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bush, and Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway have combined and created Hopes Kitchen.

AMERICAN ITALIAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER: The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1227 Central Avenue in Albany. Since 1979 the museum has fulfilled its mission - to record and preserve Italian heritage for present and future generations - with the help of its dedicated, all volunteer staff. Ours is the largest American Italian museum in the eastern U. S. maintaining 10 exhibit rooms, a Hall of History and a li

brary including research materials. Our gift shop offers many one- of-a-kind and “Made in Italy” items. There is a small admission fee. Please call ahead to confirm we are open. (518) 435-1979.

BEATLES CABARET: The Beatles Cabaret - All You Need is Love ~ Burnt Hills Oratorio Society. Friday, February 28, Saturday, February 29, Sunday, March 1. Doors open at 5:00pm Friday and Saturday, and 1:00pm Sunday. The Vista Ballroom, Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park. Treat yourself to a great night- out as we entertain you with the beloved songs of the Beatles. Set in the elegant Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, this grand affair begins with

a delectable Chef’s Buffet and cash bar, followed by a choral cabaret featuring solo voices from the BHOS family. Tickets sold only in advance. Tickets (Chef’s Buffet and Performance): $70. Seating will be limited. Tickets must be purchased by Friday February 21. Please choose your preferred date when ordering tickets. This event will take place “snow or shine.” It will not be canceled or rescheduled. Ticket link: beatlescabaret.bpt.me.

HORSEMEN’S SOCIAL: The Annual Horsemen’s Social will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 6:30- 9:30 PM, at The Saratoga Winery, 462 NY29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. This social network was originated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension

Equine Leadership Committee to encourage horse people of all disciplines to gather and discuss the state of the industry, as well as to foster relationships within the equine community. Participants will enjoy a wonderful BBQ meal and drink ticket, along with great conversation, guest speakers and a silent auction to benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-HTraining Center. The Training Center supports year-round educational programming, as well as many 4- H Horse Clubs and their events. Cost of tickets are $35. For more information, please contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu, 518885- 8995, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/cceequine/ at www.cceequine.com.

WORKSHOP: Pastoral Care Ministry Formation & Skill Building workshop “Pastoral Visitation to the Sick, Elderly and Homebound”, Mondays 4/20, 4/27 and 5/4, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Saturday 5/9/20 from 8:30 AM-3 PM at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Clifton Park. Information on pastoral visitation, communication, illness issues, spiritual assessment, grief, loss, suffering, faith, death, dying, ritual, sacraments, theology of pastoral care and care giving issues. $60, includes book/materials. Registration required, space limited. Registration deadline: April 13, 2020. All faith traditions welcome. Registration: https://www.rcda.org/ PastoralCareTraining. For more information contact

Maria. Schollenberger@ rcda.org or (518) 641- 6818.

RETREAT: Pastoral Care Ministry Annual Day of Retreat & Spiritual Renewal, Thursday, June 11th, 8:30am – 3:30pm at Carondelet Hospitality Center, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham. Presentation by Christine Koellhoffer, IHM., on “Greening Our Lives”. There will also be other presentations, discussions, quiet reflection and celebration of the Eucharist. $30, includes lunch. Preregistration required, space limited. Registration deadline: 4/30/20. All faith traditions welcome. Registration: http://webapps.rcda. org/PastoralCareRegistration. For more information contact Maria. Schollenberger@rcda.org or (518) 641- 6818.