Upcoming Calendar

SKATING LESSONS: Since 1951 the Hudson-Mohawk Figure Skating Club has offered Saturday morning skating lessons at the RPI Field House. The next season starts on November 4 with both children and adult figure skating lessons, plus children’s beginning hockey from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Saturday mornings through March 17. Each session includes a half-hour lesson, plus half-hour practice with US Figure Skating Qualified Instructors. The fee includes a USFSA and Hudson-Mohawk membership, lessons and practice, plus participation in the December Holiday Happiness show, costumes included. Skaters must provide their own skates. For more information, visit hmfsc.org or contact Tommie at 518-783-1275. CALL FOR ARTISTS: North Country Arts seeks artists for their final exhibition of 2017 “Celebration,” opening on November 17. Artists working in all media are asked to bring up to two ready-to-hang/display works to NCA at the Shirt Factory Gallery Suite 114, 71 Lawrence Street, Glens Falls on Saturday, November 11, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Readyto-hang means all 2-D works must be framed with wire on the back. Hanging fees are $15 for North Country Arts members/$25 for non-members. Nonmembers have the opportunity to become members at registration for as little as $25.

ROAST PORK DINNER: Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star, in East Greenbush is holding a Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 18, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. The cost of the dinner is $15 and reservations must be made by calling Julie at 518-477-7138 or emailing to juliarcq@nycap.rr.com by November 14. GRAFTON MERRY MAKERS: The Grafton Merry Makers’ Christmas party will be on December 2 at Guiseppe’s on Rt 7, at 1 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation for the Christmas party please call Jan MacDonald at 518-2794850. Reservations close on November 20.

ROAST PORK DINNER/ CHRISTMAS FAIR: Holy Trinity Parish of Cohoes will hold its annual Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, November 4, in the Parish Center, 1 Saint Marie Lane. Seatings are at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., and reservations are required. Please call 518237-2373 before November 1. Adult tickets $13, children 6-12 $7, children under 5 free. Takeouts are available with reservations. Come early or stick around to visit the Annual Christmas Fair Sale, with a bake sale and Save Around Entertainment books, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS: The Rensselaer County Board of Elections, 1600 7th Avenue in Troy, will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, Thursday, October 26, Monday, October 30, Thursday, November 2, and on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The extended hours are to accommodate voters who will be out of the county on Election Day, November 7, and wish to apply for absentee ballot. Please call 518-270-2990 if you have any questions. HONORING VETERANS: Rev. Anthony Ligato, Pastor, invites members of the greater community to a 9 a.m. Mass, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 43 Brookside Avenue, Wynantskill, to remember and honor all living and deceased veterans. Father Ligato and Father Edward Deimeke, a former military chaplain, will preside. As in past years, veterans will take part in a procession and in various parts of the Mass proper. A list of veterans remembered in the Mass will be distributed along with the program. At the conclusion of Mass, all will process to the flag pole in front of St. Jude’s School for a special ceremony including a solemn flag hoisting, a short prayer, and the playing of “Taps” by the members of American Legion Post 1489. The public is encouraged to attend as a sign of support for all veterans. Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. CEREMONIAL FLAG DISPOSAL: Do you have a worn, torn American flag that you wish to dispose of? The Carner, Etman, Smith VFW Post 6340 is collecting flags. They can be put in the container in the foyer of the Grafton Fire/VFW Hall on South Road, Grafton, or you can give them to any member between now and November 18. A flag disposal ceremony will be held on on Saturday, November 18, at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the hall. Contact Post Commander Barry MacDonald at 518-312=6414 if you have any questions.

MARCH OF DIMES CHEFS AUCTION: One of the area’s most popular charity food events, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, takes place on October 24, beginning at 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. Prominent area chefs will prepare signature dishes created exclusively for the evening, paired with fine wines and spirits provided by Mionetto, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Brown’s Brewing Company, Soilair, Constellation Liquors, and Saratoga Courage. Following the tasting, there will be a seated dessert provided by Cake Street Bakery, a chocolate fondue fountain provided by We Do Fondue, and a spirited live auction. Tables of 10 are $1000; individual tickets are $100 per person. For more information, visit https://signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/albanyny or contact the March of Dimes office at 518-453-0474. FRIENDS OF COHOES LIBRARY: The Friends of the Cohoes Public Library will host their 28th Annual Autumn Affair on Sunday, November 5, at the Ukrainian-American Citizens Club, 1 Pulaski Ave, Cohoes. This is their major fundraiser to support the library. The event will feature a fashion show from LuLaRoe by Krista. Tickets are $28 and reservations are required. Deadline is Monday, October

30. Social hour is at noon, with luncheon from 1 p.m.

– 3 p.m. Additional information at the Library, on their website www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org or on Facebook. PAINT & SIP: Join the Cohoes Waterford Elks to paint 2 glasses to and sip 2 glasses of wine. Price includes all supplies. 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. $35 per person. Space is limited, pleased reserve your spot by Thursday, November

2. RSVP by calling Regina Hogan at 518-237-4986 or 518-225-0778. RENSSELAER LAND TRUST: 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Rensselaer Land Trust. After 30 years, there are many people to thank for land conservation in Rensselaer County. RLT will do so at their Annual Meeting and 30th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, November 12. RLT invites everyone from the community to join them as they celebrate at Brown’s Brewing Company’s Revolution Hall at 417 River Street in Troy. Parking is available at the site. A plated diner will be catered by Brown’s Brewing Company. Tickets are $30 per person, cash bar will be open. To RSVP and purchase tickets go online at www. renstrust.org or call 518659-LAND (5263).

4-H GAMING SERIES: Rensselaer County 4-H is hosting a new 4-H Gaming series starting October 16, running every Monday for 6 weeks from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 61 State Street, Troy. This opportunity is available to all Rensselaer County youth ages 8-19. Youth will learn computer and game coding using Bloxels, Scratch Programming, and Makey-Makey. No prior knowledge needed, just come and use your artistic side to design your own game and game controllers, while learning simple coding. Please RSVP to Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210, and indicate whether any special accommodations will be needed. BOTANICAL DRAWING WORKSHOP: The Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, is hosting a botanical drawing workshop with Monica Bill Hughes on Saturdays from October 28 - November 11 from 10 a.m. - noon. Learn how to draw from careful observation, capture various textures and details and set up a palette that helps you capture a wide variety of colors. Express your own creativity as you gain additional skills with color and paint application. Students will have the option of exploring watercolor and colored pencil application to add to incredible colors found in nature to the detailed drawings they create. Please feel free to bring plants from your own garden if you’d like. For more information, call the library at 518-274-7071. VOLUNTEER FOR TRUNK OR TREAT: Volunteers are needed to help St. Peter’s Health Partners’ 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 27 be a success! SPHP staff members, their friends, and even their children (ages 13 and up) are encouraged to come help out for an hour or longer. The event runs from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed starting at 1:45 p.m. Tasks may include handing out candy, directing foot traffic, or manning tables. Hot food and drinks are provided for all volunteers. Email Colleen.Roche@ sphp.com to sign up. HURRICANE RELIEF DRIVE: Facilities in the Centers Health Care family located in the Adirondacks and Capital Region have organized a hurricane drive to collect supplies for shipment to families faced with catastrophic situations from this year’s hurricanes, from Puerto Rico to Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Centers is looking to collect the following items for those affected in Puerto Rico: Food/water; Medical Kits; Batteries; Blankets/Clothing. The drive runs through November 6. Contact Will Wohltjen for more information at 802430-8096 or Wwohltjen@ centershealthcare.org . STEAMER NO. 10 THEATER: “Robin Hood and the Good (& Bad) Fairies of Nottingham,” a not quite classic tale of mismatched animosity and love, human and fairy, written by Steamer No.10’s Ric Chesser and directed by Eleah Peal. The characters are performed by Steamer No.10’s students from the Theatre Arts School - Creative Arts at Steamer Ten (C.A.S.T.). October 20 at 7 p.m., October 21, 22, 28, 29, November 4-5 at 3 p.m. November 10 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. General admission $15. Steamer No.10 Theatre – 500 Western Ave. Albany. For more information call 518-438-5503, email info@steamer10theatre.org or visit http://www.steamer10theatre.org/category/ robin-hood. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS: “Fifth of July” by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Joseph Fava. October 13, 14, 15 and 18 thru 22. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady. $20. Call 518-382-2081 or visit www.civicplayers.org for more information. BOO-JOLAIS VAMPIRE BALL: The Alliance for Positive Health is thrilled to invite you to the BOO-jolais Vampire Ball on Friday, October 27. This year’s event will descend upon the new Albany Capital Center for an evening of unmatched mystery, fun and fright. Set four nights before All Hallows’Eve, the BOO-jolais Vampire Ball will inspire both celebration and superstition. Complete with food tastings, wine samplings, live entertainment by Funk Evolution, and a fabulous silent auction, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Proceeds from this event support the Alliance for Positive Health’s local services to people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious medical and social conditions. Reserve your entry at https://aidscouncilneny.ejoinme.org/ BOO2017. For more information, please visit: www.allianceforpositivehealth.org/ news-events/boo-jolais/ or call 518-434-4686. COHOES COMPASSIONATE CARE AWARDS: The City of Cohoes and Counseling Care and Services have announced the 2017 recipients of the Care Awards. The Distinguished Service Award goes to Mr.Clifford Bird, the Principal of Abram Lansing Elementary School, for his many accomplishments of service and care to the Cohoes community and surrounding areas. The Compassionate Care Award goes to Mary’s Corner, an organization which has shown compassion and care in their efforts to provide assistance to those in need in our community. The Care Awards 2017 Presentation and Reception will be Friday, November 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the UkrainianAmerican Citizen’s Club, 1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes. Please contact 518-2374263 to make reservations no later than October 27.

CANADIAN ROCKIES TRIP: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to The

Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park from August 25 to September 2, 2018. Rates includes round trip airfare from Albany, 8 nights hotel and 11 meals. Exciting highlights include unforgettable Icefields Parkway and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard an open air Jammer touring car, visit “Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump”, choose your dinner location from one of Banff’s great restaurants. Enjoy a true western BBQ with live entertainment at a dude ranch and more! For details call Lisa at Plaza Travel, (518) 785-3338 or email lisa@plazatravel.net. FLASH FICTION SCARY STORY

CONTEST: The Troy Public Library is holding a contest challenging patrons to write their own scary story in 100 words or less. The Contest opens October 1. Entries will be accepted through Sunday, October 22. From October 23-30 all entries will be on display in the library and patrons will be encouraged to vote for their favorite story. The story with the most votes will be declared the contest winner on Halloween. The contest winner will win a $10 gift card to the River Street Beat Shop. Interested participants can download the contest guidelines and entry form the www.thetroylibrary.org or pick up a copy at the Main Library, 100 Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at

518-274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. SPEIGLE ELDERS OCTOBER EVENTS: On October 24, an Oktoberfest trip is planned at the Log Cabin in Massachusetts, including a Welcoming Platter of Hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary glass of wine or beer, a family style dinner with a typical German menu, Apple Strudel for dessert and the “Swingiest German Band in the Land.” Contact Bert Lattimore for reservations; payments due September 27.

HYDE & SHRIEK: Hyde Hall in Cooperstown hosts Hyde & Shriek Candlelight Ghost Tours on October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. These one hour tours leave from the Kent Center and visit many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150 years. Tickets $20 per person. Reservations are required – call 607-547-5098 Ext 6; if no reply, leave your name and number and your call will be returned. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS: “Fifth of July” by Lanford Wilson. Directed by Joseph Fava. October 13, 14, 15 and 18 thru 22. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church St., Schenectady. Tickets $20. Call 518-382-2081 or visit www.civicplayers.org for more information. YADDO GHOST TOURS: 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 5 p.m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximately one hour. Cost $10/person (children 12 and under free). Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo at 518-5840746 or www.yaddo.org for more information. HAND-HOOKED RUG RAFFLE:

The Stephentown Historical Society is conducting a raffle for a hand-hooked rug created by the late Barbara T. Peterson, an expert at the craft and a nationally known teacher of the art. Peterson’s family has donated one of her rugs to benefit the society. This rug is a floral design, “Mary,” by Jane McGown Flynn. It is 24 by 36 inches and is worked in handdyed wool in shades of wood rose and greens on a soft colonial blue background. The roses and other flowers exhibit the fine shading effects that Peterson achieved by careful gradation of her hand-dyed wools. The drawing will be held at the December 3 Historical Society meeting. Chances are $5 each and may be purchased at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Stephentown, at Gardner’s Coffee Shop in Stephentown and at the September 23 Craft and Tag Sale at Ioka Valley Farm in Hancock MA. Call 518-733-6070 or visit SHS@fairpoint.net for more information. PHILADELPHIA BUS TRIP:

On Saturday November 4, the Fort Plain Museum is holding a fundraising bus trip to the new Museum of the American Revolution and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The cost is $95. Please register ASAP by October 6. The bus will leave approximately at 5:30 a.m. from Amsterdam. There will be two additional pick-up locations, one in Albany (Crossgates Mall) and one in the Lower Hudson Valley. This fundraiser will support the construction of the museum’s new research library. To register or for more information, email brianm248420@hotmail.com, call 518-774-5669, visit www. fortplainmuseum.com or visit the Fort Plain Museum Facebook

page. ERIE CANAL EXHIBIT: “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal” will be on display through October 20, 2019. The exhibition honors the bicentennial anniversary of the Erie Canal’s construction and features artifacts, images, posters, and documents from the collections of the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, and cultural institutions from across the state. The first phase of the exhibition explores the circumstances leading up to building the canal, the construction, and the famous “wedding of the waters” that marked the opening of the completed canal in 1825. Located at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 518-474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm. nysed.gov. BARRETT MEMORIAL RUN:

Registration is now open for the 5th annual Barrett Memorial Run for students in grades K-8, which will take place on Saturday, October 21, at Columbia High School. The 2.7 mile course begins on the athletic fields before going up into the woods surrounding the school. Once on the trail, you will encounter hills, creeks, bridges and fields. The race will conclude on the track where everyone can watch you complete your run. A youth t-shirt will be included with entry while supplies last (register by October 6 to guarantee a shirt). Medals will be awarded by grade level.The race fee costs $20 if you register by October 10 ($25 on day of race). Proceeds will go toward the Barrett Scholarship given to two graduating seniors on the Columbia Cross Country team. For more information and a registration form, please visit http://egcsd. org/2017/09/12/5th-annualbarrett-memorial-run/. WRITING FAMILY STORIES:

Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will host three Writing Family Stories Workshops on October 14, 21 and 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Writer Susannah Risley will guide participants in memory exercises and the use of vivid language to get their stories on the page. The workshops are fun, non-judgmentall and supportive. They provide a way to get started in writing and direction to keep going. The workshops funded by Poets & Writers, Inc. are free and welcome both new and seasoned writers. Please call 518-686-9401 to register. BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY:

As the leaves begin show hints of color in the Hoosac Valley, Berkshire Scenic Railway is gearing up for a busy fall foliage season. Foliage train rides begin September 30 and will run every Saturday and Sunday through the end of October. Also, new for this year, Berkshire Scenic Railway will be hosting two evening Spirit Trains in October featuring professional psychic-medium, Julie MacDonald. For those who are looking for a more intimate experience with the spirit world, Julie will also be hosting a small-group spiritual seance on October 29 at the restored railroad station in Lenox, MA. For more information visit www. hoosacvalleytrainride.com. 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. CHENEY LIBRARY PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: School

will be back in session soon, so it’s time to think about Preschool Story Time at Cheney Library. It starts on September 12 and meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. through November 14. Bring your preschool child for stories, songs, finger plays, crafts, and snacks. The children have a wonderful time playing in the Children’s Room before and after story time, and have a great time meeting friends new and old. It will be a fun time for you and your child. MANDEVILLE GALLERY:

New exhibits this fall include “Laini Nemett:When We Lived Here,” August 26 - December 3, and “Stories: Sophie Rosen,” September 2 - November 27. The Mandeville Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Nott Memorial, Union College, Schenectady. For more information on the new exhibits visit https://muse. union.edu/mandeville/project/ laini-nemett-when-we-livedhere/ and https://muse.union. edu/mandeville/project/storiessophie-rosen/.

SERIOUS SIDE OF FOOD: The Troy Public Library offers “The Serious Side of Food,” a reading and discussion series developed and sponsored by Humanities New York at the main library, located at 100 Second Street, every other Wednesday from September 13 through November 29 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Participants will come together over the course of six sessions to discuss a variety of thematically linked texts with Marissa Peck, Food Assessment Coordinator at Capital Roots. Working with histories, novels, and journalism, this series exposes some of the issues that lie on our plates. The program is free and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. For more information about the series dates and acquiring books, please contact the reference desk at troyref@ thetroylibrary.org or go to www. thetroylibrary.org. SPEIGLE ELDERS BOWLING

LEAGUE: The bowling league sponsored by the Speigle Elders is a non-sanctioned league and is open to Speigle Elders and nonmembers as well. The league meets at noon on Mondays with practice bowling on Fridays and a buffet luncheon banquet at midterm in January and closing in the spring. The league is seeking new and substitute bowlers, so if you are interested in joining this league for exercise and fun, contact Lois Kewley at 235-3788 or sign up any Monday at Alpha Lanes, 326 5th Avenue, Troy. RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR:

Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP) the People of Albany United for Sustainable Energy (PAUSE/350.org) and the Sierra Club Hudson-Mohawk Group are organizing the largest indoor/ outdoor Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Fair ever held in the Capital Region. The Fair will occur on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Doane Stuart School 199 Washington Ave. Rensselaer. The organizers are seeking exhibitors and displays for residential, commercial or community solar, wind and geothermal energy, insulation and other energy efficiency products and services, Earth-friendly and sustainably sourced products and crafts, cycling and energy-related vendors. The charge for an exhibitor is $125 per table and $20 for a table for non-profits. Applicants should apply and pay by October 1. To register for this Fair, go to: http://stopnypipeline.org/ events/2017-renewable-energyfair/. SHENENDEHOWA SENIOR

CHORUS: Members needed! Shenendehowa Senior Chorus is seeking new members for the fall semester. All voices are welcome, but tenors and basses. are especially needed Rehearsals are Thursdays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Contact Lorraine at 885-1570 for more information. FREE MUSEUM PASSES: Did you know that you can get free passes to some of your favorite museums at the Cohoes Public Library? Courtesy of the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library, just show your library card and borrow a pass to The Children’s Museum of Saratoga, MASS MOCA, The Albany Institute of History and Art, The Hyde Collection, Schenectady MiSci, the Clark Institute, USS Slater or the Adirondack Experience. Check with the Library at 235-2570 for availability. BASEBALL HALL OF FAME:

The 2017 Inductees Exhibit is open at the Hall of Fame and will remain on display through May of 2018, when a new class of inductees is celebrated in Cooperstown. The exhibit, featuring one display each for Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines, Iván Rodríguez, John Schuerholz and Bud Selig, is located on the first floor of the Museum as visitors approach the Plaque Gallery. Visitors will also be able to visualize the Class of 2017’s achievements via a highlight video display as part of this year’s exhibit. Admission to the Museum’s Inductees Exhibit is included with regular Museum admission. For more information, visit baseballhall.org or call 888-HALL-OF-FAME (888425-5633) or 607-547-7200. 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, beginning Friday, April 28. $3 per person.

WORLD WAR I EXHIBIT: The New York State Museum opens “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” on April 15. On display through June 3, 2018, the exhibition explores New York’s pivotal role in World War I and features artifacts, images, posters, and documents from the collections of the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, and cultural institutions from across the state. The exhibition is organized into six distinct areas covering New York’s participation in the war both at home and on the warfront, and features a life-size recreation of a trench on the Western Front. The Museum also offers an online exhibition featuring an interactive World War I timeline and a teacher’s guide (launched later this spring) and an exhibition catalogue (to be published by SUNY Press in December 2017). Located at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov.

USS SLATER: USS SLATER is scheduled to open to the public on Wednesday, April 5. This year will mark the ship’s 20th season in Albany. A National Historic Landmark, USS SLATER is the only remaining World War II Destroyer Escort afloat in America. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Once open, public hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through November. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 431-1943 for more information or visit the website at www. ussslater.org.

Ongoing MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

NY Capital Region Men to Men Cancer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month (except August) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham. Come-share experiences and receive understanding and encouragement from men and their loved ones in dealing with cancer. For more information, please contact the ACS Hope Club at 518-220-6960.

HEALING SERVICE: William M. Champine will conduct a Healing Service every Sunday, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at New Russia Cultural Center,1550 Broadway, Rensselaer, starting Sunday, September 10. Free admission; free will donation. For more information, visit www.williaminthelightofjesus.com or call 518-237-6378. FREE SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP:

Free Spirit Fellowship of Watervliet is now holding services Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1401 1st Avenue. For further info, please call 961-3464. FREE HOME BIBLE STUDY: A great way to study through the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative study that could change your life. Compliments of Free Spirit Fellowship. For more information call 885-3149. HOME DELIVERED MEALS:

Are you a Rensselaer County homebound senior over 60 and unable to shop and cook for yourself? Rensselaer County Department of the Aging may be able to help you with a nutritious hot meal delivered to your home Monday through Friday. For more information call 270-2730 or your local Senior Center. 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/. BRUNSWICK ELKS BINGO:

Brunswick Elks Lodge has Bingo every Wednesday. Doors and Kitchen open at 6 p.m., and games start at 7 pm. $1,000 in prizes. Early bird 50⁄50 game and half time 50⁄50 game. Proceeds benefit local charity programs. 665 Brunswick Road, Troy, on Rt. 2 in Eagle Mills. COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY:

In conjunction with the Upper Hudson Library Federation, the Cohoes Public Library is offering new software and databases. Ancestry, available only at the Library itself, allows you to do online research of your family’s history. On the website, Flipster allows you to read your favorite magazines on your personal devices and Mango allows you to learn or review languages such as French, Spanish or Chinese –all for free. All you need is your library card. Don’t have a card? It’s free at the Library. Check them all out at www. CohoesPublicLibrary.org.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Cheney Library announces new UHLS (Upper Hudson Library System) Resources. Patrons in our service area will be able to use Ancestry Library Edition in the library. Ancestry allows you to look at birth, marriage, and death certificates, various census records, draft and war records. Another addition to the digital age is Mango; with this resource you can learn a number of languages. You will practice with a person who uses that language so you will get the inflections. Mango can be accessed from your home so that you can talk along with the teacher. Flipster is a resource to look at digital magazines. In order to use Mango and Flipster all you need is your library card and the 4 digit pin that you receive when you register. Cheney Library is located in Hoosick Falls on Classic Street; hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 - 8 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. -1 p.m. TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR

CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, offers transportation to the center every other Monday, and every Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation of $1. We will pick up in Cropseyville, Grafton, Petersburg, Berlin and Stephentown. Come join the fun and a nutritious lunch, (suggested donation of $3) Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Programs offered at the center include but are not limited to; Wii games, cards, dominoes, informational presentations, crafts, scrapbooking classes, yoga and many special events. All programs are free and include materials, bring a friend or come make new ones we look forward to seeing you. For more information or to reserve a van ride, call Penny at 279-3413. TROY SENIOR CENTER BOWLING LEAGUE: The Troy Senior Center has a bowling league that meets every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Uncle Sam Lanes, 600 Fulton Street in Troy. Bowling is an enjoyable and affordable exercise. All beginners are welcome. Call the Center at 2705348 for more information. TROY SENIOR CENTER SWIM PROGRAM: The Troy Senior Center has a swimming program that meets every Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m. with volunteer swimming coordinator Joyce Forner. Swimming is a great exercise with many health benefits and it’s so much fun! Join us at the Lansingburg Boys & Girls Club; it’s a great time to socialize, swim and enjoy the heated pool. Call the Center at 270-5348 for more information.

BINGO: Bingo returns to the Brunswick Elks, 665 Brunswick Road, Rt. 2, starting November 2 and every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Doors and kitchen open at 6 p.m. GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH:

The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church at 34 Broad Street, Waterford.