Calendar

2020-04-06 -

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit or troyrecord. com.

Monday, April 6 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Monday, April 6at the Hoosick Falls Community Alliance Church, located at 484 Hill Rd. in Hoosick Falls. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, April 6at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3& up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participate! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

POTTERY & POETRY

WORKSHOP: CANCELED - Join us at the Troy Public Library, Mondays, March 30th & April 6th at 6:00pm, for free pottery instruction. In this 2part workshop led by Biana Depuis of the Broken Mold Studio we will be creating a project inspired by poetry. You must attend both sessions to complete the project. We will make a hand built vessel out of clay, and experience different hand building techniques to create a beautiful work of art. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 1002nd

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Tuesday, April 7 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, April 8 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS:

CANCELED - The April 8 meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers has been canceled. We will keep you updated when our next meeting will take place. If you have any questions please call Betty Jean at 518-272-8624. The Grafton Merrymakers typically meet on the second Wednesday of each month from March through November at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton. If you are interested in joining the Merrymakers please come to a meeting, or call the senior center Monday - Friday from 9a.m. - 3p.m. at 518-2793413.

Thursday, April 9 NORTHSHIRE LIVE: Thursday, April 9th at 5pm: Guest Author Janice Shade - Janice Shade is the author of Moving Mountains: The Power of Main Street Americans to Change Our Economy. Her new book uses storytelling and humor to deliver a history and exposé of the inequities of start-up capital markets, stories of women entrepreneurs’ quests for capital, steps to align your spending and your values, and more. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcoming book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https://zoom. us/j/9537813547. Full event information is available at northshire.com/upcomingevents.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SARATOGA JOB FAIR: CANCELED - The Career Building EXPO; Find jobs in Saratoga Springs and the entire Capital Region of Upstate NY. 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Thursday April 9th at the Saratoga Springs City Center – 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit capitaljobdevelopmentgroup.org/ saratoga-job-fair.

Friday, April 10 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, April 10at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2& up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognition, Shape Identification, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook. com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

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.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: CANCELED - Due to the concerns of the Coronavirus, the Latham Colonie Council Knights of Columbus # 3394has cancelled the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners that were being held through April 10th, 2020, at 328Troy Schenectady Road, Latham.

Saturday, April 11 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, April 11at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

HAZARDOUS WASTE, RECYCLING & SHREDDING DAY: POSTPONED - The City of Troy’s upcoming Household Hazardous Waste, Electronic Recycling Collection, and Shredding Day has been postponed. Residents with participation coupons will be contacted directly when a new date is finalized.

MIND BODY SOUL EXPO:

POSTPONED to Sept. 5. The event was previously scheduled for 9am-5pm, Saturday April 11, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Free admission and open to the public. Come discover, explore, and experience 130+ Health, Wellness, and Holistic Vendors, demonstrations, interactive exhibits, 16Free presentations and lectures, 8Free classes and workshops, 8stage performances, local Saratoga businesses, Free samples, Healing and Meditation Room (upstairs with elevator access) and much much more! Interested in showcasing your products and or services? Please email Gem Rhodes at mindbodysoulexpony@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 12 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, April 12at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Monday, April 13 VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3& up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participate! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

Tuesday, April 14 LIBRARY FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Troy Public Library’s finance committee will meet virtually at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.

LIBRARY BOARD MEETING:

Troy Public Library’s board of trustees will meet virtually at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 14.

POESTENKILL SENIORS:

CANCELED - 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, April 15 VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga. CHARISMATIC MASS: CAN

CELED - In compliance with Bishop Scharfenberger’s directive to cancel all public Masses in the diocese, the April 15Charismatic Mass and Healing Service at Christ Our Light is canceled. Please check our website at AlbanyCCR.org for further developments.

Thursday, April 16 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024Rt. 40in Schaghticoke. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. NORTHSHIRE LIVE: Thursday, April 16at 5: Guest Author Julia Spencer-Fleming - New York Times bestseller Julia Spencer-Fleming joins us just in time for the publication of the long-awaited ninth installment of her beloved Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne mystery series Hid from Our Eyes. This popular series is set in Washington County, New York. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcoming book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https:// zoom.us/j/9537813547. Full event information is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events.

Friday, April 17 VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2& up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognition, Shape Identification, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

Sunday, April 19 DAFFODIL TEA & GARDEN STROLL: POSTPONED - Due to an abundance of caution related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19, we have postponed the Daffodil Tea and Garden Stroll. Please stay tuned for more information. - Be among the first to experience a brand new spring event at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. Several local florists will create displays that relate to select gravesites. Follow your map to stroll through the cemetery. You’ll see beautiful floral creations and, if Mother Nature cooperates, thousands of our blooming daffodils as well. Then come back to the Earl Chapel for “tea and scones” refreshments served by the Friends of Oakwood. Call for Reservations 518–3280090. $15per person/Children under 12, free. Pre-pay only. A rain or shine event.

Monday, April 20 VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3& up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problemsolving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participate! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga. TROY 100: CANCELED - It is with the safety our Troy 100Forum Community in mind that the Troy 100Forum conveners have decided to not hold the 20April 2020Forum. We have been diligently following the city, county, and state policies to ensure the health and wellness of our community and we encourage all others to do the same. A Fall 2020 Forum date for our “Glimpse into Troy’s Performing Arts” will be announced soon.

Tuesday, April 21 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

Wednesday, April 22 VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

Thursday, April 23 NORTHSHIRE LIVE:

Thursday, April 23at 5pm: Guest Authors TaraShea Nesbit and Kim Van Alkemade - Bestselling historical fiction writer TaraShea Nesbit author of The Wives of Los Alamos will discuss her highly anticipated new novel Beheld—the riveting story of a stranger’s arrival in the fledgling colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts— and a crime that shakes the divided community to its core. Kim Van Alkemade, the author of the riveting bestselling historical novels Orphan #8and Bachelor Girl will discuss her work. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcoming book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https:// zoom.us/j/9537813547. Full event information is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events.

Friday, April 24 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.

CAPITAL REGION GUITAR SHOW: POSTPONED - April 24th & 25th 2020, Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center - 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dealers from the Northeast will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, and appraise your musical equipment. No matter what level of playing or interest you have, the Capital Region Guitar Show is sure to please the eyes, ears, and fingers! The public is encouraged to bring along a guitar or amplifier to receive a discount of $2.00 off of the $7.00admission charge. Discount is also honored when you bring in at least two cans of food for local food bank. Kids 10 & under are free with the folks. The Capital Region Guitar Show is presented by Starving Arts LLC, Saratoga Guitar and SaratogaMusic. com. For more info please call Matt at 518-581-1603 or visit saratogaguitar.com/ guitarshow.

Saturday, April 25 GARAGE SALE: POSTPONED - The Newtonville United Methodist Church Garage Sale originally scheduled for April 25, 2020, has been postponed until Saturday, September, 12, 2020due to the coronavirus.

MALTA FLEA MARKET: After two successful outdoor seasons at the Malta Drivein, the Malta Flea Market will move indoors for the winter. Monthly shows are planned for January through April at the Malta Community Center at 1Bayberry Dr. in Malta.Indoor flea markets will be held on the following Saturdays: January 25, February 22, March 28and April 25. Hours will be 9a.m. to 3:30p.m. Features of the Malta Indoor Flea Market: Up to 65vendors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, artwork, new items and more; plenty of parking, no entry fee, new and interesting items each show. For additional information, visit maltaflea.com or call (518) 256-4409.

Sunday, April 26 CANCELED - AUTISM EXPO: The 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit, which will be held from noon to 3p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020at the Saratoga Springs City Center, is just the place to find what you are looking for! Saratoga Bridges, in partnership with Upstate NY Autism Alliance and the Skidmore College Psychology Department, will host this event as a resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Additionally, the 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit is a great networking event. There will be more than 90 organizations represented from the Captial Region and beyond. This is a free family event. For more information visit saratogabridges. ejoinme.org/AutismExpo2020.

Monday, April 27 VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3& up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experimenting with smells, designing an air powered car, or experimenting with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problemsolving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participate! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseverance, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/Childrens

MuseumAtSaratoga.

Tuesday, April 28 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, April 29 VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga.

Friday, May 1 ILIUM LITERARY CLUB:

CANCELED - The Ilium Literary Club of Troy, NY is in its 97th year. Due to CDVID-19, the Ilium Literary Club of Troy is cancelling our April 3rd and May 1st, 2020 meetings. At this time, we are not cancelling our June 5th Annual Luncheon. An announcement will be made, in the future, regarding the status of our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Meetings are generally held on the First Friday of those months at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, Troy. After a short business meeting, we have a guest speaker or entertainment.

Saturday, May 2 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.

SARATOGA COMIC CON:

10a.m. to 7p.m. on Saturday, May 2at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogacomiccon.com.

SHRED EVENT: Saratoga Financial Services 9th Annual Shred Event - 9to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Fingerpaint, located at 395Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Come join us at our 9th Annual Shred Event and safely dispose of your old documents and confidential files! We have partnered with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Confidata, Fingerpaint and the Saratoga Business Journal again this year to make the event community-wide in recognition of Earth Day! All paper will be shredded,

baled and shipped to local paper mills to be recycled for reuse. The event will be located at the Fingerpaint parking lot outside of our office building at 18Division Street in Saratoga Springs. The event is free of charge but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the local Act With Respect Always program to help spread the “pay it forward” movement! Sunday, May 3 LITERACY 5K RUN/WALK:

Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s 5K Trail Run, guided nature walk, story walk, youth mile, prizes, raffles, music, and family fun - runners and walkers of all ages and abilities welcome. Form a team with friends or co-workers! For more information call 518 244-4650. Schodack Island State Park, Schodack Landing. Zippyreg.com.

VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST: 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).

ALBANY RECORD RIOT:

Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10AM-5PM. $3.00admission. Early admission at 8 AM, $10.00(early birds!). Red Lion Hotel Albany, 205Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. Over 60tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn (Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibles), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligent crowd. (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.)

SARATOGA COMIC CON:

10a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, May 2at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogacomiccon.com.

Tuesday, May 5 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

Friday, May 8 GIFFY’S CHICKEN BBQ:

CANCELED- The Kiwanis Club of Troy is having their annual Giffy’s Chicken BBQ Friday May 8th from 4-6PM at St. Michael’s Church, Next to HVCC, in Troy. You get a freshly cooked & hot full ½ Chicken Dinner with

FROMPAGE 5 all the trimmings for only $12.00. Take out or Eat in. Call Dean at 518-3220826to reserve tickets for that day! Treat yourself to a great meal, while helping the Kiwanis Club assist many needed kids projects in the Troy area!

Tuesday, May 12 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

Sunday, May 17 CHOIR CONCERT: The Festival Celebration Choir will present its Spring Concert at 3pm on May 17 at First Lutheran Church, 181Western Ave., Albany. It will feature a wide variety of biblical Psalms set to music by composers’ including: Johannes Brahms, John Rutter, Libby Larsen, Jean Berger and Leo Sowerby.

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Friday, May 29 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.

Tuesday, June 2 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

Wednesday, June 3 BLACKSMITH CONFER

ENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

Thursday, June 4 BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and

free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

Friday, June 5 ILIUM LITERARY CLUB:

The Ilium Literary Club of Troy, NY is in its 97th year. Due to COVID-19, the Ilium Literary Club of Troy is cancelling our April 3rd and May 1st, 2020meetings. At this time, we are not cancelling our June 5th Annual Luncheon. An announcement will be made, in the future, regarding the status of our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Meetings are generally held on the First Friday of those months at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy. After a short business meeting, we have a guest speaker or entertainment.

BLACKSMITH CONFER

Saturday, June 6 BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmiths of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an international blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds June 3through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmiths demonstrating in 11areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmiths, a demonstration area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmithing demonstration area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmithing competitions, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more information and registration visit ABANA2020.com.

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.

Sunday, June 7 VFW MONTHLY BREAKFAST: 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).

Tuesday, June 9 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

Wednesday, June 10 INVASIVE SPECIES WALK & TALK: Get Off My Lawn: Invasive Species (And What To Do About Them) Hudson Crossing Park’s free informational presentation on invasive species has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020at 5pm due to current COVID-19concerns. The event will now be a “walk and talk” format held at Hudson Crossing Park. Please visit Hudson Crossing Park’s website at www.HudsonCrossingPark. org for up to date event and program listings. Hudson Crossing Park is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, bi-county park centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5Island just outside of the village of Schuylerville on Historic Route 4. For more information visit www.HudsonCrossingPark. org or www.facebook.com/ HudsonCrossingPark/.

Saturday, June 13 CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR:

The torical Saratoga Society County at Brookside HisMuseum be holding in the Ballston 2nd annual Spa will Craft Saturday and June Antique 13, Fair 2020. on We handmade are seeking crafts, vendors antique/ of historic collectables, and farm products. Please email bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org for more information.

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Friday, June 26 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.

Tuesday, June 30 POESTENKILL SENIORS:

The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.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, July 9 GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11 from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US- 9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www. sgforthodox.org.

Friday, July 10

GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11 from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US- 9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www. sgforthodox.org.

Saturday, July 11 GREEK FESTIVAL: CANCELED - The 11th Adirondack Greek Festival will be hosted by St. George Church, 55Main St., South Glens Falls. Thursday, July 9from 4to 8pm will be Under-the-Tent Night with souvlaki & gyro sandwiches and pastries. Friday & Saturday, July 10& 11 from 12– 8pm, come enjoy our Full Festival days with more authentic Greek food, pastries, gift shop, music, folk dancers, Bounce House for kids, and church tours. Free admission and parking. OPA! Directions: From North or South, take I 87to Exit 17N to US- 9N for 5.5 miles. For more information, call (518) 792-2359(parish hall). www. sgforthodox.org.

Friday, July 17 SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: This event will be held July 17, 18and 19at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3pm - 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7pm. Admission: $10Day Pass • $25Weekend Pass. PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED BY PRESSREADER

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