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Wednesday, Oct. 11

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: In “The Lostkills: Off the Beaten Path in the Catskills,” Local author and hiker Alan Via will share photos and stories of some of the more obscure mountains of the Catskills. 7-8:30 p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM Class, 3:30 p.m.; T/ween Tea Book Talk, 4:30 p.m. Kids in 5th grade and up are welcome to come and discuss their favorite book with some delicious snacks. Adult Yoga Hour, 6 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Science Story Time, 11 a.m. Fall is this month’s story time theme. 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. Stop by CMOST at 3 p.m. to join in the celebration of National Fossil Day. Explore an assortment of fossils and learn how they were formed, and create a fossil to take home. For ages 5 and up. Free with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. JACK MCENENY: On Wednesday, October 11, at noon, Former Commissioner, Assemblyman and Historian Jack McEneny will offer a presentation on “50 Years of Public Service,” discussing his time in state and public offices. The event will be held at CSSC’s Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany. The event will be open at the end for all questions and answers. A suggested contribution of $4 is welcomed for the presentation and lunch. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their first meeting of the month at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, with the monthly charity collection and dessert provided by Table 5 members. Final payments will be due for the October 18 Lake George theater trip and the October 24 Oktoberfest in Massachusetts. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67. Open 9 a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Most clothing $3 a bag. Large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories. Lots of career and special occasion clothes, housewares, CDs, books, toys and jewelry.

VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Lake George on October 11. Registration 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at Ft. William Henry Resort Hotel, 48 Canada Street. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 12

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.

ALBANY MED BREAST CENTER: Members of the public are invited to attend an open house to celebrate Albany Medical Center’s new Breast Center and mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, on the fourth floor of Albany Med’s South Clinical Campus, 25 Hackett Boulevard, Albany. Tour the new clinic space, meet Albany Med’s multidisciplinary breast care team, learn about the new breast cancer staging system going into effect January 2018, and take a free risk assessment with a breast care expert. Light refreshments will be served.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10:30 a.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. 4 p.m.,Kids Builder Association. Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting Group, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join LGTBQ Educator and Consultant, Lyndon Cudlitz at 6 p.m. for an informational workshop designed to assist community members in learning

how to support their LGBTQ Friends and Family members. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Autumn Leaves,” 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join CMOST staff in the GE Junior Discovery room for a hands-on sensory science activity. No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. Homeschool Enrichment Program, “Super Slimy Science,” 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with programs for ages 6-8 and 9-12. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES:

The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting on Thursday night, October 12, at 255 Remsen St. Cohoes. The evening will begin with a refreshment and the meeting will follow at 8 p.m.

CORNER SHOPPE: Located at Cornerstone Church, 570 Third Avenue, North Troy, the Corner Shoppe is displaying Fall & Halloween decorations & costumes through October. The Christmas holiday kicks off on November 4. Clothing for the entire family at bargain prices, along with linens, housewares, & toys are featured. Refreshments served. Hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 518-235-3851.

ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: “La Terra Nera - Muckland Farmers of Canastota, NY,” 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Historian Tricia Barbagallo documents the history of the agriculture in Madison County, NY and the Italian immigrant farmers, whose onion farms made New York the Onion Capital of the United States. Desserts are welcomed for the reception that follows. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. For more information visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Computer Help, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered 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.

with Albany Improv, as well as a toy swap lottery, candy painting, STEM table, photo booth, and obstacle course. Experience Parker’s beautiful 77-acre campus and check out the newly completed Discovery Center for the arts and sciences. A wide selection of lunch, snack, and dessert options will be available, so bring your family and friends for a memorable afternoon. Admission is free. For more information, call 518-286-3449, or visit www.parkerschool.org. SACRED HARP SINGING: Sacred harp singing uses the shape-note notation system, where the round notes of the scale are replaced by squares, ovals, rectangles, and diamonds to represent the degrees of the scale. Singers “sing the shapes” before singing the lyrics. The 2017 New York State Sacred Harp Singing Convention will be held in Easton at Burton Hall (1017 NY – 40, Greenwich) on Saturday October 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to listen or sing; no experience is necessary. Loaner books are available. Potluck midday dinner will be served on the grounds both days. Free admission. Visit AlbanySacredHarp.org for more information. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Fall Foliage Walk, 10 a.m. Walk along the Escarpment Trail and marvel at the beautiful colors of fall. Along the way learn how to identify some of New York’s native trees, such as maple, beech, birch, and pine. Meet at the Pear Orchard picnic area. “Becoming a Fossil,” 2 p.m. Why do some creatures get preserved as fossils while others do not? What makes a good fossil anyway? Learn about taphonomy, the science of fossilization, and the conditions that make a good impression in the fossil record. Stick around after the presentation to make your own fossil replica. Call 518-872-0800 to register for each event. Parking fee is $6 per vehicle. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “Rx” by Kate Fodor, directed by Yvonne Perry, at Steamer No. 10 Theater, 500 Western Avenue, Albany. This sly, smart comedy takes a stab at Big Pharma and its cynical mission to medicate the whole world for the condition of being human. Performances will be held Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 14 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, October 15 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices. org.

TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Troy Atrium, 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 its restaurants and retailers. For more information visit https:// www.facebook.com/TroyMakersMarket/. VANDERHEYDEN FALL FESTIVAL: A free community event with games, food, pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting, and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vanderheyden Main Campus, 614 Cooper Hill Road, Wynantskill. For more information visit www.vanderheyden.org. VOLKSPORTER WALK: Walk in Cooperstown on October 14. Registration 9:30 a.m.to 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m.. walk. Meet at Clark Sports Center, 124 Highway 52. 5 K and 10 K options available. Visit Walkescv.org for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 15

ALBANY CURLING CLUB: The Albany Curling Club, 117 West McKown Road, is holding its annual Fall Open House on October 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 15, from noon - 4 p.m. Head out onto the ice where trainers will teach you how to throw the curling stone and sweep it like an Olympian. Free family fun for ages 6 and up. Under age 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian. Wear warm loose fitting clothing and bring clean sneakers. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/117677638861177. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will serve their All you can eat Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, October 15, at 255 Remsen Street, Cohoes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., featuring french toast, pancakes, scramble eggs, bacon, sausage, homefries, omelet station and hash Adults $8, children under five free. CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Join Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures for a spiritual book discussion of “The Secret of Healing” by Jack Addington. 6 p.m., Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., October through April at Christ Church United Methodist, 35 State St.,Troy. Escape the frenzy of the 21st century and experience the beauty of 18th century dancing, moving slowly and gracefully in sync with beautiful classical music. If you’ve seen a Jane Austen film, you’ve had a glimpse of this elegant dance form in many of her novels, including “Pride and Prejudice”. Dances taught and called by professional callers. Enjoy live music by the Heartsease band. Beginners welcome, no partners needed. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled shoes. More info: danceflurry.org/recd. FOOD & FARM FESTIVAL: The Glens Falls Food Co-Op and the Glens Falls Collaborative’s fourth annual Food & Farm Festival will be held in Glens Falls City Park on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of booths will feature farm and food vendors as well as artisans and non-profits. Festival organizers are planning free children’s activities, including face painting, pony rides, crafts, and games. There will also be live entertainment featuring local musicians. he event is free to the public, though donations of healthy, nonperishable foods are appreciated and will be shared with area food pantries. FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will host an Open House on October 15 from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the Library. Refreshments and readings by local author Heart Song Adelyn Oliver from “Grains in My Sandbox …” Volume 1 and a few preview selections from the soon to be released “Grains in My Sandbox …” Volume 2. 117 Third Street, Waterford. OCTOBER TURKEY DINNER: Zion United Church of Christ’s Turkey dinner will be served on October 15 in their new Fellowship Hall at 744 Taborton Road in Sand Lake, over looking Little Bowman Pond, with seatings at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a “Family Style” allyou-care-to-eat Roast Turkey dinner with dressing mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, green beans, rolls/butter and a slice of pie for desert , plus a choice of drinks for beverage. Adults $14, ages 5-12 $6, under 5 free. For reservations call Diane Hoffman at 518-6742746, or leave your name & number on the answering machine for callback. You may also email your reservation to Tabortonturkeydinner@ verizon.net; please indicate if you want to sit with another guest that is attending for seating.