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Wednesday, April 18

ALBANY WORDFEST: In celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets presents the 2018Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry and spoken word of upstate New York from Monday, April 16, through Saturday, April 21. On Wednesday. April 18, welcome a local poet to Albany Poets Presents at Restaurant Navona on New Scotland Avenue, Albany, to share their work and then take questions from the audience about life, inspirations, writing, and more. For more information visit albanypoets.com.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Origami Cranes, 1:15 p.m. - 2:30p.m. Fold a simple classic crane — the perfect spring project for a beginner. 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. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: The Cohoes-Waterford Elks’ monthly dinner features Cornish Hen Dinner with Rice & Vegetable. Price $8from 4 p.m. – 7p.m., 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.Call 518-2353222for Take-Out Orders. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Craft class will start back up on Wednesday April 18at 11a.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, sponsored by BlueShield of Northeastern New York. Join craft instructor Barbara Holms for a fun-filled hour; all material will be supplied. Please stay for a nutritious lunch at noon (Entrée; Open Faced Tuna Melt ) for a suggested donation of $3. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations are required for lunch and appreciated for crafts. Call 518-279-3413to make reservations. FRANCO-AMERICAN FEDERATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will give a presentation on “The Expulsion of the Acadians” on April 18. Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY and a native of Quebec, will speak on the reasons for the expulsion, the years of migration and settlement in Louisiana. 7p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, Clifton Park. The presentation is free and open to the public. Registration Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at online, in person, or by calling the library 518-371-8622. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 10a.m. 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 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Instant Admission Day, noon - 5p.m. Prospective students should bring high school/college transcripts, as well as GED score reports if applicable, to receive a decision on the spot. Suzanne Gardner Clarkson, instructional literacy coach for the Capital Region BOCES will present “What does an effective literacy program look like in an early childhood setting?” and describe how to provide a language-rich environment for early learners. Presented by the Teacher Preparation Department. 3to 4p.m., room 100, Higbee Hall. Cal 518-629-7250for more information.

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--4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949or 518-2731851for more information. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Since her first novel, “The Ritual Bath,” in 1986, Faye Kellerman has enthralled readers with her contemporary mystery novels, especially those featuring the team of Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. In 2012’s “Gun Games,” she once again hit the proverbial nail on the head. The story revolving around apparent suicides in an exclusive high school is disturbing and real today as when it was first published. Join the Club to discuss the story on April 18 at 10:30a.m. at the Cohoes Public Library. Copies are available at the Library. For additional information, check out the book club at www. CohoesPublicLibrary.org. NATIONAL COLUMNISTS’ DAY: Did you know April 18 marks National Columnists Day? To celebrate, the Troy Public Library’s Main Branch, 100Second Street, will host three local columnists Wednesday, April 18, at 6p.m. Chris Churchill, Amy Halloran, and Don Rittner, will speak and take questions in a panelstyle discussion about their careers and issues in journalism. 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. SENIOR PEDICURES: Rachael Hayes, licensed cosmetologist will offer reduced priced pedicures or toe nail clipping right at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Wednesday. April 18. Make your appointment early -- they go fast. Please call the center for required appointments at 518-279-3413. Rensselaer County seniors 60years of age and older are welcome. SPRING DOG CLASS: Cornell Cooperative Extension offers a full series of classes at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds starting Wednesday, April 18. with an orientation. Dogs will join in two weeks later on Wednesday, May 2. A beginner class will be offered at 6:30p.m. followed by an advanced class. The cost of this 7-week session will be $25for members and $50 for non-members and adults. All dogs will need to bring proof of vaccinations to the orientation. Rabies, Parvo, Adenovirus, and Distemper are required; Lepto and Bordetella are not required but highly recommended. To register please call the CCE office at 518-272-4210.

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, 12:45 p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 518-270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 518-270-5348for more information.

VOLKSWALK SCOTIA: Start at Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Avenue, 10a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2.