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Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association meeting: Noon, Monday, Jan. 7, Longfellows, 500 Union Ave., Route 9P, Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught and/or live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call 587-5356.
Today
Saratoga Film Forum screening: “Smashed,” 7:30 p.m. today, 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.
Friday, Dec. 28
Full moon celebration: “Simple Rhythms of Peace and Light,” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 79 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs. Explore the sacred vibrations of the world’s spiritual traditions through a participatory chant and circle dance. No experience necessary. 581-0493.
Saturday, Dec. 29
Dance Flurry 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.
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,” 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. 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.
Wednesday, Jan. 2
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.
Thursday, Jan. 3
“Joy of Writing” meeting: 10 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, beginning Jan. 3, LARAC, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls. Aspiring writers and poets meeting in a supportive environment. All levels of experience welcome. The next session will be Thursday, Feb. 7. Free. www.gfwriters.com or call Lee, 743-0222 or petelee@aol.com.
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.
Free dance lesson: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Ballston Spa. No partner necessary. www.spacityswingers.com.
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.
Twelfth Night Celebration at Schuyler Mansion: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 32 Catherine St., Albany. Open house with 18th century observances. $6 adults, $5 students/seniors/$1 children. www.nysparks.com. 434-0834.
Monday, Jan. 7
American Legion meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa. All members welcome. 2012-2013 dues are due by the end of January. 885-5929.
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.
Wednesday, Jan. 9
Italian dinner: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Soup du jour, baked ziti, meatballs marinara, sausage and peppers, spaghetti with marinara, fettuccine alfredo, antipasta salad and more. $10 take-outs, $9 adults, $8 seniors/military, $5 children 5-12, under 5 free. Cash bar available. 584-2585.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Big Brothers Big Sisters trivia fundraiser: “Big Brains Trivia,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 400 Old Loudon Road, Latham. Compete for scores of prices with first place winning $400. Team of two or four must raise or donate $200. Register at www.firstgiving.com or www.bbbs.org.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Saratoga Children’s Theatre Annual Showcase: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, Panza’s Restaurant, 501 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake. An evening of Broadway-quality performances and Italian buffet. $50 adults, $30 children 13 to 18 and $20 children 12 and younger. Reserve a table of 10 for $450.
Sunday, Jan. 13
Monthly breakfast: 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, south of the village of Victory. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, homefries and beverages. $6 adults, $3 children. All are welcome. The breakfast is the second Sunday of each month all year. 695-3917.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Art show opening reception: Esmé Thompson’s 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Courthouse Gallery, 1 Amherst St., Lake George. Free and open to the public. www.lakegeorgearts.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Double H Ranch Tuscan Italian Dinner: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia. Wine tasting, antipasto, silent auction, Italian food, music by Megan Houde & The Brat Pack. Proceeds benefit the Double H Ranch Adaptive Winter Sports Program. $100 per person. www.doublehranch.org or 696-5921.
Ongoing
Holiday Cards for Rescue Horses: Send a holiday card to a rescue horse and include a $1 bill. The cards are hung in the barn for all visitors to see and the bills go towards funding the rescue operation. www.doublelstableequinerescue.petfinder.org. Send your card to The Horses – Double L Stable Equine Rescue and Sanctuary, 9 Tilford Road, Argyle. 638-6929.
Art exhibit: “The Art of Cusco, Peru” now through end of year at Jan Rutland Memorial Artists’ Space, National Bottle Museum, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 885-7589.
Holiday Food Drive: Through Christmas Eve; drop non-perishable food items to help support Pastor Charlie Muller’s “Cure Foundation” at Zappone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Route 9, Clifton Park. IMonday through Saturday.