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Dec

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2022 Annual Members' Show

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway Suite 107, Albany Center Gallery Albany, NY 12207

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This year's Members' Show is held from Friday, December 2, 2022, to Saturday, January 14, 2023. An Artists' Reception with an awards ceremony will be hosted in person on Friday, December 2, 2022, from 5 - 8 p.m. ACG's Members' Show... Event Details

Dec

6

Tue

Empire ''Skate'' Plaza

Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210

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The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2022-2023 winter season. Event Details

Dec

7

Wed

Santa's Playland 2022 at Quick Response

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151

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Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 23, 2022 - January 6, 2023, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display with the family. Event Details

Dec

8

Thu

Grab-and-Go Clothing & Small Household Items - New Jerusalem Home of the Saved

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church, 158 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Free clothing for the family, lunches, homemade hot soup, small household items, and toys will be available to grab-and-go on December 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10AM - 2PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved. If you have... Event Details

Dec

9

Fri

Baby Story Time

10:00 AM at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road Clifton Park, NY 12065

Calling all babies! A special time just for non-walking infants, age 0-12 month. Join us for stories, rhymes, and games. Registration required. Event Details

Dec

9

Fri

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sabba Estate Winery, 383 Pitts Rd Chatham, NY 12136

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SABBA Vineyard is a small family-run vineyard in Chatham New York. We are open from 12PM to 7PM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with wine tasting and live music. We offer a small food menu with daily specials, free parking,... Event Details

Dec

9

Fri

Juried Small Work Show

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at R Gallery at Arlene's, 57 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12205

Juried Small Work Show is a group exhibition that features a selection of various media ranging from paintings to sculptures. Each piece will be 8"x10" or smaller. Event Details

Dec

10

Sat

Polish Food Sale

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at BVMC Church, 250 Old Maxwell Road Latham, NY 12110

Join us for the Christmas Polish Food Sale from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 featuring 16 pierogi varieties, hot Polish Platters, 4 types of kielbasa, Golabki, Bigos (hunter stew), Borscht, Haluski, Polish desserts, and so much more! Preorders and... Event Details

Dec

13

Tue

Empire ''Skate'' Plaza

Empire State Plaza Ice Rink, Empire State Plaza Albany, NY 12210

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The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2022-2023 winter season. Event Details

Dec

13

Tue

12th Annual Women's Health Conference Series - Breast Cancer Information Today, Treatment Decisions For Tomorrow

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at To Life!, 410 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY 12054

A series of four presentations, offered virtually on the latest treatments and trends in breast cancer. Presenters and content are presented so as to be informative to an audience including: cancer survivors and thrivers, healthcare professionals, caregivers and friends interested... Event Details

Dec

13

Tue

Toys For Tots & Grand Opening at Twisted Scissors Salon

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Twisted Scissors Salon, 813 NY-50 Burnt Hills, NY 12027

We have served our loyal clients at the salon while we finished construction and we are excited to finally show the community our hard work with a charity Toy Drive for Toys For Tots! Event Details

Dec

14

Wed

Santa's Playland 2022 at Quick Response

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151

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Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 23, 2022 - January 6, 2023, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display with the family. Event Details

Dec

15

Thu

Grab-and-Go Clothing & Small Household Items - New Jerusalem Home of the Saved

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church, 158 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Free clothing for the family, lunches, homemade hot soup, small household items, and toys will be available to grab-and-go on December 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10AM - 2PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved. If you have... Event Details

Dec

16

Fri

12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sabba Estate Winery, 383 Pitts Rd Chatham, NY 12136

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SABBA Vineyard is a small family-run vineyard in Chatham New York. We are open from 12PM to 7PM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with wine tasting and live music. We offer a small food menu with daily specials, free parking,... Event Details

Dec

17

Sat

Holiday Makers Market at Arlene's

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12205

Mark your calendar. The Holiday Makers Makers Markets at Arlene's are back!. Head to Arlene's Artist Materials on Saturday, 12/3rd (11 am to 4 pm). Shop incredible local creatives and pick up Holiday gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Event Details

Dec

21

Wed

Santa's Playland 2022 at Quick Response

Quick Response Restoration, 2077 Route 9 Round Lake, NY 12151

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Santa's Playland will return to Quick Response for the holiday season! On select dates from November 23, 2022 - January 6, 2023, you can drive through our magical holiday lights display with the family. Event Details

Dec

22

Thu

Grab-and-Go Clothing & Small Household Items - New Jerusalem Home of the Saved

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church, 158 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Free clothing for the family, lunches, homemade hot soup, small household items, and toys will be available to grab-and-go on December 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 10AM - 2PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved. If you have... Event Details

Dec

22

Thu

Christmas Dinner Giveaway

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Crossgates Mall, 1 Crossgates Mall Rd Albany, NY 12203

Free dinner giveaway for those who signup! *No Walk ins Accepted! Signups ONLY!* Event Details

Dec

24

Sat

Grab-and-Go Clothing & Small Household Items - New Jerusalem Home of the Saved

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church, 158 Sheridan Avenue Albany, NY 12210

Free clothing for the family, lunches, homemade hot soup, small household items, and toys will be available to grab-and-go on December 24 from 12PM - 3PM at New Jerusalem Home of the Saved. If you have a need, stop by.... Event Details

Dec

24

Sat

A Charlie Brown Christmas

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at House of Praise Church, 1688 Route 9 Castleton, NY 12033

A fun Christmas Service at the House of Praise! Event Details

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