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Monday, Jan. 7 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Adobe Premiere Elements 2018Training, 2p.m.. – 4 p.m. Learn how to edit videos, create titles, insert transitions, add special effects, adjust audio and more to create professional looking videos suitable for a variety of media. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Fun and Games for Grownups, 6p.m. – 8p.m. Snacks served. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cribbage 9a.m., Yoga 10:30a.m. 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, January 7, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. The theme for the evening is the Assistant Grand Lecturer’s Lecture. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Board meeting, 5p.m., Main Library, 100Second Street, downtown Troy.

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, Jan. 8 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Safe Harbor coordinator for Albany County Theresa Schillaci will discuss how the organization helps youth who are victims or at risk for human trafficking. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 7p.m. – 8 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRAIN FOODFORTHE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks this winter. On Tuesday, January 8, Museum Malacologist Dr. Denise Mayer discusses New York’s more than 100species of land snails and the evolutionary adaptations that have allowed them to live on land. 12:10p.m. – 12:40p.m., Huxley Theater, New York State Museum, 222

Madison Avenue, Albany. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY

LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.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.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The next meeting of the East Side Seniors will be held on January 8at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill, beginning at 1 p.m. There will be nominations for new officers, an election will be held, and there will be a discussion of upcoming events, including the Wildwood NJ trip on June 9. If Wynantskill schools are closed due to weather, the meeting will be canceled. If Troy schools are on a 2hour delay due to weather, bocce ball will be cancelled. Come January 1, membership dues are due. New members are always welcome. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club meets on Tuesday, January

8, at 11a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. After social time the business meeting starts at noon, followed by the program “What’s It’s” by Ted Correll. Bring a bag lunch; dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kristi at 518-869-8125. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10 a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561for more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 meets on Tuesday, January 8, at 7p.m. at their rooms located at 513Fifth Avenue, North Troy. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time with Mrs. Greene 11a.m. North Greenbush Public Library, 141Main Avenue, 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, 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.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226Old Loudon Road. All persons 16and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, v is itwww.SAM24.SY TH A SITE. COM.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The library Finance Committee meets at 5:15p.m. and the Board of Trustees meets at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, January 8. With an ever-increasing number of dietary supplements on the market, those looking to improve their health can easily be overwhelmed and confused. Dr. Jennifer Lundstrom will give an informational talk on “Supplements: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask,” on Tuesday, January 8, at 6p.m. at the Troy Public Library main branch, 100Second Street. The program is free; advance registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. 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, Jan. 9 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner Books discusses “Little Comfort” by Edwin Hill. Copies of the book are available at the information desk. 7p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 12:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CAPITAL DISTRICT CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection sponsors a “Let’s Get Smart with our Money” luncheon, featuring a Chicken Marsala dinner, on Wednesday, January 9, from 11:25a.m. to approximately 1:30p.m. at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867Rte. 146(Carman Road), Schenectady. Special Feature speaker Pam Hallenbeck from Primerica will offer tips on how to manage money better at any age. Carla Paige provides this month’s musical entertainment while Pat Kelly gives an inspirational talk on her true life story. Cost $16 inclusive. Reservations are necessary by January 4; call Nancy at 518-869-0642to make yours.

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. 69 Church 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.

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 518-416-6463or email jdavis@ppefny.org.

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, including winter coats and accessories.

Thursday, Jan. 10 AMERICAN REVOLUTION ROUND TABLE: The American Revolution Round Table: Hudson/Mohawk Valleys and Siena College’s McCormack Center for the Study of the American Revolution present New York State Bureau of Historic Sites Senior Curator Travis Bowman’s lecture, “Slavery and Dutch-Palatine Farmers: How did middle class farmers in New York interact with slavery?” 7 p.m., Siena College, Roger Bacon Building Room 202 (Key Auditorium), 515Loudon Road, Albany. The event starts at 6:30p.m. with time for socializing before the program. Refreshments will be served after te presentation. Parking is free; please park in Lots L, For G. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “Less” by Andrew Sean Greer. Copies of the book are available at the information desk. 1:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting Circle, 1 p.m. – 2:30p.m. STEAM, 4 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/ Cornerstone Church in theburgh for 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, 5 p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Bingo, 12:45 p.m.Cards. Van Transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. PEOPLE OF THE PLATEAU: Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s “People of the Plateau” lecture series presents Bob Suss and Joe Trupia’s program on Hoosick Falls natives Bob and Ray Eberle, brothers who were singing stars of the Big Band era, featuring pictures and audio clips. 7p.m., Sand Lake Town Hall, 8428Miller Hill Road. $5suggested donation at the door. 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 from 5:30p.m. – 7p.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, http://www.facebook.com/ Rensselaer Library.

TROY GROTTO: The Troy Grotto #14will meet on Thursday, January 10, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7:30p.m.

Friday, Jan. 11 ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 11, at 11:30a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Qi Gong, 10a.m. All abilities welcome; wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Friday Cinema, 2:30p.m. See www. bethlehem public library. org for a list of titles. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Battle of Bennington presentation, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Return to a more civilized and elegant era and discover the joy of moving gracefully to 18th century dances with beautiful music. Workshops are held from 7 p.m. – 9p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month from January through March at Troy YWCA, 21 First Street. All dances will be taught, and there’s no need to bring a partner. Admission is by donation. For more information email donwfbell@gmail.com or visit youtube.com/user/donwfbell/videos.

FILM SCREENING/FOLK MUSIC: “The War of 33: Letters from Beirut” is an intimate, personal and powerful portrayal of the 2006 war in Lebanon. Folk singer/ songwriter Ben Grosscup will perform before and after the 35minute film. 7:30 p.m., Mountain View Studio, 20Mountainview Avenue, Woodstock. Suggested donation $10at the door; nobody will be turned away. For more information contact Middle East Crisis Response at mecr@mideastcrisis.org or call 845-876-7906. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga at 10:30a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. Saturday, Jan. 12

ALL PAUL SHOW: Watervliet Elks presents a Paul McCartney/Beatles tribute on Saturday, January 12, from 7p.m. – 10p.m. at 5014th Avenue, Watervliet. Advance tickets $15, at the door $20. For more ticket information call Ed at 518-810-9961. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburgh for more information or call 518-235-3851. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCES: Three Capital Region congregations partner for a night of international folk dancing on Saturday, January 12, to benefit Family Promise of the Capital Region. B’Nai Sholom Reform Congregation of Albany, Delmar Presbyterian Church and Journey United Church of Christ of Glenmont present the even from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30p.m. at Delmar Presbyterian, 585Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Participants will learn easy international dances, including some from Israel, that are appropriate for all ages. Refreshments will be provided by star bakers from all three congregations. Admission is free; voluntary donations to Family Promise will be appreciated. For more information, call B’Nai Sholom at 518-4825283or email office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us. MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story time is 1p.m. on Saturdays. Be there when the library closes to enjoy a story, read, sing and play for about 30minutes. For ages 2-4, but all are welcome. The Menands Public Library is located at 4N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more information, call 518-463-4035. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: Representatives from over a dozen New York State historic sites and cultural organizations will provide hands-on activities, unique artifacts to explore and information about upcoming events during the annual “New York State’s Great Places and Spaces” program from noon – 4 p.m. at the New York State Museum. Highlights include a guided tour of the exhibit, “The Historic Woodstock Art Colony: The Arthur A. Anderson Collection” at 1 p.m. and a guided tour of the exhibit “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal” at 3 p.m. Admission is free. The Museum is located at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. PLACES IN PRIDE & PREJUDICE: David M. Shapard, author of “The Annotated Pride and Prejudice,” shows pictures of the various locations where the Jane Austen novel takes place while discussing their history and significance for the story and their relation to Austen’s own life. 2p.m., Guilderland Public Library, 2228Western Avenue.

STEAMER NO. 10THEATRE: “The Count,” a musical with original score and lyrics by Brion Winston with monologue by David Hollander and Brion Winston. 7p.m., 500Western Avenue, Albany. $15in advance, $20at the door. For more information call 518-4385503, email info@steamer10theatre.org or visit www. steamer10theatre.org/thecount-a-musical. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Take in the quiet beauty of Thacher Park on a one-mile walk through mature hardwood forests, starting at 10a.m. This trail is easy to moderate with a few steep sections. Beginners are welcome. Snowshoes are available to rent for $5. Call 518-872-0800 to register, reserve snowshoes or for information on the meeting location.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The “Great American Read” TV series has sparked readers’ interest in the 100titles nominated as contenders for America’s favorite book. Join the Troy Public Library for in-depth explorations of several books from the top 100list. During January 2019the library will focus on Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” including a January 12screening of the 1945film adaptation (110 minutes) at 2p.m. at the main branch, 100Second Street. Copies of the book will be available at the checkout desk throughout the month. The program is free and open to the public; advance registration is required. To register or for more information, call the library at 518-274-7071or go to www.thetroylibrary.org. WALKWITHADOC: 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. WILDLIFE TRACKING BASICS: Josh Wood leads a Wildlife Tracing Basics workshop on Saturday, January 12, from 10a.m. – 1 p.m. at Albert Family Community Forest in Nassau. Participants will focus on key characteristics in track identification and unraveling how various track patters correspond to the way the animal moves. Students will examine other types of animal signs to gain increased awareness of the wildlife that surrounds us. Cost $20. Jointly sponsored by the Rensselaer Plateau Trust, Rensselaer Land Trust and Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center. To register or for more information visit www.renstrust.org. Sunday, Jan. 13

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus hosts their January “All You Can Eat” breakfast on Sunday, January 13, from 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m. at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. Adults $9, children 5-10$4, under 5free.

BACKYARD BIRDS: Fluff up your feathers and come to Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center to create your own bird feeder from recycled materials. By putting a feeder in your yard you can experience the birds of winter right outside your window. You’ll also learn about common backyard birds, feeding tips and ways to attract birds to your property, and take a stroll along the trail in search of birds. Noon – 1:30p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. This event is free, but registration is required. Please contact Pamela Price at 518-267-3313 by January 10at 1p.m.