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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. 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: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls 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. 10a.m., 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Stay for a nutritious noon meal for a suggested donation of $3. Bingo at 12:45p.m. Call 518-686-5761to reserve lunch.

IRELAND’S PIRATE QUEEN: Marni Gillard tells the true tale of Granuaile, (Grainne Mhaol) Ireland’s 16th century Pirate Queen. 7p.m., Irish American Heritage Museum, 370Broadway, Albany.

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Join the New York State Library for a tour highlighting published genealogies, local histories, church records, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) records, United States and New York State Census records, newspapers on microfilm, city directories and more, led by Shawn Purcell, the Library’s subject specialist for genealogy and local history. Meet at 3p.m. in front of the Genealogy/ Local History/Equipment desk, 7th floor,222Madison Avenue, Albany. The tour is limited to 15individuals and registration is required. TO REGISTER, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518474-2274. 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. ROARKE CENTER ARTISTS: “We the People,” the new show by the Roarke Center Artists, will be on exhibit at the Chapel + Cultural Center, 2125 Burdett Avenue, Troy from February 1– March 30. An Artist Reception with artwork for sale will be held on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30p.m. This project is made possible with funds from Catholic Charities TriCounty Services.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Brick Builders gives children the opportunity to get creative and build anything they choose with lots of Legos. 6p.m. for ages 4 and up. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy.For more information call 518-2747071or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

Friday, March 22

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Spend the day off from school at the library enjoying two animated films featuring everyone’s favorite super family. The origi-

nal (PG, 115min., Disney) shows at 10:30a.m., and the sequel (PG, 118min., Disney) starts at 2:30p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow to get comfy on the floor. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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 SE

NIOR CENTER: “Senior Transportation Needs” with Carrie Ward, 11a.m. Join the seniors at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2, Roxborough Road, Grafton, at 12:30p.m.to celebrate March birthdays with cupcakes donated by Caroline Church, with a fun trivia game to follow. Plan to come early for a noon lunch (Potato Crunch Pollock) for a suggested donation of $3.Call 518-279-3413to reserve lunch.

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.

FREE CONCERT: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place welcomes Ethan Stone for a performance of popular jazz songs from the 1920s through the 1950s on Friday, March 22at 3:30 p.m. 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.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCE: On Friday, March 22, the Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria from 7:30p.m. until 10p.m. The caller is Ray Taylor. For more info call 518-8274894.

Saturday, March 23

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Community Meal, 1p.m. - 3p.m., 21655th Avenue, Troy. All are welcome.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:

Author Erik Schlimmer takes audiences on a virtual tour of Albany street names, weaving among war heroes, criminals, founding fathers and Dutch settlers in a presentation based on his book, “Cradle of the Union: A Street by Street History of New York’s Capital City.” 1p.m., William K. Sandford Town Library. 629AlbanyShaker Road, followed by a 2:30p.m. Computer Resources Group. Free and open to the public. For more information visit capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Chatham Village Historian Gail Blass Wolczanski,author of “Around the Village of Chatham” (2009), discusses her new book, “The Village of Chatham: A Photographic History Walking Tour Book,” on Saturday, March 23. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q & A will follow a brief description. Free and open to the public. Refreshments. 5p.m. - 7p.m., Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham. For more information, call 518-392-3005or visit http://chathambookstore.com/. CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: On March 23and 24Concerts in the Village (CITV) presents Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale.” Benjamin Luxon, one of Great Britain’s major international singers, will narrate, joined by dancer Anni Crofut and the Broad Street Chamber Players. CITV Artistic Director David Smith will conduct. 4p.m.,Van Bu-

ren (US Hall, Route 6Chatham 9) in Kinderhook. Street Van by lift. Buren Contribution Hall is accessible $20. Students Limited seating; and children reserva- free. tions strongly recommended. For further information and reservations:www. concertsinthevillage.org, or 518-758-6869.

FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2019-2020events and fundraising activities on Saturday, March 23, at 10:30a.m. in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, weather permitting. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

GENEALOGY LOOK-UP:

Are you curious about what ship your immigrant grandparents came on or when they arrived in the US? Members of the Troy Irish Genealogy Society (TIGS) will be at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh branch to perform online look-ups to help you out. You don’t need Irish ancestry to take part in this event. 1p.m. - 4 p.m., 27114th Street, Troy. Call the library at 518-2355310to reserve your free 45-minute consultation spot.

HUDSON HALL: Hudson Hall presents Hudson Athens Light, a group exhibition of paintings, photography and sculpture, illuminating and corroborating the ecological, historical, commercial and aesthetic splendors of our bend in the Hudson River since the days it was called Mahicantuck. “Hudson Athens Light” opens with a reception on March 23from 5p.m. - 7p.m., and is on view until June 9in the Historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson. For more information, visit hudsonhall.org or phone 518-8221438.

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.

POESTENKILL COMMU

NITY FOREST: Depending on conditions, snowshoe or hike from Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s Poestenkill Community Forest to the top of Perigo Hill in RLT’s Geiser Preserve to see hemlock and hardwood forests, hemlock swamps and other wetlands, and look for tracks of squirrels, porcupines, coyote, bobcat, whitetail deer, and moose. Bring gear appropriate for the weather and a snack or lunch. Meet at 10a.m. in the parking lot of the Poestenkill Community Forest in East Poestenkill. Suggested donation $5. Register with Jeff Briggs at jbriggs200@ nycap.rr.com.

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. La Fédération franco-américaine du New York presents a screening of the documentary “Un rêve américain” at 1p.m. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy.

Sunday, March 24

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Brooke Kroeger discusses her book “The Suffragents: How Women Used Men to Get the Vote,” which details how powerful New York men were influential suffrage allies, in a Women’s History Month event co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Albany County. 3p.m., 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: Singles Outreach’s 4th Sunday Community Ballroom Dance at the Polish Community Center in Albany starts with a 6:30 p.m. dance lesson with Eileen Spadaro and continues with a showcase dance with Priscilla and Jerry, music provided by DJ Joe Sweeney, snacks, raffles and lots

of mixers. Admission $12per person. For more information call 518-452-6883.

CONCERTS IN THE VIL

LAGE: On March 23and 24Concerts in the Village (CITV) presents Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale.” Benjamin Luxon, one of Great Britain’s major international singers, will narrate, joined by dancer Anni Crofut and the Broad Street Chamber Players. CITV Artistic Director David Smith will conduct. 2p.m.,Van Buren Hall, 6Chatham Street (US Route 9) in Kinderhook. Van Buren Hall is accessible by lift. Contribution $20. Students and children free. Limited seating; reservations strongly recommended. For further information and reservations:www. concertsinthevillage.org, or 518-758-6869.

FARM FILM FEST: The 11th Annual Farm Film Fest features films that focus on farms, farming, and farming issues from local and national filmmakers. This year’s theme is “Food, Glorious Food.” 12:30p.m. - 4 p.m., Crandall Theater, 48 Main Street, Chatham. Free admission with a cash donation (or nonperishable food item to the Chatham Silent Food Pantry). A reception follows at The People’s Pub, 36Main Street, with local foods (complimentary) and cash bar. For more information, visit http://chathamkeepfarming.org/FarmFilmFest.html. HARMONY PROJECT HUDSON: Eric Fraser, a member of Brooklyn Raga Massive and a multiinstrumentalist, educator and composer in his own right, is joined by violinist Arun Ramamurthy and the children of Harmony Project Hudson to perform a selection of classical Indian raga-inspired pieces developed over workshops at Hudson’s Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School. 3 p.m., Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street. Hudson. Free; reservations encouraged. For more information call 518-822-1438or visit hudsonhall.org.

ONE GIANT TRY-IT: An interactive open house featuring 13studios with hands-on activities exploring mediums like: Dance & Movement, Drawing, Game Design, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, Skateboarding, Stained Glass, Woodworking, and more. Raffles for Camps, Classes, & Membership! 10% Camps limited time offer- day of event only. Noon - 3p.m., The Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265River Street, Downtown Troy. For more information visit https://www.artscenteronline.org/events/onegiant-try-it/. 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.

TEAM SCRABBLE

CHALLENGE: The Friends of the Nassau Free Library will sponsor a non-traditional, team Scrabble Tournament on Sunday, March 24, from 2p.m. - 4p.m. at Nassau Reformed Church, 43 Church Street in the Village of Nassau. Teams of 2-4 players may participate, and each team is requested to supply its own scrabble game, standard or deluxe but not super deluxe.The event also includes free refreshments and a brown bag auction of special gifts donated by the community. The entrance fee is $10per adult and $5for teens 12-18; no charge for children under 12. The church is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information and to register (which is strongly encouraged), call 518-7662715.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

In the PBS documentary “American Creed,” Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State, and David M. Kennedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, come together from different points of view to investigate the idea of a unifying American creed. Professor Jennifer Thompson Burns, PhD Candidate in Philosophy – United States History with a concentration in 19th century US Social History will lead a discussion after the 1:30p.m. screening at 100Second Street, Downtown Troy.This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Monday, March 25

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC

LIBRARY: Do you have a new iPad? iPad Basics will show you how to use it. Bring your iPad and Apple ID

and password. Sign up for one session. 10a.m. - noon, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Call 518-439-9314or visit bethlehempubliclibrary. org for more information.

BIBLE STUDY: Free Spirit Fellowship is hosting a small Bible Study group concerning the new birth experience on Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 1425West High Street, Ballston Spa.If you’re interested in joining this study, call 518-885-3149.

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.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join Bennington Battlefield site assistant David Pitlyk at the Cohoes Public Library and go back to the summer of 1777when British General Burgoyne threatened to capture Albany. Drawing from a variety of sources, he shows how the victory of Bennington paved the way to a Colonial victory at the Battle of Saratoga Free and open to the public. 6p.m., 169Mohawk Street #2, Cohoes.

DRAWDOWN ECO-CHAL

LENGE: During the months of March and April, the Eco-Challenge Book Club will be reading and discussing “Drawdown: The most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming,” and participating in the Drawdown EcoChallenge. Come to the first meeting on Monday, March 25, and get the information necessary to participate in the Drawdown EcoChallenge, a 21day project that incentivizes making small changes in our own lives. 6p.m., Troy Public Library,