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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 518-5842585 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 518-584-8730.

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., Saratoga-Wilton 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. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Book Launch Celebration for Jennifer Roy & Ali Fadhil, “Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein: Based on a True Story.” This novel, written for children age 10 & up, is inspired by Ali Fadhil’s life and experiences growing up in Iraq before and during the First Gulf War. 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

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 518-5842370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.

Monday, March 5 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The American Legion Auxiliary, Henry Cornell Post 234, holds their March Monthly meeting 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 518-885-6740 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 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. CREATIVE ECONOMY

ROUNDTABLE: The Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy is hosting an event on Monday, March 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Hall of Springs in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Attendees will learn about the latest Creative Economy data for the region, and have a chance to share their thoughts on how regional leaders can work together to develop and grow Creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. Music, food, networking and more. This event is copresented by WMHT Public Media and Fingerpaint. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1784474071596796 for details. GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The March 5 meet-

ing 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. MALTA TOWN BOARD: Malta Town Board Meeting, 6 p.m., Malta Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public. During Town Board meetings time is set aside for residents to voice their concerns about our town. 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, 6:30p.m. 52Ferry 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. 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 informa-