Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm(Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= *FREE* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, September 25, 2025 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I)7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingSeptember 9, 2025The Riverfront Center1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190Amsterdam, NY 12010September 16, 2025Capital District Educational Opportunity Center(EOC Troy)431 River Street, 2nd FloorTroy, NY 12180September 25, 2025The Riverfront Center1250 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 518-765-3529ark249@cornell.edu Nick 838-202-0742neb87@cornell.eduFrank 518-918-4504fco5@cornell.edu ========================================= CCE Albany County Association vehicle up for bid Thursday, September 4, 2025 8:00 am - 12:00 pm ⭐Deadline to accept bids extended through Friday, September 26th at Noon⭐CCE Albany County Association vehicle up for bid:2011 Ford E350 Super Duty Cargo Extended Van |Approximately 50,884 miles | Automatic, air conditioning, AM/FM radio | Minimum bid $10,000. Well maintained, in fair condition with a noted mechanical issue; requires brake line replacement and cannot be driven as is.If you or someone you know wishes to bid on this vehicle, please contact Jessica at: 518-765-3579 | jkd72@cornell.edu for more information. ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, October 3, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Monday, October 13, 2025 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 | April - November 2025 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Register with Karen or online (see links below)  518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduDehydration & Freezing | May 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | $10.00Discover the advantages and disadvantages of these two food preservation methods and how to improve the quality of the foods we preserve in these ways. We will also explore the best storage materials and methods and the up-to-date food science behind them. We will introduce different types of dehydrators and demonstrate techniques to get the best results when freezing or drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or meats. Demonstrations of making fruit leather and jerky and sampling will take place during this hands-on class. Class size is limited. Register by May 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/dehydrateandfreezeJammin’ | June 24, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Making 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 23rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/JamorjellyQuick Pickles | July 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00 *Please note date change: July 29thThese 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 28th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/quick-picklesPressure Canning Low Acid Foods | August 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  August 6thThe 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 August 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/low-acid-foodsTomatoes 101 | August 27, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using 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 25th.Register: https://tinyurl.com/Toms101Preserving Apples | September 9, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Preserve 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 8th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-ApplesPressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 8, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  October 15thLearn 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 6th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Canning-Soups-and-MeatsPreserving Cranberries | November 5, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will make several different products including cranberry wine jelly, cranberry salsa and/or a chutney—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 3rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Cranberries ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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 | April - November 2025 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Register with Karen or online (see links below)  518-618-5595 | kem18@cornell.eduDehydration & Freezing | May 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 7:30 pm | $10.00Discover the advantages and disadvantages of these two food preservation methods and how to improve the quality of the foods we preserve in these ways. We will also explore the best storage materials and methods and the up-to-date food science behind them. We will introduce different types of dehydrators and demonstrate techniques to get the best results when freezing or drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and/or meats. Demonstrations of making fruit leather and jerky and sampling will take place during this hands-on class. Class size is limited. Register by May 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/dehydrateandfreezeJammin’ | June 24, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Making 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 23rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/JamorjellyQuick Pickles | July 30, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00 *Please note date change: July 29thThese 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 28th. Register: https://tinyurl.com/quick-picklesPressure Canning Low Acid Foods | August 7, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  August 6thThe 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 August 5th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/low-acid-foodsTomatoes 101 | August 27, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will learn to can the highly popular pantry staples - crushed tomatoes and salsa, using 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 25th.Register: https://tinyurl.com/Toms101Preserving Apples | September 9, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00Preserve 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 8th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-ApplesPressure Canning Soups and Meats | October 8, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00*Please note date change:  October 15thLearn 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 6th.  Register: https://tinyurl.com/Canning-Soups-and-MeatsPreserving Cranberries | November 5, 2025 | 5:30 to 8:00 pm | $15.00We will make several different products including cranberry wine jelly, cranberry salsa and/or a chutney—just in time for the holiday season! Class size is limited. Register by November 3rd.  Register:https://tinyurl.com/Preserving-Cranberries ========================================= Diabetes Support Group (via Zoom) Friday, November 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Office Closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 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... ========================================= Virtual Mediterranean Cooking Class Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Learn some healthy cooking techniques using more olive oil, tasty vegetables and hearty whole grains for a heart healthy diet. The recipe will be sent out ahead of time so you can follow along with Karen as she does the cooking demonstration.Please visit MVP's website for details and registration:  https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about/events/living-... ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm(Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 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 28, 2025 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 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm An informal discussion group dealing with the challenges of living with diabetes. Join us monthly via Zoom:  https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92879089503?pwd=fedhM0v91qseQFGkFEA9SUawE0jeob.1 Karen Roberts Mort, kem18@cornell.edu, office 518-765-3552 | cell 518-618-5595 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany CountyBoard of Directors | 2025 Meeting DatesMay 21, 2025 | 6:00 pmJuly 23, 2025 | 6:00 pmSeptember 17, 2025 | 6:00 pmNovember 20, 2025 | 12:30 pm(Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 10, 2025 | 6:00 pm ========================================= Office Closed Wednesday, December 24, 2025 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 Thursday, December 25, 2025 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... =========================================