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Back to Budgeting Basics
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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. G...
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*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings
Thursday, January 22, 2026
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJanuary 8, 2026Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180January 13, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr. Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010January 15, 2026The SE...
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Albany & Schenectady County 4-H Vet Science (open to all youth 10 and up)
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Explore the fascinating careers available in the veterinary field with hands on activities, live animals and guest speakers. Youth 10 and up are encouraged to explore STEM topics in a fun hands-on way.Registration opens 12/29: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cceyouthvetscience_201
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Winter Seed Sowing Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Learn about winter sowing, a process of planting seeds outdoors in containers during the winter months. We will be using native plant seeds (long germination) and annual greens seeds (short germination) for this project. Join Albany County Master Gardeners and explore this method of seed starting...
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*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJanuary 8, 2026Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180January 13, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr. Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010January 15, 2026The SE...
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Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...
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Weeds and Soil Health: Ways to Address Invasive Weeds Without Sacrificing Soil Health
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Speaker: Erik Smith, Field Crops SpecialistPanelists: Mark Anderson and Larry EckhardtDEC Pesticide Credits: 1.25 (1a, 21, and 23)CEU credits for certified crop advisors: Soil & Water Management: 0.5 and Integrated Pest Management: 0.5This session will focus on...
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Discipline is Not a Dirty Word! (via Zoom)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions.* Pre-registrati...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21...
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Paying Down (Off!) Debt
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Carrying debt can cause financial stress and affect our health and well-being. It can also delay us from reaching our personal financial goals. This workshop will help participants create a realistic plan to pay down debt, prioritize accounts, and maintain motivation. Join Laura to create strateg...
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*FREE* EPA Lead Trainings
Thursday, January 29, 2026
EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingJanuary 8, 2026Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180January 13, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr. Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010January 15, 2026The SE...
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Albany & Schenectady County 4-H Vet Science (open to all youth 10 and up)
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Explore the fascinating careers available in the veterinary field with hands on activities, live animals and guest speakers. Youth 10 and up are encouraged to explore STEM topics in a fun hands-on way.Registration opens 12/29: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cceyouthvetscience_201
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Improving Family Communication
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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 by Februar...
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Fifth Annual Cut Flower Webinar Series
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The fifth annual CCE Cut Flower Webinar Series begins on January 6, 2026 and continues over 5 weeks on Tuesdays. This is a very popular series of online events you won’t want to miss, with topflight speakers, a wide variety of subjects concerning growing cut flowers and plent...
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Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL*
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required.
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21...
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Setting Financial Goals and Creating a Saving Plan
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Do you have an emergency spending fund? Let’s talk about how you can slowly and realistically build emergency savings through weekly saving targets that break down larger savings goals. Create a plan for upcoming life events and how to deal with unexpected expenses along the way. Join ...
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Albany & Schenectady County 4-H Vet Science (open to all youth 10 and up)
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Explore the fascinating careers available in the veterinary field with hands on activities, live animals and guest speakers. Youth 10 and up are encouraged to explore STEM topics in a fun hands-on way.Registration opens 12/29: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cceyouthvetscience_201
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, February 6, 2026
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 c...
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NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond according...
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Nurturing Routines
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A nurturing routine is a consistent way of doing things that helps a child develop a positive self-concept and self-esteem. Routines help provide a sense of security, build trust, and improve child behavior. In this workshop, we’ll explore easy ways to create nurturing routines for ki...
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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions. Pre-re...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21...
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Money & Communication: Strategies to Avoid Financial Conflict
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Adapted from curriculum developed by Purdue University, this program will help participants better understand the relationship between money and emotion and learn to effectively communicate with a partner when making money choices, reflecting compromise, negotiation, and shared goals....
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Albany & Schenectady County 4-H Vet Science (open to all youth 10 and up)
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Explore the fascinating careers available in the veterinary field with hands on activities, live animals and guest speakers. Youth 10 and up are encouraged to explore STEM topics in a fun hands-on way.Registration opens 12/29: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cceyouthvetscience_201
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Raising Honey Bees for Fun and Profit
Friday, February 13, 2026
This class will cover the basics of raising honey bees.Topics include: The benefits of pollinatorsEquipment neededHive set upHoney harvestingGuest Speakers: Lifelong beekeepers, Tom Della Rocco and Stephen WilsonTom Della Rocco Tom has been a lifelong beekeeper since he was a teenage...
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Office Closed
Monday, February 16, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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4-H Winter Break Adventure
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
February 17, 18, and 19, 2026 with Friday February 20th being held for a remake if we have a snow day. The program runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for youth ages 5 and up at the CCE Albany County, Voorheesville. The cost is $50 per child, with additional children per family at a rate of $40 each. A...
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4-H Winter Break Adventure
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
February 17, 18, and 19, 2026 with Friday February 20th being held for a remake if we have a snow day. The program runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for youth ages 5 and up at the CCE Albany County, Voorheesville. The cost is $50 per child, with additional children per family at a rate of $40 each. A...
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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions. Pre-re...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21...
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4-H Winter Break Adventure
Thursday, February 19, 2026
February 17, 18, and 19, 2026 with Friday February 20th being held for a remake if we have a snow day. The program runs from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for youth ages 5 and up at the CCE Albany County, Voorheesville. The cost is $50 per child, with additional children per family at a rate of $40 each. A...
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Financial Fitness for Older Adults
Thursday, February 19, 2026
This 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. Discussion will also include how to protect yourself fr...
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Spices Around the World (via Zoom)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this...
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Teens’ Social Media Use and Mental Health
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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-...
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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions. Pre-re...
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Building Your Farm Future: Practical Steps for New Farmers (Six-week online course)
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program is launching a six-week online course designed to help aspiring and beginning farmers build the confidence and skills needed to start and successfully manage a farm business. The series begins January 21...
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Credit Awareness 101
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Do you know what to do if you spot an error on your credit report? Join me to learn how your credit score is determined and how to use credit reports as a financial literacy tool. Additional credit management strategies will also be discussed. Pre-registration by February 2...
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Ag Energy NY Energy Efficiency Workshop
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Are you a farmer who would like to save on your farm energy bills? There are many opportunities to reduce energy use through efficiency improvements that save money, labor, and maintenance costs. Energy efficiency also has co-benefits, buffering farms from high costs in energy market fluctuat...
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Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL*
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required.
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Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word!
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
In this series, parents will become empowered with evidence-based parenting strategies that are positive, supportive, and enhance your already existing “toolbox” of parenting skills. *A certification of participation will be provided to any parent attending all four sessions. Pre-re...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, March 6, 2026
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 c...
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Spices Around the World (via Zoom)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, April 3, 2026
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 c...
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Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL*
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required.
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Spices Around the World (via Zoom)
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, May 1, 2026
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 c...
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Spring 2026 Clover Chefs | Please note: This series is *FULL*
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
This is a hands-on 4-H cooking program open to all youth, ages 5-18. Youth gather to cook a meal and then share the meal together. Limited to 20 participants. Pre-registration is required.
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Spices Around the World (via Zoom)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Please join us for a series of classes which will delve into capturing the flavor of spices and herbs in cooking techniques from France, China, North Africa, Italy, and the Mid-East. We will meet on the third Thursday of every month from January to May 2026 via Zoom.Register in advance for this...
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Office Closed
Monday, May 25, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, June 5, 2026
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 c...
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Office Closed
Friday, June 19, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, July 3, 2026
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 c...
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Office Closed
Friday, July 3, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, August 7, 2026
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 c...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, September 4, 2026
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 c...
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Office Closed
Monday, September 7, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, October 2, 2026
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 c...
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Office Closed
Monday, October 12, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Office Closed
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, November 6, 2026
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 c...
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Office Closed
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Office Closed
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Office Closed
Friday, November 27, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom)
Friday, December 4, 2026
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 c...
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CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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 (Sp...
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Office Closed
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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Office Closed
Friday, December 25, 2026
Our offices will be closed and staff will be unavailable today. All e-mails, phone calls, etc. will resume the next business day...
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