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Thursday, Nov. 9

KIDS NIGHT OUT: Drop you rkids off for an evening of fun from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lake Avenue Elementary School to benefit the Blue Streaks Varsity Swim and Dive Team. Enjoy a night to yourself while babysitting and activities (games, Legos, movies, arts and crafts) are provided by the Saratoga High School Girls’ Varsity Swim and Dive Team. No pre-regristration necessary; just sign your child in at the main entrance. $10 per school-age child; snacks and drinks for sale at $1 each. For more information contact Paul Benzon at pbenzon@gmail. com. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The November luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on November 9 at the Golden Coral Restaurant, 15 Old Gick Rd., Saratoga Springs. Cost for members is $14, which includes the large buffet, beverage, tax and tip. The hosts are Jim and Cebe McConkey. Spouses, widows, relatives and friends are all invited to attend. Please phone your reservations in to the McConkeys at 518-5817763by Nov. 7. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for veterans are $10, all others are $5.

LWV BOOK CLUB: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga Non-Fiction Book Club will meet on Thursday November 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. Members of the public are invited to attend. PAID FAMILY LEAVE SEMINAR: In July 2017, NYS released its final regulations for the implementation of New York State Paid Family Leave which goes in to effect on January 1, 2018. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board for a presentation and panel discussion of that will help you prepare for the law’s implementation, answer questions about the new regulations, and discuss what employers should be doing today. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Gideon Putnam, 24 Gideon Putnam

Road, Saratoga. Registration $25. Register at http:// chamber.saratoga.org/events/ details/paid-family-leaveseminar-27211. SANCTUARY CITY SYMPOSIUM: This Albany Law Review symposium will discuss practical, political, and policy perspectives on the designation of sanctuary cities. The discussion will begin by exploring the reasons behind designating a city as a sanctuary through the experience of Mayor Kathy Sheehan of Albany. Sanctuary will be further explored in the context of immigration and labor law through the participation of practicing immigration and labor attorneys. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Ave., in the Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom (DAMC). For more information, visit http://www. albanylaw.edu/event/albanylaw-review-symposium/ Pages/default.aspx. SARATOGA SINGS FOR SENIORS: Saratoga Sings for Seniors is an Opera Saratoga initiative introduced by Edelson in 2014 to bring opera into the lives of older adults throughout the area. 11 a.m., Prestwick Chase, 100 Saratoga Blvd., Saratoga Springs. Open to the public. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: In “Serata Musicale,” Skidmore voice students will perform Italian art song and opera while students of Italian will provide historical and cultural background on the genre and artists. 7 p.m., Surrey Williamson Inn. For more information call 518-580-5321. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENING: The 1945 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” will be followed by a conversation with English professor Barbara Black and Tang Museum Mellon Collections Curator Rebecca McNamara. 6 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.

Friday, Nov. 10

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF

RACING: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission each Friday from 2 p.m. to close through the end of the year. The museum is located at 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

Q.U.I.L.T. INC: The monthly guild meeting will be held from 9:45 a.m. to noon at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. The general meeting and lecture by

Amanda Leins will be followed by Quilting 101, featuring Diane Kingston on “Binding with a Flat Felled Foot” and Carole Ju on “Practicing binding or other methods to produce Charity Placemats.” See quiltinc.org for monthly program details. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Former USAF B-52 pilot Tim Clark portrays Charles Lindbergh in a Veterans’ Celebration presented by the Saratoga High School Key Club. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

STRAND THEATER: Glens Falls native cellist, singer and composer John Anthime Miller will present a concert of his original works Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at The Strand Theater, 210 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Tickets are $12 general admission, and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets can be purchased online at https://johnanthimemiller.brownpapertickets. com or at the door. Seating is limited.

TANG MUSEUM: Accelrator Series, “Technology, Visual Culture, Storytelling and the Politics of Representation,” 6:30 p.m. Curator-at-large Isolde Brielmaier moderates this discussion about technology, virtual realities and today’s visual culture with journalist and educator Farai Chideya, artist Michael Joo, and new-media visual artis Amir Baradaran.For more information call 518-5808080. YOUTH HOCKEY NIGHT: Skidmore plays #3 Norwich at 7 p.m. Free admission. Donations will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Saturday, Nov. 11

AGELESS HARMONY: Saratoga’s Racing City Chorus and Cambridge’s Men O’ War Balladeers will present “An Evening of Ageless Harmony” on Veteran’s Day, November 11, at 7 p.m. at Cambridge United Presbyterian Church, 81 E Main St, Cambridge. Tickets are $20; $15 for Veterans. Tickets can be purchased online at cambridgenyupc.org, by phone at 518-677-3863 or picked up at the Cambridge office of Glens Falls National Bank. The concert proceeds will benefit The Capital Campaign of the Cambridge United Presbyterian Church for the restoration of its Historic Sanctuary. CHURCH GARAGE SALE: Indoor, rain or shine, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga

Springs. No early birds admitted. All proceeds benefit church youth group activities. Antique, vintage, gently used, new. Furniture, linens, housewares, books, CDs, toys, collectibles, appliances, jewelry, much more. No clothing or computers. Plus home made cakes, pies and cookies. Come early for the best selection, then come back for the half price sale from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold its monthly Free Lunch on Saturday, November 11, 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 518-581-0210. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: The film “Molière” will be shown in French with English subtitles on Saturday, November 11, at 1 p.m. at the Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. This free screening is presented by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York. As a courtesy, please call the Library at 518-2747071 to reserve a seat. THE GREAT WAR: A centennial remembrance of American paticipation in World War I takes place at 11 a.m. in the Community Room of the Greenwich Free Library. The German perspective will be presented by Walter Grom. Following a short intermission, the U.S. and Local perspective will be presented by The Gill Room. This event is sponsored by the I.V.H. Gill Room and the Willard’s Mountain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. HOLIDAY ART FAIR: The Holiday Art Fair at the National Museum of Dance, is an Art-ful way to shop for the up-coming gift giving season and at the same time visit The Dance Museum. The juried fine arts and fine crafts fair of visual and performing arts takes place on November 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Sunday. throughout the galleries and foyer at the National Museum of Dance in the Historic Saratoga Spa State Park, 99 S. Broadway. The fair includes live music, a farmers’ market, children’s art projects and food by Fitzy’s Fork. Admission is Free with a food item or a suggested $3 donation to benefit local food pantry and Mental Health services. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge’s 1st Annual Holiday Vendor/ Craft Fair will be held on November 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a great variety of direct sales and crafters, as well as a basket raffle with baskets donated from the vendors and crafters, and local business. All proceeds from the basket raffles will be going to Wreaths Across America. Please check out our Facebook page for a list of Vendors and Crafters. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013. MEDITATION RETREAT: In this workshop, you will be given the tools to access your heart of compassion and transform daily difficulties into the spiritual path. Learn to develop altruistic states of mind to gain a sense of purpose and enjoy greater harmony in your relationships. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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 845-8569000. NYS STATE MUSEUM: Take a guided tour of “A Spirit of Sacrifice: New York State in the First World War” at noon. At 1 p.m., University at Albany Professor Richard Fogarty discusses “The Empire State and the War of Empires, 1917 1918.” 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Admission is free. Further information can be obtained by calling 518474-5877 or visiting the Museum website at www. nysm.nysed.gov. SARATOGA SINGS FOR SENIORS: Saratoga Sings for Seniors is an Opera Saratoga initiative introduced by Edelson in 2014 to bring opera into the lives of older adults throughout the area. 2 p.m., The Wesley Community, 131Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Open to the public. PASTA DINNER: Bacon Hill Reformed Church will hold a Pasta Dinner on Saturday November 11, with servings at 4:30 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. Menu: Lasagna Meat or Vegetable, Salad, Bread, Dessert, Beverage. Take outs will be available from 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12 $5, Veterans $8. For reservations call Jennifer Thomas 518-695-6116. The church is handicapped-accessible. Proceeds will benefit Youth camp scholarships. PILATES FOR A PURPOSE: A 50-minute Pilates class suitable for all levels to benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be held at the Reform Pilates Club 18 Division Street, Saratoga Springs, at 10 a.m. There is no fee for the class. All donations collected will benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Note: Please arrive a few minutes early to fill out paperwork if you are new to the studio. Call 518-871-1315 or email info@reformyourbody.com to sign up. ROAST PORK DINNER: The Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, will hold a roast pork dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, November 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The church is located 1⁄3 mile east of Exit 16 on the Northway. Suggested $9 donation. The church is handicappedaccessible and take outs will be available. SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR: The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa announce the 1st Annual Ballston Area Senior Resource Fair on November 11. Multiple agencies and vendors will be on hand to distribute information about resources and services available to seniors in Saratoga County, including Legal Services, In-Home Healthcare, Assisted Living, Medicare and more. The Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, 23 West High Street. Light refreshments will be provided at the event by the Deacon Group of the First Presbyterian Church. For more information please email ballstonpres@gmail. com. SHEN LAND SALE FOREST WALK: The Friends of Clifton Park Open Space will host a guided walking tour of the 37-acre parcel which the Town of Clifton Park has agreed to purchase from the Shenendehowa Central School District. The tour takes place on November 11 at 11 a.m. The land is the last pristine forest in the heart of the Exit 9 commercial area. A referendum on the proposed purchase is scheduled for December 5 at Gowana Middle School. Hikers should park at the rear of the Clifton Park Public Safety Building at the corner of Maxwell Rd. and Route 146 to meet with tour leader Jim Ruhl. For more information call Jim Ruhl at 518-877-5949. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Take a look at and talk about Willie Cole’s large installation based on a chess set, “To get to the other side.” Each participant then designs and makes a game board and pieces to move on it, and the group tries out each other’s games. Reservations for this 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. program are highly encouraged. For additional information and reservations, or to be added to the Family Saturday e-mail list, please call 518580-8080. USS SLATER: The USS SLATER Veterans Day observance will be held Saturday, November 11 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The ship will be open to the public for guided tours following the observance until 4 p.m. USS SLATER, a National Historic Landmark and the only Destroyer Escort afloat in America, is located on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Call 518-431-1943 for more information or visit www. ussslater.org. VETERANS’ DAY PRESENTATION: The Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery invites the public to attend its 19th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, beginning at 11 a.m. at the assembly area at the main flag pole. Seating will be available, however, you are welcome to bring lawn chairs. The keynote speaker will be Keith Koster, Dept. Vice Cmdr, American Legion, Dept. of NY, 3rd & 4th District.