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5th annual Storytellers Series/Brown Bag lecture: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 2, SUNY Empire State College, Room 126, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. This week’s guest will be Kate Dudding and her “Mind Boggling Stories.” Free, open to all. 587-2100, ext. 2415 or www.esc.edu/ALL.

Free dance lesson: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa. No partner necessary. www.spa cityswingers.com.

Today

Talk Saratoga WSPN radio show: 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday mornings. Today’s, Dec. 22 guest will be Dr. James Noonan, sharing holiday health tips. Call with questions at 580-5783 or email saratogabroadcasting@gmail.com.

Holiday gift-making party: 1 p.m. today, Dec. 22, Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. Free and open to children ages 4 to 10. Registration is required. Children will be able to craft up to three gifts each. Showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and refreshments. Call 885-5022 to reserve a spot.

Sunday, Dec. 23

Blue Christmas Service: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, Quaker Springs UMC, Route 32, Quaker Springs. A service for those struggling with loss and feeling down this year. 695-4901.

Christmas Cantata: “By Heaven’s Light,” 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Road, Loudonville. Adult and children’s choirs, shepherds, angels, kings, nativity scene narrators in different settings. Church is wheelchair accessible. 459-3152.

Monday, Dec. 24

Candlelight Christmas Eve service: 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, Route 32, south Schuylerville. Readings, carols and communion. www.qsumc.com. 695-3101.

Wednesday, Dec. 26

Nutritional counseling: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month, Schuylerville Family Health Center, 200 Broad St., Schuylerville. A registered dietitian/certified diabetes educator will be offering onsite nutrition counseling. Schedule an appointment, 695-3668.

Musical program: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa. The musical group “Let’s Get Cookin’” will use an array of pots, pans and chef tools as instruments to present a performance inspired by “Stomp” and “The Blue Man Group”. Information will also be available regarding healthy eating choices for children and their families with healthy snacks provided. Registration is required by Wednesday, Dec. 26. Free for Malta residents, $5 non. 899-4411, ext. 301 or www.malta-town.org.

Thursday, Dec. 27

Saratoga Film Forum screening: “Smashed,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. $7, $5 members/students. www.saratogafilmforum.org.

Live music: “Rock Pile,” 8 p.m. to midnight, Thursday, Dec. 20, Gaffney’s, 16 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs. 587-7359.

Friday, Dec. 28

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Saturday, Dec. 29

DanceFlurry Saratoga Contradance: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. All group dances will be taught. Newcomers welcome. $10 adults, $7 students/seniors, $6 kids 15 and younger. 899-0105.

Annual “Soup-er” Birthday Party for Retired Thoroughbreds: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, Old Friends at Cabin Creek Farm, 483 Sandhill Road, Greenfield Center. Specialty soups and chili by Longfellows, The Wishing Well, Cock ‘n’ Bull, Triangle Diner, The Harrenbrook Inn and Village Pizzeria. Silent auction, birthday cake, beverages and coffee. www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.

Sunday, Dec. 30

Brian Zapel dance: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. $5 at the door. 383-1343.

Poetry open mic: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37. S. Main St., Voorheesville. Featuring Phil Good Levine reading from his latest book “Untitled Writings.” 469-0202.

Monday, Dec. 31

First Night Saratoga: 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; 16th annual First Night celebration to ring in the New Year, downtown Saratoga Springs. 5K run, live entertainment, dance flurry, Polar Express train, Christmas at New Skete Monastery. Buttons $15, children 12 and younger admitted free. 584-4132

Mitten Drive: Donate new, store-bought or handmade mittens, gloves, hats, scarves or earmuffs to decorate the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center’s “Mitten Tree,” now through Monday, Dec. 31. Items can be placed on the tree in the Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 587-3241.

Ballston Senior Citizens New Year’s Eve Dance: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Dance to music of “The Peaceful Country Band.” Public is welcome. $10, free for members of Ballston Area Senior Citizens. 885-6740 on Thursdays for more information.

Friday, Jan. 4

Fish fry: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 4, Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25, Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, south of Victory (look for the sign). $8.50 for fried fish, fried clams or fried chicken tenders and $5 for a quart of clam chowder. Eat in or take out. Call ahead for take-out, 695-3917.

Saturday, Jan. 5

Health program: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Soul Space, 120 Ray Road, Greenwich. Learn simple, healthy steps to lose weight. Guest speaker and healthy refreshments. Free but seating is limited. RSVP to Evan, 677-5662 or healthyevan@verizon.net.

Monday, Jan. 7

American Legion meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. All members welcome. 20122013 dues are due by the end of January. 885-5929.

Movie screening: “Broken on All Sides,” 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, Powell House Quaker Conference and Retreat Center, 524 Pitt Hall Road, off County Route 13, Old Chatham. The documentary addresses racial inequalities within our criminal justice system and their devastating consequences. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. 766-2992. www.oldchathamquakers.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Breakfast buffet: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Fruit cocktail, French toast, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs and more. $8 take-outs, $7 adults, $6 seniors/military, $5 children 5-12 and under 5 free. 584-2585.