Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

coffee, tea or hot chocolate, fruit cup, scrambled eggs, pancakes with hot syrup, French toast, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, cereals & banana, Danish pastries, bagels, toast plus an omelet station. New extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Adults $9, kids 5-10 $4, under 5 free. Call 518-783- 0572 or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Black History Month Celebration, 11a.m. 21655th Avenue, Troy. Bethel is taking part in the Pre-Retreat Musical at the Saratoga Civic Center, Saratoga Springs, at 7p.m. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One, 2p.m. If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8knitting needles; the library will provide yarn and get you started. For adults, teens and kids age 9and up. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CMOST: We <3Our Members Pizza Party, noon. Pre-register by February 16. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

CURLING OPEN HOUSE: Head out onto the ice where experienced curlers will teach you how to deliver the curling stone and sweep it like an Olympian. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Albany Curling Club, 117 West McKown Road, Albany. For ages 5 to adult; Under age 18 must bring a parent or legal guardian. Dress warmly and bring clean soft-soled shoes or sneakers. Visit www. AlbanyCurlingClub.net for more information. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., October through April at Christ Church United Methodist, 35 State St., Troy. Escape the frenzy of the 21st century and experience the beauty of 18th century dancing, moving slowly and gracefully in sync with beautiful classical music. If you’ve seen a Jane Austen film, you’ve had a glimpse of this elegant dance form in many of her novels, including “Pride and Prejudice”. Dances taught and called by professional callers. Enjoy live music by the Heartsease band. Begin- ners welcome, no partners needed. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled shoes. More info: danceflurry.org/recd. ard play thru Swiss team game will start at 11 a.m. For more information please call Bob Valenti at 518-326-3829. HUDSON HALL: Join Hudson Jazzworks cofounders pianist Armen Donelian and saxophonist Marc Mommaas for a free hands-on immersion in jazz improvisation and composition based on the curriculum and methods of the annual Hudson Jazz Workshop. Students will participate in individual and group instruction in a jam session format with two of today’s leading practitioners of duo playing. This workshop is open to all musicians of middle school age or higher. Bring your instrument! Intermediate playing and reading ability recommended. Registration is required for this free event. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street,Hudson. Part of the February 16-18 Hudson Jazz Festival.

K OF C BREAKFAST: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will serve their All-You- Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet, including an omelet station and hash, on Sunday February 18, at 255 Remsen Street, Cohoes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adults $8; children under five are free. KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, will host the Knights of Lithuania Hudson Mohawk Council #136, as they commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Lithuanian Independence and the 20th anniversary of the death of their former chaplain and former Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Rev. Bernard Gustus, at the 9:30 a.m. mass at St. Joseph’s Church on Sunday, February 18. Following the Mass, everyone will be invited down to the Church hall for assorted ethnic foods, desserts, coffee and tea. The public is cordially invited. 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. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Backyard Birds & Winter Walk, 10 a.m. View winter birds at park feeders, and get tips for identifying birds and how to use a field guide. Learn about unique winter birds, test your Bird ID skills, and then head outdoors for some birding. Appropriate for adults and children ages 6 and up. Call 518-872- 0800 to register. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier, directed by Maggie MancinelliCahill and featuring Yvonne Perry, Leigh Strimbeck and Jacqueline Donnaruma, on FFebruary 18at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org.

USA DANCE: Join the NYS Capital Region chapter of USA Dance for a fun evening of dancing on February 18. The event begins with a free salsa lesson with Joe Sweeney from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by three hours of dancing with music provided by Steve Dessereau, with a dance demonstration by Gerry & Priscilla Giglio around 8:30 p.m. $13 non-members, $10 members, $8 students, 18 and under free. Polish Community Center 225 Washing ton Ave Ext. Albany. Visit http://capitalusadance.com for more information. 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. WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: Classical music fans are offered a unique chance to hear a fortepiano and period violin, playing repertoire of the late 18th century when the Williams College Department of Music presents Sezi Seskir, pianoforte and Lucy Russell, violin on Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. This free event is open to the public. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/

Monday, Feb. 19

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Puppet People Present: Pirate of Book Island, 10a.m. Doors open 15minutes prior to performance. Space is limited. Part of the Ann Seegal Memorial Storytelling Series. Make it Yourself:Sugar Scrub, 2p.m. Keep winter skin looking its best with a homemade sugar scrub. Participants will leave with a jar to keep or give as a gift, Teens welcome. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518439-9314by February 14. Open Sewing, 6p.m. 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. Discussion of Hamilton’s Federalist Papers: No. 39and 51with humanities scholar Giacomo Calabria, 7p.m. The Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library board meets at 6:30p.m. New members are always welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311 F.& A.M., will meet on Monday, February 19, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Science Night: Slime Time Monday,

6 p.m. Children, with the help of their family member(s), will mix up a batch of slime, play, and bring it home! All supplies provided by the library. Dress for mess! Registration Required. For ages 4 & up. 100 Second Street, Downtown Troy. Visit www.thetroylibrary.org for more information.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 20

BEER 101: 5:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265River Street, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hula Hoop for Health and Fun for teens, 10a.m. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Build With Dominoes, 2p.m. - 3 p.m. BCHS student Jacob Koplik will be on hand to share some tips. For kids and families. Chess Club, 5:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. Sign up for one session per night and try your hand at chess with the club’s teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5. Family Movie Night: “The Lego Ninjago Movie,” 6:30 p.m. 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: The Children’s Room of the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will host a Story Hour every Tuesday at 10a.m. 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!

NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: 100years after Einstein predicted them, astronomers finally detected gravitational waves! What exactly are these ripples through spacetime? Where do they come from? Why are they such an important discovery? Come explore the realm of relativity and learn about the latest gravitational wave discoveries. 7p.m., Dudley Observatory at miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50child age 3-12, $9senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more information, visit www. DudleyObservatory.org. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors meet on Tuesday afternoons at the SullivanJones Post in Poestenkill, starting at 1 p.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,

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 at 472NY-43, Stephentown. 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: Craft and Cooking Class with St Patrick’s day theme. $5. 12:30p.m., 1501 Broadway, Watervliet. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Close Look: Animal Philosophy,” art talk, 4p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

Wednesday, Feb. 21

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