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Tuesday, May 23

ACTIVISM IN TROY WRITING SESSION: Using historical examples like newspapers and books, reflect on what it was like for people to encounter and promote radical ideas in Troy. Participants will write small essays, poems, personal letters or letters to the editor representing the imagined ideas of individuals and their perspectives on “us” and “them” at different points in the city’s history. This session will focus on the Anti-Rent War and the Draft Riots of 1863. 6 p.m, Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. 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. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION: The American Marketing Association New York Capital Region chapter’s May Luncheon, “Power-Up Your Pitch: Developing Your 30-Second Commercial”, will be held on Tuesday, May 23, at The Southern Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, 58 Clifton Country Road #102 Clifton Park, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Join AMA New York Capital Region and Sandler Training’s Matt Scarchilli in learning how to power-up that 30-second commercial so that it resonates and generates tangible results every time it is delivered. Cost is $20 for AMA members and students; $25 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is preferred via http:// bit.ly/2pLSUDH. Walk-ins are also welcome. Cash or check will be accepted at the door. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Parents. 6 p.m., 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on May 23, at 1 p.m. TEAM 2 will provide lunch, and you could win at Bingo. East Side Seniors meet at Legion Post, on Main St., Wynantskill on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at their rooms at 513 Fifth Avenue. POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Poestenkill Historical Society’s presenter this month is Phyllis Chapman. Her topic is “Women of the Revolution - Back Stage Heroines 1839 - 1869”. Known and unknown, Patriot and Tory, find out how women were key players in the Revolution on Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Town Hall on Route 351. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the SullivanJones VFW post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish frys at various restaruants. Best of all, they go on bus trips to casinos and other 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. RUSTIC BARN: Kyle Bourgault Band video shoot, 5:30 p.m., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy.

Wednesday, May 24

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 3:30 p.m., Kids’ Art Class. 6 p.m., Adult Yoga. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. COMMUNITY ACTION LUNCHEON: The 2017 Community Action Luncheon is CEO’S opportunity to pay tribute not only to its customers for their ability to overcome challenges in the face of adversity, but to its community partners, staff, donors and volunteers for their continued support of CEO’s mission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. To register and learn more, visit http://www. ceoempowers.org/how-togive/events/communityaction-luncheon-2/. MEET THE MAYORS: A panel discussion with the mayors of Cohoes, Rensselaer, Troy and Watervliet reporting on their respective municipalities and the impact of initiatives on businesses. 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. panel, Comfort Inn & Suites, 99 Miller Road, Schodack. Register at http:// www.renscochamber.com/ events/meet-mayors. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold its second meeting of the month on Wednesday, May 24, featuring the annual Ice Cream Social. Menu includes vanilla ice cream with assorted toppings of strawberries, chocolate sauce, nuts, cherries and whipped cream and hosted by Table 1 members. Final date for 2017-18 payment of dues is May 31. The newly appointed Social Committee will meet at 11:45 a.m. to plan trips, luncheons, and in-house events for the remainder of the year. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming 9 a.m., Aerobics 9:30 a.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. WATERFORD MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The Annual Waterford Memorial Parade will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. Kenneth Smith, a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will lead the parade as the 2017 Grand Marshall. The Parade will line up at 5:45 p.m .from Grace Street proceed to Saratoga Avenue and end at Soldiers and Sailors Park on Broad Street. Step off will be at 7 p.m. sharp. A wreath laying ceremony will be held in the park following the parade to honor our veterans both past and present. WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: You’ve heard about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement, but did you know that there was a strong anti-suffrage movement, and some of the loudest voices were women fighting against the right to vote? On Wedneday, May 24, at 7 p.m., the Woman’s Club

of Albany (WCA) will host Deborah Emmons-Andarawis, curator at Historic Cherry Hill, for a special presentation on the topic. The anti-suffragettes even had their own soundtrack, and songs were written for both sides of the issue. As a special part of the evening’s fare, some of them will be performed by Tony Opalka and Mary Le Fleur. The event is free and open to the public. The Club is located at 725 Madison Avenue, Albany.

Thursday, May 25

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church will have its annual red, white & blue – buy one-get one sale starting immediately through end of May. There are lots of new summer clothes available for the entire family, and shoes, books, jewelry, toys, strollers and home décor. Shop any Thursday or Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 570 Third Ave., N Troy. For more information call 235-3851. HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR: Troy’s popular annual Hidden Garden Tour invites the public into the private sanctuaries of city dwellers. The 18th annual fundraiser to benefit Troy’s Prospect Park held rain or shine on Thursday, May 25, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The self-guided walking tour features approx. 30 private backyard gardens in the Historic Sage College, Washington Park and adjoining neighborhoods of downtown Troy. Admission to the Hidden Garden Tour is $10. Tickets are available in advance online at http://troygarden.brownpapertickets.com or on the day of at the check-in-table at the Russell Sage College Parking lot. For information regarding the Hidden Garden Tour, visit: http://troygarden. brownpapertickets.com, call Tom at 461-3451 or Jane at (703) 984-9765 or email DCC@DuncanCrary.com. 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.

RUSTIC BARN: Kyle Stanley, 8 p.m., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy. TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY: There will be a Regular Meeting of the Members of Troy Housing Authority held on Thursday, May 25, at 4:30 p.m. at the Griswold Heights Apartments, 100 Madison Ave, Troy. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact us through the Relay Service Line at 711 or 1-800662-1220. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 9 a.m. Tai Chi 9:15 a.m. Call 270-5438 to sign up for Tai Chi. Osteo Aerobics 10:30 a.m. Membership meeting 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing with Uncle Sam Sparklers, 1 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy.

Friday, May 26

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 11 a.m. on the second Thursday and fourth Friday of every month from May to October. $3 per person. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: T/Ween Book Club, 4 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CLEMENT ART GALLERY: Clement Frame & Art Gallery’s “Mid-Year Medley” (May 26 - June 28) showcases an array of local artists’ work, together with a mix of talent from beyond our region. Opening Reception May 26, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 201 Broadway, Troy on Monument Square. For more information call 272-6811 or visit clementart.com.

DANCING WITH EVIE: Join Evie and friends for an evening of social dancing. Good music, great friends, and a beautiful mountain view setting. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Berkshire Hills Country Club. Admission: $12 dancers, $5 non dancers. Dinner is not included. Please call members tavern at (413) 447-9429 to make your dining reservations. FREE MOVIE SCREENING: The movie “The Shack” will be shown on Friday, May 26, at West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish beginning at 6:30 p.m. Following the movie there will be an opportunity to register for a Study Group based on the movie. The study group will run for six weeks starting the first week in June. The movie is free, as are the popcorn and drinks. The church is located at 475 Winter Street Extension at the intersection of Blooming Grove Drive in North Greenbush. Visit www. sttlc.org for further information. LATHAM K OF C GARAGE SALE: The Knights of Columbus in Latham will hold their annual garage sale on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the council located at 328 Troy Schenectady Road ( Route 2). Large selection of furniture, kitchen ware (pots, pans, dishes, and glasses), vases and home décor, seasonal, linens and curtains, small electronics, baby items, toys, sports equipment, tools, books and lots of clothes. For more information visit www. lathamcoloniekofc.com.