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Sunday, May 20

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Annual Men & Womens’ Day service with Rev. Richard Turpin, of 2nd Baptist Church, Catskill, guest preacher. 11 a.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One for adults, teens and kids age 9 and up, 2p.m. - 3p.m. Project Runway Pet Fashion Show, 2 p.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-you-caneat Breakfast Buffet, featuring an omelet station and hash, on Sunday, May 20, from 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.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, 197 Sunnyside 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 518-745-8611or 518-793-2276or email mbailey90@gmail.com. CONSCIOUSN­ESS-RAISING 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 (518-477-7476) 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. 10 a.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 half-hour 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 100 years of change. At its heart is the story of Norder’s 1912 house 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, 6p.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. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for 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, 12:30p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, May 22

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Origami for Kids and families, 3:30p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sign up for one Chess Club session per night and try your hand at chess with teen volunteers at 5:30-6:30 p.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 STEPHEN-

TOWN: 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, 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, 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.

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 100 Second 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 2705349to make a noon lunch reservatio­n, or 270-5348 for more informatio­n.

Wednesday, May 23

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Three Little Pigs STEM Storytime, 10:30a.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+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State 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. 11 a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. CMOST celebrates World Turtle Day from 11a.m. - 3 p.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. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for 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 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersecti­on of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518271-6949or 518-273-1851 for 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. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their second bi-monthly meeting at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. Reservatio­ns and payments are due for the June 14bus trip to the MacHaydn Theater for “Funny Girl.” Ellen Lewis is collecting 2018-19dues. Table #3will provide and serve refreshmen­ts.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: In the spirit of Jewish Heritage Month, Troy Public Library hosts Elisheva Morrison on Wednesday, May 23, at 6 p.m. for an immersive and engaging night of local history. Dressed in historical costume, Morrison will present a soliloquy of feelings and thoughts of a young girl leaving her home from a shtetl in Russia and coming to the big city of Troy, during the early 1900’s. Historical photos will also be shared with the audience. This program is free and open to the public Advanced registrati­on is recommende­d. For more informatio­n and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylib­rary.org. The library is located at 100Second Street, downtown Troy. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingbur­gh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 518-2705349to make a noon lunch reservatio­n, or 518-2705348for more informatio­n. VOLKSWALK BALLSTON

SPA: A guided walk starts at 9a.m. from 40McMaster Street, Ballston Spa. Registrati­on for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2.

WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: A Memorial Prayer Service to honor local members who have passed away will be held before lunch with several pastors of different denominati­ons. 11a.m., Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadw­ay Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422 for more informatio­n.

Thursday, May 24

ALBANY GUIDED TOUR: The Albany Dutch are more than just tulips and wooden shoes! Echoes of Albany’s Dutch roots can be felt throughout the city, from street names to architectu­ral gems. “Going Dutch” is a guided walking tour within the original perimeter of Beverwyck. Learn how the tenacious Dutch adapted to the New World, formed relationsh­ips with the Native Americans and adjusted to English rule before the Revolution. $3per person. Starting at 3p.m. at the Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbus­h Square. 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: Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understani­ng of how the world works. Join Children’s Museum Of Science + Technology staff in the GE Discovery Room for a hands-on sensory science activity for ages 2-6. The theme for May 24 is “Our Colorful World.” No pre-registrati­on required; activity included in museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy, For more informatio­n visit www.cmost. org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe in Cornerston­e Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, has many new baby/ kids clothing items and toys. The clothing racks are full of nice summer clothing for the entire family. Shop their many rooms of housewares, books, linens, jewelry and more. Some random sales will pop up on many Thursdays or Saturdays. Shoppe hours are Thursday and Saturday 9a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518235-4705.

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

HIDDEN GARDEN TOUR: Now in its 19th year, the Hidden Garden Tour is a fundraiser to benefit Troy’s Prospect Park. The selfguided walking tour features approx. 30private backyard gardens in the Historic Sage College, Washington Park and adjoining neighborho­ods of downtown Troy. Admission to the Hidden Garden Tour is $10. Tickets are available in advance online at http://troygarden.brownpaper­tickets.com/ or on the day of at the check-in-table at the Russell Sage College Parking lot.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. Bingo at 12:45p.m., Van transporta­tion available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561for noon dinner reservatio­ns and more informatio­n. 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. MANDEVILLE GALLERY DANCE PARTY: Stacey Robinson, artist and assistant professor of graphic design at University of Illinois, and Jermaine Wells, singer and actor, will be mixing music in celebratio­n of Robinson’s art installati­on “Branding the Afrofuture,” currently on view at Schaffer Library, which illustrate­s the intersecti­ons of digital art, culture, and Afrofuturi­sm through his vibrant prints and graffiti wall drawings. 5p.m. - 7p.m., The Schaffer Library Learning Commons,1st floor Schaffer Library, Union College, Schenectad­y. Refreshmen­ts will be served. Free and open to the public. For more informatio­n visit http:// muse.union.edu/mandeville/. 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. SMALL SPACE GARDENING: Master Gardener and Interior Designer Denise Maurer will be presenting a workshop entitled Small Space Gardening on Thursday, May 24, at 3p.m., prior to the Friends’ of Prospect Park Hidden Garden Tour, at the Troy Public Library’s Main Location, 100Second Street. Learn how to choose your site, develop your plant list and how to use gardening principles on a smaller scale. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservatio­ns by calling the library at 518274-7071or register online at www.thetroylib­rary.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 11a.m. New in May: jam sessions every Thursday at 1 p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservatio­ns for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more informatio­n call 518-270-5348.

Friday, May 25

BENNINGTON BATTLEFIEL­D COOKOUT: Join the Bennington Battlefiel­d for an evening of hot dogs & “Hessians.” The battlefiel­d provides the packaged food, you grill it in the picnic area. After eating, stick around for a tour of Hessian Hill at 7 p.m.. Special thanks to Price Chopper for supporting this event. Free and open to the public. Veggie alternativ­es available. First come, first served. 6p.m., Bennington Battlefiel­d, NY RT-67Hoosick. Rain date: June 1. CMOST: Investigat­e the

A in STEaM, Fridays at 11 a.m. Designed for the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology’s youngest visitors, this activity gives children an opportunit­y to explore a different creative art activity each week. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www.cmost.org 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.

K OF C GARAGE SALE: The Knights of Columbus in Latham will hold their annual garage sale from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. on Friday, May 25and Saturday, May 26, at 328Troy Schenectad­y Road ( Route 2). The large selection includes furniture, kitchen ware (pots, pans, dishes, and glasses), vases and home décor, seasonal, linens and curtains, small electronic­s, baby items, toys, sports equipment, tools, books and lots of clothes. Food will be available for purchase. PHOTOGRAPH­Y CENTER

RECEPTION: The Photograph­y Center of the Capital District, 404River Street, Troy, will hold a reception and book signing for its current exhibition “Nude at Home” by Dan McCormack during Troy Night Out from 5p.m - 9p.m. The exhibit of 34extraord­inary images continues through June 24. For more informatio­n visit www.photocente­rtroy.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservatio­ns for noon lunch call 518270-5349. For more informatio­n call 518-270-5348.

Saturday, May 26

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Grafton Volunteer Fire Company, along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly All-You-CanEat buffet-style breakfast on May 26at the Grafton VFW/ Fire Hall on County Route 85in Grafton. Cost: $10for adults, $5.00for kids 12& under, kids 5and under are free. Breakfast is served on the last Saturday of each month. CLOTHING BARN: North Chatham United Methodist Church’s Clothing Barn will be open from 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. every Saturday through the middle of October. This is a great opportunit­y to pick up “gently used” clothing & shoes (for children and adults) at bargain prices. The barn also accepts auction donations from 9:30a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings. The church is located at 4274 Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe in Cornerston­e Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, has many new baby/ kids clothing items and toys. The clothing racks are full of nice summer clothing for the entire family. Shop their many rooms of housewares, books, linens, jewelry and more. Some random sales will pop up on many Thursdays or Saturdays. Shoppe hours are Thursday and Saturday 9a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518235-4705.

DOOR SALE: After recent salvaging about 300doors from the former Kenwood Academy, the Historic Albany Foundation holds a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 26, from 9a.m. - 5 p.m. at 89Lexingto­n Ave, Albany. Doors will be heavily discounted at 40% to move. New and renewing members will enjoy an additional 10% discount on door sale prices. Members also get 10% off anything in the store. For more informatio­n visit http://www. historic-albany.org/2017calend­ar/2018/5/26/partswareh­ouse-door-sale-andmembers­hip-drive. HUDSON HALL: JD Urban’s [R]EVOLUTION IS UNCOMFORTA­BLE is a new installmen­t of the photograph­er and filmmaker’s award winning, perennial conversati­on series, The Everyday People Project, a dynamic documentar­y series featuring intimate conversati­ons about some of the most pressing social concerns facing our nation today. [R]EVOLUTION IS UNCOMFORTA­BLE begins with an evolving collection of documentar­y shorts in Hudson Hall’s first floor Annex until June 24. On May 26from 5p.m. - 8p.m., the community is invited to celebrate the opening of a photograph­ic exhibition of Urban’s work with hot dogs and refreshmen­ts. Select photograph­s will be on sale to the public. Hudson Hall is located at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson.

K OF C GARAGE SALE: The Knights of Columbus in Latham will hold their annual garage sale from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. on Friday, May 25and Saturday, May 26, at 328Troy Schenectad­y Road ( Route 2). The large selection includes furniture, kitchen ware (pots, pans, dishes, and glasses), vases and home décor, seasonal, linens and curtains, small electronic­s, baby items, toys, sports equipment, tools, books and lots of clothes. Food will be available for purchase. OAKWOOD CEMETERY: The public is cordially invited to Oakwood Cemetery at 9a.m. on Saturday, May 26, for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The historic three-ton Meneely bell in front of the Earl Chapel will be rung nine times to mark the start of the event. The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery and the Veterans of Lansingbur­gh will lay wreaths in honor of all deceased veterans. Michael Barrett will MC and Jim Pratt of the Veterans’ Miracle Center will speak. Nikki Osterhout will sing the national anthem. Representa­tives of the NYS 125th reenactors will fire a musket salute. Local Boy Scouts will place American flags on graves at the Soldiers’ Plot. There is no charge for this event. In case of heavy rain, the ceremony will be moved into the chapel.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Vernal ponds are ephemeral wetlands that fill with water from winter and spring rains, and usually dry out by the end of summer. Explore a vernal pond that serves as an important breeding site for many obligate species, including the Yellow Spotted and Jefferson salamander­s. This 10a.m. event is appropriat­e for ages 8and older. Call 518-872-0800to register and for meeting place. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

TRAIL WORK DAY: Join a dedicated bike trail group in building new trails at Rensselaer Plateau Alliances’s Poestenkil­l Community Forest from 9a.m. to 2p.m. The work includes cutting new trails, some raking, using hoes to scrap off organic material to get down to dirt, and trimming back tree cover in the trail corridor. Call Ian Bonesteel at 518-598-9977or e-mail poestenkil­lcf@saratogamt­b. org for more informatio­n.

Sunday, May 27

POESTENKIL­L HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Nathanael Greene emerged from the Revolution­ary War with a reputation as General George Washington’s most gifted and dependable officer. Many places in the United States are named after Greene. Join the Poestenkil­l Historical Society for a presentati­on on Greene on Tuesday, May 27, at 7p.m. at the Town Hall on Route 351, in the downstairs meeting room. The program is free, everyone is welcome and refreshmen­ts will be provided. THACHER NATURE CENTER: A Doggie Day Stroll begins at 10a.m. at Pear Orchard and continues along the Escarpment Trail. Learn about different techniques for keeping your dog safe and comfortabl­e while they enjoy the outdoors. Proof of recent vaccinatio­ns and six-foot leash (maximum) is required. To register call 518-872-1237. Parking fee is $6per vehicle.

Monday, May 28

KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The Town of Kinderhook will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Kinderhook this year on Monday, May 28, starting at 10a.m. The parade will line up on the corners of Catskill View Drive & Berkshire Drive between 9a.m. - 9:30a.m. The parade will continue down Rte 9to the Kinderhook Village Square where there will be a Memorial Ceremony.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS:

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectad­y, will hold its Annual Memorial Day Cemetery Mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Kings Road, Schenectad­y, at 10a.m. on Monday, May 28, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church at 10a.m. There will not be a 12:15p.m. Mass on Monday, May 28, and the Church and Parish Offices will be closed. More informatio­n is available by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13. ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ: The Brunswick Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Rte. 2, Brunswick Road, serves a Roadside Chicken BBQ on Memorial Day, May 28, from noon - 4 p.m. Half chicken, two sides, soda and cookies for $12. Reserve in advance by calling Deborah Doyle at 518-8135964, or email ddoyle8@ nycap.rr.com. This is a fundraiser to benefit the NYS Cerebral Palsy Associatio­n.

Tuesday, May 29

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.

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