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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. LENTEN FISH FRY: The public is invited to Lenten Fish Fry Friday at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road. $10 at the door, Takeouts $11. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 584-8547. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: NorthCountryARTS will hold an opening reception for the photography of Jim Tubbs and and artwork of Marti (Moriah) Coyle. this Friday, March 3, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at their 2nd Floor Gallery in Glens Falls City Hall at 42 Ridge Street. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Party with author Matthew Van Fleet in celebration of his book “Dance.” 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Healthy Living Expo, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, 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 580-5321 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.

CHILI COOK-OFF: Delicious chili, an iconic Saratoga Springs tavern, two important Kentucky Derby prep races and a chance to support local organizations help retired racehorses are all the reasons true racing fans need to be at Kings Tavern, 241 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, March 4 for the First Chili Cookoff to benefit Saratoga R.A.C.E (Racehorse Aftercare Charitable Endeavors). The Chili Cookoff will run from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. $15 donation includes 10 chili samples. Proceeds will benefit R.A.C.E, a non-profit organization made up of member groups based in the Saratoga area and formed to raise awareness and support for racehorse aftercare programs. 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 5845980. 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.

IMMIGRATION PANEL: What exactly does increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority mean for upstate New York? For Saratoga? What is “sanctuary” and the legalities and implications of a “sanctuary” community? Who is impacted by President Trump’s orders and how do they vary from the Obama administration’s staggering numbers of deportees? Three expert speakers who dedicate their lives to serving migrants and immigrants address these questions at Skidmore College in a panel discussion followed by Q & A. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Davis Auditorium. This event is organized by Diana M Barnes, PhD, Skidmore College, facilitated in collaboration with the New York Six Consortium, and funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

INN AT SARATOGA: Ria Curley and Chuck Lamb, NeoSoul, 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 $20general admission and $15for 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. NYS 5HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Saturday, March 4, from9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 584-2221or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion fromthe cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Join Northshire Bookstore for a presentation from memoirist Eve Schaub, author of the staff favorite “Year of No Sugar,” as she shares the story of her year-long battle with clutter. 7p.m., 424Broadway, Saratoga Springs. RUMMAGE SALE: A Rummage Sale will be held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101Milton Avenue, on Saturday, March 4, from 8a.m. to 4p.m. There will also be a Bake Sale and Lunch. Call 885-6886for more information. TANG FAMILY SATURDAY: Tang Family Saturday programs (2p.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 5and up. Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call 580-8080. WICKED MOHAWK VALLEY: Book Talk & Signing with author DennisWebster. 2p.m., Mabee Farm Historical Site, 1100Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Admission $5; free for Schenectady County Historical Society members. SPACWINTER BALL: Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee is pleased to present its popular Winter Ball on Saturday, March 4at 7p.m. at the Hall of Springs, 108Avenue 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 #161presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs to order, from 8:30a.m. to 11a.m. at 1Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, children 5-12$8, under 5free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585for more information. BREAKFAST & BINGO: Breakfast and Bingo! will be held at the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks, 300Park Avenue in Mechanicville on Sunday, March 5, with games starting at 1p.m.. Doors will open at 10a.m., kitchen at 11a.m., ticket sales at noon. Call 6648072for more information. GREENWICH LIBRARY: With February’s snow all but melted it’s a perfect time to look around and observe the small spring streams and creeks that come to life during this season. It’s also a perfect time to come to the Greenwich Library and hear Alene Onion of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation talk about the Citizen Science program she has spearheaded for the last few years. Known asWAVE (Water Assessment Volunteer Evaluators), the program uses community residents interested in learning how they can contribute to cleanwater. This Battenkill Conservancy Adopt a Stream/Buffer in a Bag program takes places Sunday, March 5, at 4 p.m. at the Greenwich Free Library located at 148Main Street, Greenwich. For more info email bkc@battenkillconservancy.org. HEALTH& WELLNESS SESSION: Vitality Health Health & Wellness Motivational Session, 12:30p.m. to 1:45p.m.at the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Susman room. Learn to improve the mind-body connection to improve your overall wellness. Space is limited - Sign up & RSVP at: https://www. meetup.com/ Vitality-Factor-Health-Wellness-MotivationalFree. E-mail additional questions to VitalityFactor@gmail. com. MOVERS & THINKERS: One of a series of one-day STEM programs at Gavin Park in the Town of Wilton. On Sunday, March 5, from 11:15a.m. - 12:45p.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 10registrants required for the program to run, with space for up to 20. Cost for Wilton Residents is $20per program, or $30per program for everyone else. Registration can be done online, by mail or in person at Gavin Park. Registration must be completed 3business days prior to each program. Any additional questions can be answered by calling the park office at 584-9455. NEWYORK 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, 129Jay Street, Schenectady beginning March 3. An informal “opening reception” and curator’s talk will take place Sunday, March 5, between noon and 2p.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 4013of Schuylerville, 8a.m. to 10 a.m., Applebee’s, 3Lowe’s Dr near Wilton Mall. Cost $6 per person. Tickets can be purchased at door. PITNEY MEADOWS PUBLIC FORUM: Pitney Meadows Community Farm Inc. invites the community to a public forum on development of its 166-acre property from 2p.m. to 4p.m. on Sunday, March 5at Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street. Pitney Farm, onWest Avenue, the last farm operating in the city of Saratoga Springs. The board of directors of the new non-profit that owns Pitney Farm is seeking the community’s input. The forum is called, “Around the Silo: Designing the Future of Pitney Meadows Community Farm.” People are urged to register for the forum at www. pitneymeadows.org. SARATOGA AOH: A grand day of Irish music, dance, and culture with the Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians from 1p.m. to 6p.m. at Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Adults $ 10donation 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 7p.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: $ 10per person; admission is free for children 10years and under. TANG MUSEUM: Concert by Skidmore’s BanyuWali Ensemble. 2p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 580-8080.

Monday, March 6

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: Henry Cornell Post 234, Legion auxiliary will have their monthly meeting onMarch 6 at 7p.m. at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa . 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 6pm, CCE Office 50West 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 885-8995or emailing eah29@cornell.edu. GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The Galway Preservation Society will meet on March 6. The program will be “Libraries of Galway - Open Doors to Knowledge,” with speaker, Arlene Rhodes. Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7p.m. with a social time and refreshments. A business meeting follows at 7:30p.m., and the program starts at approximately 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org. RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, March 6, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500Union 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. 3p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50adult, $7.50child age 3-12, $9senior 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. – 5p.m. You need not be a senior citizen to attend. WORLDWARI MOVIE SERIES: The Schenectady County Historical Society and the Schenectady County Public Library present a free film series focused onWorld War I. This series is a part of the Schenectady County Historical Society’s exhibit “Together Until the End: Schenectady inWorldWar 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 374-0263ext. 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 6p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 50Pine 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. INN AT SARATOGA: 7p.m. - 10p.m. - 7th-Traditional Open Irish Session w/ Drank The Gold, Bring your instrument and join in! 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Northshire Bookstore has combined forces with the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center to present an evening of professional development, featuring a variety of great new titles for kids, teens, and teachers. Author & bookseller Jennifer Armstrong, will discuss visual literacy and share an array of picture books. Teacher & bookseller BonnieWinchester, will share a variety of texts for teens. Additional booksellers with education experience will share their favorite new books for classroom use. This is a free event, but pre-registration is encouraged. 4:30p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. OLD SARATOGA REFORMED CHURCH: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48Pearl Street, Schuylerville, hosts “4Tuesdays In Lent” from March 7- 28, focusing on the life andwork of Corrie ten Boom, author of “The Hiding Place.” Bring your own lunch; beverages, cookies and fruit will be provided. The church is handicapped accessible. For more info call 695-3479, www.facebook. com/oldsaratogareformedchurch or www.old-saratoga.rcachurches.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Polish Group, 1p.m. to 3p.m. Free and open to the public. 5Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: The Saratoga Young Professionals Network will meet at Kings Tavern for their March networking event. Join other area young professionals for an evening of networking while enjoying food and drink specials. 5p.m. to 7p.m., Kings Tavern, 241Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Registration $10. Register at http://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/orientationSKIDMORE COLLEGE: Pushkala Prasad, Zankel Professor of Management for Liberal Arts students, discusses racialized capitalism in the Moseley Faculty Research Lectuer, “Brand USA” at 8p.m. in the Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 580-5591. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP: St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care will offer an educational weight management workshop, “Supplements, Spices andWeight Loss: Do Any ReallyWork?,” Tuesday, March 7, 5p.m. – 6p.m., at 63Shaker Rd., Suite 204, Albany. Lynn Sutton, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator from Capital Region Diabetes and Endocrine Care, will explore the efficacy and safety of herbs, supplements, and other products that claim to elicit weight loss. The workshop is free of charge, and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 1-888941-4009.

Wednesday, March 8

INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris CareyAcoustic Duo, 7:30p.m. to 10:30p.m. 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PICKINS’ SESSION: Welcome to a new year of Pickins’ Sessions. Get Ready for a Great Evening of Music. OnWednesday, March 8, from 7p.m. to 9:30p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, 310Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. Please check out ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. ST. PATRICK’S DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161presents a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Corned Beef & Ham Dinner from 4:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. at 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12$8, Under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 584-2585 for more information. STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Enjoy a wonderful evening as storytellers from Saratoga and the Capital District share contemporary, personal, and traditional stories. New storytellers are always welcome. March’s featured teller is Alan McClintock. Alan shares stories shaped by a lifetime spent along the Hudson and Mohawk River valleys where stories pulse like the tide. 7 p.m.,Caffè Lena, 47Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. Sign-up for storytellers at 6:45p.m. WOMEN’S CLUB OF VALLEY FALLS: TheWinter Picnic of theWoman’s Club of Valley Falls and Vicinity will beWednesday, March 8beginning at noon at the Masonic Hall in Schaghticoke. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, but not a dessert. The hostesses will be Mary Hurd, chair, Shirley Ratoon, Jan O’Rourke, Laura Reploeg, and Carole Reeve. Guests are welcome. Amy Halloran will present the program: “Pancakes for the People.” She will discuss her work in the food pantry and community meals program at Unity House in Troy, and make and serve some sample pancakes to illustrate a talk about her book,” The New Bread Basket: How the New Crop of Grain Growers, Plant Breeders, Miller, Maltsters, Bakers, Brewers, and Local food Activists are Redefining our Daily Loaf.”

Thursday, March 9

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL: “Script to Street: Opioids and the Law in the Capital District,” the 12th annual symposium presented by the Albany Government Law Review, will feature two panel discussions with local judges, attorneys, doctors, and other experts at the frontline of the opioid epidemic. The first panel will explore legal, behavioral, and medicinal alternatives to incarceration. The second panel will focus on recovery and treatment plans, from drug treatment courts to programs outside of the courtroom. The symposium is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.Four free continuing legal education (CLE) credits in Professional Practice will be offered. 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom (Room 421), Albany LawSchool, 80 New Scotland Avenue. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bearese at ebearese@albanylaw.edu or visit www.albanylaw.edu/event/ government-law-reviewsymposium/. BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: This educational series is produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Thursday, March 9: “Ulysses S. Grant and his Saratoga Connections, 1865to 1885,” presented by Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s Docent Gloria May and the Friends of Grant Cottage Site Historian Melissa Trombley-Prosch. All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are free and open to the public; no registration required. Noon – 1p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public

Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 587-3241, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MALTA BRANCH LIBRARY: Malta Town Historian Paul Perreault will present the program “Frozen Assets: Ice Harvesting in Saratoga County” at the Round Lake/Malta Branch Library on Thursday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. Ice harvesting in the lakes and rivers of Saratoga County was a booming business during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. Surrounded by the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, and blessed with an abundance of lakes and ponds, the County was perfectly situated to satisfy the needs of the growing cities. The Malta Branch Library is located in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Registration is requested; call 682-2495 or roundlakelibrary.org. MEGYN KELLY: Megyn Kelly, Albany Law School alumna and NBC News anchor, will be returning to campus for a signing of her book, “Settle for More,” on Thursday, March 9. The book signing is open to the public. It will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Albany Law School’s gymnasium at 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Northshire Bookstore partners with Yaddo to bring the best in new writing and new ideas to the Capital District. The speaker series Yaddo Presents continues on Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. with an evening with Emily Jeanne Miller, in celebration of her new novel “The News from the End of the World.” SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Michael Della Rocca of Yale University discusswes Spinoza’s thought on monism in “One is the Loneliest Number,” a Jacob Perlow Lecture at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis Auditorium. For more information call 580-5597. TANG MUSEUM: Skidmore faculty member Adam Tinkle leads a “Sound Mind” sonic meditation workshop at 5 p.m. For more information call 580-8080.

Friday, March 10

CHRISTIAN SINGLES COFFEE HOUSE: Adirondack Christian Singles coffee house, 6 p.m., Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland St Ballston Spa. Musicians Ray & Ed will be offering a selection of contemporary Christian songs, gospel and some oldies, and there will be an open mic for those who care to offer their talents. Just bring a small plate of a snack to share & be ready to enjoy meeting other single Christians This is a free event. 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. HORSE BASKETBALL CHALLENGE: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, along with presenting sponsors The Adirondack Trust Companyand BlueShield of Northeastern New York, will host their 3rd Annual #healthysaratoga HORSE Basketball Challenge on Friday, March 10 at the Saratoga Regional YMCA. Challenge 31 other companies to a game of HORSE, while competing against member businesses in a fun, competitive networking environment. Spaces will fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today. Registration $200 per entry. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/3rdannual-healthysaratogahorse-basketball-challenge-22748. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LENTEN FISH FRY: The public is invited to Lenten Fish Fry Friday at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road. $10 at the door, Takeouts $11. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 584-8547. MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER: Nonprofit charitable hospice home Gateway House of Peace invites community members to its second annual murder mystery fundraising event on Friday, March 10, at 7 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, Ballston Spa. Join us at the Pint and Dagger Irish Pub for a fun night of sleuthing, live music, wine pull, silent auction, finger food and cash bar while Marc Hersh of Hersh Productions keeps you guessing as to who may be getting away with murder. Prizes will be awarded. To purchase tickets, register online at www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org or call 450-1273. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: “Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse” book reading, Friday, March 10, 11 a.m. In partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s outreach programs, the Museum hosts a story time reading for preschool children in the Hall of Fame. Children are free to attend with an accompanying adult ($5). Registration for this event can be done through the Saratoga Springs Public Library by calling 5847860 ext. 305. PINS & RIMS: The Corinth Community Scholarship Association, Inc. will host a PINS & RIMS Tournament on Friday, March 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Teams of 10 (or more) can register to participate in the tournament by contacting Corinth High School Principal Brian Testani. The registration form can be found at www. corinthcsd.org. Spectators can purchase tickets in advance at the High School Office or by calling 654-9005 x3431. All proceeds benefit the Corinth Community Scholarship Association, Inc. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, March 10, at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The general meeting starts at 9:45 a.m.; doors open at 9:15 a.m. General Meeting, Show & Share, Annual Birthday Party (cake and punch will be served) and Service Project Work. There is no visitor donation for this meeting. For information, call 393-2284 or visit www.quiltinc.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga Springs at 2 p.m. for an information packed presentation featuring Lori Tracey, owner of Organize Senior Moves Saratoga. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Speed Dating/ Friending & Ice Cream. Both events are free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. WIDLUND GALLERY: Opening reception for “Achievedespite: Paintings by Vanessa Hampton,” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Widlund Gallery at Tannery Pond Community Center, 228 Main St North Creek. The exhibit will be on display from March 1 29. All monies raised from the sales of Hampton’s paintings will by donated to The American Migraine Foundation and the Ehlers Danlos National Foundation. For more information call 251-2505 or visit www.tannerypondcenter.org. ZITI DINNER: The Town of Halfmoon will be holding a Ziti Dinner on Friday, March 10, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Character Counts program. This program helps support Halfmoon families by providing summer camp scholarships. It also provides supplies for a wonderful holiday meal to local seniors and families. Tickets for this event can be reserved by visiting https://goo.gl/forms/uAmfJsXknttsCNEN2, or purchased in the Recreation Office during normal business hours. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the Recreation Office at 371-7410 ext. 2272.

Saturday, March 11

CAFE MALTA: Town of Malta Parks and Recreation announces Café Malta-Irish Style, an intimate Coffee House just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday March 11. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Performers include: Frank Orsini & Don Young, Joe Lopez & Mike Yates, Owen Bennett, Dancers from Carol Lawrence School of Dance and the Singing Waitresses! Irish and folk music, dancers, and sing-a-longs. Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Seats $8 advanced; $12 after March 10 or at the door. Coffee and dessert also available for purchase. Contact The Malta Community Center at 899-4411 or www.maltaparksrec.com for advanced tickets. HIGH & MIGHTY LECTURE SERIES: Lisa Sandagotoa, MA, MT-BC, uses music to guide clients through a process of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. She will demonstrate how music provides concrete, multi-sensory stimulation (audio, visual and tactile) that helps organize sensory systems including fine and gross motor coordination and auditory processing. 1p.m. to 3 p.m., High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 CR 21C Ghent. $10. To register go to www.high-n-mighty. org/2017-winter-lectureseries/. Registration fees will be waived for High & Mighty volunteers. INN AT SARATOGA: Redneck Soul, Country, Soul & Rock and Roll, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT: Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo and Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy have teamed with the Adirondack Thunder in hosting a Law Enforcement Night event to benefit the Special Olympics. This will be the fourth year that Saratoga County has partnered with Special Olympics in support of their mission. Law Enforcement Appreciation Night will take place at the Glens Falls Civic Center on March 11 at 7 p.m. as the Adirondack Thunder take on the Manchester Monarchs. Proceeds of each $15 ticket as well as an auction for the special game-worn jerseys will go to the Special Olympics. For tickets contact Pat Bucher at 480-3355x300, email pbucher@echlthunder.com or visit www.echlthunder. com/law. MONTHLY FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Lunch on Saturday, March 11, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210. MOVERS & THINKERS: One of a series of oneday STEM programs at Gavin Park in the Town of Wilton. On March 11 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., “Robotic Friends” will explore the world of magnetic blocks (Cubelets) to create simple machines while you use the principles of electricity. 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.