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Saturday, June 17

50 CENT BASKET SOCIAL: The Poestenkill Christian Church will be hosting a .50 Cent Basket Social at the Sullivan Jones Post (VFW Post), 25 Veterans St., Poestenkill, on Saturday, June 17. Doors open at noon and calling begins at 1:30 p.m. There will be an array of baskets and gift cards to be raffled. Tickets are 50 cents each or 25 for $10. Refreshments and beverages will be available for purchase. There will also be a 50⁄50 raffle. For more information call Barbara at 279-9458. BAKE & RUMMAGE SALE: Petersburgh Methodist Church, 12 Head of Lane, will be holding a Bake & Rummage sale on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag sale ($1 per bag) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served all day: homemade chili, soups, hot dogs, hamburgers, coffee, soda and dessert. Tables $15 each. For more information call 283-5397. BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, located in the Town of Hoosick, on RT67, will host an event as part of a state-wide Path Through History weekend on Saturday, June 17, at 11 a.m. Michael Gabriel, author of “The Battle of Bennington: Soldiers & Civilians,” will speak. Matthew Shelley will perform ballads and songs that were enjoyed throughout the Revolutionary era. Living history presenters will also be on hand. The event is free and open to the public. Contact site assistant David Pitlyk at david.pitlyk@parks.ny.gov or 860-9094 for more information.

CHURCH BREAKFAST: Home-made All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, cooked to order and served at your table. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1 Maple Avenue (corner of Maple and Route 2), Troy. This month’s special is Belgian Waffles with strawberries and whipped topping. Adults $8; children under 10 $4. 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.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: Defensive Driving Class for St. Peter’s Health Partners employees, family and friends, presented by Strategic Outreach Services and sponsored by the National Traffic Safety Institute. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Conference rooms A &B (across from the cafeteria) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy. Cost $25 per person; payment due on the day of class. Pre-registration is required with complete contact information. To register, call 977-3157 or email ddriversos2017@gmail.com.

FREE CONCERT: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will welcome L’Amore della Musica for a musical performance on Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m. as part of the community’s summer concert series. L’Amore della Musica is a woodwind quintet based in New York City. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call (413) 499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2017-2018 events and fundraising activities on Saturday, June 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Grafton Rocks! Mountain Bike Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a ride in the park with outings from beginner to advanced. Meet local mountain bikers and pedal off into summer at Grafton Lakes! Bring your own ride. Refreshments available at event. For details, call Chris 378-9103. Meets at Deerfield Pavilion. GRANT COTTAGE: “The Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad: A Brief History,” 1 p.m. What did Mark Twain, Benjamin Harrison and Oscar Wilde have in common? They all rode the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Schenectady native Gino DiCarlo has been a fan of railroads since he was born. He is the creator of Gino’s Rail-Museum and Rail-Blog websites and the author of Trolleys of the Capital District and the soon-to- be-released, The Brief History of the Saratoga, Mount McGregor and Lake George Railroad. Gino will share photos and stories of the narrow-gauge railroad that brought the rich and famous, including General Grant, to the mountain-top above Saratoga Springs. A NYS Path Through History Weekend Event. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. 100 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. HIGH & MIGHTY VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Become part of the extraordinary group of volunteers who work with our special community. Learn to assist people with special needs through equine assisted activities. Horse experience is great but not a requirement. Only one training is needed. Please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to be outdoors. For ages 14+. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., 71 CR 21C Ghent. For more information call Laura Corsun at 672 4202 or email info@ high-n-mighty.org.

INDOOR PICNIC: Indoor Picnic with Strawberry Shortcake, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. Adults $9, Seniors $8.50, Children 6-12 $5, children 5 and under free. Handicapped accessbile. Takeouts and free delivery to Hudson Shores, Hanratta and Quinn Apartments. For more information, call 273-0191. LANDSCAPE PAINTING WORKSHOP: In one lesson, create an atmospheric lake scene using oil paints on an 11 x 14 canvas. Instructor Karen Woodin will demonstrate how to apply, blend, and smooth your oil paints on a prepared canvas and teach techniques for creating an impressionistic style of mist, water and vegetation. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thacher Nature Center. Fee of $54 dollars includes all materials. Please bring a bag lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. Class level is beginner to intermediate, and appropriate for ages 16 and up. Registration and payment due by June 8. Space is limited. Call 872-0800 to register. RIVERFEST: Showcasing carefully curated, locally crafted hand-made goods and local cuisine in an open-air bazaar situated in the scenic, historic downtown district, this event is an organic, grassroots festival designed to mimic the flow of the Hudson by encouraging visitors to ramble through---

out the streets of downtown Troy. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monument Square and River Street, Downtown Troy.

RUSTIC BARN: Brian LaPoint and the Joints, 8 p.m., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy. SAND LAKE KIWANIS SUMMERFEST: From June 16 through June 18 the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake proudly presents Summerfest to thank the Community for supporting their projects. Summerfest is the largest fund raiser for the Kiwanis Club of Sand Lake to support the community projects conducted during the year. Many local vendors, multiple rides and Midway attractions and delicious food are available throughout the event. June 17 events include a tennis tournament at nearby Averill Park High School starting at 8 a.m., a Black Hawk helicopter touchdown at 2 p.m., liver performances by The Protones and The Audiostars, and fireworks at 9:40 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. More information can be found at http://summerfestnewyork.com/. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Helderberg History Walk, 10 a.m. Join historian Tim Albright on a hike through time in the Helderbergs. Learn about the cultural history of the Indian Ladder Region, from early settlement by the Dutch in the 18th century to the creation of the park in the 20th century. Meet at the new Thacher Visitor Center for an introduction, and then head out for an easy walk sprinkled with interesting tales of days gone by. Call 872-0800 to register. TROY CIVIC THEATER: “Dogfight, the Musical,” 8 p.m. Tickets $13 for students/seniors, $15 for adults. Joseph J. Bruno Theater, Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy. For more information visit http://tinyurl. com/tct-dogfight.

TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday outside on River Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of it’s restaurants and retailers. Find the Market at https://www.facebook.com/ Troy Makers Market/.

USS SLATER: The third Saturday in June is recognized and celebrated nationwide as Destroyer Escort Day in honor of the Destroyer Escort sailors killed in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War years and the ten Destroyer Escort ships lost in action. There will be a ceremony to honor and remember Destroyer Escorts and their Sailors on Saturday, June 17, beginning at 9 a.m. at USS SLATER, a National Historic Landmark and the last DE afloat in America. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. The Albany ceremony is sponsored by USS SLATER Volunteers.