Calendar

Wednesday, Oct. 3

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. - 3p.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.

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE: Excelsior College holda an Open House on Wednesday, October 3from 3p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at 7Columbia Circle ( just off Washington Avenue Extension), Albany. The open house is for prospective students, current students, and alumni from the Capital Region and surrounding areas. For more information, visit excelsior. edu/openhouse.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders, 10:30a.m.; Exercise class 1 p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. Van to Liberty Ridge. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

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.

NIGHT OF THE WALKING RED: On Wednesday, October 3, starting at 5p.m., The League of Extraordinary Red Heads will present “Night of the Walking Red VI” at Ryan’s Wake Public House, overlooking the Hudson River at 403River St. in downtown Troy. There will be a sunset group photograph on the deck at 6:15p.m. Entertainment will include endless antics, like naughty ginger bathroom signs, a photo booth with red wigs for unlucky brunettes and blondes, and live music by funk band Oobleck with original tunes like “Ginger Snap.” Admission is free. Children are welcome with supervision.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Want to start your own business? Learn what you need to know at 6:30p.m. with the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. Please call 518-462-1193 to sign up. 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.

SPEIGLE ELDERS OKTOBERFEST: The bus departs from the church parking lot at 8:30a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, for Gavin’s Oktoberfest in the Catskills. The day’s agenda includes a foliage and farm tour, lunch, entertainment, shopping, with the bus departing for Troy at 3:30p.m.

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.

TOWN OF PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The regular monthly meeting of the Town of Pittstown Seniors will be held Wednesday October 3 at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire house on Mason Lane in Raymertown. An 11:45 a.m. covered dish lunch will be followed by the business meeting.

Thursday, Oct. 4

ANTI-SEMITISM: Jonathan Judaken, Spence L. Wilson Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rhodes College, will discuss how antiSemitism, or “Judeophobia,” is an under-theorized field in academia. Judaken’s research focuses on how intellectuals represent Jews and Judaism and race and racism.The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7to 9 p.m. in Griffin Hall, room 3at Williams College. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or visit www.williams.edu/map.

ARTS CENTER: An Artist Talk with Anthony Cafritz, whose exhibit “Silver: Anthony Cafritz” ends October 7, will be held at 7p.m. in the Main Gallery. The Arts Center is located at 265River Street, downtown Troy.

BASKETBALL BINGO: There will be a basket bingo on October 4at St. Mary’s Elementary School on Parsons Ave. in Hoosick Falls. Doors open at 5:15p.m. and games start at 6:30p.m. $10for 18games and $5for specials. There will be door prizes, 50⁄50, lottery basket, and plenty of food and drinks to purchase. For more information, call 518-6865075or 518-686-4737.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “The Great Gatsby,” 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. Making Sense of Streaming Music, 7 p.m. – 8:15p.m. compare six big streaming services and answer questions to help you decide if streaming music is right for you. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is fully stocked for Fall. Next- to-new clothes for babies and kids will be on sale through mid-October. Many Fall decorations are available, as well as a large amount of Halloween costumes at very affordable prices. Open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburghfor more information or call 518-235-3851.

CYBERBULLYING PANEL: On October 4The College of Saint Rose will host a free Cyberbullying panel for educators, parents, students, and local community members interested in learning how to identify cyberbullying at home or at school, and who to turn to for help. Experts in social work, counseling, education, and law enforcement will present their experience with this growing concern facing communities nationwide and answer your questions. The 5:30p.m. panel discussion with be held in the Touhey Forum at the Thelma P. Lally School of Education, 1009Madison Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public.

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: Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, October 4, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, with refreshments served following the meeting.

RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446 will meet on Thursday, October 4, at 6:30p.m. at their rooms, 851Broadway, Rensselaer.

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.

TROY CENTER: Everyone is welcome to sing along with entertainer Bob Marcello as he performs the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s at Troy Center. All families and friends are welcome to this free monthly engagement. Bob will perform the first Thursday of every month from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. The Troy Center is located at 49Marvin Avenue in Troy. Please contact Billejo Sass at 518-2736646or by email at bsass@troycenter.net for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Craft Night: Creepy Crafts features fun wall decorations, bookmarks, and more using a variety of craft supplies. Dress for mess. Children must be at least 4 years old to register and any child under 7years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. 6p.m., 100Second Street, 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. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Friday, Oct. 5

ALBANY PINE BUSH: Start your day outdoors and take part in the Morning Meander along the trails of the Great Dune trailhead (#8). The plan is to hike approximately two miles. This program will meet at the Great Dune trailhead (#8). The hike is free, but reservations are required for all attendees, regardless of age. Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Keepsake Trick-or-Treat bag, 10a.m. Listen to a spooky story, then decorate a small seasonal fabric bag. For 18months and older with family and friends; sign up each child individually at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or 518-439-9314. Coffee & Coversation: Judi Clements and accompanist John Van Stone present a retelling of Judi’s life story in comedy and songs from Gershwin to ‘50s rock. The 1p.m. program is followed by a 2 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, 3p.m. – 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

BUTTERFLIES & BOWTIES: The Saratoga Springs chapter of Project HEAL, which aims to provide access to healing for people with eating disorders, hosts the first annual Butterflies and Bowties Eating Disorder Awareness Event at 7p.m. on Friday, October 5, at the National Museum of Dance, 99S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The free event features guest speakers, a cash bar, dessert, live entertain- ment and a silent auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to sponsor butterfly boxes or care packages meant to inspire and comfort those in treatment for eating disorders. For tickets, visit http://give.classy.org/butterfliesandbowties. For more information visit www. theprojectheal.org.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: The Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, holds a Membership Meeting at 11a.m. on Friday, October 5. A guest speaker represents Rensselaer County’s Mini Repair Program to help you with repairs at home. Be a part of the decisions that affect your senior center and stay for a noon meal for a suggested donation of $3. To make reservations, call the center at 518-2793413.

HALF MOONBUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club of the Capital District is holding a luncheon at the Rensselaer County Historical Society (572nd Street, Troy), on Friday, October 5, to commemorate the Club’s 75th anniversary. This coincides with the opening of the Ruth E. Howe Button Collection at RCHS. The luncheon will take place from 11a.m. - 2p.m. Please contact Sherry Roach for more info at 518-235-7561.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Legal Aid available today; sign up for an appointment. Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

KONEVETS QUARTET: The New Skete Monasteries in Cambridge present the Konevets Quartet, a male vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, in a program, ranging from chants and hymns to secular songs featuring Russian and Ukrainian folk songs, classical selections and Imperial regimental songs and marches which were forbidden during Communism. The 7p.m. concert is open to all. Donations welcome. For more information visit www. newskete.org or call 518677-3928ext. 215.

ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will begin its 96th year on October 5at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy. A short business meeting at 2p.m. will be followed by a presentation by Margaret Lynch Brennan, author of “The Irish Bridget.” Guests are welcome to attend.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate 50years of building a literate community with Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County on Friday, October 5, from 6p.m. - 8:30p.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.

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 8p.m. through December 7. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B optomechanical 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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.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 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE JAZZ CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Carmen Staaf Sextet on Friday, October 5at 8p.m. in BrooksRogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus. This performance is free and open to the public.

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 are held on Friday and Sunday evenings from September 21 - October 28at 5p.m., starting at the Yaddo Gardens parking lot. Yaddo Gardens tours do not include the Yaddo Mansion. Admission $10per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

Saturday, Oct. 6

ALBANY PINE BUSH: Take a 0.9-mile hike to discover the amazing world of buckmoths. The inland barrens buckmoth is a large beautiful moth with bold black and white wings that flies for only a brief window of time during daylight in the early fall. A species of special concern in New York State, local buckmoths depend on scrub oaks that thrive in this sandy, fire-dependent ecosystem. 11a.m., Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Road, Albany. Children under 18must be accompanied by an adult. The hike is free, but reservations are required for all attendees. Make reservations by calling 518-456-0655or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events.

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, October 6from 8a.m. – 11a.m. $8for adults, $3.50 for children under 10.

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.

BERLIN MOUNTAIN HIKE: Berlin Mountain, at 2818 feet, is the highest point in New York outside of the Adirondacks and Catskills, and its open summit provides wonderful views of the Taconics, Mt. Greylock and the Berkshires. Register for the 9a.m. hike by calling Nick Conrad at 518-3085332; donation $5. More details at renstrust.org.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Make it Yourself, 1 p.m. – 2:30p.m. Bring in two coordinating pieces of fleece fabric (approximately 8-10 inches longer than the desired finished product) and make a cozy throw. Teens welcome. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tool Maintenance with Eric the Engineer, 11a.m. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is fully stocked for Fall. Next- to-new clothes for babies and kids will be on sale through mid-October. Many Fall decorations are available, as well as a large amount of Halloween costumes at very affordable prices. Open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburghfor more information or call 518-235-3851.

FALL HARVEST BAZAAR: A Fall Harvest Bazaar will be held by Trinity Episcopal Church, Lansingburgh, on Saturday, October 6, from 9a.m. – 2:30p.m. at Trinity Church Parish Hall, 585 Fourth Avenue, Troy. Featured will be autumn and holiday crafts, a large yard sale, baked goods, basket raffles, a silent auction, a turkey raffle, and much more. Stop by for breakfast and lunch. Call 518-2377831 for more information.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Hear the tale of an old fall treat and try a bit, too, in “The Magic of Apple Butter” in the cozy warmth of the Welcome Center. 1 p.m., 61North Long Pond Road, Grafton. Pre-register by calling 518-279-1155.

GRANT COTTAGE: On the final weekend of the season, U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site will hold a Path Through History Weekend program celebrating women’s suffrage from 1848to 1920on Saturday, October 6at 1p.m. In the context of the nationwide struggle for suffrage, guests will learn about the issues at stake in the long fight for women’s rights, and how local women (suffragists and anti-suffragists) participated in the fight. Chapman Museum Educator Kim Harvish will present a program enriched by the theater and music performances of Sandi Rhodes, Patricia Dolton and Frieda Toth. The suggested donation for the program is $5per person. Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000Mount McGregor Road, Wilton.

HAWKWATCH OPEN HOUSE: On Saturday, October 6, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m., the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host an open house at the DOAS Sanctuary on Grange Hall Spur Road, Oneonta. A 10:30 a.m. workshop on identifying flying hawks will be followed by a guided trail walk at 11:30a.m. and a live raptor presentation at 12:30 p.m.The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

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.

MUZAPALOOZA: On Saturday, October 6, from noon til midnight. The Hill at Muza, located at 379Congress Street, Troy, will party like it’s halfway to Dyngus Day with “Muzapalooza,” a Polish version of Ocktoberfest. Polka and Hits DJ Chris Podeswa will provide music from noon to 5p.m. Popular Massachusetts-based polka band Edie Forman Orchestra, also known as “E.F.O.” will play live music from 5p.m. to 9p.m. Admission is free. Muza, the restaurant adjacent to The Hill, will be open as a Beer Hall with a ‘festival food’ menu and open seating during the celebration! As with Dyngus Day, guests are encouraged to wear red. For more information, visit https://www.thehillatmuza.com/events-calendar/.