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Coming up on the Voorheesville Patch calendar: Mandolin

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In today's newsletter:

  • Want a spot in Voorheesville's fall swim lessons?
  • How a Voorheesville-area hiker helped save a struggling barred owl.

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fall Swim Lessons Kick Off Oct. 3 (voorheesville.org) — Families in Voorheesville can now sign up kids for fall Learn-to-Swim and pre-competitive lessons at the high school, running October 3 through November 21. Class sizes are limited, with tiered pricing and family discounts, and registration is required with payment up front and no refunds after the first class.
   

• PHOTOS: Barred owl rescued from trail in Thacher State Park (news10.com) — An injured barred owl was rescued from a trail in John Boyd Thacher State Park, just outside Voorheesville, after a hiker reported it sitting motionless. A park ranger brought the bird to a wildlife rehabilitator, who says it's very thin but still fighting, and park staff are urging visitors to report any injured animals they encounter.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Voorheesville

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★ Featured events ★

    Tuesday September 29
  • Mandolin →
    Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St, Voorheesville
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Maximus posted a job opening for Mailroom Clerk in Albany. Apply here.
  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Sr. Registration Associate (Medical Receptionist) in Albany. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Voorheesville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Guilderland

  • Restaurant taking over ex-Wheatfields space in Saratoga Springs (news10.com)
  • Autumn Festival to return to Stuyvesant Plaza (news10.com)
  • Madewell opening its doors in Stuyvesant Plaza (news10.com)

Colonie

Albany

  • Harlem Globetrotters to return to Albany, Glens Falls (news10.com)

Ok Voorheesville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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