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Downtown Albany, New York's 518 Day Celebration is Saturday, May 16! ✨

Kick things off with the first-ever 5.18K Road Race (or a 1K Kids Race), then stick around for live local music, a 518-themed Vendor Village, and Melba Madness featuring bites with unique melba pairings from 14 local restaurants. Family-friendly activities will keep things going all day long!

https://www.albany.org/things-to-do/events-calendar/?imgoing-event=518-day-a-celebration-of-the-capital-region-in-albany-ny-69ce1904b2f9283b161b56a2

Front Parlor will be back for Pride season and we couldn't be more excited to have Collar City Pride help with our comeback! And to be in a beautiful new space feels extra special. Thank-you Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe for giving us a home! Details on the theme are coming soon, so for now mark your calendars for June 10th!

Join us for our gender-inclusive discussions about consent and boundaries! Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will be providing an interactive and informational presentation to help break down what consent, bodily autonomy, and boundaries really mean. There will be two sessions. The first for ages 8-11; then, for 11-13.

To sign up:

https://albany.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?keywords=consent

Made possible in part by the Upper Hudson Library System Sex, Accurate Information for Youth, and Libraries (SAIYL) Grant.

Homeowner Skills: Wall Anchors & Drill Confidence

Thursday, May 14 starting at 6:30 pm.

This beginner-friendly, interactive workshop will introduce participants to basic wall structure, when to use a stud versus an anchor, and how to properly use a drill/driver with confidence. Through live demonstrations and guided hands-on practice, attendees will gain practical understanding. No prior experience is necessary. Adults please register. https://voorheesville.librarycalendar.com/event/homeowner-skills-most-people-were-never-taught-wall-anchors-drill-confidence-5506

Join Jo Ann and the team at Carl's Advanced Automotive & Truck Repair Center on May 16th at 10AM for a casual and comfortable conversation about basic car care and how to feel more at ease when walking into a repair shop.

We will review Roadside Safety, the importance of Routine Maintenance, and weather permitting, have a vehicle on hand to review important fluids and common tire concerns.

Carl's Advanced Automotive is women-owned and operated and loves sharing our experiences with young adults and new drivers. However, drivers of any age are sure to learn something new! There will also be time saved for Q & A.

Looking for help with a legal name change in Schoharie County? Join SchoCo Pride and Empire Justice Center for a Name Change Clinic where community members can receive guidance and support with the legal name change process in New York State*

To pre-register or for more information, email lgbtq@empirejustice.org

*NOTE: please bring a valid photo ID and a certified copy of your birth certificate if you plan to complete your paperwork.

Friday, May 22nd, from 1pm-6pm, at the *NEW* Mineral Springs Soap location: 784 E Main St, Cobleskill.

The birds are back in town!! Join Silent Wings (a bird rescue and education organization) at the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch next Weds to learn about the unique behaviors and lives of owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. We'll also explore conservation issues and the human impacts that threaten the survival of these birds. Birds will be shown with supervised interaction from trained specialists.

📆: Wednesday, May 13, 6–7pm

📍: Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch

👥: For ages 5-11 and their families

You can sign up here:

https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/silent-wings-raptors-65487

#ImageDescription: an edited photo of the Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch with a multitude and variety of raptors on and around the building.

Drag Away the Stigma is back! The Empire Sisters of Indulgence are gathering their fabulous friends together for an evening of live drag to benefit our local chapter. They are returning to the original location at the Guilderland Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 16th at 7pm. Visit this link to purchase your tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-away-the-stigma-tickets-1983255097384?fbclid=IwY2xjawRUtgtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwSDVXWlFCYW5ETUVMdXBjc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkWI\_lVutRc6aAIQhpn8PbOzSP7I4sMWOydvM-hdyEUJOqHn5oFAWQbO8d62\_aem\_xp2reYegKyR4UJ7nxRksfQ