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Sunday, Dec. 16

BLUE CHRISTMAS: For some people the joy of the Christmas season is overshadowed by grief over the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a marriage. If this is true for you this year, of if you know someone for whom it is true, you’re encouraged to come to a community Blue Christmas Service designed especially for you on December 16at 7p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 405Vliet Boulevard, Cohoes. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus host an All You Can Eat Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 16, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. Breakfast will be served from 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. Santa will be on hand from 9a.m. – 10:30a.m. Adults $8, children $5, under 5free.

CAPITAL DISTRICT JEWISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY: Join the Capital Region Jewish Genealogy Society on Sunday, December 16, for its first annual meeting. The meeting features a presentation on the history of Albany’s Jewish congregations dating back to the Dutch in the 1650s by genealogist, historian and gravestone conservator Christopher White, author of the blog, “Finding your Past: Genealogical Gleanings with the Albany Grave Digger.” Refreshments to celebrate the holiday season will follow the meeting. 1p.m., Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, 184Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Members and non-members welcome. An RSVP is not necessary but may be sent to crjgs@gmail. com.

CAROLING TO THE HORSES: High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center invites the community to ring in Christmas cheer by enjoying holiday goods and serenading their horse herd. Bring horsey treats to stuff the horses’ stockings and to share with neighboring rescue farms. 4 p.m., 71CR 21C, Ghent. Dress warmly. For more information email info@high-n-mighty.org. 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, 58 Remsen 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.

CLIFTON PARK COMMUNITY CHORUS: The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents, “Do You Hear the Christmas Bells?” featuring the Shenendehowa UMC Bell Choir, on Sunday, December 16, at 3 p.m. at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971Route 146, Clifton Park. Admission is free, but donations will be collected to benefit a local charity. For more information, call Pat O’Donnell at 518-3716681. This event is sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park. ESYO WIND ORCHESTRA: The Empire State Youth Orchestra Wind Orchestra performs at 3p.m. the Massry Center for the Arts at the College of St. Rose, 1002Madison Avenue, Albany. Adults $10, students/seniors $5. Get tickets online at https:// esyo.org/programs/concertsevents.

LIVE NATIVITY: Hope United Methodist Church of Eagle Mills presents a Live Nativity on the church’s front lawn with enactments at 5p.m. and 6p.m. at 566Brunswick Road, on the corner of Rte. 2and Garfield Road. Refreshments will be served following each enactment. No charge, no donations. Dress warmly. PRE-HOLIDAY BAKE SALE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, Schenectady, sponsors its 13th annual Pre-Holiday Bake Sale on Saturday, December 15, from 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. and Sunday, December 16, from 8:30a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Baked goods suitable for the holidays, including cookies, nut breads, cakes, pies, etc., will be available for a nominal fee. The public is cordially invited. The church is handicapped-accessible, and parking is available behind the church. For more information, call 518-374-4466Ext. 13. RPI PRESIDENT’S HOLIDAY CONCERT: The 2018 President’s Holiday Concert at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute takes place on Sunday, December 16, at 3p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Center (EMPAC) on the RPI campus, 1108th Street, Troy. The Rensselaer Orchestra and Concert Choir, under the direction of Nicholas DeMaison, presents a program of music reflecting on the miraculous happenstance that is existence on Earth. The concert is free, but RSVP’s are requested online at https:// webforms.rpi.edu/holidayconcert.

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 – 5 p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12Adult, $10Senior, $8Child) at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

USA DANCE: Join the NYS Capital District chapter of USA Dance for their monthly evening of ballroom dancing on Sunday, December 16. The event begins with a free Rhumba lesson with Rita Russell from 6:15p.m. – 7p.m., followed by three hours of dancing with music provided by Joe Sweeney from 7p.m. – 10p.m., with a dance demo by Kevin Tung and Natasha Lowry around 8:30p.m. Non-members $13, members $10, students $5, ages 18and under free. Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue, Albany. For more information call Jim DeForge at 518-233-0957, email capitalusadance@gmail. com, or visit http://capitalusadance.com.

VENTFORT HALL: Children of all ages and their families are welcome to Ventfort Hall, a historic Gilded Age mansion at 104Walker Street in Lenox MA on Sunday, December 16, from 1p.m. to 3p.m. to decorate one of the many trees that adorn the mansion and make holiday cards for friends and family. The fully decorated tree will remain on display until early January. Punch and cookies will be served. The $5admission per child covers material fees. Parents/ guardians are admitted at no extra charge. Reservations are encouraged but not required; call 413-637-3206if you’re interested in attending, or email haley@gildedage.org.

Monday, Dec. 17

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a Personnel Committee meeting on Monday, December 17, at 10:30a.m. in the Conference Room in the Administration Building at the Albany International Airport, Albany.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Library board meets at 6:30p.m. Friends’ meetings are open to the public; new Friends are always welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. Get your gifts wrapped

for a suggested donation from 3p.m. – 5:30p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 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 9 a.m., Yoga 10:30a.m., Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information. MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311 F.& A.M. meets on December 17at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. The theme for the evening is “Masonry and the Holidays.” Refreshments will be served following the meeting. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween/ Teen Art Night: Bubble Magnets, 6p.m. Bring a photo or image 1 – 2inches in diameter, or use one from the Library to create a unique piece of art for your locker or fridge. For ages 8and up. 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.

WATERVLIET HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Watervliet Historical Society holds its annual Pot Luck Christmas Party on Monday, December 17, starting at 6:30p.m. at the Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadway. Please bring something to share.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: KBA: Kids Builder Association, 4p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, origami and more. For kids and families. Sign up for a Chess Club session from 5:30p.m. – 6:30 p.m. or 6:30p.m. -7:30p.m. and try your hand with the library’s teen volunteers. For grades K-5; all experience levels welcome.

BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists are sharing their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this fall and winter. On Tuesday, December 18, Dr. Gwen Saul, curator of ethnography and ethnology, presents “What is Ethnography and Why Is It Important to the NYSM Contemporary Native Art Collection?” 12:10p.m. – 12:40p.m., Huxley Theater, New York State Museum, 222Madison Avenue, Albany.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Get your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation from 3p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary. org for more information. CHENEY LIBRARY: Knitting Club, 9:30a.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.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Sandwich Club, 4p.m. Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. Christmas party and exchange, 1p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time with Mrs. Greene hosts the library’s annual Kiddie Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 18. Story Time is held at 11a.m. the North Greenbush Public Library, 141Main Avenue in Wynantskill. Due to the holidays, the next Story Hour will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. 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, 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, 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 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Kids’ STEAM Class 4p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. Get your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation from 3p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

ESYO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES: Hear the Empire State Youth Orchestra Percussion Ensembles take on the holidays at 7p.m. at the Massry Center for the Arts at the College of St. Rose, 1002Madison Avenue, Albany. Adults $10, students/seniors $5. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://esyo.org/programs/ concerts-events. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

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. 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 4 N. 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 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518271-6949or 518-273-1851 for more information. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Join the Cohoes Public Library’s Mystery Book Club on December 19at 10:30 a.m. to help Meg Langslow with Donna Andrews’ cozy mystery “Six Geese-ASlaying” and take part in a book swap. If you have a book to share, bring it along. The library is located at 169 Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes. More details are available at www.CohoesPublicLibrary. org under “book club.” SAME STORY, DIFFERENT VOICE: The 13th Annual Telling of “Same Story, Different Voice,” features four tellers – Linda McKenney, Nancy Marie Payne, Claire Nolan and Kate Dudding – with four different versions of Beauty and the Beast. A discussion of the different tellers’ approaches to the story will follow the tellings. Free and open to the public; please bring a potluck dessert to share. 6:15p.m., Albany Public Library Delaware Branch, 331 Delaware Avenue, Albany. For more information visit www.story-circle.org or call 518-383-4620.

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. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dance Story Hour with Ellen Sinopoli, 10:30a.m. The artistic director of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company will read from her favorite children’s books about dance and lead children in basic movement activities related to the stories. For ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver. Open Enrollment Assistance for New York State of Health, 2p.m. – 5p.m. Health Insurance Navigators will be on hand to help you apply while looking at the tax credits you may be eligible for to lower the cost of health insurance. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is necessary. To make an appointment, or for more information, call 518-416-6463 or email jdavis@ppefny.org. 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

Thursday, Dec. 20

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting Group, 1p.m. – 2:30p.m. Get your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation from 3p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 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 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 518-2353851.

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 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). GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga, 5 p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www.graftoncommunityli- brary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. 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 20, at 6:30p.m. at their rooms, located at 851Broadway, Rensselaer. 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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Brick Builders, 6p.m. Children get the opportunity to be creative and build with lots of Legos, all provided by the Library. No outside Legos,please. All creations will be displayed at the Library. For ages 4and up; children 7and under must have an adult present at all times. For more information, call 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. The Library is located at 100 Second Street, downtown Troy.

Friday, Dec. 21

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Ted Pugh and performed solo by Executive Artistic Director David Anderson in a modern revival of Dickens’ own manner of storytelling. 8p.m., Solaris, 360Warren Street, Hudson. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received. To learn more about Walking the dog Theater’s Free Culture Initiative and to get involved, visit www. wtdtheater.org or call 518610-0909.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30a.m. Special Christmas Dinner at noon. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 22

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Ted Pugh and performed solo by Executive Artistic Director David Anderson in a modern revival of Dickens’ own manner of storytelling. 8p.m., Solaris, 360Warren Street, Hudson. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received. To learn more about Walking the dog Theater’s Free Culture Initiative and to get involved, visit www. wtdtheater.org or call 518610-0909.

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 518-2353851.

FULL MOON HIKE: Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to enjoy Mud Creek un- der the glow of the December full moon, known as the Cold Moon or Long Nights Moon. Learn about the moon and the creatures that come out at night while walking the ½ mile trail. 7:30 p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by December 21at 4p.m. Please call Pamela Price at 518-267-3313to register. For more information visit www.facebook.com/MudcreekELC.

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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit with or read to Greta the Reading Dog at noon to boost your reading skills. For all ages. The Library is located at 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

Sunday, Dec. 23

CAPITAL DISTRICT YOUTH CHORALE: Now in its 36th season, the Capital District Youth Chorale is a talented group of singers ages 9-17from forty public and parochial schools who meet weekly at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland and perform at least six local concerts each year. They perform their annual holiday concert, featuring holiday music from the Renaissance to Broadway, at 3p.m. on Sunday, December 23, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Albany. Adults $10, seniors and students $5. CELEBRATION OF LESSONS & CAROLS: The ninth annual Celebration of Lessons and Carols in Kinderhook begins at 4p.m. on Sunday, December 23, at Kinderhook Reformed Church, 21Broad Street. Nine readers from the larger community will be joined by a choir of forty experienced singers under the direction of David Smith. Choral offerings include works from the 17th through 20th centuries. Pastor Rudy Visser will preside. Free-will offering. Early arrival is recommended for preludes beginning at 3:45p.m. The church is handicapped accessible and parking is available. For further information please visit www.kinderhookreformedchurch.com or www. concertsinthevillage.org, or call 518-758-6401.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Ted Pugh and performed solo by Executive Artistic Director David Anderson in a modern revival of Dickens’ own manner of storytelling. 8p.m., Solaris, 360Warren Street, Hudson. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received. To learn more about Walking the dog Theater’s Free Culture Initiative and to get involved, visit www. wtdtheater.org or call 518610-0909.

HOLIDAY DANCE: Put on your dancing shoes and celebrate the Holiday season with dancing to music from D.J. Brian Zapel from 7p.m. – 10p.m. at the Colonie Elks Lodge, 11Elks Lane, Latham. $12per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach Services Inc. For more information visit www.SinglesOutreach.org.

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 14-inch 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

Monday, Dec. 24

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with carols, songs and lighting of candles. 6p.m. – 7p.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303for more information.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Walking the dog Theater of Ghent presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Ted Pugh and performed solo by Executive Artistic Director David Anderson in a modern revival of Dickens’ own manner of storytelling. 3p.m., Solaris, 360Warren Street, Hudson. Admission is free as part of WTD’s Free Culture Initiative, which seeks to make the experience of live theater available to all; donations in support of this initiative are gratefully received. To learn more about Walking the dog Theater’s Free Culture Initiative and to get involved, visit www. wtdtheater.org or call 518610-0909.

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

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (COHOES): St. John’s Episcopal Church, 405Vliet Boulevard, Cohoes, holds its Christmas Eve candlelight service on Monday, December 24, at 7p.m., preceded by a carol sing from 6:45p.m. – 7p.m. There will be no mass on Christmas Day. The public is cordially invited to attend the Christmas Eve service.

Wednesday, Dec. 26

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. – 3p.m. Kids’ STEAM Class, 4p.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-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

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.

LEGO DAY: Head to the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) AT 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, on Wednesday, December 26, for a day of Lego activities and fun as LEGO Master Builder Ian Coffey does a build with visitors from 11a.m. – 2p.m. LEGO Day events are included with museum admission: $12for ages 13and up, $10for ages 65and older, $8for ages 3-12. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ miSciNY.

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 4 N. 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 6:30 p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House—4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518-271-6949 or 518-273-1851 for more information.