Calendar

Thursday, Jan. 18

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Crafts, Cards, Billiards. 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lunch (bring a dish to share), meeting. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.

CHAMBER WEBINAR: On Thursday, January 18, at 2:45 p.m., Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus will sit down for a Q & A with Kevin Hedley, of Hedley & Company, PLLC, to provide participants with increased knowledge of the most significant changes included in the new Federal Tax Law. This Q&A will be broadcast live on the Chamber’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/saratoga. chamber/) and is therefore free to anyone who wants to watch.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Crafty Crafters: Create a Penguin, 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Science Explores: Melting Snowmen, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-up. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, Mah-Jongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.

MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a special meeting* on Thursday, January 18, at 4:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, for the purpose of holding interviews for Building & Planning Coordinator.

SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Saratoga Independent School will hold an Admission Open House for Pre-K through Grade 5 and new Middle School on Thursday, January 18, at 9 a.m. at 459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Prospective parents and students are invited to attend Open Houses and Information Sessions to meet with SIS’s Head of School, Lisa Brown and teachers. RSVP appreciated, but not required. To RSVP, or for additional information, please call Saratoga Independent School at 518-583-0841.

SARATOGA LAKE PID: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta.

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Preschool Naturalists, 11 a.m. This hour-long nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5 will focus on using all five senses to explore a certain aspect of the outdoor world. Children will also enjoy a nature related story and craft. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 518-5842000 Ext. 116 to register.

SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime, 10 a.m. All children who enjoy a picture book welcome for a picture book followed by a craft. Table Top Gaming, 3:30 p.m. Come in and meet up with other players of popular games such as Pokemon, and Magic the Gathering. Crafting with the library: birds on a branch painting, 6 p.m. Beginner level acrylic painting. All supplies provided. Ages 12 & up. Registration required at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL: The Saratoga Chapter of New York State Wide Senior Action Council will be meeting on Thursday, January 18, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park. Ken Harris, Executive Director of the Albany Guardian Society will present “The Villages,” followed by a question and answer period. A Village is a network of members who are connected to one another and to support services to make independent living both feasible and enjoyable. Members of the steering committee who are developing a new Village named “Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting” for the southern Saratoga County area have been invited to attend. The public is invited.

Friday, Jan. 19

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., Osteo-Busters. 6:30 p.m., cards and games. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.

BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER: In June 2017, Danny MacMillan, a 12 year old from Schuylerville, was diagnosed with E-Wing Sarcoma Cancer. After chemotherapy, surgery and further testing doctors discovered cancer cells in the muscle tissue and decided it would be best to amputate the leg. The surgery, scheduled for January 2, will be followed by more chemotherapy and eventually a prosthetic leg. A spaghetti dinner to benefit Danny will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, at Schylerville Elementary School Cafeteria. Tickets will be $10 per adult, $5 for children 4-13 years old and children under 4 free. Dinner will include spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and desserts, take out also available. We will also have raffles and a 50⁄50 drawing.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Busy Bees, 10 a.m. for ages birth - 24 months with caregivers. Wiggles & Giggles, 11 a.m. forchildren ages 2-5. Kids’ Night Out: Winter Wonder, 6 p.m. -9 p.m. for ages 4 and up. Pre-registration required: $20 per child; $15 for each additional child. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: A Guided Meditation Class by Michael Fuselli will be held at 1 p.m. Regular Friday activities include Orchestra on the

Common, Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FISH FRY FRIDAY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club in Victory will start Fish Fry Friday on January 12 from 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. and will continue every Friday in January. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call 518-6953917 for Take Out. KIDS’ FUN NIGHT: Saratoga Springs students in grades K-5 are invited to Kids Fun Night, featuring open gym, crafts, games, and activities, on Friday, January 19, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School on Route 9. This fundraiser is hosted by the Saratoga Springs High School Boys Cross-Country and Track & Field teams. Coaches, athletes, and athletes’ parents supervise all activities. $10 per child; snacks/drinks available for purchase. For more information, email racingcitytc@gmail.com. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Trip Buddies, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy the opportunity to meet new trip buddies and sign-up for all the fun trips being offered in 2018. Free and open to the public. Brain Gym Study Group, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Using a combination of Brain Gym exercises, activities using your 5 senses and practice everyday habits using your less dominant limbs, explore a healthy lifestyle, brain research, positive mindset and memory exercises in a fun, engaging manner. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Winter Walk, 11 a.m. Join the Environmental Educator on an easy hike to explore different winter subjects. This week’s walk will focus on tree ID. This program is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. What can you build? Legos will be available for endless creativity. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. Saturday, Jan. 20 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: S.T.E.M. Club: Constellations, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join Erica for an exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. For families with children ages 3 and up. Free with museum admission. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-5845540 for more information. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: “Séraphine”-Saturday, January 20, 1 p.m., Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. Free, presented by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York. In 1914, Wilhelm Uhde, a famous German art collector, rents an apartment in the town of Senlis, forty kilometers away from Paris, and discovers that his cleaning lady is an artist in her own right. Written by Guy Bellinger. As a courtesy, please call the Troy Public Library at 518-274-7071 to reserve a seat. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York at www. albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: The Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County meet on Saturday, January 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty will lead an informative session about the fundamentals of DNA tests. Lisa will include DNA basics, results that you can expect to get, the truth about DNA myths, and how to interpret ethnicity estimates. The public is welcome. For more information, call 518-587-2978. HUDSON CROSSING PARK: Always wanted to try snowmobiling? Here’s an opportunity for adults aged 18 years and older to take a fun, safe snowmobile ride starting at the Dix Bridge located on the scenic Hudson River/Champlain Canal Lock 5 at Hudson Crossing Park. Children are invited to ride on a sled operated by a parent or guardian or an experienced snowmobile club member. Area clubs will have sleds available for use. 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hudson Crossing Park, Schuylerville. For more information or to check event status, go to Hudson Crossing Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HudsonCrossingPark/ or to www.HudsonCrossingPark.org. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Cabin Fever Party, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Ribs, chicken, salads, corn on the cob, dessert, live music, all for $16 ($17 take-out) Tickets must be purchased in advance Call the K of C at 518-584-8547 and leave a message. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Create A Vision Board for Success, 1 p.m. Registration Required. The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome to attend. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Patricia Diesel, a life & wellness coach, will share information, personal stories and tips from her book, “Organically Yours: Open Yourself to a Vibrant Healthy Life Through Clean Living,” which guides readers through a comprehensive organic approach to wellness and clean living. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.For more information call 518-682-4200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit www.northshire.com. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Saturday, January 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 $4. To Register: call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. PURPLE TIE AFFAIR: The 2018 Purple Tie Affair will be held on Saturday, January 20, from 7 p.m. until midnight at the National Museum of Dance, 99 S.Broadway, Saratoga Springs, with food and drinks, live music with dancing, raffles and prizes. This event benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. This year we honor Abby Sayles and Anthony Yevoli, LLS’ “Girl and Boy of the Year”. Abby just completed her treatment for Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and Anthony finished treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in May 2016. Tickets are $65 each or $120⁄2 until January 12; $75 thereafter. Visit www.apurpletieaffair.org to join this Celebration of Life event.