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Tuesday, Oct. 31

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop by the Children’s Place from 10:15 a.m. -10:45 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. and trick or treat in a safe, dry place, Costumes are optional, but fun is not! Treat bags will be provided. For ages 0-6 and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists will share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this fall and winter. October 31: “Is it a Ghost or a Ghoul? Costume vs. Clothing in the New York State Museum’s Collection.” Each program includes a 20-minute talk with a State Museum historian or scientist followed by a question-and-answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. 12:10 p.m. – 12:40 p.m., Huxley Theater, New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Halloween Parade, 10:30 a.m. Bring the little ones in costume and parade around the library. Trunk or Treat, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the community are allowed to trick or treat on the grounds of the library at 4118 State Highway 2 for Trunk or Treat. Interested in being a volunteer? Call the library at 518279-4023.

NATURE LAB: The Sanctuary for Independent Media and NATURE Lab host “Open Hours for Art & Ecology” beginning on October 24. NATURE Lab (North Troy Art, Technology and Urban Research in Ecology) offers participatory art and ecology activities, gallery viewings, and conversation from 4 p.m. -6 p.m. every Tuesday through December 12 at 3364 6th Avenue, Troy. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club costume diaplay, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop in to show off costumes Computer Help, 1 p.m. to 3 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,

TRICK OR TREAT STREET:

Phi Alpha Delta, the Rockefeller Chapter at Albany Law School is hosting its 7th annual Trick or Treat Street from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Use the Law School entrance on New Scotland Avenue facing Albany Medical Center.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4 Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Wear your costumes to the Halloween Party for your chance to win an award. A special dinner will be served at noon with live entertainment by Rockin’ Rob Carson. Call 270-5349 to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348 for more information.

WEST CENTRAL RENSS. CO. LUTHERAN PARISH:

Gregory Whitney, President of West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish is pleased to announce the Ordination and Installation of Jeniffer Tillman as Pastor. The event will take place on Tuesday October 31, at 5:30 p.m., the actual 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Bishop John Macholz, of the Upstate New York Synod will officiate and be joined by many area Pastors. The public is cordially invited. The church is located at 470 Winter Street Extension, North Greenbush

Wednesday, November 1

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m.4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. DINING FOR DOLLARS: For the Waterford Lions Club “Dining for Dollars” fundraiser, Century House Restaurant in Latham is donating a portion of your lunch or dinner bill on Wednesday, November 1. Just say that you are there for the Waterford Lions Club fundraiser. Don’t miss this opportunity for a great meal and to

help out a great organization. For reservations call Century House, 518-785-0834 or online at www.thecenturyhouse.com.

EMPAC: Microsofts HoloLens is the world’s first fully untethered, self-contained holographic computer. Following a free daylong open demo of the HoloLens on the EMPAC Mezzanine (10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Microsoft’s Kayla Kinnunen will present a talk on the future of human-computer interaction within mixedreality environments. EMPAC is located on the corner of 8th Street and Congress in Troy. Visit empac.rpi.edu for more information.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR

CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand at Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton, on Wednesday, November 1, at 11 a.m, for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Breaded Haddock Square) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservations are required for lunch; please call 518-279-3413.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Play games on our PS4, have snacks and talk with your friends. For ages 13-19. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.

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.

TOWN OF PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The next monthly meeting for the Town of Pittstown Seniors is on November

1. The meeting begins at noon with a covered dish lunch, and business meeting follows at The Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co. on Mason Lane in Raymertown. All seniors are welcome. Please call Sylvia 518-478-3338 if you would like to take part in the group Thanksgiving dinner (date TBA) at the Everett Wagar Senior Center in Grafton or the December 9 Christmas party and Turkey Dinner at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corp. hall. VOLKSPORTER WALK: Wednesday, November 1, Saratoga Spa State Park, Start at the Hilton Garden Inn, 125 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Register from 9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. There are 5 and 10 K options available. Contact spaparkwalk@walkescv.org for more information.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MASTER CLASS: The Amernet String Quartet coaches chamber groups of talented Williams College music students in a master class on Wednesday, November 1 at 4:15 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. The quartet gives a free concert on Thursday, November 2, at the same venue. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Thursday, Nov. 2

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. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Kids Builder Association (KBA), 4 p.m. 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. Adult knitting group, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. 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, SPECTOR MEMORIAL LECTURE: The Sherman David Spector Memorial Lecture: “Is a Clash Inevitable? The United States and China in the 21st Century” will be given by Steven Leibo, Ph.D., of The Sage Colleges, accompanied by a photographic display of Chinese immigrants building the North American Transcontinental railroad. Free to the public. 7:30 p.m., Bush Memorial Center, Russell Sage College, 65 1st Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: A new Thursday sewing class begins today from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 9 a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents Amernet String Quartet in a concert of exciting classic and contemporary works on Thursday, November 2, at 8 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Friday, Nov. 3

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 1 p.m., Coffee and Conversation: Talking with Susan B. Anthony. Hear all about the Women’s Suffrage Movement on its 100th anniversary in this first-person depiction portrayed by Phyllis Chapman of Vintage Visitors, followed by a 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. coffee hour. Do you need health insurance for yourself or your family? Learn about the different options available through the New York State of Health Marketplace. Representatives will be at the library to answer questions from noon - 4 p.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRAVA!: Join YWCA of the Greater Capital Region and The Arts Center of the Capital Region to celebrate the place of bras in our lives! The 3rd Annual Brava! Fundraiser event will showcase local artists reading poems, songs, monologues and essays on the topic of bras in their lives. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street in downtown Troy. Admission to the event is $35 and a new bra with tags (preferably in girls and women large sizes). Tickets are available online at https://events.r20.constantcontact. com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eeedxmxg30467580&oseq=&c=&ch=.

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 Ukrainian-American Citizen’s Club, 1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes. Please contact 518-2374263 to make reservations no later than October 27. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Vegas Night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Vegas Friday Night. Come try your luck at Black Jack, Roulette, Dice Cage and more. 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

COMEDY REVUE: In “This Boy is Unbelievable!” Ed Smyth and Drew Jacobs get silly, absurdy, songy, funny with host Jerry Dymond. Wally the Happy Talking Neutrino, “Your Body is my Hobby”, Dawn of Standup Comedy, “I’m Allergic to my Job”, Norwegian smash hit “Hey There Jorge Boy”, and more. 7:30 p.m., Eden Cafe, 269 Osborne Road, Colonie. No cover charge.

EVERTT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: On Friday, November 3, at 11 a.m. there will be a Membership Meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Be a part of the decisions that affect your senior center. Stay for a noon meal (entrée: Ham w/ Steamed Cabbage & Carrots) after the meeting for a suggested donation of $3. To make reservations for lunch, call the center at 518-279-3413.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its November First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, November 3, following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518374-4466, Ext. 13.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 3, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy. November’s guest speaker will be Steve Muller author of “Washington Park”. Guests are welcome to attend. Please note: the Executive Board is scheduled to meet at 1:30 p.m.

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) 597-2188 or email mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: The public is invited to North Country Arts’ November Art Party at its 2nd Floor Gallery at the Glens Falls City Hall, 42 Ridge Street, on Friday, November 3 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. On view will be the photography of Lacey Weigand. The exhibition will close on December 1. The 2nd Floor Gallery at City Hall is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. WILLIAMS COLLEGE CHORAL CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Concert Choir and the Williams Chamber Choir, conducted by Brad Wells, in a concert titled “The Harmonious Song – a cappella works on voicing praise and love.” in Chapin Hall on the Williams campus on Friday, November 3, at 8 p.m. This free event is open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/

Saturday, Nov. 4

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. CHRISTMAS FAIR: Holy Trinity Parish of Cohoes holds its annual Christmas Fair Sale , including a bake sale and Save Around Entertainment books, on Saturday, November 4, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Parish Center, 1 Saint Marie Lane.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY: The Auxiliary from Valley Falls Post 1938 ,located on Poplar Avenue, holds their annual Christmas in the Valley Sale on Saturday, November 4. There will be crafts, vendors, Chinese raffle, bake sale with homemade pies and lunch provided. Hours 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

HOLIDAY ART FAIR: Come to the Holiday Art Fair at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 5, from noon - 4 p.m. The Holiday Artists displays will be brimming with beautifully handcrafted items that will be sure to please. The popular raffle will feature items donated by participating artists. The Café will be open with food and drink provided by Wynantskill Station. This event is free and open to the public. For more information go to www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007. SLCA, located at 2880 NY 433333, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking. HUDSON HALL: Ann Satterthwaite reads from her book, “Local Glories: Opera Houses on Main Street, Where Art and Community Meet,” at 4 p.m. at Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson. Satterthwaite, a Washington D.C. city planner, highlights the important role 19th century opera houses played as centers of popular culture, community and politics. This event is free and open to the public.