Calendar

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.

Saturday, July 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Mini-Golf afterhours competition for fun and prizes, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sign up and permission slip required. For grades 6-12. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Cal 439-9314 or visit bethlehem public library. org for more information. CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK: This Park is for the Birds!, 3 p.m. Cherry Plain was originally set aside by the DEC as a conservation area for birds to stop along their migratory routes. Come see what birds we can find before they leave the park! Meets at the park office. For more information, please call the Environmental Educator staff at 279-1155. CORNER SHOPPE: Visit the Corner Shoppe at 570 3rd Avenue, North Troy throughout July for random sales. Different items and/or clothing will be on sale weekly. Great buys are available for your summer décor and summer clothing. There is a large variety of toys, housewares and linens. Hours are Thursday and Saturday – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and refreshments are offered. For more information call 235-3851. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Yoga on the Beach at 9:30 a.m. Rise and shine at Grafton for a stretch under the summer sun. We will offer a sampling of fitness programs at the beach this summer so come try yoga out for $5. Pay deposit of $8 gate fee and it will be refunded if you leave after program or stay for the day. Please call 279-1155 to register.

GRANT COTTAGE: Love Letters from Mount Rushmore, 1 p.m. From March to September of 1940, Arthur Cerasani, a sculptor and artist from Rochester, worked on Mount Rushmore while his family remained 1500 miles away. He and his wife Mary stayed connected through their letters to one another. Arthur recorded the trials of carving sixtyfoot heads on a mountaintop, severe weather conditions and the unpredictable moods and fortunes of master sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Join author Richard Cerasani, Arthur’s son, to learn how the discovery of an old trunk would lead him to a story of love, opportunity and yearning set against the background of the carving of Mount Rushmore. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

LOW BACK PAIN WORKSHOP: A free interactive and educational workshop targeted to people suffering with current or recurrent low back pain and/or sciatica. Participants Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM. will be educated on home stretches and home management of symptoms, as well as other conservative treatments for low back pain and sciatica, with a goal of getting each participant back to the active lifestyle they desire without pills, injections, or surgery. Noon to 1 p.m., The Green Room Physical Therapy, PLLC, 476 North Greenbush Road, Suite 3, Rensselaer. Limited to the first 20 participants. Please register atwww. the green room pt. com under the Events tab/ page, call 326-3771, or e-mail thegreenroompt@outlook.com to reserve your spot today. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-K Story-time for ages 3-6, 11 a.m. Builder party, 1 p.m. Play at building and digging. For ages 4-10.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/ Rensselaer Library. RUSTIC BARN: WGNA Country Fest After Party with The Kyle Bourgault Band, 8 p.m., 150 Speigletown Road, Troy. SUMMER IN THE CITY FLEA MARKET: Summer in the City Flea Market and Community Day will be held Saturdays through August 26 at Powers Park, 111th St & 3rd Ave, North Troy from 8a.m. – 5p.m. There will be activities for all ages, live entertainment, great food, carnival games, bouncy entertainment when available, community resources, & great deals on items. The flea market benefits the Block Center & the youth it serves in Troy through educating, mentoring, & bringing real life experiences to kids 11 - 17 yrs of age. Venders Wanted $25 a space with car; Food Venders $50. For more information please call 285-1682 or e-mail theblockcenter@gmail.com.

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/ TroyMakersMarket/.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24-5 through September 2-3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent-led tours begin 11 a.m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $10/person. Special guided docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584-0746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Sunday, July 9

CLIMATE CHANGE: In “Hell and High Water: New York Responds to Climate Change,” Mark Lowery will describe anticipated future effects of climate change, the level of greenhouse gas emissions reductions needed to avoid catastrophic effects, and New York State programs to reduce greenhouse emissions and adapt to unavoidable effects of climate change. The program will include a description of the state’s Climate Smart Communities program, which supports local climate action, and ways for individuals to be involved. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Free admission. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions call 533-2666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org. GRANT COTTAGE: Mark Twain Erupts, 1 p.m. Mark Twain was one of the most prolific and acerbic commentators on religion and politics in his time; his words are remarkably relevant to today’s headlines, over 100 years after his death. He also knew how to poke fun at himself, a talent sadly lacking in many public figures today. Living historian and ordained Baptist minister Rev. Jim Ketcham presents a program as Mark Twain, using Twain’s own words to describe “the whole damned human race.” Fine art photographer Craig Murphy will be onsite (weather permitting) to share the magic of 1860’s tintype photography with visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tintypes created will be available for purchase and may include volunteer subjects. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. LIBRARY MINI-GOLF: For one afternoon, the Behtlehem Public Library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course where golfers of all ages, from pros to duffers, can enjoy this favorite family pastime inside the library’s delightfully climate-controlled environs. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Regular library services will be limited. Sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. MIDDLEFIELD COMMUNITY DAY: The Town of Middlefield Historical Community Day will be held on Sunday July, 9

from 10a. m. to 4p. m. Craft Vendors, Hot food & bake sale; live music featuring the Small Town Big Band; tours of the School House Museum with historical artifacts on display; local produce including honey and maple syrup. Old District No 1Schoolhouse, County Highway 35, Middlefield. For more information visit www. middle field history. org.

MILK BOTTLE PICNIC: The 14th annual New York- New England Milk Bottle Collectors Show& Picnic will be held Sunday, July 9, from 8 a.m .-2 p.m. at Burton Hall in North Easton. The public is welcome to bring bottles to buy, sell, swap or just enjoy browsing. Tables will be provided as will food and drinks. For more information call Joe Archambeault ( 692- 7803), Jim Wilcox ( 692- 9854) or Burton Hall ( Show Day Only, 692- 2678).

MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: The Music Company Orchestra is a 70- piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, bringing live orchestral music to audiences throughout the Capital District, with light classical & pops repertoire. The orchestra holds a free concert on July 9at 7p. m. Freedom Park, Scotia ( next to Jumpin’ Jacks). Visit www. mcomusic. org for more information and “like” them on Facebook. SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: Gloria Maywill lead a tour of Broadway focusing on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. A year of sophistication and excitement, 1874 Saratoga Springs was home

to four grand hotels and a bustling lifestyle. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown. Meet at the NWCorner of Congress Street & Broadway ( Vent Fitness) at 10: 30a. m.$ 5for SSPF members | $ 8nonmembers. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90minutes. Requires walking and standing and covers varied terrain. For the full list of summer strolls, additional information, or to preregister, please visit www. saratoga preservation. org or call 587- 5030.

VAN SCHAICK MANSION: The historic Van Schaick Mansion in Cohoes will be open to the public on Sunday, July 9, between the hours of 10a. m. and 3p. m. Admission to the grounds and cemetery is free, guided tours of the mansion are a $ 5donation, free to military families. See the Mansion on Facebook@ Van Sch ai ck Mansion Project and on the web www. vanschaickmansion. org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Yaddo Garden Tours will be held Saturday and Sunday from June 24- 5through September 2- 3, as well as Tuesdays during racing season. Tours of Garden only include sharing the history of the Trask Family, the Mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens. The aura, spirituality and creative energy that permeates Yaddo is discussed. Docent- led tours begin 11a. m. at the main fountain near the entrance gate to the garden. Tours last about one hour, for $ 10/ person. Special guided docentled tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 584- 0746or www. Yaddo. org for more information.