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Tuesday, June 26

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Free Build, 10 a.m. for kids and families. 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.

CMOST: Join Children’s Museum of Science + Technology staff and take science outside, weather permitting. Sidewalk Science will explore a different science concept each Tuesday, starting with Bubble Science. Suitable for all ages; free with museum admission. 2p.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUR: Stephentown Memorial Library would like to invite all Stephentown (and surrounding areas) senior citizens to the Senior Coffee Hour every Tuesday at 1p.m. This is a time to gather with friends, enjoy some coffee and baked goods and participate in activities presented by Library staff member Maria Spear. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY-43 in Stephentown.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN: The Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concerton-the-Green will be held on Tuesday, June 26, at 7p.m. on the Town Hall lawn. Winchester and Young will play classic rock in harmony. The program is free and the public is welcome. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Free refreshments will also be provided and in the case of inclement weather the venue will be located in the meeting room downstairs in the Town Hall.

DYKEN POND TUESDAY TREKS: Travel in a different direction each week to explore the many different habitats of Dyken Pond. Treks are 2-3 miles each week, led by Leonard Tremblay. Free admission. 1p.m. – 3p.m., Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, 475Dyken Pond Road, Cropseyville. Preregister for all events by email at dykenpond@gmail.com, or call (518) 658-2055.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The next regular meeting of the East Side Seniors will be held on June 26at the Legion Post, Wynantskill, starting at 1p.m. Lunch will follow the meeting, prepared by Team 4. Members will discuss upcoming plans Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM. for trips and other adventures. Stay awhile and play Bingo or your choice of cards or board games.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party, 10:30 a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, June 26, 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 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. 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. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce weekly public docent tours beginning Tuesday, June 26. Docent-led tours of the Museum’s temporary and permanent exhibitions will be held each Tuesday from 11:15a.m. to 12:30p.m. The tours are free of charge, no advance registration is necessary. Tours meet at 11:15 a.m. in the Museum foyer at 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For those interested in becoming a volunteer docent at the National Museum of Dance, a docent training session will be held at the Museum on Wednesday, June 27from 6:30p.m. to 8p.m. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesday at 11 a.m. is a very special Story Time for the little ones. On June 26Mrs. Green and the children will discuss the Summer Reading Program. 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. For more information visit northgreenbushlibrary.org. 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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Heldeberg Marionettes retell the classic story of the Frog Prince with hand-crafted puppets. For ages 3and up. 6:30 p.m., 100Second Street, Troy. 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.

Wednesday, June 27

BINGO: The Italian Community Center, 14505th Avenue Troy, has Bingo every Wednesday Night. Doors open at 5p.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.

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.

EVENING ON THE LAKE: Join The Arc of Rensselaer County for a fun filled evening at their annual fundraising event, “An Evening on the Lake”, Old Daley on Crooked Lake in Averill Park, on June 27. Live and Silent auctions of over 60items including travel, jewelry, furniture, outdoor living, art, wine pull, restaurant gift card grab bags and so much more. $65per person, $40for staff. Price includes bidding number, extensive hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, Cash bar available. Go to www.renarc.org to sign up. For more information call Lisa at 518-274-3110ext. 3028.

LANSINGBURGH LIBRARY: All About Fish, 2p.m. for ages 5and up. Learn fish safety and make fish art. 27114th Street, Troy.

MINDFUL PRACTICES GROUP: All (including Beginners) are welcome; meditation instruction is available. The meeting format includes walking and sitting meditation, dharma presentation, and sharing dharma-related experiences. 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. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their second monthly meeting at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, with summer beverages and desserts provided and served by Table #4. Final payments are due for July 12MacHaydn bus trip. Please start bringing in items for the Chinese Auction scheduled for August. SPINDLE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The June meeting of the Cohoes Spindle City Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. in the Cohoes Visitors Center located at 58Remsen Street. There will be a short business meeting. The public and interested persons are welcome. STARS FOR TROOPS:

Join this patriotic group of volunteers who take old, tattered and faded U.S. Flags that are retired from service and pass the legacy of embroidered Starts to those that defended them. Show support to those that have served and those that are serving : our Military, our Veterans and our First Responders. Open to anyone interested in assembling Stars packets starting at 5 p.m. at Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30 a.m. Senior Feud with prizes and refreshments, 11 a.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 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-2705348.

Thursday, June 28

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. BANQUET ON THE BRIDGE:

Banquet on the Bridge is a celebration of community that will help ensure that Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville is able to continue to provide a unique educational and recreational resource for the region. Held on June 28at 6:30p.m. on Hudson Crossing Park’s historic Dix Bridge, which formally joins Saratoga and Washington counties, the evening will feature food by Sweet Lou’s Deli, Cakes by Alissa, and wine from Victory View Vineyard. Tickets $75per person. RSVP by June 18. Tickets are available online at wwwhudsoncrossingpark.org. The public is also invited to visit The Marshall House for an open house prior to the Banquet (tickets to the Banquet are not necessary) from 4p.m. – 5p.m. A $10donation for adults is suggested. Free for children. BOOKS AND BREWS: Hope 7Community Center’s Books & Brews club discusses “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate on Thursday, June 28, from 6p.m. – 7 p.m. at 596Pawling Avenue, Troy. Bring a bottle of your favorite beer to share for a tasting; try a new brew and meet new friends while discussing this month’s book. This event is for ages 21and up.

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

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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders, 10:30a.m. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve 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 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. START UP TOWN SQUARE: Non-profits need to harness unique and sustainable fundraising opportunities to stand out from the crowd and generate revenue to support their mission. Learn the secrets to “ringing the cash register” from organizations that have developed innovative fundraising initiatives. June 28, 5:30p.m. – 8p.m., Urban Co-Works, 433State Street, 4th Florr, Schenectady. Admission $20; AMA, PRSA and Non-Profits $15; Urban Co-Works Members and students free. Brought to you by Urban Co-Works, Buzz Media Solutions, American Marketing Association and Union College. 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., 472NY-43, Stephentown. Call 518-733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Thacher State Park is home to over 25miles of trails. Explore the trails with park educators on a series of interpretive walks throughout the park. On June 28at 10a.m., experience waterfalls and an old hemlock forest on the Red Trail and learn about geology and ecology along the way. The rating for this walk is Beginner at 1.25miles in length. Meet at the Paint Mine parking area. Call 518-872-1237to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

THURSDAY NIGHT PATIO SESSION: From 5:30p.m. to 7p.m., steel guitarist and vocalist Kevin Maul will perform live music on the patio at The Restaurant at the Pointe, 3Carondelet Drive, Watervliet. Guests can enjoy the full drink and dinner menu during the performance. To learn more or to make a reservation, please call The Restaurant at 518-250-4525.

TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY: There will be a meeting of the members of Troy Housing Authority on Thursday, June 28, at 4:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Apartments, 1Eddy’s Lane, Troy. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact THA through the Relay Service Line at 711or 1-800-662-1220.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing Class, 9a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10:30 a.m. Cornell Nutritional Seminar, 11a.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 29

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Cinema, “Paddington 2,” 2:30p.m. Rated PG. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, Fridays 3p.m. – 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CASTLETON FARMERS MARKET: The Castletonon-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday from June 1to September 28, from 4:30p.m. -7:30p.m. at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150).

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. COMMUNITY DANCE:

Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Friday, June 29at 6p.m. for a special Troy Night Out event. Originally very popular from the mid-18th century through the mid-20th century throughout the United States, the idea of Community Dance is simple — get a group of people together with some musicians and a “caller” to teach and lead the steps, and dance the night away. 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. 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.

HYDE HALL FREE CONCERT: On Friday, June 29, from 6:30p.m. – 8:30 p.m., the Hyde Hall Historic Mansion presents The Small Town Garden Big Band in Concert. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy a relaxing evening on the South Lawn overlooking the beautiful vistas of Glimmerglass. Sample the beers of Red Shed Brewery and enjoy their beer for a donation. Rock Hill Farm of Mohawk will be offering Hamburgers and Hot Dogs and maybe more. The Susquehanna Animal Shelter will be bringing some of their dogs an Cats who are looking for loving homes. The event is free & open to the public. For further information visit HydeHall.org or call 607547-5098Ext 6. Hyde Hall is located at 267Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Acclaimed journalist and baseball historian David Rapp, author of “Tinkers to Evers to Chance: The Chicago Cubs and the Dawn of Modern America,” will give talks at 6p.m. and 7 p.m. during the June Troy Night Out about his new book and the research for it he did at the Rensselaer County Historical Society. The Troy Night Out event will be the regional debut of Rapp’s presentation on this material. Admission to the Rensselaer County Historical Society, 572nd Street in downtown Troy, is free during Troy Night Out. For more information on this event and RCHS, visit www. rchsonline.org. STORYTELLERS: The dynamic trio of Mary Murphy, Barbara Palumbo and Jane Ainslie have been entertaining audiences for over thirty years at Proctors, Glen Sanders, libraries, museums, and many other venues. They will make you think and laugh. Most of all, you’ll have fun and maybe stories to pass on. 7p.m., 435New Karner Road, Albany. The public is welcome. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.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.

Saturday, June 30

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Ave., Colonie, will hold a ‘Bag Sale’ in their ‘Clothing Shop’ on Saturday, June 30, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Purchase a bag for $2(or a larger bag for $5) and fill it with gently used clothes. For details, visit www.pinegroveunitedmethodist.org.

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. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1 p.m. - 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy.

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. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: “Al Helm: Martin Luther King in Palestine” follows an African American gospel choir as it travels the Holy Land singing in a Palestinian play about Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The New Progressive Baptist Church Choir will perform live at the end of the film. June 30, 7p.m., New Progressive Baptist Church, 8Hone St, Kingston. Free. Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response mideastcrisis.org, Hudson Valley BDS hudsonvalleybds. org, Jewish Voice for PeaceHV jvphudsonvalley.org, and Veterans for Peace. GRANT COTTAGE: Curator Travis Bowman will present the role of slavery played in the formation and growth of the West India Company and how the Company’s Atlantic slave trading activities affected the colonists of Dutch New York. 1p.m., Grant Cottage Historic Site, 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic show, 1 p.m. The Wizard of Books is putting together a band! For ages 4and 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. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Wild About Wetlands, 10a.m. Wetlands are fascinating ecosystems where land meets water, and life abounds. Hike to one of Thacher Park’s wetlands and study the plants and animals that thrive in this unique environment, and discuss the integral role that wetlands play in watershed ecology. Appropriate for adults and children 12and older. Call 518-872-0800to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

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 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

Sunday, July 1

BREAKFAST BUFFET: All-You-Can-Eat breakfast buffet and omelet station, 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m., K of C Hall, 76Grace Street, Waterford. $8adult - $4 children – (Children under 4 free). Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date.Call 518-2379330for more information. COHOES SAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL: Mayor Shawn M. Morse and Pastor Charlie Muller present the Cohoes Safe Summer Festival from 4p.m. - dusk, Lansing Park, 9Bevan Street, Cohoes. Bouncy bounce, food, snow cones, games, prizes and fireworks at dusk. Sponsored by NHKelman Inc.

ST. ELIZABETH THE NEW MARTYR: The 100th anniversary celebration of the Martyrdom of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr takes place on Sunday, July 1, at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 67Saratoga Street, Cohoes. 9;30a.m. Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Archbishop Michael followed by brunch. 1:30p.m. Akathistos service to St. Elizabeth followed by a talk on her life by Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky. Veneration of her relics and annointing with her holy oil. Refreshments to

follow. The public is invited free of charge. For more information please call 518369-2430.

SARATOGA SUMMER STROLL: Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Executive Director, will lead a tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. Meet at: 10:30 a.m., NW corner of Division Street and Broadway. $5for SSPF members, $8for nonmembers. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call the SSPF at 518-587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

SHANTY BOAT PICNIC: The World Awareness Children’s Museum’s Shanty Boat Picnic at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin (159 Broadway, Fort Edward) takes place on Sunday, July 1, from 11a.m. - 2p.m., with artist Wes Modes and his rustic, mid-century shanty boat. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. For information, please contact the museum at 518-7932773or visit WorldChildrensMuseum.org. 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. water ford harbor market. com/ for more information. 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 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

Monday, July 2

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., High Flying Fun for kids and families. Enjoy an episode of “The Magic School Bus” and then make some crafts that can fly. 2:30p.m., Monday Cinema, “The Greatest Showman.” Monday Cinema films are shown with subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing when possible. 451Delawarea Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., cribbage, cards. 10:30a.m., yoga. Shopping Day to Saratoga; van leaves 9:30a.m. Sign up in advance. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

SENIOR SCIENCE: Explore miSci – the Museum of Innovation and Science – on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting astronomy lesson on “Moons of Jupiter and Saturn,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3p.m., miSci, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: $10.50 adult, $9seniors 65+. Free for miSci members.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Haircuts are available on the first Monday of each month at 10a.m. Please call 518-270-5348to make an appointment. Aerobics ,9:30 a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p.m. - 2:45p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Downtown Troy. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: Celebrate “Dance We Must,” Exhibition opening; Start the evening with a drink on our patio, then take the celebration inside for performances in the galleries. Reception 5:30p.m., Performances 6 p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown. Call 413-5972429for more information.

Tuesday, July 3

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

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party, 10:30 a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for 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 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. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce weekly public docent tours beginning Tuesday, June 26. Docentled tours of the Museum’s temporary and permanent exhibitions will be held each Tuesday from 11:15a.m. to 12:30p.m. The tours are free of charge, no advance registration is necessary. Tours meet at 11:15a.m. in the Museum foyer at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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 :// rensselaer library. org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page.

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. Special dinner celebrating Independence Day. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Wednesday, July 4

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: Senior Colonie Town Justice and Court Administrator Peter G. Crummey will publicly read the Declaration of Independence at the Loudonville Green in Colonie on July 4 at 11 a.m. at the request of the Greater Loudonville Association. This will mark the Fourteenth Annual Fourth of July presentation by Judge Crummey and the Greater Loudonville Association. Refreshments will be served. JULY 4PARADE: The 11 a.m. July 4parade from the Berlin Elementary School, 53School Street is the only July 4parade in Rensselaer County. This year’s theme is “American Inventors.” Look for parade route signs along Park Ave., Community Ave., Elm St and NYS Rt. 22. Off street parking is encouraged. Look for parking signs along Main Street, at the Berlin Fire House and other areas along the parade route. Immediately following the parade, Hill Hollow Band will perform in the Berlin Firehouse Parking lot. SCHUYLER MANSION:

On Wednesday, July 4, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, located at 32 Catherine Steet in Albany, invites the public to attend an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration on the mansion grounds from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. There will be a variety of 18th century inspired activities that may be sampled throughout the afternoon and demonstrations of candle- dipping, tin-smithing and natural dying. Performers include the Hudson River Ramblers, the Gratto Variety Show and Rural Felicity. This event is free and open to the public. Schuyler Mansion will be available for Open House (self- guided) tours from noon to 4p.m. at $3per person (children 12 and under free).

Thursday, July 5

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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR

CENTER: Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561 to reserve noon dinner or for 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 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.