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Friday, March 23

BOYS’ NIGHT OUT: Boys ages 5-12 are invited to a fun boys- only event at Hope 7 Community Center from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, March 23, featuring snacks, activities, tattoos and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and have fun, too. RSVP by March 19 to 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, 40 McBride Road (off Pruyn Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon) will take place Friday, March 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chowder, dessert and beverage are included with eat-in dinners for $6. Takeout 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 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Services are Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. and 10 a.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, 11 a.m. Younger visitors will have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan 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 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, in the District Auditorium at Tamarac Secondary School. Admission is $7 at the door. FISH FRY: The Cohoes-Waterford 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 518-235-3222 for more information.

FRIDAY FISH DINNER: Latham K of C fish dinners are served Fridays through March 30from 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.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. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for 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 6p.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, 140 New 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.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: A spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Joseph’s House and Shelter, Unity House, the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, and Troy Area United Ministries will be held on Friday, March 23, from 5p.m. - 8p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 35State Street, Troy. $14 for adults, children 5-11$8, children under 5free, family pack (2adults, 2children) $35. Take out available from 4p.m. - 5p.m. (call ahead to 518-272-8392). Go to www. cctroy.org or call 518-2728392for more information.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer-nominated play, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George, directed by Tony Pallone, on Friday, March 23, at 8p.m.; Saturday, March 24, at 3p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 25, at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. The house opens one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org.

WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Monika Boeckmann from Senior Services of Albany will be here for a meet-n-greet with the membership and community. Call the Senior Center at 518-273-4422 for more information. 11a.m., 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

Saturday, March 24

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Avenue, Colonie, will hold a ‘Bag Sale’ in their gently used clothing store on

Saturday, March 24, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. The cost for a small bag is $2; large bags $5.

B’NAI SHOLOM FILM SCREENING: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will screen the 2014 film “The Last Mentsch,” a poignant, funny and deeply moving story of friendship and healing that explores the cost of forgetting the past and the power in remembering it. The 93-minute film is in English, German, Hebrew, Hungarian and Yiddish with English subtitles. Refreshments will be available. 7:30p.m. B’nai Sholom, 420Whitehall Road, Albany. Suggested contribution: $5. For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org, call 518482-5283or email office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us.

BROOKS BBQ: Stillwater United Church is holding their Annual Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 24th from 4p.m. - 6:30p.m. in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747Hudson Ave. (across from the Post Office.) BBQ tickets are $12. Reservations suggested. Call 518664-7984or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. Handicap accessible. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3p.m. with a scheduled 6:30p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to Darlene and Fred Lee’s presentation, “Spring Bonnets and Strong Minded Women: The Life and Times of Cynthia Van Name Hicks Leonard.” 1p.m., William K. Sanford Colonie Town Library 629Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. An Internet Resources session follows at 2:30p.m., featuring an informal demonstration of sites and tips to use on your computer. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Wanda Fischer discusses her book “Empty Seats” on Saturday, March 24, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham. Fischer is known for “The Hudson River Sampler,” her folk music show on WAMC public radio. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A will follow a brief reading. Free. Call 518-392-3005for more information, or visit https:// chathambookstore.com/. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1 p.m - 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303for more information.

CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: French Music from the early 20th century: Vocal and Instrumental Works of Lili Boulanger, Nadia Boulanger, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, performed by Sopranos Amanda Boyd and Andrea Bargabos, tenor Jon Morrell, violinist Elizabeth Silver, cellist Jay Shulman, flutist Elizabeth Chinery, pianists Noah Palmer & David Smith. 4p.m., Van Buren Hall, 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook. $20contribution. Visit www.concertsinthevillage.org for more information. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe, 5703rd Avenue, North Troy, is now displaying all things Spring. New Spring clothing for the entire family is on display. Other departments include jewelry, home décor, linens, shoes and prom dresses. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9a.m. - 1p.m. Phone 518-235-3851for more information.

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.

EASTER EGG HUNT: The City of Cohoes and Lansing Street Neighborhood Watch’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place in George Street Park at 10a.m. Three separate egg hunts will be offered for children ages 5 and under, 6-9and 9-12 from the Cohoes community. In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will be held at the Cohoes Community Center.

FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Saturday, March 24, at 1p.m. as La Fédération franco-américaine du New York continues their 2017-18film series with the screening of “ParlezMoi de la Pluie” (French with English subtitles. 98 minutes). This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY at www. albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.

HUDSON HALL: “Stephanie Bernheim: Pixels and Particulates” runs from March 24to May 13at Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson. Berhnheim will be on hand for the exhibition opening on Saturday, March 24, from 5p.m.- 7p.m. Her new book “Stephanie Bernheim: From Paint to Pixels” (FoliArt Publishers, 2017) will be available for purchase. For more information, visit hudsonhall.org or phone 518-822-1438.

PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is sponsoring its 12th Annual Palm Sunday Weekend Bake Sale on Saturday, March 24, from 5p.m. to 6:30p.m. and on Sunday, March 25, from 9p.m. to 10:30a.m. in the Gathering Area of the Church. More information may be obtained by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.

POKER TOURNAMENT: Averill Park Fire Department No Limit - Deep Stack Poker Tournament w/ Bounty. Doors open at noon, tournament starts at 1p.m. at The Averill Park Firehouse, 35Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park. $125 buy-in ($25donation, $10 bounty, $90to the prize pool). Corned Beef dinner served around 2p.m. Soda, Water and Coffee available throughout the day.

ROAD TO RESURRECTION: Hope United Methodist Church invites you to an event for families on Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. Walk with Jesus and experience the path to his death and resurrection. Following the event, the kids will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt. Hope UMC is located at the corner of Garfield Road and Route 2in Eagle Mills. Call 518-279-1403or visit www.troyhopeumc.org for more information.

SUMMER CAMP FAIR: Join Hudson Valley Community College on Saturday, March 24, from 10a.m. - 2p.m. in the Siek Campus Center for the annual Summer Camp Fair. Dozens of local camp programs will be in attendance. Free admission and activities. Call 518-6297339or communityed@hvcc.edu for more information.

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.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer-nominated play, “The (curi- ous case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George, directed by Tony Pallone, on Saturday, March 24, at 3p.m. & 8p.m.; and Sunday, March 25, at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. The house opens one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org.

TROY MAKERS MARKET: Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9a.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.

Sunday, March 25

ALL SAINTS CHURCH (HOOSICK): All are welcome to attend All Saints Church’s Holy Week observances. The parish will celebrate Palm Sunday on March 25with a 9:30 a.m. Eucharist Service and Distribution of Palms. Historic All Saints Episcopal Church is located at 4935 NY Route 7in Hoosick, just east of Curtis Lumber. For more information, see www. AllSaintsHoosick.org or contact the parish at 518686-9037.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One, 2 p.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. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: The Uniform Firefighters of Cohoes Local 2562and the Cohoes-Waterford Elks are partnering for breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny from 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Donations accepted to the Fire Fighters Donation Fund that supports community programs in the City of Cohoes. $8Adults, $4Children, Under 4are free. 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. CMOST: March is National Noodle Month. Instead of eating noodles for lunch, visitors and staff at CMOST will be creating structures and testing them for strength and ability to stand up to extreme weather. This workshop suitable for ages 5and up is free with museum admission. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org.

COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: Dances begin at 6:30p.m. with a group lesson by Eileen Spadaro, an 8p.m. Grand March and an 8:30p.m. Showcase Dance. Dances include the West Coast Swing/ Tango/ Cha Cha/Rumba/Country & Hustle. $12per person. Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. For further information please call 518-452-6883.

FARM FILM FEST: Farm Film Fest 10comes to the Crandell Theatre Sunday, March 25, 1p.m. to 4p.m. The festival shows films that focus on farms, farming, and farming issues from local and national filmmakers. Free admission with a cash donation or nonperishable food item to the Chatham Silent Food Pantry. A reception follows at The People’s Pub, 36Main Street, with local foods (complementary) and cash bar. The annual event is cosponsored by the Chatham Film Club, Chatham Agricultural Partnership, and Columbia Land Conservancy. The Crandell Theatre is located at 48Main Street, Chatham. For more information, visit http://chathamkeepfarming.org/FarmFilmFest.html.

PALM SUNDAY: Bishop William Love of the Albany Episcopal Diocese and the Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons will celebrate Palm Sunday Services at Grace Church in Waterford at 7:30and 9:30 a.m. on March 25. Dan Clayton will perform as organist. Deacon Denise Moore will assist. Grace Church is located at 36Third Street in Waterford. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370or visit gracewaterford.com.

PALM SUNDAY BAKE SALE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is sponsoring its 12th Annual Palm Sunday Weekend Bake Sale on Saturday, March 24, from 5p.m. to 6:30p.m. and on Sunday, March 25, from 9p.m. to 10:30a.m. in the Gathering Area of the Church. More information may be obtained by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.

PALM SUNDAY MUSICAL: Featuring the choirs of Bethel Baptist Church and-musical guest artists. 4:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. Palm Sunday morning worship service at 11a.m.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: ‘Robins in Rain!’ Kids Art Workshop, 1:30p.m. - 3 p.m. Learn how to paint with acrylic on canvas, and learn some fascinating facts about this beloved native bird species with artist and teacher Noreen Powell. Students will take home a memorable painting and have an enjoyable learning experience. A $10fee includes all materials. This program is appropriate for children ages 7-13years old. Please call 518-872-0800 to register your child.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer-nominated play, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George, directed by Tony Pallone, on Sunday, March 25, at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. The house opens one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@ theatervoices.org.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: First time author Lois Letchford will celebrate the release of her memoir “Reversed,” a story of overcoming impossible odds, turning one woman into a passionate teacher for children who have been left behind. There will be a book signing, readings, live music and refreshments in the upstairs Reading Room of the Troy Public Library’s Main branch, 100Second Street, from 2p.m. - 4p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

UKRAINIAN EASTER BAZAAR: Please join St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church for a day celebrating Ukrainian Easter traditions & culture, and delicious hot and cold Ukrainian foods available for dining-in or take home. See demonstrations of making our famous eggs, Pysanky, and buy the ones you like best. Free admission. Noon to 4p.m., 2410Fourth Ave., Watervliet.

Monday, March 26

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

WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: The Woman’s Club of Albany (WCA) will host Rifat Filkins, executive director of RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus) at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at the WCA, 725Madison Avenue, Albany. Based in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood, RISSE serves more than 650refugees and immigrants each year. Filkins will discuss issues faced by refugees and immigrants who move to Albany. Her talk is open and free to the public. Filkins’ talk is part of The Woman’s Club monthly Member Monday program. The program begins with light refreshments and networking at 6p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 6:45p.m.

Tuesday, March 27

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN PLANNING MEETING: Excitement is building for Celebrate Stephentown 2018with a dozen events already scheduled for the August 17-19festival weekend. Planning continues on Tuesday, March 27at 7p.m. at the Stephentown Town Hall and everyone interested is welcome to attend. More information, as well as photos and videos documenting events from last year’s inaugural festival, can be found online at celebra-

testephentown.com. 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!

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on March 27 ,begining at 1p.m.. Meetings are held at the American Legion post in Wynantskill. Bocce players and subs are always needed; please call Barb at518-674-8325if you want to join. Team 5will be this meeting’s host, and will provide a delicious lunch. 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. HORSE HAY

WORKSHOP:” Hay is For Horses -- But Which Kind?” is a workshop where horse owners and hay producers can learn about several metabolic disorders of horses that are affected by their diet; hay nutritional quality; which hay is appropriate for horses with these metabolic disorders; and how to produce the appropriate hay. 7p.m. - 9p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 24 Martin Rd., Voorheesville. Admission for this workshop is $15per person. Pre-registration is required by 5p.m. on March 26. Register online at http://bit.ly/2BEfDYs, call 518-765-3518, or email cce-caahp@cornell.edu. Direct program questions to Aaron Gabriel at adg12@cornell.edu or 518-380-1496.

KATE STONEMAN DAY: Albany Law School’s annual Kate Stoneman Day celebrates individuals committed to actively seeking change and expanding opportunities for women within the legal profession. The 2018Stoneman Award honorees are: Martha Albertson Fineman, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University (key--

Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University (keynote speaker and Miriam M. Netter ‘72Stoneman Award recipient); Cristine Cioffi, name and founding partner of Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C.; and the Honorable Joanne Winslow, Associate Justice of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Kate Stoneman Day is free and open to the public. 5p.m., Albany Law School, Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom (Room 421), 80New Scotland Avenue, Albany. For more information, visit www.katestoneman.org.

LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, March 27, at their rooms at 513 Fifth Avenue, North Troy, to induct a class of new members.

OPALKA GALLERY: “Point and Shoot” is a stunning portrait of how the everpresent cameras in our selfie society not only record our lives, but also craft who we become. Presented in partnership with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series, and WMHT Public Media. A 6:30p.m. screening will be followed by a panel discussion at the Opalka Gallery, Sage College of Albany, 140New Scotland Avenue.For more information visit www.sage.edu/opalka or call 518-292-7742.

POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: This month’s guest speaker Jack Casey wrote the novel, “The Trial of Bat Shea,” which tells of the struggles of the Irish in gritty, industrial Troy in 1894. Please join the Poestenkill Historical Society on Tuesday, March 27, at 7p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Town Hall on Route 351. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, following by Bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors have catered lunches, pizza, clamsteams, fish fries and luncheons at various restaurants, informational talks on senior safety and bus trips to casinos, theaters and other points of interest. Dues are $15 a year.

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.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Q& A about the craft of mystery writing with Archer Mayor, 4:15p.m., Standish Room, Science Library, UAlbany Uptown Campus. Conversation, “Corpses, Blow Flies, and Post-Mortem Forensics” with Archer Mayor and UAlbany Chemistry professor Rabi Musah, 7:30p.m., D’Ambra Auditorium, Life Sciences Research Building Room 2095, Uptown Campus.

STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Crosby the Reading Dog will be at SML on Tuesdays from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. for some reading fun. Whether you are a great reader or even ‘just learning my A,B, C’s,’ Crosby will love to listen. Reading slots will be for 15minutes each. Please call 518-733-5750 to make an appointment. Parents please plan on staying with your child. 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.

Wednesday, March 28

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.

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS’ SEMINAR: Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company will host a free seminar for first-time homebuyers on Wednesday, March 28. “Roadmap to Closing: A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers,” presented in partnership with the Capital District YMCA, begins at 6p.m. in the bank’s Schenectady Branch, located at 251State Street. The event includes a mingling session, where attendees can chat with program presenters, three 10-minute “speed networking” presentations and a Q& A session. Attendees will be eligible to receive $200 off processing fees on the bank’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan; the $200processing fee will be waived from closing costs for attendees who apply by April 30with Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company for a mortgage to finance a first home purchase. The event is open to the public. RSVP by March 26to Schenectady Branch Manager Kim Rainey at kimberly.rainey@arrowbank.com.