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Thursday, May 18

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 3:45p.m., Paws to Read. Bring a book and read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For grades 1-5. 7 p.m., Listening Party. Listen to and discuss Brad Mehldau, an innovative and lyrical jazz pianist and composer. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “The Shadow Effect” by Debbie Ford. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. 6p.m., Woodlawn Commons, 156Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church will have its annual red, white & blue – buy one-get one sale starting immediately through end of May. There are lots of new summer clothes available for the entire family, and shoes, books, jewelry, toys, strollers and home décor. Shop any Thursday or Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 570Third Ave., N Troy. For more information call 235-3851.

MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.& A.M. meets on Thursday, May 18, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, to install their elected and appointed officers for 2017-18: Worshipful Master Francis P. Burek; Senior Warden Rajesh Aialavajjala; Junior Warden Douglas Hill; Secretary Timothy A. Smith; Treasurer John Goodbred; and 3-year Trustee Jeffrey Stannard. A dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. preceeding the meeting, and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. PITTSTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: “Pinkster Festival: Its Roots (1780– 1811)” is the title of a talk to be given by historian Walter Auclair on May 18at 7:30PM at the Pittstown Town Hall in Tomhannock. Pinksterfests, which date from the late 1700s, were annual events held in the spring organized by free and enslaved African-Americans. Auclair will share the latest research on these festivals, including information derived from sources in Pittstown. The lecture is free and open to the public. For further infor- mation, email: pittstownhs@gmail.com.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help. Every Thursday from 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. at the Rensselaer Public Library, drop in to ask a question about your computer, tablet or smartphone, or learn tips and tricks. No signup needed. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary. RUSTIC BARN: Kelly Maguire, 8p.m., 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 9a.m. Tai Chi 9:15a.m. Call 270-5438to sign up for Tai Chi. Osteo Aerobics 10:30 a.m. Membership meeting 10:30a.m. Line Dancing with Uncle Sam Sparklers, 1 p.m. 19 Third Street, Troy. WATERVLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY: Third Thursday Science Café: “Wave Hello to Gravitational Waves.” The search for gravitational waves has recently proven to be incredibly fruitful, confirming a century-old prediction of Einstein’s theory of general relativity! Join Prof. Szydagis to discuss the consequences of this discovery for the future of astronomy. 6:30p.m., 1501 Broadway, Watervliet.

Friday, May 19

BLITHE SPIRIT: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of Noël Coward’s comic classic, “Blithe Spirit,” directed by Krysta Dennis, at Steamer No. 10Theater, 500Western Ave., Albany, on Friday, May 19at 8p.m.; Saturday, May 20at 3p.m. and 8p.m.; and Sunday, May 21at 3p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices. org or 438-5503.

GIFFY’S BBQ: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, will sponsor a Giffy’s BBQ on Friday, May 19, from 4 p.m. to 6:30p.m. Chicken dinner $11, 1⁄2 chicken a la Carte only $8, Pulled Pork Sandwich dinner $11. Stay in your car -- drive through -- take out service only -- no advance reservations. For more information please call the Church Office at 458-1562.

LARAC MEMBERS’ SHOW: LARAC, The Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s Lapham Gallery, located at 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls invites you to attend the gal- lery opening for the Members’ Show, showcasing the regional talent of our members and the thriving creative economy, on Friday, May 19, from 5 p.m. - 8p.m. For more info on LARAC, please visit www. larac.org or call 798-1144. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibition “Art in the Foyer.” The Museum’s annually rotating exhibition highlights dance-inspired fine art. This season presents costume sketches from dancer and designer, Malcolm McCormick. You’re invited to a reception after the official opening of this exhibition on Friday, May 19, at 6:30p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. The National Museum of Dance is located at 99South Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:

On Friday, May 19, North Chatham United Methodist Church, located at 4274 Route 302, holds its 60th annual Filet Mignon Steak Supper. The menu includes an 8 oz. Prime filet cooked to order, baked potato, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, rolls, relish tray, and homemade desserts. Tickets are $17in advance or $19at the door. Back this year is a vegetarian Lasagna option for $13, which must be ordered in advance. Continuous seating is available from 5 p.m. to 7p.m., with takeouts available starting at 5:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Mario’s Home Center in Valatie, or from church members. Please call 766-4097 or 423-9061 for additional ticket information.

RPI COMMENCEMENT COLLOQUY: Held each year on the eve of Commencement, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President’s Commencement Colloquy serves as a forum for discussion between leaders and influencers with diverse perspectives on global challenges. This year’s speakers are: The Honorable Ernest J. Moniz, Ph.D, United States Secretary of Energy from 2013to January 2017; the Honorable Roger W. Ferguson Jr., J.D., Ph.D, president and chief executive officer of TIAA, the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical, and cultural fields; and the Honorable Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the oldest technological research university in the United States. 3:30p.m., The

Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center Concert Hall on the Rensselaer campus. The event is free. Please rsvp at http://president.rpi. edu/colloquy.

RUSTIC BARN: Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets with special guest Knot Dead Duo, 8p.m., 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

ST. PETER’S ARMENIAN CHURCH: Come explore the many facets of prayer and how this spiritual discipline not only enriches our lives but changes things on earth. This prayer group is led by Rhonda Boyajian and Winnie Kutchukian and is held every other Friday morning. The Prayer Group will next meet in the conference room on Friday, May 19at 10:30a.m. St. Peter’s Armenian Apostolic Church is located at 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet.

Saturday, May 20

ANNUAL GARDEN FAIR: Trinity Episcopal Church, 5854th Avenue in Lansingburgh, holds its annual garden fair from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants, basket raffle, bake sale, spring crafts and more. Stop by for breakfast or lunch. Call 237-7831for more information. ANNUAL PLANT SALE: The Greenbush Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 20, at the Elks Club Pavilion, 683Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush from 9 a.m. to 11a.m., or until all the plants have been sold out. The proceeds of the sale are used to fund the children’s gardening grant program, garden therapy with residents of Van Rensselaer Manor, and community beautification projects at Fort Crailo and the American Legion Memorial Garden. Our plants have

proven to be well adapted to this area, have already established symbiotic relationships with the bacteria and fungi in our soil, and have not been treated with systemic insecticides that harm bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. If you would like to donate some plants of your own or you need any further information, please email greenbushgardener@gmail.com. BAKE, BLOOM & BOOK SALE: For 20years, people have been looking forward to the Bake, Bloom and Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Cohoes Public Library. This year, it will be held on May 20, from 9a.m. - 2p.m. at the Cohoes Public Library at 169Mohawk Street. This popular event sells beautiful locally grown plants and delicious homemade baked goods, and features a popular book sale. It will be held rain or shine. Plants may be pre-ordered by calling the library at 235-2570 or email Carol.Edwards@gmail.com. Additional info at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org.

BLITHE SPIRIT: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of Noël Coward’s comic classic, “Blithe Spirit,” directed by Krysta Dennis, at Steamer No. 10 Theater, 500Western Ave., Albany, on Friday, May 19 at 8p.m.; Saturday, May 20 at 3p.m. and 8p.m.; and Sunday, May 21at 3p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices.org or 438-5503.

CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Sylvia Hasenkopf, noted Hudson and Mohawk Valley historian and genealogist, will share the story of the founding and growth of Catskill, often seen as the gateway to western New York before the construction of the Erie Canal. 1 p.m., Colonie Town Library, 629Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. Meetings are

free and open to the public. For more information visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org. CHICKEN BBQ: Petersburg Methodist will hold their spring Chicken BBQ on May 20from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Eat in or take out. Baked beans, Mac salad, coleslaw, rolls, 1⁄2 chicken, dessert, drink. For more information call 283-5397.

CHURCH DINNER: Ham & Strawberry Shortcake Dinner at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall, Rt. 7, Pittstown, NY on Saturday, May 20from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Eat in or take out. Menu: ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, applesauce, rolls, strawberry shortcake. Adults $12.00, children 5-12$5.00, under 5Free. For reservations call 518663-5607.

CHURCH BREAKFAST: Home-made all-you-caneat breakfast, cooked to order and served at your table. 8a.m. to 11a.m., Eagle Mills Christian Church, 1Maple Avenue, Troy. This month’s special is Omelets with choice of toppings. Adults $8, children under 10$4.

COHOES CANAL TOUR: On May 20, at 1:30p.m., revisit Cohoes’ past as a canal town and join the Spindle City Historic Society on a walking tour of history. Meet at the Cohoes Visitor Center to travel old canal towpaths, visit 160 year old handmade limestone locks and learn the history of this technological achievement. Celebrate the heritage of a town brought into international prominence with stories of life in a canal town. This event is free and open to the public. Questions may be directed to info@SpindleCity.net. Updated info at https:// www.facebook.com/ SCHS1/ .

COMIC JAM WORKSHOP: Ira Marcks will be at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, on Saturday,

May 20, from 1p.m. - 4 p.m. to host a Comic Jam Workshop. A comic jam is a collaborative drop-in event in which you can contribute to an existing project or develop your own. It is about using your imagination with other creative people. Fun for artists of all ages. No previous experience necessary. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. For more information go to http://iramarcks.com/workshops/. COOKOUT DRIVE-THRU: The Salem United Methodist church, located at 349Shaver Road in West Sand Lake, will hold a VBS Cookout Drive Thru on Saturday, May 20from 1 p.m. to 6p.m.. Cost is $9 per person. The dinner special includes a choice of 1Sausage & Pepper on a roll, 1marinated chicken breat on a roll, 1clam roll or 2burgers, with your choice of 2sides; baked beans, macaroni salad, potato salad, French Fries or onion rings. Individual items are available at an additional cost. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling the church office, 674-3106or Melissa at 817-5320. Proceeds go to Vacation Bible School. Free of charge for children to attend. For more information visit wslsumc.wordpress.com.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Church will have its annual red, white & blue – buy one-get one sale starting immediately through end of May. There are lots of new summer clothes available for the entire family, and shoes, books, jewelry, toys, strollers and home décor. Shop any Thursday or Saturday from 9a.m. – 1p.m. 570 Third Ave., N Troy. For more