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RECEPTION: The Photography Center of the Capital District, 404River Street, Troy, will hold a reception and book signing for its current exhibition “Nude at Home” by Dan McCormack during Troy Night Out from 5p.m - 9p.m. The exhibit of 34extraordinary images continues through June 24. For more information visit www.photocentertroy.org. SRO: Set in a single room occupancy for women in downtown Albany, “SRO: Single Room Occupancy” follows three residents as they struggle to avoid homelessness, keep the support they receive and work toward improving their daily lives. Presented in partnership with Creative Action Unlimited, written and directed by Michael Kennedy and performed by Maghen Ryan, Josie Smith, and Michelle Smith-Carrigan. Light refreshments at 6p.m.,curtain up at 6:30 p.m., YWCA of the Greater Capital District gymnasium, 21First Street, Troy. Tickets $20Adult, $15Student. Purchase tickets online at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ eventReg?oeidk=a07ef8kz 8j0d0cb5e25&oseq=&c=& ch=, or contact Jenifer W. at jeniferw@ywca-gcr.org or 518-274-7100.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518270-5349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Saturday, May 26

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Grafton Volunteer Fire Company, along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly All-You-CanEat buffet-style breakfast on May 26at the Grafton VFW/ Fire Hall on County Route 85in Grafton. Cost: $10for adults, $5.00for kids 12& under, kids 5and under are free. Breakfast is served on the last Saturday of each month. CLOTHING BARN: North Chatham United Methodist Church’s Clothing Barn will be open from 9:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. every Saturday through the middle of October. This is a great opportunity to pick up “gently used” clothing & shoes (for children and adults) at bargain prices. The barn also accepts auction donations from 9:30a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings. The church is located at 4274 Route 203in the hamlet of North Chatham.

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 9a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518235-4705.

DOOR SALE: After recent salvaging about 300doors from the former Kenwood Academy, the Historic Albany Foundation holds a sidewalk sale on Saturday, May 26, from 9a.m. - 5 p.m. at 89Lexington Ave, Albany. Doors will be heavily discounted at 40% to move. New and renewing members will enjoy an additional 10% discount on door sale prices. Members also get 10% off anything in the store. For more information visit http://www. historic-albany.org/2017calendar/2018/5/26/parts- warehouse-door-sale-andmembership-drive. HUDSON HALL: JD Urban’s [R]EVOLUTION IS UNCOMFORTABLE is a new installment of the photographer and filmmaker’s award winning, perennial conversation series, The Everyday People Project, a dynamic documentary series featuring intimate conversations about some of the most pressing social concerns facing our nation today. [R]EVOLUTION IS UNCOMFORTABLE begins with an evolving collection of documentary shorts in Hudson Hall’s first floor Annex until June 24. On May 26from 5p.m. - 8p.m., the community is invited to celebrate the opening of a photographic exhibition of Urban’s work with hot dogs and refreshments. Select photographs will be on sale to the public. Hudson Hall is located at the historic Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren Street, Hudson.

K OF C GARAGE SALE: The Knights of Columbus in Latham will hold their annual garage sale from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. on Friday, May 25and Saturday, May 26, at 328Troy Schenectady Road ( Route 2). The large selection includes furniture, kitchen ware (pots, pans, dishes, and glasses), vases and home décor, seasonal, linens and curtains, small electronics, baby items, toys, sports equipment, tools, books and lots of clothes. Food will be available for purchase. OAKWOOD CEMETERY: The public is cordially invited to Oakwood Cemetery at 9a.m. on Saturday, May 26, for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The historic three-ton Meneely bell in front of the Earl Chapel will be rung nine times to mark the start of the event. The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery and the Veterans of Lansingburgh will lay wreaths in honor of all deceased veterans. Michael Barrett will MC and Jim Pratt of the Veterans’ Miracle Center will speak. Nikki Osterhout will sing the national anthem. Representatives of the NYS 125th reenactors will fire a musket salute. Local Boy Scouts will place American flags on graves at the Soldiers’ Plot. There is no charge for this event. In case of heavy rain, the ceremony will be moved into the chapel. PINKSTER: During the 17th and 18th centuries, African Americans transformed Pinkster from a Dutch religious observance into a spring festival and a celebration of African cultural traditions. All along the Hudson River and on Albany’s “Pinkster Hill” (the current site of the NYS Capitol), enslaved African Americans reunited with family and friends and celebrated Pinkster with storytelling, food, music, and dance. The Crailo State Historic Site at 91⁄2 Riverside Avenue in Rensselaer hosts a free Pinkster event on May 26from 11a.m. - 4p.m. The Crailo celebration will include presentations about the experiences of enslaved Africans and African-Americans in colonial New York, traditional dancing and theatrical demos, storytelling, music, a culinary historian preparing food and interpreting historic African and African-American foodways, along with crafts, games, and refreshments. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Vernal ponds are ephemeral wetlands that fill with water from winter and spring rains, and usually dry out by the end of summer. Explore a vernal pond that serves as an important breeding site for many obligate species, including the Yellow Spotted and Jefferson salamanders. This 10a.m. event is appropriate for ages 8and older. Call 518-872-0800to register and for meeting place. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

TRAIL WORK DAY: Join a dedicated bike trail group in building new trails at Rensselaer Plateau Alliances’s Poestenkill Community Forest from 9a.m. to 2p.m. The work includes cutting new trails, some raking, using hoes to scrap off organic material to get down to dirt, and trimming back tree cover in the trail corridor. Call Ian Bonesteel at 518-598-9977or e-mail poestenkillcf@saratogamtb.org for more information.

Sunday, May 27

GRANT COTTAGE: U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site at 1000 Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton will open for the 2018 season Memorial Day weekend with new exhibits and the return of a popular program highlighting Cottage caretaker and Civil War veteran Oliver Pendelton Clarke and his wife Martha. On May 27 at 1 p.m., reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa TrombleyProsch will portray the Clarkes as they share reflections on their life together on Mt. McGregor in the setting of Memorial Day 1907. Cottage tours are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5 per person. MONUMENT UNVEILING: 50 years ago, on May 18, 1968, Specialist 4th Class Peter M. Guenette, a Lansingburgh (North Troy) native, sacrificed his life to save the lives of others by using his body to smother a live grenade. Peter was just 20 years old at the time ( born January 4, 1948) and serving as a machine gunner in Vietnam. On May 27 at 10 a.m. a monument honoring Peter will be unveiled at the apartments named in his memory, located at 6-8 115th Street, Troy, near the corner of 115th Street. The public is invited to attend. THACHER NATURE CENTER: A Doggie Day Stroll begins at 10 a.m. at Pear Orchard and continues along the Escarpment Trail. Learn about different techniques for keeping your dog safe and comfortable while they enjoy the outdoors. Proof of recent vaccinations and six-foot leash (maximum) is required. To register call 518-872-1237. Parking fee is $6 per vehicle.

Monday, May 28

HOOSICK FALLS MEMORIAL DAY: Memorial Day Rites in the Village of Hoosick Falls will begin on Monday, May 28, with the raising of the Flag by the American Legion Commander Edward Powers at Maple Grove and St. Mary’s Cemeteries at 8a.m. The Flag will be raised at Wood Memorial Park with a salute by the American Legion, the Legion Auxiliary and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. The parade, under the direction of Kevin O’Malley and consisting of two units, will assemble at 9:15a.m. and step off sharply at 10a.m. KINDERHOOK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The Town of Kinderhook will be hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Kinderhook this year on Monday, May 28, starting at 10a.m. The parade will line up on the corners of Catskill View Drive & Berkshire Drive between 9a.m. - 9:30a.m. The parade will continue down Rte 9to the Kinderhook Village Square where there will be a Memorial Ceremony.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS:

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, will hold its Annual Memorial Day Cemetery Mass at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on Kings Road, Schenectady, at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church at 10a.m. There will not be a 12:15p.m. Mass on Monday, May 28, and the Church and Parish Offices will be closed. More information is available by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.

ROADSIDE CHICKEN BBQ: The Brunswick Elks Ladies Auxiliary, Rte. 2, Brunswick Road, serves a Roadside Chicken BBQ on Memorial Day, May 28, from noon - 4p.m. Half chicken, two sides, soda and cookies for $12. Reserve in advance by calling Deborah Doyle at 518-813-5964, or email ddoyle8@nycap.rr.com. This is a fundraiser to benefit the NYS Cerebral Palsy Association.

USS SLATER: USS SLATER will be open to the public for guided tours from 10a.m. to 4p.m. each day of Memorial Day Weekend, including Monday, May 28. Typically, the only DE afloat in America is closed on Monday for continuing restoration, but exceptions are made for significant holidays. The ship is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9for adults and $7for children. Call 518-431-1943for more information or visit the website at www.ussslater.org.

Tuesday, May 29

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023 or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party at 10:30a.m. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

HOW TO TALK, HOW TO LISTEN: The League of Women Voters of Albany County and the Women’s Press Club of New York State will host a community forum on “How to Talk. How to Listen: Fractured Conversations in a Polarized Society” at 6:30p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at the Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Casey Seiler, a Times Union editor and columnist, will open the discussion with a look at the state of our discourse. Susan Arbetter, host of the syndicated public radio program “The Capitol Pressroom,” will lead a panel discussion and conversation with the audience. The program is free and open to the public.

NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Jo Margaret Mano, Professor Emerita at the SUNY New Paltz Department of Geography, presents ‘My Journey of Discovery’ in celebration of the New York State Library’s map collection. 12:15p.m., Librarians Room, 7th Floor, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Library. Registration is recommended. TO REGISTER, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. POESTENKILL SENIORS: Weekly meetings every Tuesday at 1p.m. at the Sullivan-Jones post in Poestenkill. All seniors are welcome. Coffee and refreshments are served after the meeting, following by Bingo and cards. The hall is handicapped accessible with sufficient parking. The Poestenkill Seniors have catered lunches, pizza, clamsteams, fish fries and luncheons at various restaurants, informational talks on senior safety and bus trips to casinos, theaters and other points of interest. Dues are $15a year. 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. 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.

TALK SOUP: Join Unity House at 24316th Avenue, Troy, for a light supper of soup at 6p.m., followed by conversation around the issue of food insecurity in Troy. On Tuesday, May 29 the topic will be “Working with Local Agriculture.” No need to RSVP, but if you’d

like more information, you can call Amy at 518-2742607.

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 2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 270-5348 for more information.

Wednesday, May 30

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. CLOVER PATCH CAMP: Clover Patch Camp, a day and overnight summer camp for children and adults who have physical or intellectual disabilities, is welcoming the season with two events. Clover Patch Camp at 55Helping Hand Lane in Glenville is operated by the Center for Disability Services. Wednesday, May 30, is Open House at Clover Patch Camp from 3p.m. to 6p.m. Prospective campers, families and interested community members are invited to visit the site, tour the facilities and ask questions. Call 518-384-3042or contact d_ ross@cfdsny.org for details.

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 projectbased activity for ages 2-6. No pre-registration requried; activity included with museum admission. 11a.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. - 2 p.m. Blue Shield of Northeastern NY Information Table, 9:30 a.m. - 11a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-6867561for noon dinner reservations and more information. JAZZ AT THE ARTS CENTER: Capital District Jazz, Ltd., a

501(c)3not-for-profit organization formed by practitioners and fans who love jazz music, continues its Spring Jazz at the Arts Center series on Wednesday, May 30at 7:30p.m. with the Brian Patneaude Quartet in concert. Tenor saxophonist Patneaude, perennial winner of “Best Local Jazz Artist” in area polls, will be joined by guitarist George Muscatello, bassist Otto Gardner and drummer Danny Whelchel. Tickets: $15 in advance ($20at the door) through www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3353840. 265 River Street, downtown Troy. 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 518-271-6949 or 518-273-1851for more information.

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. SPINDLE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The May meeting of the Cohoes Spindle City Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, May 30, at 7p.m. in the Cohoes Visitors Center at 58Remsen Street. There will be a short business meeting. The public and interested new members are welcome. STARS FOR TROOPS: Join this patriotic group of volunteers who take old, tattered and faded U.S. Flags that are retired from service and pass the legacy of embroidered Starts to those that defended them. Show support to those that have Served and those that are Serving – our Military, our Veterans and our First Responders. Open to anyone interested in assembling Stars packets starting at 5p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at the Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Camino de Santiago, the Way of Saint James, is a network of trails serving pilgrims to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Millions walk and bike the Camino as a spiritual retreat. In the first of two programs exploring travel on the Camino de Santiago, the Troy Public Library presents “The Way,” the movie starring Martin Sheen that inspired millions to walk the Way of St. James and experience a life changing pilgrimage for the first time. 5:45p.m., 100 Second Street, downtown Troy.