Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

Road, Melrose. Three wooden American Flags made by Veteran Made Wood Works will be on display. Tickets are on sale for a September 16drawing for the flags. Proceeds will go to four local Veteran groups: DAV, VMC, Heroes @ Home Rensco & Friends of the Fighting Chaplain Francis A Kelly. Visit www.northtroystag.org for more information. COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: A 6:30p.m. dance lesson with Herschel Allen is followed by open dancing starting at 7:15p.m., with a featured showcase dance with Herschel and Wendy at 8:30p.m. at the Polish Community Center, 225Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. $12per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach.

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. FULL MOON FOR BATS: Join Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center to learn why bats are so important to our ecosystem and how you can help them thrive. You’ll also learn about the origins of full moon names including Sturgeon Moon and Grain Moon and experience the full moon as we walk the trail and explore the night life at Mud Creek. Without the use of flashlights, search for bats, moon gaze, and test your night vision. 7:30 p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. This event is free, but registration is required. Please contact Pamela Price at 518-267-3313to register. GLIMMERGLASS FILM DAYS: Start off the 2018 film season with a special screening of “Becoming Who I Was,” the award-winning story of a young boy discovered to be the reincarnation of a high-ranking Tibetan monk. Admission $7. 7:30 p.m., The Star Theater, 44 Main Street, Cherry Valley. For more information, call 607-547-8881, email info@otsego2000.org or visit www.glimmerglassfilmdays.org.

GRANT COTTAGE: In “Grant’s Next Chapter,” Historian Chris Mackowski explains why Vicksburg literally closed the book on one phase of Grant’s career and set the stage for a whole new chapter. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: Join Debbie Studwell at 10:30 a.m. to learn more about the architecture and historical development of the important neighborhood on Fifth and Madison avenues, adjacent to the Saratoga Race Course. Sponsored by Impressions of Saratoga. $5 for Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation members, $8for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call SSPF at 518-587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org. TROY FLEA: About 40 vendors sell their wares at the flea in Riverfront Park Sunday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to 3p.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 10a.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. 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 518-5840746or www.yaddo.org.

Monday, Aug. 27

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 27, at 10:30a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, Administration Building, Albany International Airport, Albany. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Monday Cinema at 2:30p.m. spotlights popular films geared for adult audiences. A representative from Albany Community Action Partnership will talk about the process of applying for the Weatherization Assistance Program at 6:30 p.m. 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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Shopping day; van leaves 9:30a.m. Be sure to sign up. Cribbage, 9a.m. Yoga, 10:30a.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

OAKWOOD TWILIGHT TOUR: If you’ve never been on one of the Friends of Oakwood’s historical walking tours, here’s your chance to tour the cemetery after work in the dusky evening. Listen to fascinating stories as you visit lovely monuments for Civil War generals, the founding fathers of Troy and some residents newly added to the tour. Meet at the Earl Chapel at 6p.m. $15. per person payable on arrival by check or cash. Please register in advance. Call 518-328-0090with name, number of people and phone contact. Children under 12 are free.

SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: The August meeting of SSAS will be held at 6:30p.m. on Monday, August 27, at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court and feature a demonstration of alcohol ink by artist Rita Helie. For more information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Would you like some volunteer service hours? The library is looking for some teens to do some on-camera storytimes for the website, 10-11:45a.m. You do not have to be part of the summer volunteer program to participate. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 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. 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-43in Stephentown.

DYKEN POND: Led by Leonard Tremblay, travel in a different direction each Tuesday in July and August to explore the many different habitats of Dyken Pond. 2-3miles each week from 1 p.m. - 3p.m. Free. Preregister for all events by email at dykenpond@gmail.com, or call 518-658-2055.

EARL CHAPEL TOURS: The spectacular Gardner Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy’s “castle on the hill,” will be open for tours every Tuesday in August at 1p.m. and 2p.m. for just $8.per person.Children under 12are free. No registration required, but groups of eight or more are requested to call 518-221-7941for scheduling purposes.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on August 28at 1p.m. at the American Post in Wynantskill.

All meetings are preceeded with the pledge to the Flag. Team 2will be the hosts/ hostess for lunch. Everyone is looking forward to the “PICNIC” on September 11at Paolo Lombardi’s, Bocci season begins on October 1at the ICC. Teams and more info will be announced at upcoming meetings. New members are always welcome. Bingo and games of choice follow the meeting and lunch. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Art Club, 4 p.m. - 5p.m. Family Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

GRANT COTTAGE: In “June 12, 1863: The Day the War Stopped,” Oliver Batcheller of Saratoga, portrayed by Steve Trimm, will tell the story of John Hart of Schenectady, who commanded a Union gunboat on the Mississippi River, and the Southern town that honored him in 1863. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10:30a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773will meet at 7p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, at their rooms located at 513Fifth Avenue, Troy.

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 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PALACE SUMMERMOVIE SERIES: The Palace Theater’s “Summer in the City” movie series, co-presented by SEFCU and Albany Medical Center, offers free familyfriendly movies on Tuesdays from July 10through August 28. The August 28feature is “Moana.” Doors open at noon with educational activities provided by Albany Med; the movie begins at 1p.m. Free popcorn and beverages are provided to children 12and under. The Palace is loacted at 19Clinton Avenue, Albany. 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 for ages 2-6, 11a.m. Siblings welcome. 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. SPEIGLE ELDERS BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON: The Speigle Elders’ annual birthday luncheon will be held at the Lakeview Inn on Crystal Lake in Averill Park on Tuesday, August 28. This drive-yourself event begins at noon. The menu includes salad, rolls, entree choice of Prime Rib, Baked Haddock or Eggplant Parmesan accompanied by starch and vegetable served family-style, with strawberry shortcake for dessert. Gloria Waters is accepting reservations (with entree choice) and payments at the August 22meeting. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY CONCERT: Vocalists Dale Marie Hoagland and Chelsea Snyder join Guitarist Jeff Marks and Accordionist Rocco Anthony Jerry perform music by composers Christopher Cook, Dan Cooper, Michael Dilthey, Dale Marie Hoagland, Peter Jarvis and Gene Pritsker. 5:30p.m., Main branch, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. 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. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

YADDO GHOST TOUR: Yaddo Ghost Tours are held every Tuesday during the Saratoga racing season. Meet in the parking lot at 5p.m. $10per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

BACK TO SCHOOL CLOSET: The Back to School Closet located at Bethany Church, 21N. Lyons Avenue, Menands, is open Wednesday evenings from 6p.m. - 7:30p.m. through September 12and Saturday, September 8, from 9a.m. - 10:30a.m. The Closet accepts all school items but especially needs two pocket folders, composition books, highlighters, Kleenex, dry erase markers, loose leaf paper binders and Ziploc bags in quart and gallon size. Contact Carol Darmetko at 518-396-7580 or Jean Parker at 518-5279928if you want to drop off donations, or for further information.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Frog Fun, 10a.m. Hop on over to the library for a froggy craft and episode of “The Magic School Bus.” For kids and families. 451 Delaware 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: The Everett Wagar Senior Center’s craft class for July will be held on Wednesday August 29, at 11a.m., sponsored by the BlueShield of Northeastern New York. All material will be supplied. Please stay for a nutritious lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome. Reservations are required for lunch and appreciated for crafts; call 518-279-3413. Rachael Hayes, licensed cosmetologist offers reduced priced manicures, pedicures or toe nail clipping on August 29. Please call the center at 518-279-3413for required appointments.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS: Using the book, “Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal” by John Lanza, participants will make decisions about to spend, share and save money. Following reading and discussion, children will create their own save jar that they will keep to use for their own established financial goal. 10:30a.m., SEFCU Square, 7469State Street, Schenectady. The session is free, but registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your seat today.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Adult Book Club discusses “Pachinko” at 12:30 p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY OPEN HOUSE: There will be a Geothermal Energy Open House featuring a pioneering geothermal cooling and heating system on Wednesday, August 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 7p.m. at 33Schyler Drive, Poughkeepsie. There will be a short Power Point Presentation, a tour and technical staff present to answer questions. This is a free public event with free parking, food and beverages. RSVP by August 27to raconnors@yahoo.com, or call 518-781-4686or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/304598140098141/ HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders, 10:30a.m.; Exercise class 1 p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

KARNER KIDS FILM FESTIVAL: The Karner Kids Film Festival will take place on Wednesday, August 29, at 6:30p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discover Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. The Karner Kids Film Festival features Pine Bush-themed films of five minutes or less made by kids ages 10-17. This is a free event. Children under 18must be accompanied by an adult. While reservations are not required, knowing how many people are coming helps in planning, so please make reservations by calling 518-456-0655 or visiting www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. MEMORIAL WALK& RALLY: Join the NØpiates Committee on August 29to recognize Overdose Awareness with families, friends, neighbors along with community members. The Memorial Walk and Rally For Recovery is a powerful and meaningful display in which we stand together to remember those lost to overdose and spread the message that the tragedy of overdose is preventable, and recovery is possible. 6p.m., West Sand Lake Elementary School – 24Meeler Road, West Sand Lake. Participants will walk from the Elementary School to the West Sand Lake Fire House on Route 43for ceremony and light refreshments. For more information, email nopiateslaw@gmail.com. MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Every Wednesday from 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. is Tech Advice Night at the Menands Public Library. Can’t figure out how to set up your new phone? Want to know what’s up with your data plan? Don’t know how to get pictures onto your computer? The library’s resident digital native, Ted, can help. Appointments aren’t necessary, but they are recommended. The Menands Public Library is located at 4 N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more information, call 518-463-4035.

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.

PET MASSAGE: Our pet cats and dogs give us so much unconditional love. Most of the time, we know what they are trying to tell us, but sometimes… Join Diana Wells, a Certified Touch Practitioner & QiGong Teacher & Healer, at the Cohoes Public Library on August 29& September 19 at 6:30p.m. to learn how to aid your beloved pet through Tellington Touch Massage & QiGong. This relaxing practice deepens the bond between you and helps to calm you both. Registration is necessary and can be done by calling the Library at 518235-2570. Additional info at www.CohoesPublicLibrary. org.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Maker Lab, 2p.m. for ages 6-12. Create a stopmotion animation movie. 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. 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.

VOLKSWALK THACHER PARK: 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 August 29, a guided walk through Thacher Park/ Voorheesville starts at 9a.m. from the Pear Orchard Pavilion, John Boyd Thacher Park, 830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesille. 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. 30

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.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe located at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, Troy is having its August bag sale. Purchase a bag for $3 and fill it with nice next-tonew clothing for the entire family. There are special sales on other items too. Shop Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www. facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburgh for more information.

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: Sign up for a van ride to Senior Day at the Schaghticoke Fair. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. LITERACY MENTOR TRAINING: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s innovative literacy and mentoring program for children, Everybody WINS! Power Lunch needs reading mentors and volunteer school coordinators for the 20182019school year. Power Lunch pairs elementary school children one-to-one with volunteer mentors to read aloud once a week during lunchtime. Power Lunch aims to increase children’s interest in books and their prospects for school success through reading experiences with caring adults. Trainings for interested volunteers will be held on Thursday, August 30, from 11a.m. - noon at the LVORC office, 71First street, Troy. To register, and for more information, contact Literacy Volunteers at 518244-4650or visit www. lvorc.org.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: 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, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.

SENIOR DAY AT THE FAIR: Join the Everett Wagar Senior Center for a fun filled day at Rensselaer County’s Schaghticoke Fair on Thursday, August 30. Transportation is available for a donation of $1; seating is limited and you must be a Rensselaer County Senior Citizen age 60or older. The van will leave the center (2 Roxborough Road, Grafton) at 9:30a. m. and depart from the fair at 2:30p.m. Fair admission, lunch and amusements are at your own expense. For more information or to make reservations please call 518-279-3413. 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 518-7335750or email director@ stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts, 9a.m. Sewing class, 9a.m. Osteo Aerobics, 10 a.m. Health & Wellness activies, 10:30a.m. Line dancing, 1p.m.19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Friday, Aug. 31

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Cinema, 2:30p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow; the library will supply the popcorn. For kids and families. 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). COUNTDOWN TO ROSH HASHANAH: Music of the Days of Awe: getting reacquainted with the seasonal tunes, their stories and their significance and, perhaps, learning something new. 8 p.m., B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420Whitehall Road, Albany. Free and open to all. For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office at 518-4825283or office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Family Movie Night, 8 p.m. See a free movie on the shores of Long Pond under the Grafton sky. Bring chairs & blankets and enjoy. Grafton Lakes State Park, 61North Long Pond Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-1155for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. SPRINGWOOD STUDIO: Springwood Studios hosts “Inner Sanctum,” a small exhibition of six artists working in diverse media and subject matter. The artists are Jill Baucom, Jon Gernon, Kathy Greenwood, Jim Lewis, Channing Lefebvre & Sergio Sericolo. An artists’ reception will be held from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. on Friday, August 31. The exhibition will be open on August 31- September 2and September 8-9 at Springwood Studios Gallery Space, 1544th Street, Troy. For More information please contact curator Jon Gernon at 518-312-1564. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Entertainment by the Pat Viglucci “Trio.” Aerobics 9:45 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.

Saturday, September 1

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Chris- tian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, Poestenkill, will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, September 1, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. The cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children under 10. COUNTDOWN TO ROSH HASHANAH: Selichot is the late-night penitential service prior to Rosh Hashanah. 9 p.m., B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420Whitehall Road, Albany. Free and open to all. For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany. org or contact the B’nai Sholom office at 518-4825283or office@bnaisholom. albany.ny.us.

FAMILY FUN HIKE: Meet at Blueberry Hill West trailhead #5at Albany Pine Bush Preserve and hike over rolling terrain with sand dunes and occasional tree roots. Children under 18must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m., Pitch Pine Road, Albany. Reservations required; call 518-456-0655or visit www.albanypinebush.org/ events.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story time is 1p.m. on Saturdays. Be there when the library closes to enjoy a story, read, sing and play for about 30minutes. For ages 2-4, but all are welcome. The Menands Public Library is located at 4N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more information, call 518-463-4035. SCHODACK ISLAND STATE PARK: Guided nature walk, 1p.m. Meet at the Main Comfort Station and join a park naturalist for a leisurely walk on the parks trails. Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Park admission $6. For more information call 518-7320187or email ashley.drum@ parks.ny.gov.

THACHER PARK NATURE CENTER: Meet some wild neighbors up close and personal and learn about where and how they live. Wildlife rehabilitator Kelly Martin will introduce some of the birds of prey and other animals in her care at 10a.m. Learn what to do if you find an abandoned or injured animal and how to help prevent wildlife emergencies. Please bring a donation to support Kelly’s work. Call 518-8720800for more information. YARD SALE: The Melrose Methodist Church holds a yard sale on September 1 featuring all types of household goods, books, and much more, plus a great homemade baked goods sale. 9a.m. - 3p.m., 20Church Street, Melrose.

Sunday, Sept. 2

PAPSCANEE ISLAND NATURE WALK: Led by David Chinery from Cornell Cooperative Extension, enjoy a one-hour walk through the Paoscanee Island Nature Preserve and discover the various species of plants and animals that make the 156acre Preserve and Hudson River shoreline their home. Trails are relatively flat with some uneven surface and slight ascents/descents, exposed tree roots and limbs. 9a.m., Staats Island Road, Castleton. Regsiter by August 30by callilng 518270-2888.