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Wednesday, July 26

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 a.m., Chalk It Up to Fun. Join us on the sidewalk for some chalk fun. The event moves inside if it rains. For kids and families. 1:30 p.m. Pokémon Goes to the Four Corners. Meet with your Pokémon Go app ready to play and get free wi-fi as you walk to the Four Corners looking for Pokémon. Adults must accompany children. For kids and families. 7 p.m., Evenings on the Green: enjoy some hard-driving traditional and original bluegrass and acoustic tunes with Dyer Switch. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 3:30 p.m., Kids’ STEAM Class. 6 p.m., Adult Yoga. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls offers a Summer Reading Adventure for grades K - 8. Programs for grades 4 - 8 will be at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. July 26: Minute to Win It, compete in wacky and wild challenges. As usual students will be tracking their progress and receiving awesome prizes. Be sure to join up for a summer of fun at 73 Classic Street, Hoosick Falls.

CMOST: Spotlight on Animal of the Month, 1 p.m. Discover Operation W.I.L.D. and participate in activities to learn more about the Museum’s interesting inhabitants. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Tro. Call 235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org for more information.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Cohoes Public Library is hosting a 6 p.m. Story Time with Ms. Kayleigh every Wednesday. School-aged children from 5 – 9 yrs (with parental supervision) are invited to an age appropriate story and activity. Please register at the Library either in person or calling 235- 2570 and check for updates at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org or on their Facebook page www.Facebook. com/CohoesPublicLibrary. NOVENA TO ST. JUDE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600 State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, announces its summer session of the Novena to St. Jude. The service is being held every Wednesday afternoon, following the 12:15 p.m. Mass, at 12:40 p.m. All are welcome to attend this worthwhile service. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 374-4466, Ext. 13. RENSSELAER HS ALUMNI DAY AT THE TRACK: Come join the fun on Wednesday, July 26, at Saratoga Race Track, with the Rensselaer H. S. Alumni. All alumni and friends are welcome to join in the picnic area to the right of the main gate, close to bathrooms, betting windows and large TV. Meet old friends and make new ones, and maybe win a little money on the races. In case of heavy rain, the event will be moved to to Thursday, July 27.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ages 13+. 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.

ROCKIN ON THE RIVER:

The Downtown Troy Business Improvement District invites you to downtown Troy on Wednesday nights this summer for the annual Rockin’ on the River concert series in Riverfront Park. July 26, Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde with Girl Blue. 5 p.m. - 8:30p.m., Riverfront Park, downtown Troy.

SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their second monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. on July 26 with desserts provided by Table #3 members. Reminders: Bring in personal items for single moms for the summer project; food items for local food pantry (tuna, peanut butter); make reservations/payments for the upcoming August trip. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:30a.m. Health & Wellness activities, 10 a.m. JWork out with Ellio, 1 p.m.19 Third Street, Troy. Call 270-5349 to make a noon lunch reservation, or 2705348 for more information. VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship in Ballston Lake, starting at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace RC Church, 73 Midline Road. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typicaly 10k or 6.2 miles; a 3 mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. More information is available at www.ava.org and www. walkescv.org.

WATERVLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY: ”Understanding Force and Distance” Wednesday, July 26, at 1 p.m. at Watervliet Public Library, 1501 Broadway Watervliet. Join Dr. Bob Carson, a Mechanical Engineer at Benet Labs located within the Watervliet Arsenal, to learn about the principles of physics while building your own marshmallow shooter. For 5-12 year-olds. Advance registration required: please call 274-4471 or email director@watervlietpubliclibrary.org to sign up.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “On Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula Biss,” faculty led book discussion, 12p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15 Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call (413) 597-2429 for more information.

Thursday, July 27

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 6 p.m., Book Buddies. Sign up to partner with a teen book buddy to practice your reading skills. For grades K-5. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10:30 a.m., Tots Discovery Class. 11:30 a.m., Build with the Tang Museum. 1 p.m. 2:30 p.m., Knitting. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works. Join SUNY Poly CMOST in the GE Junior Discovery room for a hands-on sensory science activity. July 27: Ocean. No pre-registration required; activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org for more information.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: Week 4 of the Cohoes Public Library’s Summer Read Program on July 27 invites participants to join in a Manga & Comic book themed workshop as they explore the use of inks and copic markers with artist Sara Hopkins (http://SaraHopkinsArt.Weebly.com). Note, the time for this workshop is 2 p.m. Geared to children grades 4 – 6, this workshop is limited to 15, so registration is necessary. You may register at the library or by calling the Library at 2352570. Additional info at www. CohoesPublicLibrary.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: Visit the Corner Shoppe at 5703rd Avenue, North Troy throughout July for random sales. Different items and/or clothing will be on sale weekly. Great buys are available for your summer décor and summer clothing. There is a large variety of toys, housewares and linens. Hours are Thursday and Saturday – 9 a.m. – 1p.m. and refreshments are offered. For more information call 235-3851.

DOODLE BETWEEN THE DRAFTS: 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Brown’s Walloomsac Taproom, North Hoosick. $20per person includes newly released coloring book, colored pencils and a draft beer of your choice. Part of the proceeds will benefit the HACA Food Pantry and the HFCS BackPack Program. Call Kim Brownell at 491-8278for tickets. Seating is limited. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings

at 8p.m. through August 3. Audiences will be treated to shows from the high-precision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. The Hopkins Observatory, built in 1836-38by the first professor of astronomy at Williams College, Albert Hopkins, is the oldest extant observatory in the United States. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at (413) 597-2188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. RUSTIC BARN: Danny Watson, 8p.m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

TROY HOUSING AUTHORITY: There will be a Special Meeting of the Members of Troy Housing Authority held on Thursday, July 27, at 9a.m. at the Martin Luther King Apartments, 1Eddy’s Lane, Troy. Persons with a hearing impairment may contact us through the Relay Service Line at 711or 1-800-662-1220. WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “The Pigment Library with Narayan Khandekar, Harvard Art Museums,” talk, 5p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call (413) 597-2429for more information.

Friday, July 28

ALBANY, A WALKING TOUR: A guided walking tour highlighting downtown Albany’s historic places and magnificent architecture. Tours depart the Albany Visitors Center at Quackenbush Square at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday and fourth Friday of every month from May to October. $3per person. BENNINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Awardwinning filmmaker Jay Craven presents a special tribute to Vermont writer Howard Frank Mosher, who passed away unexpectedly in late January. Craven made five “Vermont Westerns” during his 28-year collaboration with Mosher. His 20-minute talk, “My Life, So Far, With Howard,” will be followed by a 25th anniversary screening of his film, “Where the Rivers Flow North.” Tickets are $12adults and $5 students under 18. Proceeds will support digitization and preservation of the Mosher films and preparation and production of study materials for schools and communities. For more information, contact Jay Craven at jcraven@marlboro.edu. The Bennington Center for the Arts is located at 44 Gypsy Lane in Bennington, VT. Call (802) 442-7158for tickets.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Coffee & Cinema, “A Dog’s Purpose.” Enjoy popular films geared toward adult audiences. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be available. 2:30p.m., Summer Cinema. Bring a blanket or pillow; we’ll supply the popcorn as you watch “Storks” (PG, 89 min, Warner Bros.). For kids and families. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Movie, “The Boss Baby,” 4p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: Science on the Sidewalk, Fridays at 3p.m. Join SUNY Poly CMOST staff for an informal science program on the sidewalk. An educator will introduce the topic of the day and provide hands-on experiments for visitors to explore. July 28: Sidewalk Chalk. 250Jordan Road, Troy. Call 235-2120or visit www.cmost.org for more information. FINDING DORY: The Disney Classic “Finding Dory” will be shown Friday, July 28, at 6:30p.m. at the West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish, 470Winter Street Extension, Troy. Admission is free, as are the drinks and popcorn. There will be a collection for Concerns U food pantry.

Please bring a non-perishable food item and drop in the basket. More info can be found at www. sttlc.org.

GOOMBA GRAND PRIX: Presented by Claim to Fame Entertainment. Fridays 2p.m. - 10p.m. Hosted at United Methodist Church, 1401First Avenue, Watervliet. $5Venue Fee.

GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Summer Fun & Fitness Day: General Public Welcome from 2p.m - 3:30p.m. Come Zumba, do animal yoga, dance or take a nature hike. This free program encourages kids to get active and enjoy the outdoors this summer. Free water bottle and other prizes to youth attendees. Held at Deerfield Pavilion. Camps welcome earlier so call to inquire. Pre-register by calling 279-1155.

OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: “Viewing the Solar Eclipse from the Capital Region,” with Dr. Harry Ringermacher, 8p.m. to 10p.m. Join the Dudley Observatory for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Knox Octagon Barn, 588Middle Rd, Delanson. Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. Cost: Free! (donations graciously

accepted).

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween Takeover, 6p.m. - 9p.m. Must sign up in advance. Kids ages 10-13 take over the library when we close for music, games and fun. 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.

STORY WALK IN THE PARK: Meet at Elm Avenue Park in Bethlehem. to hear some stories and take a walk to exercise your mind and body. Gather at the head of the Fit Trail and wear appropriate footwear, 10 a.m. For kids and families. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9:30a.m., Aerobics. 12:45 p.m., Bingo. 1p.m., Work Out with Ellio. 1p.m., Bible Study. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 270-5348.

Saturday, July 29

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Hair Clinic, 2:30p.m. Cosmetologist Adrian LaMarche will demonstrate some summer styles and share hair care tips. For adults. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.