Calendar

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Friday, June 22

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Cinema: Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is determined to find his way home and rallies a misfit team to join his adventure (PG, 108 min., 20th Century Fox), 2:30 p.m. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, Fridays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Adult Summer Reading Kick Off Party, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

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. -7:30 p.m. at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150).

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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Zumba at 11 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 to reserve noon dinner or for more information. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, is holding an ice cream social, sponsored by CDPHP, on Friday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m. following a noon lunch that’s available to all Rensselaer County seniors 60 years of age or older for a suggested donation of $3. The monthly craft class with instructor Barbara Holms takes place at 11 a.m. For more information or to make a reservation, call 518-279-3413. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45 a.m. Bingo 12:45 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Saturday, June 23

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a ‘Bag Sale’ in their ‘Clothing Shop’ on Saturday, June 23 and 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Purchase a bag for $2 (or a larger bag for $5) and fill it Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at with gently used clothes. For details, visit www.pinegroveunitedmethodist.org. BATTLE OF THE WINGS: Sample wings from your favorite local restaurants and vote for your favorite. All proceeds benefit Cohoes-Waterford Pop Warner. Space is limited. $15 Donation. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sewing machines will be available for independent projects from 2:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies. Volunteers may be on hand to assist you. Sign up required. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Visit bethlehempubliclibrary. org or call 518-439-9314 for more information. CLOTHING BARN: North Chatham United Methodist Church’s Clothing Barn will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.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 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 3rd Avenue, Troy, is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.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.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Join Deputy County Clerk, Craig Carlson at 1 p.m. for a tour of the historical and genealogical resources available at the Albany County Hall of Records, 95 Tivoli Street. There are deeds, mortgages, church records, naturalizations, marriages, election records, wills, court records and much more. Free and open to the public. For planning purposes, please email CDGS at contactcdgs@ gmail.com to let them know how many will be attending.For more information, visit http:// www.albanycounty.com/ Government/Departments/ AlbanyCountyHallofRecords/ findingaids/offtherecord.aspx. CMOST: As summer officially begins, the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology celebrates by exploring a favorite summer destination, the ocean, with a day full of sand, water and sun activities. Suitable for all ages; included with museum admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org. DANCING WITH THE VETERANS: Help support the Patriot Flight taking WW II, Korean War, Cold War and Vietnam War veterans on a one-day trip to Washington D.C. this fall. Dance with the Veterans or just listen and reminisce with memorable 50s and 60s tunes. Music by DJ Brother Lou, raffles, auctions, military memorabilia displays, light snacks, cash bar. 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Danceland, 638 Columbia Street, Latham. Admission $12. For more information, or to apply for Veteran or Guardian seats on the flight, visit patriotflight.org or capitaldistrictpatriotflight. com on Facebook.

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY: The members of Brunswick Baptist Church cordially invite members of the community to join them for the 2018 Free Family Fun Day. The family event features free pony rides, petting zoo, climbing wall, games, bounce castle, firetruck, snow cones, popcorn, hot dogs and drinks. There will be free face painting, T-shirts, music and more! The event will be held at the church located at 385 Grange Rd (Rt. 142) in the town of Brunswick on Saturday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Brunswick Baptist Church at 518-326-1322.

FISHING AT DYKEN POND: Kids and families will learn how to tie a fisherman’s knot, how to bait a hook, and techniques for catching fish. Pole and bait provided. The day coincides with New York State’s Free Fishing day. Adults and kids can fish without a license. Preregistration required. Cost $2. June 23, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475 Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Preregister for all events by email at dykenpond@gmail.com, or call (518) 658-2055.

FREE FISHING CLINIC: Grafton Lakes State Park and Cherry Plain State Park will offer the opportunity to go fishing without a license on June 23 and June 24 as part of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Free Fishing Weekend. Grafton Lakes State Park is also offering “Go Fish!,” a fishing clinic led by DEC’s Fisheries Educators, on Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Saturday drop-in fishing clinic meets by the boathouse on Long Pond. Children and parents will learn the basics of fishing and identification. Fishing poles will be provided by DEC for this free class. For more information call 518-279-1155 or visit www. nysparks.com/parks.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Family Yoga, 9:30 a.m., far right side of the beach. $5per person. $8 gate fee refundable if leaving directly after the program. Beach Yoga, 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m., far left of the beach. $5per person. Free fishing clinic, 9a.m. – 1p.m. for ages 6and up. Gate fee still applies but is refundable if leaving directly after the program. 61North Long Pond Road, Grafton. GRANT COTTAGE: A Visit with General and Mrs. Grant, 1p.m. Reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch will interpret the life of this special couple through anecdotes and stories in the setting of one of their last visits to Saratoga Springs in 1882. Grant Cottage Historic Site, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5per person. HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Children and families will mark out a half acre plot within the Albert Family Community Forest using compass. Then play a game of hide and seek to learn about nature, look for hidden items and discuss what can be found in their own half acre led by Fred McCagg. 10a.m., Albert Family Community Corest. Contact Fred to register at fredmccagg@fairpoint.net HOOSICK FALLS SUMMER CONCERT: The first concert of the Hoosick Falls summer concert series takes place from 4p.m. - 8 p.m. in Wood Park, featuring burgers, hot dogs and sausage & peppers on sale from the American Legion,ice cold adult beverages from The Sand Bar and a great night of music from the Hill Hollow Band. Bring a chair to enjoy the free show. MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: On Saturday, June 23, North Chatham United Methodist Church will host a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater starting at 6p.m. The menu includes salad, spaghetti & meatballs, and dessert. There is no set cost – please make a Free Will offering. All proceeds will go toward a Mission Service Trip that church youth will be taking next year. This should be a fun evening, with an “Old West” setting and audience participation encouraged. The church is located at 4374Route 203 in North Chatham. For more information on worship services and other church activities, please call 518766-3535or visit northchathammethodistchurch.org. PEEBLES ISLAND STATE PARK: Join an environmental educator on Saturday June 23, at 11a.m. at Peebles Island State Park, 1Delaware Ave North, Cohoes, to learn more about beavers and the important role that they play in our environment. This program will meet at the Visitor Center. After the talk, enjoy a short nature hike to look for signs of beavers in the park. This program is open to all ages, but is designed for families with children ages 6-10. The hike portion of the program is under 1 mile round-trip and will be weather dependent; the talk will go on rain or shine. Registration is required for this program; please call Keri Surita at 518-584-2000, ext. 111, or email Keri.Surita@ parks.ny.gov.

PORT OF WATERFORD: The Corning Glass Barge & the Lois McClure will visit Waterford on Saturday, June 23. The Lois McClure, a replica of an 1862sailing canal boat, has been a frequent visitor to Waterford. This will be the inaugural visit of the Corning Glass Barge, featuring glass blowing & other demonstrations. For more information, call 518233-9123or email festivals@town.waterford.ny.us. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rock the Library!, 11a.m. – 2p.m. Start off the summer with ice cream, music, balloon twisting and fun activities. All children who pledge to read 15 minutes a day will get a free reader’s kit and prize. 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/ Rensselaer Library. ROUND LAKE ANTIQUES FESTIVAL: The 45th annual festival, sponsored by the Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society, hosts approximately 100vendors from around the USA and Canada. Dealers bring their treasured antiques and collectibles. The festival will be held on the parks and village greens near the center of the charming and historic village, located just east of the Northway (I87) exit 11. It is about 10miles south of Saratoga Springs, and 20 miles north of Albany. 9a.m. – 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24. Further information can be found at http://www.fairgroundshows.com/roundlake/. SERIOUSLY FUNNY: Elizabeth Lehmann, mezzo-soprano, and Michael Clement, piano, present a program of art song, popular and opera works sure to make you smile. Saturday, June 23, at 3p.m., Eastern Parkway United Methodist Church, 943Palmer Avenue, Corner Of Eastern Parkway & Palmer Avenue, Schenectady. For more information email 11vor@nycap.rr.com. Admission free/donations appreciated.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Get outside and stretch your legs on a 10a.m. hike on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail (2.72mi), discussing observations of the landscape in a geologic context while enjoying the scenery of the park. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for meeting location. At 1p.m., join historian Tim Albright as he shares the park’s history and tales of former residents. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear appropriate footwear for hiking on uneven terrain. Call 518-872-1237to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDIATION CENTER: On Saturday, June 23, from 10a.m. to noon, visiting Buddhist teacher, Lama Wufang, will give a talk, “The History and Importance of Chenrezig and Amitabha” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., Rensselaer. Lama Wufang will also teach Qi Gong that afternoon from 2p.m. to 4p.m. and will continue on Sunday, June 24, from 10a.m. to 11 a.m., with a guided meditation on Chenrezig. For more information, please visit: www.albanyktc.org. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-5840746or www.yaddo.org.

Sunday, June 24

CHORAL CONCERT: The Clifton Park Community Chorus with members of the Mohawk Valley Chorus present “The American Experience,” a collection of music that spans time and genre to capture a glimpse of the tunes that form the background of our lives. 7p.m., The Stage at Clifton Common, Vischer Ferry Road, Clifton Park. Admission is free, however, a freewill donation for the Schenectady City Mission will be gratefully accepted. COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: The 4th Sunday Community Ballroom Dance has lots of energy, a cash bar and a raffle. It starts at 6:30p.m. with a Quick Step lesson by Florin Vlad, who has been nominated as one of the top five ballroom dancers today. Open dancing from 7:15p.m. – 10p.m., with a featured showcase dance featuring Florin Vlad and Evelyn Gerstang at 8:30p.m. Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Open to the public; $5per person. For further information please call 518-4526883. Sponsored by Singles Outreach.

FREE FISHING CLINIC: Grafton Lakes State Park and Cherry Plain State Park will offer the opportunity to go fishing without a license on June 23and June 24as part of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Free Fishing Weekend. For more information call 518-279-1155or visit www.nysparks.com/parks. 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. JE ME SOUVIENS: With generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), on June 24faculty and students from Siena College and their partners from the Spindle City Historic Society will host an event to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Franco-Americans in upstate New York. A free performance by renowned singer/songwriter Josee Vachon and a lecture by University at Albany professor Cynthia Fox will be held at Harmony Mills Lofts in Cohoes in order to preserve and subsequently present the story of Francos and the French-Canadian families of which they are the descendants. Digitization stations for preserving historic artifacts will be open from noon to 3p.m.; the lecture at performance begin at 1p.m. MUSIC COMPANY ORCHESTRA: Join the 70-piece Music Company Orchestra, Dr. Gerald Lanoue, conductor, for their free summer concert “Summer Sounds of Music” with patriotic music to celebrate the season as well as popular show tunes. 7p.m., Freedom Park, Scotia.