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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 518-3967580or Jean Parker at 518527-9928if 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. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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.

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 4:30p.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 518456-0655or 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 – 24 Meeler 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 4N. 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 518-235-2570. 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, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is displaying new Fall clothing, purses, and shoes. Throughout September, many new household items will be available, as well as toys, games, puzzles, books, jewelry, lamps and linens. Check it out any Thursday or Saturday, 9a,m, – 1p,m. Call 518-235-3851or 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 2018-2019school 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 518-244-4650or 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 COMMU- NITY 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 Castletonon-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).

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, 8p.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 518-279-1155 for 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 5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31. The exhibition will be open on August 31- September 2and September 8-9at 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 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

Saturday, Sept. 1

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, Poestenkill, will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, September 1, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. The cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children under 10.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is displaying new Fall clothing, purses, and shoes. Throughout September, many new household items will be available, as well as toys, games, puzzles, books, jewelry, lamps and linens. Check it out any Thursday or Saturday, 9a,m, – 1p,m. Call 518-235-3851or visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburgh for more information.

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 518-4634035.

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 518732-0187or 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.

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.

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. - 3 p.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 156-acre 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 518-270-2888. 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 14from 9 a.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, Sept. 3

INTRODUCING GNOSTIC PHILOSOPHY: “The Wisdom to Allow Change” is a free Public Talk and Meditation introducing Gnostic Philosophy at Heartspace Yoga on Second Street in Troy. from 7 p.m. - 8p.m. This is offered by NAGA - Troy, a 501(c)3. More information is available at gnosis.troy.ny@gmail.com or https://troygnosis. squarespace.com/.