Calendar
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, coowner 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.
BARIATRIC SURGERY INFO SEMINAR:
6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton County Road, Clifton Park. For more information, call 518580-2450, or visit saratoga-hospital.org/classes.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:
Tuesday for Tots: The Snowy Day, 10 a.m. - noon. A special time for visitors ages 2-5 to gain preschool and kindergarten readiness skills ina fun and social environment. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:
Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 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.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Storytime with Miss Chrissie, “Dragons,” 11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu. PATHWAYS OF INVASION: Invasive species are non-native species that cause more harm than good to the environment, economy, or to human and animal health. Plants, pathogens, animals, and diseases introduced from other countries do not have any predators to keep them under control. It is important to know what is growing on your property to protect your land values and health of livestock and pets. This workshop will cover the basics to help you understand what might be on your property. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Cost: $5 per person. RSVP by Janu-
ary 19. If you are interested in attending, please call 518-885-8995 to register. This workshop is brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and the Capital/ Mohawk Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management. (PRISM). SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Infant Care Class, twoevening session. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-580-2450, or visit saratogahospital.org/ classes. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. Come by after school to work on creating YouTube movies. Open to all school ages. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SHOULDER ARTHRITIS SEMINAR: Join Dr. George E. Silver, Jr. of OrthoNY for an open discussion on the treatment of pain and arthritis in the shoulder. Dr. Silver will discuss both surgical and non-surgical options, and when each treatment might be appropriate. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the seminar. The free event, “Pain & Arthritis of the Shoulder,” will be held on Tuesday, January 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street. Registration is required. Please call 518580-2450, or visit sara-togahospital.org/services/ classes.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: This months featured artist is Bob Egielski, a great guy, fine guitarist and Blues player, and a regular at the Blues Open Mic. NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed hosts for SABS. Sign-up 7 p.m., first set 7:30 p.m., Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Regular Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Shabby Sheik Crafting, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot, Dice 6-5-4, Crochet & Knitting, Poker, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Road, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 by noon the day before to make lunch reservations. ITALIAN DINNER; Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents an Italian Dinner with Fettucine Alfredo, Baked Ziti and much more from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Paint & Tea with Illustrator Jane Morrison, 11:30 a.m. $25 fee, Registration Required. 190 N. Main St. Mechanic ville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: “Pracitcal Mindfulness for Everyday Living.” 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, call 518-5802450, or visit saratogahos-pital.org/classes. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Saratoga Independent School will hold a Middle School Information Session at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the Susman Room at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24. 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 518583-0841. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime, 10 a.m. All children who enjoy a picture book welcome for a picture book followed by a craft. Fiber Arts Club: Hemp Bracelet, 3:30 p.m. Ages 8+ are welcome to come learn how to make their own hemp bracelet. Younger attendees will need assistance from a guardian. Video Game Night, 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: The Southern Adirondack Audubon Society will present “Bird Research at the Albany Pine Bush” at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, on Wednesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. Amanda Dillion, Field Ecologist and Entomologist at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, will focus on the rarity of species that call the Pine Bush home and the effort to learn more about the APBP birds and bird communities that has earned the preserve designations as an Audubon Important Birding Area and a NYS-DEC Bird Conservation Area. This free program is open to the public. WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the tenth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 21. January 24 features storyteller Betty Cassidy with “Memorable Moments.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Noon - 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all
Thursday, Jan. 25
AMERICAN REVOLUTION ROUNDTABLE: On Thursday, January 25, the American Revolution Round Table: Hudson/Mohawk Valleys presents, “Industrious Sober Women: Soldier’s Wives in Burgoyne’s Army,” an overview of the roles of soldier’s wives during the Burgoyne Campaign by Jenna Schnitzer. The program will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St, Schuylerville. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. with time for socializing and networking with the programming starting at 7 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation, 100% of all donations is used for future programs. There will be used and new books for sale. Please RSVP to arrthudsonmohawkvalleys@gmail.com or call 518-774-5669. 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 518-8856740, visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com or Facebook Ballston Area Seniors. CHAMBER CENTENNIAL: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host its 100th anniversary dinner on Thursday, January 25, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Presenting Sponsor of the event is the Adirondack Trust Company. There will be an unveiling of a short video documenting the Chamber’s 100 years of success as well as the announcement of a special new award that will become a centerpiece for all future Annual Dinners. The dinner will be catered by Mazzone Hospitality. The evening begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. where guests will have the chance to generate powerful business connections for the year ahead. For more details, please visit www.saratoga. org or contact Keith VanVeghten, Vice President for Marking and Events, at 518584-3255 or kvanveghten@ saratoga.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Crafty Crafters: Winter Craft, 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Science Explores: Pinecone Science, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-up. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 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 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on January 25 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 on March 29. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more information. GREENWICH FREE LIBRARY: Last fall, the 7th grade students in Greenwich Junior High School read Linda Sue Park’s “A Long Walk to Water.” the true story of Salva Dut, a young boy forced to run from his home in South Sudan when war broke out in his village. Using the United Nations Refugee Agency website, students read stories of refugees from throughout history and from around the world and created over 90 refugee profiles. On Thursday, January 25, during an open reception from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Hedbring community room of the public library, students will present the stories of refugees they researched, and community members can peruse over 70 stories currently displayed. The Greenwich Free Library is located at 148 Main St #2, Greenwich. JAZZ AT THE SPRING: 2018’s Jazz at the Spring concert series starts with a bang on Thursday, January 25, when world renowned saxophonist Joel Frahm will be the special guest of vocalist extraordinaire Teri Roiger & the incomparable bassist John Menegon for an exciting evening of music drawn from the deep tradition of the Harlem Renaissance to present day with works by Ellington, Strayhorn, Billie Holiday, Abbey Lincoln, Monk, Mingus & more. 7:30 p.m., Spring St Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs. Tickets: $15 in advance ($20/door) from www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3101263. KIDS’ MEGA CHALLAH BAKE: Making challah is more than just baking bread: it is a Jewish way to nourish your soul and spirit. Learn everything you “knead” to know – from making to baking -- at Chabad’s kids’ challah bake, which includes a dough demonstration, braiding instruction and presentation ideas. Afterward, participants can take home a challah to bake. Kids will get to design a special baker hats as well as a challah cover. 5 p.m., Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. A suggested donation of $5 will cover some of the costs. For more information or to RSVP, email saratorah@gmail.com, or call Raizel Rubin at 518-526-0773. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Daytime Book Club discusses‘ Without You There Is No Us’ by Suki Kim, 2 p.m. A haunting account of teaching English to the sons of North Korea’s ruling class during the last six months of Kim Jongil’s reign. Call to reserve your copy .190 N. Main St. Mechanic ville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-6648641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu. NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: HeritageQuest Online is a collection of genealogical and historical sources and is available for use at the New York State Library. Stephanie Barrett will discuss and demonstrate some of these sources, including the US Federal Census records, genealogy and local history digital books, Revolutionary War pension and bounty-land warrant application files, and the Freedman’s Bank records. Stephanie will also demonstrate search tips and strategies, how to save records and printing records. 3:30 p.m., 7th Floor Computer Classroom, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Seating is limited and registration is required. Register online at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ programs/, e-mail NYSLTRN@ nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Movie Day, 10 a.m., featuring “The Big Short” with Ryan Gosling and Christian Bale. $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Popcorn is included. Come and get your fortune read by the amazing Mary Shimp at 1 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. 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. Book Club, “Cat’s Table,” 7 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.