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Saturday, March 11

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Project Runway: Go Green Edition Introduction, 3 p.m. Fashion design and sewing challenge with a new twist this year: Participants are required to alter discarded clothing or create an outfit using recycled materials. Attendance at introduction and April 22 Fashion Show is mandatory; all other workdates. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. COMIC JAM WORKSHOP: Ira Marcks will be at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, on Saturday, March 11, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. to host a Comic Jam Workshop. A comic jam is a collaborative workshop. It’s a drop-in event and you can contribute to an existing project or develop your own. It is about using your imagination with other creative people. Fun for artists of all ages. No previous experience necessary! Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time. Please register to give the Library an idea of how many to expect. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: The Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday March 11, at 5 p.m., with take outs available at 4:30 p.m. Cost for adults $12, children 4-10 $5, under 4 free. The church is handicappedaccessible. CORNER SHOPPE: Blowout Bag Sale on clothing for the entire family is in progress. Price reductions on many furniture items, toys & games.Many new Spring/ Easter items available. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Corner Shoppe.,570 Third Ave., North Troy. DANCING WITH EVIE: Join Evie and friends for an evening of social dancing, good friends, great floor. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Rudy’s Ballroom, 2038 Rt. 295, Canaan. Admission: $10 per person. GENEALOGY RESEARCH: HeritageQuest Online is a collection of genealogical and historical sources and is available for use at the New York State Library. Stephanie Barrett will discuss and demonstrate some of these sources, including the US Federal Census records, genealogy and local history digital books, Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land warrant application files, and the Freedman’s Bank records. Stephanie will also demonstrate search tips and strategies, how to save records and printing records. 2 p.m., New York State Library 7th floor Computer Classroom, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany Seating is limited. To register online go to http://www. nysl.nysed.gov/programs/ or e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed. gov or call 474-2274. Please let us know if any reasonable accommodation is required (Americans with Disabilities Act) at least three business days prior to the program date. HIGH & MIGHTY LECTURE SERIES: Lisa Sandagotoa, MA, MT-BC, uses music to guide clients through a process of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. She will demonstrate how music provides concrete, multi-sensory stimulation (audio, visual and tactile) that helps organize sensory systems including fine and gross motor coordination and auditory processing. 1p.m. to 3 p.m., High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 CR 21C Ghent. $10. To register go to www.highn-mighty.org/2017-winterlecture-series/. Registration fees will be waived for High & Mighty volunteers. HOOSICK FALLS ST. PAT’S PARADE: On Saturday, March 11, The Village of Hoosick Falls will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and its 26th Annual Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the second largest St. Patrick’s parade in the Capital District. Participating bands in this year’s parade are The Excelsior Drum Corp,, Olde Saratoga Fyfe’s and Drums, Taconic Pipe Band, Avant Guard Drum Line, Galloway Gaelic Pipes and Drums , and the Brass Brothers Band. The parade will also feature floats, fire trucks and marchers. The parade will step-off at 1 p.m. Line-up at 12:20 p.m. After the parade enjoy the Irish Festival at various locations around the Town of Hoosick. For information on the parade and Irish Festival check out our Facebook page or contact Kevin O’Malley at 686-9460 or hoosickkid@gmail.com. HOPKINS FOREST MAPLEFEST: With the recent February warm-up, maple sugaring season has arrived in time for Hopkins Memorial Forest’s annual Maplefest celebration on Saturday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual event, which exalts the timehonored Yankee tradition of producing home grown sweeteners from local maple trees, will enable people to observe and take part in the process of producing maple syrup from the tree to the bottle. The event is free to the public and appropriate for people of all ages; it will be held regardless of the weather. Hopkins Forest, owned and operated by Williams College, is located at the junction of Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road in

Williamstown MA. MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: Music Company Orchestra presents “Catch the Wave: A Children’s Concert” on Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m., at the Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park. The free performance will feature several “water” pieces with an explanation of musical concepts to inspire young hopeful musicians. Works from Handel to Smetana will be included as well as familiar film pieces. Visit www.mcomusic.org for more information and “like” the Music Company Orchestra on Facebook. RUSTIC BARN: Join Hearts of Rhythm after the parade for Irish music and Rock N’ Roll, 8 p.m. 150 Speigletown Road, Troy. SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coming from England to SLCA on Saturday, March 11 will be Dan Evans, a highly accomplished and stylish acoustic guitarist, who also plays fingerstyle mountain dulcimer with precision and delicacy. In addition to his fine baritone vocals, you’ll also hear beautiful instrumental folk music. Before the concert Dan will offer a 2 hour workshop titled “Essential Vocal Techniques” beginning at 2 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for all vocalists. Tickets are $18 adults, $10 under 18 for the Concert only, and $20 for the workshop only. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org, or call 674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, and is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking. SOMETHING WONDERFUL: You are cordially invited to attend “Something Wonderful!” an Enchanted Evening of music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, with Rosanne Hargrave, soprano, and Michael Clement, piano. Hear Broadway favorites from “The Sound of Music,” “Carousel,” “The King and I,” and “South Pacific.” Saturday evening, March 11, at 7 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead Street , Albany. All proceeds will benefit the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, a division of Center for Disability Services. Silent Auction and Dessert reception. Suggested Donations: Adults

and children 12 and above $10, Ages 5-12 $5, Self Advocates, staff and children under 5, free. For more information call 738- 0020 x3726 or email modasra@cfdsny.org. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Nature Art Show Opening, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Be inspired by the works of talented local artists. The exhibit features nature-inspired artwork in a variety of media ranging from watercolors, oils, and photography, to fiber and wood. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Nature Art Exhibit will be on display until March 31, Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 872-0800 for more information.

Sunday, March 12

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Menu for the K of C All-You-Can Eat Breakfast includes: juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes with hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, cereals & banana, Danish pastries, bagels, toast plus an Omelet Station. All you can eat for only $9, children 5-10 $4, under 5 free. 8:30

a.m. to 11 a.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. Call 7830572 or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sunday Cinema: Watch “Arrival” (Paramount, PG-13, 116 min.) starring Amy Adams as an expert linguist investigating a mysterious alien presence, 2 p.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CLASSICAL MUSIC SHOWCASE: Professional musicians will play a wide array of classical music from the past through current incarnations in the New York State Museum’s Adirondack Hall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Children, families and music lovers of all ages are invited to this free event to visit the groups, listen to music and learn more about different instruments. This program is presented by The Albany Musicians Association, Local 14 of the American Federation of Musicians, a union of dedicated professional musicians covering every genre of music. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: March12 – Penny Social. Doors open at 10 a.m.,

event starts at Noon. Refreshments, Door Prizes and lots of fun. 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. DEREGULATION AND ENERGY COSTS: After energy markets were deregulated in 1996, the Public Service Commission raised millions of dollars through subsidies and sales tax exemptions to move consumers to ESCO’s (Energy Service Companies). New Yorkers who signed up with ESCO’s paid $820 million more for power in a 30-month period than if they had stayed with the local utility company. Richard A. Berkley, Esq., the Executive Director of New York’s Utility Project, will speak on “Your Energy Costs and Deregulation” at 1:15 p.m. at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. This free event is presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions call533-2666, or visit www. humanistsociety.org. GATHER, LISTEN, RESPECT: The Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, will offer an afternoon of conversation

guided by Geralyn McDowell on Sunday, March 12, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Using the concepts “Gather * Listen * Respect *” as a springboard, participants will carve out a safe space for restorative and respectful conversation. There are skills to practice and insights to share that could enrich connections with others. Come as you are, and please remember to bring your curiosity, good mind and open heart. Look forward to the luxury of turning off your cell phone. Anticipate meeting new friends as you speak ~ listen in both large and small groups. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 2747071. GIRL SCOUT INTERNATIONAL FAIR: In honor of Thinking Day, Girl Scouts from the Southern Region, which includes Albany, Rensselaer, Greene and Columbia County, will be displaying countries from around the world and their cultures. Taste various cuisine, view costumes, customs, and crafts. 1p.m. to 3 p.m., Hudson Valley Community College McDonough Sports Complex. Admission $3.