Remembering family and friends

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

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UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join the Troy Public Library Main branch at 100Second Street on Thursdays from September 13– October 11at 6:30p.m. for the next Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session program on how to understand Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice.” Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop. Copies of “The Merchant of Venice” will be available at the circulation desk. Please have Act One read for the September 13 discussion. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING: Pastoral Care Ministry Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training provides information on defining normal grief, gender differences in grieving, impact of religion, spirituality and culture on grief/grieving, identifying coping mechanisms and destructive ways of coping, interviewing and screening participants, facilitation basics, dealing with problem participants, self-care, resources for facilitators. Sessions include information on discernment and boundaries, presentations, interactive exercises, prayer and reflection.. 9 a.m. – 3p.m., Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 498Watervliet-Shaker Rd. Latham. $100program fee includes 3sessions, and materials. Pre-registration required. Registration deadline: September 14. All faith traditions welcome. Register at https://www.rcda.org/2018bsgft. Email Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org or call 518-641-6818for more information.

LORD’S ACRE AUCTION DONATIONS: North Chatham United Methodist Church will hold their 70th annual “Lord’s Acre Auction and Sale” on Saturday, October 13. Donations are being accepted on Wednesday evenings from 6:30p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9:30a.m. - noon. If you can’t drop off donations at those times, please call the church to make other arrangements. Please do not drop off items when no one is around. The deadline for donations is September 29. The church is located at 4274Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham. For more information, please call 766-3535or visit northchathammethodistchurch.org. BOWL-A-THON: Bowlers of all ages and abilities are invited to roll into fall at the NYSCOPBA Bowl-A-Thon, on Sunday, September 9, from 11a.m. to 1p.m. at Uncle Sam Lanes, 600Fulton Street, Troy. All proceeds benefit the Center for Disability Services Foundation, Inc., in support of the Center’s Creative MOVEment dance and music therapy programs. The Bowl-A-Thon honors the memory of Brian Viele, who was part of the Center for more than 40 years. Registration is $20 per person, $60for a team of four or $75for a team of five. Players may raise the money through donations from friends and family, or pay to play. Donations are welcome and may be made through PayPal. Sponsorships are also available at various levels. For information, registration, sponsorships or donations, go to www.cfdsny.org or call 518-944-2122. MENANDS VILLAGE-WIDE YARD SALE: The Menands Village-wide yard sale takes place on Saturday, September 15, from 8a.m. - 2p.m. If you’re interested in taking part, contact Diane Foley at Difo58@msn.com by August 31.

FUEL FOR SCHOOL FUND DRIVE: Joe Legnard, an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty, is conducting a food drive in Menands to benefit the Food Pantries for the Capital District. Collection bags will be distributed throughout Menands on Saturday, September 8, and food collection will take place on Sunday, September 9. Volunteers are needed to work 1-3hours either morning. Meet at the GanserSmith Park on Menand Road at 9a.m. each day. For more information please contact Joe Legnard at 518-2320697or joelegnard@gmail.com.

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 on August 25and September 8from 9 a.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. SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Rensselaer County’s fair celebrates its 199th year from August 29through September 3with midway rides, live music, Cirque Ma’ceo equestrian stunt show, birds of prey show, livestock events, a rodeo, high-wire pirate show, demo derbies, truck and tractor pulls, children’s entertainment, exhibits, fair food, Saturday night fireworks, Keith Anderson concert, and more. Fair admission is $1on Wednesday, August 29, $12Thursday - Monday, $40for a season pass, free for children under 14, and $5for seniors 62and older on Thursday, August 30. On August 29, rides are $1 each. Unlimited ride wristbands are $21Wednesday - Friday and $23Saturday - Monday. The midway opens daily at noon at 69Stillwater Bridge Road. For more information, call 866-6663247or visit www.SchaghticokeFair.com.

50CENT BASKET SOCIAL: The Poestenkill Christian Church will host a 50Cent Basket Social at the Sullivan Jones Post (VFW Post), 25 Veterans St., Poestenkill, on Saturday, September 22. Doors open at 1p.m. and calling begins at 2p.m. There will be an array of baskets and gift cards to be raffled. Tickets are 50cents each or 25for $10 Ice cream sundaes and beverages will be available for purchase. There will also be a 50⁄50 raffle. For more information call Barbara at 518-2799458.

WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center presents “Water & War: Waterford’s Routes And Canals Through Conflict” through October 28. This exhibit explores the military history of the area, with a special focus on marking the centennial of the end of World War I and the centennial of the opening of the Barge Canal. The museum is located at 2Museum Lane, Waterford. Visit www.waterfordmuseum.com for more information. TREASURES IN THE CLOSET: Have a good story to tell about a family treasure, or a story about an interesting or weird item you found? Bring an item or two to the Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, September 20, and share their stories. This open-discussion program promotes exploring curious items from our homes. 7p.m. - 9p.m., 2Museum Lane, Waterford. Free for presenters; $5donation to attend. Register by September 1to present an item. Call 518-238-0809or visit www.waterfordmuseum.com for more information. AUTUMN JEWELS: Southern Saratoga Art Society will hold its annual art show, “Autumn Jewels,” from October 1to November 1 at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. The show is open to the public and prizes will be awarded. Entry forms are available on the organization’s website: southernsaratogaartist.com The deadline for entries is Monday, September 17. Fees are $15for SSAS members and $20for non-members. Contact show chairperson Richard Kitchen at rkfineart@gmail.com for more information.

AVERILL PARK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: If you play a musical instrument, the Averill Park Community Orchestra is looking for new members. The orchestra is especially in need of string players (violin, viola, cello, string bass). APCO rehearses at Algonquin Middle School in Averill Park on Wednesday evenings from 7p.m. - 8:30p.m., and performs two concerts a year, one in December and one in June. Rehearsals start September 12, New members will be accepted through early October in preparation for a December 16 performance. If you or someone you know plays an orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, or percussion) and may be interested in joining, please contact Christina Desmond at 518-948-0565.

YADDO GHOST TOURS: Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask family and other contemporary visitors to the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent lead ghosts tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21- October 28 at 5p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. These tours of the Yaddo Gardens do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10per person. Private docent led ghost tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. For more info, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

HUDSON HALL MOVABLE FEAST: Hudson Hall presents Movable Feast, an evening of dining and drinks in some of Hudson’s most beautiful shops and homes, on Saturday, September 22. Celebrating its 23rd year, this Hudson institution gives guests the opportunity to taste the culinary delights of the Hudson Valley in the company of friends, neighbors and visitors, all while supporting Hudson Hall in its mission to provide low or no cost arts and cultural programming to the community. Starting at $100, tickets can be purchased by calling 518-822-1438or visiting hudsonhall.org. IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Irish language classes meet every Thursday starting September 6at Celtic Hall, 430New Karner Road, Colonie. Beginner class 5:30 p.m. - 6:30p.m. Advanced Beginners 5:30- 6:45p.m., Intermediate 6:45p.m. - 8 p.m. Ten sessions for $50. Club Leabhar book club meets 5:30p.m. - 6:45p.m. Presented by Two Rivers Gaelic League. For more information email tworiversgaelicleague@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/CumaranDaUisce. MAC-HAYDN THEATRE: The favorite family classic “Annie” closes the 50th season celebration at The Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham from August 23 through September 2. Call 518-392-9292or visit www.machaydntheatre.org for tickets and information. UPPER HUDSON LIBRARY EXPEDITION: Did you know that your Upper Hudson Library card lets you borrow virtually anything from any library in Albany and Rensselaer counties? Become a “36-er” by going on the Upper Hudson Library Expedition, which opens the doors of every UHLS public library and gives you the chance to win prizes by visiting as many Upper Hudson libraries as possible. Open to explorers of all ages, this self-paced journey takes place from September 1 through November 30, with a “soft launch” from August 27-31. With each visit to a different library, you get a stamp on your map. Prizes are earned for visiting 5, 15, 25, or all 36public libraries and branches in the two counties. Anyone interested in joining the Expedition can start their journey at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, or any public library in Albany or Rensselaer County. For more details visit www.uhls.org/expedition.

NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: With summer drawing to a close, and school starting in a few weeks, now is a great time to visit the library and check out the North Greenbush Public Library’s new book selections for September and October. With more than 50new books, and selections including mysteries, thrillers, adventure, romance and more, the library is sure to have something you will love to read. The complete list of new books is available at northgreenbushlibrary.org/newbooks. For new DVDs and Blu-rays, visit northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newdvds. The North Greenbush Friends of the Library are raffling a beautiful gift basket. Tickets are 2for $1 and all proceeds benefit the library. The library is located at 141Main Avenue, Wynantskill.

SCI FI-FANTASY BOOK CLUB: The Troy Public Library will run a three-month series starting showcasing several much loved books from the genres of science fiction and fantasy, starting on September 25 with Pierce Brown’s “Red Rising.” Book club meetings will be held at the Main branch, 100Second Street, on the fourth Tuesday in each month at convenient day and evening times, once from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. and again at 6p.m. - 7p.m. Readers needn’t commit to a particular time slot, or to reading all three books, but are encouraged to attend meetings that suit their interests and their schedule. Copies of each book will be available for interested participants at the checkout desk four weeks prior to each scheduled meeting. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary. org.

CAPITAL DISTRICT YOUTH CHORALE: The Capital District Youth Chorale, the region’s 80-voiced young peoples’ community choir now celebrating their 36th season, holds its Fall auditions on September 8at Farnsworth Middle School at 9:30a.m. Students from 4th-12th grade will be included in six different smaller ensembles, as well as singing all together. Concerts include a Fall concert on Sunday, October 21, at the Scotia Reformed Church; the annual ASO Magic of Christmas on Sunday, December 1, at the Palace Theater and the annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 16, at Union College Memorial Chapel, Schenectady. Please contact Mrs. Redmond, the parent coordinator at cdyc123@gmail.com to schedule an audition. For more information, see and hear the group at CDYC.org or visit CDYC’s page on Facebook. 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. INTRODUCTION TO QIGONG: QiGong is an ancient Chinese art that empowers you to help yourself by activating your inner resources for self-healing and reducing stress through breathing techniques, postures and mindful focus. The Troy Public Library will present Diana Wells, certified QiGong teacher, in a series of four introductory classes to be held Saturday mornings from September 15, through October 6at 10:30 a.m. at the Main library, 100 Second Street. Classes are free but space is limited so registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. BACKPACKS WANTED: Catholic Charities Tri-County Services runs five school supply programs throughout our communities and needs *new* backpacks for elementary and middle school aged children. Donations can be dropped off at the office at 50Herrick Street in Rensselaer, or call Justine Carroll at 518-512-3577 x115to arrange a pickup of larger quantity donations. You, your business, church or group can arrange a collection of new backpacks or donate funds for Catholic Charities to purchase them. If you prefer to make a monetary donation you can donate online at https:// rcda.thankyou4caring.org/ccrcda/cc-tri-countyservices. SELF-MASTERY CLASS: Through an active exploration of the creative nature of thoughts and feelings, beliefs and emotions, students have an opportunity to gain mastery in the art of living as conscious, intentional beings in this practical spirituality class. Ten Tuesdays, beginning September 11, at Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation: $20 per class. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.

FALL FISH SALE: The Rensselaer County Soil & Water Conservation District is having its annual Fall Fish Sale for 2018. Fish Pickup will be held in front of the County Agriculture and Life Sciences Building at 61State Street, Troy, on Friday, September 21, at 9 a.m. Call 518-271-1740for an order form or for more information. All order forms are to be mailed no later than Friday, September 7, to Rensselaer County Soil & Water Conservation District, 61State Street, Troy NY 12180.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices has announced its program for 2018-19, the 31st anniversary season of free professional staged readings. First up is “Marjorie Prime “by Jordan Harrison, directed by Krysta Dennis, on October 12-14.

Directed by Jacqueline Donnaruma, the second play is “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker on February 15-17, 2019. “The Subject Was Roses” by Frank D. Gilroy, directed by Brian Sheldon, runs from April 12-14. The season will close out with “Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly, directed by Patricia Bunce, on May 17-19. All shows will be presented at Steamer No. 10Theater, 500Western Avenue, Albany, with performance times of Fridays at 8p.m.; Saturdays at 3p.m. and 8p.m.; and Sundays at 3p.m. For more information, visit www.theatervoices.org or look up Theater Voices on Facebook.

AVERILL PARK CLASS OF ‘88: The Averill Park High School Class of 1988reunion will take place on October 6 from 6p.m. - 11p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hoosick Street in Troy. For more information, visit the Class Facebook page for details: ‘APHS Class of 88Events’ or email aphs88reunion@live.com.

VENDORS WANTED: St. Thomas the Apostle School of Delmar’s annual Shop ‘Til You Drop Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 20, from 10a.m. - 4p.m. There will be a large variety of craft vendors, a bucket auction, face painting, a Scholastic Book Fair, bake sale, and breakfast and lunch served in the cafeteria. For information regarding becoming a vendor, call Laura Giarrusso at 518-429-0289or email at lauraljg06@aol.com. BURNT HILLS ORATORIO SOCIETY: All singers are welcome to join the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society in rehearsal for its October 28concert commemorating the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. The “Concert for Peace” features Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War” and other patriotic selections. BHOS is a community chorus that produces highly artistic and diverse choral performances. Pop into a Tuesday rehearsal to experience the thrill of singing under the direction of William Jon Gray, a nationally-recognized choral director and Assistant Director Derek Stannard. The first rehearsal is August 28 at 7p.m. at Jonesville United Methodist Church, 963Main St, Clifton Park. The next is September 4at 7p.m. at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400Saratoga Rd, Scotia. Starting September 11, rehearsals take place at 7p.m. in the choral room at BH-BL High School. To learn more, visit www.BHOS.us, call 518416-4060or find BHOS on Facebook.

CRAFT-TAG VENDORS WANTED: Applications being accepted for the Annual Craft-Tag Sale of the SonShiners of the Stephentown Federated Church on Saturday, September 22, from 10a.m. to 4p.m. at Ioka Valley Farm, 3475RT 43, Hancock, MA. The fee to rent a 10’ X 10’ uncovered space outside on the lawn is $20. Bring your own tent/ cover, tables, chairs. The event will be held rain or shine and all monies received will be considered a non-refundable donation. Applications are available by calling Barbara at 518-527-0182. The deadline for applications is September 13. CYCLENATION: The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association will host the Capital Region’s first CycleNation event at Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425River Street, Troy, on Thursday, September 27, from 4:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. The event will feature 50 stationary bikes taking up the floor, with teams of four to eight already forming to raise $2,000or more per bike. Upbeat music and activities designed to raise awareness about stroke will complement the evening’s cycling. Cycling will take place from 5:30to 7:30 p.m., followed by a one-hour social gathering to celebrate the success of CycleNation. 11bikes are already booked, so the Heart Association encourages participants to form their teams and register now. To learn more about the “party on a bike,” including information about recruiting a team, how to register and fundraising tips, contact Jessica Pettengill at 518-626-8759or Jessica.Pettengill@heart.org. Information is also available at CycleNation.org/CapitalRegionNY.

SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues during August 2018. Eva Marie Loucks, will be exhibiting her acrylics and watercolors in the Center Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6Clifton Common Court. Waterford Library will host artists Richard Kitchen, Jack Morgan, Val Mosier, Valerie Woodward, Patricia Wade and Albina Walsh. Mechanicville native, photographer Rebecca Jenkins, is exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library. Catskill/Hudson Bank will show works from artist Maria Tsai at the Halfmoon branch and artist Mary Fekete at the Malta Branch. NBT Bank, Clifton Park, features photorapher William Staudinger. CLINTON HEIGHTS REUNION: The 17th Annual Clinton Heights Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post, 200 Columbia Turnpike, on Friday, September 7, from 3p.m. to 6:30p.m. Please take part if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Everyone is welcome. If you are in contact with anyone who has left the area, please give them a call also. There is no charge for this informal gathering, but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. For more information, please call Mona Orciuoli at 518-465-9564 or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518-766-9289. VENDORS WANTED: All Saints on the Hudson, 52 William St, Mechanicville, will hold their annual Craft Fair in the parish hall from 9a.m. - 3p.m. on Saturday November 17, Vendor applications are available. For information or a vendor application contact Carmella Hein at chein@nycap.r.com or 518-664-5950. SENIOR FARMERS MARKET COUPONS: Farmers Market Coupons are available and will be distributed at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton. Coupons will be available until the supply is depleted. To be eligible you must show proof of residency of Rensselaer County, be 60years of age or older and meet income guidelines. Seniors receiving coupons must sign for themselves, and have not received coupons from another location. Only one coupon book per household, no waiting lists or advance sign up. Coupon books will be distributed on a “first come first serve basis.” For times when coupons will be available please call the Everett Wagar Senior Center at 518- 279-3413. COLUMBIA H.S. CLASS OF ‘68: The 50year reunion for Columbia High’s class of 1968will be held Friday, September 7, at Melvin Roads American Legion in East Greenbush. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:15p.m. with a cash bar starting at 6p.m. The cost of the event is $35per person. Notices were sent to classmates whose email addresses were located. If you did not receive one and would like to make a reservation and/or help out please contact either Mona Orciuoli at mona612@aol or 518465-9564, or Pam Sanford Dundon at pdundon@nycap.rr.com or 518-766-9289. READING THE FORESTED LANDSCAPE: Discover Chestnut Hill, a 34-acre Rensselaer Plataeu Alliance property in Stephentown, through the eyes of ecologist and writer Tom Wessels on Saturday, September 29. Tom will introduce participants to methods of interpreting a forest’s history while wandering through it. Tom unravels complex stories etched into our forested landscape. Program fee: $35 Early bird if registered by August 1; $40if registered by September 1; $45last ticket sales September 24. Members may take a $5discount. Registration required by September 24. For more information call 518-7129211.

SPEIGLE ELDERS UPCOMING EVENTS: The Speigle Elders are planning the following events for the remainder of the year: Birthday luncheon in August; bowling league re-opening and Knickerbocker Mansion Tour w/lunch in September; October events include an October 3Germanfest bus trip to Gavin’s, and an in-house Italian luncheon; a presentation on “Russell Sage - The Man” in the fall: and the annual Christmas/ Birthday party in December. Members are invited to chair any of these events as well as suggesting additional trips, in-house or outside events to round out this year’s social calendar. HISTORIC STEPHENTOWN PHOTOS: Photographs of Stephentown from 1907 and 1908are now on display at the Stephentown Post Office. These scenes have been printed from glass plate negatives that were donated to the Stephentown Historical Society by the Lebanon Valley Historical Society. The views include the Kinderhook Creek and Atwater Village section of Garfield. These historic images will also be part of a Spring 2019exhibit of local photography at the Stephentown Heritage Center. Photographers should plan to take their own interesting views and visions of Stephentown throughout the coming year with this exhibit in mind.

CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION: Sand Lake Center for the Arts invites local artists to decorate, paint and manipulate artifical Christmas trees that will auctioned off during the holiday season at the arts center. SLCA will provide the trees (If needed) at 2’, 4’ or 6’ tall. Finalized works of art are due August 31to be displayed in September. For more information call 518-674-2007or visit www. slca-ctp.org.

CHILDHOOD MEMENTOS WANTED: Now is the time to look in that hope chest or check the drawer in the desk for that perfect memento of your childhood that you would like to share in the latest of the Rensselaer County Historical Society’s series of community exhibits. RCHS encourages submissions for the Fall 2018 exhibition, “When I Was A Child: A Community Remembers Childhood,” which will be held at the museum from September 10- December 22as part of this year’s examination of childhood in Rensselaer County. Images, artwork, toys, clothing, etc. will all be part of this companion exhibit to “Kids, Kids, Kids – Growing Up in Rensselaer County,” currently on view in the Grimm Gallery. For more information on how to submit your mementos, please contact Stacy Pomeroy Draper, Curator/Archivist at spdraper@rchsonline.org. PALACE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: The Palace Theater’s “Summer in the City” movie series, co-presented by SEFCU and Albany Medical Center, offers free family-friendly movies on Tuesdays from July 10through August 28. Doors open at noon with educational activities provided by Albany Med; movies start at 1p.m. Free popcorn and beverages are provided to children 12 and under. Individual groups, daycare and summer camps looking to reserve blocks of tickets may call in advance. The Palace is loacted at 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany. For more information, call 518465-4663ext. 128or visit www.palacealbany.org. CATHOLIC CHARITIES TOILETRIES DRIVE: Catholic Charities’ pantry programs are running low or are completely out of toiletries. Please consider donating items such as bar soap, toilet paper, toothpaste and other personal hygiene products to one of the five local pantries: St. John’s/ St. Ann’s Outreach Center, Hilltowns Community Resource Center, Sister Maureen Joyce Center, Roarke Center or CoNSERNS-U. You can also drop off any items at Catholic Charities Tri-County Services’ office at 50Herrick St in Rensselaer. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can do so online at https://rcda. thankyou4caring.org/ccrcda/cc-tri-county-services. VENDORS WANTED: The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus are seeking vendors for their craft fair to be held on Saturday, September 22, at the council hall located at 328Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham. Table space is available for indoor displays with additional space outside on the grounds, both open and covered. Reservations close August 10. For rates and more information, call Kathy at 518-272-8831, email klmajer@outlook. com, or visit http://www. lathamcoloniekofc.com to download the order form. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE TOURS: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce weekly public docent tours beginning Tuesday, June 26. Docent-led 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 11:15 a.m. in the Museum foyer. The Museum is located at 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

UNION COLLEGE ART EXHIBIT: In “Wherever the Mushrooms Grow,” Union College senior Natalya Brill presents a harmony of discord in her solo exhibition. Using incongruous phrases combined with digitally altered drawings, she creates a curious, ambiguous ether for viewers to meander through. Brill encourages viewers to disassemble the pairings, and consider both what they see initially, and what can be extracted by separating the written and visual elements. June 26 - September 16, Wikoff Student Gallery, Nott Memorial, Union College, Schenectady. A closing reception will be held on Friday, September 14. For more information visit https://muse.union. edu/mandeville/project/ wherever-the-mushroomsgrow-natalya-brill/. SARATOGA WALKING TOURS: The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center’s popular 90-minute “History, Legends, Lore and More” walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. All tours begin at 10:30a.m., rain or shine, and meet at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8per person; children under 12are free. Tours will be held on June 15-16, 22-23and 29-30. From July 2– September 3 tours will be held Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518)-5873241, or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. SPEIGLE ELDERS BOWLING LEAGUE: The nonsanctioned bowling league’s fall season will open at noon on Monday, September

12, preceded by free team bowling on Friday, August 31. Open/practice bowling is offered at noon on Fridays throughout the summer at the Alpha Lanes in Lansingburgh. If you are interested in joining this league for fun and exercise, contact Mary Riley at 518-283-4527. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The North Greenbush Public Library has a wide range of new DVDs for the whole family, including the family favorite “Wrinkle in Time,” and the blockbuster “Black Panther.” Did you miss an episode of your favorite TV series? The library now has “Outlander” Season 3, “Call the Midwife” Season 7 and many more titles. Visit northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newdvds for the full list. The lazy days of summer would not be complete without beach reading, and the North Greenbush Public Library has the books you want to read from favorite authors like Barbara Delinsky, Ste- phen King, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Stuart Woods and more. A complete list of new books is available at northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newbooks. The library is located at 141Main Avenue, Wynantskill.

BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY: The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, is back on track with more Hoosac Valley train rides from the town of Adams. The 2018season will also offer the return of the popular Cabaret trains, featuring local musicians Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora. These special events will be offered on alternating Saturdays, June through September. New online ticketing and general information are now at BerkshireTrains.org for all train rides and for BSRM’s historic Lenox Rail Station Museum.

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 $10 per person. New this year, Yaddo will host Ghost Tours on Tuesdays at 5p.m. during the racing season from July 24through August 28. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org. CRAFTERS WANTED: Crafters are needed for “Crafts on the Street, event to be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m. On Saturday, September 15, at St. Joseph’s Church, Lafayette Street, Schenectady. The event will feature a silent auction, pony rides, and a petting zoo. For more information, email lisagaff@aol.com or call/text 518-596-8080.

WILD TAILS OF ALBANY: Wild Tails of Albany Animals is a first of its kind guided walking tour that leads your family on a safari through downtown Albany. You will uncover many creatures in the form of carvings and statues hidden in plain sight as your guide regales you with historic tails of Albany’s furry and feathered friends, big and small, including Owney the Railway Mail Dog and our beloved Nipper. Tours take place on the second Saturday of the month from May through October, starting at 11a.m. at the Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square. Adults $3, children free. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance. 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, is now open for summer hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4p.m. Admission is free on Tuesdays. Exhibitions for 2018season include “Gender Neutral,” opening on April 19; “Art in the Foyer – Tom Caravaglia in Celebration of Alwin Nikolais,” opening on May 11; “Dancers After Dark – Photographs by Jordan Matter,” opening June 30; and tributes to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, Lucinda Childs and Alfredo Corvino, opening on August 12. Currently on view are the Museum’s five permanent exhibitions in addition to “Art in the Foyer – Design for Dance: The Malcolm McCormick Collection,” “National Museum of Dance: Celebrating 30Years,” and tributes to 2017Hall of Fame inductees Marylou Whitney and Lewis A. Swyer. For more information about the National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts please visit www. dancemuseum.org or call 518-584-2225ext. 3001. LUMBERYARD PERFORMING ARTS: Lumberyard Contemporary Performing Arts will present its inaugural Summer Season, which will take place from June 28 – September 1in the Hudson Valley. The season will offer audiences a sneak peek at new works by a wide range of celebrated artists, including Jodi Melnick (August 3-5), John Jasperse (August 17-19), Ishmael HoustonJones and Miguel Gutierrez (August 24-26), and Savion Glover featuring Marcus Gilmore (September 1). The performances will take place at some of the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful performance venues in Catskill and Hudson throughout the summer. For more information visit www.lumberyard.org. LANSINGBURGH HIGH CLASS OF 1968: The Lansingburgh High School Class of 1968’s 50-Year Reunion takes place on September 29from 3p.m. - 6p.m. at Forty-One Sports Bar & Grille, 41112th Street, Troy. $20per person (soda, coffee, tea included in price). RSVP by August 29. More details to follow; contact Lydia Eaton Plante (message - Facebook) and visit “Burgh – Class of 68Reunion” on Facebook.

HUDSON HALL CHILDRENS’ WORKSHOPS: Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House (327 Warren Street, Hudson) welcomes a different kind of Indian summer this year with new children’s workshops that incorporate the rich traditions of South Asian culture. Learn how to play the traditional music of India with Eric Fraser’s RagaTala Tigers, or become a junior yogi and discover the power of mindfulness with Animal Yoga & Storybook Art Making with local artist Alison Fox. Returning for its third year is summer family favorite Chess for Kids, a three day intensive with chess pros Chris Chanin and Alec Butterfield. For more information or to register your child, visit hudsonhall. org or call 518-822-1438. All children’s workshops at Hudson Hall are free. For more information visit hudsonhall.org.

USS SLATER: USS SLATER is open to the public for the ship’s 21st season in Albany. A National Historic Landmark, USS SLATER is the only remaining World War II Destroyer Escort afloat in America. USS SLATER has become one of the best restored, most historically accurate World War II ships in the world. USS SLATER is owned and operated by Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, a private, non-profit organization that receives no regular Federal, State, or local government financial support. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Public hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. through November. Admission is $9for adults and $7for children. Call 518-431-1943for more information or visit www. ussslater.org.