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Monday, Oct. 2

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: “Conversation with Sisters,” 6p. m. - 7: 30p. m. Topic:

‘ Single Parenting’, Facilitator, Minister Grace Smythe- Young, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Albany. 2165Fifth Avenue Troy. Call 518- 274- 4303for more information. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fun and Games for Grown- ups, 6p. m. An adultsonly gathering where you can play games, including chess, color and socialize. Snacks served. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p. m. to 3p. m. Adult Yoga, 6 p. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge # 311F.& A. M. will meet on Monday, October 2at 7: 30p. m.. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Rensselaer County and Troy City Historian Kathryn Sheehan will present an illustrated talk “Architecture Worth Saving in Rensselaer County: Revisited!” at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, October 2, at 7: 30 p. m. Sheehan will show what has happened to some of the buildings pictured in the 1965 book “Architecture Worth Saving” over the subsequent 52years, while highlighting new sites for consideration. The event takes place at Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road ( corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518733- 0010.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will discuss Ruth Ozeki’s “A Tale for the Time Being” on Monday, October 2at 6: 30p. mat the Main Library, 100Second Street. The monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you. For more information call the library at 518- 274- 7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Racino trip; call 518- 2705348for reservations. Aerobics, 9: 30a. m. Come and work out with Elio, 1p. m. 19 Third Street, Troy. Monday bowling resumes at 12: 30p. m. at Uncle Sam Lanes. For noon lunch reservations ($ 3) please call 518- 270- 5349.

VOCAL MASTERCLASS: On Monday, October 2, at 7pm, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, located at 400 Saratoga Road in Glenville, will host a vocal masterclass with soprano Carla Fisk. Ms. Fisk, a teacher, performer, and vocal technician, will work with each singer individually as they present works by G. F. Handel, Giacomo Puccini, Carlisle Floyd, Roger Quilter, and more. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 6: 30p. m., Chess Club. Sign up for one or all sessions and try your hand at chess with our teen volunteers. All experience levels welcome. For grades K- 5. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 439- 9314. 7p. m., Rubber Ducky Bedtime Stories. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy fun and stories before bedtime. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: 10: 30a. m., Tots Discovery Class. 12: 30p. m., Adults Lunch Roundtable. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

ERIE CANAL EARLY YEARS: The eason- opening program for the New Scotland Historical Association features seldom- seen manuscripts from the New York State Archives from the first days of “Clinton’s Ditch.” Craig Williams, retired senior historian at the NYS Museum and canal expert, provides an illustrated overview of how the people of NYS learned to survey, design, construct and operate this unparalleled engineering achievement. 7: 30p. m., Wyman Osterhout Community Center, 7Old New Salem Rd., Voorheesville ( New Salem). Free and open to the public. NEWYORK STATE LIBRARY: Award- winning novelists Madeleine Thien and Peter Ho Davies explore the Chinese Diaspora. Set in Canada and China, Thien’s 2016book, “Do Not Say We Have Nothing,” received Canada’s highest literary honor, the Governor General’s Award. Davies’ latest novel, “The Fortunes,” received the Anisfield- Wolf Award and Chautauqua Prize and was named a Best Book of 2016by NPR, Publishers Weekly, Indie Next, and The New York Times. 8p. m., Huxley Theater, 1st Floor, Cultural Education Center. This program is sponsored by the New York State Writers Institute; cosponsored by the New York State Office of Cultural Education and the Friends of the New York State Library. Registration is recommended. To register online go to http:// www. nysl. nysed. gov/ programs/ or e- mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518- 4742274. Please indicate whether any reasonable accommodation is required ( Americans with Disabilities Act) at least three business days prior to the program date. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors hold weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p. m. at the Sullivan-Jones VFW post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, followed by bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors hold catered luncheons, clam steams and fish frys at various restaruants. Best of all, they go on bus trips to casinos and other points of interest. Dues are $ 10a year.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help, 1 p. m. to 3p. m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered 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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

9: 30a. m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10a. m., Health & Wellness activities. Arts 4 Vets meets every Tuesday at 10: 30a. m. Call 270- 5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270- 5348for more information.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

ART OPENING: Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place

ing and happy hour on Wednesday, October 4 at 3p. m. featuring the work of wildlife painter and collage artist Peter Gordon. Gordon’s collage exhibit “Wholesale Habitat” depicts the struggle wild animals face in the midst of land development and natural resource depletion. Cocktails and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 413- 499- 1992. Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place is located at 140Melbourne Road, Pittsfield MA.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Trivia Night for Adults, 7p. m. Sign up alone or as a team and match wits with others. Prizes donated by the Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM Class, 3: 30p. m.; Adult Yoga Hour, 6p. m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. GIFFY’S BBQ: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan present their 2nd annual Giffy’s BBQ from 4p. m. to 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 255Spring Ave, Troy ( near Pawling Ave). Drive- thru available.

MUSICIANS AT MA’ALWYCK: As we mark the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the FirstWorldWar, the Musicians at Ma’alwyck look at its effect on the artistic world, and the bravery, commitment and honor of musician soldiers. “To A Soldier” pairs readings of letters from violnist Samuel Hochstein, who was killed in action in October 1918, and other soldiers with the searing piano quintet written by violinist Samuel Gardner to depict Hochstein’s life, along with music of Kreisler, William Kroll and Shostakovich. Guest readers are Musicians of Ma’alwyck flutist Norman Thibodeau and Dr. William Levering, Pastor of First Reformed Church in Schenectady. A free preview will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 4, for the October 7concert at the Carl Taylor Auditorium, Schenectady County Community College. Tickets for the October 7 concert are $ 25general admission, $ 10students. NIGHT OF THE WALKING RED: On Wednesday, October 4, starting at 5p. m., The League of Extraordinary Red Heads will present “Night of the Walking Red V” at Ryan’s Wake Public House, located at 403 River Street in downtown Troy. The fiery festivities feature an autumnal rite known as the “Toast of The Coppertops,” during which members of the red- haired collective raise glasses of seasonal Pumpkin Ale ( this year’s batch is by Ithaca Beer Co.). Free admission. First- time attendees are eligible to receive the coveted League of Extraordinary Red Heads “Member” card. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP on the facebook event ( https:// www. facebook. com/ League Of Extraordinary Red heads) so organizers can better prepare for the expected crowd.

SMALL BUSINESS ALBANY SHOWCASE: Featuring 25+ Seminars across 4Conference Rooms from 9a. m. - 4p. m. Networking & Exhibitors & Recruiter tables open all day. Featured Presenter Google’s Pragya/ Becky at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Tele-Conferce Room. Holiday Inn Express & Conference Center, Rout39, Latham. Get free admission tickets at https:// www. eventbrite. com/e/s ba-showcase albanyjob- fair-2017-ticke ts -28483702521. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route

67. Open 9a. m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Most clothing $ 3a bag. Large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories. Lots of career and special occasion clothes, housewares, CDs, books, toys and jewelry. TOWN OF PITTSTOWN SENIORS: The next monthly meeting for the Town of Pittstown Seniors, ( TOPS) is October 4at noon. There will be a covered dish meal followed by the business meeting, all at the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co on Mason Lane in Raymertown. Plans are in the works for the Christmas Party to be held December 6. Please come to the meetings for updates. TOPS is collecting the shoe boxes of supplies for one of our schools. Please bring your full shoe boxes to the monthly meeting.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: On Wednesday, October

4, at 6p. m., John Caher, Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications, NYS court system and former senior reporter for the New York Law Journal, will discuss his book, “The Curious Case of Kiryas Joel” at the Main Library, 100Second Street. Caher’s book recounts the first time in American history that a governmental unit was established for a religious group, prompting years of litigation resulting in a landmark church- state decision from the United States Supreme Court. Copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 518- 274- 7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. VOLKSPORTERWALK: Walk in Saratoga National Historic Park on October 4. Registration 9: 30a. m. to 9: 55a. m. for a 10a. m.. walk. Meet at the park, 648 Route 32, Stillwater. 5K and 10K options available. VisitWalkescv.org for more information.

Thursday, Oct. 5

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10: 30a. m. Knitting Group, 1p. m. to 2: 30p. m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CORNER SHOPPE: Located at Cornerstone Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, the Corner Shoppe is displaying Fall & Halloween decorations & costumes through October. The Christmas holiday kicks off on November 4. Clothing for the entire family at bargain prices, along with linens, housewares, & toys are featured. Refreshments served. Hours are 9a. m. – 1 p. m. every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 518- 235- 3851. MASONS: The Apollo- King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge # 13F.& A. M. will meet on October 5at 7: 30p. m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Computer Help, 5: 30p. m. to 7p. m. Drop in and get helpwith a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street fromthe Amtrak parking lot. To learnmore, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, SUSTAINABLE PEST MANAGEMENT: “IPM in Depth: Sustainable Pest Management for Greenhouse and High Tunnel Growers,” 11a. m. - 4: 30p. m. ( Arrive 10: 30a. m. - 11a. m.), CCE Albany County, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville. Pesticide Credits Available for Full Day Attendance. $ 20per person ( includes lunch). Register online at https:// reg. cce. cornell. edu/ IPM_ in_ Depth_ 201.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a. m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a. m., Osteo Aerobics. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270- 5349. For more information call 270- 5348. WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Laura Smalarz, assistant professor of psychology at Williams College, will give a talk titled “What Psychology Can Tell Us About Criminal Justice” on Thursday, Oct. 5. The event will take place at 7p. m. in Griffin Hall, room 3. In her talk, Smalarz will discuss the role of social biases in the criminal justice system and share some of her recent research on the effects of criminal stereotypes on legal judgments. The talk 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.

Friday, Oct. 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC

LIBRARY: 10a. m., Rubber Ducky Sensory Playtime. A playtime for children up to age 6where they can use their senses to explore the world around them. 1 p. m., Coffee & Conversation: Shakers in America. Author Ann C. Sayers shines a light on the peak years of Shaker history, from the 1820s to the 1850s. Copies of her book will be available for sale after the program. The one- hour program is followed by a 2p. m. coffee hour. Co- sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2: 30p. m. Free Halloween Family Film Fest, featuring a Tim Burton pick, 4 p. m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279- 4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, ( corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, holds its special First Friday Devotional Services on October 6. Following the 12: 15 p. 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 518374- 4466, Ext. 13. GEORGI MUSEUM: The Battenkill Conservancy’s final showing of the Untold Stories art exhibit is part of the Georgi Museum’s grand reopening in Shushan on Friday and Saturday, October 6- 7. Among the artists and their work being featured is well known author & blogger, James Howard Kunstler. The Georgi Museum Grand Re- opening begins with a special “by invitation only” brunch taking place on October 6 from 11a. m. - 1p. m., with the grand re- opening for the general public happening on October 7, beginning at 11 a. m. For more information on the art show, contact Lorraine Merghart Ballard at bkc@ battekillconservancy.org. For more information on the Georgi Museum’s Grand Re- opening, contact Wendy Bordwell at info@ thegeorgi.com.

GIFFY’S BBQ: Good Shepherd Lutheran Hurch, 510Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, will sponsor a Giffy’s BBQ on Friday, October 6, from 4p. m. to 6: 30 p. m. Chicken dinner $ 12;

1⁄ 2 Chicken a la carte only $ 8; Pulled Pork Sandwich dinner $ 12. stay in your car -- drive through -- take out service only. No advance reservations. For more information, please call the church office at 518- 4581562.

HE( ART) OF THE HILL: Join the Albany Housing Authority and the Albany Barn for “He( ART) of the Hill” on Friday, October 6at 4p. m. This free block party at the North Swan Street Park, 56Second Avenue in Albany will feature live music, hands on art projects for adults and children, food and beverages, yoga and dance classes, and much more. This event celebrates the arts in the North Swan Street corridor of Albany, and offers neighbors and businesses a chance to be creatively involved in the community. Entrance to the event is free, but dinner will have a small charge. For more information, visit albanybarn.dot.org. ILIUM LITERARY CLUB: The Ilium Literary Club will begin its 95th year at 2p. m. on Friday, October 6, at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. After the meeting, Phyllis Chapman will present “Vintage Visitor: Annie Sullivan.” Guests are welcome to attend. MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College. Williams Astronomy students host free shows for the public on Friday evenings at 8p. m. from September 15through November 17, and on December 1. For reservations ( recommended) contact Michele Rech at ( 413) 597- 2188or email mcr4@ williams. edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments.

NORTHCOUNTRY ARTS: The public is invited to North Country Arts’ October Art Party on Friday, October 6, starting at 5p. m. On view will be the mixed watermedia work of Betty O’Brien and watercolor paintings of Darlene Van Sickle. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will close on October 27. The 2nd Floor Gallery at City Hall, 42 Ridge Street in Glens Falls, is open daily 9a. m. to 4p. m. SQUARE DANCE: The Schoharie Valley Hayshakers will hold a mainstream level western square dance at the Middleburgh Elementary School cafeteria on Friday October 6, from 7: 30 p. m. until 10p. m. The caller is Ray Taylor. Please wear soft sole shoes. TEARSOF GAZA: Documentary “Tears of Gaza” 7 p. m., Unitarian Fellowship ( UUC), 320Sawkill Road, Kingston. Cosponsored by the Middle East Crisis Response www. mideastcrisis.org, Hudson Valley BDS www. hudsonvalleybds.org, and Veterans for Peace. Contact: Jane. toby7@ gmail. com or 518- 291- 6808for more information. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Moonlight Walk, 7 p. m. Walk the Nature Center trails and enjoy the crisp air of a fall evening. Watch for bats and listen for owls and coyotes as darkness falls. Call 518- 872- 0800to register.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

9: 30a. m., Aerobics. 10: 30 a. m., Bible Study. 11a. m., Bingo. 1p. m., Work Out with Ellio. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270- 5349. For more information call 270- 5348.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents African band leader Zivanai Masango and Pachedu, his multinational and multicultural collective of super- talented musicians on Friday, Oct. 6at 8p. m. in Chapin Hall on the Williams Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54Chapin Hall Drive on the Williams College campus. See www. williams. edu/ home/ campusmap/. YADDO GHOST TOUR: Experience the spirit( s) of the garden. Feel the energy and creativity of the forces of the earth. Share in the spiritual intrigue from Native Americans, Edgar Allen Poe, the Trask Family and other contemporary visitors. Tours are held in the garden only ( not the Mansion) Friday and Sunday evenings at 5p. m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximately one hour. Cost $ 10/ person ( children 12and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518- 584- 0746 or www. yaddo. org for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 7

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721 Snyder’s Corners Rd., will hold its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, October 7, from 8a. m. - 11 a. m. Cost is $ 8for adults and $ 3.50for children under 10. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, home fries, pancakes, french toast, juice, coffee or tea.

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