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Tuesday, Dec. 24
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA:
The Saratoga Hilton’s 25th Annual “Breakfast with Santa” is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24at The Saratoga Hilton; 534Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Saratoga Hilton’s 25th annual “Breakfast with Santa” will take place on Christmas Eve at the hotel. The special anniversary event will feature a festive buffet breakfast, fantastic gift raffles and a fun visit from Santa himself. Doors open for seating and raffle tickets go on sale at 8:30a.m. Entry for the event is $12for adults, and $6for children aged 4to 12years old (little ones under 4eat free). Families are welcome to take a picture with Santa during the event. Early attendance is encouraged. Each year, The Saratoga Hilton donates all proceeds from the breakfast and raffle to a local charity. This year, proceeds will benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit organization that provides emotional support, education, resources and awareness to people with chronic illnesses and their families. Contact: 518-584-4000. Website: www.thesaratogahotel.com. ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE: Join us for worship… Christmas Eve: 4pm – Family Service, 9pm – Candlelight Service. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 518-6644834. www.stlukesonthehill. org.
CHRISTMAS EVE BREAKFAST: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69Church Street, will host a French Toast Breakfast sponsored by District 5Legislators, Bruce Patire and Jeff Wysocki, on Tuesday, December 24th from 9:30to 10:30. All residents 60and older are invited. Plan to stay for lunch and then the Ugly Sweater Christmas Caroling party. Please call (518) 686- 7561 to sign up for breakfast and/ or lunch.
UGLY SWEATER & CHRISTMAS CAROL PARTY: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69Church Street, will host Ugly Sweater Day, on Tuesday, December 24th following lunch. Prizes will be awarded for the best ugly sweater. We will also have a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long, a $5grab bag gift exchange, and games and activities. You won’t want to miss the fun. All residents 60and older are invited. Plan to come for lunch at noon. Please call (518) 686-7561to sign up.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS
SERVICE: Join us for worship… Christmas Day: 9am – Celebration Service. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 518-6644834. www.stlukesonthehill. org.
Thursday, Dec. 26
TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2 in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary. org. (518) 279-4023.
STEAM: Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2in Brunswick. Stop in for crafts, science projects & more! Activities are geared towards elementary aged children. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
Friday, Dec. 27
PRE-NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION:
Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold a Pre New Year’s Eve celebration on Friday, December 27th at 12:30 following lunch (Haddock). We will have games and activities, and toast to 2019as well as 2020. Dress up for a New Year’s celebration. Bring your noise makers, hats and beads. Call 518-279-3413to be added to the list.
FREE YOGA FRIDAY:
Join us for Gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke from 7pm until 8pm. The Church is located at 16Main Street in Schaghticoke. For more information, visit presbychurchmouse@ yahoo.com.
FOAL PATROL KIDS: “Foal Patrol Kids!” - Friday, December 27th, 10:00a.m. to noon. – Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a family-friendly open house celebrating season 3 of Foal Patrol, the Museum’s one-of -a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares. “Foal Patrol Kids!” will include a variety of fun and educational activities, as well as healthy snacks, giveaways, and special guests. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Foal Patrol website on Museum iPads to learn about the new in-foal mares, participate in an arts and crafts activity, ride an equipony, and see the HorsePlay! Gallery to groom a lifesized stuffed animal horse, dress in jockey attire, and investigate objects related to the many careers associated with horse racing. Free Admission.
Saturday, Dec. 28
COMMUNITY MEAL: December 28, 2019- Bethel Baptist Church Community Meal 1-3pm at 21655th Ave, Troy. All welcome. 518-2744303.
GRETA THE READING DOG:
Saturdays 12:00pm-1:00pm. Visit with or read to Greta to boost your reading skills and confidence! All ages. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. thetroylibrary.org. (518) 274-7071.
CONTRADANCE: New England-style contra dance. Live, Celtic-based music by Up Front Session Band: Joel Roesenberger on Celtic harp & piano accordion, Nancy Bakemeier on fiddle, John Guay on hammered dulcimer & Vonnie Estes on keyboard. No partner needed. Easy to learn! Teaching and calling by Joan Savitt. Beginners welcome-lesson at 6:40pm; Dance at 7pm, until 10pm. Saturday December 28, 2019. Admission: $11. Discounts given for seniors, students with ID and YMCA members. Location: Southern Saratoga YMCA at 1Wall St., Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Monday, Dec. 30
WINTER BREAK DROP-IN CRAFTS & ACTIVITIES:
Mondays 12⁄23 & 12⁄30: 10:00am-6:00pm. Fridays 12⁄27 & 1⁄3: 10:00am-3:00pm Stop by our Young People’s Room for fun crafts and activities. All Ages. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. thetroylibrary.org. (518) 2747071.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
NOON YEAR AT CMOST: Frozen Science, Tuesday, December 31st, 9:00AM – 1:00PM AT Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180. You won’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2020at CMOST. Ring in the “Noon Year” with laughter, learning and fun as we investigate the cool science of all things frozen. Activities include creating glitter slime, building ice castles, a festive selfie station, the last dance party of 2019, engineering a ball drop, snacks and more. Everything leads up to our a countdown to high noon and museum-wide parade. Suitable for all ages. All activities are included with museum admission. No need to preregister. New this year: all New Year’s Eve activities are included with museum admission: $8per person, children under age 2and CMOST members are free.
POESTENKILL SENIORS:
The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.
DANCETOPIA’S NEW
YEAR’S PARTY: 8:30p.m. to 12:30a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31at CM School of Fine Arts | 17Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park. Enjoy a wonderful night of fun and food including dance lessons, open floor dancing, games and prizes, a 50⁄50 raffle and a midnight champagne toast while watching the ball drop. $35each, RSVP by Dec. 20 at (518) 383-6654Ext. 1. performanceschoolofmusicarts.com. PRE-K STORYTIME: Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www.facebook. com/RensselaerLibrary. TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2 in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time.
Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary. org. (518) 279-4023.
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
VETERANS MEETING: The Stephentown Veterans meet on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans are welcome to attend. 6:00PM – 7:00PM at Stephentown Fire Hall.
Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020
TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2 in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary. org. (518) 279-4023.
STEAM: Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2in Brunswick. Stop in for crafts, science projects & more! Activities are geared towards elementary aged children. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
Friday, Jan. 3, 2020
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
Everyone is welcome to sing along with entertainer Bob Marcello as he performs the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70;s at Troy Center. All families and friends are welcome to this free monthly engagement. Bob will perform the first Thursday of every month from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. The Troy Center is located at 49 Marvin Avenue in Troy. Please contact Caryann Willsey at 518-273-6646or by email at cmwillsey@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST:
The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, NY will have it’s monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, January 4th from 8:00 - 11:00a.m. Cost is $8.00for adults and $3.50for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea.
Monday, Jan. 6, 2020
INVISIBLE CITIES MIXED
MEDIA WORKSHOP: Join us at the Troy Public Library where artist and instructor Sarah Nenno Bowen will be hosting a two-part workshop in two-hour sessions at the Troy Public Library on Mondays, January 6
& 13, at 5:30to 7:30PM. Each session will be led by an excerpt from the book “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino, and each session will have its own excerpt. Read and respond to this piece of literature with the use of materials such as paint, paper, graphite, markers, and more to create a mixed media masterpiece. Register in person, online, or by phone. 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. The Troy Public Library is located at 1002nd Street, Troy.
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020
PRE-K STORYTIME: Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118 NY-2in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
POESTENKILL SENIORS:
The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020
FARMER DISCUSSION
GROUP MEETINGS: January 9, 2020- Brunswick Family Community Center, 19Keyes Ln, Troy, NY 12180. The Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County will be holding winter Farmer Discussion Group meetings in early January 2020. Dayton Maxwell, newly hired CAAHP Farm Business Management Educator will lead a discussion on farm business management in a challenging agricultural economy. Aaron Gabriel, CAAHP Agronomy Educator, will discuss new and old pests including the soybean cyst nematode, western bean cutworm, and several weeds (tall water
hemp, palmer amaranth, marestail, knapweeds, and bedstraws). These pests create new challenges that require diligent management. There is no charge for the meetings and lunch will be provided. Please register in advance so we can plan for lunch. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/FarmerDiscussionGroups2020, or by contacting Aaron Gabriel, 518-380-1496, mailto:adg12@cornell.edu or Dayton Maxwell, 518-3801498, dtm4@cornell.edu.
TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7PM. Ages 1318. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118 NY-2in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
STEAM: Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2in Brunswick. Stop in for crafts, science projects & more! Activities are geared towards elementary aged children. www. brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
Friday, Jan. 10, 2020
ISRAEL’S GOLAN
HEIGHTS TALK: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its popular “Synagogue Scholars” series with a presentation by Ed Rosen of Albany on the topography, demography and strategic importance of the Golan Heights. Rosen will present “Riding Through the History of the Golan” immediately following the congregation’s Friday, January 10, Shabbat service that begins at 8 p.m. B’nai Sholom is at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. The service and program are open to all who wish to worship and learn. The Golan region of Israel has figured prominently in recent news, notably its formal recognition by the United States as a part of Israel. What are the Golan Heights? Why is this territory - not much larger than Rensselaer County - so strategically important? What is its demography and diplomatic history? How does it differ from the West Bank or Gaza? Rosen studied history of the modern Middle East and international relations at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He is an active member of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and has traveled the Golan extensively, including hiking and by horseback last winter. Begun in 2004, B’nai Sholom’s “Synagogue Scholars” series spotlights individuals in the Capital Region Jewish community who are recognized scholars in their fields. For more information about the “Synagogue Scholars” series, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us or 518-482-5283. AUTHOR EVENT: Author Leroy Collins- Saturday January 11, 1PM. Former NFL player Leroy Collins tells his amazing story in his book “The Running Back.” Please call 518-462-1193to reserve your spot. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/ RensselaerLibrary.
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020
MOVIE SCREENING: “Always in Season” Screening Saturday, January 11, 2020, Potluck at 6:00PM, film at 7:00PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House. Always in Season takes an unflinching look at the multi-generational impact of lynching, connecting the racial violence that persists today to historical lynching terrorism. The film centers on the case of Lennon Lacy, an African American teen who was found hanging from a swing set in Bladenboro, North Carolina, in 2014, and whose mother, Claudia, seeks answers for her son’s death which was quickly ruled a suicide despite inconsistencies in the case. This film is co-presented with WMHT Public Media. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. For more information call 518-6103735. For directions: www. oldchathamquakers.org. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues. Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2020for a free presentation entitled “Mental Health First Aid 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues” from 9:00amNoon at the Pastoral Center, 40N. Main Ave., Albany and will be broadcast to the following sites for live viewing: Our Lady of the Annunciation/Queensbury and St. Edward the Confessor/Clifton Park. This presentation by certified instructor Brian Evers will help increase the understanding of mental health issues affecting the older adult population and to equip those who minister to them with the skills to provide stronger support to individual and families To register: https://www. rcda.org/2020Mini-Pres or Maria.Schollenberger@rcda. org, (518) 641-6818. All faith traditions welcome.
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020
BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 will hold its monthly Breakfast Buffet from 8am until 11am. The cost is $8for adults; $4for children ages 5to 12, and under the age of 5eat for free. The post is located on Popular Avenue in Valley Falls.
CONCERT: A Concert of Opera and Operetta Around the World - As part of the Schenectady Library “Beat the Snow” Winter Concert series, Bienvenida Baez, soprano, Elizabeth Lehmann, contralto, and Michael
Clement, piano present a recital of opera and operetta with dramatic, romantic and celebratory selections in English, Italian, Russian, German, Spanish, French and Czechoslovakian January 12, 2:30pm, in the McChesney Room of the Schenectady Library, 99 Clinton St, Schenectady, NY 12305, (518) 388-4500.
Monday, Jan. 13, 2020
INVISIBLE CITIES MIXED
MEDIA WORKSHOP: Join us at the Troy Public Library where artist and instructor Sarah Nenno Bowen will be hosting a two-part workshop in two-hour sessions at the Troy Public Library on Mondays, January 6
& 13, at 5:30to 7:30PM. Each session will be led by an excerpt from the book “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino, and each session will have its own excerpt. Read and respond to this piece of literature with the use of materials such as paint, paper, graphite, markers, and more to create a mixed media masterpiece. Register in person, online, or by phone. 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. The Troy Public Library is located at 1002nd Street, Troy.
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020
POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest. TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118 NY-2in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. PRE-K STORYTIME: Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020
CONFRONTING OVER
DOSE CRISIS EVENT: 5:30 to 8:30p.m. on January 16 at Cohoes Music Hall , 58 Remsen St. Cohoes. You will see the films “Heroin” screenwriter is Kimberly Trapani and “King Baby” is Brian Connors. This is a panel discussion. The panel includes John McDonald, PHR III, Kellie Roe, Executive Director, Eric Yetto, Actor, Peter Dudar, Cohoes Resident, Kimberly Trapani, Director, Captain Daniel Morley, Dr. Jason Kirby, Dr. Adam Rowden. The Master
of Ceremonies is General Counsel Robert Kent. The purpose of the event is to talk about the drug epidemic and the different perspectives to encourage life in recovery from addiction. You may see more about this event at www.kimberlyacftrapani.com/bookfilm-and-speaking-engagements. Our project slogan is helping people together. www.thecohoesmusichall. org.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118 NY-2in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
STEAM: Thursdays at 4:00 pm at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118NY-2in Brunswick. Stop in for crafts, science projects & more! Activities are geared towards elementary aged children. www. brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7PM. Ages 1318. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
Friday, Jan. 17, 2020
TRIVIA NIGHT: Saratoga Springs Lions Club & Saratoga Springs History Museum present Trivia night at 6p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Teams are made up of six players at $50per person or $300per team. Dinner is included for each team participant. Preregistation is required. To register team for the History Museum, visit www.saratogahistory.org/trivia-night for a team application and email the completed form to jparillo@saratogahistory.org. Payment can be made online or via check. To register in person, visit the Museum shop Wednesday – Sunday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. If you represent a company, please provide your logo via email to jparillo@saratogahistory. org. Questions? Email Jamie or call 518-584-6920x102.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020
LEGO DAY: Saturday Janu
ary 18th, 1PM. Calling all master builders! Come and create with Lego bricks! No sign up needed. Ages 5 and up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
FRENCH FILM: “Sans Famille”-Saturday, January 18, 2020, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100Second Street, Troy, NY, free, presented by La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du New York. Young Rémi, a foundling, lives on the farm run by his impoverished foster parents. When their money runs out, unbeknown to his fostermother, Rémi is sold by his hard-hearted foster father to an old street performer named Vitalis. Vitalis was once a famous opera singer, but became destitute after a tragic love affair. Ever since that time he has been a traveling showman, touring the country with three dogs and a monkey. Rémi is given a warm welcome by the strange troupe, and actually learns how to read and write. (Source-IMDb) For additional information, call the Troy Public Library at 518-274-7071. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York at www. albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020
POESTENKILL SENIORS:
The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan Jones VFW Post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicap accessible, with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clamsteams and fish fries at the hall and also at various restaurants. Best of all they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest.
TOTS TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30a.m. at the Brunswick Community Library, located at 4118 NY-2in Brunswick. Join us for books, singing, & movement, followed by open play time. Geared towards kids ages 0-5. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.
PART-TIME FARMER TAX SCHOOL: January 21, 2020, 5:30– 9:00PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61State
Street, Troy, NY 12180. CAAHP’s Part-Time Farmer Tax School is being offered in Troy. When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make in order to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What tax related form(s) do I need to complete? What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm business? Should I form an LLC or other form of business, and what tax documentation do lenders require? CAAHP Educators, Steve Hadcock and Dayton Maxwell, will answer these and other tax related questions during this meeting. In addition to discussing income tax concepts, they will explore Agricultural Value Assessment, Building Exemptions, Sales Tax Regulations and Farmers’ School Tax Credit. The cost for attending this workshop is $20per person, which includes a light dinner and printed materials. Register and pay online at https:// tinyurl.com/PTFarmerTaxSchoolTroyReg to attend the Troy session. Register by phone by calling 518765-3518. Please email cce-caahp@cornell.edu with questions.
PRE-K STORYTIME: Pre-K Storytime- Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary.org or visit the library’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020
BULLET JOURNAL PLANNERS: Wednesday January 22at 1PM. Learn to get organized by designing a planning system. Please call to sign up. For adults and teens. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see rensselaerlibrary. org or visit the library’s Facebook page www.facebook. com/RensselaerLibrary.