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Wednesday, Nov. 29

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.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 sciencebased story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 11 a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan 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 18foot 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 All-Male 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, 6:30p.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. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for a delicious 12;15p.m. lunch, call 518-270-5349.

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 10local 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%3aa-festival-of-trees-with-atwist-exhibit-opening/25089/. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or 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. - 11:30a.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. 9 a.m. – 1p.m. on Thursdays & Saturdays. For more info, please call 518-235-3851. EMPAC: “Other Uses 04” presents three moving-image works by Beatriz Santiago Munoz tha tpay characteristic attention to the geometry, composition and cinematic potential of everyday neglected landscapes. By training the lens on abandoned architectures, these films fund counter histories and other uses for the troubled landscapes of military and political upheaval. Tickets $6.Please check empac.rpi.edu for program updates. EMPAC is located at the corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. 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 – 5 p.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, $6 for seniors (62and over), $5 for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11 for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline.org/ greens-show/.

ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: As follow-up 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. 11a.m. to 12:30p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979 or 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 tastingevent 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, 5 p.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. 10a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

UNCLE SAMTOASTMASTERS: Uncle Sam Toastmasters’ Club Open House, 6p.m. to 8p.m., the Catskill Room, Northeast Health Offices, Margaret Krause Center, 2212 Burdett 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, December 1

BENNINGTON CENTERFOR THE ARTS: Pianists Christopher Lewis and Yoshiko Sato continue their concert series devoted to performances of the complete Piano Sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven. The performances are taking place at Bennington College and at venues in the surrounding Bennington community. This concert at The Bennington Center for the Arts will be the 6th of the series. Doors open at 7:30p.m., performance begins at 8p.m. Tickets: $10 suggested donation.

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

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10a.m., Busy Bees drop-in for ages birth-24months. This open playgroup for the youngest visitors and their caregivers provides the space and activities for you to create an environment fostering early childhood development in a social setting. 11a.m., Wiggles & Giggles, drop-in for ages 2-5. In this play program oung children can exploore the world around them through guided free play. 69Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540for more information.

CUTFLOWER 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, 63 Huyck Road, Rensselaerville. Admission to the conference is $45per 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.

EMPAC: Ephraim Asili is in residence at EMPAC with a group of performers developing a script for his featurelength film “Inheritance,” in which the protagonist inherits a house in West Philadelphia that becomes an urban collective for activists of color. This free 7p.m. event provides a behind-the-scenes look into the early stages of production. EMPAC is located at the Corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. Visit empac. rpi.edu for more information. 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 12:15p.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 518-374-4466, 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, $6 for seniors (62and over), $5 for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11 for 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 10p.m., University Club, 141Washington 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 518-273-0191 or email watervliet.methodist@gmail.com for more information. WILLIAMSCOLLEGE 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 CANEAT 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 PARKCHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9a.m. to 3p.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 518-274-4303 or 518-713-4348for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Kids’ Holiday Shop, 9a.m. - 1p.m. Children can come and select gifts for their parents, siblings, aunt, uncles and cousins.

All items are 25cents, 50 cents or $1. The Kids Holiday Shop will run in conjunction with the First Saturday Book Sale. This month’s book sale features a wide variety of Christmas books for both adults and children, as well as a large collection of Danielle Steel in paperback for only 50 cents each. 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.