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Sunday, March 26 ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS

LEAGUE: Remington Ryde and The Dog House Carpenters, 2 p.m., Brookhaven Golf Club, 333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porter Corners. Members $12, non-members $15, children under 12/special needs free. For more information visit www. adirondackbluegrassleague. com, email adirondackbluegrassleague@gmail.com or call 221-6231.

EMMA BREAKFAST:

All you can eat: Wholegrain or Plain Pancakes, French Toast and Fruit Casserole, Egg & Cheese Casserole, Hash Browns, Farm Fresh Sausage, Fruit & Nut Granola, Mrs. London’s Pastries, real Maple Syrup, Seasonal Monthly Specials, Orange Juice, Coffee and Tea. 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Waldorf School High School 122 Regent Street Saratoga Springs. Cost: Adults $8.50, Children under 12 $4.50, 5 and under free. All proceeds to benefit the Emma Foundation and the Emma Scholarship Fund.

INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE:

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to local charities. ables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call Linda at 2895470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

NEW YORK FOLKLORE SOCIETY:

Katherine Bruning of Caprendoose Hills Farm (Washington County) will conduct a hands-on felting workshop and demonstration. Felting is the process of “matting” wool together. 2 p.m., New York Folklore Society, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady. Presented in conjunction with the photography exhibit, “Farm and Field: The Rural Folk Arts of the Catskill Region.”

SKIDMORE COLLEGE:

String Festival Ensembles Concert, 2 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 5805321 or go to www.skidmore. edu/zankel.

VITALITY FACTOR:

Holistic wellness coaching to integrate & balance mind body & spirit in an effort to re/establish/ strengthen the mind-body connection. The group is open to adults over age 18. Meetup 1 of 4 in a series designed as a guided quest to reveal & pursue our aspirations as pertains to wellness & motivation. Sequence of classes is encouraged but not required. 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby room. RSVP through: https://www.meetup.com/ Vitality-Factor-Health-Wellness-Motivational-Coaching/ events/238535269/

Monday, March 27 DUNNING ST. RURAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Dunning Street Rural Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: F. William Harder Lecture: “Semiconductors: The Industry that Changed the World,” by Thomas Caulfield of Global Foundries. 5 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 580-5675.

Tuesday, March 28 BREAST & OVARIAN CANCER: Please join To Life! for a discussion of important issues surrounding breast and ovarian cancer genetic predisposition. This program will be of interest to women and men who have questions about heredity risk for cancer. The panel will focus specifically on hereditary risk for those with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY facility in the Golub Center located at 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. This program is offered free of charge and refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is suggested. Contact us online at www. tolife.org or by calling To Life! at 439-5975.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

OLD SARATOGA REFORMED

CHURCH: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, hosts “4 Tuesdays In Lent” from March 7 - 28, focusing on the life and work 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.

ORIGINS OF PRESERVATION:

Join County Supervisor Matthew Veitch for “Origins of Preservation: Urban Renewal in Saratoga Springs: 1962-1986,” as he explores the origins of preservation in Saratoga Springs and the often controversial Urban Renewal Program. This presentation will feature images from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, some that have not been seen in decades. 7 p.m., Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Purchase tickets online at http://store. saratogapreservation.org/product-category/40th-anniversary/, by phone at 587-5030, or on the day of the event.

SHAKER POINTE: On Tuesday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m., in the first part of a two-part multi-media presentation titled ‘Spiritual Resilience and the Ill or Aging Person,” Margaret Griffen, N.P. will discuss responding to illness and aging with resilience, and thinking spiritually about resilience. Part two will take place on Tuesday, April 4. To learn more about this presentation or Shaker Pointe, please visit ShakerPointe.org/events/ or call 2504900. One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE:

Lecture, “Demands and Dialogue: Re-engaging African Objects and Communties at the Royal ONtario Museum,” by Silvia Forni of the museum’s department of world cultures and African collection. 6 p.m., Davis Auditoriim. For more information call 580-5053.

THEY BUILT AMERICA:

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce that The Capital Repertory Theatre will present “They Built America: the Workers of the Erie Canal” in partnership with the Canajoharie Library on Tuesday, March 28, at the Arkell Museum at Canajoharie. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will

be available after this free program.

Wednesday, March 29

INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris CareyAcoustic Duo, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: The tradition continues with an a la carte menu for dining in or to go. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 12, Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Call 747-6832 for more information. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: The Museum celebrates the 100th birthday of Hall of Fame horse Man o’ War with two special events on the date of his foaling. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, children will learn about the legacy of Man o’ War and create birthday cards to celebrate the special occasion. Birthday refreshments will be served. This family program is suggested for pre-school children accompanied by a required adult chaperone. The event is free for children accompanied by adults ($5 each). Please RSVP before March 22 by calling Karen Wheaton at 584-0400 ext. 118 or emailing nmredu2@ racingmuseum.net. The new exhibit, “Man o’ War at 100,” will have a special opening for Museum members only from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with champagne and cupcakes. This event is free for Museum members and a guest. Please RSVP by March 22 to 584-0400 ext. 109 or nmrmembers@racingmuseum.net. OPERA SARATOGA AUDITIONS: Opera Saratoga announces open auditions for male and female dancers for a new production of André Grétry’s operatic adaptation of Beauty and the Beast – “Zémire et Azor” – which will be directed by Obie Award winning director and puppeteer James Ortiz and choreographed by Jill Echo. Male dancers must be at least 6’ tall, and female dancers must be at least 5’9” to be eligible for consideration. Dancers should be professionally trained in ballet and modern dance. Experience with puppetry is valuable but not required. Auditions will take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday March 29, in Dance Studio 2 of The Skidmore Dance Center at Skidmore College, 815North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dancers are advised to bring a resume and headshot to the audition. Dancers must be available full time for rehearsals and performances for a seven-week period, starting on May 29, ending on July 14. RETAILER MEET-UP: Join with local independently owned retail store owners from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an informal meet up to share local trends, challenges and opportunities. This is a free opportunity for retailers to share best practices on marketing, hiring, and more. By sharing ideas and getting to know everyone better, our hope is that we’ll create a more vibrant referral network among local retailers across Saratoga County. Anne’s Washington Inn is a unique destination with plenty of parking. Please RSVP for this free event so the room can be set up appropriately to accommodate everyone. Register at http://chamber. saratoga.org/events/details/ retailer-meet-up-23092. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Jacob Perlow Lecture, “Friendship as Freedom in Spinoza,’ by Hasana Sharp of McGill University. 7:30 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information call 580-5597. TOWN OF MALTA: Malta Sewer & Water Committee, 6:30 p.m., Malta Town Hall.

Thursday, March 30

BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET WORKSHOP: Saratoga Springs City School District residents will consider a school budget proposal for the 2017-18 school year on Tuesday, May 16. District residents are invited to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. during a regular meeting of the school board at Greenfield Elementary School. Topics include the Bus Bond Resolution, final decisions on new proposals and a final review and discussion. For more information on the budget, visit the school district website at www.saratogaschools.org/budget. CHANGEMAKERS: On Thursday, March 30, Wellspring is hosting ‘Changemakers—Champions for Change,’ a celebration of the people and programs who help create a community free of relationship and sexual abuse. The event, made possible in part by Gold Sponsors The Adirondack Trust Company and MVP Healthcare, is being held at Prime at Saratoga National, begining at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature hearty hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and silent auction, and will introduce guests to some of Wellspring’s programs that educate about healthy relationships and consent, prevent relationship and sexual abuse, and foster social change. Wellspring will present its ‘Changemaker’ award to local individuals and groups, “in recognition of their commitment to change, and their work to create a community free of relationship and sexual abuse.” Tickets are $75 a person, $150 a couple, and are available online at www. wellspringcares.org/change, or by calling Wellspring at 583-0280. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MARCH FOR JUSTICE: During March, law schools in New York State have launched a statewide effort, “March for Justice,” to highlight the critical role lawyers play in our democracy, in preserving the rule of law, and promoting and preserving civil and human rights. As a part of this effort, Albany Law School will host an exciting event that will feature Albany mayor Kathy Sheehan and other national and local leaders on these issues. It takes place at 3 p.m. at Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom (Room 421). This event is free and open to the public. 2 free CLE credits are available. Registration is requested. To register, please email Amy Gunnells at agunn@ albanylaw.edu. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Student Art Show Opening Reception Grades 3-7, Thursday, March 30, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Awards will be announced and presented for the winners of the “Horsing Around with the Arts” grades 3-7 student art show. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The artwork will be on display in the von Stade Gallery. SAFE DRIVING FOR SENIORS: On Thursday, March 30 at 11 a.m., Maria Geizer, community relations director, Home Instead Senior Care Saratoga Springs, will discuss, “Safe Driving for Seniors” at The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. Geizer will talk about the warning signs for older drivers that may point to driving retirement. She will also outline other options for getting around, tests older drivers can take to know if they are still safe on the road, as well as how family members of older drivers can start the conversation about paring back their loved one’s time behind the wheel. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling 4302136, or emailing rebeccad@ summitsaratoga.com. Light refreshments will be served. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: 5:30 p.m., Karen Levin Coburn ‘53 Lecture in Gender Studies by Bonnie Thorton Dill, Gannett Auditorium. 6:30 p.m., “For the Love of Money,” lecutre by Sam Polk, former Wall Street trader and founder of Groceryships, a Los Angeles nonprofit working at the intersection of hunger and obesity, Filene Recital Hall. For more information call 580-5240 (Coburn Lecture) or 580-5790 (Polk). 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, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Saratoga Town Hall, Schuyler Room, 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. Those who would like to attend can go to https:// www.eventbrite.com/o/ saratoga-county-prosperitypartnership-11060858797 or call 871-1887. STORIES TOLD: Stories Told acoustic duo will be performing at the last Live Music and Pizza night at Round House Bakery Cafe before they move from the old bank building! Join us as we weave stories with original music, folk/roots/ Americana/R&B and unexpected favorites, and ring out the old cafe and into the new. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Round House Bakery Cafe, 1 Washington St, Cambridge.