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ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC: Purchasing a VIP Package is a great way to treat a client or even yourself at the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Classic. Each package costs $50(valued at $75) and includes: Chipping Challenge Tickets; Putting Challenge Tickets; Hit The Green Challenge Ticket; Book of Raffle Tickets; Mulligans. Check-In 10:30a.m., Lunch 11 a.m., Shotgun Start at noon; Dinner 5:30p.m. The Country Club of Troy, 100Troy Country Club Rd. Skip the line and prepurchase a VIP Package by contacting Val Lazzari at 6871424. Register for the Annual Golf Classic at http://www. renscochamber.com/events/ annual-golf-classic. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Kids Builder Association. Take your building skills beyond Legos with the launch of a brand-new club that incorporates all of the library’s cool construction toys. Kids and families can let their imaginations run wild as they engineer fun and create fantastic structures using Legos, Snap Circuits, 3D puzzles, blocks, Strawbees and K’nex. For kids and families. 2:30 p.m., Animal Lovers: Dog Days. Make blankets and toys for dogs waiting for adoption at Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. For grades 6-12. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. From 6p.m. to 7:30p.m., stop by the new Visitors Center at Five Rivers to learn about its environmentally friendly features.

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.

CMOST: “Earth and Sky” is the theme of Science Story Time on Mondays at 11a.m. during the month of August. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time that includes a project-based activity. For ages 2-6. No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120or visit www.cmost.org. HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Patrick and Maurice Russell of Troy at this month’s ceremony on August 14at 8:30a.m. in the Legisla- tive Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. located at 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Patrick K. Russell served in the United States Army during WWII earning a Good Conduct, European AfricanMiddle Eastern Theater and WWII Victory Medal. His son, Maurice J. Russell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War earning the National Defense, Vietnam Campaign and Service Medals along with a Meritorious Unit Citation. For more information contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 270-2760.

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.

WATERVLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY: Carnival Science, 1p.m.at Watervliet Public Library, 1501Broadway Watervliet. Physics is fun! Learn about the science behind juggling and balancing acts, and try your hand at developing your own circus skills. For kids entering grades 4-8. Advance registration required: call 274-4471or email director@ watervlietpubliclibrary.org to sign up.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

ALBANY-SARATOGA SPIRITUAL ADVENTURES: “The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self,” a film screening on Tuesday, August 15at 6:30p.m. hosted by AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. Followed by discussion. Donations welcome. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Regular board meeting at 7:30p.m., Berlin Middle School/High School. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 11a.m., Pokémon Card Games. Bring your Pokémon cards to play with other gamers. For kids and families. All skill levels welcome. At 2:30 p.m. our Five Rivers friends return to the library to talk about all the ways foxes, owls, coyotes and other predators maintain a healthy habitat. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CHENEY LIBRARY: Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls offers a Summer Reading Adventure for grades K - 8. Programs for grades K - 3will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. August 15: Bridges, try building a bridge with Legos. As usual students will be tracking their progress and receiving awesome prizes. Be sure to join up for a summer of fun at 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. CMOST: Engineering Fun & Learning Series, 2p.m. Free with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120or visit www.cmost.org. GRANT COTTAGE: U.S. Grant couldn’t wait to leave the White House, although his wife Julia wanted very much to stay. Retirement allowed Grant to indulge in his favorite pastime, travel. The Grants spent more than two years circling the globe, returning to the U.S. in the fall of 1879. In 1882the Grants have returned to Saratoga to visit the “Queen of the Spas.” Join Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm (portraying Grant) and Site Historian Melissa Trombley-Prosch (as Julia) on the porch of Grant Cottage as they share stories of foreign cultures & societies and how America is viewed by the peoples of Europe, the Middle East and the Orient. 1p.m., 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. Cottage tours are $6for adults, $5for seniors, and $5for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5per person.For more information visit www.grantcottage.org. ITALIAN BUFFET: All Saints on the Hudson, 52William St. Mechanicville, will be hosting an Italian Buffet, on Tuesday, August 15. Mass in honor of our Blessed Mother for the Feast of the Assumption will be at 5p.m., with dinner immediately following. The buffet will feature several traditional Italian specialities, and the desserts will be from Villa Italia. Also, strolling musician Ed Salvo, from Schenectady will be on hand for your entertainment. Reservations are recommended. The donation for the evening is $15for advance reservations and $20at the door. For more information, or to make reservations call the parish office at 664-3354or Carmella Hein at 664-5950, or email at chein@nycap.rr.com. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, August 15, at 7p.m. at their rooms at 513Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh. Past Worthy President Roger W. Minch Jr. has been

appointed to represent Aerie #3773at the Eastern Zone meeting of the New York State Fraternal Order of Eagles on October 7at 1 p.m., hosted by the Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles #4446.

NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: On August 21, the entire United States will experience a solar eclipse. Schenectady will see the sun 66% covered by the Moon. How can you safely observe the eclipse here in the Capital Region? Join miSci and the Dudley Observatory to find out. 8p.m., 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50adult, $7.50child age 3-12, $9senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more information, visit www.DudleyObservatory.org.

POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones VFW post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish frys at various restaruants. Best of all, they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest. Dues are $10a year.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Maker Lab for ages 5-12, 2p.m. Computer Help. Every Tuesday from 1 p.m. - 3p.m. at the Rensselaer Public Library, drop in to ask a question about your computer, tablet or smartphone, or learn tips and tricks. No sign-up needed. 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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: End of Summer Reading Party with Puppets & Magician for all ages. 6p.m., Main Library, 100Second Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Health & Wellness activities, 10a.m. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for more information. 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. Docentled 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 docent-led tours of the Yaddo gardens can be arranged at a date and time convenient for your group. Contact Yaddo at 5840746or www.Yaddo. org for more information.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dudley Observatory astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson will discuss the upcoming eclipse, 7p.m. Solar eclipse view glasses will be given out. Co-sponsored by miSci. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 3:30p.m., Kids’ STEAM Class. 6p.m., Adult Yoga. 4118State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHENEY LIBRARY: Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls offers a Summer Reading Adventure for grades K - 8. Programs for grades 4- 8will be at 4p.m. on Wednesdays. August 16, Cupcake Wars: compete to make the tastiest treat. As usual students will be tracking their progress and receiving awesome prizes. Be sure to join up for a summer of fun at 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. CMOST: August’s Animal of the Month at SUNY Poly CMOST is the Taiwanese Rat Snake. Learn more about this intriguing creature. No preregistration required. Free with museum admission. 1p.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Cohoes Public Library is hosting a 6p.m. Story Time with Ms. Kayleigh every Wednesday. School-aged children from 5– 9yrs (with parental supervision) are invited to an age appropriate story and activity. Please register at the Library either in person or calling 2352570and check for updates at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org or on their Facebook page www.Facebook. com/CohoesPublicLibrary. GOOGLE WORKSHOP: Join the fun & learn from Google Experts. Google LiveStream Class on “Retail Marketing Insights” from noon to 12:45p.m. followed by AdWorks Basics, 12:45p.m. to 1:30p.m. Manfred Real Estate Learning Center, 920 Albany Shaker Road, Latham. Tickets are free. Register at https://partnersconnect. withgoogle.com/event/darcy-knapp-consulting-inc. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its summer session of the Novena to St. Jude. The service is being held every Wednesday afternoon, following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, at 12:40p.m. All are welcome to attend this worthwhile service. 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. PHOTO EXHIBIT RECEPTION: During August/ September, the American Italian Heritage Museum will share the photo journal, “Reflections by Lucia Sirco” with visitors in its Special Exhibit Room. Ms. Sirco’s photo journal captures the people, food and hidden places of the “Queen of the Adriatic” - Venice. She has visited many places in Italy but Venice’s quaint neighborhoods, breathtaking architecture and fascinating people hold a special place in her heart. Opening Reception on August 16from 7p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227Central Avenue, Albany. Call 435-1979for more information, or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, Wednesdays 4p.m. - 6p.m. Ages 13+. 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.

TASTE OF SAND LAKE: Please join Honorary Chairs Karen and Chet Opalka to the 10th Annual “A Taste of Sand Lake” fundraiser, on behalf of the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, on Wednesday, August 16, at 6p.m. at Old Daley on Crooked Lake. This wonderful evening will be filled with great food from area establishments, along with musical entertainment by Peg and Bill Delaney, and the ever popular silent auction/raffle, with items from area businesses. This event is open to the general public. (Tickets for the Honorary Committee with the VIP tasting still available as well) Tickets may be purchased at www.slcactp.org, or call the business office at 674-2007. All funds raised go to support the many activities offered by SLCA.

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 $3 a bag! Beautiful special occasion outfits. Lots of housewares, CDs, books and jewelry.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Birthday party celebrating July, August and September birthdays with cake and ice cream with the Dairy Princess. Aerobics 9:30 a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Ellio, 1p.m.19Third Street, Troy.Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship in Malta, starting at 9a.m. at HVCC Tec-Smart parking lot, 345 Hermes Road. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typicaly 10k or 6.2miles; a 3mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30minutes before start. More information is available at www.ava.org and www. walkescv.org.

Thursday, Aug. 17

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 4p.m., BPL Drama Llamas Present: Puppet Show and Storybook Theatre. Enjoy a fun, interactive show presented by our teen volunteer drama troupe. For kids and families. 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. 1p.m. - 2:30p.m., Knitting. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Bugs,” 10a.m. - 11:30a.m. Help your child improve motor skills and increase understanding of how the world works. Join SUNY Poly CMOST in the GE Junior Discovery Room for a hands-on sensory science activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required. Free with museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 5703rd Avenue in North Troy, is having its biannual Bag Sale through mid August, featuring the best buys ever on clothing for the entire family. Maternity clothes, shorts, beautiful baby items, etc. Watch for new Fall merchandise before the end of August. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Refreshments served. Call 235-3851for more information. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County needs volunteer reading mentors for the Everybody WINS! Power Lunch program. A free training will be held on Thursday, August 17, at noon at the new LVORC office, 71First Street, 3rd floor, Troy. In Power Lunch, elementary school children are paired one-to-one with volunteer mentors to read aloud once a week during lunchtime. Everybody WINS! mentors meet with students at School 14, School 2and Sacred Heart School in Troy, Arbor Hill Elementary and Sheridan Preparatory Academy in Albany, A. Lansing Elementary School in Cohoes, and Bell Top Elementary School in East Greenbush. For more information about EW Power Lunch! and LVORC’s other programs and services, visit www.lvorc.org or call 244-4650. RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446 will meet at 6:30p.m. their rooms at 651Broadway on Thursday, August 17. RUSTIC BARN: Kelly Maguire, 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween Art Night: Salt Painting, for ages 8- 12. 6p.m., Main Library, 100Second Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 10a.m., Health & Wellness Activities. Special Barbeque dinner with Rockin’ Rob performing. Must have lunch reservation. Call 270-5348 for more information. 19 Third Street, Troy. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Seed Library with Ken Greene, Hudson Valley Seed,” talk,, 5p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call (413) 597-2429for more information.

Friday, Aug. 18

BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Story Night is a Vermont show that delivers a night of local raw truth from local people without the help of notes and props. Only a microphone and a little courage. Local craft brews and delicious mixers served by Spirits of Old Bennington. The show begins at 7p.m. and the doors will open at 6:15p.m. Tickets are $16 in advance and $24at the door and may be purchased at Storiesvermont.brownpapertickets.com or at the door. Proceeds will support the curation and execution of murals in Bennington through the Bennington Murals Art Program. Bennington Center for the Arts, 44Gypsy Lane, Bennington VT.

CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN: Celebrate Stephentown has grown to include more than 30events at over 20different locations all around town the weekend of August 18-20. This grassroots festival, celebrating Stephentown’s vibrant rural community, will feature art, music, storytelling, demonstrations, giveaways, open houses, sales, tastings, tours, scenic hikes, a 5K trail race, a community corn boil, a charity Texas Hold ‘Emtournament and more. Most events are free and open to the public with opportunities to support the participating artists, musicians, organizations and businesses through donations and purchases. Among the highlights will be the return of the famous “Welcome To The Only Stephentown On Earth” signs at Town Hall on Friday, August 18, at 7:30p.m. For a complete schedule of events, and all the latest news, please visit celebratestephentown.com.

CMOST: Science on the Sidewalk, “Powered By the Sun,” 3p.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 some hands-on experiments for visitors to explore. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235-2120or visit www. cmost.org. ENTERTAINMENT UNPLUGGED: Tabletop and board game night, with over 20games available or bring your favorite. Smash Bros for wii U also available. 2p.m. to 10p.m. every Friday at Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue, Watervliet. $3entry fee. FARMERS & ARTISANS’ MARKET: Castletonon-Hudson Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market (COHFAM) is held the first and third Friday of every month from June - September, 4:307:30p.m., at the corner of Main Street (Route 9J) and Scott Avenue (Route 150). Always a fund time with music, vendors, food. RUSTIC BARN: Brian Kane, 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

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 2705348.

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD CAMP-IN: Sleep over in the place where history happened. Meet abolitionists Stephen or Harriet Myers, or perhaps a visiting Freedom Seeker. Play games that the Myers children played. Help the abolitionists decide how best to respond to the needs of Freedom Seekers. Learn about the life of abolitionists in Albany in the mid1850’s. Bring your sleeping bag or bed roll, your pillow, and your favorite sleeping companion. Camp-in begins at 6:30p.m. on Friday, August 18, and concludes at 9:30a.m. on Saturday, August 19. Most appropriate for youth ages 8-12. Price includes dinner, campfire (weather permitting), great activities, breakfast, and a keepsake activity book. Pre-registration required; only 10slots available. Call 432-4432 by August 17 to reserve your space. Call 432-4432or email info@ undergroundrailroadhistory.org for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 19

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a ‘Bag Sale’ in their Thrift Shop on August 19 and 26, from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase a bag for $2(or a larger bag for $5) and fill it with gently used clothes. For details go to www.pinegroveunitedmethodist.org. CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN: Celebrate Stephentown has grown to include more than 30events at over 20different locations all around town the weekend of August 18-20. This grassroots festival, celebrating Stephentown’s vibrant rural community, will feature art, music, storytelling, demonstrations, giveaways, open houses, sales, tastings, tours, scenic hikes, a 5K trail race, a community corn boil, a charity Texas Hold ‘Em tournament and more. Most events are free and open to the public with opportunities to support the participating artists, musicians, organizations and businesses through donations and purchases. For a complete schedule of events, and all the latest news, please visit celebratestephentown.com.

COMMUNITYMEAL: 1p.m. to 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 5703rd Avenue in North Troy, is having its bi-annual Bag Sale through mid August, featuring the best buys ever on clothing for the entire family. Maternity clothes, shorts, beautiful baby items, etc. Watch for new Fall merchandise before the end of August. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Refreshments served. Call 235-3851 for more information. FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 20172018events and fundraising activities on Saturday, August 19, at 10:30a.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.