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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE CLASSES:

The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts is offering evening summer dance classes for beginner to advanced level dancers three years of age and up, including adults. Styles of dance offered include modern dance, ballet, pointe, belly dancing, Zumba, Irish Step, creative movement, pre-ballet and a new country line dancing class with Kevin Richards. First time dancers are encouraged to sign up and/or stop in to observe a class. The summer session begins on June 27 and runs through August 19. The School of the Arts is situated behind the National Museum of Dance in the Swyer Dance Studio, at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A complete schedule and registration information can be found on the school’s website at www.dancemuseum.org/ school. SARATOGA SPRINGS WALKING TOURS: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is delighted to present their summer of historic walking tours. Join the Foundation for the first of twelve exciting walking tours of historic Saratoga Springs, which will be offered each Sunday from June 18 through September 3. All Sunday morning tours start at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. The cost per tour is $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Tours require walking & standing and cover varied terrain. Buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth tour free. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation. org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@ saratogapreservation.org. FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER THEATER: For the sixth season in a row, two Salem businesses, Gardenworks Farm, located at 1055 County Route 30, and Fort Salem Theater, 11 East Broadway, will be collaborating on Farm-to-Table Dinner Theater and Cabarets, a package that offers special dinners and musical and theater productions at discounted prices. Each evening begins with a cheese tray appetizer in the Gardenworks gallery at 5:30 p.m. Wine is available for purchase. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., including salad and artisan bread, a main course, and dessert. A discounted season ticket is available for all four dinner theater packages. Space is limited. Advance reservations are required. For more information, visit the business websites: gardenworksfarm.com and fortsalemtheater.com, or call the theater at 854-9200 for reservations.

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. Live and free music is also being performed for all Summerfest attendees. For the third year the Sand Lake Kiwanis is awarding medals to local “Best Dad Ever” contestants on Father’s Day, June 18, at noon. More information on Summerfest and Best Dad nominations can be found at http:// summerfestnewyork.com/. WONDER WOMEN MENTORING BREAKFAST: Professional, executive-level women from the region will facilitate candid, solutionsbased discussions about their experiences, struggles and triumphs. July 12, 7:30 a.m., Registration & Breakfast; 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Program. Revolution Hall, 417 River Street, Troy. $35 Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Members; $50 Member Walk-ins; $70 Future Members. Register at http:// www.renscochamber.com/ events/wonder-womenmentoring-breakfast. CABARET TRAINS: Berkshire Scenic Railway’s newly restored Hoosac Valley Line which runs between Adams & North Adams, announces the return of Saturday Night Cabaret Trains on select Saturday nights this summer. The Berkshires’ beloved musical duo of Samantha Talora & Ron Ramsay are back for this sophomore season of Cabaret Trains to entertain on the rails during the one-hour leisurely excursion on Saturdays, July 15 & 29, August 12 & 26; September 9 & 23. Berkshire Scenic Railway’s Hoosac Valley Service departs from the platform at 98 Crowley Ave. in North Adams and travels to Adams and back again in approximately 75 minutes. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own beverages and snacks. Beer, wine, cocktails are welcome. Rides begin at 7 p.m. and depart from 98 Crowley Ave. Station in North Adams. Tickets are $20. Walk-ins are welcome or tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.hoosacvalleytrainride.com. CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS: North Country ARTS is seeking photographers for an upcoming photography show that starts July 7 at Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls. Each photographer is invited to submit 2 photographs, framed and ready to hang. Drop off and registration is Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Friends’ Gallery, Second Floor, Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls. Photographers’ reception and awards ceremony will be Thursday July 20, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fees for the show are $15 for North Country Arts’ members and $25 for non-members. Non-members will have the opportunity to become members for as little as $25.

WARTIME STORIES WANTED: Stories and images about life during World War I (1917-1919) and the Vietnam Era (19641975) and honoring those who participated in these conflicts are being solicited from the public to become part of an exhibition, “Wartime Stories: The World War I and Vietnam Experience” at the Rensselaer County Historical Society, 57 Second Street, Troy. The temporary exhibition will be on view in the Robison Family Meeting Room at the Historical Society from September 11 to December 16. “Wartime Stories” will consist of biographical panels that include a short write-up about a person or group, and any photographs or images that can be provided by the public. For an online Wartime Stories submission form, please go to www.rchsonline.org or contact Stacy Pomeroy Draper directly at 272-7232 x14 or spdraper@rchsonline. org. The deadline for submissions is July 15. INFINITE PAPER: Master Papermaker Ken Polinskie will exhibit a selection of artworks that demonstrate his exuberant use of paper as a medium for over 30 years at 508 Warren Street, Hudson, from June 24 through August 6. The pop-up exhibit will include vibrantly pigmented paintings made of pressed paper pulp; ink and gouache drawings on ‘living’ and artist-made paper; three dimensional objects, prints and artist’s books. An artist talk will take place on Saturday, July 22, at 2 p.m. This exhibition is presented by Nicole Fiacco and is free and open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., or by appointment. Call 929-1958 for more information. URBAN BOOTCAMP: Saturdays throughout July and August at 1 p.m. at Watervliet Public Library, 1501 Broadway Watervliet. Urban Bootcamp is a series of workshops for adults ages 18-35 to teach methods for increasing economic selfsufficiency and resourcefulness. Participation is free, and giveaways, raffle entries and refreshments will be provided. To find out about course topics and to register, visit watervlietpubliclibrary.org or call 274-4471.

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME: The 2017 Inductees Exhibit is open at the Hall of Fame and will remain on display through May of 2018, when a new class of inductees is celebrated in Cooperstown. The exhibit, featuring one display each for Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Iván Rodríguez, John Schuerholz and Bud Selig, is located on the first floor of the Museum as visitors approach the Plaque Gallery. Visitors will also be able to visualize the Class of 2017’s achievements via a highlight video display as part of this year’s exhibit. Admission to the Museum’s Inductees Exhibit is included with regular Museum admission. For more information, visit baseballhall. org or call 888-HALL-OFFAME (888-425-5633) or 607-547-7200.

ROCKIN ON THE RIVER: The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District invites you to downtown Troy on Wednesday nights this summer for the annual Rockin’ on the River concert series in Riverfront Park. The series will begin on Wednesday, June 7, and run through August 9 with 10 weeks of free familyfriendly programming encouraging music fans to shop, dine and explore downtown Troy on Wednesday nights during the summer. The concerts will take place between 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Riverfront Park, sandwiched between historic downtown Troy and the beautiful Hudson River. 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.

PUPPY SCHOOL: Have you recently gotten a puppy and want to help it become an even better family companion? Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Puppy school will be offered Tuesdays, June 20 -July 11 (except July 4) from 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Albany County CCE Office, located at 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville. The class will focus on teaching your puppy basic manners, behavior modification, and socialization, while using positive reinforcement. This program is open to both 4-H and non4H youth, as well as adults. The cost for 4-H members is $30, non-members-$35, and adults $50. All funds will go towards furthering Albany County youth education and development. For more information or to sign up, please contact Ashley at arp253@cornell. edu or 765-3500. Space is limited, please RSVP early. AMISH TRIP: Bertha Lattimore of the Speigle Elders is hosting a trip to the Amish country in Lancaster, PA., on December 6-8 for the Holiday Entertainment Extravaganza, featuring the Sight and Sound production of “Miracle of Christmas” at the Millennium Theater as well as “Home for the Holidays” at the American Music Theater. The travel package is $369. per person (Double Occupancy), $458 (Single) plus $15. pp for bus driver and maid services. The cost also covers motor coach transportation, 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners (family style and Smorgasbord), visits to the National Christmas Center, Rockford Square or Tanger Outlets, Kitchen Kettle Village, luggage handling, meal taxes and gratuities and a souvenir gift. A $25. pp deposit is due by September 7 with cancellation insurance available upon request. Contact Bertha Lattimore at 235-1325 for reservations, mailing address or additional information. TROY FLEA CALL FOR VENDORS: Troy Flea returns to Riverfront Park for its third year on Sunday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The funky market runs every second and fourth Sunday through September, adding to the city’s weekend offerings. So far about 30 vendors are scheduled to sell their wares at the debut flea. The cost per booth space is $50 for an individual Sunday, with price reductions offered to those who commit to more than four Sundays. These fees help pay for group advertising and promotional materials for the market. The flea will have open enrollment throughout the season until the space is filled. Those interested in vending wares or food at Troy Flea can call 281-0592 or email info@ troyflea.com or send a message through: https:// www.facebook.com/TroyFlea/.

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. The Opening Reception will be held on May 26, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., 201 Broadway, Troy on Monument Square. Regular hours are Mon-Fri 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call 272-6811 or visit clementart.com.

WALK FOR WISHES:

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual MakeA-Wish Northeast New York Walk for Wishes on August 12. The walk is at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy, and features both a one mile and 5k option that are handicap-accessible. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. until the 9:45 a.m. start. The event features an inspiring opening ceremony with Wish Kids and families, with fun, food and games following the walk. Start a fundraising team today, as every donation helps to enrich the lives of local children bravely facing life threatening medical conditions. Those who raise $100 or more will receive a free 2017 Walk for Wishes T-shirt and have the opportunity to win even more prizes. For more information visit http://site.wish. org/walkneny.

ADULT COLORING BOOK WORKSHOP: On Wednesdays from May 31 to June 28, from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., author and illustrator Joy Ting Charde will lead an Adult Coloring Book Creation Workshop at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27 114th Street. Topics covered will include; Basic Color Theory, Coloring Tools, Doodling Basics, Drawing Icons, Basic Lettering, Creating a Coloring Book Page and a Final Class Project. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 235-5310 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. COLOR RUN: On Saturday, June 10, at 10 a.m. the Cohoes Elementary Schools ( Abram Lansing School, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick ) along with the Cohoes Middle School will host a “The Second Annual Color Run” fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit the PTA/ PTO Organizations in each school. This event is open to the Public, participants are invited and encouraged to run, skip cartwheel or walk through either the 3 mile or 1 mile course and get blasted with myriads of color dust in the process. The event will be held at the Cohoes High School, 1 Tiger Circle, Cohoes. For further information, the Cohoes Color Run website is http://shop.schoolathon. org/184430.

OCTOBER TURKEY DINNER: Reservations are now being taken for a Turkey dinner on Saturday, October 15, at Zion United Church of Christ’s spacious new church hall 744 Taborton Rd. Sand Lake, over looking Little Bowman Pond. Seating times are at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a “Family Style” all-you-can-eat Roast Turkey dinner w/ dressing , mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans, rolls/ butter and a slice of pie for dessert, plus a choice of drinks for beverage. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for children (ages 5-12) and