Upcoming and ongoing events calendar

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Upcoming

SPEIGLE ELDERS TRIP: The Speigle Elders are sponsoring a bus trip to Gavin’s in E. Durham on Wednesday, October 3, to celebrate Oktoberfest/Fall Foliage Day. The agenda includes a guided scenic fall foliage tour from 10a.m. - noon, including a five-state viewing locale. Following the tour, a three-course luncheon will be served at Gavins, featuring your choice of Wiener Schnitzel, Chicken or Baked Salmon, accompanied by salad, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad. coffee, tea and apple pie ala mode for dessert. Live German music will provide entertainment before optional shopping from 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m. at local venues prior to departure for home. Contact Bert Lattimore for reservations/payments/additional information regarding this event.

GHOSTS OF ALBANY: Ghosts of Albany has returned for its sixth season of haunting in downtown Albany from September 14 to November 3. 90-minute walking tours in downtown Albany recount historically-based folklore of ghost and supernatural stories of the many spirits still haunting the Capital District. Each tour starts in front of the Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street, and makes a gentle walk of less than a mile around the New York State Capitol Building. For further information, visit www.ghostsofalbany.com, telephone 718- 591-4741or email drphil@nycwalks.com. MAC ‘N’ CHEESE COOKOFF: Get ready for one of the cheesiest events in Southern Washington County. The First Annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook-off is set to take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 13at the Cambridge United Methodist Church, 41E. Main Street, Cambridge. The event, sponsored by Connect, hopes to draw chefs from near and far to participate in the cook-off. Entrance fee is $5; participation is free. If you’d like to enter for a chance to win a prize, please send an email to connectgamenights@gmail.com or message Connect’s Facebook page by October 6.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Valley Falls United Methodist Church is seeking artists to exhibit their work in the 3rd Annual Fine Art Show on Saturday, November 10. V is it www.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com or email the show committee at vfumfinearts@gmail.com, or contact Jocelyn Cole at 518-753-2035, for an application form, show rules and information. The application deadline is October 20. SENIOR CENTER FALL GALA: Rensselaer County’s Troy Area Senior Center, 19Third Street, holds its annual Fall Gala at the Franklin Terrace Ballroom, 126Campbell Avenue, on Thursday, October 18, from 4p.m. – 6p.m. This evening includes your choice of Boneless Chicken Breast with Stuffing, Salmon or Pork Loin. There will be hors d’oeuvres prior to dinner and entertainment by the Ron Cremisio and Friends Band. Sign up early; to make reservations, or for more information, contact the senior center at 518-270-5348. This event is sponsored by MVP Health Care, CDPHP and Bob DeMeo’s Discount Wine & Liquor. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County offers a five-week Strengthening Families Program for youth in grades 4– 6and their parents/caregivers. The series runs on Wednesdays from September 26 through October 24from 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. at Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST), 94Delaware Avenue, Albany. During each session, parents/caregivers and their youth will learn ways to build on existing strengths, improve communication skills, and have fun together as a family. Dinner is provided each week and childcare is available for younger siblings. Bus passes are also available for transportation assistance. Advanced Registration is required by contacting Maria at 518-765-3559or mkd59@cornell.edu. WEDDING FLEA MARKET: The first ever wedding resale event in the Capital District takes place on Sunday, September 30from noon - 4p.m. at Takk House, 553rd Street, Downtown Troy. Need items, decor or more for your upcoming wedding at great prices? Come and shop from a selection of unique items. General admission $5. Want to sell leftover wedding items? Tables are $30 and space is limited. This is a bride-to-bride resale; no businesses, vendors or crafters permitted. For more information email hello@ takkhouse.com.

HYDE HALL GHOST TOURS: Hyde Hall Candlelight Ghost Tours feature many of the places in the mansion where ghostly manifestations have been reported over 150years, including those identified by Ghosthunters in their Halloween 2013Special. Tours will be held every Friday and Saturday in October and also on October 28at 6 p.m., 6:30p.m., 7p.m. and 7:30p.m. $20per person. Reservations are required and tickets may be purchased online. at HydeHall. org. For further information call 607-547-5098Ext 6or info@hydehall.org, Extended periods of walking and climbing stairs is required on this tour. It is not handicap accessible or appropriate for those who have difficulty walking. Hyde Hall is located at 267Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. GUIDED MEDITATION CLASSES: The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes led by Michael Fuselli on Tuesdays, September 25– November 27from 5p.m. – 6p.m. Learn a surprisingly simple yet powerful practice that can help your reduce stress, get recharged, experience overall improved physical health and possibly get you “blissed-out” all while sitting comfortably in a chair. Beginners always welcome. Registration is encouraged, but not necessary. his program is free and open to the public. To register call 518274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy. LANDSCAPES FOR LANDSAKES: The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) works to protect the farms, rich soils and agricultural landscape in Washington and Rensselaer counties. A significant source of funding for ASA’s mission comes from the annual Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition, a celebration of the land by local artists. This year’s sale takes place in the historic barn at Maple Ridge, 172 State Route 372in the hamlet of Coila, just west of the Village of Cambridge. The show opens with a wine and cheese reception on Saturday, October 6, from noon to 5p.m. Admission is $10per person. The gallery is also open from noon to 4p.m. on October 7-8free of charge. The exhibition features the work of 60artists (including 14first-time participants), several of whom will be on hand to discuss their work throughout the weekend. For a preview of the works for sale, visit ASA on Facebook, Instagram or at www. agstewardship.org. AVERILL PARK CLASS OF 1988: The Averill Park High School Class of ‘88Reunion takes place on October 6 from 6p.m. - 11p.m. at the Hilton Garden, Hoosick Street, Troy. Visit the Class Facebook page for details: ‘APHS Class of 88Events.’ For more information, email aphs88reunion@live.com. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate 50years of building a literate community with Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County on Friday, October 5, from 6p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street, Troy. Journalist and writer John Gray will join LVORC’s Board of Directors, students, volunteers and staff for an evening of memories and stories. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a silent auction. Cocktail attire is appreciated. For tickets, visit www.lvorc.org or call 518-244-4650.

FOR FREEDOMS: Utilizing the green space located between the historic Nott Memorial and Schaffer Library, the Mandeville Gallery presents “For Freedoms: 50 State Initiative,” an event where participants are encouraged to produce and publicly display their own definition of freedoms by completing signs that say “Freedom Of —,” “Freedom From —,” “Freedom For —” or “Freedom To —.” All materials will be provided. A selection of signs will be exhibited in the Learning Commons of Schaffer Library from September 18 to March 21, 2019. For more information about For Freedoms please visit https:// www.forfreedoms.org/. STEPHEN LANG: The New York State Archives Partnership Trust will award Stephen Lang, an awardwinning stage and film actor and history enthusiast, the 2018Empire State Archives and History Award on Thursday, October 25at 7p.m. at Chancellors Hall in the State Education Building, 89Washington Avenue, Albany. Tickets are $25($15 for veterans and students) and can be purchased by phone at 518-486-9349 or online at www.nysarchivestrust.org.

BIRD SEED FUNDRAISER: The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will be accepting bird seed pre-orders over the next two months to raise funds required to support programming throughout the region in 2018-19. Orders are placed by mail-in form or by online purchase at http://doas. us/2018-bird-seed-sale/ now through October 27and then picked up by customers on Saturday, November 3at VP Supply Corp, 41 Country Club Road, Oneonta. For more information, contact Susan O’Handley, DOAS Co-President at 607643-5680or by email at sjohandley@gmail.com. WOMEN’S HOCKEY: Frozen Assets, a women’s ice hockey team based in Troy, is looking for new players and a goalie. The team has players that are novice hockey players (some skating experience is required) and others who played competitive hockey. The team practices Sunday evenings and competes regularly with other local teams at the Recreational and D-Levels. If you are looking to play a fun sport and meet some great people, contact CathleenBU@gmail.com. Practices begin September 30at Hudson Valley Community College ice arena. BURGOYNE’S BRIDGE 5K FUN RUN: Runners, walkers, and joggers are invited to participate in the Burgoyne’s Bridge 5K Fun Run on Sunday, October 7. at 10a.m. at Hudson Crossing Park, located just north of Schuylerville. Registrants will be randomly assigned to the “British Red Coats” or the “Blue American Forces” in recognition of the area’s historical importance in the Revolutionary War. Local products will be offered as prizes for unique award categories. Young and old are encouraged to participate together. The cost is $20per person through September 19($25after September 19) or $60for families registering three or more participants. There is no day-of registration. For more information, visit www.hudsoncrossingpark.org, call 518-350-PARK (7275), or email kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org. 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. 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. 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., September 21and 28-29, 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 north chat ham methodistchurch.org.. 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. water ford museum. 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.

IRISH LANGUAGE CLASSES: Irish language classes meet every Thursday starting September 6at Celtic Hall, 430New Karner Road, Colonie. Beginner class 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. Advanced Beginners 5:30 - 6:45p.m., Intermediate 6:45p.m. - 8p.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.

SCIFI-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 check-out 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.

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 AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures, Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation: $20per class. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.. 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 1988 reunion will take place on October 6from 6p.m. - 11 p.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 un- der the direction of William Jon Gray, a nationally-recognized choral director and Assistant Director Derek Stannard. The first rehearsal is August 28at 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 7 p.m. in the choral room at BH-BL High School. To learn more, visit www.BHOS.us, call 518-416-4060or find BHOS on Facebook. 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 8:30 p.m. The event will feature 50stationary 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 5:30 to 7:30p.m., followed by a one-hour social gathering to celebrate the success of CycleNation. 11 bikes 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.

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. 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: $35Early bird if registered by August 1; $40if registered by September 1; $45 last ticket sales September 24. Members may take a $5discount. Registration required by September 24. For more information call 518-712-9211.

SPEIGLE ELDERS UPCOMING EVENTS: The Speigle Elders are planning the following events for the remainder of the year: 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 1907and 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. 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, Stephen 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 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. 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 11 a.m. at the Albany Visitors Center, 25Quackenbush Square. Adults $3, children free. LANSINGBURGH HIGH CLASS OF 1968: The Lansingburgh High School Class of 1968’s 50-Year Reunion takes place on September 29from 3 p.m. - 6p.m. at Forty- One Sports Bar & Grille, 41 112th 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.