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Sunday, Dec. 10

AUDABON OWL-WATCH:

On Sunday, December 10, Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will lead a late afternoon field trip to southern Montgomery County to view Short-eared owls and other grassland birds. Participants will meet at 3p.m. at the Cooperstown Village Docks at the end of Fair Street in Cooperstown for carpooling. Dress appropriately for cold windy weather, minimal walking. For further information contact; Bob Donnelly at rsdonn@ yahoo.com or 607-435-2054. The program is free and open to the public.

BABES IN TROYLAND: Now in its third year, “Babes in Troyland” fills the Takk House, 55Third Street, downtown Troy, with more than 20 antique, vintage and crafts vendors on Saturday December 9, from 1p.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday December 10, from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Admission is $5 for the whole weekend. Sale items include candles, clothing, jewelry, original art prints, essential oils, dog apparel, children’s items, vinyl records, housewares, instruments, furniture, books, tools and more. The bazaar will also feature cocktails, a “beer garden,” with food catered by The Ruck; a whiskey tasting by Albany Distilling Co.; a coffee bar by Lost Highway Coffee Co.; and locally-made sweets. Live entertainment ranges from Elizabethan minstrels to a very badly behaving Santa Claus. Babes in Troyland is sponsored by The Ruck. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Little Sunday Music with the Van Voris Trio, 2p.m. Concert featuring arrangements of well-known classics from the 17th-20th centuries with John Van Voris on flute, Jodi Van Voris on violin and Laura Van Voris on cello. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CMOST: Baby It’s Cold Outside: an Investigation in Ice, 1p.m. This workshop takes a look at ice and its properties. The workshop is designed for children and families of all ages. Free with museum admission. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-2352120or visit www.cmost.org. CHRISTUS PARADOX:

Come explore the paradoxical aspects of the birth of Jesus as portrayed in song, with texts from English metaphysical poets Robert Southwell and Richard Crashaw, and hymn writers Sylvia Dunstan and Carl P. Daw, Jr. Festival Celebration Choir, Julie Panke, Artistic Director, presents its 2017Christmas Concert, Christus Paradox, at 3p.m. on December 10at First Lutheran Church, 181Western Avenue, Albany. The choir, with Andrew Krystopolski, Accompanist, will also present “This Child, This King,” an extended work by American composer Daniel Gawthrop for choir, organ, harp and timpani. Tickets are $18, $13for students and seniors, and are available from Choir members or at the door. COMMUNITY HAM DINNER: A free Community ham dinner will be served at 2p.m. on Sunday, December 10, during the Messy Church gathering at Grace Church Hall, 34Third Street, Waterford. The menu will include scallopped potatoes. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. Free activities for all age, including Christ centered crafts, and a free community meal are planned. For more information, call Rose Tokarz at 518-2375738or visit gracewaterford. com.

CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s selections are the essays “Life After Death” and “Reincarnation” from the book “Power Through Constructive Thinking” by Emmet Fox. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. 6 p.m.,Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. GESU BAMBINO: Join the Italian American Heritage Museum for a glorious Christmas Concert with soprano Rosanne G. Hargrave and pianist Michael Clement. Light the Season with music in classical, sacred and traditional traditions by various composers and in the Italian, Latin and English languages. A dessert reception will follow the program. This is a fundraiser for our Association. Tickets are $10each and limited. Reservations will be on a first come, first served basis. 3p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www. american italian museum. org.

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST: Menu includes juice, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes with hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, cereals & banana, Danish pastries, bagels, toast plus an omelet station. Free holiday gift while supplies last. All you can eat for only $9, children 5-10$4, under 5 free. 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Road. For more information call 518-783-0572or v is itwww.l at ham coloniekofc. com.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Monthly breakfast at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938, located on Poplar Ave. 8a.m. to 11a.m. The menu consists of eggs made to order, French Toast, Pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits with sausage gravy. Adults over age 13$8children 5-12 $4.

PORK DINNER: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville will hold a Pork Dinner on Sunday December 10, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. Eat in or take out. $11for adults, $6for children 6-12, children under 5- free. Dinner will include roast pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, green beans, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and milk. For more information call the church at 518-458-1562. REINVIGORATING DEMOCRACY: Blaire Horner, executive director of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), will discuss the steps that should be taken to reverse NYS’s awful record in voter registration and turnout. New York requires that voters register at least 25 days before an election, one of the earliest deadlines in the nation. In the 2016election, the Presidential debates had not ended by New York’s registration deadline. New York

had one of the lowest voter turnouts in its history. The free 1:15p.m. program will be preceded by 12:30p.m. refreshments at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Presented by The Capital District Humanist Society.

RPI HOLIDAY CONCERT: The 2017President’s Holiday Concert at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will take place on Sunday, December 10, at 3p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) on campus. The Rensselaer Orchestra, under the direction of Nicholas DeMaison, will present a semi-staged version of “Peer Gynt,” the 1867play by Henrik Ibsen with music by Edvard Grieg. Joining the orchestra will be the Rensselaer Concert Choir, members of the Instrumental Fellows ensemble, members of the The RPI Players, and soprano Kimberley Osburn. The production also will feature the work of students in the Sculpture II class of Jefferson Kielwagen, who is a lecturer in the Department of Arts. There is no cost for the performance, but RSVPs are requested at https://webforms.rpi.edu/ holiday-concert. A reception will follow.

SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS: The annual Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols at Williams College will be held at 4p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 9and 10, in Thompson Memorial Chapel. The services feature choral music by the Williams Concert and Chamber Choirs, congregational singing of carols, and the traditional reading of the biblical Christmas story. There is no admission charge, but all are encouraged to bring an item of non-perishable canned or packaged food for local emergency food pantries. A free-will offering will be received at the conclusion of the service as part of Williams students’ relief efforts for survivors of recent hurricanes. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or visit www. williams.edu/map.

TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion at 9Ten Broeck Place in Albany, a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion continues through December 16. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. The Musicians of Ma’alwyck give a chamber music performance at 2p.m. on Sunday, December 10. Visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518-436-9826for details.

Monday, Dec. 11

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: At 10:30a.m.,join the Center for Disability Services for a morning of music from a talented trio consisting of a tenor saxophone, bass guitar and keyboard. Refreshments will be served. At 1:30p.m., DayBooks discusses “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. The library board meets at 6p.m. All meetings are open to the public. 451 Delaware 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.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program honors Edward L. Pratt at this month’s ceremony on December 11at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers on te third Floor of the County Office Building. 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Edward served in the United States Army as a Medic during World War II earning The Silver and Bronze Star Medals, among many others, for saving fellow wounded soldiers during several battles in Europe. After the war he worked for Sterling Drug in Rensselaer and as Director of Analytical Chemistry at the Sterling Winthrop Research Institute in East Greenbush. For more information call The Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-2702760.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, on Monday, December 11, at 6p.m. for the third in the Adult Holiday Crafting Workshop Series: Pine cone Gnome Ornaments. Transform pine cones into enchanting gnomes to decorate your home this holiday season. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required for this workshop. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

WATERVLIET HISTORICAL SOCIETY: In lieu of December’s meeting the Watervliet Historical Society will hold its Annual Christmas Party on December 11at 6:30p.m. at the Watervliet Senior Center. This will be a pot luck dinner and all are welcome. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

BEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will host the complimentary presentation “Beating the Holiday Blues” on Tuesday, December 12, at 2p.m. The holidays can be a stressful, hectic time of year, especially for caregivers. Learn strategies to reduce caregiver stress this season and tips on how to focus on the joy of the holidays. This presentation, sponsored by Amedisys Home Health and Hospice Care and Home Instead Senior Care, is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, call 413-499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA.

BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks on select Tuesdays from October through March, from 12:10 p.m. – 12:40p.m., in the Museum’s Huxley Theater, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. December 12:”Beyond Global Warming: a Future of Hyper-warming Earth.” Learn more about climate change as sea levels have risen 10inches in the last century with the melting of ice sheets and thermal expansion of ocean water. Each program includes a 20-minute talk with a State Museum historian or scientist followed by a questionand-answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Ready to Jack and Ally, 4p.m.4118State Highway 2, Troy.Call 2794023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots: Gingerbread Men, 10a.m. A special time for visitors ages 2-5to gain preschool readiness skills in a fun and social environment. 69Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540for more information.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting, hosted by Team 6, will be on December 12at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill. Members say the Pledge to our Flag and have a moment of silence prior to the meeting. This is the last day for reservations and payment for the December 19Christmas luncheon. Nominations can be made for all officers for election at the January 9 meeting. Please call Barb at 518-674-8325, to be a substitue for Bocce on Monday mornings.

FARMER DISCUSSION MEETING: Description: Cornell Cooperative ExtensionAlbany and the Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program are pleased to announce an upcoming series of Farmer Discussion Meetings, to be held in Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia and Washington Counties. After a free lunch, Aaron Gabriel will discuss basic insect biology and identification, and Sandy Buxton will lead a discussion about how to estimate farm machinery costs. A meeting will be held for Albany County on December 12from noon to 2p.m. at Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM Class, 4p.m. Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 33773will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:30p.m. at their rooms at 513Fifth Avenue, North Troy. 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.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All persons age 16and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment. For more information, visit WWW. SAM24.org.

TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion at 9Ten Broeck Place in Albany, a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion continues through December 16. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. Karl Felsen discusses “The Santa Claus Mysteries: What We Don’t Know About Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas and Santa Claus” at 7p.m. on Tuesday, December 12. Visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518-4369826for details.

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 PUBLIC LIBRARY: Finance Committee meeting 5:15p.m., Board of Trustees meeting 5:30p.m. 100 Second Street, Troy.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

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: “Winter” is the December theme for CMOST’s 11a.m. Science Story Time. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time that includes a projectbased activity. No preregistration required; free with museum admission. For ages 2-6. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS WORKSHOP: Interested in going to college? Community members are invited to join the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center’s College Connections team at the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, on Wednesday, December 13, at 5p.m. for a workshop that helps explore ways to fund your education with Financial Aid. Space is limited to twelve spots, so please register by December 11. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots’ Class, 10:30a.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-2790580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND: A combination of traditional and holiday music for concert band. This free concert will be at the Mark Cornell Auditorium of Colonie Central High School off Sand Creek Road in Colonie at 7:30p.m. Additional information at www.memorialbandcolonie.org. MINDFUL PRACTICES GROUP: Includes walking meditation and sitting meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. All are welcome; meditation instruction available. Wednesdays 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House--4 Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518271-6949or 518-273-1851 for more information. SPEIGLE ELDERS: Due to holiday scheduling, the Speigle Elders will meet only once this month, on Wednesday, December 13 at 12:30p.m. The monthly charity collection will take place with the Record’s Clothe-A-Child as the recipient. Refreshments will be provided and served by Table #6members. Final payments for this year’s Christmas/Birthday party are due at this meeting. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville (Route 40 to Route 67East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) is open 9a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Great selection of Christmas decor; large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories, most for $3a bag. Winter coats, jackets and snow pants $2. Special occasion outfits for those Holiday parties. Lots of housewares, CDs, books and jewelry -- plus a room full of toys.

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, Dec. 14

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. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers: Candy Cane Science, 10:30a.m. In this popular weekly program visitors discover the different ways in which science is all around us. 69Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Snowman Investigations,” 10a.m. to 11:30a.m. Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works with a hands-on sensory science activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 1p.m. - 2:30p.m., Homeschool Enrichment Program, “Winter Ecology,” for ages 6-8and 9-12. Pre-register before the close of business on December 13. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information or to pre-register call 518235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting and Christmas luncheon on Thursday night, December 14, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. The covered dish luncheon will be at 6p.m. If you want to be in the grab bag bring a gift that costs around $10. The Christmas raffle and the meeting will follow.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art Class, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOLIDAY NETWORKING PLUS LUNCHEON: Attended by more than 100business professionals, you’re sure to make the connections you need. Bring a door prize to spread holiday cheer; more than 60 prizes will be given away. Attendees will also have a chance to win a two-night stay at the award-winning Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid. Check-in and lunch, 11:30 a.m., Networking noon - 1:15 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. $35for Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Members; $50Member Walk-ins. Register at www. renscochamber.com/events. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo will present slides and attendees are invited to share their family Christmas traditions. The Italian American Heritage Museum’s Choir will sing several Italian Christmas Carols. A dessert social follows the program. Please bring a dessert to share. Free. 7p.m. to 8:30p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. LANSINGBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Lansingburgh Public Library’s 45-minute Family Story Time enrichment program includes stories, songs, and movement to support children’s learning and discovery from the very beginning. For children ages 0-5with a caregiver. Every Thursday at 10:30a.m. at 27114th Street, Troy.

MELODIES OF CHRISTMAS: An annual tradition of beautiful music and generosity. The Empire State Youth Orchestra and ESYO Youth Chorale perform a 7p.m. holiday concert at Proctor’s in Schenectady to benefit the pediatric oncology program at Albany Medical Center. Tickets are available for purchase through the Proctors Box Office and at the door. Additional performances on December 15-17. 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. SPEIGLE ELDERS CHRISTMAS PARTY:

The Speigle Elders’ annual combination Christmas/ Birthday party will take place on Thursday, December 14from noon - 3p.m. at the Parti-Event & Banquet Facility, 107th St. & 3rd Ave. in North Troy, with a buffet luncheon served at 1 p.m. To celebrate birthdays throughout the past year, all members will receive a complimentary beverage of their choice, and a birthday cake will be served as dessert. Final payments for this event are due at the December 13meeting.

TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion at 9Ten Broeck Place in Albany, a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion continues through December 16. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. A candelight tour of the mansion will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 14. Please make reservations. Visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518-436-9826for details.

TROY GROTTO; The Troy Grotto #13will meet on Thursday, December 14, at 7: 30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, to elect officers for 2018and hear annual reports. Dinner will be served preceding the meeting at 6:30p.m.

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. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party; prizes awarded. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 2705349. For more information call 270-5348.

Friday, Dec. 15

BROADS WHO BELT: A fund-raising musical revue featuring TV Channel 13’s Benita Zahn. Includes 7p.m. wine and hors d’oeuvres party, and show at 8p.m. Schenectady Civic Players, 12S. Church St., Schenectady. Tickets $35. Order in advance by calling 518382-2081(extension 6), or purchase tickets at the door. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m., for teens in 9th grade and up. Family holiday movie, 4 p.m.4118State 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. Kids’ Night Out Holiday Fun Bash for ages 4and up, 6p.m. to 9p.m. Pre-registration required: $20per child; $15for each additional child. 69Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540for more information.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The annual Christmas Concert at the Petersburgh Baptist Church has become a lively local tradition, and is sure to impart the spirit of the season. This year, the community is invited to “Behold Our God,” celebrating a humble birth that would change the world. Under the inspired direction of Karen Webster, the multifaith choir will perform a program of Christmas songs representing many traditions and genres. Delicious desserts and refreshments will be served after the concert. The program is free of charge, and all are welcome. 7p.m., 19240Route 22, Petersburgh. This concert will be presented again at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 17. For more information, call 518-658-3834.