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Tuesday, Feb. 13 AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM:

A lunchhour program will discuss the Italian traditions surrounding the St. Valentine and Carnevale celebrations. Bring your lunch, refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. Reservations required by 12 p.m., Monday, February 12. Noon, 1227 Central Avenue, Albany, New York. For more information, call 518-435-1979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org or visit www. americanitalianmuseum.org.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Tuesday for Tots: Happy Valentine’s, 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.

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE:

State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 113 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, on Tuesday, February 13, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call 518-783-6203.

FISH CREEK ROD & GUN CLUB:

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will continue its .22 rifle competition every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the month of February. The competition is open to everyone members or non-members; bring your rifle and ammunition. For more information call 518-695-3917.

FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION:

The Schenectady Great Decisions Discussions Group 2018 (www.fpa.org) discusses current topics on U.S. involvement with the rest of the world. The February 13 topic is “Russia’s Foreign Policy.” 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Schenectady Public Library McChesney Room, 99 Clinton Street. This free program is sponsored nationally by the Foreign Policy Association and organized by The Friends of the Schenectady County Library. A limited quantity of FPA 2018 topic books are available at the library’s information desk at a reduced cost of $26. (copies may also be purchased at www.fpa.org).

HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB:

The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. The social time starts at 11 a.m. and the business meeting starts at noon, followed by the program. The speaker will be Lea Mastrianni on “Tinies.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Storytime with Miss Chrissie, 11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals. edu

SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK:

Preschool Naturalists, 11 a.m. Preschool Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5. This hour-long program 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. The fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Registration is required. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register.

SCHENECTADY ELFUNS:

The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, at the Mallozzi’s Restaurant in Rotterdam. .Colleen Scarneo will speak about how alcohol and drugs effect the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and will discuss how alcohol and drugs interact with one another and worsen impaired driving. The Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and to all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Glenn Gerber at 518-289-5665 to make a reservation by Friday, February 9.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS:

The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road. All persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information, visit WWW. SAM24.org.

WOMEN’S LUNCHEON:

All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday February 13, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. The cost is $15 inclusive. This month’s Special Feature will be students from BOCES presenting the culinary art of making sweets. This month’s Speaker, Ginny Turner, will share her special story. Reservations are required by February 8. Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 for more information. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

Wednesday, Feb. 14 ASH WEDNESDAY FISH FRY:

The St. Edward’s Knights of Columbus will host their 6th annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry Dinner at the newly renovated St. Edward’s Church at 567 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park, from noon to 7 p.m. on Ash Wednesday, February 14. All profits from this event will go to support over 29 different charities and local community events, including Captain, Care Links, Dollars for Scholars, the Little Sisters of the Poor, and Make-a-Wish Foundation. The Fish Fry Dinner is a full meal consisting of a piece of fish, French fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread, soft drinks, coffee, and desert. The price for this full dinner is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 11, and free 5 and under. All are welcome.

BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, February 14, at 7 p.m. in the High School Library, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa. Agenda items include the 2018-19 budget presentation.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Bend & Stretch Yoga Sprouts, 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. This parent-andme goa class introduces children to yoga thorugh guided movement, games and music. 69 Caroline Street, Sarartoga Springs. Call 518-584-5540 for more information.