Wednesday, July 17

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WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY MEETING: Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority will hold a regular meeting at 3:00 p.m. on July 17, 2019, at the offices of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Economic Development and Planning, Rensselaer County Office Building, Fifth Floor, 1600 Seventh Avenue, Troy, New York, to consider matters related to sewer and/or water infrastructure. A BOND THAT’S LASTED CENTURIES: Orange Order’s Links to Scotland. July 17, 2019 7:00 pm. St. Andrew’s Society, 150 Washington Avenue, Albany. The Orange Order is often thought of as a uniquely (Northern) Irish Protestant organization, but in fact, there are Orange Lodges all over the world. One of the most vibrant Lodges outside of Northern Ireland is in neighboring Scotland. For centuries, Scotland has been closely bound to the province of Ulster – politically, culturally, and religiously. The Orange Order has, in both places, used its cultural celebrations as well as political advocacy to preserve this special relationship. This is meant to be a non-sectarian event that examines the spread of the Orange Order to Scotland and looks at the current strength of this bond as Brexit re-ignites calls for Irish unity and Scottish independence. Sponsored by The Irish American Heritage Museum. Price: Donation. CRAFT TIME: Craft Time at the center, Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will have the monthly Craft Time on July17th at 11:00 am. This month’s craft is a decorated tea cup. Sign up is required. Stay for a nutritious lunch (Tacos) for a suggested cost of $3. Please call to be added to the list at 518-279-3413. FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Essential Steps for the DNA Newcomer. The Grafton Historical Society program will be held Wednesday, July 17th at the Grafton Town Hall at 7 PM. Have you been thinking about having your DNA test done? If you are a newcomer to the DNA testing world, or have had your results for awhile but just feel lost, this program is for you! Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will outline basic steps to help you understand your ethnicity estimates, make sense of your matches, then utilize them to discover more about your family history. This program is designed to bring you from confusion to comprehension in 5 steps! It is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄17Alien Autopsy. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Ballston Spa. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, starting from 40 McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9.

Thursday, July 18

SHORTS OUT LOUD: The Troy Public Library is pleased to present “Shorts Out Loud!” consisting of fifteen minutes of LIVE acoustic music followed by a short story read out loud, refreshments and discussion, on Thursday, July 18th at 6:30PM at the Main Library. Musical Guest – George Wilson, Reader – Stanley Hadsell. This program is free and open to adults age 16 and over. Preregistration is not required. The library is located at 100 2nd Street in Downtown Troy. Please call the library at 274-7071 if you have any questions. HOOSICK MEMBERSHIP MEETING: The Hoosick Falls Senior Membership will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 11:00 at the Hoosick Falls Senior Center. Upcoming activities, events and trips will be planned. All Hoosick Falls residents 60 and older are encouraged to attend and give input as to what they want to see at the center. Join us at noon for lunch (Haddock) followed by a fun time of bingo. Sign up for lunch by calling (518) 686-7561.. STEAM ALIEN SCULPTURES: Thursday, July 18, 4 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

Friday, July 19

TINA & TONY’S WEDDING: The Colonie Elks Lodge #2192 cordially invites you to Tina and Tony’s Wedding - a comedic theatrical experience where the audience participates as guests of the bride and groom. Cost includes a pasta dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake and dance music. Performances are scheduled for July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, or 27 at 6 pm and July 14, 21 or 28 at 2 pm. This event is open to all. Purchase Tickets at www.consortiumactors.com or Reservations to (518) 618-7835. POLISH FOOD NIGHT: Friday July 19th from 5 pm to 8 pm, Take-out or Eat-in! Please feel free to bring friends and family. Call your order in early and pick it up on your way home! Frozen pierogi available for purchase also! Cash bar. Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany. 518-456-3995. Albanypcc.com. BOOK & MOVIE GROUP: “Murder on the Orient Express” Book Talk, noon. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. ALCOHOL INK COASTERS: 6 p.m. Please Register. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. PIZZA NIGHT: The Hoags Corners Volunteer Ambulance will have Pizza Night from 5pm until 8 pm. toppings include pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, peppers, onions and black olives. We are now able to offer free delivery within the Ambulance District. Place your order by calling 518328-8113 or 518-794-0289. Pizza Night will be held the 3rd Friday of every month. The Ambulance Garage is located at 19 Town Garage Road. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION/ TRIVIA: Birthday Celebration / Trivia, Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will celebrate the July birthdays on Friday, July 19 th at 12:30. Join us for a nutritious lunch at noon (Pork Chops) for a suggested donation of $3.00. There will be birthday cake followed by a game of trivia. All Rensselaer County residents 60 and older are welcome join the fun. Please sign up for lunch at 518-279-3413.

Saturday, July 20

VETERANS HALL OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 20, 2019 10:00-2:00 - Veterans Hall Honors All Veterans Past and Present. This building is located on the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds and is comprised of a group of volunteers who feel passionate about thanking our veterans. Many have visited Veterans Hall during the fair or have come to an Open House to pay tribute to our veterans and say thank you. Everyone knows and loves a veteran and many come to share that connection. Some come to see a picture, a clipping or perhaps an item donated by family or a friend of a veteran that served our country. In addition we are compiling a list of veteran’s names from Rensselaer, Saratoga, Albany, Washington, and surrounding counties. We can use your help in this endeavor. This will be an ongoing objective for years to come. Getting your veteran’s name on the list is free, easy and a good way to ensure his/her service will be remembered. A form can be obtained by contacting Jody at 518-859-2988 or Lorraine at 518-753-6936. Thank you for your service! WILD WOMEN OF OAKWOOD: North of the Ponds, Saturday July20 at 9am the Friends of Oakwood presents a tour in a new area of the cemetery. Historian Kathy Sheehan will lead us to the gravesites of some of the women who were the movers and shakers of our county history. These women were a force to contend with – suffragists, philanthropists and more. We will meet at the chapel flagpole then caravan to the tour site. Call to register: 518-328-0090. Pay on arrival. $15.pp Children under 12, free. Check our Facebook page for updates if weather is a concern: oakwood cemetery troy ny. Oakwood Cemetery aka the Troy Cemetery Association is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit cemetery founded in 1848 and still active today. For information call 518-272-7520. COMMUNITY MEAL: 1-3pm. Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave., Troy. TINA & TONY’S WEDDING: The Colonie Elks Lodge #2192 cordially invites you to Tina and Tony’s Wedding - a comedic theatrical experience where the audience participates as guests of the bride and groom. Cost includes a pasta dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake and dance music. Performances are scheduled for July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, or 27 at 6 pm and July 14, 21 or 28 at 2 pm. This event is open to all. Purchase Tickets at www.consortiumactors.com or Reservations to (518) 618-7835. GRAFTON SUMMER FESTIVAL: The Grafton Summer Festival is Here - Come join us for a fun day of food, crafts and music! The Grafton Summer Festival will take place Saturday, July 20 from 8am-4pm in the Town Park. The Town Park is located on Route 2 in the center of town. The Festival will start with a Buffet Breakfast at the Everett Wager Senior Services Center from 8-10:30am. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for children 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 518-279-3413. The Senior Center will also host an Open House from 8am3pm for anyone interested in learning more about the facility and the programs it offers. The Chicken BBQ will be served from 12-3pm in the Our Lady of the Snow church parking lot. Reserve your $13 ticket(s) for the BBQ by calling Julie Darling at 518-4215070. Don’t wait as we sell out fast! The Boy Scouts will also be selling hamburgers and hotdogs that day. Enjoy the vendor market in the Park throughout the day. Please contact John Darling at 518466-8555 if you would like to reserve a space, as there are still a few spots available. Be sure to visit the Grafton Historical Society booth and the Grafton Community Library booth too. Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Sister Keenan’s Giant Raffle Drawing. Tickets are 3 for $5 and may be purchased in advance or on the day of the event. You do not need to be present to win. Any winning tickets will be returned to the ticket drum and are in it for the Grand Prize $1000 drawing. You could be a double winner or more! CONCERT & BBQ POTLUCK: St. Luke’s Presents The Capital Area Flute Club & St. Luke’s Choir for a Miniconcert with BBQ Potluck. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at

5pm. All are welcome for this free event. There will be a 4pm Eucharist Service prior to this event. Speakers will help us learn about the flute,the flute family and more. St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd, Mechanicville. Just off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon. OPEN HOUSE - BREAKFAST: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton NY will hold an ‘All You Can Eat’ breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 th from 8:00 to 10:30. The senior center will remain open until 3:00. Come check out the center, and the activities and events available to residents 60 and over. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 518-2793413 or at the door. HOOSICK BLOOMS: Hoosick Blooms 2019: Garden and Farm Tour, hosted by CiviCure (Civic and Cultural Restoration, Inc.) on Saturday, July 20th from 9 am until 4 pm at various sites for gardens and farm, with ticketing on the day at the Wood Block Building, 5 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY. For more information, email civicure@gmail.com or call 518-925-3623 or visit https://www.civicure.org. GATHERING OF FRIENDS: Hoosick Falls 2018 Summer Gathering of Friends presents Burlington Vermont’s Blues for Breakfast on Saturday, July 20th from 4 pm until 8 pm at Wood Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls. GREAT SPACE RACE: Saturday July 20, 1 PM. Play the great space race game all over the room to see who gets to the moon first! Ages 5-12. Please sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. SHREDDING DAY: The Town of Schodack will host a Shredding Day on July 20th at the Schodack Town Hall from 9am-12pm. The Town Hall is located at 265 Shuurman Road.

Sunday, July 21

Monday, July 22

BLOOD DRIVE: Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, July 22. Members of the local community are urged to join dozens of Saratoga Casino Hotel team members to give blood on Monday, July 22 from noon to 6pm inside the hotel ballroom. All presenting donors at this year’s Blood Drive will receive a $10 voucher to Perks Café, located in the hotel lobby. The Red Cross will also be providing donors with a free t-shirt. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment prior to the July 22 Blood Drive. To schedule a time, call 518-581-5801 or visit www. redcrossblood.org. ALBANY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING: The Albany County Airport Authority will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room located in the Main Terminal at the Albany International Airport, Albany. DOLLAR BINGO: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will continue Dollar Bingo the first 4 Mondays in the month of July starting at 10:30. Participants should bring a wrapped $1.00 mystery item to be used as a prize. Items can be practical, funny, edible, or whatever you wish to give. A limited supply of $1 items will be available for purchase at the center. Please plan to stay for a nutritious lunch at noon. Call the center at 518-686-7561 to be added to the lunch list. All residents 60 and older are invited to attend this fun event.

Tuesday, July 23

BOOK DISCUSSION: Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion – Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Moses Code by James F. Twyman. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 366-9918. SUPERHERO HIKE: At Dyken Pond take a Superhero Hike on Tuesday, July 23 from 10-11:30 am. Walk in the woods while adopting the superpowers (adaptations) of plants and animals along the way. Fly like a bird, turn invisible through camouflage, jump higher than humanly possible, and possess superhero strength plus so much more. Feel free to dress up as your favorite superhero. For preschool aged youth and above. Preregistration required. Cost is $3. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville. www. dykenpond.org. PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. PERLER BEAD CRAFT: Tuesday July 23 at 2 PM. Ages 6-17. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. EAST SIDE SENIORS: 1 p.m. meeting at the American Legion Post, Main St., Wynantskill, preceded with the Pledge to the Flag. For the summer we will only meet on the fourth Tuesday. New members always welcome. The trip to Wildwood, was a success. We are looking forward to the trip tp Lancaster, Pa., in Sept. the dates are 17-18-19- Please call Barb for all the details, phone number 518-6748325. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org. BOOK CLUB: “The Dovekeepers” - July 23, 6 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. NATURE ARTS HOUR: Pretty Pots for Pollinators - Plant more flowers for the pollinators! We will paint pots and then plant flowers. On Tuesdays From 10:00 - 11:00 am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting free Nature Arts Hours under the pavilion at Camp Saratoga on Scout Road. Each Tuesday will feature a different creative nature arts project. Please use Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across from Delegan Pond. Registration is not required but it is appreciated so that there are enough supplies for all participants. For more information about the program or to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up to date program trail and program information, visit the website at www. wiltonpreserve.org.

Wednesday, July 24

SPEIGLE ELDERS CANCELLATION: Reminder: There will be no meeting on Wednesday, July 24 due to the rescheduling of this month’s social event; next business meeting will be held on August 14. KATE MULLANEY HOUSE VISIT: July 24, 5:00pm, Kate Mullany National Historic Site, 350 8th St, Troy. Members will tour the newly renovated home of the famous immigrant labor leader in our own Collar City. This modest three-story brick house is the only surviving building associated with Kate Mullany, a young Irish immigrant laundry worker who in 1864 organized and led the all-female “Collar Laundry Union” labor union. By the 1860s, Troy supplied most of America’s detachable collars and cuffs, employing over 3,700 women launderers, starchers, and ironers. Working 14 hour days for $2 a week, the women launderers labored in oppressive heat. When owners introduced new machinery that increased production, but worsened working conditions, a young woman named Kate Mullany organized a union to demand change. In February of 1864, Mullany and 200 other workers formed the Collar Laundry Union. The well organized union struck and demanded a 25 cent raise, and the laundry owners capitulated a week after the strike began. Mullany herself gained national recognition in 1868, when National Labor Union President William Sylvis made her the first female appointed to a labor union’s national office. One of the American labor movement’s earliest women leaders, the home of Kate Mullany exemplifies a strong tradition of women’s union activity. Price: Donation. Sponsored by the Irish American Heritage Museum. SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄24- Galaxy Paint. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Watervliet. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, starting from the Rereation Center, 2nd Avenue between 13 and 14, Watervliet, NY. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9. SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www. saratogacountyfair.org.

Thursday, July 25

EAT SMART LIVE STRONG DEMONSTRATION: The Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church Street, will host will host Jillian Ludwig, Community Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension for our monthly Eat Smart – Live Strong cooking demonstration on Thursday, July 25th at 11:00. There will be free recipes and samples for everyone who attends. Plan

to stay for lunch (Hawaiian Turkey Burger) at noon followed by Bingo. Call 518-686-7561 to sign up for lunch.

STEAM LEGO CLUB: Thursday, July 25, 4 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

TEEN ANIME CLUB: Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 1318. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www.saratogacountyfair.org.

Friday, July 26

ALCOHOL INK PENDANT: July 26, 6 p.m. Please Register. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

BOOK & MOVIE GROUP: July 26, noon. “Murder on the Orient Express” Movie. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. NONFICTION BOOK CLUB: ”The Only Woman in the Room” -July 26, 6 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

TROY NIGHT OUT: Last Friday of every month, 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Troy. Troy Night Out is a monthly arts and cultural event that regularly draws thousands of people onto the streets of downtown Troy. Attendees are able to enjoy countless art events, music venues, fine restaurants as well as unique boutiques of all varieties. More information is available online at www.downtowntroy.org.

OAKWOOD’S CHAPEL TOURS: Get an early start to your Troy Night Out with a stop at the “castle on the hill” the Gardner Earl Chapel. The Friends of Oakwood will offer tours at 2pm and 3pm on the last Friday of the month. Just $10.pp, children under 12 free. No registration required. Pay cash on arrival. Rain or shine. Groups of 8 or more please call Heidi 518-221-7941. Sorry, no dogs. GPS: 186 Oakwood Avenue (route 40 just off Hoosick Street) Come see this ornate Victorian chapel before you head downtown for the rest of Troy’s festivities. The National Historic Landmark is a popular site for weddings and special events as well as funerals. We may even take a peek into one of the old cremation retorts! More information is available online at www.oakwoodcemetery.org.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www.saratogacountyfair.org.

Saturday, July 27

POKEMON PARTY: Saturday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

PLAYING IN THE POND: Playing in the Pond will take place Saturday, July 27from 10-12pm at Dyken Pond. Come find out just what is lurking at the bottom of ponds. Catch and release frogs, salamanders, insects and other creepy crawlies. All ages welcome. Cost $3. Pre-registration required at www.dykenpond.org. Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is located at 475 Dyken Pond Road in Cropseyville.

BREAKFAST: The Grafton Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary will hold its next “All You Can Eat” breakfast on Saturday, July 27 from 8 am to 11 am. The breakfast is at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road (County Route 85). The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 to 12.

BOOK GROUP START-UP MEETING: Saturday July 27 at 11 AM. Meet to discuss what books we should read. Adults. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

REPTILE SHOW: Saturday July 27, 1 PM. Meet live reptiles and learn about them! Ages 5-18. Please sign up. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St. Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www.saratogacountyfair.org.

ARMISTICE CEREMONY: Adirondack Ch. 60 of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc. will be meeting at 11 a.m., July 27th, at the KWV memorial, in Crandall Pak, Upper. Glen St. in Glens Falls, to commemorate the armistice signing for the end of the Korean War.

After the short ceremony, the group will meet at the Ambrosia Diner, located just off the Northway at Exit 19. Directions from the monument to the diner are: take a left out of the parking lot onto Glen St., proceed North to Aviation Rd., turn left at the Mobile Station, continue up Aviation Rd., passing the mall on your left. The diner is a short left pass the mall. Hosts for the lunch are Patti and Gene Slavin. For a reservation or further information, please contact the Slavins at 518793-2358 by July 25th, or sign up at the meeting. All Korean War Veterans . who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows family and friends are all invited to attend. For an application to join the organization, please contact. Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075.

Sunday, July 28

SARATOGA COUNTY FAIR: July 23-28, 9 a.m. midnight, Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa. www.saratogacountyfair.org.

Monday, July 29

FILM CLUB: The Siege of Jadotville - Jul 29, 2:00pm, Irish American Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany. The Siege of Jadotville depicts the 1961 siege of a 150-strong Irish UN battalion under Commander Patrick Quinlan (Jamie Dornan) by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining companies. Price: Donation.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Disability Rights New York is hosting a golf tournament Monday, July 29 at Burden Lake Country Club. The tournament will begin at 10 a.m. with a barbecue at 3 p.m. Call 518-858-4008 for more information.

NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open Houses at Clifton Park Nursery School, Monday July 29th 5-7PM and Saturday August 17th 10AM-12PM, Bring the kids and come play. Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Visit www.cliftonparknurseryschool.org. Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com.

Tuesday, July 30

AVOIDING SCAMS PRESENTATION: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center at 69 Church Street, Hoosick Falls, will host Jeff Russo with the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department to speak on How To Avoid Scams on Tuesday, July 30 at 12:45. As scams today have become smarter and more sophisticated, we need to always be on the alert. While the risk of becoming a victim of scams is high for everyone, the rate of seniors that fall victim is staggering. A scam could leave you with a depleted bank account. All residents 60 and over should plan to attend this free presentation to learn why seniors are targeted, how to avoid falling for a scam, and what to do if you think you have fallen victim. The Sheriff’s Dept. will also collect any unused prescription drugs that need to be disposed. Plan to come early for a nutritious lunch (Chicken Patty Parmesan) for a suggested $3 donation. Call the center at 518-686-7561 to be added to the lunch list.

DRUG TAKE BACK AT SENIOR CENTER: Rensselaer County’s Hoosick Falls Senior Center, 69 Church Street, will host a drop off for unused drugs that may be stored in your cabinet. The Rensselaer County Sheriff Department will accept drugs on Tuesday, July 30th from 12:00 to 1:45. With today’s growing opioid epidemic, it is important that we do not to keep unused drugs in your home. Residents 60 and older should plan to come for a nutritious lunch (Chicken Patty Parmesan) at noon and stay for a presentation on How To Avoid Scams. Please call 518-686-7561 to be added to the lunch list.

YOUTH BOOK GROUP: “Coraline” Tuesday, July 30, 2 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023. PRE-K STORYTIME: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up needed. Siblings welcome. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org. NATURE ARTS HOUR: Natural Dyes - Learn how to use plants to make dye. We’ll experiment with fruits, vegetables, roots, and leaves to make some awesome natural dyes. Please bring white cotton clothing to dye. On Tuesdays From 10:00 - 11:00 am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting free Nature Arts Hours under the pavilion at Camp Saratoga on Scout Road. Each Tuesday will feature a different creative nature arts project. Please use Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road directly across from Delegan Pond. Registration is not required but it is appreciated so that there are enough supplies for all participants. For more information about the program or to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up to date program trail and program information, visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

Wednesday, July 31

SPACE LAB: Wednesdays at 2 PM Ages 5-12 Create and explore in our maker lab. Please sign up for individual sessions so we will know what supplies we need. 7⁄31- Spaceship! Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

VOLKSWALK: Empire State Capital Volkssporters has scheduled many group walks in the Capital District and beyond this June and July. A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/or historically significant area. Everyone is welcome to share fun, fitness and friendship. Registration for each event starts ½ hour prior to the walk, and the cost is $2.00 for non-members. Sticky address return labels will speed up the sign-in. Ballston Spa Milton Woods. Wednesday, July 31, 2019, starting from the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12019. Registration between 8:30 and 8:55, guided walk starts at 9.

Thursday, Aug. 1

STEAM SPACE ROCKS: Thursday, Aug. 1, 4 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118 State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

Friday, Aug. 2

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY: Honoring the 2019 Hall of Fame induction class. Tom Durkin will serve as master of ceremonies. Time:10:30 a.m. Location: Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion. Cost: Free to attend (limited seating). National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs. For more information, please call (518)-5840400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org.

BOARD GAME PARTY: Friday, Aug. 2, 2p.m. Brunswick Community Library, 4118State Highway 2. www.brunswicklibrary.org. (518) 279-4023.

Saturday, Aug. 3

GALAXY CRAFT: Saturday August 3 at 1 PM. Create an out-of-this world craft! Ages 6-17. Rensselaer Public Library, 676 East St., Rensselaer. (518) 462-1193. www.rensselaerlibrary.org.

HERMAN MELVILLE BICENTENNIAL: Saturday, August 3, 2019, Lansingburgh Historical Society will celebrate Melville’s Bicentennial with an open house from 9 am to 1 pm at 2 114th St., Troy, NY 12182 followed by a one-man play “Sailing Toward My Father.” The play will be held at the Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel, Oakwood Cemetery at 2pm, followed by birthday cake of course! $15.00 pp prepaid reservation required by 7-28-19. Seating is limited! Mail checks to P.O. Box 219, Troy, NY 12182.

Sunday, Aug. 4

APPRAISERS ROADSHOW: benefitting Dance Crazy, not-for-profit that teaches ballroom dance in local schools. Sunday, August 4, 9:30 to 6:00, American Legion Post #1520, 4 Everett Road Ext., Albany, NY 12205. Antiques and collectibles appraised; $5 per item evaluated. www.dancecrazykids.org 518526-8775.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Waterford Knights of Columbus - Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. 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. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sunday August 4th, 2019 and every 1st Sunday of the month at the K of C Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford - 518-237-9330. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 free).

Wednesday, July 17

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