Calendar

Sunday, Jan. 21

ARTIST RECEPTION: The Valley Artisans Market’s Small Gallery has an opening reception for “Jon Segan: Constructions and Russell Serrianne: small works and drawings,” from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Cambridge. Refreshments will be served and the Public is welcome. For more information, please call Valley Artisans Market at 518-677-2765. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, Seniors/ Military $8, Children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT: Don and Patty Jenks will present a Christian music concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. The Jenks’ have been ministering in music throughout New York State for over 25 years. Rev. Mark S. Bailey, pastor of Oneida Church invites the public to attend. There is no door charge. A free will love offering will be taken. For more information, call the church at 518-745-8611 or 518793-2276, or email mbailey90@ gmail.com. JUST-ICE LEAGUE: This year, Hudson Crossing Park’s Annual Winterfest is inspired by the “Secret of the Incredible Frozen Guardians” (also known as the “Just-Ice League”), a fun crossover between four wintery animated movies. The event features cool and creative activities, with opportunities to learn about ice harvesting, go sledding, participate in the “Fur-Bowl” by snow bowling in furs (hats/ mittens/boots/coats - real or faux) or enter the Crazy Hat Head contest. Families can also ice fish with Ed Skorupski (supported by Saratoga Tackle) and the Schuylerville Fire Department will perform a water rescue demonstration. Noon - 3 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. OPERA SARATOGA ANNUAL MEETING: The Opera Saratoga and Friends of Opera Saratoga Annual Meeting will be led by Board President Rosemarie Rosen, who will report on Opera Saratoga’s 2016-17 season. Artistic and General Director Lawrence Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. Edelson will speak with the community about future plans, and introduce Charla Jeanne Lawson, Company Manager; and Jonathan Blalock, Development and Patron Services Manager. Ellen Riley, President of The Friends of Opera Saratoga, will present the annual report of the company’s vibrant volunteer and support organization. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served 4 p.m., 38 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. This is a free event, but due to limited space, advance registration is required. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Dads on Duty, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-2450, or visit saratogahospital.org/classes.

VERDI REQUIEM: The Battenkill Chorale (Janet McGhee, Artistic Director) performs the Verdi Requiem with soloists Sylvia Stoner, Sahoko Sato Timpone, Jorge Pita Carreras, and Keith Kibler, and 48-piece orchestra on January 20 and 21 at 3 p.m. at Skidmore College’s Zankel Music Center, Saratoga Springs. Purchase $20 tickets in advance by calling 518-692-7458 or emailing battenkilltickets@gmail.com.

WORD PLAYS: The unknown -- the other – are they to be feared or welcomed? Come hear stories of when people met the unknown others. 2 p.m., The Fenimore Gallery at Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady. Admission $12, Groups of 8 or more pay $8 per ticket. For more information email kate@katedudding.com, call 518-383-4620 or visit StoryCircleAtProctors.org.

Monday, Jan. 22

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Chorus. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Stretch & Fit. 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-885-6740, visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.

BLOOD DRIVE: Saratoga Casino Hotel is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive on Monday, January 22. The blood drive comes as the Red Cross is experiencing a severe national blood shortage due to more than 200 blood drives that have been forced to cancel because of harsh winter conditions. Members of the local community are urged to join dozens of Saratoga Casino Hotel team members to give blood on Monday, January 22 from noon to 6 p.m. inside the hotel ballroom. All presenting donors at this year’s Blood Drive will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts Gift Card and a $10 voucher to Perks Café, located in the hotel lobby. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment prior to the January 22 Blood Drive by calling 518581-5774 or visiting www. redcrossblood.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Monday activities include Tap Intermediate, Jazz Dance, Chair Yoga, Learn to Play ‘Golf’ card game, Discussion Group, Clogging, Quilting, Soul Line Dancing, Osteo Exercise. Recovery International. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Make lunch reservations for tomorrow by calling 518-3831343, ext 227 before noon today. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. DINING WITH DIABETES: Dining with Diabetes/Pre-diabetes, a free program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, teaches participants how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu; effectively use food labels; choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. The program is offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Presbyterian New England Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, on Mondays, January 22, 29 and February 5, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p,m. Register by calling 518885-8995. MALTA TOWN BOARD: The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a special meeting* on Monday, January 22, at 5 p.m. at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9, for the purpose of holding interviews for Building & Planning Coordinator. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: “DeStress” with Teen Crafts, 6:30 p.m. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Open Art Cart, 3:30 p.m. Explore a myriad of process art methods and experience a variety of materials. This activity will feature many process art projects. Anime Club, 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 to 18, come enjoy some Asian snacks and entertainment. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK BEEKEEPERS: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on Monday, January 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. A live hook up with the Flow Hive Company in Australia will enable the audience to ask questions in real time. In addition, SABA members will have a chance, for a limited time, to purchase a Flow Hive at a discount. Visit www.adirondackbees.org for information about the organization, meetings, classes, and other programming. WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: Laurie Ten Eyck, co-owner of Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, will discuss the evolution of her family’s farm from a dairy farm founded in 1916 to an apple orchard to an agrotourism enterprise that includes the Indian Ladder Farmstead Cidery and Brewery, at the Woman’s Club of Albany at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. A hard cider and craft beer tasting will follow. This WCA Member Monday program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advance online registration is required. Register at https:// www.womansclubofalbany. com/event-2782464. The Woman’s Club of Albany is located at 725 Madison Ave., Albany.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting. 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling. 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards. 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters. Milton Community Center, 320 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors.