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Wednesday, Sept. 19

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3 p.m. Kids’ STEAM Class, 3:30p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: The Story Corner, 11a.m. for ages 3and up. Explore new stories on the front patio and develop early-literacy skills through multi-sensory activities, projects and crafts. Indoors during inclement weather. Free with museum admission. 69Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Phone 518-584-5540or visit www.cmssny.org for more information.

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS WORKSHOP: Still trying to figure out what you want to be when you grow up? Community members are invited to join the Captial District Educational Opportunities Center’s College Connections team at the Troy Public Library main branch, 100Second Street, on Wednesday, September 19, at 3p.m. for a workshop that can help you explore and learn about different careers and their educational requirements. This program is free and open to the public. Space is limited to twelve spots, so please register by September 14. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

CONSTITUTION DAY: Professors Alan Joseph and Robert Whitaker of the Hudson Valley Community College’ss History, Philosophy and Social Sciences Department will give a talk on two topics: presidential succession under the 25th Amendment and federal judicial appointments under Article II. The professors will also answer questions from the audience. 11a.m. – 1p.m., Siek Campus Center, room 202, Hudson Valley Community College, 80Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. Students also may register to vote from 11:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Presented by Student Activities.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, on Wednesday, September 19, at 11a.m. for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Crabmeat Salad Cold Plate) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservation required for lunch, please call 518-279-3413.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information.

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.

INTERNET BASICS: On Wednesday, September 19, at 5:30p.m., The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch will offer a workshop entitled “Internet Basics,” presented by Sarah McFadden of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. This is an intro to using a browser, performing a search, and navigating to pages on the web. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518-235-5310or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27 114th Street, Troy.

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.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Dr. Ruth Galloway is a forensic archeologist who is comfortable with her job and her two cats. Then, DCI Nelson calls upon her to help identify the bones of a missing child. Then, her world turns around. Elly Griffiths brings Dr. Ruth to life in “The Crossing Places” and transports you to a world of ritual sacrifice and more. Join the Mystery Book Club at the Cohoes Public Library on September 19at 10:30 a.m. to share your impressions of Ruth. More info ar www. CohoesPublicLibrary.org under Book Clubs.

TAKE A STAND, TROY: Sexual assault is a very real problem that has recently been dominating headlines. If you’ve been listening and wondering what you can do to change the culture that has ignored this problem for so long, join Take a Stand, Troy for a workshop using a bystander intervention approach with real-life scenarios and an interactive discussion. Take a Stand, Troy is a community initiative to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, create an open dialogue, and inspire the community to build a culture in which interpersonal violence is not tolerated. 6 p.m., Troy Public Library Main branch, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge Street, Route 40to Route 67 East (look for the new sign at the corner) is open 9a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month with housewares, decorative items, linens, toys, over 1,000 books, shoes, jewelry and lots of clothing. Fall and winter clothing are now available.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Special Fall Harvest dinner with entertainment by Paul Slingerland. Captain JP cruise; call 518-270-5348for details. Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities 10:30a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Membership Meeting at 3:30p.m., Dinner at 4p.m. Guests welcome. Experience Chef Rob’s famous Eggplant Dinner and cash Bingo. Call 518-273-4422to sign up.

Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

Thursday, Sept. 20

AMERICAN REVOLUTION ROUND TABLE: On Thursday September 20, 2018, the American Revolution Round Table: Hudson/ Mohawk Valleys and Siena College’s McCormick Center for the Study of the American Revolution present, “Washington’s Lieutenants: The Generals of the Continental Army” by William M. Welsch. The event starts at 6:30p.m. with time for socializing and networking, followed by the program at 7 p.m. in Roger Bacon Building Room 202(Key Auditorium) at Siena College, 515Loudon Road, Albany. Parking is free and please park in Lots L, F or G. o register, please provide your names(s), telephone number in an email to arrthudsonmohawkvalleys@gmail.com or by phone at 518-774-5669. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Listen to and discuss the music of Joni Mitchell, one of the greatest songwriters of all time who created a personal hybrid of pop, folk and jazz. 7 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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. COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday night, September 20, at 255Remsem Street, Cohoes. The meeting was changed because of Election day. There will be refreshments at 7p.m., followed by the meeting at 8p.m.

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.

EMPAC: Dawna Ballard, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Texas, presents a talk on “chronemics,” the study of the relationship between time and human communication. Ballard’s research focuses on how communication affects communities, organizations, and individuals. Her work explores the history and context of work-life balance in our contemporary “always-on,” information-overloaded, 24⁄7 multitasking culture. Free and open to the public. 7p.m., EMPAC, 1108th Street, Troy. Call 518-2763921or visit empac.rpi.edu for more information. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: East Smart Ideas, 11a.m. Health Department presentation on disaster preparedness, noon. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. PITTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Nationally acclaimed historian Charles Gehring will give a talk on “Uncovering New York’s Dutch Roots: the New Netherland Translation Project” on September 20at 7:30 p.m. at the Pittstown Town Hall in Tomhannock. Gehring will tell the story of the Dutch Republic’s struggle for survival after breaking free from the Habsburg Empire. He will also explain how it accidently became a force in the Northeast fur trade and what characteristics it transmitted to America. For further information, email: pittstownhs@gmail.com or call Connie Kheel at 518686-7514. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 4p.m. - 6 p.m. Computer Help, 5:30 p.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.

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 518-733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information.

STEVEN PINKER: One of the world’s leading cognitive scientists and author of the new book, “Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress,” Steven Pinker will speak at Williams College on Thursday, September 20. His talk will be held in Chapin Hall from 7:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. A book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or visit www.williams.edu/ map.

TREASURES IN THE CLOSET: This open-discussion program at the Waterford Historical Museum & Cultural Center promotes exploring curious items from our homes. It is not intended as an appraisal workshop. 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. TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY: There will be a meeting of the members of Troy Housing Authority on Thursday, September 20, at 4:30p.m. at the Corliss Park Apartments, 1450Corliss Park, Troy. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact THA through the Relay Service Line at 711or 1-800-662-1220.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Science Night: DIY Marble Runs, 6p.m. Using cardboard rolls, paper plates, strings, and other supplies, children with the help of their family members will construct a marble run and then test them out. Dress for mess. Registration is required; supplies are limited. Participants must be at least 4years old to register, and children 7and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, or to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Main branch is located at 100Second Street in downtown Troy.

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. Member Talent Show; contact the center for more details. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

Friday, Sept. 21

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING: Pastoral Care Ministry Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training. 9a.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. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Coffee & Conversation: The Delmariners perform a musical tour of America— from the whaling ports of the East to the historic railroads heading west from 1p.m. - 2p.m. The program is followed by a 2p.m. - 3p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Picturing Bethlehem Photo Contest Reception, 7p.m. Winners in each age category will be announced and prizes awarded. Refreshments will be served.451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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).

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Growing Up Green garden club for ages 2and up, 11a.m. This program introduces the art and science of gardening and increases children’s awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. Free with museum admission.69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518-5845540or visit www.cmssny. org for more information. EMERGING CHOREOG

RAPHERS: The Emerging Choreographers Project provides funding and performance opportunites for Capital Region up and coming choreographers. The 2018installment spans three performances in the intimate setting of Albany Center Gallery, and features eight choreographers: Meg Affonso, Louisa Barta, Meagan Corbett, Robin Crist, Jai Mason, Anna Pillot, Sara Senecal, and Laura Teeter. After each performance the audience is invited to provide feedback through a talk back with the choreographers and a reception. The performances are free of charge to attend; an optional donation made with ticket reservation will go towards the continuation of the project. 7p.m., Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany. Reserve your seat or make a donation to help fund future events at https://ecp2018. eventbrite.com.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR

CENTER: On Friday, September 21, the Nutrition Department holds its monthly special dinner at noon at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. The entrée will be Spaghetti & Meatballs. The entertainment will begin at 12:30p.m. with John Hill; there will also be a 50⁄50 drawing. A complete lunch is available to all Rensselaer County Seniors age 60years of age and older Monday thru Friday at noon, for a suggested contribution of $3. Stop in anytime Mon. – Fri. 9a.m. – 3p.m. for a complete monthly menu and activities calendar. Please call 518-279-3413to make your reservations for lunch. FREE CONCERT: Kare’n Tchougourian will perform a concert at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place on Friday, September 21from 3p.m. to 4p.m. Tchougourian first studied in Armenia and received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music. He also won the 1999Artists International Auditions which allowed him to have a fully sponsored debut at Carnegie Hall. Tchougourian will perform classical favorites as well as jazz, waltz, and even movie scores. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 413-499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Journaling,

5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561 to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College in Williamstown MA. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. through December 7. Audiences will be treated to shows from the highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/ B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-597-2188or email at mcr4@williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

PARK(ING) DAY: PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. This year, as part of the Collar City Ramble, there are eight participant spaces from September 21 through October 6, allowing exploration on Troy Night Out and the September 30Troy Farmers Market. Participating businesses include Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen, The Shop, Elixir 16, Little Pecks, Plum Oyster Bar, TAKK House, Daily Grind and Ecobaby. For a full Collar City Ramble schedule of events and locations, visit: www.collarcityramble.com

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Rensselaer County Emergency Ready presentation, 11:30 a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday September 21, from 7:30 p.m. until 10p.m. The caller is Ray Taylor, Please wear soft sole shoes.