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Tuesday, March 14

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 6 p.m., Fingerknitting: Link Scarf. Make a link scarf using just your fingers and some yarn. Bring two different skeins of colorcoordinated bulky yarn. No experience necessary. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314. 6:30 p.m., Chess Club. Try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For kids in grade K-5. Sign up for one or all sessions. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BIG IDEA LECTURE: HAYC3 (Hoosick Armory, Youth Center, and Community Coalition) is offering the Big Idea Lecture event with a free lecture, “Spring Forward into a Healthy Lifestyle” with Jena Case. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 14 in the Owls Nest at the HAYC3 Armory located at 80 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. The group program will continue the following Tuesday (March 21st), meeting twice a month for a three-month period. The class will focus on weight loss, portion control, and overall healthier eating habits. To RSVP for this lecture or for further information, contact HAYC3: Call 686-9050, email contacthayc3@gmail.com, or visit hayc3.org. EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on March 14 at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill. TEAM 4 will provide lunch. We will discuss possible trips in the furture. We are awaiting the safe return of SNOW BIRDS. POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings are held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sullivan jones Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by Bingo and cards. Come check us out. Postenkill Seniors have catered luncheons, pizza, clamsteams, fish frys and luncheons at various restaurants, plus bus trips to casinos and points of interest. Dues are $10 a year. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help. Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Rensselaer Public Library, drop in to ask a question about your computer, tablet or smartphone, or learn tips and tricks. No sign-up needed. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/ RensselaerLibrary. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment. For more information, visit WWW. SAM24.org. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Board meeting at the Main library, 100 Second Street. Finance committee meeting at 5:15 p.m., followed by Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. TROY SENIOR CENTER:Art for Vets meet every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Creative Expression through the Arts. Come see their art on display. Are you interested in joining? Stop in on Tuesday at 19 Third Street, Troy. WINTER LECTURE SERIES: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center invites you to the Van Schaick Island Country Club (210 Continental Ave, Cohoes) on Tuesday, March 14, for the final lecture in the Winter Lecture Series. Independent historian Paul Schneider will be presenting his lecture: ‘“This little jaunt turned out to be extremely agreeable...” Little Known Accounts Of Waterford.’ This lecture recounts the personal experiences of two immigrants who came through Waterford during the 1800s. Admission is $5 members; $6 not-yet members. Lecture starts at 7 p.m. To RSVP call 237-0145.

Wednesday, March 15

ASK THE MS EXPERTS: Center Health Care at the Center for Disability Services will present Ask the Experts: Multiple Sclerosis a program for MS patients, care partners and professionals, on Wednesday, March 15, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Featured experts will be Rossella Cavaliere, MD, neurologist and Director of the MS Care Center; Gaye McCafferty, MS, ANP-BC, MSCS and Tara Penesso, LCSW-R. The free Ask the Experts: Multiple Sclerosis program is at the Center for Disability Services, 314 South Manning Boulevard in Albany. Please register with Carole Close by calling 437-5535. BREAD & SOUP LENTEN SUPPER: The Women of St Paul’s invite all interested women, men, and children of St. Paul’s and the community at large to join them between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., for a simple meal of homemade breads and soups. Deacon Nancy Rosenblum, former deacon of both St. Paul’s Church in Troy and St. Paul’s Church in Albany, will lead the meditation. The program will end between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Suppers are held on Wednesdays from March 8 through March 29 at St. Paul’s Guild House located at 27 State Street, Troy. This program will be supported by a free will offering from various members of the community. CAPITAL DISTRICT FLY FISHERS: The Capital District Fly Fishers mee on March 15th at the VFW Post 8692 - 140 VFW Rd. Albany, starting at 6:30 p.m. This month’s guest speaker is Frank Geremski, the Publisher of The Angler, a fishing magazine devoted to upstate New York. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Monthly Dinner with Corn Beef Dinner, Cabbage, Potatoes and Vegetable. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m Call 2353222 for Take-Out Orders. Price-$8. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton welcomes Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension at 11 am, for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please enjoy a nutritious meal at noon for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60 years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 279-3413. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: It’s been 39 years since the last Hercule Poirot book was published, but Sophie Hannah has been authorized by the Agatha Christie estate to keep Poirot alive in “The Monogram Murders.” Set in 1929, Poirot is at his best as he investigates the deaths of 3 people. How does Hannah stack up to Christie? It’s hard to follow in the footsteps of one so famous. Join the Mystery Book Club on Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. and share your thoughts about how the two characters/writers compare.

More info at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org under Book Clubs. Books available at the Library. SUNY POLY CMOST: Did you know that SUNY Poly CMOST is home to many different kinds of animals? Discover Operation W.I.L.D. and participate in a hands-on activity to learn more about the museum’s interesting inhabitants. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming 9 a.m., Aerobics 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic with Sage nursing students. 19 Third Street, Troy. WINTER CLOTHING CLEARANCE: Christ United Methodist Church, Bridge St., Johnsonville. Take Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67. Open 9 a.m. - noon Wednesdays and 9 a.m. - noon the first Saturday of each month. All winter coats, jackets, boots, suits, dresses and accessories must go! Check out our great selection of special occasion outfits, housewares,

toys, CDs, books and jewelry.

Thursday, March 16

BASKETBALL & BREWS: Join the Troy YMCA for a fun night out to kick off March Madness! Come hang out to watch the games and enjoy sports-themed apps. With every ticket, you’ll be able to enjoy hors d’ourves, a free drink token, and one free raffle ticket! You will be able to purchase drinks from the cash bar. All proceeds from this event will benefit The Troy YMCA Youth & Teen Programs. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Brown’s Malt Room, Troy. Cost of Attendance: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/76269337388527. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 4 p.m., Lego Club. We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. Build structures and make friends. For kids and families. 7 p.m., Women’s History Month Listening Party. Listen to and discuss groups formed and led by women who wrote and performed their own music. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Knitting, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 4118 NY State

Highway 2, Troy. Call 2794023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

COLLEGE PRESIDENTS PANEL: Join the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce as regional college and university presidents discuss their academic communities and the impact of higher education as an economic driver in the region. 7:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Hoosick Street, Troy. $35 Members; $50 Member Walk-ins; $70 Future Members. To Register and see which colleges and universities will be represented, go to http://www.renscochamber. com/events/view/31057/ date/2017-03-16. 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. DIRECT MARKETING FOR FARMERS: Are you a beginning, experienced or seasoned farmer looking for fresh marketing tips to increase your customer sales? If so, save the date for a day-long conference

on March 16 from 9 a.m. – 3: 30 p.m. at the Brunswick Community Center, 18 Keyes Lane, Troy. This is a great opportunity to network with other farmers, learn something new and get out of the house after a long cold winter. The cost of the conference is $30 per person. You may register online at http://bit.ly/17CDMarket_ Conf, or by calling Tove Ford at 765-3518 or emailing tff24@cornell.edu. The conference is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program and Hudson Mohawk Resource Conservation and Development Council. FRIENDS OF PEEBLES ISLAND: On March 16, at 6:30 p.m., there will meeting at the Visitors’ Center at Peebles Island (1 Delaware Ave, Waterford) to discuss the formation of a Friends group to support Park activities. A placid oasis amid the bustle of the Capital District, Peebles Island State Park sits where the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers meet. Refreshments will be served starting at 6 p.m.

Please respond by March 12 to David.M.DeMarco@gmail. com if you will be attending or if you are interested in helping in the future but cannot attend. FRIENDS OF RENSSELAER LIBRARY: All members of the Friends of the Rensselaer Public Library are encouraged to attend the March meeting on Thursday, March 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the library. At that time nominations/votes for President and Treasurer will be accepted and counted. The Friends will also be accepting items and monetary donations for their famous raffle baskets which will be on display at their book sale on May 4-6. Anyone interested in joining the Friends will be welcome to attend. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. They will observe Ladies’ Night with a dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and a social hour at 5:45 p.m. For dinner reservations

call the Senior Waden Frank Burek or Masonsonline. PITTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The short time the United States had to train its new recruits and draftees during World War I is the subject of a talk by John Kelly titled “The Doughboy – Citizen to Soldier,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pittstown Town Hall. Kelly will show the basic Infantry equipment that the troops had to learn to master. The meeting, which is sponsored by the Pittstown Historical Society, is free and open to the public. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help. Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Rensselaer Public Library, drop in to ask a question about your computer, tablet or smartphone, or learn tips and tricks. No sign-up needed. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary. org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http:// www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.