EVENTS FOR APRIL 16-23

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SATURDAY, APRIL 18

Delmar

Garage Sale at St. Thomas the Apostle School (42 Adams Place) from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Doing some spring cleaning? Donate your unwanted items to our 17th annual sale. Donation drop-off is Thursday, April 16, from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Pre-sale is Friday, April 17, from 4-7:30 p.m. with a $5 admission. Day-of-sale is free admission, with a $5 bag sale starting at 1 p.m. Have a donation you’re unable to transport? Pick-up may be available! Call (518) 439-5573. Please note that computers, TV’s, mattresses, stuffed toys, clothes and large appliances cannot be accepted.

Latham

Spaghetti and Meatball dinner courtesy of Steve and Jude Chiera at Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus (328 Troy-Schenectady Road) from 4-7 p.m. Menu includes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, bread and butter, dessert, coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Donation is $15 per person. Dine-in and takeout options are available! Reservations are recommended! Please call (518) 783-0572.

MONDAY, APRIL 20

Schenectady

American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. in the Saint Madeleine Sophie Church Parish Center (3500 Carman Road). Everyone who comes in to donate will receive by email a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice, homemade cookies and the terrific feeling of knowing you saved one-to-three lives. Anyone age 16 or older may donate. Appoint­ments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, please use the great Blood Donor App, call 1-800-RedCross, or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter StMadeleineSophie to find our drive. Thanks for helping the Red Cross in their mission to alleviate human suffering.

MONDAY, APRIL 20 & 27

Schenectady

Monday Movie Night at St. John the Evangelist Parish (806 Union St.) in the parish center’s cafeteria at 6:30 p.m. Entrance from the rear parking lot goes directly into the cafeteria. Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be offered at no cost. Our next movie will be “Karol: The Pope, The Man,” which is about the legacy and impact of Pope John Paul II, and was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. For planning purposes, please email or call Dianne Galarneau with your interest, [email protected] or (518) 372-3381 ext. 226. A complete list of movies is available on St. John’s website. Please visit www.sjechurch.com, click on Religious Education and you will find a movie icon to the left of the page. Bring your friends and plan to make new ones!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Saratoga Springs

Bingo Nights at Knights of Columbus Hall (50 Pine Road). Doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m., and the first game starts at 7 p.m. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Albany 

Spring Art Retreat: Collage Card Collective Sharing at St. Vincent de Paul Church (900 Madison Ave.) from 12:30-4 p.m. Join us in the Parish Hall as we use shared and gathered papers and partially “completed” prints and paintings to create collage greeting cards. Bring some home, and leave some to be shared with our ministry to our elderly, sick, and homebound parishioners. A donation of $10-20 is suggested to cover the cost of materials. RSVP by calling the parish office or emailing [email protected].

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Latham

Parish Paint and Sip at Catholic Central School (347 Old Loudon Road) in the school gym at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of good company, creativity and refreshments as we welcome spring and celebrate the beauty of faith and community. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink to share. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., painting begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $30 to paint (cash or check at the door). Please pre-register using the link/QR code that can be found on St. Ambrose’s website in the most recent bulletin. For questions, contact Barbara at (518) 378-4378 or [email protected]. 

Loudonville

Charismatic Prayer Meeting at Christ Our Light Church (1 Maria Drive) from 11-12:30 a.m. Repeats every fourth Saturday of the month until Nov. 28.

Sidney

Faith and Reason Revival Shroud Presentation at Sacred Heart Parish (15 Liberty St.) from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. Mass to follow at 4 p.m. Our presenter is Bill Lauto, Shroud scientist certified by the Pontifical University of Science and Faith. Come learn the truth about the Shroud of Turin. See replicas and displays. Register by April 19. Cost is $5. Register by emailing [email protected] or call (607) 563-7066, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

Schenectady

Octavo Singers’ Spring Concert: The Octavo Singers present an afternoon of lyric beauty and emotional intensity at 3 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church (806 Union St.). The program features “The Cloud Messenger,” a sweeping and rarely performed masterpiece by Gustav Holst. This performance is a rare opportunity to encounter a richly textured work that few audiences have the chance to hear live. Paired with “Schicksalslied,” Johannes Brahms’ luminous meditation on fate and transcendence, the program offers a compelling exploration of human longing across cultures and centuries. For tickets and parking information, visit www.octavosingers.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Colonie

Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser for St. Paul the Apostle Church from noon-7 p.m., at 145 Wolf Road. Cost is $25 per person and includes a choice of entrée (grilled chicken, grilled salmon, six-ounce sirloin, Outback burger or Walhalla pasta), soup or salad, one side and a slice of cheesecake. Dinner tickets must be pre-purchased; eat-in or takeout. For large group reservations or to request a time to pick up your takeout, call (518) 482-4863. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our website spacny.org. Tickets are also available at St. Paul the Apostle Church after Masses and in the parish offices during office hours. Enjoy a delicious dinner while helping St. Paul’s raise funds for a new furnace for the church.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6

Albany

Writing as a Spiritual Practice at Albany County Spiritual Sanctuary (959 Madison Ave.) from 5-6:30 p.m. Add to your spiritual practices by exploring journaling, poetry, literature and writing your devotions. Led by Diane Cameron, writer-columnist-spiritual director. No writing experience needed! Must have: an open heart, curiosity, willingness to connect to your spirit and the divine. All are welcome and all materials are provided!