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Sunday, April 11 EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL: Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Zoom panel on “Equal Rights for All: Resisting Settler Colonialism and White Nationalism in the United States, Northern Ireland, and Palestine.” Speakers will explore the successes and failures of their various liberation campaigns, with the goal of learning from each other and building international solidarity. The panel will include Fanon Frazier, a local community organizer with Citizen Action HV from Kingston, NY; Jim Keys, a filmmaker, cultural activist and guerrilla muralist from Derry, Northern Ireland; and Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, an internationally known peace and justice activist, author and natural scientist with the Palestinian Museum of Natural History in Bethlehem, Palestine. To register in advance for this Zoom panel go to https://mideastcrisis. org or https://jvphudsonvalley.blogspot.com. Sponsored by Jewish Voice For Peace Hudson Valley, Middle East Crisis Response, NYC Veterans For Peace, US Boats to Gaza, and Women in Black New Paltz.
Monday, April 12 BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm - Stillwater Public Library presents Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Any student who has read the book can join Michele on Zoom to discuss it and share their love of creepy things. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 6646255.
BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - The First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.
Tuesday, April 13 RENSSELAER PLATEAU PROGRAM: April 13th Sand Lake Historical Society presents “What and Where is the Rensselaer Plateau? And Who and What is the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) and what do they do?” at Sand Lake Town Hall at 7 pm. You may have heard local weather persons referring to the Rensselaer Plateau during newscasts or perhaps a neighbor or friend mentioning a hike at a Community Forest owned by the RPA and wondered what they were talking about. Fred DeMay, President of the RPA and a resident of Sand Lake, who happens to live on the plateau for almost 40 years, will be giving a talk and answering your questions about all things Rensselaer Plateau and RPA. Did you know the RP is the 5th largest contiguous forest in New York; is an important ecological area that is home to rare plants, birds and animals (think Moose, Fisher, Otter); and is the source of clean water for over 100,000 people? Did you know that RPA was incorporated as a not-forprofit in 2008, developed a Comprehensive Regional Conservation Plan by 2013, became a Land Trust Alliance Accredited Land Trust by 2018 and has already directly conserved (2,607) or leveraged (9,765) the conservation of 12,372 acres on the plateau? That is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this young organization is doing and providing for our community. Come learn more. SLHS. Like us on FB or Sandlakehistory.org. Call (518) 527-9926 for reservation.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood. org.
BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.
April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.
LIBRARY MEETING: Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Trustees Meeting (held at Stillwater Town Hall) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255. Wednesday, April 14 CREATING SPRING SUNSHINE LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Creating Spring Sunshine” luncheon on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. CDC and State Covid-19 recommendations will be followed. Your reservation is necessary no later than April 9 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5253 for reservations. On the menu this month is Meat Lasagna with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17 inclusive (cash only please). Our Special Speaker this month is Mary Elsasser, from Schenectady who will be speaking on the topic of “The Shadows are as Important as the Light”. Special Feature will be Bill Frank, Director of Schenectady County Veteran Services Agency, who will speak about the VA Administration and the National Cemetery Association. Special Music will be Kevin Carlson from Schenectady who will entertain us with song and keyboard. All are welcome - bring a friend or your significant other.
LIBRARY MEETING: Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Friends’ of the Library meeting (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater.sals. edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.
GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required. Visit http:// stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.
THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 111 & Route 67. Open 9-12 on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Newly arrived children’s and adult clothing, coats, shoes, boots and household goods every week. We have a great variety of career clothing, special occasion dresses, jewelry, purses, toys and over 1000 books. Masks and social distancing are required. Thursday, April 15 GUIDED MEDITATION: The Troy Public Library will offer Meditation Classes on Thursdays, April 8 – 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn a surprisingly simple yet powerful practice that can help you reduce stress, get recharged, and possibly get you “blissed-out” while seated comfortably in a chair. Led by Stress Management Coach Michael Fuselli, with over 35 years of meditation teaching and practice experience. Beginners are always welcome. Registration is required. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. Please register by calling 518-2747071, online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by stopping at the information desk. This program is free and open to the public.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapel & Cultural Center, located at 2125 Burdett Ave in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Friday, April 16 TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 pm. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals. edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.
BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 16 at the SUNY Health Sciences Campus, located at 1 University Pl. in Rensselaer. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Saturday, April 17 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: On Saturday, April 17th, 2021 the Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host a Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner. Steve and Jude Chiera are once again preparing their wonderful dinner for the benefit of the Knights of Columbus Council #3394. The Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner is “Take Out Only”! Donation is $12.00 per person! Menu includes; Tossed Salad, Italian Bread, Spaghetti and Meatballs and Dessert! Serving is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Call 518 892-3750 to order your dinner! Masks and Social Distancing will be Observed. More information is available online at www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ events.
MALTA INDOOR FLEA MARKET: Shop in comfort and safety this winter in a 21,000-square-foot building with heat, restrooms, a snack bar and private parking. Keep treasure hunting while keeping warm! 75+ vendor spaces. COVID-19 safety guidelines in effect. Shop antiques, clothing, collectibles, crafts, furniture, jewelry, lighting, tools, toys and much more. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 at the former Treepaad Fun Center, located at 2381 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at maltaf lea.com.