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Sunday, Dec. 31

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop by the library for some First Night fun featuring Andy the Music Man, face painting, crafts and more, 7 p.m. - 10p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

CMOST: Celebrate the arrival of 2018at CMOST’s 13th annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration, including creative activities, face painting, games and more, capped off with countdowns ringing in the Noon Year with a parade and bubble-blowing bonanza. CMOST’s $5admission fee is waived today to encourage revelers to contribute to the Science For Every Child intitiative. Pre-registration is required. 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2p.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information or to pre-register, call 518-2352120or visit www.cmost.org. NEW YEAR’S EVE CABARET: Put the ravages of 2017 behind you with a program of songs ranging from the apocalyptic to the merely silly, performed by Albany’s kings of cabaret, Byron Nilsson and Malcolm Kogut, in their second annual New Year’s Eve appearance at Steamer No. 10 Theatre. Ring in the new year by mocking the old one at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 31, at 500Western Avenue, Albany. Tickets $15. Call 518438-5503to reserve tickets, or go to www.steamer10theatre.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Singles Outreach is joining the party at the Phoenician Restaurant, 71Fuller Road, Colonie. Festivities start at 8:30p.m. with appertizers, superb dinner, platter of three meats, salad, soup and dessert. There will be a dj for dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Complete evening cost is $65, OR you may choose to skip the dinner and just join the party for $25. Call Joan at 518-522-7960 or 518-452-6883for more details and reservations.

Monday, January 1, 2018

FIRST DAY HIKE: Ring in the New Year with a history/nature hike at Peebles Island State Park. This gem, nestled where the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers come together between Waterford and Cohoes, is easily accessible for all ages. The hike explores the history of the Island which dates to the 1600’s and a chance to view wildlife including deer and eagles. Dress warm and bring binoculars and/or a camera. Participants will meet at the Visitor’s Center at 10a.m. For questions, or to register, please send contact information, and the number in party, to friendsofpeebles@gmail.com. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Ring in the New Year with an 11a.m. winter snowshoe walk in the park. You’ll leave from the Visitor Center and walk for about an hour, taking in views from the escarpment along the way. Dress in layers and wear warm winter boots. Bring your own snowshoes or rent a pair at the park. Register and reserve snowshoes by calling 518-872-0800. In case of extreme weather, call the park office at 518-8721237to confirm conditions.

Tuesday, Jan. 2

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM class, 4p.m. Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-school Storytime, 11a.m. Computer Help, 1 p.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, SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS AUDITIONS: Open auditions for Jon Robert Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities,” directed by Jennifer Van Iderstyne, at Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12So. Church St., Schenectady, will be held on Tuesday, January 2, and Thursday, January 4, at 7:30p.m. Sign-ups begin at 7p.m. Performance dates are March 16-25. Five roles: three women (play 30s to 60s), and two men (20s to 60s). For more information visit www.civicplayers.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10a.m., Health & Wellness activities, 10:30a.m. Arts 4 Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Wednesday, Jan. 3

ART OPENING: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will host an art opening and happy hour on Wednesday, January 3at 3p.m., featuring the work of local veterans from the Soldier On Veterans Community Arts Initiative, a nonprofit organization that encourages veterans to engage in arts and cultural activities to promote healing and expand their support networks. Cocktails and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 413-4991992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Bridge Club, 1p.m., Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or v is itwww.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Literacy Volunteers is offering a free volunteer opportunities information session on Wednesday, January 3, from noon to 1p.m. at the LVORC Office, 71First Street, 3rd Floor, Troy. To register, call 518-244-4650. LVORC is looking for volunteer tutors to be paired with adult learners, reading mentors for Everybody WINS! Power Lunch, math and computer tutors, and events volunteers. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. For more information, visit www.lvorc.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--4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949or 518-2731851for more information. 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 reserva--

tions for a delicious 12;15 p.m. lunch, call 518-2705349.

Thursday, Jan. 4

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. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art Class, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or 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 27114th Street, Troy.

MASONS: The ApolloKing Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13, F.& A.M., will meet on Thursday, January 4, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446will meet on Thursday, January 4, 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://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS AUDITIONS: Open auditions for Jon Robert Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities,” directed by Jennifer Van Iderstyne, at Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12So. Church St., Schenectady, will be held on Tuesday, January 2, and Thursday, January 4, at 7:30p.m. Sign-ups begin at 7p.m. Performance dates are March 16-25. Five roles: three women (play 30s to 60s), and two men (20s to 60s). For more information visit www.civicplayers.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 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.

Friday, Jan. 5

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sew-it-Yourself: Infinity Scarf. Bring 2yards of a soft, but not stretchy fabric to create a fashionable scarf. Basic sewing machine knowledge required. Sign up for one session at 10a.m. or 2p.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Call 518-439-9314or visit bethlehempubliclibrary.org for more information. CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Jamie Cat Callan launches her new book, “Parisian Charm School: French Secrets for Cultivating Love, Joy, and That Certain je ne sais quoi,” published by TarcherPerigee, at the Chatham Bookstore on Friday, January 5, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Author of two best-selling French lifestyle books, Callan and her husband own La Belle Farm in Valatie. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A follow a brief talk. Refreshments will be served. Live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main St., Chatham. Call 518-392-3005for more information, or visit https:// chathambookstore.com/. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Vegas Night, 7p.m. to 11p.m., 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its special First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, January 5, 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 518374-4466, Ext. 13.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Aerobics. 12:45 p.m., Bingo. 19Third Street, Troy. To make a 12:15p.m. lunch reservation please call 518-270-5349.

Saturday, Jan. 6

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, January 6, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. The cost is $8for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea. BUDDHIST TEACHING: On Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, Lama Lodro Lhamo will give a 3-part teaching, “The 37Practices of a Bodhisattva” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199Washington Ave., Rensselaer. The times are Saturday, 10a.m. - noon and 2p.m.- 4p.m.; Sunday, 10a.m. - noon. For more information, please visit www.albanyktc.org. CHRIS GIBSON: Former Congressman Chris Gibson will be at the Kinderhook Memorial Library for a reading from his new book “Rally Point.” Mr. Gibson has over 35years of distinguished public service. He has spent the last six years as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (NY-19). He also spent twenty-nine years in the U.S. Army, where he rose to the rank of colonel and commanded the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade. A discussion and Q& A session will follow the reading. All are welcome. 4p.m., 18Hudson Street, Kinderhook.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE: Cheney Library’s First Saturday Book Sale for January will be held on January 6from 9a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Book Sale room. All paperbacks will be 5 for $1. Be sure to come to Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls on January 6to take advantage of this sale. PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK: The Friends of Peebles Island State Park will host “Picture My Park Day” on January 6at 1p.m. at the Visitor Center. This is the first of four seasonally planned photographic tours through the park that will culminate in a photo exhibit/contest in December. Though there is a nominal fee of $10for entry into the contest, the Picture My Park Day tours are free. The raindate is January 13. More information, and updates, on the Friends of Peebles Island Facebook page or on https://sites.google.com/ view/friendsofpeeblesisland/home/events. TELETHON AUDITIONS: Showcase your talent and be part of a community tradition in the Capital/Saratoga Region. Choral groups, soloists, specialty acts and dance troupes are invited to audition for the January 28 #518Gives Telethon to benefit the Center for Disability Services. Open auditions are Saturday, January 6, from 11 a.m. to 3p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, in the Gazebo Room, 400Old Loudon Road, Latham. Performers may audition only one piece with a three minute limit. Call 518-944-2122or email foundation@cfdsny. org to schedule an audition. Go to www.cfdsny.org for information.

Sunday, Jan. 7

BUDDHIST TEACHING: On Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, Lama Lodro Lhamo will give a 3-part teaching, “The 37Practices of a Bod- hisattva” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199Washington Ave., Rensselaer. The times are Saturday, 10a.m. - noon and 2p.m.- 4p.m.; Sunday, 10a.m. - noon. For more information, please visit www.albanyktc.org. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance will be held on January 7at Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405Washington Avenue, Albany. Dances will be called and taught by Don Seppeler with live music by Serendipity (Bar Seppeler and Laurie Williams). The Dance will be held 2 p.m. - 5p.m., preceded by an Introductory Workshop at 1:30p.m. No experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $12at the door, $10for members. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers. For more information, visit www.danceflurry. org/capital-english or call 477-5684.

EPIPHANY CELEBRATION: This free event is an opportunity for children to learn about the LaBefana tradition. The children will participate in crafts and a treasure hunt. LaBefana will make a small gift to each child. Help us keep this beautiful tradition alive. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A social follows. 3p.m. - 4:30p.m., American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. Please make reservations by January 5. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: David Chinery will tell of “Fun On Two Wheels,” a history of the bicycle, at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Sunday, January 7, at 2 p.m. at Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.

Monday, Jan. 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: iPad Basics, 10 a.m. to noon. Bring your iPad and Apple ID and password. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 1:30p.m., Daybooks discusses “Salt to the Sea” by Ruta Sepetys. Copies are available at the information desk. Largeprint audio and downloadable copies may be available. 6p.m., Open Sewing. Sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Sign up online or call. 6p.m., Fun & Games for Grown-Ups. Snacks served. The library board meets at 6p.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Please call the Senior Center at 518-270-5348 to make an appointment for today’s monthly hairdresser visit. 19Third Street, downtown Troy.

Tuesday, Jan. 9

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sign up for one Chess Club session per night and try your hand at chess with the library’s teen volunteers. 5:30p.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30p.m. All experience levels are welcome. For grades K-5. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this winter. “Brain Food for the Curious” will be held select on Tuesdays in October through March, from 12:10p.m. – 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater. January 9, “Archaeological Evidence for Pre-Clovis Occupation of Northeastern North America.” When and how did humans first colonize the Americas? Learn about current theories for the Ice Age peopling of the Americas and archaeological evidence for earliest human occupations of northeastern North America. The 20-minute talk is followed by a question-and-answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch. EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next business meeting will be held on January 9at the American Legion Post on Main Street in Wynantskill, starting at 1p.m. All meetings are preceded with the pledge to the Flag, and a moment of silence. Team 1 will be the hosts for lunch. All membership dues are due in January for the current year and can be paid at this meeting. The membership voted that members must attend 10meetings in a year to be eligible for the discounted price at the annual Christmas luncheon. Reservations and deposit are now being accepted for a Wildwood trip in June. New and returning officers will be introduced at this meeting. Bingo and games of choice follow. 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 #3773 meets on Tuesday, January 9, at 7p.m. at their rooms, located at 513Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh, for an induction of new members. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-school Storytime, 11a.m. 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. All persons 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. 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, Jan. 10

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner Books discusses “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi, 7p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. Trivia Night for Adults, 7p.m. Come alone or as a team and match wits with others. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Bridge Club, 1p.. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. 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. STATE OF THE COUNTY BREAKFAST: County Executive Steven F. McLaughlin will report to Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and commu- nity members on the new administration’s plans for economic development and business initiatives in the coming year. This popular event draws more than 125 regional decision makers in attendance. Check-in and breakfast 7:30a.m., address at 8a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street, Troy. Register at renscochamber. com/events.

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, Jan. 11

BEDDING PLANT CONFERENCE: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County and The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program announce the annual Capital Region Bedding Plant Conference, held on January 11from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. A series of presentations will include greenhouse pest and disease management and control, plant root zone monitoring and minimizing the impact of horticultural pesticides on wild and domesticated bees. Admission to the Bedding Plant Conference is $45per person if pre-registered, or $65per person at the door. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and is available online at http:// bit.ly/2zPAzaY, or you may contact Tove Ford at 518765-3518or cce-caahp@ cornell.edu for assistance with registration. Lunch is provided at no additional cost.

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. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art Class, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or 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 27114th Street, Troy. 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. TROY GROTTO: The Troy Grotto #14will meet on Thursday, January 11, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. A dinner will be served preceeding the meeting at 6:30p.m. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Membership meeting 10:30a.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

Friday, Jan. 12

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Family Movie, “Despicable Me 3.” 4p.m., 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Aerobics. 12:45 p.m., Bingo. 19Third Street, Troy. To make a 12:15p.m. lunch reservation please call 518-270-5349.

Saturday, Jan. 13

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING: Put on your dancing shoes for a cause as three Capital Region congregations partner for a night of international folk dancing to benefit Family Promise of the Capital Region. B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany, Delmar Presbyterian Church and Journey United Church of Christ in Glenmont will host the event Saturday, January 13, 6:30p.m. -8:30 p.m. at Delmar Presbyterian Church, 585Delaware Ave., Delmar. Participants will learn easy international dances, including some from Israel, that are appropriate for all ages. Refreshments will be provided by a team of star bakers from all three congregations. Admission is free; voluntary donations to Family Promise will be appreciated. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Yoga Class, 10:30a.m. Play Explore Yoga incorporates songs, games, traditional yoga poses, arts and crafts and mini-mediation. Sign up is required for this free class for kids ages 3-9and their caregivers. 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. SHRINERS: The Oriental Shriners Temple #7 announces their elected officers for 2018: Potentate Gaylord Hawley; Chief Rabban Barry Trasacco; Assistant Rabban Daniel Saville; Oriental Guide Paul Kahian; Recorder James Vooys; Treasurer Daniel Rhoades; High Priest & Prophet Jeffrey Lindstrad; Trustee (3years) William Reid; Representatives to Imperial Council Gaylord Hawley and Barry Trasacco. The public installation of elected and appointed officers will be held on Saturday, January 13, at 1p.m. at the Oriental Shrine Center, 75Water Plant Road, Spiegletown. The installation will be preceded by the annual reports and a social hour. It will be followed by a reception in the dining hall.

Sunday, Jan. 14

AFGHANISTAN LECTURE: Guest speaker Younus Samadzada presents his perspective on the changing character of religion and culture in Afghanistan. The region has a long history openness to many religions: both Sunni and Shia Muslims, Zoroastrians, Sikhs, Hindus, Jews, Roman Catholics and Buddhists. Very few adherents of most of these religions remain. By the 1950s, the dominant religion had become Sunni Muslim, and both the government and warring factions have instituted strict adherence in recent years. Refreshments at 12:30p.m. are followed by the 1:15p.m. program in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. This free event is presented by the Capital District Humanist Society.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. The 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. All you can eat for only $9, children 5-10$4, under 5free. Call 518-783-0572or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc. com for more information. KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Library Trustee and Friend Marian Sole for a talk and slide presentation on her journey along Hadrian’s Wall, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern England that marked the northwest frontier of the Roman Empire for 300years. About to apply for Medicare, Marian decided she needed a physical and intellectual challenge so she undertook the 83-mile trek between the North Sea and the Irish Sea, exploring the best preserved Roman frontier in the world. 4p.m., 18Hudson Street, Kinderhook. A brief meeting of the Friends of the Library will precede the program and refreshments will follow. All are welcome.