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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 328 TroySchenectady 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 SERIES: 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.rensselaerplateau.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 8:305:00. The church is located at 4274Route 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, 2020at the Saratoga Springs City Center, featuring 120regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energysaving 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 6p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 10a.m. to 4 p.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 518-5808080. 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 3:00 PM 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 ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: An English Country Dance will be held on March 1 at Channing Hall of the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405Washington Avenue, Albany 12206. Dances will be called and taught by Melanie Axel-Lute. Live music will be by Pat MacPherson, Micah Walter, and Laurie Tupper. The Dance will be held 2-5PM; an Introductory Workshop is at 1:30PM. All are welcome, no experience or partner is necessary. Admission is $12at the door, $10members. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers (For information: www.danceflurry.org/capital-english or 4775684).

VFW MONTHLY BREAK

FAST: VFW Post 1938, Poplar Avenue, Valley Falls, NY will now hold its monthly breakfast from 8- 11a.m. on the first Sunday of each month (instead of the second Sunday), starting March 1. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, French toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, potatoes, biscuits with sausage gravy, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $8(age 13. And over), $4(age 5-12), free (under 5).

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 - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free). For more information call 518-237-9330.

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW:

The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show runs February 29- March 1, 2020at the Saratoga Springs City Center, featuring 120regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energysaving 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 6p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 10a.m. to 4 p.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 STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Join us Wednesday mornings as we engage in stories, music, movement, and play. Ages 0-5with caregiver. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. (518) 2747071. thetroylibrary.org.

DON’T BE BORED GAMES:

Wednesdays 5:30pm -7:30pm. Drop by & play board games in the Young People’s Room! All ages. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.org.

PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The new season of the Town of Pittstown Seniors will begin on Wednesday March 4, 2020at 11:45am (weather permitting). Meetings are held at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co, on Mason Lane in the hamlet of Raymertown. We begin with a potluck lunch and business meeting follows. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join. We are an active group of seniors. We enjoy trips for entertainment as well as learning. Quite often we’ll have a guest speaker at a meeting. We are always looking for new ideas for trips and

speakers.

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 KIDS’ CRAFT NIGHT: Cupcake and Coffee Liner Crafts – Thursday 3⁄5: 6:00pm Youth ages 4-12will make creative crafts using cupcake liners and coffee filters. Children ages 7& younger must have an adult present at all times. Registration is required. Program begins at 6pm; this is not a drop in program. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.org.

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

GUEST SPEAKER: Estate and Medicaid Planning Essentials - Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will host Louis Pierro, Esq, of Pierro, Connor and Strauss, LLC, as our monthly guest speaker on Friday, March 6th at 12:40. Learn how you or your loved one can take control of your estate and ‘age in place’ with step-by-step instructions. Mr. Pierro will speak on how to preserve your retirement assets, minimize your taxes, prepare for long-term care, obtain home care that you can afford if needed, avoid moving into the nursing home, and much more. You never know what your future will hold. You don’t want to end up incapacitated, nor do you want to end up with your assets at risk and facing potential losses due to high nursing home costs. You also don’t want to be without money in retirement, or leave your family in a bad financial position if you pass away unexpectedly. This free presentation should be attended by all residents 60 and over. Call to sign up for lunch at 518-279-3413.

TUTOR TIME: Fridays 3:30pm-5pm. Call to reserve 30minute sessions with a tutor to help with math and other skills. Youth grades 7- 12. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.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 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.

GRETA THE READING DOG: Saturdays 12:00pm1:00pm. Visit with or read to Greta the Goldendoodle to boost your reading skills and confidence! All ages. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.org.

TROUT UNLIMITED BAN

QUET: 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.

SARATOGA REPTILE EXPO: The Saratoga Reptile Expo will be returning to the Saratoga City Center from 1 a.m. to 4p.m. on March 7th, 2020. This show’s mission is about offering attendees the opportunity to: - Buy

high quality animals and a great selection of supplies from local breeders and industry leaders! For more information visit www. dragonsrefuge.com/saratogareptileexpo.

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! 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 mixed-media painting using similar natural objects in the spirit of Mary Weatherford.

SPAC WINTER BALL: The Saratoga Performing Arts Center Junior Committee invites you to celebrate our 10th Annual SPAC Winter Ball: The Future is Now, as the Hall of Springs teleports you into a futuristic utopia. Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2020at 7pm for an experiential new realm complete with live music and dancing, celestial-themed cocktails, gourmet food, a futuristic photo booth and more. For this time warped affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal or cocktail attire, drawing inspiration from innovative and modern designs and styles. Tickets: $125-$200. Hall of Springs, 108Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Must be 21+ to attend. For questions, please contact Liz Ellis at eellis@spac.org or 518-584-9330.

Sunday, March 8 BREAKFAST: On Sunday, March 8th, 2020, Latham- Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host their “All You Can Eat Breakfast”! Serving from 8:30to 11:30 a.m. Menu includes; Variety of Juices, Rolls, Sweet Breads, an Omelet Station, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Cereals, Bananas and Fruit Cup. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4and Children Under 5 are Free! Latham- Colonie Knights of Columbus is located at 328Troy, Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. For information call 5187830572or visit www. lathamcolonie.com/events.

FAMOUS LADIES TEA: 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 at Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy. Celebrate women’s history month and support literacy programs in Rensselaer County at the annual Famous Ladies’ Tea. Tickets are $45(or $315for a reserved table of eight). Advanced payment is required and tickets can be purchased from Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 65First Street, Troy, N.Y., 518-244-4650.. All proceeds from this event will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s programs.

BENEFIT CONCERT: The Capital District Youth Chorale, now in its 37th Season, will present a benefit concert, “Songs for a Better World” on Sunday,

March 8th at 3PM at the Scotia Reformed Church. CDYC will perform a variety of repertoire including a spiritual, an early American hymn tune, a selection with a Hindu text, and a selection from Zambia. The Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless will receive the free will offering for this musical presentation. The Sanctuary Choir of the First Reformed Church and the Morning Bells will be performing on this program as well.

Tuesday, March 10 TWEEN MARSHMALLOW TOWER CHALLENGE:

Tuesday 3⁄10: 6:00pm. Tweens and teens ages 10 and up are invited to join us in a marhsmallow and toothpick tower building challenge! This is not a drop in program - please register to attend and arrive at 6pm. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. (518) 2747071. thetroylibrary.org.

HISTORY PRESENTATION:

Tuesday, March 10at Sand Lake Town Hall (courtroom) 8428NY 66, Sand Lake, NY at 7pm Sand Lake Historical Society presents History of Burden Lakes and Totem Lodge by Connor Kopcho. He has a lot of memorabilia from the Lodge and surrounding area. Like us FB or at Sandlakehistory.org.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN

MAGICIANS: All persons, 16and older, interested in the various aspects of the hobby of magic are invited to attend a monthly meeting of The Society of American Magicians - Assembly #24. We will be meeting promptly at 7:30PM at: St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY. For more detailed information visit our website: WWW. SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

BASICS OF HOME ORGA

NIZATION: Has the stuff in your home become a source of stress in your life? It doesn’t need to be this way! On March 10th at 6:00 pm, come to the Troy Public Library and learn the Basics of Home Organization with Clutter Coach Jes Marcy. Her unique method, Prioritize Your Sanity, teaches you how to take control of the clutter and create a house that is truly a home. Jes will help you figure out where to start and how to move forward during this fun and enlightening workshop. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. 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.

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 11

STORYTIME LEARN & PLAY: Wednesdays at 10:30am. Join us Wednesday mornings as we engage in stories, music, movement, and play. Ages 0-5with caregiver. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.org.

DON’T BE BORED GAMES: Wednesdays 5:30pm -7:30pm. Drop by & play board games in the Young People’s Room! All ages. Troy Public Library, 100 Second St., Troy. (518) 2747071. thetroylibrary.org. 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 12 SILLY SCIENCE NIGHT: DIY Kaleidoscopes — Thursday 3⁄12: 6:00pm. Youth ages 4-12will craft their own kaleidoscopes! Children ages 7& younger must have an adult present at all times. Registration is required. Program begins at 6pm; this is not a drop in program. 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. Friday, March 13 SOUPER SUPPER: Petersburg Veterans Memorial Community Center, located at 71Main St. in Petersburgh, hosts a Community Night on the second Friday of each month, unless bad weather or below 0. Friday, March 13will be a Souper Supper at 5p.m. as well as games and an open mic at 6 p.m. All free. AS donations can to go toward veterans banners will be available. Bring a pot of soup to share, your own beverage and utensils. Guests can also bring cards and board games and/or their songs, instruments and stories. For open Mic questions call Dave McNally at 631-6788918.

TUTOR TIME: Fridays 3:30pm-5pm. Call to reserve 30minute sessions with a tutor to help with math and other skills. Youth

grades 7- 12. Troy Public Library, 100Second St., Troy. (518) 274-7071. thetroylibrary.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 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 14

JOB FAIR: The Tri-City ValleyCats will host their Annual Job Fair at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy on Saturday, March 14 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros will be holding on the spot interviews for various positions for their 2020season. Potential employees must be over the age of 15and have the ability to work during the months of June through September. Applications are available at “The Joe,” or can be filled out in advance by downloading a copy from the ValleyCats website. Each year the ValleyCats employ approximately 200 summer gameday staff in departments that include food and beverage, stadium operations, box office, merchandise, promotions, and production. For more information on the types of jobs in each department, visit the Employment page of the ValleyCats website at tcvalleycats.com.

THE NITTY GROTTY OF WRITING & PUBLISHING:

Have you written a piece of fiction, but don’t know what to do next? Perhaps you need help finding beta readers. Perhaps they read your work but you don’t know how to take their advice. Perhaps your stuck on the decision between traditional publishing and self publishing. Join us at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, March 14th at 1:30pm, for a workshop that covers it all! This is an interactive event with Shannon K, the local Municiple Liason for National Novel Writing Month and co-owner of 518 Publishing Company LLC. She’s here to cover the after writing process, answer questions, give advice, and connect local writers with the resources they need to succeed! This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. 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.

FILM SCREENING AND POTLUCK: “Respect for All” Screening Saturday, March 14, 2020, Potluck at 6:00PM, film at 7:00PM, in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House. “Respect for All” by award-winning filmmaker, John Pritchard, who will be present at this screening, celebrates respect for all of humanity and the natural world. “Respect