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Saturday, Dec. 2

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, will have its monthly All-You-CanEat Breakfast on Saturday, December 2, 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.

AVERILL PARK CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Church of the Covenant in Averill Park will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday December 2. Come do your Christmas shopping at more than a dozen handcraft, gift, and food shops. You’ll find plenty of holiday-themed items, as well as year-round gifts and décor. When you enter, get your Shop-All-Day form so you can shop at all the booths without having to pull out your wallet at each one. Pay as you leave, cash or checks only. The Church of the Covenant, also known as “The Round Church,” is at 3055 Route 43near the blinking light in Averill Park, just west of Burden Lake Road. BETHEL CRAFT FAIR: Hats, Tracy Lynn Jewelry, Scarfs, Mary Kay, Baked Goods, etc. Noon to 6p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303 or 518-713-4348for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: Kids’ Holiday Shop, 9a.m. - 1p.m. Children can come and select gifts for their parents, siblings, aunt, uncles and cousins.

All items are 25cents, 50 cents or $1. The Kids Holiday Shop will run in conjunction with the First Saturday Book Sale. This month’s book sale features a wide variety of Christmas books for both adults and children, as well as a large collection of Danielle Steel in paperback for only 50 cents each. Cheney Library is holding several raffles during the Holiday season for items donated by the businesses in Hoosick Falls or the township. Come in to purchase a ticket for $1.00or 6tickets for $5. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Bend & Stretch Yoga Sprouts for ages 3-4, 9:30a.m. This special parent-and-me yoga class with Megan Brenenstuhl introduces children to yoga through guided movement, games and music. Per-class fee of $12for museum members child/caregiver duos, $16 for nonmembers. 69Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540for more information.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 2, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. The Church is located at the intersection of Schodack Landing Road & Muitzeskill Road, in Schodack Landing. The Christmas Bazaar will include new and gently used Christmas decorations, cards, gifts, and books, as well as a Luncheon Cafe and a Bake Sale. For more information, call the Church office at 518732-7500.

CHRISTMAS IN LITTLE ITALY: An Italian Franciscan Christmas Celebration, featuring the Zampogna Italian Bagpipes, La Befana -- the old woman who delivers gifts to children -- a samba band, refreshments and more. Presented by Joseph’s House Winter Walk and The Friends of Little Italy. 2p.m., Liberty Square, Troy. For more information, contact Rocco DeFazio at 518-274-8866or rdefazio66@gmail.com. CHRISTMAS SALE: Decorations new and used plus plates of assorted Christmas cookies at the Melrose Methodist Church, 20Church Street on December 2from l0a.m. - 3p.m. To reserve cookies call Elsie at 518-2354370. The church is handicapped- accessible. CMOST: On Saturdays through December 30all kids 12and under receive free general admission to the Childrens’ Museum of Science + Technology courtesy of the GE Kids in Free Days. Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www. cmost.org. CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT ART: Contemporary abstract artist Michael Nighswonger will be showing his work for the first time in the Capital Region on December 1-3from 9a.m. to 9p.m. at 33 2nd Street in Troy, the former Daisy Baker restaurant site. Nighswonger will be exhibiting a sizable collection of more than 75large scale (6x 6ft.) rich, colorful, and textured abstract canvases. Nighswonger had significant success early in his career when he was commissioned to paint eighteen pieces for the New Prudential Center in Newark New Jersey, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. For more information about the exhibit and to see examples of Michael Nighswonger’s work goto Michael Nighs wong er. com or call the artist at 518524-2202.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Comm. Church, 570Third Ave., North Troy is displaying all things Christmas, along with a vast inventory of housewares, linens, shoes, toys, puzzles and clothing for the entire family-including coats and boots. 9a.m. – 1p.m. on Thursdays & Saturdays. For more info, please call 518235-3851.

DIVE INTO PANCAKES: The Greenbush YMCA Sea Lions Swim Team will be hosting their 7th annual pancake breakfast on December 2nd. The Flapjack breakfast is a twist on the normal dining experience. Instead of waitresses or waiters serving breakfast, the swimmers from the swim team will be taking orders, handing out drinks and food, and cleaning tables. Tickets are $7a person, and all proceeds will go towards the swim team. They can be purchased at the East Greenbush YMCA front desk. The event will be held at the Applebee’s in North Greenbush, on 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer. Breakfast will be served from 8a.m. - 10a.m.

EMPAC BUILDING TOUR:

If the EMPAC building is the center’s hardwae, the curatorial team is its software operating system. This tour with Victoria Brooks, Ashley FerroMurray and Argeo Ascani will approach the building from the programmatic perspective of how the space can be optimized to create bondarypushing work in the fields of dance, theater, music and time-based visual arts. Meet at 2p.m. at the EMPAC box office. Free and open to the public. EMPAC is located at the corner of 8th Street and Congress, Troy. Visit empac. rpi.edu for more information. FLEA MARKET: Petersburg Methodist Church, 12Head of Lane Road, will hold their annual flea market, Chinese auction and bake sale on December 2from 9a.m. until

3p.m. Food and beverages will be on sale all day. 50⁄50 tickets will be on sale until the drawing at 3p.m. Tables are available for $15 each. To reserve tables call 518-852-6576or 518-6583757.

HOLIDAY ART SHOW: Purchase oil and watercolor paintings for your holiday gift giving or personal enjoyment directly from nationally recognized professional artist, George Van Hook. This is a wonderful time to visit the artist’s studio and see paintings from his travels around the country this past year. 10a.m. to 5p.m., 14Grove St. Cambridge. Works are also available at: georgevanhookfineartist.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: On December 2- 3the Women’s Guild of St. Peter Armenian Church will host their annual Holiday Bazaar in the Gdanian Hall at St. Peter Armenian Church, 100Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. The event will feature a variety of delicious Armenian foods to enjoy on site or to take home, a community outreach project benefiting the Center for Donation and Transplant – New York – Vermont “Donate Life” (all donations greatly appreciated), vendors for your holiday shopping pleasure, Santa Claus and a 50⁄50 raffle to be drawn on December 3(winners need not be present at time of drawing). The Annual Holiday Bazaar will run from 11a.m. to 5p.m. on Saturday, December 2, and from noon to 4p.m. on Sunday, December 3. The event is open to the public; admission and parking are free of charge. HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Rensselaer County Historical Society and The Van Rensselaer Garden Club cordially invite the public to attend the 61st Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Historic Hart-Cluett House, 57Second Street, Troy. The show, featuring a ‘Home for The Holidays’ theme, continues on December 1-3, from noon – 5p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online. for $10for adults, $6 for seniors (62and over), $5 for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline. org/greens-show/. HUDSON WINTER WALK: Winter Walk is a free community event that brings upwards of 20,000to Hudson’s mile-long historic main street. Organized by Hudson Hall, Winter Walk is possible thanks to the City of Hudson, Grand Sponsor Taconic Biosciences and with generous support from the Columbia Economic Development Corporation, Harney & Sons Tea, Cafe Le Perche, Etsy, Kinderhook Bank, and other local businesses on Warren Street and vicinity. For more information and full schedule of events, visit hudsonhall. org or phone Hudson Hall at 518-822- 1438.

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: Share and celebrate in the old Italian tradition of the “Christmas Market.” Marvel at the exquisite, room-sized annual Italian Nativity featuring live mosses and life-like figurines. The Italian American Heritage Museum’s exhibit rooms are transformed into mini-market places filled with something for almost everyone on your Christmas shopping list -- including yourself. The Market Café will offer food, beverage and fellowship. 10a.m. to 5 p.m.,1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.

LIGHT-A-LIFE: The Community Hospice hosts its first-ever “Light-A-Life” Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2, at 5p.m. at 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer. With your gift of $25, a holiday memorial tag with your loved one’s name will be hung on the tree at the tree lighting ceremony. Tags may be purchased in advance or at the event. All funds raised will benefit local grief and bereavement programs and support services for local hospice patients and their families. Anyone who has lost a friend of loved one is welcome to witness the tree lighting, free of charge. For more information, or to purchase a holiday memorial tag in advance, please call Jodi Radley at The Community Hospice Foundation, 518-525-8824.

NASSAU LIBRARY HOLIDAY STORE: On Saturday, December 2, between 10 a.m. and 1p..m., children may shop for family and friends at the Nassau Library “store” in the library’s community room. They can choose from a variety of knickknacks, holiday ornaments, costume jewelry and other seasonal items. Prices are guaranteed to be affordable, and the library’s volunteens will be on hand to help wrap gifts. The library will accept donations for the sale (both gift items and wrapping material) until Friday, December 1. Cider and donuts will be served while children shop. For more information call 518-7662715.

NORTH CHATHAM HOLIDAY BAZAAR: On December 2The North Chatham United Methodist Church will host a Holiday Bazaar from 10a,m. to 3p.m., sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the North Chatham and Grace (Nassau) churches. The church is located at 4274Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham. All proceeds will go to Mission Projects. Lunch and a bake sale will be available. For more information on the North Chatham UMC, please call 518-766-3535or visit northchathammethodistchurch.org. For more information on the Grace UMC, please call 518-915-3393 or e-mail Pastor Berdan at revberdan@aol.com.

SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bill Staines brings his ability to see the beauty and excitement in ordinary things that is unparalleled, as he weaves a magical blend of wit and gentle humor into his 8p.m. performance. Tickets $18. Adults and $10. Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www.slca-ctp.org or call 518-674-2007. SLCA is located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped-accessible, with free parking.

TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion at 9Ten Broeck Place in Albany, a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion continues through December 16. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. A First Look preview of the holiday decor takes place on December 2from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. Please visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518-436-9826for details.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, wooden wares, soaps and beauty products, fleece and woolen items, original artwork, pine needle baskets, honey products, wildlife photography, delicious foods and snack items and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in the gift shop. Enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. 10a.m. to 4p.m. Call 518-872-0800for more information.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, Bridge St, Johnsonville 12094. Route 40to Route 67East (Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) features a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats, shoes and accessories, including special occasion clothes for holiday parties, with most clothing $3a bag, as well as a great selection of Christmas decor and lots of housewares, CDs, books, toys and jewelry. The shop is open from 9a.m. to noon every Wednesday and on the first Saturday of each month. WILLIAMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Williams Jazz Ensemble directed by Kris Allen in Chapin Hall at 8p.m. on Saturday, December 2. Williams Jazz Ensemble, led by Kris Allen, offers a concert titled “The Healing Edge.” The program explores contemporary big band arrangements by Maria Schneider, Darcy James Argue, Ayn Inserto, and others. This free event is open to the public. Chapin Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www. williams.edu/home/campusmap/.

Sunday, Dec. 3

CMOST: Visit the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology while enjoying the Victorian Stroll in Troy. Learn about the science of snowflakes and create a snowflake to take home. 10a.m. to 5p.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org. CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT ART: Contemporary abstract artist Michael Nighswonger will be showing his work for the first time in the Capital Region on December 1-3from 9a.m. to 9p.m. at 332nd Street in Troy, the former Daisy Baker restaurant site. Nighswonger will be exhibiting a sizable collection of more than 75 large scale (6x 6ft.) rich, colorful, and textured abstract canvases. Nighswonger had significant success early in his career when he was commissioned to paint eighteen pieces for the New Prudential Center in Newark New Jersey, home of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. For more information about the exhibit and to see examples of Michael Nighswonger’s work go to MichaelNighswonger.com or call the artist at 518-5242202.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE: A combination of demos and participatory English country dancing will be held as part of the Victorian Stroll at Christ Church, 35State Street, Troy, on Sunday December 3, from 2 p.m. - 5p.m. All dances will be taught. Live music by HeartsEase, teaching and calling by Don Bell. All are welcome to this free event; no experience or partner is necessary. The Dance is sponsored by Capital English Country Dancers (For more information, visit www. danceflurry.org/capital-english or call 518-477-5684). GREAT TRAIN EXTRAVAGANZA: 10a.m. to 4p.m., Empire State Convention Center (underneath The Egg), Albany. Operating layouts most scales including Legos for kids/grandkids. 300+ tables of model trains, train sets, parts, accessories, books, videos, prints, memorabilia. Seminars indluce free make-n-take. $7adults, children under 12 free. For more information call 518-668-9892, email trains@gtealbany.com or visit www.gtealbany.com. HOLIDAY ART SHOW: Purchase oil and watercolor paintings for your holiday gift giving or personal enjoyment directly from nationally recognized professional artist, George Van Hook. This is a wonderful time to visit the artist’s studio and see paintings from his travels around the country this past year. 10a.m. to 5p.m., 14Grove St. Cambridge. Works are also available at: georgevanhookfineartist.com.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR: On December 2- 3the Women’s Guild of St. Peter Armenian Church will host their annual Holiday Bazaar in the Gdanian Hall at St. Peter Armenian Church, 100TroySchenectady Road, Watervliet. The event will feature a variety of delicious Armenian foods to enjoy on site or to take home, a community outreach project benefiting the Center for Donation and Transplant – New York – Vermont “Donate Life” (all donations greatly appreciated), vendors for your holiday shopping pleasure, Santa Claus and a 50⁄50 raffle to be drawn on December 3 (winners need not be present at time of drawing). The Annual Holiday Bazaar will run from noon to 4p.m. on Sunday, December 3. The event is open to the public; admission and parking are free of charge.

HOLIDAY GREENS SHOW: The Rensselaer County Historical Society and The Van Rensselaer Garden Club cordially invite the public to attend the 61st Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Historic Hart-Cluett House, 57Second Street, Troy. The show, featuring a ‘Home for The Holidays’ theme, continues on December 1-3, from noon – 5p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or online. for $10for adults, $6 for seniors (62and over), $5 for children 5-16years, and free for children 4and under. Please call 518-272-7232x 11for further information, or visit https://www.rchsonline. org/greens-show/. HOLIDAY MARKET: Visitors can shop at 30“made in New York” food and beverage vendors at the New York State Museum’s Taste NY Holiday Market on Sunday, December 3from 11a.m. – 4:30p.m. Admission is free. Vendors will offer samples and sales of chocolates; cheese; maple and apple products; hand-crafted beer, wine, spirits and cider; and other edible gifts. All participating vendors produce their products in New York State. There will also be cooking demonstrations, educational activities, and a chocolate fountain station courtesy of We Do Fondue and Price Chopper. For more information, including a list of vendors, visit http://www. nysm.nysed.gov/programs/ taste-ny-holiday-market-2. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET: Share and celebrate in the old Italian tradition of the “Christmas Market.” Marvel at the exquisite, room-sized annual Italian Nativity featuring live mosses and life-like figurines. The Italian American Heritage Museum’s exhibit rooms are transformed into mini-market places filled with something for almost everyone on your Christmas shopping list -- including yourself. The Market Café will offer food, beverage and fellowship. 11a.m. to 3 p.m.,1227Central Avenue, Albany. For more information call 518-435-1979or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Stephentown Historical Society holds its holiday carry-in dinner on Sunday, December 3, at 2p.m. at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (off Garfield Road). The winning ticket for the Barbara T. Peterson hooked rug will be drawn. Officers and board members will be elected at the brief business meeting. For the dinner, bring a dish large enough to share: main course, side dish or dessert. Beverages and table service are provided. Instead of a gift exchange, a monetary collection will be taken to support the Stephentown Food Pantry. All meetings are free and open to the public. The building is handicapped-accessible. For information, phone 518-7330010.

TEN BROECK HOLIDAY HOUSE: The Ten Broeck Mansion at 9Ten Broeck Place in Albany, a 219year old Federal style home that was built by Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. The Holiday House at the Ten Broeck Mansion continues through December 16. The family friendly Open House will be Sunday, December 3from noon to 3p.m. Sinterklaas will visit throughout the month. Please visit the website www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call 518436-9826for details. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Shop for unique hand-crafted gifts made by local artisans and crafters, including jewelry, wooden wares, soaps and beauty products, fleece and woolen items, original artwork, pine needle baskets, honey products, wildlife photography, delicious foods and snack items and much more. Find nature books, wooden toys, and stocking stuffers in the gift shop. Enjoy live music that’ll put you in the holiday spirit. 11a.m. to 4p.m. Call 518-872-0800for more information.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Troy Public Library is pleased to announce a Victorian Stroll concert to be held Sunday, December 3from 1 p.m. - 4p.m. at the Troy Public Library’s Main location, 100Second Street. Relax

and unwind as you listen to come of the most beautiful music for the classical guitar & lute performed by some of the area’s leading performers: Harry George Pellegrin, Andy Rutherford and William Simcoe. This performance is made possible by funds from Price Chopper/Market Bistro. For more information call the library at 274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. WITH GLAD TIDINGS: “With Glad Tidings,” a Holiday Concert by Monday Musical Club of Albany Artist Members Bienvenida Baez, soprano, Harry George Pellegrin, guitar, Michele Boretti, flute, Ken Carnes, baritone and Rosanne Hargrave, soprano with guest artist Michael Clement, piano, featuring traditional and contemporary works by Overton, Berlin, Carpenter, Turina, Obradors, Pellegrin, Reger, Burt, Adam and others. 3p.m., All Saints Catholic Church; 16Homestead Street, Albany. Admission $10/ Dessert Reception. For more information visit http:// www.rcda.org/churches/ AllSaints/ or call 518-4824497or Bien Baez at 5184278668.

Monday, Dec. 4

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: Womens’ Ministry; ”Conversation with Sisters.” Topic: ‘Christmas Blessings.’ 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 21655th Avenue, Troy. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Topics in Microsoft Excel. Take the next step and learn how to sort and filter data, merge an address list, and more. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-4399314. 4p.m., After-School STEM: Sugar Cube Arch. Make a Roman arch using only sugar cubes — no glue, pins or tape. For grades 2 and up. Sign up online or by phone. 6p.m. Fun & Games for Grownups. An adults-only 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, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy.Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary. org for more information. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Amor Towles’ “A Gentleman in Moscow” on Monday, December 4, at 6:30p.m. at the Main branch, 100Second Street. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary. This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information call the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER:

To make reservations for the monthly hairdresser’s visit, please call 270-5348. 19 Third Street, Troy.

Tuesday, Dec, 5

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 10a.m., Sew It Yourself: Reusable CoffeeCup Sleeve. Bring a fat quarter or 1⁄4 yard of fabric to make a reusable coffee cup sleeve. Basic sewing machine knowledge recommended. Sign up for one session. 7p.m., AfterDinner Too discusses “Norwegian By Night” by Derek B. Miller. Copies are available at the information desk. Largeprint audio and downloadable copies may be available. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BLUE CHRISTMAS HEALING SERVICE: This service is one of candlelight, one of hope and comfort for those who are suffering from a loss, hardship of illness, death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, or are feeling alone, anxious or feeling “blue” or depressed. Pastor Jeniffer Tillman will share words of reassurance. Wayne Mizerak, organist, and Pam M.Dodson, on the accordion, will offer special music. Healing Touch Certified Practitioners will be available for you to receive calming healing energy. You are invited to join us for coffee and lite refreshments. 7 p.m., West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish, 470Winter St. Ext., Troy.