Night Sky Adventure at miSci from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 2016 Discoveries: A year in review. Enjoy a live planetarium show focusing on Winter sky constellations. Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+). 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Suburban Sounds Community Chorus, a four-part harmony community chorus, winter concert: Songs for the Season. 2 p.m. Free of charge. Guilderland Public Library, 2228 Western Ave., Guilderland.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Poet Philomena Moriarty will read at the Social Justice Center at 7:30 p.m. 33 Central Ave., Albany. Philomena lives in East Greenbush and was a long time member of the Voorheesville Thursday Night Poets. The evening will also include the annual Holiday visit from “Sanity Clause,” with a gift of poetry for all who read in the open mic. The suggested donation is $3. Dan Wilcox, 518-482-0262;
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Annual meeting: The local work group of the Natural Resources Conservation Service will focus on identifying agricultural and natural resource issues existing in the local community and providing information and feedback to direct NRCS programs. Participants may be agricultural producers; owners of nonindustrial private forest land; representatives of agricultural and environmental organizations; and representatives of governmental agencies carrying out environmental, agricultural, or natural resource conservation programs and activities. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. William Rice, Jr. Extension Center, 24 Martin Rd. Voorheesville, NY 12186.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
“Historic Lansingburgh”: Michael Barrett will be opening a series at the Van Schaick Island Country Club, 201 Continental Ave, Cohoes, with his lecture on the 13th of December. His lecture details the history of this area in an intriguing and fun way. Learn more about this area before it became a part of Troy. 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Crafty crafters will be making Christmas ornaments. 1 p.m. in Knox Town Hall (lower level). At 4 p.m. Knox residents of all ages are invited to make a pinecone decoration.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Brook’s BBQ: Chicken and Ribs 3 p.m. until sold out, at Lynnwood Reformed Church, 3714 Carman Rd, Guilderland. Drive-through only. Chicken Dinner - $11, Half Chicken Only - $6, Rib Dinner - $13, Ribs Only - $9.
Children’s Christmas Party hosted by the Boyd Hilton VFW Post 7062 and the Auxiliary from 1 to 4 p.m. The party is open for up to 50 children age 12 and younger accompanied by up to 2 adults. It includes a gift from Santa, activities and lunch. Reservations are required by Dec. 3rd. Please call 861-8323, and provide the names and ages of the children.
Children’s Holiday Party. Games, prizes, snacks, visit with Santa Location: Masonic Lodge in Berne. Time: 2 p.m.
9th Annual Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus The New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting their 9th annual Teddy Bear Tea with Mrs. Claus for boys and girls on Sunday, with seating at 1 p.m. at the New Salem Fire Station, 694 New Salem Road, Voorheesville, NY.
Victorian Holiday Celebration & Winter Market by Altamont Community Tradition. 12 to 5 p.m. Holiday House Tour by Free Trolley, Winter Market with over 25 vendors, and more vendors throughout the historic village — silent wreath auction, Festival of Trees, Children's Gingerbread display, Kids Crafts, and more. Santa Train arrives at 5 p.m. altamontcommunitytradition.org.