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Food Drive Partnership - Friends of Clermont

Friends of Clermont is excited to announce that we are partnering with Clermont State Historic Site and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to host a food drive this holiday season! Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the designated collection bin at the Visitor Center at 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown during normal business hours (Thursday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The food drive is running from Tuesday, October 1 through Sunday, December 29. Needed items include: shelf-stable milk and dairy, cooking oils, canned meat (chicken and fish), canned vegetables and fruit, peanut butter and jelly, dry cereals, hearty canned soups and chilis, baby food, boxed pasta rice, stuffing mix, and other easily prepared meals.
Dates: 
12/26/2024
12/27/2024
12/28/2024
10:30 am - 4 pm
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Organization:

Friends of Clermont

Location:

87 Clermont Avenue Clermont Cottage
Germantown, NY, 12526
United States

Phone:

518-537-6622

Annual Capital Kwanzaa Celebration - New York State Museum

Kick off the Kwanzaa season with an inspiring celebration of Umoja (Unity), the first principle of Kwanzaa. This annual event invites the community to honor African American culture, history, and values through a variety of engaging activities. Explore the African Marketplace, enjoy live drumming, and take part in engaging activities for all ages. From a candle-lighting ceremony to special workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is free, and we invite you to bring a fruit for the community fruit basket. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of culture and togetherness!
Dates: 
12/26/2024
4 pm - 8 pm
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Location:

222 Madison Ave
Albany, NY, 12230
United States

Phone:

518-474-5877

Salutations of the Season: Twelfth Night - Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site

On Saturday, January 4, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will welcome visitors for its annual Twelfth Night Celebration, “Salutations of the Season!” From 4 pm to 7 pm, the site will host an open house filled with 18th century holiday fare, live music by Liaisons Plaisantes, bonfires (weather permitting!), period reenactors (including the 34th Regiment), and wassail toasts. This year’s Twelfth Night celebration will be the kickoff to Revolutionary War year commemorations. A special exhibit will explore British activities concerning the colonies in the years leading up to January 1775, as well as the challenge of hosting a celebration amidst boycotts on imported goods. Reenactors will incorporate these building tensions into their interpretations, from varying perspectives.
Dates: 
01/04/2025
4 pm - 7 pm
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Location:

32 Catherine Street
Albany, NY, 12202
United States

Phone:

518-434-0834

Haudenosaunee Stories of Winter with Perry Ground

Perry Ground (Turtle Clan, Onondaga) shares Stories from the People of the Longhouse. This storytelling presentation is filled with traditional Haudenosaunee legends that have been told for hundreds of years. These stories teach about the beliefs, customs, and history of the Haudenosaunee people and continue to be an important part of Haudenosaunee culture.
Dates: 
12/28/2024
11 am - 11:30 am and 1 pm - 2 pm
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Location:

222 Madison Ave
Albany, NY, 12230
United States

Phone:

518-474-5877

Winter Bird Walk

Come join for a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains and learn about the birds that overwinter in the area!
Dates: 
01/05/2025
02/18/2025
03/15/2025
8am-9am
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Location:

80 Scout Road
Wilton, NY, 12831
United States

Phone:

518-450-0321

Dr. King Statewide Food Drive

In keeping with Dr. King's legacy, the 2024-2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statewide Food Drive will mark the 25th anniversary of the community service initiative. New York State Agencies and several community-based organizations helped to collect over 764,665 pounds of food and raised over $154,859 in donations to date. Donations are collected and distributed in every region of the state; from the major urban areas of New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, to the rural towns of Sherburne, and Ogdensburg. The food drive is co-sponsored by Feeding New York State.
Dates: 
12/23/2024
12/26/2024
12/27/2024
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Location:

Various Locations - New York State
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United States

Phone:

518-473-7665