Business Opportunity
Owner of a downtown Troy beauty salon is seeking a professional hairdresser to assist in running the hair salon with the possibility of taking over the business. For more info, call (518) 272-8400.

None at this time.

Morning Star Montessori School of Troy

Serving children ages 3-6. For more information and to apply, please visit morningstarmontessorischool.org.

Rock on with Bass Lessons
Learn the fundamentals of rock, blues&gospel bass guitar from Joe Abbey at your place. Call Joe at 274-6434.

American Sign Language Help Available
Troy resident Jillian Thorniley is a local volunteer with Albany Sign Group, an organization which provides free DVDs in ASL for deaf clients. Looking for assistance regarding ASL? Contact Jillian!

Hope 7 Community Center Offers Services and Space
Searching for locally available community resources? Looking for an opportunity to volunteer or build community? Need space for an event? Check out Hope 7 Community Center! You can find out more on their website.

Capital District Community Gardens Seeks Volunteers
Find out more here!

Hospice Homecare Volunteers Needed 
The Volunteer program serves seriously ill people and their families during the process of dying and grieving. Volunteers are needed to provide socialization for homecare, nursing home and hospital patients and respite for family members. If you desire a meaningful experience, are a good listener, are reliable and dependable and enjoy being with people, the Hospice experience may be for you. Many current volunteers say that Hospice work is the most rewarding experience of their lives. For info, call Historic Sage’s Deb Henderson at 274-5689.

Feline Therapy…and More 
To find out more about Delta Society “pet partner” training for animals who visit nursing homes/ hospitals, call (425) 226-7357 or visit their website. To become a Community Hospice volunteer (animal or human) in Rensselaer County, call 285-8114.

Operation Snip says, Adopt a Friendly Rescue Cat!
Several cats are available for adoption. Contact Lynn at 518) 322-1872 to learn more.

None at this time.

For the Benefit of Others
The YWCA at 21 First Street is looking for Craft Supplies: Glue; glue guns/sticks; Poster board; Wooden items for painting; Paints; mini photo albums. Please remember them during your next vist to the Dollar shop or craft store. You may contact them by email or by phone at 518-274-7100.

My Sister’s Closet at the Troy YWCA is in need of items such as: clothing racks; larger size clothing; accessories, jewelry/ bags Microwave; linens (single size)/blankets; conference tables; chairs for community meal room/trainings Dorm size refrigerators Fans for community meal room for summer  Plastic tables/chairs for outdoor use. Drop off at the front desk. You may contact them by email or by phone at 518-274-7100.

Carpenter/Woodworker/Designer
Many years experience in several fields of woodworking and restoration. View my online gallery for examples of restoration, reproduction and references! Insured/additional references on request – Contact Gunnar Seigh at 518-330-9203.

Collar City Massage

By appointment only at 135 Second Street. Relaxing & therapeutic massage in a tranquil environment. Sliding scale available. Call Jessica at 518-880-2114 and visit collarcitymassage.com.

Lotus Wellness Studio

With over 13 years of experience primarily in the Spa Industry, LMT Barbara Ritrovato has an education in massage therapy, esthetics, Ayurveda, aromatherapy, and wellness. She has taken her experience and passion to build her own practice in which she offers a variety of therapeutic and wellness services at 454 Broadway. For more info contact lotuswellnesstroy@gmail.com.

General Maintenance Work
Little Italy’s Charles Pott is available for all types of repair work. Give him a call at 378-8404.

Classes at The Arts Center
Check out their list of offerings; The Arts Center offers many opportunities to be creative!

Monthly Figure Drawing Open Studio
Osgood’s Armando Soto teaches studio concepts, abstract painting at the Arts Center, 265 River Street. See the Arts Center’s website for more information.

Pottery Lessons
The Broken Mold offers children and adult pottery lessons at 284 River Street. Call Bianca at 518-273-6041 or visit them on the web.

Saving Your Sole
We have had requests for where to go for shoe repair & rebuilding – Troy Quick Shoe Repair, 81 Third. 274-2431.

Collar City Guitars Offers Music to Our Ears
Hey Musicians…Collar City Guitars is happy to be located at 199 4th Street .Check them out!.

Helpful Information for You and Your Family
Whether you are hoping to buy a new house, need assistance in finding an apartment to rent, need help with a pending foreclosure, would like to get involved in or start a neighborhood group, TRIP is available to help. We endeavor to keep you informed of help that is available in our community and hope the information you gain at TRIP will be useful to you.
Find out more at their website!