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Wednesday, Oct. 18

BEEF QUALITY ASSURANCE WORKSHOP: Beef Quality Assurance is a nationwide certification program to help ensure a safe, wholesome and quality beef product for consumers. Topics covered include cattle nutrition, handling, and vaccine protocols. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Empire Livestock Chatham Market, 2249 Route 203, Chatham. This workshop covers the certification requirements of classroom training, chute-side training and a BQA contract. Attendance at this workshop will also recertify you for another three years. There is no charge for the training but there is a $10 fee for the BQA manual (one per farm or family). Registration is required for a head count for dinner and the number of manuals that will be required. To register online visit http://bit. ly/2f7xFGi. For more information, contact Hank Bignell at hdb48@cornell.edu or 518649-0267.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 7 p.m., Rubber Ducky Bedtime Stories. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy fun and stories before bedtime. 7 p.m., “Cyberbullying: What Every Parent Needs to Know.” Find out how young people are using social media and how to spot the signs of cyberbullying. Co-sponsored by the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Kids’ STEAM Class, 3:30 p.m.; Adult Yoga Hour, 6 p.m.4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Science Story Time, 11 a.m. Fall is this month’s story time theme. Join a Museum Educator for a sciencebased story time that includes a project-based activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required, free with museum admission. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Monthly Dinner: Ham with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Call 235-3222 for Take-Out Orders. CREATING COLLEGEREADY STUDENTS:

Join Excelsior College and the NYQUIST Leadership Series on October 18 for “Creating College-Ready Students Through Open Education,” as higher education experts explore strategies, tools, resources, and policies that will help traditional and adult learners transition to college and attain higher education success. The discussion will focus on assessing and improving college readiness and how to expand the use of innovative open educational resources to lower costs and increase student success. 7:30 p.m., Wolferts Roost, 120 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany. Register for this free event at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/creatingcollege-ready-studentsthrough-open-education-tickets-37132853364.

DOODLES & WATERCOLORS:

On October 18 and October 25at 6p.m, Artist Joy Ting will lead a Doodles and Watercolor Workshop at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. In this twopart class, participants will learn doodle and basic watercolor techniques while creating colorful and expressive backgrounds using watercolor washes. Students will layer different types of doodles/ drawings on the colorful pieces. No experience necessary. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

GALA:

The Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway honors Robert and Ruth Pierpont at their annual Gala, held at Pat’s Barn in the Rensselaer Technology Park from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bob is a preservation architect who has done the lion’s share of the design work for the Burden Iron Works Museum renovations. Ruth has also had a profound effect on historic preservation, first as a planner for the City of Troy and later as a senior official at the NYS Historic Preservation Office. To register or for more details, call 518-274-5267 or email info@hudsonmohawkgateway. org.

HOOSCIK FALLS SENIOR CENTER:

55 Alive AARP defensive driving course, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AARP members $20, non-members $25. Seating is limited; call 518-686-7561 to sign up in advance.

LAKE GEORGE TRIP:

The bus will depart from the church parking lot at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, for the Speigle Elders’ lunch and theater trip to the Lake George Georgian Hotel. The buffet luncheon will be served at noon, featuring chicken and beef entrees with accompanying side dishes and chef’s choice of dessert. Laura Roth, comedienne and mimic will provide the entertainment following the luncheon.

MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND:

The Memorial Concert Band of Colonie’s free fall concert of American-themed faire varying from the traditional, selections from the “Suite of Old American Dances” by Robert Russell Bennett and “Second American Folk Rhapsody” by Clare Grundman, to the modern “Variations on America” by Charles Ives, will be held at the Mark Cornell Auditorium of Colonie Central High School off Sand Creek Road on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more information please visit www.memorialbandcolonie. org.

MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

NY Capital Region Men to Men Cancer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham. Come-share experiences and receive understanding and encouragement from men and their loved ones in dealing with cancer. For more information, please contact the ACS Hope Club at 518-220-6960.

MONTHLY DINNER:

Ham with Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Price $8. Call 235-3222 for TakeOut Orders.

POTTERY WORKSHOP:

Local potter Bianca Dupuis will conduct a two-part HandBuilding Pottery Workshop on Wednesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 25, from 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. at the Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch, 27 114th Street. The first session will consist of hand-building clay objects for decorative use (vase, plates, etc.). You must attend both classes to complete the proj-

ect. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 235-5310. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: In Comics 101 (6 p.m.) Steven from Heroes Hideout will give an overview of the many genres of comic books to help you decide what to read first, how to start a collection for grown-ups, and what to recommend to your kids. For all ages. Please sign up. 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.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67. Open 9 a.m. - noon Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Most clothing $3 a 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. VANDERHEYDEN OKTOBERFEST: Enjoy eight of Brown’s Brewing Company’s signature beers, Oktoberfest-themed foods, music, brewery tours, fantastic auction items, free Brown’s signature commemorative glass. All funds raised will help the Vanderheyden Community of Youth, Adults and Families. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Brown’s Brewing Company, 417 River Street, Troy. Tickets $60 - $150. For more information visit https://vanderheydenhall. givezooks.com/events/ vanderheyden-oktoberfest-2017.

Thursday, Oct. 19

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10:30 a.m., Tai Chi for Health. Weekly class explores the Tai Chi for Diabetes form. No experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. 7 p.m., Listening Party. Listen to and discuss Maurice Ravel, a modern French composer whose music fused Spanish, jazz and Baroque influences. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting Group, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Potions Galore,” 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Help your child impove motor skills and increase his or her understanding of how the world works. Join CMOST staff in the GE Junior Discovery room for a hands-on sensory science activity. No preregistration required, activity included with museum admission. For ages 2-6. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: Located at Cornerstone Church, 570 Third 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 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 518-235-3851. CYBERSECURITY & THE LAW: Presented by the Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology, the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Center at Albany Law School, and Center for Internet Security. Panels include: Internet of Things; Insurance and Liability; Cyber 101; Cloud Computing and Legal Issues; and Breach Response. October 19-20, Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany. For more information visit http://www.albanylaw. edu/about/events.

LEGAL RESEARCH

ONLINE: Senior Librarian Stephanie Barrett will demonstrate search strategies and techniques for using State Capital Universe and Fastcase - two online databases available at the New York State Library. Authority check, printing, saving and the interactive timeline will be demonstrated. 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m., New York State Library, 7th Floor Computer Classroom, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.Space is limited and registration is required. To register online online go to http://www. nysl.nysed.gov/programs/ or e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed. gov or call 518-474-2274.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Computer Help, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.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, TROY SENIOR CENTER:

9 a.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:

On Thursday, October 19, Williams College will host Farhad Manjoo, State of the Art columnist for The New York Times and Nick Carr, journalist, author and renowned critic of technology, for a conversation on “The Impact of Technology—Nationally and in the Liberal Arts,” moderated by James Nolan, the Washington Gladden 1859 Professor of Sociology. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, Bernhard Music Center. It is free and open to the public.

Friday, Oct. 20

ALBANY SHINDIG: Concert followed by a hoedown of simple dances to live old time fiddle music by The Loosely Wound String Band. Delicious sustainably produced dark chocolate treats at the break. Sponsored by DanceFlurry Organization and Honest Weight Food Coop. 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany. Suggested Donation: Adults $8; $5 Students; $2 Children under age 12. ANNIVERSARY DANCE: Masquerade/Anniversary Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Polish Community Center, 222 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Music by DJ Fred. cash bar, costume contest, 50⁄50 raffle, gift basket contests. Costume dress optional. $10 per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. For further information please call 518452-6883.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10 a.m., Rubber Ducky Fine Motor Playtime. A time for children up to age 6 to play while developing fine motor skills. The popular musical duo Sonny and Perley will entertain with selections from the Great American Songbook and more from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Cafe, 2:30 p.m. Free Halloween Family Film Fest presents “Hocus Pocus,” 4 p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023 or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST:Join CMOST, the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, at 2 p.m. for the Engineering Fun and Learning Series and explore fun engineering challenges and experiments. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information vist www. cmost.org. CYBERSECURITY & THE LAW: Presented by the Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology, the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Center at Albany Law School, and Center for Internet Security. Panels include: Internet of Things; Insurance and Liability; Cyber 101; Cloud Computing and Legal Issues; and Breach Response. October 19-20, Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Albany. For more information visit http://www.albanylaw. edu/about/events. FUTURE OF WORKFORCE READINESS: Join the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce at their third annual event focusing on creating partnerships and collaborations between business and education, featuring a panel moderated by Elaine Houston, Anchor of NewsChannel 13. 7:30 a.m. Check-in & Breakfast. 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Panel Discussion. Goff Middle School, 35 Gilligan Rd, East Greenbush. Register at renscochamber. com/events.

GHOST STORIES: Come to the Van Schaick Mansion in Cohoes on Friday, October 20. from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Ghost stories will be told, the cemetery will be haunted, and spooky refreshments will be served. Admission is $5 per child, $7 per adult, and group rates are available. Check out further details at www. vanschaickmansion.org, and on Facebook.

HARVEST FAIRE: A Harvest Faire will be held at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580 Central Avenue, Colonie, on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booths will include jewelry, treasures, white elephant, Christmas, baked goods, toys, books, knits & quilted items. A lunch of sandwiches and pies will be available on Friday; Saturday’s lunch will offer chili, hotdogs and dessert. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

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 8 p.m. from September 15 through November 17, and on December 1. For reservations (recommended) contact Michele Rech at (413) 597-2188 or email mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. WILLIAMS COLLEGE CONCERT: The Williams College Department of Music presents noted flutist and faculty member Jacqueline DeVoe in a faculty recital featuring a collaboration with composer Ileana Perez Velazquez on Friday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m., in Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall on the college campus. The event is free and open to the public. Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center 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 5 p.m. through October 29. Docent led tours begin at the Yaddo parking lot and last approximately one hour. Cost $10/person (children 12 and under free). Contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or www. yaddo.org for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 21

ADAMS FREE LIBRARY BENEFIT CONCERT: The Friends of the Adams Free Library welcome the Berkshires’ beloved musical duo, Ron Ramsay & Samantha Talora to share “An Evening of Song” on Saturday, October 21, AT 7:30 p.m. at the Adams Free Library, in the beautiful Memorial Hall located on the library’s second floor. The suggested donation is $20. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Adams Free Library. Tickets are available at the Library or can be reserved by calling Carleen Butler at 413-2810089 or Pat Catelotti at 413-743-1207. The Adams Library is located at 92 Park St., Adams MA.

ALBANY COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY: Albany Community Health Day will be held on Saturday, October 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Capital South Community Center, 20 Warren Street, Albany. For adults: flu shots, vaccine awareness, tobacco cessation, poison prevention, bone health, fitness, yoga, meditation, sun safety, LGBTQ services, behavioral health services and free books on aging. For kids: face painting, tennis demonstrations, arts and crafts, and other fun and educational activities. Free admission. Sponsored by MVP Health Care and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science.

BOB DYLAN’S KABBALAH: Seth Rogovoy, termed “American Jewry’s greatest Dylan scholar” by Religion News Service, will present a multimedia program exploring the Jewish influences in the life and work of the recent Nobel Prize winner at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany. “The Kabbalah of Bob Dylan” will be presented Saturday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. In addition, the audience will be treated to a concert of Dylan’s Jewish-influenced songs performed by resident B’nai Sholom folkies Rabbi Don Cashman and Phil Teumim and perhaps a special guest or two. Tickets are $10, available at the door.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Rock Mandala Painting, 4 p.m.4118 State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: In honor of National Reptile Awareness Day a CMOST workshop will focus on the importance of reptiles in their environment. Meet some of the scaly creatures that live at the museum, learn some cool facts and play a game that shows the relationship between animals and their homes. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www.cmost.org. CORNER SHOPPE: Located at Cornerstone Church, 570 Third 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 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 518-235-3851. CRAFT FAIR: St. Luke’s on the Hill 6th Annual Craft Fair, Bake Sale & Basket Raffle, Saturday, October 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission and free raffle ticket for entering; get one more for bringing Food Pantry items to donate. Limit one extra per person. Lunch available to purchase, free parking, 40 McBride Road, (for GPS) Mechanicville. DESIGNING FOR DIVAS: With the aid of models, drawings, photos and renderings, follow the evolution of a show from inception, through the development of the concept to the creation of set model, technical drawings and costume sketches, into the ‘shops’ where the set and costumes are built, into the theater and onto the stage where the show will finally emerge as a fully fledged production. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration required. $10 - $20. For more information: visit BeholdNewLebanon.org or call 518-7946680.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS GALA:

The Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner will hold their Annual Gala on Saturday, October 21, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street,Troy. This year’s theme is “Gatsby Gala Night.” The Gala is held to help raise funds and increase awareness of the scourge of domestic violence. Martha Lasher Warner, founder of the non-profit organization, began the program after the tragic murder of her daughter, Liza Ellen, by her husband in their home 13 years ago this month. Funds from the event go to Troy’s Unity House program for domestic violence awareness. Funding is also made available to Nikki’s daughters’ educational fund. This year’s Mistress of Ceremonies, TV anchor Kelly Lynch, will oversee the program and the annual Courage awards presentations. The event begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Martha Lasher Warner at 518-928-8346, or visit rememberingliza.org.

FORAGING FOR SUSTENANCE: Join noted ecologist David Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 75-acre Wyomanock Farm & Preserve in Stephentown, where you will have the opportunity to forage and learn to identify varied habitats under his guidance. David’s background in botany and his concentrations in natural communities and deep ecology will combine with his intuition to interpret the group’s field observations. Preregistration required. $12 - $25. For more information, visit BeholdNewLebanon.org or call 518-794-6680. FRIENDS OF WATERFORD LIBRARY: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet discuss and plan 2017-2018 events and fundraising activities on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 AM in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library.

HAM DINNER: The Poestenkill Historical Society’s “Drive Thru Ham Dinner” to benefit their Museum/ Research Center will be held on Saturday, October 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The menu includes baked ham, baked potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll and dessert for the low price of $12 with no tax or tip. Just drive into the north entrance at Evangelical Lutheran Church on Route 351, circle around to the rear and pick up your meal without getting out of your vehicle. Make your reservations now by calling Gail 518-283-4890 or the office at 518-244-3078. HOOSICK TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

On October 21 at 2:30 p.m., pioneer American war nurse Clara Barton will speak at the Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main Street, Hoosick Falls. Phyllis Chapman will bring Ms. Barton to life, for the second of a three-part series celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote in New York State.

LOCAL AUTHOR DAY: Local authors will converge on the Barnes & Noble in Colonie Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Local Author Day. It will be a time to celebrate local successes, a chance for readers to connect with authors, and an opportunity for aspiring writers to speak with those who have made their dreams a reality. Authors will have copies of their books for sale and will be available for signings and discussions. Troy authors Laura Diamond and Barbara Fournier are among the writers partricipating in this event. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ BNColonieCenter. MURDER AT OAKWOOD: Do you like murder mysteries? Lansingburgh Historical Society has a murder mystery adventure for you. Murder at Oakwood will be presented and portrayed by Historian Warren F. Broderick on Saturday, October 21, starting at 10a.m. It will start at the Melville House, 2 114th ST., Troy, whee Mr. Broderick will be in costume in the role of County Corner Thomas Hurley, giving his official report on the murder of Nanning Vanderheyden. The curious public, led by Coroner Hurley,will then travel to the scene of the crime, Oakwood Cemetery. A donation of $5for members and $6 for not-yet members is appreciated. NYS LIBRARY GENEALOGY TOUR: The New York State Library is a treasure