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April 26 – 28, Friday – Sunday
Dracula, 8 pm Fri & Sat, 3 pm Sun, free, HVCC’s Maureen Stapleton Theatre, HVCC theatre students directed by Dav Freedman
April 27, Saturday
Nassau Agricultural Tailgate Sale, 8 am – noon, free, Nassau Highway Garage, 599 Central Nassau Rd, E Nassau, info/reservations: farms@townofnassau.org or 518-766-3559 ext 2, opt 1
RCCA Trap Championship, 9 am, Nassau Sportsman’s Club, refreshments at cost, trophies, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, door prizes
Amphibian Fun, 2 – 3 pm, for kids 5+, Grafton Lakes State Park, bring outdoor clothes/footwear for mud, pre-registration required: 518-279-1155
April 29, Friday
Brunswick Historical Society Illustrated Talk, 7 pm, 605 Brunswick Rd, Eagle Mills, RensCo & Troy Historian Kathy Sheehan presents 400 years of major events/institutions in RensCo
May 2, Thursday
NL Community Dinner, 6 – 7:30 pm, Old Fire House, Rte. 20, prepared by Jr/Sr HS Just Food Club & New Lebanon Community Center
May 4, Saturday
Spring Market Day Fundraiser, 9 am – noon, Poestenkill Library, $5/bag books, bake sale, lunch, raffles, rain date 5/5
“Crossing the Continental Divide” Depolarizing Workshop, 10 – 11 am, free, Roxborough Holdings, 13 Babcock Lake Rd, Grafton, presented by Braver Angels, info/register: Peter Pierson at 518-928-7663 or phpierson@mac.com
Photography Exhibit & Book Signing, 1 – 3 pm (Q&A 2:30 – 3), free, Roaring 20’s Brewery & Taphouse, Rte. 20, New Lebanon, Stephentown Art Guild hosts Albany-based artist/author Sandra Foyt
Rabies Clinic, 1 – 5 pm, Hoosick Highway Garage, 698 Wilson Hill Rd, RensCo DOH, bring proof of past rabies vaccination, info: Kim Rivas at 518-270-2643
White Creek Chicken BBQ, 3 – 6 pm, drive-thru pick-up only, $15, Jermain Community Hall, Niles Rd, tickets: Mary at 802-491-7476, Alice at 518-677-3080, Marilyn at 518-686-9307, or mrobins0526@gmail.com
Spring Cabaret, 7 pm, adults $10, students $5, Hubbard Hall, Cambridge, Richard Cherry on piano accompanying numerous singers, including CCS seniors
I Love My Park Day, volunteer to beautify area parks, info/register: ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day
May 5, Sunday
The Life Story of Sarah Rudd, 2 pm, free, Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Rd, 200-year-old courtroom drama about widow of Joseph Rudd, who fought in Battle of Bennington, info: 518-339-6485
May 10, Saturday
Tour of Bennington Battlefield, 4:30 – 6 pm, free, mix of driving and walking required
May 11, Saturday
Foraging for Wild Foods, 9 am, $10, Grafton Lakes State Park Welcome Center, presented by RCCA, pre-registration required by 5/7: 518-821-9372
Lebanon Valley Woman’s Club Bake Sale, 9 am – 3 pm (or until sold out), in front of Family Dollar, 500 Rte. 20, assortment of homemade baked goods, proceeds benefit Lore Squier Memorial Scholarship Fund
May 17 & 18, Friday & Saturday
Rummage Sale, 9:30 am – 4 pm Fri, 9 am – 2 pm Sat, Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, Route 7, food/bake sale, info/donate: Carolyn at 518-663-8253
May 17 – 19, Friday – Sunday
MBCC Plant Sale & Artisan Market, 10 am – 4 pm (rain or shine), Malden Bridge Community Center (MBCC), food & bevs, music, proceeds benefit MBCC, info: MaldenBridgecc.org
Friends of NL Library Book Sale, preview 4 – 6 pm Fri (admission $10, incl. refreshments), 11 am – 4 pm Sat, 9 am – 2 pm Sun, free, Church of Our Savior, 14660 NY-22, donations accepted at Church until 5/11
May 18, Saturday
Hoosick History & Heritage Fair, 10 am – 3 pm, free admission, Hoosick Armory, 80 Main St, Hoosick Falls, presentations, reenactments & demonstrations, trolley ride to Bennington Battlefield, book swap, Moose Kaboose BBQ
May 19, Sunday
HF All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7 – 11 am, adults $10, kids $8, North Hoosick Fire Station, HF & North Hoosick FD sponsoring
May 21, Tuesday
Organ Concert, noon, free, Proctors GE Theatre, Schenectady, Sandy Johnson & Rob Kleinschmidt, info: atproctors.org/event/organ-concert-series-2023-2024
May 25, Saturday
Memorial Day Service, 10 am (rain or shine), free, Valley Falls Free Library, 42 State St, flag raising, special music, wreath laying, Taps, bring lawn chair, info: Lynn Keyes at 518-222-8650
May 27, Monday
Weaponry in the Battle of Bennington, 11 am – 1 pm, free, Battlefield hilltop, interpreter David Pitlyk discusses artillery, shoulder arms, edged weapons, demonstrations upon request