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chest of resources for those tracing their family histories. This tour highlights published genealogies, local histories, church records, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) records, United States and New York State Census records, newspapers on microfilm, city directories and more. Shawn Purcell, subject specialist for genealogy and local history at the New York State Library, will lead the tour. 11 a.m. - noon, New York State Library 7th floor, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Meet in front of Genealogy/Local History/ Equipment desk. The tour is limited to 15 individuals and registration is required. To register online go to http://www.nysl.nysed. gov/programs/ or e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.
ONLINE GRANT RESOURCES: Senior Librarian Michael Meyer will demonstrate three online products from the Foundation Center that are available at the New York State Library: The Foundation Directory Online, providing accurate details on US foundations, corporate donors and recent grants; Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, a database of foundation and public charity programs that fund individual grant seekers; and Foundation Maps, which helps funders, philanthropy networks, consultants to
foundations, and other nonprofits discover new partners for collaboration and community. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., New York State Library, 7th Floor Computer Classroom, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany/ Space is limited and registration is required. To register online go to http://www.nysl. nysed.gov/programs/ or email NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. ROLLER DERBY: Come to the Albany Cap Center October 21 and watch as the Albany All Stars Roller Derby takes the track against Assault City Roller Derby. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and the game will start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 pre-sales; Limited quantity of $15 VIP tickets; Kids 10 & under are just $5. Adult tickets will be $12 the day of the event so make sure to buy yours in advance at https://squareup.com/ store/albany-all-starsroller-derby. A portion of the proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. RUSSIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL: Showing a unique collection of highly-professional independent documentaries never before shown in the US. The New Russia Cultural Center in Rensselaer presents documentaries created all over the world, including those made in Russia and represents a variety of film-schools, styles, and aesthetics. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 1550 Broadway, Rensselaer. Tickets $10 per film. For more information visist www.newrussiacenter.org.
SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Sand Lake Center for the Arts invites you to the next Squire Jacob Concert at 8 p.m. on October 21, featuring the incredibly talented group GX3.Ray Andrews plays Baroque guitar, charango, and mountain dulcimer; Sten Isachsen plays classical guitar, mandolin, and cahon, and Maria Zemantowski plays Flamenco guitar, guilele, and cahon. Tickets $18. Adults, $10. Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or call (518)674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880 NY 43, Averill Park and is fully handicapped accessible, with free parking. SISTERS IN CRIME: It took thirteen years, eight books, & rejections in the quadruple digits before Jenny Milchman’s awardwinning, bestselling debut novel was published. Then her editor was fired. What happened next? Some might say it was better than anything that had come before. Jenny talks about the role of perseverance in this industry at the next Sisters in Crime meeting, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, in the Community Room of the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Attendees who pre-order a copy of Jenny’s forthcoming novel, “Wicked River,” will be entered to win a Writer’s Wish List, consisting of a query letter template, a chapter critique, and a twenty-minute coaching session with Jenny.