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Sunday, March 11

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: All you can eat (includign an omelet station) for only $9; children 5-10$4; under 5free. 8:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328Troy Schenectady Road, Latham. For more information call 518-783-0572or visit www. lathamcoloniekofc.com. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Little Sunday Music: The Broad Street Chamber Players in a concert featuring flute, cello and piano arrangements. Sponsored by Friends of Bethlehem Public Library. 2p.m. - 3p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Josephine Ryan, PhD, will review of James Bradley’s “The China Mirage,” an enlightening and thought-provoking book that delves behind the chimera curtain of Asian / American relations. Dr. Ryan will discuss how religion, racism, ignorance and arrogance skewed relations between China and the United States and led to the deaths of millions. Refreshments at 12:30p.m. will be followed by the 1:15 p.m.program at Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. For details and directions, call 518-5332666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org.

CMOST: Join CMOST for a walk on the wild side in this animal adventures Girl Scout Workshop. Learn about habitats, animal kingdoms and more in this exploration of all things animal. The workshop satisfies some science requirements for Girl Scouts’ Bugs, Senses, Animal Habitats and Animal Helpers badges. 1p.m., Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-2352120or visit www.cmost.org. HEAD-SHAVING FUNDRAISER: Physicians, nurses and staff members from Albany Medical Center will show support for young patients battling cancer by shaving their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research at a St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser on Sunday, March 11, at the Westmere Fire Department. The event begins at 11:30a.m. with a Superhero Parade of past and present patients riding fire trucks from Crossgates Mall (upper lot by Macy’s) to the Westmere Fire Department at 1741Western Avenue, Albany. Grants from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation support the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Med – the region’s only childhood cancer center. For more information or to register, please visit www.stbaldricks.org. JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society (CRJGS) will hold its March 2018meeting on Sunday, March 11, from 10a.m. to noon at Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852Ashmore Avenue in Schenectady. This meeting is a “value added” workshop for paid CRJGS members seeking hands-on assistance in building their family trees. Bring your questions, problems, brick walls and other challenges and CRJGS will do their best to assist you. Please email CRJGS at crjgs1@gmail. com for a membership application.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

The monthly breakfast at the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938on Poplar Avenue takes place on Sunday, March 11, from 8a.m. - 11a.m.. The menu consists of eggs made to order, French Toast, pancakes, sausage, bacon, toast, fried potatoes, coffee, juice, fruit and biscuits with sausage gravy. $8for adults over age, $4for children 5-12.

PENNY SOCIAL: Doors open at 10a.m. Event starts at noon. Refreshments, Door Prizes, 50⁄50 and more. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY COMMUNITY DINNER: A free St. Patrick’s Day Community Dinner will be served during a Messy Church gathering beginning at 2p.m. on Sunday, March 11, at Grace Church, 36Third Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370or visit gracewaterford.com. WORD PLAYS: Irving Berlin’s love song “Always” is true for some, but not for others. Come hear stories of people who found that always was or was not true for them, and of people who challenged the status quo. Storytellers: Christie Keegan, Claire Beetlestone, Eliud Nieves, Joe Doolittle, Kate Dudding, Marni Gillard, Nancy Marie Payne, Sandy Schuman. 2p.m., The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, 432State Street, Schenectady. Tickets $12, Groups of 8 or more pay $8per ticket. For more information email kate@ katedudding.com, call 518383-4620or visit StoryCircleAtProctors.org.

WORLD AWARENESS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Come visit the World Awareness Children’s Museum on Sunday, March 11, on its monthly Free Day. Come explore and see all that the museum has to offer. The Museum is open noon to 5p.m. on Sundays at 89Warren Street, Glens Falls. Call 518-793-2773or visit www. worldchildrenmuseum.org for more information.

Monday, March 12

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a whimsical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, Enjoy the show with our friends from the Center for Disability Services from 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. Refreshments will be served. Daybooks discusses “The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict at 1:30p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. Fun and Games for Grownups is an adults-only gathering where you can play games (including chess), color and socialize. Snacks served. 6p.m. - 8:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HONOR A DECEASED VETERAN: The Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program will honor Abbott Lansing Wiley at this month’s ceremony at 8:30a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, Third Floor of the County Office Bldg. 1600Seventh Avenue, Troy. Abbott L. Wiley served in the United States Army during World War II attainting the rank of Major with the 347th Field Artillery Battalion, 91st Infantry Division, earning numerous medals and awards. After the war Abbott and his brother Harold teamed up to purchase Ryan and McMahon,

a feed and coal business that ultimately became Wiley Brothers Inc., Lumber, Hardware & Building Supplies. Wiley also served as a Valley Falls Volunteer Fireman, Pittstown Town Supervisor, Majority Leader with the Rensselaer County Legislature and a HVCC Trustee. For more information contact the Rensselaer County Veterans Service Agency at 518-270-2760. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Cribbage at 9a.m., Yoga at 10:30 a.m. Shopping Day Sign-Up; Van leaves at 9:30a.m. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

LAVERNE COX: Laverne Cox, award-winning transgender actress, producer, and equal rights advocate, will speak at Williams College on Monday, March 12, at 7:30p.m. in Chapin Hall. Best known for her work on the critically acclaimed Netflix original series “Orange Is the New Black.” Cox is the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream scripted television show. Campus community seating will begin at 6:45p.m.; general public seating will begin at 7p.m. The talk is free and tickets are not required. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or vist www. williams.edu/map. SMARTER ROBOTS: To move from smart factories to smart homes, robots need to evolve in order to be collaborative, safe, cognitive and mobile. The newlyformed Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute focuses on meeting this emerging need. . John T. Wen, professor and department head of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, discusses the vision and approach of the ARM Institute, its technical and education roadmaps, and several projects as part of Hudson Valley Community College’s “Voices” library lecture series. 2p.m., Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Troy Campus. Admission is free.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Monday, March 12, at 3p.m. for a workshop designed specifically to help people age 50and over learn about what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. A specially trained staff member of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region will guide participants through activities designed to give individuals the foundational information they’ll need, help them explore their options and kick-start their dive into self-employment. Sponsored by AARP Foundation, this program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30 p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19 Third Street, Downtown Troy.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART: “Jazz Performance: Charlie Parker,” original jazz arrangements of Charlie Parker’s music, 5p.m. Free. WCMA Galleries, 15Lawrence Hall Drive, Williamstown MA. Call 413597-2429for more information.

Tuesday, March 13

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CHENEY LIBRARY: The Children’s Room of the Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will host a Story Hour every Tuesday at 10a.m. Each week there will be time to listen to a story, sing songs, have a snack, do an activity and more. Then stay and play!

EAST SIDE SENIORS: The East Side Seniors’ next meeting will be on March 13 at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill, starting at 1p.m. Join them to enjoy a nice lunch and Bingo. The Bocce league still needs subs for Monday mornings at the ICC. Please call Barb at 518-674-8325. GOOGLE MARKETING CLASS: Google Marketing Class & AdWords Training Lunch & Learn. Noon - 1:30 p.m.; pizza arrives at 11:30 a.m. Hosted by Manfred RELC, 920Albany-Shaker Road Latham. Sign up at https://partnersconnect. withgoogle.com/event/darcy-knapp-consulting-inc. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday March 13, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon, followed by Sherry Roach’s program on “Delicious Bakelite.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card Party Day at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available. Fraud Prevention program at 12:30p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. LANSINGBURGH EAGLES: The Lansingburgh Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3773 will meet on March 13at 7 p.m. at their rooms at 513 Fifth Avenue, North Troy. POESTENKILL SENIORS: The Poestenkill Seniors meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Sullivan-Jones Post in Poestenkill, starting at 1p.m. Please note that dues are now $15.

RAPID HIV TESTING: The Troy Public Library hosts Veronica Schiavone, LMSW of Albany Medical Center who will share information and free, rapid, confidential HIV testing. Rapid HIV testing involves an oral swab or a finger stick and results are available in as little as 20minutes. March 13, 5p.m.- 7:30p.m. at 100 Second Street, downtown Troy. Contact Veronica at 518-264-4044for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-school Storytime, 11a.m. Computer Help, 1p.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. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All persons age 16and older with any interest in the art of magic, whether it’s performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment, are welcome. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24. SYNTHASITE.COM. STEPHENTOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Crosby the Reading Dog will be at SML on Tuesdays from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. for some reading fun. Whether you are a great reader or even ‘just learning my A,B, C’s,’ Crosby will love to listen. Reading slots will be for 15minutes each. Please call 518-733-5750 to make an appointment. Parents please plan on staying with your child. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY-43, Stephentown.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Finance committee meeting 5:15p.m., Board of Trustees meeting 5:30p.m. 100 Second Street, Troy.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9 a.m., Knitting and Crocheting. 10:30a.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.

UP THE BIZ NETWORKING: Growing Your Biz with Facebook. Noon - 1:30p.m., Saki Bon Sushi/Hibachi, Price Chopper Plaza, Clifton Park. Free registration at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/linkedin-basicsupthebiz-networkinglunch-march-13-tickets-43327278055. WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, poet and author, will read from her works at Williams College on Tuesday, March 13, at 7p.m. in Griffin Hall, room 3. The recipient of a 2014National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Poetry Fellowship, Bertram was also a 2013poetry nominee for the Hurston/ Wright Foundation Legacy Award for outstanding works of literature published by people of African descent. The reading is free and open the public. For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at 413-597-4277or visit www. williams.edu/map.

Wednesday, March 14

ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH INFORMATION SESSION: Empire Neurology P.C. will host an information session for people interested in healthy aging, Alzheimer’s disease, prevention, and research opportunities. Dr. Keith Edwards will show how you can get involved in prevention research and describe study opportunities that are available at Empire Neurology. Participants will have the opportunity to join GeneMatch, a program of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry. This event is geared toward individuals between the ages of 55 and 75who are not experiencing thinking or memory problems. 5p.m., Empire Neurology P.C., 1182Troy Schenectady Road, Suite 203, Latham. The session is provided at no cost. Register by March 13at 3p.m. by calling 518-389-6876. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: AfterDinner Books discusses “Nutshell” by Ian McEwan, 7p.m. Copies are available at the information desk. Large-print audio and downloadable copies may be available. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30p.m. Adult Yoga, 6p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: “Hop Into Spring” is the March Science Story Time theme. Join a Museum Educator for a sciencebased story time that includes a project-based activity. No pre-registration required. This activity for ages 2-6is included with museum admission. 11 a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120or visit www.cmost.org. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on March 14 at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road. The evening starts with a covered dish at 5:30p.m. followed by the monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested joining the Merrymakers please come to the meeting. The Merrymakers meet on the second Wednesday of each month from March through November. Any questions can be answered by calling the senior center Monday - Friday from 9a.m. - 3p.m. at 518-279-3413. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND: Music by Grainger, Vaughan Williams, Reineke, Robert W. Smith, Erickson, and Sousa. This free concert will be held on March 14 at 7:30p.m. at the Mark Cornell Auditorium of Colonie Central School (off Sand Creek Road in Colonie). MINDFUL PRACTICES GROUP: Includes walking meditation and sitting meditation in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. All are welcome; meditation instruction avail- able. Wednesdays 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House--4 Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518271-6949or 518-273-1851 for more information. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: St. Peters Health partners will give a talk at 2p.m. about breast and prostate cancer, how to pay for treatment and what you can do to reduce your risks. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit http://www.facebook.com/ RensselaerLibrary. SPEIGLE ELDERS: The Speigle Elders will hold their second monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14, at noon. Please note the earlier arrival time, as the meeting will be preceded by a Soup & Bread luncheon featuring four homemade soups served with bread and butter: Potato, Cream of Broccoli, Sausage Tortellini, and a French Cassoulette soup with kielbasy, spinach and chick peas. There will also be a dessert treat courtesy of Mary Riley. The luncheon cost is $5, payable the day of the event. The meeting agenda includes the monthly charity collection, final payments due for May 5Proctor’s Theater trip. Ellen Lewis will be collecting 2017⁄18 dues.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church’s thrift shop at Bridge Street, Johnsonville (Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the “OPEN” flag on Route 67) is open 9a.m. - noon on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Check out a large selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories (most clothing $3a bag), special occasion outfits, men’s suits. Lots of housewares, home decor, Easter, jewelry, CDs, books and a room full of toys, including Easter bunnies. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bingo, 12:45p.m. Coffee & Donuts sponsored by Humana. 19 Third Street, Troy.Call 2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

Thursday, March 15

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The monthly business meeting of the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum starts at 7p.m., followed by a slide presentation by Prof./Cav. Philip J. DiNovo and a short film about St. Joseph Day traditions. Participants will partake of breads, fruits, desserts (zeppole – a Calabrian-style custard - from Bella Napoli Italian Bakery) and refreshments around the traditional St. Joseph Day table. You are invited to bring bread, fruit, candles and dessert to decorate the table. Please bring canned goods for donation to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, as feeding the poor is an important part of St. Joseph Day. Wear red for good luck. The cost is $5to cover zeppole. Your check payable to AIHAM received by March 12confirms your reservation. American Italian Heritage Association & Museum, 1227Central Avenue, Albany, New York 12205. For more information call 518-435-1979, email info@ americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Listening Parties: Variations on Bach, 7p.m. Celebrate the composer’s 333rd birthday with examples of his work adapted for rock, pop and jazz. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. Knitting group, 1 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CMOST: Sensory Play, “Pi(e) Day,” 10a.m. - 11:30a.m. for ages 2-6. Free with museum admission. Natural Disasters Homeschool Enrichment Program for ages 6-8and 9-12, 1p.m. - 2:30p.m. Preregistration required by the end of bussiness on March 14. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-2352120or visit www.cmost. org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The semi-annual inventory reduction sale is in progress at the Corner Shoppe, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, with bargains galore on clothing for the family. Spring and Easter décor available. Open Thursdays and Saturdays, 9a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit www.facebook. com/Cornerstonechurchintheburgh or call 518-2353851,

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580 or visit graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Eat Smart Ideas at 11a.m. Special St. Patrick’s Day dinner with music by Ray Gifford at 12:30p.m. Bingo at 12:45 p.m. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TROY: “Wine, Women, and Well-Organized Living” will be presented on March 15 from 6p.m. - 7p.m. at the Franklin Square Inn/Best Western in downtown Troy. This interactive workshop with Professional Organizer Cathy Dryden of Neat Chic Organizing shows how to declutter and organize your home and life. The Junior League of Troy will provide information on donating your goods to local charities. Admission is free with suggested donation at the door. Seats are limited; reserve your space on Eventbrite or by calling 518-312-5021. LANSINGBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Lansingburgh Public Library’s 45-minute Family Story Time enrichment program includes stories, songs, and movement to support children’s learning and discovery from the very beginning. For children ages 0-5with a caregiver. Every Thursday at 10:30a.m. at 27114th Street, Troy. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, March 15at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. after a social hour at 5:30p.m. for the official visit of Geoffrey T. Hoderath, the District Deputy Grand Master of the Old 17th Masonic District by Michael D. Weisberg, the Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York. For dinner reservations visit masonsonline. OPALKA GALLERY: Curator of this year’s Photo Regional, Tim Davis is an artist, writer and musician working in many fields. Most recently working in video, his projects have been exhibited around the world, in the collections of dozens of museums, and shown in numerous international exhibitions and biennials. Davis lectures at 6:30 p.m. at the Opalka Gallery, Sage College of Albany, 140 New Scotland Avenue. For more information visit www. sage.edu/opalka or call 518292-7742.