Calendar

See more Calendar listings at www.troyrecord.com/community. Submit items at least two weeks in advance to calendar@ troyrecord.com.

Sunday, March 18

ARTS CENTER: One Giant Try-It! Noon - 3p.m., Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265River Street, downtown Troy. Call 518-273-0552for more information.

BACH BIRTHDAY CONCERT: Organ and Choral music of Bach including B Minor Mass, part 1. 3p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 21Hackett Boulevard, Albany. Admission $15, seniors $12, students free. Call 518-463-2257for more information. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sunday Cinema: Family Edition “Wonder” (PG, 117min., Lionsgate), 2:30p.m. Shown with Subtitling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing when possible. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will be having their Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, March 18, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., with an omlet station,eggs, pancakes, hash,bacon, sausage, toast, juice and pastries. Adults $8, children under 5 free.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - 5p.m., October through April at Christ Church United Methodist, 35State 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. Beginners welcome, no partners needed. Please wear clean, flat, softsoled shoes. More info: danceflurry.org/recd.ard play thru Swiss team game will start at 11a.m. For more information please call Bob Valenti at 518326-3829.

FAMOUS LADIES TEA: Celebrate Women’s History Month and support Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County at the Famous Ladies’ Tea on Sunday, March 18from 1p.m. - 4p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street, Troy. The women to be portrayed at this year’s event include Marie Curie, Ruth Desmond, Nellie Bly, Alice Hamilton, Sybil Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at Ludington, Kate Field, and the biblical Martha. A silent auction offers items from area retailers, artisans, restaurants and service providers. Tickets are $45or $315for a reserved table of 8. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 518-244-4650or by sending a check to Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 65First Street, Troy NY 12180.

GOSPEL CONCERT: The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers of Albany will present a music concert at 6p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. Rev. Mark S. Bailey, pastor of Oneida Church, invites the public to attend this event, held as part of the WNGN monthly concert series. There is no door charge. A freewill love offering will be taken. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the church phone at 518-745-8611or 518-7932276or email mbailey90@ gmail.com.

GREENBUSH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Join the Greenbush Historical Society on Sunday, March 18at 2p.m. when Don Kelly, a local musician, will charm you with his acoustical guitar and sometimes haunting melodies of the Emerald Isle. Enjoy learning the history behind some of the classic folk songs. The program at the East Greenbush Library is free and open to all, but please register for the event by calling 518-477-7476.

THE EXONERATED: Soul Rebel Performance Troupe performs a staged reading of “The Exonerated” at Roger Bacon Auditorium, Siena College, March 18at 1p.m. Using court transcripts, interviews and letters, this play recounts the true stories of six Americans who were convicted and sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. Together, the five men and one woman spent more than 100years on death row before being freed. A facilitated discussion will follow the performance. Suggested donation.

HUDSON HALL: Conducted by Hudson-based James Bagwell, The Orchestra Now (TŌN) comes to Hudson with a free concert featuring Georges Bizet’s romantic, traditional, and enchanting Symphony in C, written in 1855, the same year Hudson Hall was erected. Also on the program is Arvo Pärt’s mesmerizing Fratres and The Plow that Broke the Plains Suite by Virgil Thomson. Hudson Hall is located in the historic Hudson Opera House at 327Warren Street, Hudson. For more information visit hudsonhall.org or call 518-822-1438.

ST. JOSEPH’S (SCHENECTADY): St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, hosts the St. Joseph’s Athletic Club’s 66th annual Corporate Mass at 9:30a.m. on Sunday, March 18. The public is cordially invited. Following the Mass club members will hold a Communion breakfast at their clubhouse on Eastern Avenue. 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. SPRING GEAR-UP: GearUP with Troy Bike Rescue on Sunday, March 18, between noon and 5p.m. This is an event for current volunteers to polish up their bike mechanic skills, reconnect with other volunteers, and bring some spring energy into the wheelhouse. This is also an opportunity for new volunteers and bike-loving folks in the community to learn about Troy Bike Rescue and learn about how they can get involved with TBR this year. Email marissafpeck@ gmail.com with any questions. Troy Bike Rescue is located at 3280Sixth Avenue, Troy.

USA DANCE: Join the NYS Capital District champter of USA Dance for their monthly ballroom dance on March 18 at the Polish Community Center 225Washing ton Ave Ext. Albany. The event begins with a free West Coast Swing lesson with Ron Tritto from 6:15p.m. to 7p.m., followed by three hours of dancing with music provided by Tritto and a dance demonstration by Kevin Tung & Natasha Lowery around 8:30p.m. Light refreshments and cash bar are provided. Non-members $13, members $10, students $5, under 18free. Visit http:// capitalusadance.com for more information.

WATERVLIET HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Historical Society of the city of Watervliet cordially invites you to a presentation of “Harnessing the Sacandaga River.” The 80 minute video focuses on the reasoning behind the creation of the Sacandaga Lake (later named the Great Sacandaga Lake”) for flood control for the Capital Region. It also goes through the creation of the Hudson River, Black River

Regulating Authority, the elimination of many communities, cemeteries and home removals and building of the dam. 2p.m., Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

WHO RESCUED WHO: Come to Fuccillo Nissan at 976New Loudon Road in Latham between noon and 4p.m. on March 18and meet the birds! Birds are extremely intelligent and engaging pets, but unfortunately many that are purchased are soon given up by owners who are unprepared for the challenges that come with them. The Who Rescued Who! event is a great opportunity to spend time with the adoptable birds cared for at Northeast Avian Rescue (NEAR).The event kicks off a #25,000 fundraiser for the start of the NEAR Facility Project for birds awaiting adoption. For more information visit rescueparrots.org.

Monday, March 19

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 19, at 11:30a.m., preceded by an Audit Committee Meeting at 10:30a.m., in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Don’t miss the final talk in humanites scholar GIacomo Calabria’s reading and discussion series, focusing on Federalist Papers No. 64, 70and 78, penned or inspired by Alexander Hamilton. This program is grant-funded and sponsored by Humanities New York. 7 p.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. CONVERSATION ON CONTEMPORARY ART: Contemporary abstract painter Michael Nighswonger returns to the Capital District with a pop-up exhibit of over 40pieces from his latest collection from March 15 – 25at the recently vacated TD Bank building at 343 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. The exhibit will be open daily from 10a.m. – 8p.m. Michael hosts a “Conversation about Contemporary Art” on Monday, March 19at 2p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-5776068or visit michaelnighswonger.com.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Cribbage at 9a.m. Yoga at 10:30a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311will meet on Monday, March 19, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Centger, 39Brunswick Road. There will be a dinner at 6:30p.m. following a social hour at 5:30p.m. The Masons will confer the Enter Apprentice Masonic Degree on a class of canddiates. Dinner reservations can be made at masonsonline.

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, March 20

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!

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts at 10a.m., Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT: Organizers of the International Solidarity Movement, supporting Palestinian non-violent resistance to the Israeli occupation, to speak in Albany. Renna Nazzal of Palestine has trained international volunteers. Joe Catron of New York has independently reported from Gaza during Israeli attacks. The film “Radiance of Resistance” (abridged) filmed in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, featuring Ahed Tamimi, the young symbol of Palestinian resistance, will also be shown. 7p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Society, 405Washington Ave., Albany.

NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: Earth is bombarded by rocks from outer space on a daily basis. In one year, over 20,000meteorites hit the ground all across the globe. Join miSci at the Dudley Observatory in celebrating a local celebrity, the Schenectady Meteorite, which fell to Earth approximately 50 years ago on April 12, 1958. 7p.m. - 8:30p.m., 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, email info@ dudleyobservatory.org or call 518-382-7890. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Sullivan-Jones Post in Poestenkill, starting at 1 p.m. Please note that dues are now $15.

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

If you are considering launching a specialty food business, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s workshop, “Recipe for Success - Bringing Your Recipe to Market Profitably and Safely,” will give you a good grounding in food business basics, planning for and marketing a value-added food product and a road map for launching your business. Also provided will be various resources that you can take home and have at your fingertips. The March 20workshop takes place at CCE Albany, 24Martin Road, Voorheesville. The registration price of $70per person includes food and materials. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ recipe_for_ success_ 201, or by calling Tove Ford at 518-765-3518or emailing cce-caahp@cornell.edu. 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: glass stones into cool accessories for your fridge or locker, using old magazines, comic books, and drawings to make your own unique magnets. Registration required. For ages 12-19. Register at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended. cfm?SiteID=4294&EventID =330341&PK=. Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, downtown 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 2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348 for more information.

Wednesday, March 21

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Enjoy some Irish tunes, jigs and folk songs as Tim O’Shea and the Drank the Gold Duo talk about their unique instruments and key elements of Irish music. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects. All ages welcome. 1p.m - 2:30p.m., 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: “Hop Into Spring” is the March Science Story Time theme. Join a Museum Educator for a sciencebased story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required. This activity for ages 2-6is included with museum admission. 11 a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org. CONVERSATION ON CONTEMPORARY ART: Contemporary abstract painter Michael Nighswonger returns to the Capital District with a pop-up exhibit of over 40pieces from his latest collection from March 15 – 25at the recently vacated TD Bank building at 343 Delaware Avenue in Delmar. The exhibit will be open daily from 10a.m. – 8p.m. Michael hosts a “Conversation about Contemporary Art” on Wednesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-5776068or visit michaelnighswonger.com.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Crafts at 10a.m.,Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Stories can help us to open the door to welcome the stranger in our midst. This month’s guest storyteller, Claire Nolan, has been teaching English to speakers of other languages for more than 20years, Claire has long been telling stories to immigrants and international students. Perhaps more importantly, she has been listening to their stories. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or just come to listen. 7p.m. - 9p.m. UAlbany Interfaith Center, 1400Washington Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. MAKING YOGURT: Learn how to make your own yogurt at home with Adam Elabd, author of a full length recipe book on fermentation, “Fermenting Food Step-byStep,” and the lead brewer and co-owner of Yesfolk Tonics in Troy. Elabd will demonstrate the process of yogurt making and share the health benefits of eating fermented foods at 6p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. To register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. 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. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB:

On March 21, at 10:30a.m., the Cohoes Mystery Book Club will discuss the second book in Anne Perry’s “Monk” series, “A Dangerous Mourning,” at the Cohoes Public Library. Perry’s historical fiction brings the Victorian Era to life as you follow William Monk, a detective in the still young profession of policing in England. Come to the Cohoes Public Library and find out more about the book club at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org under “Book Club.” RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meet all the clubs, organizations and services that help our community at the library’s Community Night from 5p.m. - 8p.m. Raffle drawing for prize basket, snacks and give-aways. 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. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church’s thrift shop at Bridge Street, Johnsonville (Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) is open 9a.m. - noon on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Check out a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories (most clothing $3a bag), special occasion outfits, men’s suits. Lots of housewares, home decor, Easter, jewelry, CDs, books and a room full of toys, including Easter bunnies. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bingo, 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

VOLKSWALK: A Schenectady Volkswalk will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at 10a.m., starting at The Apostrophe Café in Proctor’s Arcade. Registration ($20) starts 30minues before the event. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Congregate Dinner with Bingo: free cards and cash prizes. Free (sign up for Albany County meal program in office). Open to all. Call the Senior Center at 518-273-4422to RSVP or for more information. 4p.m., 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

Thursday, March 22

ALBANY LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM: The New York Court of Appeals recently rejected arguments in favor of legalizing physicianassisted suicide in Myers v. Schneiderman. The symposium “Reconsidering the Right to Die: The Debate Over Assisted Suicide” is a panel discussion featuring representatives of different disciplines and perspectives on a wide range of issues raised by aid-in-dying. The Symposium is presented by the Albany Law Review and sponsored by the Sobota family. 5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Albany Law School, 80New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rubber Ducky Club: Butterfly Storytime, 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m. Butterfly stories and a craft for children up to age 6with family. 451 Delaware 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, “Green as Grass.” Help your child improve motor skills and increase understanding of how the world works with CMOST staff in the GE Discovery Room in a hands-on scientific activity. No preregistration required. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Tech- nology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The semi-annual 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 518-2353851,

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Bingo at 12:45p.m., van transportation available. Presenation, “Rehab to Home” with ice cream social, sponsored by Hoosick Falls Center for Nursing & Rehab, 12:30p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. HUDSON MOHAWK SIERRA CLUB: The Sierra Club has long held that many environmental battles are won in legislatures and in Congress - inextricably tying our votes to our environment. Columbia County Election Commissioner Virginia Martin will discuss her county’s approach to ensuring voting-system security at 7p.m. at WAMC’s The Linda Performing Arts Center, 399Central Avenue, Albany. Doors open at 6 p.m, with a delicious free vegetarian buffet prepared by Coop volunteers. Music by Jack Empie & Friends from 6pm. -7p.m. The program is free and open to the public; but please make a reservation at: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ verifiable-voting-how-secure-is-our-voting-systempresented-by-sierra-cluband-the-honest-weighttickets-43673514658. 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. 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. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL 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 518-7335750or email director@ stephentownlibrary.org for more information. 10a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Easter Egg coloring. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 2705348.

Friday, March 23

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. CLAM CHOWDER DINNER: The Annual Clam Chowder dinner at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road (off Pruyn Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon) will take place Friday, March 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. Chowder, dessert and beverage are included with eat-in dinners for $6. Take-out is also available. Quarts are $10. You may bring your own container. Corn Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, and Manhattan Clam Chowder will be offered. St. Luke’s on the Hill GPS address is 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Services are Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8a.m. and 10a.m. For further information, email stlukesonthehill@biznycap.rr.com, call 518-664-4834, or please visit www.stlukesonthehill. org.

CMOST: Investiate the A in STEaM, 11a.m. Younger visitors will have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

DAMN YANKEES: Students at Tamarac High School will perform “Damn Yankees” as their spring high school musical at 7p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, in the District Auditorium at Tamarac Secondary School. Admission is $7at the door. 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.

FRIDAY FISH DINNER: Latham K of C fish dinners are served Fridays through March 30from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at 328Troy Schenectady Road, including your choice of Baked Fish, Fish Fry or Clam Roll dinner, plus a special children’s menu for ages 5-10. Children under 5eat free. Call 518-783-0572or visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Yoga at 10:30a.m., Zumba at 11 a.m., Bingo at 12:30p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. LENTEN FISH FRY: This year, due to damage to Immaculate Conception Church Hall during the flood, their Fish Fry Fridays will be held at St. Mary’s Academy, 4Parsons Avenue, Hoosick Falls. Many thanks to the Hoosick Youth Football and Cheerleading organization for offering their food trailer this year. The trailer is housed in the back parking lot at the school and you will experience “Car Hop Delivery Service” to your car. The traditional Eat-In/ Take Out will also be available inside in the school gym. Dinners available 5p.m. - 7p.m. (or until they run out) for only $10, including Fish Fry, French Fries, Coleslaw, Soft Drink/Juice, and Dessert. Macaroni and Cheese is also available for $5.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Patricia Smith, four-time winner and the most successful poet in the history of the National Poetry Slam, is also a playwright, essayist, professor, and journalist. Smith gives a Presentation/Q& A at 6 p.m., followed by an 8p.m. screening of “Louder Than a Bomb,” an award-winning documentary about four Chicago high school poetry teams preparing for the world’s largest youth slam. Page Hall, 135Western Avenue, SUNY-Albany Downtown Campus.

OPALKA GALLERY: PechaKucha Night, now in over 900cities, was devised in Tokyo in 2003as an event for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public. The Opalka Gallery at Sage College of Albany, 140New Scotland Avenue, hosts a PechKucha Night at 7p.m., preceded by beer and snacks at 6:30p.m. Email griffa@sage.edu if you’re interested in presenting. For more information visit www.sage.edu/opalka or call 518-292-7742.