Events Calendar
City of Johnstown Earth Day Clean-Up
In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Johnstown is proud to host a Community-Wide Clean-Up from April 22 through April 25, and community organizations, businesses, and local leaders are invited to take part. This initiative is a great opportunity to come together in support of a cleaner, healthier Johnstown. Participants are encouraged to help by picking up litter and debris in neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces throughout the city. Free Cleaning Supplies Available Supplies will be available for pickup at: City Engineer?s Office 27 E. Main Street, Johnstown Wednesday?Friday | 8:00 AM ? 3:00 PM For those unable to participate during the week, an additional community event will be held: Earth Day Bike Ride & Trail Clean-Up Hosted by CTSE Fairgrounds Park (Rail Trail) Saturday, April 25 | 10:00 AM ? 12:00 PM Dedicated Trash Drop-Off Location Behind City Hall Friday (3:00 PM) through Sunday (8:00 PM) If your organization participates in collecting garbage and litter, we would love to see your efforts?please send photos for a community shout-out. Participation and sharing this opportunity within your networks helps make a visible and lasting impact across the community.
Micropolis Art Gallery
Micropolis' guest artist Diane Castle Babcock has been practicing the art of linoleum block printing for almost fifty years. The process she uses is called the reduction method, because she continually cuts away from one block to create a multiple color image. Her images are created in four to six steps of cutting and printing. As the print is created, the block is destroyed, ensuring a limited edition. She chose linoleum block printing as her medium because of its vibrant colors and textural quality. Diane is inspired by what she sees on walks and hikes through the Adirondacks, where she lived for fifteen years, as well Rochester, NY, her current home. Hallmarks of her work include mountain scenes, white birches, and moonlight scenes. She takes photos for reference, but her work represents the feelings and memories a particular place instills in her. Some of her work is specific to a location. Other pieces are a composite of several photos or derived purely from memory and imagination. Her work is Impressionistic because she works with small dots and lines of color, as well as a sense of light and atmosphere. Diane collects birch bark and branches during her hikes, which she incorporates into her prints. She makes birch bark frames and builds shadow boxes with birch branches included in her landscapes. Diane graduated from Nazareth University and Binghamton University with degrees in art and in art education certification. She worked as a visiting artist with Young Audiences of Rochester. She retired from Adirondack High School in Boonville, NY where she taught art. Diane has received awards at the Clothesline Festival, Corn Hill Art Festival, Artists Row, and Colorscape Chenango. She is a juried member of the Roycroft Arts and Craftsmen Guild. In addition to the artwork of the featured artist, the gallery is filled with paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fiber art, mixed media, glass, digital art, jewelry, pottery, woodland assemblages, baskets, turned items of exotic wood and fine art cards by the members of Micropolis Cooperative, Inc. The reception is free and open to the public and is part of a broader evening of arts programming in downtown Gloversville. ?Material Conversations,? an exhibition at Glove Cities Gallery, 52 Church St., Gloversville, will also having a receptions from 4:30-7pm. Both shows will run through the end of April. Micropolis, located inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market at 30 N. Main St., Gloversville, is open Monday-Friday / 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am until 2pm.
Simply Yoga By Colleen at Purple Glass Healing Arts
These classes are wellness-based, staying true to the tradition of Viniyoga. Class instruction is focused on using movement and breath to reduce muscle tension and stress, while strengthening weaknesses, bringing both balance and self-awareness to the participant. Individual modifications will be made as needed for participants in each class.
Pressed Flower Craft at Gloversville Senior Center
$5 per jar and all supplies provided. Please stop into the center or call 518-725-0923 by April 20 to sign up
Themed Story Time at Gloversville Public Library
Join us for our traditional Story Time, which will explore a different theme each session, with an accompanying activity or craft. **Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver**
Free FMCC Survey of Hydroponics Course
Curious about horticulture and general growing techniques? Hydroponics allows for sustainable, year-round, soil-free food production that uses up to 10 times less water than traditional farming by recycling nutrient-rich water directly to plant roots. Ideal for small spaces, this method enables faster growth of vegetables and herbs, such as lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs, indoors or outdoors, reducing the need for pesticides. Topics Include: Plant life cycle, planting medium, planting from seed, propagation, hydroponic growing systems and techniques, environmental requirements for proper growth, pest pressure and management, and harvest techniques. 4-Week Course! April 14 - May 7 Tuesday & Thursdays, 3PM - 6PM SUNY FMCC Hydroponics Lab Free Tuition - $10 supply fee contact FMpartner@fmcc.edu or (518)736-3622 x8931 for more information
Preserving Your Family Heirlooms with Gloversville Public Library
Zoom Join history scholar Kassidy Cobb for a virtual workshop covering the curation of family heirlooms and other antiques. From safe storage solutions to archival accessories, learn what you can do to ensure family treasures last for generations. Registration required. Hosted on Zoom.
