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Friday, Aug. 3

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBARY: Summer Cinema, “Sherlock Gnomes,” 2:30p.m. Bring a blanket or pillow; the library will supply the popcorn. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Farmers’ Market, Fridays 3p.m. – 6p.m. Winery Knitters, 6p.m. 4118 State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www. brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

CASTLETON FARMERS MARKET: The Castleton-onHudson 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).

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: On Friday, August 3, at 11a.m. there will be a Membership Meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Be a part of the decisions that affect your senior center. Stay for a noon meal after the meeting for a suggested donation of $3. To make reservations for lunch, call the center at 518279-3413.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Art, 5 p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-2790580for more information. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Family Movie Night, 8:30p.m. Free film under the stars on Grafton’s beach, on a big 16’ screen. Bring a camp chair or blankets. Star Watch, 9:30p.m. Free tours of the night sky with Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. Take first left off main entrance road by flashing light into Deerfield Pavilion. Weather may cancel so please check facebook for program updates. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Legal Aid available today; sign up for an appointment. Yoga at 10:30a.m. Bingo at 12:30p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

SUMMER CELEBRATION: Join the Churchtown Dairy for a summer celebration with music, barbecue and a farm and garden tour. 5p.m - 8 p.m., 357County Route 12, Hudson. Admission free; donations welcome. For more information call 518-851-2042or visit www.churchtowndairy.org.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Aerobics 9:45a.m. Bingo 12:45p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1p.m. - 2:45p.m. 19Third Street, Troy. To make reservations for noon lunch call 518-270-5349. For more information call 518-2705348.

Saturday, Aug. 4

9.5GENERALS: The Friends of Oakwood Cemetery present their next public tour, “9 and ½ Generals,” on Saturday August 4, from 9a.m. to noon. Along with the great Civil War generals Wool, Thomas, Carr and others, the “half general” is one of the many interesting military stories you’ll hear in this popular tour led by Michael Barrett. This event helps support the preservation and maintenance of the Historic Earl Chapel and the beautiful grounds of Oakwood Cemetery. Registration preferred; please call 518-328-0090. Pay $15per person on arrival; children under 12are free. Meet at the chapel flagpole. In case of inclement weather, check for updates at Oakwood Cemetery Troy NY on Facebook.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: The Poestenkill Christian Church, 721Snyder’s Corners Road, Poestenkill, will have its monthly All You Can Eat Breakfast on Saturday, August 4, from 8a.m. - 11a.m. $8. for adults and $3.50for children under 10.

CHENEY LIBRARY BOOK SALE: The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls holds a Book Sale from 9a.m. - 1p.m. Back To School Raffle tickets are available 6for $5or $1each for an August 15drawing. 73 Classic Street, Hoosick Falls. CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK: Bubbles in the Sky, 3p.m. Meet at the beach to make giant bubbles and learn the fascinating science behind the fun. Visit www.nysparks. com for more information. GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK: Four Legged Friend Hike, 10a.m. Join Stevie and her charming Doberman Bulla on a hike in the park. All dogs must have a 6foot leash and you may be asked for proof of rabies vaccination. Meets at playground at north end of lot at Grafton Lakes State Park. Visit www.nysparks.com for more information.

GRANT COTTAGE: Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard will outline the life of the Reverend Dr. John Philip Newman, clergyman, popular orator, author and world traveler, through his life’s religious and political activities. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site,1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

MASONIC PICNIC: The annual joint members, family and guest picnic of Mount Zion Masonic Lodge F.& A.M. #311 and Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13F.& A.M. takes place on Saturday, August 4, from 11a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39Brunswick Road, Troy.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS TOUR: North Country ARTS presents a self-guided artist studio tour highlighting artists in Glens Falls Saturday, August 4from 10a.m. – 5p.m. Thirteen artists with studios in Glens Falls will open their doors to highlight their work ranging from painting and fabric art to pottery and jewelry. Brochures with maps and descriptions of the artists’ work are available at the North Country ARTS Gallery at the Shirt Factory in Glens Falls or you can contact Fred Holman at 518-803-4034for more information. For additional information visit www. northcountryarts.com. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBARRY: Slime Time, 1p.m. Meet real slugs, snails and worms. Kids love slime, and these creatures do too. Find out why, how they move and which end of a worm is which. For ages 6-12. Please call to sign up. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, call 518-462-1193, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/ Rensselaer Library. THACHER NATURE CENTER: “Home is Where the Hive Is,” 2p.m. A fun and fascinating look at a honeybee observation hive. Meet the querulous queen, the woebegone workers, and the dull drones, while learning about the various jobs they have within the colony. Observe up close the features of the hive, including the fabulous feeding port and the tubular tube. Try on the beekeeping equipment, and test your honeybee knowledge in a friendly trivia game. This program is appropriate for adults and children. Please call 518872-0800to register. THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22Bridge St, Johnsonville (Route 40to Route 67East. Look for the new sign at the corner) has a great selection of men’s, women’s, girl’s, boy’s and baby clothing, shoes and accessories. Most clothing is $3a bag. Housewares, decorative items, a room full of toys, and over 1,000hard and soft cover

books. The thrift shop is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9a.m. - noon. YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

Sunday, Aug. 5

ANNUAL ISLAND SERVICE: The annual vespers service with The Rev. Nancy Rosenblum at the Church of the Good Shepherd on St. Hubert’s Isle in Raquette Lake marks the church’s 138th anniversary. The 3 p.m. service will be followed by complimentary refreshments. Free transport from Village Dock will be provided by Burke’s Marina at 2p.m. An offering will be collected for building repairs. For more information visit www. sthubertsisle.com. BREAKFAST BUFFET:

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station, 8:30a.m. - 11:30a.m., K of C Hall, 76Grace Street, Waterford. $8adult - $4children (Children under 4free). Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. Call 518-237-9330for more information.

COAST GUARD DAY: The United States Coast Guard, one of the country’s five armed services, is a unique agency of the Federal government. The service was founded on August 4, 1790 when the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling. Friends of the USS SLATER will commemorate the 228th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard on Sunday, August 5 at 9a.m. with a ceremony aboard the ship on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany, just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. “Coasties” and their friends and families are invited to attend. Call 518-431-1943 for more information, or visit www.ussslater.org.

FREE OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES: Kripalu Yoga practice will be guided by Kathleen Fisk, Kripalu Yoga Instructor and owner of In Harmony Yoga Studio, 137 Remsen Street, Cohoes. Free outside yoga classes will be held Sundays in June, July and August, weather permitting, at 10a.m. at Van Schaick Island Pond, 155 Continental Avenue, Cohoes. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Young Adult Book Club, 6:30p.m. 2455 NY-2, Grafton. Visit www. graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

GRANT COTTAGE: Andre M. Fleche, associate professor of history at Castleton University, reflects on the ways that Grant’s ultimately successful candidacy cemented the legacy of the Union emancipation, thereby shaping the meaning of the Civil War. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton.

SARATOGA SPRINGS SUMMER STROLL: Learn about the beautiful and unusual crypts and mausoleums of Greenridge Cemetery, while exploring the history of some of Saratoga’s most prominent citizens with tour leader Jan Klassovity. The tour will meet at the Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue at 10:30a.m. LaBrake Memorials is the sponsor for this Greenridge Cemetery tour. $5for Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation members, $8for non-members. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary. For more information, please call SSPF at 518-587-5030, visit www. saratogapreservation.org or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Coordinator, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

THACHER NATURE CENTER: Dog Days of Summer, 10a.m. Bring your furry friends for an adventure through the park. Learn how to keep your dog cool, hydrated, and comfortable when exploring in the summer heat. Begin at the LaGrange Bush parking area. Proof of recent vaccinations and six-foot leash (maximum) are required. Call 518-872-0800to register. Park entrance fee is $6per vehicle.

YADDO GARDEN TOURS: Garden tours share the history of the Trask family, the mansion and history of the Yaddo gardens in Saratoga Springs. Docent-led tours begin at 11a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from June 23through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www. yaddo.org.

Monday, Aug. 6

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: DIY Essential Oil Candles,2p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Make a cute mason jar candle with your choice of essential oil — fresh and clean, invigorating or relaxing. Sign up online at bethlehempubliclibrary.org or call 518-439-9314. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Senior Bridge Club, 1p.m., Adult Yoga, 6 p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Cribbage, 9a.m. Yoga, 10:30a.m. Cards. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for more information.

SENIOR SCRAPBOOKING CLASS: Do you have stacks of pictures that you keep meaning to put in albums? The Everett Wagar Senior Center can help you get started, Just bring yourself and your pictures; the center provides the fun and all needed materials to make your pictures look fabulous (think birthday, or anniversary presents). Class meets Monday August 6, at 12:30p.m. Come early and enjoy lunch at noon for a suggested donation of $3. for seniors 60years of age an older. Reservations are required for lunch and appreciated for scrapbooking; please call 518-279-3413. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Eastfield Village, a collection of more than twenty-five early nineteenth century buildings in East Nassau, is the campus for the Annual Series of Early American Trades and Historic Preservation Workshops. Peter Schaaphok, president of the Historic Eastfield Foundation, will give an illustrated talk about Historic Eastfield Village during the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Monday, August 6. 7:30 p.m., Stephentown Heritage Center, 4Staples Road (corner of Garfield Road), Stephentown. The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible. For directions, telephone 518-733-0010.

TROY SENIOR CENTER: Haircuts available the first Monday of each month, starting at 10a.m. Please call 518-270-5348to make a reservation. Aerobics, 9:30a.m. Bowling at Uncle Sam Lanes, 12:30p.m. Work out with Gym Guru “Ellio,” 1 p.m. - 2:45p.m. Troy Senior Center, 19Third Street, Downtown Troy.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Summer Reading Book Discussion, 7p.m. Following the Libraries Rock theme, discuss David Hepworth’s “The Rise and Fall of Rock Stars.” The August 16Listening Party will feature music from some of the artists featured in the book. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

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

COMMUNITY COFFEE HOUR: Stephentown Memorial Library would like to invite all Stephentown (and surrounding areas) senior citizens to the Senior Coffee Hour every Tuesday at 1 p.m. This is a time to gather with friends, enjoy some coffee and baked goods and participate in activities presented by Library staff member Maria Spear. Stephentown Memorial Library is located at 472NY-43in Stephentown. CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “A Touch of Wonder” by Arthur Gordon. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. 6:30p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918. DYKEN POND: Led by Leonard Tremblay, travel in a different direction each Tuesday in July and August to explore the many different habitats of Dyken Pond. 2-3miles each week from 1 p.m. - 3p.m. Free. Preregister for all events by email at dykenpond@gmail.com, or call 518-658-2055.

EARL CHAPEL TOURS: The spectacular Gardner Earl Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery, Troy’s “castle on the hill,” will be open for tours every Tuesday in August at 1p.m. and 2 p.m. for just $8.per person. Children under 12are free. No registration required, but groups of eight or more are requested to call 518221-7941for scheduling purposes.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Teen Art Club, 4 p.m. - 5p.m. Family Game Night, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

GRANT COTTAGE: In “General Grant Smiles,” Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm will share examples of stories and incidents Grant found amusing. 1p.m., U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site, 1000Mt. McGregor Road, Wilton. HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Card party day, 10:30a.m. Van transportation available. 69Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561for noon dinner reservations and more information.

MILHAM PLANETARIUM: Williams College invites you to experience the wonders of our universe at the Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory. Astronomy students at the college will host free shows for the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8p.m. beginning on June 5 and running through August 9. Audiences will be treated to shows from the highprecision Zeiss Skymaster ZKP3/B opto-mechanical planetarium projector. Each show lasts approximately 50minutes. For reservations (required) contact Michele Rech at 413-5972188or email at mcr4@ williams.edu. Others will be admitted as space permits. Large groups should call for special appointments. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce weekly public docent tours beginning Tuesday, June 26. Docentled tours of the Museum’s temporary and permanent exhibitions will be held each Tuesday from 11:15a.m. to 12:30p.m. The tours are free of charge, no advance registration is necessary. Tours meet at 11:15a.m. in the Museum foyer at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

PALACE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: The Palace Theater’s “Summer in the City” movie series, co-presented by SEFCU and Albany Medical Center, offers free family-friendly movies on Tuesdays from July 10 through August 28. The August 7feature is “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.” Doors open at noon with educational activities provided by Albany Med; the movie begins at 1p.m. Free popcorn and beverages are provided to children 12and under. The Palace is loacted at 19Clinton Avenue, Albany. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join the Troy Public Library on Tuesday, August 7, for an evening relaxing and enjoying a decades themed vinyl music session outside in the courtyard, courtesy of the River Street Beat Shop. 6p.m., 100Second Street, Troy. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-2747071or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. 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://renssela-erlibrary. org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page.

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. WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER: Ice Cream Social at the center after lunch. All seniors 55and up are welcomed; come and check out the senior center. 1p.m., 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422for more information.

YADDO GHOST TOUR: Yaddo Ghost Tours are held every Tuesday during the Saratoga racing season. Meet in the parking lot at 5p.m. $10per person. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Kids’ Builder Association, 2p.m. Use your imagination to build with Legos, Snap Circuits, K’Nex, blocks, puzzles and more. BCHS student Jacob will be on hand to share domino-building techniques. Paws to Read, 3p.m. - 4 p.m. Bring a book or borrow one to read to a gentle dog who loves stories. For grades 1-5. The Zucchini Brothers offer up a familyfriendly musical stir-fry of styles at 6:30p.m., following an ice cream social and membership drive at 6p.m. sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Cooperative Extension will be on hand Wednesday, August 8, at 11am, for the monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Please stay for a nutritious meal at noon (entrée; Chicken Breast w/Marsala/ Mushroom Gravy) for a suggested donation of $3, available Monday through Friday to all Rensselaer County seniors 60years and older. Reservations are required for lunch; please call 518-279-3413. GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m.. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Visit www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org or call 518-279-0580for more information.

GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The monthly meeting of the Grafton merrymakers will take place on August 8 at 5:30p.m. at the Everett Wager Senior Center, Grafton.