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2018-19school year are now available. A new form must be filed every year for each child transported to/ from a location other than the home address. State law requires forms to be completed by April 1or within 30 days of becoming a district resident. The deadline for incoming kindergarten students is May 11. Forms may be completed and submitted online at http:// northcolonie.org/grades-k6-transportation-requestform/, or at any district elementary school, or at the Transporation Department at the Shaker High School campus, 445WatervlietShaker Road, Latham. BOYS’ NIGHT OUT: Boys ages 5-12are invited to a fun boys-only event at Hope 7Community Center from 6p.m. - 7p.m. on Friday, March 23, featuring snacks, activities, tattoos and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and have fun, too. RSVP by March 19to hope7. kristen@gmail.com or call 518-272-8029. Hope 7 Community Center, 596 Pawling Avenue, Troy.

M/ WBE SHOWCASE: On Tuesday, March 27, the Capital District Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), a non-profit organization serving women in the construction and related industries, invites New York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/ WBE) to showcase their businesses at the Third Annual NYS M/ WBE Showcase at The Century House in Latham, from 5p.m. until 8p.m. The cost to attend is $40. Drinks and appetizers will be provided all evening. To sponsor or participate in the Showcase, please register at www.nawicnycap.org or contact Eileen Venn at eileenv@mechtest.com and Nikki Derosier at nmderosier@coolins.com.

ELLEN A GROGAN SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are being accepted for the scholarship award of $300for the best essay on “What Freedom Means To Me” by a graduating senior from Brunswick Central School District or Berlin Central School District who is continuing on with his or her education. The essay should be between 250and 500words. The scholarship is being given by the Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340in memory of a former member Elmer A. Grogan. The deadline for applications is April 30. Applications are available at the guidance counselor offices of both high schools and should be mailed to Carner, Etman, Smith V.F.W. Post 6340, PO Box 361, Grafton, NY 12082, attn: Commander Barry MacDonald. PROJECT EASTER BUNNY: Floydwarriors. com “Helping Families Cope with Cancer, One Household at a Time” announces the 9th Annual Project Easter Bunny. Floydwarriors. com founder Lisa Morahan began this effort after she was too ill on Easter Sunday 2009to make one basket for her son while in chemotherapy. Over the past eight years, thousands of Easter Baskets have been created and donated to oncology centers across the Capital Region, so every child with a sick parent has a beautiful basket to enjoy. Donations of new toys and new, wrapped candy are needed at the following locations between March 6-16: CR Wood Center of Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Springs State Park (SPA) Parks Office Building, Mollie Wilmot Center of Saratoga Hospital, Malta Community Center, all Ballston Spa National Bank locations, the Hope Club of Latham and NBT Banks of Guilderland (New Karner Road) and Albany (Wolf Road). All donations will be collected, assembled into baskets on March 24 and delivered to oncology centers/cancer support centers in time for Easter. Visit www.floydwarriors. com for further details. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ARTISTS’ SOCIETY: SSAS presents “Trying To Capture The Moment”, an eclectic collection of paintings done in a variety of mediums by Roberta Moses, during the month of March at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6Clifton Common Drive. For viewing hours, please call the Senior Center at 518-383-1343. An exhibit featuring both photography and watercolors by SSAS members Rebecca Jenkins, Richard Kitchen and Jack Morgan will be shown through March and April at the Zion Luthern Church, 153Nott Terrace, Schenectady. An exhibit of artists featuring both art and photography by members of SSAS will be held during March at the Burnt Hills Library on Lakehill Road. For information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com SWINGING ON A STAR: The Community Hospice, Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association (Eddy VNRA), and Palliative Care Partners will host the second annual “Swinging on a Star Gala” on Saturday, March 24, from 5:30p.m. – 11p.m., at the Rivers Casino & Resort, 1Rush Street, Schenectady. Liz Bishop, WRGB CBS 6News anchor, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. The evening will feature cocktails and a scrumptious cuisine dinner, followed by a mission auction, live musical entertainment from The Refrigerators, and dancing. Tickets for the gala are $150each. Black tie optional. For more information or to attend, please contact KJ Jenkins at 518-525-1265, or register securely online at www. SwingingOnAStarGala.org. YOGA CLASS: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27 114th Street, in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer Yoga classes on Mondays from March 5– April 9at 5:45p.m. This is an all-level yoga class that will invigorate your body and reduce stress. You will experience traditional yoga poses, stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques which will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and overall wellness. Please bring your own mat. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by calling the library at 235-5310or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: “The Crucible,” written by Arthur Miller and presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., NY, directed by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost. Performance dates are March 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, at 8p.m. and March 18and 25at 2:30p.m. Tickets $18. Adults and $10. Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www. slca-ctp.org, or call 518674-2007. SLCA, located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible with free parking. TROY 100FORUM: The Troy 100Forum is where Troy’s business, political, community, educational, religious, and cultural leaders meet to talk about topics of public concern. We discuss our views, concerns, and hopes for Troy. The Troy 100 Forum is a place for us to associate as leaders, and an opportunity for people trying to shape Troy to present their ideas for exploration and reaction. The topic this year will be: “Conversation with City Council.” May 21, 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m., The Sage Colleges, Bush Memorial Hall, 651st Street, Troy. SPEIGLE ELDERS AMISH TRIP: The Speigle Elders are sponsoring a return 3day-2night trip to the Amish country, scheduled for September 1921. The package includes two nights lodging; two breakfasts; two dinners, including Bird-in-Hand and Hershey Farm Restaurants; two theater offerings (“Jesus” at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theater and a musical performance at the American Music Theater); a guided tour of the Amish countryside; Strasburg Railroad Ride; souvenir gift; luggage handling; taxes and meal gratuities, and White Star Tour motor coach transportation. The price for this trip is $386 per person, double occupancy, or $475, single. An additional cost of $15per person covers bus driver and maid service gratuities. For information, reservations and mailing address, contact event chairperson, Bertha Lattimore at 518235-1325. PERSPECTIVES ON UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: In our increasingly polarized society, the symbol of the 19th century Underground Railroad movement challenges us to reflect and act upon the legacy of the institution of slavery in contemporary times. Capital Region artists offer their reflections and responses to this legacy in a variety of artistic forms that compel the viewer to reflection and response. Their work will be on display at the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25Quackenbush Square, from March 3- April 28. A sneak preview and reception will be held on March 2from 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. For more information visit www.UndergroundRailroadHistory.org or call 518-434-0405. AVERILL PARK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: Do you play a musical instrument? The Averill Park Community Orchestra is starting rehearsals again soon and eagerly seeks new members. APCO rehearses at Algonquin Middle School in Averill Park on Wednesday evenings from 7p.m. - 8:30p.m., and performs two concerts a year, one in December and one in June. Rehearsals for the spring season begin March 7. New members through late March in preparation for the June 3performance. If you or someone you know plays an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, or percussion) and may be interested in joining, please contact Christina Desmond at 518-948-0565. FLORAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: On Tuesdays, from March 13– April 3at 5:30p.m., Artist Joy Ting Charde will lead a Floral Watercolor Workshop at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch, located at 27114th Street in Troy. Participants will learn basic floral painting techniques with a loose painting style. Topics will cover floral sketching and painting using watercolors and inks. No experience is necessary. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 235-5310or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. MUSLIM JOURNEYS:

In a unique collaboration, Humanities New York has joined forces with the The Troy Public Library to offer “Muslim Journeys,” a reading and discussion series that runs on Wednesdays, March 7, 14& 28, April 11 & 25, and May 2& 9at 6 p.m. Participants will come together over the course of seven sessions to discuss a variety of thematically linked texts with Djafer Sebkhaoui, Imam of the Masjid Al-Hidaya Muslim community in Troy and Latham and the Muslim Chaplain at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The four books included in this reading and discussion group tell provocative and gripping stories about the experiences of Muslims. This program is free and open to the public, although pre-registration is required. For more information please contact The Troy Public Library at 518-274-7071or at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Library is located at 100 Second Street in downtown Troy.

UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join the Troy Public Library at 100 Second Street on Thursdays from March 1– 29 from 6:30p.m. – 7:30 p.m. for an Understanding Shakespeare workshop. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop, starting with a discussion of Act 1 of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Julius Caesar.” Over the next four weeks the workshop will discuss the play one act at a time, putting it in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to Shakespeare’s other works and the modern existential world. This program is free and open to the public. Copies of “Julius Caesar” will be available at the circulation desk. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. CALL FOR ARTISTS: North Country Arts will be holding an open call for artists for their annual juried art show “Expressions” from January 1 through April 1, 2018. The exhibition will be held at the Shirt Factory Gallery, Glens Falls, from May 5to May 26, with awards presented at a May 5reception. Artists are invited to submit two photographs of their work to www.onlinejuriedshows. com. Full details on how to enter, jurying fees and how to upload photographs of your work can be found by going to www.onlinejuriedshows.com and scrolling down to the North Country Arts icon. MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB COMPETITION:

The Monday Musical Club of Albany is sponsoring a music competition leading to a $500Scholarship to a graduating high school senior who plans to study music primarily in college, music school and/or music conservatory. The winner also has the opportunity to give a brief performance on May 20in Albany. Instrumentalists, vocalists, composers etc. are welcome to apply. All materials re this Scholarship are available at http://www.mondaymusicalclubofalbany.com. The deadline to receive applications is postmark March 31. ST.JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its Lenten schedule. Daily Mass will be offered Monday thru Friday at 12:15p.m., with confessions following. The rosary is recited daily at 11:55a.m. Weekend masses are Saturday at 5:30p.m. and Sunday at 9:30a.m. Also as part of the Lenten celebration, Stations of the Cross will be conducted every Friday afternoon immediately following the 12:15p.m. Mass, beginning February 16. A Novena to St. Jude is conducted every Wednesday afternoon immediately following the 12:15p.m. Mass. The public is cordially invited to these 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.

KEVENY MEMORIAL CLASS OF ‘68: The Keveny Memorial Academy Class of 1968is planning its 50Year Class Reunion for Saturday evening, September 22, at the Van Schaick Country Club, Cohoes. The event will start at 5p.m. with Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres, followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30p.m.. A “Meet & Greet” informal gathering is also planned for the Cohoes Knights of Columbus the night before on Friday, September 21, starting at 7p.m. A Facebook page – Keveny Academy Class of ‘68-- has been created for providing additional information. The planning committee is in the process of gathering contact information so that invitations can be sent. If you would like to participate in future planning meetings, or would like to share any ideas or suggestions, please comment on the Facebook page or send an email to KMAclassof68@gmail.com. ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION: The Arts Center of the Capital Region announces its Annual Call for Entries. Submissions will be considered for opportunities including solo exhibitions, small and large group exhibitions, installation possibilities, and more. All mediums welcome. Apply at https://artscenterofthecapitalregion. submittable.com/submit. For questions please email callforart@artscenteronline. org. No phone calls please. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College. Astronomy students will host free shows for the public on Friday evenings at 8p.m. beginning February 2and running through May 11, with the exception of Spring Break on March 16, 23, and 30. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B optomechanical planetarium projector. Shows will last about 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

SBA DISASTER RELIEF: New York businesses and residents affected by the multi-alarm fire in the city of Cohoes on

Nov. 302017, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA disaster declaration covers Albany County and the adjacent counties of Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie. The deadline to return economic injury applications is October 4. Businesses and individuals may obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800- 659-2955(1800-877-8339for the deaf and hard- of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba. gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba.gov/disaster. CLAY SCULPTING CLASSES: HAYC3in Hoosick Falls will offer an in-depth six-week Clay Sculpting Class on Tuesdays, beginning February 27,from 6 p.m. - 8p.m. Open to adult community members of all experience, the class will introduce the creative joy of working with clay without a wheel. The cost of this class is $240plus a $50fee for the clay and sculpting materials which you will be able to take home. All spots must be reserved in advance. To register or learn more call 518-686-9050or visit HAYC3.org.

FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION: The Foreign Policy Association - Schenectady Great Decisions Discussions Group 2018 (www.fpa.org) is a discussion group of current topics on U.S. involvement with the rest of the world. The program is sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association. An eightweek series of meetings begins Tuesday, February 6, from 9:30a.m. to 11 a.m. in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady Public Library, 99Clinton Street. Meetings are free of charge. A limited quantity of FPA 2018topic books are available at the library’s information desk at a reduced cost of $26. Copies may also be purchased at www.fpa.org.