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ALBANY LAW SCHOOL: “Death with Dignity: The Role of Medical Professionals from Legal and Medical Perspectives” will be presented on Tuesday, February 9, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. in the Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom at Albany Law School, 80New Scotland Avenue, Albany. A reception will follow the program. The program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Register by emailing Amy Gunnells (agunn@albanylaw.edu). For further information, email Death With Dignity Albany (info@deathwithdignityalbany.org).

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 9:30a.m., Tiny Tots. Stories, songs and fingerplays for children up to age 35 months with caregiver. 1:30 p.m., After Dinner Too. Discuss “Dry Bones in the Valley” by Tom Bouman. Copies are available at the information desk. Audio and downloadable copies may be available. 4p.m., Afterschool STEM: Butter. Make your own butter. Crackers will be provided to taste the results. For grades K-5. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. On Tuesday February 9, the Nutrition Department will hold its monthly special dinner at noon. This month’s theme will be “Fat Tuesday,” with a menu of Cajun Baked Chicken Breast, Confetti Rice, Glazed Whole Baby Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Grape Juice and King Cake for dessert. Entertainment will begin at 12:30p.m. with Bob Treffiletti. A wonderful complete lunch is available to all Rensselaer County Seniors age 60and older Monday thru Friday at noon for a suggested contribution of $3. Stop in anytime Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 3p.m. for a complete monthly menu and activities calendar. Please call 279-3485to make your reservations for lunch.

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER: The annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be held from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Gilead Luther Church, corner of Rtes. 7& 278in the Town of Brunswick, with pancakes, sausage, applesauce, cookies and beverage. A free will offering is welcome.

TRINITY PANCAKE SUPPER: The Women of Trinity Church Lansingburgh located at 585 4th Ave. N. Troy are sponsoring their annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper on Tuesday, February 9. The event will run from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 2377831. Reservations close on February 5.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: On Tuesday, February 9, the Troy Senior Center – 19Third Street, downtown Troy, will be hosting a special dinner. Join us for some wonderful entertainment starting at 11a.m. by Joe C. Pro Sound, followed by a delicious “Fat Tuesday” noon lunch.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 9:30a.m., Family Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6with family. 10a.m., Family Playtime. Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with family. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

LENTEN FISH FRY: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will be serving fish fry or clam roll dinners from 11 a.m. – 7p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 10, and every Friday during Lent including Good Friday. Dinners include French fries, cole slaw and beverage. Cost is $9.50. Also served are hot dog dinners, including French fries and beverage for $4.50. Individual food items can be purchased separately. Dine in or take-out. Call 286-2773for reservations or take-outs. For more information, call Barbara at 279-9458.

A NIGHT WITH OSCAR: Did you know that the Albany Institute of History and Art has an Oscar in its collection? Come see this iconic statue from 1932, learn about its recipient, writer Edwin Burke, and then enjoy a screening of the winning movie “Bad Girl” (1931). $10per person; food and drink on your own. 6p.m., 125Washington Avenue, Albany. Register online at www.albanyinstitute.org.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders hold their first meeting of 2016at 12:30p.m. on February 10with refreshments of coffee and hot cross buns for Ash Wednesday. With the exception of holiday and weather scheduling, the club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Faith Lutheran Church on Route 40, with speakers and special events scheduled on a monthly basis. A recent planning session discussed a tentative calendar for the upcoming year including trips to the Amishland in Pennsylvania, the MacHaydn Theater, and the Racino at Saratoga in September; an inhouse Italian luncheon, an Ice Cream Social, lunch at the Red Lion Inn with a visit to Norman Rockwell Museum, as well as luncheons at area restaurants. Please contact Lois Kewley if you are willing to host one of these many events.

Thursday, Feb. 11

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 9:30a.m., Family Storytime. Stories, songs and activities for children up to age 6with family. 10:15a.m., On My Own. Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 11:15a.m., Tai Chi for Health. Practice the ancient Chinese art that promotes health and wellness while focusing on new movements in the Tai Chi for Arthritis form. All ages and abilities welcome. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbietts will have their monthly meeting Thursday night, February 11, at 255Remsen St. Cohoes. Refreshments at 7p.m., followed by the meeting at 8p.m.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 5703rd Ave., N Troy is having random sales throughout February. Bargain prices on all clothing, housewares, small appliances, furniture, linens, toys, books. Visit us any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. to 1p.m. For more information call 235-3851.

MEET THE LEGISLATORS: A panel discussion featuring the region’s State Senators and Assembly Members: NYS Senator Neil D. Breslin; NYS Senator Kathleen A. Marchione; NYS Assemblyman John T. McDonald III; NYS Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin. Moderated by: Liz Benjamin, host of Time Warner Cable’s “Capital Tonight/State Politics” Show. Hilton Garden Inn, Troy. 11:30a.m. Registration and breakfast; noon to 1p.m. Program. Register at renscochamber.com/events. Event sponsored by: National Grid. Coffee Bar sponsored by Workforce Development Institute.

ONLINE GRANT RESOURCES: Senior Librarian Allan Raney will demonstrate three online products from the Foundation Center available at the New York State Library. The Foundation Directory Online provides accurate details on over 100,000US

foundations and corporate donors and over 2.2million recent grants. Foundation Grants to Individuals Online is an online database of over 8,500foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grant seekers. Foundation Maps can help funders, philanthropy networks, consultants to foundations, and other nonprofits to see broad trends at a glance and monitor changes across the sector. 3p.m. to 4:30p.m., New York State Library 7th floor Computer Classroom,

• Continues above • Continued from bottom Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/ or e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 474-2274.

OPALKA GALLERY FILM SERIES: The Notorious Mr. Bout (2014),6p.m. This fascinating documentary explores events leading up to the sensational arrest of notorious arms dealer and war profiteer, Viktor Bout, utilizing Bout’s own home movies and DEA surveillance material. Reception 5:30 p.m. Opalka Gallery, the Sage College of Albany, 140New Scotland Avenue. Presented in conjunction with the New Russia Cultural Center

Friday, Feb. 12

CONSULTING ALLIANCE: The Consulting Alliance will host a lunchtime presentation by leadership expert David Liebshutz of DS-Leadership, LLC. David will share how effective organizations empower every member of the team to advance the mission of the organization. This program is open to the public and will take place on Friday, February 12, from 11:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. at Wolferts Roost Country Club, 120Van Rensselaer Blvd., Menands. Online reservations for this Consulting Alliance program are required at www.consultingalliance.org. The cost is $20for members and $25 for guests.

FRIDAY FISH DINNERS: Latham K of C Friday Fish Dinner, 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Menu: Baked Fish Dinner served with twice baked potato, tossed salad or coleslaw, corn cobette, roll & butter, $11; Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner served with French Fries or onion rings and tossed salad or cole slaw,$9; Fish Fry or Clam Roll only,$7. All served with coffee, tea or hot chocolate and dessert. Special children’s menu for ages 5 - 10Fish sticks, French fries or onion rings, applesauce, juice or milk, $4(children under 5free). Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham. For more information call 783-0572or visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com.

LENTEN FISH FRY: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will be serving fish fry or clam roll dinners from 11a.m. – 7p.m. every Friday during Lent including Good Friday. Dinners include French fries, cole slaw and beverage. Cost is $9.50. Also served are hot dog dinners, including French fries and beverage for $4.50. Individual food items can be purchased separately. Dine in or take-out. Call 286-2773 for reservations or take-outs. For more information, call Barbara at 279-9458.

MONTREAL RESERVATION DEADLINE: Today is the reservation deadline for La Fédération franco-américaine du New York’s trip to Montréal from May 13-16. Price covers round-trip motor coach; 3nights at the Springhill Suites Old Montréal; buffet breakfast each day; a group dinner Friday night; a half-day sightseeing tour of Montréal; and a sugar shack experience at Sucrerie De La Montagne, with a horse-drawn wagon tour and hearty French Canadian lunch with live music. There’s an optional trip to the Botanical Gardens and lots of free time to explore. A $100deposit is due at the time of booking; payments are non-refundable; cancellation insurance is available. Prices per person are Quad $510, Triple $540, Double $590, Single $855. For more info or to sign up, call Lisa at Plaza Travel, 785-3338.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Come to the Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, downtown Troy, on Friday, February 12, for some football fun & games, starting at 11a.m. Don’t forget to wear your favorite football jersey, Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a noon lunch, and a special gift.