EVENTS FOR OCT. 26 - NOV. 2

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OCTOBER 27 – NOVEMBER 3

Clinton Heights

Life in the Spirit Seminar: Sponsored by the Charismatic Renewal of the Albany Diocese and held at the Church of St. Mary’s, 163 Columbia Turnpike. Join us for four consecutive sessions: Oct. 27 (6:30 p.m.), Oct. 28 (8:30 a.m.), Nov. 3 (6:30 p.m.) and Nov. 4 (8:30 a.m.). Each session will cover a range of talks, from “Having a relationship with Jesus” to “Gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.” Free admission! Please bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. To register, visit https://albanyccr.org.

OCTOBER 27-29

South Glens Falls

Middle Eastern Art Exhibit — “Beauty in a Land of Conflict” — at St. Michael’s Church, 80 Saratoga Ave. (Route 9), on the ground floor of the former school. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. An opening reception will be held on Oct. 27 from 4-7 p.m., and will also run the following weekend Nov. 3-5. Admission to the exhibit is free. View more than 40 paintings by 12 refugee artists from the Middle East, many of whom trained and worked professionally in Baghdad. For more information, visit commonhumanity.org or call (212) 865-6115. See us on Facebook or YouTube: Common Humanity Peace Channel.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28

Latham

Trunk or Treat at Our Lady of the Assumption, 498 Watervliet Shaker Road, from 12-2 p.m. Join the fun and decorate your car or wear a costume! Enjoy lunch at the Holy Ghost Weenie Roast, and take home a bag of crafts and treats! Please register your car, or your trick-or-treaters, at [email protected] or call (518) 785-1605. Teens can volunteer to help at [email protected].

Schenectady

Fall Vendor & Craft Fun Fair at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 210 Princetown Road, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mark your calendars! This event is fun for all. Join us for food, kids’ games, a bouncy house (weather permitting), safe trick-or-treating, a costume parade, plus great shopping!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29

Delmar

Saints, Snacks and Ministry Fair at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Place, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to go trick-or-treating at each ministry table and learn about how you can get involved in the wonderful opportunities offered at St. Thomas in the Gathering Hall. Popcorn, donuts, cider, games and lots of treats! Ministries interested in hosting a table please email Mary Ann at [email protected].

Latham

Trunk or Treat at St. Ambrose Church, 347 Old Loudon Road, in the south parking lot from 12-2 p.m. To register your trunk to give out candy, go to stambroselatham.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Menands

Bereavement Support Group at St. Agnes Cemetery, 48 Cemetery Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This group provides a safe and confidential place for those who are grieving to gather and share stories, show compassion to one another and remember loved ones. Please note that this is not formal counseling. Our bereavement support group is free of charge and open to anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one. RSVP is appreciated. For questions, contact (518) 350-7679 or [email protected] or visit https://blog.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org.

Multiple locations

November Diocesan Cemetery Clean-up: Decoration cleanup for our cemeteries and lots will begin at all Albany Diocesan Cemeteries. Lot owners are requested to remove any decorations they wish to save before Nov. 1. This applies to all cemeteries managed by Albany Diocesan Cemeteries. For questions, contact (518) 463-0134 or visit https://blog.capitaldistrictcemeteries.org. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Cohoes

Church of the Holy Trinity Annual Roast Pork Dinner: Join us at the Holy Trinity Parish Center, 122 Vliet Blvd, at 5 p.m., for boneless roast of pork with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sauerkraut, homemade applesauce, carrots, rolls and butter, and an assorted homemade desserts and beverages. Adults are $15, children (6-12) are $9, and those under 5 are free. Eat in or takeout available! Please call (518) 237-2373 for reservations.

Glenville

Birthright of Schenectady’s 50th Anniversary Luncheon: Join us at the River Stone Manor in Glenville, 1437 Amsterdam Road, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The day includes food, guest speakers, historical records, pop-up shops, raffle baskets and more. Tickets are $50 per person, $40 for seniors and $25 for students. For more information or to register for the luncheon, call (518) 370-1532 or email: [email protected].