Events

Green Drinks is taking a short break in August since there are so many people on vacation and tons of other things going on. However, we are gearing up for a very busy September!

GREEN DRINKS - Boulders & Bucha at Central Rock Gym  

Monday, September 7th

6:00pm - 8:30pm

547 River St, Troy, NY 12180

https://centralrockgym.com/troy/events/boulders-and-bucha/

(half-price climbing passes, free food & kombucha!)

Film Screening: The New Gold Standard  

Friday, September 11th

6pm - 9pm

Spectrum 8 Theatres - 290 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/march-to-abolish-animal-testing-free-film-screening

(special guest Q&A after the show)

March to Abolish Animal Testing - Kickoff Event  

Saturday, September 12th

9am - 12pm

West Capitol Park, Albany, New York

https://www.marchforanimals.org/albany-kickoff/

CRVN's Run for Compassion 5k and BBQ  

Sunday, September 20th

11am - 2pm

Tawasentha Park Chalet Pavilion

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Altamont/CRVNRunWithCompassion5k  (5k registration)

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crvn-end-of-summer-bbq-run-with-compassion-5k  (BBQ)

Hope to see you there!

- Michael and the Green Drinks folks

 https://www.facebook.com/GreenDrinksAlbany/

• Saturday Sept 5 from 12-9 pm: Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival.  (8+ volunteers needed) We will be at Jennings Landing Park in Albany along the river helping collect food scraps and cans, and giving out information at our green tent.  Great live jazz music & super chill people.  Lovely Fireworks display at 8 pm on the river!   The shifts are:  

9:30-12 set up and table/ZW stations
12-3 Table/ZW stations
3-6 Table/ZW stations
6-9 breakdown, fireworks and pack up

•  Sunday Oct 11 from 11 am-4 pm: VegOut in Troy.  (8+ volunteers needed) We will be at Monument Square on River Street in Troy at this beloved annual event run by the Capital Region Vegan Network.  The tasks are to help collect food scraps and cans, and give out waste reduction information at our green tent.  The food is amazing here with dozens of vendors selling gourmet vegan and vegetarian dishes, plus a DJ and raffle. 

 Please sign up for a shift on our spreadsheet HERE or let us know what times work best for you.  Thank you!

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Tina Lieberman

2026 Drop It Swap It Events

Due to circumstances beyond our control the City of Albany will not be holding any Drop It - Swap It events in 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please send us a message by clicking here or call us at 518-427-7480. 

Repair Cafe schedule in the Hudson Valley

Get your broken items repaired with this free community reuse service.  Some cafes also offer bike tune ups and knife sharpening.  For more info and to see the schedule of upcoming repair cafes in the region see the Repair Cafe Calendar.