Calendar
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Thursday, June 1
BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Bring your Pokémon trading cards to play and meet with other gamers, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.
CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 570 3rd Ave., North Troy. has bargains galore. New items for babies include strollers, clothes, toys, and bathing suits.Visit the other popular depts: jewelry, books, puzzles, home décor, housewares and summer clothing for the entire family. Now selling maternity clothes, nurses scrubs and sandals. Open Thurs & Sat, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information call 235-3851.
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 signup 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: Brian LaPoint, 8 p.m., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy.
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, June 2
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program - Friday, June 2. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8 a.m. with program from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at LeverPoint, 5 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park. The topic is Organizational Learning & Bottom Line Business Success. Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for not-yet-members and $15 for Full-Time Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.] BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Coffee & Conversation with Susan B. Anthony. Hear all about the Women’s Suffrage Movement in honor of its 100th anniversary in this first-person depiction portrayed by Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors. The hourlong program is followed by a coffee hour featuring beverages and light refreshments. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.
EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: On Friday, June
2, at 11 a.m. there will be a Membership Meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Be a part of the decisions that affect your senior center. Stay for the noon meal after the meeting, for a suggested donation of $3. To make reservations for lunch, call the center at 279-3413.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its special First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, June , following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 3744466, Ext. 13.
I WILL SING: The Clifton Park Community Chorus and the Choraliers of Schenectady present “I Will Sing,” 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. For more information contact Pat O’Donnell at 371-6681.
RUMMAGE SALE: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. Handicappedaccessible. For more information, call 273-0191.
RUSTIC BARN: Knot Dead with special guests The Lane Bros., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy.
SACRED HEART FESTIVAL: Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Ave, Troy, invites you to the 2nd Annual Sacred Heart Festival on Friday, June 2, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Holy Hour; 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Eucharistic Procession; 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Party! Free entertainment, featuring local band TS Ensemble. Food, adult beverages, and activities for kids & teens will also be available. STORY WALK IN THE PARK: Meet at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem at 10 a.m. to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body. Gather under the trees at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. For kids and families.
Saturday, June 3
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea.
ARMENIAN FESTIVAL: St. Peter Armenian Church’s Armenial Festival starts June 3 from noon to 8 p.m. at 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. Live music provided by the John Vartan Ensemble, plus Armenian food, beer and wine, cooking demonstrations, church tours, kids’ activities, raffles, games and etnertainment. Free admission and parking. For more information call
274- 3673, email stpeter. armch@prodigy.net, visit www.stpeterarmenianchurch.com or the church’s Facebok page.
AVERILL PARK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: Averill Park Community Orchestra performs its spring concert on Saturday, June 3at 3p. m. at the Algonquin Middle School. At this event, students and adults from the local community will perform various classical and popular selections, as well as the world premier of a string piece by local musician Jack Ishman. There is no admission fee, but any donations to help offset our costs is greatly appreciated. Any questions can be directed to Christina Desmond at 948- 0565or cdmusic600@gmail.com.
BRUNSWICK ELKS: Brunswick Elks # 2556 Lodge & Ladies Auxiliary 40th anniversary celebration starts with appetizers and cocktails at 4p. m., followed by dinner, remarks and dancing. Reservations only $ 15per person. Tickets on sale at the bar, 663 Brunswick Road, Troy, or contact Mike at 286- 1645.
CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: On June 3from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. there will be the First Saturday Book Sale at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. This is a good time to stock up on your summer reading. No matter if you go to the beach, the mountains, or your own backyard paperbacks will be on sale 4for $ 1. And there are lots of paperbacks: romance, mystery, adventure, something for everyone. So come June 3and take home lots of reading. There is nothing like holding a book in your hands and being transported away to another world.