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tional 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.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30p.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 16 and 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY: Finance committee meeting, 5:15p.m.; Board of Trustees meeting, 5:30p.m. Main Library, 100Second Street, Troy. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Sign up in the office for Racino. 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. WATERFORD WATER COMMISSIONERS: The monthly meeting of the Waterford Water Commissioners will take place on June 12at the Waterworks office. Dominick J. Gabriel, President, will conduct the session.

YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE: Come and enjoy this great Louise Hay classic movie, followed by discussion. 6:30 p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Donations welcome. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.

Wednesday, June 13

BINGO: The Italian Community Center, 14505th Avenue Troy, has Bingo every Wednesday Night. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 7p.m. Food and drink are available. 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. CIVIL LIBERTIES IN RENSSELAER COUNTY: Join the Capital Region Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union

(NYCLU) at an expert panel and public discussion to highlight a number of civil liberties concerns that have arisen in Rensselaer County. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 13from 6p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Oakwood Community Center, 313Tenth Street, Troy. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to https:// action.aclu.org/event/capital-region-education-panel. CMOST: “Animal Fun” is the June theme for Wednesday morning Science Story Time at the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time that includes a projectbased activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 11a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

DYKEN PARK BIRD CLUB: Practice your birding skills or learn new ones at Dyken Pond for a casual bird walk. Participants go in a different direction and habitat each week, but meet at the parking lot each time. Bird Club is great for beginner birders learning to bird by sight and sound, but advanced birders are also welcome. Free admission. Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 a.m. – 9:15a.m., Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475Dyken Pond Road, Cropseybille. Preregister for all events by email at dykenpond@gmail.com, or call (518) 658-2055. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on June 13 at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. 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.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PROCESSION: Program, reception, and distribution of St. Anthony bread. Please bring dessert for the reception. 11a.m. - 2p.m., American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227Central Avenue, Albany. Reservations to 518-435-1979by June 10.

SINGLE PAYER: At the Cohoes Public Library, on June 13, from 6p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Dr. George Jolly, a retired internal medicine and geriatric doctor, will offer a slide presentation on the value of a single payer health care system. Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer period. Individuals can get more information by contacting the Capital District Chapter for the NYS Alliance for retired Americans through Karen Wojick Hess (518-366-8141), Rich Vale (518-677-5396) , Pat Lavin (518-928-6639) or Herb Hyde (518-763-2567). SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their first meeting of the month at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, June 13with the monthly charity collection for the Lansingburgh Public Library. Table #4members will serve dessert and summer beverages of iced tea and lemonade. The bus will depart from the church parking lot at 1p.m. on Thursday, June 14, for the MacHaydn Theater’s production of “Funny Girl”. Make reservations for July 12trip to the MacHaydn Theater production of “Mama Mia”. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Design your own video game with Bloxels. You will have to think critically, make judgments; solve complex, multidisciplinary, openended problems. Work with your partner to think like an entrepreneur, communicate and collaborate. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension on June 13at 4:30p.m. at the Stephentown Memorial Library, 472NY-43, Stephentown. This program is for people ages 8and up. Space is limited so call 518733-5750to register today. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30 a.m. Downsizing seminar with Hunt Real Estate, 11:30 a.m. Bingo 12:45p.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.

Thursday, June 14

ADULT SCAVENGER HUNT: The Friends of Oakwood will hold an AdultsOnly Scavenger Hunt & Beer Tasting on Thursday, June 14, from 5p.m. – 7:30p.m. Pick up hunt instructions between 5p.m. – 6p.m. at the Earl Chapel. Entries must be turned in by 7:30 p.m. This is a walking hunt. Hunt on your own or form a team of up to 4people. Individual and Team prizes will be awarded. Rare Form Brewery will provide local craft beer samples for the Beer Tasting option at the Earl Chapel, which includes several tastings and a full glass of your choice of beer. $15per person for the hunt; $15.per person for the Beer Tasting. For reservations. call 518-328-0090. Pay on arrival This event helps support the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Earl Chapel and the beautiful grounds of Oakwood Cemetery.

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: 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 + Technol--

ogy staff in the GE Junior Discovery Room for “Terrific Trees,” a hands-on sensory science activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 10a.m. – 11:30a.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbiettes will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday night, June 14, at 255Remsen Street. Cohoes. Dinner will be served at 6p.m., and the meeting will follow.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 5703rd Avenue, Troy, is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for books, linens, housewares, jewelry and clothing for the entire family. Check out a very large inventory of new and next to new baby and kids clothes, as well as luggage, toys, puzzles and shoes. FEAST!: Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM) will hold its annual FEAST! Dining for a Cause on Thursday, June 14at Franklin Terrace Ballroom. This year’s event will benefit the Troy Damien Center and will honor Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. FEAST includes an elegant buffet dinner, cash bar and silent auction featuring getaways, themed gift baskets and excursions. Cocktails begin at 5p.m. and dinner at 6p.m. Ticket information and advance raffle tickets are available at www.taum.org.

FLAG DAY: The CohoesWaterford Elks’ Annual Flag Day Ceremony in appreciation of our flag and country includes a reading of essays on “Why Our Veterans are America’s Heroes” by Waterford School students, light fare (finger sandwiches, salad and dessert) and a commemorative gift for the first 100who attend.

The Ceremony begins at 6:30p.m. at 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Call Regina Hogan at 518-225-0778for more information. INTERFAITH STORY

CIRCLE:” More Love Stories from the LGBTQ Community” features John Medwid, pastor of First Lutheran Church in Albany; Anne Reilly, Associate Pastor at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church in Saratoga; and Nikki Alcala, a public health nurse working to improve the lives of the Medicaid population in the Capital Region. 7 p.m. - 9p.m., First Lutheran Church ELCA of Albany, 181 Western Avenue, Albany. For more information visit www.withourvoice.org/ifsc. LANSINGBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Lan--

singburgh 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.

MEET THE MAYORS

BREAKFAST: An annual panel discussion with the mayors of Cohoes, Green Island, Hoosick Falls, Rensselaer, Troy and Watervliet reporting on their respective municipalities and the impact of initiatives on businesses. 7:30a.m. Check-in & Breakfast; 8– 9a.m. Panel Discussion and Q& A, Comfort Inn & Suites, 99Miller Road, Schodack. $35Rensselaer County

Regional Chamber of Commerce members in advance; $50member walk-ins; $70 future members. Register at https://www.renscochamber.com/events/meetmayors.

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. RENSSELAER COUNTY IDA: the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency will be conducting a regular meeting at 4p.m. on Thursday, June 14. The meeting will be held in the Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency Conference Room, 3rd floor, at the Quackenbush Building, 333Broadway, Troy. RENSSELAER PLATAEU ALLIANCE: Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s Thursday Lecture Series presents “Charcoal Burning on the Rensselaer Plateau” with Loren Dobert and Frank Kehn, including a DVD of the entire process of charcoal burning featuring Loren Dobert of Taborton followed by questions. Many years ago the making of charcoal was a major industry in the mountain districts of the towns of Sand Lake, Poestenkill, Taborton and Stephentown. The making of charcoal in Rensselaer County began prior to the Civil War, and had its best days during and after the conflict. 7p.m., Sand Lake Town Hall. 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. 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 10 a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. Call 518-733-5750 or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing Class, 9a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10 a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10:30a.m. Flag Day performance by the Sparklers, 11:15a.m. Jam session, 1p.m. Line dancing, 1 p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Father’s Day Lunch at noon, ice cream social at 1 p.m., bake sale 9:30a.m. - 2p.m. 1501 Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422for more information.

Friday, June 15

CMOST: Investigate the

A in STEAM, Fridays 11 a.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, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

FLEA MARKET: Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Flea Market, plus a bake sale, 9a.m. - 5p.m., 990Hoosick Road, Troy. Vendors wanted: 10x10 spaces $25. Spaces are limited; reservations required. Call Sheila at 518-2653079for more information. GAMES OF 1818: Mountain Road School announces The Games of 1818, a themed party featuring games and toys from the 19th century to help celebrate New Lebanon’s 200th anniversary year. Live music by The Echoes will create the soundtrack for the evening with tantalizing refreshments and festive beverages. A silent auction with unique local treasures will provide entertainment for guests seeking to shop and plenty of enjoyable diversion for the children and young at heart in the games and activities of 1818.5p.m. - 8 p.m., 4565County Route 9, New Lebanon/East Nassau. For more information, contact the school at 518794-8520, email info@ mountainroadschool.org or visit www.mountainroadschool.org.

SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday June 15, from 7:30p.m. until 10p.m. The caller is Ray Taylor. Phone 518-8274894 or 518-827-4337for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518- 270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Saturday, June 16

CHICKEN BARBECUE: The Presbyterian United Church, by-the-bridge, in Schaghticoke will be holding a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, June 16. The event will be held in conjunction with the Village Strawberry Festival. The Barbecue will be available from 1:30p.m. until all dinners are sold. Take-outs only. To make reservations, please call 518-753-4545. The church would like to thank the Chase Smith Family Funeral Home for their generous sponsorship of the barbecue.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 5703rd Avenue, Troy, is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for books, linens, housewares, jewelry and clothing for the entire family. Check out a very large inventory of new and next to new baby and kids clothes, as well as luggage, toys, puzzles and shoes. DESTROYER ESCORT DAY: The third Saturday in June is recognized and celebrated nationwide as Destroyer Escort Day. On Saturday, June 16, pay homage to the Destroyer Escort sailors killed in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War years and to the fifteen Destroyer Escorts lost in action during a ceremony at 9 a.m. at USS SLATER, located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Call 518-431-1943 for more information or visit www.ussslater.org. EDDY BROWN BENEFIT: Bands, family fun things, food and many basket raffle items. 2p.m. - 10p.m., Valley Falls VFW Post 1938. Adults $20, kids $10. FASHION SHOW: The New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 29005th Avenue, Troy, presents its 2018 Fashion Show on Saturday, June 16, from 5p.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets $15. For more information please contact Deaconess Angelina Moore at 518-272-0741or 518339-9743.

FISHING DERBY: The Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance will host a fishing derby from 8a.m. – noon on Saturday, June 16, at Frear Park in Troy for kids under 15accompanied by a parent or guardian. Instructors will be on hand to teach and help. Fishing poles and bait will be supplied for anyone who doesn’t have any. Water will be available all morning and hot dogs will be served at lunch.

FLEA MARKET: Center Brunswick United Methodist Church Flea Market, plus a bake sale, 9a.m. - 5 p.m., 990Hoosick Road, Troy. Vendors wanted: 10x10spaces $25. Spaces are limited; reservations required. Call Sheila at 518-265-3079for more information.