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Saturday, March 10

ALL- CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIR: The Albany Symphony, under the direction of Grammy Award-winning conductor David Alan Miller, presents a reprise of “The Mighty Erie Canal,” an Albany Symphony commission by composer Dorothy Chang, featuring the 160-voice All City Elementary School Choir from the Troy City School District. on Saturday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in Albany. The concert program alsos feature Michael Daugherty’s “Reflections on the Mississippi,” Michael Torke’s “Three Manhattan Bridges,” and “Still/Rapid” by Joan Tower. Tickets for the performance can be purchased by calling 518-694-3300, online at www.albanysymphony.com, or by visiting the Albany Symphony Box Office at 19Clinton Ave., Albany.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sewing machines will be available for independent projects from 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for up to two sessions. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BOY SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Boy Scout Troop 502, sponsored by the Pawling Avenue Methodist Church Men’s Club, will hold a fundraising breakfast on Saturday morning, March 10, from 8a.m. - 10a.m. at Pawling Avenue Methodist Church, 520 Pawling Avenue in Troy. Adults $7, children $5. The money raised will help underwrite the Scouting program the troop offers to boys in the Troy and North Greenbush area. Visit http://dmna-ny.meritpages. com/news/Boy-Scout-Pancake-Breakfast-at-PawlingAvenue-Methodist-ChurchSaturday-Morning/2600for more information.

CMOST: I Like Pi!, 1p.m. Learn about mathematicians’ favorite number, 3.141592..... Investigate circles and make a Pi bracelet in this workshop for all ages included with museum admission. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE: The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-you-can-eat Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 10, from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. in the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35Grange Hall Road in Stephentown. Adult all-you-can eat-dinners are $15; dinners for children age 6-10are $7; youth ages 5and under eat free. Take out dinners will be available for $15 each.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: The Melrose Methodist Church, 20Church Street, will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 10at 5p.m., with take outs at 4:30p.m. The cost for adults is $12, $5for children 4-10. The church is handicapped accessible. For information or reservations, call 518-2354370.

CORNER SHOPPE: The semiannual inventory reduction sale is in progress at the Corner Shoppe, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, with bargains galore on clothing for the family. Spring and Easter décor available. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/Cornerstonechurchintheburgh or call 518-235-3851,

C.R.E. A.T.E.: Capital Region Expressive Arts, Transformation, and Empowerment (C.R.E.A.T.E.) Community Studios, with locations in downtown Schenectady and Saratoga Springs, celebrates its first anniversary with a family-friendly, communityminded event from 1p.m. - 4 p.m. on March 10at Rob Alley at Proctors, 432State Street, Schenectady. Attendees will create a piece of work to bring home, while performances highlight works from students and alumni from Schenectady High School and C.R.E.A.T.E. group attendees. Tickets are $10for individuals, $30 families in advance, or $12for individuals, $35for families at the door. Proceeds will sustain C.R.E. A.T.E.’s mission to remain accessible to all income levels.

DUSTIN MELE MEMORIAL CONCERT: After Joe Mele lost his son Dustin to suicide in 2013, the veteran of more than 40years on the local music circuit rallied the area’s elite to raise awareness of the growing suicide problem. The 5th Annual Dustin Mele Memorial Concert on March 10 supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and Rensselaer County Mental Health Intervention Services. This year’s bands include Soul Sky, Super 400, Emerald City; and a one-time-only reunion of The Burners UK. This year’s concert also features 50⁄50 Raffles & a Chinese Auction to benefit a cancer recovery fund for Dustin’s cousin David Mele. 6p.m., Brown’s Brewing Revolution Hall, 425River Street. Troy. $20minimum suggested donation at the door. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/DustinMeleMemorial.

FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2018-2019events and fundraising activities on Saturday, March 10, at 11a.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. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library. HOPKINS FOREST MAPLEFEST: With the recent February warm-up, maple sugaring season has arrived in time for Hopkins Memorial Forest’s annual Maplefest celebration on Saturday, March 10, from 11a.m. to 2p.m. This annual event, which exalts the timehonored Yankee tradition of producing home grown sweeteners from local maple trees, will enable people to observe and take part in the process of producing maple syrup from the tree to the bottle. The event is free to the public and appropriate for people of all ages; it will be held regardless of the weather. Hopkins Forest, owned and operated by Williams College, is located at the junction of Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road in Williamstown MA.

PINE HILLS FILM COLONY: On March 10at 7p.m. the Pine Hills Film Colony will screen “Stolen Face”, a classic Hammer Studio film noir from 1952 starring Paul Henreid and Lizabeth Scott, at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Audiences are treated before the movie to a TCM-like introduction by PHFC artistic director Michael Viktor Butler.General admission $10. For more information visit http://www.steamer10theatre.org/category/pinehills-film-colony.

ROAST PORK DINNER: Pine

Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, will hold an all-you-can-eat Roast Pork Dinner on Saturday, March 10, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. $11 for adults; $5for children ages 5to 12years; under 5 free. For reservations, call 518-248-9934by Tuesday, March 6.

SKINNER’S SUGARBUSH: Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) and Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) have teamed up to share opportunities for you to unplug, connect with nature, and experience what Rensselaer County has to offer. March 10, 9:30a.m. Larry Skinner will talk about his experiences in collecting and boiling sap starting with simple buckets and spiles, to vacuum tubing in use today during a tour of Skinner’s Sugarbush, 245 Hidley Road. Wynantskill. The Tour will include a walk in the bush with a forester discussing sugarbush forest management and a visit to Larry’s evaporation and final process system. Children are welcome. Email Dick at dickgibbshf@gmail.com for more information. To learn more about RPA and RLT, visit www.renstrust.org and www.rensselaerplateau.org. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER: Boy Scout Troop 45is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner from 5-7:30PM on Saturday, March 10, at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Route 146(two miles west of I87-Northway- Exit 9) in Clifton Park. No reservations are required. Take out is available. Cost is $9for adults, $7for children ages 4-10, children under 3 are free. There is a maximum family cost of $25. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scout Troop in the procurement of equipment and providing financial assistance to Scouts for summer camp and trips. For more information, please email cquail76@gmail.com. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Come and be inspired by the works of talented local artists. The exhibit will feature nature-inspired artwork in a variety of media ranging from watercolors, oils, and photography, to fiber and wood. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the opening reception from 1p.m. - 4p.m. The Nature Art Exhibit will be on display until March 28, Tuesday through Sunday, 9a.m. – 5 p.m. Call 518-872-0800for more information.

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 fourseason goods, all handmade and produced by a variety of local & regional vendors. UKRAINIAN EASTER EGGS: The Troy Public Library hosts local artist, Christine Levy, who will demonstrate the ancient art of pysanky, a Ukrainian craft tradition of intricate and detailed decoration of Easter eggs using wax resist and dyes. The demonstration/lecture will show participants how pysanky are made and will give an overview of the history and rich symbolism of pysanky. 2:30p.m., 100Second Street, downtown Troy. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. WHITNEY FAMILY FUNDRAISER: One of West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish’s most active families has been hit with medical problems that necessitate creating a handicapped accessible home, including two chair lifts and a ramp. On Saturday, March 10, the parish will sponsor a “Lift Up The Whitney’s” evening at 470Winter Street Extension, Troy, with a Lasagna Pot Luck dinner, vegetarian and Gluten Free options available, along with salads, bread and drinks. There will be a silent auction, a raffle and a 50⁄50 drawing. All-evening entertainment will be provided by “Squeeze Play.” Dinner begins at 6p.m., and a free will offering is suggested. For more information call Darlene at 518-210-7546. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Dance/ Performance: Suspended Gestures,” dance performance, 1:30p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413-5972429for more information.

Sunday, March 11

ALL YOUR CAN EAT BREAKFAST: All you can eat (includign an omelet station) for only $9; children 5-10$4; under 5free. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. For more information call 518-7830572or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Little Sunday Music: The Broad Street Chamber Players in a concert featuring flute, cello and piano arrangements. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 2 p.m. - 3p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Josephine Ryan, PhD, will review of James Bradley’s “The China Mirage,” an enlightening and thought-provoking book that delves behind the chimera curtain of Asian / American relations. Dr. Ryan will discuss how religion, racism, ignorance and arrogance skewed relations between China and the United States and led to the deaths of millions. Refreshments at 12:30p.m. will be followed by the 1:15p.m. program at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. For details and directions, call 518533-2666, or visit www. humanistsociety.org. CMOST: Join CMOST for a walk on the wild side in this animal adventures Girl Scout Workshop. Learn about habitats, animal kingdoms and more in this exploration of all things animal. The workshop satisfies some science requirements for Girl Scouts’ Bugs, Senses, Animal Habitats and Animal Helpers badges. 1p.m., Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org. HEAD-SHAVING FUNDRAISER: Physicians, nurses and staff members from Albany Medical Center will show support for young patients battling cancer by shaving their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research at a St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser on Sunday, March 11, at the Westmere Fire Depart- ment. The event begins at 11:30a.m. with a Superhero Parade of past and present patients riding fire trucks from Crossgates Mall (upper lot by Macy’s) to the Westmere Fire Department at 1741Western Avenue, Albany. Grants from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation support the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med – the region’s only childhood cancer center. For more information or to register, please visit www.stbaldricks.org. JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) will hold its March 2018meeting on Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Avenue in Schenectady. This meeting is a “value added” workshop for paid CRJGS members seeking hands-on assistance in building their family trees. Bring your questions, problems, brick walls and other challenges and CRJGS will do their best to assist you. Please email CRJGS at crjgs1@gmail.com for a membership application. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The monthly breakfast at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938on Poplar Avenue takes place on Sunday, March

11, from 8a.m. - 11a.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. $8for adults over age, $4for children 5-12.

PENNY SOCIAL: Doors open at 10a.m. Event starts at noon. Refreshments, Door Prizes, 50⁄50 and more. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. ST. PATRICK’S DAY COMMUNITY DINNER: A free St. Patrick’s Day Community Dinner will be served during a Messy Church gathering beginning at 2p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at Grace Church, 36Third Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370or visit gracewaterford.com. WORD PLAYS: Irving Berlin’s love song “Always” is true for some, but not for others. Come hear stories of people who found that always was or was not true for them, and of people who challenged the status quo. Storytellers: Christie Keegan, Claire Beetlestone, Eliud Nieves, Joe Doolittle, Kate Dudding, Marni Gillard, Nancy Marie Payne, Sandy Schuman. 2p.m., The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, 432State Street, Schenectady. Tickets $12, Groups of 8or more pay $8per ticket. For more information email kate@ katedudding.com, call 518383-4620or visit StoryCircleAtProctors.org.

WORLD AWARENESS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Come visit the World Awareness Children’s Museum on Sunday, March 11, on its monthly Free Day. Come explore and see all that the museum has to offer. The Museum is open noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays at 89Warren Street, Glens Falls. Call 518-793-2773or visit www. worldchildrenmuseum.org for more information.

Monday, March 12

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a whimsical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, Enjoy the show with our friends from the Center for Disability Services from 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Refreshments will be served. Daybooks discusses “The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict at 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. Fun and Games for Grownups is an adults-only gathering where you can play games (including chess), color and socialize. Snacks served. 6p.m. - 8:30p.m., 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. HONOR A DECEASED

VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Abbott Lansing Wiley at this month’s ceremony at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy. Abbott L. Wiley served in the United States Army during World War II attainting the rank of Major with the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, 91st Infantry Division, earning numerous medals and awards. After the war Abbott and his brother Harold teamed up to purchase Ryan and McMahon, a feed and coal business that ultimately became Wiley Brothers Inc., Lumber, Hardware & Building Supplies. Wiley also served as a Valley Falls Volunteer Fireman, Pittstown Town Supervisor, Majority Leader with the Rensselaer County Legislature and a HVCC Trustee. For more information contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-2702760.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Cribbage at 9a.m., Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Shopping Day SignUp; Van leaves at 9:30a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. LAVERNE COX: Laverne Cox, award-winning transgender actress, producer, and equal rights advocate, will speak at Williams College on Monday, March 12, at 7:30p.m. in Chapin Hall. Best known for her work on the critically acclaimed Netflix original series “Orange Is the New Black.” Cox is the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream scripted television show. Campus community seating will begin at 6:45p.m.; general public seating will begin at 7p.m. The talk is free and tickets are not required. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or vist www.williams.edu/map.