Calendar

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Wednesday, May 16

BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: Regular Board Meeting, 7:30p.m., Berlin Middle School/High School Auditorium.

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 v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. CMOST: “Colors” is the Science Story Time theme for May at the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology. Join a Museum Educator for a science-based story time including a project-based activity for ages 2-6. No preregistration requried; activity included with museum admission. 11 a.m., 250Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www.cmost.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Crafts 10a.m. Bone Builders at 10:30a.m., Exercise Class at 1p.m. Cards. Motor vehicle available from 10a.m. - 2p.m. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. HYPERTENSION SEMINAR: On Wednesday May 16, at 11:30a.m. the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, will host an Educational Seminar on hypertension facilitated by the Rensselaer County Health Department. Consider staying for lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. Reservations required for meal only. For more information or to reserve lunch call 518-279-3413.

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 518-271-6949or 518-2731851 for more information. POPS CONCERT: The Memorial Concert Band of Colonie performs music by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Williams, and Henry Mancini, with percussion soloists. 7:30 p.m., Colonie Central High School. Free and open to the public.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at LIBRARY: Budgeting Basics: How to Grow Your Dough Wednesday, 6:30P.M. A presentation on how to develop a solid plan for managing your money and setting goals. Provided by SEFCU. Please call 518-462-1193to sign up. 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, http://www.facebook.com/ Rensselaer Library.

SENIOR PEDICURES: Rachael Hayes, licensed cosmetologist will offer reduced priced pedicures or toe nail clipping right at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, on May 16and May 30 for full pedicures or manicures, Make your appointment early; they go fast. Please call the center for required appointments 518-279-3413. Rensselaer County seniors 60years of age and older are welcome. 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.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. 19Third Street, Troy.Call 518-270-5349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 518-270-5348for more information. VOLKSWALK ALBANY: A guided walking tour of the Albany-Colonie Shaker Farms begins at 9a.m. from from 25 Meeting House Road, Albany. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: The monthly membership meeting at 3:30p.m. will be followed by a congregate meal at 4p.m., featuring Loaded Mac and Cheese (bacon and chicken) and entertainment Sponsored by Empire Blue Cross. Watervliet Senior Center, 1501Broadway Watervliet. Call 518-2734422for more information.

Thursday, May 17

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: Following the monthly busi- ness meeting the owners of Dancing Ewe Farm in Granville, Luisa (Scivola) and Jody Somers, will discuss their dedication to preserving the art, technique, and culture surrounding Tuscan-style cheese making, Salumi, and Olive Oil. Luisa was born in Italy and Dancing Ewe Farm produces these products exactly the way Italians ancestors have for generations. 7p.m., 1227Central Avenue, Albany. A dessert reception follows. Free and open to the public.

BENNINGTON BATTLEFIELD: Tour the three main areas of interest in the first engagement of the Battle of Bennington. A mix of walking and driving is required. 3p.m., Bennington Battlefield, NY RT-67, Hoosick. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: The next Listening Party discusses how the many moods of Miles Davis embodied such different stylistic approaches to jazz. 7p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BROOKS BBQ: The Newtonville United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Maxwell Road and Rt. 9near Siena College, sponsors a Brooks BBQ from 4p.m. until sold out. Chicken dinner $11; chicken only $8; rib dinner $13; ribs only $10. Takeouts only; no reservations required. For more information, call the church office at 518-7856789.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. to 2:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023 or v is itwww. brunswick library. org for more information. CMOST: Help your child improve motor skills and increase his or her understaning of how the world works. Join Children’s Museum Of Science + Technology staff in the GE Discovery Room for a handson sensory science activity for ages 2-6. The theme for May 17is “Seed Science.” No preregistration required; activity included in museum admission. 250Jordan Road, Troy, For more information visit www.cmost.org.

CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe in Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy, has many new baby/kids clothing items and toys. The clothing racks are full of nice summer clothing for the entire family. Shop their many rooms of housewares, books, linens, jewelry and more. Some random sales will pop up on many Thursdays or Saturdays. Shoppe hours are Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518-235-4705.

FILET MIGNON STEAK SUPPER: On Friday, May 18, North Chatham United Methodist Church will hold its 60th annual Filet Mignon Steak Supper. Tickets are $18in advance or $20at the door. Back this year is a vegetarian Lasagna option for $14, which must be ordered in advance. Continuous seating is available from 5p.m. to 7p.m., with takeouts available starting at 5:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Mario’s Home Center in Valatie, or from church members. Please call 518-766-4097or 518-4239061 for additional ticket information. The church is located at 4274Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cards. East Mart Ideas 11 a.m. Health Department Hypertension presentation 11:30a.m. Bingo at 12:45p.m., Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561 for noon dinner reservations and more information. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.& A.M. will meet on Thursday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, for the purpose of electing officers for 2018-19. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

RENSSELAER EAGLES: The Rensselaer Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4446will meet on Thursday, May 17, at 6pm. at their rooms, located at 851 Broadway, Rensselaer. 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. SENIOR KNIT & CROCHET GROUP: Would you like to help crochet or knit hats, mittens and scarves for the homeless and school children? The Stitching Chicks Knit and Crochet Group will be meeting on Thursdays, May 3, 17& 31at 12:30p.m. at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. A large supply of yarn will help us with these projects, and some ladies are willing to teach basic stitches to get you started on any of these projects or one of your own. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3 for seniors 60years of age and older. All Rensselaer County seniors are welcome. Reservations are required for lunch and can be made by calling 518-279-3413. SPRING GARDENING CLASS: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is offering a series of gardening classes in May. Discover how to propagate your own trees and shrubs at “Growing Woody Plants From Seed” on May 17. 7 p.m., Extension Education Center, 61State Street, Troy. Pre-registration is required. Each class is $6 per person. For registration information please call Marcie at 518-272-4210, visit www.ccerensselaer.org or email mmp74@cornell.edu. TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Membership Meeting at 10:30a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 11a.m. New in May: jam sessions every Thursday at 1p.m. Birthday party for April, May and June birthdays. 19 Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518270-5348.

Friday, May 18

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Calling all babies, toddlers and preschoolers: it’s time to show off those literacy skills and dance, sing and play games on the Green at 10:30a.m. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CMOST: Investigate the

A in STEaM, Fridays at 11 a.m. Designed for the Children’s Museum of Science + Technology’s youngest visitors, this activity gives children an opportunity to explore a different creative art activity each week. 250 Jordan Road, Troy. Visit www.cmost.org 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.

IHM FAMILY BAZAAR: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Family Bazaar takes place on Friday, May 18, from 6 p.m. to 10p.m. and Saturday, May 19, from 5p.m. to 10p.m. at 25th street and 7th Avenue in Watervliet. Both days feature pony rides, ethnic foods, games, prizes, music and family entertainment. There will be a Kick-Off Parade on Friday, May 18, at 6p.m.

REPTILE ADVENTURE: Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to slither on over to Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center for a truly sensational night. Reptile Adventure is visiting to teach program participants all about the conservation and protection needs of our planet’s reptiles. Learn how you can assist in preserving habitat for these important species. Participants will have a hands-on meet and greet with some of the animals at the end of the program. 7:30p.m., 1024State Route 66, Ghent. Registration is required; please call 518-267-3313and speak to Pamela Price.

RPI COMMENCEMENT

COLLOQUY: Four innovative leaders from the worlds of music, international security, genomic science, and global advanced manufacturing will address graduates at the 2018President’s Commencement Colloquy on May 18at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Legendary jazz composer Herbie Hancock; former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission Mary Jo White; Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard president Dr. Eric Lander; and General Motors Global Manufacturing executive vice president Alicia Boler Davis ’98will take part in the Colloquy, “Breaking Paradigms and Transcending Borders: Transformative Leadership in the 21st Century,” moderated by President Shirley Ann Jackson. 3:30p.m., Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center concert hall. For more information, visit https://commencement.rpi.edu/. SENIORS PROM: Older adults are invited to dress up and enjoy an enchanting afternoon at Bethlehem Town Hall with music and refreshments from 2 p.m. - 5p.m. Green screen portraits will put you in Buckingham Palace! To register or volunteer, call 518-439-4955, ext. 1176. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “A Life in the Theatre” by David Mamet, directed by Bob Goepfert, on Friday, May 18at 8p.m.; Saturday, May 19at 3p.m. and 8p.m.; and Sunday, May 20at 3p.m. at Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Doors open one half-hour before performance. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@ theatervoices.org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-2705348.

Saturday, May 19

AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The annual Garage (Lawn) sale, offering a wide variety of items, will be held rain or shine from 10a.m. - 3 p.m.on the lawn of the Museum, 1227Central Avenue, Albany. It is a fundraiser to benefit the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, a non-profit organization. For more information, call 518-435-1979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org. ANGELMAN SYNDROME FOUNDATION WALK: The community is invited to lace up for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised from the 2018walk will fund critical research and advance awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome (AS), a rare congenital disorder causing severe disabilities including seizures and behavioral challenges. The Angelman Syndrome Foundation provides resources and support services to families of kids with AS. Registration begins at 9a.m., walk begins at 10:30a.m. at Watervliet Junior-Senior High School, 1245Hillside Drive. Activities for kids and adults will be available including face painting, bounce house, music provided by a local DJ, raffles, and ice cream. Registration is $35per person. To sponsor an individual or register for the walk, visit www.angelman.org/walk. AUDUBON RAPTOR FEST: The Audubon Society of the Capital Region will host Raptor Fest at Schodack Island State Park on Saturday, May 19. Guests will learn about raptors and their conservation by interacting with live birds, building nest boxes, watching eagles, and even dissecting owl

pellets. The official event begins at 10a.m., preceded by a migratory bird walk at 8a.m. Nest box building workshops will begin at 10 a.m. and be offered again at 11:30a.m., 1:30p.m. and 3p.m. Space is limited for these workshops and sign up at the event is required. Lunch will be available all day from the Schodack Landing Fire Department Barbecue. There is no cost for admission to Raptor Fest; however, there will be a fee of $6per vehicle to enter the Park. For more information, please call 518-732-0187, check out the Schodack Island State Park Facebook page, or visit www.nysparks.com/parks. BAKE, BLOOM & BOOK SALE: The 21st annual Bake, Book and Bloom Sale will be held on May 19from 9a.m. - 2p.m., rain or shine, at the Cohoes Public Library

at 169Mohawk Street. Plants may be pre-ordered at the library. Pre-order forms can be printed from the Library’s website at www.CohoesPublicLibrary. org. Books are once again being accepted during regular library hours. Have a special dessert? Baked goods may be brought to the Library May 18- 19. All proceeds support the Library’s free museum pass program and other extras. BAROQUE PEARLS: A Concert of Classical Song, with Rose Hunsberger, soprano, Irina Tikhonenko, mezzo-soprano and Michael Clement, piano. Featuring music of Purcell, Vivaldi, Handel and Monteverdi. 5 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275State Street in Albany. Admission free; donations appreciated. For more information, email mclement14@nycap.rr.com.