Volunteer or stop by our table at the pre-parade Holiday Block Party on Jay Street!

What: Bring in your broken but treasured items: jewelry, dolls, toys, watched, clocks, clothing, ceramics, wooden objects, lamps & small electric appliances, mechanical items (no fuel engines), bikes, blade sharpening, and sometimes there's even a take apart table for the kids to try their hands at repair. Repairs* are FREE, and done by volunteer repair coaches, but are not guaranteed. Even if we can't fix it, we have a good time trying! *LIMIT 2 ITEMS PER HOUSEHOLD PER EVENT*  Fun fact: Did you know some of our Member-Owners were involved in creating this fantastic initiative, and that Khila Pecoraro (MO#540) coordinates it today? 

• When: Saturday, November 1st, from 10am to 2pm

• Where: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 103 South Reynolds Street, Scotia, NY.

• Info: Check out details on Facebook. Interested in volunteering at Repair Cafe Schenectady? Contact Schenectady County Recycles at schenectadyrecycles@cornell.edu

What: Trunk or Treat & Haunted House with Halloween on the Hill.  There will be a prize for the person with the best decorated trunk!

• When: October 31, 6-8pm

• Where: Jerry Burrell Park

• How can you support?  Halloween on the Hill welcomes volunteers to help with 1) set up 2) breakdown and 3) people to decorate your car for Trunk Or Treat. Tricia Pedro (MO#1272) is championing this annual tradition in Hamilton Hill - you can reach her by email (T.pedro143@gmail.com) or DM her from Facebook.

What: Did you know that our future grocery store is less than a mile walk from the Sycamore Collaborative Food Pantry on Albany Street?  Part of owning and shaping our food system is strengthening our connections!  Come together to share your civic pride and have some fun “on purpose” with fellow Schenectadians who love our city! Several Member-Owners are engaged in planning a cleanup on Albany Street - please reach out if you’d like to be on the organizing team or simply show up on the 25th! 

• When: Saturday, October 25 2025, we plan to start at 8:00 am and work until 11:15; afterwards at 11:30, we will gather all together for a celebration at a location TBD.

• Where: Exact location TBD, but somewhere between Veteran’s Park and Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP) offices.

• Contact:  Please contact eatlocal@electriccityfood.coop if you’re interested in participating!

What: Brought to you by Tricia Pedro (MO#1272) of Just a Little Bit of Love Inc., this brand-new downtown Schenectady outdoor space is all about community, creativity, and connection.  Come celebrate, shop, and enjoy the start of something special in our city. Let’s show downtown some LOVE! 
 Local Vendors
 Live Music
 Poetry
 Kids Fun & Giveaways

• When: October 11 | 12–3 PM

• Where: 317 State St. (next to Mexican Radio)

• Contact: justalittlebitofloveinc@gmail.com (Tricia Pedro)

What: The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County will present a forum for candidates.  All candidates that will be on the ballot on November 4 have been invited, including candidates for City Council, City Court Judge, County Legislature Districts 1 and 2, County Sheriff and County District Attorney.  Audience members are invited to submit questions at the forum or in advance by email to lwvschenectady@gmail.com, subject Schenectady Candidate Forum.

• When: Thursday, October 9 from 6-7:45 PM 

• Where: The Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library McChesney Room at 99 Clinton St., Schenectady

What: Join for a public workshop focused on neighborhood feedback, reviewing draft vision goals and objectives, and engaging with community organizations about local resources and opportunities!  Food and youth activities will be provided. Come to share your ideas, connect with local organizations and resources, and review draft vision, goals, and objectives of the plan. 

• When: Thursday, October 9 from 6-8 PM 

• Where: Boys and Girls Club, 104 Education Drive, Schenectady

What: Come hear from candidates running for city & county seats! This is a nonpartisan event hosted by the NAACP Schenectady Branch & SBPAC.  Plus: 

•  School supply giveaway (while supplies last)

•  Voter education tables

•  Light refreshments

•  Live stream on Facebook: NAACP – Schenectady Branch 2175

• When: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00–8:00 PM

• Where: Boys & Girls Club, 104 Education Drive, Schenectady

• Share: Visit the Facebook Event Page for more info and to share

What: Do you have a neighbor who wants to stay in Rotterdam but needs a better housing situation? Come hear from members of the Rotterdam Community Center, along with Habitat for Humanity of Schenectady County talk about affordable housing options for Rotterdam.

• When: September 29th, 7pm

• Where: 705 Curry Road in Rotterdam, New York

• More info: See flyer about this event focused on connecting neighbors who wish to stay in Rotterdam with affordable housing resources 

What: The 3rd annual Porchfest features free community concerts on porches in Schenectady's Historic GE Realty Plot. Organized by Steve Weisse (MO #327).

• When: September 20, 2025 from 11 am - 6 pm.

• Where: Schenectady’s GE Plot

• Info: schenectadyporchfest.org

What: Art Night Schenectady returns on Friday, September 19 with a host of MO-created offerings, including free live performances at Jay Park by New York Folklore’s Youth Orchestra and MDAM/MSAM Youth Performers, with Albany Barn Inc artists and artists in residence vendors selling original artwork and wares. 

• When: 9/19 from 5-8:00 pm

• Where: Jay Park (Across from Schenectady City Hall @ 100 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305)

• Info: See Electric City Barn's Instagram. 

What: In advance of our Oct 5 Special Member-Owners Meeting to vote on proposed changes to our By-Laws, we will have a Question & Answer session with our capital campaign consultant, Ben Sandel to better understand the proposed changes and the opportunities they create for us to raise capital from our Member-Owner community in a way that generates benefits for our Member-Owners. 

• When: Wednesday, Sept 17, 5:30pm 

• Where: Zoom 

• RSVP: Please RSVP to eatlocal@gmail.com if you would like to participate and we will send you the zoom link and calendar invitation.

What: Greg Green, a former employee at Faddegon’s Nursery will present information on getting your garden ready for fall.

• Who: Organized by Soroptimist of Schenectady (with leadership from Irene Wickham, MO#29)

• When: Light fare starting at 6:00pm. Program begins at 6:30pm. 

• Where: Niskayuna Recreation Center

• More Info: Donation suggested $10.  Facebook Page

• RSVP: ftanski@nycap.rr.com or 518-339-3119 by 9/10/25.