Calendar

Thursday, March 14 BETHLEHEM BRARY: Daybooks PUBLIC discusses LI“The Baker’s Secret” by Stephen P. Kiernan. Copies of the book will be available at the information desk. 1:30p.m., 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Tots Class, 10:30 a.m. Knitting group, 1p.m. STEAM, 4p.m. Financial Peace University, 6:30p.m. 4118State Highway 2, Troy. Call 518-279-4023or visit www.brunswicklibrary.org for more information.

COHOES COLUMBIETTES: The Cohoes Columbiettes hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Refreshments at 7p.m. will be followed by the 8p.m. meeting at 255Remsen Street, Cohoes. CORNER SHOPPE: The Corner Shoppe at Cornerstone Community Church, 570Third Avenue, North Troy is open every Thursday and Saturday, 9a.m. – 1p.m. Visit www. facebook.com/CornerstoneChurchintheburgh for more information or call 518-2353851. EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Aerobic swimming, 9:30a.m., Quilters 9:30a.m. Congregate Lunch (hot dogs) at noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1 p.m. Reiki by appointment. 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

GRAFTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY: Adult Yoga, 5p.m. 2455NY-2, Grafton. Call 518-279-0580or visit www. graftoncommunitylibrary.org for more information.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69Church Street, hosts a special St.Patrick’s Day dinner of Corned Beef and Cabbage for residents 60and over at noon on Thursday, March 14, followed by special entertainment by Paul Slusar. Please call 518-686-7561 to sign up for the meal. Meals are served daily for a suggested $3donation.

HOPE’S KITCHEN: Through an ecumenical partnership between Hope Lutheran Church of North Greenbush and Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, Hope’s Kitchen will offer free family meals on the second Thursday of each month, beginning March 14. Hearty meals will be prepared by Marion Daus of Wynantskill. Families, individuals, homeless and anyone looking for a little socialization are welcome. 3p.m. - 6p.m., Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, 34Broadway, Rensselaer. Please RSVP to 518248-5914. NEWYORK STATE LIBRARY: Senior Librarian Stephanie Barrett will discuss online databases available at the New York State Library that contain full-text historical newspapers. Barrett will also demonstrate how to find and access New York State digital newspapers freely available on the Internet. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30p.m.,7th Floor Computer Classroom, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany.Space is limited and registration is required. To register, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.

NYS WRITERS INSTITUTE: Scholar and memoirist DanEl Padilla Peralta gives a craft talk at 4:15p.m. in the Standish Room, UAlbany Science Library, followed by a presentation/conversation at 7:30p.m. at the Huxley Theatre, New York State Museum, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. PINE HILLS FILM SERIES: “The Macomber Affair” (1947), an adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, directed by Zoltan Korda and starring Gregory Peck, Joan Bennett and Robert Preston. 7 p.m., Steamer No. 10Theatre, 500Western Avenue, Albany. Free; suggested donation $5. For more information on the Pine Hills Film Series, visit https://www.facebook.com/ pinehillsfilmcolony/. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Anime Club for ages 13-18, 5p.m. - 7p.m. Drop in and get help with a computer, phone or other device, and get your questions answered from 5:30p.m. – 7 p.m. Rensselaer Public Library is located across the street from the Amtrak parking lot. To learn more, see http:// rensselaerlibrary.org/ or visit the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/ RensselaerLibrary. TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Silly Science Night: Build a Leprechaun Trap, 6p.m. for ages 4-12. Children ages 4-7must have an adult present at all times. Registration is required. 100Second Street, Downtown Troy. For more information call 518-274-7071or visit www. thetroylibrary.org.

WILLIAMS COLLEGE: Alison Case, Dennis Meenan ‘54Third Century Professor of English, will present a lecture titled “Authorizing Nelly: Female Narrative Authority, Wuthering Heights, and Me” at 4:15p.m. in Wege Auditorium, with a reception to follow in the Schow Atrium on the Williams College campus in Williamstown MA. Free and open to the public. Friday, March 15 BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: Qi Gong, 11a.m. All ages and abilities welcome. Learn about Better Angels, a bipartisan citizen’s movement to bring red and blue Americans together into a working alliance to participate in public life, 2:30p.m. 451Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY

LIBRARY: Many local artists will be in attendance to share their artwork during Art at the Library from 7p.m. - 9 p.m. Collaborate on a group art piece, play some team Art Trivia or try your hand at “Picture Telephone.” $10donation at the door entitles you to free food and drinks, a raffle ticket for a beautiful king size quilt and fun activities. All funds raised by the Friends of the Brunswick Community Library go towards supporting programs at the library. Brunswick Community Library is located at 4118NY 2, Troy. Check out our programs at brunswicklibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.

EVERETT WAGAR SENIOR CENTER: Chair Yoga, 10a.m., Congregate Lunch (breaded haddock) noon, suggested donation $3. Cards and games, 1 p.m. Transportation available. 2Roxborough Road, Grafton. Call 518-279-3413for more information.

FISH FRIDAY: The LathamColonie Knights of Columbus Council hosts Fish Friday beginning March 8and continuing through Lent, featuring your choice of $12Baked Haddock dinner, $10Fish Fry or Clam Roll dinner, a special $4children’s menu and more. 5p.m. - 7p.m. at 328TroySchenectady Road, Latham.

HOOSICK FALLS SENIOR CENTER: Yoga 10:30a.m. Bingo 12:30p.m. Cards. 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Call 518-686-7561to reserve noon dinner or for more information.

PRE-ST.PATRICK’S DAY:

Special Irish treats on the buffet table and live music by the Kitchen Jazz Band. 7 p.m., 435New Karner Road, Colonie. $10per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. Call 518-452-6883for more information.

Saturday, March 16 ALBERT COMMUNITY

FOREST: The art of “staying found” requires little more than a good map and compass, and the know-how to use them properly.Learning to use a compass and map together are fundamental skills each outdoorsman and woman should have to ensure a safe and successful trip afield. This field class offers hands-

on learning and a fun hike. Meet at 10a.m. the parking lot of the Albert Family Community Forest at the end of Hayes Road in East Nassau. Suggested donation $5. Register with Fred McCagg at fredmccagg@fairpoint.net.

CHATHAM BOOKSTORE: Austerlitz author, illustrator, and Caldecott Medal winner Emily McCully discusses her new book, “Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer.” The daughter of Romantic poet Lord Byron, Lovelace created what is regarded as the first computer program in the 1800s. A conversation with Thomas Chulak from the bookstore and Q& A will follow a brief reading .5 p.m .-7 p.m., Chatham Bookstore, 27Main Street, Chatham. For more information, call 518-392-3005or visit http:// chathambookstore.com/. FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK: The Society of the Friends of St. Patrick, Troy will hold its 113th Annual Dinner, Saturday evening, March 16, at 6p.m. at Franklin Terrace Ballroom on Campbell Avenue Troy. The dinner, which is a formal dress affair, consists of entrance by a bagpiper, a program and a guest humorist, Jimmy Dunn from Boston. Additional information on the Society is available at www. friendsofstpatrick.com.

IRISH SWEATER 5K: The Irish American Heritage Museum, in partnership with Downtown Albany, New York and ARE Event Productions, presents the second annual Irish Sweat-er 5K in downtown Albany. This fun run for all ages takes place at noon along the route of the 69th Annual Albany St. Patrick’s Day Parade, just before the parade steps off at 2p.m. Online registration for the 5K is now open at zippyreg. com. Registration fee $30in advance, $35day-of-race.

MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story time is 1p.m. on Saturdays. Be there when the library closes to enjoy a story, read, sing and play for about 30minutes. For ages 2-4, but all are welcome. The Menands Public Library is located at 4N. Lyons Avenue, Menands. For more information, call 518-463-4035.

NEWYORKSTATE

LIBRARY: Jim Folts, the Head of Researcher Services, New York State Archives provides an overview of Chancery Court records and discuss access strategies for finding case files and minute book entries that relate to people in early New York. 1 p.m. - 2p.m.,7th Floor Librarians Room, Cultural Education Center, 222Madison Avenue, Albany. Seating is limited and registration is recommended. To register, e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS:

Join North Country Arts at their main gallery for a reception for the new “Elements” exhibition. 5p.m. - 7p.m., The Shirt Factory 71Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. “Elements” will be on exhibit through April 27.

RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Join the Library for an afternoon lunch on Taco Saturday for all ages, starting 12:30p.m. 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. THACHER NATURE

CENTER: Bark BasketMaking Workshop, 11a.m. - 3p.m.Make a durable and beautiful berry-picking basket from the bark of a white pine tree with instructor Jennifer Lee. Participants should bring utility knife and old scissors and wear clothes that could get dirty. The $50fee includes materials. Appropriate for ages 8– 100. Space is limited. Call 518872-0800to register.

TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Visit with Greta the Reading Dog to boost your reading skills and confidence, 11a.m. - noon for all ages. Girls Who Code with Amy Flaherty and Chris Spahn from Tech Valley Game Space, 11a.m. for grades 3-8, Saturdays.100 Second Street, Downtown Troy.