Community Programs/Events/Activities

 

Please check out the district’s community page for local events, workshops, and activities below.
If you have a local community program/event/activity to share, please send your flyer to rturetsky@berlincentral.org.

Join us in-person or online on Thursday September 3rd for a Water Safety Informational!

This informational is for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. We encourage this course for the whole community – families, caretakers, neighbors, and educators alike. From pool to lakes to ponds, water safety saves lives both inside and outside of the water.

The in-person session is for adults only due to the sensitive material in this course. The virtual session is open to anyone via Google Meet.

This event is FREE – donations greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at www.stride.org/make-a-donation/

 

New Lebanon Community Center & Free Store

 

 

June & Summer drop in groups at the Family Room in Schenectady

While these drop-in support groups are geared toward youth ages 12-17, Family Room walk-in services are open to children and their families ages 4½ to 7.

 

 

2026 Grafton Summer Recreation Camp Information

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION – CLICK HERE

SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION, WAIVER AND HEALTH FORM – CLICK HERE

The Town of Grafton is currently accepting applications for Counselors for our 2026 Summer Recreation Camp.  The program will be held Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm, July 13 – August 14, 2026.  Applicants must be comfortable working with youth 6 – 13-year-olds. Counselors must be 16 or older with working papers. Full & Part-time positions available. Background checks are required for applicants 18 years or older. The Town of Grafton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment Applications are available at the Grafton Town Hall or online @ townofgrafton.org. To be considered for employment please submit a completed application by June 1, 2026.  Applications can be sent to Grafton Town Clerk Attn: Youth Department, PO Box G Grafton NY 12082, email: townclerk@townofgraftonny.org or in person at Grafton Town Hall, 2379 NY RT 2, Grafton NY 12082.

I look forward to working with you and making this summer a memorable one for our community’s youth.

Thank you,
Grafton Youth Director

 

 

 

 

Stephentown Youth Committee Announcements!
Stephentown Youth Summer Camp!
July 6 – July 31
Camp Hours 9 am-2 pm
Join elementary teachers Jessica Rontey and Taylor Meyer for FOUR
weeks of fun at the Stephentown Fire Hall!
For children entering 1st Grade – 7th Grade
FREE Lunch and Snack For ALL Campers
FREE for Stephentown Residents
NON-RESIDENT SPOTS AVAILABLE:
$500 for all 4 weeks
$125 for one week
SPACE IS LIMITED
SIGN UP TODAY
Pick up a registration packet at the town hall, or by email youth@townofstephentown.gov

 

 

 

 

 

The Fox Hollow Music & Art Café

Deb Cavanaugh

August 15, 6:00pm

$5.00 Admission

FREE for Minors!

Deb Cavanaugh is an award-winning, seasoned singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and roots musician based in upstate New York. Her career spans decades and genres—from performing Duke Ellington’s sacred music as a teen to touring with her rock band General Eclectic. She’s played notable venues like Caffè Lena and The Linda in the Capital Region of New York, and contributed to historic musical projects including the re-creation of a women’s orchestra from Birkenau, performing at St. John the Divine (NY, NY), Berlin, Germany, and Ravensbrück. During this show, Deb will be joined by special guests Shows Leary and Lou Amendolara.

With six recordings and international teaching experience, Deb blends traditional folk, blues, and rock with a deep reverence for musical heritage. She often performs with Dandelion Wine, a rotating ensemble of talented collaborators. She also performs for families as Miss Deb, playing songs that appeal to parents as well as the children. Deb uses her music to enhance our human connection and bring an awareness of traditional American culture with the mountain dulcimer, limberjack and crankie.

As usual, this is our community potluck night. A dish is not required, but a little contribution goes a long way! If you do not have time to cook something even a bag of chips, fruit, or a small dessert helps. You can bring your own alcohol if you are 21+. Please bring cash for refreshments ($1.00 each) and the 50/50 Cash Raffle ($1.00 per ticket or $10.00 for 15 tickets, and you get to keep HALF of the cash if you win!). Activities available for youth in our “Kids’ Corner.” A big thanks to Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant for making this event FREE for kids!

UPCOMING SHOWS

September 19: Erik Barragán

October 17: As Iz

November 21: Powersiren

 

As usual, this is our monthly community potluck night. A dish is not required for admittance, but a little contribution goes a long way towards filling everyone’s bellies! If you do not have time to cook something even a bag of chips, fruit, or a small dessert helps. You can bring your own alcoholic beverages if you are 21+. Please bring cash for refreshments ($1.00 each) and the 50/50 Cash Raffle ($1.00 per ticket or $10.00 for 15 tickets, and you get to keep HALF of the cash if you win!). Activities available for youth in our “Kids’ Corner.” A big thanks to Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Grant for sponsoring our youth to attend for free!

Are you interested in being a performer or vendor during one of our 3rd Saturday events?

Email foxhollowcafe@gmail.com

or call your hosts Siobhan & Lee at:

(430) 305-2017
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News & Events from our Local Libraries

Berlin Free Town Library:

https://www.bftl.org/

Library Hours
Monday: 10 am – 1 pm
Tuesday: 2 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday: 2 pm – 6 pm
Thursday: 2 pm – 7 pm
Friday: 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am-1 pm
Sunday: Closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grafton Community Library:

https://www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org/

Library Hours
Monday- Tuesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 1 pm
Thursday, Friday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 1 pm
Sunday: Closed

 

 

Petersburgh Library:

https://www.petersburghpubliclibrary.org/

Library Hours:
Monday 2 pm – 6 pm
Tuesday 2 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm – 7 pm
Thursday 2 pm – 6 pm
Friday 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

 

 

 

Poestenkill Library

https://www.poestenkilllibrary.org/

Library Hours
Monday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tuesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Stephentown Memorial Library:

https://www.stephentownlibrary.org/

Library Hours
Monday – Thursday 12-6 pm
Friday 12-5 pm
Saturday 10-2 pm
Sunday (Closed)

 

 

 

 

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

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Events

475 Dyken Pond, Cropseyville, NY 12052

Pre-registration required for all programs at

(518) 658-2055 or jp844@cornell.edu.

Your registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from the Center.

Dyken Pond EEC website

 

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK

https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/grafton-lakes-state-park#events

Call (518) 279-1155 to register. Registration is required for all event unless otherwise noted.

Park hours: 8AM – sunset
Welcome Center: Wed. – Mon. 9AM – 4PM

Entrance Fee: Free until May*

Upcoming Events at Grafton Lakes State Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Hudson Taconic Lands (HTL) (formerly Rensselaer Plateau Alliance/ Rensselaer Land Trust) invites your involvement in the Wolf Creek Community Forest Committee!
In 2024, HTL conserved a 385-acre parcel in the Town of Berlin on Route 22. This property, now named Wolf Creek Community Forest, will be led by a committee made up of Hudson Taconic Lands members and active volunteers. Join us in managing this new recreation resource!
The Community Forest Model at Hudson Taconic Lands
A community forest is a public nature area run by and for the community.
For each new community forest, HTL invites interested volunteers to join a community forest committee. The committee helps create a land management plan, set guidelines for recreation and public use of the preserve, and plan projects on the land. Each community forest has a Committee Chair who organizes meetings and activities, and a Steward who visits the land regularly to keep an eye on the trails and lead work projects.
Through this innovative model, we’ve seen an inspiring level of involvement and effort, leading to long-term care and love for the land. Our existing community forests offer miles of trails for passive recreation. The forests are frequented by hikers, birders, hunters, school groups, volunteer groups, researchers, and many others. They also serve as host sites for our annual Forest Conservation Corps program for teens.
Wolf Creek will be our sixth community forest and we look forward to serving your community through conservation.
Have questions? Reach out to our Stewardship Manager Andrew Schwitzgebel at andrew@rensselaerplateau.org“

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Find more RPA events here

https://www.rensselaerplateau.org/events

Working cooperatively with the community, RPA listens, inspires, leads and gets results.

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SHAC Center-Adventure Community Center

  • Programs open to Berlin CSD Students and Families
  • The SHAC Center-Adventure Community Center is here to facilitate and support the development of healthy, active lifestyles for people of all ages in Averill Park and surrounding communities. Our Vision: To create a connected community and provide opportunities for healthy, active living and recreation in a safe, inclusive environment.

Sky High Adventure Center Inc.

PO Box 236

Sand Lake, NY 12153

 

See All Program Offerings + Registration

FULL SCHEDULE:

MONDAYS

Strength Training, Treadmill & Spinning (9-11am)*

Needlecrafts (10am-12pm)*

Albany Aikido (12pm)

Bridge (Alternating Mon 1-3pm. Starts 9/15)*

Archery (6:30-7:30pm Starting Nov 3)

TUESDAYS

Albany Aikido (7:30am)

Cooking Class (10am-12pm)*

Chair Yoga (5:30-6:15pm Starting Oct 14)

Paint & Drip Art Café (6-8pm Alternate Tues)

WEDNESDAYS

Strength Training, Treadmill & Spinning (9-11am)*

Mexican Train Dominoes (10am-12pm)*

Pickleball at Butler Park (10am-12pm)*

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support & Memory Café for People with Symptoms

(11am-12:30pm Wed Nov 19 & Dec 17)*

Mahjong Club (1-3pm)*

Parent-Child Foam Ball (5:45-6:45pm)*

THURSDAYS

Albany Aikido (7:30am)

Outdoor Cycling (9 am Start)* (Meets at Nassau Post Office/ Empire Trail)

TOAST – Thursday Open Art Studio Time (1-4pm)*

Story Writing (1-3pm)*

Community Ping Pong (6:00-7:30pm)*

Introduction to Vegetable Fermentation (6-8pm, Oct 29)

FRIDAYS

Strength Training, Treadmill & Spinning (9-11am)*

Foam Ball Tennis (Blue Room) (10am-11am)*

Tablet & Smartphone Tech Help (10-12pm) (By Appointment Email: Maggie@SHACcenter.org)*

SATURDAYS

Women’s Self Defense (10am-12pm, Nov 29)

SUNDAYS

Albany Aikido (10am)

 

Noteworthy Center of Albany

Community Workshop Notice from BMHS Counselor Mr. Shaw:
Noteworthy Resources’ March 2026 Newsletter
Supporting Mental Health Together!
We connect individuals to therapy, peer support, and resources—because everyone deserves access to healing and community.
https://www.nwralbany.org/events

 

 

Volunteer some hours, learn bike repair, get a bike of your own.

https://troybikerescue.mayfirst.org/

Troy Bike Rescue

Connect Center

The Connect Center is primarily a safe space for youth to be after school. Once students’ basic needs for safety have been met, the organization uses mentorship and youth development programs to allow students to explore their passions, talents, and eventually, a career path.

Connect After School is a youth program filled with workshops focused on student exploration in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Students in the Capital Region grades 6-12 can participate in the program at no cost!

Program Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3:00-5:00pm. Snack included!
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