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Friday, March 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Friday Cinema is a film series with titles suitable for adult audiences, shown with subtitling for the deaf or hard of hearing when available. See www.bethlehempubliclibrary. org for a list of titles. 2:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BUTTERFLIES & BREWS: Join miSci — the Museum of Innovation and Science — on Friday, March 8for After Dark: Butterflies & Brews, an Evening of Libation and Scientific Exploration for ages 21and over.Escape the winter’s chill and discover brilliantly colored butterflies at miSci’s indoor butterfly house. Guests can explore the new Zoom into Nano exhibit, participate in handson science demos, and take in a cutting-edge, full-dome planetarium show. Food will available for purchase at an onsite food truck, and there will be a cash bar. 6p.m. - 9p.m., 15 Nott Terrace Drive, Schenectady. Admission $12; planetarium show $6extra. ID required. For more information visit www. facebook.com/miSciNY. 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 7p.m. – 9p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month from January through March at Troy YWCA, 21First 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.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Chair Yoga, 10 a.m., Congregate Lunch (Mac N Cheese) noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1p.m. Transportation available. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

FISH FRIDAY: The LathamColonie Knights of Columbus Council hosts Fish Friday beginning March 8and continuing through Lent, featuring your choice of $12Baked Haddock dinner, $10Fish Fry or Clam Roll dinner, a special $4 children’s menu and more. 5 p.m. - 7p.m. at 328Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham. 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.

POLISH FOOD NIGHT: Another Polish Night of traditional Polish fare, including a $13Polish Platter (3pierogis, golumpki, kielbasa, sauerkraut and rye bread) and $6sauerkraut and kielbasa. Golumpki and pierogis also sold separately. Imported Polish brews and an assortment of Polish desserts will be available. Takeouts also available. 5p.m. - 8p.m., Polish Community Center, 225Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. For more information visit http://www. albanypcc.com/event/polishnight/?instance_ id=9119. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: The annual service meeting of Quilters United In Learning Together (Q.U.I.L.T.) Inc. s a great time to meet new friends. Some members will layer and pin quilts, and others will machine quilt and work on other service projects.There will also be a sign-up sheet if you want to bring your sewing machine. Members are asked to take the pinned quilts home to machine quilt. Please bring your lunch and stay as long as you can. The room is open until 3:30p.m. for Open Sew or to continue working on Service. Doors open at 9:15a.m.and the general meeting starts at 9:45a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Free for members; $5 donation requested from nonmembers. Visit www.quiltinc. org for more information. WILLIAMS CHAMBER PLAYERS: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Chamber Players performing works by Rebecca Clarke and Ernest Chausson in the final concert of the season on Friday, March 8at 8p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. This free event is open to the public.For more information visit http://music. williams.edu.

Saturday, March 9

1945: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will present a screening of director Ferenc Török’s award-winning Hungarian film “1945,” on Saturday, March 9.After the film, Ivan Vamos, a Holocaust survivor who was born in Budapest in 1938, will lead a discussion to help illuminate the film’s themes. Refreshments will be available. The film starts at 7:30p.m. at 420Whitehall Road, Albany.Suggested contribution $5.For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany. org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: 518-482-5283or office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: An introduction to the new Seed Library includes a screening of the documentary “Seed,” about the importance of heirloom seeds. 3 p.m. - 4:40p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: The Melrose Church, 20Church Street, holds a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 9at 5p.m., with takeouts at 4:30p.m. Adults $12, children 4-12$5. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information or to make reservations, call 518234-4370.

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 518-2353851.

IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: The St. Patrick’s Day Festival at the Irish American Heritage Museum features the 7th annual Maureen Farrell McCarthy Soda Bread Competition, music by the Three Irish Voices, dancing by Bethlehem Traditional Irish Dance, a history lecture and an Irish Craft Market. 10a.m. - 4p.m., 370 Broadway, Albany. Entrance fee $5for the soda bread competition; call 518-427-1916for registration information. LANSINGBURGHHISTORICAL SOCIETY: In honor of the bicentennial of Herman Melville’s birth, the Lansingburgh Historical Society will host “Meet the Artist” during monthly Open House Tours of Melville House, starting with photographer Fred Coffey on March 9. Mr. Coffey will have his some of his work on display and for purchase. There will also be tasty treats and refreshments for you to enjoy. 10a.m. - 2p.m., 2114th Street, Troy. Your $5 donation helps LHS continue its mission of preserving and promoting local history. MAPLEFEST: With the approach of spring, maple sugaring season has arrived. Hopkins Memorial Forest’s annual Maplefest celebration, taking place this year on Saturday, March 9, from 11a.m. to 2p.m. enables people to observe and take part in the process of producing maple syrup, from the tree to the bottle.The event is free to the public and appropriate for people of all ages; it will be held regardless of the weather. Hopkins Forest, owned and operated by Williams College, is located at the junction of Bulkley Street and Northwest Hill Road in Williamstown MA. 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 30 minutes. For ages 2-4, but all are welcome. The Menands Public Library is located at 4 N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more information, call 518463-4035.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Boy Scout Troop 502will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 9, from 7:30a.m. - 10a.m. at Pawling Avenue Methodist Church in Troy. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice.Adults $8, children $5. Money raised by the breakfast will be used to offset the cost of activities and equipment for the troop’s members.Troop 502is sponsored by the Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church Men’s Club.

SOCK HOP: Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, root beer floats and cherry cokes at minimum cost as a DJ spins hits of the 50s and 60s. Costumes encouraged. 7 p.m. - 10p.m., Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11Elks Lane, Latham. $10admission at the door. For more information, call 518-785-3557. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Nature Art Show Opening, 1p.m. - 4p.m. Come and be inspired by the works of talented local artists. The exhibit will feature natureinspired artwork in a variety of media including watercolors, oils, photography, fiber, and wood. Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Nature Art Exhibit will be on display until March 27. Call 518872-0800for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit with Greta the Reading Dog to boost your reading skills and confidence, 11a.m. - noon for all ages. Girls Who Code with Amy Flaherty and Chris Spahn from Tech Valley Game Space, 11a.m. for grades 3-8, Saturdays.100 Second Street, Downtown Troy. 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. WOMEN OF SCIENCE: The New York State Museum’s “Women of Science” program invites visitors of all ages to meet Museum scientists and learn more about their work, engage in handson educational activities, complete an activity book and attend a variety of short talks and panels.11a.m. - 3 p.m., 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 518-4745877or visiting www.nysm. nysed.gov.

Sunday, March 10

A LITTLE SUNDAY MUSIC: “Stranger in Paradise” features contralto Irina Tikhonenko and Michael Clement, piano, in a program of art songs by Russian, British and American composers. 2 p.m., Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, will host their March, “All You Can Eat Breakfast” on Sunday March 10, from 8:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adults $9, children 5-10 $4, under 5free. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One Purl One for ages 9and up, 2p.m. - 3 p.m. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8knitting needles. The library will provide yarn and get you started. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Union College Professor of Ancient and Modern Literature Dr. Hans-Friedrich Mueller reviews Catherine Nixey’s 2017book “The Darkening Age: The Christian Destruction of the Classical Age.” A meet-and-mingle at 12:30 p.m. precedes the 1:15p.m. presentation at Room 224, Campus Center, Albany Sage Colleges Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For more details and directions call 518-5332666or visit www.humanistsociety.org.

FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC: Friends of Chamber Music hosts the Akropolis Reed Quintet in an adventurous program of music by Mellits, Deemer, Piazzolla, and Muhly, concluding with an arrangement of the original orchestral version of Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” 3p.m.,Kiggins Auditorium in Slocum Hall, Emma Willard School, 285 Pawling Avenue (Route 66), Troy. Tickets $25, students $15.Group rates are also available. Inquire at 518833-1874.

JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY: The Jane Austen Society of North America Capital Region presents “A Fine House, Richly Furnished: A Look at Pemberley’s Owner in ‘Pride and Prejudice,’” by Kristin Miller Zohn, Visiting Lecturer from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Mississippi. Zohn’s virtual tour of Pemberley illustrates the decorative styles and functions of rooms described in Austen’s novel, and discusses how the rooms and furnishings reveal Mr. Darcy’s character. 2p.m., Guilderland Public Library, 2228Western Avenue, Guilderland. To register, please contact Nancy Duell at ardhn23@netscape. net.

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: On Sunday, March 10, at 4p.m., Sage City Symphony under the direction of Michael Finckel will present a free youth concert at Greenwall Auditorium in the VAPA Building at Bennington College, sponsored by Long Trail School in Dorset VT. For more information visit. www. sagecitysymphony.org. SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will operate their 14” 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 activities indoors instead. 1p.m. - 2:30p.m., 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12Adult, $10Senior, $8 Child). miSci is open Sundays from noon - 5p.m. WOMAN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: The Woman’s Club of Albany presents “Stories Celebrating International Women’s Day,” a fundraiser for their general fund, on Sunday, March 10. Professional storytellers Kate Dudding and Nancy Marie Payne will share researched stories that celebrate strong women from around the world and their accomplishments. 2 p.m. - 3:30p.m., 725Madison Avenue, Albany.Homemade light refreshments will follow the program. Tickets $15. Register and pay online at https://WomansClubOfAlbany.com/event-3248170, or register and pay at the door (cash or check only). Call 518-465-3626for more information.

Monday, March 11

ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 11, to review major capital projects. This is an informational meeting only; no votes will be taken. The meeting will be held at 11:30a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. The Regular Meeting scheduled for March 11has been rescheduled to March 18.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “The Baker’s Secret” by Stephen P. Kiernan, 1:30p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the information desk. Library board meets at 6p.m. Board meetings are open to the public. Fun and Games for Grownups, 6p.m. - 8:30p.m. Snacks served. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary. org for more information. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Shopping trip to Saratoga, 9a.m. with lunch at Applebee’s. Chair Yoga, 10a.m., Congregate Lunch (Swiss Steak) noon, cards and games, 1p.m. Pedi/ mani by appointment. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information. HONORADECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran program honors Frank A. Pupello Jr. at this month’s ceremony, held at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers on the third floor of the County Office Building, 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Frank served during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman and received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal. After his service Frank owned and operated Nassau Tire Center and worked as a Procurement Officer at the Watervliet Arsenal. For more information contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-2702760.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Sign up for Shopping Day: Saratoga 7, Applebee’s for lunch — van leaves 9:30a.m. Cribbage 9 a.m., Yoga, 10:30a.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

SENIOR SHOPPING TRIP: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center and Everett Wagar Senior Center are planning a shopping trip for residents age 60and over on Monday, March 11. A van will pick up residents at the Petersburgh Church parking lot on Route 22at 9a.m. and leave the Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 9:30a.m. Lunch will be at Applebee’s. The van will make stops as suggested by residents on the trip. Sign up at the Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69Church Street or call 518-6867561.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, March 12

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sign up for one Chess Club session per night and try your hand at chess with the library’s teen volunteers. For grades K-5, all experience levels welcome. 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. or 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. 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.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m., Congregate Lunch (baked chicken) at noon, cards and games, 1 p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, March 12,at 11a.m., at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Following social time at 11a.m. the business meeting starts at noon, followed by this month’s program, Lea Mastrianni on “Twinkles.” 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: Van transportation available for local errands. Card party 10:30a.m. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time with Mrs. Greene 11 a.m. North Greenbush Public Library, 141Main Avenue, Wynantskill.

PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION DAY: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Albany County and the Capital Area Agricultural and Horticultural Program’s Pesticide Recertification Day is designed to assist pesticide applicators in attaining DEC pesticide credits needed to keep their licenses up to date. 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m., The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road, Latham. Fee $100for all-day participation; $85for morning or afternoon classes only. Lunch included in fee. Registration is mandatory and payment is required in advance. Register online at http://bit.ly/2B85gsV, or contact Tove Ford at 518765-3518or cce-caahp@ cornell.edu for assistance. 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 for ages 2-6, 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. 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. Tween/ Teen Art Night; Duct Tape Crafts, 6p.m. for ages 11-18. Registration required. Floral Watercolor Workshop with Joy Ting Charde, Tuesdays at 6p.m. through March 26at 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. For ages 16+. No experience necessary. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518-274-7071or visit www. thetroylibrary.org.

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.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents Verona Quartet in a program of works by Beethoven, Syzmanowski and Mendelssohn on Tuesday, March 12at 8p.m., in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the college campus in Williamstown MA. Members of the ensemble also hold a master class on Tuesday, March 12at 4:15p.m. featuring talented Williams music students in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall. These events are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 13

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LI- BRARY: After Dinner Books discusses “The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road” by Finn Murphy. Copies of the book will be available at the information desk. 7p.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. ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM: Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment will hold a forum entitled “What You Eat Affects the Environment” on Wednesday, March 13.This free public event, co-sponsored by the Green Sanctuary Committee, features an edited version of the documentary, “Cowspiracy, The Sustainability Secret” and presentations by Demosthenes Maratos,Communications Director at the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College and Dr. Mary Ellen Mallia, Director of Environmental Sustainability at SUNY Albany. Eric C. Sharer, Registered Dietician and Certified DieticianNutritionist will be part of the panel. 7p.m. - 9p.m., Channing Hall, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Transportation available. Chair yoga 10 a.m. Special lunch (corned beef & cabbage) at noon, followed by entertainment with Brian Zapel; suggested donation $3. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton Please call 518-279-3413to sign up for the meal.

FRIENDS OF THACHER PARK: Interested in volunteering at Thacher Park? Come meet the board members at 7p.m. and find out what the Friends are up to, and how you can contribute. Call 518-872-0800for 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. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The first Grafton Merrymakers meeting of 2019 takes place on Wednesday, March 13, starting with a covered dish dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center in Grafton. The regular meeting starts at 6:15p.m. Come to a meeting if you’re interested in joining. For more information call Betty Jean at 518-2728624.

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.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their business meeting at 12:30p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. The agenda includes monthly charity collection, payment of 2019-20dues and sign up for in-house Soup & Bread luncheon on March 27. Table #3will provide Lenten hot cross buns for dessert. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge Street, Route 40to Route 67East (look for the new sign at the corner) is open 9a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month with newly arrived clothing and household goods every week, plus leather jackets, special occasion dresses,and gowns over 1,000books, shoes, jewelry and lots of clothing for everyone.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-5. Don’t Be Bored Games, 5p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for all ages in the Young People’s Room. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy.

Thursday, March 14

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Daybooks discusses “The Baker’s Secret” by Stephen P. Kiernan. Copies of the book will be available at the information desk. 1:30 p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.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 hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Refreshments at 7p.m. will be followed by the 8p.m. meeting at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69Church Street, hosts a special St.Patrick’s Day dinner of Corned Beef and Cabbage for residents 60and over at noon on Thursday, March 14, followed by special entertainment by Paul Salzur. Please call 518-686-7561to sign up for the meal. Meals are served daily for a suggested $3donation. HOPE’S KITCHEN: Through an ecumenical partnership between Hope Lutheran Church of North Greenbush and Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, Hope’s Kitchen will offer free family meals on the second Thursday of each month, beginning March 14. Hearty meals will be prepared by Marion Daus of Wynantskill. Families, individuals, homeless and anyone looking for a little socialization are welcome. 3p.m. - 6p.m., Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway, Rensselaer. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 5p.m. - 7 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/ RensselaerLibrary.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Silly Science Night: Build a Leprechaun Trap, 6p.m. for ages 4-12. Children ages 4-7must have an adult present at all times. Registration is required. 100 Second Street, Downtown Troy. For more information call 518-274-7071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org. Friday, March 15

FISH FRIDAY: The LathamColonie Knights of Columbus Council hosts Fish Friday beginning March 8and continuing through Lent, featuring your choice of $12 Baked Haddock dinner, $10 Fish Fry or Clam Roll dinner, a special $4children’s menu and more. 5p.m. - 7p.m. at 328Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham.

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. PRE-ST.PATRICK’S DAY: Special Irish treats on the buffet table and live music by the Kitchen Jazz Band. 7 p.m., 435New Karner Road, Colonie. $10per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. Call 518-452-6883 for more information.

Saturday, March 16

ALBERT COMMUNITY FOREST: The art of “staying found” requires little more than a good map and compass, and the know-how to use them properly.Learning to use a compass and map together are fundamental skills each outdoorsman and woman should have to ensure a safe and successful trip afield. This field class offers hands-on learning and a fun hike. Meet at 10a.m. the parking lot of the Albert Family Community Forest at the end of Hayes Road in East Nassau. Suggested donation $5. Register with Fred McCagg at fredmccagg@ fairpoint.net.