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Saturday, May 26

BREAKFAST BUFFET: The Grafton Volunteer Fire Company, along with the Grafton Ladies Auxiliary will hold their monthly All-You-Can-Eat 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. - 12:30 p.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 9 a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518-235-4705. 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. - 5p.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/partswarehouse-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 UNCOMFORT- ABLE 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, 327Warren Street, Hudson.

K OF C GARAGE SALE:

The Knights of Columbus in Latham will hold their annual garage sale from 9a.m. - 4 p.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 8 and older. Call 518-872-0800 to register and for meeting place. Park entrance fee is $6 per 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 1000Mt. 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 27at 1p.m., reenactors Steve Trimm and Melissa Trombley-Prosch 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, $5for seniors, and $4for students ages 6-18. The suggested donation for programs is $5per 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 20years old at the time (born January 4, 1948) and serving as a machine gunner in Vietnam. On May 27at 10a.m. a monument honoring Peter will be unveiled at the apartments named in his memory, located at 6-8115th Street, Troy, near the corner of 115th Street. The public is

invited to attend. THACHER NATURE CENTER: A Doggie Day Stroll begins at 10a.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 $6per 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 8 a.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 600 State 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 10a.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, 10:30 a.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or 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 518-4742274.

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 29the topic will be “Working with Local Agriculture.” No need to RSVP, but if you’d like more information, you can call Amy at 518-274-2607. 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.

Wednesday, May 30

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m. Kids STEAM Class for ages 4+, 3:30 p.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 project- based 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. - 2p.m. Blue Shield of Northeastern NY Information Table, 9:30 a.m. - 11a.m. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

JAZZ AT THE ARTS CENTER: Capital District Jazz, Ltd., a 501(c) 3 not-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: $15in 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--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. SENIOR PEDICURES: Rachael Hayes, licensed cosmetologist will offer reduced priced pedicures or toe nail clipping right at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough 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 518-2793413. 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 7 p.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 5 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at the Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. 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., 100Second Street, downtown Troy. This program is free and open to the public. Please make reservations by calling the library at 518274-7071or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Swimming at Lansingburgh Boys/Girls Club, 9a.m. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. 19Third Street, Troy. Call 518-2705349to make a noon lunch reservation, or 518-2705348for more information. VOLKSWALK BURNT HILLS: A guided walk starts at 9a.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church, 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2. WELCOME PETER HOME: The Rensselaer County Historical Society recently acquired a historic 1840s watercolor portrait of Peter F. Baltimore, a prominent member of an important free black family who came to Troy in the late 18th-early 19th century. Peter’s barbershop was a documented part of the local Underground Railroad system. RCHS is holding a “Welcome Peter Home!” communitywide reception on May 30to welcome home a rare portrait of one of Troy’s most prominent mid-19th-century citizens. The reception is open to the public and will be held 7to 8:30p.m. at RCHS, located at 57Second Street, Troy.

Thursday, May 31

BATTLE OF BENNINGTON: In “Legends of the Battle of Bennington,” Site Assistant David Pitlyk presents a counter-factual history of the battle. 6p.m., 30Caretakers Road, Hoosick Falls BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tween Fuse Beads, 3:45p.m. Get to know fifthgraders from other schools, make some crafts and meet teen librarian, Tori. Snacks will be served. For grade 5 only. 451Delaware 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: 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 hands-on sensory science activity for ages 2-6. The theme for May 31 is “Insect Investigations.” No pre-registration 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 9a.m. - 1p.m. For more informatin, call 518235-4705.

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. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information. 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 hold their public installation of officers for 2018-19on Thursday, May 31, at 7:30p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road. A social hour at 5:30p.m. and dinner at 6:30p.m. precede the installation of Worshipful Master Rajesh Aialavajjala, Senior Warden Lee P. Perry, Junior Warden Frank P. Burek, Secretary Tiothy Smith and Treasurer John Goodbred. 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. SELF-EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP: Join the Troy Public Library on Thursday, May 31, at 3p.m. for a workshop with a specially trained staff member of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, designed specifically to help people age 50and over learn what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary. org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100Second Street, Troy.

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. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of SSAS will be held on Thursday, May 31, at 6:30p.m. at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Drive. Local sculptor Tony Audi will talk about how he got into sculpting and show a slide presentation about his work. The public is invited to attend. For more information about SSAS, visit southernsaratogaartist.com. THURSDAY NIGHT PATIO SESSION: From 5:30p.m. to 7p.m., the authentic American jazz band T. L. Holloway Jazz will perform live music on the patio at The Restaurant at the Pointe. Guests can enjoy the full drink and dinner menu during the free performance. The Restaurant at the Pointe is located at 3Carondelet Drive, Watervliet. To learn more or to make a reservation, please call The Restaurant at 518250-4525.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: 9a.m., Arts and Crafts. 10 a.m., Osteo Aerobics. 10:30 a.m., Health & Wellness activities. 11a.m. New in May: jam sessions every Thursday at 1p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-2705349. For more information call 518-270-5348.

Friday, June 1

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Coffee and Conversation: Mahican, Mohican, Mohegan?. Learn more about this tribe whose nation stretched from Dutchess County to Lake Champlain with amateur historian and Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm. The 1p.m. - 2 p.m. program is followed by a 2p.m. - 3p.m. coffee hour. Co-sponsored by Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CASTLETON FARMERS MARKET: The Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will be held every Friday from June 1 to September 28, from 4:30 p.m. -7:30p.m. at the corner of Main Street (9J) and Scott Avenue (150). COHOES-WATERFORD ELKS: Come try your luck at Black Jack, Roulette, Dice Cage and more. 7p.m. - 11 p.m., 45N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Karen Bloomfield from Unity House will visit the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road, Grafton, during the membership meeting on Friday, June 1, at 11a.m. to speak on Rensselaer County’s food stamp program. All Rensselaer County seniors 60 years of age and older are welcome. If you have any questions or want to stay for lunch, (entrée Spanish Rice), please contact the center at 518-279-3413.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONAL SERVICES: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 600State Street, (corner of State and Lafayette Streets), Schenectady, holds its special First Friday Devotional Services on Friday, June 1, following the 12:15p.m. Mass. There will be Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The public is cordially invited. St. Joseph’s Church is handicapped accessible and parking is available in the parking lot behind the Church. More information is available by calling 518-374-4466, Ext. 13.