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Sunday, Feb. 10

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

BAROQUE PEARLS: The Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library present a “Beat the Snow” winter concert, “Baroque Pearls,” featuring music of Purcell, Vivaldi, Handel and Monteverdi performed by Rose Hunsberger, soprano, Irina Tikhonenko, mezzo-soprano and Michael Clement, piano. 2:30 p.m., McChesney Room, Schenectady Public Library, 99 Clinton Street. Call 518-3884500for more information. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Martin Luther King commemorative service with guest speaker Rev. George Whitfield of AME Zion Church, Troy. 4 p.m., 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Bleecker Consort plays a diverse set of instruments, including early strings, reeds and a variety of percussion. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 2 p.m. – 3p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

CAPITAL DISTRICT COLUMBIETTES: On Sunday, February 10, the Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will hold their February Chapter meeting at 1p.m. at the Albany Council Knights of Columbus (Irish Heritage Center), 375 Ontario Street, Albany. Chapter President Linda Cotch will preside. Call 518-438-8230 for more information. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Author Jonathan Starr, founder of the Abaarso School in Somaliland, discusses the school’s unprecedented success in placing students in prestigious American universities. Following a successful career in the financial sector, Starr also founded Barwaaqo University, Somaliland’s first all-female boarding university. The 1:15 p.m. program is preceded by a 12:30p.m. meet and mingle in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. For details and directions call 518-533-2666or visit www. humanistsociety.org. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. – 11a.m. on the second Sunday of each month through June at VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5free.

SAGE CITY SYMPHONY: Sage City Symphony, conducted by Michael Finckel, presents three pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven: the Egmont Overture (Opus 84); Symphony No. 4in B-flat major (Op. 60) and Romance No. 2in F major (Op. 50) for violin and orchestra featuring symphony concertmistress Kaori Washiyama. 4p.m., Greenwall Auditorium, VAPA Building, Bennington College. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.sagecitysymphony.org. SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS: A staged reading of David Mamet’s “Boston Marriage” will be presented on Sunday, February 10, at 2:30p.m. Pay what you will. Open seating; no advance reservations. Schenectady Civic Players, 12S. Church Street, Schenectady. Visit www.civicplayers.org for more information.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Join a snowshoe walk to High Point on the Fred Schroeder Memorial Trail, starting at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center with a carpool to the trailhead. The 3-mile loop includes a couple of moderately steep slopes. Bring a snack along for a break at the cliff view point. In the absence of snow there will be a Winter Hike. To register, reserve snowshoes and confirm conditions call 518-8720800.

Monday, Feb. 11

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Adobe Premiere Elements 2018Training, 10 a.m. – noon. Learn how to create a professional looking video suitable for a variety of media. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. Daybooks discusses “Stay With Me” by Ayobami Adebayo at 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. The library board meets at 6p.m. 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. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: Filmmaker Barbara Reina screens her documentary “Brought to Light: Unearthing the History of an African-American Cemetery in Kinderhook: and moderates a Q& A after the screening. 2 p.m., Albany Public Library Pine Hills Branch, 517Western Avenue, Albany. To register, call 518-482-7911ext. 2. FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: The theme for the 2019Williams College French Film Festival is “Transitions: Coming of Age in French and Francophone Adolescent Film.” The films redefine the comingof-age story by privileging the perspectives of girls and young women whose experiences trouble expressions of identity, longing and belonging. The series kicks off on Monday, February 11, with a 7 p.m. screening of Raoul Peck’s 1993film “L’homme sur les quais” (The Man by the Shore) at Images Cinema, 50Spring Street, Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public. The festival continues on February 18and February 25.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program honors the Simonik brothers of Troy at 8:30a.m. on February 11in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Building, 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. John C. Simonik served as a US Army infantryman and Light Mortar Crewman in Italy during World War II and received the Purple Heart with 1Oak Leaf Cluster, the European-Africa-Middle Eastern Theater Medal with three bronze stars, the Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. Edward J. Simonik helped the war effort working at the Watervliet Arsenal before joining the Merchant Marine and earning the Atlantic War Zone Bar. He later became a US Marine Aviation Mechanic. For more information contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-270-2760. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Shopping Day to Clifton Park: van leaves at 9:30a.m. Be sure to sign up. Cribbage 9a.m., Yoga 10:30 a.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for more information. 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, Feb. 12

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Maggie Skinner from the Book House at Stuyvesant Plaza reviews Audrey Murray’s “Open Mic Night in Moscow.” 12:15 p.m., 161Washington Avenue, Albany.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinnerToo discusses “The Dry” by Jane Harper. Copies are available at the information desk. 7 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILM SERIES: “The Color Purple” (1985). 5p.m., Albany Public Library Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch, 148 Henry Johnson Boulevard, Albany.

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-43in Stephentown.

EAST SIDE SENIORS:

The next East Side Seniors meeting will be on February 12at 1p.m. at the American Legion Post, Main Street, Wynantskill. Team 4will host lunch. Thanks to new cosecretaries Lynn Gould and Phyllis Mescia and current officers Barbara Bonesteel, president, Joan 1, vice-president and Carolee Jasiewicz, treasurer. Please note that the seniors will meet only once a month, on the second Tuesday, in June, July and August.

HALF MOONBUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club meets on Tuesday, February 12, at 11a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Social time starts at 11a.m. followed by a noon business meeting and Sherry Roach’s program on Vintage Button Cards. Bring a bag lunch; dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Department of Health presentation on heart disease, 12:15p.m. Card party day, 10:30a.m. Van transportation available for local errands. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for more information. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time with Mrs. Greene 11 a.m. North Greenbush Public Library, 141Main Avenue, 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. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-K Storytime, 11a.m. Computer Help, 1p.m. to 3p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered. Special Halloween treats put together by the library staff will be served to kids and teens at 3p.m. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.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, visit www.SAM24. SYTHASITE.COM.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Finance Committee meeting 5:15p.m., Board of Trustees meeting 5:30p.m. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. 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, Feb. 13 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Red Carpet Trivia Night for Adults is a special Academy Awards themed challenge. Come alone or as a team. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 7p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge, 1 p.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. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information. INTERACTIVE MUSIC WORKSHOP: The Pilgrimage of African American Music History Project hosts a two-part interactive workshop series with live performances by local artists celebrating the contributions of African culture to American music. 6p.m. – 7:30p.m., Albany Public Library Howe Branch, 105Schuyler Street, Albany. Light refreshments provided. Part two takes place at the same venue on February 27. Register for either event or both at 518-472-9485. 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.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders have scheduled a meeting for 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, with a complimentary lunch featuring sub sandwiches and holiday cookies to celebrate the new year and Valentine’s Day. The monthly charity collection will be held and yearly dues will be collected. Plans for the February 27Soup and Bread luncheon will be finalized at this meeting.

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.

VOYAGEURS & FUR TRADE: Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, will give a presentation on “The Voyageurs and the Fur Trade,” about the FrenchCanadian voyageurs who transported furs by canoes and the importance of the fur trade to the region. Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475Moe Road, Clifton Park. Sponsored by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, is free and open to the public. Information by calling the libraryat 518-371-8622. Or visit www.albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook. WINDOWREPLACEMENT WORKSHOP: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County offers a free Window Replacement training at Capital South Campus Center, 20Warren Street, Albany, on Wednesday, February 13, from 10a.m. – noon. Workshop topics include lead poisoning prevention, tools needed, cost benefits and energy savings. Educational resources and free cleaning supplies will be provided to participants. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, contact Al at ARK249@cornell.edu or 518-765-3529. Online registration is available at https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/ event_ registration/main/ events.cfm?dept=201.

Thursday, Feb. 14

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: Do you have heirlooms from or interesting stories about your Italian ancestors? Reminisce and share them at the American Italian Heritage Association’s monthly business meeting and cultural presentation. Please bring dessert for a Valentine’s Day party to follow the meeting. 7p.m. – 9p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518-4351979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org, or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: “Longevity of Marriages” celebrates couples married twenty or more years. 5p.m. – 7p.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “Stay With Me” by Ayobami Adebayo. Copies are available at the information desk. 1:30 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. STEAM, 4p.m. Financial Peace University, 6:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbiettes will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 14, at 255Remsen Street, with refreshments at 7p.m. followed by the meeting at 8p.m.

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.

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 their 14-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: Cards. Van Transportation available. Call for info on the special Valentine’s Day dinner with the Center for Nursing & Rehab with free giveaways and special Bingo prizes. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information. HUDSON CROSSING PARK: Stroll through Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville from 5p.m. – 7p.m. and share some light and love with sweethearts, spouses, friends and family as dozens of glowing luminaries and lanterns light your way to and from the Dix Bridge. After the stroll, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the pavilion. Suggested donation $5per person. Souvenir lanterns on sale for an additional $10. Make your own lantern ($15apiece) during the Love Light Lantern Decorating event on February 9from 2p.m. – 4p.m. at Revibe, 94 Broad Street, Schuylerville. For more information visit hudsoncrossingpark.org, call 518-350-7275(PARK) or email kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 5p.m. - 7p.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/RensselaerLibrary. WILLIAMS FACULTY LECTURE SERIES: The annual Williams College Faculty Lecture Series presents big ideas beyond disciplinary boundaries. The 2019series continues on Thursday, February 14, when Phoebe Cohen, associate professor of geosciences, discusses “The Evolution of Life before Animals: Building Shields, Dodging Snowballs and Grasping for Breath.” 4:15p.m., Wege Auditorium, Thompson Chemistry building. A reception follows in Schow Atrium. Free and open to the public.

WILLIAMS JAZZ FACULTY CONCERT: Around the theme, “Hues of Blue,” Williams College jazz faculty perform together in a program including original music and inspired new arrangements from the jazz repertoire. 8p.m., BrooksRogers Recital Hall, Williams College, Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public. For more information visit http://music.williams.edu.

Friday, Feb. 15

CLUB ZAMBEZI DANCE PARTY: Led by Artistin-Residence in African Music Performance Tendai Muparutsa, a group of young performers promises to heat up the dance floor in the midst of winter. The Williams College Department of Music presents the first Club Zambezi Dance Party on Friday, February 15, at 8p.m. in the CenterStage of the ‘62Center for Theatre and Dance on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. For more information visit http:// music.williams.edu. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga 10:30a.m. Bingo 12:30p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

PAMPERED CHEF PARTY: Watch demonstrations by pampered chef consultant Mary Ann Cortese at Melrose Methodist Church. There will be food to share and prizes given out. 6:30p.m. – 8 p.m., Route 40and Church Street, Melrose. The church is handicapped-accessible. For more information call 518-694-6229. WESTERN SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers hold a mainstream level western square dance called by Ray Taylor from 7:30p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria. Call 518-827-4894for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 16

BRINGING WILDLIFE TRACKING HOME: Join local tracking expert Dan Yacobellis at Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center in Grafton at 10a.m. for a one-hour primer on how to use your smartphone to record tracking information. Then head out into the woods to investigate wildlife signs. It’ll all go on an online map for you to view from home. This event is part of a series of three workshops on learning animal tracks. Each workshop costs $20. Preregistration is required Learn more and register at www. renstrust.org.

CLUB ZAMBEZI DANCE PARTY: Led by Artistin-Residence in African Music Performance Tendai Muparutsa, a group of young performers promises to heat up the dance floor in the midst of winter. The Williams College Department of Music presents a Club Zambezi Dance Party on Saturday, February 16, at 2p.m. in the CenterStage of the ‘62Center for Theatre and Dance on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. For more information visit http:// music.williams.edu. 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.

DAR ANTIQUE SHOW:

The Tawasentha Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, announces the 48th annual DAR Antiques Show and Sale on Saturday, February 16. More than 40vendors will be on hand and George Heigel will do appraisals (suggested donation $5per item). The PCC kitchen will sell refreshments. Admission $5. All proceeds benefit local students through scholarships and awards, veterans and their issues, and historic preservation. 9a.m. – 4p.m., Polish Community Center, 225Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to plan fundraising activities and other 2019-20 events on Saturday, February 16at 10:30a.m. in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square in Waterford, weather permitting. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Video Gaming on the big screen for ages 13-18, noon – 2p.m. Rensselaer Public Library is located at 676East Street, 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.

ROCK & FOSSIL FUN FAIR: The New York State Museum hosts the Rock and Fossil on February 16-17from 10a.m. – 1p.m. Children can mine for minerals, forage for fossils, experiment with a river replica and participate in more than ten hands-on geology and paleontology activities. Bring rocks and fossils from home for identification by Museum scientists. Free and open to the public; donations appreciated. 222Madison Avenue, Albany. For more information on programs and events call 518-474-5877or visit www.nysm.nysed.gov. TAKING CARE OF GOD’S CREATURES: Join St. Luke’s on the Hill for a free familyfriendly program showcasing today’s shelter and pets once abandoned who are now giving back to the community. Presentations will be given by Mohawk Hudson Humane Society president Todd Cramer and first Rensselaer County female K-9officer Sandy Blodgett with Obie. Eucharist Service at 4p.m., Potluck dinner at 5p.m., presentations at 6p.m., 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4834for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The “Great American Read” TV series has increased readers’ interest in the 100 titles nominated for America’s favorite book. During February the Troy Public Library offers an in-depth exploration of Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre,” including a screening of the 2011 film adaptation at 2p.m. on Saturday, February 16at the main library, 100Second Street. Copies of “Jane Eyre” will be available at the checkout desk. Free and open to the public; advance registration is recommended. To register, or for more information, call 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. VALENTINE’S DINNER THEATER: Sand Lake Center for the Arts presents its first Dinner Theater, with three original one-act plays by area playwrights, a main course of Lovers’ Lasagna by AJ’s Pizzeria and Sweetheart Sweets by Tighe’s Bistro Americain for dessert. A cash bar with beer and wine will also be available. Tickets are $40per person. Seating is limited ; make your reservation at www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007. Start time is 5:30p.m. at 2880NY Highway 43, Averill Park.

Sunday, Feb. 17

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAK- FAST: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will serve their All You Can Eat Breakfast from 8:30a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at 255Remsen Street. Adults $8, children under five free.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: The annual Black History Month celebration follows the 11a.m. service. African attire is encouraged. 21655th Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303for more information.

HUDSON CROSSING WINTERFEST: The theme for the third annual Hudson Crossing Park Winterfest is “Han Snowlo: A Winterfest Story.” The public is invited to join the Rebel forces for “Return of the Sled-I” sledding and “Empire STRIKES Back” snow bowling. Other events include a cold water rescue demonstration by the Schuylerville Fire Department, a Birding for Beginners guided walk, an ice harvesting presentation, horse-drawn sled rides and a Crazy Hat Head contest. It all takes place from noon – 3p.m. at Hudson Crossing Park, just outside Schuylerville on Historic Route 4. For more information visit www. hudsoncrossingpark.org. JAZZ-SCAPE: On Sunday, February 1, Auriel Camerata takes you from Mayfair’s Ritz to Madison Square Garden in a concert ranging from a jazzed-up arrangement of the 16th century “Greensleeves” to The Beatles, Billy Joel and James Taylor. 3p.m., Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400Saratoga Road, Glenville. Tickets $25, students $15. Visit www. aurielcamerata.com for more information.

LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 600State Street, Schenectady, hosts the Knights of Lithuania Hudson Mohawk Council #136as they commemorate the 101st anniversary of Lithuanian Independence and the 21st anniversary of the death of former chaplain and St. Joseph’s Church Rev. Bernard J. Gustas at the 9:30a.m. mass on Sunday, February 17. Special dignitaries will be in attendance to present a proclamation commemorating Lithuanian independence. Following the Mass, everyone is invited to the Church hall for assorted ethnic foods, desserts, coffee and tea. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s is handicapped-accessible. For more information, call 518-374-4466Ext. 13. LITTLE ITALY NIGHT: Little Italy Night on Sunday, February 17, at Colonie Elks Lodge #2192includes a live Italian band, a “Build Your Own” pasta bar including dessert, and beverages available for purchase. 2p.m. – 6p.m., 11Elks Lane, Latham. $20 per person. Advance tickets required by February 9. Call 518-785-3557for more information.

ROCK & FOSSIL FUN FAIR: The New York State Museum hosts the Rock and Fossil on February 16-17from 10a.m. – 1p.m. Children can mine for minerals, forage for fossils, experiment with a river replica and participate in more than ten hands-on geology and paleontology activities. Bring rocks and fossils from home for identification by Museum scientists. Free and open to the public; donations appreciated. 222Madison Avenue, Albany. For more information on programs and events call 518-474-5877or visit www.nysm.nysed.gov. UNDER FOUR FLAGS: Musicians of Ma’alwyck commissioned composer Max Caplan to write a score for violin, cello and piano to accompany “Under Four Flags,” a 25-minute documentary film from 1918 about the American Expeditionary Force in France during World War I. The film will be screened with a live performance of Caplan’s score at 1p.m. at the University Club of Albany, 141 Washington Avenue, as part of Musicians of Ma’alwyck’s 20th anniversary celebration. A cash bar will feature WW1cocktails and there will be an opportunity to meet the composer and musicians after the screening. Tickets are $25and can be purchased at www. musiciansofmaalwyck.org or by calling 814-441-0852.