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Wednesday, Feb. 7

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: De-stress with the gentle flowing movements and breathing exercises of qi gong. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, 1:30p.m. All abilities welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. CMOST: “Stories by Ezra Jack Keats” is the February Science Story Time theme. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 11a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

EMPAC: University of Toronto researcher Patrick Keilty studiees the impact that design and information systems in the pornography industry have on desire and sexuality. His free talk, “Pornography’s Graphical Interface,” will focus on the design of immersive viewing experiences aimed at increasing the retention of attention and ‘time on site’ while asking how pornography indutry practices differ from similar practices in other industries and how our understanding of desire can add to our understanding of how systems operate. 7p.m., EMPAC, corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. For more information, visit empac.rpi. edu or call 518-276-3921. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton on Wednesday, February 7, at 11a.m. for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Simple Baked Chicken Breast) for a suggested donation of $3., available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 518-279-3413. 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. POETRY OUT LOUD: Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest for high school students, created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, in which students perform their interpretations of works they’ve chosen from a diverse list of more than 900poems. Hosted by Scott Hathaway, chair of Department of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Digital Media, with judges Noah Kucij, Mary Panza, Roseanne Raneri and GG Roberts. The winner and runner-up selected at this event will compete at the state finals in Syracuse in March. All are welcome to attend! Information contact: Teachers & Writers Collaborative, info@twc.org or www. twc.org. 6p.m - 8p.m., Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium, Hudson Valley Community College. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Maria Spear at 10:30a.m. for a fun and challenging session sure to strengthen the muscle that we neglect most. Space is limited so please reserve a spot by call the library at 518-733-5750. At 6:30p.m., Madeline Monaghan will teach participants about Tibetan bowls as well as give demonstrations of their use. Please call the library at 518-7335750to register for this program. 6:30p.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Storytime, 10:30a.m. Don’t Be Bored Games, 5 p.m. to 7:30p.m. in the Young People’s Room. Visit with or read to Duke the Reading Dog from 6p.m. to 7p.m. in order to boost your reading skills and confidence. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. Visit www.thetroylibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for a delicious 12;15p.m. lunch, call 518-270-5349.

Thursday, Feb, 8

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. CMOST: Sensory Play, “Magnet Attraction,” 10a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join Children’s Museum of Science + Technology staff in the GE Discovery Room for a hands-on sensory science activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting on Thursday night, February 8, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. Refreshments at 7p.m. will be followed by the meeting at 8 p.m.

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. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Would you like to help crochet or knit lap throws for Veterans and seniors in your community? The Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet Group will be meeting on Thursday, February 8, at 12:30p.m. with a large supply of yarn and ladies willing to teach you some basic stitches to help everyone get started on this project. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. for seniors 60years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations required for lunch by calling 518-279-3413. The Everett Wagar Senior Center is located at 2Roxborough Road, Grafton.

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, hosts Family Craft Night on Thursday, February 8, at 6p.m. The activity “Love Bugs” will have children, with the help of family members, create and decorate Love Bugs using paper towel rolls and a variety of craft supplies. All supplies provided by the library. Dress for mess! Registration is required; supplies are limited. Registrants must be 4to 12years of age. Registration can be completed online at www.thetroylibrary.org, or by calling 518-274-7071, or in the Young People’s Department at the library. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5 p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Graf-

ton. Call 518-279-0580or 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 27114th Street, Troy. MANDEVILLE GALLERY:

In conjunction with the Mandeville Gallery’s new exhibition, “Probability & Uncertainty,” there will be a demonstration of a select few Olivier Models from the Union College Permanent Collection. On Thursday, February 8, from 12:55 p.m. – 1:45p.m., Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jeff Jauregui demonstrates how the models move and explains their purpose in the study of mathematics. “Probability & Uncertainty” continues through June 17at the Mandeville Gallery, 2nd floor of the Nott Memorial, Union College, Schenectady. Visit www.union.edu/gallery for more information.

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Senior Librarian Michael Meyer will demonstrate two online products from the Foundation Center that are available at the New York State Library. The Foundation Directory Online provides accurate details on over 100,000US foundations and corporate donors and over 2.2million recent grants. Foundation Grants to Individuals Online is an online database of over 8,500foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grant seekers. 3p.m., New York State Library, 7th Floor Computer Classroom, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at http://www.nysl. nysed.gov/programs/, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Emily Witt is the author of Future Sex (2016), a brave, first-hand investigation of the many varieties of sex and dating in 21st century America. In candid fashion, the 30-something author shares her search for love in a confusing world of dating apps, transient hook-ups, and novel sexual cultures. Presentation/Q& A 7:30p.m., Campus Center Room 375, SUNY-Albany Uptown Campus. RENSSELAER COUNTY IDA: Please be advised that the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency will be conducting a regular meeting at 4p.m. on Thursday, February 8. The meeting will be held in the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency Conference Room, 3rd floor, at the Quackenbush Building, 333Broadway, 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. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Maria and all of our Playgroup friends as we read stories, listen to music, move around, make some crafts, and most of all play! Kids five and under, along with their parents and/or caregivers, are invited to join playtime at the library. Siblings are welcome to join as well. Call the library at 518-7335750or email director@ stephentownlibrary.org for more information. 10a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY GROTTO: The Troy Grotto #14will meet on Thursday, February 8, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, with a dinner preceeding the meeting at 6:30p.m. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Craft Night: Love Bugs, 6p.m. Children, with the help of their family member(s), will create and decorate Love Bugs using paper towel rolls and a variety of craft supplies. All supplies provided by the library. Registration Required. Ages 4-11. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. Visit www.thetroylibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Monthly birthday party with line dancers. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Brownie/ice cream social, 12:30p.m., 1501Broadway, Watervliet. WATERVLIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: The Food Pantry at the Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue in Watervliet, will be closing after this Thursday, February 8. It will be open on February 8from 10:30a.m. to 2p.m.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Rashida Braggs, associate professor of Africana studies and faculty affiliate in comparative literature and American studies, will present “Diasporic Research through Embodied Performance,” the first lecture in the 2018Williams College Faculty Lecture Series on Thursday, February 8. Braggs explores the question, “Can one perform diaspora and the multiple subjectivities it produces?” Her talk will take place at 4:15p.m. in Wege Auditorium and will be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. It is free and open to the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277, or visit www.williams.edu/map. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “In Theory: ‘Nude, Harlem,’” discussion about art, culture, society, 5:30p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

WILLIAMS JAZZ CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents Sullivan Fortner Trio on Thursday, Feb. 8at 8p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the college campus. Jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner is joined by Ryan Berg, bass, and Jeremy Clemons, drums. The concert is free and open to the public. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www. williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Friday, Feb. 9

BOOK SIGNING: Miko Peled is an Israeli American writer whose new book explores the miscarriage of justice that has devastated the lives of five innocent men and their families. “Injustice,” published by Just World Books, traces the labyrinthine course of this case, presenting a terrifying picture of governmental over-reach in post-9⁄11 America. Peled’s talk and book signing takes place from 7p.m. to 8:30p.m. at Inquiring Mind Bookstore, 200Main St, Saugerties. BOOK TALK: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation concludes its 2017-18 “Synagogue Scholars” series with a book discussion by Professor Martha Rozett of Their Promised Land: My Grandparents in Love and War by Ian Buruma. Rozett will lead the conversation immediately following the congregation’s Friday, February 9, Shabbat service. The service and program, open to all who wish to worship and learn, begin at 8p.m. B’nai Sholom is located at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. For more information, visit www. bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office at office@bnaisholom.albany. ny.us or 518-482-5283. CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SALE: Children’s clothing/ bag sale, 10a.m. - 5p.m., Jermain Memorial Ecumenical Church, 6015th Avenue, Watervliet. CMOST: Investigate the A in STEaM, 11a.m. Younger visitors have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Engineering Fun & Learning Series, 2p.m. Explore fun engineering challenges and experiments. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org. CREATIVE ACTION PLAYBACK THEATER: Creative Action Playback Theater performs improvisational theater based on audience members’ personal storie on Friday February 9at 7 p.m. at the Creative Action Unlimited studio, 6Greenwood Drive, East Greenbus. Suggested donation: $5-10. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Craft class starts again on Friday, February 9 at 10:30a.m., sponsored by the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Join new craft instructor Barbara Holms for a fun-filled hour. All material will be supplied. Stay for a nutritious lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations are required for lunch and appreciated for crafts. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

GARDEN CLUB OF EAST SCHODACK: The Garden Club of East Schodack will hold its next meeting on Friday, February, 9at 7p.m. at the East Schodack Fire Company on Route 150 in East Schodack. Derrick Bates of Hilltop Farms Nursery in Averill Park will describe the operation and products at the nursery with a focus on how to grow micro greens and sprouts, especially in the winter. He can also discuss mushroom cultivation. Refreshments will follow the presentation. HUMAN LIBRARY: Now in its seventh year, Williams College’s Human Library is emphasizing stories of people who are in the process of change. This year’s collection holds upwards of 30“living books”—students, staff, faculty, and members of the community who volunteer to spend 30minutes sharing their unique story and engage in a one-onone conversation with each “reader.” Together the book and reader discuss their experiences and exchange questions. Williams College invites all members of the community to experience the Human Library on Friday, February 9, and Saturday, February 10, from

1p.m. to 4p.m. in the Paresky student center. This is a free, interactive event, and reservations are not required. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams Col- lege. Astronomy students will host free shows for the public on Friday evenings at 8p.m. beginning February 2and running through May 11, with the exception of Spring Break on March 16, 23, and 30. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B optomechanical planetarium projector. Shows will last about 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of James Baldwin, featuring novelist, playwright and essayist Darryl Pinckney. Student readings of Baldwin’s work with commentary by Dar- ryl Pinckney will be held at 4:15p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center on the SUNY-Albany Uptown Campus. A screening of the 2017documentary “I Am Not Your Negro” with commentary by Pinckney will be held at 7p.m. at Page Hall, 135Western Avenue, SUNY Downtown Campus. STEPHEN TO WM MEMORIAL LIBRARY: What’s better than snacks, pizza, board games, and friends to hang out with? Not much! Join SML for a night of games and pizza, including Pictionary, Trivial Pursuit, Checkers, Chess, Uno, Boggle, and more to choose from. Don’t see something that interests you? Feel free to bring your own games! Please sign up at the front desk by calling 518-733-5750or stopping in so we know how much pizza to get. 6p.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown.