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MAC-HAYDN THEATRE: Based on the hit film, “The Wedding Singer” is full of happy 1985songs. Performances August 9- 19at the Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham. Call 518-3929292or visit www.machaydntheatre.org for tickets and information. CYCLENATION: The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association will host the Capital Region’s first CycleNation event at Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425River Street, Troy, on Thursday, September 27, from 4:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature 50stationary bikes taking up the floor, with teams of four to eight already forming to raise $2,000or more per bike. Upbeat music and activities designed to raise awareness about stroke will complement the evening’s cycling. Cycling will take place from 5:30to 7:30 p.m., followed by a one-hour social gathering to celebrate the success of CycleNation. 11bikes are already booked, so the Heart Association encourages participants to form their teams and register now. To learn more about the “party on a bike,” including information about recruiting a team, how to register and fundraising tips, contact Jessica Pettengill at 518-626-8759 or Jessica.Pettengill@heart.org. Information is also available at CycleNation. org/CapitalRegionNY. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY: Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues during August 2018. Eva Marie Loucks, will be exhibiting her acrylics and watercolors in the Center Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6Clifton Common Court. Waterford Library will host artists Richard Kitchen, Jack Morgan, Val Mosier, Valerie Woodward, Patricia Wade and Albina Walsh. Mechanicville native, photographer Rebecca Jenkins, is exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library. Catskill/Hudson Bank will show works from artist Maria Tsai at the Halfmoon branch and artist Mary Fekete at the Malta Branch. NBT Bank, Clifton Park, features photorapher William Staudinger. MAC-HAYDN THEATER: The world premiere musi- cal “Wendy’s Shadow” asks “What is your wonderful thought?” as it takes the audience back to Neverland, where dreams are born and time is never planned. The delightful tale by Mac-Haydn Musical Director David Maglione brings Wendy and Peter back together, years after their magical flight to the land where no one grows up. Peformances August 3- 18. Call 518-392-9292or visit www.machaydntheatre.org for information and reservations.

CLINTON HEIGHTS REUNION: The 17th Annual Clinton Heights Reunion will be held at the Melvin Roads American Legion Post, 200Columbia Turnpike, on Friday, September 7, from 3p.m. to 6:30p.m. Please take part if you grew up in Clinton Heights, Hampton Manor, Prospect Heights, Clinton Park or Hillview in the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Everyone is welcome. If you are in contact with anyone who has left the area, please give them a call also. There is no charge for this informal gathering, but donations to cover expenses would be appreciated. For more information, please call Mona Orciuoli at 518-465-9564 or Pam Sanford Dundon at 518-766-9289. VENDORS WANTED: All Saints on the Hudson, 52 William St, Mechanicville, will hold their annual Craft Fair in the parish hall from 9a.m. - 3p.m. on Saturday Novembeer 17, Vendor applications are available. For information or a vendor application contact Carmella Hein at chein@nycap.r.com or 518-664-5950. SENIOR FARMERS MARKET COUPONS: Farmers Market Coupons are available and will be distributed at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton. Coupons will be available until the supply is depleted. To be eligible you must show proof of residency of Rensselaer County, be 60years of age or older and meet income guidelines. Seniors receiving coupons must sign for themselves, and have not received coupons from another location. Only one coupon book per household, no waiting lists or advance sign up. Coupon books will be distributed on a “first come first serve basis.” For times when coupons will be available please call the Everett Wagar Senior Center at 518- 279-3413. CONFERENCE ON AGING: The Rensselaer County De- partment of the Aging will hold a Conference on Aging (formally known as TRIAD) starting at 10a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, at Bulmer Telecommunications Center at Hudson Valley Community College. Venders will be sharing important information about services, programs and health and safety All Rensselaer County Seniors 60years of age and older will receive a free bag lunch. Reservations are required; call 518-2702730or 518-279-3413. The deadline for reservations is August 10.

COLUMBIA H.S. CLASS OF ‘68: The 50year reunion for Columbia High’s class of 1968will be held Friday, September 7, at Melvin Roads American Legion in East Greenbush. A buffet dinner will be served at 7:15p.m. with a cash bar starting at 6p.m. The cost of the event is $35per person. Notices were sent to classmates whose email addresses were located. If you did not receive one and would like to make a reservation and/or help out please contact either Mona Orciuoli at mona612@ aol or 518-465-9564, or Pam Sanford Dundon at pdundon@nycap.rr.com or 518-766-9289.

HUDSON JAZZ WORKSHOP: The Hudson Jazz Workshop is a four-day immersion in improvisation and composition with Armen Donelian, a Hudson resident, and Marc Mommaas, a Dutch native living in New York City, held this year from August 9-12. Past HJW participants, many of them rising professional musicians, have come from Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Holland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Norway, Spain and the USA. The workshop culminates with a performance at Hudson Hall on Sunday, August 12, at 4p.m. featuring acclaimed pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, preceded by the Jean-Michel Pilc Jazz masterclass at 10:30a.m. at Hudson Jazzworks Studio, 338Kipp Road, Hudson. Visit www.hudsonjazzworks.org for more information about the Hudson Jazz Workshop.

READING THE FORESTED LANDSCAPE: Discover Chestnut Hill, a 34-acre Rensselaer Plataeu Alliance property in Stephentown, through the eyes of ecologist and writer Tom Wessels on Saturday, September 29. Tom will introduce participants to methods of interpreting a forest’s history while wandering through it. Tom unravels complex stories etched into our forested landscape. Program fee: $35Early bird if registered by August 1; $40if registered by September 1; $45 last ticket sales September 24. Members may take a $5discount. Registration required by September 24. For more information call 518-712-9211. MUSHROOM WALK: Sue Van Hook, local mycologist, will lead participants into the woods at one of Rensselaer Land Trust’s forests or preserves on Saturday, August 25. Participants will have a chance to develop their field skills in mushroom identification. Bring a basket or bag with stiff sides, a field knife or trowel, and a hand lens if you have one. Registration fee $10per person; kids are free. Register online at renstrust.org Click on outing/events and then click on the specific event. You will then see a place to click for register here either with paypal or a credit card. Group size for the walk is limited to 25so it is first paid, first on the list. Directions will be mailed to participants registered 2 weeks before the walk. HUDSON RIVER FISH COUNT: Citizen Science Volunteers are needed to join the Rensselaer Land Trust and Fran Martino, River Haggie Outdoors, for the Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count to be held on August 11at Schodack Island State Park. Volunteers can help record and send data from ashore, or hop into a pair of our chest waders for loan to help capture fish using a 40-foot seine net. Fish species will

be sorted, counted, and recorded; and then released back into the Hudson. Meet at the main boat launch. For more information contact Fran Martino at 518-7660010.

RED, WHITE & BLUE LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection sponsors a Red, White & Blue Luncheon on Wednesday, August 8, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 1:30p.m. On the menu this month is a Turkey Sub with Pasta Salad. Deb Balliet and Amy Duskiewicz from the Animal Protective Foundation will speak about services they provide to the community, including those to seniors. There will be special music with the dynamic Peter Jorgenson, and special speaker Sharon Palmer will tell us how she became a musician who finally found the right key. The cost is $16inclusive (cash only please). Reservations are necessary no later than August 3, and cancellations are a must. Please call Nancy at 518-8690642.

CELEBRATE STEPHENTOWN: Celebrate Stephentown 2018, a three-day grassroots festival celebrating the vibrant, rural Rensselaer County community of Stephentown, will be held Friday, August 17, through Sunday, August 19. This year’s events range from talks to games to hikes to meals to open houses to sales to tastings, and will include an opening night reception featuring artwork, music, food and other products that are #madeinstephentown. For more information visit https://celebratestephentown.com. RUN FOR THE ROSES 5K: Registration is open for the 33rd Annual Run for the Roses 5K Foot Race on Sunday, August 12, at Grafton Lakes State Park. The event benefits Grafton Community Library, and includes a 2.5 Mile Nature Walk and Kids’ 1Mile Fun Run in addition to the USATF sanctioned 5K race. Pre-registration deadline for reduced entry fee is August 7. The Nature Walk steps off at 8a.m., $15, day of race $20. The 5K starts at 9a.m., $25, day of race $30. Fun Run starts at 10a.m., $10either early or day of race. All participants receive a performance fabric tee-shirt, free book and a rose. Register online at www.finishright.com or download application from www.graftoncommunitylibrary.org. Race applications are also available at Grafton Lakes State Park Office, phone 518279-1155, and at the Grafton Community Library at 2455NY Route 2. CARDBOARD BOAT RACING: Hudson Crossing Park presents its 14th Annual Cardboard Boat Races on Saturday, August 11, (rain date: Sunday, August 12) at the Fort Hardy Park beach on Route 29in Schuylerville. This year’s theme is “Rock the Boat.” The first race launches at 1p.m. Admission is free for spectators. Entry fees start at $20per sailor with a $50per boat maximum. Small business and corporate entry fees are available, as well. On-site registration and cardboard boat construction will be open from 8to 11a.m. Rules, registration forms and hints to get started with boatbuilding are available at http://www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.

LOBSTER BAKE: Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star and Van Rensselaer Lodge #87, F& AM, in East Greenbush are holding

their annual Lobster or Steak Bake on Saturday, August 25, from 4p.m. – 6 p.m. You may eat in or take out. The cost is $25and reservations with money are required and binding. The menu includes: lobster or steak, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. The deadline for reservations is August 21. Reservations must be placed by calling Barbara at 518-477-4919. Take-out orders can be picked up at the Masonic Temple, 710Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush after 4p.m. on Saturday, August 25.

TASTE OF SAND LAKE: Sand Lake Center for the Arts, its Board of Directors, the Honorary Committee and its business sponsors invite you to the 11th Annual “A Taste of Sand Lake” on Wednesday, August 15, from 6p.m. - 9 p.m. “A Taste of Sand Lake” is a benefit fundraiser held at Old Daley on Crooked Lake, featuring the finest restaurants from around our community, including AJ’s Pizzeria, Burden Lake Country Club, Crossroads American Grille, Hannaford Supermarket, Kay’s Famous Pizza, Lakeview on Crystal Lake, La Perla Ristorante, Old Daley on Crooked Lake, Mess Hall, Paula’s County Kitchen, Towne Tavern, Westfall Station Café and Young’s Pharmacy and General Store. Come enjoy live music, raffle items and of course the great food! All proceeds ensure that SLCA can continue to bring quality Music, Art and Theater to Rensselaer County and the Sand Lake area. Tickets are $50each, please visit www.slca-ctp.org or call the office 518-674-2007to purchase tickets or for more information.

SPEIGLE ELDERS UPCOMING EVENTS: The Speigle Elders are planning the following events for the remainder of the year: Chinese Auction and Valley Cats game in July; birthday luncheon in August; bowling league re-opening and Knickerbocker Mansion Tour w/lunch in September; October events include an October 3Germanfest bus trip to Gavin’s, and an in-house Italian luncheon; a presentation on “Russell Sage - The Man” in the fall: and the annual Christmas/ Birthday party in December. Members are invited to chair any of these events as well as suggesting additional trips, in-house or outside events to round out this year’s social calendar. LARAC: “Atmosphere,” feauring Kristen Dahms, Diane Swanson, Betty O’Brien, and Leslie Ferst, highlights the exploration of nature, color, layers and abstraction. Each of the four artists

use their medium to create their own interpretation of the mysterious and everchanging elements found in nature. July 13- August 10, Lowere Adirondack Regional Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop, 7Lapham Place, Glens Falls. Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. - 3p.m., with extended hours until 6p.m. on Thursdays.

NAME THE OWL: The name of the game at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls this summer is “Name Our Owl.” A wooden sculpture was donated to the Library by Andrew Tae Cowder. So “who” wants to come up with the winning name for the new mascot? All entries are welcome. You can stop in and fill out a quick entry form, or go to friendsofthecheneylibrary on Facebook and leave your comments on the Unnamed Owl picture post. 5 names from the entries will be chosen. All patrons can vote for their favorite name. A small token will be given to the winning entry. Please stop in in person or online anytime before the August 23deadline.

HISTORIC STEPHENTOWN PHOTOS: Photographs of Stephentown from 1907and 1908are now on display at the Stephentown Post Office. These scenes have been printed from glass plate negatives that were donated to the Stephentown Historical Society by the Lebanon Valley Historical Society. The views include the Kinderhook Creek and Atwater Village section of Garfield. These historic images will also be part of a Spring 2019exhibit of local photography at the Stephentown Heritage Center. Photographers should plan to take their own interesting views and visions of Stephentown throughout the coming year with this exhibit in mind. CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION: Sand Lake Center for the Arts invites local artists to decorate, paint and manipulate artifical Christmas trees that will auctioned off during the holiday season at the arts center. SLCA will provide the trees (If needed) at 2’, 4’ or 6’ tall. Finalized works of art are due August 31to be displayed in September. For more information call 518674-2007or visit www. slca-ctp.org.

CHILDHOOD MEMENTOS WANTED: Now is the time to look in that hope chest or check the drawer in the desk for that perfect memento of your childhood that you would like to share in the latest of the Rensselaer County Historical Society’s series of community exhibits. RCHS encourages submissions for the Fall 2018exhibition, “When I Was A Child: A Community Remembers Childhood,” which will be held at the museum from September 10- December 22as part of this year’s examination of childhood in Rensselaer County. Images, artwork, toys, clothing, etc. will all be part of this companion exhibit to “Kids, Kids, Kids – Growing Up in Rensselaer County,” currently on view in the Grimm Gallery. For more information on how to submit your mementos, please contact Stacy Pomeroy Draper, Curator/Archivist at spdraper@rchsonline.org. COHOES SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Cohoes Public Library is offering its annual Summer Reading Celebration during July and August, and participation is free and open to all ages, including parents! Sign up for Summer Read and pledge to read over the summer, keep track of your progress, and enjoy free Summer Programs, including a great party at the end of the summer to celebrate your accomplishments. All programs are free & start at 11:30a.m. each Thursday from July 12- August 23. See www.CohoesPublicLibrary.org for complete descriptions.

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 10through August 28. Doors open at noon with educational activities provided by Albany Med; movies start at 1p.m. Free popcorn and beverages are provided to children 12 and under. Individual groups, daycare and summer camps looking to reserve blocks of tickets may call in advance. The Palace is loacted at 19 Clinton Avenue, Albany. For more information, call 518465-4663ext. 128or visit www.palacealbany.org.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES TOILETRIES DRIVE: Catholic Charities’ pantry programs are running low or are completely out of toiletries. Please consider donating items such as bar soap, toilet paper, toothpaste and other personal hygiene products to one of the five local pantries: St. John’s/ St. Ann’s Outreach Center, Hilltowns Community Resource Center, Sister Maureen Joyce Center, Roarke Center or CoNSERNS-U. You can also drop off any items at Catholic Charities Tri-County Services’ office at 50Herrick St in Rensselaer. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, you can do so online at https://rcda. thankyou4caring.org/ccrcda/cc-tri-county-services. ADULT SUMMER READING RAFFLE: If you have time to read even one book this summer, you have a chance to win a prize in the Troy Public Library and Lansingburgh branch’s summer reading raffle. You get the chance to enter one raffle ticket for each book you read. The more you read the better your chances are at winning. Participants must be 16years or older and have a valid library card from an Upper Hudson member library to enter. You can read whatever books you like, including audiobooks and eBooks. Prizes include gift cards and merchandise from local Troy businesses. The drawing will be held August 21at the Finale Party. Participants do not need to be present to win. For more information about how to participate, call the library at 518-274-7071or visit online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

CIVIL WAR WEEKEND: Tickets are now available for the Civil War Weekend, a fundraiser for The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, which will be held on August 11and 12at D.A. Collins’ Ballard Road property in Wilton. This official bicentennial celebration event of the Town of Wilton will include dozens of Civil War era reenactors. The Iron Jacks, 77th NY Regimental

Balladeers, and Veterans in the New Field will provide musical performances. Children’s activities, book signings, military artifact displays, food and vendors will offer a weekend full of learning and excitement for all ages. Admission is $10 each day for ages 13and up; entry is free for children 12 and under and active duty military with id cards. Paid tickets include a complimentary admission pass to Grant Cottage for use during the 2018season. Tickets may be purchased at www. grantcottage.org. For more information, call 518-5844353.

VENDORS WANTED: The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus are seeking vendors for their craft fair to be held on Saturday, September 22, at the council hall located at 328TroySchenectady Rd, Latham. Table space is available for indoor displays with additional space outside on the grounds, both open and covered. Reservations close August 10. For rates and more information, call Kathy at 518-272-8831, email klmajer@outlook.com, or visit http://www.lathamcoloniekofc.com to download the order form.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE TOURS: The National Museum of Dance is pleased to announce weekly public docent tours beginning Tuesday, June 26. Docent-led 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 11:15 a.m. in the Museum foyer. The Museum is located at 99South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

UNION COLLEGE ART EXHIBIT: In “Wherever the Mushrooms Grow,” Union College senior Natalya Brill presents a harmony of discord in her solo exhibition. Using incongruous phrases combined with digitally altered drawings, she creates a curious, ambiguous ether

for viewers to meander through. Brill encourages viewers to disassemble the pairings, and consider both what they see initially, and what can be extracted by separating the written and visual elements. June 26 - September 16, Wikoff Student Gallery, Nott Memorial, Union College, Schenectady. A closing reception will be held on Friday, September 14. For more information visit https://muse.union. edu/mandeville/project/ wherever-the-mushroomsgrow-natalya-brill/. SARATOGA WALKING TOURS: The Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center’s popular 90-minute “History, Legends, Lore and More” walking tour celebrates Saratoga’s Victorian era and the classic Victorian stroll. Stroll through Congress Park, take the waters and hear the stories of our most colorful characters, beloved monuments and treasured artwork. All tours begin at 10:30a.m., rain or shine, and meet at the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8 per person; children under 12are free. Tours will be held on June 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30. From July 2 – September 3tours will be held Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 518)-587-3241, or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE ART EXHIBIT: In a show entitled “New Horizons,” Newburyport artist Annalee Johnson exhibits landscape oil paintings at the Chatham Bookstore from June 28to August 18. The Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham. Call 518-3923005or visit https://chathambookstore.com/ for more information.

SPEIGLE ELDERS BOWLING LEAGUE: The nonsanctioned bowling league’s fall season will open at noon on Monday, September 12, preceded by free team bowling on Friday, August 31. Open/practice bowling is offered at noon on Fridays throughout the summer at the Alpha Lanes in Lansingburgh. If you are interested in joining this league for fun and exercise, contact Mary Riley at 518-283-4527. NORTH GREENBUSH PUBLIC LIBRARY: The North Greenbush Public Library has a wide range of new DVDs for the whole family, including the family favorite “Wrinkle in Time,” and the blockbuster “Black Panther.” Did you miss an episode of your favorite TV series? The library now has “Outlander” Season 3, “Call the Midwife” Season 7 and many more titles. Visit northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newdvds for the full list. The lazy days of summer would not be complete without beach reading, and the North Greenbush Public Library has the books you want to read from favorite authors like Barbara Delinsky, Stephen King, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Stuart Woods and more. A complete list of new books is available at northgreenbushlibrary.org/ newbooks. The library is located at 141 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. BERKSHIRE SCENIC RAILWAY: The Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum (BSRM), a non-profit, all-volunteer organization, is back on track with more Hoosac Valley train rides from the town of Adams. The 2018season will also offer the return of the popular Cabaret trains, featuring local musicians Ron Ramsay and Samantha Talora. These special events will be offered on alternating Saturdays, June through September. New online ticketing and general information are now at BerkshireTrains.org for all train rides and for BSRM’s historic Lenox Rail Station Museum.

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 Sat- urdays and Sundays from June 23through September 2.. Meet at the entrance to the gardens. Admission $10 per person. New this year, Yaddo will host Ghost Tours on Tuesdays at 5p.m. during the racing season from July 24through August 28. For more information contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746or www.yaddo.org. POESTENKILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Learn more about people from Poestenkill’s past at the Heritage Center in Poestenkill at 776 Round Top Road next to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. See how Aretta Barringer, Lena Bosch, John Bubie Jr., Irma Fisher, Eva Flint, Florence Bubie Miller Hill, John Holser, Edward Ott, and Florence Ripple influenced the history of this small town. The exhibit is on display through the end of July on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. and Saturdays from 1p.m. to 3p.m. or call for an appointment at 518244-3078.

GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS TRIP: Two-hour Lake George Lunch Cruise on the Lac Du Saint Sacrement. August 16. $40pp includes boat, buffet and bus driver tip. Payment due August 1. For reservations please contact Frank Cuttone at 518279-1521. Please make checks payable to Grafton Merry Makers C/O Betty Jean Kaufmann, 269Hillcrest Ave., Troy, NY 12180. CRAFTERS WANTED: Crafters are needed for “Crafts on the Street, event to be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m. On Saturday, September 15, at St. Joseph’s Church, Lafayette Street, Schenectady. The event will feature a silent auction, pony rides, and a petting zoo. For more information, email lisagaff@aol.com or call/text 518-596-8080. TROY CYO DAY CAMP:

The Troy CYO-sponsored Summer Day Camp program is now registering children ages 4-12for its seven-week program, June 25- August 10along with a basketball fundamentals program planned for August 13- August 17. The Summer Camp program offers daily trips to Grafton, Saratoga Peerless Pool, special trips to Fun Park in Queensbury, Lake George (Minne-Ha Ha Cruise), movies computers full gym program, crafts hiking and more. Tuition fee weekly rate $90. The camp site is the Troy CYO Center, 2374th Street, Troy. For further information call Troy CYO at 518-274-2630or email rpisci2624@aol.com. WILD TAILS OF ALBANY: Wild Tails of Albany Animals is a first of its kind guided walking tour that leads your family on a safari through downtown Albany. You will uncover many creatures in the form of carvings and statues hidden in plain sight as your guide regales you with historic tails of Albany’s furry and feathered friends, big and small, including Owney the Railway Mail Dog and our beloved Nipper. Tours take place on the second Saturday of the month from May through October, starting at 11a.m. at the Albany Visitors Center, 25Quackenbush Square. Adults $3, children free. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance. 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, is now open for summer hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4p.m. Admission is free on Tuesdays. Exhibitions for 2018season include “Gender Neutral,” opening on April 19; “Art in the Foyer – Tom Caravaglia in Celebration of Alwin Nikolais,” opening on May 11; “Dancers After Dark – Photographs by Jordan Matter,” opening June 30; and tributes to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, Lucinda Childs and Alfredo Corvino, opening on August 12. Currently on view are the Museum’s five permanent exhibitions in addition to “Art in the Foyer – Design for Dance: The Malcolm McCormick Collection,” “National Museum of Dance: Celebrating 30Years,” and tributes to 2017Hall of Fame inductees Marylou Whitney and Lewis A. Swyer. For more information about the National Museum of Dance and School of the Arts please visit www. dancemuseum.org or call 518-584-2225ext. 3001. LUMBERYARD PERFORMING ARTS: Lumberyard Contemporary Performing Arts will present its inaugural Summer Season, which will take place from June 28– September 1 in the Hudson Valley. The season will offer audiences a sneak peek at new works by a wide range of celebrated artists, including Jodi Melnick (August 3-5), John Jasperse (August 17-19), Ishmael Houston-Jones and Miguel Gutierrez (August 24-26), and Savion Glover featuring Marcus Gilmore (September 1). The performances will take place at some of the Hudson Valley’s most beautiful performance venues in Catskill and Hudson throughout the summer. For more information visit www. lumberyard.org. LANSINGBURGH HIGH CLASS OF 1968: The Lansingburgh High School Class of 1968’s 50-Year Reunion takes place on September 29from 3 p.m. - 6p.m. at Forty-One Sports Bar & Grille, 41112th Street, Troy. $20per person (soda, coffee, tea included in price). RSVP by August 29. More details to follow; contact Lydia Eaton Plante (message - Facebook) and visit “Burgh – Class of 68 Reunion” on Facebook. HUDSON HALL CHILDRENS’ WORKSHOPS: Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House (327 Warren Street, Hudson) welcomes a different kind of Indian summer this year with new children’s workshops that incorporate the rich traditions of South Asian culture. Learn how to play the traditional music of India with Eric Fraser’s RagaTala Tigers, or become a junior yogi and discover the power of mindfulness with Animal Yoga & Storybook Art Making with local artist Alison Fox. Returning for its third year is summer family favorite Chess for Kids, a three day intensive with chess pros Chris Chanin and Alec Butterfield. For more information or to register your child, visit hudsonhall. org or call 518-822-1438. All children’s workshops at Hudson Hall are free. For more information visit hudsonhall.org.

USS SLATER: USS SLATER is open to the public for the ship’s 21st season in Albany. A National Historic Landmark, USS SLATER is the only remaining World War II Destroyer Escort afloat in America. USS SLATER has become one of the best restored, most historically accurate World War II ships in the world. USS SLATER is owned and operated by Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, a private, nonprofit organization that receives no regular Federal, State, or local government financial support. USS SLATER is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Public hours will be Wednesday through Sunday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. through November. Admission is $9for adults and $7for children. Call 518-431-1943for more information or visit www. ussslater.org.

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ART EXHIBIT: In “Upon the Ground, Below the Water,” artists Richard Barlow, Daesha Devón Harris, Matt Frieburghaus, Tanya Marcuse, Kingsley Parker and Claire Sherwood observe features of landscape marked by human endeavor. The exhibit runs from March 24- September 3at the Albany International Airport Gallery, open daily from 7a.m. - 11p.m.

KEVENY MEMORIAL CLASS OF ‘68: The Keveny Memorial Academy Class of 1968 is planning its 50 Year Class Reunion for Saturday evening, September 22, at the Van Schaick Country Club, Cohoes. The event will start at 5 p.m. with Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres, followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m.. A “Meet & Greet” informal gathering is also planned for the Cohoes Knights of Columbus the night before on Friday, September 21, starting at 7 p.m. A Facebook page – Keveny Academy Class of ‘68 -- has been created for providing additional information. The planning committee is in the process of gathering contact information so that invitations can be sent. If you would like to participate in future planning meetings, or would like to share any ideas or suggestions, please comment on the Facebook page or send an email to KMAclassof68@gmail.com.

ARTS CENTER OF THE CAPITAL REGION: The Arts Center of the Capital Region announces its Annual Call for Entries. Submissions will be considered for opportunities including solo exhibitions, small and large group exhibitions, installation possibilities, and more. All mediums welcome. Apply at https:// artscenterofthecapitalregion.submittable.com/submit. For questions please email callforart@artscenteronline.org. No phone calls please.

SBA DISASTER RELIEF: New York businesses and residents affected by the multi-alarm fire in the city of Cohoes on

Nov. 302017, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA disaster declaration covers Albany County and the adjacent counties of Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie. The deadline to return economic injury applications is October 4. Businesses and individuals may obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-6592955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard- of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@ sba. gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www.sba. gov/disaster. DANCETHROUGHPARKINSON’S: TheNationalMuseumof Danceannounces theinception ofDanceThroughParkinson’s, aninnovativeweeklyclass for people living with Parkinson’s diseaseandtheircarepartners. Thisclass, taughtbyBoard-Certified DanceMovementTherapist Rachelle Smith-Stallman, exploresmovementthrough different typesof rhythmicmusic in ways that are joyful, safe, andstimulating. DanceThrough Parkinson’shasbeenprovento enhance strength, balance, flexibility, awareness, andconfidence in its participants. Beginningon January11, classeswillbeheldon Thursdays from1:30p.m. to2:30 p.m. intheSwyerStudios located directly behindtheNationalMuseumof Dance, 99S. Broadway, SaratogaSprings. Classes are free ofchargeandnoexperience is necessary for participation. For moreinformationpleasecontact theMuseumat518-584-2225 ext. 3001.

FREE E NGL I S H CLASSES: Do you want to improve your English? Are you newto the United States? Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County has free English Literacy Civics classes where you can improve your English language skills while learning about life in the United States. Each class meets two times per week. Classes for beginning learners meet in Albany. Classes for intermediate learners meet in Troy. For more information, contact Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County at 518-244-4650 or visit www. lvorc.org.

CANADIAN ROCKIES TRIP: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to The Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park from August 25 to September 2, 2018. Rates includes round trip airfare from Albany, 8nights hotel and 11 meals. Exciting highlights include unforgettable Icefields Parkway and Glacier National Park. Ride aboard an open air Jammer touring car, visit “Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump”, choose your dinner location from one of Banff’s great restaurants. Enjoy a true western BBQ with live entertainment at a dude ranch and more! For details call Lisa at Plaza Travel, (518) 785-3338or email lisa@plazatravel.net. ERIE CANAL EXHIBIT: “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal” will be on display through October 20, 2019. The exhibition honors the bicentennial anniversary of the Erie Canal’s construction and features artifacts, images, posters, and documents from the collections of the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, and cultural institutions from across the state. The first phase of the exhibition explores the circumstances leading up to building the canal, the construction, and the famous “wedding of the waters” that marked the opening of the completed canal in 1825. Located at 222Madison Avenue in Albany, the Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30a.m. to 5p.m. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission is free. Further information about programs and events can be obtained by calling 518-474-5877or visiting the Museum website at www.nysm. nysed.gov.

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WATERVLIET SENIOR CENTER GROUP LUNCHES: Enjoy a nutritious, social, and fun lunch with the Watervliet Senior Center Monday through Friday at noon. The $3suggested donation is anonymous and everyone is welcome. Call for the daily menu and sign up by 2p.m. for the following day. The Senior Center is located at 1501Broadway, Watervliet. Call 518-273-4422for more information.

CHENEY LIBRARY: The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls has new Monday and Thursday hours starting September 10. The library will be open Mondays 10a.m. - 5p.m. “All Day Thursday” hours will be 10a.m. - 8p.m. The library is located at 73 Classic Street in Hoosick Falls.

ICC BINGO: Starting July 31, 2018the Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation moves its Bingo night from Wednesdays to Tuesdays. Doors open every Tuesday at 5p.m. at 1450Fifth Avenue, Troy. Food and beverages will be sold.

CHENEY LIBRARY MEMOIR GROUP: What’s your story? Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls invites you to join its Memoir Group, which meets the second Thursday of each month from 3p.m. - 4p.m.

SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SHOP: Come visit the American Italian Heritage Association’s thrift shop offering clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, household items, books, toys, linens, small appliances, and jewelry, all at reasonable process. The Second Chance Thrift Shop features a boutique room for upscale and designer clothing for women. The Shop is located at 1229Central Avenue, Albany, parking off of Frederick Avenue. Hours are: Saturday 10a.m. - 1p.m. and Tuesday, 10a.m. - 3 p.m. All proceeds benefit the American Italian Heritage Association and Museum, a non-profit organization. GRAFTON MERRYMAKERS: The Grafton Merrymakers meet on the second Wednesday of each month from March through November at the Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2Roxborough Road in Grafton. If you are interested joining the Merrymakers please come to a meeting, or call the senior center Monday - Friday from 9a.m. - 3p.m. at 518-2793413.

WATERVLIET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: The church services for the Watervliet United Methodist church will be held at Hudson Shores Plaza, 1545 Broadway in Watervliet every Sunday from February 11 forward at 11 a.m. The Food Pantry at the Watervliet United Methodist Church, 1401 First Avenue in Watervliet, will close after Thursday, February 8. TROY CENTER: Everyone is welcome to sing along with entertainer Bob Marcello as he performs the greatest songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s at Troy Center. All families and friends are welcome to this free monthly engagement. Bob will perform the first Thursday of every month from 2:30p.m. to 3:30p.m. The Troy Center is located at 49Marvin Avenue in Troy. Please contact Billejo Sass at 518-273-6646 or by email at bsass@ troycenter.net for more information.

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 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.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 518-2716949or 518-273-1851 for more information.

MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:

NY Capital Region Men to Men Cancer Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month (except August) from 6p. m. to 8p. m. at the American Cancer Society Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham. Come- share experiences and receive understanding and encouragement from men and their loved ones in dealing with cancer. For more information, please contact the ACS Hope Club at 518-220- 6960.

FREE SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP:

Free Spirit Fellowship of Watervliet is now holding services Thursday evenings at 7 p. m. in the United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1401 1st Avenue. For further info, please call 961-3464.

FREE HOME BIBLE STUDY:

A great way to study through the Bible at your convenience. Exciting and informative study that could change your life. Compliments of Free Spirit Fellowship. For more information call 885-3149.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS:

Are you a Rensselaer County homebound senior over 60and unable to shop and cook for yourself? Rensselaer County Department of the Aging may be able to help you with a nutritious hot meal delivered to your home Monday through Friday. For more information call 270-2730or your local Senior Center.

TROY MAKERS MARKET:

Join the Makers Market every Saturday morning from 9a.m. to 2p.m. inside the Troy Atrium, a market composed of artisans from across the region selling unique handmade goods. Come see what they have to offer while exploring downtown Troy and all of its restaurants and retailers. For more information visit https://www. facebook.com/ TroyMakersMarket/.

BRUNSWICK ELKS BINGO:

Brunswick Elks Lodge has Bingo every Wednesday. Doors and Kitchen open at 6p.m., and games start at 7pm. $1,000in prizes. Early bird 50⁄50 game and half time 50⁄50 game. Proceeds benefit local charity programs. 665 Brunswick Road, Troy, on Rt. 2in Eagle Mills.

TRANSPORTATION TO SENIOR CENTER:

Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, offers transportation to the center every other Monday, and every Wednesday and Friday for a suggested donation of $1. We will pick up in Cropseyville, Grafton, Petersburg, Berlin and Stephentown. Come join the fun and a nutritious lunch, (suggested donation of $3) Monday thru Friday 9a.m. – 3 p.m. Programs offered at the center include but are not limited to; Wii games, cards, dominoes, informational presentations, crafts, scrapbooking classes, yoga and many special events. All programs are free and include materials, bring a friend or come make new ones we look forward to seeing you. For more information or to reserve a van ride, call Penny at 279-3413.