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Monday, April 10

BOOK BOUND: The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa book club discusses “The Red Garden” at 4:30 p.m. The book club meets on the second Monday of each month. DASA & CHARACTER EDUCATION: On Monday, April 10, Saratoga Springs City School District will present a program on DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) and character education. The program, put on by the District’s Parent University committee and the District’s DASA committee, will discuss what DASA is, how the DASA law impacts school procedures and ongoing initiative to include monthly character education traits into the curriculum. It will be held in the MacFadden Administration Building in Room 221 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11

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. Saratoga Springs High School Meade Auditorium. The workshop will include a vote by board members concerning adoption of the budget. For more information on the budget, visit the school district website at www.saratogaschools.org/ budget.

GORDON CREEK PARENT WORKSHOP:

The Gordon Creek Elementary School in Ballston Spa will host an evening workshop focusing on coping strategies for childhood anxiety on April 11, at 7 p.m. Local Psychologist, Dr. Randy L. Cale will discuss strategies that allow parents to reduce anxiety in the home, start healthy habits and get students on track for success. The program, sponsored by the PTA, is free, open to all and will be held in the Gordon Creek Elementary School Library. Additional information is available via the district website at www.bscsd.org or call the school directly at 884-7270. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon followed by the month’s program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 469-7420 or Kirsti at 8698125. Everyone is welcome.

HOP INTO SPRING LUNCHEON:

All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday April 11, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. For this month’s special feature, Suzanne Balet-Haight from Balet Flowers & Design will discuss new and interesting plants & flowers for Spring. Guest Speaker Eileen Banks from Rome will talk about The Wonderful Life and will provide music. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. Reservations are required by April 6. No membership or dues required. Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 583-4043 for more information. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

LYME DISEASE ANONYMOUS:

Lyme Disease Anonymous: 12 Step guidelines provide anonymity and a safe place for sharing & encouragement . Meetings on the second & fourth Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Queensbury Methodist Church, Aviation Rd., Queensbury. Call 796-5478 for more information.

MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK:

Full Moon Hike, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Park Naturalist will lead this month’s Full Moon Hike. While walking around the lake Gary will point tracks, dens and perhaps some eagle signs as the sun is setting and the moon is rising. Full moon hikes are $3 per person, please call for reservations with 24 hours advance notice, 7930511. Moreau Lake State Park is located off of exit 17 S of I-87,the Adirondack Northway. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN

MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org.

Wednesday, April 12

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE &

APPRECIATION: 6 p.m., panel discussion: “A Spectrum of Views on the Spectrum.” A highly informative panel discussion on what it is like raising, growing up with, and working with people with autism. Bringing together the views of a parent, a sibling and a therapist, this panel is not to be missed! Following a question and answer period facilitated by Skidmore psychology students, there will be time for open questions and discussion. Bolton 281, Skidmore College. 7 p.m., screening of “Life, Animated,” featuring a discussion with Kristie Patten Koenig, Ph.D., OT/L, FAOTA. Emerson Auditorium, Skidmore College. Sponsored by PS 234: Developmental Disabilities and Autism HUDSON RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: The Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. This photography club is always looking for new people to join. The group invites adults who are interested in digital photography. For more information, please contact Mary Beth D’Aloia at painter@nycap.rr.com. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 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, Hud-

son Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Call 747-6832 for more information. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:6:30 p.m., Essenital Oils DIY Class. Make your own essential oils project, presented by Laura Marchese of Young Living Essential Oils. Class size is limited to 10, so please stop by or call the Library at 664-4646 to register. 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville. PICKINS’ SESSION: Welcome to a new year of Pickins’ Sessions. Get Ready for a Great Evening of Music. On Wednesday, April 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session will be held at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Please bring finger foods to share – can’t have music without some munchies. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. SCHUYLERVILLE GARDEN CLUB: The Schuylerville Garden Club will be visiting the Bentley Seed Company in Cambridge for a tour of the facility at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow at the Country Gals Diner. STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Come listen to a fine evening of stories performed by local tellers. Or sign-up to tell a story of your own: new storytellers are always welcome. 7 p.m., Harkness Building, Woodlawn Commons, Saratoga Springs. Sign-ups for storytellers at 6:45 p.m. Free admission. Call 879-6451 for more information. TANG MUSEUM: Curator’s tour of “Inhabited Landscapes --Bougault’s Algeria,” noon. For more information call 580-8080. TOWN OF SARATOGA PLANNING BOARD: A special meeting of the Town of Saratoga Planning Board will take place on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at 12 Spring St., Schuylerville. The meeting will be a second public hearing for Monolith Solar. WOMEN’S CLUB OF VALLEY FALLS: The next meeting of the Women’s Club will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at noon, at the Masonic Temple in Schaghticoke. Mr. Vince Bonafede along with his wife and sister, as members of the Albany Senior Orchestra, will be performing a musical program. Refreshments will be served. WORLD LANGUAGES NIGHT: On Wednesday, April 12, Saratoga Springs High School will hold a World Languages Night. The event will be held in the cafeteria beginning at 7 p.m. High school students in upper level World and Classical Language classes will present the event featuring foods, crafts, performances and more. Admission is free and the community is invited to attend and learn for about the many cultures and languages our students study.

Thursday, April 13

BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: Long Room Lecture, “The Famous Foote Family- Scientists, Inventors, Artists, Suffragists, and Socialites,” 7 p.m. Brookside researcher Sam McKenzie will present on the notable Foote family who lived in Saratoga Springs in the 1860s. Of particular interest are the exploits of Eunice Newton Foote, an inventor who filed various patents and signed the Declaration of Sentiments at Seneca Falls in 1848. 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. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS SEMINAR: Hear directly from the industry experts on :finding the right agent; home search process; mortgage and pre-approval process; homeowner’s Insurance 101; attorney selection process; contract review process and more. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Herzog Law Firm Saratoga Office, 47 West Harrison St., Saratoga Springs. Light appetizers will be served and all attendees will be entered to win a prize. Seating is Limited, RSVP is required by April 7. Call, text or email 415-0430 or slapell@adirondacktrust.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Phil Drum, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: Annual meeting at 6 p.m., VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Friday, April 14

CROSS WALK: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, at 149 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs, will hold a Stations of the Cross, Good Friday walk, at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14. The procession and reenactment will start and end at St. Paul’s, where the cross will be put up in front of the church followed by a church service at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to participate.. FISH DINNER: Saratoga -Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Fish dinner featuring New England Clam Chowder and your choice of broiled or fried fish, plus much more, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11; Children 5-12 $8; under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 5842585 for more information. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARTK: Lake Ann Hike, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Park Naturalist will lead this hike through part of the woods over at Lake Bonita to Lake Ann. This is a bit of a longer hike but on rather flat land. This hike will last about 3 miles one way to a beautiful bog. There is a lean to at Lake Ann where hikers can stop for lunch. Make sure to bring some water. Please call for reservations with 24 hours advanced notice, 793-0511. Moreau Lake State Park is located off of exit 17 S of I-87,the Adirondack Northway. Q.U.I.L.T. INC.: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, April 14, 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. The General Meeting will be followed by a lecture on Japanese Traditional Textiles, given by Sue Ball Faeder. The library and mini mart will be open prior to the meeting and show and share will follow the lecture. For more information, call 393-2284 or check www. quiltinc.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Everyone will share 5 things their peers may not know about them. This is a great way to get to know other members and meet new people! 1:30 p.m., free and open to the public. Musical performance by Danny McLellan at 12:30 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SEVEN LAST DAYS: The Seven Last Days, a Tenebrae Service written by Joel Rainey, will be presented by the Choir of The First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Eve Kenyon at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 14. The service will feature readings, choral anthems and the lighting and extinguishing of candles leading us through a musical journey depicting the events of Jesus’ last seven days as described in the book of Matthew. First Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Bath and West High Streets, Ballston Spa. For more information about this free event call the church at 885-5583. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Kuroda Symposium, “War and Peace in the American West,” by Stephen Aron, history professor at UCLA. 8 p.m., Gannett Auditorirum. For more information call 580-5261.

Saturday, April 15

BARCELONA TOUR PREVIEW: Saratoga Arts invites you to a tour overview of “Barcelona: City of the Sea” on Saturday, April 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The tour dates are September 19-27. For additional information, visit goedventures.com, write to goedventures@gmail.com, or call Mary at (607)3873322. BEER TASTING: High & MIghty Therapeutic Riding & Driving Center’s second annual beer tasting, featuring Old Klaverak Brewery, Chatham Brewery, S&S Farm Brewery and other local breweries, to benefit programs at High & Mighty. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Barn at Liberty Farm, 114 Ostrander Road, Ghent. $24 per person at the door. Email dianne@ high-n-mighty.org for more information. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: Defensive Driving class for St. Peter’s Health Partners employees, family and friends, presented by the National Traffic Safety Institute, sponsored by Liberty Mutual. Save 10% on your liability & collision insurance for 3 renewal years. Reduce up to 4 points on your driving record. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Conference Rooms A& B, Across from the Cafeteria at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy. $22 per person; payment due the day of class. Please make checks out to NTSI. Pre-registration is required with complete contact information. To register call 268-5727 or email Event.SMH@sphp.com. EASTER EGG HUNT: Come and meet the Easter Bunny at the Leatherstocking Federal Credit Union Easter Egg Hunt at Hyde Hall. Prizes, Raffles, and so much more. 10 a.m. at Hyde Hall in the Glimmerglass State Park, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Free and open to the public. For more information call (607) 547-5098 Ext. 6 or visit Hyde Hall.org GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, April 15, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Devin Lander, New York State Historian, will be the program speaker. He will speak about his current position, his recent projects and his many goals. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978. GUIDED BIRD WALK: Join Friends of the Washington County Grasslands IBA on Saturday, April 15, for a guided bird walk with retired Wildlife Biologist Steve Sanford to see colorful migrating ducks and resident raptors. We’ll check out Friends of the IBA’s Alfred Z. Solomon Grassland Bird Viewing Area, or take a walk to DEC’s new viewing platform and visit the Hudson River near Ft. Miller. Likely sightings include Ring Necked ducks, Green Winged Teal, Hooded Mergansers, Bald Eagles, Red-tailed hawks, Northern harriers, American kestrels, bluebirds, and dozens more! Meeting Time: 8 a.m. Fee: $10 nonmembers, Free to Members. Visit www. ibafriends.org for details. Call Ron at 692-2493 to register. HADLEY-LAKE LUZERNE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 44th annual luncheon at Ciro’s at Rocky Ridge Restaurant, Route 9N, Lake Luzerne, at 11:30 a.m. with guest speaker Jeremy Davis. His presentation chronicles the history of Southern Adirondack ski areas during the Great Depression. Attendees are invited to bring any ski-related materials and memories to share. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. RSVP by April 10 by calling 696-2324. INN AT SARATOGA: Mark Kleinhaut and guest, jazz duo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome to attend. 190 N. Main St.,Mechanicville. MEDITATION WORKSHOP: “Living Joyfully,” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With our non-stop pace of life, a schedule full of commitments and neverending to-do lists, we often feel that downing a cup of coffee, gritting our teeth, and pushing ourselves forward is the most effective way to get through the day. For people of the modern world, Buddha taught the “Perfection of Effort,” which reveals how we can skillfully accomplish our goals and engage in all our activities joyfully, without pushing. Spa State Park, Administration Building (back of Little Theater), 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. Course fee $20. For more information and to register visit KadampaNewYork.org/ Saratoga or call (845) 856-9000. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Moreau Overlook Hike, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This hike is one of the most strenuous hikes at Moreau, 0.9 miles up to the beautiful view of Moreau Lake. This is a steep hike and towards the end it gets a bit rocky. Bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch to eat at the overlook. Registration is required with 24 hours advanced notice, please call 793-0511. Moreau Lake State Park is located off of exit 17 S of I-87,the Adirondack Northway. NATIONAL PARK DAY: Celebrate National Park Day, at the Saratoga National Historical Park. Kick off National Park Week with some special activities - programs are available for children of all ages. Ongoing activities to include a touch table, kid-friendly relay course, uniform try-on station for kids, and Junior Ranger activity book. For instance from noon. to 1 p.m., you and your family can Take a Hike! and hit the trail with a Park Ranger for a short 1-mile walk and photo scavenger hunt. This event is the kickoff for a four-week celebration of health and wellness opportunities available in national, state and local parks within Saratoga County. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: Children and families can participate in free, educational programs at the State Museum during school vacation week, April 15 through 23. April 15, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., “World War I Exploration Station with Soldier James.” Discover what a WWI soldier would carry in his backpack. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., “Family Fun Day: Butterflies.” Enjoy games, crafts and other activities based on this month’s theme of butterflies. See http://www.nysm.nysed. gov/programs for more information. TANG FAMILY SATURDAY: Tang Family Saturday programs (2 p.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 5 and up. Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call 5808080.

Sunday, April 16

EASTER BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents an Easter Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, Children 5-12$8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information. FREE SPIRIT FELLOWSHIP: Please join Free Spirit Fellowship for an Easter celebration service Sunday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 1425 W High Street in Ballston Spa. For further information please call 885-3149. MALTA RIDGE UMC: Easter service April 16, at 10:30 a.m. Free Easter breakfast before worship from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 729 Malta Ave, Ballston Spa. ROUND LAKE UMC: Easter service April 16, at 9 a.m. 34 George Avenue, Round Lake.

Monday, April 17

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. SOUTHERN SARATOGA ARTISTS’ SOCIETY: The April meeting of SSAS will be held on Monday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.at Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. This month will feature a demonstration of techniques by area watercolorist, Kevin Kuhne. The public is invited to attend this demonstration. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com TOWN HALL MEETINGS: Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner is pleased to offer a community town hall meeting that provides an open forum for you to share your opinions, interests, and concerns about New York State laws, regulations, and programs. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Embury Apartments, Embury Café, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Room. 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.

Tuesday, April 18

BALLSTON SPA BSBPA: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., hosted by Avon Products/ Team Best, 102 Milton Avenue. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston.org or unpaid RSVP to info@ballston. org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its April meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Guest speaker David Fiske has recently written a new book, “Solomon Northup’s Kindred,” about the kidnapping of free citizens who were then sold into slavery before the Civil War. The public is invited to attend. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The April luncheon for Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans’ Association, will be held on Tuesday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m., at the Peppermill Restaurant, Midtown Plaza, South Glens Falls. Hosts will be Gene and Patti Slavin. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, , spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. For further information or to make a reservation, please contact the Slavin’s at 793-2358, by April 16. For any other information or to obtain an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. MOREAU LAKE STATE PARK: Inclusive Nature Class, 4:30 p.m. 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, which will last 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. Moreau Lake State Park is located off of exit 17 S of I87, the Adirondack Northway. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM: Children and families can participate in free, educational programs at the State Museum during school vacation week, April 15 through 23. April 18, 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., “Museum History Detectives.” Historians determine the age of objects by looking at clues. Be a museum detective and figure out how old the fire engines are in Fire Engine Hall. See http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs for more information. NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: Educators from the Dudley Observatory, in conjunction with volunteers from the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers group, present astronomy lessons, planetarium shows and night sky viewing (weather depending). Amateur astronomers and families are invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. One or more telescopes will be provided for public use. This month’s lesson is “27 years with the Hubble Space Telescope,” 7 p.m., miSci Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more information, visit www.DudleyObservatory.org. WAR ON THE MIDDLELINE: On April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sussman Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, local author Jim Richmond will discuss his book “War on the Middleline” Richmond tells the story of the settlement of the Kayaderosseras Patent, the Revolutionary War in the local area, and the British raid on Middleline Road in Ballston in 1780. Signed books will be available for sale. Contact Bernadette at 9283328 for more information. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of NYS Archaeological Association.