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Monday, May 22

FREE SHORT FILM

SCREENING: Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas® in downtown Saratoga Springs presents free of charge the premiere of “A Crosswalk in Time” a 10-minute P.S.A. filmed entirely in Saratoga Springs about the advantages of Complete Streets. 6:30 p.m., Bow Tie Criterion Cinemas® at the corner of Railroad Place and Church Street in Saratoga Springs. ”A Crosswalk in Time” is an all volunteer collaborative production with Skidmore College, The City of Saratoga Springs and its Community.

HAWLEY FOUNDATION:

The Hawley Foundation for Children will proudly distribute $117,000 at their 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony which will be held on Monday, May 22, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 86 Congress Street in Saratoga Springs. Carl Anderson III, a Hawley family descendant and Historical Researcher, will be the Keynote Speaker. Saratoga Springs Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Shania Hayward, a 2014, 2015 and 2017 College Incentive Grant recipient, are part of the program as well.

HUMAN RIGHTS TOWN

HALL: Mayor Yepsen is pleased to invite Saratogians to a Human Rights town hall event on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall, located on the third floor of City Hall. Mayor Yepsen will be joined by Angelica Morris, executive director of the Human Rights Commission in Schenectady. Members of the new Saratoga Springs Human Rights Task Force will be introduced at the May 22 Town Hall. All groups and individuals interested in this topic may attend. LYME ACTION NETWORK SHOW: Lyme Action Network presents, ”the little things”, an acclaimed multi-media theatrical reading, produced by Story horse Documentary Theater, written by Jeremy Davidson and directed by Mary Stuart Masterson, for a single performance at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls on May 22. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. A “talk-back” with Masterson, Davidson, and Lyme disease experts will follow the performance. Tickets are $15. A pre-performance reception featuring Déjà Vu Jazz, appetizers by Gourmet Café, and wine and beer by Mean Max Brew Works will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets for the reception are $25. Reception and performance tickets may be purchased in person or by phone from the Wood Theater Box Office at 480-4878; or online at www.woodtheater.org/box-office/.

Tuesday, May 23

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on May 23, at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall 2017. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157 for more information.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. IN PRAISE OF POISON IVY: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site will host environmental educator and author Anita Sanchez for a presentation on the deadly, powerful, beautiful, yet much-hated plant called poison ivy. During this program, Sanchez will discuss her book “In Praise of Poison Ivy,” and the many roles of poison ivy in both human and natural history, starting with the plant’s long history as—of all things—a popular garden plant. This program takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Enders House on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. There will be a brief Friends Group meeting prior to the presentation. This is a free event open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For information about this event and more, please call the Visitor Center at 8297516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit our Facebook page.

RED DOOR NETWORKING

BREAKFAST: Join local professionals for Wired’s famous breakfast w/ fresh coffee and teas that are sure to get you started on your day with a few great connections. 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Wired Coffee, 1104 Ellsworth Blvd, Malta. $5 if you RSVP by Monday, May 22, or $10 at the door.

SARATOGA HOSPITAL

COMMUNITY EVENT: Free Bariatric Surgery Informational Session, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., Gideon Putnam Hotel, 24 Gideon Putnam Road. Sign up for this free informational seminar by calling 693-4699.

Wednesday, May 24

BBQ PICNIC DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge presents a BBQ Picnic Dinner with BBQ chicken and pulled pork from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p..m at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors (62+)/ Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional and spiritual issues, among others. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for over 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Noon to 1 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at Saratoga Hospital. Call Pierre at (413) 9927012 to register & confirm, as schedule may be subject to change. Free & open to all.

HALL OF DISTINCTION: On Wednesday, May 24, the Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Distinction will honor David Carr and Laura Yates LeCours, M.D., for their extraordinary professional accomplishments at the 2017 Academic Awards. The Hall of Distinction Recognition Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Loewenberg Auditorium at Saratoga Springs High School. Current students will be receiving scholarships and academic awards. The particulars of the various honor presented to our students will be provided at the ceremony on May 24.

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

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK

AUDABON SOCIETY: Fred Breglia, Executive Director of the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, will present a talk, “Ancient Forests and Champion Trees” on Wednesday, May 24, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. The program is offered as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. The program starts at 7 p.m. and is free to the public.

WATERFORD MEMORIAL

DAY PARADE: The Annual Waterford Memorial Parade will be held on Wednesday,

May 24, at 7 p.m. Kenneth Smith, a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Air Force, will lead the parade as the 2017 Grand Marshall. The Parade will line up at 5:45 p.m .from Grace Street proceed to Saratoga Avenue and end at Soldiers and Sailors Park on Broad Street. Step off will be at 7 p.m. sharp. A wreath laying ceremony will be held in the park following the parade to honor our veterans both past and present. WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: You’ve heard about Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement, but did you know that there was a strong anti-suffrage movement, and some of the loudest voices were women fighting against the right to vote? On Wedneday, May 24, at 7 p.m., the Woman’s Club of Albany (WCA) will host Deborah Emmons-Andarawis, curator at Historic Cherry Hill, for a special presentation on the topic. The anti-suffragettes even had their own soundtrack, and songs were written for both sides of the issue. As a special part of the evening’s fare, some of them will be performed by Tony Opalka and Mary Le Fleur. The event is free and open to the public. The Club is located at 725 Madison Avenue, Albany.

Thursday, May 25

CHAMBER BLITZ WRAPUP MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce invites you out for an evening of networking and celebration! Join your fellow members at Saratoga Winery for an evening of networking and celebrating the completion of the membership blitz while enjoying food and hors d’oeuvres. This is a celebration for all to attend and enjoy. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/ events/details/blitz-wrapup-mixer-celebration-23022. HISTORY OF BOTTLE MANUFACTURING: Many people aren’t aware that bottle manufacturing was America’s first major industry, and what a fascinating history! Please join the Hadley-Luzerne Historical Society for a very informative and interesting talk. Gary Moeller serves as both Collections Manager and Director of the National Bottle Museum in Ballston Spa. He’ll be available to evaluate bottles as to age and purpose only. 7 p.m., Hadley-Luzerne Public Library, Main Street, Lake Luzerne. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: On Thursday, May 25, the City of Saratoga Springs, New York will commemorate the remembrance of those who gave their lives defending the United States of America with a parade in their honor. The event will commence at 6:30 p.m. at the north end of Broadway. The parade includes our local veterans organizations, marching bands and service organizations. The route will proceed south through the center of Saratoga Springs on Broadway, and finish at Congress Park where a brief memorial ceremony will be held. Please join us in this patriotic tradition. MILTON FIRE DISTRICT: Milton Fire District No.1 will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at 1119 Rock City Rd Rock City Falls, to discuss any business before the District. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Elizabeth and Barton Cockey, “Untold Stories of the Battenkill,” 6 p.m. The co-authors share an evening of fascinating history. The Battenkill Conservancy’s “Untold Stories of the Battenkill” project is a collection curated and compiled to offer the reader a series of intimate recollections, historical information, and a wonderful selection of art inspired by the Battenkill River’s beauty. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA ARTS FUNDRAISER: NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends present a benefit/fundraiser concert featuring works by Stravinsky, Chopin, Mozart, Massenet, Saint Saens and Ron Wasserman. Wine & cheese “social,” 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Dee Sarno Theater, Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets: $35/person or $50 for two. Payments by check should be made payable to Saratoga Arts with “For NYCB M&F Fundraiser, 5/25/2017” on the memo line, and sent to Joel Reed, Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY 12866.

Friday, May 26

INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. READERS’ NIGHT OUT: Northshire Bookstore is proud to partner with The Saratoga Social to present a Readers’ Night Out. United Kingdombased author Phaedra Patrick will share a reading and book signing celebrating her new book, “Rise and Shine Benedict Stone.” After the signing, event attendees are invited to mix and mingle at a nearby bar to enjoy themed craft cocktails and the company of fellow readers. Exact details of the literary after-party will be announced on Northshire’s website. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.