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complex concepts using age appropriate interactive and hands-on labs that connect with the curriculum in grades K-5. On February 28, there will be a STEM Lab for kindergarteners, “Exploring the States of Matter Using Temperature.” To learn more about STEM Lab Days or Division Street Elementary School, please contact Dr. Greer E. Miller, Principal, at 518-583-4794. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: The first mention of hospitality in the Bible is when Abraham welcomed the strangers at Mamre. As the father of three faith traditions, Abraham’s gift for hospitality has influenced the cultures and traditions we share today. Guests will be invited to share their own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or to simply come to listen. An optional vegetarian pot luck dinner will begin with prayer at 6:15p.m. Storytelling will follow from 7:15p.m. to 9p.m. Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, 1945Troy-Schenectady Road, Schenectady. Free and open to the public. LENTEN LUNCH SERIES: The Village churches of Ballston Spa (Alliance, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist & Presbyterian) will hold an ecumenical Lenten lunch series entitled “What Jesus Did for Us on the Cross” on Wednesdays during Lent (February 28 – March 28) from noon -12:50 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High Street, Ballston Spa. All are welcome each week to share in a free meal and hear a brief reflection led by the village clergy. LINE DANCE FUNDRAISER CLASS: The Wilton Fire Department hosts a fundraiser beginner/intermediate line dancing class with instructor Suzie Archambault every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station, 270 Ballard Road, Wilton. Water and soda will be available. For more information call 518584-3338 weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOWER CANADA REBELLION: La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du NY, will give a presentation on “The Rebellion of 1837-1838in Lower Canada” on Wednesday, February 28. Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY and a native of Quebec, will speak about Lower Canada against the British. Come and learn about the reasons for the rebellion, the taking of arms, the outcome, and the legal repercussions. The presentation is free and open to the public. 7p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Clifton Park. Register online at www.cphlibrary.org (go to Calendar of Events to register), in person, or by calling 518-371-8622. MALTA MEMORIES HISTORIC GROUP: The Malta Memories Historic Group is sponsoring a program on the history of Saratoga on Wednesday, February 28, at 7 p.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729Malta Avenue Extension (off Route 9). The presentation is a general overview of the history of our county from prehistoric times to present day. The power point program was prepared by County Historian Lauren Roberts. All are welcome. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of MDPL meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6p.m. All are welcome to attend. Also at 6p.m., the library hosts a WellSpring presentation for teens and their parents or loved ones about dating violence and relationship abuse. This is an interactive and experiential program to learn about the warning signs of dating violence and highlights ways to protect yourself. Please call 518-664-4646to register. 190N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518664-4646; fax 518-6648641or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.