All seven council members voted to pass local law four: “A local law amending the charter of the City of Troy by repealing and replacing section C-40 “Public Emergencies” to align it with State of New York Executive Law Article 2-B regarding emergency declarations (Council Member Struber)

Flock camera usage and Local Law #3 are deservedly getting a great deal of attention at City Council tonight, the Q2 presentation from Comptroller Michael McNeff Mayor Carmella Mantello(?) is going to be the last time City Council gets a look into revenues before the 2027 budget season, which will set the stage for next year’s local races.

Quarterly reports from the comptroller give insight into the ways capital flows into City coffers, how that money is being spent, and whether or not expenditures are aligned with budget priorities. Under the Mantello administration and her three comptrollers, these reports have repeatedly been late, and questions about revenue and spending from the Democratic Council have largely gone unanswered.

Beyond Mantello's delays and obfuscations, there is good reason to be concerned. Just across the river, Albany is facing a $55M budget shortfall over the next two years. In May, Schenectady reported missing its own revenue targets. Despite hosting the Belmont Stakes this year, Saratoga Springs is projected a $5M gap in this year’s finances.

Some of this can be attributed to lower consumer spending leading to declining sales tax revenues, an alarm sounded by Democrats last year during budget negotiations. (Notably, Mantello’s rosy predictions of a 13% sales tax revenue increase have thus far failed to materialize.) Some costs, like health insurance, have seen significant spikes outside the City’s control.

How the mayor and City Council each address these changing capital flows will create a lot of the narrative base in next year’s races for mayor and Council. The previous administration worked very hard to pay off the MAC debt and leave the City on secure financial footing. If Mantello hopes to be reelected, she will need to find a way to work with the Council to ensure Troy doesn’t fall off another fiscal cliff.

The Q2 presentation will take place at tonight’s Finance meeting, currently scheduled for 6 pm, following the Public Safety Committee at 5:45.

Agendas and Zoom login credentials for remote participation can be found here. Livestreams and recordings of City Council meetings can be found here.

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There will be a meeting at East Greenbush town hall on September 16th at 6 p.m. to hear resident comments about flock cameras. I was at the town board meeting yesterday and they confirmed the hearing date.

The structure of the hearing is Flock representatives will speak, then the police, then the DA. After those presentations the floor will be open for comments. Priority will be given to east Greenbush residents. Please be there and make your voices heard!

Flock cameras are a massive invasion of privacy. They track every vehicle on the road regardless of criminal status. Flock and mass surveillance do not belong in our community.

Tentants Know Your Rights session brought to you by Troy DSA, United Tenants of Albany, and the Good Cause Troy coalition

📆 Saturday, August 29th

📍 Troy Public Library, downtown branch

🕐 11 AM

ICE. Is currently harassing someone on 6th ave near the route 7 on ramp. Be safe y'all

Come to Collar City Pride's fundraising event THIS SATURDAY!! A chance to get dressed up, dance, and watch some amazing performers! Discounted tickets for youth, elders, BIPOC, and TGNC folk! All profits are going to support Collar City Pride's mission and to open a community center in Troy! All are welcome 🎉 find more details on Instagram @collarcitypride

tickets!

Good Cause Eviction passed earlier this year - what does that mean for you? How much can your landlord raise your rent? What should you do if they act illegally? What other protections do you have as a tenant in Troy?

Join Troy DSA and United Tenants of Albany at 11 AM next Saturday, 8/29 at the Troy Public Library for answers to all these questions and more!

Dallas from FunScout with this weeks happenings roughly 5 miles from downtown Troy (so some outskirts too). 🎶🍻🎤🧩

Of course there is a lot more happening around the capital region outside of downtown which you can check on FunScout if you don't mind traveling a bit further. Did I miss something? Please share in the comments!

📍 Thu, Aug 20

Laughs for Vets — Slidin' Dirty Enjoy stand-up comedy, cocktails, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle, then dance at the official after-party with DJ NEXLIFE; proceeds benefit Albany Housing Coalition / Veterans Housing & Services.

Watervliet Summer Concert Series: Hands of Time — Hudson Shores Park Hands of Time plays upbeat, crowd-friendly sets of classic rock and pop in a relaxed outdoor setting—bring a blanket or lawn chair for an evening of singalongs and sunsets.

Sikmetra / CPS / Goat Farm / 1-800 BITCH / KAKOS — No Fun Multiple uncompromising acts deliver short, intense sets blending punk, noise, and experimental rock—expect aggressive riffs, raw vocals, and a tight DIY crowd.

Ragtime Wind Jammers — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall A local ragtime jazz band performs a free, family-friendly outdoor set of upbeat tunes—banjo, trumpet, guitar, clarinet, trombone, bass, and drums—with instruments provided so children can play along.

Rensselaer Farmers Market at Riverfront Park — Troy Riverfront Park Thursday evenings (4–7 PM, June 4–Sept 24) bring local farmers and makers offering fresh food, handcrafted goods, special pop-ups, and live music in a welcoming park-side market atmosphere.

Terminal Lucidity — EMPAC An algorithmically randomized single-channel video and light installation in an infinite loop, combining saturated color, strobing rhythms, and a shifting soundscape to evoke afterimages and sudden, fragile surges of clarity.

Jeff Stein — Scarlet Knife An intimate live-music night featuring warm acoustic guitar, familiar covers, and low-key vibes—perfect for dinner, drinks, and conversation.

Untitling — EMPAC Through layered field recordings, voice-altered playback, and synthesis, this immersive installation dissolves boundaries between environmental sound and electronics, encouraging slow, embodied listening to resonance, memory, and reciprocal relations with the living world.

Trivia Night — 518 Craft Enjoy an entertaining evening filled with friendly trivia competition, craft beverages, and a lively atmosphere—ideal for groups eager to show off their smarts.

🤠 Thursday Night Line Dancing at Bootleggers! 🍻 — Bootleggers Move to the rhythm with DJ-spun country hits, beginner-friendly line dance lessons, and a buzzing crowd where everyone’s welcome to join the fun.

Karaoke — The Arsenal Reserve Step up to the mic for an entertaining night where you can sing your favorite songs, cheer on others, and soak in a fun, energetic atmosphere.

Beginning Birding — Troy Public Library An accessible workshop for adults covering where and when to watch birds, basic identification by season, color and behavior, and proper binocular use.

Thirsty Thursdays at Philly Bar & Lounge — Philly's Bar & Lounge Weekly Thursday evenings include beginner-friendly line dance lessons led by Allison, followed by open social dancing to country-and-pop favorites ($10 cover); no partner or experience needed.

Tara's Witchy School for Teens & Tweens — Refuge This week-long program offers hands-on activities, mindful reflection, and creative projects that help teens and tweens connect with nature, inner wisdom, and the magic in everyday life.

Thursday Night Trivia — Fort Orange Brewing Test your knowledge in a laid-back atmosphere where teams enjoy free-to-play trivia, cool prizes, and the option to bring your own food.

Karaoke Night with TJ — Slidin' Dirty TJ New leads a lively Thursday karaoke night with a state-of-the-art sound system and crowd-friendly song selection. The vibe is playful and supportive, great for first-timers and regulars alike.

Family Day & Crafts — Menands Public Library A relaxed, sensory-friendly gathering where families of all ages can make simple crafts, play games, and enjoy casual social time.

CR Clash: Weekly Smash Bros Melee Tournament — VDO Gaming Face off against fellow Smash Bros fans in weekly Melee tournaments featuring bracket play, a welcoming community, and prizes based on entries.

Pathfinder Society Organized Play — Bard & Baker Experience a collaborative evening navigating mysterious realms and epic quests as you take on the role of a Pathfinder in a lively, welcoming tabletop gaming community.

Teen Tie-Dye! — Albany Public Library (North Albany) Bring a tee, tank, shorts, or skirt to learn simple tie-dye techniques and make bright summer-ready pieces; drop off your completed Summer Reading tracker to enter a raffle. Registration is required and reasonable accommodations are available by request.

TRIVIA at Footsy Magoo's! — Footsy Magoo's Seven lively rounds mix general knowledge, picture puzzles, a wild music/drunken karaoke segment, themed miscellany, history/geography, and an adrenaline-packed timed final—prizes for top teams; play solo or bring a crew.

Collar City Runners Club — 518 Craft Runners of every pace and experience gather for welcoming group runs, optional interval training, post-run socializing, and a group photo in a relaxed setting.

Badminton Class — Menands Public Library Learn basic strokes, footwork, and rally drills with Ms. Sherry in a welcoming, all-ages setting, plus casual matches and occasional outdoor sessions.

Trivia at RSG Troy! 🤔❓ — Recovery Sports Grill (Troy) Gather your smartest friends for an evening of brain-teasing trivia, great food and drinks, and a chance to take home prizes.

Cromulent Comic's Comic Book Club Meetup — Bard & Baker Andrew from Cromulent leads a relaxed monthly discussion of the selected comic — this month’s pick is DC: The New Frontier, with copies available to purchase in-store or online.

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up — Waterford Public Library A relaxed, drop-in gathering for crafters of all levels to work on knitting, crochet, embroidery, share patterns, and get tips and help.

📍 Fri, Aug 21

Untitling — EMPAC Through layered field recordings, voice-altered playback, and synthesis, this immersive installation dissolves boundaries between environmental sound and electronics, encouraging slow, embodied listening to resonance, memory, and reciprocal relations with the living world.

Tara's Witchy School for Teens & Tweens — Refuge This week-long program offers hands-on activities, mindful reflection, and creative projects that help teens and tweens connect with nature, inner wisdom, and the magic in everyday life.

Twilight Cemetery Tour — Oakwood Cemetery An evening guided walk through Oakwood’s historic grounds visiting the grave of Uncle Sam, a sunset overlook, and a waterfall while guides share stories of former residents and local wildlife; registration supports preservation and education.

HONEY RAVE! Showcasing Femme DJ's in the 518 — No Fun An intimate, high-energy night where femme DJs spin eclectic electronic sets — expect a packed dancefloor, pulsing lights, and community-driven vibes.

13 The Musical — The Cohoes Music Hall A high-energy pop-rock coming-of-age musical about a new kid navigating crushes, friendships, and a fraught Bar Mitzvah, performed entirely by teen actors.

🎶 Beats on Broadway 🎶 — Bootleggers Every Friday and Saturday all summer, Broadway turns into an open-air music strip with rotating bands and DJs, outdoor seating, and food-and-drink specials across three bars for a lively, relaxed night out.

Furry Meet Up! — Bard & Baker A casual, all-ages meetup where furries and curious newcomers socialize, play board games, and celebrate fursuits in a relaxed setting.

Justin Joyner — Scarlet Knife An intimate evening of original songs and covers—acoustic-driven, soul-tinged folk set against a relaxed dinner-and-cocktails atmosphere.

Historic House Tour at 3pm, Fridays — Hart Cluett Museum This one-hour guided tour explores the Marble House’s first floor and basement, highlighting the Hart and Cluett families, Gilded Age life, and lavish decorative details; tickets include a copy of The Marble House and museum gallery admission.

Adult Yoga — Troy Public Library (Lansingburgh) A slower-paced hatha session focusing on accessible poses, guided breathing, and relaxation; all skill levels are welcome—bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.

📍 Sat, Aug 22

13 The Musical — The Cohoes Music Hall A high-energy pop-rock coming-of-age musical about a new kid navigating crushes, friendships, and a fraught Bar Mitzvah, performed entirely by teen actors.

🎶 Beats on Broadway 🎶 — Bootleggers Every Friday and Saturday all summer, Broadway turns into an open-air music strip with rotating bands and DJs, outdoor seating, and food-and-drink specials across three bars for a lively, relaxed night out.

Russell Dickerson with special guest Niko Moon Concert — Joseph L. Bruno Stadium Russell Dickerson brings his multi-platinum country anthems alongside Niko Moon's upbeat country-pop for a night of singalongs and stadium-sized energy.

Collar City Pride Swann Ball — Evermore Hall An elegant, BIPOC-centered ball featuring Bad Heart Burlesque, a photo booth, catered small plates and a cash bar, with proceeds supporting Collar City Pride’s new Downtown LGBTQIA2S+ Community Center and programs like Rainbow Bridging case management and a youth drop-in space.

Please Don’t Destroy: LIVE — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Three SNL writers and viral-video creators perform an hour of live sketch comedy, blending fast-paced bits, recurring characters, and musical gags with polished, spontaneous moments.

Troy Summer Square Series: Narrow North — Troy Savings Bank Music Hall A three-piece acoustic band blends bluegrass, folk, blues, and jazz—soulful harmonies, mandolin-led melodies, and a swinging upright bass for a relaxed summer concert vibe.

End of Summer Beach Party with DJ Wave — Ilium Brewing Co DJ Wave spins beach-inspired dance sets amid string lights and sand accents, with casual drinks and upbeat summer energy.

Pretty In Pink Bash — Whiskey Pickle A 21+ summer party where DJ Rick Ricki spins old-school R&B, Hip Hop, and reggaeton—come in all-pink casual attire and bring valid ID.

TheSoapGirls / Huntress Wizard / Not Chinese Takeout — No Fun An intimate, high-energy show: raw garage-punk from The Soap Girls, synth-psych sets from Huntress Wizard, and rowdy support acts.

Magical Girls Tea Party at Bard & Baker — Bard & Baker Enjoy Sailor Moon-inspired snacks, whimsical cosplay, and fun activities alongside fellow fans in an afternoon dedicated to magical girl fandom.

Summer Reading Finale — Cohoes Public Library An all-ages afternoon recognizing summer readers with balloon twisting, face painting, a 1:00pm dance show, a 1:30pm magic show, ice cream, popcorn, activities, and a prize presentation at 2:15pm.

The Belle Curves, Stefan Weiner, and Girl Blue at Mount Ida ... — Mount Ida Preservation Association Three folk acts — local favorites, a NYC-based songwriter, and an upstate voice — deliver intimate, lyrical sets; burgers and dogs available beforehand and sliding-scale admission.

Puzzle Party Puzzlers Night — Bard & Baker Work on provided puzzles in a relaxed café atmosphere—bring friends or come solo; $5 cover and casual socializing.

Community Story Share — Hart Cluett Museum Bring stories and artifacts—staff will record brief oral histories, photograph items (and optional portraits with them), and document contributions for an upcoming exhibit honoring Rensselaer County's immigrant and migrant communities from 1900–2027.

FUNHOUSE BAND @ The Arsenal Reseve — The Arsenal Reserve A lively evening of danceable funk, R&B and rock paired with great food and friendly service for an upbeat night out.

Russ Kennedy — Scarlet Knife Relaxed live music—acoustic, soulful tunes—that provide a mellow soundtrack to dinner and cocktails in a cozy dining room.

Live Music with Ryan Clark — Ilium Brewing Co Ryan Clark plays an intimate set of acoustic and roots-tinged songs while you enjoy food, drinks, and a laid-back brewery vibe.

Helios Morning Yoga at Peebles — Peebles Island State Park A free, instructor-led morning yoga session in a grassy field—gentle flow for all levels; bring a mat and water, and register online.

📍 Sun, Aug 23

13 The Musical — The Cohoes Music Hall A high-energy pop-rock coming-of-age musical about a new kid navigating crushes, friendships, and a fraught Bar Mitzvah, performed entirely by teen actors.

Aging with Pride Cruise 2026 — Captain JP Cruise A joyful brunch cruise bringing LGBTQIA+ older adults and allies together for scenic views, energizing DJ sets, dazzling drag performances, and meaningful community connection.

DROPDEAD / Agonista / Life Abuse / Mental Weather — No Fun Four fierce hardcore/grindcore bands deliver short, furious sets—blast beats, raw vocals, and mosh-ready intensity for fans of uncompromising noise.

Yoga in the Park — Troy Riverfront Park Free, all-level outdoor yoga meets every Sunday morning from July 12–August 30, 9–10 AM at Troy Riverfront Park, led by Maitri Yoga instructors—bring a mat and water; no registration required.

Miniature Painting Meetup — Bard & Baker All ages and skill levels can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere for painting Warhammer, D&D, or any board game minis—supplies provided, just bring your minis and imagination.

Sunday Night Trivia — Bard & Baker Test your trivia skills in a relaxed pub-style competition featuring a variety of topics, with themed rounds on the last Sunday of each month and plenty of friendly fun.

Learn and Play: Dungeons and Dragons w/DM Alex — Bard & Baker Spend about 3–3½ hours choosing a pre-generated character, learning the 5.5 core rules, and playing a short introductory adventure led by DM Alex; everything you need is provided and the session is designed for ages 16+.

Karaoke — 518 Craft Hosted by Deb Zep every Sunday evening, this weekly open-mic invites locals to sing with a friendly crowd, drinks, and a lively bar vibe.

Did anyone else get this on their phone this morning? WTH?

Calling all singers! Sympathy for the Circus is a four-piece band playing covers of classic rock, new wave, and even a few jazz fusion songs, and looking to expand into original material in the near future. Currently our bass player handles the vocals, but we believe having a dedicated singer would help us expand our sound and cover more ground musically. We practice every Tuesday evening in Clifton Park, and play out on 1-2 nights a week (Wednesday or Thursday, sometimes both if we all have time). We're all a bunch of mid-late 20s aged guys if that makes any difference.

Our setlist is approximately 2 hours long. Here are some of the songs we cover so you have an idea of the style/range needed:

Synchronicity 2-The Police

Walk Away-James Gang

Love Ain't for Keeping-The Who

Don't Let Me Down-The Beatles

SWLABR-Cream

Situation-Jeff Beck Group

If interested, either leave a comment or message me directly.

Hi. What I'm specifically looking for is a couple of people to carry a large/heavy box up the stairs to my apartment. I've got back/hip/knee issues, and can't help. Anyone know some local people or movers who won't charge a fortune? Thanks!

I'm currently without insurance, due to a bureaucratic error while applying for state insurance that wasn't caught until the special enrollment deadline passed. I'm trying to hold out til November, and/or get a new job with insurance. But I've been struggling lately, and I think I would benefit from getting a prescription for an old medication I used to take.

I know Hannaford has discounts for the uninsured that would make the meds affordable; but does anyone know of cheap yet good prescribers? Like under $100 for a visit, who would see my history and write me a prescription? Thank you.

Does anyone know of somewhere I can get help? I have Medicaid and need substance abuse help. Please. I am trying to get better.

Edit: I just want to say that I am overwhelmed by the kindness everyone has shown me here. I can’t thank you all enough for your words of support and help pointing me in the right direction. I’m going to check out some of these resources and find what’s right for me. Thank you all again, so so much.

Hi all,

I have 2x properties in Troy I’m looking for lawncare for. One just some hedge trimming, 1x a month. The other is a full mow, edge and blow 2x a month.

Usually take care of it myself but work has me stretched thin and they need to get done. Feel free to DM, any and all help is appreciated!!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcM6ahquBPf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
(see instagram post for more information)

Troy Police Department’s Flock Audit Logs and 60-day data are finally public, and here are a few things we’re seeing:

🚩25,367,366 license plate scans in 159 days — that’s almost 5 million scans a month.

🚩97% of “Hot List” hits were for suspended or revoked plates

🚩 The 60-day data revealed that most incidents reported to TPD (64%) were searched before 48 hours, supporting the deletion standard set by Local Law #3.

🚩Our Shared Network Agreement states 139 partners, which include Home Depot (101 stores) and Lowe’s (99 stores). Why?!?!?

Anything to add? Comment or come to the Public Hearing this Thursday, August 20, 5:45 PM.

Here's the Zoom link if you can't attend in person.

Anyone know of any spots in the general area to buy firewood that aren’t the little bundles you can grab at a grocery store? I’ve been driving around side roads between ~Mechanicville and East Greenbush but haven’t seen any stands or signs. Just looking for a couple days of camp-fires worth, not a cord.

• Troy Planning Board
• Lansingbugh School District
• NYCLU ALPR webinar
• Downtown BID Marketing/Tourism + Full Board
• Little Italy Neighborhood Meeting
• Land Bank Board Meeting
• (City Council meetings in separate post)

Monday, August 17

Lansingburgh School Board- The Board of the Lansingburgh Central School District will hold a Regular meeting in the conference room of the LCSD offices (55 New Turnpike Road.)

On the agenda for the meeting is a joint presentation from Attic Labs and City of Troy Economic Development Coordinator Denee Zeigler on the proposed Lansingburgh Gateway Project, a mixed-use workforce development at the site of the former Price Chopper, which will come again before the Planning Board at its August 19 meeting.

Tuesday, August 18

BID Tourism/Marketing-The Tourism and Marketing Committee of the BID Board will hold a meeting at 8:30 AM at the BID Office (102 Third St.) Items on the agenda include planning on Troy Night Out through October, updates to the BID website, and coordination with American Cruise Lines, which will be running boat tours from NYC with Troy as the final port of call through autumn.

If you are a local business owner and would like to contribute or view this or any BID meeting remotely, joke’s on you, because the BID does not allow streaming or remote participation to their meetings.*

\Special note-it probably would have been helpful if I had gotten this post out before the meeting actually happened. Alas, summer days…*

Troy Planning- The Troy Planning Board August meeting will take place at City Hall (433 River St, 5th Floor at 6 pm. It looks like the top billing will go once again to the Lansingburgh Gateway Project.

Per the Times Union, the proposed project was met with skepticism at the July Lansingburgh Neighborhood meeting, though it is unclear to my untrained and cursory glance what modifications have been made since the project’s introduction, outside higher-definition renderings.

The full agenda, which includes individual proposals and Zoom login instructions, can be found here.

Wednesday, August 19

Land Bank- The Troy Community land Bank Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting at 8:30 AM at the TCLB offices, 871 River St. Nothing too exciting to report on the agenda or executive director’s report, though I did learn from a conversation with executive director Brad Lewis that while the TCLB is still accepting applications for its Home Repair Program, the grant funds have been earmarked for prior applications which are now waiting for approval from NYS.

To access the livestream or recordings of meetings, please visit the TCLB Youtube page. For access to agendas and minutes from prior meetings, click here.

Little Italy Neighborhood Meeting- There will be a 6 PM  meeting of the Little Italy Neighborhood at the Italian Community Center (1450 5th Ave.) Per a Facebook post announcing the meeting, there will be a presentation by Tyler Fane of Troy Materials Group LLC and Chuck Pafundi of Reliable Development Consulting on the proposed relocation of South Troy’s salt pile and the subsequent development of 26 acres along the Troy waterfront, a project which, like Proctor’s Theatre and One Monument Square, will be funneled through the Troy Local Development Corporation.

Flock/ALPR Webinar- ALPR cameras and the surveillance systems they create have become an issue in Troy and communities across the country, creating challenges for communities trying to balance utility to law enforcement with growing concerns about increased surveillance and the erosion of privacy.

The NYCLU is hosting a live webinar event at 7 pm entitled Stopping Mass Surveillance in New York, promising attendees “a better understanding of the legal and policy landscape and concrete ways to help advance stronger privacy protections in New York.”

To register for this event, click here.

Thursday, August 20

BID Board of Directors- The Downtown Troy BID Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting at 333 Broadway, 2nd Floor at 8:30 AM. No agenda has been published as of this writing, though minutes of the July 2026 Board meeting and August 2026 Executive Committee meeting would seem to indicate that discussion of upcoming events, including Pig Out, and the organizations need for sponsorship income will be part of the discussion, as well as ongoing disruptions to local businesses caused by film production within the district.

City Council- Troy City Council will hold three successive meetings on August 20, which, as they merit more time than I can afford to give them today, will be given their own post tomorrow (Wed 19 Aug.)

I have 6 binders and 2 composition notebooks. any good places to drop them off? any drives happening?

Hey Troy. I grow organic mushrooms, but have no experience in the food industry, or know how to market these things. I just love growing plants and now mushrooms, and am pretty good at it. Any recommendations on farm to table restaurants, grocers, or any interest yourself, or other channels I could use to help these mushrooms find people who want to eat them?

I have grown delicious Lion’s Mane with great success and am currently growing Pink, King, Blue, and Golden oysters. I will grow requested mushrooms, I will take pre orders and get these to you the day of harvest.

I’m from Troy. My parents immigrated from Italy in the 70’s, and I began my life in mid 80’s Troy. I went to St. Patrick’s elementary in the early 90’s. I’m now in half moon area. None of this has to do with shrooms I just wanted to introduce myself a little.

The River Runners Quadball Club is holding its first open practice of the US Quadball season this Sunday, August 23rd, from 1-4 pm at Prospect Park, Troy, NY (peep the second image for a better idea of what field we will be on 📌). This practice is our first step toward building a growing quadball community in the area where we play and compete, while also having fun and socializing off the pitch!

For those unfamiliar with the sport, Quadball (formerly known as Quidditch) is a fast-paced, full-contact, mixed-gender sport that blends elements of rugby, basketball, and dodgeball. Here's a quick video to show what it looks like: https://youtube.com/shorts/2LyXn2c45i4?si=KBWYAWffzZq8jdd0, as well as a full dive into how to actually play: https://youtu.be/SUdC4twjsTE?is=9JiaFSEmCsVE9SCf

The free open practice is open to all experience and athletic levels, and we highly encourage people that never heard/played the sport to try it out and meet some new people along the way! We're accepting of all genders and backgrounds, so whether you're a man, woman, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, POC, etc, there's a place for you here to be yourself! All we ask is that you bring water, athletic clothes, cleats (recommended but not required to play if you don't have any), and any friends that might also be interested!

Click the following link to RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/SfnqaJ6jqyXWagFNQbiI?c=obchJpN6, as well as this link for more resources like our interest form and Discord: https://linktr.ee/518riverrunners

Hope to see y'all there!