Today’s snapshot of what’s going on locally
Turn to the Community Page today and every day for upcoming area activities and a look at local history.
Area codes are 518 unless noted. See more calendar listings at www.troyrecord.com/ community. Submit items two weeks in advance to calendar@ troyrecord.com.
Friday, June 2
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The HudsonMohawk 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 374-4466, Ext. 13. Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at 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. Handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 2730191.
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 3 at 3 p.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 948-0565 or cdmusic600@gmail.com. BRUNSWICK ELKS: Brunswick Elks #2556 Lodge & Ladies Auxiliary 40th anniversary celebration starts with appetizers and cocktails at 4 p.m., followed by dinner, remarks and dancing. Reservations only $15 per person. Tickets on sale at the bar, 663 Brunswick Road, Troy, or contact Mike at 2861645.
CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: On June 3 from 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 4 for $1. And there are lots of paperbacks: romance, mystery, adventure, something for everyone. So come June 3 and take home lots of reading. There is nothing like holding a book in your hands and being transported away to another world.
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. GARDEN DAY: Join the Friends of the Brunswick Community Library for our annual Garden Day on June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Browse our affordable perenials, grab some delicious home baked treats and take a chance on a raffle. The library is located at 4118 Route 2, Troy. All proceeds go to support library programs. Check out what is going on at
brunswicklibrary.org or on Facebook.
MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: The Music Company Orchestra, a 70-piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, presents a series of free concerts featuring popular patriotic and pops music to celebrate the season. The next free concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Visit www.mcomusic.org for more information and “like” us on Facebook. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 held their election of officers for 2017-18 on May 9. Elected were President Edward Leibach, Vice President Roger W. Minch, Jr., Secretary Scott Schmeideroff, Treasurer James Stevens and Trustees Joseph Schongar, Paul Proctor, Shannon Witbeck, Roy Harvin and Wes Wehneu, as well as Inside Guard Edward Zepf, Outside Guard Thomas Neaton and Chaplain Mark Rose. They will be installed on Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m., jointly with the Ladies’ Auxiliary officers, at the Eagles’ rooms at 513 Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh. LIBRARY GARAGE & BOOK SALES: The Friends of the Troy Public Library are sponsoring a Spring Garage & Book Sale Saturday June 3 at both the Main Library, 100 Second Street, and the Lansingburgh Library, 27 114th Street. The Main sale is 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please bring donations on June 1 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. or June 2 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Call or email Barbara Urban for further info at 2742949 or mburban@prodigy. net. The Lansingburgh sale is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please bring donations on May 31 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. or June 1 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call or email Judy Meyer for further info at 821-7284 or jdymyr@yahoo. com. Both sites also need additional volunteer help Friday or Saturday morning for set up, during the sale, or clean up and distribution at the end of the sale. Please contact Barbara or Judy to volunteer.