Schonowee Avenue, backside of Collins Park.
The Capital Region Chamber’s Leadership Tech Valley Class of 2021, The Schenectady Foundation, the Regional Food Bank and Price Chopper/Market 32 have teamed up for the effort. Food items will be FREE and will be an assortment of fresh produce, meat and dairy.
Walk-ups are welcome and no ID is needed.
Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA to reopen lobby
HUDSON – The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA will reopen its lobby to the public beginning May 1.
Hours will be 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The lobby has been closed during normal business hours since March 19, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which all adoptions and services were scheduled by appointment only.
The CGHS/SPCA free Pet Food Bank has continued to remain open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
For more information, call 518-828-6044 or email: info@cghs.org.
Sheep and Wool Saturdays at Clermont site
GERMANTOWN – Clermont State Historic Site’s annual Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase will take place in a modified form this year called “No Sheep No Wool Mini Showcase” held the first three Saturdays in May at the site, 1 Clermont Ave.
Vendors will sell locally-made fiber arts, soap, wool, granola and other items noon to 4 p.m. May 1, 8 and 15. There will also be a live performance or demonstration:
May 1, sheep shearing demonstrations featuring Fred DePaul
May 8, herding dogs demonstration with Wild Goose Chase border collies
May 15, songs and chimney side tales with Tom Hanford
Admission is free but there is a $5 parking fee. Attendees may bring a picnic as no food vendors will be present.
To attend performances or demonstrations, register at https://www.friendsofclermont.org.
Candidates sought for LWV school voter guide
The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County is seeking candidates for the County’s School Board Election to participate in the School Election Voter Guide.
To receive information for participation, the LWV urges candidates to email: saratogavoteguide@gmailo.com.
The guide will be published on May 5, two weeks prior to the election.
Legion auxiliary serving takeout dinners
ALBANY – The No. Albany American Legion Auxiliary #1610 will serve takeout chicken dinners from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 23 at the post home, 135 N. First St. in Albany.
There will also be a bake sale so dessert can be purchased at the same time. Reservations must be made by calling the Post at 518-465-4800 and leaving your order and phone # on the answering machine. Dinners will be $14. Extras will be first come, first served.
This fundraiser will benefit the auxiliary’s projects for veterans and military currently serving.
Also of interest
Assemblyman Kevin A. Cahill, D-Ulster, met with state Department of Transportation officials to discuss project details for the restoration of the historic Wurts Street Bridge, connecting the communities of Kingston and Port Ewen, as well as steps taken to ensure a successful re-bidding process. Cahill said cccording to DOT plans, the scope of the project will include the replacement or repair of structural steel, complete blast cleaning and painting, installation of a new concrete deck as well as a complete rehabilitation to modernize the crossing.
The East Greenbush Board of Education holds public hearing and next board meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Due to social distancing guidelines, the public may not attend the meeting in person, but it will be live streaming the meeting via the school website. Public comment will be available during the meeting.
Compiled by Azra Haqqie and Tim Blydenburgh
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