Nominate an outstanding volunteer
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Renee Fahey poses for a photo during the annual Jefferson Awards event at the Century House on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Latham. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
Jefferson Award nominees sought
Nominate an outstanding volunteer by Feb. 23 for the Jefferson Award for public service.
Since 1972, the awards have honored ordinary local people who do extraordinary things for others in the community.
For the past 15 years, the Times Union, St. Peter s Health Partners and WNYT have worked together to honor volunteers in New York’s Capital Region.
Past honorees have given countless hours to improve the lives of refugees, taught educators about LGBT, volunteered during disasters, advocated for Alzheimer s patients, organized trips for children of color to learn about their heritage, established an arts venue, helped with substance use disorders, supported people who have experienced sexual assault, created awareness of domestic assau
EDITOR S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most
Plan Ahead: Events coming up in the Capital Region
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Mass food distribution dates
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, along with local organizations, plan a mass food distribution at 9:30 a.m. at the following dates and locations this month:
• Jan. 15, Centro Civico, 143 E. Main St., Amsterdam
• Jan. 19, Macedonia Baptist Church, 26 Wilson Ave., Albany
• Jan. 20, Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy
• Jan. 22, 230 Green St., Albany
• Jan. 25, Metropolitan Church, 105 Second St., Albany
• Jan. 27, Italian Community Center, 1450 Fifth Ave., Troy
• Jan. 29, Our Lady of Hope Church, 119 Reid St., Fort Plain
For more information, go to http://www.ccrcda.org.