Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library Monday, August 10, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, August 11, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this August. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo Grafton Senior Center on August 11th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Troy Senior Center Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) Tech Help:Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Online Event Open to the public, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer will be holding a 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, August 11th at 7 PM. Anyone interested in joining may do so. Please RSVP with Bernie to find out full details. This is the monthly meeting of our Equine 4-H Horse Leaders. For questions or if you have any special needs to participate, please contact the CCE office in advance of the meeting by calling 518-272-4210. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Summer Gardening Programs- The Weird and Unusual Vegetable Garden Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Demonstration Garden at The Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43 , Wynantskill, NY 12198 “The Weird and Unusual Vegetable Garden,” Wednesday, August 12 from 7 to 8 PM.Want to have fun in your garden?Come and see the unusually shaped, crazy colored and downright weird vegetables the Master Gardeners have grown this year.We will explain how and why you may like to jazz up your veggies!FREE admission. No registration necessary. These programs will be held at The Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, Wynantskill, (North Greenbush) 12198. Rain/inclement weather at the program start may cancel the program. Limited seating is provided; please bring your own lawn chair. FREE David Chinery, dhc3@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 114 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Friday, August 14, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this Augest. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at Hoosick Falls Senior Center on August 14th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Stablemate 4-H Club Show Saturday, August 15, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Schaghticoke Fair, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road , Schaghticoke , New York 12154 Stablemate 4-H Club Horse Show taking place at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds all day on August 15th. Bernadine Wiesen, bw27@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 102 ========================================= Music Under the Trees: Hammer and Nail Saturday, August 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Our summer concert will continue in August with Hammer and Nail.  Enjoy the wonderful sounds of a unique 4-piece "Americana" band under the trees.  FREE. Don't miss the chance to see a free concert in our beautiful amphitheater. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:00 am - 11:30 am Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center, 1520 SIxth Avenue , Troy, New York 12180 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this August. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the Troy Senior Center on August 18th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, August 18, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Healthy Cooking Demonstrations for Seniors at the East Greenbush Senior Center Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 We are bringing free healthy cooking demonstrations to senior centers across the county this August. Healthy Living Educator Nikola will lead an interactive food demo at the East Greenbush Senior Center on August 19th. Participants will learn simple, nutritious recipes and receive free samples to taste. All seniors are welcome to attend. FREE Nikola Segoloni, ns997@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext.117 ========================================= 4-H Program Development Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Brunswick Community Center, 18 Keyes Lane , Troy, NY 12180 4-H will hold its Program Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 12:00 PM.  It will be held at the CCE Building on the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke, NY 12154.If you have any questions, please reach out to us at (518) 272-4210 or email Kandis Freer at kmf83@cornell.edu. Please indicate if you have any special needs that require accommodation. Kandis Freer, kmf83@cornell.edu, (518) 272-4210 ext 106 ========================================= Tuesday Treks: Every Tuesday at Dyken Pond Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dyken Pond Environmental Education CenterDyken Pond, 475 Dyken Pond Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Let's get together to enjoy nature and the outdoors, learn a little bit about this beautiful planet we call home, develop or practice outdoor skills and become healthy through exercise and being outside! Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday explore the wilds of the Dyken Pond Center. Learn the trail system one at a time with a knowledgeable guide. Each week we'll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather. Preregistration required through meetup.com by searching for "Friends of Dyken Pond Center" . Free. This program is for adults and older teens. FREE Catherine LaPorta, cl2752@cornell.edu, 518-658-2055 ========================================= Summer Gardening Series at East Greenbush Community Library-Unlawning: Lawning Alternatives Tuesday, September 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Join us for the fourth event of our Sustainability Series! Learn how to create an ecologically abundant environment without compromising aesthetic. From the 16th Century when cleared area was created for livestock protection to the 17th Century when a large lawn was a symbol of wealth to the 20th Century when a lawn was a norm, the lawn has served various purposes. However, has "the lawn" outlived its usefulness? What are the alternatives? We explore the why and how of creating a more ecologically rich environment while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Principles of permaculture and regenerative gardening inform various approaches. Registration is required.  Registration for this event will open on August 4th and will be done on the East Greenbush Community Library website.  Visit their website at https://eglibrary.org/This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library, a patron-supported non-profit organization. FREE ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rensselaer Public Library Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East Street , Rensselaer, New York 12144 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donations Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) East Greenbush Rensselaer Senior Center Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am East Greenbush Senior Center, 166 Columbia Turnpike , Rensselaer, New York 12144 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Brunswick Community Library Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Brunswick Community Library, 4118 Route 2 , Troy, New York 12180 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Schodack Senior Center Friday, September 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Schodack Senior Center, 1800 East Schodack Road , Castleton, New York 12033 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device: Tech Help Drop-In Nassau Free Library Friday, September 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nassau Free Library, 18 Church Street , Nassau, New York 12123 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Drop-In Stephentown Memorial Library Friday, September 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY-43 , Stephentown, NY 12168 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Intro to Chatting with AI* Monday, September 14, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Intro to Chatting with AI* Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device Tech Help Sand Lake Town Library Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Sand Lake Town Library, 8428 Miller Hill Road , Averill Park, New York 12018 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. Donation Accepted Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Hoosick Falls Senior Center Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 21299 New York Route 22 , Hoosick Falls, New York 12090 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Tech Help- Grafton- Everett Wagar Senior Center Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Grafton- Evverett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road , Cropseyville, New York 12052 Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by for free tech help with Digital Literacy Resource Educator Michelle! She can help you sign in to accounts, find your files, learn basic tech skills, and get comfortable using your device. Reach out to your local library or community center to ask about availability or sign‑up options. FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= Farm Day Out 2026 Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm MIll Pond Alpacas, 11 Old Mill Pond Road , Nassau, New York 12123 We are pleased to invite community members to Farm Day Out at Mill Pond Alpacas at 11 Old Mill Pond Road, Nassau, NY on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as part of National Alpaca Farm Days Weekend. This free family-friendly event offers visitors the opportunity to experience alpacas up close while learning about fiber agriculture and the journey from fiber animal to finished product. Guests can enjoy photo opportunities with alpacas, explore fiber animals, pick their own pumpkins, and browse offerings from local vendors. Farm Day Out is designed to connect families with local agriculture through hands-on learning and fun activities for all ages. Whether you are curious about alpacas, interested in local agriculture, or simply looking for a fun fall outing, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.If you have any questions or special needs to attend this free event, please contact CCE of Rensselaer County at (518) 272-4210 or via email at mbg242@cornell.edu. FREE Mamnenge Gbim-Gbande, mbg242@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ========================================= AI* and Disinformation Monday, September 28, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= AI* and Disinformation Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way , East Greenbush, New York 12061 Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it's nothing new. But today's AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation. In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI. Participants must have a Gmail address and be age 60+. Help creating a Gmail account is available at Senior Planet Hotline 888-713-3495. *Artificial Intelligence FREE Michelle St. Louis, ms3756@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext 108 ========================================= 4-H Junior Chefs Welcome to Fall Workshop! Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County, 99 Troy Road , East Greenbush , New York 12061 The Junior Chefs will meet on Monday, September 28th at the CCE Office and will be making food items with a fall theme. There is a participation fee of $10.00 for 4-H members and $12.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required no later than Thursday, September 24th, and registration will be limited. To register a youth, or for more information, please contact Eileen at emd32@cornell.edu $10.00 member/ $12.00 non member Eileen DePaula, emd32@cornell.edu, 518-272-4210 ext:104 =========================================