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Monday, April 3 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY:

Henry Cornell Post 234 , American Legion Auxiliary will have their meeting April 3 at 23 Pleasant Street , Ballston Spa, at 7 p.m.

COLLEGE FAIR:

On Monday, April 3, a college fair will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Blue Gym at Saratoga Springs High School. Representatives from over 100 colleges will be available to answer questions and provide information. Students and their parents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about majors, campus setting, sports, selectivity, dorm life, and more. Please contact the school counseling office at 587-6690 if you have any questions.

DEMOCRATIC GALA:

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will be the featured guest at a gala reception set for Monday, April 3. The theme, “Resist, Revamp and Re-Amp,” reflects Democratic resurgence nationally and in the local area. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saratoga Hilton ballroom, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. $60/ person. Recognition levels: $100, $200 (2 people), $700 (table of 8). RSVP to SCDC, P.O. Box 484, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Include name(s), address, email. Make checks payable to: Saratoga County Democratic Committee. Or pay on ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/ page/saratoga2017. For more information, call Jay Partridge at 894-6851.

GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY:

The Galway Preservation Society will meet on April 3. The program will be “A Treasure Chest of Galway History” with speaker Phyllis Sleeper. Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. with a social time and refreshments. A business meeting follows at 7:30 p.m., and the program starts at approximately 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org.

MALTA TOWN BOARD:

Malta Town Board meeting, 6 p.m., Malta Town Hall.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Crochet and Knitting with Felicia Palmer meets at 6 p.m. Join the fun and share projects and advice. 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville.

SARATOGA RETIRED

TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, April 3, 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 astronomy lesson, “NASA’s Great Observatories: Chandra X-ray Observatory,” presented by Outreach Astronomer, Dr. Valerie Rapson. 3 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE:

Lecture by Naeem Inayatullah, professor of politics at Ithaca College. 6 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 580-5707.

Tuesday, April 4 BAHAIS OF SARATOGA:

Presentation on Institutional Inequalities, followed by a discussion. 7 p.m., Saratoga Public Library, in the Glasby room. Call 692-7694 and 8850876 for more information.

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

MALTA COMMUNITY CENTER:

“Medjuorje, A Personal Journey in Photography and Illustration” a solo art exhibition at the Malta Community Center from April 1- 28, with a presentation by author and artist Eva Marie Loucks on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Her talk will focus on the 100th Anniversary of Fatima and messages of Medjugorje and will include a power point presentation on Medjugorje. Loucks will have copies of her book for sale and signing that evening. Medjugorje, a small town in Herzegovina, is an extraordinarily spiritual place where millions of people of all faiths have journeyed and have experienced conversions. The Malta Community Center is located at 1 Bayberry Rd., Malta. For more information call the Center at 899-4411.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:

10 a.m. to noon, Waterfall Trail Hike, traversing the newest trail in the park. The short hike is a little over a mile long one way and connects the Western Ridge trail to Lake Bonita. This trail follows a brook with some small waterfalls; along the trail are some beautiful rock outcroppings. Reservations are required with 24 hour advanced notice, please call 793-0511. 4:30 p.m., Inclusive Nature Walk. This class is geared directly towards school aged children who have IDD, are on the spectrum or have an IEP. Class will consist of a 10-15 minute presentation with many visual aids followed by a trail walk, lasting about 40 minutes. Each class participant must have an adult with them and family members and siblings are welcome to attend. Class spaces are limited and registration is necessary. Please call Rebecca at 793-0511.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE:

Their Stories: An Evening of Personal Narratives in Support of Wellspring. 5:30 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK:

The Saratoga Young Professionals Network will meet at Saratoga National Golf Club for their April networking mixer on April 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy complimentary food and drink specials while networking overlooking the golf course at Saratoga National. Cost is $10. Thank you to The Adirondack Trust Company for sponsoring the 2017 Saratoga Young Professionals Network. Register at http://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/saratogayoung-professionals-network-23045.

SHAKER POINTE:

On Tuesday, April 4, at 1:30 p.m., in the conclusion 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. To learn more about this presentation or Shaker Pointe, please visit ShakerPointe.org/events/ or call 250-4900. One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet.

Wednesday, April 5 AMERICAN LEGION:

The Saratoga County American Legion will hold its Monthly Meeting on April 5 at Henry F. Lefko Post 1644, 81 East Street, Mechanicville. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Saratoga County Legionnaires are welcome to attend.

COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR:

College costs are rising at unprecedented rates.

Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come to the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting on the first Wednesday of each 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 April Dinner Meeting on Wednesday, April 5, at the Galway Lions Club Building, located on East Street in Galway. Dinner will be held promptly at 7 p.m. The Guest Speaker of the evening will be Lance Sherman, a Scout Master Of Boy Scout Troop 5 of Galway. There will be a collection of nonperishable food items 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 activities will be discussed. All members are welcome to attend and share their ideas. INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey-Acoustic 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. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: First and third Wednesday of the month, 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practices. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: 6 p.m., The Ghosts Among Us. Northeast Paranormal Society will share some of the best evidence collected from their investigations, many of which were documented here in the Capital District. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. MOTHERS OF TWINS: The Tri-County Mother of Twins Club will hold their April meeting on April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Food Court at the Healthy Living Market and Cafe at the Wilton Mall on Route 50. New members and kids 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. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be Wednesday, April 5 at noon at the Town Hall in Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. The Schuylerville Elementary School Band will be performing as entertainment. New members always welcome. Also please sign up for the trip to Holyoke, MA for the Country Western Lobsterfest on Wednesday, May 24. Cost is $57 Contact Mary LaMora for more information at 5847986 or Pat Temple at 331-2978 SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Need help taking care of a loved one? Washington Center Adult Day Care is a phone call away. Informational presentation on Medical Model Adult Daycare, 9:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: David H. Porter Classical World Lecture: “Greece and Ethiopia: The Early Connections,” by Elizabeth Fisher, professor at Randolph-Macon College. 6 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information call 580-5400. WILTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE: The next meeting of Wilton Democratic Committee to be held on Wednesday, April 5, at 6:45 p.m. at Ace Hardware Conference Room, 55 Northern Pines, Gansevoort. Democrats, NOP’s, Independence, Green, Republican, all are welcome. Please call Pat at (917) 282-5297 with any questions. WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The Wilton Heritage Society is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. Plans are already underway for the celebration. The April meeting of the Society will be held on Wednesday, April 5, at the Wilton Senior Center, 18 Traver Road, Wilton. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments, followed by the business meeting. A presentation will then be given by James Richmond on the “War on the Middleline”, the story of the Kayderosseras Patent.

Thursday, April 6

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: Long Room Lecture, “Mt. McGregor Through the Years,” 7 p.m. Brookside hosts Ben Kemp of Grant’s Cottage, who will share the history of Mount McGregor from the Colonial era to the present. Most famous for being the location where President Grant passed away, the mountain in the town of Wilton has also been home to early settlers, a large hotel, a tuberculosis sanitarium and a prison. Pre-registration is not required. The program is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Brookside Museum is located at the intersection of Front Street, Charlton Street and Fairground Avenue in Ballston Spa. BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: This educational series is produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. April 6, “The History of the Saratoga Chip,” presented by Alan Richer – local Saratoga Chip historian and collector. All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are free and open to the public – no registration required. The programs take place from noon – 1 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. 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. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks. org/NY/Saratoga%20 Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The April meeting for Ch. 60 of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held on Thursday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the VFW home, just off Veterans’ Way in Saratoga Springs. Veteran’s Way is located on the arterial just North of Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War Conflict or in Korea at any time are eligible to join. Spouses, widows friends and relatives are also invited to attend all functions. For further information or for an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: 10 a.m., Kneehigh Naturalists. This class is intended for children ages 2-5 and their parents/guardians along with any siblings. It includes a short story or two based on the outdoors and a short hike hoping to see some cool wildlife. Registration is necessary with 24 hour advanced notice, please call 793-0511. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wetland Hike. A park naturalist will lead this short easy hike around the back pond into the wetland area. This is a great habitat for birds, ducks and turtles. Reservations are required with 24 hour advanced notice, please call 793-0511. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: In the next Dunkerley Dialogue, Don and Judy McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholars in Residence Janine Antoni and Stephen Petronio discuss their ongoing artistic collarboration and their current Skidmore exhibition, “Entangle.” 7 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 580-8080. SOUND MIND: Skidmore College faculty member Adam Tinkle leads a sonic meditation workshop. 5 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 580-8080. TRAIL BLAZING TRAINING: This training will help you think of something that you want to do to improve your community or the world, and how to realize your vision. It will cover the value of volunteering and why people take part in social action. Mayor Joanne Yepsen will join the conversation to discuss the needs of Saratoga County. This free training is offered to youth and young adults in Saratoga County, ages 11-22. The training will be held on Thursday, April 6, at the Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium from 2:40 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Saratoga High School National Honor Society will offer four community service credit hours for participation in this training. Room capacity is limited and registration is required. Please call Beverly Lazar Davis at 281-9130 to sign up or email youthsquared@yahoo.com. WORLD WAR I CENTENNIAL: The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association will participate in a ceremony for the 100th Anniversary of World War I . The ceremony will be at Saratoga National Cemetery on Duell Road in Schuylerville starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday April 6. All are invited to attend.

Friday, April 7

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: Join Brookside for the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association’s First Friday event. This month’s theme is a reading celebration organized by PARP (Parents as Reading Partners). Ballston Spa Middle School’s 6th grade art show will open and will showcase artwork depicting many local historical landmarks. Refreshments will be served and the Invented in Saratoga County exhibit will also be on view. Brookside Museum is located at the intersection of Front Street, Charlton Street and Fairground Avenue in Ballston Spa. 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. 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. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Go Fly A Kite, 11:30 a.m. Phil Dixon will present a program all about kites. Each child that attends will receive a kite to take home. Open to children in grades kindergarten and up. Registration is required, so please stop in or call 664-4646. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Come see the magnificent Alan Edstrom as he performs jaw dropping magic tricks. 1:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. $2/members $5/ non-members. THEATER VOICES: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of “100 Saints You Should Know” by Kate Fodor, directed by Michael Kennedy. Performances will be held at Steamer No. 10 Theatre, 500 Western Avenue, Albany, on Friday, April 7, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 8, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.: and Sunday, April 9, at 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, contact info@theatervoices.org or 438-5503. YELLOW RIBBON DAY: 11 a.m. Halfmoon Town Hall. Keynote speaker, MSG Daniel P. McCoy, U.S. Army. Donations will be collected for NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, those who have a child currently in the military or that have been honorably discharged. Donations of microwave macaroni and cheese cups, snack packages of cookies and crackers, hard candy, granola bars, beer jerky and trail mix will be sent in to deployed troops. For information email: bsmjanet@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 8

ANNUAL EASTER BAKE SALE: The Antiochian Women of St. George’s Orthodox Church welcome you to their Annual Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parish Center, Main and Second Streets in South Glens Falls. Every year, women of the parish lovingly bake and prepare for Easter or Pascha in their families’ traditions. The international baked goods include Greek, Syrian, Romanian and other ethnic delicacies such as Baklava, Koulourakia, Greek Lemon Cake, Kourambiedies and Breads, made ahead to enjoy at the end of the Lenten Fast. Many American Pies, decorated Cakes and Cupcakes, and creatively made Cookies and Candies will also be for sale. You may reach the church for more information by calling 7922359 or at www.sgforthodoxchurch.com. CATHOLIC BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS BREAKFAST: The first quarterly Catholic Business Professionals Breakfast at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville, will be held Saturday, April 8, with registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., a talk by Deacon Ted Trinko, IVE on “Living a Contemplative Spirit in the Midst of the World” at 9 a.m. and networking at 10 a.m. Cost: $10 donation to the Friends of Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. To RSVP contact Bill Baaki at wbaaki@goldbergsegalla.com or Brian Walsh at bpwals@gmail.com. The Shrine is located at 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville/Auriesville.