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Thursday, Nov. 23

FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL: 3p.m. to 5p.m., Christ Methodist Church, 35State Street, Troy. Clothing, coats, household items will be available.

TURKEY TROT WARM-UPS: Choice Physical Therapy, on Campbell Ave in Troy, will be teaming up with the Troy Turkey Trot for its 70th Annual race on Thanksgiving Day. Erin and Joe Napoleone, owners of Choice, along with their team of physical therapists will be leading a full body, group warm-up, available for all runners prior to their race one block from the starting line in Riverfront Park. Race days draw large crowds of athletes typically without a designated space to perform an adequate warm-up, until this year. Warm-ups for the 10K will take place from 7:20 a.m. - 7:40a.m. Warm-ups for the Grade School Mile and Turkey Walk will be held from 9a.m. - 9:15a.m. Warm-ups for the 5K will take place from 9:20a.m. - 9:40a.m.

Friday, Nov. 24

ALBANY INSTITUTE: The Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany will be decorated and ready to welcome locals and out-of-area guests to the museum for “Home for the Holidays” on Thanksgiving weekend. The popular free admission weekend is one of the kick-off holiday events in the Capital Region. Once again, it will be packed with festive decorations and fun activities that will appeal to the entire family. Major sponsors for the weekend include Omni Development Corporation, Inc. and M&T Bank. 10 a.m. to 5p.m., 125Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information about the Home for the Holidays Free Thanksgiving weekend, please visit the museum’s website: www. albanyinstitute.org. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Enjoy a superhero craft and screening of “The Incredibles” (PG, 111minutes) at 10a.m., and come back after lunch at 2p.m. to make a sunny sun catcher and watch “Moana” (PG, 113minutes). For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CLEMENT ART GALLERY: Holiday Small Works Show, featuring a large selection of original artwork by local artists. Artists’ reception November 24from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. at Clement Art Gallery, 201Broadway, Troy. For more information call 518-2726811or visit clementart.com. CMOST: School Vacation Camp: “Maker Fun,” 9a.m. - 4p.m. A day packed with experiments, building projects, creative elements and games for children ages 5-11. $45 for CMOST members, $50for future members. Before care (8a.m. to 9a.m.) and After care (4p.m. to 5p.m.) costs an addition $6per camper. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy.

Saturday, Nov. 25

ALBANY INSTITUTE: The Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany will be decorated and ready to welcome locals and out-of-area guests to the museum for “Home for the Holidays” on Thanksgiving weekend. The popular free admission weekend is one of the kick-off holiday events in the Capital Region. Once again, it will be packed with festive decorations and fun activities that will appeal to the entire family. Major sponsors for the weekend include Omni Development Corporation, Inc. and M&T Bank. 10 a.m. to 5p.m., 125Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information about the Home for the Holidays Free Thanksgiving weekend, please visit the museum’s website: www. albanyinstitute.org. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Comm. Church, 570Third Ave., North Troy is displaying all things Christmas, along with a vast inventory of housewares, linens, shoes, toys, puzzles and clothing for the entire family-including coats and boots. 9a.m. – 1p.m. on Thursdays & Saturdays. For more info, please call 518235-3851.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR:

The Cohoes-Waterford Elks’ Annual Holiday Craft Fair features dozens of vendors, food, and something for everyone. 9a.m.– 3p.m., 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

SALEM CHRISTMAS PARADE: Santa’s making an early visit to ‘the Middle of Everywhere,’ arriving in Salem on Saturday, November 25, for the annual Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. This year’s theme is ‘A Very Sparkly Christmas!” The 2017Parade will kick off at 1pm from Vail Street, following Main Street to Park Place and ending at the Fairgrounds. Grand Marshall Carly McPhee, daughter of Don and Carol McPhee and outstanding senior at Salem Central School, will lead the parade. Come early and join the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt, 10a.m. - 2p.m. at participating businesses. While you’re in Salem, check out Bancroft Public Library Gingerbread House Contest (10a.m. - 1p.m.); Grand Opening of the Artisans Holiday Market (10a.m.- 5 p.m.); Gardenworks Farm Holiday Open House and Holiday Concert with the LaMotheGee Family at 2pm with food sampling and Holiday Open House; and merchant specials throughout the town.

THAT 70S NIGHT: An amazing Concert starring Joe Ventura from Eden Cafe. Joe and his guitar will entertainus with tributes to such legends as The Eagles, John Denver, The Beatles and many more. This event starts at 7 p..m, sponsored by Singles Outreach, at 435New Karner Road, Colonie. Price is $6. Bring a snack to share. For further information call 518452-6883.

WYOMANOCK PRESERVE: Wyomanock Farm is a small, organic and diversified operation with a mission to provide food to the local community in a manner harmonious with the site’s rich ecology, home

to uncommon native plants and plant communities. “Organic Farming in the Wyomanock Creek Watershed” (1p.m. to 4p.m.) blends a farm tour with a 1.5mile walk through the rich natural habitats of the Wyomanock Creek watershed. Participants will learn how to cultivate a connection between people and the land that provides for them, and experience the rich ecology of Wyomanock Preserve. Registration required. For more information, visit www.BeholdNewLebanon.org or call 518794-6680.

Sunday, Nov. 26

ALBANY INSTITUTE: The Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany will be decorated and ready to welcome locals and out-of-area guests to the museum for “Home for the Holidays” on Thanksgiving weekend. The popular free admission weekend is one of the kick-off holiday events in the Capital Region. Once again, it will be packed with festive decorations and fun activities that will appeal to the entire family. Major sponsors for the weekend include Omni Development Corporation, Inc. and M&T Bank. Noon to 5p.m., 125 Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information about the Home for the Holidays Free Thanksgiving weekend, please visit the museum’s website: www.albanyinstitute.org.

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Friends of Chamber Music of Troy, NY, presents the Walden Chamber Players in an eclectic program of music for bassoon and strings by Garfield, Mozart, and Danzi, and piano and strings by Mozart and Fauré, in the annual Hildegard and Heinrich Medicus Memorial Concert. 3p.m., Kiggins Hall, Emma Willard School, 285Pawling Avenue (Route 66), Troy. Single tickets are $25/$15for 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.

Monday, Nov. 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Take part in a reading and discussion series focusing on several of the Federalist Papers penned by Alexander Hamilton, 7p.m. - 8:30p.m. This session covers Federalist No. 1and No. 6. Additional dates in December, February and March. This program is grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. to 3p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY presents their 2018trip, “Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park”, August 25-September 2, 2018. A free travel presentation will take place on Monday, November 27, at 5:30p.m. at Plaza Travel Center, 623New Loudon Road, Latham. RSVP by email or phone. Contact Lisa LaForest at lisa@plazatravel.net or 518-785-3338. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Local author John R. Ostwald is a Professor Emeritus (Psychology), newspaper columnist (Saratogian/ The Record), Vietnam era veteran (InShore Undersea Warfare Group II) and author (War, Sacrifice and Coming, Home) whose work has been presented on TV, radio and at national conferences. He will talk on “War, Sacrifice and Coming Home” on Monday, November 27, at 6p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA

CAREGIVING SERIES: Troy Public Library is hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver’s Series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Session 2in the 3part series will be held November 28at 2p.m.at the main library, 100Second Street. As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this fall and winter. November 28, “Astronauts of Inner-Space: The Millbrook Commune and the ‘60s.” Explore New York’s unique role in the psychedelic ‘60s through the history of the Millbrook Commune, Timothy Leary’s ‘Grounded Space Colony’ housed on a 2,500acre estate in Dutchess County. 12:10p.m. – 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 1st Floor, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

CMOST: Join CMOST for the My Parent & Me science class, “Creature Comforts.” This is a chance for children and caregivers to interact, explore, imagine and discover the world of science together. Every session is thematically relevant and developmentally appropriate for children ages 2-5and their caregiver. Pre-registration is required: CMOST members $45, future members $65. 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information and a daily calendar of events visit www.cmost.org.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next regular meeting will be on November 28. Team 5will be the host/hostess. Meetings start at 1p.m., preceded by the pledge to the Flag, and a moment of silence. The meetings are held at The American Legion Post, Main Ave., Wynantskill. The Christmas luncheon will be on December 19at Paolo Lombardi’s, Wynantskill. Members must make reservations and payment on or before December 12. POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: In early 1864, a nineteen-year-old Irish immigrant named Kate Mullany organized the shirt collar laundry workers of Troy, New York, into the nation’s first truly all-female labor union. Their weeklong strike yielded them a twenty-five per cent raise and vaulted Mullany to national prominence. Today, the house that she bought for her family is a National Historic Site and the home of the American Labor Studies Center, which helps educate young Americans about the history of labor in the United States. Tom Carroll’s talk will tell that story at 7p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Town Hall on Route 351. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped-accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish frys at various restaurants. Best of all, they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest. Dues are $10a year.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help, 1p.m. to 3p.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 PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Fun Night: fun with foam stickers, for ages 4 and up with family member. 6p.m. at the Main library, 100Second Street.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348 for more information. WILLIAMS COLLEGE: At 6p.m. in Lawrence Hall, Cecilia Fajardo-Hill, art historian and curator in modern and contemporary art, will present a talk on “The Political Body in Radical Women Latin/a American Artists, 1960-1985.” At 7 p.m. in Paresky Auditorium, Deborah Rothschild, consulting curator to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and former senior curator at the Williams College Museum of Art, will discuss the EJI’s memorial to the victims of lynching that will open this coming spring in Montgomery, AL. Both events are 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m.4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: “Fall and Thanksgiving” are this month’s Science Story Time themes. Join a Museum educator for a science-based story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 11a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information and a daily calendar of events visit www. cmost.org.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Join the Grafton seniors for a Special Bingo, on Wednesday, November 29, at 12:30p.m. sponsored by CDPHP. If you have any questions, or would like to join us for lunch at noon entrée; Cold Plate – Crabmeat Salad, for a suggested donation of $3, please contact the center at 518-279-3413. The center is located at 2Roxborough Road, Grafton.

MIRACLE ON 15TH STREET: On Wednesday, November 29, at 7p.m., The Hill at Muza will light an 18 foot spruce tree from Bob’s Trees in Galway. The tree will stand on an outdoor “stage” area, about six feet above the beer garden, and is decorated with 500 feet of twinkling Christmas lights. Duly Noted, an AllMale RPI student acapella group, will perform holiday carols and songs for the crowd from 7p.m. to 9p.m., and will be joined by a special surprise musical guest, or two. Complimentary plates of Christmas cookies from The Cookie Factory will be served. The Hill is an outgrowth of Muza, the adjacent Polish restaurant on 15th Street in Troy. The rain date is December 1. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, 4p.m. to 6p.m. Play games on our PS4, have snacks and talk with your friends. For ages 13-19. Paint n’ Sip, 6:30 p.m. Enjoy cider and donuts with your friends while painting a seascape. Sign up is required for this adultsonly program. 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 40to Route 67East (Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) features a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories, including special occasion clothes for holiday parties, with most clothing $3a bag, as well as a great selection of Christmas decor and lots of housewares, CDs, books, toys and jewelry. The shop is open from 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday and on the first Saturday of each month.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10:30 a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for a delicious 12;15p.m. lunch, call 518270-5349.

Thursday, Nov. 30

ADORN: A Festival of Trees with a Twist Exhibit Opening, 5p.m. to 8p.m., Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25Quackenbush Street. Eight dress forms decorated for the holiday spirit by 10 local artists. All ‘ trees’ are available for purchase with proceeds to benefit the artists’ charities of choice. The exhibit opening is an Albany Holiday Market event. Free admission. For more information visit https://www.albany.org/event/ adorn%3a-a-festival-oftrees-with-a-twist-exhibitopening/25089/. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Explore Your Senses.” Help your child improve moto skills and increase his or her understanding of thow the wolrd works. Join CMOSt staff in the GE Junior Discovery Room for a hands-on science activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 10a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information and a daily calendar of events visit www. cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Comm. Church, 570Third Ave., North Troy is displaying all things Christmas, along with a vast inventory of housewares, linens, shoes, toys, puzzles and clothing for the entire family-including coats and boots. 9a.m. – 1p.m. on Thursdays & Saturdays. For more info, please call 518-235-3851.

HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Rensselaer County Historical Society and The Van Rensselaer Garden Club cordially invite the public to attend the 61st Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Historic Hart-Cluett House, 57Second Street, Troy. The show, featuring a ‘Home for The Holidays’ theme, opens Thursday, November 30, from noon – 5p.m., with a Free Community Night from 5p.m. - 8p.m. The show continues on December 1-3, from noon – 5p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online. for $10for adults, $6for seniors (62 and over), $5for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline.org/greens-show/.

ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: As followup to last month’s presentation, “Jumpstart Your Italian Genealogy,” retired educator John Capano will provide a more in-depth exploration of research resources such as Ancestry.com to assist you in finding “lost” ancestors and new, living relatives you never knew existed. Bring your own laptop or tablet device. A donation of $5is requested as are reservations by November 28. 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org.

PIZZAPALOOZA: Help make an impact on our community all while enjoying the areas top pizza, music, bid on auction baskets and have a beer tasting-event thanks to DeCresente Distributing Company. The Troy Boys and Girls’ Club 10th annual Pizzapalooza takes place from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at Franklin Terrace, 26Campbell Avenue, Troy. Honoring Champion of Youth Award Winner: Honorable Kathleen Jimino. Get tickets at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/i6na6e/event/ 786786/.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5p.m. to 7p.m. Computer Help, 5:30p.m. to 7p.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, STEPHENTOWNMEMORIAL LIBRARY: Kids five and under, along with their parents and/or caregivers, are invited to playtime at 10a.m., including circle time, music, movement, reading, crafts and free playtime. Siblings are welcome to join as well. Lego Club meets at 4:30p.m. 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Arts and Crafts. 9a.m. to 11a.m., Sewing Class. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

UNCLE SAM TOASTMASTERS: Uncle Sam Toastmasters’ Club Open House, 6p.m. to 8p.m., the Catskill Room, Northeast Health Offices, Margaret Krause Center, 2212Burdett Avenue. Guests welcome, open to all, free. For additional information contact Secretary@ UncleSamTMS.org or visit the Club website at www. unclesamtms.org. VICTORIAN STREETWALK: Thursday night, November 30, is the 31st Annual Victorian Streetwalk, presented by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga Springs from 6p.m. to 10p.m. Carolers will serenade the crowd beginning at 5:45pm as the children wait for Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive on horse and carriage (Saratoga Horse & Carriage) escorted in by Santa’s elves. The Honorable Mayor Joanne Yepsen will light the tree at 6:00p.m. Santa, Clara, elves and Rumple Dumple will visit with children throughout the evening in the beautiful Santa Cottage which will be in the center of Broadway. Please visit www.saratogadowntown.com for a full schedule.

Friday, Dec. 1

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m., for teens in 9th grade and up. Family holiday movie, 4p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CUT FLOWER CONFERENCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Albany County and the Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program are pleased to announce the Second Annual Cut Flower Conference, to be held on December 1from 8a.m. until 4p.m. at The Carey Institute, Guggenheim Pavilion, 63Huyck Road, Rensselaerville. Admission to the conference is $45 per person, which includes lunch at the Carriage House Restaurant. Online registration is available at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/cutflower2_ 201. For questions regarding registration or payment, please contact Tove Ford, cce-caahp@cornell.edu or 518-765-3518. FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its special First Friday Devotional Services for December. On Friday, December 1, 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 518-3744466, Ext. 13.

HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Rensselaer County Historical Society and The Van Rensselaer Garden Club cordially invite the public to attend the 61st Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Historic Hart-Cluett House, 57Second Street, Troy. The show, featuring a ‘Home for The Holidays’ theme, continues on December 1-3, from noon – 5p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online. for $10for adults, $6for seniors (62 and over), $5for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline.org/greens-show/.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, December 1, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy. Because of the Christmas Tea, the meeting will start at 1:30p.m. Holiday music will be performed by Dan Frank. Guests are welcome to attend. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: Share and celebrate in the old Italian tradition of the “Christmas Market.” Marvel at the exquisite, roomsized annual Italian Nativity featuring live mosses and life-like figurines. The Italian American Heritage Museum’s exhibit rooms are transformed into mini-market places filled with something for almost everyone on your Christmas shopping list -- including yourself. The Market Café will offer food, beverage and fellowship. 10a.m. to 5p.m.,1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979 or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

OFF THE RECORD: 60s minimalist trio, 8p.m. to 10 p.m., University Club, 141 Washington Avenue, Albany. No cover charge. For more information visit www. offtherecordtrio.com. RUMMAGE SALE: 3p.m. to 8p.m., United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue, Watervliet. Call 518-2730191or email watervliet. methodist@gmail.com for more information. WILLIAMS COLLEGE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams College Percussion Ensemble (WiPE) in its fall concer, “BLEED,” on Friday, December 1, at 8p.m. in Chapin Hall. For this program, WiPE invites the audience to join them onstage for an intimate experience of curious sounds and shifty rhythms in music ranging from quiet reflection to driving intensity. This free event is open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54Chapin Hall Drive on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Saturday, Dec. 2

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, will have its monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Saturday, December 2, from 8a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea. AVERILL PARK CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday December 2. Come do your Christmas shopping at more than a dozen handcraft, gift, and food shops. You’ll find plenty of holiday-themed items, as well as year-round gifts and décor. When you enter, get your Shop-All-Day form so you can shop at all the booths without having to pull out your wallet at each one. Pay as you leave, cash or checks only. The Church of the Covenant, also known as “The Round Church,” is at 3055 Route 43near the blinking light in Averill Park, just west of Burden Lake Road. BETHEL CRAFT FAIR: Hats, Tracy Lynn Jewelry, Scarfs, Mary Kay, Baked Goods, etc. Noon to 6p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303or 518-7134348for more information. CHENEY LIBRARY: Kids’ Holiday Shop, 9a.m. - 1 p.m. Children can come and select gifts for their parents, siblings, aunt, uncles and cousins. All items are 25 cents, 50cents or $1. The Kids Holiday Shop will run in conjunction with the First Saturday Book Sale. Cheney

Library is holding several raffles during the Holiday season for items donated by the businesses in Hoosick Falls or the township. Come in to purchase a ticket for $1.00or 6tickets for $5. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. The Church is located at the intersection of Schodack Landing Road & Muitzeskill Road, in Schodack Landing. The Christmas Bazaar will include new and gently used Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, and books, as well as a Luncheon Cafe and a Bake Sale. For more information, call the Church office at 518-732-7500. CHRISTMAS SALE: Decorations new and used plus plates of assorted Christmas cookies at the Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street on December 2from l0a.m. - 3p.m. To reserve cookies call Elsie at 518-235-4370. The church is handicapped- accessible. DIVE INTO PANCAKES: The Greenbush YMCA Sea Lions Swim Team will be hosting their 7th annual pancake breakfast on December 2nd. The Flapjack breakfast is a twist on the normal dining experience. Instead of waitresses or waiters serving breakfast, the swimmers from the swim team will be taking orders, handing out drinks and food, and cleaning tables. Tickets are $7a person, and all proceeds will go towards the swim team. They can be purchased at the East Greenbush YMCA front desk. The event will be held at the Applebee’s in North Greenbush, on 594N. Troy Road, Rensselaer. Breakfast will be served from 8a.m. - 10a.m.

FLEA MARKET: Petersburg Methodist Church, 12Head

of Lane Road, will hold their annual flea market, Chinese auction and bake sale on December 2from 9a.m. until 3p.m. Food and beverages will be on sale all day. 50⁄50 tickets will be on sale until the drawing at 3p.m. Tables are available for $15each. To reserve tables call 518-8526576or 518-658-3757. HOLIDAY ART SHOW: Purchase oil and watercolor paintings for your holiday gift giving or personal enjoyment directly from nationally recognized professional artist, George Van Hook. This is a wonderful time to visit the artist’s studio and see paintings from his travels around the country this past year. 10a.m. to 5p.m., 14Grove St. Cambridge. Works are also available at: georgevanhookfineartist.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: On December 2- 3the Women’s Guild of St. Peter Armenian Church will host their annual Holiday Bazaar in the Gdanian Hall at St. Peter Armenian Church, 100Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. The event will feature a variety of delicious Armenian foods to enjoy on site or to take home, a community outreach project benefiting the Center for Donation and Transplant – New York – Vermont “Donate Life” (all donations greatly appreciated), vendors for your holiday shopping pleasure, Santa Claus and a 50⁄50 raffle to be drawn on December 3 (winners need not be present at time of drawing). The Annual Holiday Bazaar will run from 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, December 2, and from noon to 4p.m. on Sunday, December 3. The event is open to the public; admission and parking are free of charge.

HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Rensselaer County Historical Society and The Van Rensselaer Garden Club cordially invite the public to attend the 61st Annual

Holiday Greens Show at the Historic Hart-Cluett House, 57Second Street, Troy. The show, featuring a ‘Home for The Holidays’ theme, continues on December 1-3, from noon – 5p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online. for $10for adults, $6for seniors (62 and over), $5for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline.org/greens-show/.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: Share and celebrate in the old Italian tradition of the “Christmas Market.” Marvel at the exquisite, room-sized annual Italian Nativity featuring live mosses and life-like figurines. The Italian American Heritage Museum’s exhibit rooms are transformed into mini-market places filled with something for almost everyone on your Christmas shopping list -including yourself. The Market Café will offer food, beverage and fellowship. 10a.m. to 5 p.m.,1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

NASSAU LIBRARY HOLIDAY STORE: On Saturday, December 2, between 10 a.m. and 1p..m., children may shop for family and friends at the Nassau Library “store” in the library’s community room. They can choose from a variety of knickknacks, holiday ornaments, costume jewelry and other seasonal items. Prices are guaranteed to be affordable, and the library’s volunteens will be on hand to help wrap gifts. The library will accept donations for the sale (both gift items and wrapping material) until Friday, December 1. Cider and donuts will be served while children shop. For more information call 518766-2715.