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Saturday, Jan. 6

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, January 6, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea.

BIRD DAY: In appreciation of local birds the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology (CMOST) will look at migration patterns, learn about citizen science and study the structure of a bird nest. Each participant can create a model bird nest to take home. This workshop is free with museum admission and suitable for ages 5 and up. 1 p.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost. org.

BUDDHIST TEACHING: On Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, Lama Lodro Lhamo will give a 3-part teaching, “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. The times are Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.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 35 years 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. 4 p.m., 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 570 3rd Avenue, North Troy, is selling warm blankets, coats, boots, sweaters etc. at bargain prices. Other household items are available, along with linens, toys & books. Open Thursday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information call 518-235-3851. FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE: Cheney Library’s First Saturday Book Sale for January will be held on January 6 from 9 a.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 6 to take advantage of this sale. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult DIY Brunch, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Working on a DIY project and want some help or company? Come to the library for some tea and crafting time.2455 NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-2790580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

MARTINEZ GALLERY: Martinez Gallery invites you to its traditional Open House to celebrate the feast of the Three Kings on Saturday, January 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 5 Broadway, Suite 203, Troy. Co-hosted with the NY Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. RSVP to laudemartinez2@gmail.com. In case of snow emergency, information will be posted on Facebook.

PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK: The Friends of Peebles Island State Park will host “Picture My Park Day” on January 6 at 1 p.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 $10 for 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 #518 Gives Telethon to benefit the Center for Disability Services. Open auditions are Saturday, January 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, in the Gazebo Room, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Performers may audition only one piece with a three minute limit. Call 518-944-2122 or email foundation@cfdsny.org to schedule an audition. Go to www.cfdsny.org for information. TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside at the Troy Atrium. A market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. The Indoor vendors are located on the 2nd Floor in the hallway leading to the parking lot bridge. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of it’s restaurants and retailers.

Sunday, Jan. 7

BUDDHIST TEACHING: On Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7, Lama Lodro Lhamo will give a 3-part teaching, “The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. The times are Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon and 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - noon. For more information, please visit www.albanyktc.org. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance will be held on January 7 at Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington 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. - 5 p.m., preceded by an Introductory Workshop at 1:30 p.m. No experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $12 at the door, $10 for members. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers. For more information, visit www.danceflurry.org/capitalenglish 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. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, 1227 Central 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, 4 Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.

WEDDING SHOW: For Brides-to-Be, Grooms, Event Planners, Franklin Plaza Ballroom is pleased to announce its Wedding Show. Spend a day learning and shopping for your upcoming special event. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Franklin Plaza Ballroom, 4 Fourth Street, Troy. Admission is Free, but registration is required. Message them on Facebook or email info@ FranklinPlaza.com Include your Name, Email and Phone Number. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/events/ 341769346288671/.

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. 1:30 p.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. 6 p.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. 6 p.m., Fun & Games for Grown-Ups. Snacks served. The library board meets at 6 p.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

ENJAN MEETING: ENJAN (End the New Jim-Crow Action Network) is a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St., Kingston. For more information call 845-4758781 or visit www.enjan.org.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Stanley and David Opitz, a father and son from Troy, at this month’s ceremony on January 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. located at 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy. Stanley J. Opitz served in the United States Marine Corps as an Aviation Specialist during World War II earning awards that included the WWII Victory Medal. His son, David B. Opitz served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War earning a National Defense Service Medal. For more information call The Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-270-2760.

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

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Joseph Rodriguez, internationally recognized documentary photographer, will visit Williams College on Monday, January 8, to speak about his lifelong passion for recording the stories of people whose lives are often ignored by mainstream narratives. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Spencer 112. There will be refreshments and an informal discussion with Rodriguez after the talk. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277, or visit www.williams.edu/map.

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. 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.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 12:10 p.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 9 at the American Legion Post on Main Street in Wynantskill, starting at 1 p.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 10 meetings 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, 4 p.m. Game Night, 5 p.m. 2455 NY 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 7 p.m. at their rooms, located at 513 Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh, for an induction of new members.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-school Storytime, 11 a.m. Computer Help, 1 p.m. to 3 p.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 16 and 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.