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Wednesday, Sept. 6

ART OPENING: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will host an art opening and happy hour on Wednesday, Sept. 6at 6p. m. Mingle over wine and cheese while you enjoy the work of fabric artist and painter Janet McKinstry, whose experiences as a pastor and creator blend in unique ways in her art. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call ( 413) 499- 1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rubber Ducky Bedtime Stories, 7p. m. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy fun and stories before bedtime. 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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10a. m. to 10: 30 a. m., Alphabet Soup drop- in for ages 3and up. Learn a new letter of the alphabet each week through the use of stories, songs, activities, crafts and more in the brand new second- floor classrom. 10: 30- 11 a. m., Number Jungle is an Alphabet Soup companion program exploring numbers throug song, activities and crafts in the second- floor classroom. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540 for more information. CMOST: Did you know that SUNY Poly CMOST, the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, is home to nearly 100different kinds of animals. Discover Operation W. I. L. D. and participate in activities to learn more about the museum’s interesting inhabitants. This month’s spotlight is on Ball Pythons. No pre- registration required; activity included with museum admission. 2p. m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information. 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.

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. PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The Town of Pittstown Seniors ( TOPS) will meet on September 6. The meeting begins at noon with a covered dish with business meeting following at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co. on Mason Lane in Raymertown. We are an energetic group of seniors involved in many social and active projects. Don’t miss out on the fun. For any questions about our activities and the club please contact President, Sylvia Ward at 518- 478- 3338. 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.

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.

TACKLE YOUR DEBT: Learners at this free event will recognize and discuss a variety of loan types, reflect on appropriate debt levels and develop an effective debt pay- down strategy. Noon to 1: 30p. m., Dora Maxwell Auditoirum, SEFCU, 700Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting sefcu. com/ financialeducation. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9: 30a. m. Health & Wellness activities, 10 a. m. Bingo 12: 45p. m. Work out with Ellio, 1 p. m. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 270- 5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270- 5348for more information. VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Schenectady, September 6. Registration 9: 30a. m. - 9: 55a. m. for 10a. m. walk. Meet at Apostrophe Café, Proctors Theater, Schenectady. Not a guided walk, just a chance to walk with others. 5 K and 10K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 7

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tai Chi for Health, 10: 30a. m. This weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Participants will build on skills from week to week. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10: 30a. m., Tots Discovery Class. 1 p. m., Knitting Group. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CAPITAL REGION WING FEST: Enjoy delicious wings by over 15restaurants as they compete for the title of best wings in the Capital Region. And then wash them down with beer & enjoy live music. While eating your wings you will also be supporting the

# 1 youth provider for at- risk children in the Capital Region. All proceeds go toward serving healthymeals to hungry children in the Capital Region. 6p. m. to 9p. m., Revolution Hall, 425River Street, Troy. Get tickets at http:// www. capitalregionwingfest.com/ buy- tickets- now.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10: 30a. m., Science Explorers drop- in for ages 3and up. Join this popular weekly program to discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 11a. m., Block Lab for ages 3and up supports criticial social and congitive skills through team building, creative thinking and problem solving. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Amazing Apples,” 10a. m. to 11: 30a. m. Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works. Join CMOST in the GE Junior Discovery room for a hands- on sensory science acivity. No preregistration required’ activity included in museum admission. For ages 2- 6. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe located at 570Third Ave., North Troy, is displaying brand new inventory for Fall and back- to- school clothes. There are many new items for ladies and men too, including shoes, shirts and jeans. Other depts, including linens, toys, jeans, shoes and housewares, have been restocked as well. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a. m. – 1p. m. Refreshments served. Call 235- 3851for more information.

HEALTH& WELLNESS EXPO: Get info on local resources to enhance your ability to safely live independently in the community. Eighteen vendors will be on hand. 11a. m. to 1p. m. on the second floor of the Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Troy.

MASONS: The Apollo- King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge # 13F.& A. M. will meet on Thursday, September 7, at 7: 30p.. m at the TroyMasonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. The theme for the evening is “Welcome Back.” A dinner will precede the meeting at 6: 30

p. m. Make reservations at masonsonline.

RUSTIC BARN: Open Mic with The Lane Brothers, 8 p. m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

TWEEN ART NIGHT: Come to the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, for Teen Art Night on Thursday, September 7at 6p. m. to 7 p. m. “Oops Art” teaches how to turn stains and spills into something beautiful. Exercise your creative thinking as the instructor guides the class with a variety of ideas. Please register to save your spot. Registrants must be 8to 12years old. For more information, please call 518- 274- 7071or visit www. thetroylibrary. org.

Friday, Sept. 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a. m. Rubber Ducky End- of- Summer Party. For children up to age 6and families. 2p. m., Summer Cinema: “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” ( PG- 13, 124min., Focus Features). Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.