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    Annual North-Central Troy Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace Celebration 2025

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    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Join us for our annual North-Central Troy Interfaith Holiday Justice and Peace Celebration, an event for the whole family! This FREE event celebrates our neighborhood, bringing us together over food, music, activities, and messages of justice and peace. The event will end at Freedom Square where we will light candles around the evergreen tree, sharing […]

  • Hands adding an acupuncture needle to the forearm of a reclining patient.

    Individual Acupuncture

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    PHS is excited to begin hosting individual acupuncture again! Acupuncture is offered by Xavier Coughlin, a NYS certified physician-acupuncturist. He was trained in Integrative Structural Acupuncture, which is a form of Japanese Acupuncture. Individual acupuncture is great for folks with complicated symptoms, chronic issues, and structural imbalances. These can include back pain, chronic headaches, fatigue, […]

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    Mask Jewelry Workshop

    Air Justice Lab presents Mask Jewelry Workshop with The Crafty Queer, Alister (Alister/They)! Whether you’re an avid mask wearer or are interested in masking again, join us for this off-campus workshop at Context Collective to bejewel your mask. Masking in public spaces helps make them more accessible and safer for everyone! Make a statement piece […]

  • Hands adding an acupuncture needle to the forearm of a reclining patient.

    Individual Acupuncture

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    PHS is excited to begin hosting individual acupuncture again! Acupuncture is offered by Xavier Coughlin, a NYS certified physician-acupuncturist. He was trained in Integrative Structural Acupuncture, which is a form of Japanese Acupuncture. Individual acupuncture is great for folks with complicated symptoms, chronic issues, and structural imbalances. These can include back pain, chronic headaches, fatigue, […]

  • To Bind Anew: Creative tools for grief, memory, and mending

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    In this workshop, participants will gently explore memories through creative practices as a way to navigate grief and loss with the guidance of Sarah Blesener and Jenny Stratton, both artists and educators. To bind anew: this is an act of love.  Limited spots available. Registration with a $10 refundable deposit is required to hold your […]

  • Hands adding an acupuncture needle to the forearm of a reclining patient.

    Individual Acupuncture

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    PHS is excited to begin hosting individual acupuncture again! Acupuncture is offered by Xavier Coughlin, a NYS certified physician-acupuncturist. He was trained in Integrative Structural Acupuncture, which is a form of Japanese Acupuncture. Individual acupuncture is great for folks with complicated symptoms, chronic issues, and structural imbalances. These can include back pain, chronic headaches, fatigue, […]

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    Gathering Stories: Black Experiences in the Adirondacks

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    Join us for a hybrid session to learn about the importance of the Black archive and how you can contribute to the collection for The Black Experience in the Adirondacks, a 2027 new permanent, interactive exhibition at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. Curator Charles Clark III will be at the Sanctuary […]

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    Seed Swap at Healing Day

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    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Join Collard City Growers for our annual seed swap to start building towards spring awakening and growth. Bring seeds to share if you have them, or just come to take some home! This year’s seed swap will take place alongside the People’s Health Sanctuary monthly Healing Day at the Sanctuary main space, and will feature […]

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    PHS Healing Day

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    This winter and spring, the People’s Health Sanctuary will continue hosting Healing Days at the Sanctuary main space and other venues in the region. A variety of healing modalities will be on offer, ranging from community acupuncture and energy work to herbal remedies from the Community Apothecary. You'll also find a nourishing one pot meal, […]

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    Frederick Douglass and the Power of the Black Archives

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    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    A community reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” and collecting for the Black Experience in the Adirondacks Join us in creating Black history archives in a community reading, discussion, and collection. Together we will collectively read Frederick Douglass’ What to the Slave is the Fourth of July before a conversation […]

  • Hands adding an acupuncture needle to the forearm of a reclining patient.

    PHS Healing Day

    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    This winter and spring, the People’s Health Sanctuary will continue hosting Healing Days at the Sanctuary main space and other venues in the region. A variety of healing modalities will be on offer, ranging from community acupuncture and energy work to herbal remedies from the Community Apothecary. You'll also find a nourishing one pot meal, […]

  • Close up view of yellow calendula flowers in a garden.

    Spring Herbal Series: Cultivating an Herbal First Aid Garden

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    Taught by Heidi Woolever In this all levels workshop local gardener and herbalist Heidi Woolever will discuss cultivating, connecting with, and utilizing a variety of first aid plants in your garden. We will be covering calendula, echinacea, yarrow, chamomile, comfrey, tulsi, and catnip, and oregano.* Learn all about growing your own apothecary! This workshop is […]

  • the text "Run, Hide, Fight" is written over a picture of a bullet hole in a pane of glass

    “Run, Hide, Fight” a Youth Storytelling Workshop

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    Join us for a free storytelling workshop at the Sanctuary, using a short PBS documentary Run, Hide, Fight: Growing up Under the Gun to prompt conversations around storytelling and humanity in a workshop led by storyteller and multi-disciplinary artist, D. Colin. Young people of all ages are welcome with their families, the story telling workshop […]

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  • Spring Herbal Series: Herbal Salve Making

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    Taught by Rebecca Hein Learn to make herbal infused oils and salves! Herbs can be applied topically, as oils or salves, to support skin, muscle and joins, paint relief, and used as first aid. We will discuss how to prepare an herb for oil extraction and demonstrate how to transform an infused oil into a […]

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    Community Acupuncture Clinic

    Community Acupuncture Clinic (Weekly)
    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    with Gina Mauro, L.Ac of Albany Community Acupuncture (ACA) Albany Community Acupuncture (ACA) is proud to offer a weekly clinic at People’s Health Sanctuary, rooted in the belief that healthcare is a community responsibility—not a privilege. When: Wednesdays, 10:00am–2:00pm (beginning January 21, 2026)Where: NATURE Lab - 3319 6th Ave, Troy NYCost: Sliding scale $10–$40Access: Walk-ins welcome or […]

  • Grower Workshop

    Pruning & Grafting for Tree Lovers! 2026

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    Freedom Square 35 5th Ave, Troy, NY, United States

    Join the tree lovers of the More Trees Arborist Collective for a workshop in the urban forest at Freedom Square! Learn to identify common opportunist species of urban trees, discuss the different techniques and objectives of pruning, when to remove trees, when to plant trees, and help the crew manage the Sanctuary’s fledgling reforestation projects! We’ll finish […]

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    “Here Comes the Sun” Book Talk with Bill McKibben

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    The Sanctuary 3361 6th Ave, Troy, United States

    Acclaimed environmentalist Bill McKibben will be at the Sanctuary to share his hope for our future in Here Comes the Sun, a call to harness the power of the sun and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. Join us for this book talk, Q&A, and book signing with McKibben, one of the first to […]

  • Ear Seed Training

    People's Health Sanctuary 3319 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Troy, New York, United States

    in collaboration with Albany Community Acupuncture and Pachakuti Collective Learn how to treat yourself and your community with simple, effective NADA protocol for: pain management, digestive balance, stress relief, addiction recovery, sleep support, and more. $0-$40 suggested donation. The workshop includes: Simple. Powerful. Balancing. Help anyone feel better right away. Accessible for everyone to learn […]

  • a long table is surrounded by many radio producers of different backgrounds with Willie Terry at the head of the table, leading the discussion

    Community Radio Day

    Community Radio Day

    Community Radio Days are opportunities for folks to gather around the importance of community radio. Every month a different Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer leads a discussion or exercise, and anyone is welcome to join. Topics range from how to create grassroots radio, pursuing a story, creating a community, and amplifying lesser heard voices. If you […]

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    Air Justice Lab Virtual Celebration

    We invite you to attend this virtual celebration of the Air Justice Lab, NATURE Lab’s community air monitoring project. There will be a panel representing air quality activists, community members and clean air coalitions across the Capital Region. Come learn about all things air quality in the Capital Region and what the Air Justice Lab […]

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