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Area codes are 518 unless noted. See more Calendar listings at www.saratogian.com/ community. Submit items two weeks in advance to calendar@ saratogian.com. Thursday, March 23 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Renewable geothermal energy, used for both heating and cooling, is harvested by ground source heat pumps, saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions. It is becoming a popular option for more homeowners and institutional/commercial applications. This presentation by John Ciovacco of Aztech Geothermal, Ballston Spa, will explain the basics of geothermal systems, the circumstances in which they would be a good fit for homeowners, businesses and institutions, and the incentive situation from both New York State and the federal government. 8 p.m., Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road.

INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MAKING $ENTS OF SOCIAL

SECURITY: The Galway Public Library is pleased to announce they will be hosting an educational workshop in conjunction with Retirement Solutions titled, “Making $ents of Social Security – Planning for a Comfortable Retirement,” for pre-retirees age 55 and older at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. The program seeks to explore retirement from a time perspective as well as the impact of longevity in order to help attendees make a more informed decision before choosing when to claim their Social Security benefits. The workshop is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Please call (315) 735-5800 to RSVP. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Refreshments and music! Join Tim O’Shea and Oona Grady for a talk, demonstration (with live music) and introduction on Irish Folk Music. Sponsored by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. TANG ACCELERATOR SERIES: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Curator-at-Large Isolde Brielmaier invites the public to the inaugural Accelerator Series talk on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at the museum and features Dr. Treva B. Lindsey, Matthew Cooke, and Dara Silverman discussing “Whiteness and ‘Default Culture,’” moderated by Brielmaier, who organized the event. The focus of the evening’s discussion will be an exploration of race in America through the lens of a majority perspective about what it means to be white and the concept of a “default culture” in a multicultural society. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu or call 580-8080.

TWIN BRIDGES ORIENTATION & MIXER: The Twin Bridges Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual March networking orientation & mixer at DeCrescente Distributing in Mechanicville. Join your fellow Chamber members for an evening of networking while enjoying food and drinks in the DeCrescente pub. Immediately before the mixer, there will be an orientation for new and existing members led by Chamber President, Todd Shimkus. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., DeCrescente Distributing, 200 North Main Street, Mechanicville. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber. saratoga.org/events/details/twin-bridgesorientationmixer-22862.

WOMEN AGAINST WAR: A special talk-back led by Dr. Ed Tick and Kate Dahlestadt of Soldier’s Heart will follow the 7:30 p.m. performance of “An Iliad” at Capital Repertory Theater in Albany. This event is being held in connection with the Women Against War exhibit of The American Friends Service Committee’s “Humanize Not Militarize” gallery of posters, which will be on display at the theater throughout the run of “An Iliad” from March 10 through April 2. At 7 p.m. a reception in the Cafe Gallery for the poster exhibit will precede the performance. For special reduced ticket pricing, contact the Capital Rep Box Office at 445-7469 or online at www. capitalrep.org and give or enter the special code PEACE. For more information, see www. womenagainst.org or call 6507395.

Friday, March 24 ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program - Friday, March 24,. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8:00 am with program from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at HVCC Bulmer Telecommunications Bldg. The topic is “Learning Tuesday: HVCC Behind The Scenes.” Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for not-yet-members and $15 for Full-Time Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.]

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.

GRAPHITE VISION: Skidmore’s Schick Art Gallery presents Graphite Vision, a 15-artist exhibition of extraordinary works made from ordinary graphite. Works on view range from eccentric, visionary drawings by outsider artists to subtle still-life vignettes. Artists Matt Bollinger and Anne Lindberg will participate in a talk at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 24, during the opening reception that runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Schick Gallery is located in Saisselin Art Center on the Skidmore College campus. All Schick events are free and open to the public.

INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway,

Saratoga Springs. LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites the public to an opening Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, March 24, from 5p.m. to 7p.m. with Parmelee Tolkan, Stephen Horne, Eleanor Sweeney and Jon Prime for their group exhibit, Imagined Landscapes. This new exhibit will be on display in the LPCA Fine Arts Gallery through April 29. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 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 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 584-8547. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen, “Triangle.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE: The Adirondack Folk School. 51 Main Street in Lake Luzerne, will be hosting the viewing of its third Quilt Block Challenge at the School on Friday evening, March 24, beginning at 6 p.m. This year 30squares have been submitted by quilters from the southern Adirondack area. The theme of the challenge is “Where to ‘Go’ in the Adirondacks”. The squares will remain on display at the School through Sunday, March 26, and then will be assembled into a sampler quilt. Raffles will be sold for the quilt and the drawing will take place at the School’s final event of the year on December 2. Join AFS for light fare, wine, goodies and fun. If you have questions, please call 6962400. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: The Saratoga Independent School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at a Gala fundraiser on Friday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club. The festive evening includes cocktails, a buffet dinner, dancing to the Garland Nelson Ensemble, a silent auction, a Wishing Wall, and special announcements on the future of the school. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www. siskids.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join Aime “Trent” Millet, President of the Mohawk-Hudson Dowsers as he discusses the history of Saratoga’s mineral springs. Trent has concentrated the last years on research, experiences, medical history and re-validating the healing waters of Saratoga. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, March 25

BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Creative Healing Connections (CHC) and To Life! with sponsorship by the Susan G. Komen Foundation will offer a retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors on Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hubbard Hall (Freight Depot), 25 E. Main St., Cambridge. This retreat provides women an opportunity to meet others who are living with similar challenges in a safe and peaceful setting. The attendees engage in a wide variety of activities designed to enhance one’s quality of life. This program is offered free of charge. For more information, visit www. creativehealingconnections.org, or call Carolyn at 5386723to register.