Calendar

Tuesday, Dec. 18

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Regular Board Meeting, 7:15p.m., Berlin Middle School/High School. 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. – 6:30p.m. or 6:30 p.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, 222 Madsion Avenue, Albany. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Get your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation from 3p.m. – 5:30p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 4118 State 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 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.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Sandwich Club, 4 p.m. Game Night, 5p.m. 2455 NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-2790580or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10 a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. Christmas party and exchange, 1 p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for 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, 11 a.m. Computer Help, 1p.m. to 3 p.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 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for more information.

Wednesday, Dec. 19

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM Class 4p.m. Adult Yoga, 5p.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.

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/concertsevents.

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, 10:30 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.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: Join the Cohoes Public Library’s Mystery Book Club on December 19at 10:30a.m. to help Meg Langslow with Donna Andrews’ cozy mystery “Six Geese-A-Slaying” 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, 331Delaware Avenue, Albany. For more information visit www.story-circle.org or call 518-383-4620.

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.

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 518-4166463or email jdavis@ppefny.org. 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

Thursday, Dec. 20

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting Circle, 1p.m. – 2:30p.m. Get your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation from 3 p.m. – 5:30p.m. and help the Tamarac French Club get to Martinique. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is 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).

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga, 5p.m. 2455 NY-2, Grafton. Call 518279-0580or visit www. graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATORS: During the Open Enrollment period for New York State of Health, explore your options at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch on Thursdays through January 31. Health Insurance Navigators will be on hand to help you choose and apply for the insurance plan that best meets your healthcare needs and show you tax credits you may be eligible for to lower insurance costs. The program is free but registration is necessary. To make an appointment call 845-514-7359or email lbelman@ppefny.org. 10a.m. – noon, 27114th Street, Troy.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518- 686-7561 to 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

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Cookie exchange, 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 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for registration details and 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. 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 10:30 a.m. Special Christmas Dinner at noon. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to 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 518235-3851.

FULL MOON HIKE: Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to enjoy Mud Creek under 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. 7:30p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. The event is free, but pre-registration is required by December 21 at 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 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

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: Kids’ STEAM Class, 4p.m. Adult Yoga, 5 p.m. 4118State 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 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.

OPEN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: During the Open Enrollment period for New York State of Health, join the Troy Public Library at 100 Second Street, downtown Troy, from 2p.m. – 5p.m. on Wednesdays from December 19through January 30to explore your options. 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 518416-6463or email jdavis@ ppefny.org.

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.

Thursday, Dec. 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen SEWcial; 10:30a.m. – noon. Bring 1.5yards of non-stretchy fabric for a DIY bean bag chair. For grades 6-12; OK for beginners. Super Smash Tournament on the WiiU, 2p.m. – 4p.m. Winners get a 3D printed trophy. For grades 6-12. Sign up online for either event at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting Circle, 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/CornerstoneChurchinthe-burghfor more information or call 518-235-3851.

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

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

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.

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.

Friday, Dec. 28

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Vacation Cinema, “Hotel Transylvania 3,” 10 a.m. Bring a blanket or pillow to get comfy. For kids and families. Weaving On Straws, 3p.m. Learn the basics of weaving on a loom made of straws. For ages 9and up. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Winter Reading Challenge Kick-off party, 5p.m. Track your reading and earn raffle tickets toward prizes. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for registration details and more information.

HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATORS: During the Open Enrollment period for New York State of Health, explore your options at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch on Thursdays through January 31. Health Insurance Navigators will be on hand to help you choose and apply for the insurance plan that best meets your healthcare needs and show you tax credits you may be eligible for to lower insurance costs. The program is free but registration is necessary. To make an appointment call 845-514-7359or email lbelman@ppefny.org. 10a.m. – noon, 27114th Street, Troy.

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. PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Don “The Soul Man” Hyman is the featured guest performer on a full evening of treats and entertainment starting at 7p.m. at 435New Karner Road, Hanover Square, Colonie. $10per person. Use the Hill Street Entrance. Sponsored by Singles Services.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Stop by anytime from 10 a.m. – 3p.m. and complete a special craft to take home. For ages 3and up. No registration required. . For more information, call 518-2747071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. The Library is located at 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

Saturday, Dec. 29

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.