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Tuesday, May 2 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS:

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McClaughlin #422, will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members will gather at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The May meeting will recognize all of the Education Award winners from the categories of Art, Essay, Poetry, Computer Art, Music and Photography. This year’s contest theme is “Whatever you do for the least of my brethren, you do for me” and “Helping the needy where I live”. As always, new members are always welcome. For any questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 583-2905. HEALING RACISM GATHERING: Join the Baha’is of Saratoga for an open discussion at 7 p.m. in the Glasby Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Traditional Open Irish Session w/ Drank The Gold, Bring your instrument and join in. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join the Saratoga Senior Center for our annual Health and Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet with a variety of specialists and healthcare professionals - enter to win raffles and freebies. For more information, please call the Senior Center. Sponsored by: Home Helpers, Saratoga Hospital, The Wesley Community and CDPHP. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK: The Saratoga Young Professionals Network will bring their monthly networking mixer to the newly renovated Cafe Lena on May 2. You’re invited to come out and see the upgrades made the venue while networking over food and drinks . Cost is $10. Thank you to The Adirondack Trust Company for sponsoring the 2017 Saratoga Young Professionals Network. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Registration $10. Register at http://chamber. saratoga.org/events/details/saratoga-young-professionals-network-23343. SKIDMORE DANCE: “Choreography I” Class, 7 p.m. Skidmore Dance Theater. For more information call 580-5392. WATERFORD HISTORICAL MUSEUM: The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center is looking for docents. Not sure what that is? Come to a docent training session from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum to learn about how to be a guide for visitors through the museum and share Waterford’s history with the community. 2 Museum Lane, Waterford. Call 238-0809 for more information.

Wednesday, May 3 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will hold Community Meetings to provide information to the Galway School District residents about the upcoming referendum for a new library building. The first meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall on May 3 at 7 p.m. There will also be a public information meeting at the Library on June 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss the annual budget and the new building project. The Referendum will take place June 14, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Galway Town Hall. More information may be found on the library website: galwaypubliclibrary.org or by calling Library Manager Deb Flint at 882-6385.

GREENWICH SENIORS:

Greenwich Senior Citizens meet at noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the VFW on Abeel Avenue. The May 3 meeting is a covered dish luncheon. Desserts and coffee are provided. A presentation and card games follow the luncheon. Seniors will learn a spring craft and the card game Hand, Knee & Foot. All Seniors are welcome.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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. MALTA TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP: Route 9 North Rezoning Workshop, 6 p.m., Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. Open to the public. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Come join St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street, Lake George, in prayer for our military, government, schools, families, children and media. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Gathering on the Green 7 p.m. OLD SARATOGA SENIORS: The Old Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be Wednesday, May 3 at noon at the Town Hall in Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. Money is due for the birthday luncheon in June. Contact Pat with any questions at 331-2978. New members are always welcome. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: It’s an exciting time of year when the Saratoga Farmers’ Market prepares to move the market back to High Rock Park. The official first day is Wednesday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesdays will feature a variety of local products as well as special programs like the Power of Produce Club for kids, cooking demonstrations, a market composting program, and educational workshops. For more information visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/.

SKIDMORE ACADEMIC FESTIVAL: A campuswide celebration of distinguished work by Skidmore students, including displays and lectures, video screenings, and visual and performing arts, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 580-5102.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Opening reception for “Bestiary!” 4 p.m., Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery. For more information call 580-5049. WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of the Wilton Heritage Society will be held at the Meeting House, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, on Wednesday, May 3. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. There will be a presentation entitled “The Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly” by Margo Olson of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve following the business meeting. Thursday, May 4 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 May meeting of Ch. 60, of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the VFW home on Veterans Way. Veterans Way is located off the Arterial, just north of Saratoga. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, are eligible to attend. as are spouses, widows, friends and relatives. For further information or for an application to join the organization (either as a member or associate), please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. LEADERSHIP SARATOGA: The widely recognized and nationally awarded Leadership Saratoga program began accepting applications for the class of 2018 on April 15. The application process will remain open through May 31. If you are interested in learning more about the program, join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for a free information session on May 4. Members of the class of 2017 will be available to share some of their experiences and answer questions from interested applicants. 5:30 p.m., Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Offices, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/ leadership-saratoga-classof-2018-informational-session-22861. Learn more at www.LeadershipSaratoga.org org. SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT: The Saratoga Knights of Columbus invite the public to Soup and Sandwich Night at the K of C Hall, 50 Pine Road, on Thursday, May 4, from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Featuring Navy Bean and Ham soup plus a variety of hot and cold sandwiches. $11 adults, $10 seniors and veterans, children 7-12 $9. WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUPER MIXER: The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Women in Business Committee is hosting a Showcase & Super Mixer open to all local business professionals on Thursday, May 4, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Park Manor Hotel, 7 Northside Drive in Clifton Park. This networking event will feature displays on health and wellness, IT, finance, golf, decorating, marketing and more. There will also be appetizers, tasty samples and great door prize drawings! Cash bar available. Admission fee is $5. Register for the Showcase & Super Mixer at www.southernsaratoga.org or call the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County at 371-7748 for more information.

Friday, May 5

ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALSH: Assemblywoman Beth Walsh invites you to her Open House on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at the 112th Assembly District Office, 199 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments will be served. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MOVE DANCE CLUB: On Friday, May 5, the Saratoga Springs High School MOVE Dance Club will hold a 15th Anniversary Performance and Celebration. The event will be held at 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium. The event will feature performances by members of MOVE Dance as well as choreographers and SSHS graduates. The event is free and open to the community. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Skidmore MDOCS presents: the History of the Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. See a presentation of a two year archiving project (by Skidmore student Phoebe Radcliff) on the 60 year history of the senior center. Exhibit includes old photos, video history, newspaper clippings and artifacts from the senior center. Come see how many people you recognize from years past. Free and open to the public. Burlesque dancer April March, does a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. $2/members $5/non-members. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, May 6

BALLSTON SPA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME: The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Ballston Spa High School auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue. A reception will follow at the school. The BSAHF recognizes Ballston Spa alumni who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of athletics. This year’s ceremony inducts Coach Ed Banovic, Coach Harry Lomasney, Athlete Mark Carey, Athlete Gerry King, Athlete Dan Vergine, the 1958 Football team and the 1981 Wrestling teamTeam. For more information please visit ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com. BOOK SIGNING: Gretchel Hathaway Ph.D., Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Union College, will be presenting on her recently published book, “A Bonded Friendship: Moses and Eliphalet,” at the Schenectady County Historical Society. Hathaway’s book tells the story of how two people, an escaped slave and a college president, become close friends in the small bustling city of Schenectady. 2 p.m., 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady. Admission $5; free for SCHS members. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MAY CROWNING: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their May Crowning on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Catholic Daughters invite the Knights of Columbus members and their families to attend the May Crowning with brunch to follow. All Catholic women are welcome to join the court. For any questions regarding membership please call Eileen Tuohy, membership chairperson (584-9472) or Aileen Thomas, Regent (583-2905). CCRC 5K/BBQ: Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park, presents its 11th Annual CCRC 5K RUN/ WALK/BBQ and KIDS’1K RUN on Saturday, May 6. It is a USA Track & Field sanctioned 5K run, 5K jog/ walk and 1K Kids’ fun run, followed by a BBQ dinner. All net proceeds will benefit local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops to be used for their community service projects. Race entry forms and payment should be received no later than May 2. For more information; email office @ccrc-cpny.org, call 371-7654 or 371-2019 (fax) or visit facebook.com/ ChristCommunity RefChurch . DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: On Saturday May 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35. Bring a friend $30 each. Portion of fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 286-3788. Class size is limited. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will hold Community Meetings to provide information to the Galway School District residents about the upcoming referendum for a new library building. The next meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall on May 6 at 11 a.m. There will also be a public information meeting at the Library on June 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss the annual budget and the new building project. The Referendum will take place June 14, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Galway Town Hall. More information may be found on the library website: galwaypubliclibrary.org or by calling Library Manager Deb Flint at 882-6385. I LOVE MY PARK DAY: Volunteer on May 6th and be a part of this exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York State’s parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire state park system. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moreau Lake State Park. The project includes installing new benches around the lake, cutting invasive species, making planter boxes and planting flower beds at the beach, spreading wood chips at the playgrounds and trail cleanups. Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner will be on hand to kick off the event at 9 a.m. Refreshments and lunch provided by the Friends of Moreau Lake. Register to volunteer at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark. For more infromation call 793-0511. INN AT SARATOGA: Jim Scala, Acoustic Rock, 7 p.m. to10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its third annual Kentucky Derby party fundraiser, sponsored by Alfa Romeo, on Saturday, May 6 at the Museum from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature delicious samplings of local brews and spirits, signature Kentucky-inspired dishes from local restaurants, live music from Annie and the Hedonists and a live airing of the Derby. All proceeds from the event will support the Museum’s educational mission and allow for exciting exhibits and programming year-round. For ticket prices and more information, please contact Maureen Mahoney at 584-0400 ext. 109 or visit www.thederbyparty.eventbrite.com. PET ADOPTION DAY: FACT (Fight Animal Cruelty Today) Animal Rescue and Saratoga Honda have partnered for a pet adoption day to be held on Saturday, May 6, at Saratoga Honda. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. you can meet adoptable cats from FACT and dogs from 11th Hour Rescue and Peppertree Rescue. There will also be vendors with unique gifts, music and entertainment by Big Shot DJs, a bake sale by Hoosick Valley School Booster Club, tons of raffle items, a photo booth from Lime Lite Photo Booth, and more. Entry is free and this event is petfriendly (but please be sure your pet is good with other pets, is leashed, and up-todate on vaccines). Saratoga Honda is located at 3402 US 9, Saratoga Springs. ROAST PORK DINNER: A family style roast pork dinner will be held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The dinner will include: roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner rolls, pie and beverage. Cost: $12 for adults, children 16 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. Take-out dinners will also be available. There will also be a bake sale of homemade goodies. Come and enjoy the food and hospitality at 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa.