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Sunday, Feb. 26

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE: The Bluelines, Borderline and Cedar Ridge perform on February 26, starting at 2 p.m., at Brookhaven Golf Club, 333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porters Corners. Members $12, Nonmembers $15, children under 12 and special needs free. For more information visit www.adirondackbluegrassleauge.com or email adirondackbluegrassleague@ gmail.com. CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: Sunday, February 26 at 6 p.m., hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read this month’s book, “In Tune With The Infinite” by Ralph Waldo Trine. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918.

DINE & DONATE: Stop by Brook Tavern, 139 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs to Dine and Donate on Sunday, February 26, from 5p.m. - 9p.m. Brook Tavern will generously donate a portion of all dining room food sales to support the Adirondack Folk School. They will also give a portion of dinner specials ordered throughout the month of February to the school. All are invited to enjoy the cozy atmosphere and good food of the tavern while helping the Adirondack Folk School!! Reservations recommended, Call 871-1473 for more information. HEALTH & WELLNESS SESSION: Vitality Health Health & Wellness Motivational Session, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room. Learn to improve the mind-body connection to improve your overall wellness. Space is limited Sign up & RSVP at: https:// www.meetup.com/VitalityFactor-Health-WellnessMotivational-Coaching/ Free. E-mail additional questions to CeCi : VitalityFactor@gmail.com. MID-WINTER SUMMER BLOWOUT: Join the Schenectady JCC this weekend for a Sunday fun day as we ready our sails for Summer 2017. Food, bouncy bounce, swimming, arts & crafts, camp & early childhood open houses, and more. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,2565 Balltown Road, Niskayuna. Free to the public - everyone is welcome. For questions please call the

Schenectady JCC at 3778803.

STORYTELLING: With a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, the Saratoga Jewish Community Arts and Temple Sinai present “Storytelling: Enriching the Soul, Tickling the Heart and Stretching the Mind” on February 26 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner. Donations requested of $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please call 584-8730 opt. 2 for information and reservations.

Monday, Feb. 27 COMEDY BENEFIT:

Schuylerville Community Theater presents “another” night of stand up comedy with headliner Rich Williams at Clark’s Steakhouse in Schuylerville to benefit the SCT Scholarship Program. The night also features Lauren Turczak and opener Cody Montanye. Your host for the evening is Mikael Gregg. Admission is $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. (so that you can order drinks and appetizers for an additional fee). The show starts at 7 p.m. For reservations call 695-5480.

FOSTER PARENT MEETING:

A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on February 27 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for schoolaged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall, 2017. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157 for more information.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS:

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present a public information program “Fake News: What is it and how to recognize it,” presented by Rex Smith, Editor of the Albany Times Union. Mr. Smith will discuss the current situation from a traditional media perspective. The program will be held on Monday, February 27, at 7 p.m. at the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. For more information go to www.lwvsaratoga.org or call 728-5201.

NEW FRONTIERS FOR AGING BRAINS:

The Woman’s Club of Albany (WCA) will hold a program on Monday, February 27, titled “New Frontiers for Aging Brains,” featuring guest speaker Anne Messner Ph. D., professor of Biomedical Sciences at SUNY-Albany. This program is part of the WCA’s Member Monday series and is open to the public. The evening starts with a meetand-greet at 5:30 p.m. and pot luck supper at 6 p.m.; the program will begin at 6:45 p.m. For reservations and additional information, please contact The Woman’s Club at 465-3626, email womansclub@hotmail.com or visit www.womansclubofalbany. com. The Woman’s Club of Albany is located at 725 Madison Avenue, at the intersection of South Lake Avenue, near historic Washington Park.

WORLD WAR I MOVIE SERIES:

The Schenectady County Historical Society and the Schenectady County Public Library present a free film series focused on World War I. This series is a part of the Schenectady County Historical Society’s exhibit “Together Until the End: Schenectady in World War I.” February 27, “Paths of Glory” (1957), 5:30 p.m., Central Library of the Schenectady County Public Library. For more information contact SCHS Librarian, Michael Maloney at librarian@ schenectadyhistorical.org or 374-0263 ext. 3.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 INN AT SARATOGA:

Drank The Gold -- Irish, American, Folk, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION:

The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, at the C&R restaurant on Route 29. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org.

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK:

Join other homeschoolers for Spa Park’s monthly nature class at 2 p.m. Each class focuses on a different aspect of the outdoor world and lasts about an hour and a half. All ages are welcome. This program costs $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 584-2000 Ext. 116 to register and get directions.

STEAKHOUSE FUNDRAISER:

Clark’s Steakhouse, located at 120 Broad Street in Schuylerville, is generously hosting a fundraiser for Hudson Crossing Park on Tuesday, February 28 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. A portion of all proceeds from the evening will be donated to help fund family activities and events at the bi-county park. Clark’s owner Jason Young and his staff will offer the restaurant’s regular menu, along with a few new

culinary delights created specifically for this event, including the Dix Bridge Burger, Lock 5 Fries and the PCB cocktail. Call 6952073 if you’d like to make reservations. WONDER WOMEN MENTORING BREAKFAST: Professional, executive-level wonder women from the region will facilitate candid, solutions-based discussions about their experiences, struggles and triumphs. Registration and breakfast 7:30 p.m.; program begins 8 a.m. The Century House, Latham. Register at renscochamber.com/events.

Wednesday, March 1

AMERICAN LEGION: The Saratoga County American Legion will hold its Monthly Meeting on March 1 at Mohican Post #553, Moreau Community Center,114 Main St., South Glens Falls. Dinner at 6:30 p.m, meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Saratoga County Legionnaires are welcome to attend. ANNUAL FISH FRY: Join the Knights of Columbus for a Lenten Fish Fry supporting Youth Ministry on Ash Wednesday, March 1, served from noon to 8 p.m. at St. Edward’s Catholic Church Social Hall, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park. $8 Adults; $6 Children ages 6-12. Children under 6 free. Takeout available. COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR: College costs are rising at unprecedented rates; Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting any first and third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss different options to pay for college education. Receive $1000 credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation. GALWAY LIONESS CLUB: The Galway Lioness Club Of Lions District 20-Y2 will hold their March Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, March 1, at the Galway Lions Club Building located on East Street in Galway. Dinner will be held promptly at 7 p.m. Guest Speaker Alexis Gotham of the Girl Scouts Of America will share information about Girl Scouts and her travels to other countries around the World. The Lioness Club Nominating Committee will present the Slate Of Club Officers for the 2017-2018 Lioness Club Year. There will be a collection of nonperishable food items or paper products to benefit the Food Pantry of the Greater Galway Community Services Association. The Lioness Monthly Board Meeting will be held immediately following the Dinner Meeting. Committee reports will be shared and the upcoming events will be discussed. All members are welcome to attend and share their ideas. INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris CareyAcoustic Duo, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practices. MALTA BPA DINNER: The Malta Business & Professional Association’s 2017 Annual Dinner event will be held Wednesday, March 1, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Panza’s Restaurant, located on Saratoga Lake. Cost for pre-registered attendees is $45, $55 for walk-ins. Cocktail hour runs 6p.m - 7 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. The 8 p.m. program includes a laughter filled-evening with local stand-up comedian and comedy writer, Chris O’Leary. To register for this year’s event, visit www.MaltaBPA.org or email Pam Grandin at MaltaBPA@ gmail.com. MOTHERS OF TWINS: The Tri-County Mother of Twins Club will hold their March meeting on March 1 at 7 p.m. at the BWP Restaurant at 70 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. New members are welcome. Email momsoftwins@gmail.com for directions and information. The Club offers support, information, outings and camaraderie for twin families in Washington, Warren and Saratoga Counties. MYSTERIOUS OWLS: Join Friends of the IBA and Crandall Library on Wednesday, March 1, for a look at Short-eared owl behavior and ecology. We’ll also provide an update on the current status of these endangered owls in New York and the U.S. Meet and greet with live owls after the program. Presented by Dan Albano and Laurie LaFond. 7 p.m. Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls. Visit www. ibafriends.org for more information. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors’ next meeting will be Wednesday, March 1 at noon at the Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. Entertainment will be Al and Cathy Bain. New members welcome. Call Pat 331-2978 for more information. SCHOOL DISTRICT ART SHOW: On Wednesday, March 1, the Saratoga Springs City School District will hold a District Art Show & Expressions of Community Reading. The event will be held at the MacFadden Administration Building from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Art created by over 100 students in the District will be on display for artists and their families to view. In addition, each year about 100 pieces of student work are selected from hundreds of entries to create the “Expressions of Community” Journal. Students whose work was accepted are invited to share their work at the “Expressions of Community” Reading event. The community is invited to attend this event. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Lecture, “How to Change Attitudes about LGBT Rights, by Brian Harrison and Lelissa Michelson. 6 p.m., Davis Auditorium. Film, “Tribes on the Edge” with filmmaker Celine Cousteau ‘94. 6 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information call 580-524 (lectue) or 580-5274 (film). TANG MUSEUM: Brown Bag Lunch: Dazzle and Pattern Disruption. A lunchtime discussion led by curatorial collaborators of the exhibiton, “Sixfold Symmetry: Pattern in Art and Science.” 12:30 p.m., Tang Museum. Bring your lunch; drinks and sweets provided. For more information call 580-8080. WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: This is the beginning of the 50th anniversary year of The Wilton Heritage Society. The monthly meeting will be held at the Wilton Senior Center, 18 Traver Road, Wilton,on Wednesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Following refreshments, John Hastings will present a program on the process of making maple syrup. The business meeting will follow. WINTER STORYTELLER SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the last teller in its ninth annual storytellers series on Wednesday, March 1. Veteran storyteller Betty Cassidy presents “Life Stories.” Noon to 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.

Thursday, March 2

COLLEGE ADMISSION FOR JUNIORS: The Saratoga Springs High School Counseling Department will sponsor a program on the college admissions process for juniors and their parents on Thursday, March 2. The program will be held at Saratoga Springs High School at 6:30 p.m. The workshops are conducted by representatives from Siena College, SUNY Adirondack, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Princeton, SUNY Albany, Skidmore College, and The College of St. Rose. GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1/2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Nonalcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. Visit

http://www.greendrinks. org/NY/Saratoga%20 Springs for more information. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The March meeting of Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held on Thursday, March 2, at 1:30 p.m., at the VFW home on Veterans’ Way, located off the arterial just North of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict, or in Korea at any time, as well as spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: Ronald K. Brown/ Evidence – A Dance Company will appear at the National Museum of Dance at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Thursday, March 2, at 7 p.m. for a dance talk and demonstration. During this program, the company will provide insight into their choreography which fuses traditional African dance with contemporary movement that invites audiences to share in their celebration of community and the resilience of the human spirit. This event is free and open to the public and will take place Studio 2 in the School of the Arts Studios. For reservations, please call the Museum at 584-2225 x3001. OLD SARATOGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION: The Old Saratoga Historical Association sponsors a reading of the historical novel, “Though Waters Roar,” by Lynn Austin, which deals with women’s suffrage and other social issues. The kickoff meeting for the book read is on Thursday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Schuylerville Public Library. Copies of the book are available now at the library. Gather again on Thursday, April 6, to discuss your impressions of the book and women’s struggle to gain the right to vote. For information call 698-3211. PETTICOATS OF STEEL: The New York State Archives Partnership Trust invites the public to attend a free theatrical production about women’s suffrage, “Petticoats of Steel,” on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Huxley Theatre at the Cultural Education Center at 222 Madison Avenue in Albany. Seating is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. Register by calling 474-1303 or online at http://conta. cc/2k6ccRF. SARATOGA TORCH CLUB: The next monthly event of the Saratoga Torch Club will be on Thursday, March 2. Peter Dowling, M.D., will present on the topic Acupuncture. The presentation and dinner will be at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. Reservations are required. Please contact Gerald Stulc at deusrex@ live.com or (cell phone) (270) 584-4555 for additional information and reservations. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is holding five events in the 2017 Saratoga County Small Business Workshop Series. The series is designed for people who are thinking about starting their own business or are ready to move their startup business to the next level. Attendees will hear from experts on the top things they should know, including how to build a business plan, financing options, and workforce development resources. The workshop will end with oneon-one sessions between the attendees and experts. The next event will be held in Saratoga Springs, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 86 Congress Street. Those who would like to attend can go to https://www. eventbrite.com/o/saratogacounty-prosperity-partnership-11060858797 or call 871-1887. TANG MUSEUM: In a McCormack Residency Lecture, Janine Antoni and Stephen Petronio discuss their ongoing artistic collaboration and their current Skidmore exhibition, “Entangle.” 5:30 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 5808080. Friday, March 3 FISH FRY FRIDAYS: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for our sign) presents Fish Fry Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. , and will continue each Friday of the month. Menu: Fried Fish, Fried Clams, Fried Chicken Tenders , Popcorn Shrimp, Buffalo Shrimp. Also available will be Clam Chowder by the bowl or by the quart. You are invited to eat at the club house or to call ahead for Take Out at 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: “Music!” an interactive concert for children ages 3 and older, featuring Balinese and Javanese gamelan, Taiko drumming and more. 10 a.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 5805321 or visit www.skidmore. edu/zankel. Saturday, March 4 ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW: ALL Saints On The Hudson Parish will be hosting their Annual Antique Show on Saturday, March 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Parish Center at 52 William Street, Mechanicville. Admission $2. Food will be available from the kitchen. Vendors wanted. Call Maria Amann at 664-6405 or email Anne Amann at Buffalo362@ gmail.com. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35. Bring a friend for $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 286-3788. BEEKEEPING SEMINAR: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will host its annual beekeeping seminar on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Malta at the HVCC TEC-SMART Conference Facility at 345 Hermes Road. The cost for the seminar is $38, or $33 for current SABA members. Registration information and forms are available at www.adirondackbees.org. CABIN FEVER CRAFT FAIR: Schuylerville Youth Center’s third annual Cabin Fever Craft Fair takes place March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville. This annual event benefits the Youth Center at Fort Hardy park. A wide variety of crafts will be available, a snack bar will be open, and 50/50 raffle will be held, and much more. Email schuylervilleyouthcenter@gmail.com for more information. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. FINGER LAKES GUITAR QUARTET: The Finger Lakes Guitar Quartet (FLGQ), one of the northeast’s premier classical guitar ensembles, will appear in concert at Bethesda Episcopal Church, Washington Street, near Broadway, in Saratoga Springs from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. The performance will feature works by Faure, Granados, Machado, and a work written for the FLGQ by Skidmore College’s Anthony Holland. The concert is part of the Thomas T. Parke Music Series and is being underwritten by Robert and Ann Bullock of Saratoga Springs. Suggested donations are $10 at the door. Children under 16 are free. For more information, contact Bethesda Episcopal Church at 584-5980. KATRINA TRASK OPEN HOUSE: Children ages 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to Katrina Trask Nursery School for the Open House “Peek at Preschool” series. Your’re invited to meet the teachers, explore the classroom and get a hands-on experience of what a typical day at preschool is like at KTNS. We will be reading stories, doing crafts, learning new things, practicing our preschool skills, and having a fun time. Come and see how KTNS’ philosophy of “Learning Through Play” will spark a love for learning that will last a lifetime. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Katrina Trask Nursery School, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 584-8968, email info@ktnurseryschool.org or visit www.ktnurseryschool.org. INN AT SARATOGA: Ria Curley and Chuck Lamb, Neo-Soul, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NACRE DANCE COMPANY: Nacre Dance Company presents, “Dance Big, Laugh Loud” (a duet for comedy and dance lovers alike) at the Spa Little Theater on Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. The 2016 “So You Think You Can Choreograph” winners (Allison Bohman and KT Hart) along with former So, You Think You Can Choreograph contestants (Rebecca McCormac, Megan Mizanty, Danielle Selby and Jessie Sector) have been challenged to choreograph new works of choreography that contain or evoke humor. Tickets are $20 general admission and $15 for students and senior citizens, and can be purchased at www.nacredance. com. For more information on the show, please email beth@nacredance.com or phone 817-3833. RUMMAGE SALE: A Rummage Sale will be held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Avenue, on Saturday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a Bake Sale and Lunch. Call 885-6886 for more information. TANG FAMILY SATURDAY: Tang Family Saturday programs (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Suitable for children ages 5 and up. Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call 5808080. WICKED MOHAWK VALLEY: Book Talk & Signing with author Dennis Webster. 2 p.m., Mabee Farm Historical Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Admission $5; free for Schenectady County Historical Society members. SPAC WINTER BALL: Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee is pleased to present its popular Winter Ball on Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. The theme for this year’s fundraiser, “Passport to Morocco,” is inspired by the rich culture and mystique of Morocco, sometimes referred to as “the land of the setting sun.” Tickets to the event are available online at spac. org Proceeds raised at the event support classical and educational programming at SPAC.

Sunday, March 5

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga -Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information. BREAKFAST & BINGO: Breakfast and Bingo! will be held at the MechanicvilleStillwater Elks, 300 Park Avenue in Mechanicville on Sunday, March 5, with games starting at 1 p.m.. Doors will open at 10 a.m., kitchen at 11 a.m., ticket sales at noon. Call 6648072 for more information. MOVERS & THINKERS: One of a series of one-day STEM programs at Gavin Park in the Town of Wilton. On Sunday, March 5, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., “Silly Science Explorers” will explore the silly and exciting world of science through hands-on experiments. This program explores the basics of science in the world around us, using supplies we encounter every day. Pre-registration is required, and is open to anyone in grades 2-6. Minimum of 10 registrants required for the program to run, with space for up to 20. Cost for Wilton Residents is $20 per program, or $30 per program for everyone else. Registration can be done online, by mail or in person at Gavin Park. Registration must be completed 3 business days prior to each program. Any additional questions can be answered by calling the park office at 584-9455. NEW YORK FOLKLORE SOCIETY:Farm and Field: The Rural Folk Arts of the Catskill Region,” a photographic study in black and white, will be on display at the New York Folklore Society, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady beginning March 3. An informal “opening reception” and curator’s talk will take place Sunday, March 5, between noon and 2 p.m. Benjamin Halpern, photographer, and curator of the exhibit, will discuss the objectives of his photodocumentation and answer any questions. The public is invited to this free program, and light refreshments will be served. Scheduling, and other information pertaining to the “Farm and Field” exhibit are available on the NYFS website, www.nyfolklore.org. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Pack 4013 of Schuylerville, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Applebee’s, 3 Lowe’s Dr near Wilton Mall. Cost $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at door. SARATOGA AOH: A grand day of Irish music, dance, and culture with the Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Adults $ 10 donation at the door, under 12 free. Bring canned food items to be donated to local food pantries. Light fare and raffles. SARATOGA YOUTH SYMPHONY: On Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m., musicians of the Saratoga Youth Symphony, Saratoga Preparatory Symphony and Skidmore College, are having a collaborative concert to benefit the Franklin Community Center at Bethesda Episcopal Church in Saratoga Springs. Cost: $ 10 per person; admission is free for children 10 years and under. TANG MUSEUM: Concert by Skidmore’s Banyu Wali Ensemble. 2 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 580-8080.

Monday, March 6

BEGINNER’S POULTRY CLASS: Have you ever thought of having your own backyard chicken flock? Do you have chickens and want to improve your production? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be hosting a beginner poultry class on Monday, March 6, at 6 pm, CCE Office 50 West High Street Ballston Spa. Topics will include; housing, feeding, and basic maintenance of your flock, how to choose a breed that works best for you, production, and many other topics. Cost is $5. Please RSVP to Ellie Hackett, CCE Saratoga by calling 885-8995 or emailing eah29@cornell. edu. RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, March 6, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members please call 587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Dudley Observatory at miSci is committed to lifelong learning and has created programming specifically designed for adults. Come explore the museum on a quiet afternoon, then join the Dudley Observatory for an exciting presentation on “NASA’s Great Observatories: Compton Gamma Ray Observatory,” presented by Outreach Astronomer, Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. Come early or stay after the lesson to enjoy the many exhibits miSci has to offer. The museum is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. You need not be a senior citizen to attend. WORLD WAR I MOVIE SERIES: The Schenectady County Historical Society and the Schenectady County Public Library present a free film series focused on World War I. This series is a part of the Schenectady County Historical Society’s exhibit “Together Until the End: Schenectady in World War I.” March 6, “A Very Long Engagement” (2004), 5:30 p.m., Central Library of the Schenectady County Public Library. For more information contact SCHS Librarian, Michael Maloney at librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org or 374-0263 ext. 3.

Tuesday, March 7

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their March meeting on Tuesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. This month’s meeting will be a baby shower for Birthright. Members are asked to bring donated baby items; clothing, diapers, formula, baby bottles, blankets, bibs, etc. A representative from Birthright will be in attendance to receive the donations. New members are always welcome to attend a meeting and see what the Catholic Daughters are all about. For any questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 583-2905.