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Friday, March 24 ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program - Friday, March 24. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8:00am with program from 8:30a.m. - 10:30a.m. at HVCC Bulmer Telecommunications Bldg. The topic is “Learning Tuesday:HVCC Behind The Scenes.” Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35for not-yetmembers and $15for FullTime Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.] BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Moms’ Night Out, 7p.m. Call the library for more information. 4118NY State Highway 2, Troy. BRUNSWICK ELKS FISH FRY: The Brunswick Elks will be having a Fish Fry Dinner starting at 5:30p.m. on Friday March 24, at the Lodge at 665Brunswick Rd, Troy, on Rt. 2in Eagle Mills. Dinner will be Fish Fry & Fries, Coleslaw, Clam Chowder, Desert & beverage. Children’s Menu also available. Adults $9, under 12 $4. For reservations call Mike at 286-1645.

FISH DINNER: The Cohoes Knight of Columbus will have their fish dinner on Ash Wednesday, March 1, and every Friday during Lent at the council hall located at 255 Remsen Street from 4p.m. to 6:30p.m. The menu includes Fish Fry Dinner, Shrimp roll Dinner and Scallop Dinner with two choices French Fries, Coleslaw or Mac and Cheese $8. Fish Fry, $5. Also available: Manhattan clam chowder $3; onion rings $3; French Fries $2.50.Take out or local delivery is available from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30p.m. Call 2374151for more information. FISH FRY DINNER: Every Friday through April 14(Good Friday). Choose from Fish Fry, Fish&Chips, Seafood Platter and many more! 11a.m. - 7 p.m., Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Eat in or take-out. Call 2353222for take-out orders. FRIDAY FISH DINNERS: Latham K of C Friday Fish Dinners during Lent, 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Baked Fish dinner $11; Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $9; Fish Fry or Clam Roll only, $7; Children’s menu (ages 5-10) any 2items $4; under 5free. 328Troy Schenectady Road. Call 783-0572 or visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information.

LENTEN DINNERS: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Rd., Poestenkill, will be serving fish fry or clam roll dinners from 11 a.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 286-2773for reservations or take-outs. For more information, call Barbara at 279-9458.

RUSTIC BARN: The Harmonic Duo, 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

SENSORY EVALUATION WORKSHOP: Helderberg Brewery Incubator at the Carey Institute for Global Good presents Sensory Evaluation Workshop Part II: Sensory Evaluation & Defect Detection: An exploration of beer flavor and the science behind it. 10a.m. to 5p.m., Carey Institute for Global Good, 63 Huyck Road, Rensselaerville. $30admission includes lunch. E-mail gback@careyinstitute. org to register. For directions and campus map go to http:// careyinstitute.org/campusmap/.

Saturday, March 25 BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10:30a.m. to 2 p.m., Book Sale. 1p.m., Be Our Guest! Meet Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” and sing, dance and color. 4118NY State Highway 2, Troy. CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to a presentation with Judith Herbert CG,” Complex Genealogical Evidence Part 1: But Which Samuel Gates?” Multiple individuals of the same name in the same location can make identification of the right individual challenging. The 18th century, eastern Connecticut case study that will be discussed demonstrates the methods, records, and analysis employed to determine which Samuel Gates was the father of the research target. 1p.m., William K. Sanford Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudon- ville. Computer resources at 2:30p.m. Free and open to the public. Visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org for more information. CHATHAM FILM CLUB:

The Chatham Film Club and WMHT cohost a free screening of “Newtown” at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham, on Saturday, March 25, at noon. The free screening was made possible through the Film Club’s partnership with WMHT Public Media and its participation in a program called “Indie Lens Pop-Up.” On December 14, 2012, a disturbed young man committed a horrific mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that took the lives of 20elementary school children and six educators. Kim A. Snyder’s searing new documentary “Newtown,” filmed over the course of nearly three years, uses deeply personal, neverbefore-heard testimonies to relate the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history. A panel discussion follows the screening.

CHILI COOK- OFF: A Chili Cook Off will be held from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. Saturday, March 25at Grace Church Hall, 34 Third Street, Waterford, for the benefit of King’s Kids summer camp fund. Entrance cost is $2to sample and $3 per serving. Proceeds will enable children and youths to attend Beaver Cross Camp in Greenwich, Washington County. A silent auction and fellowship are planned. For more information, contact Deborah Dooris at 892-3896. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1 p.m. - 3p.m., Bethel Baptist church hall, 21655th Avenue, Troy. Call 274-4303for more information.

CORNER SHOPPE: Blowout Bag Sale on clothing for the entire family is in progress. Price reductions on many furniture items, toys & games.Many new Spring/ Easter items available. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1p.m. at The Corner Shoppe.,570Third Ave., North Troy.

CRAFT FAIR: The Friends of Boy Scout Troop 2632are hosting a Craft Fair from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the St. Mary’s Church Hall at 49Division Street (corner of 6th and Division Streets) in Waterford, across from the St. Mary’s School. Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scout Troop in the procurement of equipment and providing financial assis-

tance to Scouts for summer camp and trips. For more information, please call 542-4215. FRENCH-CANADIAN FILM SCREENING: “Bon Cop, Bad Cop” — Saturday, March 25, 1p.m., Troy Public Library, 100Second Street. A free screening presented by La Fédération francoaméricaine du New York. Filmed in various Canadian locations, the dialogue is a mixture of English and French, with English subtitles. This film contains adult content and some violence. As a courtesy, please call the Troy Public Library at 274-7071to reserve a seat. Follow La Fédération franco-américaine du New York on Facebook and the Web.

NY CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL: The New York State Brewers Association presents the 4th Annual New York Craft Brewers Festival on Saturday, March 25at The Desmond Hotel, 660Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, from 4p.m. - 8p.m. The festival is a fundraiser for the New York State Brewers Association. The festival brings together 64 New York State breweries featuring up to 150hard to find and award-winning craft beers. To make this event even more unique, the brewers and brewery reps pour all of the samples, and local restaurants and food purveyors provide samples in a beer and food-pairing format. Tickets can be purchased in Albany at the Desmond Hotel, Albany Pump Station, Mad Jack Brewing in Schenectady, and in Troy at Rare Form Brewing. Tickets are also available online: http://newyorkcraftbeer. com/2015/ 11/4th-annual- craft-new-york-brewersfestival-albany.

RUSTIC BARN: Roots Of Creation w/s/g The Elovators (formally The Cornerstone), 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Amphibian Odyssey, 10a.m. Spring has sprung and amphibians are on the move again. Learn about a few common frog and salamander species that can be found in Thacher State Park. Find out about their interesting life cycles, and then take a walk to look for amphibian habitats and signs of spring activity. Dress for a cool spring morning. Call 872-0800to register. WATERVLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY: Genealogy Look-Up with the Troy Irish Genealogy Society, noon to 2p.m. Members of the society will be on hand to help patrons interested in tracing their family’s roots in the Capital Region and beyond. Preregistration for 45-minute slots is requested, and those slots will have priority over walk in requests. Admission is free. To pre-register, call 274-4471or email director@ watervlietpubliclibrary.org. 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Sunday, March 26 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Knit One, Purl One, 2p.m. to 3p.m.If you’re an experienced knitter, bring your current project. If you’re a beginner, bring size 8knitting needles; we’ll provide yarn and get you started. For adults, teens and kids age 9and up. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CHATHAM FILM CLUB: The Chatham Film Club shows “Junction 48” on Sunday, March 26, at noon at the Crandell Theatre in Chatham. “Junction 48” is an Israeli film starring the Palestinian rapper Tamer Nafar playing Kareem, an aspiring musician from a mixed-population Israeli city where he faces regular discrimination and experiences a political awakening. Producer James Schamus will be on hand to introduce the film and field questions afterwards. For information on the Chatham Film Club, or to see what’s showing, visit www.crandelltheatre.org. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Monthly breakfast buffet with the Easter Bunny. Omelet station. 9 a.m. - 11:30a.m., $8Adults, $4Children, Under 4are free. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. COLUMBIETTES: The Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will hold their Covered Dish Dinner, Chapter Raffle and Meeting on Sunday March 26, beginning at 12:30p.m., at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Council, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. Capital District Columbiette Chapter President Linda Cotch will preside. Sister Columbiettes are asked to RSVP to their own Auxiliary President.

FAMOUS LADIES’ TEA: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County celebrates women’s history month with the Famous Ladies’ Tea, Sunday, March 26, from 1p.m. - 4p.m. at the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 235Hoosick Street, Troy. As tea, gourmet sandwiches and pastries are served, local actresses will visit each table, portraying nine notable women including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Rosa Parks, Juliette Gordon Low, and Hedy Lamarr. A silent auction will feature gift certificates and gift baskets from local restaurants, spas, health and beauty providers, booksellers, and more. Tickets are $45per person or $360for reserved tables of 9. Payment is required in advance, online at www. lvorc.org or by check: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 1915Fifth Avenue, Troy, N.Y. 12180. All proceeds to benefit LVORC. For more information, visit www.LVORC.org.

SUNDAY FEATURE FILM: Join the Troy Public Library for the Sunday Feature Film series at the Main Branch, 100Second Street, spotlighting classic films of the 1940s and 1950s. March 26, “Double Indemnity,” 2 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. SUNY POLY CMOST: miniMake Challenge, 12:30p.m. to 1:30p.m. Visit SUNY Poly CMOST to explore science in maker workshops for children and work together to learn about the engineering concepts behind everyday objects. March 26, “Shadow Puppet Theatre:” Discover the enthralling relationship between light and shadows by constructing a box and foam shapes for a portable shadow puppet theatre. Pre-registration required with a maximum of 20participants. Activity included with museum admission; materials fee $5per child. For ages 6+. 250Jordan Road, Troy.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Introduction to Alcohol Inks, noon to 3p.m. Join mixed media artist Sonia Munson in this introductory workshop on alcohol inks. Learn how to apply alcohol inks and then let your creativity be your guide. See what kind of magic can be created on a variety of surfaces, including glossy paper, magnets and ceramic tile. This program is appropriate for ages 12and up. Fee of $20includes all materials. Space is limited; please call 872-0800to register.

WORD PLAYS: “With a Little Bit of Luck,” 2p.m., The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, 432State St., Schenectady. Sometimes, a little bit of good luck is all you need. Then again, a little bit of bad luck is usually NOT good... Come hear how these stories turn out. Storytellers: Claire Beetlestone, Fran Berger, Alden (Joe) Doolittle, Mary Murphy, Merideth Nieves, Claire Nolan, Sandy Schuman. Tickets $12, Groups of 8or more pay only $8per ticket. Email kate@katedudding. com, call 383-4620or visit StoryCircleatProctors.org for more information.

Monday, March 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 1:30p.m., DayWriters. Spend an hour writing with the final half hour for optional sharing and feedback. Open to anyone interested in writing; all abilities and genres are welcome. 2:30p.m. and 7p.m., Sew It Yourself. Bring 1⁄2 yard of fabric to create a simple drawstring bag for holding knitting or stitching projects and other small items. Basic sewing machine knowledge recommended. Sign up for one session. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

Tuesday, March 28

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 3:45p.m., STEM Challenge: Newspaper Chairs. Make a chair out of newspaper and see if it can support your weight. For grade 1-5. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary. com or call 439-9314. 6:30 p.m., Chess Club. Try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For kids in grade K-5. Sign up for one or all sessions. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BREAST & OVARIAN CANCER: Please join To Life! for a discussion of important issues surrounding breast and ovarian cancer genetic predisposition. This program will be of interest to women and men who have questions about heredity risk for cancer. The panel will focus specifically on hereditary risk for those with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. The event will take place from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY facility in the Golub Center located at 184Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. This program is offered free of charge and refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is suggested. Contact us online at www.tolife.org or by calling To Life! at 4395975.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Book Club, 2 p.m., “The Light Between Oceans.” 4118State Highway 2, Troy.

EAST SIDE SENIORS:

The next East Side Seniors meeting will be on March 28 at the American Legion Post, Main Streeet, Wynantskill. Meetings start ay 1p.m. Team 4will be the hosts. The East Side Seniors look forward to new members,and are always happy to seeing a familiar face. INTRODUCING GNOSTICISM: The Troy Public Library’s Main Branch, 100 Second Street, will offer an Introduction to Gnosticism on Tuesdays, March 21and 28, at 6p.m. This will be a public lecture with a theme of staying balanced in a divisive climate. Each lecture will be followed by a brief guided meditation. Presented by Patricia Gallagher. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register please call the library at 274-7071.