Today’s snapshot of what’s going on locally

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Monday, Nov. 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 4 p.m., After-school STEM: Ring and Pin Game. Native people across North America have been playing a version of this game for centuries. Make your own using materials from nature for the ring and pin. For grades 1 and up. 6 p.m., Fun & Games for Grownups. An adults-only gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize. Snacks served. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311 F.& A.M. will meet on Monday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. The theme for the evening will be “The First Masonic Degree History.” Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

NYS STATE MUSEUM: Lunch Bites: Take a lunchtime tour of the Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial exhibition. Noon, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling 518-474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing J.D. Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” on Monday, November 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Branch, 100 Second Street. The Library’s monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary; come for the books that interest you. This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Make reservations for the monthly hairdresser visit by calling the Troy Senior Center at 518270-5348. 19 Third Street, Troy.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents vocalist and master of Indian classical music Ustad Mashkoor Ali Khan on Monday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Homeschool Library Skills Workshop, 10 a.m. Learn important library and research skills at this program for homeschooled teens in middle and high school. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Road., Poestenkill will hold its annual Election Day Soup and Sandwich luncheon on November 7 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost $8. The menu includes homemade soup (chicken noodle, cheese and broccoli, or chili), tuna, egg, or ham salad sandwich, dessert and beverage. Dine in or takeout available. Please call 518-286-2773 to purchase takeouts on November 7. For further information, call Barbara at 518-279-9458. ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON: On Tuesday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the SonShiners will serve lunch at the Stephentown Federated Church, 1513 Garfield Road, Stephentown. The menu includes soup, chili, sandwiches, beverages and homemade pies. All are welcome to meet and eat with your neighbors before or after you vote.

ELECTION DAY TURKEY DINNER: The Valley Falls United Methodist Church hosts a turkey and biscuit dinner on Election Day, November 7. The menu includes turkey and gravy on biscuits and mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, pickles, and assorted pies. There will be sittings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and takeout meals available after 5 p.m. Tickets are $12. for adults, $5 for ages 6-10, and free for age 5 and under. The church, located at 16 State Street in Valley Falls, is handicapped accessible. Call 518-541-3039 for reservations and information.

ELECTION DAY ZITI DINNER: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (Corner of Lafayette and State Streets), Schenectady, will hold its 12th Annual Election Day Ziti Dinner on Tuesday, November 7, in the Church hall. Please use the Lafayette Street entrance to the hall. Servings will be from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the donation is $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. The donation includes ziti and meatballs, salad, rolls and butter, dessert and coffee or tea. Cold drinks will be available for a nominal donation. Take-out service will be available by calling 518-2254626 after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7. More information may be obtained by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.

HAM DINNER: The Melrose United Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, Melrose, will serve its Election Day Ham Dinner on Tuesday November 7, starting at 5 p.m. on, with take outs starting at 4:30 p.m. Adults $12, children 4 - 10 $5, under 4 free. There will also be a pie sale in the sanctuary, and clothing by H.D.Roe featuring LuLaRoe will be on display. The church is handicappedaccessible.

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.

NYS STATE MUSEUM: Lunch Bites: Take a lunchtime tour of phase one of Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal exhibition. Noon, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling 518474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm.nysed.gov.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: 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,

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Peterburgh Methodist Church will hold its annual Election Day Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on November 7 at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall 71 Main Street. Eat in or take out. Adults $8, children 6-12 $5, under 5 free.

Mini hotdogs with Charlie sauce will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information call 518-658-3757 or 518-2835397.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 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 10 a.m, - 2 p.m. 7 p.m., AfterDinner Books discusses “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 7 p.m., Trivia Night for Adults. Sign up alone or as a team and match wits with others. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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.

FARM BUSINESS PLANNING: Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program present “Basic Farm Business Management Planning: A Quick Overview for Success,” a 2.5 hour class on business planning and farm business management led by Sandy Buxton. You will learn how to avoid pitfalls that strike many small businesses, find out about helpful resources and regulations, and build a business plan to attract financing. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CCE-Rensselaer, 61 State Stret, Troy. Registration: $15 for the first person from business, $5 for additional. This class is approved for FSA Borrower Training Financial Credits. Please contact your FSA Credit representative for more information. For more information on the class, please contact Sandy Buxton at 518-380-1498 or sab22@ cornell.edu. FRENCH-CANADIAN IMMIGRATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY President, Bernard Ouimet, a native of Quebec, will speak on reasons for emigrating to the United States and the settling of the “Little Canada” neighborhoods in the area. Anyone working on French-Canadian Genealogy might find this presentation helpful in understanding why their ancestors came to the United States. The presentation is free and open to the public. 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Clifton Park, Registration online, in person, or by calling 518371-8622.

GRAFTON MERRY MAKERS: The last Grafton Merry Makers meeting for 2017 will be on November 8 at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton, with covered dish at 5:30 p.m.. The 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 518279-4850. Reservations close on November 20. 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. THACHER NATURE CENTER: “Bats and White-nose Syndrome: A Look at NY and Beyond,” 7 p.m. At the Friends of Thacher Park annual meeting, DEC Wildlife Diversity Section mammals specialist Carl Herzong will provide an update on the devastating bat disease first discovered in Thacher Park. He’ll discuss the spread of the disease, bat population impacts, the latest research into management approaches, and what the future holds for bats, both locally and across North America. The talk will follow a brief business meeting that starts at 6:30 p.m. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

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. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Birthday party celebrating October-November-December birthdays. Bingo at 12:45 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 2705349. For more information call 270-5348. VOLKSPORTER WALK: Wednesday, November 8, Albany/Colonie Crossings. Register from 9:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. for a 10 a.m. walk at the Rudy A. Ciccotti Center, 1 Aviation Road, Albany. There are 5 and 10 K options available. Contact coloniewalk@walkescv.org for more information.

Thursday, Nov. 9

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. COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have thir monthly meeting on Thursday, November 9, at 255 Remsen Street, Cohoes. Refreshments at 7 p.m. will be followed by the meeting at 8 p.m.

CROCHET GROUP: Would you like to help crochet or knit lap throws for Veterans and seniors in your community? The Everett Wagar Senior Center, located at 2 Roxborough Road in Grafton, is starting a group on Thursday afternoons, starting November 9 at 12:30 p.m.. There will be a large supply of yarn to help you get started on this project, and some ladies will be on hand who are willing to teach you some basic stitches to get you started. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3 for seniors 60 years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations required for lunch by calling 518-2793413.

EMPAC: Ali Moini will perform the U.S. premiere of his 2009 solo dance “My Paradoxial Knives” while in residence at EMPAC to develop his new work “Intentions.” Drawing on Persian cultural tradition, Moini’s performance includes 13th century Sufi poetry by Rumi and movements reminiscent of the whirling dervish, while his costume diverges from tradition by being made of straps connecting metal knives to his body. The free performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of 8th and Congress Streets in Troy. For more information visit empac.rpi.edu. HUDSON HALL: The NTB (Not Talk Back) SALON SERIES invites the public to experience the opera beyond the traditional notion of performance with a series of social colloquies. Joe Cermatori, Skidmore College Department of English, critic, dramaturg, and theater artist; Khary Septh, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief + James Powell, Arts + Culture Editor, of The Tenth Magazine take part in “Queer Narratives,” asking sexuality and ethnicity intersect in a world where identity is fluid, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street, Hudson. LANSINGBURGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Lansingburgh Historical Society, locatd at 2 114th Street, Troy, will host their annual Wine and Cheese Holiday Party and Auction on November 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As you listen to fabulous auctioneer Eliz, enjoy a glass of wine and treats. A $5 donation from members and a $6 donation from not-yet members is greatly appreciated.

NEW YORKER CARTOONISTS: Iconic New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast and former New Yorker cartoon editor Robert “Bob” Mankoff speak at the New York State Library on Thursday, November 9, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Huxley Theater, 1st Floor, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Registration is recommended. To register online go to http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/ or e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. 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 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, TROY GROTTO: The Troy Grtto #14 will meet on Thursday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brusnwick Road. A dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. For reservations contanct masonsonline.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Arts and Crafts. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sewing Class. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Membership Meeting. 11:30 a.m., Fidelis Open Enrollment Q&A with light refreshments.19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. Free lunch for veterans today, November 9. For more information call 270-5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE:

Kris Kirby, professor of psychology, will give a Sigma Xi lecture, “Weighing Future Consequences: The Discounting Theory of Impulsive Choices,” at Williams College on Thursday, November 9, at 4:15 p.m. in Wege Auditorium. In this talk, Kirby will explain how the mathematical form of the way we discount future consequences provides a theory of impulsive choices. This talk is free and open to the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277 or visit www.williams.edu/map.

Friday, Nov. 10

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Teen Cafe 2:30 p.m. for grades 9 and up.4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. FORT PLAIN MUSEUM:

On Friday, November 10, the Fort Plain Museum will hold a book release & signing reception for “Citizen Soldier: The Revolutionary War Journal of Joseph Bloomfield,” edited by Mark Edward Lender and James Kirby Martin. Reception starts at 7:30 p.m., with authors arriving by 8 p.m. This book and others by the authors will be for sale. Refreshments and beverages will be served. The museum is located at 389 Canal Street in Fort Plain. There is no charge but a $5 suggested donation is appreciated. For more information, visit www.fortplainmuseum.com or email info@fortplainmuseum.org.