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Wednesday, Sept. 20

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Prayer meeting and Bible study, 6: 30p. m., 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. For more information, call 518- 274- 4303. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 2p. m., Arm Knitting: Infinity Scarf. Learn how to knit a scarf using just yarn and your arms. No knitting experience necessary. Bring one skein of super bulky yarn. Sign up for one session. 7p. m., Brain Health: What You Need to Know. Dr. Richard Holub, of Neurological Associates of Albany, will discuss how a healthy lifestyle can optimize brain health and potentially slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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 - 11a. 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. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518584- 5540for 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. 2 p. m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: In 1983, local author Bernard F. Conners took the literary world by storm with “Dancehall” – a murder mystery that gives us a peek into theworld of the wealthy. Taking us from Lake Placid in the north to Tarrytown and New York City in the south, the story also takes us through time from 1962to 1986as a 20- year- old murder is unraveled. Share your thoughts at the Mystery Book Club on September 20 at 10: 30a. m. at the Cohoes Public Library. 169Mohawk Street.

THRIFT SHOP: Christ United Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Open 9 a. 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.

Thursday, Sept. 21

ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: On September 21at noon the Armenian community and leaders from other ethnic communities and local dignitaries will gather at St. Peter Armenian Church, 100 Troy- Schenectady Road, Watervliet, to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Armenias Independence from the former Soviet Union. The short program will begin promptly at noon and conclude by 12: 30 p. m.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10: 30a. m., No- Sew Emoji Pillows. Make a fun emoji pillow – no sewing necessary. For grades 6- 12. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439- 9314. 10: 30a. m., Tai Chi for Health. Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. 2p. m., Green Screen Fun. Have you ever wanted a shot of you running from a dinosauor visiting the pyramids – even if you’ve never left the state? Let your imagination run wild with the Library’s green screen. Come dressed up or use the Library’s props. They’ll supply the iPads, but you can bring your own cameras, too. For kids, families and teens. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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. 11 a. 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. 1p. m., Discovery drop- in for ages 6 and up. A special offering of a popular program exploring science through discovery and hands- on learning. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Farm Fun,” 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.

MASONS: The Apollo- King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge # 13will meet on Thursday, September 21, at 7: 30p. m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

PITTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: David Pitlyk, Historic Site Assistant at Bennington Battlefield, presents “Philip Skene and the Battle of Bennington” on September 21 at 7: 30p. m. at the Pittstown Town Hall in Tomhannock. Lt. Col. Baum was commanded to “try the affections of the country” on his march to Bennington. As Chief Commissioner of Supplies and Commissary of Oaths, Philip Skene served these roles as a follower of the British Army and was in charge of crucial interactions with inhabitants of New York. The meeting, which is sponsored by the Pittstown Historical Society, is free and open to the public. For further information, email: pittstownhs@ gmail. com or call Connie Kheel at 518- 6867514.

RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 4446will meet on Thursday, September 21, at 6: 30p. m. at their rooms at 851Broadway, Rensselaer. On the agenda is planning to host the Eastern Zone meeting on October 7, preceeding their 11th anniversary celebration. The Eagles meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. RUSTIC BARN: Open Mic with Kelly Maguire, 8p. m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy. SCHUYLER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE: On Thursday, September 21, at 5: 30p. m. Phil Lord, Jr., former curator at the New York State Museum, will present “Schuyler’s Canal Revolution,” tracing the evolution of canals and navigation experiments fostered by Philip Schuyler. Schuyler began this initiative with the formation of the Western Inland Lock Navigation Company in 1792which, in turn, led to New York State’s original Canal Age, decades before the first shovel of earth was turned for the more famous Erie Canal. Prior to the lecture, light refreshments will be offered. This program is free and open to the public. 32 Catherine Street, Albany. TEEN ART NIGHT: Teen Art Night returns to the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, on Thursday, September 21, from 6p. m. to 7 p. m. Bring in a once- loved t- shirt, and the instructor will walk you through the steps to make a “no- sew” trendy tote bag. Registration is required. Participants must be 12to 19years old. For more information, please call 518- 274- 7071or visit our website: www. thetroylibrary. org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Health & Wellness activites, 10a. m. Apple picking trip to Goold’s Orchard. Call 2705348for more information. 19Third Street, Troy.

Friday, Sept. 22

ALBANY, AWALKING TOUR: A guided walking tour highlighting downtown Albany’s historic places and magnificent architecture. Tours depart the Albany Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square at 11a. m. on the second Thursday and fourth Friday of every month from May to October. $ 3per person.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Darryl McGrath will discuss her work to save the bald eagle and peregrine falcon in New York state. Copies of her book “Flight Paths” will be available to purchase after the program, 1p. m. - 2p. m. program; 2 p. m. - 3p. m. coffee hour. Co- sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2: 30p. m. Adult yoga hour, 6 p. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary. org for more information. CMOST: Explore fun engineering challenges and experiments in the Engineering Fun and Learning Series. 2 p. m. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information. CONSULTING ALLIANCE: With the White House and Congress continuing to grapple with a variety of national issues, Congressman Paul Tonko will share his unique perspective on the latest in a range of activities and current events taking place in Washington and around the country. This program is open to both Consulting Alliance members and non- members and will take place on Friday, September 22, from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 30p. m. at Wolferts

Roost Country Club, 120Van Rensselaer Blvd., Albany. Members pay $ 20; Late Member Registrants pay $ 25. Non- Members pay $ 30; Late Non- Member

Registrants pay $ 35. Online payment is required. For further information or to find out about becoming a member, visit www. consultingalliance. org. FREE FILM SCREENING: The Disney Classic “Finding Dory” will be shown Friday, September 22, at 6: 30 p. m. at the West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran

Parish, 470Winter Street Extension, Troy. Admission is free, as are the drinks and popcorn. We are collecting 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. GOOGLE PARTNERS CONNECT: The next Google Partners Connect Lunch & Learn event will be on September 22at Manfred Real Estate Center, 920Albany Shaker Road, Latham. Registration/ Pizza Time 11: 30a. m., Google Live Stream on “B2B” at noon, followed by Micro Minute Presentation at from 1p. m. to 1: 30p. m. Reserve free tickets at https:// www. eventbrite. com/ e/ googlepartnersconnect- livestreamsept- 22- 2017- tickets32215569636. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College. Williams Astronomy students host free shows for the public on Friday evenings at 8 p. m. from September 15 through November 17, and on December 1. For reservations ( recommended) contact Michele Rech at ( 413) 597- 2188or email mcr4@ williams. edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. RUSTIC BARN: Wylder, 9 p. m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

SARATOGA AUTO AUCTION: The Saratoga Auto Auction, presented by the Saratoga Auto Museum, announces a world- class classic car auction taking place on September 22- 23. Up for bid will be 200unique and vintage autos, classic boats and motorcycles, all scheduled to be auctioned from the stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center ( SPAC) as well as online via Proxibid and by phone. Celebrated auctioneer Brent Earlywine will preside. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the museum’s educational programming, including training regional high school students on the dangers of distracted driving. The main auction times are set for Friday, September 22, 4p. m. - 7p. m., and Saturday, September 23, from 10a. m. - 5p. m. at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center ( SPAC) in the Saratoga Spa State Park.

SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday September 22, from 7.30 p. m. until 10p. m. The caller is Ray Taylor. Please wear soft sole shoes.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

9: 30a. m., Aerobics. Special Oktoberfest dinner with entertainment by Sal Graziano. 12: 45p. m., Bingo. 1p. m., Work Out with Ellio. 1p. m., Bible Study. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 2705349. For more information call 270- 5348.

YADDO GHOST TOUR: Experience the spirit( s) of the garden. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask Family and other contemporary visitors. Tours are held in the garden only ( not the Mansion) Friday and Sunday evenings at 5p. m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximately one hour. Cost $ 10/ person ( children 12and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518- 584- 0746or www. yaddo. org for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 23

ACCORDION DAY: A full day of accordion performances, lectures, masterclasses, with free food and free admission. Join accordionists throughout the northeast US and Denmark for Accordion Day in Delanson, just south of Albany. Enjoy a day of fall foliage and great music, featuring international accordion sensation HanzhiWang, the remarkable SqueezePlay Accordion Band with Peggy Minore, and other outstanding accordion performances throughout the day. Noon to 4p. m., Knoc Octagon Barn, 588Middle Road, Delanson.

ALL STARSPORTS FESTIVAL: Saratoga Casino Hotel hosts the All- Star Sports Festival on Saturday, September 23, welcoming revered professional athletes for a full day of fun while raising money for the Ronald McDonald Charities of the Capital Region. Athletes confirmed to attend include: Reggie Jackson, Goose Gossage, Wade Boggs, Jose Canseco, Lawrence Taylor, Otis Anderson, Ron Turcotte, Jean Cruget and Steve Cauthen. A full lineup is available on SaratogaCasino. com. The day begins at 9a. m. with a ticketed VIP Brunch in Vapor, including a Q& A session with celebrity athletes hosted by News Channel 13’ s Chris Onorato. Tickets are $ 60; there is limited space available to the public. An exhibition softball game including the athletes, casino VIPs and sponsors takes place at noon. Children 12 and under are free; general admission tickets are $ 10. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to The Ronald McDonald House of Albany. Tickets for the VIP brunch and softball game can be purchased at SaratogaCasino. com. Admission to the grounds to enjoy livemusic and food trucks is free. BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Bennington Center for the Arts will host an Open House on Saturday, September 23. Come explore the covered bridge museum, Native American collection, and our galleries which will feature several current exhibitions including the SmallWorks Show, Artists for the New Century and The Members Show. The winner of the Laumeister Fine Art Competition will also be announced. For more information visit http:// www. thebennington. org.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Saturday morning cartoons, 10a. m. to 11a. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. BURDEN IRONWORKS MUSEUM: Located in the former office of one of the most important firms in the history of iron and steel, the Burden Iron Works Museum educates visitors about the history of iron working in South Troy and the transformation of the region around the confluence of the Hudson and the Mohawk Rivers into the Silicon Valley of the nineteenth century. Tour starts at 10a. m., followed by a 12: 15p. m. talk on the industrial history of the Wynantskill. Email michael@hudsonmohawkgateway.org, call 518- 274- 5267or visit https://www.facebook.com/CollarCityRamble/ for more information.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital District Genealogical Society Invites You to a Presentation by President, Terri Moran, “Researching a Family Business: The Howard Family and Broom Manufacturing in Fort Hunter and Amsterdam, New York.” This an interesting new topic will give your new ideas for researching your family. 1p. m., Colonie Town Library, 629Albany- Shaker Road, Loudonville. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

CHICKEN ‘ N BISCUIT DINNER: Homestyle Chicken

‘ n Biscuit Dinner, 4p. m. to 6p. m., Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue. Adults $ 10, seniors $ 9, children 6- 12$ 5, 5and under free. Handicappedaccessible. Takeout and free delivery for Hudson Shores, Quinn and Hanratta residents. Call 518- 273- 0191for more information. CHICKEN BBQ: Petersburg Methodist Church will hold a Chicken BBQ on September 23from 4p. m. to 7p. m. at the Church, 12Head of Lane. Dinner includes baked beans, macaroni salad, cole slaw, rolls, dessert, drink. $ 10per dinner, eat in or take out. For more information call 518- 852- 6576or 518- 283- 5397.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Celebrate Saratoga Springs Peace Week with the Children’s Museum with Kindness Rocks. The Kindness Rocks project is a national movement encouraging people to decorate rocks with inspirational messages and leave them in random places for people to find. Rockswill be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 584- 5540for more information.

CMOST: Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. From 1p. m. to 3p. m. the Museum presents “And Now I Tell a Story,” a Native American storytelling adventure led by Perry Ground, a Turtle Clan member of the Onondonga Nation. Free with museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www. cmost. org for more information. COMMUNITY FUN DAY: On September 23Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting their Seventh Annual Community Fun Day from 11a. m. to 3p. m., featuring a free lunch, pony rides and a petting zoo, as well as a table where children will make special crafts. There will also be informational tables representing community organization like Rite Aid ( flu shots), the MiSci Museum( formerly the Schenectady Museum), Project Life Saver, the Yellow Dot Program, LivingWill/ Health Proxy and Thrivent Financial Organization. There is no charge for anything except for the flu shots, for which you’ll need to bring your health insurance card. The event thanks the community for supporting activities year- round at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany- Shaker Road ( West of Osborne Road) in Loudonville. For more information call 518- 458- 1562or visit www.gslcl.org.

CRAFT SALE/ ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Shop among the artists and yard sale people at Ioka Valley Farm on Saturday, September 23, from 10a. m. to 4pm. There will be a good selection of artists selling their wares. Ioka Valley Farm is located at 3475Route 43, Hancock, MA, 1⁄ 2 mile from Jiminy Peak Resort and 4miles from the intersection of Rte 43& Rte 22in Stephentown. The SonShiners from the Stephentown Federated Church are sponsoring this event. While you’re shopping, stop by their booth and have a make- your- own sundae, banana split or root beer float.

EXPLORING PROSPECT PARK: Have you always looked up in wonder at those white rocks spelling out TROY? Discover one of urban Troy’s hidden gems, Prospect Park atop Mount Ida. In our walk along the circular tour road, we will learn about its antecedents as the 19th century country estates of some of Troy’s founding families, and then discuss its 20th century development as the people’s refuge from the gritty city, all as designed by RPI’s first African- American alumnus. Along theway we will take a look back out at the whole Hudson- Mohawk valley from those rocks. Meet at 9a. m. at the Pavilion just inside the main Congress Street entrance. Email CollarCityRamble@gmail.com, call 518- 429- 3909or visit https://www.facebook.com/CollarCityRamble/ for more information.

FAMILY ARDUINO WORKSHOP: The Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 Third Street, Troy, is hosting a family- oriented tech workshop on September 23from 10a. m. to 1p. m.. Adults will work with aspiring young engineer/ scientist “family” members ( son/ daughter, niece/ nephew, mentee, neighbor’s kid, etc.) to learn microcontroller basics — wiring, basic coding, soldering and design — to build and program a sensor activated colored night light. Each pair will take home an Arduino Uno microcontroller they can use for unlimited projects. The workshop is geared to kids 8and above, but younger ages are welcome if the accompanying adult feels the child will be able to handle this level of activity. The workshop registration fee of $ 85per team includes light refreshments and all materials. Register for the event at bit. ly/ TVCOGFamilyArduino923. FREE CONCERT: “Stranger in Paradise,” a concert featuring mezzo- soprano Irina Tikhonenko, with Michael Clement, piano. Works by Purcell, Elgar, Britten, Murray, Glinka, Arensky, RymskiKorsakov, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff. 5pm, Saturday, September 23, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275State Street, Albany. Admission free/ Donations appreciated. For more information email mclement14@ nycap. rr. com.

FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Saturday, September 23 at 1p. m. as the La Fédération franco- américaine du New York kicks off their 2017- 18film series with the screening of “Monsieur Lazhar.” Using great sensitivity and humor, director Philippe Falardeau follows a humble man who is ready to transcend his own loss in order to accompany children beyond the silence and taboo of death. In French with English subtitles. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 518- 274- 7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary. org.

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Harmonious Blacksmith opens the 69th Season of the Friends of Chamber Music of Troy, with a program of early music honoring the 250th anniversary of Georg Philipp Telemann’s death in 1767. Focusing on the connection between composition and improvisation in Renaissance and Baroque music, this group provides a new spin on age- old genres. 7: 30 p. m., Kiggins Hall, Emma Willard School, 285Pawling Avenue ( Route 66), Troy. Single tickets are $ 25/$ 15 for students and can be purchased at the door. Information about Friends of Chamber Music and its 2017- 2018concert series is available at friendsofchambermusic.org or by calling 518- 833- 1874.

GATEWAY TO THE HUDS ON WATER TRAIL: This intermediate Water Trail Paddle is a 2hour paddle of about 3miles round trip in conjunction w/ the Adirondack Mountain Club. The Paddle will proceed downstream to around the Congress Street Bridge along the Troy waterfront and return. This is recommended for paddlers who have had experience on the river. Kayaks will be available for rental or participants may bring their own. 10a. m., Ingalls Avenue Boat Launch. Email jimmer@nycap.rr.com, call 518- 429- 3909or visit https://www.facebook.com/CollarCityRamble/ for more information.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Bark & Brew on the Beach, 11a. m. - 3p. m. Do you love the park and love your pup? Then this event is for you! Bark & Brew is the park’s annual benefit for local animal shelters with dog activities galore, live music, vendors, pet costume contest, plus food and craft beer and cider. Save the date - more details and schedule of events will be out soon. HAZARDOUSWASTE COLLECTION: The City of Troy’s 7th annual Household HazardousWaste & Electronic Recycling Collection Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 23, provides Troy residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through the City’s normal garbage collection service. Residents wishing to participate in the program must pick up a Household HazardousWaste Day coupon at the Mayor’s Office at Troy City Hall, located at 433River Street, 5th floor. Coupons can be obtained by Troy residents ( with identification) during normal business hours, 8: 30a. m. – 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday ( excluding holidays). Only 150coupons are available, and will be issued on a firstcome, first served basis. MAVENS OF MAYHEM: The Mavens of Mayhem Chapter of the Sisters in Crime will hold its next meeting at 11 a. m. on September 23at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue in Delmar. The speaker will be Eleanor Kuhns, the 2011winner of the Minotaur Books/ MysteryWriters of America First Crime Novel competition and the Assistant Director at the Goshen Public Library in Orange County, New York. The topic is “Genre Bending” and will consist of an interactive program on popular genres. The interactive aspect should appeal to librarians, writers and readers. Everyone is invited. PROSPECT PARK TRAILS: Prospect Park is not just the playground and picnic areas on top of Mount Ida – it’s the whole hill! Hike some of the older and newer trails and explore the connection between one of Troy’s original green spaces and its surrounding neighborhoods. Then descend to Ferry Street on the original entrance road, pass the site of Uncle Sam’s house, and climb back up the Garnet Baltimore Trail that once brought South Troy swimmers to one of the city’s nicest pools. The hike will loop down, around and up the hillside, looping back to beginning. Meet at 10: 30 a. m. at the Pavilion just inside the main entrance of Congress Street. Email CollarCityRamble@gmail.com, call 518- 429- 3909or visit https:// www. facebook. com/ CollarCityRamble/ for more information.