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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, nosugar-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 1:30 p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Largeprint 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 518-4399314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6p.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. 7 p.m. - 8:30p.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 Lind- sey 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 518-270-2760.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19Third 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 6:30p.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 7p.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 12p.m., Monday, February 12. Noon, 1227Central Avenue, Albany, New York. For more information, call 518-435-1979, 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 4 p.m. For kids and families. After-Dinner 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, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or 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. 10 a.m. - 11:30a.m. Married and Engaged Couples Evening of Reflection “Heart Speaks to Heart.” presented by Fr. Thomas F. Berardi, 6:20p.m. - 9:15p.m. $45.00/couple. Dominican Retreat & Conference Center, 1945 Union Street, Niskayuna. For reservations or more information, call 518393-4169, 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. 1p.m. to 3 p.m. or 5p.m. to 8p.m., at The Divine Sisterhood, Suite 203 in 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, 2018at 11a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The

social time starts at 11a.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 518-458-1562for more information. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Sullivan-Jones Post in Poestenkill, starting at 1p.m. Please note that dues are now $15.

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, SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: Gilead Lutheran Church, Rtes. 7 and 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, 5854th Ave. Troy. Adults $6, Children 5to 12 $3, under 5free. Please Call 518-279-1215for 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 518-733-5750 to 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 at472NY-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 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for 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 600 State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its Ash Wednesday, February 14 Mass schedule. Ashes will be blessed and distributed during the 12:15p.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 518-3744466, 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.

FISH FRY: The CohoesWaterford Elks Fish Fry is back, beginning February 14(Ash Wednesday) and every Friday through March 30 (Good Friday). Choose from Fish Fry, Fish & Chips, Seafood Platter and much more! Eat in or take-out. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Call 518-235-3222for more information.

LOVE LIGHT AT THEPARK: Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville invites all who are looking for a unique way to celebrate this Valentine’s Day to “Love Light at the Park”, a candlelight walk on February 14from 5p.m.- 7 p.m. Luminaries will light the path along the Hudson River to and from the Dix Bridge, and hanging lanterns will be available for purchase as a beautiful souvenir of the evening. There is a $5suggested donation and hanging lanterns will be available for an additional $10. Cookies and hot cocoa will be available at the pavilion after the walk. For more information on Hudson Crossing Park, go to www. hudsoncrossingpark.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--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. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their first meeting of 2018at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, February 14. The agenda includes the monthly charity collection and the Planning Committee offering of a tentative events calendar for this year including “The King and I” production at Proctor’s on May 5. Table #1members will serve hot cross buns as refreshments in honor of Ash Wednesday, and due to the holiday conflict, will provide postValentine desserts at the February 28meeting. Ellen Lewis will be collecting dues for this year; reservation conformation and payments due to Joyce Davey for the May theater trip. 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. 472 NY-43, Stephentown. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Don’t Be Bored Games, 5p.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. Special Valentine’s Day dinner with Donald Hyman performing. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for a delicious 12;15p.m. lunch, call 518-270-5349. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Valentine Day Luncheon with Love Song Sing-a-long. Noon, 1501 Broadway, Watervliet.

Thursday, Feb. 15

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Listening Party, “1959– The Year That Changed Jazz,’ 7p.m. Listen to and discuss Miles, Brubeck, Mingus and Ornette Coleman, who all released groundbreaking albums in 1959. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Love Bugs,” 10a.m. - 11:30a.m. Join Children’s Museum of Science + Technology staff in the GE Discovery Room for a hands-on sensory science activity. No preregistration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. Homeschool Enrichment Program, “Heart Science,” 1 p.m. - 2:30p.m. for kids age 6-8and 9-12. Participants must be registered by the close of business on February 14. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

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 Yoga Hour, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-2790580or 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 Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.& A.M. will meet on Thursday, February 15, at 7;30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, with refreshments served following the meeting. The topic for the meeting is “Masonic Historic Figures.” NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Senior Librarian Stephanie Barrett will demonstrate search strategies and techniques for using two online databases available at the New York State Library. State Capital Universe contains information on bills, regulations and statutes for New York and other states. Fastcase is a legal database which provides searching for case law, statutes, regulations, constitutions and court rules for all fifty states. 3p.m. to 4p.m., New York State Library, 7th Floor Computer Classroom, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register online go to http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. RENSSELAER EAGLES; The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446meets on Thursday, February 15, at 6: 30 p.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. STEPHENTOWNMEMORIAL 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 518733-5750or email director@ stephentownlibrary.org for more information. 10a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Brick Builders, 6p.m. For LEGO builders new and experienced, ages 4and up. No registration required. No outside LEGOs will be allowed; the library will provide all supplies. Children under the age of 7must have a caregiver present during the event. 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. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Mea Cook, associate professor of geosciences, will discuss “Carbon Dioxide and Ice Age Cycles” and the key role played by oceans in absorbing carbon dioxide emitted from fossil fuel burning and deforestation in the second lecture in Williams College’s annual Faculty Lecture Series on Thursday, February 15. The talk will take place in Wege Auditorium at 4:15 p.m. and will be followed by a reception in Schow Atrium. It is free and open to the public.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Season Celebration,” multiple exhibition opening, 5p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

WILLIAMS JAZZ FACULTY: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Jazz Faculty Concert on Thursday, February 15, at 8p.m. in BrooksRogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. The concert features Kris Allen, saxophones, Avery Sharpe bass, Conor Meehan drumset, Sarah Politz, trombone, and Samirah Evans on vocals, with a host of special guest student pianists. Highlights include new original music inspired by George Washington Carver, a tribute to the late Roswell Rudd, and classic jazz compositions associated with Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Wayne Shorter. This free event is 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/campus- map/.

Friday, Feb. 16

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rubber Ducky Club: Animals A to Z, 10a.m. Drop in to the Community Room and do your best animal imitations, or try some animal yoga poses and more at 26 different activity stations. For children and families. Super Smash Tournament, 3:30p.m. Will you be the champion of the ultimate Super Smash Bros. battle on the WiiU? Winners get bragging rights and a 3D printed trophy. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CLUB ZAMBEZI: The Williams College Department of Music presents Club Zambezi Dance Party. Led by Artist-in-Residence in African Music Performance Tendai Muparutsa, this group of young performers promises to heat up the dance floor in the midst of the winter. The first Club Zambezi Dance Party takes place in the CenterStage of the ‘62Center for Theatre and Dance at 8p.m. on Friday, February 16. The second performance is at 2p.m. on Saturday, February 17in the same venue. CenterStage at the ‘62Center is located at 1000Main Street on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/ home/campusmap/.