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Saturday, Feb. 17

CLUB ZAMBEZI: The Williams College Department of Music presents Club Zambezi Dance Party. Led by Artistin-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 next Club Zambezi Dance Party takes place at 2p.m. on Saturday, February 17in the CenterStage of the ‘62Center for Theatre and Dance, located at 1000Main Street on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

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. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany presents a screening of “Rosenwald,” Aviva Kempner’s 2015documentary on Chicago philanthropist Julius Rosenwald, son of an immigrant peddler who became president of Sears, Roebuck and partnered with Booker T. Washington to build more than 5,000schools in African American communities in the American South. 7:30p.m., B’nai Sholom, 420Whitehall Road, Albany. Refreshments will be available. Suggested contribution: $5. For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office at 518-482-5283or office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us. FRIENDS OF THE WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2018-2019events and fundraising activities on Saturday, February 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, weather permitting. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

HUDSON HALL: Thomas Chapin was nearing the pinnacle of his meteoric rise as a saxophonist and bandleader when leukemia claimed him at the age of 40in 1998. The award-winning documentary “Thomas Chapin: Night Bird Song” draws an intimate portrait of this musical explorer who challenged stylistic boundaries and dissolved distinctions between sound and music. Director Stephanie Castillo will be in attendance for a post-screening Q& A with Hudson Jazz Festival curator Armen Donelian, who appears in the film. The free screening will be held at 5p.m. at Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson, as part of the February 16-18Hudson Jazz Festival.

NEWYORK STATE LIBRARY: Foundation Center Online Grant Resources, 10:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. Historical Newspapers Online at the New York State Library, 2p.m. to 3p.m. Both events take place in the 7th floor Computer Classroom, Cultural Educatoion Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Space is limited for each event and registration is required. Register online t http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/, email NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. Please indicate whether any reasonable accommodation is required (Americans with Disabilities Act) at least three business days prior to the program date. SPAGHETTI DINNER; A spaghetti and meatballs dinner for the benefit of Send a Kid to Camp Fund will be held from 5p.m. to 7p.m. on Saturday, February 17at Grace Church, 36Third Street, Waterford. Proceeds will enable the Episcopal parish’s children to attend Beaver Cross summer camp. $5 for adults, $3for seniors and children and $20per family. For more information, contact Deb Dooris at 518-892-3896. THACHER NATURE CENTER: “Ecology and Behavior of Fishers in Suburbia,” 2p.m. Fishers once all but disappeared from our region, but sightings of this native weasel have become more common in recent years. Learn about the natural history of fishers, and the ecological and behavioral insights uncovered during a suburban fisher research project near Albany, New York. Dr. Scott LaPoint will talk about his research using highresolution GPS tracking data, accelerometer-derived motion data, camera trap detections, and snow tracking efforts to document both very typical fisher behaviors, and a few very atypical and fascinating adaptations. Call 518-8720800for more information. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier, directed by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill and featuring Yvonne Perry, Leigh Strimbeck and Jacqueline Donnaruma, on February 17at 3p.m. & 8p.m. and February 18at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org. TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. inside the Troy Atrium, a market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of its restaurants and retailers. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TroyMakersMarket/.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit with or read to Greta the Reading Dog in order to boost your reading skills and confidence. 11a.m. to noon, 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. Visit www.thetroylibrary. org for more information. TROY WATERFRONT FARMERS’ 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. ULTIMATE WING CHALLENGE: The Ultimate Wing Challenge is coming to Hoosick Falls. Support the St. Patrick’s Parade and sample some of the areas best chicken wings Saturday, February 17, from 2p.m. - 6p.m. at the Polish Hall Mechanic St. Hoosick Falls sponsored by the Man of Kent and The Hoosick Falls Police Department. Admission is $10. Drop in for some fun with music, raffles, 50⁄50 and cash bar. Bars, Restaurants and individuals are welcome to enter their prize wings. Prizes will be awarded. Contact Johnny B at the Man of Kent at 518-573-2342 or email mankofkent2007@gmail.com to enter.

Sunday, Feb. 18

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Menu includes: juice,