Community calendar: Sept. 4
Sep 5, 2017See more Calendar listings at www.troyrecord.com/community. Submit items two weeks in advance to calendar@troyrecord.com.Monday, Sept. 4GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Labor Day Sand Sculpture Contest at noon. Show your creative side in the sand. Prizes for all with an extra goodie for best in category: Kids, Family, Teen and Adult groups welcome. Judging at 2 p.m. and Awards at 3 p.m.SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting astronomy lesson on “Our Solar System: The Terrestrial Planets,” presented by Outreach Astronomer, Dr. Valerie Rapson. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. 3 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/549610761897175.SOLIDARITY LABOR DAY: For over thirty years, the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District has hosted a Labor Day Celebration for all workers who earn a paycheck. Join them in celebrating labor on Monday, September 4, from noon to dusk at the Cook Park Pavilion in the Village of Colonie. Hamburgers and hotdogs, both meat and vegetarian as well as soft drinks will be provided. Bring a potluck dish to pass if you can. There will be awards, short speeches, a union memorabilia silent auction and live music. This year’s theme is “No Limits for Women,” honoring the 100th Anniversary of women’s right to vote in New York State. The event is free and open to everyone. Call 669-5299 for further information.AdvertisementUSS SLATER: USS SLATER will be open to the public for guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, September 4. The ship is usually closed on Monday and Tuesday for continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. Everyone is encouraged to take this opportunity to visit the only Destroyer Escort afloat in America and experience ... (Troy Record)
