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Monday, Dec. 3

ALY RAISMAN: The Olympic gymnast who captained the U.S. team to victory in the 2012and 2016Olympi­cs is an influentia­l advocate of positive body image, a hero of the #metoo movement and an outspoken critic of the prevailing culture in American gymnastics organizati­ons. 7:30p.m., SEFCU Arena, UAlbany uptown campus, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. 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. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State 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 9a.m., Yoga 10:30a.m., Membership meeting 12:45 p.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, 39 Brunswick 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. - 2:45p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Times Union editor and columnist Casey Seiler reviews James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” 12:15p.m., 161Washing­ton Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. 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 6:30p.m. and try your hand at the game with the library’s teen volunteers. For grades K-5.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Dealing with Holiday Stress, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 2794023or 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-43 in 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. 69 Church 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 413-5973146.

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 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.

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, 1 p.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 2705349to make a noon lunch reservatio­n, or 270-5348 for 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. – 4:45p.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 10 teams. 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. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bone Builders, 10:30a.m. Exercise class 1 p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more informatio­n. EATING INVASIVE SPECIES: Louisiana-based chef Philippe Parola leads the “Eat the Problem!” campaign promoting Silverfin, also known as Asian carp, as a food source to manage their population and protect our rivers. Silverfin have spread rampantly through the U.S. since they were introduced in the 1960s and 1970s, threatenin­g multi-billion-dollar fishing industries. Parola discusses his efforts to develop a human consumptio­n market for Silverfin on December 5at 7p.m. in the Paresky Auditorium on the Williams College campus in Williamsto­wn MA. The event is free and open to the public. 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. SENIOR SCIENCE LECTURE: Explore the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observator­y for “What’s Up in Astronomy? Biggest Discoverie­s of 2018,” presented by Outreach Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3p.m. – 4p.m., 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectad­y. Cost: Senior admission to miSci ($10for ages 65and older, adults $12), free for miSci members. You don’t have to be a senior citizen to attend. For more informatio­n visit www.dudleyobse­rvatory.org or call 518-382-7890. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonvil­le Methodist Church, 22 Bridge Street, Route 40 to Route 67East (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. TOWN OF PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The regular monthly meeting for the Town of Pittstown Seniors will be held on December 5 at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire House on Mason Lane. The meeting begins at 11:45a.m. with a covered dish luncheon, followed by a business meeting. This will be the last meeting until March 6, 2019. The TOPS Christmas Party is on December 9at the Pittstown Volunteer Emergency Corp with ham dinner served at noon. Members who wish to attend should contact Sylvia Ward at 518-478-3338 by Sunday, December 2. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-5. Don’t Be Bored Games in the Young People’s Room, 5p.m. for all ages. 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

Thursday, Dec. 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “Manhattan Beach” by Jennifer Egan, 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the informatio­n desk. Hour of Code: Snap Circuits, 3:30 p.m. – 4:45p.m. in the Teen Area. A Computer Science Education Week event. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BLUE CHRISTMAS: The Blue Christmas Healing Service offers candelight, hope and comfort for those suffering from loss,hardship of illness, the death of a loved one, divorce, job loss or “blue” feelings for other reasons. Pastor Jennifer Tillman will share words of reassuranc­e. Organist Wayne Miserak and Pam Martin Dodson on the accordion will offer special music while Healing Touch Certified Practicion­ers wil be available for you. 7p.m., Hope Lutheran Church, 470 Winter Street Extension, Troy (Defreestvi­lle). There will be lite refreshmen­ts after the service. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting Group, 1 p.m. – 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 2794023or visit www.brunswickl­ibrary.org for more informatio­n.

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 518235-3851.

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). HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bingo, 12:45p.m. Cards. Van Transporta­tion available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more informatio­n.

JAZZ AT WILLIAMS: The Williams Jazz Repertory Ensemble takes on works by giants of jazz, featuring outstandin­g arrangemen­ts of compositio­ns by the great. The music of Oliver Nelson will be featured on Thursday, December 6, at 7p.m. at Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive, Bernhard Music Center, Williams College campus, Williamsto­wn MA. Free and open to the public. For more informatio­n see http://music.williams.edu or call the concert hotline at 413-597-3146.

MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.& A.M. meets on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Refreshmen­ts will be served following the meeting. RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446meets on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30p.m. at their rooms, located at 851 Broadway, Rensselaer. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 4p.m. - 6 p.m. Computer Help: 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.

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: December Decoration­s, 6p.m. Children with the help of their caregiver(s) can create holiday and winter-themed decoration­s using a variety of craft supplies. For ages 4-12, accompanie­d by an adult. Dress for mess. Registrati­on required. For more informatio­n and to register, call 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylib­rary.org. The Library is located at 100 Second Street, downtown Troy.

Friday, Dec. 7

CHENEY LIBRARY: Lego Club for grades 1– 3, 4p.m – 5p.m.. 73Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. Visit www. cheneylibr­ary.org for more informatio­n.

EMPIRE STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA JAZZ CONCERT: Hear the ESYO Youth Jazz Orchestra and the ESYO Repertory Jazz Orchestra in concert on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Guilderlan­d High School, 8School Road, Guilderlan­d Center. Adults $10, students/seniors $5. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://esyo.org/programs/concerts-events. FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600State Street, Schenectad­y, announces its special First Friday Devotional Services for December. On Friday, December 7, following the 12:15p.m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s is handicappe­daccessibl­e and parking is available in the lot behind the church at the corner of State and Lafayette streets. For more informatio­n call 518-374-4466Ext. 13. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: 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. ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club of Troy will hold its monthly meeting and annual Christmas Tea at 1:30p.m. on Friday, December 7, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswic­k Road. Guest speaker Margaret Story will present the Story of Christmas Pins. Members and guests are invited to wear your favorite Christmas Pin.

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.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: Join North Country Arts at their 2nd Floor Gallery location at Glens Falls City Hall, 42Ridge Street, for a reception for local artist Julia Cutshall-King and guest artists currently on exhibit. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition continues through January 5.

PICTURE MY PARK: The Friends of Peebles Island State Park and Choose Cohoes for Art present “Picture My Park” an exhibit of photograph­y highlighti­ng the many attraction­s of Peebles Island State Park running from December 5 through January 1at the Peebles Island Visitors Center. A reception will be held on Friday December 7, from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the Visitors Center. The show is free and open to the public. Prizes for the three best works will be awarded during the reception. Questions about the show can be sent to FriendsOfP­eebles@GMail. com .

WESTERN SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance called by Ray Taylor, on Friday, December 7, from 7:30p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Middleburg­h Elementary School cafeteria, 245Main Street. Please wear soft sole shoes. Call 518-827-4894for more informatio­n.

WILLIAMS WIND ENSEMBLE: In a concert titled “British Masters,” the Williams College Wind Ensemble, directed by Prof. Brian Messier offers music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, and Gordon Jacob on Friday, December 7, at 8p.m. at Chapin Hall, 54Chapin Hall Drive, Williams College campus, Williamsto­wn MA. Free and open to the public. For more informatio­n visit http://music.williams.edu or call the concert hotline at 413-5973146.

ZITI DINNER FUNDRAISER: Support the Watervliet Historical Society Museum at a Ziti, Sausage & Meaball dinner with salad, bread & butter, dessert, coffe, tea and iced tea. 3p.m. – 7p.m., Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadw­ay. $12.50per person, eat-in or take-out. Call 518-428-2605to make reservatio­ns. Walkins accepted. Sponsored by Albany County Legislator Bob Beston.

Saturday, Dec. 8

BABES IN TROYLAND: Troy Flea returns for the holiday season for a special two-day indoor winter ‘clubhouse” market with more than 25antique, vintage and craft vendors. All four stories of the Takk House building, a former Knights of Columbus clubhouse at 55Third Street in downtown Troy, will be open for guests to explore.The bazaar also features cocktails in the barroom and a “beer garden” in the main hall with food catered by The Ruck, a remote version of Bard & Baker Board Game Café on the second floor, an escape room by Enigmatic Escapes and a “Christmas in July in December” party in the Franklin Alley Social Club. Saturday, December 8, 1p.m. – 7p.m.; Sunday, December 9, 11a.m. – 4p.m. Admission $5for the whole weekend.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Kathryn J. Schneider’s “Birding the Hudson Valley” is a guide to birds and birdwatchi­ng, published by University Press of New England. Schneider brings her book to the Chatham Bookstore in conversati­on with Thomas Chulak. Book signing at 4p.m., reading at 5p.m. followed by conversati­on and Q& A at 27Main Street, Chatham. The event is free; refreshmen­ts will be served. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Columbia Land Conservanc­y. For more informatio­n call 518-392-3005or visit https://chathamboo­kstore. com.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FORT: The Fort Plain Museum’s annual Christmas at the Fort will be held on Saturday, December 8, from 10a.m. – 4p.m. Events include the debut of museum chairman Norm Bollen’s new book, “George Washington and the Mohawk Frontier,” a local author book fair, colonial Christmas music by the Liaisons Plaisantes, from 1p.m. – 2p.m. and much more. The museum is located at 389Canal Street, Fort Plain.

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 518235-3851.

ESYO HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR: Small ensembles from the Empire State Youth Orchestra will perform at the Colonie Center Barnes & Noble for the holiday spirit from 10a.m. – 6p.m. on Saturday, December 8, while members gift-wrap your presents and raise awareness for their organizati­on. A percentage of purchases made at the Colonie Center Barnes & Noble will benefit ESYO at no additional cost to you. Simply tell your cashier that you wish to support ESYO.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: Come to Hoosick Falls and enjoy the village’s first Festival of Trees on Saturday, December 8, starting at 4 p.m. More than 30decorate­d and lit trees will line the streets and sidewalks along Main, John and Church streets. The official tree lighting at the Wood Memorial Park gazebo will take place at 6p.m., with caroling led by Shari Hand with the Hoosick Falls Central School Choir and Hoosac School Choir. Shops and eateries will be open for exploratio­n; patrons will receive a ticket from each establishm­ent they visit for a special “Hoosick Rising Basket” drawing at Unihog, 2Center Street. The event is free.

HYDE HALL POP-UP STORE: Featuring books and gift items from the Museum Bookstore, quilts, pottery, candles and more, with hot mulled cider donated by Fly Creek Cider Mill. 10a.m. – 2:20p.m., Kent Center, Hyde Hall, 267Glimmer­glass State Park Road, Cooperstow­n. Please enter via Glimmergla­ss State Park. For more informatio­n call 607-547-5098or visit HydeHall.org.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story time is 1 p.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 4 N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more informatio­n, call 518-463-4035. MOUNTAIN ROAD HOLIDAY FAIR: Mountain Road School’s annual Holiday Fair takes place on Saturday, December 8, from 11a.m. – 4p.m. at the school, located at 4565County Route 9, New Lebanon/East Nassau. This charming school tradition features local vendors and artisans, arts and crafts for all ages, and food and drink. Admission is free. For more informatio­n, contact Developmen­t Coordinato­r Betsy Feathers at 518-794-8520or betsy@ mountainro­adschool.org, or visit www.mountainro­adschool.org.

PICTURES WITH SANTA: Meet and take pictures with Santa at two locations. 9 a.m. – 11a.m., Wynantskil­l Fire Department, 511Church Street; noon – 3p.m., Defreestvi­lle Fire Department, 350North Greenbush Road, Troy. Light refreshmen­ts will be served. Well-behaved and leashed pets welcome at Defreestvi­lle only. For more informatio­n, visit https://www.facebook.com/ defreestvi­llefd/.

SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS: Williams College’s annual “Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols,” featuring choral music by the Williams Concert and Chamber Chorus as well as congregati­onal singing of carols and a reading of the biblical Christmas story, will be held at 4p.m., preceded by a prelude at 3:40p.m., on December 8and 9in Thompson Memorial Chapel on Hopkins Hill Drive, Williamsto­wn MA. Brad Wells directs the Concert and Chamber Choirs. Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer, Chaplain to the College, delivers the meditation, while Fr. Gary Caster, Catholic Chaplain, serves as liturgist. There is no admission charge, but all are encouraged to donate an item of non-perishable canned or packed food for emergency food pantries, and a free-will offering will support the work of the Berkshire Immigrant Center and the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry.

TEN BROECK MANSION: Bring your children to hear holiday stories read by Sinterklaa­s, decorate cookies and take a photo with Sinterklaa­s. Recommende­d for ages 3-10. 10:30a.m. – noon, Ten Broeck Mansion, 9Ten Broeck Place, Albany. Free and open to the public. The Holiday Open House follows from noon – 2p.m. Adults $5, children under 12$1. For more informatio­n visit www.tenbroeckm­ansion.org.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit with or read to Greta the Reading Dog at noon to boost your reading skills. For all ages. Following the “Great American Read” TV series, join the Troy Public Library for an in-depth ex- ploration of books from the show’s top 100list. December’s focus is on Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women,” continuing with a screening of the 2018BBC adaptation (176minutes) at 1p.m. on Saturday, December 8at 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. WALK WITH A DOC: The Walk With A Doc program is geared toward helping people improve their health and get active. Proceed at your own pace while walking with doctors from Capital Cardiology Associates, Troy Associates of Cardiology, Samaritan Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in a fun, free walking program. Upon conclusion of the walk, nurses will take blood pressure and physicians will take your questions. The walk takes place on the second Saturday of each month. Registrati­on starts at 7:30 a.m. Walk starts at 8a..m at Riverfront Park, River and Fulton streets, Troy.

Sunday, Dec. 9

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The LathamColo­nie Knights of Columbus Council at 328TroySch­enectady Road, Latham, hosts its December “All You Can Eat Breakfast” on Sunday, December 9, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m. Adults $9, children 5-10$4, under 5 free. Free Christmas Favor will be distribute­d, one per family while supplies last. BABES IN TROYLAND: Troy Flea returns for the holiday season for a special two-day indoor winter ‘clubhouse” market with more than 25antique, vintage and craft vendors. All four stories of the Takk House building, a former Knights of Columbus clubhouse at 55Third Street in downtown Troy, will be open for guests to explore.The bazaar also features cocktails in the barroom and a “beer garden” in the main hall with food catered by The Ruck, a remote version of Bard & Baker Board Game Café on the second floor, an escape room by Enigmatic Escapes and a “Christmas in July in December” party in the Franklin Alley Social Club. Saturday, December 8, 1p.m. – 7p.m.; Sunday, December 9, 11a.m. – 4p.m. Admission $5for the whole weekend.

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: In “Why Theatre?” Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, the Producing Artistic Director at Capital Rep, discusses different thoughts on the place of theatre in modern times and takes you on a journey from script to stage to explore the creative process for some of Capital Rep’s celebrated production­s. The 1:15p.m. program is preceded by a 12:30p.m. meet and mingle at Room 224of the Albany Sage Colleges Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions call 518-533-2666or visit www.humanistso­ciety.org. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Singer/guitarist/songwriter Nate Fiorino of Waterford presents a Christmas music concert featuring a sing-along of classic Christmas songs at 6p.m. on Sunday, December 9, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. There is no door charge for this concert sponsored by WNGN. A free will offering will be taken. For more informatio­n call the church phone at 518-745-8611 or 518-793-2276, or email mbailey90@gmail.com. CHRISTMAS IN OZ: Join the Spendwood School of Dance for their 16th annual Holiday Benefit Performanc­e. “Christmas in Oz” benefits the Cohoes Community Center. Performanc­es at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, and Sunday, December 16 at the Cohoes Music Hall, 58Remsen Street. Tickets $10, $12, $15. Tickets are available at Cohoes City Hall or at Spendwood School of Dance, 50Johnston Avenue, Cohoes. For more informatio­n call 518-235-1614or email info@spendwood. com.

HANDBELL CONCERT: The United Church Bell Ringers present “Merrily We Ring,” a Holiday Handbell Concert on Sunday, December 9, at 1p.m. at the United Church (Presbyteri­an), 37Salem Street, Greenwich. There is no charge for the event, but free-will donations will be collected for the Greenwich Central School Elementary Health Offices. Stay in Greenwich after the concert for the Greenwich Holiday House Tour at 2p.m. and a free community dinner from 1p.m. – 4p.m.For more informatio­n on the concert, please call director Debi Craig at 518-854-3102. 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. Sunday, December 9, 3p.m., Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041Troy-Schenectad­y Road. Free and open to the public.

MADONNA AND CHILD CHRISTMAS CONCERT: This fundraisin­g concert features classical, traditiona­l and contempora­ry Christmas music with a special dedication to the Madonna and Christ Child, featuring Rosanne Graziano Hargrave, soprano, and Michael Clemente, pianist. 3 p.m., American Italian Heritage Museum, 1227Centra­l Avenue, Albany. A dessert reception follows the concert. $10per person. Make your reservatio­n by sending a check payable to AIHAM to American Italian Heritage Associatio­n and Museum, 1227Centra­l Avenue, Albany NY 12205by December 6. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The VFW Post 1938monthl­y breakfast will be served on Sunday, December 9, from 8a.m. – 11a.m. at the post, located at Poplar Avenue in Valley Falls. Ages 13 and up $8, children 5-12$4, children under 5free. SERVICE OF LESSONS & CAROLS: Williams College’s annual “Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols,” featuring choral music by the Williams Concert and Chamber Chorus as well as congregati­onal singing of carols and a reading of the biblical Christmas story, will be held at 4p.m., preceded by a prelude at 3:40p.m., on December 8and 9in Thompson Memorial Chapel on Hopkins Hill Drive, Williamsto­wn MA. Brad Wells directs the Concert and Chamber Choirs. Rev. Valerie Bailey Fischer, Chaplain to the College, delivers the meditation, while Fr. Gary Caster, Catholic Chaplain, serves as liturgist. There is no admission charge, but all are encouraged to donate an item of non-perishable canned or packed food for emergency food pantries, and a free-will offering will support the work of the Berkshire Immigrant Center and the Al Nelson Friendship Center Food Pantry. 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. - 2:30p.m. every Sunday through December 30. miSci galleries will be open continuous­ly from noon – 5 p.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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Ellen Adler recently moved to Troy from Vermont, where she enjoyed a stint reading poems and stories on Vermont Public Radio. Now living just a few blocks from the Troy Public Library, she’ll read Elizabeth Bishop’s “In the Village” at 2p.m. on Sunday, December 9, at the main branch, 100Second Street. Free and open to the public; advance registrati­on is recommende­d. For more informatio­n and to register, call 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylib­rary.org.

Monday, Dec. 10

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.

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