Upcoming Events:
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
Sycamore Collaborative Summer Meals Kick Off
What: Start your summer with lots of sunshine and good times! Summer is the best time to have fun outdoors and enjoy being out of school, but there are also fewer opportunities for children in your community to access food. That’s where the Sycamore Collaborative Summer Meals program comes in, and helping bridge that gap doesn’t mean we can’t have fun too! You are invited to kick off this year’s program and enjoy
* DANCING TO FUN AND LIVELY MUSIC
* TASTY FOOD AND SWEET TREATS
* LAUGHING WITH THE MAGNIFICENT MR. TWISTY
* COMMUNITY RESOURCES
* THE CHANCE TO WIN AN EXCITING RAFFLE PRIZE
You will truly find something for everyone to enjoy, and the best part, everything is completely free!When: Tuesday, June 30, from 12 to 2:30 pm
Where: Jerry Burrell Park, corner of Paige & Hamilton St
Info: Visit their Facebook page
Climate Conversations Part 1 (class) - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos! - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
Climate Conversations Part 2 (class) - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration) - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
All Play! Joy in the Community - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
Music Haven Kickoff
What: Taína Asili - the movement-song leader from the Food and Poverty Speakout hosted by ONE Schenectady - is excited to open for Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca at the Music Haven Concert Series for their summer kick off. Join for an unforgettable evening of global rhythms, dance, and community celebration. Free and open to the public.
When: Sunday, July 12 at 7PM
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs - 3 part series
What: Are you a Schenectady-based entrepreneur, contractor, builder, or small business owner looking to strengthen your financial foundation? Join Angela Tatem (MO#555) and You Inc Wealth Education Services for Rise and Build: Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs, Builders, and Small Business Owners, a free three-part series presented by the City of Schenectady. Through this series, you'll explore practical strategies to improve both personal and business finances. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, this series will provide actionable insights you can use right away.
When: 5:00–6:30 PM, June 23, July 21, and August 18
Where:26 Broadway, Schenectady
Info: To register or ask questions, contact Ron Gardner at 518-382-5199 x5374 or email Angela Tatem at angela@youincwealth.com. For basic info, visit Facebook Page
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
Enviro-Kids in the Park
What: Free ecology-based activities for all ages: Bugs, Forestry, Skulls, Water, Microscopes, Discovery! FREE and open to all
When: 3-6:30pm on Mondays from June 29th - August 3rd
Where: Central Park in the Pavilion
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs - 3 part series
What: Are you a Schenectady-based entrepreneur, contractor, builder, or small business owner looking to strengthen your financial foundation? Join Angela Tatem (MO#555) and You Inc Wealth Education Services for Rise and Build: Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs, Builders, and Small Business Owners, a free three-part series presented by the City of Schenectady. Through this series, you'll explore practical strategies to improve both personal and business finances. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, this series will provide actionable insights you can use right away.
When: 5:00–6:30 PM, June 23, July 21, and August 18
Where:26 Broadway, Schenectady
Info: To register or ask questions, contact Ron Gardner at 518-382-5199 x5374 or email Angela Tatem at angela@youincwealth.com. For basic info, visit Facebook Page
Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very Own - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
The Assembly of All Beings - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
Art Night: Art as Activism - MopCo Actorvist Takeover Series
This summer MopCo is hosting a whole series of evenings that combine art & activism, featuring several Member-Owners including Riley Hart (MO#1189), Julia Durgee (MO#501), and Craig Petreikas (MO#582).
June 26, 8-10 pm
| Art Night: Art as ActivismJune 27, 8-10 pm
| The Assembly of All BeingsJune 28, 2-4 pm
| Mabel & Geffrey’s Musical Comedy Fundraiser - A Benefit for Things of Our Very OwnJune 30 & July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm
| Climate Conversations Part 1 & 2 (class)July 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
| Bill of Rights! Madness! Chaos!July 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
| Unite NY Voting Reform (and Voter Registration)July 10, 8 - 9 pm
| All Play! Joy in the Community
Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs - 3 part series
What: Are you a Schenectady-based entrepreneur, contractor, builder, or small business owner looking to strengthen your financial foundation? Join Angela Tatem (MO#555) and You Inc Wealth Education Services for Rise and Build: Financial Empowerment for Entrepreneurs, Builders, and Small Business Owners, a free three-part series presented by the City of Schenectady. Through this series, you'll explore practical strategies to improve both personal and business finances. Whether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, this series will provide actionable insights you can use right away.
When: 5:00–6:30 PM, June 23, July 21, and August 18
Where:26 Broadway, Schenectady
Info: To register or ask questions, contact Ron Gardner at 518-382-5199 x5374 or email Angela Tatem at angela@youincwealth.com. For basic info, visit Facebook Page
Primary Election Day
What: It's a great time go create your plan to vote! All politics is local, and every voter truly counts in Schenectady County. Curious about the candidates? Check out this recording of the candidate forum hosted by the Stockade Neighborhood Association on June 9, with Councilman Justin Chaires (MO#1176) and his challenger, Rachael Ward. Today is the last day of early voting - if you're a Schenectady voter, go to the Greenmarket and make a quick trip to the KBJ Library to case your vote. Election Day is on Tuesday June 23, where you can vote at your neighborhood polling location.
When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Schenectady Steps toward Peace
What: Schenectady Steps for Peace, a Creative Change Makers project led by Mati Hackett (MO#36) in support of the ONE Schenectady movement, invites community members to gather for a series of Peace Walks.
Monday June 22- Peace Walk from Lady Liberty to City Hall. This gathering is intended to offer a collective pause, an opportunity to ground our city government and civic life in peace, love and understanding to the City Hall Rotunda. All are welcome to attend, reflect, and walk together in the spirit of unity, compassionate engagement, and co-creative power also create Blissful Peace in our City & beyond.
Have you been curious about what's happening at City Hall? Come join Mati and others and stay for the meeting! Or, look out for a quick recap of the evening from Fagal's Folly, a new bi-weekly newsletter on giving clear, easy-to-digest takeaways from Schenectady City Council meetings and Schenectady current events. This newsletter exists to make local government more accessible and engaging for the community.These Peace Walks come from the same contemplative tradition as the Buddhist Monks' Walk for Peace.
When & Where:
Monday, June 22, we will gather by 6:15 PM on Monday at Liberty Park in Gateway Plaza, by the Lady Liberty Statue. This gathering will include a brief, grounding meditation followed by a mindful ~15 minute walk to Schenectady City Hall, and a mindful moment in the rotunda at 6:45 in advance of the scheduled 7:00 PM City Council Meeting.
Info: All gatherings are free to attend. Donations are welcome to support of the Inner Bliss Scholarship Fund.
Annual Meeting
Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting at Armory Studios NY, 125 Washington Ave., Schenectady
ECCG @ the Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
ECCG @ Greenmarket
Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
ECCG @ the Greenmarket - OUTSIDE!
We’ll be back outside! Stop by to learn more about our community-owned grocery store, get updates, sign up to be a Member Owner or just say Hi!
ECCG at the Greenmarket
Drop by in person to say hi, ask your questions, or pick up some flyers to help spread the word!
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Stop by to learn more about the community-owned grocery store we’re bringing to Downtown Schenectady and how you can be a part of it!
John Sayles Book Reading and Q&A
Independent filmmaker and author John Sayles to sign Crucible
** Proceeds to benefit Electric City Community Grocery **
Schedule
1:00p - DOORS OPEN, cash bar, lunch provided by sponsor Casa Visco
2:00p - 4p – JOHN SAYLES will read from Crucible followed by an interview with Film Schenectady’s Creative Director, Richard Lovrich, a Q&A, and book signing
3:00p – PANEL DISCUSSION with educators and filmmakers from the SEAT Center Film Training Program, Schenectady City School District, 518 Film Network, and Schoharie River Center, sharing how filmmaking and the arts can develop agency and give a voice to people and issues at a local and human level
RSVPs are encouraged. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/5RiWMzvdfitSCWRy8
The Open Door Bookstore, Schenectady's locally-owned independent bookstore, will have copies of Crucible available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Electric City Community Grocery. To reserve and pre-pay for books, please call The Open Door Bookstore at 518-346-2719.
A suggested donation of $15 will benefit the Electric City Community Grocery, which will be opening in The Wedgeway building in 2026. The cooperative will empower a healthy, resilient, equitable, and inclusive food community in Schenectady.
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Stop by to learn more about the community-owned grocery store we’re bringing to Downtown Schenectady and how you can be a part of it!
3rd Annual Beloved Community Pie Social
All are warmly welcome to join us for Schenectady's Third Annual Beloved Community Pie Social, celebrating Dr. King's Legacy by dreaming together and cultivating community.
We welcome pies of all kinds (home-baked or purchased; sweet or savory; or an empanada, pizza, quiche...) We encourage a diversity of pies with our annual Pie Contest, with five categories: Best of Savory, Sweet, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Diabetes-Friendly.
When: Sunday, February 1, 2025, 3:00-5:30pm
Where: Schenectady Community Hall, 1343 Albany Street, Schenectady 12304
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Stop by to learn more about the community-owned grocery store we’re bringing to Downtown Schenectady and how you can be a part of it!
(R)evolutionary Love Train: Potluck and 3 Kings & a Queen Dance Party
Gather with community at the Stockade Inn for a heartwarming Community Potluck and Dance Party to celebrate the many ways we navigate through times of uncertainty to welcome peace, love, and joy!
This event is free and open to all!
5:30 - 6:00: Meet, greet, and share
6:00 - 7:30: Potluck and program celebrating our diverse traditions of wisdom and resilience
7:30 - 7:45: SAH (Somatic Activated Healing) Method movement opener led by Ashley Rutledge of evolucid creative
7:45 - 8:30: Three Kings and a Queen Dance Party
8:30 - 9:00: SAH Method cool down/farewell
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Stop by to learn more about the community-owned grocery store we’re bringing to Downtown Schenectady and how you can be a part of it!
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Volunteer or stop by the table to stay up-to-date on co-op news!
ECCG at Schenectady Greenmarket - Proctors
Volunteer or stop by the table to stay up-to-date on co-op news
Inner Bliss Yoga Membership Drive to Thrive!
Membership Drive to Thrive -
2,025 in 2025
Let's nourish our body and spirit - with yoga today, nourishing food to come, and community, always
Schenectady Holiday Parade
Join us! The Schenectady City School District's Farm to Family Wheels program will once again be on a roll, joined by Electric City Community Grocery and other partners in the Schenectady County Food Council! Meeting place and time to be determined!
Pre-Parade Block Party
Volunteer or stop by our table at the pre-parade Holiday Block Party on Jay Street!
Membership Sign Ups at Hat Pin Peril
Visit Hat Pin Peril at 439 State Street, bring a friend to join our co-op, and get a $5 discount at the shop!
ONE Schenectady State Street Clean Up
Our Goals:
• Clean both sides of State Street (sidewalk + curbside green space) from Brandywine to Nott Terrace
• Bag trash + gather organic recyclables (sticks & branches) for easy pickup
• Empower volunteers, inspire civic pride, and spread awareness about upcoming cleanups, voter registration, and the ONE Schenectady movement
Why Join?
• Make a visible difference in our city
• Meet great people & build community spirit
• Enjoy good food, good company, and community spirit after the work is done!
Schenectady County Recycles Repair Cafe
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
Halloween on the Hill Trunk or Treat & Haunted House:
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.
#SchenectadyCleanup Albany Street Cleanup
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!