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This month’s guest storyteller, Claire Nolan, has been teaching English to speakers of other languages for more than 20years, Claire has long been telling stories to immigrants and international students. Perhaps more importantly, she has been listening to their stories. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or just come to listen. 7p.m. - 9p.m. UAlbany Interfaith Center, 1400Washington Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. MAKING YOGURT: Learn how to make your own yogurt at home with Adam Elabd, author of a full length recipe book on fermentation, “Fermenting Food Step-byStep,” and the lead brewer and co-owner of Yesfolk Tonics in Troy. Elabd will demonstrate the process of yogurt making and share the health benefits of eating fermented foods at 6p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100Second Street. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. To register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. 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--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. MYSTERY BOOK CLUB:

On March 21, at 10:30a.m., the Cohoes Mystery Book Club will discuss the second book in Anne Perry’s “Monk” series, “A Dangerous Mourning,” at the Cohoes Public Library. Perry’s historical fiction brings the Victorian Era to life as you follow William Monk, a detective in the still young profession of policing in England. Come to the Cohoes Public Library and find out more about the book club at www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org under “Book Club.” RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meet all the clubs, organizations and services that help our community at the library’s Community Night from 5p.m. - 8p.m. Raffle drawing for prize basket, snacks and give-aways. 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. 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. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348for more information.

VOLKSWALK: A Schenectady Volkswalk will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at 10a.m., starting at The Apostrophe Café in Proctor’s Arcade. Registration ($20) starts 30minues before the event. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Congregate Dinner with Bingo: free cards and cash prizes. Free (sign up for Albany County meal program in office). Open to all. Call the Senior Center at 518-273-4422to RSVP or for more information. 4p.m., 1501Broadway, Watervliet.

Thursday, March 22

ALBANY LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM: The New York Court of Appeals recently rejected arguments in favor of legalizing physicianassisted suicide in Myers v. Schneiderman. The symposium “Reconsidering the Right to Die: The Debate Over Assisted Suicide” is a panel discussion featuring representatives of different disciplines and perspectives on a wide range of issues raised by aid-in-dying. The Symposium is presented by the Albany Law Review and sponsored by the Sobota family. 5:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Albany Law School, 80New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public.

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rubber Ducky Club: Butterfly Storytime, 10:30 a.m. - 11a.m. Butterfly stories and a craft for children up to age 6with family. 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, “Green as Grass.” Help your child improve motor skills and increase understanding of how the world works with CMOST staff in the GE Discovery Room in a hands-on scientific activity. No preregistration required. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. - 11:30a.m., Children’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information call518-235-2120or 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, Bingo at 12:45p.m., van transportation available. Presenation, “Rehab to Home” with ice cream social, sponsored by Hoosick Falls Center for Nursing & Rehab, 12:30p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. HUDSON MOHAWK SIERRA CLUB: The Sierra Club has long held that many environmental battles are won in legislatures and in Congress - inextricably tying our votes to our environment. Columbia County Election Commissioner Virginia Martin will discuss her county’s approach to ensuring voting-system security at 7p.m. at WAMC’s The Linda Performing Arts Center, 399Central Avenue, Albany. Doors open at 6 p.m, with a delicious free vegetarian buffet prepared by Coop volunteers. Music by Jack Empie & Friends from 6pm. -7p.m. The program is free and open to the public; but please make a reservation at: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ verifiable-voting-how-secure-is-our-voting-systempresented-by-sierra-cluband-the-honest-weighttickets-43673514658. 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. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club, 5p.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. STEPHENTOWN 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 518-7335750or email director@ stephentownlibrary.org for more information. 10a.m., 472NY-43, Stephentown. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. Easter Egg coloring. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 270-5349. For more information call 2705348.

Friday, March 23

BOYS’ NIGHT OUT: Boys ages 5-12are invited to a fun boys-only event at Hope 7Community Center from 6p.m. - 7p.m. on Friday, March 23, featuring snacks, activities, tattoos and more. Parents are encouraged to stay and have fun, too. RSVP by March 19to hope7. kristen@gmail.com or call 518-272-8029. Hope 7 Community Center, 596 Pawling Avenue, Troy. CLAM CHOWDER DINNER: The Annual Clam Chowder dinner at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40McBride Road (off Pruyn Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon) will take place Friday, March 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. Chowder, dessert and beverage are included with eat-in dinners for $6. Take-out is also available. Quarts are $10. You may bring your own container. Corn Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, and Manhattan Clam Chowder will be offered. St. Luke’s on the Hill GPS address is 40McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Services are Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8a.m. and 10a.m. For further information, email stlukesonthehill@biznycap.rr.com, call 518-664-4834, or please visit www.stlukesonthehill.org.

CMOST: Investiate the A in STEaM, 11a.m. Younger visitors will have an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. Chidren’s Museum of Science + Technology, 250Jordan Road, Troy. For more information visit www. cmost.org.

DAMN YANKEES: Students at Tamarac High School will perform “Damn Yankees” as their spring high school musical at 7p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, in the District Auditorium at Tamarac Secondary School. Admission is $7at the door. FISH FRY: The CohoesWaterford Elks Fish Fry is back, beginning February 14(Ash Wednesday) and every Friday through March 30 (Good Friday). Choose from Fish Fry, Fish & Chips, Seafood Platter and much more! Eat in or take-out. Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Call 518-235-3222for more information.

FRIDAY FISH DINNER: Latham K of C fish dinners are served Fridays through March 30from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. at 328Troy Schenectady Road, including your choice of Baked Fish, Fish Fry or Clam Roll dinner, plus a special children’s menu for ages 5-10. Children under 5eat free. Call 518-783-0572or visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards, Yoga at 10:30a.m., Zumba at 11 a.m., Bingo at 12:30p.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. LENTEN FISH FRY: This year, due to damage to Immaculate Conception Church Hall during the flood, their Fish Fry Fridays will be held at St. Mary’s Academy, 4Parsons Avenue, Hoosick Falls. Many thanks to the Hoosick Youth Football and Cheerleading organization for offering their food trailer this year. The trailer is housed in the back parking lot at the school and you will experience “Car Hop Delivery Service” to your car. The traditional Eat-In/ Take Out will also be available inside in the school gym. Dinners available 5p.m. - 7p.m. (or until they run out) for only $10, including Fish Fry, French Fries, Coleslaw, Soft Drink/Juice, and Dessert. Macaroni and Cheese is also available for $5.

NYS WRITERS’ INSTITUTE: Patricia Smith, four-time winner and the most successful poet in the history of the National Poetry Slam, is also a playwright, essayist, professor, and journalist. Smith gives a Presentation/Q& A at 6 p.m., followed by an 8p.m. screening of “Louder Than a Bomb,” an award-winning documentary about four Chicago high school poetry teams preparing for the world’s largest youth slam. Page Hall, 135Western Avenue, SUNY-Albany Downtown Campus.

OPALKA GALLERY: PechaKucha Night, now in over 900cities, was devised in Tokyo in 2003as an event for young designers to meet, network and show their work in public. The Opalka Gallery at Sage College of Albany, 140New Scotland Avenue, hosts a PechKucha Night at 7p.m., preceded by beer and snacks at 6:30p.m. Email griffa@sage.edu if you’re interested in presenting. For more information visit www.sage.edu/opalka or call 518-292-7742. SPAGHETTI DINNER: A spaghetti dinner to raise funds for Joseph’s House and Shelter, Unity House, the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, and Troy Area United Ministries will be held on Friday, March 23, from 5p.m. - 8p.m. at Christ Church United Methodist, 35State Street, Troy. $14for adults, children 5-11$8, children under 5 free, family pack (2adults, 2children) $35. Take out available from 4p.m. - 5 p.m. (call ahead to 518-2728392). Go to www.cctroy.org or call 518-272-8392 for more information. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of the Pulitzer-nominated play, “The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence” by Madeleine George, directed by Tony Pallone, on Friday, March 23, at 8p.m.; Saturday, March 24, at 3p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 25, at 3p.m., at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. The house opens one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@ theatervoices.org. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Monika Boeckmann from Senior Services of Albany will be here for a meet-n-greet with the membership and community. Call the Senior Center at 518-273-4422for more information. 11a.m., 1501 Broadway, Watervliet.

Saturday, March 24

BAG SALE: Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1580Central Avenue, Colonie, will hold a ‘Bag Sale’ in their gently used clothing store on Saturday, March 24, from 10a.m. to 1p.m. The cost for a small bag is $2; large bags $5.

B’NAI SHOLOM FILM SCREENING: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will screen the 2014 film “The Last Mentsch,” a poignant, funny and deeply moving story of friendship and healing that explores the cost of forgetting the past and the power in remembering it. The 93-minute film is in English, German, Hebrew, Hungarian and Yiddish with English subtitles. Refreshments will be available. 7:30p.m. B’nai Sholom, 420Whitehall Road, Albany. Suggested contribution: $5. For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org, call 518482-5283or email office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us. BROOKS BBQ: Stillwater United Church is holding their Annual Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 24th from 4p.m. - 6:30p.m. in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747Hudson Ave. (across from the Post Office.) BBQ tickets are $12. Reservations suggested. Call 518664-7984or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. Handicap accessible. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3p.m. with a scheduled 6:30p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to Darlene and Fred Lee’s presentation, “Spring Bonnets and Strong Minded Women: The Life and Times of Cynthia Van Name Hicks Leonard.” 1p.m., William K. Sanford Colonie Town Library 629Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville. An Internet Resources session follows at 2:30p.m., featuring an informal demonstration of sites and tips to use on your computer. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org. CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Wanda Fischer discusses her book “Empty Seats” on Saturday, March 24, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham. Fischer is known for “The Hudson River Sampler,” her folk music show on WAMC

public radio. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q&A will follow a brief reading. Free. Call 518-392-3005for more information, or visit https:// chathambookstore.com/. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1 p.m - 3p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 2165Fifth Avenue, Troy. Call 518-274-4303for more information. CONCERTS IN THE VILLAGE: French Music from the early 20th century: Vocal and Instrumental Works of Lili Boulanger, Nadia Boulanger, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy, performed by Sopranos Amanda Boyd and Andrea Bargabos, tenor Jon Morrell, violinist Elizabeth Silver, cellist Jay Shulman, flutist Elizabeth Chinery, pianists Noah Palmer & David Smith. 4p.m., Van Buren Hall, 6 Chatham Street, Kinderhook. $20contribution. Visit www.concertsinthevillage.org for more information. DAMN YANKEES: Students at Tamarac High School will perform “Damn Yankees” as their spring high school musical at 7p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, in the District Auditorium at Tamarac Secondary School. Admission is $7at the door. EASTER EGG HUNT: The City of Cohoes and Lansing Street Neighborhood Watch’s annual Easter egg hunt takes place in George Street Park at 10a.m. Three separate egg hunts will be offered for children ages 5and under, 6-9and 9-12from the Cohoes community. In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will be held at the Cohoes Community Center. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Join the Troy Public Library at 100Second Street on Saturday, March 24, at 1p.m. as La Fédéra-- tion franco-américaine du New York continues their 2017-18film series with the screening of “ParlezMoi de la Pluie” (French with English subtitles. 98 minutes). This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY at www.albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.

HUDSON HALL: “Stephanie Bernheim: Pixels and Particulates” runs from March 24to May 13at Hudson Hall in the historic Hudson Opera House, 327Warren Street, Hudson. Berhnheim will be on hand for the exhibition opening on Saturday, March 24, from 5 p.m.- 7p.m. Her new book “Stephanie Bernheim: From Paint to Pixels” (FoliArt Publishers, 2017) will be available for purchase. For more information, visit hudsonhall.org or phone 518-822-1438.