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Sunday, Sept. 23

ALBANY INSTITUTE: Author Julie van den Hout will lecture on her book “Adriaen van der Donck, A Dutch Rebel in Seventeenth-Century America” at the Albany Institute of History & Art at 2p.m. on Sunday, September 23. This lecture is co-sponsored by the New Netherland Institute and is included with museum admission : $10 for adults, $8for seniors/students, $6for children 6-12; free for children under 6. The Albany Institute is located at 125Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information, visit www.albanyinstitute.org or call (518) 463-4478. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Sunday Cinema film series features titles suitable for adult audiences, shown with subtitling for the deaf or hard of hearing when possible. 2:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BREATHE DEEP ALBANY 5K: LUNGevity Foundation will host Breathe Deep Albany, a 5K walk/fun run for lung cancer, at the Crossings of Colonie, 580Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville. The walk/run begins at 10 a.m. with a program on lung cancer awareness beginning just prior to the walk at 9:30 a.m. Registration is open and participants can sign up today at www.lungevity.org/ albany. The event costs $25 for adults, $15for seniors and students, $10for youth and is free for lung cancer survivors. All participants receive a t-shirt and will be able to enjoy activities such as music, raffles, and silent auction at the walk/run. To register or make a donation, please visit www.lungevity.org/albany or call 518-567-8089. CAPITAL DISTRICT COLUMBIETTES: The September Meeting of the Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will be held on Sunday, September 23, at St Isaac Jogues Council, (Sacred Heart Parish Center) Mohican Street, Lake George. Chapter President Linda Cotch will preside. Installation of Officers will be held at 1p.m. prior to the Chapter Meeting. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Officers and guides are asked to be there at 12:30 p.m. for a quick rehearsal; please remember your white shoes!

CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Recording artist/ songwriter/guitarist Bruce Carroll will present a Christian music concert at 6p.m. on Sunday, September 23, at Oneida Community Church, 197Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. Light refreshments will be served. There is no door charge. A free-will love offering will be taken. For more information, call the church phone at 518-745-8611 or 518-793-2276or email mbailey90@gmail.com. The concert is sponsored by the WNGN radio concert series. COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: This month’s 4th Sunday Community Ballroom Dance features a Bachata dance lesson led by Stephanie Marie Fox at 6:30p.m., followed by open dancing from 7:15p.m. – 10p.m. with DJ Brian Zapel and an Argentine Tango showcase with Cynthia Smith and Fred Luckey at 8:30p.m. $12per person. Polish Community Center, Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. For more information call 518-452-6883or visit www.SinglesOutreach.org. CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: To open its 2018-2019 season, at 3p.m. on Sunday, September 23, Concerts in the Village presents the Broad Street Orchestra with guest soprano Andrea Bargabos in “Glorious Strings: Light and Darkness in the 19th and 20th Centuries.” For this program CITV is pleased to return to The School — Jack Shainman Gallery, 25Broad Street, Kinderhook. Contribution $20. For further information and reservations please visit www. concertsinthevillage.org, or call 518-758-6869. EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS: 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. 2p.m., Albany Center Gallery, 488Broadway, Suite 107, Albany. Reserve your seat or make a donation to help fund future events at https://ecp2018.eventbrite.com. LEARN TO KAYAK: Join Thacher Nature Center for a beginner’s kayak course at Thompson’s Lake at 10a.m. Learn the basics of kayaking with emphasis on effective paddling strokes and safe practices. This introductory course is ideal for first time and beginner kayakers. Sturdy shoes/sandals are preferred. Appropriate for adults and children age 12years and older. Space is very limited; preregister by calling 518-8720800. Parking fee $7. Kayaks are provided for participants. LIFE ALONG THE HUDSON: Hudson Hall hosts the launch of award-winning photographer Pieter Esterson’s new book, “Life Along the Hudson: The Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family,” on September 23at 3p.m. Esterson is joined by art director David Byars for a talk and visual presentation, followed by a reception and book signing with the author. Free; reservations recommended. Hudson Hall is located in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson. The book launch will be followed by a series of talks and tours of private Livingston estates in October and November. For more information and tickets, visit hudsonhall.org or phone 518-822-1438. MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK: Alexander Lindsey settled on the north side of the Mohawk in 1658. In honor of Scotia’s 360th birthday, the Musicians of Ma’alwyck will present a concert at the historic Flint House featuring music from each of Scotia’s centuries, from the 1600s to the present. There will be tours of the house, demonstrations, food and beverage, and the concert at 1:30p.m. Check for event details at www.villageofscotiany.org.

RACE AWAY STIGMA 5K: The Wellness Center at Hudson Valley Community College established this 5K race/walk 10years ago to raise awareness of the stigma surrounding mental health and bring the community together to “race away” the stigma. Day