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women scientists. The day includes hands-on activities that allow you to be the scientist. Meet the scientists, examine specimens, and ask questions directly of the women working in science at the edge of human discovery and preserving the wealth of knowledge in museum collections. 10 a.m. - 4p.m., 222Madison Avenue, Albany.

Sunday, Feb. 11

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Black History Month Celebration, 11a.m. 21655th Avenue,Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Little Sunday Music features The Mendlessohn Club, a male choral group that has been performing continuously since it was established in 1909. 2p.m. - 3p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. All ages welcome. CAPITAL DISTRICT COLUMBIETTES: On Sunday February 11, the Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will meet at 1 p.m. at Waterford Council, 76Grace Street, Waterford. Directions; north I-787 to Cohoes Exit, Right on Saratoga Street (RT 32, Left on Clifton Street, Right on Grove Street and Left on Grace Street, Chapter President Linda Cotch will preside. Transcription Supplies will be collected. The list will be supplied to all Auxiliary Presidents. In the event of inclement weather, members will be notified by Chapter Secretary, Patricia Visconti and Auxiliary Presidents. Call 518-237-9330 for more information. CLEAN WATER IN PERIL: Elizabeth Moran, water and natural resources director of Environmental Advocates of New York, will discuss how water contamination affects all of us. Ms. Moran will discuss the crises in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Petersburgh, and other NYS regions, the latest in New York state policy and what you can do to advocate for clean water for all. Refreshments at 12:30p.m.; program at 1:15p.m. Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions, call 518-5332666or visit www.humanistsociety.org.

CMOST: February 11 is National Make a Friend Day. CMOST celebrates friendship by offering one free child admission when you visit with a friend. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-2352120or visit www.cmost. org.

IRISH FEST: The St. Brigid Irish Fest of St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be held in the school gym behind the church, 391Delaware Ave., Albany on February 11from 1 p.m. – 4p.m. Enjoy free entertainment by Comhaltas with dancing by Albany Set Dance. Refreshments, raffles and more -- all to support the Parish Music Fund. All are welcome. MESSY CHURCH: Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. A free Valentine’s community meal will be served during a Messy Church gathering will begin at 2p.m. on Sunday, February 11, at Grace Church, 36Third Sreet, Waterford. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370or visit gracewaterford.com. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Monthly breakfast at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Avenue, Sunday February 11, from 8a.m. - 11 a.m. The menu consists of eggs made to order, French Toast, Pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits with sausage gravy. Adults over age 13$8; children 5-12$4.

SOUPER SUPPER: The Valley Falls United Methodist Church, 16State Street, will hold one of its super souper suppers on Sunday, February 11from 4:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. Featured will be a wide variety of soups plus bread, muffins, drinks, and dessert for only $7. Children under 6are free. Tickets are available at the door. The church is handicapped accessible. For tickets and information, call 541-3039or 753-6028or check www.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Snowshoe Walk, 10 a.m. Take a walk on Nature Center trails through fields and woods. If there’s not enough snow, there’ll be a winter walk. Please call 518-872-0800to register. WATERVLIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: The church services for the Watervliet United Methodist church will be held at Hudson Shores Plaza, 1545 Broadway in Watervliet every Sunday from February 11 forward at 11 a.m. Guest minister Bob Lowenthal will preside.

WORD PLAYS: Revelations change people’s lives. Come hear stories of the moments when people suddenly realize a whole new way of thinking, or even the possibility of a whole new world. Storytellers: Betty Cassidy, Janet Carter, Margaret French, Marni Gillard, Nancy Marie Payne, Sandy Schuman, Siri Allison. 2 p.m., The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, 432State St., Schenectady. $12, Groups of 8or more pay $8per ticket. For more information email kate@katedudding. com or call 518-383-4620.

Monday, Feb. 12

ADULT CRAFTING DATE NIGHT: Join the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, on Monday, February 12, at 6p.m. and show your love by making a special homemade treat for your Valentine. Participants will be making all natural, no-sugar-added coconut date bon bons that can satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth without wrecking their new year’s resolutions. Participants will also create their own decorative Valentine’s Day box to take home their bon bons in. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea” by Barbara Demick at 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. The library board meets at 6p.m.; all meetings are open to the public. Create a step-by-step project using Tinkercad, a 3D design program, from 7p.m. - 8p.m. Projects can be printed on the library’s Makerbot 3D printer at a later date. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518439-9314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1 p.m., Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. DOMINICAN CENTER: Evening Presentation, “Lincoln on the World Stage,” presented by Thomas Hoffman. $15. 7p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Dominican Retreat & Conference Center,1945 Union Street, Niskayuna. For reservations or more information, call 518-3934169, e-mail dslcny@ nybiz.rr.com or visit www. dslcny.org.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Thomas P. Ryan at this month’s ceremony, held on February 12at 0830in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Thomas P. Ryan served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Lindsey during World War II. The Lindsey supported Marines at Iwo Jima and later was seriously damaged during the Battle of Okinawa by a mass kamikaze attack resulting in the death of 57and wounding of an additional 57members of its crew. Ryan’s awards included the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. For more information, contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518270-2760.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy.

WATERVLIET HISTORICAL SOCIETY: A meeting of the Watervliet Historical Society will be held Monday, February 12, at the Watervliet Senior Citizen Center, 1501Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. A presentation by Albany Diocesan Cemeteries Historian Kelly Grimaldi on the restoration of Veterans gravestones located in St. Patrick’s Cemetery will follow at 7p.m.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Heather Love, Williams College Margaret Bundy Scott Professor in English, will present “Beginning with Stigma,” a lecture discussing developments in queer theory since the 1980s. on Monday, February 12, at 7 p.m. in Griffin Hall, room 3. The event 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: A lunchhour program will discuss the Italian traditions surrounding the St. Valentine and Carnevale celebrations. Bring your lunch, refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. Reservations required by 12 p.m., Monday, February 12. Noon, 1227Central Avenue, Albany, New York. For more information, call 518-4351979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Laissez les bon temps rouler and celebrate Mardi Gras at the library with games, crafts and a treat at 4p.m. For kids and families. AfterDinner Too discusses “End of the World Running Club” by Adrian Walker at 7p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Beginning Tuesday, February 13, at 10a.m. the Children’s Room of the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will host a Story Hour. Each week there will be time to listen to a story, sing songs, have a snack, do an activity and more. Then stay and play! The theme for February 13 is friendship and the story is “The Day It Rained Hearts” by Felicity Bond. DOMINICAN CENTER: Morning Presentation, “Lincoln on the World Stage,” presented by Thomas Hoffman. $15. 10a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Married and Engaged Couples Evening of Reflection “Heart Speaks to Heart.” presented by Fr. Thomas F. Berardi, 6:20 p.m. - 9:15p.m. $45.00/ couple. Dominican Retreat & Conference Center,1945 Union Street, Niskayuna. For reservations or more information, call 518-3934169, e-mail dslcny@ nybiz.rr.com or visit www. dslcny.org.

EAST SIDE SENIORS:

The next East Side Seniors meeting will be on February 13at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill, hosted by Team 3. Any member interested in playing Bocce, please call Barb,at 518-674-8325. There are a few openings for the trip to Wildwood, N.J.; call Barb at the # above. When the Troy and Wynantskill Schools are closed for snow, meetings are canceled. GALENTINE’S DAY: Celebrating female Friendship with special guests Patty Murphy from Sanavi and Plate Journey Nutrition, Dr. Bridget Finn - Capital Region Center for Sexual Health, Catie White - EndoSisterhood (for women with Endometriosis and/or pelvic/chronic pain). There will be chocolate covered strawberries, sparkling water, desserts and fun. 1 p.m. to 3p.m. or 5p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Divine Sisterhood, Suite 203in the River Triangle Building, 270River Street, Downtown Troy. For more information on this and other Divine Sisterhood events, visit https://www. divinesisterhoodny.com/ events.html.

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon, followed by the program. The speaker will be Lea Mastrianni on “Tinies.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 469-7420or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, February 13, at 7p.m. at their rooms at 513Fifth Avenue. PANCAKE SUPPER: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church , 510Albany Shaker Road Loudonville is holding a Pancake Supper on Tuesday. February 13, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30p.m. Pancakes, sausage. applesauce, orange juice, coffee, tea, milk will be served. Adults $5, children 5-12 $3, under 5– Free. A portion of the proceeds will go to the United State Committee for Refugees and Immigrants located at 991Broadway in Albany. Contact 518-4581562for more information. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Sullivan-Jones Post in Poestenkill, starting at 1 p.m. Please note that dues are now $15. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-school Storytime, 11 a.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,

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Gilead Lutheran Church, Rtes. 7and 278(Brick Church Road) in Brunswick will hold a pancake supper on Tuesday, February 13, with pancakes, sausage, applesauce and cookies from 4p.m. - 7p.m. Free. Donations to support the church are welcome. The church is handicappedaccessible.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper, 5p.m. to 7p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church Lansingburgh, 585 4th Ave. Troy. Adults $6, Children 5to 12 $3, under 5 free. Please Call 518-2791215for reservations. 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, age 16and older, with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Crosby the Reading Dog will be at SML on Tuesdays from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. for some reading fun. Children are invited to come read to Crosby, one of the most awesome dogs around. Whether you are a great reader, a beginning reader, or even a ‘just learning my A,B, C’s’ reader, Crosby will love to listen. Reading slots will be for 15 minutes each. Please call the library at 518-7335750to make an appointment. Parents please plan on staying with your child. Join SML’s own Maria Spear for introductory Ballroom Dance class at 7p.m. on Tuesdays in February for a focus on the Cha-Cha. Call the library to register. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Finance committee meeting 5:15p.m.; Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30p.m. Main Library, 100Second Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4 Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348 for more information. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Lunch and Paint n Sip Part 2-free: finish the painting started at Part 1. Noon, 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

ASH WEDNESDAY: Imposition of ashes with Holy Eucharist will begin at noon and 7p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 14at Grace Church, 36Third Street, Waterford. The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 9. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An Adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370or visit gracewaterford.com. ASH WEDNESDAY: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its Ash Wednesday, February 14Mass schedule. Ashes will be blessed and distributed during the 12:15 p.m. Mass. In addition, Ashes will be distributed at 7p.m. as part of a special Ecumenical Prayer Service with Emmanuel-Friedens and First United Methodist Churches. A Novena to St. Jude is conducted every Wednesday afternoon immediately following the 12:15p.m. Mass. The public is cordially invited to all Lenten observances. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBARY: Valentine’s Day Bingo, 7p.m. Bring a loved one and win prizes. For kids and families. 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 visit www.brunswicklibrary.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 projectbased activity. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 11 a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

DOMINICAN CENTER:

Ash Wednesday Evening of Reflection “Stations of the Cross With 3Popes,” presented by Fr. Jim Kane. $25. 6:20p.m. - 9:15 p.m., Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna. For reservations or more information, call 518-393-4169, e-mail dslcny@nybiz.rr.com or visit www.dslcny.org EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rachael Hayes, licensed cosmetologist will offer reduced priced pedicures or toe nail clipping right at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Rachael will be available on Wednesday, February 14, for clipping and February 28for full pedicures. Make your appointment early; they go fast! The Nutrition Department holds its monthly special dinner at noon, featuring Roast Beet w/Homemade Gravy, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, Dinner Roll, and Chocolate Sheet Cake w/Strawberry Garnish for dessert. Entertainment will begin at 12:30p.m. with The Albany Dance Sports Club and a 50⁄50 drawing. Suggested contribution $3. Rensselaer County seniors 60years of age and older are welcome. Please call the center at 518-279-3413to make a cosmetoligest appointment or make reservations for dinner.