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Wednesday, March 15

CAPITAL DISTRICT FLY FISHERS: The Capital District Fly Fishers mee on March 15th at the VFWPost 8692- 140 VFWRd. Albany, starting at 6:30p.m. This month’s guest speaker is Frank Geremski, the Publisher of The Angler, a fishing magazine devoted to upstate New York. INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris CareyAcoustic Duo, 7:30p.m. to 10:30p.m. 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: The tradition continueswith an a la cartemenu for dining in or to go. Wednesdays 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. through April 12, Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Call 747-6832for more information. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: 12:30p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practices. NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next New York State 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Wednesday, March 15, from 4p.m. to 9p.m. and Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2p.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 from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. SARATOGA CONVENTION

& TOURISM BUREAU: On Wednesday, March 15, the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau will hold their 32nd Annual Meeting and Dinner at the Saratoga Springs City Center. In addition to highlighting the successes of 2016and their initiatives for 2017, the Bureau will recognize 2016Hometown Ambassadors, volunteers of the year and welcome new members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The event is open to all from 5:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. for $80per person or tables of 10are $800. Catering is being provided by

Mazzone Hospitality. Available online at www.DiscoverSaratoga.org, you can register or sponsor this event. SARATOGA READS: Capstone Event with Ian Frazier at the Saratoga Springs Public Library,7p.m. Free tickets available starting March 1at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. SARATOGIANWOMEN IN

BUSINESS: The Saratoga Women in Business (SWIB) group holds their next bimonthly meeting on Wednesday, March 15, from 5p.m. - 7p.m. at Saratoga National Bank, 171S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Wine and light snacks, sponsored by area businesses, will be provided, and door prizes will also be awarded. The March non-profit spotlight will be on AIM Services, which provides support and services to people with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Voluntary cash contributions will be collected at the door in order to help fund future SWIB events. Parking is available in the bank’s parking lot. To learn more about the Saratoga Women in Business group or to register for the free March 15networking event, please visit theirwebsite at www. saratogawomeninbusiness. com. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 9. SCHENECTADY COUNTY

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Join the SCHS for March’s family program, an interactive look into the Great Migration and local African American heritage. In the early 1900s, over 1.5million African-Americans moved from the South up to cities like Schenectady in search of a better life. To discover the Great Migration’s legacy in Schenectady, take a tour through Schenectady’s historic Stockade District, explore primary source documents, and make a craft to take home. 1:30 p.m., 32Washington Ave, Schenectady. Admission is $5 per child. Formore information, or to register, please visit schenectadyhistorical.org/ families or call Michael Diana at 887-5073.

Thursday, March 16

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information

Meeting will be held onMarch 16at 4p.m. at the Services Building, 152West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall, 2017. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157for more information.

HIDDEN FIGURES: The Adirondack Film Society, the human rights organization John Brown Lives!, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts are presenting two free, daytime screenings of the movie “Hidden Figures,” for area middle and high school students on Thursday and Friday, March 16-17. The movie tells the previously untold story of the indispensable contributions made by three female African-American scientists— referred to quite literally as human “computers”—to the U.S. space program around the time of John Glenn’s orbit of Earth. Schools in the region were invited directly, and both screenings are near-capacity. A few remaining seats may still be available for small school groups and homeschooled students and their parents. To learn more, please contact AFS Operations Mgr. Fred Balzac at 523-3456or fredbalzac@aol.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10p.m. 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA LAKE PROTECTION & IMPROVEMENT

DISTRICT: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:30p.m., at the Malta Town Hall Complex Blue Room, Route 9, Malta. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Make an appointment for a free private consultation with Pharmacist Jennifer Symon between 10a.m. and noon. Bring in your list of medications. Appointments are 20minutes. 5Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL: New York StateWide Senior Action Council (a not-forprofit grassroots membership organization) will be holding the Saratoga Chapter of NYStateWide Senior Action Council meeting on Thursday,

March 16, at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475Moe Rd., Clifton Park from 2p.m. - 4p.m. A panel, consisting of staff, from some of the Home Health Agencies that contract with the Saratoga Office for Aging, for the EISEP (Enhanced in-home services for the elderly program, for those not eligible for Medicaid), will discuss recruiting and retaining home care workers. The public is welcome. Any questions, contact Carolyn Crawmer, President of the Saratoga Chapter of NYStateWide Senior Action Council, 371-1797or crawmerg@verizon.net. SMALL BUSINESSWORKSHOP: The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is holding five events in the 2017Saratoga County Small BusinessWorkshop 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 South Glens Falls, from 5:30 p.m. to 7p.m., at the Village of South Glen Falls Meeting Room, 46Saratoga Avenue. Those who would like to attend can go to https:// www.eventbrite.com/o/ saratoga-county-prosperitypartnershipor call 871-1887. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “TheWiz” on March 16at 7p.m., March 17at 7:30 p.m. and March 18at 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and orchestra, “TheWiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12for adults, $7for senior citizens and $7for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.

Friday, March 17

FISH FRY FRIDAYS: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32south of the village of Victory ( look for our sign) presents Fish Fry Friday from 4:30p.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. HIDDEN FIGURES: The Adirondack Film Society, the human rights organization John Brown Lives!, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts are presenting two free, daytime screenings of the movie “Hidden Figures,” for area middle and high school students on Thursday and Friday, March 16-17. The movie tells the previously untold story of the indispensable contributions made by three female African-American scientists—referred to quite literally as human “computers”—to the U.S. space program around the time of John Glenn’s orbit of Earth. Schools in the region were invited directly, and both screenings are nearcapacity. A few remaining seats may still be available for small school groups and homeschooled students and their parents. To learn more, please contact AFS Operations Mgr. Fred Balzac at 523-3456or fredbalzac@ aol.com. INNAT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10p.m. 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LENTEN FISH FRY: The public is invited to Lenten Fish Fry Friday at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50Pine Road. $10at the door, Takeouts $11. Dinner is served from 5p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 584-8547. MONTHLY FUNDRAISER DINNER: Building fundraiser dinner, 5p.m. to 7p.m., Principessa Elena Society, 11– 13Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. Menu: Corned beef & Cabbage Dinner, Pasta w/ sauce, Tossed Salad, Rye & Italian Bread, Butter, Dessert, Coffee/ Tea , Seniors:$8 Regular: $9, Children (5-12): $5, Under 5Free. All take out dinners:$10. All are welcome. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: 2p.m., Miss Eire Irish Dancers. 6p.m., Leslie T. Sharpe, “The Quarry Fox and Other Critters of the Wild Catskills.” 424Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some good old- fashion Irish step dancing! This social hour from 1:45p.m. to 2:15p.m. will feature refreshments and Irish step dancing by Wild Irish Acres Dancers under the direction of Terri Hughes. Free and open to the public. 5Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “TheWiz” on March 17at 7:30p.m. and March 18at 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and orchestra, “TheWiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12for adults, $7for senior citizens and $7for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.

Saturday, March 18

BOLAND SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Join Shaker Pointe on Saturday, March 18in welcoming the Boland School of Irish Dance. Students from the Green Island dance school will perform for the third year in a rowat Shaker Pointe. The performance is an exciting mix of Irish dancing and entertainment. This free event begins at 3p.m. in themultipurpose room at Shaker Pointe, One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet. BROOKS BBQ: Stillwater United Church is holding their Annual Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 18, from4p.m. - 6:30 p.m., in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747Hudson Ave. BBQ tickets are $12. Menu includes half chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Reservations suggested. Call 664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3p.m. with a scheduled 6:30p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicapped accessible. CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 175 5th Avenue will be hosting a Corned Beef Dinner complete with homemade pies on Saturday, March 18t from 4:30p.m. - 6p.m. Cost: Free will donation. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON: The League ofWomen Voters of Saratoga County will present tthe heatrical performance, “Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Woman of Vision” at 9a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Gideon Putnam Arches Room, Saratoga Springs. The performance, which includes a breakfast, will feature Ellie Stearns who has researched and written portrayals of “Women of Vision” for schools and organizations throughout New York. This is the latest in the yearly historical reenactments which the LWV of Saratoga County has provided for our local audiences. Additional information may be found at www.lwvsaratoga.org. Reservations may be obtained on Eventbrite at https://lwvsaratogaecs. eventbrite.com/ or by mailing a check, payable to the LWVNYSEF to Steven Koebrich, 718Malta Avenue Ext. Ballston Spa NY 12020,or contacting the LWV at 7285201prior to March 8. FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT DINNER: LongtimeWilton Fire Department member and past officer Sean Healy has end stage renal failure. To help ease the burden on him and his family, the department is putting on a benefit dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. on March 18. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, vegetables, bread, beverages and dessert. Suggested Donations of $8/adult; $6/ senior; $5/children over 10. FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: The Community Coalition for FamilyWellness and the South Glens Falls Fire Department are hosting a free community health fair, including car seat safety checks; child IDs; information on continuing adult education; family health insurance; recovery services; Bounce house and much more. 10a.m. to noon, South Glens Falls Fire Department Station 2, 361 Reynolds Road. For more information call 581-1230. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, March 18, at 1p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4and Rt. 29in Schuylerville. GloriaWaldron Hukle, historical novelist, will be the program presenter. In The AmericanWaldron Series novels, Gloria has created a family history saga set in eastern New York. Her novels are “Manhattan Seeds of the Big Apple,” “The Diary of a Northern Moon,” “ThreadsAn American Tapestry” and the most recent, “Souls of the Soil.” Slices of the author’s research, spanning nearly four hundred years of state history, will be shared. Signed paperback copies of “Souls of the Soil” will be available for purchase. The public is welcome. For more information call 587-2978. INN AT SARATOGA: Mark Kleinhaut, Jazz, 7p.m. to 10 p.m. 231Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Milk & cookies story time with authors & illustrators. 11a.m., 424Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next New York State 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Saturday, March 18, from 9a.m. to 2p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 5842221or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. REBUILDING A RACER: The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s “Rebuilding a Racer” program embraces the history of the Offyette Quarter Midget and encourages students ages 12-18 to become part of the story. Youth ages 12-18are eligible to participate in this free program. Space is limited and prior registration is required. A time commitment of 4to 8hours a month typically on a Saturday will be required of each participant. To register, or for more information, please contact Lindsey Collins at 587-1935 x23. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER: Closing Reception for Jessica Putnam-Phillips, “Beyond the Surfact,” 5 p.m. to 7p.m., 167Hayes Road, Schuylerville. RSVP to https://fs20.formsite. com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/ form5/index.html. SCHENECTADY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Join the SCHS for March’s family program, an interactive look into the Great Migration and local African American heritage. In the early 1900s, over 1.5million African-Americans moved from the South up to cities like Schenectady in search of a better life. To discover the Great Migration’s legacy in Schenectady, take a tour through Schenectady’s historic Stockade District, explore primary source documents, and make a craft to take home. 10:30a.m., 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady. Admission is $5per child. For more information, or to register, please visit schenectadyhistorical.org/ families or call Michael Diana at 887-5073. SOUPER SATURDAY VENDOR-BLENDER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church is having a Soup-er Saturday Vendor Blender on March 18from 9a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring approximately 15different “homemade” soups that are being put together in our kitchen. A variety of Vendors will be setting up booths, many with very popular products available on site. 15Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. 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. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “TheWiz” on March 18at 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and orchestra, “TheWiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12for adults, $7for senior citizens and $7for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.