Free Events for Nov 11 through Nov 18

Nov 11 (Sun)

  • Schenectady Greenmarket at Proctors from 10 am to 2 pm. Music, food, vendors and more.
  • Stockade-a-thon 15 K road Race starting at 8 pm. — Schenectady

Nov 12 (Mon)

  • Veterans Day Celebrated – Federal Holiday
  • The Rogues will be performing from 2-5 pm at the Rivers Casino
  • Animal Armor – 10:30 am – suitable for ages 6-10 with caregivers. Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Rd.
  • African American Veterans honored by the Underground Railroad Project at Stephen & Harriet Myers Residence (historic site) from 2-4 pm. Featured Speaker Dr. Oscar Williams. Light Refreshments. (Albany)

Nov 13 (Tues)

  • Schenectady Today in & Around the Capital Region is filmed at 10 am in the ADDY Theatre at Proctors. Meet the informative guests in person. Great topics.
  • Interfaith Story Circle and Children at the Well Programs “Wisdom Tales for Life’s Journey ” from 7-9 pm with Presenters Frank and Dee Wind. First Universalist Unitarian Society of Albany, 405 Washington Ave. Albany
  • Carl Hackert and guests performing — Free Organ Concert Series at Proctors at Noon
  • Three Quarter North (bluegrass/Americana) performing at Troy Music Hall at noon (hall opens at 11 am)
  • Conversation Series with Alexander Heffner (Author of The Open Mind) at 7:30 pm at the Huxley Theater at the NYS Museum CEC Albany. For Info (518) 442-3997. Sponsored by the Writers Institute
  • Traditional Chinese Culture Series from 4-5 pm every Tuesday through 12/18. Room HU285 Confucius Conference Room at SUNYA – email Confucius@albany.edu
  • War Stories with Ryan Smithson at main branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library at 6 pm. New novel “Ten Klicks South of Whiskey”

Nov 14 (Wed)

  • Movie: The Seagull at noon at the main branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library.
  • Alzheimer’s – 10 signs: Early Detection Matters. Niskayuna Branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Assn.

Nov 15 (Thurs)

  • Science Lecture Series: Deer Overabundance – Impact and more. 6:30 pm with lecture at 7 pm – Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Rd.
  • “Conservation is Hard; Restoration is Harder” Public Science Lecture at Niskayuna High School by Prof. Jeff Corbin of Union College. 7 pm in the Little Theatre.

Nov 16 (Fri)

  • Film Screening “More than Words: The Photography of Bob Paley” at 7 pm at Page Hall at 135 Western Ave. For Info (518) 442-3997. Sponsored by the Writers Institute

Nov 17 (Sat)

  • Holiday Night time Parade in Sch’dy – Theme “Gold”
  • Songs of New York State with Dave Ruch at 2:30 pm at main branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library.

Nov 18 (Sun)

  • Schenectady Greenmarket at Proctors from 10 am to 2 pm. Music, food, vendors and more.
  • Fox Trot for Adults at 1 pm – suitable for adults. Albany pine Bush Discovery Center on New Karner Road.
  • Six Local Writers will read from their works. Light Refreshments. From 2-4 pm at the main branch of the Sch’dy County Public Library.
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Schenectady Today

Now in our 17th Year of giving voice to Capital District / Tech Valley communities. To receive our weekly announcements & guest list by e-mail, send your name & e-mail address to: subscribe@annparillo.com How to watch the Show: Live Streaming on the web when aired on Channel 16 in Schenectady County: http://www.OpenStageMedia.com Schenectady County — Channel 16– starting on Wed. 10 am and 6 pm and continuing throughout the week depending on time availability Now on FIOS in Sch’dy – on Channel 36 – see above for times: Amsterdam – Channel 16 – Tuesday 3 pm (one week later) Albany (City) – Channel 18 on ChannelAlbany on Sunday at 5 pm – Same week as filmed Albany County, Clifton Park, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Troy — Time Warner Cable – Regional Public Access –– Tuesday 3 pm (one week later) Bethlehem/Delmar – Channel 18 – Wednesday 2:30 pm. (One week later) We can also be found on Facebook: Schenectady Today – In & Around the Capital Region. Please join our page. You can also watch many show segments, read about guests and browse / search our archives, here on the site. Show Content: The show usually includes six segments with a variety of guests interviewed each week. Regular guests include Representatives from the Animal Protective Foundation; faculty from the various area institutions of higher learning discussing health and community issues; Representatives from City, County and State agencies; actors and directors from the theREP, Proctors Theatre, Circle Theatre Players at Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Schenectady Civic Players, Schenectady Light Opera, Albany Civic Players, Classic Theater Guild, and many other area theatrical groups; Tax Specialists from the Internal Revenue Service (during tax season); Representatives from Schenectady County Library; area museums including miSci & ESAM and many area non-profit organizations. We also try to highlight local artists and musicians whenever possible.