Upcoming and ongoing events calendar
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Upcoming
SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: “The Crucible,” written by Arthur Miller and presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., NY, directed by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost. Performance dates are March 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, at 8p.m. and March 18and 25at 2:30p.m. Tickets $18. Adults and $10. Under 18. Prepaid reservations can be made at www. slca-ctp.org, or call 518674-2007. SLCA, located at 2880NY 43, Averill Park, is fully handicapped accessible with free parking.
WHITNEY FAMILY FUNDRAISER: One of West Central Rensselaer County Lutheran Parish’s most active families has been hit with medical problems that necessitate creating a handicapped accessible home, including two chair lifts and a ramp. On Saturday, March 10, the parish will sponsor a “Lift Up The Whitney’s” evening at 470 Winter Street Extension, Troy, with a Lasagna Pot Luck dinner, vegetarian and Gluten Free options available, along with salads, bread and drinks. There will be a silent auction, a raffle and a 50⁄50 drawing. All-evening entertainment will be provided by “Squeeze Play.” Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and a free will offering is suggested. For more information call Darlene at 518-210-7546.
TROY 100FORUM: The Troy 100Forum is where Troy’s business, political, community, educational, religious, and cultural leaders meet to talk about topics of public concern. We discuss our views, concerns, and hopes for Troy. The Troy 100 Forum is a place for us to associate as leaders, and an opportunity for people trying to shape Troy to present their ideas for exploration and reaction. The topic this year will be: “Conversation with City Council.” May 21, 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m., The Sage Colleges, Bush Memorial Hall, 651st Street, Troy.
FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK: The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate their 66th anniversary with a dinner on March 17at 6p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations. For more information, contact secretary Christopher Spratt at 518-424-6987.
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL: At the Albany Government Law Review’s 13th Annual Symposium, “Cracks in the U.S. Constitution: Broken Windows Policing and the Criminalization of Children,” attorneys and scholars will examine the effects of “broken windows” policing on urban communities, how broken windows policing strategies have invaded the education system to feed the school-to-prison pipeline, and ways the community can get involved in correcting the system. The symposium offers up to 4 CLE credits for attorneys in attendance. March 8, noon - 5p.m., Albany Law School, 80New Scotland Ave. The event is free but registration is strongly encouraged. Register at http:// www.albanylaw.edu/event/government-law-reviewsymposium/.
FAMOUS LADIES TEA: Celebrate Women’s History Month and support Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County at the Famous Ladies’ Tea on Sunday, March 18from 1p.m. - 4p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy. The women to be portrayed at this year’s event include Marie Curie, Ruth Desmond, Nellie Bly, Alice Hamilton, Sybil Ludington, Kate Field, and the biblical Martha. A silent auction offers items from area retailers, artisans, restaurants and service providers. Tickets are $45 or $315for a reserved table of 8. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 518-244-4650or by sending a check to Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 65First Street, Troy