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Friday, July 5

SENIOR MEETING: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will hold the Eastern Membership meeting at 11:00 am on Friday, July 5th. All residents 60 and older are encouraged to attend. Upcoming activities, events and fundraisers will be discussed at this meeting. Please join us at noon for a nutritious meal (Sausage & Peppers). Call 518-279-3413 to sign up for lunch.

CARDS: 10:30, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church St. Hoosick Falls. (518) 6867561. ZUMBA GOLD: 10:30, Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church St. Hoosick Falls. (518) 686-7561. BINGO: 12:30 Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church St. Hoosick Falls. (518) 6867561. Saturday, July 6 MOON PHASES: Saturday July 6, 1 PM. Learn about the phases of the moon. Ages 4-12. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org. Sunday, July 7

FLAG RETIREMENT: Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will be accepting worn, torn flags for their proper disposal on Sunday, July 7, from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. The flags will be delivered to the Saratoga County Veteran’s Agency. Gold Star Mothers cut stars from worn-out U.S. flags, Each star is washed and pressed, then placed in a small bag with a note that reads: “I am part of our American flag that has flown over a home in the U.S.A. I can no longer fly. The sun and winds have caused me to become tattered and torn. Please carry me as a reminder that you are not forgotten.” These stars are distributed to men and women who have served in the Armed Services. Waterford Harbor Farmers Market is located at One Tugboat Alley and operates each Sunday from the first Sunday in June until Columbus Day weekend from 9:00 to 1:00.

BREAKFAST: All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station at the Waterford Knights of Columbus. 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, Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM.

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. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday July 7 and every first Sunday of the month, K of CH all ,76 Grace Street, Waterford. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free). 518-237-9330. Monday, July 8 OAKWOOD’S FREE SUMMER CONCERT ON THE

LAWN: Summer is finally here so strike up the band! We welcome the Colonie Town Band at 7pm on Monday July 8th as they perform a free program of popular and classical music, rousing marches and lively show tunes. Bring your own chair or blanket and claim a spot on the lawn in front of the Earl Chapel. Sing along with your favorite tunes. Children (and the young at heart) will have the opportunity to conduct the 60-piece band’s final march. Our popular strawberry shortcake will be available for purchase from the Friends of Oakwood. Please note the only entrance open for this event will be the 186 Oakwood Avenue gate. In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. Check The Friends of Oakwood FB page for updates. New members are always welcome: Oakwoodcemeterytroyny@gmail. com. POTLUCK PICNIC: The summer potluck picnic of the Stephentown Historical Society will be Monday, July 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Stephentown Firehall Pavilion, 35 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, New York. The society is providing hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls and condiments, as well as table service and beverages. All that is needed to complete the menu is for folks to bring dishes to share ... side dishes, appetizers or desserts. Bring a folding lawn chair if you like. There will be a short presentation about a “lesser-known” president. The event is free and open to the public. For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010.

HONOR A VETERAN: Rensselaer County Honor A Veteran will take place every 2nd Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday then it would take place on Tuesday) at 8:30 am in the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers (3rd floor) located in the Rensselaer County Government Center, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy.

NOPIATES: Support the fight against drug addiction and the opioid epidemic in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West Sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. All are welcome to attend! Tuesday, July 9 SIP AND SWIRL CANVAS PAINTING: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will host a Sip and Swirl on Tuesday, July 9th at 9:30. There will be step by step instructions to help you with your canvas painting and to bring out your artistic talent. You must call ahead to sign up. There will be a $5 charge to cover the cost of materials. Please plan to join us for a nutritious lunch (Macaroni & Cheese) at noon. Call the center at 518686-7561 to sign up. LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM. PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org. STORIES OF AWAKENING AND WITNESS: Join us at the Troy Public Library on July 9 & 13, at 6:00 pm for this free writing workshop. In two one-hour workshops, learn how to generate and draft stories from your life. With a focus in session 1 on moments and people that woke us up in some way. Session 2 will focus on wrongs and wonders we’ve witnessed and want to tell about. No experience necessary. Small group sharing optional. Come with your preferred writing technology. Pads and pens will be available too. Led by Elizabeth K. Gordon, performance poet, author of the poetry collection Love Cohoes and the nonfiction narrative Walk with Us: Triplet Boys, their Teen Parents and Two White Women who Tagged Along. For more ekg3.com/poetry. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy.

LEGO ZIPLINING: Tuesday July 9 at 2 PM. Ages 6-11. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org BUILD LIKE A BEAVER: Build like a Beaver will take place at Dyken Pond on Tuesday, July 9th from 10am-12pm. Walk one mile to a wetland to see a beaver lodge and dam while discovering some of the beaver’s amazing abilities. Then see if you have what it takes to dam a stream like a beaver. Preregistration required. Cost is $3. Ages 7 and up. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. Wednesday, July 10 SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄10Rockets. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www. rensselaerlibrary.org.

VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Slingerlands. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, starting from Price Chopper parking lot, 1395 New Scotland Road, Slingerlands, NY. Registration is from 8:30-8:55, guided walk starts at 9. Thursday, July 11 IRISH NIGHT FOR LITERACY: An Irish Night for Literacy will take place on July 11th at the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy (across from the ALE House) from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm with live music performed by the all-female Celtic band, Triskele. This event is sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. Friday, July 12 REPAIR CAFE: What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is hosting its next Repair Café at the Castleton on Hudson Farmers Artisans Market at the corner of Main Street and Scott Avenue from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. People visiting the Repair Café bring along their broken but beloved items. Volunteers try their best to make repairs, and it’s free of charge! Saturday, July 13 BASEBALL TALK: Saturday July 13, 11 AM. Did you know that Rensselaer was the site of the first grand slam in baseball? Adults and teens. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. EGG DROP CHALLENGE: Saturday July 13, 1 PM. Can you save the egg? Join this challenge to create an egg-protector with scientist George Steele. Ages 10-18. Please sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

CIVIL WAR DEMO: Brunswick Community Library is hosting a Civil War Demo on Saturday, July 13 at noon. There will be live cannon and musket demonstrations along with a drummer boy, civil war surgeon and naval landing party. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

TROY PIG OUT: 11th annual Troy Pig Out. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. An official Empire State competition sanctioned by New York’s Governor Andrew Cuomo, citing New York pride in its place as the site of events that highlight the state and its tradition of excellence in offering unique foods and specialty dishes often based upon tried and true recipes that have endured through the generations. One of the most loved events in the Capital Region, the Troy Pig Out is a full day of fun where

culinary competitors duke it out for best BBQ, and people flock to Riverfront park to taste some of the area’s best food. Stay for the fireworks! More information is available online at www.downtowntroy.org. Sunday, July 14 CRAFT FAIR: The East Greenbush Pop Warner presents a Craft/Vendor Fair at the Field to benefit the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital – Albany Medical Center. This event will be held at 27 Englewood Drive, East Greenbush on July 14th from 11 am to 4 pm. Many crafts and vendor items to choose from. Grab a bite to eat and listen to great music while you shop for a good cause. Music is proudly powered by the capital district’s WILD 99.9 County. All are welcome. Tuesday, July 16 PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. CODING WITH ROBOTS: Tuesday July 16 at 2 PM. Ages 5-7. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. Wednesday, July 17 SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄17Alien Autopsy. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurelypaced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Ballston Spa. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, starting from 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. Thursday, July 18 TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 1318. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. Friday, July 19 PIZZA NIGHT: The Hoags Corners Volunteer Ambulance will have Pizza Night from 5pm until 8 pm. toppings include pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, peppers, onions and black olives. We are now able to offer free delivery within the Ambulance District. Place your order by calling 518-328-8113 or 518-7940289. Pizza Night will be held the 3rd Friday of every month. The Ambulance Garage is located at 19 Town Garage Road. Saturday, July 20 HOOSICK BLOOMS: Hoosick Blooms 2019: Garden and Farm Tour, hosted by CiviCure (Civic and Cultural Restoration, Inc.) on Saturday, July 20th from 9 am until 4 pm at various sites for gardens and farm, with ticketing on the day at the Wood Block Building, 5 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY. For more information, email civicure@gmail.com or call 518-925-3623 or visit https://www.civicure.org. GATHERING OF FRIENDS: Hoosick Falls 2018 Summer Gathering of Friends presents Burlington Vermont’s Blues for Breakfast on Saturday, July 20th from 4 pm until 8 pm at Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls. GREAT SPACE RACE: Saturday July 20, 1 PM. Play the great space race game all over the room to see who gets to the moon first! Ages 5-12. Please sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. SHREDDING DAY: The Town of Schodack will host a Shredding Day on July 20th at the Schodack Town Hall from 9am-12pm. The Town Hall is located at 265 Shuurman Road. Tuesday, July 23 BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Moses Code by James F. Twyman. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork. org or call (518) 366-9918. SUPERHERO HIKE: At Dyken Pond take a Superhero Hike on Tuesday, July 23 from 10-11:30 am. Walk in the woods while adopting the superpowers (adaptations) of plants and animals along the way. Fly like a bird, turn invisible through camouflage, jump higher than humanly possible, and possess superhero strength plus so much more. Feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero. For preschool aged youth and above. Preregistration required. Cost is $3. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. www. dykenpond.org. PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. PERLER BEAD CRAFT: Tuesday July 23 at 2 PM. Ages 6-17. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. EAST SIDE SENIORS: 1 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill, preceded with the Pledge to the Flag. For the summer we will only meet on the fourth Tuesday. New members always welcome. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Wednesday, July 24 SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄24- Galaxy Paint. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurelypaced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Watervliet. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, starting from the Rereation Center, 2nd Avenue between 13 and 14, Watervliet, NY. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Thursday, July 25 TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 1318. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Friday, July 26 TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art events, music venues, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. More information is available online at www. downtowntroy.org. OAKWOOD’S CHAPEL TOURS: Get an early start to your Troy Night Out with a stop at the “castle on the hill” the Gardner Earl Chapel. The Friends of Oakwood will offer tours at 2pm and 3pm on the last Friday of the month. Just $10.pp, children under 12 free. No registration required. Pay cash on arrival. Rain or shine. Groups of 8 or more please call Heidi 518-221-7941. Sorry, no dogs. GPS: 186 Oakwood Avenue (route 40 just off Hoosick Street) Come see this ornate Victorian chapel before you head downtown for the rest of Troy’s festivities. The National Historic Landmark is a popular site for weddings and special events as well as funerals. We may even take a peek into one of the old cremation retorts! More information is available online at www. oakwoodcemetery.org. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Saturday, July 27 PLAYING IN THE POND: Playing in the Pond will take place Saturday, July 27from 10-12pm at Dyken Pond. Come find out just what is lurking at the bottom of ponds. Catch and release frogs, salamanders, insects and other creepy crawlies. All ages welcome. Cost $3. Pre-registration required at www.dykenpond.org. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. BREAKFAST: The Grafton Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold its next “All You Can Eat” breakfast on Saturday, July 27 from 8 am to 11 am. The breakfast is at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12. BOOK GROUP START-UP MEETING: Saturday July 27 at 11 AM. Meet to discuss what books we should read. Adults. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. REPTILE SHOW: Saturday July 27, 1 PM. Meet live reptiles and learn about them! Ages 5-18. Please sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Sunday, July 28 SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. Monday, July 29 GOLF TOURNAMENT: Disability Rights New York is hosting a golf tournament Monday, July 29 at Burden Lake Country Club. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with a barbecue at 3 p.m. Call 518-858-4008 for more information. NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open Houses at Clifton Park Nursery School, Monday July 29th 5-7PM and Saturday August 17th 10AM-12PM, Bring the kids and come play. Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Visit www. cliftonparknurseryschool. org. Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com. Tuesday, July 30 PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. Wednesday, July 31 SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄31- Spaceship! Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurelypaced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Ballston Spa Milton Woods. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, starting from the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12019. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. Tuesday, Aug. 6 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: 6 p.m. at Burden Iron-Works Museum on Polk Street in South Troy. Wednesday, Aug. 7 STEPHENTOWN VETERANS MEETING: The Stephentown Veterans meet on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans are welcome to attend. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stephentown Fire Hall. Saturday, Aug. 10 FAIRY HOUSES: Fairy Houses at Dyken Pond on Saturday August 10th from 10-12 pm. Come build your own fairy house in the fairy forest. The fairies need your help. They can’t exist without you. Help them thrive in our forest. Preregistration required. Cost $3. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. www.dykenpond.org. Monday, Aug. 12 HONOR A VETERAN: Rensselaer County Honor A Veteran will take place every 2nd Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday then it would take place on Tuesday) at 8:30 am in the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers (3rd floor) located in the Rensselaer County Government Center, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy. Friday, Aug. 16 CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN 2019: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Opening Reception, Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road. Plan your complete weekend schedule at this interactive preview of all the festival’s events and learn more about the organizations and sponsors who make Celebrate Stephentown happen. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. BOOK SALE: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Down In Denver Books, 873 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Find exclusive deals on rare and used books all weekend long in this charming former general store dating back to 1840. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. Saturday, Aug. 17 CHURCH OPEN HOUSE: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Open House, St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 458 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Visit this historic 167 yearold place of worship and discover the beauty of its “little country church” feel. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. LIBRARY FEST: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Library Fest!, Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY Route 43. Enjoy brunch, a Maker’s Market, family activities and a special program featuring Birds of Prey by Ford’s Falconry. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. GUIDED HIKE: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m, Rensselaer Land Trust’s Robert Ingalls Preserve, Garfield Road (East Nassau). Come learn about the wildlife, geology and history of this beautiful 50-acre preserve, including the trout-spawning Black Brook, with its Steward, Peter Wood, from Rensselaer Land Trust. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. BAKE OFF & SALE: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road. Enjoy a little competition and a lot of tasty treats at this event, which benefits the Stephentown Food Pantry, happening in conjunction with the SVFD’s Car Show & BBQ. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. CAR SHOW & BBQ: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road. Admission is free at Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department’s annual car show, which will also feature a BBQ, door prizes and awards. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. PHOTO EXHIBIT: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Exhibit of Award-Winning Vietnam War Photos By John Olson, Stephentown Veterans Memorial Park, 350 NY Route 43. This exclusive one-day event features 20 iconic large-format photographs of the Battle Of Hue in 1968 (during the Tet Offensive). More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. BOOK SALE: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Book Sale, Down In Denver Books, 873 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Find exclusive deals on rare and used books all weekend long in this charming former general store dating back to 1840, with music by Scott Connors from noon until 2:00 p.m. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. FARM TO PIZZA LUNCH: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Farm To Pizza Lunch, Wyomanock Center for Sustainable Living, 68 Wyomanock Road, Stephentown. Use locallygrown, farm-fresh toppings from Wyomanock Farm to make your own homemade pizza at this fun and educational family activity. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. A TASTE OF NORTE: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., A Taste Of Norte, Norte Azul Cantina, 15952 NY Route 22, Stephentown. Sample a special offering of food and beverages from the menu of Stephentown’s newest eatery, Norte Azul Cantina, the sister restaurant to New Lebanon’s Blueberry Hill Market Cafe. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., 150th Anniversary Open House, Stephentown Federated Church. 1513 Garfield Road, Stephentown. Explore the impressive woodwork inside the Stephentown Federated Church’s current structure, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, and learn more about its activities to support the community. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. CHEESE, BEER & MUSIC: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Four Fat Fowl, 473 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Stephentown’s first family of cheese invites you to join them at their artisan creamery for samples, a ricotta bar, locally brewed beer from The Beer Diviner and the music of the Matt Mirable Band. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. TOMATO TASTING: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Berry Patch, 15589 NY Route 22, Stephentown. Sample the different varieties of tomatoes available for sale at The Berry Patch grown by the store’s new managers, M and A Farm. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. BLACKSMITH FORGING DEMO: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Heather’s Heart Forge, 25 Browns Road, Stephentown. Learn more about basic blacksmithing and knife making with Steve Wayne, a 40-year bladesmithing veteran and recent contestant on History Channel’s Forged in Fire. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. MARKET GRAND OPENING: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Grand Opening Celebration, Dave’s Market, 230 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Our local neighborhood grocery store is throwing a party to officially celebrate its re-opening featuring food samples, wine tastings and live music. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Saturday August 17th 10AM-12PM, Bring the kids and come play. Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Visit www. cliftonparknurseryschool. org. Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com. Sunday, Aug. 18 MINDFUL OUTDOOR WALK: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Albert Family Community Forest, 120 Hayes Road (East Nassau) Host Molly Freiberg from the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance will help participants relax and restore in nature using the sights and sounds of this 350-acre community forest. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. RAIL TRAIL RACE: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Corkscrew Rail Trail, Knapps Road Trailhead, Stephentown. Registration begins on site at 9:45 a.m. for the Corkscrew Rail Trail Association’s third annual Rail Trail Race. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. LIBRARY FEST: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Library Fest! Stephentown Memorial Library, 472 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Sunday’s festivities will include more of the Maker’s Market, featuring a variety of local vendors, and a repeat of last year’s popular drum circle program, Drum To The Beat, led by educator Otha Day. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. BOOK SALE: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Down In Denver Books, 873 NY Route 43, Stephentown. Find exclusive deals on rare and used books all weekend long in this charming former general store dating back to 1840. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. ECOLOGY WALK: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Ecology Walk, Wyomanock Center for Sustainable Living, 68 Wyomanock Road, Stephentown. Learn more about the diverse ecology of the Wyomanock area of Stephentown on this interactive nature walk. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Ice Cream Social, Berkshire Mountain House, 150 Berkshire Way, Stephentown. Come make your own ice cream sundaes while enjoying the view of the Berkshires from the deck of this scenic bed and breakfast. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. FARM DAY OUT: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Rensselaer County’s 2nd Annual Farm Day Out, Kinderhook Creek Farm 5168 South Stephentown Road, Experience all aspects of the Eckhardt Family’s three-generation working farm with demonstrations, a wagon tour, interactive exhibits, food vendors and more at this event co-produced by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. MELON TASTING: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Berry Patch, 15589 NY Route 22. A sampling of different varieties of melons grown right here in Stephentown at The Berry Patch. More information about the festival is

available at celebrateste phentown.com. STORIES OF STEPHENTOWN: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Stories Of Stephentown, Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Stephentown. Local residents young and old share some of their favorite recollections of life in “the only Stephentown on Earth” at the home of the Stephentown Historical Society. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown.com. GARDENING IN STEPHENTOWN: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Zema’s Nursery 154 Presbyterian Hill Road, Stephentown. Join Matt Zema for a hands-on discussion of end-of-summer care for various annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. More information about the festival is available at celebratestephentown. com. Tuesday, Aug. 27 EAST SIDE SENIORS: 1 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill, preceded with the Pledge to the Flag. For the summer we will only meet on the fourth Tuesday. New members always welcome. Wednesday, Aug. 28 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair. com. Thursday, Aug. 29 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair.com. Friday, Aug. 30 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair. com. Saturday, Aug. 31 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair. com. Sunday, Sept. 1 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair. com. Monday, Sept. 2 SCHAGHTICOKE FAIR: Aug. 28 - Sept. 2, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd., Routes. 67 and 40, Schaghticoke. www.schaghticokefair. com. Thursday, Sept. 12 UNCLE SAM GRAVESIDE CEREMONY: On Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 pm will be the 61st Annual Uncle Sam Graveside Ceremony at Uncle Sam’s gravesite in Oakwood Cemetery. For more information, please call 518-2213428. Wednesday, Sept. 4 STEPHENTOWN VETERANS MEETING: The Stephentown Veterans meet on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans are welcome to attend. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stephentown Fire Hall. Monday, Sept. 9 NOPIATES: Support the fight against drug addiction and the opioid epidemic in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West Sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. All are welcome to attend! HONOR A VETERAN: Rensselaer County Honor A Veteran will take place every 2nd Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday then it would take place on Tuesday) at 8:30 am in the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers (3rd floor) located in the Rensselaer County Government Center, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy. Saturday, Sept. 21 CRAFT FAIR: On Saturday, September 21st, 2019, from 9 am- 4 pm, the Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Craft Fair at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd, 12110. Rain or Shine! www.lathamcoloniekofc. com. Saturday, Sept. 28 FESTIVAL & CRAFT FAIR: St. Jude the Apostle Church,. 42 Dana Ave., Wynantskill, will host its Festival & Craft Fair on Saturday, September 28th, from 11:30 am – 7:00 pm. There will be food from around the globe, live entertainment, children’s games, haunted house, raffles and much more! Admission is free. Wednesday, Oct. 2 STEPHENTOWN VETERANS MEETING: The Stephentown Veterans meet on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans are welcome to attend. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stephentown Fire Hall. Monday, Oct. 7 NOPIATES: Support the fight against drug addiction and the opioid epidemic in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West Sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. All are welcome to attend! Sunday, Oct. 13 TROY CHOWDERFEST: 13th Annual Troy ChowderFest, Sunday, October 13, noon to 4 pm, Monument Square & throughout Troy. ChowderFest welcomes over 20,000 chowder-lovers who turn out and vote for some of the best chowder in the area. Centered in Monument Square, guests purchase their tickets, sample a variety of flavors from vendors and travel to the participating Downtown Troy restaurants distributing chowder from their establishments. There are vegetarian and vegan options also and don’t forget about the Chowder Trolley. It’s a full day of fall food, live music, and family fun! Tuesday, Oct. 15 HONOR A VETERAN: Rensselaer County Honor A Veteran will take place every 2nd Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday then it would take place on Tuesday) at 8:30 am in the Rensselaer County Legislative Chambers (3rd floor) located in the Rensselaer County Government Center, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy. Monday, Nov. 4 NOPIATES: Support the fight against drug addiction and the opioid epidemic in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West Sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. All are welcome to attend! Wednesday, Nov. 6 STEPHENTOWN VETERANS MEETING: The Stephentown Veterans meet on the first Wednesday of each month. All veterans are welcome to attend. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Stephentown Fire Hall. Monday, Dec. 2 NOPIATES: Support the fight against drug addiction and the opioid epidemic in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West Sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. All are welcome to attend!