Upcoming and ongoing events calendar

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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Hoosick Falls Post #40 American Legion is calling for entries for the Memorial Day parade. Antique and classic cars, tractors, marchers or floats Come and honor the Men and WomEn who made the ultimate Sacrifice for their country. The parade is on Monday, May 29, at 10a.m. beginning in Wood Park. For more information Contact Kevin O’Malley at 8945035or hoosickkid@gmail.com. BRUNSWICK ELKS LADIES AUXILIARY: The Brunswick Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Flea Market / Garage Sale to benefit their Charity Fund on June 17from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a number of Crafters, Collectors, Direct Sales, along with tables from vendors offering gently used household, clothing, and other items they no longer need. There will be a limited items for sale from the kitchen. Vendors interested in joining please contact Dorothy at 2794824or Cindy at cndyluwho25@aol.com or leave a message at 326-8724. Only one vendor from Direct Sales Company will be in attendance.

HUMANIZE, NOT MILITARIZE: ”Humanize, Not Militarize” is a traveling exhibit from the American Friends Service Committee of posters examining the impact of militarism at home and around the world. The exhibit has been scheduled in the Capital District by Women Against War. It will be displayed at the Oakwood Community Center, 31310th St. Troy, from May 8-20. The exhibit will be featured at the Soul Cafe community meal on May 8, 6-8p.m., and at the James Connolly Forum on either May 12or May 19, date and time (evening) to be announced. The exhibit is free. There is a $3suggested donation (or whatever one can pay) for the Soul Cafe meal. Half of the proceeds from the Soul Cafe will be donated to USCRI (US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants) in Albany.

GET YOUR RACK BACK: Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment hosted by actor/comedian Greg Aidala to benefit families affected by cancer in Upstate NY. GYRB holds this fundraising gala each year in order to raise money to provide area cancer patients with meal delivery, gas, grocery and restaurant gift cards as well as medical copay assistance. June 10, 7:30p.m. to 10 p.m., Excelsior Springs at the Marriott. 47Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Early Bird ticket pricing until May 15. $100per person or $1000for a table of 8. The evening includes a champagne reception, great food, a drink ticket and wonderful entertainment. Purchase tickets at: Gyrb6gala.eventbrite.com.

HOEDOWN HOMICIDE: Put on your cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats, and work that Texas drawl, it’s time for a hoedown. But when the winner of the coveted Golden Spur Awardis found murdered, the fun really begins! Who done it? Come and be part of the guest audience, observe and interact with a cast full of possible killers, and try to solve the murder along with the sheriff. If you correctly name the person whodunit, you could win a prize. The fun starts at 6p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center, 71 Main Street, in Petersburgh. Adult tickets are $ 30 in advance; to reserve, call Tim 658-3453 or email jeanneferland@ hotmail.com by monday May 8. Presented by Matinee Theatre Players. Proceeds to benefit Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center and the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. NORTH CHATHAM METHODIST CHURCH: On Friday, May 19, North Chatham Methodist Church, located at 4274Route 302, holds its 60th annual Filet Mignon Steak Supper. The menu includes an 8oz. Prime filet cooked to order, baked potato, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, relish tray, and homemade desserts. Tickets are $17in advance or $19at the door. Back this year is a vegetarian Lasagna option for $13, which must be ordered in advance. Continuous seating is available from 5p.m. to 7p.m., with takeouts available starting at 5:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Mario’s Home Center in Valatie, or from church members. Please call 766-4097or 423-9061for additional ticket information.

SHAKER HERITAGE SOCIETY: The Shaker Heritage Society announces that the call for Board of Directors nominations is open ahead of the Annual Meeting taking place on June 14 from noon - 1:30p.m. at the Meeting House, 25Meeting House Road. New Directors with diverse backgrounds who can devote at least five hours per month to SHS projects are being sought for two-year terms. Main functions of the Board include: Regularly attend board meetings and SHS events, make a commit- ment to actively participate in committee work, build a collegial working relationship with other Directors, and participate in fundraising and public relations for the organization. Members of SHS and community atlarge are invited to attend the Annual Meeting and are asked to RSVP at shakerdirector@gmail.com. HISTORIC MOHAWK VALLEY BUS TOURS: As part of the Fort Plain Museum’s 3rd Annual American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference there will be two bus tours of Mohawk Valley historic sites and museums. On Thursday June 8, Bus Tour #1will feature the Mohawk Country Historic Sites in Montgomery County. On Friday June 9, Bus Tour #2 will feature a tour of the “Drums Along the Mohawk” historic sites included in Walter D. Edmond’s famous American novel. The cost is $40per bus tour The fee includes all admission costs to each historic site. There will be a lunch stop during each tour. A historical information packet including a map will be provided for each trip. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required and there is a May 10cutoff date to sign up. For more information or to register, please email info@ fortplainmuseum.org or call 774-5669. Visit www. fortplainmuseum.com for more details.

CLEMENT ART GALLERY: Earth Day and Mothers Day art show, April 28- May 26. Celebrating our Mother Earth and Birth Mother. Please join us in celebrating the Spring awakening of our beautiful Mother Earth and the annual special day in May when we express our love and appreciation for our beautiful Moms. The gallery has assembled a diverse selection of Artwork to appeal to a wide range of tastes. 201Broadway, Troy. For more information visit clementart.com.

ARTISTRY IN STITCHES: May 4-7. Needle art exhibit by NY Capital District Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America at the Carondelet Hospitality Center, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham. Exhibit Hours: Thurs 10a.m. − 6p.m., Fri− Sun 10a.m − 4p.m. Suggested donation: $5, 12& under free. Exhibit features The Needlework Closet, a sale of new and gently-used needlework supplies, the original & reproduction of the 1826Jerusha Calkins Sampler and daily needlework demonstrations. Visit nycapega.org for additional information.

GO RED FOR WOMEN: Join hundreds of Capital Region Women on Thursday, May 25, from 10a.m. to 1:30p.m. at The Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Albany, for the 2017Capital Region Go Red for Women Luncheon. The Go Red for Women Luncheon fights the No. 1cause of death in women, heart disease. During this inspiring day, you can attend a breakout session about positive living, share your story on The Red Couch, have your own health screened, or bid on one of our famous PurseTonalities. Tickets are $100.

For information, visit CapitalRegionNYGoRedLuncheon.heart.org, or call Sharon Horton at 626.8754. CAPITAL REGION HEART WALK/RUN: The Capital Region Heart Walk is now the Capital Region Heart Walk and Run. Join thousands of your friends and neighbors on Saturday, June 3, at the University at Albany, 1400Washington Ave., for a 5K fun run or a 1or 3-mile walk to fight heart disease and stroke. Activities and registration start at 8:30a.m. The Run starts at 10a.m., and the Walk starts at 10:05a.m. There will be health screenings, health information, breakfast and music from The Mike Gilman Dance Show. To register or for information, visit CapitalRegionHeartWalk.org or call 626-8757or 626-8768. TOM GORMAN GOLF TOURNAMENT: Join Rensselaer Honda and WNYT Sports Anchor Rodger Wyland on June 8at Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course for the 15th annual Tom Gorman Memorial tournament benefiting the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. Over $175,000has been raised by this event. Scramble golf format, lunch, an Italian Dinner buffet, awards ceremony, auctions, raffles and prizes are included in your day! Hole-inone contest winner can win a car!! $150/person to golf, dinner only is $35/person. Sponsorships still available. Please contact Jennifer Anderson at 279-1171or golf@ getahonda.net to register. RUSSELL SAGE POSTER

EXHIBIT: ”Humanize, Not Militarize” is a traveling exhibit from the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker group. The artists’ posters examine the impact of militarism at home and around the world. The exhibit is scheduled in the Capital District by Women Against War. It is on display at Russell Sage College in the Hart/ Vanderhyden Hall at the corner of 1st and Ferry Streets from April 17 through May 4, 9a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. For more information, see www.womenagainstwar.org or info@ womenagainstwar.org. ALBANY, A WALKING TOUR: A guided walking tour highlighting downtown Albany’s historic places and magnificent architecture. Tours depart the Albany Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square at 11a.m. on the second Thursday and fourth Thursday of every month from May to October, beginning Friday, April 28. $3per person. WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The Erie Canal celebrates its 200th Anniversary beginning this year across New York State. The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center presents “Always Know Your Pal”, an exhibit that shares with visitors the history and heritage of canal culture using the lyrics of the popular “Erie Canal Song” as a guide. You’re invited to come learn more about canal life and the impact it has had on daily life for those who have lived along the canal. Bring

your own stories you’d like to share, which you can post to a “Canal Conversation” board. Opening weekend events Friday, May 5, 5p.m. to 8p.m.; Saturday, May 6, 10a.m. to 3p.m.; Sunday, May 7, 12:30p.m. to 3p.m. 2Museum Lane, Waterford. Call 238-0809 for more information.

4H YOUTH DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS: Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County for a 6 week dog obedience class designed for youth participants ages 8and over. Are you a youth who is a new dog trainer or have some past training experience? Enroll and help your family pet become better behaved and learn basic obedience exercises. Classes will be held Tuesdays from May 2through June 13. Two classes will be offered. The beginner class focuses on new handlers and training the family companion, while the advanced class highlights higher level skills and exercises needed to show your dog. The cost of the class is $40for 4-H members and $50for non-members. For more information, please contact Ashley at arp253@cornell.edu or 765-3500. Please RSVP early as space is limited.

FORT PLAIN/FONDA DAY TRIP: The Waterford Museum is hosting a trip to the Ft. Plain Museum and the Kateri Takakwitha Shrine and Native American Museum on May 10 from 8:15a.m. to 4p.m. The Fort Plain Museum features the history of the middle Mohawk Valley during the 18th and 19th century. The Kateri Museum has a Native American exhibit and is housed in a converted Dutch barn built in 1782. Lunch will be at Jim’s Irish Harbor Pub and Restaurant, providing a hot and cold buffet meal with coffee, tea and dessert. Cost: $85nonmem- bers/$80members and includes parking, motor coach transportation, museum admission fees and the noon meal. Contact Emily Wilson 237-7122for more information and to reserve a seat. SARATOGA COMIC CON: Due to ever-rising pop culture and comic book fan demand, Saratoga Springs will host its 5th popculture comic-con platform on May 6-7. May 6, 10a.m. - 6p.m. and Sunday 10a.m. - 5p.m. Tickets: Saturday $20and Sunday $15, Weekend $30. VIP’s $55 and $75. Online specials $11and up. All children 6 and under are free. Tickets are for presale available now online at http://www. saratogacomiccon.com and will be available at the door on the days of the event.

LITERACY 5K: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a day of fun on May 7from 8a.m. to noon to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County. Enjoy new events and activities, including a guided nature walk, a story walk, and a 5K trail run/ walk. All entry fees include the park entrance fee, so participants can stay all day and play at Schodack Island State Park, a beautiful location for hiking, bicycling, canoeing and kayaking. A chicken barbecue hosted by the Schodack Landing Fire Department will be available from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Register early to take advantage of discounts: www.zippyreg.com. Price: $25adults, $10youth. All proceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County and enable LVORC to provide free programs and services to adults and learners in Rensselaer County.

CALL TO ARTISTS: In Honor of its 200th anniversary, Hyde Hall, along with the Cooperstown Art Association and the Smithy welcomes artists to submit art that represents, interprets, or reveals their favorite view or concept of Historic Hyde Hall. One work will be selected for display at Hyde Hall throughout the year and awarded a prize of $500. There will be an opening reception will on Sunday July 23from 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. The show will be up until Friday, October 6. Artists are welcome visit this landmark and work on site. Artists may submit one piece, in any medium, ready to hang or display upon delivery. Deadline for RSVP - July 1. For more detailed information please visit www.HydeHall.org, contact John Bower at (607) 547-5098ext. 6or download the Call to Artists and prospectus from http:// hydehall.org/calltoartists/.

WORLD WAR I EXHIBIT: The New York State Museum opens “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” on April 15. On display through June 3, 2018, the exhibition explores New York’s pivotal role in World War I and features artifacts, images, posters, and documents from the collections of the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, and cultural institutions from across the state. The exhibition is organized into six distinct areas covering New York’s participation in the war both at home and on the warfront, and features a life-size recreation of a trench on the Western Front. The Museum also offers an online exhibition featuring an interactive World War I timeline and a teacher’s guide (launched later this spring) and an exhibition catalogue (to be published by SUNY Press in December 2017). Located at 222Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 474-5877or visiting the Museum website at www. nysm.nysed.gov.