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Wednesday, Dec. 20 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY:

De-stress and enjoy the gentle movements and breathing exercises associated with qi gong. Wear loose and comfortable clothing and shoes. All ages and abilities welcome. 7 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. Bridge Club, 6p.m. 4118State 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 project-based activity. No pre-registration 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. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots’ Class, 10:30a.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518279-0580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information. MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: NY Capital Region Men to Men Cancer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Club, 1Penny Lane, Latham. Come-share experiences and receive understanding and encouragement from men and their loved ones in dealing with cancer. For more information, please contact the ACS Hope Club at 518-220-6960. 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 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House--4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949or 518-273-1851for more information.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville (Route 40to 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. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for a delicious 12;15p.m. lunch, call 518-270-5349.

Thursday, Dec. 21 BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY

LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Solaris, 360Warren St. in Hudson, on December 21at 8p.m. The theater’s Executive Artistic Director, David Anderson, performs the piece solo, moving fluidly from character to character and giving the audience not only the dialogue but the descriptive passages as well. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Ice is Cool,” 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. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe, 5703rd Ave., North Troy is displaying Christmas items, clothing for the entire family, housewares, books and jewelry. Bargains galore and sales to match. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. For more information call 518-235-3851. ESYO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE:

This special concert is among the most important for any Empire State Youth Orchestra percussionist, as you hear their take on the holidays. Come to the Massry Center for the Arts at The College of Saint Rose in Albany at 7p.m. to hear the ESYO Youth Percussion Ensemble with the ESYO Repertory Percussion Ensembles. This event is free and open to the public with a suggest donation requested at the door. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art Class, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518279-0580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information. 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 27 114th Street, Troy. MASONS; The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, December 21, at 7: 30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446will meet on Thursday, December21, at 6:30p.m. at their rooms, located at 851Broadway, Rensselaer. 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://rens- selaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 9a.m. to 11a.m., Sewing Class. 10a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Special Christmas Dinner with Entertainment by Sal Graziano. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

Friday, Dec. 22 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.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Solaris, 360Warren St. in Hudson, on December 22at 8p.m. The theater’s Executive Artistic Director, David Anderson, performs the piece solo, moving fluidly from character to character and giving the audience not only the dialogue but the descriptive passages as well. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received.

CMOST: 11a.m., Investigate the A in STEAM. Designed for younger visitors, this program gives children an opportunity to explore a diffrent creative art activity each week. 2 p.m., Engineering Fun and Learning Series. This series explores fun engineering challenges and experiments. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL

LIBRARY: Join the Stephentown Memorial Library on Friday, December 22, at 6:30p.m. as your imagination travels to the North Pole while watching “The Polar Express.” On your way there, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. 472NY43, Stephentown. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Aerobics. 12:45p.m., Bingo. 19Third Street, Troy. To make a 12:15p.m. lunch reservation please call 518270-5349.

Saturday, Dec. 23 BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY

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BRARY: Adult Make & Take Holiday Art, Saturdays in December.4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

ACHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Solaris, 360Warren St. in Hudson, on December 23at 8p.m. The theater’s Executive Artistic Director, David Anderson, performs the piece solo, moving fluidly from character to character and giving the audience not only the dialogue but the descriptive passages as well. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received.

CMOST: On Saturdays through December 30all kids 12and under receive free general admission to the Childrens’ Museum of Science

+ Technology courtesy of the GE Kids in Free Days. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe, 5703rd Ave., North Troy is displaying Christmas items, clothing for the entire family, housewares, books and jewelry. Bargains galore and sales to match. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. For more information call 518-235-3851.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots’ Class, 10:30a.m.

2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 24 BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH:

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6p.m., 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. All are welcome.

BERLIN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH:

Berlin First Baptist Church, 15North Main St., Berlin, invites you to its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Sunday evening, December 24, at 7p.m. For more information, please call First Baptist Church at 518-658-2788.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (HOOSICK FALLS):

The First Baptist Church of Hoosick Falls invite all to join them as they celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve, December 24. Morning worship begins at 10:15 a.m. with prayers, singing and a Biblical message based on Luke’s account of Christ’s birth. Many of

the congregation will go caroling in the early afternoon, singing at the Senior Housing, Danforth Home and Health Center. A special Candlelight Service will begin at 8:30p.m. featuring congregational singing, choir anthems, Biblical readings, a Christmas message, and ending with the Candlelight Service. The church is located at 80Main St. in Hoosick Falls. If you have any questions you may phone the church at 518-686-5779.

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:

Christmas Eve will be celebrated at First United Presbyterian Church of Troy beginning at 4p.m. on Sunday, December 24. The service will start with an observance of the Fourth Sunday of Advent and transition to the celebration of The Nativity of Christ with children processing to the manger. Rev. Gusti Newquist’s theme of the evening is “Disclosing the Mystery.” The candlelight service will also feature choirs, carol singing, and Communion. First United is a welcoming and inclusive church located between Fulton and Grand Streets. Parking is available in the Gurley lot at Fulton and Sixth Avenue. For more information visit www.unitedprestroy.org.