Stretch Your Holiday Food Dollar (via Zoom) Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Online Event Stretch Your Holiday Food Dollar:  Smart Ways to Save Money and Eat Well This Holiday SeasonWith grocery prices still putting pressure on household budgets, holiday meals can feel especially expensive. Learn practical ways to plan ahead, shop smarter, reduce food waste, use budget-friendly ingredients, and still create healthy, satisfying meals for the season. Zoom link:https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92939556073?pwd=fBNF7RbTKxglRpdaxfWoFCadUaWcfB.1In-Person class (11/18) information:  https://albany.cce.cornell.edu/events/2026/11/18/s... Free ========================================= Budgeting Your Way to Happy Holidays: Smart & Savvy Holiday Spending Strategies Tuesday, November 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Albany Public Library, 161 Washington Ave. , Albany, NY 12210 This workshop will provide tips and strategies to find that holiday balance. Join us to explore ideas that will allow you to make it through the holiday season within your budget, while still enjoying all those special moments.Preregistration by noon on 11/17 is required:  https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/budget-yo...(or call Laura at 518-410-6831) ========================================= Youth Climate Action Network Presentations *FREE* Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Teens in the CCE Albany Youth Climate Action Network (YCAN) program will be giving presentations on various topics relating to climate change. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.  RSVP required with Will Lindau:  wpl32@cornell.edu | 518-765-3500 FREE William Lindau, wpl32@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= 4-H Clover Chefs: Fall Session Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Tuesdays, 10/20, 11/17 & 12/15/2026Clover Chefs will be cooking up some fall fun this season! This October, November, and December, 4-Hers will have the opportunity to gather together, get creative in the kitchen, and make delicious dishes inspired by the flavors and foods they enjoy most.This session is open to youth ages 5 and up. There will be no set theme for the meetings. Instead, the dishes prepared at each meeting will be influenced by suggestions from our 4-Hers, giving participants a chance to help shape what they cook and explore recipes that interest them. Whether you're craving something cozy, festive, sweet, savory, or completely new, Clover Chefs is a great place to try it out!The cost to participate is $30 per youth for the series. Scholarships are available for families who need financial assistance; please do not hesitate to reach out.Registration required by 10/16.Registration is limited to 20 youth. $30 per youth Rachel Sakadolsky, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FallCloverChefs2026_201 ========================================= Managing Personal Finances (via Zoom) Wednesday, November 18, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Event Organizing finances can cause stress for many of us. This program will provide strategies that empower you to assess your financial situation, set goals, create a working budget, and manage potential income loss. We will also discuss communication strategies for making financial decisions with a partner or within your family. Pre-registration by 11/18 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://forms.gle/iFsvtgrsg2SbTArM8 ========================================= Stretch Your Holiday Food Dollar (In-Person class) Wednesday, November 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Love Albany, 8 Kate Street , Albany, NY 12209 Learn smart ways to save money and eat well this holiday season. FREE ========================================= Discipline is NOT a Dirty Word! (via Zoom) Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Online Event 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-registration by 10/28 is required. Free Laura Coraldi, lcoraldi@cornell.edu, 518-410-6831 Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehDRJiG7n9wwXs7YBbgSfqwkTt-BiZVkC9VHXZ8MqIenQobA/viewform ========================================= CCE Albany County Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 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 pm cancelledSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm Jessica Denno, jkd72@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 12, 2026 **CLASS CANCELLED**CCE Albany County(Energy Building)24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186Contact: Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduNovember 19, 2026Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180Contact: Frank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.eduNovember 24, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010Contact: Frank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= *Free* EPA Lead Trainings Tuesday, November 24, 2026 7:45 am - 5:00 pm EPA Certified Renovator Initial (RRP I) 7:45 am—Registration/Light Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm—TrainingNovember 12, 2026 **CLASS CANCELLED**CCE Albany County(Energy Building)24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186Contact: Nick 838-202-0742 | neb87@cornell.eduNovember 19, 2026Center Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company1045 Hoosick Rd., Troy, NY 12180Contact: Frank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.eduNovember 24, 2026The Riverfront Center 1250 Riverfront Ctr., Rm # 1190, Amsterdam, NY 12010Contact: Frank 518-918-4504 | fco5@cornell.edu Free Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=201 ========================================= 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... ========================================= Preserve the Bounty Series Tuesday, December 1, 2026 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 PLEASE NOTE: This class has been postponed. The new class date is Tuesday, December 1st.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, 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 ========================================= Homegrown for the Holidays Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Bringing farmers and community members together to shop locally, discover unique holiday gifts, build connections, and support local farms, businesses, and the regional food system.***Vendors needed--please contact Amanda for more information: 518-765-3519 or ajt247@cornell.eduParticipating VendorsMore will be added as they are confirmed.Bluestone Acres Farm, LLC: meats, eggs, breads, soap, & sewn goodsClover Pond Vineyard: wineLyman’s Sleighbell Farm: beeswax candles, ornaments, honey & wool fiberMeadowbrook Farms: milk, egg nog, ice cream sandwiches, jams, baked goods, tallow creamMountain Winds Farm: maple products ========================================= 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 pm cancelledSeptember 30, 2026 | 6:00 pmNovember 19, 2026 | 12:00 pm (Special Annual Meeting - Luncheon)December 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm Jessica Denno, jkd72@cornell.edu, 518-765-3500 ========================================= 4-H Clover Chefs: Fall Session Tuesday, December 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road , Voorheesville, NY 12186 Tuesdays, 10/20, 11/17 & 12/15/2026Clover Chefs will be cooking up some fall fun this season! This October, November, and December, 4-Hers will have the opportunity to gather together, get creative in the kitchen, and make delicious dishes inspired by the flavors and foods they enjoy most.This session is open to youth ages 5 and up. There will be no set theme for the meetings. Instead, the dishes prepared at each meeting will be influenced by suggestions from our 4-Hers, giving participants a chance to help shape what they cook and explore recipes that interest them. Whether you're craving something cozy, festive, sweet, savory, or completely new, Clover Chefs is a great place to try it out!The cost to participate is $30 per youth for the series. Scholarships are available for families who need financial assistance; please do not hesitate to reach out.Registration required by 10/16.Registration is limited to 20 youth. $30 per youth Rachel Sakadolsky, rcl227@cornell.edu, 518-765-3543 Registration: https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=FallCloverChefs2026_201 ========================================= 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... =========================================