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Wednesday, July 18

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Astronomy Myths & Mysteries, 10a.m. for ages 9and up. An Albany Visitors Center Educator will talk about how mythology helped ancient astronomers interpret the night sky. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Paws to Read, 3p.m. - 4p.m. for grades 1-5. Bring a book or borrow one to read to a gentle dog who loves stories. Evenings on the Green: Craic Agus Ceol, 7p.m. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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. CAPITAL REGION ADAPT: Celebrate Disability Pride Month with ADAPT at a screening of the PBS Documentary “The Gang of 19 – ADA Movement,” at 6p.m. at the Albany Public Library, Washington Branch 1st floor conference room, 161Washington Avenue. A discussion will follow, with dinner provided. Please RSVP and send disability accommodation requests to adaptalbany@gmail.com, via Facebook ADAPT Capital Region, or to Julie Farrar at 720-4565972. The video is closedcaptioned. Please refrain from wearing scented products to accommodate our friends with chemical sensitivities. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Food Stamp help; sign up for an appointment. Wednesday activities: Bone Builders, 10:30a.m.; Exercise class 1p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

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--4Sherry 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. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: When Sue Grafton died earlier this year, the mystery community mourned. On July 18, the Mystery Book Club will discuss two of her books at 10:30a.m. at the Cohoes Public Library. Pick either “N is for Noose” OR “S is for Silence” and share your opinions about Kinsey Millhone, the private detective from Santa Teresa, California, who matured but never aged, and the entire Alphabet Series. Books may be picked up at the Library. New members are always welcome. There’s more information at http://www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org under the “Book Club” tab.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Maker Lab: Coding Robots, 2p.m. Coding Robots. Play with robots and learn about how they run. For ages 6-12. Sign up in advance. 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. RETYPING IRONWEED: “Tim Youd: Retyping Ironweed by William Kennedy,” a special performance by Los Angelesbased artist Tim Youd, continues at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Employing the same make and model typewriter used by the author Youd will retype “Ironweed” by Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, and screen writer William Kennedy from 10:30 a.m. - 1p.m. and from 2p.m. - 4:45p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125Washington Avenue. Free parking is available in the museum’s lot at the corner of Elk and Dove Streets.

R.O.U.S.E. PICNIC: On Wednesday, July 18, R.O.U.S.E. (Rensselaer Organization United for Senior Endeavors) will hold their annual picnic at The Elks on Rt, 2, Eagle Mills starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will consist of allyou-can-eat Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausage & Peppers, Chowder, Salads and Drinks, and will be served at noon. There will be entertainment, a 50⁄50 raffle, basket raffle and bingo games after lunch. Cost will be $15, with van transportation available from all Rensselaer County Senior Centers. Tickets are available at all your area Senior Center until July 11. For more information call 518-279-3413or 518-2702724.

TALES OF EUROPE: The Crandell Theatre in Chatham hosts the regional premiere of “Tales of Europe,” a series of five new and acclaimed contemporary films from France and Italy. The Crandell is proud to host the only presentation of “Tales of Europe” in the tri-state area. 7p.m., “Catch the Wind” (2017), directed by Gael Moreal and starring Sandrine Bonaire. The Crandell is located at 48Main Street, Chatham. Visit http://www. crandelltheatre.org for more information.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge St, Johnsonville (Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the new sign at the corner) has a great selection of men’s, women’s, girl’s, boy’s and baby clothing, shoes and accessories. Most clothing is $3a bag. Housewares, decorative items, a room full of toys, and over 1,000hard and soft cover books. The thrift shop is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9a.m. - noon.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Community members are invited to join the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center’s College Connections team at 1p.m. for a workshop that helps explores ways to fund your education with Financial Aid. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Puppet People retell the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs using beautifully designed puppets, colorful sets, humor and audience participation. For ages 3and up. 6:30 p.m., 100Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30a.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348. VOLKSWALK BALLSTON SPA: A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, 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 11, a guided walk through Ballston Spa starts at 9a.m. from 40McMaster 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.

Thursday, July 19

AFTER WORK WALK: Rensselaer Land Trust’s After Work Walks on Thursday evenings are short, familyfriendly walks and activities that will introduce you to the special places in Rensselaer County protected by Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. On July 19at 6p.m., walk the Lt. Col. Gundrum Parcel, Berlin; explore pond, woods and blueberry stands. More details at renstrust.org. BARKER PARK: Barker Park’s Summer Series celebrates local superheroes. On July 19, Andy the Music Man performs at 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. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Super Smash Tourney, 2p.m. Join the challenge on WiiU: winners get bragging rights and a 3D printed trophy. Book Buddies for grades K-5, 6p.m. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. Sign up for either event online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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. COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Let’s Rock! 11:30 a.m. Children will learn about sound while experimenting with various instruments and desinging one of their own. Suggested for grades 3-5. Cohoes Public Library, 169Mohawk Street. 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 (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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Eat Smart Ideas, 11a.m. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. RENSS. CO. WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY:

A special meeting of the Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority will be held on Thursday, July 19, at 3p.m., in the offices of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Economic Development and Planning, Fifth Floor, 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy, to consider and/or act upon matters related to water and sewer infrastructure. 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. RETYPING IRONWEED: “Tim Youd: Retyping Ironweed by William Kennedy,” a special performance by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Youd, continues at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Employing the same make and model typewriter used by the author Youd will retype “Ironweed” by Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, and screen writer William Kennedy from 10:30 a.m. - 1p.m. and from 2p.m. - 7:45p.m., with a special tasting of Albany Distilling’s Ironweed line from 6 p.m. - 7:45p.m. for ages 21 and up. This event is free and open to the public. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125Washington Avenue. Free parking is available in the museum’s lot at the corner of Elk and Dove Streets.

SHORTS OUT LOUD: The Troy Public Library presents “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of live acoustic music by George Wilson followed by a short story read out loud by Sandra Rose, refreshments and discussion, on Thursday, July 19at 6:30p.m. at the Main Library, 100Second Street in downtown Troy. 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.

TALES OF EUROPE: The Crandell Theatre in Chatham hosts the regional premiere of “Tales of Europe,” a series of five new and acclaimed contemporary films from France and Italy. The Crandell is proud to host the only presentation of “Tales of Europe” in the tri-state area. 7p.m., “Fortunata” (2017), directed by Sergio Castellitto. The Crandell is located at 48Main Street, Chatham. Visit http://www. crandelltheatre.org for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: DIY Instruments, for ages 4-11. 6p.m., 100Second Street, Troy.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE OF MUSIC: 5p.m., “Ethology: Animal behavior.” Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science Joseph Cruz shares the science behind animal minds and actions. 6 p.m. - 8p.m. on the pation, “Kinesiology: Movement,” Musicians create an improvisational sound experience in response to bodies in motion. Free. 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown. Call 413-597-2429for more information.

Friday, July 20

BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: A focused tour gives visitors a detailed look at the area of the Dragoon Redoubt on “Hessian Hill.” 4 p.m., Bennington Battlefield NY RT-67, Hoosick. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Cinema, “A Wrinkle in Time,” 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow; the library will supply the popcorn. 451Delaware 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 Castleton- on-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: Join the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Friday, July 20, at 11 a.m. for a presentation from Rensselaer County’s Health Department on Fall Prevention for Seniors. For more information or to enjoy a noon lunch, call 518-2793413.

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. MEET THE PORCUPINE: Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to visit Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center to learn about the second largest rodent in North America - the North American porcupine. CT DEEP Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Gerri Griswold (accompanied by an un-releasable Quill Pig) will address the natural history of this most fascinating species and the world’s third largest rodent. 7p.m., 1024 State Route 66, Ghent. The event is free but registration is required. Please contact Pamela Price at 518-2673313.

RETYPING IRONWEED: “Tim Youd: Retyping Ironweed by William Kennedy,” a special performance by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Youd, continues at the Albany Institute of History and Art. Employing the same make and model typewriter used by the author Youd will retype “Ironweed” by Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, and screen writer William Kennedy from 10:30 a.m.

- 1 p.m. and from 2p.m. - 4:45p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The Albany Institute of History & Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue. Free parking is available in the museum’s lot at the corner of Elk and Dove Streets. SPIRIT OF THE RIVER: Directed by Pamela Badila, “Spirit of the River” uses the stories, colorful dancing and rhythmic drumming of West African folklore to tell a dramatic tale of courage, mystery, betrayal and love. 7 p.m., Hudson Hall at the Historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson. Free and open to the public (reservations encouraged). For more information and to make reservations, visit hudsonhall.org or call 518822-1438.

STOCKADE GARDEN TOUR: Visitors will tour Schenectady’s charming Stockade Historic District and be welcomed into eight hidden gardens. Gardens will display unique fiber art of regional artists. In addition, plein-air artists will be working throughout the neighborhood. Friday, July 20, 4p.m - 8p.m., 209 Union Street, Schenectady. Tickets: $20in advance,

$25day-of. For more information, visit www.historicstockade.com.

STORIES IN THE PARK: Presented by the Troy Public Library for ages 3and up. 11a.m., Washington Park, Second and Washington streets, Troy.

STORY WALK IN THE PARK: Meet at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body, starting at 10a.m. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear. Trail is not suitable for strollers. For kids and families.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

Aerobics 9:45 a. m. Wheel of Fortune with prizes and refreshments, 11 a. m. Bingo 12:45 p. m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p. m. - 2:45p. m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS: “Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist” and “Medal of Honor Rag,” two one-act plays presented by Black Theater Troupe of Upstate NY. 8p.m., Schenectady Civic Players, 12S. Church Street, Schenectady. Open Seating. Pay what you will.