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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. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m., 451Delaware 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-43 in Stephentown. DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: Death With Dignity-Albany presents Cathy Zheutlin’s documentary “Living While Dying.” 1p.m., Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518573-2434or visit deathwithdignityalbany.org.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m., Congregate Lunch (baked chicken) at noon, cards and games, 1p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-2793413for 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, 451 Delaware 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.

IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will answer questions about the amount of Irish DNA your genetic test revealed and more in a presentation designed to set you on the right path toward getting the most from your DNA test. 6:30p.m., 370 Broadway, Albany.

NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time with Mrs. Greene 11a.m. North Greenbush Public Library, 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. NYS WRITERS INSTITUTE: Authors Alexia Arthurs and Rosalie Morales Kearns give a craft talk at 4:15p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, UAlbany Campus Center West Addition, followed by a presentation/conversation at 7:30 p.m. at the Huxley Theater, New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. 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. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m., The Century House, 997New 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 518-765-3518or 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 7:30p.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, 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 4Vets meets every Tuesday at 10:30a.m. Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348for 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 BrooksRogers 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 BrooksRogers Recital Hall. These events are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, March 13 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner 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. 7 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. 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.

FRESH START: As part of Voices: A Library Lectures Series, Lumberyard Center for Film and Performing Arts director of business development Jason Forrester discusses how Lumberyard’s Fresh Start program has helped imprisoned youth learn to express themselves in constructive and productive ways. 1p.m., Bulmer Auditorium, Hudson Valley Community College, 80Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy. Free. For more information call 518-629-8071or visit hvcc. edu/voices.

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 518-272-8624.

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.

HVCC SURPLUS SALE: Surplus college property – assorted tables and chairs, computer equipment and accessories, shredders and more – is offered in an “as is, cash and carry” sale. Presented by the Purchasing and Procurement Department. 8a.m. - noon, Administration Building room 020, Hudson Valley Community College, 80Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy.

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.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their business meeting at 12:30 p.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 pro- vide 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. - 7:30p.m. for all ages in the Young People’s Room. 100 Second 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. 1:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1 p.m. STEAM, 4p.m. Financial Peace University, 6:30 p.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.

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. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m., Quilters 9:30a.m. Congregate Lunch (hot dogs) at noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518279-3413for more information.

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: 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 Slusar. 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. Please RSVP to 518-2485914.

NEWYORK STATE LIBRARY: Senior Librarian Stephanie Barrett will discuss online databases available at the New York State Library that contain full-text historical newspapers. Barrett will also demonstrate how to find and access New York State digital newspapers freely available on the Internet. 3:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.,7th Floor Computer Classroom, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany.Space is limited and registration is required. To register, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.

NYS WRITERS INSTITUTE: Scholar and memoirist Dan-El Padilla Peralta gives a craft talk at 4:15 p.m. in the Standish Room, UAlbany Science Library, followed by a presentation/ conversation at 7:30p.m. at the Huxley Theatre, New York State Museum, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. 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 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Qi Gong, 11a.m. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn about Better Angels, a bipartisan citizen’s movement to bring red and blue Americans together into a working alliance to participate in public life, 2:30 p.m. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Many local artists will be in attendance to share their artwork during Art at the Library from 7 p.m. - 9p.m. Collaborate on a group art piece, play some team Art Trivia or try your hand at “Picture Telephone.” $10donation at the door entitles you to free food and drinks, a raffle ticket for a beautiful king size quilt and fun activities. All funds raised by the Friends of the Brunswick Community Library go towards supporting programs at the library. Brunswick Community Library is located at 4118NY 2, Troy. Check out our programs at brunswicklibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Chair Yoga, 10 a.m., Congregate Lunch (breaded haddock) noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1p.m. Transportation available. 2 Roxborough 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 $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. 69Church 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. CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Austerlitz author, illustrator, and Caldecott Medal winner Emily McCully discusses her new book, “Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer.” The daughter of Romantic poet Lord Byron, Lovelace created what is regarded as the first computer program in the 1800s. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A will follow a brief reading. 5p.m. - 7p.m., Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham.For more information, call 518-392-3005or visit http://chathambookstore.com/.

FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK: The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick, Troy will hold its 113th Annual Dinner, Saturday evening, March 16, at 6p.m. at Franklin Terrace Ballroom on Campbell Avenue Troy. The dinner, which is a formal dress affair, consists of entrance by a bagpiper, a program and a guest humorist, Jimmy Dunn from Boston. Additional information on the Society is available at www. friendsofstpatrick.com. IRISH SWEATER 5K: The Irish American Heritage Museum, in partnership with Downtown Albany, New York and ARE Event Productions, presents the second annual Irish Sweat-er 5K in downtown Albany. This fun run for all ages takes place at noon along the route of the 69th Annual Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade, just before the parade steps off at 2p.m. Online registration for the 5K is now open at zippyreg.com. Registration fee $30in advance, $35 day-of-race.

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.

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Jim Folts, the Head of Researcher Services, New York State Archives provides an overview of Chancery Court records and discuss access strategies for finding case files and minute book entries that relate to people in early New York. 1p.m. - 2p.m.,7th Floor Librarians Room, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Seating is limited and registration is recommended. To register, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed. gov or call 518-474-2274. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: Join North Country Arts at their main gallery for a reception for the new “Elements” exhibition. 5p.m. - 7 p.m., The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. “Elements” will be on exhibit through April 27.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join the Library for an afternoon lunch on Taco Saturday for all ages, starting 12:30p.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. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Bark BasketMaking Workshop, 11a.m. - 3p.m.Make a durable and beautiful berry-picking basket from the bark of a white pine tree with instructor Jennifer Lee. Participants should bring utility knife and old scissors and wear clothes that could get dirty. The $50fee includes materials. Appropriate for ages 8 – 100. Space is limited. Call 518-872-0800to register. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Visit with Greta the Reading Dog to boost your reading skills and confidence, 11 a.m. - noon for all ages. Girls Who Code with Amy Flaherty and Chris Spahn from Tech Valley Game Space, 11 a.m. for grades 3-8, Saturdays.100Second Street, Downtown Troy.

Sunday, March 17

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus serve their All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet from 8:30a.m. - 1130 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. Adults $8, children under 5 free.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: Escape the frenzy of the 21st century and experience the beauty of 18th century dancing, moving slowly and gracefully in sync with beautiful classical music.Dances are taught and called by professional callers to live music by the Heartsease band. Beginners welcome, no partners need- ed. Please wear clean, flat, soft-soled shoes. 2p.m. - 5 p.m., Christ Church United Methodist, 35State Street, Troy. For more information visit danceflurry.org/recd. GRANDMA MOSES:

In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the Greenbush Historical Society hosts an illustrated talk on the life and Anna Mary Robertson, better known as Grandma Moses, by Bennington Museum director of public programs Deanna Mallory. 2p.m., East Greenbush Public Library. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited; please register with the library by calling 518-477-7476.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Live Irish music, Irish-inspired beverages and a menu including corned beef and cabbage and soda bread. 2 p.m. - 6p.m., Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11Elks Lane, Latham. $20per person. Purchase advance tickets by March 13. For more information call 518-785-3557. 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, $8Child). miSci is open Sundays from noon - 5p.m. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Oil painting workshop, 10a.m. - 3p.m. Learn various steps to paint a serene waterfall scene using oils on a 12x 12canvas with accomplished artist and teacher Karen Woodin. This class is appropriate for all skill levels, and all supplies will be provided. Some refreshments will be provided, but please bring a bagged lunch. The fee is $54per person and pre-registration is required by March 10. Class size limited to 10 participants. Please call 518-872-0800to register and for further information. USA DANCE: Join the NYS Capital District Chapter of USA Dance for a Hustle lesson with Blaise Hartley from 6:15p.m. - 7p.m., followed by three hours of dancing with music provided by Joe Sweeney from 7p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Polish Community Center, 225Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Non-members $13, members $10, students $5, ages 18and under free. For more information contact Jim DeForge at capitalusadance@ gmail.com or visit http:// capitalusadance.com. Monday, March 18 ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold an Audit Committee Meeting on Monday, March 18, at 11a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. The Albany County Airport Authority will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 18, at 11:30a.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Open Sewing, 6 p.m. - 8p.m. Bring your own supplies; volunteers will be on hand to assist. Register for up to two sessions. 451 Delaware 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: Chair Yoga, 10 a.m., Congregate Lunch (Salisbury Steak) noon, cards and games, 1p.m. Transportation available. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

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

TOWN OF COLONIE: Meetings of the Audit, Finance and Governance committees of the Town of Colonie Industrial Development Agency and the Audit, Finance and Governance committees of the Town of Colonie Local Development Corporation will take place on Monday, March 18, at 5:30p.m. at the Town of Colonie Memorial Town Hall, Supervisors’ Conference Room, 2nd floor, 534New Karner Road, Latham. 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 19 AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: The monthly business meeting of the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum at 7p.m. will be followed by Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo’s slide presentation and an interesting short film before a St. Joseph’s Day celebration with breads, fruits and desserts, including the Calabrian-style custard zeppole, provided by Bella Napoli Italian Bakery. Cost $5. Send a check payable to AIHAM by March 15 to confirm your reservation. Please bring canned goods

for donation to the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry. 1227Central Avenue, Albany NY 12205. For more information call 518-435-1979or email info@americanitaliammuseum.org.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Delmar-Bethlehem EMS representative will demonstrate handsonly CPR followed by some hands-on practice and informal trivia fun with healthrelated prizes. 7p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRAIN FOODFORTHE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists will share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks. On March 19, NYSM Curator of Birds Dr. Jeremy Kirchman explains how a revolution in DNA laboratory methods has changed what we know about bird evolution. 12:10p.m. - 12:40p.m., Huxley Theater, 222Madison 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-43in Stephentown. EVERETTWAGAR SENIOR

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

FREE TRAVEL PRESENTATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a bus trip to Ottawa, Canada, on June 7-10. A free travel presentation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 6p.m. at Plaza Travel Center, 623New Loudon Road, Latham. RSVP to Lisa 518-785-3338or lisa @ plazatravel.net.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Van transportation available for local errands. Crafts, 9:30a.m. Card party 10:30a.m. 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 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 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.

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, March 20 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Kids’ Builder Association: build your own fun with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’nex, blocks, puzzles, origami and more. 6:30-8 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.

EAGLES BAND: The Eagles Band will perform at Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place on Wednesday, March 20at 7p.m. Founded in 1936, the Eagles Band is a non-profit community band and Berkshire County’s oldest continuing performance ensemble in the region. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 413-499-1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA. EVERETTWAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center hosts Jillian Ludwig, Community Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension, for the monthly Eat Smart Live Strong cooking demonstration. Free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. 11a.m., 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Stay for a nutritious noon meal (Liver with bacon & onions) for a suggested donation of $3. Call 518279-3413to reserve lunch.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Food Stamp Help: sign up for an appointment. Bone Builders, 10:30a.m. Exercise class 1p.m. Motor vehicle available 10a.m. - 2p.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for 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. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB: In a departure from the normal mysteries, the Cohoes Public Library’s Mystery Book Club will explore a real-life mystery with “Conan Doyle for the Defense: The True Story of a Sensational British Murder, a Quest for Jus- tice, and the World’s Most Famous Detective Writer” by Margalit Fox. When Marion Gilchrist was murdered in her home in 1908, the police focused on a German expat, Oscar Slater, who was easily convicted. Slater’s attorneys reached out to Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who demonstrated the skills of his fictional detective. 10:30a.m., 169 Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes. NARCAN TRAINING: Learn what to do during a drug overdose. Free and open to the public, training provided by Rensselaer County Department of Health. 6:30 p.m., Rensselaer Public Library, 676East Street. Please sign up by calling 518-462-1193.

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 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: “Uncovering and Recovering Race in America,” a reading and discussion group led by Professor Jennifer Thompson Burns, explores the inception, inculcation, and function of race in American society to improve our understanding of systematic and social inclusion and exclusion and tease out the implicit ways race serves as a real, and imagined, force in the lives of all Americans. The group’s first book is “Kindred” by Octavia Butler. Copies are available at the check out desk. 6p.m., Main Branch, 100Second Street, Downtown Troy.For more information and to register, call 518-274-7071or visit www. thetroylibrary.org.

TPL YOUNG PEOPLE’S PROGRAMS: Family Storytime, 10:30a.m. for ages 0-5. Don’t Be Bored Games, 5p.m. - 7:30p.m. for all ages in the Young People’s Room. Troy Public Library 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. VOLKSWALKSCHENECTADY: A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/ or historically significant area. Empire State Capital Volksporters presents a Schenectady Volkswalk on Wednesday, March 20, starting at 10a.m. from the Apostrophe Café, Proctor’s Arcade, State Street. Registration starts 30minutes prior to the event. Cost $2for non-members.

Thursday, March 21 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Listening Party: Renee Fleming. 7p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. STEAM, 4p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m. Congregate Lunch (meatloaf) at noon, suggested donation $3. Stitching Chicks crochet group, 12:30p.m., cards and games, 1p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.