Happenings

Learn to salsa at The Arts Center

Learn the fundamental steps, partnering technique, and history of On-One Salsa in a social dance workshop at the Arts Center of the Capital Region in Troy Thursday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.. “On-One” salsa is heavily influenced by the salsa scene in Hollywood and L.A. As a result, “OnOne” is also commonly called “LA style” salsa, and is the style danced by the majority of social dancers throughout the United States.

The class costs $53 per person. Sign up online at www.artscenteronline.org. The Arts Center is located at 265 River Street, Troy. For information, call (518)273-0552 or e-mail info@artscenteronline. org.

October fun at the pumpkin patch

Pick that perfect pumpkin and enjoy some fall family activities at the “Pick a Pumpkin” pumpkin patch in Esperance. Head out to the beautiful Schoharie Valley and enjoy the onsite hayrides, farm animals, corn maze, pumpkin cannon and more. Pumpkins are available for the picking through Oct. 30, as well as gourds and Indian corn. You can also grab a bite to eat at the country store or enjoy some tasty seasonal cider doughnuts.

The pumpkin patch, located at 2716 Creek Road in Esperance, is open Thursdays and Fridays from 2-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. through Oct. 30. They will also be open on Columbus Day from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and free for children 3 and under.

Happenings

Carrot Festival celebrates 43 years

Celebrating 43 years, the annual Carrot Festival at Congregation Agudat Achim in Niskayuna Sunday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. will feature delicious food (all prepared “to-go”), activities for children, vendors galore, a community service tent (including an opportunity to stuff a CDTA bus with much-needed supplies for five community organizations), locally grown produce, a “touch a truck” area, a pet adoption clinic, and of course carrot cake.

Precautions are in place due to COVID-19. The event will be held rain or shine, and admission is free. For more information call (518) 393-9211 or visit www.agudatachim.com/ carrot-festival.

Helping hands

Catherine Hughes of local Girl Scout Troop 1052 took on a “Book Swap Shelf” project for her Silver Award. The “give one, take one” book shelf now stands in front of the Rensselaer Public Library. Books are protected against the weather by a shingled roof and a plexiglass door. “It’s beautiful!” says Library Director Jane Chirgwin. “Now people can grab a book for the train, or share a bestseller they just read, even when we are not open.”

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