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Saturday, Jan. 27

ALL- COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Students in grades 10-12from Rensselaer County School Music Programs will premiere a new work for high school concert band. “Cityscape” from Three American Scenes by Samuel “Skip” Livingston, the RCSMA’s first ever commissioning project, was chosen from a call for scores appropriate for high school concert band. The work will be premiered at the AllCounty Music Festival, held January 25& 27. The festival hosts a total of five performing groups: Elementary Band, Junior Chorus, High School Jazz Choir, and High School String Orchestra will perform in addition to the Senior High School Band. Rehearsals will be on Thursday, January 25 (afternoon) and Saturday, January 27(morning), with the concert beginning at 2p.m. in the Troy High School auditorium.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10:30a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Open Sewing. Sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. 2:30p.m., Sensational Soups & Stews. A Hannaford dietitian will be at the library for a cooking demonstration and tasting event featuring seasonal ingredients. Sign up online for either event at bethlehempubliclibrary.org, or call 518-439-9314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10:30a.m. to 2p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Keith Swaney, Senior Archivist at the New York State Archives, will explore the Archives holdings on World War I that are useful for genealogy and local history. He will discuss military service records and records that document local communities’ efforts on the home front. He will describe locating both digitized and non-digitized records through the Ancestry.com New York portal, the State Archives’ finding aids and digital collections searches. His 1p.m. presentation will be followed by Computer Resource Group at 2:30p.m. at William K. Sanford Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information visit Capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org. CMOST: The Wizardry of Weaving, 1p.m. Join Children’s Museum of Science + Technology staff members Hannah McClearnen and explore the ins and outs of weaving. An assortment of weaving styles and materials will be investigated and all participants will have an opportunity to add to a textile project on the museum wall. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. COEXISTING WITH COYOTES: Coyotes are successful in urban areas because they have learned to cope, indeed to thrive, in the face of human-caused changes to the environment. On January 27, at 2p.m., Dr. Dan Bogan, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies & Sciences at Siena College, discusses his research into coyote behavior and ecology in suburban landscapes at the Visitor Center at Peebles Island. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Peebles Island State Park, Audubon Society of the Capital Region, and Siena College Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences. Since seating is limited, please register by email to friendsofpeebles@gmail.com with a contact name, email address and total number in your party. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1p.m. to 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 5703rd 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. – 1p.m. For more information call 518-235-3851. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult DIY Brunch, 11a.m. to 12:30p.m. Working on a DIY project and want some help or company? Come to the library for some tea and crafting time.2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-2790580or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

GUATEMALA MISSION BENEFIT DINNER: Help Sup- port the NY Mission Team to Shadow of His Wings Orphanage, Monjas, Guatemala. Ziti and Meatball Dinner, Salad, Dessert, Drink. Eat-in or Take Out, Tickets $10per person. 4p.m. to 6p.m., American Legion Post #278, 6Clancy Street, Schuylerville.

OLD SONGS SAMPLER: A benefit concert for the 2018 Old Songs Festival, be held on June 22, 23and 24, at the Altamont Fairgrounds. The evening also features a raffle of dozens of quality craft items, as well as recordings of past performers, plus a bake sale. 7:30p.m., Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37South Main Street, Voorheesville. Tickets are $23for adults; $5 for children 12and under are available at oldsongs.org or by calling Old Songs at 518-7652815.

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Eric Washburn started taking photos almost 60years ago, with a Brownie Starflash. Forty-five years ago, it was Kodachrome slides of F-4s being shot off the USS America. These days it’s digital captures of backyard birds and creatures all over the world—wherever there’s an image to preserve and share. Please join SLCA for an artist reception for Eric on January 27at 1p.m. in the Dan Sekellick Visual Arts Gallery. SLCA, located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible with free parking. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Animal Signs Program, 10a.m. Ever wonder where all the wild animals are in winter? If you observe closely enough, you can find the signs they’ve left behind. Learn all about ‘wildlife signatures,’ look outside for signs of our wild neighbors, and make an edible scat replica to nibble on! Appropriate for ages 5and up. 2p.m., “The Ongoing Exploration of McFails Cave,” presented by Thom Engel, Vice President of the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9a.m. to 2p.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. TROY WATERFRONT FARM-

ERS’ MARKET: Every Saturday, more than 80+ food growers, bakers, chefs and artisans gather to offer the Capital Region’s freshest and finest! The Troy Farmers’ Market has migrated indoors to the Troy Atrium for the winter season with over 80farmers, bakers, cheesemakers, and more! Two floors of four-season goods, all handmade and produced by a variety of local & regional vendors.

WINTER FESTIVAL: Grafton Lakes State Park’s 33rd annual Winter Festival takes place from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Saturday, January 27. Try snow bowling, snowshoeing with LL Bean, snow fort building, snowshoe races and snowball toss contests. Visit an exhibit area with live birds of prey, kid crafts, face painting, as well as activities & info from local outdoor organizations. For those of you who miss the beach, Grafton Lakes Polar Plunge gives you a chance to jump in the lake! Proceeds benefit local food pantries. Space is limited so register today at http:// kofc-council-14164.org/ polar-plunge. For info about this and other park events, please call 518-279-1155.

Sunday, Jan. 28

BALLROOM DANCE: Group lesson by Ellen Spadaro, 6:30p.m. Open dancing, 7:15 p.m.: Swing/ Tango/ChaCha/ Rumba/Country and Hustle. Grand March Dance, 8p.m. Showcase dance and 50⁄50 raffle, 8:30p.m. $12per person. Polish Community Center, 225Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Sponsored by Singles Outreach.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sunday Cinema, “Dunkirk,” 2:30p.m. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when

possible. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

STORY SUNDAY: Stories of a World of Wonder with Kent Busman, Alden (Joe) Doolittle, and Harlan Ratmeyer. Three of the region’s most whimsical, irrepressible and not-as-young-asthey-used-to-be storytellers will spin tales sure to take the edge off winter’s chill and bring a warm feeling to the heart. Hosted by Rev. Daniel Carlson with Special Guest Creation Steward Gay Doolittle. Free Smiths Orchard Bakery pies a la mode at intermission. 6 p.m., 1st Reformed Church of Scotia, 224N. Ballston Ave. Free will offerings will support for the Caring for Creation Campaign, Schenectady Classis, and Camp Fowler. For more information call 518-5882801, email aldenjoe@nycap.rr.com or visit www. storysunday.org.