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Monday, May 8

BACON HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Bacon Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church located on Rte. 32N in Schuylerville. LINE DANCING FUNDRAISER: The wilton fire department will be hosting beginner/ intermediate line dancing at their fire station, located at 270 Ballard Road in Wilton, starting May 8 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 per lesson. The instructor is Suzie Archembault. This is a fund raiser for our department so come out and help.. For more information call 584-3338 weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Mechanicville District Public will continue its’ Health and Wellness Series during May. On May 8 at 6:30 p.m. the library will host Reiki with Gina, a certified Reiki Master and Instructor. Reiki is a natural healing and relaxation technique that can help physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. TOWN OF MALTA: Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m.,Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive.

Tuesday, May 9

BALLSTON SPA SCHOOLS SPRING CONCERT: High School Spring Concert, Part I. 7:30 p.m. High School Auditorium. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public.

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

MAY LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday May 9, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. For this month’s special feature, Arlene Lotters from Cambridge will explain her joy of running a horse farm. This month’s speaker, Sharon Root from Brockport, NY will speak about “From Insecurity to Assurance.” Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 5834043 for more information. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Bookstore Happy Hour is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample craft cocktails courtesy of High Rock Distillery, listen to classic album, David Bowie’s Young Americans with the Rochmon Record Club, and complete Northshire’s bookstore trivia scavenger hunt challenge to earn a discount on your purchases and be entered to win Northshire gift cards. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PAPERBACK BOOK SALE: Join the Friends of the Saratoga Library for their 2-day 25 cent-paperback sale in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Library on May 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, credit cards & checks are welcome. Adult, teen & children’s books available. For more information, contact the Friends Book Shop at 584-7860 ext. 333. PEAK YOUR ONLINE CLOUT: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce teams up with the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the The Saratogian for a collaborative event focusing on increasing your company’s online and mobile presence. Peak your company’s online clout with insights from the experts from Google and Adtaxi. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road, Latham. There is no charge to attend, but pre-reservation is required. Register at http://chamber. saratoga.org/events/details/ peak-your-company-s-onlineclout-with-insights-fromgoogle-and-adtaxi-23004. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Skidmore Rejoice Choir, 1 p.m. Uplifting tunes for a variety of genres. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION: Saratoga Springs City School District residents will consider a school budget proposal for the 2017-18 school year on Tuesday, May 16. The school board will hold a public disclosure hearing on the proposed budget at 7 p.m. before a regular school board meeting on May 9 in the Saratoga Springs High School Meade Auditorium. 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. For more

information, visit WWW. SAM24.org.

TEMPLE SINAI: Jazlyn Hellman, a member of the Temple Sinai community, talks about her life-changing experiences volunteering at the Bialek Rogozin School in Tel Aviv and working with the African refugee community as well as her view of the current realities faced by refugees in Israel. Her program is Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs. Currently a student at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Jazlyn uses the Academy Award winning documentary “Strangers No More” (directed by Karen Goodman and Kirk Simon) to help lay out the picture for immigrant children coming from the most difficult of circumstances and the efforts to acculturate them to a new life in a new society. Dessert reception following film and discussion. For information and reservations call 5848730 x2 or office@saratogasinai.org.

Wednesday, May 10

DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENING: “The Lost Bird Project,” 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Film Forum, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs. Sculptor Todd McGrain placed a magnificent sculpture where the last bird of the species was last seen. In collaboration with the Spring Street “:Taking Flight Art Inspired by Birds” show. For more information contact Saratoga Film Forum at films@saratogafilmforum.org. 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 Providence Town Hall on May 10 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. INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MALTA TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP: Town Capital Plan Workshop, 7:15 a.m., Malta Town Hall main meeting

room, 2540 Route 9. Open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Mechanicville District Public will continue its’ Health and Wellness Series during May. Essential Oils Make-and-Take by Laura Marchese of Young Living Essential Oils continues on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 pm. This month’s project will be a natural insect repellent. Class size is limited to ten, so please stop by the Library or call 664-4646 to register. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts will be hosting a master class with Carla Maxwell of the Limón Dance Company on Wednesday, May 10, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. This class is for intermediate to advanced dancers, and is open to the public. Carl Landa, Music Director at Skidmore College will be providing live music for the duration of the class. Cost to participate is $25 per dancer. For more information, and to register, visit www.dancemuseum.org/school. PAPERBACK BOOK SALE: Join the Friends of the Saratoga Library for their 2-day 25 cent-paperback sale in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Library on May 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, credit cards & checks are welcome. Adult, teen & children’s books available. For more information, contact the Friends Book Shop at 584-7860 ext. 333. PICKINS’ SESSION: On Wednesday, May 10, 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. Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. Please bring finger foods to share – can’t have music without some munchies. Please check out ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. ROAST PORK/MEATLOAF DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork & Meatloaf Dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, Under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Enjoy a wonderful evening as Christie Keegan and other storytellers from Saratoga and the Capital District share contemporary, personal, and traditional stories. New storytellers are always welcome. 7 p.m., Caffė Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Signup 6:45 p.m. Admission $5. Call 587-4536 for more information. VALLEY FALLS WOMEN’S CLUB: The Valley Falls and Vicinity Women’s Club’s annual luncheon will be held at Sammy Cohen’s Restaurant, Lower Main Street in Schaghticoke on Wednesday, May 10, at noon. The program will consist of a presentation “What Shall We Eat?” given by Ann Kelly Metzger, a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School and Cornell and an organic meat and vegetable farmer in Brunswick. She will be discussing modern food options and opportunities, from the way food is grown and sold to the labels on it and the difference in cost and content.

Thursday, May 11

BALLSTON SPA SCHOOLS SPRING CONCERT: Gordon Creek Elementary School Spring Concert, 7 p.m. All concerts in this series are free and open to the public. BASKET RAFFLE: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge Annual Basket Raffle will be held on May 11, at 6 p.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa. All proceeds from the raffle go to Cerebral Palsy and Elks National Foundation. Tickets $10 sheet of 25 and 2 for $15. Light Refreshments will be served. For more information please see the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge Facebook Page or call 885-1149. BOOK SIGNING: Local author, intuitive counselor and inspirational speaker Corbie Mitleid will discuss her new book, “Clean Out Your Lifecloset,” at the Round Lake/ Malta Branch Library on Thursday, May 11, at 6 p.m. The Malta Library is located in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is required, please call the library at 682-2495 or online at roundlakelibrary. org. BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: “The Burning of the Piping Rock: The Story Behind the Novel,” presented by author Joe CutshallKing. Cutshall-King will discuss the actual people, including his own family, and events of the Saratoga Springs of 1954 that drove his writing this novel. Noon to 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture programs are freeand open to the public – no registration required. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 587-3241 or www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The May luncheon for the Adirondack Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held at noon, on Thursday, May 11, at the C& R Restaurant, on the left, just past Galway on Rt. 29. Hosts will be Bill and Lillian Reid. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend. For reservations or further directions, please contact the Reid’s at 885-1414 by May 9. For information about the organization or to obtain an application to join, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037. NAVIGATING SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS: Come to Shaker Pointe on Thursday, May 11, for ‘Navigating Senior Living Options: What’s Right For You?’ The free event begins at 11:30 a.m. with complimentary lunch and guests will have an opportunity to speak with senior living experts about senior living choices, what questions to ask on a housing tour and how to speak with family members about senior living. While the event is free to attend, RSVPs are required. To reserve your spot, please call 250-4900. Shaker Pointe is located at One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet. For more information visit http:// shakerpointe.org/events/ navigating-senior-livingoptions-whats-right-4/. TOWN OF MALTA: Malta Economic Development Committee meeting, 6 p.m.,Town Hall, 2540 Route 9.

Friday, May 12

CON BRIO CONCERT: Pianist Anna Keiserman returns to the Bischoff House for a Con Brio Performing Arts concert featuring works by Rachmaninoff, Nikolai Mednter and Rodion Shchedrin on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Donations to Con Brio are gratefully accepted. Reservations are necessary. Please call 796-8184 or email Dbchorale@aol.com for reservations. GARDEN TREASURES & OTHER PLEASURES: Sunnyside Gardens and the Soroptimists of Saratoga County invite you to a special garden event in support of the 23rd Secret Gardens Tour. “Garden Treasures and Other Pleasures” will be held at Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Preview new hand-picked gardening favorites, visit selected vendors, enjoy wine and cheese, enter raffles for Mother’s Day gifts, buy tickets for the 23rd Secret Gardens Tour on July 9. Sunnyside has partnered with Soroptimist International of Saratoga County for the evening event and will donate 10% of the evening’s sales to their organization. This event is open to the public. Please register by emailing your name and # of guests to: secretgardensinfo@gmail. com no later than Thursday, May 11. HAHA: The Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs is hosting “HAHA: Healthy Aging Humorous Aging”” Lunch and Learn with Dr. Joel Goodman, local founder and director of The Humor Project, on Friday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Holiday Inn – Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway. Admission is $35 ($30 for Academy members) and includes a seated lunch at noon. The first 100 reservation slips submitted by Monday, May 8, receive a complimentary copy of Joel Goodman’s book, “Laffirmations: 1001 Ways to Add Humor to Your Life & Work.” For registration information and form, please email vera. kasson@esc.edu or call the Academy office at 5872100 x2145. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Join Northshire Bookstore for a reading, discussion, and signing with Arthur Levy, the author of a fascinating and carefully researched new work of historical fiction, “Coda: A Tale of Tchaikovsky’s Secret Love.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PAINT, SNACK & SIP: Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. will host a “Paint, Snack & Sip” fundraiser on Sunday, May 12, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at VFW Post 1792, Abeel Avenue, Greenwich. Attendees will paint a tranquil ocean scene with palm trees with the instruction of Michelle Baker. The cost is $30 per person and includes the class, canvas, all painting materials, and light snacks. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds are to benefit Nipper Knolls Equine Center, Inc. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling Babette Furman at 692-8377 or e-mailing at bfurman@ nycap.rr.com. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: Q.U.I.L.T. Inc. will meet on Friday, May 12, 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. General Meeting followed by a lecture; Quilting Modern - Honoring Tradition with Jacquie Gering. The library and mini mart will be open prior to the meeting and show and share will follow the lecture. For information, call 393-2284 or check out www.quiltinc.org. TANG MUSEUM: Opening reception for Senior Thesis Exhibition, 6 p.m. For more information call 580-5030.

Saturday, May 13

GRANT COTTAGE: The Grant Cottage State Historic Site will hold a new volunteer orientation on Saturday, May 13 at the Cottage from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to serve as tour guides, assist with group visitors, and help in the gift shop. Volunteers are needed to work from May until October, with flexible schedules. For more information visit www.grantcottage.org or email director@grantcottage.org. HYDE HALL CELEBRATES MOM: You are invited to the Celebrate Mom! Garden Party at Hyde Hall. Enjoy Tea and Treats on the Veranda, Fun Activities and Maypole Dancing, Mini Tours of Historic Hyde Hall, Photo Opportunities with Mom. See the New Lake Exhibit by the Cooperstown Graduate Program students. Enjoy an Enlightening Talk by Board Chair Dr. Gib Vincent about Historic Lake Otsego. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hyde Hall Historic Mansion a National Historic Landmark, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Free and Open to the Public. For further information visit HydeHall.org or call (607) 547-5098. INN AT SARATOGA: Becky Walton and Mike Steiner, Acoustic Duo, 7 p.m. to10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LIVE RAPTORS: Owls, Hawk, “owl” books, crafts. Join wildlife rehabbers from North Country Wild Care as they present their raptors and talk about being a “rehabber”. Also Don Polunci’s wildlife photography is on exhibit.Sat May 13, 10 a.m. - noon at Hadley Luzerne Public Library, 19 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. Call 6963423 for more information. MOTHERLESS DAUGHTERS: On Saturday, May 13 at noon, there will be a gathering for women who have lost their mothers at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St. Saratoga Springs. This event, on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, came about in response to the book “Motherless Daughters” by Hope Edelman, and provides a time for women to come together, honor and remember their mothers. Participants are welcome to bring photos or other mementos of their mothers to share. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 584-6091. MONTHLY FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Lunch on Saturday, May 13, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210. RAPTOR FEST: Friends of the IBA’s annual Winter Raptor Fest offers a fun way for people to learn about our majestic raptors. This popular event supports our work to conserve critical habitat for New York’s endangered and threatened grassland birds. See live owls, hawks and falcons in flight! Meet the birds up close! Learn about endangered Shorteared Owls and dozens of other owls, hawks and falcons. New for 2017: Wild Encounter, Birding Trail and more. May 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich. Admission $12 Adult, $6 Child. ROMANCE AUTHORS’ SPOTLIGHT: Join Northshire Bookstore for a conversation & signing with five local romance authors, as each one shares a brief reading from her latest book! Featured authors and books are: Jean C. Gordon (“The Bachelor’s Sweetheart”), Laura Heffernan (“America’s Next Reality Star”), Tori Knightwood:(“Hotel Safari”), Morgan Malone (“Unanswered Prayers”) and Rachael Miles (“Tempting the Earl”). 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.