The Magic Years (birth - 4 years) via Zoom Tuesday, June 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include strategies on how to manage parent and child stress,understand the stages of child development,managing daily routines, parental responsibilities, and positive discipline tools.*A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all five sessions.* Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/irLJQKen9526zD6u8 ========================================= The Middle Years (ages 5 - 10) via Zoom Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include managing parent and child stress, parenting styles, raising responsible children, improving family communication and strengthening family relationships. *A certification of participation will be provided to any caregiver attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/LpXzSCw4gXCRvXTE9 ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (ages 11 - 18) via Zoom Thursday, June 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include understanding parenting styles, tween/teen development, & how to improve family communication while developing a better understanding of tween/teen life challenges. We will also discuss discipline strategies and managing parent and child stress. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/VNPJu91hV8ZMK7g47 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, June 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= The Magic Years (birth - 4 years) via Zoom Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include strategies on how to manage parent and child stress,understand the stages of child development,managing daily routines, parental responsibilities, and positive discipline tools.*A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all five sessions.* Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/irLJQKen9526zD6u8 ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJune 4, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010June 9, 2026Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River Street, 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180June 11, 2026Albany Housing Authority260 North Pearl St.Ida Yarborough Community RoomAlbany, NY 12202June 30, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= The Middle Years (ages 5 - 10) via Zoom Wednesday, June 10, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include managing parent and child stress, parenting styles, raising responsible children, improving family communication and strengthening family relationships. *A certification of participation will be provided to any caregiver attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/LpXzSCw4gXCRvXTE9 ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (ages 11 - 18) via Zoom Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include understanding parenting styles, tween/teen development, & how to improve family communication while developing a better understanding of tween/teen life challenges. We will also discuss discipline strategies and managing parent and child stress. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/VNPJu91hV8ZMK7g47 ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJune 4, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010June 9, 2026Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River Street, 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180June 11, 2026Albany Housing Authority260 North Pearl St.Ida Yarborough Community RoomAlbany, NY 12202June 30, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Improving Family Communication Tuesday, June 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Developing healthy, trusting communication can be a challenge for any family. Join us to learn how to get your kids talking and keep the conversation going. We will discuss positive communication strategies that help kids open-up and reduce family conflict. Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/g4gMUUwTuqYhGkk66 ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= The Tween/Teen Years (ages 11 - 18) via Zoom Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event A five-part, six-hour, research-based parent education program for parents/caregivers. Topics include understanding parenting styles, tween/teen development, & how to improve family communication while developing a better understanding of tween/teen life challenges. We will also discuss discipline strategies and managing parent and child stress. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all five sessions.*Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/VNPJu91hV8ZMK7g47 ========================================= Office Closed Friday, June 19, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= ​Back to Budgeting Basics Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Managing personal finances can be challenging. Join CCE Albany County to learn tips and strategies to improve your basic budgeting skills. Refresh your personal financial plan with new ideas on setting financial goals, tracking monthly expenses, and creating a monthly budget that works for you. Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/8MYqFsyCY1FQhGFd8 ========================================= Financial Fitness for Older Adults Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event June is Elder Abuse Awareness month! Part of this workshop will include how to protect yourself from consumer scams. The remainder of the workshop will discuss personal finances as they relate to aging. Participants will learn strategies to assess financial situations,understand the importance of goal setting, and share ways to manage personal spending plans.Pre-registrationon is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/p4owmxbtYXeV9LJy5 ========================================= Youth Gardening Summer Adventures (For youth entering grades 3-5) Monday, June 29, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join Master Gardeners to design and plant themed garden beds to grow food! Learn about seeds, planting, gardening, pollinators, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Barb at bes13@cornell.edu | 518-765-3541 $60/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerGardenAdventure_201 ========================================= Youth Gardening Summer Adventures (For youth entering grades 3-5) Tuesday, June 30, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join Master Gardeners to design and plant themed garden beds to grow food! Learn about seeds, planting, gardening, pollinators, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Barb at bes13@cornell.edu | 518-765-3541 $60/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerGardenAdventure_201 ========================================= Teens’ Social Media Use and Mental Health Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event Together we will review the recent Surgeon General’s recommendations regarding teens’ social media use and their mental health. Resources will be provided to help you develop a family media use plan. Let’s help our teens find balance as they navigate the digital world.  Pre-registration is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/6P3wDQUZQkj7mRmo9 ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJune 4, 2026 *Please note this class has been cancelled*The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010June 9, 2026Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC Troy)431 River Street, 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180June 11, 2026Albany Housing Authority260 North Pearl St.Ida Yarborough Community RoomAlbany, NY 12202June 30, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTEROnline:https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201Fax:518-765-2490OR Contact:Al 518-765-3529 | ark249@cornell.eduNick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= Youth Gardening Summer Adventures (For youth entering grades 3-5) Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join Master Gardeners to design and plant themed garden beds to grow food! Learn about seeds, planting, gardening, pollinators, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Barb at bes13@cornell.edu | 518-765-3541 $60/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerGardenAdventure_201 ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Youth Gardening Summer Adventures (For youth entering grades 3-5) Thursday, July 2, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join Master Gardeners to design and plant themed garden beds to grow food! Learn about seeds, planting, gardening, pollinators, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Barb at bes13@cornell.edu | 518-765-3541 $60/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerGardenAdventure_201 ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, July 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Friday, July 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, July 8, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Adventures in 4-H (For youth ages 5-12) Monday, July 13, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join 4-H educators for a week of fun experiencing all that 4-H has to offer! Hands-on activities, art projects, animal visitors, STEM and science experiments, nature exploration, healthy snacks, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Adventureswith4-H_201 ========================================= Adventures in 4-H (For youth ages 5-12) Tuesday, July 14, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join 4-H educators for a week of fun experiencing all that 4-H has to offer! Hands-on activities, art projects, animal visitors, STEM and science experiments, nature exploration, healthy snacks, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Adventureswith4-H_201 ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, July 14, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Adventures in 4-H (For youth ages 5-12) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join 4-H educators for a week of fun experiencing all that 4-H has to offer! Hands-on activities, art projects, animal visitors, STEM and science experiments, nature exploration, healthy snacks, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Adventureswith4-H_201 ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Adventures in 4-H (For youth ages 5-12) Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join 4-H educators for a week of fun experiencing all that 4-H has to offer! Hands-on activities, art projects, animal visitors, STEM and science experiments, nature exploration, healthy snacks, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Adventureswith4-H_201 ========================================= Adventures in 4-H (For youth ages 5-12) Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join 4-H educators for a week of fun experiencing all that 4-H has to offer! Hands-on activities, art projects, animal visitors, STEM and science experiments, nature exploration, healthy snacks, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Grace at ged49@cornell.edu | 518-765-3547 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=Adventureswith4-H_201 ========================================= Adventures in Agriculture (For youth ages 8-12) Monday, July 20, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a week of exploring agriculture! Learn where your food comes from, meet farm animals, explore careers in agriculture, taste different local farm products, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerAdventuresinAg_201 ========================================= Adventures in Agriculture (For youth ages 8-12) Tuesday, July 21, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a week of exploring agriculture! Learn where your food comes from, meet farm animals, explore careers in agriculture, taste different local farm products, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerAdventuresinAg_201 ========================================= Adventures in Agriculture (For youth ages 8-12) Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a week of exploring agriculture! Learn where your food comes from, meet farm animals, explore careers in agriculture, taste different local farm products, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerAdventuresinAg_201 ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, July 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Adventures in Agriculture (For youth ages 8-12) Thursday, July 23, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a week of exploring agriculture! Learn where your food comes from, meet farm animals, explore careers in agriculture, taste different local farm products, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerAdventuresinAg_201 ========================================= Adventures in Agriculture (For youth ages 8-12) Friday, July 24, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Join us for a week of exploring agriculture! Learn where your food comes from, meet farm animals, explore careers in agriculture, taste different local farm products, and more! For questions or to request a scholarship, please contact: Amanda at ajt247@cornell.edu | 518-765-3519 $75/child Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SummerAdventuresinAg_201 ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, July 28, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, July 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 29, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, August 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event This series will focus on topics including child development, discipline and guidance; caring for oneself as a caregiver; rebuilding a family; living with teens; and advocacy.  Pre-registration is required. Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePrHS-3cx3X6mlYmKI1wgSdZsv-DQ5plVgMrJjoU7VJYJnXg/viewform ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, August 25, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, September 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, September 7, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, October 2, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 12, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 3, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, November 6, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Jammin’ | June 16, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Making jam or jelly seems to be everyone’s favorite food preservation activity. But, it is not necessarily easy! Come learn the magic behind making sweet preserves and the basics of boiling water canning and steam canning. I will also demonstrate how to make freezer jam. We will use USDA tested and approved techniques and recipes. Take home a jar! Class size is limited. Register by June 15th. Quick Pickles | July 14, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 These tart, crispy condiments are a perfect addition to your sandwich plate, lunch box, appetizer platter or charcuterie board! Learn how easy it is to make two classics – bread and butter pickles and dilly beans using the boiling water and steam canning process. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by July 13th. Pressure Canning Low Acid Foods | July 28, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 The demonstration will include how to safely pressure can low-acid foods like beans and most vegetables. You will also get hands-on experience using both a dial gauge and weighted gauge canner. Bring your dial pressure gauge or lid to be tested if you wish. Class size is limited. Register by July 27th. Tomatoes 101 | August 25, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using the Boiling Water and Steam canners. Just when local gardens will be overflowing with this summer favorite! Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by August 24th. Preserving Apples | September 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Preserve apples by canning slices or apple sauce using the boiling water canner, freezing pie filling and dehydrating. Take home a jar. Class size is limited. Register by September 21st.Pressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 15, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 Learn how to safely can these low acid foods using either a dial gauge or weighted gauge canner. We will delve into the science behind the USDA approved methods. Also learn how to dehydrate meat jerky. Bring your pressure gauges to be checked if you wish! Class size is limited. Register by October 14th. Preserving for the Holidays | November 12, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00 pm | $15.00 We will make several different products—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 11th. Register with Karen or on-line: 518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduhttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/mai... ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 26, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Friday, November 27, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, December 4, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Online Event An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. We will meet the first Friday of every month, through December. Please register in advance for this meeting:https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/bv-QuzC-SWqUASI-eh46rwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Free Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2026 Meeting DatesJanuary 28, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date: January 29, 2026)March 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm(snow date March 26, 2026)May 27, 2026 | 6:00 pmJuly 29, 2026 | 6:00 pmSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:30 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, December 24, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... ========================================= Office Closed Friday, December 25, 2026 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day... =========================================