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Saturday, Aug. 4

9.5GENERALS: The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery present their next public tour, “9 and ½ Generals,” on Saturday August 4, from 9a.m. to noon. Along with the great Civil War generals Wool, Thomas, Carr and others, the “half general” is one of the many interesting military stories you’ll hear in this popular tour led by Michael Barrett. This event helps support the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Earl Chapel and the beautiful grounds of Oakwood Cemetery. Registration preferred; please call 518-328-0090. Pay $15per person on arrival; children under 12are free. Meet at the chapel flagpole. In case of inclement weather, check for updates at Oakwood Cemetery Troy NY on Facebook.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, August 4, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. $8. for adults and $3.50for children under 10.

BOX OUT BULLYING: Catholic Central High School and the One Dream Basketball League host the Box-Out Bullying 3on 3Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 4, starting at 9a.m. at the Msgr. Burns Gymnasium, 6257th Avenue, Troy. This event raises money for the Crusader Bullying Prevention Fund, which was developed to support antibullying efforts and studentathlete leadership training for area high school students. CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls holds a Book Sale from 9a.m. - 1p.m. Back To School Raffle tickets are available 6for $5or $1each for an August 15drawing. 73 Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK: Bubbles in the Sky, 3p.m. Meet at the beach to make giant bubbles and learn the fascinating science behind the fun. Visit www.nysparks. com for more information. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Four Legged Friend Hike, 10a.m. Join Stevie and her charming Doberman Bulla on a hike in the park. All dogs must have a 6foot leash and you may be asked for proof of rabies vaccination. Meets at playground at north end of lot at Grafton Lakes State Park. Visit www.nysparks.com for more information. GRANT COTTAGE: Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard will outline the life of the Reverend Dr. John Philip Newman, clergyman, popular orator, author and world traveler, through his life’s religious and political activities. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site,1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

MASONIC PICNIC: The annual joint members, family and guest picnic of Mount Zion Masonic Lodge F.& A.M. #311 and Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.& A.M. takes place on Saturday, August 4, from 11a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS TOUR: NorthCountryARTS presents a self-guided artist studio tour highlighting artists in Glens Falls Saturday, August 4from 10a.m. – 5p.m. Thirteen artists with studios in Glens Falls will open their doors to highlight their work ranging from painting and fabric art to pottery and jewelry. Brochures with maps and descriptions of the artists’ work are available at the NorthCountryARTS Gallery at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls or you can contact Fred Holman at 518-803-4034for more information. For additional information visit www. northcountryarts.com. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBARRY: Slime Time, 1p.m. Meet real slugs, snails and worms. Kids love slime, and these creatures do too. Find out why, how they move and which end of a worm is which. For ages 6-12. Please call to sign up. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, call 518-462-1193, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/ RensselaerLibrary. THACHER NATURE CENTER: “Home is Where the Hive Is,” 2p.m. A fun and fascinating look at a honeybee observation hive. Meet the querulous queen, the woebegone workers, and the dull drones, while learning about the various jobs they have within the colony. Observe up close the features of the hive, including the fabulous feeding port and the tubular tube. Try on the beekeeping equipment, and test your honeybee knowledge in a friendly trivia game. This program is appropriate for adults and children. Please call 518872-0800to register. 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.

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, Aug. 5

ANNUAL ISLAND SERVICE: The annual vespers service with The Rev. Nancy Rosenblum at the Church of the Good Shepherd on St. Hubert’s Isle in Raquette Lake marks the church’s 138th anniversary. The 3p.m. service will be followed by complimentary refreshments. Free transport from Village Dock will be provided by Burke’s Marina at 2p.m. An offering will be collected for building repairs. For more information visit www.sthubertsisle.com. BREAKFAST BUFFET: All You 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.

COAST GUARD DAY: The United States Coast Guard, one of the country’s five armed services, is a unique agency of the Federal government. The service was founded on August 4, 1790 when the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling. Friends of the USS SLATER will commemorate the 228th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard on Sunday, August 5at 9a.m. with a ceremony aboard the ship on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany, just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. “Coasties” and their friends

to Read, 3p.m. - 4p.m. Bring a book or borrow one to read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For grades 1-5. The Zucchini Brothers offer up a family-friendly musical stir-fry of styles at 6:30p.m., following an ice cream social and membership drive at 6p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand Wednesday, August 8, at 11am, for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Chicken Breast w/ Marsala/Mushroom Gravy) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through

Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservations are required for lunch; please call 518-279-3413.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m.. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information. GRAFTON MERRY MAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on August 8at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, Grafton. HO O SICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: BoneBuilders, 10:30 a.m.; Exercise class 1p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for 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.

RED, WHITE & BLUE LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection sponsors a Red, White & Blue Luncheon on Wednesday, August 8, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, beginning at 11:30a.m. and ending at approximately 1:30p.m. On the menu this month is a Turkey Sub with Pasta Salad. Deb Balliet and Amy Duskiewicz from the Animal Protective Foundation will speak about services they provide to the community, including those to seniors. There will be special music with the dynamic Peter Jorgenson, and special speaker Sharon Palmer will tell us how she became a musician who finally found the right key. The cost is $16 inclusive (cash only please). Reservations are necessary no later than August 3, and cancellations are a must. Please call Nancy at 518869-0642. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Maker Lab ,2 p.m. for ages 6-12. Hover and fly; make airplanes and a hovercraft. Please 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. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The

Speigle Elders hold their first meeting of the month at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, August 8, with the monthly charity collection designated for the Double-H Dude Ranch. Table #6members will serve summer beverages and dessert. Make reservations for the annual birthday luncheon to be held at the Lakeview Inn on Tuesday, August 28.

STORIES IN THE PARK: The Troy Public Library presents Stories in the Park at Frear Park in Troy, starting 11 a.m. For ages 3and up. 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 1,000 hard and soft cover books. The thrift shop is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9a.m. - noon.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30 a.m. SBingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-2705348. VOLKSWALK ROUND LAKE: 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 August 8, a guided walk through Round Lake starts at 9a.m. from Haven Avenue and Saratoga Avenue, Round Lake. 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, Aug. 9

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 August 9at 6 p.m., take a short walk in the Grafton Community Forest to extensive view over the Tomhannock Reservoir. Bring flashlights if you want to stay for the sunset. More details at renstrust.org. ART WITH THE TANG MUSEUM: 11a.m., Troy Public Library main branch, 100Second Street; 1p.m., Lansingburgh branch, 27 114th Street, Troy. For ages 5and up.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call

518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Would you like to help crochet or knit, hats, mittens, lap robes, teddy bear sweaters or scarves for the homeless and school children? The Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet Group meet on Thursday, August 9, at 12:30p.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roox borough Road, Grafton. The group has a large supply of yarn and ladies who are willing to teach you some basic stitches to get you started on any project. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3for seniors 60years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome. Reservations required for lunch; 518-279-3413. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Northern Tier Picnic at Polish Hall, 10a..m with Bingo, lunch and music by The Bluebillies. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. THE MAGIC YEARS: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County presents “The Magic Years,” a series of three parenting education workshops for parents/caregivers of children from birth to age 4. The first workshop, “Handling Stress & Understanding Child Development,” allows parents/caregivers to discuss stress management strategies in a supportive environment. Learn how stress impacts children and how we can help them manage stressors. Understand the stages of child development, and how you can best support and nurture your developing child(ren). 5:30p.m. - 6:45p.m., Parsons Child & Family Center, 169Mohawk St., Cohoes. Advanced registration is required by contacting Maria DeLuciaEvans at 518-765-3559or mkd59@cornell.edu. MIL HAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Mil ham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the publicon Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8p.m. beginning on June 5 and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Sky master Z KP 3/ B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 50 minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at413-597-2188 oremailatmcr4@williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call