Calendar
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Thursday, May 11
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 of every month from May to October. $3per person.
BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 4p.m. We supply the Legos; you supply the imagination. Build structures and make friends. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting on Thursday night, May11, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. Refreshments at 7p.m. will be followed by the meeting at 8 p.m.
CORNER SHOPPE: Everything babies & kids is on sale, including clothing (huge selection), carriages, select toys. Visit for all things springhome décor, adult clothes, linens and housewares. Also available – books, jewelry, and puzzles–all at bargain prices. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. at 570 3rd Ave., North Troy. For more information call 235-3851. HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Farewell Week: Ice Cream Social, noon, Dwight Marvin Library and Williams Hall Ice cream will be served while supplies last. Presented by Student Activities.
NAVIGATING SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: Come to Shaker Pointe on Thursday, May 11, for ‘Navigating Senior Living Options: What’s Right For You?’ The free event begins at 11:30a.m. with complimentary lunch and guests will have an opportunity to speak with senior living experts about senior living choices, what questions to ask on a housing tour and how to speak with family members about senior living. While the event is free to attend, RSVPs are required. To reserve your spot, please call 250-4900. Shaker Pointe is located at One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet. For more information visit http:// shakerpointe.org/events/navigating-senior-living-optionswhats-right-4/. Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at PARENTING YOUR PARENT: Beechwood Senior Living, The Eddy’s independent senior living community in Troy, will offer a powerful and positive program on parenting your parents, featuring renowned author, actor, comedian, and son, Jim Comer, entitled “When Seasons Change… And Roles Reverse,” on Thursday, May 11, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 2218Burdett Ave., Troy. Comer went through a life-altering experience when, at the height of his career, he quit his job and moved back to Texas to care for his 86-year-old father, who had a massive stroke. His 84-yearold mother also suffered from Alzheimer’s. The event is open to the public, free of charge. For more information or to RSVP by May 5, please call 703-1791.
RENSSELAER COUNTY IDA: The Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency will conduct a regular meeting at 4p.m. on Thursday, May 11. The meeting will be held in the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency Conference Room, 3rd floor, at the Quackenbush Building, 333 Broadway, Troy. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help. Every Thursday from 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.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. RUSTIC BARN: Larry Quinn, 8p.m., 150Speigletown Road, Troy.
TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 9a.m. Tai Chi 9:15a.m. Call 270-5438to sign up for Tai Chi. Osteo Aerobics 10:30 a.m. Membership meeting 10:30a.m. Line Dancing with Uncle Sam Sparklers, 1p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. WILLIAMS COLLEGE JAZZ CONCERT: Jazz at Williams presents performances featuring talented student jazz musicians. In ”Real Good For Free,” Williams Jazz Repertory Ensemble, led by director Kris Allen, explores “free jazz” - music by Ornette Coleman, Andrew Hill, Wayne Shorter, Jackie Mclean, plus original pieces, musical games, and improvisational frameworks by the director and members of the band. 7p.m., BrooksRogers Recital Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/. Free and open to the public.
Friday, May 12
BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Music and Movement. Songs, instruments, dancing, learning and fun. Children age 3-6attend by themselves in the Story Room, while babies and toddlers attend with a caregiver in the community room. 1p.m., Coffee & Conversation: Jia-yi He. This unique musical performer and harmonica virtuoso has played in concerts worldwide, as well as on “America’s Got Talent.” The hourlong program is followed by a coffee hour featuring beverages and light refreshments. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: Dances of Universal Peace take place at Sadhana Center for Yoga and Meditation, 403Warren Street, Hudson, from 7p.m. to 9p.m. They are simple, participatory circle dances drawn from diverse sacred traditions to cultivate joy, peace, and integration within ourselves and in the greater world. Led by certified dance leaders of the Hudson Dance Circle. No experience needed; all ages welcome. By donation. Offered the second Friday of each month except July and August. For more information, contact Farid at 860-3108or email farid@ taconic.net.
GIFFY’S BBQ: The Troy Kiwanis Club is again holding their annual Giffy’s BBQ to raise money for much needed kids’ projects in the Troy area. 4p.m., St. Michael’s Church (Next to HVCC),175Williams Road, Troy. A $12ticket gets you a full ½ chicken dinner including baked potato, cole slaw, roll, butter, dessert and a drink. Eat in or take out. Call Dean for tickets at 322-0826. HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Student Honors and Awards Ceremony, 6p.m. to 8p.m., McDonough Sports Complex. This ceremony recognizes the college’s highest achieving graduates, who have earned a G.P.A. of 3.5or above as well as special award recipients. Invited students and their guests are welcome to attend this special event. There is no limit to the
number of guests who may attend. Refreshments are served in the ice rink following the ceremony.
MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Join the seniors at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Friday, May 12, at 12:30 p.m. as they celebrate May birthdays with cupcakes donated by birthday chairperson Marcia Trask. If you have any questions, or if you would like to enjoy a noon lunch for a suggested donation of $3, please contact the center at
279-3413to reserve lunch. NORTHCOUNTRY ARTS:
North Country ARTS will hold an opening reception on Friday, May 12, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. for its ‘Youth Visions 2017’ exhibit at the NorthCountry ARTS Gallery at The Shirt Factory. The exhibit will display multi-media works by regional high school students from Warren, Washington, Hamilton, and Essex counties. The gallery is located in the Shirt Factory, Suite 114, 71Lawrence Street, in Glens Falls. The show runs from May 5to June 2.
RUSTIC BARN: The Refrigerators, 9p.m., 150Speigletown Road, Troy. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Donny “Elvis” performs for lunch. Attendees must have a lunch reservation; call 2705348. 19Third Street, Troy.
WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: Senior Studio Exhibition Reception, 7p.m. As contemporary as it gets, senior studio art students design and produce an exhibition of their work in the final semester of their college careers. Free. Visit wcma.williams.edu for more information.
WILLIAMS WIND ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents “Rhapsody in Blue Shades,” a concert with the Williams College Wind Ensemble featuring Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” and Frank Ticheli’s “Blue Shades,” conducted by the composer, in Chapin Hall on Friday, May 12at 8p.m. This free event is open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/
Saturday, May 13
BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 10a.m., Discipleship Class; Facilitator Min. Linda Dukes. COHOES PROUD CAR SHOW: The first annual Cohoes Proud Car Show to benefit the Cohoes Veteran
Memorial Fund takes place Saturday, May 13, at 97 Mohawk Street. Vendor setup 8a.m. - 9a.m. Car registration 9a.m. to noon. Awards at 3p.m. Free to spectators. Registration $15on the day of the show; $5discount to veterans. Dash plaques to the first 100entrants. Food and beverages, music and door prizes. For more information contact the Cohoes Human Services Department at 5148193or CohoesProudCarShow.com.
CORNER SHOPPE: Everything babies & kids is on sale, including clothing (huge selection), carriages, select toys. Visit for all things springhome décor, adult clothes, linens and housewares. Also available – books, jewelry, and puzzles–all at bargain prices. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. at 570 3rd Ave., North Troy. For more information call 235-3851. DANCINGWITHEVIE:
Join Evie and friends for an evening of social dancing and
pizza. 7:30p.m. to 10p.m., Rudy’s Ballroom, 2038Rt. 295, Canaan. Admission $10. For more information please contact Evelyn Garstang at Roses2evie@aol.com. GEORGI PLANT SALE: The Georgi on the Battenkill, located on Adam Lane in Shushan, will be hosting its Plant Sale inside and outside of the Community Room. Vendors are welcome at $10 per table. Interior vendor space is limited, and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Outdoor space also available. Donations of plants and flowers welcome. Offerings from the Georgi gardens will be available. 2016 Members are allowed early shopping access at 8:30a.m.
HISTORIC HOMES TOUR: On the Saturday of Mother’s Day Weekend the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, along with Honorary CoChairs Tamie Ehinger and Alex Willard, will welcome spring with the 2017Historic Homes Tour. This highly anticipated event offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of historic homes in Saratoga Springs from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
on May 13. This year’s tour features seven historic homes - 605North Broadway, 688 North Broadway, 795North Broadway, 2Clement Avenue, 53Greenfield Avenue, 36 Franklin Street, and 1Starbuck Lane – as well as Bethesda Episcopal Church and The Grove, the former St. John Neumann Residence at 233 Lake Avenue that has adapted into senior living apartments by Bonacio Construction. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 587-5030. HOEDOWNHOMICIDE: 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 658-3453or 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.
HONORING GRANDMA MOSES: “Celebrating Our Stories: Paintings in Words and Wool, Honoring Grandma Moses” is an art and oral history program on Saturday, May 13, that is free and open to all. Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860- 1961) rose to world-renown as a self-taught artist when she resided in Hoosick. Inspired by her life and work, Hoosick Falls’ community arts non-profit CiviCure (Civic and Cultural Restoration) wants to spark a new generation of artists and story tellers. The program will open with a day of events, including an artmaking workshop and an illustrated lecture on “Grandma Moses and Modernism,” on Saturday, May 13, at the Historic Barns of Nipmoose, 59 Sherman Lane, Buskirk. HYDE HALL CELEBRATES MOM: You are invited to the Celebrate Mom! Garden Party at Hyde Hall. Enjoy Tea and Treats on the Veranda, Fun Activities and Maypole Dancing, Mini Tours of Historic Hyde Hall, Photo Opportunities with Mom. See the New Lake Exhibit by the Cooperstown Graduate Program students. Enjoy an Enlighten- ing Talk by Board Chair Dr. Gib Vincent about Historic Lake Otsego. 1p.m. to 4p.m., Hyde Hall Historic Mansion a National Historic Landmark, 267Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Free and Open to the Public. For further information visit HydeHall.org or call (607) 547-5098.
OLD TIME BARN DANCE: Fun, simple dances from the U.S. and around the World. For every age and ability. All dances will be taught. Circles, contras, squares. Partner and non-partner dances. 7:30 p.m., Knox Octagon Barn, 588Middle Road (Rte. 262), Knox. Suggested Donation: $5Adults; $2Children - please bring a non-perishable food item or make a donation to the Food Pantry in memory of local volunteer Jean Forti. For more information, contact Paul at 482-9255, paul@ homespun.biz or www.danceflurry.org.
flurry.org. poestenkill historiCal soCiety: Ken Gypson will have a restored stock car on display at our Heritage Center at 776Route 351 on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. ( The rain date is Saturday, May 20). Previously the car was owned and driven by Gordon Film of Wynantskill for the 1964-1965racing seasons. Also on display from now until mid-June are Ken’s collection of memorabila from Pine Bowl Speedway and Route 66Speedway (Hollywood Bowl). Find us on Facebook under “Poestenkill Heritage Center” for more information. rummaGe & plant sale: Bethany Presbyterian Church, 21N. Lyons Ave., Menands, will hold its annual rummage and plant sale on Saturday May 13, from 9a.m. to 2p.m. in Folnsbee Hall. A $2bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. Clothing and household items for sale. Come and browse. rustiC Barn: Tapestry, 8p.m., 150Speigletown Road, Troy. staineD Glass stroll: Stroll along Hoosick Falls’ Main Street USA from 9 a.m. to noon and view the historic and beautiful works of art in the stained glass of its churches while enjoying the vibrant spring of the village along the Hoosic River. Sponsoring churches: St. Mark’s Episcopal, First Baptist, First United Presbyterian, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. All churches are within two blocks of each other in downtown Hoosick Falls.