//July 24, 2008
Reconstruction is moving forward. The City Department of Public Works removed the old pavers and wooden planters in early July. During the past couple of weeks EMI Earth Movers (of East Nassau) has
installed the granite curbing and conduits for an irrigation system. The new brick pavers from Grimm
of Troy Building Materials will be installed within the week (weather permitting).
//May 20, 2008
Barker Park has the good fortune of being chosen as a Key Bank Neighbors
Make The Difference®
projects. On May 20th, Key Bank employees will participate in landscaping
and cleaning the park. This is just one of many activities planned
for the park this year.
//June 28, 2008 Food and Film Festival
The Troy Community Food Cooperative and Troy Cinema and Visual Arts Group are sponsoring
a Food and Film Festival in Troy, New York on Saturday, June 28 in Barker Park, from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
The festival will continue at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St., from 7:00-9:00 p.m.,
with a series of short films shot by local artists featuring FOOD from growth to consumption.
The Troy Food and Film Festival will be a family and interactive event that celebrates our many
opportunities to eat seasonally, healthfully, pleasurably and sustainably.
Events at the Troy Food and Film Festival will include:
· Informational and interactive displays by organizations and businesses
· Cooking Demonstrations by guest chefs
· Live Music, Kid’s Activities, Great Food
· Original short films by local artists celebrating the joy of food
A Quick Note, we are gathering information regarding our success
from the Brunch Fundraiser as well as information regarding grants
we have received and/or applied for. Please stay tuned as we will
post all necessary information as quickly as possible.
//December 2, 2007 at Noon, 1, 2 and 3pm
Bakerloo Theatre Project at Barker Park for Victorian Stroll
Reading the Holidays
Actors from Bakerloo Theatre Project will perform dramatic readings
of seasonal poems and stories at Barker Park.
Each performance at Barker Park will be fifteen minutes long,
beginning at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
These events are free and appropriate for all ages.
//September 30, 2007
The Friends of Barker Park Brunch
The Friends of Barker Park invite you to an international brunch
featuring Chef Larry Schepici of Tosca and guest chefs from around
the world. Enjoy delicious foods prepared by well-known chefs, the
delightful music of the Gene Usher Orchestra, and a special livebr
of Barker Park into a comfortable, welcoming, safe and beautiful
urban oasis for all to enjoy.
Time: October 14, 2007 11 am- 2 pm
Location: 65 3rd Street
Contact: Pfeil and Co
Phone: 581-8280 Ext, 203
Email: cjira@toscagrille.com
//September 30, 2007
Download the notes from our August 14th community meeting
[PDF Link]
//August 14, 2007
Barker Park Community Meeting
Thursday, August 23, 6-7:30 PM
St. Anthony's Church, State Street between Third and Fourth Streets
The Friends of Barker Park invite you to attend a community meeting on August 23rd at 6pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to review plans for improvements to Barker Park and solicit
feedback from community members. The Friends are particularly interested in getting feedback
from residents and businesses surrounding the park, so please pass this along to others
that might be interested.
//July 30, 2007
Thanks to everyone who came out to State Street Friday in support of
Troy
Night Out. The Friends of Barker Park would like to thank the City of Troy,
Rocky
Velvet, and everyone who stopped by the Barker Park table. Bryan and Matt received a
good amount of feedback that is being shared with all on the board. We are currently
focused on holding a public forum in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned for updates.
//July 25, 2007
Rocky Velvet To Rock Troy Night Out
Metroland Best Band Winners To Play Closed Down State Street in support of Barker Park
Fresh off being named Best Band in the Capital Region by Metroland, Rocky Velvet will rock the
City of Troy this Friday night as part of Troy Night Out in support of the revitalization of
Barker Park. The band is scheduled to take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday night on State Street between
Third and Fourth Streets. As part of the performance, the Friends of Barker Park will unveil
its plans for the redesign of the City park at the corner of Third and State Streets. View the full pdf (PDF)
July 9, 2007
The city is lending some helping hands and has begun demolition on the Northwest corner of
Barker Park. Our next steps involve the installation of decorative fencing on two corners
of the Northwest triangle followed by the planting of 6- 8 trees along the eastern boundary of the park.
We will be active in updating this site so please check back for information regarding next steps.
Bakerloo Theatre Project
Sunday, December 2 :: Noon / 1 / 2 / 3PM at Barker Park
Reading the Holidays
Actors from Bakerloo Theatre Project will perform dramatic readings
of seasonal poems and stories at Barker Park.
Each performance at Barker Park will be fifteen minutes long,
beginning at noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
These events are free and appropriate for all ages.
Barker Park Community Meeting
Thursday, August 23 :: 6-7:30 PM
St. Anthony's Church, State Street between Third and Fourth Streets
The Friends of Barker Park invite you to attend a community meeting on August 23rd at 6pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to review plans for improvements to Barker Park and solicit
feedback from community members. The Friends are particularly interested in getting feedback
from residents and businesses surrounding the park, so please pass this along to others that might
be interested.
Rocky Velvet at Barker Park
July 27, 2007 :: 8pm
Troy Night Out
We will be at the park raising awareness during the cities sponsored event in which the Rocky
Velvet will play Barker Park.
This is a free event. So show your support for the band and come support Barker Park!
