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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-for-profit in 2008, developed a Comprehensive Regional Conservation Plan by 2013, became a Land Trust Alliance Accredited Land Trust by 2018and 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 questionand-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, 3867Rte. 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 9and 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 2125Burdett 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 3pm. 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 8923750 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 2381Rt. 9in Malta. More information is available online at maltaflea.com.

Tuesday, April 20 BLOOD DRIVE:

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 at the Brunswick Elks, located at 665 Brunswick Rd., Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 at Joy of Troy, 600 Third Ave., Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 at the American Legion Melvin Roads Post at 200 Columbia Tpke., Rensselaer. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

RACE IN AMERICA: At 6 p.m. on Tuesdays April 6, April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1 and June 15, Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burns will lead a Race in America: A Reading and Discussion Group through the Troy Public Library. This reading and discussion series will explore the inception, inculcation, and function of race in American society. We will discuss this topic in order to improve our understanding of systematic, and social, inclusion and exclusion in American systems. Our goal is to tease out the implicit ways race serves as a real, and imagined, force in the lives of all Americans. This group will explore racial dynamics in America, expanding beyond the black-white binary and our understanding of race, and develop a deeper understanding of the interlocking forces of systemic racism. This group will be led by Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burns, Professor of Africana Studies at SUNY Albany. Copies of the books will be available after March 1st. The first book the group will read is Fatal Invention: How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-create Race in the Twenty-First Century by Dorothy Roberts Please have this book read for the April 6th meeting. This program is supported by Humanities New York. Humanities New York is a private, non-profit organization that helps all New Yorkers to lead vibrant intellectual lives by strengthening traditions of cultural literacy, critical inquiry, and civic participation. Registration is required and is limited. This program, designed for community members ages 16+, 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.For more information and to register call the library at 518-274-7071 or visit www.thetroylibrary.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024Rt. 40 in Schaghticoke. 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-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. 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 518.743.2238or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Evening Book Club – The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty (held at American Legion Post 490) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

ROCHMON RECORD CLUB: After a year of virtual concerts, Caffe’ Lena has been given the green light to open their doors to the public at limited capacity! Join us on April 20th for our first in person Rochmon Record Club since the lockdown began! On Tuesday April 20th The Rochmon Record Club will meet to listen and learn about Hall and Oates – Greatest Hits Part 1“All Killer, No Filler”. Daryl Hall and John Oates are one of the most successful writing duos in music history. In a not surprisingly easy playlist to curate, Rochmon will play, show pictures, and tell stories about 11of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ Top 40 Hits from 1973, with “She’s Gone”, to 1980, with “Kiss On My List” and “You Make My Dreams”. Hall and Oates provided an amazing soundtrack that was ever present on Radio and MTV! There will be trivia! A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening together, we get to hear the music again for the first time. It will be great to have you on Zoom or in Person, everyone should do what they are comfortable with. Currently Caffe Lena cannot offer refreshments. Your mask must be worn at all times. You cannot bring food or drink with you. Full Safety Protocols will be delivered with your e-ticket. Please read them carefully. One ticket provides seating for one person. If you are purchasing a single ticket be expected to potentially share a table. We look forward to having a live audience again! Due to limited in person capacity of 24, we will also be streaming the show on Zoom. You can register for the Zoom Stream online Zoom registration is free and per-device. More information is availabl;e online at www.facebook.com/ RochmonRecordClub.

Wednesday, April 21 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21at American Legion Port 1489, located at 111 Main Ave in Wynantskill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67East. 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 22 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 518-274-7071, online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by stopping at the information desk. This program is free and open to the public.

STEAM TIME: Stillwater Public Library presents STEAM Time on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm. Students in grade 3 and up can sign in to Zoom. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Supplies needed April 22: a piece of paper and a pencil. 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 at West Sand Lake Fire Department, located at 3697 Rt. 43 in West Sand Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 23

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3pm. 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.

Saturday, April 24 GENEALOGY PROGRAM: The Capital District Genealogical

Society cordially invites you to join us Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom This session will be recorded and available on the Member’s Only section of the CDGS website for one month only. Unlocking Notation Codes on Alien Passenger Lists - Late 19th and early 20th century alien passenger manifests often contain cryptic number and letter codes. Learn how to interpret them and what significant details they can reveal about your ancestor’s immigration and naturalization experience. Our speaker Elizabeth Williams Gomoll, CG® received her credential from the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is president of the Association for Professional Genealogists Northland Chapter, co-editor of Minnesota Genealogist and a director for the Minnesota Genealogical Society. She is also a member of the National Genealogical Society and several ethnic societies. This will be a Zoom meeting. There is a 100 person limit. Registration is free and will open to the public approximately April 16, 2021. See our website under meetings and events. www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety. org

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR: Lansingburgh Historical Society will host a very popular historical walking tour again, as requested by many. The tour will be given by Michael Barrett at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021. Lansingburgh

pre-dates Troy with the settlement starting before 1740 and the founding of Abraham Lansing’s village “New City” in 1771. Several pre-revolutionary buildings are still standing including the Revolutionary War Hospital. Also featured are several industries and old homes including those of Herman Melville and President Chester Arthur. You will meet Michael at the Melville House, 2 114th St., Troy, NY 12182. Reservations are limited and go FAST! Make your reservation by calling John or Mary Ellen Ward at 518-885-4295. Mail check for $15.00 to Lansingburgh Historical Society, P.O. Box 219, Troy, NY 12182 to be received no later than

4-17-2021. Mask wearing and social distancing will be required.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 at Our Lady of Victory Church, located at 55North Lake Ave. in Troy. More informa

HORSE TACK SWAP MEET: To celebrate the completion of the new Horse Arena the Washington County Fairgrounds will be kicking off the 2021 season with a Horse Tack Swap Meet on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Many have spent 2020 organizing barns, attics, and basements, now take the final step and get rid of all of your gently used horse-related tack and equipment! Businesses and Non-Profits with equine-related business and services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10.00 for a 10x10 booth - set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth signs ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464. Throughout the day equine demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening throughout the grounds. Whether you have been around horses your whole life or just getting started this event is sure to have something for everyone! Monday, May 10 STUNNING SUCCULENTS: Master Gardener and Interior Designer Denise Maurer will be presenting a workshop entitled Stunning Succulents on Monday, May 10th at 6:30PM, for the Troy Public Library. You’ve got to love succulents. Give them plenty of sun, and water occasionally, and they will reward you with show stopping textures, colors and offspring. Learn how easy it is to incorporate them into your home- and landscapes. Buying and growing tips will be included along with plenty of inspiration to create succulent dish gardens and vertical mosaics. This program will be conducted via zoom. Please register using your email address so that we can send you a link to the presentation. This program is free and open to the public. Please register online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling (518)274-7071.

Tuesday, May 11 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at the Rensselaer Elks, 683 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at Watervliet High School, located at 1245 Hillside dr. in Watervliet. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

LAW OF DIVINE COMPENSATION CLASS: Four Tuesdays, beginning May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This class in practical spirituality explores how spiritual laws create abundance, family-instilled beliefs about money that may have been adopted without realizing it, hidden judgments about rich people and about being wealthy, and feelings of worthiness about accepting prosperity. This class is based on the book The Law of Divine Compensation: On Work, Money, and Miracles by Marianne Williamson. For more information, visit our meetup.com group AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

Wednesday, May 12 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.