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Thursday, June 7

ALEXANDER HAMILTON: As part of The Fort Plain Museum’s American Revolution Mohawk Valley Conference, the Museum invites the public to the Conference’s kick-off event, “Alexander Hamilton’s Revolutionary War Service” by Michael E. Newton. Also, representatives from the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society will be on hand to discuss the organization and the start of a new Central NY Chapter. This event will be held on Thursday, June 7, at 7:30p.m. at the Fulton-Montgomery Community College Theater in the Visual Arts & Communications Building located at 2805NY-67, Johnstown. Please Park in the Visitor, 4or 5lots. The Conference and bus tour are sold out, but there is plenty of room for this kick-off event. Please send an email to info@fortplainmuseum.org to RSVP.

BASF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM: BASF will conduct an Open House event on Thursday, June 7, from 6p.m. until 8p.m. at the BASF Environmental Educational Classroom and Wildlife Habitat, located at 70Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer. The Open House is being conducted to help educate the community and provide information about the $40million investment to remediate a portion of the Hudson River. Attendees will be provided information about the remediation, including the remedial action plan design, mitigation efforts related to potential impacts and regulatory documents related to data and studies among other information.

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Round Table Discussions, Thursday, June 7at 7:15p.m., Berlin Elementary School. Discussion items include propane bus update, sports merger with New Lebanon, explanation of Treasurer’s reports and Class of 2018 Senior trip.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rubber Ducky Club: Fishy Storytime, 10:30a.m. – 11:15a.m. Have some fishy fun with stories, songs and a craft. For children up to age 6with family. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: Sensory Play on Thursday mornings. helps your child improve motor skills and increases understanding of how the world works. Join Children’s Museum of Science + Technology staff in the GE Junior Discovery Room for “Water Wonders,” a hands-on sensory science activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 10 a.m. – 11:30a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. 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 27 114th 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 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 413- 597-2188or 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 6:30 p.m. at their rooms located at 851Broadway, Rensselaer. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5 p.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. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Maria and all your Playgroup friends to read stories, listen to music, move around, make some crafts and, most of all, play! Kids 5and under, along with parents and/ or caregivers, are invited to join in playtime at the library. Siblings are welcome as well! Thursdays at 10a.m., 472 NY-43, Stephentown. Call 518-733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing Class, 9 a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10a.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 518270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Friday, June 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Enjoy a talk with Vernon Benjamin, Hudson River Valley historian and author. The 1p.m. - 2p.m. program is followed by a 2p.m. - 3p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Play Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U with friends, 3:45 p.m. - 4:45p.m. Snacks will be served! For grades 5-12. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CASTLETON FARMERS MARKET: The Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday from June 1 to September 28, from 4:30 p.m. -7:30p.m. at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150). 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. CMOST: Investigate the A in STEaM, Fridays 11a.m. Designed for younger visitors, this program gives children an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. 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 refresh- ments, 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. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS: “Buyer & Cellar” by Jonathan Tolins. Featuring Mark Stephens. Friday, June 8: reception at 7p.m., show at 8p.m. $25. Schenectady Civic Players, 12S. Church Street, Schenectady. For more information call 518-382-2081(Option 6) or visit www.civicplayers.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. 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.

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.

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.

GAELIC FOOTBALL: The Albany Rebels will play the Syracuse Gaels Saturday at 1.15p.m at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences turf field, 106New

Scotland Avenue Albany. This game represents the first in a home and away set of fixtures that will decide the NY Cup this year. This is a family friendly event, there are bleachers at the event an plenty of space for people to come and witness Ireland’s most popular sport. Admission is free.

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 information, visit www.lvorc.org. LOBSTER DINNER: On Saturday, June 9, the Salem United Methodist Church located at 349Shaver Road (off Route 150) will be holding a 4Course Lobster Dinner. You can eat in at 4 p.m. or 6p.m.; take out is available at 5p.m. $22per person. Steamed clams are available at an additional cost of $6per half dozen, $9per dozen. Reservations can be made by calling the church office at 518-6743106, or call/text Carol at 518-330-7609. Reservations are required for this dinner by Thursday, June 7.For more information visit wslsumc.wordpress.com. 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.

SCHUYLER MANSION: Schuyler Mansion invites the public to experience a farm market atmosphere in the south end of Albany on Saturday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Meet some of the kinds of animals that Philip Schuyler would have kept on his farm and learn about different types of agricultural practices from the 18th century to today.This

event is free and open to the public. Schuyler Mansion will be available for Open House (self-guided) tours at a reduced admission price of $3from noon to 4p.m. For further information, please call 518-434-0834, visit the Mansion on Facebook or visit www.nysparks.com. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: On Saturday, June 9, at noon, Stephentown Memorial Library, 472NY-43, Stephentown, will host a free Magic, The Gathering class. All participants will go home with a free starter deck of Magic Cards and the beginning skills to play the game. There is no age limit to who can participate. Players do need to be able to read. Thanks to Purple Dragon Games of Williamstown MA for donating starter decks, and to Janet Johns for donating her time. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Off the Beaten Path Geology Walk, 9a.m. Mud, sand and shells record ancient Albany County history, long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Thacher Park’s rocks and fossils record a time of abundant marine life in tropical seas, when New York was about 30degrees south of the equator. Explore little known parts of Thacher Park and New York’s ancient seas with Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten, New York State Museum. Be prepared for moderately strenuous hiking on and off trail. Call 518872-0800to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

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. 10:30 a.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 11a.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.o rg.

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 11a.m. at the Albany Visitors Cen- ter, 25Quackenbush Square. Adults $3, children free.

Sunday, June 10

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One, 2p.m. – 3p.m. If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8knitting needles no longer than 10inches; the library will provide yarn and get you started, For adults, teens and kids age 9and up. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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.

CMOST: The Children’s Museum of Science + Technology celebrates children every day. On Sunday, June 10, in honor of National Children’s Day, each child that visits the museum from 10a.m. – 5p.m. will get a free pass for their next visit. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www.cmost.org for more 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 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.

FAMILY FARM FUN DAY: A benefit for the Albany Symphony Orchestra from noon – 4p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at June Farms, 275Parker Road, West Sand Lake. Visit heritage breed livestock from Shire Horses and Scottish Highland Cattle to pigs, chickens, ducks and Frank the farm dog. Admission ($20adult, $10 child) includes one individual wood-fired pizza. Cash bar available at the Pony Barn. Parking is limited; you’re encouraged to carpool or use Uber and Lyft.

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 10a.m. at Van Schaick Island Pond, 155 Continental Avenue, Cohoes. GRANT COTTAGE: The story of Malta, NY native Elmer Ellsworth, the first Union casualty of the Civil War, will be told by Paul Perreault, Town of Malta Historian and former member of the Friends of Grant Cottage Board of Trustees. 1p.m., Grant Cottage Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5per person. 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. - 11a.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 7at 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 $5 each. This event is open to all at the Lodge at 11Elks Lane, Latham. For more information, call 518-7853557.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Explore the Bluebird Trail, 1p.m. Want to see an Eastern Bluebird? Sneak a peek at some Tree Swallow hatchlings? Our Bluebird Trail winds through fields and woods with homes for over 25nesting pairs of birds. Join us as we check on who’s in our nest boxes and monitor and record data on several bird species. Bring binoculars and be prepared to walk on uneven terrain. Program is free and open to all ages. Space is limited, please call 518872-0800to register. TROY FLEA: The popular Troy Flea kicks off its fourth summer in Riverfront Park Sunday, June 10from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. About 40vendors sell their wares at the flea. There are new, exciting vendors, as well as returning favorites this year providing a great mix of handmade and vintage items keeping the eclectic feel the market is known and loved for. Immediately following the Downtown BID-sponsored Yoga in the Park (in Riverfront Park along the Hudson River), visitors can hunt for vintage and upcycled treasures at Troy Flea every second and fourth Sunday through September from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. 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. WOMENRISING 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.