Events

Memorial Altar: “Emerging from Darkness”

Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

An installation to honor personal, community, national and global loss We welcome you to visit Freedom Square, at the corner of 101st St. (where 6th Ave. turns into 5th Ave.) in […]

Black History: Capital Region Youth Rise Up!

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Exploring the minds of youth in the Black History that they are part of and continue to create. Learn from the voices and vision of our younger generations, as they rise […]

Dying with Dignity in New York

Virtual Event Virtual Event

In the midst of unprecedented personal, national and global oppression, suffering and death, how do we process loss to maintain hopeful connections?  The People’s Health Sanctuary has offered a 3-part […]

Community Forum to Address Capital Region Health System Merger

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

This event is over but, thanks to the magic of Sanctuary TV, you can watch the video here.  The Zoom chat window is here. In October 2020, the Albany Times […]

Community Investment, Not Community Police

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This event is past - but you can watch the town hall on YouTube or below! Did you know the City of Troy is voting next Thursday to expand the […]

Witness to the Future: 25th Anniversary Screening

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Twenty-five years after its release, Witness to the Future’s focus on so-called "ordinary” citizens turned environmental activists has more relevance than ever before! Here's an interview with producer Branda Miller […]

CCG Plant Swap Party!

Collard City Growers 3337 6th Avenue, Troy, New York, United States

Join us (socially distanced, of course!) to actively learn about garden propagation and division! The fruits of our labor will fill the beds of Collard City Growers and swap plants […]

Blitz of the L-Lot: Permaculture in North Central!

Collard City Growers 3337 6th Avenue, Troy, New York, United States

Join us! We have a semi annual Blitz of the L lot, which is at the South End of the alley on Glen Street and is one of CCG Garden […]

Garlic Planting Party

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Collard City Growers will be hosting a Garlic Planting Party to honor Indigenous People's Day and prepare for next year's growing season. The garlic planted is generously donated by Dara […]

Tony Cokes in Conversation

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Please join us for an online presentation with American artist Tony Cokes. Through a rigorous analysis of images and language, Tony Cokes dissects the often-obscured power dynamics at work in […]

“Not Going Quietly” w/ filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman and panel discussion

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual film screening of "Not Going Quietly" with filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman, followed by a panel discussion. The event begins with a quick introduction by filmmaker Nicholas […]

Direct Air Capture: False Climate Solution?

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a virtual town hall and learn about Direct Air Capture. This virtual event will begin with an overview of the Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act (A8597/S8171), now […]

CCG Tree Day: Pruning Workshop with More Trees Arborists

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join the arborists of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest. Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss different techniques and objectives […]

Plant & Tree Swap

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us for a plant & tree swap at Collard City Growers garden, 3337 6th Ave. in North Central Troy! what: an opportunity to share plant abundance!  how: bring your extra seedlings […]

5th Anniversary of Hudson Mohawk Magazine on Sanctuary Radio

The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

Join us in a community gathering to commemorate 5 years of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, our locally-produced radio news hour, which launched on September 11, 2017 with the conscious goal of […]

People’s Health Sanctuary Open House

Where: NATURE Lab 2nd floor, 3319 6th Avenue It is with great joy that we would like to announce the opening of the People's Health Sanctuary! It has been a […]

Holiday Interfaith Justice and Peace Circle at Freedom Square

Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

Join us in a celebration of light and community. Around an evergreen tree, we will light candles, tie the names of loved ones on branches, and share our light to […]

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