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Friday, April 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: April Showers Bring Flowers, 10a.m. Plant some seeds, take them home and watch them grow. Enjoy a Magic School Bus episode or two while you work. For kids and families. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Super Smash Afternoon, 2:30p.m. - 4p.m. Join your friends to play Super Smash Bros. on the WiiU. Snacks will be served. For grades 6-12. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: A Spring Break Movie Marathon includes “Ferdinand” at 2p.m. and “Coco” at 4p.m. A three week beginning Winey Knitters series begins at 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Come try your luck at Black Jack, Roulette, Dice Cage and more on Vegas Night from 7p.m. - 11p.m. at 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: 5p.m. - 9p.m., McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College. For more information visit countryfolkart.com.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its special First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, April 6, following the 12:15p.m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518-3744466, Ext. 13.

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.

HVCC CAMPUS VISIT DAY: Whether you’re beginning your college search or already accepted to enroll, a campus visit provides valuable informa-- tion and insights that simply can’t be gained in any other way. You can learn more about admissions and financial aid, and take a guided tour of the campus. Representatives from student service offices are available to answer your questions. 9a.m. to noon, Bulmer Telecommunications Center. Register at http://www.hvcc.edu/admissions/campus-visit. html.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will hold its monthly meeting at 2p.m. on Friday, April 6, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy. The guest speaker is Kathy Sheehan, author of “Architecture Worth Saving”. Guests are welcome to attend. Please note: the Executive Board is scheduled to meet at 1:30p.m. INCARCERATING GIRLS & WOMEN: A UAlbany Symposium: “Incarcerating Girls and Women: Past and Present,” including a screening and discussion of “Incarceration Nation” with Susan Burton, former inmate, author, and prison reform activist, takes place at 7p.m., at Page Hall, 135Western Avenue, Downtown Campus.

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 opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Shows will last about 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413597-2188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

RPI CHAMBER ENSEMBLES: Students in the Chamber Music course present a concert of music for a variety of small ensembles by Borodin, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Shostakovich, Schumann and others. 7p.m., RPI Chapel + Cultural Center, 2125Burdett Avenue, Troy. SLEEP-A-THON: The Homeless Action Committee’s 25th Annual Sleep-a-Thon fundraiser takes place in Townsend Park, Albany, between 5p.m. and midnight. Join people who are homeless, elected officials and community members for at least one hour in the park to raise money to house homeless people and to help HAC’s Outreach Van. For pledge sheets, or to donate, call HAC at 518-426-0554, or visit www.homelessaction.com .

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: Miranda Cuckson and Nunc offer a glimpse into the music of now with the Piano Quartet (2016) by Harold Meltzer; L’heure bleue (2013) by Nina C. Young; Hypha (2013-14) by Sebastian Hilli; Timelash (2003, rev. 2016) by Christopher Bailey; and a world premiere by Williams composer Ileana Perez Velasquez, Lights of lives flowing through your eyes (2018). 8 p.m., Chapin Hall. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, April 7

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, April 7, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. The cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children under 10.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Daegan Miller discusses his book “This Radical Land: A Natural History of American Dissent” on Saturday, April 7, from 5to 7p.m. Originally from Columbia County and now living in Madison, WI, Miller offers a new way of seeing the American past through its radical thinkers, settlers, and artists. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A will follow a brief reading. Free. Refreshments. Live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main St., Chatham. For more information call 518-392-3005 or visit https://chathambookstore.com/.

CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Cheney Library Book Sale takes place Saturday, April 7, from 9a.m. - 1p.m. at the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls. Visit www.cheneylibrary.org. for more information.

COMIC JAM WORKSHOP: Ira Marcks will be at the Troy

Public Library Main branch, 100Second Street, on Saturday, April 7, from 1p.m. - 4 p.m. to host a Comic Jam Workshop. A comic jam is a collaborative a drop-in event where you can contribute to an existing comics project or develop your own. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. For more information go to http://iramarcks.com/events.

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.

COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: 10a.m. - 5 p.m., McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College. For more information visit countryfolkart.com. RENSSELAER CONCERT CHOIR: The Rensselaer Concert Choir presents a concert of French and nearly French music at 2p.m. at the RPI Chapel + Cultural Center, 2125Burdett Avenue, Troy. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ChapelandCulturalCenter/ for more information. RENSSELAER LAND TRUST: Invasive Plants Workshop and Workday, 9 a.m. - noon, Staalesen Vanderheyden Preserve. Learn how to identify, report, and remove invasive species right here in Troy with Spencer Barrett, Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator with Capital-Mohawk PRISM. Wear old clothes and boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Contact Joe Durkin at jdurkin1@nycap.rr.com for more information.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Cent$ and $ensibility: Teens, 1p.m. Spend, save or give? Learn about how to manage money and protect your identity. For ages 12-16. (Sponsored by the 1st Bank of Scotia and MSCI). 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, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.

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 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, bak- ers, cheesemakers, and more! Two floors of fourseason goods, all handmade and produced by a variety of local & regional vendors.

Sunday, April 8

ALEXANDER HAMILTON: Alexander Hamilton has reentered popular culture with the musical “Hamilton!” Heidi Hill, Historic Site Manager of Schuyler Mansion and Crailo State Historic Sites, will give an illustrated talk about Alexander Hamilton and the Schuyler Family at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Sunday, April 8, at 2p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road). The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: ’Annual Spring Tea,’ 4p.m. - 7p.m. Cost $10. 21655th Avenue, Troy.

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Skidmore College assistant professor Dr. Minita Sanghvi, author of the forthcoming “Gender and Political Marketing in the United States and the 2016 Presidential Election: An Analysis of Why She Lost,” will examine Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s 2016 US presidential campaigns from a gender and marketing perspective and explore options for potential 2020 presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand. Refreshments at 12:30p.m. will precede the 1:15p.m. program in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. For details and directions, call 518-533-2666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org.

CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: The Broad Street Chorale, the Broad Street Orchestra, sopranos Caroline Dunigan and Chloë Schaaf, and tenor Jon Morrell perform three important works of early 19th c. Romanticism: Mendelssohn’s seldom heard concert aria Infelice (1843), Beethoven’s spirited Symphony No. 2 in D major (1801-02), and Mendelssohn’s monumental Symphony-Cantata Lobgesang (1840) for large orchestra, chorus and soloists. David Smith conducts. $20contribution. 3p,m,, Sunday, April 8; Kinderhook Reformed Church, 21Broad Street, Kinderhook. For more information visit www. concertsinthevillage.org.

COUNTRY FOLK ART CRAFT SHOW: 10a.m. - 4 p.m., McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College. For more information visit countryfolkart.com.

DELMAR FAMILY DANCE: Circle dances, squares, line dances and play-party/ singing games from the US and around the world. Instruction and calling by Paul Rosenberg; music by Tame Rutabaga. 3p.m. - 4:30p.m., Delmar Reformed Church, 386Delaware Ave., Delmar. Suggested Donation: $5-$8per adult dancer; $1children. Optional pizza supper to follow. Pizza will be ordered at the start of the dance, for a cost of $4/person up to a maximum of $15/family. Sign up at the door or in advance through https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheets/d/ 1BejvBQAd0OHWtVvR0hO18TfYPK0KI26lYToJx7y8UE/ edit#gid=0. For more information call Paul at 518482-9255or email paul@homespun.biz.

K OF C BREAKFAST: All you can eat for only $9; children 5-10$4’ under 5free. 8:30a.m. - noon, Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Call 518- 783-0572or visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY CONCERT: Join the Troy Public Library at 100 Second Street on Sunday, April 8, at 2:30p.m. for a free afternoon of music with Jeff Snow, a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. In this concert Jeff will play the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki. Questions and input from the audience are encouraged and become part of the event. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended to guarantee seating. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

Monday, April 9

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: The Conversation with Sisters topic is “The Gossip.” 6p.m. - 7:30p.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “I’ll Take You There” by Wally Lamb at 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Largeprint audio and downloadable copies may be available. Open Sewing, 6p.m. - 8 p.m. Sewing machines will be available for independent projects. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Register for up to two sessions. 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.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Cohoes Public Library are celebrating National Library Week with a series of programs in April. On April 9at 2p.m., local author & teacher Pauline Bartell will present “The Write Stuff.” The Photo Club is scheduled to meet at 6p.m. Complete details and updates of all activities are available at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org and on the Library’s and Friends’ Facebook pages. 169Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: This month’s Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Earl W. Coons on April 9at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Earl was an Aerial Engineer Gunner in the Army Air Forces during WWII, receiving numerous awards for his service including a Good Conduct Medal, The European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, an Air Medal

with 2Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross and WWII Victory Medal. After the war Earl supported his growing family while working at General Electric, The Troy Bus Company and as a self-employed painter. He was also a member of The Troy Elks Lodge #141 and The Order of Oddfellows in Lansingburgh. 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. JUNOT DIAZ: Junot Díaz, author of the critically acclaimed “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” which won the 2008Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award, will give a reading from his works at Williams College on Monday, April 9, at 4p.m. in the ‘62Center MainStage. An audience Q& A and book signing will follow the reading. It is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

NEWYORK STATE LIBRARY: Confirmed by the U.S. Senate in September 2015, Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew is the fifth Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. With career experience that spans private and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Matthew brings to the agency a deep knowledge of the educational and public service roles of museums, libraries, and related nonprofits. Dr. Matthew gives a talk on “The Future of Libraries” as part of the Bicentennial Speakers Forum at the New York State Library. 6:30p.m., Clark Auditorium, Concourse Level, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Registration is recommended: e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.

TALKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR: Are you puzzled by confusing health information? Are you hesitant to ask your doctor questions? Join the Troy Public Library at the Main branch, 100 Second Street, on Monday, April 9, at 3p.m. for this informative free health education workshop. Suitable for everyone, this hands-on workshop is presented by Albany Medical College’s Division of Community Outreach and Medical Education and the Schaffer Library of Health Sciences. 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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Troy Senior Center’s version of “Family Feud” takes place at 11a.m. in the Dining Room. Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Downtown Troy.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents Lionel Loueke Trio as part of the Ernest Brown World Music Series on Monday, April 9at 8p.m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams College campus. Guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke is joined by Massimo Biolcati, bass, and Ferenc Nemeth, drums in a performance that is strongly informed by Loueke’s African identity. This event is free and open to the public. Thompson Memorial Chapel is located at 860Main Street on the Williams College campus; see www.williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Tuesday, April 10

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner Too discusses “Whiskey and Charlie” by Annabel Smith at 7p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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!

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The next regular meeting of the East Side Seniors will be held on April 10at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. Meetings begin at 1p.m, preceded with the pledge to our flag. and followed by an enjoyable lunch provided by Team 6. Then try your luck at Bingo.

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday April 10, at 11a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon followed by Phyllis Dunn’s program on “Shell or Pearl Buttons.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-4697420or Kirsti at 869-8125. Everyone is welcome.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, April 10, at 7p.m. at their rooms, 513Fifth Avenue, North Troy.

LYME ACTION NETWORK: The Town of Guilderland and the Lyme Action Network will co-sponsor an informational presentation by Prof. Holly Ahern, SUNY Adirondack microbiology professor and nationally recognized expert on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases at 7p.m. on April 10at the Guilderland Town Hall.” What You Need to Know About Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases” draws from peer-reviewed and published research to explain the nature of the pathogens that are carried by ticks, strategies to avoid tick bites, the problems with diagnostic tests, and treatment issues and options. The presentation is free and open to the public.

NEWSCOTLAND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION: The Helderberg Madrigal Singers present a celebration of the gentle season in a program of vocal music from the 13th-18th centuries accompanied by period instruments. Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association, this program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7 Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville (New Salem). The Museum opens at 7p.m. The program is free and open to the public.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Andrea J. Buchanan is the co-author of the million-selling The Daring Book for Girls series. Her new memoir, The Beginning of Everything (2018),

recounts her harrowing experience with a reallife neurological mystery after a coughing fit led to brain trauma and months of cognitive impairment. Buchanan holds a conversation about her memoir of overcoming neurological illness at 4:15p.m. in Campus Center Room 375, UAlbany Uptown Campus. She holds a conversation on writing for children and young adults at 7p.m. at the Guilderland Public Library, 2228Western Avenue, Guilderland.

POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.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 $15a 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.

SEO BASICS BOOT CAMP: Learn about how to grow your business from Google experts. Come early to network; refreshments provided, Q& A to follow. 1 p.m. - 2:30p.m., Manfred RELC, 920Albany Shaker Road, Latham. Admission: Please bring non-perishable donations for the Albany Food Pantry. Networking with pizza from noon - 1 p.m. $5Donation Tickets on Eventbrite to benefit Special Olympics. Go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/seo-basics-bootcamp-april-10th-tickets-43200168868.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All persons age 16and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome to join in for a fun evening. For more information, or to contact a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYTHASITE.COM.

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 PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pajama Storytime, 6p.m. Children ages 2-5and their families are welcome to come listen to bedtime sto- ries in their favorite pajamas at the Main branch, 100 Second Street. Call 518274-7071for more information.

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. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Close Look: Sartre’s Situations,” art and philosophy talk, 4 p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

WILLIAMS TUESDAY TEAS: Williams College’s annual Tuesday Teas series celebrates Williams authors and honor their scholarly and creative works. On April 10, Jim Shepard, J. Leland Miller Professor of American history, literature, and eloquence, will talk on “The Tunnel at the End of the Light. Writing About Movies and Politics.” His 20-minute presentation will be followed by a Q& A session. 4p.m., Stetson Reading Room, Sawyer Library. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 11

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. COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Cohoes Public Library are celebrating National Library Week with a series of programs in April. Join the knitters from noon – 3p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. Complete details and updates of all activities are available at www.CohoesPublicLibrary. org and on the Library’s and Friends’ Facebook pages. 169Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes.

EMPAC: “Art!??!!!” a discussion with EMPAC founding director Johannes Goebel. 7p.m., corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. Free and open to the public. For more information visit empac.rpi.edu or call 518276-3921.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be at the Everett Wagar Senior Center at 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Wednesday, April 11, at 11a.m. for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Beef Pattie w/Cheese Sauce) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 518279-3413.

GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on April 11 at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. The evening will start with a covered dish at 5:30p.m. followed by the meeting at 6:30p.m. If you are interested in this senior group and are planning to join the Merrymakers please come to the meeting. For more information please call Betty Jean at 518-272-8624.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2 p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County is looking for volunteer tutors to be paired with adult learners throughout Rensselaer County and the surrounding communities. LVORC also needs reading mentors for Everybody WINS! Power Lunch, math and computer tutors, and events volunteers. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. Anyone who is interested can attend a free information session on Wednesday, April 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the LVORC office, 71 First Street, 3rd Floor, Troy. To register, call 518-2444650. LVORC For more information, visit www.lvorc.org.

LITTLE SHAKERS: Join the Shaker Heritage Society for a Shaker-themed story hour with age appropriate craft activities for pre-school age children. 10:30a.m., Shaker Heritage Society, 25Meeting House Road, Albany, $5 materials fee per family. Please pre-register by contacting Michelle Arthur at 518-456-7890or emailing Shakerdirector@gmail.com. The next Little Shakers event takes place on May 9.

MINDFUL PRACTICES GROUP: Includes walking meditation and sitting meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. All are welcome; 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.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders hold their first meeting of the month at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. The agenda includes: monthly charity collection; installation of 2018-19electees who will take office in May; dues collection by Ellen Lewis; rescheduled entertainment of guitar music selections by Dan Vickery; and desserts served by Table #2 members.

TASTES OF THE WORLD: Help support the International Center of the Capital Region by taking part in the 5th Annual Tastes of the World Taste Testing Event on Wednesday, April 11, from 5:30p.m. - 8p.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 25Chapel Street, downtown Albany. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, and guest appearance from the Rafi Topalian, the Singing Jeweler. Admission: $50, $35for Young Professionals( 35& Under).

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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bingo, 12:45p.m. A representative from the Rensselaer County Health Department will visit to discuss Lyme Diease. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 518-270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2518-70-5348for more information.

Thursday, April 12

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Round Table Discussions, 7:15p.m., Berlin Elementary School.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tai Chi for Health, 10:30a.m. This weekly tai chi class explores the tai chi for diabetes form and build skills from week to week, All ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Trivia Night for Adults: Game of Thrones edition, 6:30- 8:45 p.m. Come alone or as a team and match wits with others. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware 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.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting Thursday night, April 12, at 255Remsem Street, Cohoes, with a refreshment at 7p.m. followed by the meeting at 8p.m.

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.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE: All are welcome to Dances of Universal Peace in Hudson at 7p.m. on April 13. Simple, participatory circle dances drawn from many spiritual traditions will be led by certified dance leaders of the Hudson Dance Circle and supported by musicians. No experience needed; all ages and abilities welcome. Donation requested for space rental at Sadhana Center, 403 Warren Street. For more information, contact Farid at 518-860-3108or farid@ taconic.net, or visit https://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org

FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT: Celebrate Earth Day with Family Craft Night at the Troy Public Library’s Main Branch, 100Second Street, on Thursday, April 12, at 6 p.m. Children ages 4-12, with the help of their family member(s) will create art projects using recycled materials. All materials supplied by the library. Dress for mess. Registration is required. Registrants must be 4to 12years old. Registration can be completed online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling 518-274-7071.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, van transportation available. Eat Smart Ideas at 11a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information.

HVCC FILM SCREENING: Michael Alago brings “Who the F**k Is That Guy: The Fabulous Life of Michael Alago” to Hudson Valley Community College. Always outspoken, energetic and openly gay, Alago (barely) survived the rock ‘n roll lifestyle and left the record industry in 2004, but remains a fixture on the NYC music scene. Alago talks and