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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 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware 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, 10:30a.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. For more information visit www. graftoncommunitylibrary.org. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders, 10:30 a.m. Exercise class 1p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2 p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for more information. MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.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—4 Sherry Road, Troy, about 30 yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949or 518273-1851for 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 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. Winter coats and accessories and a large selection of Christmas items are now available.

Thursday, Nov. 29

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Adobe Premier Elements 2018training, 6:30 p.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 518-439-9314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting Group, 1 p.m. – 2:30p.m. EFT Tapping with Juanita Ecker, 6p.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 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 518-2353851.

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 handson activities indoors. The observatory at 15Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30p.m. – 8p.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-in-progress 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, 5 p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary. org or call 518-279-0580for 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. – 8 p.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-holidaygreens-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 6p.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, 4p.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. 4118State 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 1827 Federal-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 6 p.m. and 7p.m. by reservation only. The Greens Show is open Thursday – Sunday from noon – 5p.m. at 57 State 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 Italianlanguage greeting cards to crafts and baked goods. 10 a.m. – 5p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. The Market continues on December 1-2. For more information call 518-435-1979, 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 highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413597-2188or 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, 404 River Street, Troy. The exhibit continues through December 30. Photography Center hours are Thurs-Fri. 5p.m. - 9p.m., Sat – Sun. noon – 6 p.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. 73 Classic 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 having special Christmas sales throughout December. On display are wreaths, holiday décor, warm winter clothing, boots and shoes for the entire family, toys, jewelry, books, puzzles and housewares, all at bargain prices. 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 1827Federal-style 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 – 5p.m. at 57 State 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/events/ 1816786771732395/?ti=icl, or visit https://www.hopeseven.com/events-1/holidayvendor-craft-fair-to-benefithope-7-food-pantry-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 Italianlanguage greeting cards to crafts and baked goods. 10 a.m. – 5p.m., 1227Central 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 518-463-4035. TACONIC MUSIC: Taconic Music presents the LevEvans Duo in a program of works for piano four hands by Handel, Bizet, Brahms, Poulenc and Faure on Saturday, December 1at 3p.m. at Zion Episcopal Church, Manchester Center VT. Suggested donation $10at the door. For more information visit taconicmusic.org. THACHER PARK HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, wooden wares, fleece and woolen items, pine needle baskets, honey and maple products, wildlife photography, delicious cheese spreads, artisan baked goods, and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in the gift shop and enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. Saturday, December 1, 10a.m. – 4p.m. Call 518-872-0800 for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Following the “Great American Read” TV series, join the Troy Public Library for an indepth exploration of books from the show’s top 100 list. December’s focus is on Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” starting with the documentary “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women” at 2p.m. on Saturday, December 1at the main branch, 100Second Street. Copies of “Little Women” will be available at the checkout desk. Advance registration for this free program is recommended; call 518-274-7071or visit www. thetroylibrary.org. WILLIAMS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams College Percussion Ensemble (WiPE)’s fall concert, “Warp Woof & Weave.” on Saturday, December 1. Listeners will be immersed in a world of intricate patterns and textures sounding from bowed vibraphones, chiming flower pots, marimbas, drums of all sorts, and warped electronic grooves. In works by young composers at the cutting edge of contemporary music. 8p.m., Chapin Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. This free event is open to the public. Sunday, Dec. 2 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Make It Yourself: No-Sew Sock Snowman, 2p.m. – 3p.m. Teens welcome. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BREAKFAST BUFFET:

The Waterford Knights of Columbus All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet features an omelet station and eggs cooked to order. Served 8:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m. at the K of C Hall,76Grace Street, Waterford. Adults $8, children $4, under 4free. Each paid breakfast ticket enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date Call 518-237-9330for more information.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Music at Emmanuel presents the Emmanuel Baptist Choir and soloists directed and accompanied by Michael Clement with varied Christmas works on Sunday, December 2. This is an old fashioned church concert in a stately old church in Albany. 3p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275State Street, Albany. All welcome. Admission is free; donations are welcome. A tasty reception will follow the concert.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance will be held as part of Troy’s Victorian Stroll from 2 p.m. – 5p.m. on December 2at Christ Church Methodist, 35State Street. Dances will be called and taught by Don Bell, with live music by Heartsease. No experience or partner is necessary. Admission is free. This event is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers. For more information visit www. danceflurry.org/capital-english, or call 518-477-5684. 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. The Greens Show is open Thursday – Sunday from noon – 5p.m. at 57 State Street, Troy. For ticket information and more details, visit https://www.rchsonline. org/calendar/62nd-annualholiday-greens-show. 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 Italianlanguage greeting cards to crafts and baked goods. 11 a.m. – 3p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-4351979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

SEASON OF LIGHT: Join the Monday Musical Club Women’s Chorus for a Christmas concert celebrating Jesus’ birth on Sunday, December 2, at 3p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 16Homestead Street, Albany. A donation of $10for the scholarship fund will be appreciated. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER:

The Stephentown Historical Society holds its holiday carry-in dinner on Sunday, December 2, at 2p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (off Garfield Road) in Stephentown. For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share: main course, side dish or dessert. Beverages and table service will be provided. Instead of a gift exchange, a monetary collection will be taken to support the Stephentown Food Pantry. Officers and board members will be elected at a brief business meeting. Gatherings will be held on the first Sunday afternoon of the month through the winter. For more information, call 518-733-0010.

SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their 14inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. Other objects such as the moon and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, there will be handson indoor activities instead. The observatory will be open from 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. every Sunday through December 30. miSci galleries will be open continuously from noon – 5p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12Adult, $10Senior, $8 Child) at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

THACHER PARK HOLIDAY BAZAAR: Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, wooden wares, fleece and woolen items, pine needle baskets, honey and maple products, wildlife photography, delicious cheese spreads, artisan baked goods, and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in the gift shop and enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. Sunday, December 2, 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 518-872-0800for more information. WESLEYAN JAVANESE GAMELAN: The Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble, under the direction of Artist in Residence I.M. Harjito and Winslow-Kaplan Professor of Music Sumarsam, presents classical music and dance of Central Java, Indonesian wayang puppet play, dance, and gamelan – a magnificent orchestra of bronze gongs, xylophones, drums, and string instruments. The Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble and Prof. Sumarsam offer this afternoon of wayang and gamelan as part of the Williams College Department of Music Ernest Brown World Music Series on Sunday, December 2, at 3p.m. in Chapin Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive in the Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. For more information visit music. williams.edu.

Monday, Dec. 3 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Adobe Premier Elements 2018training, 2 p.m. – 4p.m. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary. org or call 518-439-9314. Hour of Code: 3D Printing, 3:30p.m. – 4:45p.m. in the Teen Area. Tai Chi for Health, 4p.m. Open Sewing, 6p.m. – 8p.m. Fun & Games for Grownups, 6p.m. – 8:30p.m. Snacks served. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cribbage 9a.m., Yoga 10:30a.m., Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311F.&A.M. meets on Monday, December 3, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. The theme of the evening is “My Personal Masonic Journey.” Refreshments will be served following the meeting. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy. Tuesday, Dec. 4 ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION WORKSHOP: The Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, hosts an Alzheimer’s educational workshop on Tuesday, December 4, at 3p.m. Early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease gives

you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. This interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s. To register, contact Victor at 518-867-4999x200 or vicoles@alz.org, or visit http://www.communityresourcefinder.org/ and click on Alzheimer’s Assocations programs. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hour of Code: Ozobots, 3:30p.m. – 4:45 p.m. in the Teen Area. A Computer Science Education Week event. Sign up for one session of Chess Club at 5:30p.m. or 6:30 p.m. and try your hand at the game with the library’s teen volunteers. For grades K-5.

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NITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Dealing with Holiday Stress, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHENEY LIBRARY: Knitting Club, 9:30a.m. Friends of the Cheney Library meeting, 7p.m. Quilting Club, 7p.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 1 p.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-43in Stephentown.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Music Company Orchestra is a 70-piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, bringing live orchestral music to audiences throughout the Capital District, with light classical & pops repertoire. Join the orchestra for a program of holiday favorites, including Handel and Tchaikovsky, and a new sing-along. Tuesday, December 4, 7:30p.m., Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, 88Lakehill Road. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Burnt Hills Rotary.

JAZZ AT WILLIAMS: Faculty members Avery Sharpe and John Wheeler each lead a group of talented Williams jazz musicians in performances guaranteed to surprise and delight. 7 p.m., Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive, Bernhard Music Center, Williams College, Williamstown MA. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information see http://music.williams.edu or call the concert hotline at 413-597-3146.