Remembering family and friends

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

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SAVING HEMLOCKS: One of the most important tree species in the northeast, hemlocks are under attack by the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). On Monday, September 10, from 1:30p.m. - 4p.m., Charlotte Malmborg of Cornell Cooperative Extension’s New York State Hemlock Initiative (NYSHI), will provide an overview of HWA, as well as a new phenology monitoring program, which may help control the spread of HWA. The first part of this free training, from 1:30 p.m. -2:30p.m., will focus on correctly identifying hemlock trees and hemlock woolly adelgid, management techniques and biocontrol opportunities.The second part, from 2:30p.m. - 4 p.m., involves the phenology monitoring of HWA and a field component, so dress appropriately. The training will occur at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties’ Agroforestry Resource Center in Acra. The registration deadline is September 7. Register online at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/HWAmonitor_ 210 or call 518622-9820x 100. MUSHROOM WALK: Sue Van Hook, local mycologist, will lead hikers into the woods at one of Rensselaer Land Trust’s forests or preserves on Sunday, September 30. Participants will gather mushrooms during an hour interval, and then make their way over to another location to eat lunch (bring your own). Sue will demonstrate the process of identifying the mushrooms collected and others that you have found using hand lens, spore prints, and available books. Bring a basket or bag with stiff sides, a field knife or trowel, and a hand lens if you have one along with any mushroom identification books you may have. Registration fee $30/person. Register online at renstrust.org Click on outing/ events and then click on the specific event. You will then see a place to click for register here either with paypal or a credit card. Group size is limited to 25 so it is first paid, first on the list. Directions will be mailed to participants registered 2 weeks before the walk. TROY AIDS WALK: The Troy Area United Ministries (TAUM) sponsors an AIDS 5K Walk fund-raising event for the Damien Center on Sunday afternoon, September 23. The event begins at the TAUM building, 392 2nd Street, Troy, with a light lunch at noon and a 1p.m. start for the walk. The walk is 5K north to downtown Troy and returning to the TAUM Center. This year the organizing committee is reaching out to individuals and groups in the Troy area to join in the AIDS Walk by sponsoring a team or teams. Forms to enroll teams or friends in this event are available at taum.org. Prizes will be given to the team and to the individual with the highest sponsorship. RSVP for the lunch to kvulhane@taum.orgor by September 17. For more information contact Rev. Donna Elia, TAUM Executive Director, 518-274-5920or visit taum.org.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S: Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Each year, more than 500,000people come together in over 600 communities to advance the fight against the disease. Participants carry flowers representing their connection to Alzheimer’s. The Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place on Saturday, September 22, from 10a.m. - noon at Siena College, 515Loudon Rd, Loudonville. To register please go to alz.org/walk. For further information or questions please contact Julie Florek at 518-8674999or via email at jflorek@ alz.org.

FEDULLO- CATENA GOLF TOURNAMENT: St. Anne Institute, a nationally recognized residential and community-based treatment (counseling) center, helping children and families across New York State will host its annual Fedullo-Catena Golf Tournament. This year the tournament will be held at the Shaker Ridge Country Club on September 24(tee time is at 12:30p.m.). The cost for golf is $215per player. The day includes a welcome gift & goody bag, deluxe grilled lunch, beer, soda & water on the course, cocktail hour, awards dinner, prizes, drawings and silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Purchase a flag for $150. Funds raised from this event support St. Anne Institute programs and services for some of the neediest families in the Capital District and throughout New York State. For more information or to receive and invitation contact the Development Office at 518-437-6563or dsuto@s-a-i.org. WELCOME FALL LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection sponsors a Welcome Fall Luncheon on Wednesday, September 12, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146(Carman Road) in Schenectady, from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. John DeGeprgio from Howard Hanna Real Estate Group will give some tips on getting your home ready for sale. There will be special music with Kevin Carlson and special speaker Ann Sudduth from Watertown will describe her journey through philosophy and other religions which finally brought her to a clear trust in Jesus. The cost is $16 inclusive (cash only please). Reservations are necessary no later than September 7, and cancellations are a must. Please call Nancy at 518-869-0642to reserve. GIULIANO’S BARBQUE: The Women’s Guild of St. Michael’s Church, Williams Road, in North Greenbush, is sponsoring a Giuliano’s barbeque Friday, September 14, from 4p.m. – 6p.m. The $11cost includes ½ chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll and a homemade browniem, served drive-through only. Dinners should be pre-ordered by Sunday, September 9. Drive up orders will be available on a first come, first-served basis. A portion of the proceeds will help defray the cost of shipping boxes to troops overseas and in hospitals, and to help defray the cost of an Irish Show benefitting five nonprofits in Troy and Rensselaer. For tickets call Ann at 518-283-8714or Maureen at 518-782-1860. SECTIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT: The Capital District Bridge Association sponsors a Sectional Bridge Tournament on September 14- 16at the Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. The September 14session will start with an open pair game and a 0-750game at 1 p.m. and then again at 6:30 p.m. The September 15session include the open pair game and a 0-750game at 10a.m. and again at 3p.m., two one-session games. September 16’s 2-session 42board play-thru Swiss Teams starts at 11a.m. All duplicate bridge players are welcome. It is not necessary to be affiliated with any bridge group. For partners, please contact Bernie Neuhart at 518-372-3936. For more information please call Terry Bentley at 518 668-2248

CRAFTERS/ VENDORS WANTED: Outdoor crafters and vendors wanted for “The Area’s Best Craft Show” to be held on Saturday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road, off Pruyn Hill Road, Halfmoon. The craft fair usually brings in about 300 visitors. There are already at least 20indoor crafters, but the show is expanding to outdoor crafters, as well. Please contact Shannon at highestnbest@gmail.com or 518-664-9426for more information. 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.

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 Green-