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CLS is delighted to announce our current roster of events and activities at this year's Strawberry Fest...

Facebook link for up to date information of the Strawberry Festival: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BhAqM8rVN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We welcome: B& M Bounce, Let's Face It Face Painting Circus Theatrics Basque Hill Farm Fantastic First Characters The Bubble Artist Magic Mike Cole, Balloon Artist The Reptile Petting Zoo

Welcome to Community Life Support

Whether you are visiting for the first time or have been working with us for years, we are thrilled to have you here!

Please explore the page to find all of our events, ways you can get involved, what support we currently need, and celebrations of successes we have had.

If you need any assistance, don't hesitate to reach out using the button below.

Stay connected with us on FaceBook for upcoming events and programs!

What We Do

• Community Dinners

• Food Pantry

  • Routine Needs

  • Holiday Meals and Gifts

• New & Recurring Events

  • Health & Wellness Fair

  • Strawberry Festival

  • Christmas Around the Corner

  • Basket Raffle Fundraisers

• Commercial Kitchen and Dining Room - donation based rental for special occasions, cottage businesses, and classes for the community.

• and more!

To book the commercial kitchen or event space, email Lynne Hardy at lenhardyny@gmail.com for suggested donation and confirmation of availability.

Why Donate?

CLS Next Event...looking to volunteer? We will have lots of places for volunteers. Reach out to Liz @ ebaker50@yahoo.com.

Our Annual Basket Raffle in support of the Schaghticoke Food Pantry raised $4500. Spectrum presented us with $1,000 check. Stewarts Shops gave $1,000 also, bringing total raised to $6,500. The Schaghticoke Food Pantry/CLS are extremely grateful to all donors and community for their generosity. These funds support food purchases we make monthly from the Regional Food Pantry in Latham NY.

Sewing Club- 2026 meeting every Tuesday 11- 2pm Join Us.

Community Center Initiative meets monthly at the Hoosic Valley High School – will be in Late May after budget/board vote. CCI is a grass roots group from the northern Rensselaer County with a broad focus on preparing for the future of the Schaghticoke area. We are currently in the survey phase and meeting to discuss the data we are getting and then move to the next steps. A survey for the community can be found at the link below. Surveys are distributed through Parents Space and to high school students 7- 12th grade through their social studies class. We want every voice to be heard. Besides the survey work CCI is interested in seeking land, support, and acknowledgment.To complete a survey for the community center initiative go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScryNX66jRhFOM3IzynmPPoVLtHDLUneyChupfLvIouhQArug/viewform

CLS announces new board members for 2026. Please join us in welcoming to the board: John Corey of Melrose, Lauren Van Buren of Schaghticoke, Elizabeth Davis of Valley Falls, Tracey Carroll of Troy and Tim Keasbey of Schaghticoke. We as a board are focused on building relationships within and around our community. We would be delighted to come and share about our work and vision with your groups at your convenience.

Dates to Note:

Community Meal May 9- Free meals cooked for the community by local volunteer groups. Good food, good Company and a good time.

June 13- Our annual Strawberry Festival at the Schaghticoke Fair Grounds- 10- 3 pm

November 2026 (date TBD)- Christmas Around the Corner

Community Life Support and the Schaghticoke Food Pantry are very humbled by your constant generosity and support. We are hoping to bring you new ideas to support and help bring to life in 2025.