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Thursday, July 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 6 p.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10:30 a.m., Tots Discovery Class. 11:30 a.m., Build with the Tang Museum. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Knitting. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works. Join SUNY Poly CMOST in the GE Junior Discovery room for a hands-on sensory science activity. July 27: Ocean. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Call 2352120 or visit www.cmost.org for more information. COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Week 4 of the Cohoes Public Library’s Summer Read Program on July 27 invites participants to join in a Manga & Comic book themed workshop as they explore the use of inks and copic markers with artist Sara Hopkins (http://SaraHopkinsArt.Weebly.com). Note, the time for this workshop is 2 p.m. Geared to children grades 4 – 6, this workshop is limited to 15, so registration is necessary. You may register at the library or by calling the Library at 235-2570. Additional info at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org. 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.

DOODLE BETWEEN THE DRAFTS: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Brown’s Walloomsac Taproom, North Hoosick. $20 per person includes newly released coloring book, colored pencils and a draft beer of your choice. Part of the proceeds will benefit the HACA Food Pantry and the HFCS BackPack Program. Call Kim Brownell at 491-8278 for tickets. Seating is limited. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. through August 3. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. The Hopkins Observatory, built in 1836-38 by the first professor of astronomy at Williams College, Albert Hopkins, is the oldest extant observatory in the United States. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at (413) 597-2188 or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

RUSTIC BARN: Danny Watson, 8 p.m. 150 Speigletown Road, Troy.

TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY: There will be a Special Meeting of the Members of Troy Housing Authority held on Thursday, July 27, at 9 a.m. at the Martin Luther King Apartments, 1 Eddy’s Lane, Troy. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact us through the Relay Service Line at 711 or 1-800662-1220.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “The Pigment Library with Narayan Khandekar, Harvard Art Museums,” talk, 5 p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call (413) 5972429 for more information.

Friday, July 28

ALBANY, A WALKING TOUR: A guided walking tour highlighting downtown Albany’s historic places and magnificent architecture. Tours depart the Albany Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday and fourth Friday of every month from May to October. $3 per person. BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Award-winning filmmaker Jay Craven presents a special tribute to Vermont writer Howard Frank Mosher, who passed away unexpectedly in late January. Craven made five “Vermont Westerns” during his 28-year collaboration with Mosher. His 20-minute talk, “My Life, So Far, With Howard,” will be followed by a 25th anniversary screening of his film, “Where the Rivers Flow North.” Tickets are $12 adults and $5 students under 18. Proceeds will support digitization and preservation of the Mosher films and preparation and production of study materials for schools and communities. For more information, contact Jay Craven at jcraven@marlboro.edu. The Bennington Center for the Arts is located at 44 Gypsy Lane in Bennington, VT. Call (802) 442-7158 for tickets. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 a.m., Coffee & Cinema, “A Dog’s Purpose.” Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. 2:30 p.m., Summer Cinema. Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll supply the popcorn as you watch “Storks” (PG, 89 min, Warner Bros.). For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Movie, “The Boss Baby,” 4 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: Science on the Sidewalk, Fridays at 3 p.m. Join SUNY Poly CMOST staff for an informal science program on the sidewalk. An educator will introduce the topic of the day and provide hands-on experiments for visitors to explore. July 28: Sidewalk Chalk. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Call 2352120 or visit www.cmost.org for more information. FINDING DORY: The Disney Classic “Finding Dory” will be shown Friday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish, 470 Winter Street Extension, Troy. Admission is free, as are the drinks and popcorn. There will be a collection for Concerns U food pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food item and drop in the basket. More info can be found at www. sttlc.org.

GOOMBA GRAND PRIX: Presented by Claim to Fame Entertainment. Fridays 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Hosted at United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. $5 Venue Fee. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Summer Fun & Fitness Day: General Public Welcome from 2 p.m - 3:30 p.m. Come Zumba, do animal yoga, dance or take a nature hike. This free program encourages kids to get active and enjoy the outdoors this summer. Free water bottle and other prizes to youth attendees. Held at Deerfield Pavilion. Camps welcome earlier so call to inquire. Pre-register by calling 279-1155. OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: “Viewing the Solar Eclipse from the Capital Region,” with Dr. Harry Ringermacher, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join the Dudley Observatory for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. Cost: Free! (donations graciously accepted).

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween Takeover, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Must sign up in advance. Kids ages 10-13 take over the library when we close for music, games and fun. 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.

STORY WALK IN THE PARK: Meet at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem. to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear, 10 a.m. For kids and families. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30 a.m., Aerobics. 12:45 p.m., Bingo. 1 p.m., Work Out with Ellio. 1 p.m., Bible Study. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

Saturday, July 29

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Hair Clinic, 2:30 p.m. Cosmetologist Adrian LaMarche will demonstrate some summer styles and share hair care tips. For adults. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRITISH MOTORFEST: The 27th annual British Motorfest, co-sponsored by the Adirondack Triumph Association & the Saratoga Auto Museum, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All British cars and motorcycles welcome. Registration $15 day of show 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Spectators free. Awards, Door Prizes, 50⁄50, Food, DJ & Music. On the lawn of the Saratoga Auto Museum, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, between Rt 9 & Rt 50..Exit 13 Rt 9N off I 87. Rain date July 30. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult Yoga 4 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK: Watchable Wildlife: Sssssnakes at 3 p.m. Learn what makes these limbless creatures cool, and try to find them in the park. Meets at the beach. For more information, please call the Environmental Educator staff at 279-1155. CHICKEN BARBECUE: Chicken Barbeque on Saturday, July 29, at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, Route 7, Pittstown. Eat in or take out from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Menu: 1⁄2 chicken, potato salad, Cole slaw, baked beans, roll, homemade pies, beverages. Price: adults $13, children 5-12 $6, under 5 free. For reservations call Herb at 753-4427.

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. GRANT COTTAGE: The Wheatfield, Gettysburg, 1 p.m. Historian Marilyn Jess first visited the Gettysburg battlefield over 15 years ago. She has expanded her knowledge of Civil War battlefields through reading, joining preservation efforts, and visiting other Civil War and Revolutionary War battlefields. In 2010, she attended the multi-day Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, and continues to do so annually. Join Grant Cottage for her reflections of the place and the soldiers

who fought at the Wheatfield, where over 20,000 of them fought. 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. HERMAN MELVILLE BIRTHDAY: On Saturday July 29, at 10 a.m., the Lansingburgh Historical Society (LHS) will celebrate Herman Melville’s 198th Birthday. The celebration will take place at the Melville House, located at 2 114th St., Troy. Join the society for a lecture by noted Melville authority and author, Mary K. Bercaw Edwards, PhD., Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut. She will present, “An Alchemist of Words: Melville’s Use of Sources,” at 10:30 a.m. Following the lecture, you’re invited to enjoy light refreshments and birthday cake. The Melville House, 3rd floor Museum and the 2nd floor apartment where Melville wrote his first two novels will be open to tour. A donation of $5 for members, and $6 for not yet members, is appreciated and will help the LHS to provide more education and preservation activities. For more information please contact John and Mary Ellen Ward at 885-4295.

MOUNTAIN ROAD SCHOOL: Mountain Road School is holding a Summer Enrollment Fair and Family Fun Day Saturday July 29, from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., rain or shine, at 4565 Co Rd 9, East Nassau. Tours, Nature Walks, Water Games, Family Yoga, Refreshments. Meet the faculty, current families, and members of the Board of Directors. Learn more about this progressive educational model. Call 794-8520 or visit mountainroadschool.org for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-K Storytime, 11 a.m. Ages 3-6. Unbirthday Party, 1 p.m. It’s not your birthday? What a coincidence, it’s not mine either! Celebrate with party games, cake and piñata. 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. 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 8 a.m. – 5 p.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.

SUPERFAN COSPLAY DAY: Barnes & Noble Colonie Center will host a Superfan Cosplay Day. A Storytime featuring superheroes starts the day at 11 a.m., with the cosplay event starting at 2 p.m. Cosplay workshops starting at 2:30 p.m. are followed by the Costume Showcase Contest at 4 p.m.Come dressed as your favorite character and join the fun!

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Kids will have fun using mixed media to create the texture of an Eastern Box Turtle. They will learn some fun facts about the turtle as they learn how to paint it. Ages 7-13 are welcome from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 per student. All supplies are included and students will take home a memorable painting. Space is limited, so register soon by calling 872-0800. 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/. WINGATE RESIDENCES: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will welcome Sara-bellium for a musical performance on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. Sarabellium is a group of doctors who volunteer and play music during their free time. For more information or to RSVP, call (413) 499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. WOODSTOCK COMEDY FESTIVAL: Woodstock Comedy Festival presents CABARET… CLASSICS… COMEDY. Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m. showtime, 6 p.m. doors. Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, Woodstock. Starring Jimmy Roberts, composer of “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” Featuring the Clarinet King, Felix Peikli, a jazz tour de force. MC Mikhail Horowitz. Tickets for

this fundraiser are $25 General Admission at the door. The Woodstock Comedy Festival’s net profits go to charities that aid survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.

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. Docentled 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 5840746 or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Sunday, July 30

CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Sunday, July 30, at 6 p.m. hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is “Your Aladdin’s Lamp” by William H. Hornaday. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.

GRANT COTTAGE: Awardwinning local author Glenn L. Pearsall’s most recent work is a historical novel set in the Adirondacks during the American Civil War. Deeply researched, “Leaves Torn Asunder” weaves a story that portrays what it was like for local farm boys as they went off to war with the 22nd and 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry, units principally recruited in the Southern Adirondacks. Join Pearsall and Grant Cottage for their stories and the equally compelling ones of the folks left at home; the parents, siblings, wives and children, and how they struggled on those hardscrabble farms during the war. 1 p.m., 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. PROSPECT PARK WORSHIP SERVICE:Worship service and picnic at Prospect Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See Sis. J Ashley/Sis. Judy Lewis for more information, or call Bethel Baptist Church at 274-4303. SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents “The Spa Complex” at 10:30 a.m. with Linda Harvey-Opiteck. Discover the architecture, landscape and history of the significant National Historic Landmark Spa State Park. Sponsored by The Gideon Putnam / Roosevelt Baths & Spa. $5 for SSPF members and $8 for non-members. Guests may buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth free. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. Summer Strolls offered every Sunday through September 3rd are in part made possible by Premiere Summer Sponsors,

Druthers Brewing Company and Stewart’s Shops. 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.

WATERFORD HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: Every Sunday from June through October, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Waterford Harbor, 1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford. Farmers, artisans and local producers line the promenade along the Erie Canal below Lock 2. Enjoy beautiful views of Peebles Island and the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers as you shop from local vendors and enjoy live music. WINGATE RESIDENCES: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will welcome Corey Zink and County Line for a musical performance on Sunday, July 30 at 2 p.m. as part of the community’s

summer concert series. Corey Zink and County Line was formed in 2012. The band performs bluegrass and country music. For more information or to RSVP, call (413) 499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140 Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. 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.

Monday, July 31

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 a.m., Rubber Ducky Sensory Playtime. A playtime for babies and toddlers up to age 35 months to use their senses to explore the world around them. 10 a.m. to noon, Intro to MS Word. Learn the basics of word-processing in this twosession class that continues on August 7. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRIDGE CLUB: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Book Club, “The Sleepwalker,” 6 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: “Plants and Animals” is the July Science Story Time theme at SUNY Poly’s Children’s Museum Of Science + Technology. At 11 a.m., join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time that includes a project-based activity. No

pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120 or visit www. cmost.org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30 a.m. Work out with Ellio, 1 p.m.19 Third Street, Troy. Call 270-5349 to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348 for more information.

Tuesday, Aug. 1

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 a.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 2:30 p.m., Rubber Duckies Get Ready for Kindergarten. Children 3 and up work at their own pace and narrow in on the skills they most need. All activities will count for the Rubber Ducky Club. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CHENEY LIBRARY: Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls offers a Summer Reading Adventure for grades K - 8. Programs for grades K - 3 will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. August 1: Pond Circle, trout are made of trees. As usual students will be tracking their progress

and receiving awesome prizes. Be sure to join up for a summer of fun at 73 Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. COOKING IN THE GARDEN: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will present the program “Cooking In The Garden” on Tuesday, August 1 from 7 p.m. to 8p.m. What can you do with summer’s gorgeous produce? CCE’s Master Gardeners will make three kinds of pesto (arugula, kale & sun-dried tomato), sautéed radishes, gazpacho, tomato/watermelon salad and spiralize various vegetables for summer treats. This free program will be held outdoors at the Demonstration Garden at the Robert C. Parker School, 4254 Route 43, North Greenbush. Rain or inclement weather at the start of the program may cancel it. Limited seating provided; bring your own lawn chair. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 272-4210 or dhc3@cornell.edu. CROQUET ON THE GREEN: Now in its fourth year, the annual Croquet on the Green event will take place Tuesday,

August 1, on the lawn at AIM Services, Inc., 4227, Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. for anyone interested in free lessons on how to play croquet from USCA National Champion Francis J. Palasieski. The Tournament, starting at 3 p.m., consists of teams of two and is open to all ages, abilities and skill. The cost to enter the Tournament is $50 per individual (the fee also includes access to the accompanying Garden Party). Any skill level is welcome. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Winners will receive a range of cash prizes and trophies. Garden Party admission is $40. To sign up, visit www.aimservicesinc.org and scroll down to Upcoming Events or call 587-3208. THE GEORGI: Watch the Mettawee River Theater Company as they bring their unique blend of Music, Masks, Puppetry and Performance to the Georgi on the Battenkill Community Park in Shushan. Rain Date - Wednesday, August 2, at 8 PM. Family Friendly. Free and open to the public. Donations welcomed and appreciated.