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Saturday, April 22

BATTENKILL CHORALE: The Battenkill Chorale presents “Rise to Life’s Beauty!” featuring Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living” for chorus, chamber orchestra, and soloists on Saturday, April 22at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23at 4 p.m, at Immaculate Conception Parish, 73Main Street, Hoosick Falls. Soloists are soprano Gene Marie Callahan, tenor Michael Gallagher, and organist Erich Borden. Shorter works by Estonian Arvo Pärt, Norwegian Ola Gjeilo, and Polish composer Henryk Gorecki complete the program. Tickets are $15and can be reserved by calling 692-7458or emailing battenkilltickets@gmail.com. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A fashion show and reception marks the end of Project Runway’s Go Green challenge. See what styles the teens have created using recycled materials, 3p.m. All ages are welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Book discussion, promotion by author Roland Blanchet, “Improving Public Education” at Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy on Saturday, April 22, at 10a.m. Blanchet presents a succinct, sure-fire way to improve public education anywhere in the U.S. or via any language around the globe. He creates a universal, cultural code of conduct, “The Language of Life,” which can be integrated into public school curricula since it is explicitly defined and expressed alphabetically from A-Z. CHICKEN ‘N BISCUIT DINNER: Saturday, April 22, 4 p.m. to 6p.m., Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue, Watervliet. Adults $9, Seniors $8.50, Children 6-12$5, Children 5and under free. Takeouts and free delivery for Hudson Shores, Quinn and Hanratta residents. Call 273-0191for more information.

CHICKEN & BISCUIT SUPPER: Chicken and Biscuit Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, Route 7, Pittstown, on Saturday, April 22, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. Eat in or take out. Menu: chicken & biscuit with gravy, vegetables, cole slaw, cranberry relish, homemade pies, beverages, adults - $12; children 5-12$5; under 5free. Reservations suggested. Call 663-5607. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1p.m. to 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. CORNER SHOPPE: Spring has sprung at the Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 5703rd Ave., North Troy, with a full line of spring clothing for the entire family. Spring decorating itemshouse wares, toys, jewelry, furniture etc. are at bargain prices. Visit Corner Shoppe on FB- www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheBurgh. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. - 1p.m. EARTH DAY HIKE: Join Rensselaer Land Trust for an Earth Day hike on Saturday, April 22, from 1:30p.m. – 4 p.m. through the woods on private land protected under a conservation easement, onto the Barberville Falls Preserve of The Nature Conservancy to visit the 90-foot high waterfalls. Portions of the trail are steep and may be wet and slippery. Be prepared for a small stream crossing. $5 donation. Register online at www.renstrust.org. Contact Marcia Hopple at 283-5353 for more information.

FIRE AND ICE CONCERT: The Fire and Ice concert will take place at 1p.m., Saturday April 22, at The Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, Troy. This concert features world premieres of three new works by Norwegian and American composers: Bjorn Bolstad Skjelbred, Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen and Conrad Kehn, and a new solo by Magnar Am. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, watch the Youtube promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XMv7oE_ FpA and visit Fire and Ice on Facebook. GENEALOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANCE DAY: The Capital District Genealogical Society invites you to Genealogy Research Assistance Day at the Colonie Town Library, 629Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. Stop in any time between 10a.m. and 4p.m. and volunteer members help you one on one with your family history. The meeting is free, fun and open to the public.For more information visit www. Capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

GRAFTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: A Grafton Historical Society Open House will be held Saturday April 22, from 2p.m. - 4p.m. at the Grafton Town Hall. The art portion of the show will feature paintings and drawings of Grafton residents/artists including many never exhibited before. In addition to the art show they will be showcasing artifacts in its collection which are seldom on display. Clothing, historic photographs, scrapbooks and many novelty items will be on exhibit. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Gardening with Native Plants, 11a.m. What’s the big deal about using native plants, and what makes a plant “invasive?” Find out the answers to these questions and more at this program held at the Park Office. Native plants for sale on site! $2/person. Pre-register by calling 279-1155. HISTORIC NEWSPAPERS ONLINE: Senior Librarian Stephanie Barrett will discuss online databases available at the New York State Library that contain full-text historical newspapers. She will demonstrate the effective use of America’s Historical Newspapers and the Historical Newspapers (New York Times) with an emphasis on newspapers published in New York State. She will also demonstrate how to find and access New York State digital newspapers freely available on the Internet. 10:30a.m. to noon, New York State Library 7th floor Computer Classroom Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register online go to http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 474-2274.

LANDIS ARBORETUM: Join the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers (AAAA) for star gazing in the truly dark skies of the Landis Arboretum in Esperance at 9p.m. With the help of Dollar General and Hannaford Supermarket, whose external light fixtures were designed to minimize light pollution, the Arboretum remains a prime and rare “dark sky” location for viewing celestial sights through AAAA telescopes. Alan French will hold an introductory program in the Meeting House followed by a short, outdoor tour of the prominent constellations. Registration is suggested because Star Parties are canceled if the skies are mostly cloudy, This is a free event; donations to the Arboretum are gratefully accepted. Register online at http://landislive. weebly.com/2017-activitiesand-events/star-parties-2017 or by calling the Arboretum at 875-6935.

MELODIES FROM HEAVEN: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Gospel Choir on Saturday, April 22, at 4 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams campus. The choir of approximately 15singers is joined on stage by a full rhythm section and complement of horns. Favorites such as “Go Down Moses” and “Stomp” share the bill with newer works, like “Imela” and “Glorious.” This free event is open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

MILNE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Friends of Milne Library annual used book sale will be held Friday, April 21, 9a.m. - 6p.m. and Saturday, April 22, 9a.m. - 4p.m. at Williamstown Elementary School, 115Church Street,

Williamstown, MA. The event features more than 20,000 books & media items, a silent auction of special volumes (preview items at milnelibraryfriends.org), a bag sale on April 22from 2 p.m. - 4p.m. (bags provided, $5/bag), the Bake Sale Cafe, and Mach’s Brick Oven Wood-Fired Pizza truck. To volunteer, contact vols.booksale@milnelibraryfriends.org. Proceeds benefit Milne Library.

NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: Children and families can participate in free, educational programs at the State Museum during school vacation week, April 15 through 23. April 22, 11a.m. to 1p.m., “Best of Mad Science Museum.” Participate in a variety of hands-on science activities and experiments in honor of Earth Day. See http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/ programs for more information.

QUILT SHOW: Quilters United In Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. of Delmar) will host a 40th anniversary quilt show, “Celebrate Quilting” on Saturday April 22(10a.m. - 5p.m.), and Sunday, April 23(10a.m. - 4p.m.), at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street in Troy. Included will be spectacular quilts, vendors, demonstrations, raffles, a gift gallery and featured speaker, Sue Reno on “Celebrating a Lifetime in Fabric Arts” (1p.m. Saturday and 11a.m. Sunday). This new venue has extensive free parking, valet service and is handicapped accessible. Admission is $8for one day and $12for both days. For more information see www. quiltinc.org.

RENSS. HS ALUMNI HALL OF FAME: The 2017Rensselaer High School Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held from 5p.m. to 9p.m. at The Troy Elks Club, 134N. Greenbush Rd, Troy. Cocktail Hour 5p.m. - 6p.m. -hors d’oeuvres & cash bar. Dinner 6p.m., $45 per person. Children under 12$15per person Chicken Nuggets & Fries. Induction ceremony 7p.m. to 9p.m. For reservations call Lynne at 765-2624.

ROAST PORK DINNER: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, is hosting a ‘Roast Pork Dinner’ on Saturday, April 22, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. In addition to the pork, dinner includes sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert and beverage. The cost of $11for adults; $5for children ages 5thru 12, includes all you can eat, except for dessert. For reservations, call 248-9934by Tuesday, April 18.

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents Richie & Rosie in Concert on April 22, at 8 p.m. Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton are a dynamic duo performing music rooted in the Americana tradition. They take the fiddle, banjo combination to new levels as they continue to expand the boundaries of this tradition. Concert Tickets are $18. adults, $10. under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or call 674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, and is fully handicapped accessible with free parking.

SCIENCE MARCH: See more than 40experiments, scientific demonstrations, and educational displays. Meet scientists, and ask them about their work. Make posters on-site; supplies provided. Non-partisan rally with music and guest speakers including scientists and policy-makers. March through Albany. Free. Family-friendly. Service animals only, please. Starts at 1p.m. at West Capitol Park, bordered by Swan St., State St., and Washington Ave., Albany. Find us on Facebook at “March for Science, Albany, NY”.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Wildlife Preservation, 2p.m. Meet some wild neighbors up close and personal and learn about where and how they live. Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other animals in her care. Learn what to do if you find an abandoned or injured animal and how to help prevent wildlife emergencies. Please bring a donation to support Kelly’s work. Call 872-0800for more information.

WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Join the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center from 9a.m. to noon for another Canal Clean Sweep event this year to celebrate Earth Day and the 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal. Dress appropriately and be ready to have fun! Register today at info@ waterfordmuseum.com. WORD FEST POETRY SLAM: The 2017Word Fest comes to a climax as Nitty Gritty Slam welcomes teams from all over the Northeast to compete in the Word Fest Invitational Slam starting at 7 p.m. at Troy Kitchen on Congress Street in downtown Troy. Registration and ticket information to be announced. Be sure to check www.albanywordfest.com often for details and information on 2017Albany Word Fest.

Sunday, April 23

BATTENKILL CHORALE: The Battenkill Chorale presents “Rise to Life’s Beauty!” featuring Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living” for chorus, chamber orchestra, and soloists on Saturday, April 22at 7p.m. and Sunday, April 23at 4 p.m, at Immaculate Conception Parish, 73Main Street, Hoosick Falls. Soloists are soprano Gene Marie Callahan, tenor Michael Gallagher, and organist Erich Borden. Shorter works by Estonian Arvo Pärt, Norwegian Ola Gjeilo, and Polish composer Henryk Gorecki complete the program. Tickets are $15and can be reserved by calling 692-7458or emailing battenkilltickets@gmail.com. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Bethel Usher Anniversary at 4p.m. with Rev. Wm. Morgan, Mt. Pleasant, Albany, Guest Preacher. 2165 5th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: True Wilderness, 2p.m. Multimedia presentation will provide a glimpse of the Adirondacks in all four seasons through the eyes of Erik Schlimmer, author and creator of the 235-mile Trans Adirondack Route. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Cohoes Waterford Elks’ Monthly breakfast buffet, featuring an Omelet station. 9a.m. - 11:30a.m., 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. $8 Adults, $4Children, Under 4 are free.

FIFTH AVE. AME ZION CHURCH: Pastor’s Aide Anniversary with Guest Speaker Rev. William Lynn Hamilton, Friendship Baptist Church, Schenectady. 4p.m., 1895th Avenue, Troy.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Early Birds Walk, 9 a.m. Which of your feathered friends is already back in the neighborhood? New and seasoned birders are both welcome at this outing to look and listen for the birds returning to the park as temperatures warm. Binoculars available. Donations welcome but not required. Please preregister by calling 279-1155.