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Wednesday, Dec. 2

ALBANY HOLIDAY MARKET: Back again and better than ever! The Albany Visitors Center presents the 4th Annual Holiday Market at the Albany Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Special gift shop pricing; unique Albany gift items, local artisans and specialty vendors selling their goods; live music by the Bryan Brundige Trio; door prizes, food and beverage samples; discounts at nearby restaurants. Also enjoy the City of Albany Tree Lighting on December 2 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Albany City Hall. BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 9:30 a.m., Family Storytime. Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 with family. 10 a.m., Family Playtime. Free play and socialization with toys, blocks, balls and more. Up to age 6 with family. 7 p.m., Pajama-Rama. Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed friend to enjoy some stories before bedtime. Up to age 6 with family and friends. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. BLUE CHRISTMAS: Community “Blue Christmas” worship at the Melrose United Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, 7 p.m. This special time is for anyone who finds the Advent/Christmas season to be a difficult time. Many people have trouble feeling “the spirit of Christmas” whether because of the recent death of a family member or friend, the end of a marriage, the loss of work, or a move away from the place that has been home for a time. Blue Christmas is an opportunity gather together to begin the Advent/ Christmas season with a quiet time of worship and healing. Call the church for further information at 233-0044, do not hesitate to leave a message which will be returned promptly. CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE: The Williams College Department of Music presents the Chinese Music Ensemble in their fall concert in BrooksRogers Recital Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The Chinese Music Ensemble, one of the department’s newest ensembles, performs traditional and contemporary pieces. The ensemble features such instruments as the zheng, erhu, yangqin, and zhongruan, and is focused on the Chinese sizhu genre of chamber music. The talented student performers are directed by Artist-in-Residence Wang Guowei. This free event is open to the public. BrooksRogers Recital Hall is located at 54 Chapin Hall Drive in Bernhard Music Center on the Williams College campus. See www.williams.edu/home/ campusmap/ GOOGLE DIGITAL PARTNERS BREAKFAST: Come and experience a Live Google Seminar Interactive Q&A with Google’s David Lipp. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from Google experts about growing your business with Google Advertising. Refreshments and light breakfast will be provided. Free parking on site. 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Manfred Real Estate Learning Center, 920 Albany Shaker Road, Latham. Free admission; please bring a book or toy for the Holiday Toy Drive. Register online at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/google-partnersdigital-breakfast-dec-2ndtickets-19494096367. HOLIDAY BRUNCH: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton, will be holding a “Holiday Brunch” on Wednesday, December 2, at 11:30a.m. Brunch menu will consist of: Broccoli Quiche, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Fresh Fruit and Biscuit. Entertainment will begin at 11 am and be provided by Joe C ProSound. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations required. Call 279-3485. LECTURES ON EARLY CHRISTIANITY: Williams College Croghan Bicentennial Visiting Professors in Biblical and Early Christian Studies J. Albert Harrill and David Brakke will present two lectures on Dec. 2 at 5 and 7 p.m. Both lectures will take place at the Faculty House. Harrill, a professor of classics at Ohio State University, will present the first lecture, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., titled “‘Exegetical Torture’ in Early Christian Biblical Interpretation.” Brakke, the Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity at Ohio State, will present the second lecture, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., titled “From Rewriting to Exegesis: Gnostics, Valentinians, and the Birth of Early Christian Biblical Interpretation.” For building locations on the Williams campus, please call the Office of Communications at (413) 597-4277 or visit www.williams.edu/map. THACHER NATURE CENTER: Wednesday, December 2, at 10 a.m.: ‘Winter’s Coming.” Preschool Program. Our furred and feathered friends are getting ready for winter. Find out who stays and who skips town in this interactive program for preschoolers. We’ll read some books, play a fur-ID guessing game, watch birds at our feeders, and make a craft to take home. This program is appropriate for ages 3-5. Please call 872-0800 to register.

Thursday, Dec. 3

BETHLEHEM PUBLIC LIBRARY: 9:30 a.m., Family Storytime. Stories, songs and activities. Up to age 6 with family. 10:15 a.m., On My Own. Stories, songs and fun for children age 3-6 while parents wait at our café tables. 4 p.m., Lego: Old School Build. No computers, no technology, just you, some bricks, and your imagination. For kids and families. 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. CHRISTMAS FAIR: Cohoes Senior Center is having a Christmas Fair on Thursday, December 3, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on Friday, December 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be a White Elephant table, Christmas table, Jewelry table, Baked Goods table, and there will be Hot Dogs and Soup for sale, and our regular congregate dining meal at noon which is a donation of $2.50 for 60 years and older and $6.50 for anyone under 60 years of age. Reservations for congregate lunch must be called in by 11a.m. the same day as the meal. If you are a vender and would like a table at the Christmas Fair call 235-2420 and ask for Myrtle to reserve a space. The deadline for reserving space is November 25. The Cohoes Senior Center is located at 10 Cayuga Plaza, Cohoes. DEATH WITH DIGNITY: The local group Death with Dignity-Albany will present a participative program on Thursday, December 3, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the William K. Sanford Town Library, Albany-Shaker Road, Colonie. The program is free and open to the public. Death with Dignity-Albany is an independent community-based interest group connecting people in the Capital District who have an interest in death with dignity and end-of-life matters. “Let’s Talk: Group Discussions about Death with Dignity and End-of-Life Issues” will offer informal, confidential, facilitated small-group discussions. Topics will be determined by participants and could include choosing a health care proxy,

communicating end-of-life preferences with loved ones and dealing with religious objections to end-of-life decisions. Advance registration is strongly recommended. To register, email your name and your topics of interest to info@deathwithdignityalbany.org. MASONS: The Apollo-King Solomon’s Masonic Lodge #13 F.&A.M. will meet on Thursday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. ROUND LAKE HOLIDAY MARKET: The Round Lake Holiday Artisan Market, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Round Lake Village Hall at 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake. Shopping Local and Handmade is easy. Stop by for some holiday cheer, get inspired and buy creative. Featuring work from The Round Lake Collective Artists. Don’t forget to check the Facebook page frequently and see all the amazing things that the artists have been working on for the show. SANCTUARY FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA: “(T) ERROR” with filmmakers Lyric Cabral and David Felix Sutcliffe, 7 p.m. A counterterrorism informant takes on what he swears is his last job for the FBI and invites filmmakers to follow his covert efforts to befriend a suspected jihadist—without informing his superiors. “(T)ERROR” explores how far we are going to prevent terror and exactly what liberties we are sacrificing to get there. Sponsored by iEAR Presents., RPI School of HASS. $10 suggested donation ($5 low income/ student). 3361 6th Avenue, North Troy. TEDxALBANY: TEDxAlbany takes place at Overit, 435 New Scotland Avenue, Albany on Thursday, December 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. TEDx are independently organized events in communities around the world dedicated to ideas worth sharing. This year’s event will feature presentations on nutrition, immigration, social empathy, diversity in literacy, transgender issues, and much more. Cost $90. If you’re interested in attending the event, please visit www.tedxalbany.org and to learn more, follow @ TEDxAlbany on Twitter. If

you’re interested in learning more about TED, please visit www.ted.com.

TEEN BOOK CLUB: The Teen Book Club of the Menands Public Library will meet at the library, 4 N. Lyons Ave., Menands, at 5 p.m. For more information, call 463-4035.

Friday, Dec. 4

ARTIST RECEPTION: In a show entitled “Fellow Travelers,” classical artist Barbara Willner exhibits paintings at the Chatham Bookstore from December 4 to January 20, 2016. Small works of animals and insects done in freehand bronze will be on view. A reception takes place on Friday, December 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Live at the Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street, Chatham. Call 392-3005 or visit www. chathambookstore.com for more information. BOOK RELEASE PARTY: Celebrate the release of the new book on Waterford “Images of America – Waterford” and the Waterford Historical Museum’s Holiday Wine & Cheese Tasting on Friday, December 4 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 2 Museum Lane. This will be your first chance to purchase the Waterford book and the author, Richard F. Herzog will be on hand to sign your book. There will be many never seen before images of both the Village and Town (including northside) of Waterford. Chapters include: Business, Industry and Prominent People, Street Scenes, Neighborhoods and Residents, Schools and Churches, Transportation, Disasters, Police, Firemen and Military. All proceeds benefit the Museum. Tony & Debreen Oliva, owners of Oliva Winery & Thoroughbreds, will provide tastings of some of their amazing wines. Coupled with some incredible cheeses and other refreshments, your epicurean palette will surely be delighted. For your $10 donation you will receive a beautiful keepsake etched wine glass. For more information, please call 2380809. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Tempest Woodwind Quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, french horn, and bassoon) will perform a free chamber music concert with classical and Christmas-themed music, including pieces by Elgar, Holst, Bach, and Mozart, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Adalbert, 550 Lansing Street, Schenectady. There will be

a premier of three carols arranged for woodwind quintet by the group’s oboe player, Diane Baltazar. Special guest performers are the St. Luke’s Choir. The concert will conclude with a sing-a-long of familiar Christmas carols.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FAIR: Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital will host its annual “Holiday Shopping Fair,” Friday, December 4, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the hospital located at 1270 Belmont Ave., Schenectady. The fair will feature designer vendors with jewelry, accessories and beauty products, including Bijoux Creations, Origami Owl, Silver Ambiance, Thirty-One purses and totes, Mary Kay, Arbonne International, and Young Living Essential Oils. Additionally, kitchen and household products will be available for purchase from Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Scentsy candles, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Sunnyview Patient Needs Scholarship Fund, which helps the hospital respond to the ongoing and urgent needs of patients. The event is open to the public. For more information, please contact the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation at 382-4586. HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS: Downtown Glens Falls will be buzzing with joy from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 4, as the community officially ushers in the holiday season with “Hometown Holidays,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Kids of all ages will discover holiday treats and festivities as they connect with friends and neighbors enjoying the warmth of this community event, which is organized jointly by The Glens Falls Collaborative, the Glens Falls Business Improvement District, and the City of Glens Falls. Gather at 5 p.m. in City Park along the Bay Street side of the library to enjoy holiday music provided by Mike DuBray from Regional Radio Group, who acts as Master of Ceremonies for the 5:45 p.m. tree lighting. The Glens Falls Community Theatre carolers will also perform. At the tree lighting, the Glens Falls Collaborative will provide maps showing the locations of holiday attractions. Maps are also available at the Glens Falls Gift Back in the Community Room of Crandall Public Library and in downtown shops. The Trolley will provide transportation to multiple venues featuring entertainment and activities for both children and adults. Saxophone Santa will be

performing Christmas melodies onboard the trolley, which is decorated for the holidays. Sponsored by Greater Glens Falls Transit. HUMAN JUKEBOX: Popular Songs, Music and Dancing with Ed Clifford, the Human Jukebox. He will perform many of our popular vocalists, such as Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and more. Come join a fun evening of music and dance. 7 p.m., Singles Outreach, 345 New Karner Road (Hill St. Entrance).

PENNY SOCIAL: Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Road, Grafton will hold a Penny Social on Friday, December 4, tickets on sale all day drawing at 1 p.m. There will be many items to choose from and open to all seniors 60 years of age and older. Come to lunch at noon, with an entrée of Veal Pattie Marsala at a suggested donation of $3 for seniors 60 years of age an older. All Rensselaer County seniors welcome, reservations required for lunch by calling 279-3485. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP MEETING: On Friday, December 4, at 11 a.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 $3.00. Entrée for lunch will be; Veal Marsala. To make reservations for lunch, call the center at 279-3485. SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS: For The Love of Local Arts, working with the Opalka Gallery, will highlight local talent in a new variety series. On Dec. 4 in particular, the spotlight will be on two favorite local Spoken Word artists; Bless Wise Wordz and Souljourner Truth. Please come and support the vast variety of talents in the Capital District area. $10 at the door. Opalka Gallery, located at Sage College of Albany at 140 New Scotland Avenue, on December 4 at 7 p.m. VEGAS NIGHT: Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Roulette, Black Jack, Joker 7 Dice Cage, Bang. Come try your luck and bring a friend.

Saturday, Dec. 5

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: The Church of the Covenant at 3055 Route 43 in Averill Park, just west of Burden Lake Road, will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday December 5. Come do your Christmas shopping at more than a dozen handcraft, gift, and food shops. You’ll find plenty of holiday-themed items, as well as year-round gifts and décor. Upstairs, visit The Doll Boutique with handmade American Girl clothing, the Pet Corner with gifts for your pet, the Sweet Shoppe with homemade candy and baked goods, Plants & Greens, Collectibles, The Country Store, Handcrafts & Decorations, and Religious Items. Have lunch at the COC Cafe, specializing in chili, macaroni & cheese, sausage & peppers, assorted soups, and other

homemade foods. Downstairs, Yuletide for Youth has a cookie-decorating station and games and crafts for children to do, as well as the ever-popular Kids-Only store. CHRISTMAS CELTIC REVIVAL: ECMA nominees The SKY Family will be performing their high energy Celtic/ pop-rock music, dance and Gospel production “Christmas Celtic Revival” that has been delighting audiences from coast to coast across the U.S. and Canada, the SKY Family is Eastern Canada’s premier Irish Dance production. Fast-paced music and high-energy dance combined with humor and inspiration makes a toe-tapping time for the whole family. 7 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1336 First

Avenue, Watervliet. CHRISTMAS SALE: Decorations new and used plus plates of assorted Christmas cookies at the Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street on December 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. To reserve cookies call Elsie at 235-4370. DANCE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: The National Museum of Dance is excited to host a screening of the refreshing new documentary, A Ballerina’s Tale. This feature documentary tells the story of ballerina Misty Copeland, and her journey to becoming the first AfricanAmerican Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theater. The screening will take place Saturday, December 5, at 7 p.m. at the Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Riggi Theater, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $10 per person, and include popcorn. For more information and to purchase tickets please call 584-2225x3001. Seating is limited. FLEA MARKET: Petersburgh Methodist Church, 12 Head of Lane, will hold a Flea Market, Bake Sale and Chinese Auction Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 50⁄50 tickets will be on sale all day, with a drawing at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served all day, including homemade chili, soups, hotdogs, hamburgers, coffee, soda, dessert. Tables are $15 each. For more information call 852-6576. HOLIDAY BAZAAR/PET FOOD DRIVE: The devoted members of the Women’s Guild of St. Peter Armenian Church are working tirelessly to prepare the gourmet flavors you can enjoy during the Annual Holiday Bazaar set to take place on December 5-6 in the Gdanian Auditorium, St. Peter Armenian Church, 100 Troy-Schenectady Road, Watervliet. This two-day event features a variety of delicious Armenian foods to enjoy on site or to take home and stock your freezer, a pet food drive to support local animal rescue shelters (donations may be dropped off during bazaar), musical entertainment & caroling, a caricaturist, vendors for your holiday shopping pleasures, and a raffle to be drawn on December 6 with three lucky winners. Winners need not be present at time of drawing. Of course, this Holiday Bazaar wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa Claus. The event is open to the public; admittance and parking are free of charge. Pet food donations will be accepted now through December 6 at the church. HOLIDAY CONCERT: Thursday Musical Club, an all women’s chorus will present its 103rd concert of holiday favorites. A new piece will be performed. “Winter’s Twilight”, music by Valerie Showers Crescenz and words by Herb Frombach is dedicated to the Thursday Musical Club and director Julie Panke. Accompanist is Elinore Farnum. Guest Artists are the Thursday Belles, an English handbell group. Concert will be Saturday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 8 N.Church St., Schenectady. HOLIDAY SHOP ON THE HUDSON: Come and see the Kinnear Museum of Local History in Lake Luzerne decorated for a Victorian holiday! Many items available in our gift shop for your holiday shopping list. The new 2015 Hadley Fire Tower “holiday ornament” is available. A 10% discount to Historical Society members on all purchases. Free refreshments. Be sure to stop by 52 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. JERMAIN THRIFT SHOP: 601 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, south of the Arsenal, open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everything from A to Z. Open every Saturday from November 28 through December 19 for your holiday shopping. For additional information, please call 272-4089 or 273-8220. RENSSELAER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Parents as first teachers: Librarian Patricia Dolton will give an interactive presentation of “Every Child Ready to Read” to parents of young children on Saturday, December 5, at 1 p.m. at the Rensselaer Public Library. She will talk about activities parents can do to prepare their child to become a fluent reader. 676 East Street, Rensselaer. 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. WARM WINTER TEA: The Woman’s Club of Albany (WCA) will hold its annual winter celebration in early December with a Tea on Saturday, December 5, and Winter Wonderland Gala on Wednesday, December 16, in its historic 1895 building at 725 Madison Avenue, Albany. The Warm Winter Tea will be held on Saturday, December 5, from noon until 2 p.m. Admission is $25 per member, $30 per non-member. Peg Delaney and Josh & Geo will provide music at the Tea. Teas from Divinitea will be served. Both the tea and gala will be catered by Capital District Catering. RSVPs are requested by November 28 for the tea. For reservations and additional information, please contact The Woman’s Club at 465.3626 or by email at womansclub@ hotmail.com

Sunday, Dec. 6

BREAKFAST: The last breakfast for the Johnsonville Rescue Squadat 4 River Road will be Sunday, Dec. 6, 7:30 - 11 a.m. Menu includes eggs, French Toast, pancakes, sausage, omelets, toast, hash browns, juice fruit or coffee. Adults 13+, $7 children 5-12, $4. Questions? Call 753-9549. CAROL SING: The Thursday Belles will present their 91st Annual Carol Sing. Traditional Christmas Carols will be rung on English handbells with the audience singing. This family event will have a surprise guest and an outrageous 12 Days of Christmas. The Thursday Belles are under the direction of Judy Brackett Moore with Elinore Farnum at the organ. Carol Sing will be Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. at the First Reformed Church, 8 N.Church St., Schenectady. CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT: On Sunday, December 6, at 4 p.m., the Festival Celebration Choir, Philip Spaeth, Director and Andrew Krystopolski, accompanist, will present a concert, “Sing This Night: A Christmas Celebration,” at the First Lutheran Church of Albany, 181 Western Ave, Albany. Part of the choir’s 30th Anniversary season, the concert will include selections by John Rutter and Gustav Holst and will feature a joint performance of Marie Stultz ‘s Suite on the Nativity with the Troy Children’s Chorus. A reception honoring former members and directors will follow the concert. General admission tickets are $18, seniors and students $13. For more information, visit www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org COMIC JAM WORKSHOP: Ira Marcks will be at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, during the Victorian Stroll on Sunday, December 6, from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to host a Comic Jam Workshop. A comic jam is a collaborative workshop in which you can contribute to an existing project or develop your own. A bunch of artists of all ages and skills get together and draw comics. It is about using your imagination with other creative people. Fun for artists of all ages. No previous experience necessary. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time, it’s up to you. This program is free and open to the public. Please register only so the Library will have an idea of how many to expect. Please make reservations by calling the library at 274-7071 or online atwww.thetroylibrary.org. For more information go to http://iramarcks.com/ workshops/ ELKS MEMORIAL SERVICE: Cohoes-Waterford Elks, 45 N. Mohawk Street, Cohoes. Memorial service for departed members. 4 p.m. dinner after the ceremony. Free and open to the public. HOLIDAY TEA: Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street, Lenox MA, is inviting the public to “A Very Special Holiday Tea” to celebrate the publication of their new “Tea at the Mansion: Recipes from Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum” cookbook. With the mansion decorated for Christmas, this festive event will take place on Sunday, December 6 at 3 p.m. Pianist Karen Tchougourian will play classical and contemporary music. Recipes have been selected from the cookbook to be served for the tea including Pistachio Cranberry Cake, Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Scones and Devonshire Cream, Swedish Spice Cake, Thin Sand Tart Cookies, Cocoa Butter Sticks, Pink & White Shortbread Cookies, Double Chocolate Zucchini Cookies and more. The holiday tea is by reservation only at $40 per person. Reservations are highly recommended as seating is limited and need to be made by Friday, November 27. For information or reservations call Ventfort Hall at 413-637-3206 or visit info@gildedage.org. JANE AUSTEN’S BIRTHDAY: The Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region invites you to honor Jane Austen and celebrate her birthday with an afternoon party on Sunday, December 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Batcheller Mansion Inn, 20 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. The celebration will include an afternoon tea followed by a reading and discussion of some of her letters, which, like her novels, reflect and comment on the society and manners of her time with wit and insight. Prepare yourself for an entertaining afternoon and please reserve your place by making a payment before November 30. Make check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. The cost for JASNA members is $20 and for non-members $25. For additional information, contact Nancy at 1 (518) 321-1887 or ardhn23@ netscape.net. LIVING NATIVITY: Join Wise Men and Shepherds visiting Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus outdoors in the Garden at St. John’s Troy from noon - 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, during Troy’s Victorian Stroll. Family-friendly petting zoo available. Tower chimes concerts at noon and 2, book signing with Bibletoons’ Miracle in Bethlehem author Erin Nelson, warm cider and Tiffany tours in the sanctuary noon -4 p.m. Corner of First & Liberty, Downtown Troy—brownstone church one block south of Russell Sage College. Free parking... start your Stroll here! Free and open to the public. For more information call 2745884. TASTE NY HOLIDAY MARKET: Visitors can shop at more than 40 “made in New York” food and beverage vendors at the New York State Museum’s Taste NY Holiday Market on Sunday, December 6, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Vendors will offer samples and sales of chocolates; cheese; maple and apple products; hand-crafted beer, wine and spirits; and other edible gifts. All participating vendors produce their products in New York State. There will also be cooking demonstrations, living historians, children’s activities, and a chocolate fountain station, courtesy of We Do Fondue and Price Chopper. Admission is $5 (cash only); children ages 12 and under are free. For more information, including a list of participating vendors, visit: http://www.nysm.nysed. gov/programs/tasteNY/. TROY SENIOR CENTER: Please visit the Troy Senior Center, located at 19 Third Street on Sunday, December 6, during the 33rd Troy Victorian Stroll. Come tour the beautiful senior center, and see all the wonderful services it has to offer all seniors 60 years of age and older. Learn the many other services the Department for the Aging can provide to you as well. The Troy Senior Center will be open from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 6. It will be providing entertainment from noon until 2 p.m. VICTORIAN STROLL CONCERT: The Troy Public Library is pleased to announce a Victorian Stroll concert to be held Sunday, December 6, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Troy Public Library’s Main location, 100 Second Street. Come relax and unwind as you listen to come of the most beautiful music for the classical guitar performed by some of the area’s leading performers: Frederick Hellwitz; Harry George Pellegrin; Ray Andrews; William Simcoe. This performance is made possible by funds from Golub Foundation and Price Chopper Supermarkets. For more information call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Monday, Dec. 7

MASONS: The Mount Zion Masonic Lodge #311 F.& A.M. will meet on Monday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Masonic Community Center, 39 Brunswick Road, at which the official visitation of Timothy A. Smith, the District Deputy Grand Master of the Rensselaer-Schenectady Masonic District will take place. A dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. before the meeting. Call the Junior Warden, Ryan Rose, at 470-2831 or go to masonsonlilne.com for reservations. STEPHENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Holiday Potluck Dinner, at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting, Monday, December