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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 518-8332621.

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. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects Inc. and the Bethlehem Public Library.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Watercolor Holiday Card Craft, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023to register for craft or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Lego Club for grades 4– 6, 4p.m. Drawing for the Afghan Raffle. 73 Classic 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/62ndannual-holiday-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 infor- mation.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: A festive annual tradition sees the American-Italian 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 518-435-1979, 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 high-precision 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, 33616th 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 518-272-2390or 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 – 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 6 p.m. – 7:30p.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 518-456-0655or 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. $100 raffle 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 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/62ndannual-holiday-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 fam- ily 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 American-Italian 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. 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 518-4634035. TACONIC MUSIC: Taconic Music presents the Lev-Evans 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. 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 1,000books, shoes, jewelry and lots of clothing. Winter coats and accessories and a large selection of Christmas items are now available. 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, 76 Grace 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 2p.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/62ndannual-holiday-greens-show. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: A festive annual tradition sees the American-Italian 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. 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, 16 Homestead 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 hands-on indoor activities instead. The observatory will be open from 1p.m. - 2:30 p.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, $10 Senior, $8Child) 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. – 8:30 p.m. Snacks served. 451 Delaware 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: Shopping Day: van leaves 9:30a.m. Cribbage 9 a.m., Yoga 10:30a.m., Membership meeting 12:45p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for 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 3 p.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 518-8674999x200or 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. – 4:45p.m. in the Teen Area. A Computer Science Education Week event. Sign up for one session of Chess Club at 5:30 p.m. or 6:30p.m. and try your hand at the game with the library’s teen volunteers. For grades K-5.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY 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 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-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.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

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. 7p.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.

NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesdays at 11a.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 SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones 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, clams teams, fish fries and luncheons at various restaurants, informational talks on senior safety and bus trips to casinos, theaters and other points of interest.

RED SCARE ON MAIN STREET: Dr. Gerald Zahavi, Professor of History at the University at Albany, will discuss how the 1918-20“Red Scare” affected the Capital District and other upstate communities as state and federal authorities reacted to anti-war activists and labor radicals. Sponsored by the New Scotland Historical Association, the program takes place at 7:30p.m. at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville (New Salem). Free and open to the public. The museum will be open one half-hour before the program

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 3p.m. 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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4

Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 5 AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: The feast days of the Immaculate Conception, Santa Nicola and Santa Lucia usher in the Christmas season in Italy. The American Italian Heritage Museum celebrates some of these traditions in support of its mission to keep Italian traditions alive. 11a.m. – 12:30p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. Make your reservation by December 3by calling 518435-1979, and please bring dessert for the reception after the event. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hour of Code: Scratch Jr., 3:30p.m. – 4:45 p.m. in the Teen Area. A Computer Science Education Week event. Trivia Night for Adults: Friends vs Seinfeld edition, 7p.m. – 8:30p.m. Limited to 10teams. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BLUE CHRISTMAS: Melrose United Methodist Church hosts its annual Blue Christmas service On Wednesday, December 5, at 7p.m. at the corner of Route 40and Church Street. The service is especially for people who are mourning, who are experiencing loss, or for people who have other reasons not to feel particularly joyful at Christmas. This ecumenical community service of scripture, prayer and music during advent is open to everyone, regardless of church background.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Kids’ STEAM Class, 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE: The Chinese Music Ensemble, one of the Williams College Music department’s newest ensembles, performs traditional and contemporary pieces. The ensemble features such instruments as the zheng, erhu, yangqin, and zhongruan, and is usually focused on the Chinese sizhu genre of chamber music. The talented student performers are directed by Artist-in-Residence Wang Guowei. The Ensemble presents a concert titled, “Little Sisters of the Grassland,” featuring soloist Angela Chan ‘19, who plays the the string instrument called the pipa, on Wednesday, December 5, at 7p.m. at Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive, Bernhard Music Center, Williams College, Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public. For more information visit http://music.williams.edu or call 413-597-3146.