Schenectady community events

Beginner's Meditation: The Basics for Getting Started

Saturday, Jul 27 9:30a

American Meditation Institute, Averill Park

Have you ever thought about trying meditation, but didn't know how to get started? In AMI's two-session course, you'll receive step-by-step guidance on how to start--and stick with--a daily meditat...

Comprehensive Meditation: The Heart and Science of Yoga™

Wednesday, Jul 10 6:30p

American Meditation Institute, Averill Park

AMI's acclaimed six-week course teaches you how to apply meditation principles to every situation...

The Mysterious Black Migration, 1800-1820: The Van Vrankens and Other Families of African Descent in Washington County, New York

Saturday, Jun 22 2:00p

Schenectady County Historical Society, Schenectady

Book Talk and Signing by L. Lloyd Stewart...

Schenectady ARC Luau in the Park

Friday, Jun 21 5:00p

Central Park Schenectady Picnic Pavilion, Schenectady

A spectacular South Pacific evening of Music, Food and Ohana (Family) in a unique Hawaiian setting! Our evening event brings guests a traditional Luau with authentic Hawaiian-style food...

Blood Drive

Thursday, Jun 20 10:00a

Ellis Hospital, Schenectady

Each presenting donor in June will be entered for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card courtesy of Suburban Propane...

Dinosaurs! @ miSci

Saturday, Jun 29 9:00a

miSci (formerly Schenectady Museum), Schenectady

This summer, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at miSci! Meet a 32-foot long Apatosaurus. Tremble at a growling 12-foot tall cousin of T-Rex. Watch dinosaur mothers tend their broods...

Spring 2013 Tai Chi Classes

Thursday, Jun 20 5:30p

Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung Fu, Schenectady

Starting Thursday, May 2nd, for 12 weeks, Tony Grimaldi will be offering Tai Chi classes at the Academy of Okinawan Karate and Kung Fu (in Scotia). Classes begin at 5:30PM...

10th Annual Walk & 5K run for Autism

Saturday, Sep 21 8:00a

Large Pavilion, Central Park, Schenectady

The 10th Annual Walk & 5K Run for Autism -- on September 21, 2013 at Central Park, Schenectady...

Schenectady ARC 5K Challenge & Family Mile

Friday, Aug 9 5:30p

Central Park Schenectady Picnic Pavilion, Schenectady

Whether a first step on a new running journey, an all-out challenge on a personal record, a comfortable 3...

Volkswalk Niskayuna-Blatnik Park

Wednesday, Jun 19 9:00a

Jeff Blatnik Park, Schenectady

Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship! Start: Jeff Blatnik Park Register 30 minutes before start A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6...

Underground Adventures

Saturday, Jun 29 2:00p

Schenectady County Public Library, Schenectady

Local caver Emily Davis and members of the Northeastern Cave Conservancy will be the presenters. All ages are invited to this exploration of local caves and caving...

GE Realty Plot House & Garden Tour

Saturday, Jun 22 11:00a

GE Realty Plot, Schenectady

Tours of the elegant homes and gardens of Schenectady's GE Realty Plot...

Summer Camp Days

Monday, Jun 24 8:00a

Lisha's Kill Reformed Church, Schenectady

7th Annual Camp Days for kids in 3rd-8th grade. Experience a week full of fun and adventure. Crafts, games, music, nature experiences, Bible stories and more! Breakfast, lunch and snacks included...

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Reunion of Alumni, Family & Friends

Saturday, Jul 13 2:00p

Schenectady County Historical Society, Schenectady

Reunion of alumni, family and friends of participants in the CCC, a New Deal program that put thousands of young men to work in conservation and natural resources projects...

American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study 3

Wednesday, Jun 19 12:00p

Ellis Hospital, Schenectady

Capital Region residents have an opportunity to participate in a nationwide cancer prevention study that can help protect future generations from getting cancer...

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