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Tuesday, June 5

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

FIRST IMPRESSIONS, SECOND CHANCES: An exceptional evening of shopping, food, drinks, and networking to benefit the women of the Capital District Women’s Eemployment & Resource Center. Join the fun with a fantastic buffet, great vendors, and amazing raffle prizes with friends of WERC. 5p.m. - 7p.m. The Crossings of Colonie, Colonie Town Park, 580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville. To register, http://www.cdwerc.org/events/ or call 518-225-3131.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts at 9:30a.m. Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. beginning on June 5and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 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. PIANO RECITAL: “Images by Great Russian Composers,” works from the 19th and early 20th century performed by Dr. Gena Bedrosian. 7:30p.m., The Beverwyck, 40Autumn Drive, Slingerlands. Free with handicapped parking and access. For more information, call 518-482-8774. POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the SullivanJones 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, 1 p.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. 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 518-733-5750to make an appointment. Parents please plan on staying with your child. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY43, Stephentown.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for more information. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m. - noon, AARP Defensive Driving. $20AARP or Senior Center members, $25 regular cost. 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-2734422for more information.

Wednesday, June 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Trivia Night for Adults, 7p.m. Come alone or as a team and match wits with others. Limit of 10teams. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 9:30a.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--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. SHAKER POINTE: On Wednesday, June 6, Shaker Pointe hosts a seminar titled “Discover How to Remain in the Place You Call Home: What Does it Mean to Age in Place?” Attendees at this free event will learn about their lifestyle options as they age, how to remain in the home of their choice and what services they need to stay safe and secure at home. Complimentary lunch will be provided following tours of Shaker Pointe. Attendees will also receive a free planning guide. 10:30a.m., One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet. To learn more and RSVP, please call 518-250-4900. TOWN OF PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The next monthly meeting for the Town of Pittstown Seniors takes place on June 6. There will be a covered dish lunch at 11:45a.m. with a business meeting to follow at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co. on Mason Lane in Raymertown. All seniors are welcome. If you need more information please feel free to contact president Sylvia Ward at 518-478-3338.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: In the second of two programs exploring travel on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, participants will discuss spiritual and practical advice from a Troy Pilgrim who walked 200 miles on the trail into Santiago in September 2017. Slideshow, handouts, resources and lots of enthusiasm in encouraging you to walk the Camino de Santiago. 6p.m., 100Second Street, downtown Troy. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518-274-7071or register online at www.thetroylibrary. org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30a.m. Name That Tune with DJ Floyd Hunt, 11:15a.m. Bingo 12:45 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45p.m.19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more

information call 518-2705348.

WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Albany County District Attorney’s Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (SALT) program presentation, 11:30a.m. 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422for more information.

Thursday, June 7

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.

FREE KNIT & CROCHET GROUP: Would you like to help crochet or knit hats, mittens and scarves for the homeless and school children? The Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet Group will be meeting on June 7and June 28at 12:30p.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. There’s a large supply of yarn to help with these projects, and some ladies willing to teach you some basic stitches to get you started on any of these projects or one of your own. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3for seniors 60years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome. Reservations are required for lunch by calling 518-279-3413.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders at 10a.m. Bingo at 12:45p.m. Cards. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to make reservations for noon dinner or for 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.

MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8p.m. beginning on June 5 and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446will meet on Thursday, June 7, at 6:30p.m. at their rooms located at 851 Broadway, Rensselaer.

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. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing Class, 9a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10 a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10:30a.m. Jam session, 1p.m. Line dancing, 1p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Friday, June 8

CHOPIN/LISZT CONCERT: Featuring Carla Fisk, soprano, a regional winner of the Metropolitan National Council Auditions and who has been performing operas around the New York metropolitan area and Rome, Italy. Michael Clement, piano, will perform solos and accompany Ms. Fisk. Friday, June 8th, 7:30p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275State St., Albany. Admission Free; For more information, email mclement14@nycap.rr.com. CREATIVE ACTION PLAYBACK THEATER: Creative Action Playback Theater performs improvisational theater based on audience members’ personal stories. This month: Stories about Departures and Arrivals. Friday June 8 at 7p.m., Creative Action Unlimited studio, 6Greenwood Drive, East Greenbush. Suggested donation: $5-10. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Join the seniors at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Friday, June 8, at 12:30p.m. to celebrate June birthdays with cupcakes donated by birthday chairperson Marcia Trask. If you have any questions or if you would like to attend the noon lunch, (entrée; Low Salt Bologna & Cheese Cold Plate ) for a suggested donation of $3, please contact the center at 518-279-3413 to reserve lunch.

HAM DINNER: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will be having a Ham Dinner on Friday, June 8, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes, from 4p.m. to 7p.m. $9presale, $12at the door.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Zumba at 11a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: Join the Dudley Observatory for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Octagon Barn in Delanson. The program includes a 1hour talk by Carol McLean of Stoney Creek Ranch Resort on “A Brief History of Manned Space Flight,” followed by night sky observing if the weather is clear. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. 8p.m., Knox Octagon Barn, 588Middle Rd, Delanson. Admission is free; donations are graciously accepted. Sponsored by the Lauterbach Pokorny family.

PARK & PLAY MOVIE NIGHT: Samaritan and St. Mary’s hospitals will present the movie “Ferdinand” at the third annual Park and Play Movie Night, rescheduled from June 1. In addition to the movie, there will be free popcorn and refreshments, games, and the TriCity ValleyCats Street Team. The fun begins on the lawn of St. Mary’s Hospital, 1300 Massachusetts Avenue in Troy; the movie begins at 8:30p.m. This event is part of the St. Peter’s Health Partner’s “Healthy Future, Healthy Troy” campaign. For more information, please contact Elaine Serafini at 518-271-3372or visit HealthyFutureTroy.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Lifeline info (VNA) with Eddy Daybreak, 11:30a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: National Grid presentation and money saving tips plus giveaways, 11a.m. 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422for more information.

Saturday, June 9

AL ROKER: Al Roker, author, meteorologist and co-anchor for NBC’s “Today Show,” brings his latest book, “Ruthless Tide: The Heroes and Villains of the Johnstown Flood, America’s Astonishing Gilded Age Disaster,” to the Chatham Bookstore on Saturday, June 9, from 5to 7p.m. Published by William Morrow. Free. Refreshments. Live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main St., Chatham. Call 518-3923005or visit https://chathambookstore.com/ for more information.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: ’Tom Thumb’ Wedding, sponsored by Sunday School.Cost $10. 1p.m., 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303for more information. CHICKEN BARBECUE: The Valley Falls United Methodist Church is holding a takeout only chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 9. The menu includes chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, a roll, and a brownie. Pick-up will be at the church, 16State Street, Valley Falls between 1p.m. and 3p.m. Tickets are $12for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Call 518-541-3039for reservations and information. COHOES ARTIST SHOWCASE: The 8th Annual Cohoes Artist Showcase (CAS VIII) takes place at the historic Cohoes Music Hall at 58Remsen Street on June 9-10. Over two dozen artists in multiple media from the tri-county area will present their work in a gallery setting, including the local vet group, Art4Vets. This group uses art as a healing tool. The Showcase runs from 10a.m. – 5p.m. on June 9and noon – 5p.m. on June 10with an artist reception from 6p.m. – 8 p.m. on June 9. It is free and open to the public. Additional information is available at www.ChooseCohoesForArt.org and on their Facebook page.

COHOES COLOR RUN: On Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. the Cohoes Elementary Schools (Abram Lansing School, Harmony Hill and Van Schaick ) along with the Cohoes Middle School will host the Third Annual Color Run fundraiser, with all proceeds to benefit the PTA/PTO Organizations in each school. The event will be held at the Cohoes High School, 1Tiger Circle, beginning at 10a.m. Participants are invited to run, skip cartwheel or walk through the course and get blasted with myriads of color dust in the process. Free water and snacks will be provided at the event for participants. There will be multiple raffles at the event & tickets will be available for purchase. $30 day of event registration. For further information, visit http://shop.schoolathon. http://shop.schoolathon.org/ 190126.

GRANT COTTAGE: Author Ronald C. White will deliver the David H. Porter Memorial Lecture at Grant Cottage, 100Mt. McGregor Road in Wilton, on Saturday, June 9at 3p.m. Entitled “Ulysses S. Grant: A New Vision for the American Leadership” and based on his best-selling biography, “American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant,” White’s lecture offers three episodes from Grant’s life--Civil War, presidency, and the writing of his memoirs in his final illness--to illustrate why in his time Grant was routinely grouped with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in the pantheon of great American leaders. A book signing will be held at the conclusion of the lecture. The suggested donation for attendees is $5per person. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is turning 50! Since 1968, LVORC has provided free basic literacy, English as a second language, computer and math literacy programs to adults, giving people the skills they need to become employed, help their children succeed in school, and participate in every aspect of American life.On June 9from 11a.m. to 1p.m., all are welcome to visit the LVORC stand at the Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market at Monument Square, River Street, Troy, and enjoy a cupcake to celebrate 50 years of building a literate community. For more infor- mation, visit www.lvorc.org. NICKEL SOCIAL: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville is holding a Nickel Social on Saturday, June 9, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Similar to a Chinese Auction, there will be new and slightly used items. The drawing begins at 1p.m. and participants must be present at that time. Refreshments will be available. For more information call 518-458-1562. NUTMEG SOARING: Nutmeg Soaring Association will hold its 2018Annual Open House & Fly-In on Saturday, June 9, from 10a.m. – 3p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, June 10. The public is invited to event to learn more about Nutmeg Soaring, Freehold Airport and the sport of soaring while experiencing gliders and airplanes up close. There will be drawings for attendees will win a free glider ride and glider rides will also be available for purchase to be taken at the event. This free community event is being held at Freehold Airport, where Nutmeg Soaring is based, on County Road 67, 0.7miles west of Rt. 32in Freehold. UNDERSTANDING DNA TESTS: So you’ve had a DNA test done through Ancestry.com, now what? Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will lead an informative session guiding you through the fundamentals of DNA tests. Topics covered will include DNA basics, interpreting ethnicity estimates, dealing with all those cousin matches, and incorporating the results into your genealogy research. 10:30a.m., Troy Public Library Main branch, 100Second Street. 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. VALLEY FALLS VILLAGEWIDE GARAGE SALE: The Valley Falls Annual Village

Wide Garage and Lawn Sale will be held on June 9from 9a.m. through 2p.m. The Valley Falls Free Library will be selling books, a wide variety of locally grown plants, home baked goods, and all kinds of treasures. The Valley Falls United Methodist Church at 16State Street will have an indoor rummage sale and an outdoor snack bar. Every year people look forward to this sale. It will be held rain or shine. There are spots to rent on the library lawn for $10. The library is located at 42State Street, Valley Falls.

WALK FOR HOSPICE: The Community Hospice will hold its 17th Annual WALK for Hospice to benefit patients with serious illness and their families on Saturday, June 9, from 9a.m. – noon (check-in begins at 9 a.m.; walk kicks off at 10:30 a.m.; lunch at 11 a.m.) at Siena College, 515Loudon Road., Albany. The event will feature a one-mile track around the Siena campus. Lunch will be provided by Wagon Train BBQ, with live musical entertainment by the Refrigerators. For more information, or to register to walk as a sponsored team or individual, please visit www.walk4hospice.org.

WILD TAILS OF ALBANY: Wild Tails of Albany Animals is a first of its kind guided walking tour that leads your family on a safari through downtown Albany. You will uncover many creatures in the form of carvings and statues hidden in plain sight as your guide regales you with historic tails of Albany’s furry and feathered friends, big and small, including Owney the Railway Mail Dog and our beloved Nipper. Tours take place on the second Saturday of the month from May through October, starting at 11 a.m. at the Albany Visitors Center, 25Quackenbush Square. Adults $3, children free.

Sunday, June 10

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Olga Z. Porterfield, who is a member of CDHS, was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. In 1979at the age of 20, Olga left her home hoping to build a better life. She came to the US as a refugee alone because her parents were refused exit visas. Porterfield, will give a brief overview of the struggle for emigration of Soviet Jews as well as her personal emigration story at 1:15p.m., following refreshments at 12:30p.m., at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Albany Road, Albany. Admission is free.

COHOES ARTIST SHOWCASE: The 8th Annual Cohoes Artist Showcase (CAS VIII) takes place at the historic Cohoes Music Hall at 58Remsen Street on June 9-10. Over two dozen artists in multiple media from the tri-county area will present their work in a gallery setting, including the local vet group, Art4Vets. This group uses art as a healing tool. The Showcase runs from noon – 5p.m. on June 10. It is free and open to the public. Additional information is available at www.ChooseCohoesForArt.org and on their Facebook page.

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES: Kripalu Yoga practice will be guided by Kathleen Fisk, Kripalu Yoga Instructor and owner of In Harmony Yoga Studio, 137 Remsen Street, Cohoes. Free outside yoga classes will be held Sundays in June, July and August, weather permitting, at 10 a.m. at Van Schaick Island Pond, 155Continental Avenue, Cohoes.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The last monthly breakfast before September at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938, located on Poplar Avenue, will be served Sunday, June 10, from 8a.m. - 11 a.m. Adults over age 13$8, children 5-12$4.

RUN FOR HELP: The 11th Annual Run for Help at Goff Middle School, Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, is being held on June 10 in Memory of Liza Ellen Warner, Nikki Hart, Amber Fernald, Jamie Martin and domestic violence victims and survivors everywhere. The Run for Help is hosted by The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association, Inc., founded by Liza’s loving mother, Martha Lasher-Warner. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Unity House Domestic Violence Program. Register online by June 7 at https://www.zippyreg. com/online_ reg/ index. php?e=1077. STRAWBERRY SOCIAL: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192 cordially invite you to a Strawberry Social on Sunday, June 10, from 2p.m. to 5p.m. Enjoy Strawberries with Shortcakes, in Sundaes and Kabobs, and dipped in Chocolate. The cost is $5each. This event is open to all at the Lodge at 11Elks Lane, Latham. For more information, call 518785-3557.

WATERFORD HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market is a weekly outdoor farmers market on the Erie Canal. Enjoy beautiful views and live music as you shop for local produce, baked goods, syrup, sauces, meat, art, soap, and more. Every Sunday through October 14 from 9a.m. - 1p.m. at the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center, 1Tugboat Alley, Waterford. Visit https://www.waterfordharbormarket.com/ for more information. WOMEN RISING FORUM: Stories and strategies for politics, health care, and education, sponsored by the Speakout Committee of Indivisible Chatham NY takes place on Sunday, June 10, at 3p.m., at the Chatham Firehouse, 2Hoffman Street. Moderated by NYS Assemblyperson Didi Barrett, a panel conversation with Q& A is followed by a reception. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, June 11

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, June 12

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: This year the American Italian Heritage Association celebrates its 39th year by offering free admission to the Museum and a little birthday cake and coffee to boot from 11 a.m. - 2p.m. at 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. Call 518-435-1979for more information, email info@ americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

GOOGLE NETWORKING EVENT: Google Livestream Session with added Up The Biz speaker Nancy Delain. 11:30a.m., Trademark/IP law discussion; noon, lunch and open networking; 12:30 p.m., Google LiveStream; 1:30p.m., Google Plus; Getting Started. June 12, Manfred RELC, Latham. Tickets are free; please bring a $5donation for Special Olympics. Get tickets at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/googlepartners-connect-livestream-june-12-2018-tickets-44947945515. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, June 12, at 7p.m. at their rooms, located at 513Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh.

MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8p.m. beginning on June 5and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. 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, 11 a.m. Computer Help, 1 p.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.

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. For more information, or to contact a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYTHASITE.COM.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Sign up in the office for Racino. 9a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.