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In & Around the Capital Region

Now In Our 20th Year!

Includes Guest Line Up for the next four weeks of filming. (May be subject to change)

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Below you will find listings for our interesting on-air guests for the next four weeks.  Check out the lists below for our great variety of topics.  We start filming at 10 am in THE ADDY THEATRE on Tuesday. A live audience is always welcome and there are plenty of seats. You can meet the guests in person and learn more about their projects or even get involved yourself.

June 5, 2018 #1036

Scheduled Topics on the Show with Guests

(Listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Information below has been provided by the Guests or from their websites

~~~ Segment ONE~~~

15th Annual Soroptimist Garden Show

Donna Gigone, Tanya Hull, Jamie Smythe – Co-Chairs

            Self-guided tour of eight private gardens in Schenectady County. Rain or shine. Tickets must be presented at the 1st garden, addresses are on the back of the tickets. Once tickets have been redeemed you will receive a brochure with directions. Raffle includes various garden items. Plants will also be for sale on the tour.

  • Organization: Soroptitmist International of Schenectady
  • Mission: Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
  • Event: 15th Soroptimist Annual Garden Show
  • Location of event: Various Gardens throughout Schenectady County
  • Date/Time: Event June 16 from 10 am to 4 pm
  • Cost: $20 presale and $25 day of event
  • Mailing address: P.O. Box 9303, Niskayuna, NY 12309
  • Facebook: Yes – Soroptimist International of Schenectady New York
  • Website: www.SoroptimistOfSchenectady.org

~~~ Segment TWO ~~~

Juneteenth Celebration!

Fabayo Matlock, HHAC Board President

Jessica Hunter, HHAC Board Sec/Treasurer

               Juneteenth is a community-wide celebration of the end of slavery in America.  The Hamilton Hill Arts Center brought the celebration to the Capital District and has been organizing the free celebration for 18 years.  Friday, at Vale Cemetery we open the celebration with a speaker, Chief Neil Clark, discussing the Pinksterfest, a historic black celebration dating back to slavery times.  The program ends with a free ice cream social.  On Saturday, in Central Park, there will be entertainment by local youth and adult performers in all categories.  The Opening act at the stage will be Restored, a male gospel choir; the main act will be Ill Funk a local contemporary band.  The Schenectady High School Jazz Band will also perform.  There will be dance workshops in the pavilion, pony rides for the kids and Double Dutch.  Food and crafts vendors and a health fare will also be part of the festivities.  This celebration is made possible with funds from the Schenectady County Initiative, Price Chopper and Rivers Casino among others.

  • Organization: Hamilton Hill Arts Center
  • Event: 18th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
  • Location of event: Vale Cemetery and Central Park – Schenectady
  • Date/Time: Friday, 6/15/18, Vale (6-8 pm) and Saturday 6/16/18, Central Park (1 – 8:30 pm)
  • Cost: Free events
  • Website: www.HamiltonHillArtsCenter.org

~~~ Segment THREE ~~~

Greenmarket and Vale Events

Leesa Perazzo

(Information has not been provided as of this publication.)

~~~ Segment FOUR~~~

Circles of Mercy Gala

Richard Zazycki, Executive Director

            “A Taste of Mercy” Gala is the organization’s signature fundraising event, that is held annually in June.   It is a wonderful reception featuring foods, refreshments and music.  The theme for this year’s celebration is “Continuing the Mercy Tradition”.  During the event we will present our annual Hope and Hospitality Award to – Sister Patricia Lynch, RSM, Principal of Blessed Sacrament School, Albany NY, for her efforts in supporting the mission of mercy at Circles, as well as her 50 years of Mercy education.  In addition during the gala event, the Sister Gail Rieth Volunteer Award, which we established in her memory, will be presented to the Southern Rensselaer County Rotary Club, for their ongoing volunteer partnership with Circles of Mercy and its many programs.

The “A Taste of Mercy” Gala is a Celebration of Catherine’s Circle of Friends, having the theme of “Continuing the Mercy Tradition…”

  • Organization: Circles of Mercy, Inc
  • Mission: Circles of Mercy, is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy NE Community, with a twenty-year tradition of providing hope, hospitality and empowerment to Individuals in the Rensselaer Community, especially women and women with children…
  • Event: “A Taste of Mercy” Gala
  • Location of event: Shaker Ridge Country Club at 802 Albany Shaker Road/ Loudonville, NY 12211
  • Date/Time: Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
  • Cost: Donation Amount is $60 Per Person
  • Facebook: Yes. Circles of Mercy
  • Website: www.circlesofmercy.org

~~~ Segment FIVE~~~

Summer Programs at the Sch’dy JCC

Josh Wagner, Sports & Wellness Director

            The William and Estelle Golub Family Pool and Tennis Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! The pool opened last weekend (Memorial Day weekend) and this marks the 30th year that local residents have enjoyed the outdoor facilities!

  • Organization: Robert & Dorothy Ludwig Schenectady Jewish Community Center on the Golub Family Campus
  • Location of event: 2565 Balltown road, Niskayuna
  • Contact Information: 518-377-8803
  • Facebook: Yes – @SchenectadyJCC
  • Website: www.SchenectadyJCC.org

~~~ Segment SIX~~~

Firecracker 4

Patrick Lynskey, COO, Green Leaf Racing

            This popular annual race begins at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The course takes runners south on Broadway to Circular Street, east through the historic residential district and finishes behind the City Center.  The event features fun, food & festivities for the whole family! For more information, please visit firecracker4.com.

  • Event: 12th Annual Firecracker 4 Road Race
  • Location of event: Saratoga Springs
  • Date/Time: July 4

7:00 AM Race Day Registration at Saratoga City Center (registration and packet pick-up)
9:00 AM Firecracker4 Race Start
10:00 AM Awards ceremony
10:50 AM             Firecracker Sparkler – Kids ½ mile fun run
11:00 AM             All American Parade  (Click for Details)

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~~~~~~~~~~ Upcoming Shows ~~~~~~~~~~

June 12, 2018 – #1037

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Author “A Real Whole Lot”

Jacqueline A. Kane, PhD

Final Exit Network

Eleanor Aronstein, Representative

miSci – Museum of Innovation and Science – Summer Classes/Programs

Guests TBA

OZ The Production

Melinda Burns, Wildwood

Guests TBA

Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM) “Summer Lunch Program”

Phil Grisby, Director

Guests TBA

Upper Union Street Strawberry Festival

Madelyn Thorne, Representative

Guests TBA

June 19, 2018 – #1038

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Electric City Barn

Kristen Holler, Executive Director

Maple Ridge Greenhouse – ARC Schenectady

Donna Vincent

Schenectady Police –Active Shooter Program – Preparing for the Unthinkable

Sgt. Matt Dearing

Sgt. Paul Antonovich

Waterford Museum — Events

Kevin Millington, Trustee

YOUniquely YOU – (Event June 27)

Sharon Burstein, Presenter

June 26, 2018 – #1039

(Topics listed alphabetically – subject to change)

Composting/Recycling

Angelina Peone

Derrick Horton and the Jay Street Band

Derrick Horton

Band Members

miSci – Asteroid Day

               Guests?

Music Haven

Mona Golub

STEP Program

Karen “Kay” Stanley-White, Executive Director

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