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Today, Aug. 11

MEETING: The Raymertown Fire District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 43Mason Lane, Raymertown, beginning at 7:30p.m.

ENERGY OF CHOICE WORKSHOP: August 11 at 6:30p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. Feel trapped and weighed down by “obligations?” Change the way you think about what you “have” to do. It makes the difference between drudgery and joy. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, call 423-3569or visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.

VENTFORT HALL: Renowned architectural historian and writer Francis Morrone will talk on “Discovering Brooklyn’s Gilded Age” at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, 104Walker St., Lenox Mass. His talk is earmarked for Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 4p.m. with a Victorian tea to follow. Tickets are $22 for advance reservations and $27day of the event. Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For information or reservations, call Ventfort Hall at (413)637-3206or visit info@ gildedage.org.

SUMMER SING: The Berkshire Concert Choir will host the third of a series of four Summer Sings on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 74First St., Pittsfield, Mass., from 7to 9p.m. They are led by the choir’s artistic director Paula Nuss, and accompanied by pianist Lee Dixon. All local and visiting singers are invited. The Sings are a fund and food raiser for Pittsfield food pantries, so singers are asked only for a contribution of nonperishable food items or a donation to help local hunger programs. For information: www. berkshireconcertchoir.org or phone 413-442-6120.

GRAZING ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP: Hudson-Mohawk RC& D, along with Cornell Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring a Grazing Workshop and Pasture Walk on Tuesday, August 11, from 10a.m.-3p.m. on the Cool Whisper Farm, 1011CR 21, Ghent. The cost for attending this diverse program on such a beautiful farm with the great food would be inexpensive at any price, but in this case, it’s free for interested parties. In order to know how much food to prepare, everyone that is planning to come needs to register. To register, or for more information, please call Columbia-Greene CCE at 828-3346, or 622-9820. For online registry, visit the CCE registration website at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/grazingworkshop_ 210.

WHITNEY YOUNG OPEN HOUSE: For 10years, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center has provided access to affordable health services in Troy. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Whitney Young Health will join hundreds of community health center organizations across the country during National Health Center week in celebrating community health centers’ role in improving the health of millions of Americans. State and county officials, along with CEO David Shippee, will unveil Whitney Young Health’s plans to expand services to those with limited access to primary medical, dental and behavioral health care. The public is invited to 6102nd Street to attend a brief news conference followed by an open house.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

ANNUAL PICNIC: Albany Council of Catholic Nurses Annual Picnic, Aug. 12, St. Pius X Parish Hall, 23 Crumite Road, Loudonville, noon-5pm. Admission Fee: Donate Clothes and/or Nonperishable Food Item. RSVP: Joan (8109401) or Karen (477-7142).

SCIENCE STORY TIME: Join a CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology educator for “Dinosaur Bob.” Each week, participants will read a different science story; enjoy a project-based activity and more! No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Ages 2-6. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120or visit www.CMOST.org.

BOOK DISCUSSION: Join the discussion on “Lake of Dreams” by Kim Edwards. “A powerful story about the influence of history, the impor- tance of our beliefs, and the willingness to embrace them all.” — Booklist. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 6:30p.m., Rensselaer Public Library, 676East St., Rensselaer.

HOOK, LINE & SINKER: Bring a picnic to the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park for “Hook, Line & Sinker,” a family-friendly performance exploring river’s dual identity as a prolific natural resource and a 200-mile Superfund site. Learn about the timeless art of angling and get the low-down on eating fish taken from the Hudson River. 1p.m. All ages. Free. Presented by the Hudson Opera House.

RENSSELEAR COUNTY SEWER & WATER AUTHORITY: Notice of Special Meeting. Please take note that a special meeting of the Renssleaer County Sewer and Water Authority will be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 3p.m. in the offices of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Economic Developent and Planning, Fifth Floor, 1600 Seventh Ave., Troy, to consider and/or act upon matters related to water and sewer infrastructure.

Thursday, Aug. 13

THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.

TASTE OF SAND LAKE: Come to the Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake, 2339NY Highway 43, Averill Park, for the 8th annual A Taste of Sand Lake event, with a Masquerade theme, to benefit the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6p.m.-9p.m. $50per person; honorary committee/sponsorships include Shining Star $500(includes 8tickets); Four Star $275(includes 4 tickets); Three Star $150(includes 2tickets). All committee and sponsorships include V.I.P. tasting starting at 5:00. Tickets available at www. slca- ctp.org or by calling 674-2007. Masquerade attire optional. Anyone interested in donating a silent auction item should contact Debbie Bucher Wager at 225-1433.

SENSORY PLAY: Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works. Join CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology in the GE Junior Discovery room for “Shaving Cream,” a hands-on sensory science activity. No pre-registration required, activity included with museum admission. Ages 2-6. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120or visit www.CMOST.org.

FREE LEAD TRAINING: Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, an EPA-accredited training provider, is offering a free Lead Renovation, Repair, & Painting (RRP) Initial training on Aug. 13, 8a.m. to 5p.m. at the Steinmetz Homes Community Room, 120Emmons St., Schenectady. There is no charge for these classes. Upon successful completion of the RRP Initial course, including passing an exam at the end of the class, participants are EPA-certified renovators. This certification is good for 5years. Pre-registration is required. Online registration is available at http://bit.ly/1Mlwkrd. For more information, contact Nancy at NKL1@cornell.edu or 765-3521.

Friday, Aug. 14

CONCERT: The Troy Little Italy Summer Market Concert Series will present a free performance by Italian singer Nick Coluccio from 6:30to 8:30p.m. at the Market, on Hill Street between Washington and Liberty streets. Please bring your own chair.

ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: Did you know that CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology is home to nearly 100different kinds of animals? Discover Operation W.I.L.D. and participate in activities to learn more about our interesting inhabitants. No pre-registration is required, activity included with museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120or visit www. CMOST.org.

WELLNESS PROGRAM: Wellness with WIC & Community Health Project (CEO programs). Bring your family for a day of fun and games. Learn how to feel your family healthy and active. Learn about other community programs. Noon-3p.m., Riverfront Park, Troy.

SUNNYVIEW DAY AT THE RACES: The Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, the development arm of Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, will host its annual “Day at the Races” event on Friday, Aug. 14(gates open at 11:30a.m., post time at 1 p.m.), at the Saratoga Race Course, At The Rail Pavilion in Saratoga. Tickets are $150per person. Reservations are limited. Proceeds will benefit the purchase of a C-Arm medical imaging device which offers less radiation exposure and is less invasive and more comfortable for patients. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Melissa Stephens at 382-4586.

Saturday, Aug. 15

THRIFT SHOP: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570 Third Ave., Troy, will be open from 9a.m. to 1p.m. Come and see all things summer: clothing, furniture, linens, jewelry, household and decorative items. Random sales throughout the summer. For more information, call 235-3851.

HUDSON OPERA HOUSE: Seano’s Circus Spectacular: Trunks, tricks, toys and more. Come explore the world of Circus with Seano, the teaching clown. Family performance followed by a hands-on workshop for kids. 10a.m., Hudson Opera House, 327Warren St., Hudson. All ages. Free.

VETERANS HALL: Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Veterans Hall is a salute to veterans past and present. Many fairgoers have visited Veterans Hall or have come to an Open House to pay tribute to our veterans and say thank you. Veterans Hall honors all veterans. In addition, we are compiling a list of veteran’s names from Rensselaer, Saratoga and Washington Counties. This event if free of charge. For more information contact Jody at 859-2988or Lorraine at 753-6936.

FIVE RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center, 56Game Farm Road, Delmar, invites visitors to explore outdoors with a naturalist on Saturday, Aug. 15. At 10a.m. join center educators for a guided walk along the Beaver Tree Trail. A family-oriented program on cicadas takes place at 2 p.m. Parent(s) and child(ren) must accompany each other. Please call 475-0291 to register for this program by Wednesday, Aug. 12. For more information, please contact Five Rivers at 4750291.

CHURCH BREAKFAST: Homemade all-you-can-eat breakfast, cooked to order and served at your table. This month’s special is banana and walnut pancakes. Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1Maple Ave. (corner Maple and Route 2), Troy, 8a.m. to 11a.m. Adults $7, children under 10$3.

HISTORIC MANSION TOUR: Most people know that the Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution, but did you know that much of it was planned at the Van Schaick Mansion in Cohoes? On Saturday, Aug. 15, you will have an opportunity to tour this historic home located at 1Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes from 10a.m.-4 p.m. and see where General Schuyler turned over command of the Northern Continental Army to General Gates. Last tour is at 3with a donation of $5. Info at www.VanSchaickMansion.org or 439-0814.

WINNING PEACE WITH IRAN: Medea Benjamin from Code Pink on “Winning Peace With Iran,” 7 to 9p.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall, 76Tinker St., Woodstock. Medea’s talk will identify those trying to destroy the peace agreement and how to make sure that Congress supports the Non- Proliferation Treaty. Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response, mideastcrisis.org and Hudson Valley Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions hudsonvalleybds.org. Contact: mecr@mideastcrisis.org or 845876-7906.

CAR WASH & BOTTLE DRIVE: Shaker Road Loudonville FD Explorer Post 475is hosting a car wash and bottle drive, Saturday Aug. 15, 9a.m.-2p.m. 550 Albany Shaker Road. 4581352. Come and support our future firefighters.

BERKSHIRE BALLROOM: Berkshire Ballroom Chapter 3405of USA Dance, Inc. is hosting a “Son of a Beach Party” and Social Ballroom Dance with DJ and Instructor Dan DeBenedetto of Ballroom on Sunset at the Polish Falcon’s Club, 32 Belair Ave., Pittsfield, Mass., from 7to 10:30p.m. Admission $10for USA Dance members, $15general, $5 students. Couples and singles welcome. Feel free to wear your favorite Social Beach Attire.

Sunday, Aug. 16

BUS TO INDIAN DAY PARADE: Join the International Center of the Capital Region on Sunday, August 16, 8:30a.m.-8:30p.m. for the Indian Day Parade in NYC. Hosted by the Federation of Indian Associations, the parade is considered the largest such event in the World. The International Center will travel to Manhattan to watch the parade and take advantage of the Indian Food Court, merchandise booths and cultural performances. The bus will leave the Siena College campus in Loudonville at 8:30a.m. and return at approximately 8:30p.m. Cost, including transportation and snacks on the bus, is $69for ICCR members and $79for not-yet-members. To make a reservation, please call 708-7608or email info@ iccralbany.org.

JOHN OSBORNE CONCERT: John Osborne, gospel singer, songwriter, and good friend will present a concert at Berlin First Baptist Church, 15North Main St., Berlin, Sunday evening, Aug. 16at 6p.m. Following the concert there will be a time of fellowship and refreshments. An offering will be taken to support John’s ministry. For more information, please call First Baptist Church at 658-2788.

SUMMER STROLL: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 10:30 a. m. for “Saratoga and the Civil War at Greenridge Cemetery,” a Summer Stroll with leader Gloria May. This tour commemorates the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War by remembering those who answered the call to save the Union. The cost is $5for SSPF members and $8for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation at 587-5030, visit www.saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Totaro, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at ntotaro@saratogapreservation.org.

Monday, Aug. 17

SCIENCE ON THE SIDEWALK: Join CNSE Children’s Museum of Science and Technology staff for “Dissecting Plants,” an informal science program on their sidewalk from 3to 3:30p.m. An educator will introduce the topic of the day and provide some hands-on experiments for visitors to explore. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120or visit www.CMOST.org.

SUMMER SCIENCE CLASSES: miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, is offering Summer Hands-on Science Classes, weeklong, full-day, hands-on fun for children each week through Aug. 28. This week’s classes: Discovering Dinosaurs, grades K-2; Space Academy/Comet Mystery, grades 3-6; Expore 3D Printing, Grades 6-12. Classes run Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended care options available. One week of summer classes is $220; one week of Space Academy Classes presented by Time Warner Cable is $250. There is a 10percent discount for miSci members and for a second child registered from the same family. Before and after care is available at $10 per hour. To register or for more information, please call 382-7890, ext. 237or visit www.miSci.org.

TEA AND TALK: Thomas Hayes, former president of Edith Wharton Restoration at The Mount and Director of Classical Excursions, will take his audience on a Grand Tour of “Classical Italian Villas and Their Gardens: Following Edith Wharton” at Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum, 104Walker Street, Lenox, Mass., on Tuesday, Aug. 18at 4p.m. followed by a Victorian tea. Tickets for the Tea & Talk are $22 for advance reservations and $27day of the event. Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited. For information or reservations call Ventfort Hall at 413-637-3206or visit info@gildedage.org.

WASHINGTON PARK FREE CONCERT: After nearly a decade without the popular summer concert events in Albany’s Washington Park, Park Playhouse plans to revive the Monday Music series in coming years, starting with a stand-alone event on Monday, Aug. 17. The concert, scheduled to run from 6to 9p.m., will feature the popular local genre-blending funk band Conehead Buddha. Victory Soul Orchestra, a soul/funk band based out of Albany, will play the opening set. All seating, including the reserved seating area on ground level, will be free of charge for this special event. More information about the 27th Season of Park Playhouse and the special Monday Music event is available at www. parkplayhouse.com.