Community Events

May 6 - City of Cohoes - Mastodon Challenge

Race proceeds will benefit the Cohoes Multi-Service Senior Citizen Center to help fulfill its mission "to promote the dignity of older adults living in the community and to provide programs and services needed to support their living healthy and productive lives." Proceeds will also benefit the Universal Pre-Kindergarten program in Cohoes to help provide learning support to as many children and families as possible.

May 10 - Northern Rivers Family Services - Champions for Children

May 11 - Living Resources - Art of Independence

This new event features an arts exhibition celebrating the creative talents and expressive artistry of individuals with intellectual disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Experience an evening of live performances, creative demonstrations, and amazing artwork.

May 11 - Dake Foundation for Children - Child's Play 8 - Rockin' & Rollin' 2017

This annual event raises funds to support the mission of providing children with disabilities the tools they need to become as independent as possible. To date, the Foundation has committed thousands of dollars to local families for the purchase of services and equipment such as wheelchairs, ramps, adaptive strollers, adaptive tricycles, specialized therapy, and camperships at special needs camps.

May 11 - Northeast Kidney Foundation - Gift of Life Celebration

Join us for this annual gala to celebrate the work of the Northeast Kidney Foundation and pay tribute to community leaders that make our work possible.  The event features networking opportunities, silent and live auctions, entertainment and more.

May 12 - The Albany Business Review - 40 Under 40 Reception

This special publication and event recognizes 40 leaders under the age of 40 who demonstrate business acumen, leadership skills, and community involvement. They set the pace of the local business landscape now and for the future.

May 13 - City of Albany - Tulip Ball

The Royal Tulip Ball is the crown jewel of the widely anticipated Tulip Festival weekend. Proceeds from this year’s Ball will benefit the Capital City Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region. This fund was created to help nonprofit organizations better serve the people of Albany with effective and innovative programs and services.

May 13 - Arthritis Foundation - Walk to Cure Arthritis

This nationwide signature event rallies communities and raises funds to find a cure for arthritis once and for all.

May 17 - Arts Center of the Capital Region - Annual Gala

The 2017 Gala is the opening night of the highly celebrated Fence Show, our members’ show and largest exhibition of the year. The Arts Center will distribute $3,000 in awards to Fence Show artists and will present the Creative Spirit Award to Tom Nardacci and the Innovation Garage.

May 18 - Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC) - CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge

This 3.5-mile race/walk is the largest annual road race in the Capital Region. Proceeds benefit many of the HMRRC's activities and offerings, including scholarships, grants, and the Just Run program, as well as the 2017 charities of choice: Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany and Vanderheyden.

May 20 - The Wesley Community Foundation - Annual Gala

Celebrate all things James Bond at Saratoga Golf and Polo Club to raise funds for The Wesley Community, an organization that serves more than 700 Saratoga area seniors and those with long-term disabilities.

May 21 - National MS Society - Walk MS

Team up with friends, loved ones, and co-workers to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone affected by MS.  With every step we take, every dollar raised, we get that much closer to a cure.

May 25 - American Heart Association - Go Red for Women Luncheon

Hundreds of Capital Region women will come together for this inspiring and educational day to join the fight against heart disease, the No. 1 cause of death among women. Celebrate the success of the 2017 BetterU class and hear inspiring stories from survivors. Bid on some of the famous “purse-onalities” during the silent auction. Have your own health assessed, and learn how you can save the lives of the women you love – or your own.

Free Classes at the Healthy Living Center

Visit the Healthy Living Center at the Hannaford in Albany to learn how you can take the first steps toward a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Living Center offers a variety of classes, programs, and workshops led by certified instructors, registered dietitians, and pharmacists from the YMCA, CDPHP, and Hannaford. Topics cover a wide range of areas, including fitness, nutrition, senior health, medication safety, disease management, and more. Membership is not required.