Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month for sensory friendly movie screenings at the Washington Ave Branch! This Friday we've got the Rub Gillman, Teenage Kraken movie. All kids and families are welcome to join us for these screenings. And we're also making accommodations for families who have children with autism. Accommodations include low level lighting & sound, access to fidgets, relaxed rules, an intermission, accessible bathrooms, and captions. Please feel free to bring your own fidget or comfort item. For ages 5-17 and families. No registration required. For more info, call (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1).

Hosted by the Westminster Commons, join an evening of warmth as winter begins.

When: December 21, 2023 @5:00 PM

Where: 85 Chestnut St, Albany NY

On Saturday, December 16th join me at The Happie Collective (197 Lark Street) for an ornament-making holiday craft night. Ticket includes crafting supplies, private shopping, wine/snacks, and childcare on site. Get your tickets at this link:

https://gabriellaforalbany.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=215499c45c066ef2e8d1be841&id=9613f8122d&e=8d4add10d3

All proceeds go to The Happie Collective, a new Lark Street BID business!

In Our Own Voices provides free HIV and HEP C testing at both the Washington Ave Branch and Arbor Hill/West Hill Branches.No appointment required. No insurance needed. Testing is completely free and discreet!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month: Washington Ave Branch @3-5

2nd Thursday of each month: Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch @2-5

Come meet WFP state directors: Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila at Johnnie’s Broadway. RSVP in advance for this event on Tuesday, December 12th. Johnnie's on Broadway will be hosting Jasmine Gripper and Ana Maria Archila for an evening to welcome them to WFP leadership!

Food and refreshments are provided so don't forget to RSVP in advance using this link: https://gabriellaforalbany.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=215499c45c066ef2e8d1be841&id=1cc8ffcf49&e=8d4add10d3

In Our Own Voices provides free HIV and HEP C testing at both the Washington Ave Branch and Arbor Hill/West Hill Branches. No appointment required. No insurance needed. Testing is completely free and discreet!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month: Washington Ave Branch @3-5

2nd Thursday of each month: Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch @2-5

The Albany Twilight Market will occur on the second Saturday of December (December 9)

Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Washington Park Lakehouse Albany, NY

Official After Party: Gogo Gone Dark The Fuze Box (12 Central Ave, 7PM - late)

Registration at 11:00 AM at Lionheart & OH Bar. Race starts at 2PM. More information on eventbrite.com! I will be running in the Santa Speedo Sprint this year! This yearly event raises money for The Albany Damien Center, a community-based organization that provides meals, food assistance+education, medical services, preventive services, and housing to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

You can donate to our team using this link:

https://gabriellaforalbany.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=215499c45c066ef2e8d1be841&id=774f0f3e5f&e=8d4add10d3.

We are so close to our goal!

On December 9th, stroll Lark Street before or after the Santa Speedo Sprint for the Lark Street BID's Annual Chili + Chowder Fest! From 11am to 4pm, enjoy chili and chowders from Lark Street businesses - vote on your favorite! Take a break to watch the Santa Speedo Run down Lark Street at 2pm.

Enjoy a holiday jam with food and a cash bar, raffles and prizes at Lark Hall on 351 Hudson Avenue from 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Free admission! Featuring music by DJ Celeb.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month for sensory friendly movie screenings at the Washington Ave Branch! This Friday we've got the Elemental movie. All kids and families are welcome to join us for these screenings. And we're also making accommodations for families who have children with autism. Accommodations include low level lighting & sound, access to fidgets, relaxed rules, an intermission, accessible bathrooms, and captions. Please feel free to bring your own fidget or comfort item. For ages 5-17 and families. No registration required. For more info, call (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1).

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

JOIN US AS WE SHOWCASE THE WORK WE'VE DONE ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS TO CREATE SPACE AND VISIBILITY FOR THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ+ FOLKS ALL ALL AGES. BEING LGBTQ+ IS A LIFELONG EXPERIENCE, AND WE'RE EXCITED TO CELEBRATE AND HEAR FROM THE FOLKS WHO ARE HELPING MAKE THIS WORK POSSIBLE. JOIN US IN AN EVENING OF PURE QUEER JOY AND SUPPORT THESE VITAL VOICES!

Announcing the 2023 Gala for the Pride Center of the Capital Region, the longest continually operating LGBTQ+ Center in the country: Amplifying Queer Voices of All Ages!SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY WITH A DANCE PARTY FOR THE AGESVIP Reception: 6:00 PM • Doors to the Public: 7:00 PM

Music, Drag Performances, Silent Auction, Dinner: 7:00-10:30 PM

Location: Franklin Plaza, 4 4th St, Troy, NY 12180

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month for sensory friendly movie screenings at the Washington Ave Branch! This Friday we've got the Spider-man movie. All kids and families are welcome to join us for these screenings. And we're also making accommodations for families who have children with autism. Accommodations include low level lighting & sound, access to fidgets, relaxed rules, an intermission, accessible bathrooms, and captions. Please feel free to bring your own fidget or comfort item. For ages 5-17 and families. No registration required. For more info, call (518) 427-4300 (ext. 1).

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

Come join us for a Beautification Committee Meeting this Tuesday, November 7 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Local 217: 12 1/2 Delaware Ave. For more details, visit www.larkstreetbig.org!

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

Stop by and pick up a free lantern making kit or join us to craft lanterns together for this year's 8th Annual Albany Lantern Parade! The kits, workshops and Parade are free and open to all. The parade will be around Washington Park Lake on November 5 (4:30p).Thanks to Washington Park Conservancy!

Join us in this simple celebration of light and community as we gather at sunset to walk with handmade lanterns in our historic park.

This event is free, accessible, and all are welcome. Battery-operated candles will be available for use during the walk.

We’ll gather at the Lake House while we wait for the sun to set before the Parade begins.

More information below!

https://www.washingtonparkconservancy.org/events-programs/

Open Bar Market happening Nov. 4 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 946 Broadway!

Are you interested in a career in public service? Federal agencies are hiring! Come join Congressman Tonko to learn more at a Federal Jobs Fair on Saturday, November 4th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the @ualbany Massry Center for Business! At this exciting event, you’ll have the chance to meet with representatives from several federal agencies and learn about the many employment opportunities with the federal government, here in the Capital Region and beyond. Use the QR code or the link below to RSVP today! https://tonko.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=23

Budgets are moral documents! Listen in or join the @albanycommoncouncil for our upcoming budget presentations. Each date is a finance committee meeting with public comment periods, where the department presents their budget then answers questions from council members. Please note! There are two public hearings for the community to give feedback on any aspect of the budget: 💲 Monday, 10/16 at 7pm, and 💲Monday, 11/6 at 7pm.

Stop by and pick up a free lantern making kit or join us to craft lanterns together for this year's 8th Annual Albany Lantern Parade! The kits, workshops and Parade are free and open to all.The parade will be around Washington Park Lake on November 5 (4:30p).The Lantern Making Workshop will take place at the Delaware Branch. Thanks to Washington Park Conservancy!

Lark St. Tavern presents Halloween Party

Live Music

Drink Specials

Costume Contest

Where: Lark St Tavern

Time: 9:00 PM

When: October 29

Come stop and chat at Bitchin Donuts next Sunday, October 29 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM at 193 Lark Street!

Purchase tickets to our Annual Halloween Party Saturday, October 28, at Washington Park Lake House. Party starts at 8pm with music by @dj.hunter.ny complimentary beer, cider, and wine, spooky decorations and a photobooth by @theballoonary. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com!

Beginning Crochet for teens and adults with Marsha

One Session Saturday October 28 from 1:00-3:00pm

$15 + $5 materials fee

Come learn how to crochet! You can get started making a project of your choice (pillow, prayer shawl, lap blanket, etc.). Recommended for beginners through intermediates. Yarn and hooks provided, just bring yourself!

Location : The Happie Collective

197 Lark Street

Albany, NY 12210

Sign up here: https://upstitch.square.site/product/crochet-workshop-on-10-28-with-marsha-/2933