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Tuesday, Nov. 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tai Chi for Health, 4 p.m. No experience needed; all ages and abilities welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Trivia Night for Adults, 7p.m. Limited to 10 teams. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BIPARTISANSHIP: The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group in the United States House of Representatives that includes approximately 48members—equally divided between Democrats and Republicans—who seek to create bipartisan cooperation on key policy issues. U.S. Representative Tom Reed (R-NY23), co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, will present an update on bipartisan initiatives planned for the 116th Congress on Tuesday, November 27, at 10a.m. in Griffin Hall, room 3, on the Williams College Campus in Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Knitting Club, 9:30a.m. Children’s Story Hour, 10a.m. – 11a.m. Circ. Desk opens 11a.m. Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30p.m. 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. Visit www.cheneylibrary.org for more information. COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUR: Stephentown Memorial Library would like to invite all Stephentown (and surrounding areas) senior citizens to the Senior Coffee Hour every Tuesday at 1p.m. This is a time to gather with friends, enjoy some coffee and baked goods and participate in activities presented by Library staff member Maria Spear. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY-43 in Stephentown.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The next meeting of the East Side Seniors will take place on November 27at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. Team 1will be the hosts. Any member wishing to attend the December 18Christmas luncheon must make reservations at this meeting. Reservations will not be accepted over the phone. There will be no business meeting in December; the regular schedule resumes on January 9, 2019. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Steam & Sandwich Club, 4p.m. Family Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. For more information visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on Tuesday, November 27, at 7p.m. at their rooms, 513Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh.

MATINEE THEATER PLAYERS: Due to a recent power outage, the “Shorts and Sweets” program of monologues and one-act plays originally scheduled for November 13will take place on Tuesday, November 27, at 1 p.m. at Sand Lake Center For the Arts, 2880NY 43, Averill Park. Tickets $10, first come, first served. Call 518-6742007or visit www.slca-ctp. org for more information. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesdays at 11 a.m. are special times at the library as Story Time with Mrs. Greene opens new horizons for the littlest patrons while teaching them the joy of reading. Story Time is held at the library at 141Main Avenue in Wynantskill. POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: This month’s presenter is Sam Huntington, Interpretive Programs Assistant at Crailo State Historic Site. His program focuses on the history of slavery in the Hudson River Valley from the Dutch settlement of New Netherland through the British and American periods. 7p.m., downstairs meeting room, Town Hall, Route 351. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the SullivanJones post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, following by Bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors have catered lunches, pizza, clamsteams, fish fries and luncheons at various restaurants, informational talks on senior safety and bus trips to casinos, theaters and other points of interest.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-K Storytime, 11a.m. Computer Help, 1p.m. to 3p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered. Special Halloween treats put together by the library staff will be served to kids and teens at 3 p.m. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rens- selaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page. RISSE OPEN HOUSE: Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) helps refugees to make new lives in our community. The public is invited to RISSE’s annual open house on Giving Tuesday, November 27, from 5 p.m. – 7:30p.m. at 715Morris Street, Albany. Meet students and staff, learn about volunteer opportunities, give towards the purchase of a new van and in support of educational programs, and celebrate RISSE’s achievements and dreams. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-641-1041or visit www.risse-albany.org/ donate.

SCI-FI/FANTASY BOOK CLUB: The Troy Public Library’s Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club discusses Lev Grossman’s “The Magicians.” Day meeting 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m., evening meeting 6p.m. – 7p.m., 100Second Street, downtown Troy. Copies of the novel are available for interested participants at the checkout desk. Advance registration is recommended; call the library at 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for more information.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A representative from the Division of Consumer Protection of New York State shares strategies to avoid falling victim to identity theft from 1p.m. – 2:30p.m. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-4399314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. For more information visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org.

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.

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 518-4634035.

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—4 Sherry 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. MUZA TREE LIGHTING: On Wednesday, November 28, at 7p.m., The Hill at Muza at 379Congress Street in Troy will light a 22-foot spruce tree from Bob’s Trees in Galway. The tree will be decorated with 500feet of twinkling Christmas lights and will stand on an outdoor “stage” area about six feet above the beer garden. An a capella group will perform holiday carols and songs for the crowd after the tree lighting, and complimentary plates of Christmas cookies from The Cookie Factory will be served. For more information, see https:// www.facebook.com/events/ 498272037343957/. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge Street, Route 40to Route 67East (look for the new sign at the corner) is open 9 a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month with housewares, decorative items, linens, toys, over 1,000books, shoes, jewelry and lots of clothing. Winter coats and accessories and a large selection of Christmas items are now available.

Thursday, Nov. 29

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Adobe Premier Elements 2018training, 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m. Learn how to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio and more to create a professional looking video suitable for a variety of media. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-4399314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting Group, 1p.m. – 2:30p.m. EFT Tapping with Juanita Ecker, 6p.m. 4118 State 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 decked out with so many holiday items that they’ve had to expand their hall . Warm winter clothing for the entire family is also available, including coats, gloves, boots and more Open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburghfor more information or call 518-235-3851.

DUDLEY OBSERVATORY: Every Thursday, rain or shine, join miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, for “Evenings at the Dudley Observatory”. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their14-inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to see stars, planets, galaxies, and more each night. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors. The observatory at 15Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30p.m. – 8 p.m. through March 7, 2019. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 9a.m. until the observatory closes. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12Adult, $10Senior, $8Child, free for miSci members).

EMPAC: Director Mariam Ghani hosts a work-inprogress screening of her feature film, “What we left unfinished,” based on the history of the Afghan Film Archive and currently in post-production at EMPAC. Following the screening, Ghani and film composer Qasim Naqvi will discuss the relationship between sound and image in the film. 7p.m., 1108th Street, Troy. 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. HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Van Rensselaer Garden Club presents the 62nd Annual Holiday Greens Show, “Childhood Holiday Memories,” hosted by the Rensselear County Historical Society. Twelve rooms of the elegant 1827Federal-style Hart-Cluett House in downtown Troy are transformed into a rare holiday display from November 29– December 2. Thursday, November 29, is a Free Community Night from 5p.m. – 8p.m. The Greens Show is open Thursday – Sunday from noon – 5p.m. For ticket information and more details, visit https://www.rchsonline.org/calendar/62nd-annual-holiday-greens-show. 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. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 4p.m. - 6 p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered. Call ahead for times. 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. SARATOGA SPRINGS VICTORIAN STREETWALK: Thursday night, November 29, is the 32nd Annual Victorian Streetwalk brought to you by the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association in downtown Saratoga Springs from 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Enjoy over 35sites with free entertainment. Santa, Clara, elves and Rumple Dumple will visit with children throughout the evening in the beautiful Santa Cottage which will be in the center of Broadway. New this year, At the National Museum of Dance there will be excerpt performances of the Nutcracker with refreshments. Visit www. saratogadowntown.com for a full schedule of events.

Friday, Nov. 30

AMERICAN DREAM: The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York presents “American Dream,” a dramatic exploration of the immigrant experience in today’s America through monologues, poetry and song. 8p.m., Roger Bacon – Key Auditorium RB202, Siena College, Loudonville. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more information call 518833-2621.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tai Chi for Health, 4 p.m. No experience needed; all ages and abilities welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BETHLEHEM SENIOR CHORUS: “Songs of Home” explores the meaning of home, whether it be a dwelling,people or a spiritual connection. 1p.m., Bethlehem Town Hall. Cosponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc. and the Bethlehem Public Library. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Watercolor Holiday Card Craft, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023to register for craft or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Lego Club for grades 4– 6, 4 p.m. Drawing for the Afghan Raffle. 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. Visit www. cheneylibrary.org for more information.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY:

Adult Open Art, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. For more information visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org. HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Van Rensselaer Garden Club presents the 62nd Annual Holiday Greens Show, “Childhood Holiday Memories,” hosted by the Rensselear County Historical Society. Twelve rooms of the elegant 1827Federal-style Hart-Cluett House in downtown Troy are transformed into a rare holiday display from November 29– December 2. Lamp Light Tours will be held on Friday, November 30, at 6p.m. and 7 p.m. by reservation only. The Greens Show is open Thursday – Sunday from noon – 5p.m. at 57State Street, Troy. For ticket information and more details, visit https://www.rchsonline. org/calendar/62nd-annualholiday-greens-show. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Open Enrollment day; call for an appointment. Yoga at 10:30a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: A festive annual tradition sees the AmericanItalian Heritage Museum’s exhibit spaces transformed into market places filled with unique, hard-to-find Italian merchandise, from themed ornaments and Italian-language greeting cards to crafts and baked goods. 10a.m. – 5p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. The Market continues on December 1-2. For more information call 518-4351979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

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.

SANCTUARY FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA: Author and activist Ronald Kitchen will discuss his new book, “My Midnight Years: Surviving Jon Burge’s Police Torture Ring and Death Row” at 7p.m. on Friday, November 30, at The Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue in North Troy. Kitchen spent 21years in prison, including more than a decade on Death Row, for a murder he did not commit. During those years he became an activist in the fight against police brutality, the death penalty and mass incarceration. Tickets $10. Visit mediasanctuary.org for advance tickets. Call 518272-2390or email info@ mediasanctuary.org for more information. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: During visits to the Taos region, George Nicholson and his Leica captured iconic images of the Southwest. “Taos Journey: An Exhibition of Photographs by George Nicholson” opens during Troy Night Out on Friday, December 30, from 5p.m. – 9p.m. at The Photography Center of the Capital District, 404River Street, Troy. The exhibit continues through December 30. Photography Center hours are Thurs-Fri. 5p.m. - 9p.m., Sat – Sun. noon – 6p.m., and by appointment. For more information visit www. photocentertroy.org.

PINE BUSH PERSPECTIVES:

This year’s juried photo exhibit celebrating the uniqueness and diversity of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is unveiled at the “Pine Bush Perspectives” opening from 6p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center, 195New Karner Road, Albany. Juror selected awards will be presented and light snacks will be provided. Children under 18must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are not required, but knowing how many people are coming helps the organizers. Make reservations by calling 518456-0655or visit www. AlbanyPineBush.org/events. WHEN THE SIDEWALK ENDS: Musician, filmmaker, photographer, and producer Cliff Notez will perform music from his album “When the Sidewalk Ends” at Williams College on Friday, November 30, at 7p.m. in the ‘62Center for Theatre and Dance, Adams Memorial Theatre. “When the Sidewalk Ends” explores themes of racism, oppression, black mental health, and identity. Parents are advised that the album contains explicit content. Williams student George Taylor ‘21, also known as GMT, is the opening act. The show is free and open to the public. WILLIAMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Jazz Ensemble, directed by Kris Allen, in “To You,” featuring music by Benny Golson,Thad Jones, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Oliver Nelson, Kris Allen and others. 8p.m., Chapin Hall, Bernhard Music Center, Williams College, Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, December 1

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, holds its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, December 1, from 8a.m. – 11a.m. The menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, French toast, and beverages. Adults $8, children under 10$3.50.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Book Sale and Children’s Christmas Shop, 9a.m. – 1p.m. $100raffle drawing, 1p.m. 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. Visit www.cheneylibrary.org for more information.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR:

The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park, also known as “The Round Church,” hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9a.m. – 3p.m. on Saturday, December 1. Get your Shop-All-Day form as you enter so you can shop all the booths without having to pull out your wallet at each one. Yuletide for Youth will have a cookie-decorating station, games and crafts for children. Lunch will be available at the COC Café. The church is located at 3055Route 43, near the blinking light, just west of Burden Lake Road. CHRISTMAS SALE: Decorations new and used plus plates of assorted Christmas cookies. 10a.m. – 3p.m., Melrose Methodist Church, 20Church Street, Melrose. The church is handicappedaccessible. To reserve cookies call 518-235-4370. COMMUNITY CRAFT FAIR: 10th annual Community Craft Fair, 10a.m. – 3p.m., Stillwater Area Community Center, 19Palmer Street, Stillwater. Vendors welcome. For more information email elessonqueen@yahoo. com.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is decked out with so many holiday items that they’ve had to expand their hall . Warm winter clothing for the entire family is also available, including coats, gloves, boots and more Open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburghfor more information or call 518-235-3851.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: On December 1the North Chatham United Methodist Church hosts a Holiday Bazaar from 10a.m. – 3p.m., sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the North Chatham and Grace (Nassau) churches. There will be a nice variety of vendors for Christmas shopping. Lunch and a bake sale will be available and all proceeds will go to Mission Projects.The church is located at 4274 Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham. Vendor spots are still available; call Lisa Herrington at 518-7849335if you’re interested. HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Van Rensselaer Garden Club presents the 62nd Annual Holiday Greens Show, “Childhood Holiday Memories,” hosted by the Rensselear County Historical Society. Twelve rooms of the elegant 1827Federalstyle Hart-Cluett House in downtown Troy are transformed into a rare holiday display from November 29 – December 2. The Greens Show is open Thursday – Sunday from noon – 5 p.m. at 57State Street, Troy. For ticket information and more details, visit https://www.rchsonline. org/calendar/62nd-annualholiday-greens-show. HOPE 7VENDOR/CRAFT FAIR: Join Hope 7at the Italian Community Center, 14505th Avenue, Troy, for their annual vendor and craft fair on Saturday, December 1, from 9a.m. – 3p.m. This event will feature over 50vendors and crafters, a variety of raffles, 50⁄50, and bake sale. The ICC will have food available for purchase. The first 100 shoppers through the door will be entered into a special raffle drawing. Proceeds from this event will benefit Hope 7Community Center’s food pantry. Free admission, ample parking. To see a list of participating vendors and crafters please visit https:// www.facebook.com/event s/ 1816786771732395/?t i=icl, or visit https://www. hopeseven.com/events-1/ holiday-vendor-craft-fairto-benefit-hope-7-foodpantry-1.

HUDSON WINTER WALK: Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, Winter Walk is Hudson’s largest, liveliest and most colorful event of the year. For one magical evening, Hudson’s unique creative community and independent retailers lining the mile-long historic main street transform the city into a winter wonderland full of music, performance, food, holiday shopping, and family fun. The fun starts with Santa’s 5p.m. arrival outside the Historic Hudson Opera House,, 327Warren Street, and continues through 8p.m. For more information and an updated list of events, please visit hudsonhall.org.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: A festive annual tradition sees the AmericanItalian Heritage Museum’s exhibit spaces transformed into market places filled with unique, hard-to-find Italian merchandise, from themed ornaments and Italian-language greeting cards to crafts and baked goods. 10a.m. – 5p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. The Market concludes on December 2. For more information call 518-435-1979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. 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.