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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 K9 officer. 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, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary. org for more information. 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 (especially kids) for the entire family, as well as luggage, toys, puzzles and shoes. Stop by for refreshments, meet the friendly staff and check out the July sales. Call 518-235-3851for 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 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. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Computer Help, 5:30p.m. to 7p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Maria and all your Playgroup friends to read stories, listen to music, move around, make some crafts and, most of all, play! Kids 5and under, along with parents and/ or caregivers, are invited to join in playtime at the library. Siblings are welcome as well! Thursdays at 10a.m., 472 NY-43, Stephentown. Call 518-733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information. STORIES OUT & ABOUT: Join the Bethlehem Public Library at Slingerlands Elementary School to visit their friends at Playfactory this summer, 1:30p.m. - 2p.m. Share a story-based activity geared to school-age 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, 3 Carondelet 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 518250-4525.

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 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 100 Second 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, 9 a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10a.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. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, Fridays 3p.m. – 6p.m. Winery Knitters, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CASTLETON FARMERS MARKET: The Castleton-onHudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday from June 1 to September 28, from 4:30 p.m. -7:30p.m. at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150).

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: “Wil- liamstown 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 ABOUT BUTTERFLIES: Have you ever wondered about the importance of butterflies? Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to learn about the wonderful world of butterflies and other pollinators. What better place to observe butterflies, birds, bees and other pollinators than at Mud Creek’s Bird and Butterfly Garden when it is buzzing with activity? Please dress for the weather with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. 2p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. RSVP to Pamela Price at 518-2673313.

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. CHBA YOUTH DEPARTMENT: The opening session of the Central Hudson Baptist Association ( Youth Department) will be held at 9a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 58Alexander Street, Albany.

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.

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 (especially kids) for the entire family, as well as luggage, toys, puzzles and shoes. Stop by for refreshments, meet the friendly staff and check out the July sales. Call 518-235-3851 for more information. 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.

GRANT COTTAGE: Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by descendant Ben Kemp) will recount his war experiences with the 115th NY and discusses the experience of veterans after the war. The suggested donation for this program is $5per person. 1p.m., 1000 Mount McGregor Road, Wilton.

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, November 3.

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.

STORIES OF URBAN WILDLIFE: Peebles Island State Park is home to a wide variety of animals. On Saturday, July 7, from 11a.m. – 2p.m., you can drop by the Visitor Center to learn more about these animals by their skins and skulls. Feel the pelts (skins) of a variety of animals and explore the difference in the skulls and how these make each animal unique – why are some teeth pointed and some blunt? Who has the longest snout? For more information, call 518-2682188. This program will be held rain or shine and is free and open to everyone. 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.