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Area codes are 518 unless noted. See more Calendar listings at www.saratogian.com/ community. Submit items two weeks in advance to calendar@ saratogian.com. Saturday, May 20 AARP SAFE DRIVING

COURSE: Christ Community Reformed Church, located at 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park, is offering an AARP Safe Driving Course on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (downstairs). It is handicapped accessible. All ages are welcome. Bring your bag lunch; desserts and beverages provided. Your auto insurance may be reduced; please contact your insurance company to see if such applies. You must have your valid driver’s license with you. Janice Simpson will be the instructor. AARP members $20, nonmembers $25. Make checks payable to AARP. Checks will be collected at the time of the course. Please call or email Carolyn Crawmer at 371-1797 or email her at crawmerg@verizon.net for reservations or questions. Leave a message, on the answering machine if no one answers. ARCHAEOLOGY OPEN HOUSE: Join New York State Museum archaeologists at the Van Schaick Mansion and discover Albany’s past. Completed archaeological excavations will be open, artifacts will be on display, and archaeologists will be available to discuss their findings. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 Van Schaick Ave. in Cohoes. Free and open to the public. AUTO COLLECTION TOUR: Please join the Saratoga Automotive Museum for a private tour of Jim Taylor’s rare and extensive auto collection at his state of the art facility in Gloversville, followed by a delicious lunch at Lanzi’s on the Lake. Gather at the Museum, 110 Avenue of the Pines, at 8 a.m. for check in, coffee and donuts, and depart promptly at 9:30 a.m. for Jim Taylor’s. Reserve your tickets today as this event will sell out. $85 per person. Make reservations at https://saratogaauto.z2systems.com/np/clients/ saratoga auto/ event Regi strati on.jsp?e vent =585&. BETHESDA EPISCOPAL CHURCH: The Capital Region’s magnificent historic churches will participate in the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s seventh annual Sacred Sites Open House Weekend. There are 31 stained glass windows from the 19th and early 20th centuries at Bethesda Episcopal Church, including three signed Tiffany windows on the north facing side, installed in the late 1890 s. Altar window andre red os are by J& R Lamb Studios. The church is a contributing element in the Saratoga Springs Downtown Historic District (National Register). Architectural style is Gothic Revival, one of the earliest by Upjohn, contemporaneous with Trinity Wall Street. Bethesda Episcopal at 26 Washington Street will hold a Sacred Sites open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information and a complete list of participating Sacred Sites, visit http://www.ny landmarks. org/ events/ sacred_ sites_ open_house/2017_sacred_ sites_open_house/.

BLITHE SPIRIT: Theater Voices will present a staged reading of Noël Coward’s comic classic, “Blithe Spirit,” directed by Krysta Dennis, at Steamer No. 10 Theater, 500 Western Ave., Albany, on Friday, May 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 20 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, please contact info@theatervoices. org or 438-5503. BREYER FUN DAY: Impressions of Saratoga is excited to announce the second annual Breyer Fun Day. Breyer Animal Creations was founded in 1950 in Chicago as Breyer Molding Company. Breyer gained recognition when F.W. Woolworth commisioned them to create a horse statue (now known as the # 57 Western Horse) to adorn a mantel clock. Impressions will be hosting a Breyer Model Show, Make your own Model Horse craft project, Visit with our live miniature Horse mascot -UPSET, Pal-O-Mine who is the official mascot for Breyer Models, raffles, prizes and plenty more activities and events. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 368 Broadway Saratoga Springs. The event is free. CHALLENGES & PROMISE OF AGING AMERICA: May has been designated as Older Americans Month. On May

20, Sister M. Peter Lillian will speak in Saratoga Springs on “The Challenges and Promise of an Aging America.” Director of the Avila Institute of Gerontology, Sister Peter is truly dedicated to researching the latest information on aging issues and their implications for policymakers and programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Combine her considerable talent as a speaker with her passionate interest in the subject and you have a truly memorable and inspirational message. 4 p.m., the Sanctuary of the Saratoga Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street. COOKBOOK SAMPLER DINNER: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its Cookbook Sampler Dinner on Saturday, May 20, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Assorted items prepared from recipes in our recent 200th Anniversary cookbook will be will be served from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. You will be able to select from various choices sufficient to complete a whole meal. Donation is $10 for adults, $5 children 6-12 and under 5 free. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 581-0210. C.R.E.A.T.E. COMMUNITY

STUDIOS: In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios presents an exhibit to help raise awareness about various issues in mental health. The artists involved have all used various art media to express personal issues and conflicts and, in some cases, reach a resolution and new sense of self-awareness. The artwork is displayed to raise awareness about mental illness and the 1 in 5 people affected by it, to erase stigma, and to educate our community about the role of the creative arts in treating mental illness. The Saratoga Opening Reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 480-B Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit www.createcommmunitystudios.org. FLEA MARKET/BAKE SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Rte. 29) hosts their annual Flea Market/ Bake Sale/Light Luncheon on

Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. - 3p.m. Please consider donating your gently used housewares, kitchenware, antiques, toys, tools, puzzles, books, ephemera, etc. Donations will be accepted Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or can be left on side porch. Enjoy baked goods, soups, and hotdogs while you shop. Please call Laura at 288-5922 with any questions. FRENCH-CANADIAN FILM SCREENING: “Le Frere André” (Brother André) will be shown on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. “This 1987 film recounts the life of André Bessette, C.S.C. (b.1845–d.1937), more commonly known as “Brother André” and since his canonization as “Saint André of Montreal.”The screening is free and open to the public, and presented by La Fédération franco-américaine du New York. As a courtesy, please call the Troy Public Library at 274-7071 to reserve a seat. Follow La Fédération on Facebook and the Web. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Kathleen Handy, Microcomputer Training Specialist for the Saratoga Springs Public Library, will lead the program; “Bringing Your Genealogical Findings to Life.” Kathy will explain technology changes over the years and demonstrate how to convert precious treasures into things like Power Point, Movie Maker type presentations and much more. Attendees are asked to bring samples of what their families have done to bring their history to life and to preserve it. The public is welcome. For information call 587-2978. HUBBARD HALL: Join Hubbard Hall for the annual Rites of Spring Gala, their biggest fundraiser of the year and a time to celebrate our swing into spring. Featuring, as always, a delicious dinner by Sal & Piper Catering, a silent auction for some amazing prizes, gorgeous music provided by David Cuite’s Freight Yard Quartet, and a relaxed atmosphere of community and camaraderie. Your $100 ticket is tax deductible up to $75 and helps Hubbard Hall provide the best in arts and education for the community throughout the year. 6 p.m., 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. INN AT SARATOGA: Mark Kleinhaut and guest, Jazz Duo, 7 p.m. to10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KITE & FLIGHT FESTIVAL: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Saratoga Independent School with a bigger and better Kite & Flight Festival on the school’s gorgeous 60 acre campus on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come fly a kite or a balsa wood plane. Bring a drone to fly, or blow bubbles. Enjoy live music by Trail of Fate. Grab a bite to eat Fitzy’s Fork in the Road and 9Miles East or a frozen treat from Cooley’s. There will also be a rock climbing wall, face-painting, and a petting zoo, and you can meet and greet some fantastic birds of prey through the Silent Wings Raptor program. This event is free and open to the public, with tours available for interested families. Saratoga Independent School is located at 459 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. MALTA ARMED FORCES DAY: Residents and participants are set to gather on Saturday, May 20, to honor Armed Forces Day with an annual parade and ceremony. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Bayberry Drive and travel south on Route 9, where it will end on Blacksmith Drive. The parade will briefly pause in front of the Stewart’s Shop at the circle of Routes 9 and 67 in order to give recognition to a Meneely Bell recently donated as a gift to Malta from Bill Dake, CEO of Stewarts Shops and the Dake Corporation. Mike Harran, Senior District Manager for Stewarts, will represent Mr. Dake, The Stewarts Shops and The Dake Corporation when he rings the bell for the first time at its new location. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Come and meet a taco-loving dragon, as Northshire Bookstore celebrates the release of the instant hit “Dragons Love Tacos 2!” Enjoy a special story time with our booksellers, a taco craft, and a chance to high-five a friendly red dragon! 10:30 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 584-2221 or Email, Rinko Driving School. com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. PERENNIAL SALE:Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, 466 Route 32 South of Schuylerville, will hold its annual Plant sale on May 20 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the church grounds, rain or shine. There will be a large variety of perennials, bulbs, starter plants, trees and some house plants from our talented gardeners plus donations from area gardens. Garden décor will also be featured. All proceeds support the church’s kitchen renovation; you’re invited to take a peek at the progress while you visit. Visit www.qsumc.com for a partial list of available plants. PREAKNESS VIEWING PARTY: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host a viewing party for the Preakness Stakes on May 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. ROAST PORK DINNER: The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, ¼ mile east of Exit 16 of the Northway, will be holding a roast pork dinner, on Saturday, May 20, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Suggested $9 donation. The church is handicap accessible and take outs will be available. SACRED SITES: Grace Church will participate in the New York Landmark’s Conservancy Sacred Sites Weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at 34 Third Street, Waterford. The church will open its doors to highlight painted glass windows during selfguided tours. Other historic artifacts, including the 1921 Meneely Bell Chimes, will be among the highlights exhibited at the Episcopal church founded 217 years ago. Grace Church will be one of dozens of religious institutions throughout the state participating in the open house weekend. For additional information on the Sacred Sites Open House Weekend, contact Deacon Denise at 237-7370 or email her at dcndenise5.30@gmail.com or visit www. gracewaterford.com and or sacredsites@nylandmarks.org. SACRED SITES TOUR: St. James’ Episcopal Church, located at 172 Ottawa Street in Lake George will be hosting an open house on May 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 21 from noon to 3 p.m. This event will showcase the historic church with a focus on its beautiful stained glass windows. Each day at 1 p.m. there will be a presentation in the Parish Hall. Admission is free. SARATOGA HORSE SYMPOSIUM: Horse lovers, mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. This celebration of the horse is for new, aspiring and experienced horse owners. Attendees have a unique opportunity to interact with horses, equine veterinarians, and presenters alike. There will also be a Silent Auction offering a great selection of goods and services donated by many local businesses. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser directly benefit educational equine programming and the 4-H Training Center. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for registration; classes will begin at 10 a.m. Registration is $15 for adults and $5 for 4-H youth. Food will be available for purchase on the grounds. SCOHARIE CROSSING: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will be participating in the national program called Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 20. Bring the kids or grandkids out to the park for a nature program and exploration of the natural wonders of this rich historic site. The leisurely nature walk starts next to the Visitor Center at 11 a.m. and it will take about 90 minutes with interpretive staff. After the walk, children will be encouraged to participate in a craft project. At 2 p.m, musicians Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle will be performing an Erie Canal music program at Yankee Hill Lock on Queen Anne Road. These events are free and perfect for families. For information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at 829-7516 or email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov. SMOKE-FREE MOVIE NIGHT: On May 20 local Reality Check youth will be hosting their annual smokefree movie event. This year it will be an outdoor screening of “The Secret Life of Pets” at 8 p.m. at the City of Glens Falls Park on Maple Street, Glens Falls. Tickets are free but please register in advance at smokefreemovie. eventbrite.com. SOCIALIZED INTO WHITENESS: The second installment of a six session workshop on white privilege will be held on Saturday. May 20, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., at the Quaker Intentional Village-Canaan, 235 Bradleys Crossing Road, East Chatham. Each discussion helps white people learn more about how to be effective allies with people of color in the work of dismantling racism and undoing white privilege. “Socialized into Whiteness” is open to the public, and attendees may come to this session, or any of the upcoming sessions, without having attended previous sessions. Workshops are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. RSVP’s are requested but not required to info@qivc.org. For more information call 392-0289 or visit www.qivc.org. SPRING FESTIVAL: Our Lady Of Grace Spring Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady Of Grace Church, 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake. Featuring 17 year old Elvis Tribute Artist Matthew Boyce singing Gospel and the hits you love at 11 a.m., painting classes at 10 a.m., cooking classes from noon to 2 p.m. and many more all-day activities. Free admission -- but bring money for shopping and eating! Sponsored by Curtis Lumber, Burnt Hills Cafe and Pizza Works. TALK SARATOGA: Spa City Native and advocate Bridie Farrell will be calling into “Talk Saratoga” to discuss The Child Victims Act bill and its status, from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM or live on your computer by going to http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/.