Schenectady Today -- In and Around the Capital Region
Filmed September 10, 2013 (Show #793)

Photographs by Dick Paterek -- Website by Gregg Millett

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Guest(s): Spero Zoulas (Chair), Cathi Rapisarda (Member) and Chad Putman (Member) will join us to tell us about local volunteers committed to one goal… the Redevelopment and Revitalization of Woodlawn Park. Chad will also discuss upcoming LGBT events and community work. Organization: Woodlawn Park Redevelopment Committee. Event: Groundbreak and Dedication of the "Area of Reflection". Date & Time: Sunday, Sept 29 at 11:30 am. Location: Intersection of Kings Road and Ricci Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public. Facebook: Yes "WoodlawnParkSNY". Website: www.WoodlawnNeighborhood.org
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Guest: Joe Fava and Diane DeMeo (Committee Members) will tell us about this exciting Stockade Walkabout. Eight homeowners will open their doors to visitors and provide a view of interiors and history past and present. The event offers entertainment and new exhibits at the Historical Society. Organization: The Stockade Association. Contact: Sylvie Briber at rbriber@aol.com or call 377-0469. Event: 53rd Schenectady Historic Stockade Walkabout. Date & Time: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 am to 5 pm (self guided). Location: The State's first Historic District – The Stockade. Cost: $20 and $25 on the day of the event (available at Proctors, Open Door Bookstore, Kulak's Nursery and the Historical Society. Proceeds: benefit the Stockade Assoc. and Sch'dy County Historical Society.). Facebook: Yes – "Stockade Walkabout 2013". Website: www.HistoricStockade.com
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Guest: Peter Jones will tell us about how you can find a job. More than 30 employers of all kinds will be recruiting for the Capital Region's top talent, while also having professional development and soft skills training under the same roof. You can also get one on one resume critiques and job coaching. Organization: Capital Region Human Resource Assn. & Area College Career Counselors. Event: Schenectady Job Fair – The Career Building Expo. Date & Time: Sept 18 from 10 am to 4 pm. Location: Proctors. Cost: Free. Website: www.cjdg.org and Facebook: yes
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Guests: Beth Stafford Laird and Ben Laxton (Understudies) with Ghost The Musical. This US National Tour has chosen Proctors as its home to "tech" (work out the bugs) before launching its first national tour. With nearly all shows choosing major cities for this process, it is a great honor that they chose Schenectady! Watch some of the behind the scenes footage during the Sch'dy Today Show. Event: Ghost The Musical. Date & Time: Sept 14 – Sept 20. Location: Proctors in Sch'dy. Cost: $20 to $80 (depends on day and seating). Theater Talks: are Free on Sun. Sept 15 at 2 pm and on Sept 19 after the matinee. Facebook: Yes. Website: www.Proctors.org (Tickets) and www.GhostOnTour.com
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Guest: John Karl (President) will talk about an opportunity for prospective volunteers to examine opportunities, both short term and long term, working for the betterment of the library. Descriptions and sign up sheets for volunteering will be available, Refreshments will be provided. Organization: Friends of the Schenectady Library. Event: Friends Volunteer Expo. Date & Time: Friday, Sept 20 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Location: Central Library McChesney Room (Clinton and Liberty St.). Cost: Free. Website: www.FriendsOfSCPL.org and Facebook: Yes
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Guest(s): Margie Rosenkranz (Director) and Ed Guider (Membership) will join us. They present the finest acoustic musicians: international, national, regional and local to their audiences. Organization: The Eighth Step at Proctors. Contact Info: 518-434-1703 or 518-346-6204. Event: 2013- 2014 Season. Date & Time: Check website for info on events. Location: Proctors. Cost: check website. Website: www.8thStep.org and Facebook: Yes
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