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Saturday, April 8

BUDDHIST TALK: On Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m., Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin, a visiting teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, will give a public talk, “Advice for Developing Confidence, Devotion and a Deeper Connection with Buddhism,” at Albany KTC Tibetan Buddhist Center, located at Doane Stuart School, 199 Washington Ave., in Rensselaer. Khenpo Ugyen will also give a 3-part teaching on Mind Training, “The Eight Stanzas of Thought Transformation,” beginning at 2p.m. on Saturday and continuing on Sunday, April 9. Times for both days are 10:30a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. - 4p.m. A donation is suggested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information, visit www.albanyktc.org., or call 872-1629.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: G. Stephen “Chico” Christopher left us suddenly in January. There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, April 8 from 3:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at the Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265River Street, Troy. Please join his family and friends to share some time together.

CORNER SHOPPE: Spring has sprung at the Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church, 5703rd Ave., North Troy, with a full line of spring clothing for the entire family. Spring decorating items-housewares, toys, jewelry, furniture etc. are at bargain prices. Visit Corner Shoppe on FB- www.facebook.com/ Cornerstone Churchin the-Burgh. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9a.m. - 1p.m. CRAFT SHOW: Country Folk Art Craft Show, April 7-9, McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy. Saturday hours 10a.m. to 5p.m. Admission $7. Handstamp re-admits you all three days. Free parking. Discount coupons available at CountryFolkArt.com. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6hour defensive driving class on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. This is a NYS DMV approved class that will offer a 10% reduction off your auto insurance and up to 4 points off your NYS driver’s license. Exciting and interactive PowerPoint presentation Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM. and never a test to pass the course. $30per person must be paid at the door. Doors open at 8:30a.m.. Lunch items will be available for sale for an additional cost. Gilead Church is located at 309Brick Church Road (Route 278) and is handicapped accessible and have loads of free close parking. Spaces are limited and will sell out fast. To reserve yours call John at 279-9552. All proceeds from this class will be donated to the church. EGG DECORATING WORKSHOP: Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum will offer its annual Slavic Easter egg decorating demonstrations and instructional workshops on Saturday, April 8, from 10a.m. to noon, and again from 1p.m. to 3p.m. The fee for each workshop, which includes all materials, is $30 for advance reservations and $35for day-of admission. Children should be at least 12 years of age. Reservations are recommended as the workshop size is limited. For more information or reservations, call Ventfort Hall at (413) 637-3206or visit www. gildedage.org . The historic mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox MA. GASLIGHT THEATER COMPANY: Join Shaker Pointe AT One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet, on Friday, April 7, Saturday, April 8or Sunday, April 9 for the Gaslight Theater Company’s performance of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.” The free shows feature 100minutes of hilarious performances from the Gaslight Theater Company’s three actors, and a special arrangement of the show by Broadway Play Publishing, Inc. The Friday and Saturday performances are scheduled for 7p.m. and the show on Sunday will begin at 2p.m. While it is a free event, RSVPs are required and can be made by calling 250-4900. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Natural Egg Dyeing, 11a.m. Join us at the Park Office as we experiment with natural items such as onions and beets to make bold colors and designs on eggs. Bring a jar if you would like to take dye home. $3/person, $10/ family. Pre-register by calling 279-1155.

HOME OF THE BRAVE:

Lost Radio Rounders honor the centennial of America’s entrance into WW I with a performance of “Home of the Brave: Songs of Soldiers & Sailors,” 8p.m. on Sat. April 8, at Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Sing songs such as “Battle Cry of Freedom,” and the rousing “Marine’s Hymn,” as Lindsay and Eck perform vintage-radio-style. Also featured are a segment marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into the Great War, and Dr. Jon Hausman’s presentation of WWI era audio recordings and artifacts in the lobby. All servicemen and women who are serving now or have served our great country are free. All others, Tickets $12 each. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or call 674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking. HUDSON VALLEY HOPS: On Saturday, April 8from 4p.m. to 7p.m., the Albany Institute of History & Art will host the sixth annual Hudson Valley Hops. This fun, regional craft beer tasting event is a fundraiser for the museum and is sponsored by TimesUnion.com/TableHopping. It’s an opportunity for the community to sample the flavors of Capital Region craft brewers, see brewing and distilling artifacts from the Albany Institute’s collection, meet industry experts, and receive a commemorative glass. This year, the fundraiser will toast the bicentennial of the groundbreaking of the original Erie Canal with an Irish Red Ale invitational, an IPA contest, special music, and more. Tickets are available online at www.albanyinstitute.org, by calling 463-4478ext 412, or at the door. Cost in advance is $35non-members/ $30members. Cost at the door is $40 non-members/ $35members. ITALIAN VARIETY DINNER: Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church Trustees will hold an Italian Variety Dinner on Saturday, April 8, to raise funds for repairs to the church and parsonage. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit a local scout with health issues. Cost of the dinner is $10 for adults and $5for 12and under. Meal includes salad, bread, pasta, Italian desserts, beverages and your choice of chicken parmesan, meatballs or sausage (with or without peppers). Dinner is served continuously from 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. and take outs are available. Please call the church office at 272-6859for more information or to make a reservation.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: In celebration of the National Museum of Dance’s 30th Anniversary Summer

Season, you’re invited to a Kickoff Celebration to highlight this exciting time in the Museum’s history. The party begins on Saturday, April 8, at 7p.m. in the Museum’s Foyer. Enjoy dancing to music by Bronte Entertainment, drinks and food by Mama Mias! The Museum’s current exhibitions, including Dancers in Film, The Dancing Athlete, 50Years at SPAC, 2016Hall of Fame Inductees Gregory Hines and Patricia Wilde, Art in the Foyer-Photographs by Paul Kolnik will be available for viewing. This event is free and open to the public. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: North Country Arts invites everyone to an awards reception on Saturday, April 8, honoring the winners of their 2017juried show “Visions.” Three prizes will be awarded in the Platinum, Gold and Silver categories plus a people’s choice award. This year’s juror is Victoria Palermo, sculptor and professor of art at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. 5p.m. to 7p.m., The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 120, Glens Falls.

RUDOLPH STINNEY TRIBUTE: A Musical Tribute to the late Prof. Rudolph Stinney of Bethel Baptist Church will be held at 5p.m. at St. John’s Churdh Of God In Christ church, 74Fourth Avenue, Albany. RUMMAGE SALE: 9a.m. to 2p.m., Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue. $6a bag. The church accepts clean clothing, ghoes, working household items and unbroken toys. Call 273-0191for more information.

RUSTIC BARN: LLS Open Jam Benefit (1pm)- Switch Point starts off the day, into an Open Jam– Ending with The Greasy Fingers Band 150Speigletown Road, Troy. ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Palm Sunday Weekend Mass, Saturday, April 8at 5:30 p.m., with the blessing and distribution of Palms. A bake sale will be held from 5p.m. to 6:30p.m. in the Gathering Area of the church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady. More information is available by calling 374-4466, Ex.13. STEPHENTOWN HERITAGE CENTER: The Stephentown Historical Society will host a fresh selection of local artisans on Saturday, April 8, from 10a.m. to 4p.m. and Sunday, April 9, from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center at the corner of Staples and Garfield Roads in Stephentown. A reception will be held on Sunday when the public can meet the artisans and talk about their work. New this year will be photography, pottery, illustrating, jewelry making, and fly tying. The event is free and open to all. The Stephentown Heritage Center is handicapped accessible.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Cliff-Top Walk, 10 a.m. Take in the views from the cliff edge on this early spring walk along the Long Path out to Hailes Cave picnic shelter, then walk the Escarpment Trail back, stopping to take in a cliff top perspective of the Indian Ladder Trail and the rushing waters of Outlet and Mine Lot Falls. Walk is about 1.5 miles in length and is over fairly level terrain with one short, steep section. Participants should dress for cool, damp weather and muddy trails. Please call 872-0800 to register.

THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “100Saints You Should Know” by Kate Fodor, directed by Michael Kennedy. Performances will be held at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany, on Friday, April 7, at 8p.m.; Saturday, April 8, at 3p.m. and 8p.m.: and Sunday, April 9, at 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact info@theatervoices.org or 438-5503.

Sunday, April 9

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Cohoes Knights of Columbus will have their All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet on Palm Sunday, April 9,at 255Remsen St., Cohoes from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m., with an omlet station and hash Adults $8; children under five are free. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sunday Cinema: Watch “The Light Between Oceans” (Walt Disney Studios, PG-13, 132min.) about a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia who raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat, 2p.m. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Lodge will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 9, from 9a.m. to noon at their Park Avenue, Mechanicville location. Prices are $7adults, $3for children 6-12years, and free for under 6years. Sherriff’s Department fingerprinting will also be available. Call 664-3345 for more information.

CRAFT SHOW: Country Folk Art Craft Show, April 7-9, McDonough Sports Complex, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy. Sunday hours 10a.m. to 4p.m. Admission $7. Free parking. Discount coupons available at CountryFolkArt.com.

EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST: Join the St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus on Palm Sunday, April 9, from 8a.m. - 11 a.m. for the Monthly K of C “All You Can Eat” Pancake breakfast and see the Easter Bunny at Damman Hall. The Easter Bunny will arrive at 8:30a.m. along with an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids starting at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes “All You Can Eat” pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, coffee, juice, fruit, bagels, cereal, sweets, and more. Can’t stay? Grab a to go container. Kids 5and under are free, adults $8, kids under 12$4. Damman Hall is located at St Jude the Apostle School, 24Dana Ave in Wynantskill. For more information, contact the St Jude the Apostle Parish Office at 283-1162.

GHOSTS OF GHOST SURGERY: “Ghost surgery” referred to when another person (usually a resident or intern) performed your surgery rather than your surgeon, unbeknownst to you. Though this is no longer practiced, there may be “concurrent surgery,” when a surgeon schedules two or more procedures concurrently and usually without the patient’s prior knowledge. Dr. Michael C. Brannigan, recently appointed Dean of Spiritual Life at The College of Saint Rose will examine the ethical issues regarding the process of informed consent, and highlight the critical role of communication and language in healthcare settings and decision-making. 1:15 p.m., Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Refreshments served at 12:30p.m. This free event is presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. GREENBUSH HISTORICAL SOCIETY: ”Did Adam and Eve really bite into an “apple” ? What is Citizen Genet’s connection to the apple industry ? Was Johnny Appleseed a real person or a folk hero ? Find the answers to these any many more questions about the origin of the “apple” in America on Sunday, April 9, at 2p.m. at the East Greenbush Library. Ray Lempka and his wife Sue are longtime farmers and owners of the former Appleland [now Kristy’s Barn , Castletonon-Hudson ] Their talk will describe the history and many uses for the apple as well as the progress made in finding new and better tasting varieties. The program is free and all are welcome.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Auxiliary from Valley Falls VFW Post 1938located on Poplar Ave. will have their monthly breakfast Sunday, April 9, 8a.m. - 11a.m. Menu consist of eggs made to order, French Toast, Pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits with sausage gravy. Cost is adults over age 13$8children 5-12$4.

ST. JOSEPH’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH: Palm Sunday Weekend Mass, Sunday, April 9at 9:30a.m., with the blessing and distribution of Palms. A bake sale will be held from 8:45a.m. to 10:30a.m. in the Gathering Area of the church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady. More information is available by calling 374-4466, Ex.13. STEPHENTOWN HERITAGE CENTER: The Stephentown Historical Society will host a fresh selection of local artisans on Saturday, April 8, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 9, from 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center at the corner of Staples and Garfield Roads in Stephentown. A reception will be held on Sunday when the public can meet the artisans and talk about their work. New this year will be photography, pottery, illustrating, jewelry making, and fly tying. The event is free and open to all. The Stephentown Heritage Center is handicapped accessible.

STORY SUNDAY: “Stories and Traditions From the Iroquois Longhouse,” the 124th Story Sunday, with Kay Olan and Tom Porter. 5p.m., The Glen Sanders Mansion, 1Glen Ave., Scotia. $34for newcomers, $37(includes entertainment, a three-course meal, coffee/tea, tax and tip). Call 384-1700, email kate@katedudding.com or visit www.storysunday.org for more information.

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. April 2, “How to Marry a Millionaire” 2p.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. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “100Saints You Should Know” by Kate Fodor, directed by Michael Kennedy. Performances will be held at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500 Western Avenue, Albany, on Friday, April 7, at 8p.m.; Saturday, April 8, at 3p.m. and 8 p.m.: and Sunday, April 9, at 3p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact info@theatervoices.org or 438-5503.

UKRAINIAN EASTER BAZAAR: On April 9from noon to 4p.m., discover Ukrainian culture via displays and demonstrations of making pysanky, the elaborately decorated eggs, as well as embroidered textiles, ceramics and wooden crafts available for purchase. Hot foods for dining-in and cold foods for take-out will be available for purchase. Free admission Presented by the Ukrainian American Women’s League & St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church at 2410 Fourth Ave, Watervliet.

Monday, April 10

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Topics in Microsoft Excel. Take your Excel knowledge to the next level as you learn how to merge an address list onto labels or envelopes, sort and filter your data, and more. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439-9314. 1:30 p.m., Daybooks: Discuss “The Things We Keep” by Sally Hepworth. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 6p.m., library board meeting, open to the public. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Bridge Club, 1 p.m. to 3p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy.

CIVIL RIGHTS THEN AND NOW: On Monday, April 10, at 6p.m., Paul Murray will be at the Troy Public Library to discuss “The Civil Rights Movement: Then and Now.” Professor Murray, a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, received his Ph.D. from Florida State University in 1972. He joined the Siena College Sociology Department in 1979and retired in 2016. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 274-7071or go online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 1002nd Street, Troy. HOLY WEEK SPRING REVIVAL: Rev. Linda Dukes, Bethel Baptist Church,Troy, 7p.m. Sponsored by Fifth Avenue A.M.E. Zion, 1895th Avenue,Troy.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program honors John Joseph McCann at this month’s ceremony on April 10at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. located at 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. John served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Cross, a Destroyer Escort Ship that saw action in the Pacific Theatre, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, The American Campaign Medal and an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 1star. After his service, John began a family while working in the Security Section of the Ford Motor Company in Green Island. John was a member of The North Albany American Legion, Post 1610. For more information contact The Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 270-2760.

LANDIS ARBORETUM: Join members of the Landis Arboretum Garden Club in Esperance as they clean up the Van Loveland Perennial Garden near the Farmhouse from 10a.m. to noon. Tasks include raking, cutting dead plant material, edging, and fertilizing. Gardening gloves, shears, and hats are recommended. Members and nonmembers: free. Donations to the Arboretum gratefully accepted. Please check the Landis website at www. landisarboretum.org for any updates.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Old pro, amateur, new to photography? By popular request, on April 10at 6p.m., local photographer Dave Koschnick will hold a meeting at the Cohoes Public Library to discuss the creation of a Photography Club. What would you like to get out of a photography club? How often should the club meet? Should it offer an opportunity to have your work critiqued with the goal of improving your work? Should it have regular (i.e. monthly) photo challenges? Should it have regular member shows? Join the new group to help determine its course. Updates on www.Facebook. com/JunklyardWatchdogArts.

SPAGHETTI DINNER:

The Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club will hold their 52nd annual Spaghetti Dinner (Testo’s meatballs & sauce, Bella Napoli bread and SnowMan ice cream) on Monday, April 10, from 5p.m. - 7p.m. Take outs will also be available from 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. and 5p.m. - 7p.m. The cost is $8for adults and $3.50for children. All proceeds will go to the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club.

WATERVLIET HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of the Watervliet Historical Society will be held Monday, April 10, at 6:30p.m. at the Watervliet Senior Center, 1545 Broadway. Following the meeting will be a presentation by the Erie Canal Cruise Line of Herkimer, for the purpose of setting up a day trip on the Canal. Lunch, a cruise on the Canal and passage through a lock will be included. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Doctor and reproductive justice advocate Willie J. Parker will speak at Williams College at 8p.m. Monday, April 10, in Griffin Hall, room 3. Parker will discuss his experience and his thoughts on the future of the reproductive justice movement. There will also a book signing at the end of the event for his new book, Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for Choice. This event is free and open to the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at (413) 597-4277, or visit www.williams.edu/map.