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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 55and 75who are not experiencing thinking or memory problems. 5p.m., Empire Neurology P.C., 1182 Troy 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 science-based story time that includes a projectbased activity. No pre-registration required. This activity for ages 2-6is included with museum admission. 11a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120 or visit www.cmost.org. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on March 14at 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 6:30p.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 9 a.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. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Spring Transfer Fair, 10a.m. to 1p.m., Siek Campus Center, first floor. Students are invited to attend and speak with representatives from various four-year colleges to decide where they might transfer. Student Activities presents a Foosball competition from 1p.m. to 2p.m. in Siek Campus Center, first floor lobby. Join the Entrepreneur’s Club at 2p.m. for a talk by guest speaker Harry Tutunjian as the former Mayor of Troy talks about his involvement in real estate development, restaurant/coffee shop management and automotive repair. This event is open to Hudson Valley students, faculty and staff. For more information contact:Jodi Mather at j.mather@hvcc.edu. MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND: Music by Grainger, Vaughan Williams, Reineke, Robert W. Smith, Erickson, and Sousa. This free concert will be held on March 14at 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 available. Wednesdays 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m., RPI’s Newman Center Hospitality House--4Sherry Road, Troy, about 30yards south of the RPI Chapel Center (near the intersection of Burdett and Peoples Avenues). Call 518271-6949or 518-273-1851for more information. RENSSELAER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Please Join the Rensselaer County Historical Society on Wednesday, March 14, at 7p.m. for a discussion and update on the: “Bringing Peter Home” Project. Kathy Sheehan, Rensselaer County & Troy City Historian, will discuss the early abolitionist movement in Troy and how Peter Baltimore became a leader in that struggle. Stacy Pomeroy Draper, RCHS Curator/Archivist. will discuss the watercolor portrait of Baltimore and Its importance as an iconic piece of Troy’s history. Photojournalist Clifford Oliver will discuss the related photo album that includes rare images of members of the Baltimore and Henry families of Troy and Whitehall. Free admission, & light refreshments will be served. Donations will be gratefully accepted to reach the goal of $15,000. 57Second Street, Troy.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: St. Peters Health partners will give a talk at 2 p.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 5 Proctor’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, 12:45 p.m. Coffee & Donuts sponsored by Humana. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 270-5349to 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 12 confirms your reservation. American Italian Heritage Association & Museum, 1227 Central 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, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. CMOST: Sensory Play, “Pi(e) Day,” 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. for ages 2-6. Free with museum admission. Natural Disasters Homeschool Enrichment Program for ages 6-8 and 9-12, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required by the end of bussiness on March 14. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250 Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call 518-235-2120 or 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 518-235-3851,

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga Hour, 5 p.m. 2455NY Route 2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or 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 12:30 p.m. Bingo at 12:45p.m. Van transportation available. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: “HERsterical: A Woman’s Guide to Stand-up Comedy” with Erin Harkes. Noon to 1:30p.m., Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TROY: “Wine, Women, and WellOrganized Living” will be presented on March 15from 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 518312-5021. 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 27 114th Street, Troy. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, March 15at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. after a social hour at 5:30 p.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 6:30p.m. at the Opalka Gallery, Sage College of Albany, 140New Scotland Avenue. For more information visit www.sage.edu/opalka or call 518-2927742.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5 p.m. to 7p.m. Computer Help, 5:30p.m. to 7p.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. STEPHEN TOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Join Maria and all of our Playgroup friends as we read stories, listen to music, move around, make some crafts, and most of all play! Kids five and under, along with their parents and/ or caregivers, are invited to join playtime at the library. Siblings are welcome to join as well. Call the library at 518733-5750or email director@stephentownlibrary.org for more information. 10a.m., 472 NY-43, Stephentown.