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Wednesday, Aug. 30

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fermenting From Your Garden: From Kraut to Kimchi, 7p. m. Master Gardener Charlie Brenner will talk about how to do simple fermentation at home. Sign up online at bethelehempubliclibrary.org or call 439- 9314. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 3: 30p. m., Kids’ STEAM Class. 6p. m., Adult Yoga. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: August’s Animal of the Month at SUNY Poly CMOST is the Taiwanese Rat Snake. Learn more about this intriguing creature. No pre- registration required. Free with museum admission. 1 p. m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235- 2120or visit www. cmost. org.

COHOES PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Cohoes Public Library is hosting a 6p. m. Story Time with Ms. Kayleigh every Wednesday. School- aged children from 5– 9yrs ( with parental supervision) are invited to an age appropriate story and activity. Please register at the Library either in person or calling 235- 2570and check for updates at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org or on their Facebook page www.Facebook.com/CohoesPublicLibrary.

ELLEN SINOPOLI DANCE COMPANY: In celebration of its 27th performance season, and 26th season as the resident dance company of The Egg in Albany, the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company ( ESDC) performs a free outdoor lunchtime concert as part of The Egg’s Made In the Shade Series, just under the body of The Egg on the Empire State Plaza in Albany, on Wednesday, August 30, at noon. ESDC AIE Programming made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. EMPOWERMENT EXCHANGE: How can individuals and small grassroots advocacy groups make their case heard most effectively— and actually see results? On Wednesday, August 30, the Empowerment Exchange presents their second annual Public Policy Forum at the RPI Chapel & Cultural Center, 2125Burdett Avenue, Troy. Special guests are New York Senator Neil Breslin and Assemblyman John McDonald. This free event will take place from 7p. m. to 9p. m. Doors open at 6: 30p. m. The Empowerment Exchange, the Rensselaer County program of The Mental Health Empowerment Project, is a peer- run recovery center, dedicated to offering strategies that encourage people to find their personal power and use their own unique voice. For more information, please call ( 518) 235- 2173.

NOVENA TO ST. JUDE: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State 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: 15p. m. Mass, at 12: 40p. 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Time, Wednesdays 4p. m. - 6p. m. Ages 13+. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street fromthe Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http://rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/RensselaerLibrary.

THRIFT SHOP: Christ United Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Open 9 a. m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Great selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Most clothing $ 3a bag! Beautiful special occasion outfits. Lots of housewares, CDs, books and jewelry. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9: 30a. m. Health & Wellness activities, 10 a. m. Bingo 12: 45p. m. Work out with Ellio, 1p. m. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 270- 5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270- 5348for more information.

VOLKSWALK: Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for fun fitness and fellowship in Glens Falls, starting at 9: 30a. m. at Crandall park Pavilion, 600Glen Street. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk ( typicaly 10k or 6.2miles; a 3mile route is also offere) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre- marked trail. Register 30minutes before start. More information is available at www. ava. org and www.walkescv.org.

Thursday, Aug. 31

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10: 30a. m., Tots Discovery Class. 1 p. m., Knitting Group. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play,

“Sun and Shadow,” 10a. m. - 11: 30a. m. Help your child improve motor skills and increase understanding of how the world works. Join SUNY Poly CMOST in the GE Junior Discovery Room for a hands- on sensory science activity for ages 2- 6. No pre- registration required. Free with museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 235- 2120or visit www. cmost. org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe located at 570Third Ave., North Troy, is displaying brand new inventory for Fall and back- to- school clothes. There are many new items for ladies and men too, including shoes, shirts and jeans. Other depts, including linens, toys, jeans, shoes and housewares, have been restocked as well. Shop any Thursday or Saturday, 9 a. m. – 1p. m. Refreshments served. Call 235- 3851 for more information. OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY: Join the NØpiates Committee on August 3 for International Overdose Awareness Day. All are welcome to join in the memorial walk and rally in West Sand Lake, starting at the West Sand Lake Elementary School from 6p. m. to 7: 30 p. m. Participants are invited to arrive early, starting at 5p. m., to create memorial poster of a lost loved one or a poster of support for someone who is in recovery. The walk begins at 6 p. m. to the West Sand Lake Fire House, for ceremony and light refreshments. For more information visit, www.nopiates.org. or email questions to nopiateslaw@gmail.com.

RUSTIC BARN: Open Mic with Bob Gamache, 8p. m. 150Speigletown Road, Troy.

Friday, September 1

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult yoga hour, 6p. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 2794023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: 10a. m., Busy Bees open playgroup for ages birth to 24months. 11 a. m., Wiggles & Giggles drop- in for ages 2- 5. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. Call 518- 5845540for more information. ENTERTAINMENT UNPLUGGED: Tabletop and board game night, with over 20games available or bring your favorite. Smash Bros for wii U also available. 2p. m. to 10p. m. every Friday at Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue, Watervliet. $ 3 entry fee.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, ( corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, is announcing its special First Friday Devotional Services. On Friday, September 1, following the 12: 15p. m. Mass, there will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. 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. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Come to Grafton for a free family- friendly film. The title can’t be announced due to licensing restrictions, but bring your best singing voice. Rain date Saturday, Sept. 2

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: The public is invited to North Country Arts’ September Art Party on Friday,