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Thursday, Aug. 3

BAZAAR: August 3-5, Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45No Mohawk St, Cohoes. Rain or Shine. Raffles, Games, Food & Fried Dough 6p.m. to 10p.m. Games 7p.m. - 10p.m. Games of Chance 7p.m. - 11p.m. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 11a.m., Fabric Scrap Bracelets. Bring your own scrap fabric or choose from ours to make a Boho chic accessory. For ages 7and up. 2 p.m., Chess Mini-Tournament. Play opponents and keep track of wins and losses for prizes. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 4399314. For grades 1-5. 6p.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10:30a.m., Tots Discovery Class. 11:30a.m., Build with the Tang Museum. 1p.m. - 2:30p.m., Knitting. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HOPS WORKSHOP: This is the second of three commercial hop grower field workshops. During the workshop participants will: scout for insect and disease pests; hear the latest on powdery mildew; learn how to take petiole samples; discuss nutrient management. The workshop will be held at Argyle Craft Malts and Hops, Dry Town Hops, Argyle. For more information, contact Tove Ford at cce-caahp@cornell.edu or Lily Calderwood at lbc75@cornell. edu, or visit Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Facebook Events page: http://tinyurl. com/y93m94zu.

RUSTIC BARN: Brian Kane, 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Oceans in Motion, presented by the Traveling Museum, for ages 7-10. 6p.m., Main Library, 100Second Street, Troy. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Luau with Donald “The Soulman Hyman” performing. Must have lunch reservation. Call 270-5349for more information. 19Third Street, Troy. WATERVLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime with the Tri-City ValleyCats! - Thursday, August 3, at 1p.m. at Watervliet Public Library, 1501 Broadway Watervliet. Join Southpaw and his ValleyCat friends for a very special storytime. Participants will receive free vouchers for summer reading night at the Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Object Not Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM. Found: A Reading” talk, 5p.m., Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call (413) 597-2429for more information.

Friday, Aug. 4

BALLSTON SPA FILM FESTIVAL: The 10th Annual Ballston Spa International Short Film Festival will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, August 4- 5in Ballston Spa. This free, family friendly event presents short films up to 15 minutes in length from local, national and international filmmakers. This year’s Festival will present 43short films in four slates. Each slate will run approximately one hour and each slate will present a different selection of films. The full list of film selections is available on www. BSpaFilm.org. Screenings will be held in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium at 7 p.m., and outdoors in the Old Iron Spring Park, Front Street at 9p.m. Refreshments and pre-screening trivia will be held in Old Iron Spring Park 8 p.m. – 9p.m. both evenings. After-parties follow the evening screenings at Brookside Museum, located across from the park. The Ballston Spa Film Festival is free and open to the public.

BAZAAR: August 3-5, Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45No Mohawk St, Cohoes. Rain or Shine. Raffles, Games, Food & Fried Dough 6p.m. to 10p.m. Games 7p.m. - 10p.m. Games of Chance 7p.m. - 11p.m. Music on Friday, August 4and Saturday, August 5. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Coffee & Cinema. Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences. Today’s feature: “Song of the Sea” (G, 93min, Universal Pictures). Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. 2:30p.m., Summer Cinema. Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll supply the popcorn as you watch “Trolls” (PG, 92 min, 20th Century Fox). For kids and families. 8p.m. to midnight, Teen Lock-In. Afterhours party with a scavenger hunt, MuVChat, photo booth and more. Permission slip required. Sign up online or call. For grades 6-12. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Zombie Cookie!, 4p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. FARMERS & ARTISANS’ MARKET: Castleton-onHudson Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market (COHFAM) is held the first and third Friday of every month from June - September, 4:30-7:30p.m., at the corner of Main Street (Route 9J) and Scott Avenue (Route 150). Always a fund time with music, vendors, food.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its special First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, August 4, following the 12:15p.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. GOOMBA GRAND PRIX: Presented by Claim to Fame Entertainment. Fridays 2p.m. - 10p.m. Hosted at United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue, Watervliet. $5Venue Fee.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: North Country Arts NCA at the Shirt Factory Gallery opens their final show of the summer season, “Sun Splash” on Friday, August 4. “Sun Splash” features works of art in all media, created by local and regional artists. An artists’ reception will be held on Friday, August 4from 5p.m. - 7p.m. The exhibition closes on September 16. NCA at the Shirt Factory, 71Lawrence Street, Suite 114in Glens Falls, is open Thursday-Saturday from 1p.m. - 5p.m.

RUSTIC BARN: Soul Sky, 8 p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

SLCA YOUTH THEATRE: Join the students at Sand Lake Center for the Arts’s Youth Theatre as they present a play about kids, by kids, for kids (and big kids too!). “All the World’s a Quest” is written and directed by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh, with music by Jim Holmes. What happens when sixteen students are assigned to a theater “enrichment” class, but most of them want to be playing sports, studying math or staying home? It takes all the patience and skill of four muses to inspire the group to work together and create a play. August 4at 7p.m. or August 5at 2:30p.m. Tickets $4. each, first come first served. SLCA is located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Aerobics. 12:45 p.m., Bingo. 1p.m., Work Out with Ellio. 1p.m., Bible Study.19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

Saturday, Aug. 5

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can

Eat Breakfast on Saturday, August 5, from 8a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea. BALLSTON SPA FILM FESTIVAL: The 10th Annual Ballston Spa International Short Film Festival will be held Friday and Saturday evenings, August 4- 5. This free, family friendly event presents short films up to 15minutes in length from local, national and international filmmakers. This year’s Festival will present 43short films in four slates, each running approximately approximately one hour. The full list of film selections is available on www.BSpaFilm. org. Screenings will be held in the Ballston Spa High School auditorium at 7p.m., and outdoors in the Old Iron Spring Park, Front Street at 9p.m. Refreshments and pre-screening trivia will be held in Old Iron Spring Park 8 p.m. – 9p.m. both evenings. After-parties follow the evening screenings at Brookside Museum, located across from the park. The Ballston Spa Film Festival is free and open to the public. BAZAAR: August 3-5, Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45No Mohawk St, Cohoes. Rain or Shine. Raffles, Games, Food & Fried Dough 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Games 7p.m. - 10p.m. Games of Chance 7p.m. - 11

p.m. Music on Friday, August 4and Saturday, August 5. Fireworks Saturday, August 5, at 10:30p.m.

BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: On Saturday, August 5, in honor of Bennington Arts Weekend, The Bennington Center for the Arts will host an Open House. In addition to the Covered Bridge Museum and the Native American collection, the galleries will feature several current exhibitions. The Small Works Show highlights over thirty framed pieces under 14” in size and of various subject matter that may be taken home at time of purchase. “American Artists Abroad” features artists who have been inspired by locations all over the world. The Laumeister Fine Art Competition is a sizable collection of fine, representational work by contemporary artists. Spirits of Old Bennington will be offering tastings and specialty cocktails for sale from noon until 4p.m. The Bennington Center for the Arts is located at 44Gypsy Lane and will be open from 10a.m. to 5p.m. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Body Positive Princess Par, 1p.m. Adult Yoga 4p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The First Saturday Book Sale at Cheney Library, Hoosick Falls, will take place August 5in the library from 9a.m. until 1p.m. There are a number of new titles for

you to look at. Please come and feel free to browse and select some interesting reading material for the rest of the summer. There will be no sale in September due to the Labor Day weekend. The next sale will be the first Saturday in October.

GRANT COTTAGE: “Flags at Half Mast: The Price of Freedom: US Grant and the Politics of Race,” 1p.m. Ulysses S. Grant will explore America’s “color-line,” both as slaveholder and as Civil Rights architect, through watersheds like the Fugitive Slave Law, the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown’s Harper’s Ferry Raid, the enlistment of African Americans, the surrender at Appomattox, and reconstruction legislation. Grant will explain why his views on Black Lives continue to Matter. Historian Randy F. Weinstein may assist him from time to time. 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Cottage tours are $6 for adults, $5for seniors, and $5for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5per person. For more information visit www.grantcottage.org RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRAY: Pre-K Story Time for ages 3-6, 11a.m. Best and Brightest Magic-Puppet Show with Jackie the Magician, 1p.m. For ages 4-12. Please sign up. 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.

SLCA YOUTH THEATRE: Join the students at Sand Lake Center for the Arts’s Youth Theatre as they present a play about kids, by kids, for kids (and big kids too!). “All the World’s a Quest” is written and directed by Sue Frost and Val Kavanaugh, with music by Jim Holmes. What happens when sixteen students are assigned to a theater “enrichment” class, but most of them want to be playing sports, studying math or staying home? It takes all the patience and skill of four muses to inspire the group to work together and create a play. August 5 at 2:30p.m. Tickets $4. each, first come first served. SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking.

ST. HUBERT’S ISLE: Annual Island Service, Sunday,

August 6, at 3p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, St. Hubert’s Isle. Raquette Lake. Annual Vespers Service with The Rev. Nancy Rosenblum will be followed by complimentary refreshments. Free transport from Village Dock at 2p.m. Transportation provided by Burke’s Marina. An offering will be collected for building repairs. For more information visit www. sthubertsisle.com or email st.hubertsisle@gmail.com. SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER PICNIC: The annual member, family and guest summer picnic sponsored by ApolloKing Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.&A.M. and Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311F.&A.M. takes place on Saturday, August 5from noon to 7p.m. on the grounds of the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Hot dogs, hamburgers and sausage served from noon to 3p.m.. Chicken or Steak Dinner with the fixins’ served starting at 5p.m. $15 per person; kids under 12 free (hot dogs and hamburgers only). Surviving spouses of members are invited as guests of the lodges at no charge. No walk-ins, please. For reservations go to masonsonline before July 29, or contact Jason Chaplin at 331-2203or chapjason23@ gmail.com.

SUMMER IN THE CITY FLEA MARKET: Summer in the City Flea Market and Community Day will be held Saturdays through August 26at 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- 17yrs of age. Venders Wanted $25a space with car; Food Venders $50. For more information please call 285-1682or e-mail theblockcenter@gmail.com. THRIFT SHOP: Christ United Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Open 9a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Great selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Most clothing $3a bag! Beautiful special

occasion outfits. Lots of housewares, CDs, books and jewelry.

TROY MAKERSMARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday outside on River Street from 9a.m. to 2p.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 24-5through 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 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, Aug. 6

SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents “Here Lies Saratoga’s Past: Greenridge Cemetery,” at 10:30a.m. Learn about the beautiful and unusual crypts and mausoleums of Greenridge Cemetery, while exploring the history of some of Saratoga’s most prominent citizens with tour leader Jan Klassovity. The tour meets at the Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue. Longfellows Hotel & Restaurant is the sponsor for this Greenridge Cemetery tour. $5for SSPF members and $8for non-members. Guests may buy a ticket for four tours and receive the fifth 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.

WATERFORD HARBOR

FARMERS MARKET: Every Sunday from June through October, 9a.m. to 1p.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. 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 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, Aug. 7

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 6:30p.m., “Conversation with Sisters,” Minister Grace S. Young, Mt. Pleasant, Albany facilitator. 21655th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 2p.m. - 4p.m., Adult Crafting Series: Fall Burlap Door Hanging. The Delmar Craft and Service Club will help participants make their own door hangings to welcome fall. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314. 6p.m., Open Sewing. Sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. 6p.m., Fun & Games for Grown-Ups. An adults-only gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize. Snacks served. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRIDGE CLUB: 1p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunswick Community Library, 4118State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for “Our Solar System: Exploring the Sun,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr.

Valerie Rapson. 3p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50child age 3-12, $9senior 65+), Free for miSci members. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Suzy King, known at farmers’ markets as the Garlic Queen, will present a talk “The Story of Garlic” at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, August 7, at 7:30p.m. King grows up to twenty-two varieties of garlic at her Willowtree Organic Farm in Stephentown. She’ll relate some of the history of garlic from Roman times as well as its many health benefits and culinary uses. She’ll also have samples to taste and products for sale, from roasted garlic salt to garlic/jalapeno jam and her signature garlic dill pickles.. The event is at Stephentown Heritage Center, 5Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 733-0010.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 8

ALBANY HUDSON ELECTRIC TRAIL: The Hudson River Valley Greenway invites the public to attend one of two important public information meetings seeking input on the proposed Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, a vital segment of the new Empire State Trail. The first meeting takes place on August 8from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. at Columbia High School Auditorium, 962Luther Rd., East Greenbush. At the public information gathering, members of the Hudson River Valley Greenway will discuss the project’s goals, opportunities, and schedule; provide a detailed description of the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail’s proposed 35-mile route; release a draft Albany-Hudson Electric Trail Concept Plan for public review and comment; answer questions and receive comments from the community. For more information about the meetings please contact the Hudson River Valley Greenway at 473-3835or hrvg@ hudsongreenway.ny.gov.For more information about the proposed Albany-Hudson Electric Trail, please visit: www.AHETtrail.org . BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LI-

BRARY: 10a.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 2p.m., Adult Crafting Series: Craft Color and Create. Get creative at one of several crafting stations (zentangle, puzzles, etc.) with some supplies provided, or bring your own knitting project. Snacks served. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.