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The Our Towne Spotlight Shines on The Brewer Morris Team at Howard Hanna The Spring Market is upon us! Like many homeowners here in upstate NY, if you are thinking of selling your home, you are probably thinking of listing it as soon as Spring hits. While this is a great time to sell a home (the weather has warmed up, the grass is green, more buyers are entering the market, & you can finally show off your yard), it is also a time of increased competition for you as a seller. Many other homeowners will have decided to list their home this Spring as well, which will give buyers entering the market more homes to choose!

Here are SOme TipS TO Help enHance yOur HOmeS curb appeal: • Wash your House’s “face”! Wash dirt, mildew & any other grunge off the outside of the house • Wash the windows inside & out • Freshen the paint job if needed • Fix the roof: Replace any missing or worn shingles and clean off moss or algae • Add fresh mulch, prune or remove overgrown shrubs • Add a splash of color (Add flowering plants, a colorful bench or paint the front door)

To make your property stand out this Spring amongst the plenty of other listings that will hit the market, you will want to take advantage of the nice Spring weather to make your house look as attractive on the outside as you do on the inside!

• Clean up your mailbox (re-paint or replace if needed) •Keep up with maintenance! Re-fasten sagging gutters, re-paint bricks, reseal cracked asphalt, straighten shutters, replace cracked windows

Many buyers make a decision to look inside your house based on the way your house looks on the outside, otherwise known as your home’s “Curb Appeal.” You will want to ensure that buyers will want to come inside your house, so spend some time working on its exterior appearance.

If you are not sure what you should focus on to add curb appeal to your home to sell, no problem! Part of our job as Realtors is to help you get your house market ready. If you are thinking of selling this Spring, give us a call! We can help you determine what areas to focus on to get the most money for your home!

Homeowners and buyers don’t look at a house in the same way. As a homeowner, you may not always see your house’s faults, but a buyer will pick up on them right away.

By Jolene Morris, CBR Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 518-331-1579 | JoleneMorris@Howardhanna.com

The next time you drive up to you house, take note of the following: 1.What is your first impression of the house & yard? 2.What are the best exterior features of the house or lot? 3.What are the worst exterior features of the house or lot? Make a list of the problem areas you discovered. Clean up and make repairs if needed first, then put some time into projects that make the grounds more attractive!

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News from The Anchor Food Pantry and Thrift Store The Recovery Room fund raiser for the Anchor was postponed from February 12th due to snow. The Recovery Room was very accommodating letting us reschedule to Thurs. March 14; from 5 PM to 9 PM. Coupons are available from Anchor staff, local Churches and will be available at the door. This is our Spring fund raiser to help us supply Easter food baskets for the many needy families in our area. Please bring your family and friends out for a good meal and support a worthy cause. The Anchor thrift store is always looking for donations. We have a women's section; men's, children's and household items including linens & towels, always in need of new items. The only items not accepted are larger size items like furniture. Donations are gladly accepted and anyone can stop by to shop during our hours of operation. They are Monday's 5-7; Tuesday & Thursday's 9-2 and the first Sat. of each month, 10-1. Monetary donations are welcome to help off set our monthly food bills. Even though we get a reduced rate for the food, we still have to pay for what we need; except for what is locally grown & donated. Another area of need at the Anchor, is toiletries. This would include soap, shampoo,conditioner, deodorants, toilet tissue, tooth paste and brushes. Please visit us at 35 Boltwood Ave. In order to reach us though, you have to come up the hill from Route 9J as if you were going to the Riverside Nursing Home. At the top of the hill, bare right and make a large U and you will see our sign on the rear of the Sisters of the Resurrection Convent. If anyone has any questions regarding donations, etc.; please call 518-732-4120.

Reflections & Revelations By Suzanne St. Germain

Drive Down Memory Lane As a child it was anticipated that most Sundays we would take a drive. Somehow, no matter what direction we headed off in, we miraculously would end up at my Aunt Loretta's house. Long after she was gone, I took a few trips by on a whim. The appearance may have changed a bit over the years, but the memories of the love contained within those four walls has not. Inadvertently, I drove by the building that used to house the bakery that made my wedding cake years ago. The days of making tasty treats within its four walls appeared to be long gone. It only took me a moment to visualize my adorable, little flower girl putting her finger in the frosting repeatedly while my husband and I were cutting it. The years have passed exponentially. She is a grown woman and not a four-year-old little princess anymore and my happily ever after marriage didn't quite last as long as I had planned but that doesn’t diminish the memories of years ago. Not long ago I found myself traveling the back roads of the town I grew up in. I was taking the long way to Lake Placid, purposely passing my best friend's house where she grew up. Even though her family no longer resides there, driving past it brought back some of my childhood memories. Sleepovers with a bunch of giggling little girls and going out to the backyard to get fresh eggs to make cookies were a staple of my childhood. I am blessed to be able to say the little redhead I met in first grade is still one of my best friends. Driving by the house I grew up in, that my father built and my parents have long relocated from, brings mixed emotions. I am thrilled that the people who bought it or taking as good a care of it as my dad did. I am torn by the knowledge I will never set foot in it again. Above all, I am grateful for the 18 years I spent there. So much of who I am was created in those four walls but more so, who I am came from the ability to exit the door, take off into the woods and create new adventures with my sister. We hold dear in our hearts people that cross our paths during our lifetime and the memories we create with them. I believe locations facilitate a large part of our memories as well. Perhaps it was Sunday dinners at your grandmother's or a favorite park or playground you visited as a child that brings back memories. Why not go for a ride?

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Town of East Greenbush Senior Paint and Punch Event March 29th from 2-4 PM at the East Greenbush Town Hall. Come join artist Noreen Powell as she instructs on how to paint a Spring Tree Canvass. Refreshments and all supplies provided. Cost is $10. PreRegistration is required and space is limited. Call 518-477-4194 to register East Greenbush Town Park Opens Concession and Skating Saturdays from 11-1 p.m. the Red Barn at the Town Park will be open for concession. Skating is available on the pond as long as the weather cooperates. Please watch our website and Facebook pages for updates. Eastgreenbush.org. Skating is at your own risk and skates are not provided at this time. The East Greenbush Town Park opens Rental Reservations for the RED BARN. The Red Barn at the Town Park is now available as a year round rental. Policies and Rates may be found on our website eastgreenbush. org. The Red Barn is a new indoor facility with heat, air conditioning, a full kitchen, AV System with projector and surround sound, tables and chairs are provided. There are 3 covered porch areas that look out over the water. The location and the building are a beautiful setting no matter what your event. The Town of East Greenbush Community and Recreation Department seeks Summer Employment Staff: Applications are now being accepted for Summer Camp counselors and lifeguards. Applications can be found on our webpage eastgreenbush.org. All applicants must be 16 years of age or older. All applications must be received by April 1, 2019. The Town of East Greenbush Community and Recreation Department Opens Summer Camp Registrations: The Town of East Greenbush Summer Camp is located at the East Greenbush Town Park. It offers six weeks of full day or half day programs as well as an after-care program. Information can be found on website: eastgreenbush.org

The Repair Café What do you do with a broken lamp? Or a sweater with a hole? Toss it? No way! The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson is hosting its next Repair Café at the Village Hall, 85 South Main Street, on Saturday, March 9 from 11 AM to 3 PM. People visiting the Repair Café bring along their broken but beloved items. Volunteers try their best to make repairs, and it’s free of charge! At the March Repair Café, electrical, welding, seamstress and “jack-of-all-trades” services will be available. Do you like to fix things and want to volunteer? Contact us via email at gina.giuliano@gmail.com or stop by Repair Café. For more information about global Repair Café, visit Repaircafe.org. nassau baseball regristration OpenS march 3rd Register for Nassau Baseball from now until 3/3/18 at our website, www.nassaubaseballassociation.com. Children ages 4-12 in Rensselaer and Columbia counties are welcome, no experience needed! Visit us in person at the DPS Children's Fair at DPS Elementary School March 3, 2018 to register in person.

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March 24th from 2-5pm Nassau Reformed Church 43 Church Street Teams of 2 - 4 are welcome! $10 adults, $5 children over 12 & free under 12. Enjoy snacks and auction for prizes! Bring your Scrabble set if you have one (We will have some to borrow, too)

Church is handicap accessible Call 518-766-2715 for more information. CHICKEN ‘N BISQUIT DINNER Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star, in East Greenbush is holding a Chicken ‘n Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, March30th from 4 – 6 pm at the Masonic Temple which is located at 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. The cost of the dinner is $12 for adults, $5 for children and reservations should be made by March 25th by calling Emily at 518-438-6707 City of Rensselaer Senior Citizens Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Located in Rensselaer on East & Herrick Streets Call For Further Info & to Register for Programs: 518-463-2166 March 5th: Sign up for the Barry Manilow & Neil Diamond show at Chez Joseph’s April 25 2019 (Ceasar Salad, Pot Roast or Stuffed Haddock, Loaded Potato, Mixed Garden Vegetables, Apple Pie With Vanilla Ice Cream, Coffee and Tea) Anthony Edwards of The Edwards twins brings to the stage his art of celebrity impersonation. Call to reserve your spot. March 14th - Happy St Patrick’s Day W/ Winchester and Young (Corned Beef Dinner) Celebrate St Patrick's Day with the Music of Winchester and Young. Never a Bad seat for this wonderful day of music and fun. Call today for reservations 463-2166. March 19th - Spring Fever W/ Paul Slusar (Hawaiian Turkey Burger W/Teriyaki) "Tired of being couped up in your house all winter long?" Then come on down to the Rensselaer senior center for our spring fever party. Call to reserve your spot. We need donations of good and gently used clothing and shoes for our corner boutique all proceeds benefit senior programs. Rensselaer Senior Center Community Service Volunteers Needed Looking For Dedicated Seniors To Help With our Community Service Program Every Thursday After Lunch. Making Afghans and Lap Robes For People in Nursing Homes Stuffed Animals For The Pediatric Departments in hospitals and emergency rooms Heart Pillows for Heart and Lung Surgery patients. This Is a Very Rewarding Program and we are Need more help- please call to sign up.

Melvin Roads Celebrates 100th Anniversary of American Legion

Scott is a die-hard outdoor sportsman and accomplished whitetail hunter from Lewiston, MN, with over 40 years of hunting experience. He is also the Whitetail Field Editor and columnist for Field and Stream Magazine, which has been in circulation since 1895. Field and Stream is the largest publication of its kind, with a current readership of over 1 million. In addition to Scott’s affiliation with F&S, he has written 3 books, feature stories for a variety of national, regional and state-based magazines, newspapers and outdoor journals, and been a featured speaker at major outdoor shows, seminars and expos throughout the United States.

This year The American Legion commemorates the 100th Anniversary of its founding which was undertaken by the veterans of World War I. Since 1919 the American Legion has fostered friendship among American service members past and present; it continues to be the nation’s largest veteran’s organization. Over the years, the Legion has been committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs throughout our communities advocating patriotism and Americanism, with continued support to our fellow service members and veterans.

Please join us for Scott’s presentation, a delicious maple syrup breakfast and exciting door prizes at West Stephentown Baptist Church (1672 NY 43, Stephentown, NY) on Saturday March 30, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration and light refreshments begin at 8:00 AM. The cost is $20.00 per person. Seating is limited so please call Dave or Kim Austin ASAP at (518) 732-7382 or email Dave at dlaustin@ nycap.rr.com to reserve your seat!!

At Melvin Roads we are celebrating the American Legion's 100th Anniversary & St. Patrick’s Day with a special dinner offering in keeping with the event; this special gathering will continue with drawings for door prizes followed by an evening of dancing. It will be held on March 16th, 2019, at our Heroes’ Banquet room beginning at 6pm. For reservations & information contact Melvin Roads American Legion Post at 518-462-7006. We especially invite the public to join our members and the extended Legion family past, present, and future, to celebrate one century of helping veterans and the wider community. The Post is located at 200 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.

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Country Folk Art Shows, Inc. presents the April Spring Country Folk Art Craft Show. You can shop local April 5-7 at HVCC, Troy. Indoor Garage Sale Dates for Shopping and Donations

Maple Hill Music Parents Association is looking for donations for their Indoor Garage Sale. We need gently used items, but cannot accept personal care items, clothing, magazines, televisions, computers pre-2010, infant/child car seats, or stuffed animals. Drop off items at the Schodack Central School District building (formerly Maple Hill Middle School) at 1477 South Schodack Road on the following dates: Monday Mar 4 6 – 8 PM Saturday Mar 9 9 – 11 AM Thursday Mar 14 6 – 8 PM The garage sale will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 9AM to 3PM at the Schodack Central School District building (formerly Maple Hill Middle School) at 1477 South Schodack Road. Any questions please contact Amy Hirschoff at ahirschoff@gmail.com. Scrabble Tournament at nassau reformed church The Friends of the Nassau Free Library will sponsor the 2nd Annual Team Scrabble Tournament at Nassau Reformed Church, 43 Church St., from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 24th (snow date, March 31st). Bring your team of 2-4 players and your own Scrabble game or join a team at the event. Don’t have a Scrabble game? No problem. Games will be available to borrow, and instructors will be on hand to help clarify the rules for the tournament. Admission is just $10 per player. Before the tournament begins and during breaks between games, there will be opportunities to take chances on special gifts donated by the community, and light snacks and beverages will be served. The church is accessible to people with disabilities. For more information, call the library at 518-766-2715. renSSelaer public library marcH eVenTS Pre-K storytime: Tuesdays at 11 am. Ages 2-6, no sign-up. Siblings welcome. Teen Anime Club- Thursdays 5-7 PM. Ages 13-18. Watch anime, discuss manga and pop culture, and hang out with your friends.

First United Methodist Church MARCH events 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 518-477-9693 Email: office@fumceg.org Web: www.fumceg.org

EVERY SUNDAY – Worship services at 8:30 AM in the multi-purpose room; at 9:30 AM in the sanctuary; and at 1:00 PM at Hawthorne Ridge Independent Living, 30 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY. Also, on the FIRST Sunday of each month, there is a worship service at 2:30 PM at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, 90 North Main St., Castleton, NY 12033. The next one is on March 3. MONDAYS – Lent Book Study Group meets (see below for more information). TUESDAYS – Lent Book Study Group meets at 9:30 AM. “ BOOK STUDY PLANNED FOR LENT Starting Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, we begin a six week study of John Ortberg's Eternity is Now in Session. Each week, in a small-group setting, we will review what we have read and cover one of the topics. The study sessions are approximately 90 minutes and are held in the youth lounge. A donation of $10 is suggested for the book. For information, contact Kevin Conley by email at e.kevin.conley@ gmail.com, or by phone at 518-253-4907; or contact Pastor Samuel at 518-4779693. WEDNESDAYS – Roosters (Men’s group) Breakfast Meeting – Call 518-4779693, press 5 to leave voicemail. Wednesday, March 6 - Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 PM Sunday, March 10 at 10:45 AM - Daniel Cotton, chair of the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) Together Playground Team, will describe this spring's project to provide a healthy, fun and attractive recreational space for the children in the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services after-school and summer programs. The playground project has brought together a diverse group of faith communities for a common goal. Wed, March 13: Ecumenical Lent Worship Service at 12 followed by a luncheon (1st of 5 consecutive weeks, all on Wednesdays, the final week will be April 10.)

Computer tutors- Drop in to have your questions about computers, tablets and smartphones answered! Tuesdays from 1-3, Thursdays from 5:30-7.

Friday, March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Coffee House at 7:00 PM

Slime-pocolypse! Saturday, March 2 at 1 PM. Super Silly Science! Make slime to take over the world! Ages 5-12.

Wed, March 20: Ecumenical Lent Worship Service at 12 followed by a luncheon

Taco Saturday- Saturday March 16 at 12:30 PM. Join the Library for an afternoon lunch! Enjoy a taco and socialize with your neighbors. For all ages.

Friday, March 22- “Friday Night Alive” (Youth-led Contemporary Worship) at 7:00 PM; followed by UMYF Game Night at 7:30 PM

Narcan Training- Wednesday March 20 at 6:30 PM. Learn what to do during a drug overdose. Please sign up by calling 462-1193. Free and open to the public, training provided by Rensselaer County Department of Health.

ECO-Fair on March 24, 2019 following the morning service (approximately 10:45 am). Learn about environmental topics that are of major concern to all of us. Presentations will be displayed and members of the church will be available to answer your questions. Displays will include: Gardening for wildlife and avoiding invasive species, The perils of plastic bags and good alternatives, Solar Energy Options, Composting your way to garden success, Responsible disposal of Styrofoam, Meatless Monday: Healthier alternatives for you and the planet, Resurrection of old goods & Speak out – Your voice counts.

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.

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Support the FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION Please help us end the OPIOID EPIDEMIC in our Community! Come to the Nopiates Committee meeting at the West Sand Lake Community Church which is located at 4363 NY Highway 150 in West sand Lake from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Nopiates Committee is a local community organization that is committed to raising addiction awareness while providing support and advocating for those who have been affected by substance use disorders. ALL are welcome to attend!

Tuesday, March 26 - Worship Service at Rosewood Rehabilitation Center, 284 Troy Rd., Rensselaer, NY 12144, at 2:00 PM Wed, March 27: Ecumenical Lent Worship Service at 12 followed by a luncheon.

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It’s estimated that 45% of dogs and 58% of all cats in the United States are overweight. That’s a lot of extra pounds. Extra weight on pets might seem harmless, but an overweight pet can mean an unhealthy pet. Here are some reasons why we should keep our pets at a healthy weight. arthritis. The leading medical issue for chubby pets is osteoarthritis. This disease affects small and large dogs alike as well as cats. Plus, being overweight is a known consequence for a dog tearing its anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which requires expensive surgery to repair. Pets carry up to 60% of their weight on their front legs, so a few pounds can make a difference for pets with arthritis in the shoulder, elbow or wrist. Diabetes. There may be a genetic predisposition, but obesity is considered a major risk factor for diabetes in overweight dogs and cats. Diabetes can shorten your pet’s life if left untreated, and many dogs will develop cataracts which can mean eventual blindness without surgery. Life with a diabetic pet involves daily insulin treatments, prescription diets and frequent veterinary visits. High blood pressure. Hypertension can cause unseen damage. A pet may have heart trouble and kidney failure as well as blindness. Treatment can range from switching to a low-sodium diet to weight loss, exercise and medication. cancer. One out of four dogs will have cancer, from lymphoma to osteosarcoma or mammary cancer. Like in humans, extra weight has been linked to cancer in animals. breathing and anesthesia trouble. Overweight dogs have an increased risk for a collapsed trachea. In addition, the extra weight makes it harder on overweight dogs during anesthesia, which will be a concern for routine procedures requiring anesthesia, like having teeth cleaned. life expectancy. A 1999 study on dogs found that dogs that were fed 25% fewer calories than normal lived an average of 2 years longer, and these dogs had fewer medical conditions and required less medications. Obesity also affects quality of life. Overweight pets are less likely to play and be active. They will tire quickly doing ordinary things like climbing stairs or taking a walk. One of the easiest ways to help an overweight pet is to feed them less at meal time. Your veterinarian can calculate the optimum number of daily calories your dog or cat should be eating.

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We haven’t had too much snow this year, but when the storms came our Town Highway crews led by John Ruchel were busy cleaning our roads from curb to curb. Thank you for your dedication. Here’s hoping for spring to come quick with less snow! Kinderhook has many very generous residents, some of whom I’d like to mention. A friend with a big heart recently reached out to me because she wants to help people in need as she can throughout the year. Do you know of a family or person in need of toiletries, groceries, toys or a birthday gift? If so, let me know and I can facilitate giving such items to you anonymously. Another recent example of kindness comes from the Valatie Boy Scout Troop 114, who recently presented a $3000 check to Robin Sullivan for the Teen Weekend Meal & Pantry Program. They raised these funds through their 13th annual Valatie 5K Run in November. Lastly, when St. John’s could no longer support the CYO Basketball program, a new group stepped in to continue and grow the program. Thank you to the Kinderhook Basketball Association (KBA) and president Rudy Firmbach for your successful community efforts. These are just a few examples of good hearted people and organizations who keep our community strong.

Some upcoming events around Kinderhook: March 1, 5:30-7:30 – Kinderhook Reformed Church Free Friday Community Meal March 1, 8-10 – Eli’s Gin performing at Valatie Bar & Grill March 2, 11-1:30 – Valatie 1st Presbyterian Church Soup Sampler & Bake Sale March 2, 4-7 - Valatie Fire Dept 20th Anniversary spaghetti dinner at St. Luke’s March 4, 7-8 – Kinderhook Town Board Meeting at Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building March 7, 4-6 – Assemblyman Jake Ashby’s Mobile Office Hours at Valatie Free Library March 9, 5:30-8:30 – Parents Night Out at Kinderhook Reformed Church March 16, 5 – St. Luke’s Pot Luck and Game Night March 23, 9-2 – St. Luke’s Women’s Group Tag & Bake Sale March 23, 8: Monthly Premier Hiking Group with ClubLife Health & Fitness March 23, 8-11: Amy Ryan Band at Valatie Bar & Grill March 28-30, 7:30-9:30: Disney Newsies at Ichabod Crane High School I am a wife, mom and councilwoman in the Town of Kinderhook. My goal is to keep you abreast of interesting news coming out of our Town. I want to share the things that mean so much to us as a family and member of this great community. There are approximately 8,400 people in the Town of Kinderhook, which is comprised of Kinderhook, Niverville and Valatie. You can reach me at HoganForKinderhook@gmail.com or facebook.com\HoganForKinderhook and our Town Board at facebook.com\TownOfKinderhook

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3/1: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Moving & Grooving with the YMCA (ages 3-5) 10am; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm

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3/20: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Toddler Time (1836 mos.), 10am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 11am; Teen Volunteer (TV) Club, 3:15pm; Free Monthly Movie*, 6:30pm 3/21: Toddler Time (18-36 mos.), 10am; Baby Bookworms (up to 18 mos.), 11am; Food for Thought Cookbook Club: Hearty Foods & Special Presentation by Erin Czernecki of Fort Crailo Historic Site*, 6pm; The Battle of Bennington*, 6pm 3/22:Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Moving & Grooving with the YMCA (ages 3-5), 10am; Homeschool Meetup*, 2-4pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm 3/23: Saturday Storytime, 11am; Yo-Yo Workshop (ages 7+)*, 2pm 3/24: Ken Lelen Hollywood Musical Revue*, 2pm 3/25: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm;

3/12: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; 3/26: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm; Mat Yoga with Camie*, 5:30pm; CDPHP Meditation Class*, 6:30pm Mat Yoga with Camie*, 5:30pm; Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia*, 5:30pm 3/27: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Toddler Time 3/13: ENL: English as a New Language, 9:30am-12:30pm; Toddler Time (18-36 (18-36 mos.), 10am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 11am; Teen Anime Club (grades 6-12), 3-5pm; mos.), 10am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 11am; Teen Anime Club (grades 6-12), 3-5pm; Legal Project Free Legal Consultations by appointment*, 5:303/28: Toddler Time (18-36 mos.), 10am; Baby Bookworms (up to 18 mos.), 7:30pm; SCA Bardic Practice, 6pm 11am 3/14: Toddler Time (18-36 mos.), 10am; Baby Bookworms (up to 18 mos.), 11am 3/29: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Moving & Grooving with the YMCA (ages 3-5), 10am; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm 3/15: Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Moving & Grooving with the YMCA (ages 3-5), 10am; St. Patrick’s Day Fun (grades K-2)*, 3-3:45pm 3/30: Saturday Storytime, 11am; Strawbees Saturday! (ages 5+), 2pm

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