EVENTS FOR JULY 27 - AUGUST 3

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FRIDAY, JULY 28

Athens

Parking Spaces at the Community of St. Patrick’s: We will be selling parking spaces at St. Patrick’s Church, 24 North Washington St., for the six concerts at Athens Riverfront Park this summer. The next upcoming concerts are Friday, July 28, from 5:30-8 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 4, from 5:30-8 p.m. If you are a member of the St. Patrick’s family and are planning to attend any of the events, please consider parking at our lot to help support the church ($5 per car).

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Saratoga 

Young Adult Adoration & Cornhole at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., at 6 p.m., hosted by the Diocese of Albany in collaboration with Adirondack Catholic. Join us for Adoration, BBQ dinner, and a cornhole tournament — yes, brackets and two-person teams! Ice cream social to follow. Event is for young adults (ages 18-39). 

SATURDAY, JULY 29

Glenville

Red Cross Blood Drive at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-Red-Cross or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: ImmaculateConception. Give blood; save a life! 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4

Schenectady

First Friday Devotional Services at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), following the 12:15 p.m. Mass. There will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome! The church is handicapped accessible and parking is available behind the church. For information, call (518) 374-4466, ext. 13.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6

Guilderland

“The Chosen” viewing at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., at 6 p.m. Come watch the hit series, “The Chosen,” presented by the Adult Faith Formation Team and Family Life Ministry. “The Chosen” is a realistic, fictional depiction of Jesus’ mission years with his apostles and disciples. The actors, scenery and plots are engrossing and the dialogue is gripping. You will think, cry, laugh and grow in your faith as you watch the story unfold. Additional dates to come! 

Waterford

Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace St., from 8-11 a.m. Join us every first Sunday of the month for our breakfast buffet, featuring our famous omelet station, eggs cooked to order, pancakes (plain or blueberry), French toast, sausage, bacon, seasoned home fries, toast, coffee, tea, orange, and apple juices. Adults are $12, children are $6 (children under 4 are free.) Take a chance to win the 50/50 drawing. Each paid breakfast enters you to win a free breakfast! Irish coffee and mimosas now available! For more information, visit waterfordkofc.org or call (518) 237-9330.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9

Loudonville

Charismatic Renewal at Christ Our Light Roman Catholic Church, 1 Maria Drive. Evening kicks off at 7 p.m. with Prayer & Praise (music by Joyful Heart), followed by liturgy and healing prayer at 7:30 p.m. Presider is Father Liam O’Doherty, OSA. There will be individual prayer teams available after Mass. For more information about the Charismatic Renewal, visit AlbanyCCR.org. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

Auriesville

Step Up Men’s Conference 2023 at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Step Up Men’s Conference will give men the tools needed to grow in holiness in their everyday lives. The event will include presentations from Father Larry Richards and Deacon Darrell Miller, Reconciliation, Adoration, rosary, and 4 p.m. Mass. The purpose of this event is to grow in our relationship with Christ and establish a plan to bring this energy back to our families and parish families. The early registration cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. College-age and younger men are free. To register, visit https://bohmdesigns.com/StepUp/. For questions, contact Tom LaBruzzo at [email protected] or Tom Cronin at [email protected].

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Richfield Springs

Young Adult Holy Hour at St. Joseph the Worker, 35 Canadarago St., from 7-9 p.m. Take a little quiet time to be with Christ in Adoration. Worship music with Reconciliation (Confession) offered. Immediately following Holy Hour will be a happy hour social gathering with food and drinks. For questions and more information, contact Tom Cronin at [email protected]. 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

Guilderland

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Christ the King Church, 20 Sumter Ave., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration is now open! To register, go to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: churchchristking.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

Latham

Benefit Cornhole Tournament: Join us at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, for a Benefit Cornhole Tournament for Devin Mahoney. Devin is 23 years old and a 2018 graduate of Shaker High School who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer. Tournament information: 11 a.m. registration; 64 teams max; $100 per team; 12 p.m. start time; and double elimination. First prize is $500, second place is $250. Buffet included with team registration. Non-player donation is $10. Registration deadline is Aug.16 (no exceptions!) Venmo to @dweids. For questions, contact Doreen Weidman at (518) 788-0102 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Latham

Vendors Wanted For Craft Fair: The Latham-Colonie Columbi­ettes, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, are hosting their annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This event is rain or shine! For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners-events.