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Friday, March 2

ALBANY HERITAGE AREA

VISITORS CENTER: In our increasingly polarized society, the symbol of the 19th century Underground Railroad movement challenges us to reflect and act upon the legacy of the institution of slavery in contemporary times. Capital Region artists offer their reflections and responses to this legacy in a variety of artistic forms that compel the viewer to reflection and response. Their work will be on display at the Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center, 25 Quackenbush Square, from March 3 - April 28. A sneak preview and reception will be held on March 2 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information visit www.UndergroundRailroadHistory.org or call 518-434-0405.

ART OPENING: Exhibit Opening of Show 2: Aesthetic Movement, featuring Deborah Austin, Christian Hires, Mitchell Liner, & Victoria Palermo, on Friday March 2, 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. at LARAC’s Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Place, Glens Falls. Live music from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. by Stories Told. Free and open to the public. Exhibit 2 continues through March 30. For more information visit www.larac.org or https://www.facebook.com/ events/138932576924804/. BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Diabetes Support Group, 11 a.m. Friday activities: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters; 6:30 p.m., Cards & Games. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: 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 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. COME PAINT WITH US: Have some fun from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Raffles and door prizes. Light refreshments available. $35 per person. Reservations and payment are required by February 28. For more information please call 518-584-2585. FISH FRY FRIDAY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue every Friday in February from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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 518-695-3917 for Take Out. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be Hosting Friday Night Fish Fry from February 16 through March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $8 a plate Eat in and Take outs will be available. The Fish Fry will include the Fish Fry, cole slaw, and a choice of Mac & Cheese or French Fries. There will also be a menu of some other items as well. For more information please call 518-885-1149 or check out the Elks’ Facebook page.

LENTEN FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus supports local Catholic Schools, provides meals to veterans’ homes every week throughout the year, and cooks for Code Blue weekly during the cold months. Come out to the K of C’s Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent (except for March 16) and help support these dedicated men who give back to the community so unselfishly. Enjoy a generous portion of Haddock (baked or fried) with fries and coleslaw for only $11 ($12 take-out). Also available are clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. SALEM ART EXHIBIT: Takeyce Walter, a contemporary American painter (born in Jamaica), and art instructor living and working in upstate New York, has been chosen for a solo exhibition entitled “Catching the Light” at the Historic Salem Courthouse Comunity Center in Salem. The exhibit will be on display in the center’s Great Hall from February 23 - April 4. The public is invited to a free opening reception with the

artist, featuring cheese from Jasper Hill Farm, on Friday, March 2, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 58 East Broadway, Salem. SARATOGA HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and much more. There are hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. Friday hours are 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs. Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company. For more information visit http://www. rotaryhomeshow.com/. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: NABA Presentation: Aging Successfully with Aging Vision, 1 p.m. A “Low Vision Shop” will also be available, offering a variety of basic low vision aids, while Clive the NABA Guide Dog Ambassador offers a side of puppy love with the presentation. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Dr. Suess Birthday Party, 5 p.m. Crafts, games, and snacks. Fun for the whole family. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. Saturday, March 3 ANTIQUE SHOW: All Saints on the Hudson will be hosting their Annual Antique Show on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Parish Center, 52 William Street, Mechanicville. Admission $2. Appraisers will be on site. Food will be available from the kitchen. Vendors wanted. Call Maria Amann at 518-664-6405 or email Buffalo362@gmail.com for more information. DEFENSIVE DRIVING

CLASS: On Saturday March 3, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be

held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35; bring a friend for $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Class size is limited. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. GLENS FALLS BREWFEST: The Glens Falls Brewfest 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 3, at the Queensbury Hotel, Glen Falls, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Adirondack Theatre Festival and Feeder Canal Alliance. Tickets are $45 advance purchase/$55 at the door, and include beer, cider and wine tasting, free food samples while they last, souvenir tasting glass and live music. Tickets are available at Cooper’s Cave Ale Company, Glens Falls and on line at www.glensfallsbrewfest.org. For more information visit glensfallsbrewfest@gmail.com or call 518-225-1310. JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA: The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites guests for a “Journey Under the Sea” as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an elegant underwater paradise for its 8th Annual Winter Ball on Saturday, March 3, starting at 7 p.m. The Ball will feature live music from Funk Evolution, creative cocktails, serene surroundings, virtual reality demos to explore diverse ocean reefs and sea-life, a photo booth by Heather Bohm-Tallman Photography, tarot card readings by Mary Shimp, raffles for luxury goods and unique experiences, and delectable fare by Mazzone Hospitality. The event is a fundraiser for classical and educational programming at SPAC. Tickets for $110 are available to the public at spac.org. MARCH MADNESS GARAGE SALE: The Malta Ridge Fire Company Auxilairy is sponsoring a March Madness Garage Sale on Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Malta Ridge Firehouse, Route 9 and Malta Avenue Extension. Try home made soups and desserts . Come and have some fun. Call 518-885-4659 for more information. NELLIS TAVERN ANTIQUE SHOW: The Palatine Settlement Society will hold its 13th Annual Antique Show inside the Great Hall at the Arkell Museum on Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go directly to the restoration and continued preservation of the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern. Admission is $5. The Arkell Museum is located at 2 Erie Boulevard, Canajoharie. Please contact Joan or Ray Draus at 518-8426400 with any questions. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered on Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool. com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. NYS MILITARY MUSEUM: The New York State Military Museum will host programs that commemorate the nation’s centennial of combat operations in World War I and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, along with topics of local interest this winter and spring. March 3, a special screening of the 1940 classic film “The Fighting 69th,” starring James Cagney, based on the World War I exploits of New York’s famous 69th Infantry Regiment. Regimental Historian Bert Cunningham will provide an introduction and WWI artifacts related to the 69th, its commander, Lt. Col. William “Wild Bill” Donovan, and its regimental chaplain, Father Francis Duffy, will be on display. 2 p.m., 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. OPERA-TO-GO: Opera Saratoga’s Opera-to-Go productions allow students to experience the thrill of opera - up close and personal. Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, feature soprano Carter Tholl, mezzo soprano Raphaella Medina, tenor Jordan Pitts, and baritone Nicholas Martorano. Brian Gilling serves as the music director and pianist. In addition to Opera Saratoga’s in-school performances, there are seven free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” scheduled, to ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. Performances will be held on March 3 at 11 a.m. at Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and at 2:30 p.m. at the Schenectady Civic Players, 12 S. Church Street, Schenectady. SARATOGA HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and much more. There are hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. 7 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs. Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company. For more information visit http://www.rotaryhomeshow.com/. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Spa State Park. Approximately 45 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from November to April. See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete vendor list. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The library’s 50th anniversary celebration takes place at 5 p.m. Refreshments, photo booth, music, and raffles. Tickets are available now. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’ on Saturday, March 3, from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio as host Rick Thompson & Lynn Goodness welcome past Commissioner of Public Safety Chris Mathiesen. You can also listen live on your computer at http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518580-8080.

Sunday, March 4

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Sartoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, 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. COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL: Purim, a holiday celebrating a biblical story about overcoming racism and oppression, is often called the Jewish Mardi Gras. Temple Sinai, with funding from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, will host a fun-filled Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park. Featuring more than 15 interactive games, 2 huge bouncy bounces, dancing with the DJ for the kids, a photobooth, crafts, snacks and prizes galore for everyone. Admission is free. Tickets are fifty cents each (all games one ticket and all rides two tickets). There will also be discount wristbands for unlimited games and rides.For more information about the carnival, contact Temple Sinai at 518-5848730. END OF LIFE ISSUES: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs will host a presentation by Compassion and Choices New York: “Wishes & Values at Life’s End: Planning for the Care You Want and Deserve,” covering a broad range of topics including differences between health care proxies and living wills, what current end-of-life options are available in New York State, and the issue of medical aid in dying. The program will be held on Sunday March 4, from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact NY@CompassionAndChoices.org to RSVP or to ask questions. IRISH FAMILY FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish Family Festival is a grand day of Irish music, dance and culture. Light fare and raffles. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., SaratogaWilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. Adults $10 donation at the door, under 12 free. Bring canned food items to be donated to our local food pantries. REIKI SHARE: Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is gentle, non-invasive, and recipients remain fully clothed. A monthly Reiki share will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at the office of wellness coach Joyce Getty, 4318 State Route 22, Salem. Reiki practitioners of all levels and lineages and people with no Reiki experience are welcome. There is no charge, but please bring non-perishable food or a monetary donation for the Salem food pantry. To RSVP and for more information, please contact Evan Lawrence at 518-677-5662 or healthyevan@verizon.net. RIVERRUN MONTESSORI SCHOOL: RiverRun Community Montessori offers extraordinary individualized education with community values for preschool through Grade 8. RiverRun is hosting an Open House on Sunday, March 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 2117 Union Street, Schenectady. For more information about the Open House, please visit www. riverrunmontessori.org or call 518-937-9338. SARATOGA HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and much more. There are hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway Saratoga Springs. Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company. For more information visit http://www.rotaryhomeshow.com/. TEA & HONEY: Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue, invites the entire community to join them for discussion on Tea & Honey with Hayley Stevens, manager of Tea and Honey in Saratoga Springs, on Sunday, March 4, at 11 a.m., following their monthly breakfast. There is no cost for the presentation. There will be tastings and items to purchase. The Breakfast is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 13. For more information or to make reservations by Thursday, March 1, contact 518584-2370 or saratogajcc@ albany.twcbc.com. on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Stretch & fit, exercise. 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Monday activities include chess, checkers and backgammon; tap intermediate; jazz dance; chair yoga; discussion group, clogging; quilting; osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The March 5 meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will feature James Richmond, author of “War on the Middleline.” Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. with a social time and refreshments. A business meeting follows at 7:30 p.m., and the program starts at approximately 7:45 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit www.galwaypreservationsociety.org. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Mechanicville Library is hosting a Teen Night to celebrate Teen Tech Week on Monday March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Teens will test their wii tennis skills against one another. For ages 11 and up. Call 518-664-4646 to register. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main Street. Mechanicville. SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, March 5, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members can call 518587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Opioid Overdose Training Provided by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. This free training is designed to inform the public about the dangers of opioid overdoses and how to avoid and even reverse them. The training will provide attendees with naloxone, an opioid antagonist, that when administered properly can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. For more information on the training, please reach out to the Center or visit the NYS OASAS website at www.oasas.ny.gov. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. 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 with Asian snacks, for ages 12-18, 6:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: The Rosetta mission was the first mission to ever orbit and land on a comet. For two years Rosetta, and its lander companion Philae, sent back a great deal of data that helped astronomers understand the composition and structure of comets. Join miSci at the Dudley Observatory for a discussion of the mission and many of its discoveries. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. For more information email info@ dudleyobservatory.org, call 518-382-7890 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/417830101966836/. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Peter Bratt’s film “Dolores” tells the story of Dolores Huerta, among the most important yet least known activists in American history. “Dolores” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. For more information, call 518-580-5271. TANG MUSEUM: Artist Nicole Eisenman is the recipient of a Guggenheim fellowship, a MacArthur fellowship and a Carnegie prize. Eisenman gives the WinterMiller Lecture at 5:30 p.m. at the Tang Museum. Call 518-580-8080 for more information. The Winter-Miller Lecture is made possible through a generous gift of the family of Eleanor Lindor Winter, ‘43.

Tuesday, March 6

BAHA’IS OF SARATOGA: Alan Smith presents “Pupil of the Eye,” a talk on early African American champions of race unity, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, in the Glasby Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. For more information contact the Baha’is of Saratoga at 518-692-7694. BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Tuesday activities: 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, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors. com for more information. BALLSTON SPA BPA NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, March 6, from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 a.m,. hosted by Wellspring at 480 Broadway (Collamer Building) in Saratoga Springs. The cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www. ballston.org, or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit www. ballston.org. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their March meeting on Tuesday, March 6, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Members gather at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time; the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. This month is the Catholic Daughters’ annual baby shower for Birthright. Members are asked to bring donations; diapers, bottles, clothing, bibs, wipes, ect… New members are always welcome. For any questions or further information, contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 518-583-2905 or Vice-Regent Mary Brooks at 518-587-6406. CLEAN TECH ECHS SHADOW DAY: Eighth grade students from throughout the region are invited to visit the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School to learn more about the program on Tuesday, March 6, from 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Prospective students will have the opportunity to take a tour of the TEC-SMART facility, meet with current ninth grade students, as well as visit the Junior classroom, Senior classroom, and a HVCC college level class. Any student interested in attending should contact ECHS Program Coordinator Adrienne Snow at asnow@ bscsd.org to make arrangements. 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 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. 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 March 6 topic is “Turkey: a partner in crisis.” 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). FOUR TUESDAYS IN LENT: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, will host “4 Tuesdays In Lent” from February 20 - March 13, focusing on the life and work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. Bring your own lunch; beverages, cookies and fruit will be provided. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information call 518-6953479, www.facebook.com/ oldsaratogareformedchurch or www.old-saratoga.rcachurches.org. 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. NEW VISIONS INFORMATION SESSION: The Washington-Saratoga-WarrenHamilton-Essex (WSWHE) BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program will hold information sessions on its New Visions Engineering and New Visions Health Careers Exploration programs in March. These academically rigorous one-year programs are for college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in either an engineering or health related discipline. Applications are being accepted for the 2018-19 school year. If approved by the students home district, the program is free to high school students in the WSWHE BOCES region. A New Visions Engineering presentation will be held on March 6 at 6 p.m. at the Southern Adirondack Education Center, bldg. B room #4, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls. Snow date March 7. For more information: visit Careerandteched.org. RIFLE COMPETITION: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s 22 rifle competition continues every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the month of March. The competition is open to members and non-members; bring your rifle and ammunition. Call 518-695-3917 for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Genealogy Group, 10 a.m. Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m.: come by after school to work on creating YouTube movies. Open to all school ages. Knitting Club, 6 p.m. This month the knitting club will be making hats. Registration is required on the library webpage. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Mary Crane Odekon, professor of physics and Kenan Chair of Liberal Arts at Skidmore, discusses “Galaxies in the 21st Century” in the Mosely Faculty Research Lecture. 8 p.m., Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. For more infromation call 518-580-5591. SOCIAL SECURITY INFO PROGRAM: The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will be hosting a Social Security retirement information program on Tuesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. for pre-retirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision. The one-hour information program, “Planning Your Social Security Retirement Income Strategy” is offered as a community service on behalf of John N. Kalil, Jr., Financial Coach and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Seating is limited with pre-registration required in advance. To RSVP, please call the library at 518-371-8622. TO LOVE A CHILD FUNDRAISER: To Love A Child, Inc. announces a delicious

fundraising event for Tuesday, March 6, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Texas Roadhouse, 105 Wolf Road, Albany. 10% of your total food purchase will be donated to To Love A Child to help enrich the lives of impoverished children in Haiti and Africa. Call ahead seating is available by calling The Texas Roadhouse. You must present the special invite coupon which can be found on the To Love A Child website. www.toloveachild.net For more information email directoratTLC@aol.com.

Wednesday, March 7

AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion of Saratoga County’s monthly meeting will be held on March 7 at Post 553, Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street, South Glens Falls. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. HOME BUYING PROCESS: Join an informational session providing key steps to the home buying process on Wednesday, March 7, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Mutual Insurance office, 28 Corporate Drive, Clifton Park. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Stephanie LaPell at slapell@homesteadfunding.com.