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Tuesday, Feb. 25

PANCAKE SUPPER: Trinity Church Lansingburgh invites all to the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at the Parish Hall, 585Fourth Avenue, Troy (Lansingburgh,) on Tuesday, February 25th from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00P.M. Pancakes, syrup, sausage, and applesauce will be served. Reservations are required: Call 518-279-1215. Ticket prices: Adults - $6Children 5-12- $3 Children under 5- Free.

YOGA: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer Yoga classes on Tuesdays, February 25th – March 31st at 6PM. This is an all-level yoga class that will invigorate your body and reduce stress. You will experience traditional yoga poses, stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques which will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and overall wellness. Please bring your own mat. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by calling the library at 235-5310or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27114th Street , Troy.

EAST SIDE SENIORS: Our next meeting will be on Feb.25, at 1:00, at the American Legion Post, in Wynantskill. Team 3will be our hosts for lunch, followed by Bingo or you game of choice. We still have openings for the Wildwood trip, June 7th thru 12th, reservations must be paid in full by Aprilm28. We are planning a trip to the Amish country, Sept.22nd thru 24th. June we can sign up for this trip. New members are always welcome, join in to play bingo or games of your choice after the meeting.

PANCAKE SUPPER: Who said pancakes are just for breakfast? At Gilead we serve them for dinner, especially when it is Shrove Tuesday. Our great team of men will be in the kitchen and ready to complete your order. Our menu consists of pancakes and sausage with apple sauce or maple syrup. Of course, no meal is complete without dessert which will be homemade cookies. Stop by and have a meal with us. We always look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. Serving times will be 4-6pm. A free will offering would be appreciated. Gilead Lutheran Church is located at the junction of Routes 7

and 278in Center Brunswick, NY. Gilead is handicapped accessible.

GUIDED MEDITATION: The Troy Public Library will offer Guided Meditation Classes on Tuesdays, January 14th – February 25th from 5 to 6p.m. Learn a surprisingly simple yet powerful practice that can help your reduce stress, get recharged, experience overall improved physical health and possibly get you “blissed-out” all while sitting comfortably in a chair. Led by Michael Fuselli, with over 30years of meditation teaching and practice experience. Beginners always welcome. Registration is encouraged, but not necessary! This program is free and open to the public. To register call 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second St., Troy.

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.

PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org.

TRAVEL PRESENTATION:

La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du NY presents their 2021trip, “Hawaiian Adventure”, April 22-May 1, 2021, with an optional 2night Big Island Post Tour extension, May 1-May 3, 2021. Trip includes three islands, Oahu, Kauai, and Maui. Highlights include Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Oahu’s North Shore, Waimea Canyon, Kauai Coffee Estate, Fern Grotto, Iao Valley, Lahaina, and Polynesian Luau. A free travel presentation will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6pm at Plaza Travel Center, 623New Loudon Road, Latham, New York. RSVP to

Lisa, 518-785-3338or lisa@ plazatravel.net.

PANCAKE SUPPER: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 510Albany Shaker Road Loudonville will be holding a Pancake Supper on Tuesday February 25th from 4:30 PM - 6:30PM. Pancakes, sausage, bacon, apple sauce, orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk will be served. Gluten free pancakes will be available as well as take out dinners. Adult $8, children 6-12 $5, and under 6free. The proceeds of the dinner will be given to an Adopt a Family in the community in the way of food and non-food items to meet their specific needs. Contact 458-1562for more information. Wednesday, Feb. 26

SPEIGLE ELDERS: A Speigle Elders social get-together will take place at noon on Wednesday, February 26 with a complimentary miniluncheon (sandwiches and salads) for attending members. For ordering purposes, if not signed up, please contact Carol Vozzy or Mary Riley prior to the event.

SHORT STORY READING

& DISCUSSION GROUP: On Wednesdays, February 26th – April 1st at 6:30PM, Short Story writer David Sylvester will lead a reading and discussion group at the Troy Public Library. Local shortstory writer Dave Sylvester hosts The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the short story form that examines how writers handle structural elements such as plot, character and theme in their writing. Each week we will read and discuss two stories by well-known (and some lesser-known!) masters of the form. Copies of the stories will be available in advance and should be read before the discussions. The first set of stories are available at the information desk of the main library. For more information and to register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 111& Route 67. Open 9-12on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Newly arrived clothing and household goods every week, career clothing, special occasion dresses and gowns, jewelry, purses, shoes, toys and over 1000books.

MEDITATION GROUP: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Wednesdays, January 15th – February 26th at 2PM. Are you interested in learning how to relax your mind and body? Come to a safe place to let go of your cares and worries. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, all are welcome. Bring your ideas and suggestions to the group! Contact Ray Reuter at the Empowerment Exchange at 518-235-2173 for more information. This program is free and open to the public. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27114th Street, Troy, New York. Thursday, Feb. 27

UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join us at the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, February 27th – March 26th from 6:30PM – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop with Tom Bulger. This will be a fivesession program on how to understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1of Shakespeare’s comedy “Pericles.” Then in the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This program will allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to the modern existential world. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the February 27th discussion. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy. 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. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. ARTIST LECTURE: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College welcomes acclaimed artist Wangechi Mutu to deliver the third annual Winter/Miller Lecture at 6p.m. Thursday, February 27. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Tang Visitor Services Desk at 518-5808080or visit tang.skdimore. edu. Friday, Feb. 28

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month from 5 to 9p.m. in downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly late evening that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy to shop, dine and explore. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art openings, music performances, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. For more information visit www. downtowntroy.org.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: Lenten Fish Fry beginning Friday February 28th, 2020and continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus at 328TroySchenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Fish Fry Dinners, serving from 5 pm to 7pm.. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10$4.00Children under 5 are Free. For further information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events or call (518) 783-0572. ELVIS BENEFIT: An Evening with Elvis starring Donny “Elvis” Romines, Friday, February 28, 2020at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites located 400Old Loudon Road, Latham. Benefit for The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets $15.00at the door which open at 6PM. Raffles, 50⁄50, food available and cash bar. Showtime 7PM. Call Helen for information at 518-7457821. Saturday, Feb. 29

COMMUNITY MEAL: 1-3pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. For more information call 518274-4303.

WINTER TRACKING SE

RIES: Tracking with Patricia Liddle, Saturday, February 29, 9am- 1pm at the Albert Family Community Forest. We will explore the Albert Family Forest for animal tracks and sign that reveal the stories happening all around us. We will not be sticking to a foot trail, but going where the wildlife leads us. Part of the 2020Winter Tracking Series, sponsored by Rensselaer Land Trust, Dyken Pond Environmental Center, and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. $20, $15for members. Advance registration required. Details and registration link at www.rensselaer

plateau.org/wintertracking.

TRAINING FOR EARLY RESPONSE TEAMS: We have all heard of various natural disasters which have occurred across the country such as floods, tornados, and other severe storms. What we often don’t hear about is how survivors struggle to recover during the following days, weeks and often months after the disaster. We don’t think of people who have no power, no heat, no water, even though it is during winter months. We don’t think of those who can’t live in their home due to mold, or because the house is off its foundation. The United Methodist Church has a program to send people almost immediately into disaster areas to quickly, effectively, and appropriately provide a caring, Christian presence to assist survivors in recovery. It is called ERT, which stands for Early Response Team. What do Early Responders do? They listen to survivors, hold trembling hands, hand out bottles of water, and listen some more. They give hugs, assure survivors that people care; and then wash walls, remove wet carpet and wet wallboard, shovel mud, carry out ruined appliances, cover holes in roofs, and make homes secure again. On February 29th The North Chatham United Methodist Church will host an ERT training session from 8:30-5:00. The church is located at 4274 Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham. To register, please go to http://bit. ly/20ERTNChatham and register by 2⁄22. The cost is $25with coffee and lunch included. The ERT program is open to all who feel called to do God’s work when disaster strikes, regardless of what faith community you are a part of. For more information on North Chatham United Methodist Church, please call 518-766-3535or visit our website (northchathammethodistchurch.org).

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show runs February 29- March 1, 2020 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, featuring 120 regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energy-saving products, outdoor living and landscaping, family recreation, and lifestyle products and services. The show offers great prizes. Free Admission for all ages, courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, Adirondack Trust Company. Saturday, February 29, 10a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 10a.m. to 4p.m. www. rotaryhomeshow.com.

FAMILY SATURDAY: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents its Spring 2020Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from February 15through April 4. Each program includes looking at artwork in the museum’s exhibitions or collections, discussing and sharing ideas, and engaging in a hands-on art activity inspired by those conversations. The programs, which are free, mostly run from 1:00to 2:30PM, unless otherwise specified, and are suitable for children ages five and older, accompanied by their adult companions. Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. The Tang welcomes visitors of all abilities. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! February 29: Fabric Works at the Tang - We will explore works from the Tang collection by artists Franklin Williams, “A Beautiful Dark Moment,” and Abdoulaye Konate, “Metamorphose de Papillon.” Both artists use fabric, texture, and color in unique ways, and we will create our own “fabric painting” inspired by their works. The Tang offers extra sessions starting at 3:00PM just for tweens on two Saturdays: February 29and March 21. On those Saturdays, the 1:00PM session will be for children age 5to 9and their adult companions; and the 3:00PM session will be for tweens and their adult companions. February 29: Tween Family Saturday: Life Sized. After looking at several works in the exhibition Flex, we will investigate ideas of strength and what forms strength can take. Using these ideas, we will create life size portraits illustrating what makes us feel strong and empowered! Sunday, March 1

BREAKFAST: All you Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station, 8to 11a.m. on every 1st Sunday of the month, at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76Grace Street, Waterford. Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. $8.00adult - $4.00children – (Children under 4free). For more information call 518237-9330.

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show runs February 29- March 1, 2020 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, featuring 120 regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energy-saving products, outdoor living and landscaping, family recreation, and lifestyle products and services. The show offers great prizes. Free Admission for all ages, courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, Adirondack Trust Company. Saturday, February 29, 10a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 10a.m. to 4p.m. www. rotaryhomeshow.com. Tuesday, March 3

YOGA: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer Yoga classes on Tuesdays, February 25th – March 31st at 6PM. This is an all-level yoga class that will invigorate your body and reduce stress. You will experience traditional yoga poses, stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques which will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and overall wellness. Please bring your own mat. This program is free and open to the public. Please register by calling the library at 235-5310or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch is located at 27114th Street , Troy.

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. Wednesday, March 4

SHORT STORY READING & DISCUSSION GROUP:

On Wednesdays, February 26th – April 1st at 6:30PM, Short Story writer David Sylvester will lead a reading and discussion group at the Troy Public Library. Local short-story writer Dave Sylvester hosts The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the short story form that examines how writers handle structural elements such as plot, character and theme in their writing. Each week we will read and discuss two stories by well-known (and some lesser-known!) masters of the form. Copies of the stories will be available in advance and should be read before the discussions. The first set of stories are available at the information desk of the main library. For more information and to register call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy. Thursday, March 5

UNDERSTANDING SHAKE

SPEARE: Join us at the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, February 27th – March 26th from 6:30PM – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop with Tom Bulger. This will be a fivesession program on how to understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1of Shakespeare’s comedy “Pericles.” Then in the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This program will allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to the modern existential world. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the February 27th discussion. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy. Friday, March 6

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: Lenten Fish Fry beginning Friday February 28th, 2020and continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus at 328TroySchenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Fish Fry Dinners, serving from 5pm to 7pm. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00 with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10$4.00Children under 5 are Free. For further information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events or call (518) 783-0572. Saturday, March 7

SNOWSHOE HIKE: Taconic Crest Trail, Saturday March 7, 8:30a.m., Robinson Hollow Trailhead. We’ll snowshoe (or hike depending on snow depth) for about 7miles up and down the two hollows and along the Taconic Crest Trail. This is a moderately strenuous hike, so please be prepared. Bring gear appropriate for the weather: snowshoes, spikes, or hiking boots. Wear warm clothes and bring water and snack/ lunch. We could be out for five hours. Advance registration required. $5 suggested donation. Part of the 2020Winter Hiking Series, jointly sponsored by Rensselaer Land Trust and Rensselaer Plateau Alliance. Learn more and register at www.rensselaerplateau.org/winterevents.

STEAM POWERED SATURDAY: Every first Saturday of the month children ages 4-12and their families are invited to visit the Tech Valley Center of Gravity at 30 3rd St. in Troy for a free fun, creative hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of the Albany Society of Engineers Foundations, these mindexpanding projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

TROUT UNLIMITED BANQUET: Banquet Chair Scott Parker announced that The Century House, Latham, will be the site of the Clearwater Chapter’s 48th annual Conservation Banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet is open to everyone. Tickets for the Conservation Banquet are on sale now on the Clearwater Chapter’s website www.clearwatertu.org. Reservations can be made up to March 1st by contacting TU members Chris and Erika Cook, 565Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or emailing Chris at communications@clearwatertu.org. Dinner, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and award recognition are planned for the Conservation Banquet, along with a live auction, silent auction, bucket raffles, card raffles and door prizes. A Grand Prize Drawing of a 12ft. Kevlar Hybrid Canoe by Hornbeck Boats will be drawn at the Conservation Banquet. All proceeds from this event benefit local “on the ground” conservation projects that support coldwater fisheries resources. TU is actively seeking donations of goods and services, as well as fishing gear and fly tying materials from their members and the public for their Conservation Banquet. If you are interested in donating, please contact Chair Scott Parker at 518894-4661or sgparker149@gmail.com.

FAMILY SATURDAY:

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents its Spring 2020Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from February 15through April 4. Each program includes looking at artwork in the museum’s exhibitions or collections, discussing and sharing ideas, and engaging in a hands- on art activity inspired by those conversations. The programs, which are free, mostly run from 1:00 to 2:30PM, unless otherwise specified, and are suitable for children ages five and older, accompanied by their adult companions. Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. The Tang welcomes visitors of all abilities. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! March 7: Beach Day - We will take a close look at works by Mary Weatherford where the artist incorporates objects such as starfish and seashells. Why would an artist add such natural objects into a painting? After thinking about the possibilities of what makes a painting, we will create our own mixedmedia painting using similar natural objects in the spirit of Mary Weatherford.