Community Events and Resources
The Guilderland Chamber of Commerce ’s Restaurant Week takes place next week, with fixed price menus for $24.24. The participating restaurants include Athos, Café Calabria II, Cider House at Orchard Creek, Hedge Bistro, Jacob & Anthony, MezzaNotte Ristorante, Northern Barrell, Peaches Café, Sage Bistro, and Tara Kitchen. The Chamber’s Biking, Burgers & Beverages event takes place next Thursday, July 18 from 5pm to 7pm at the Albany County Rail Trail in Voorheesville. The event will include craft and vendor tents, live music, food and beverage, and bicycle safety and skills course.
The Guilderland Public Library’s monthly events calendar has interesting activities for all ages, including a virtual seminar on Thursday, August 15 from 2pm to 3:15pm, entitled The Golden Ticket to College Admissions Is Not What You Think: Redefining Success for Parents of Teens, when a former Stanford University admissions officer will share insights on the application process.
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve’s summer calendar is full of activities for children and adults, including on next Wednesday, July 17, when the Preserve is hosting “Nature Night Out.” You can enjoy live music and a meal from food truck vendors, take a Story Walk along the trail, and learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Pine Bush with interactive Discovery Center exhibits. The Discovery Center will be opened until 7:30pm to take advantage of longer sunlit hours.
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s summer events calendar includes a guided hike of the Bozen Kill Preserve starting at the trailhead in Altamont on Saturday, July 20 at 10am. Stewards will lead hikers along the trails and discuss the area's unique geology, history, flora and fauna. On Sunday, August 11 from 10am to 1pm, MHLC is hosting Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants with Ondatra Adventures, when Dave Muska of Ondatra Adventures will explain the edible and medicinal plants that inhabit the Bozen Kill Preserve.
MHLC received a grant from DEC to promote conservation of hemlock trees. This effort includes a new volunteer initiative for specialized training in hemlock management and survey techniques. Volunteers will have the opportunity to visit parts of MHLC’s preserves that are too sensitive for public access. If you are interested in volunteering for the hemlock conservation program, please contact Marshall@mohawkhudson.org.
The New York State Library’s summer calendar is full of free public programs, including seminars, trainings, book talks, and walking tours. On Monday, July 15 from 1pm to 2pm, the State Library is hosting a webinar on accessing resources through NOVELny, a Statewide Internet Library, providing access to wide-ranging resources. On Wednesday, July 17 from Noon to 1pm, the State Library is sponsoring a webinar entitled Copyright Basics and Considerations for Entrepreneurs.
The Summer Movie Express at Regal Cinemas at Crossgates, which shows two kid-friendly movies for $1 per ticket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through August 7, continues next week with a double-billing of Clifford The Big Red Dog and Sonic The Hedgehog on July 16 and 17.
As you may have heard, NYS Parks has launched ‘Get Offline, Get Outside’ campaign which provides free pool or beach access at State parks this summer. To find a state pool or beach near you, State Parks has an swimming interactive map of freshwater lakes, salty ocean waters, Olympic-sized swimming pools, and other aquatic offerings.
The CDC notes that, as of July 2, COVID-19 infection rates are increasing or likely increasing in 39 states, and stable or uncertain in 10 states, including New York State. The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older receive an updated 2024-2025 vaccine when they become available later this year. The new vaccine is formulated to protect against currently circulating variants of COVID-19 and will protect people from the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter.
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