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Saturday, June 30

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central 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. - 12:30 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 9:30a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings. The church is located at 4274 Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1p.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 9 a.m. to 1p.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, 7 p.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 Peace-HV 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, 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. The suggested donation for programs is $5per person. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Magic show, 1p.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, 10 a.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 11 a.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: AllYou-Can-Eat breakfast buffet and omelet station, 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m., K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. $8 adult - $4children – (Children under 4free). 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 518-237-9330for more information.

COHOES SAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL: Mayor Shawn M. Morse and Pastor Charlie Muller present the Cohoes Safe Summer Festival from 4 p.m. - dusk, Lansing Park, 9 Bevan 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 518-369-2430. 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: 10:30a.m., NW corner of Division Street and Broadway. $5for SSPF members, $8 for non-members. 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 (159Broadway, Fort Edward) takes place on Sunday, July 1, from 11a.m. - 2 p.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 518-793-2773 or visit WorldChildrensMuseum.org.

VOLKSWALK LAKE PLACID: A volkswalk is a recreationallypaced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On July 1, a guided walk through Lake Placid starts at 1:30 p.m., starting from the Lake Placid Visitors Center, 2608 Main Street. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.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

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: ReOrganizational Meeting and Regular Meeting, 7:15p.m., Berlin Middle School/High School.

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

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 1 p.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-43in Stephentown.

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. LEARN TO FISH: DEC Fisheries staff will teach program participants how to identify common sportfish, how to cast a spin-casting rod, bait a hook and fishing safety. After the fishing education portion of the program, everyone will get a fishing rod and have the opportunity to use the skills they just learned and go fishing. Participants will not need a fishing license to participate in this program. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 518872-0800to register.1p.m. - 3p.m., Thompson’s Lake, Thacher Nature Center. 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://rensselaerlibrary. 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

ART OPENING: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place will host an art opening and happy hour on Wednesday, July 4at 3:30p.m., featuring the work of mixed media artist Nicole Webster Clark, who is an art instructor for Lee Public Schools. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while Webster showcases her work and discusses her inspiration. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 413-499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. 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 As- sociation. 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 32Catherine Steet in Albany, invites the public to attend an oldfashioned Independence Day celebration on the mansion grounds from 11a.m. to 4 p.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).

USS SLATER: A National Historic Landmark, the only restored World War II destroyer escort afloat in America will be open to the public for guided tours from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Regular public hours for the ship are Wednesday through Sunday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Admission is $9for adults and $7for children. Call 518-431-1943for more information or visit www. ussslater.org. VOLKSWALK GREENWICH: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, premapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind, and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. On July

4, a guided walk through Greenwich starts at 9:30 a.m. from the K Mart Plaza, 1251Route 29. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www. walkescv.org.

Thursday, July 5

BARKER PARK: Barker Park’s Summer Series celebrates local superheroes. The series kicks off on July 5with a visit from the Troy Police and Fire departments. The Fire Department will bring one of the big rigs and children will have a chance to get up close! Joining them will be members of the Troy Police Department. Children will get to look at a police car and bike, and they might get a visit from the K9officer. 11a.m. at the corner of State and Third streets in downtown Troy. Rain location is St. Paul’s Guild House, directly across the street from the park. The wearing of superhero gear is encouraged. 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 518-6867561to 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. 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 10a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. Call 518-733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

STORIES OUT & ABOUT: Join the Bethlehem Public Library at Slingerlands Elementary School to visit their friends at Playfactory this summer, 1:30p.m. - 2 p.m. Share a story-based activity geared to schoolage audiences. The program is free and open to families whether they are part of Playfactory or not. Parents must accompany children. THACHER PARK: Thacher State Park is home to over 25miles of trails. Explore the trails with our educators on a series of interpretive walks throughout the park. This week, experience views into the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and learn about the geologic processes that shaped the valley on the Escarpment Trail. The rating for this hike is moderate at 3miles in length. Meet at the Horseshoe I parking area. Call 518-872-1237to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle. THURSDAY NIGHT PATIO SESSION: From 5:30p.m. to 7p.m., the saxophonist Blue Hand Luke 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 CENTER: Everyone is welcome to sing along with entertainer Bob Marcello as he performs the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s at Troy Center. All families and friends are welcome to this free monthly engagement. Bob will perform the first Thursday of every month from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. The Troy Center is located at 49Marvin Avenue in Troy. Please contact Billejo Sass at 518-273-6646or by email at bsass@troycenter. net for more information. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of live acoustic music by Casey Chapman followed by a short story read out loud by Deb Zaffuts, along with refreshments and discussion, on Thursday, July 5, at 6:30p.m. at the Main Library, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to adults age 16and over. Please call the library at 518-274-7071for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing Class, 9a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10 a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10:30a.m. Line dancing, 1p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-2705348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: 5p.m., “Demonology: Demons;” Professor of Religion Jason Josephson Storm looks at representations of evil spirits and supernatural creatures. 6p.m., “Ornithology: Birds,” Live falcons on the patio with bird songs performed by local band, “House Sparrow.” Both events are free. 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

Friday, July 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meet at Elm Avenue Park to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, 10a.m. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. The trail is not suitable for strollers. For kids and families. 2:30p.m., Summer Cinema: “Coco.” Bring a blanket or pillow; the Library will supply the popcorn. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, Fridays 3p.m. – 6 p.m. Winery Knitters, 6p.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).

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: On Friday, July 6, at 11a.m. there will be a Membership Meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Be a part of the decisions that affect your senior center. Stay for a noon meal (entrée: Egg Salad - Cold Plate) after the meeting for a suggested donation of $3. To make reservations for lunch, call the center at 518-279-3413.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Grafton Lakes State Park presents Family Movie Night under the stars at 8:45p.m. on Friday, July 6. Entrance to the park is free after 5 p.m. Call 518-279-1155for more details.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, holds its special First Friday Devotional Services on July 6. Following the 12:15p.m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518374-4466, Ext. 13. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. 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. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Williamstown Theatre Festival + WCMA: The Dramaturge,” performance, 5p.m., Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown. Call 413-597-2429 for more information.

Saturday, July 7

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, Poestenkill, will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, July 7, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. $8.00for adults and $3.50 for children under 10. CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Stock up on summer reading from 9a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Cheney Library, 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-9401or visit www.cheneylibrary.org for more 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.

DYKEN POND: Junior Naturalist Program: Super Hero Hike, 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. Learn about superpowers (adaptations) of plants and animals. Kids can choose which superpowers they would like to adopt for the hike. Fly through the forest like birds, turn invisible through camouflage, jump higher than humanly possible or possess superhero strength. Come dressed as your favorite superhero if you’d like. Fee: $1. Pre-registration Required. Preregister by email at dykenpond@ gmail.com, or call 518-6582055.

FISH WADE: Come and check out who’s swimming in Thompson’s Lake at 1p.m. with ecologist Dr. Doug Fraser. Use seines and dip nets in shallow areas to capture, look at, and discuss the ecology and behavior of fish in the lake. Wear shoes and clothing that can get wet. Limit 20people; children under 12may attend with parent. Call 518-872-0800 to register.

NORTH BENNINGTON OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW: The 21st Annual North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show will host the opening party for this year’s exhibition on Saturday, July 7, from 4p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Vermont Arts Exchange campus, 48Main Street (next door to the Post Office and across the street from the North Bennington Train Depot) and will feature music by Mark Legrand and his Pick Up Band. The Train Depot Gallery will be open, featuring works by Rhonda Ratray influenced by boardwalk, carnival and mini-golf aesthetics. The Left Bank Gallery will also be open. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. The show will remain on view to the public 24hours a day through Saturday, Novem-

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POETRY READING: Andrea L. Fry reads poems from her poetry collection “The Bottle Diggers” with Fern Sloan and Ted Pugh of The Actors’ Ensemble. Summerfest, Saturday, July 7, at 4 pm at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main St., Chatham. Call 518-392-3005or visit https://chathambookstore. com/ for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rock Party, 1 p..m You become a rock star at this party! Develop your “look” and take the stage. Ages 4-12. 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.

STEAMBOAT MEET: On July 7, from 10a.m. - 7 p.m., see a variety of steam launches from all over the northeastern U.S. plus music, food, vendors, and spectacular fireworks at the Port of Waterford. For more information, contact the Waterford Harbor Visitor Center at 518-233-9123, or email festivals@town. waterford.ny.us.

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 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: For one afternoon, the library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course where golfers of all ages, from pros to duffers, can enjoy this favorite family pastime inside the library’s delightfully climate-controlled environs. Regular library services will be limited. Sponsored by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 1p.m. - 5p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Michelle Kelley has over 30 years’ experience preparing tax returns and providing tax planning advice. Kelley will give an overview of what can be expected from the 2017Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December of 2017. Topics will include changes in tax brackets, itemized deductions vs. the new standard deduction, and loss of miscellaneous itemized deductions and unreimbursed business expenses. Refreshments at 12:30p.m.; program at 1:15 p.m. at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Free admission. For more information call 518533-2666or visit www. humanistsociety.org.

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. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Weeding is For the Birds, 9:30a.m. - noon. Assist in improving the field habitat to support Bobolinks and other field nesting birds. Join staff and volunteers in removing invasive Wild Parsnip. It is easy to identify and remove. Wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, bring loppers if possible, and bring water and a snack. Meet at the Nature Center and carpool to the field. Call 518-872-0800to register. At 10a.m., discover what the game of geocaching is all about at the Carrick Road parking lot. Closed toed shoes and long pants are mandatory as you’ll be off trail exploring for geocaches. A smart phone and/or GPS unit are helpful to bring along but are not necessary. Call 518-8721237to register.

TROY FLEA: About 40vendors sell their wares at the flea in Riverfront Park Sunday, July 8, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m.. 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. The Farmers Market will collect books and other items for “Books for Troops” on Sunday, July 8. In addition to paperback books, they seek new games, puzzle books, stationary, DVDs, hard candy. For a complete list, see their Facebook page or booksfortroopscp.webs. com. Monetary donations also appreciated to cover cost of mailings. Visit https://www.waterfordharbormarket.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 9

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Five Rivers at the Library: Insects Rock, 2p.m. Learn about the sounds insects make and why, as well as how to identify common “musical” insects. A takehome craft follows. Craft moves inside if it rains. For grades K-5. Fun & Games for Grown-Ups, 6p.m. - 8:30p.m. Snacks served. The library board meets at 6p.m. The meeting is open to the public. 451Delaware 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.