Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

or call/text Carol at 518330-7609. Reservations are encouraged, walk-ins are based upon availability. Take out is available. All proceeds of this dinner go towards providing free Vacation Bible School for all children this summer.Visit wslsumc.wordpress.com for more information.

EAST SCHODACK GARDEN CLUB: The Garden Club of East Schodack will hold its 58th annual plant sale on Saturday, May 19 from 9a.m.-11a.m. at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in East Schodack. The oldest continuing Garden Sale in this area offers a wide variety of perennials, annuals, wildflowers, bushes, herbs, ground cover, vegetables and houseplants for local gardeners, as well as a bake sale.

FRENCH FILM SCREENING: In “Séraphin,” “A young woman is forced to marry an old greedy man to save her father from bankruptcy although she has promised her heart to another man.” (Source IMDb) 1p.m., Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, Troy. This free screening is presented by La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du New York. As a courtesy, please call the Library at 518-274-7071to reserve a seat. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York at www. albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.

GARDEN EDUCATION DAY: On Saturday, May 19, the Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGVs) will hold their annual Garden Education Day, the primary fundraising opportunity for their work at public gardens in Albany County. With an increased focus on educating home gardeners, Master Gardeners will conduct free 15-minute “mini” workshops on a variety of gardening topics. Master Gardeners will still be selling annuals, vegetables, herbs, house plants and some cuttings taken from perennials. Perennials won’t be dug up for sale as a precaution in light of the appearance of the extremely invasive Asian Jumping Worm. In addition to the plant sale and a garage sale, the volunteers will be selling garden-based crafts and baked goods. 9 a.m. - 1p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, 24Martin Rd, Voorheesville.

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY OPEN HOUSE: Dandelion Energy is a Google Alphabet X spin-off that has received millions of dollars in investor capital and created technological and installation breakthroughs that tap into a homeowner’s desire for environmental stewardship while realizing substantial cost reductions. The Capital District was the U.S. test market site for Dandelion. Becky Meier and Bob Connors’ home was the very first such installation featuring Dandelion Energy’s new geothermal energy program. Their May 19Open House showcases a modernized energy system and will point out new features and benefits during the house tour. Noon - 2p.m., 1409County Rte 5Canaan. Technical staff will be present to answer operational questions. Please RSVP to beckyjmeier@gmail.com by May 14to help the hosts plan for food and drinks under a tent.

HUDSON HALL: The artist team of Nicholas Kahn & Richard Selesnick share the mysterious characters and magical imagination of their new monograph, “100Views of the Drowning World” (Candela Books, 2017) with a book reading at Hudson Hall, 327Warren Street in Hudson, on Saturday, May 19, from 5p.m. - 7p.m. The reading will be followed by a book signing and reception with the authors. This event is free and reservations are encouraged. Visit hudsonhall.org or phone 518-8221438for more information. HUDSON VALLEY HOPS: On Saturday, May 19, from 4p.m. — 7p.m., the Albany Institute of History & Art at 125Washington Avenue will host the seventh annual Hudson Valley Hops, a regional craft beer tasting. It’s an opportunity for the community to sample the flavors of Capital Region craft brewers, see brewing and distilling artifacts from the Albany Institute’s collection, meet industry experts, and receive a commemorative glass. Attendees will hear from David Mulholland, whose family helped shape brewing history in Troy as Stoll’s Brewing, during a program called Brewing Beer in a Melting Pot. This year’s specialty glass is the fourth in a set that is available for purchase in the Museum Shop. Tickets are available online at www. albanyinstitute.org, or at the door. Cost in advance is $35non-members/ $30 members. Cost at the door is $40non-members/ $35 members.

IHM FAMILY BAZAAR: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Family Bazaar takes place on Friday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 10p.m. and Saturday, May 19, from 5p.m. to 10p.m. at 25th street and 7th Avenue in Watervliet. Both days feature pony rides, ethnic foods, games, prizes, music and family entertainment.

LOST RADIO ROUNDERS: The Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library will host an afternoon of music by the Lost Radio Rounders, upstate New York’s premier Acoustic Americana duo, on Saturday, May 19, at 4p.m. at the Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18Hudson Street. This rousing performance will feature songs from the Revolutionary War to World War II, patriotic tunes, parodies, battle music, and home-front favorites to help celebrate Armed Forces Day with music and refreshments. A brief meeting of the Friends of the Library will precede the program and all are welcome.

NEW RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY: St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center will host three speakers -- Chatham Police Chief Peter Volkmann on Chatham Cares 4U, Fr. Frank Lockwood on the disease of addiction, and Brendan Norton on resources for families -- on Saturday, May 19, starting at 6p.m. There will be a Recovery Eucharist at 4p.m. and Pot Luck Dinner immediately following at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon, (GPS Mechanicville, NY 12118.) For more information about St. Luke’s Recovery Resource Center: http:// stlukesonthehill.org/RRC.html.

PLANT SALE: The Greenbush Garden Club’s Children’s Grant Program and Garden Therapy with the residents of Van Rensselaer Manor are funded with the proceeds of the club’s annual plant sale on Saturday May 19at the Elks Club on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.

PROSPECT PARK TRAIL CLEANUP: Mayor Patrick Madden will join local volunteers and representatives from the Friends of Prospect Park, Troy Little Italy Quality of Life Committee, and the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program for a cleanup program of the “Garnet Douglass Baltimore Trail,” a recently restored walking trail located in the southwest corner of Troy’s historic Prospect Park. The trail expands the historic park’s trail system, directly connecting the peak of the 80-acre city park to the Little Italy and South Troy neighborhoods. 9a.m. - noon, Hill Street (between Adams Street and Jefferson Street).

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fun Snacks! 1 p.m.. Make snacks and play with your food! Note: peanuts and other allergens will be at this event. For ages 4-10. Please sign up. 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.

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Mopco’s favorite fuzzy little performers, Electric City Puppet Improv headline a special performance at Sand Lake Center for the Arts on May 19at 3p.m. Quickly becoming an audience favorite, The ECPI go beyond the limits of human performers to where only puppets dare tread. All Tickets $5. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or by calling 518-674-2007. SLCA, located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible with free parking.

SOIL TESTING: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County will offer soil testing for pH at the Troy Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 19. Gardeners are encouraged to bring one cup of soil, taken from several spots and mixed together, to the Market for drop-off. Results will be returned by mail. The cost for this test is $2per sample and includes recommendations for remediating the pH based on the test results. Areas for trees, shrubs, flowers, lawns, vegetables and fruits can all be tested. Master Gardener Volunteers will also be at the booth that day to answer gardening questions. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210or visit www. ccerensselaer.org. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Stephentown Historical Society unveils a new historic marker on Saturday, May 19, at 2p.m. The marker commemorates the original Methodist Episcopal Church building which was restored, beginning in 1988, by the Stephentown Historical Society as the Stephentown Heritage Center. The building is at 4Staples Road at the corner of Garfield Road in Stephentown. The rain date is Sunday, May 20. All are invited to the unveiling and to a reception after the ceremony. The historic marker was given through the generosity of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Birding with Rich Guthrie, starting at 8a.m. at the Nature Center feeders and heading out on the trails at 8:30a.m. Beginners are welcome and binoculars are available to borrow. Call 518-872-0800to register. “Beauty & Beyond” Native Plant Sale, featuring plants with blossoms and beauty for all seasons, 10a.m. - 3 p.m. Call 518-872-0800for more information. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “A Life in the Theatre” by David Mamet, directed by Bob Goepfert, on Saturday, May 19at 3 p.m. and 8p.m.; and Sunday, May 20at 3p.m. at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Doors open one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@ theatervoices.org. TRUCKS, TAPS, CORKS & FORKS: Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks and Forks will be held on Saturday, May 19, in downtown Schenectady at the Liberty-Broadway parking lot from noon to 4p.m. The second annual community/family-friendly event features food truck vendors, specialty food vendors, craft brews and beverages and a “People’s Choice Award” for the most popular food item. Live music will be provided by Gordon St. and Grand Central Station. A Kids Activity Zone features face painting, glitter and henna tattoos, inflatables, games and more. Schenectady ARC’s Horticulture Center will present a plant sale. Admission to the event is free. WATERFORD CANAL FESTIVAL: The Waterford Canal Festival is a celebration of New York’s rich maritime history. This year’s festival celebrates the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Erie Barge Canal, connecting Waterford to Tonawanda. It features a free boat shuttle through Lock 2, a fishing contest, face painting, bounce house, live music, vendors, music, and more. 10a.m. - 6p.m., Waterford Harbor Visitor Center & Lock E2, 1Tugboat Alley, Waterford. For more information, call 518-3717748, email contact@ waterfordcanalfestival.com or visit http://www.waterfordcanalfestival.com. WILDFLOWER WALK: Enjoy spring wildflowers and explore the new Rensselaer Plataeu Alliance Lt. Col. Gundrum property on the Rensselaer Plateau with Tom Phillips. Keep watch for spring birds, ferns and any other interesting finds at one of RPA’s newest conserved lands and Teal Pond. Donation $5. For more information or to register, contact Francille Egbert at 518-674-3214or fran. egbert@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 20

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Annual Men & Womens’ Day service with Rev. Richard Turpin, of 2nd Baptist Church, Catskill, guest preacher. 11a.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One for adults, teens and kids age 9and up, 2p.m. - 3p.m. Project Runway Pet Fashion Show, 2p.m. - 3p.m. on the Green.. To participate, sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. All ages welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will serve their All-youcan-eat Breakfast Buffet, featuring an omelet station and hash, on Sunday, May 20, from 8:30a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. Adults $8, children under five are free. The Columbietts will have a bake sale during the breakfast. CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Susan and George Smith of Euangelion Ministries will present a music program of song and word at 6p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Oneida Community Church, 197Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. Rev. Mark S. Bailey, pastor of Oneida Community Church, invites the public to attend this music program, sponsored by the WNGN monthly music concerts. Light refreshments will be served. There is no door charge. A free-will love offering will be taken. For more information, call the church phone at 518745-8611or 518-793-2276 or email mbailey90@gmail.com. CONSCIOUSNESSRAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “Elegant Choices, Healing Choices” by Marsha Sinetar. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. 6p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. FOSTER CARE DISCUSSION: Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Sunday, May 20, at 2p.m. for an Informational Discussion On Foster Care, sponsored by Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth. Right now there is a need for more foster families, particularly in Rensselaer County and you or someone you know may be able to fill those shoes -- and you may be lucky enough to walk away with a fun goodie basket. 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. GREENBUSH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Why are Wynantskill and Defreestville considered hamlets? What are hamlets? Jim Greenfield, the North Greenbush Town Historian, will discuss the naming and growth of these two areas from the 1600’s to the 21st century at the next Greenbush Historical Society meeting on Sunday, May 20, at 2p.m. at the East Greenbush Library. All meetings are free and open to the public but please register with the East Greenbush Library (518477-7476) since seating is limited. For more information visit www.greenbushhistoricalsociety.org. PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP: The Sand Lake Center for the Arts’ Playwriting Workshop Series is designed for anyone with any level experience in playwriting. This is a great opportunity for you to have your original short plays or scenes read aloud and critiqued by a small group of fellow local playwrights. There is no fee for this workshop series. 10a.m., 2880NY Highway 43, Averill Park. For more information email Melanie Douglas at mdouglas671@yahoo.com.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “A Life in the Theatre” by David Mamet, directed by Bob Goepfert, on Sunday, May 20at 3p.m. at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Doors open one halfhour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org. WOMAN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: Akum Norder’s “The History of Here” follows Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood through more than 100years of change. At its heart is the story of Norder’s 1912house and the people who built and lived in it. Norder discusses her book at 1p.m. at The Woman’s Club of Albany, 725Madison Avenue. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase. Reservations are recommended, but not required. Register at womansclubofalbany.com/ event-2879486.

Monday, May 21

BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the Battle of Bennington. A mix of walking and driving is required. 3p.m., Bennington Battlefield, NY RT-67, Hoosick. 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: Van to Via Aquarium leaves at 9a.m.; sign up in advance. 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 #311, F.& A.M., will meet on Monday, May 21, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, for the purpose of electing officers for 2018-19. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. 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, May 22

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Origami for Kids and families, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45p.m. Sign up for one Chess Club session per night and try your hand at chess with teen volunteers at 5:30-6:30p.m. or 6:30-7:30p.m. All experience levels welcome. For grades K-5. Understanding Alzheimer’s workshop: Dementia Conversations, 6 p.m. - 7p.m. Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN: Celebrate Stephentown 2018is happening August 17-19. Planning continues on Tuesday, May 22at 7p.m. at the Stephentown Town Hall. Organizers will be finalizing the schedule of events at this meeting, so if you are interested in presenting an event, please come to the meeting or contact the organizers ahead of the meeting. More information, as well as photos and videos documenting events from last year’s inaugural festival, can be found online at celebratestephentown.com. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, May 22, at 7p.m. at their rooms,

22, at 7p.m. at their rooms, located at 513Fifth Avenue, North Troy, 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, clam steams, 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM: The East Greenbush Community Library will host a Social Security retirement information program on Tuesday, May 22, at 6p.m. for preretirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision. “Getting Serious About Social Security” is designed to help individuals better prepare for the financial challenges of retirement given the potential for living longer. The one-hour program is offered as a public service by John N. Kalil, Jr., a Financial Advisor and the President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. There is no cost to attend. Seating is limited with pre-registration required in advance. To RSVP, please call the library at 518-477-7476. 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: Paul MacPhain of Bee Hollow Farm will visit the Troy Public Library on Tuesday, May 22, at 3p.m. to speak on the importance of honey bees, and offer a honey tasting. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. At 6p.m., learn more about CDTA’s bike share program. Lauren Bailey from CDTA will be speaking about how this program came to be, how it operates now, and what it means for the City of Troy and the Capital Region. For more information or to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org. The library is located at 100Second Street in 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 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Wednesday, May 23

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Three Little Pigs STEM Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Listen to the story of the three pigs, then experiment with different building materials and see the tale from the wolf’s perspective. For children up to age 6with family. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: “Colors” is the Science Story Time theme for May at the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time including a projectbased activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration requried; activity included with museum admission. 11a.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. CMOST celebrates World Turtle Day from 11a.m. - 3p.m. with turtle stories and craft projects. Visit www.cmost.org for more information. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 10a.m. Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Cards. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2p.m. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and 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--4 Sherry Road, Troy, about 30 yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949 or 518-273-1851for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Are you 50+? Whether you’re already retired, about to make the move, or just checking out the possibility, “50+ Retirement Reimagined” with Dr. TomDenham can help you create an action plan. This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Grant, in partnership with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board. Please call 518-462-1193to sign up. 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.