17 September 2008 | Uncategorized | hanset
The Troy Neighborhood Farmers Market located at the Little Italy MarketPlace, on Hill Street between Washington and Liberty streets in Troy. Wednesdays, 3-6 PM. It’s just a few blocks from the Russell Sage campus – the people are friendly – there’s fresh LOCAL produce, baked goods, textiles, Troygirl/boy Tshirts, and local cheeses. Frank Sinatra often sings from the boom box sitting in the parking lot… it’s got to be one of the nicest little Farmers Market around.
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21 August 2008 | Getaways | hanset
The Approach is the name for the set of granite steps connecting downtown Troy to RPI beginning on 6th Street behind the hotel that’s been renovated every which way to serve as a dormitory for RPI students. Urban hikers climb the steps and pause just below the EMPAC (Electronic Media Performing Arts Center), which grows on you after a time. There, on 8th Street, hikers are treated to a view that looks out as far away as the Heldeberg Mountains on a clear day. It’s a favorite trek for urban hikers, especially those who work in Sage’s communications department. At lunch you’re apt to come across an art director, media relations maven and trepid photographer huffing and puffing and sweating at the top and then continuing to climb higher onto RPI’s campus before winding down, around and back to the view beneath the EMPAC (Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center). The Approach was dormant for years but has been revitalized and reopened, serving as a footpath connecting 6th and 8th streets. Make sure if you get to the top you turn around and look out over Troy and beyond. And then turn back around and keep climbing.
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21 August 2008 | Stores | staths
The Paper Sparrow is on River Street – near Monument Square
You can walk there from Sage!
The Paper Sparrow is now offering knitting classes right here in the shop! Both beginner and advanced beginner classes are available.
Class name: Beginners knitting
Instructor: Linda Lange
Cost: $40
Class time: Wednesday, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 from 6:00 – 7:30pm
Class length: 4 weeks
Class description: For beginners or those knitters who want a refresher course on the basics. Students will be provided with needles, yarn and a class handbook.
Class name: Advanced Beginners Knitting
Instructor: Linda Lange
Cost: $40
Class time: Wednesday, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24 from 7:45 – 9:15pm
Class length: 4 weeks
Class description: This class is for those knitters who have completed the beginners knitting course or knitters who are familiar with the basics of knitting but would like to move on to the next level. Students of the advanced beginner course are invited to bring a pattern of interest to them or a pattern can be provided if needed. Students are also asked to bring their own yarn and needles.
Classes are expected to fill up quickly.
To register, please call Kate at 518-272-7227.
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