Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

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.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GARDEN & FLOWER

SHOW: Upstate New York’s premier garden and flower show will mark its 32nd year when the annual Capital District Garden & Flower Show returns to the McDonough Sports Complex at Hudson Valley Community College, Friday March 22 through Sunday, March 24. Sunday, March 24hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. $14at the door; children 12and under are free with paid adult. Discount advance tickets are available online for $12. A two-day admission pass is $22. Seminars are free with paid admission. A complete list of over 60hours seminars, lectures and demonstrations held during the three-day show is available online at www.gardenandflowershow.com.

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 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. 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 518758-6869.

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 multi-instrumentalist, 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. 3p.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/. RUMPELSTILTSKIN: Steamer No.10Theatre’s not quite traditional tale of a Miller’s daughter and a magical, maniacal, schizophrenic, wood gnome. 3p.m., 500 Western Avenue, Albany. General Admission: $15- $11 with a Steamer Ten Pass. For more information, call 518-438-5503, email info@ steamer10theatre.org or visit http://www.steamer10theatre.org/rumpelstiltskin. 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. 1 p.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, 451 Delaware 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. 6 p.m., Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street.This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Haircuts by appointment. Chair Yoga, 10a.m., Congregate Lunch (pork chops) noon, scrapbooking 12:30p.m. cards and games, 1p.m. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-2793413for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cribbage 9a.m., Business meeting 12:45p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for 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. - 2:45 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy. Tuesday, March 26

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Albany Public Library Foundation executive director Alexis Bhagat reviews Jacques Bonnet’s “Phantoms on the Bookshelves” at this week’s Friends of APL Book Review. Noon, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518-427-4300.

BLACK THEATRE TROUPE

AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Inc. production of “The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington” by James Ijames, directed by Patrick White, will be held on March 2627at 7p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany.. Readings will be from the script. There will be 20rehearsals Sunday through Wednesday nights starting in the last week of April before six performances from June 7-16 at the Meader Little Theater, Sage Colleges, Troy.

BRAIN FOOD FOR THE CURIOUS: New York State Museum historians and scientists will share their knowledge and research in a series of lunchtime talks. On March 26, State Paleontologist Dr. Lisa Amati presents evidence about when and how the first life evolved on Earth and how we identify it. 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.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The

East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on March 26, starting at 1p.m. at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. Team Six will host lunch. Bocce players or subs are needed to play Monday mornings at 9a.m. at the Italian Community Center. If you would like to join,contact a member. Possible members are welcome meetings.

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

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Van transportation available for local errands. Card party 10:30a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: Film Club: “Guns and Chiffon (Women in the Irish Revolution).” 7 p.m., 370Broadway, Albany.

INTERFAITH STORY

CIRCLE: Join the newest members of Children at the Well as they debut stories from Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith traditions that they’ve chosen for their first year as interfaith tellers. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 185 Swaggertown Road, Scotia. The circle is free and open to the public. For more information contact Marni Gillard at 518-381-0474.

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

POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: “Wild Women of Rensselaer County” with county historian Kathy Sheehan. 7p.m., Town Hall downstairs meeting room, Route 351. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be provided.

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. 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.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween/ Teen Art Night; Paint and Sip for ages 11-18. Using art materials provided, make a unique painting to take home while you enjoy hot cocoa or tea. Registration required. 6p.m., 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. For more information call 518-274-7071or visit www. thetroylibrary.org. Wednesday, March 27 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Triskele, an all-female Celtic band from Albany performs traditional, original and some modern Irish music from 2p.m. - 4 p.m. in a program co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Trivia Night for Adults, 7p.m. - 8:30p.m. Limit of 10teams. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BLACK THEATRE TROUPE AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Inc. production of “The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington” by James Ijames, directed by Patrick White, will be held on March 2627at 7p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 405

Quail ings will Street, befrom Albany.. the script. ReadThere Sunday will through be 20rehearsals Wednesday nights week of starting April before in the six last performances at the Meader from Little June Theater, 7-16 Sage Colleges, Troy.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge, 1p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CONSERNS-U: Catholic Charities invites you to a tour of their CoNSERNSU program, located at 50 Herrick Street, Rensselaer, between 4:30p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. Multiple tours are available.RSVP to Justine Carroll, jcarroll@ccalbany.org or by phone at 518-512-3577 extension 115.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Transportation available. Chair yoga 10a.m. Craft time 11a.m. (sign-up), Congregate lunch (Sloppy Joes), noon, suggested donation $3. Potholder bingo 1 p.m. cards and games 1p.m. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton Please call 518-279-3413to sign up for the meal.

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.

JEWISH VOICES: Dr. Harvey Strum, professor of history with political science at the Sage Colleges, discusses the history of Jews in Albany from the 17th century to the 1990s, focusing on institutions created by immigrants to adjust to life in Albany and retain their sense of identity. 6:30p.m., SIdney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center, 340Whitehall Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. Register online at albanyjcc.org/register. MENANDS PUBLIC LI

BRARY: 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.

MAXIMIZING YOUR RESUME: An interactive program taught by Dr. Tom Denham from Careers in Transition, LLC. will teach you how to sharpen your resume, business card, cover letter and references. 6 p.m., Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. This program is free but advance registration is recommended.For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK: The Musicians of Ma’alwyck present a free preview of their March 30subscription concert, “American Dreams of Russia,” at noon on Wednesday, March 27, in Room 215, Music Building, SUNY Schenectady. The full concert takes place at 3p.m. on March 30at First Reformed Church (New Covenant Hall), 8N. Church Street, Schenectady. Tickets $25and $10.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold a social get-together on Wednesday, March 27at 12:30p.m. featuring an in-house Soup & Bread luncheon with offerings including Cauliflower, Sausage/ Tortellini, Chicken Vegetable and 5lb. soups served with Italian bread & butter and dessert cookies provided by Table 3members. The cost is $5and due the day of the event. 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:

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 28

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Qi Gong, 4p.m. All ages and abilities welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes. 451 Delaware 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. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is showing spring and Easter items, including clothes racks are full of new items with bright colors-ready for spring. There’s also a large selection of puzzles, toys, books, and purses. Corner Shoppe is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www. facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburgh for more information or call 518-2353851. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Reiki by appointment. Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m., Quilters 9:30 a.m. Congregate Lunch (crustless chicken pot pie) at noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1 p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for 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: Bingo 12:45p.m. Cards. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

HOOSICK TOWNSHIP HIS

TORICAL SOCIETY: The annual meeting of the Hoosick Township Historical Society will include open discussion of projects and programs for the coming year, including trips, historical talks and tours, and potential collaboration with other historical groups in the area. Refreshments will be served. The meeting is expected to last two hours and is open to the public. 6p.m., Louis Miller Museum. 166Main Street, Hoosick Falls. For more information, visit www. hoosickhistory.comor call 518-686-4682.