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Monday, March 12 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.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS:

More than 470 students on 62 teams from 16 local school districts will compete in a Battle of the Books from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 12 at Skidmore College’s Palamountain Hall. Students in grades 3 to 6 prepared for many months by reading five fiction and five non-fiction books. During the competition, students will have 20 seconds to answer a recall question, responding in the form of author and title. There are 28 questions per round. Each winning team is awarded a trophy and a banner to bring back to their schools that can be displayed until the following year. For more information call 518-810-4948.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:

Swing Band Concert with guest vocalist Phil Barrett, town supervisor, 1 p.m. Free and open to the public. 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.

HAYNES HOUSE OF HOPE:

Enjoy a late afternoon meet and greet with the new executive director of the Haynes House of Hope, Amanda Krupski, on Monday, March 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 7187 State Route 149, Granville. The public is invited to attend and meet the director along with some of the house’s volunteers. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the house’s spacious new sunroom and see other improvements made over the past few months. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Haynes House at 518-642-8155, go to www.thehayneshouseofhope.org or find Haynes House on Facebook.

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, free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. A performance will be held on March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Public Library (in partnership with The Center for Disability Services), 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar.

QUAKER SPRINGS SUNSHINERS:

The Quaker Springs Sunshiners [Senior Citizens] will meet for lunch at noon on Monday, March 12, at the Quaker Springs Firehouse. Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen will explain the many duties of the district attorney and offer tips for keeping seniors safe. The meeting is open to all seniors. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. For more information call 518-5844129.

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER:

Saratoga County Public Health will be here to offer blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks. There will also be a presentation on Taking Your Own Blood Pressure. “Ask a Pharmacist,” Jennifer Symon will be here to answer any questions you may have regarding your medications. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. - noon, 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. The Friends of the Library meet at 6:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information.

TOWN OF MALTA: The Town of Malta Historic Preservation Review Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. TOWN OF SARATOGA: The regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Saratoga will be held on Monday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville.

Tuesday, March 13 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.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA:

Tuesday for Tots: Pi Play, 10:30 a.m. - noon for children ages 2-5. A special time for younger visitors to gain preschool readiness in a fun and social environment. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org.

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.

DISCOVER SARATOGA HOMETOWN AWARDS: Discover Saratoga will announce the 2017 Hometown Ambassadors and Volunteers of the Year during the 33rd Annual Meeting and Breakfast on Tuesday, March 13, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Highlights from 2017 and new initiatives for 2018 will also be presented. Discover Saratoga’s Annual Meeting & Breakfast will run from 8 to 10 am and is open to the public. Tickets are $35 per person, or $280 for a table of 8. The event provides attendees with the opportunity to network with fellow members and community leaders over a buffet breakfast. The registration form and sponsorship information are available at www.DiscoverSaratoga.org/ annual-meeting. EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE: State University of New York Empire State College will hold a public information session about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at our Saratoga location, 113 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, March 13. at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call 518-783-6203. 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 13 topic is “U.S. global engagement and the military.” 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). FORT MILLER MEETINGHOUSE: On Tuesday March 13th, the Fort Miller Meeting House continues it community programming with a talk by Warren County Historical Society director Teri Gay about the role of local rural women in securing the right to vote for all New York women in 1917. The 7 p.m. event is free and open to the public at the Fort Miller Meeting House located just off Route 4 in Fort Edward. For more information, visit www.fortmillermeetinghouse.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/ old saratoga re formed church or www.old-saratoga.rcachurches.org. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday March 13, 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 Sherry Roach’s program on “Delicious Bakelite.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. 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. 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. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: Saratoga Independent School will hold a Middle School Information Session at the school, located at 459 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13. 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 518-583-0841. 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. 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 in Latham. All persons age 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic, whether it’s performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment, are welcome. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24. SYNTHASITE.COM. WOMEN’S LUNCHEON: All women are invited to attend a luncheon on Tuesday March 13, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. John Gray from News Channel 10 will discuss his new book about his beloved dog. Jackie Gordon from Amsterdam will speak on “Is This All There Is to Life?” The cost is $15 inclusive. Reservations are required by March 8. Presented by the Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. Please call Ellie at 518-5843779 or Anita at 518-5834043 for more information.

Wednesday, March 14

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: As part of the monthly program series of The Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club, co-sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library, Steven Engelhart, Executive Director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), presents “The Irresistibility of Historic Preservation.” Using illustrations from all over the eastern seaboard and from the Adirondack region, Englehart explores the many reasons that individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and governments are increasingly involved in promoting historic preservation. 7 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to the public. For more information, email Sarah King at programs@adk-gfs.org. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Alphabet Exploration, 11 a.m. Explore tha alphabet and more through stories, songs and hands-onprojects in this new early-literacy program for children ages 2 and up. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Come laugh and have some fun with Jack, an amateur standup comedian at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Carmen’s Crafts, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot card game, Dice 6-5-4, crochet and knitting, poker, osteo exercise. 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. 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. MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND: Music by Grainger, Vaughan Williams, Reineke, Robert W. Smith, Erickson, and Sousa. This free concert will be held on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mark Cornell Auditorium of Colonie Central School (off Sand Creek Road in Colonie). PICKINS’ SESSION: Amateur / Professional musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group for a fun sesson with extemporaneous, off-thecuff music by local talented musicians. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be share. Check out www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare condition that causes scar tissue to grow inside the lungs. It is estimated that IPF affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States. The cause of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is unknown. The March meeting of the Saratoga County IPF Support Group will be held Wednesday, March 14, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Reception Room, 1st floor, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. The support group is free and open to IPF patients, their family members, friends and caregivers. The Saratoga County support group meets regularly; meetings typically feature an educational presentation as well as discussion with others affected by IPF. For more information, contact Marie or Susan at the Health and Fitness Center at 518886-5676. ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration dinner featuring corned beef and ham on Wednesday, March 14, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-5842585 for more information. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 14, at The River Stone Manor in Glenville. Millie Gittinger will speak about the Great Rivers running from Vienne to Amsterdam. The Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and 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. The deadline is Friday, March 9. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time, 10 a.m. Upcycle Club: T-shirt Bags, for ages 7-up, 3:30 p.m. Library Digital Resources presentation, 6:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. STORYTELLING OPEN MIC: Come listen to a fine evening of stories performed by local tellers. Or sign-up to tell a story of your own: new storytellers are always welcome.This month’s featured teller is Kate Dudding. 7 p.m., Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs. Admission $5; students are free. TOWN OF MALTA: The Town of Malta Malta Sewer & Water Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9. Malta.

Thursday, March 15

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards. 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lunch:bring a dish to share, meeting. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bingo. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Creativity Corner, 3 p.m. Join a museum educator and utilize household materials to create a new invenction, upcycled artwork and more. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: St. Patrick’s Day celebration, 12:30 p.m. Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, MahJongg, 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. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The March luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will be held at noon on Thursday, March 15, at the Parting Glass Restaurant on Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. The hosts are Paul and Jean Nolan; diners will be ordering off the menu. For reservations or further information, please contact the Nolans at 518-893-3379, by March 13. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are invited to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Throughout the month of March, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be showcasing the history of Tampa Bay Downs as its Industry Partner of the Month, a new initiative to recognize and promote key thoroughbred racing organizations. On Thursday, March 15, the Museum’s Horse Explorers program for children will feature Tampa Bay Downs and introduce its mascot, Mouse from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For more information about the Museum, including special events and program offerings, please call 518-584-0400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Learn about this season’s medal winners and other great new books for children and teens from Northshire’s expert staff. Light refreshments will be provided. Two hours of professional development will be credited on My Learning Plan. This is a free event, but registration is required; visit www.teachers-center. org to register. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.,424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SALEM COURT HOUSE: Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by celebrating with the Men o’ War Balladeers. Celtic and North American Ballads performed by this talented group of performers. Donations are welcome and CD’s will be sold for this event. 7 p.m., 58 East Broadway Salem. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Preschool Naturalists is a nature class designed for children ages 3 to 5. This hour-long program starting at 11 a.m. 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. ST. PATRICK’S DINNER: The Knight of Columbus in Saratoga Springs is hosting an early St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 15 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 50 Pine Road. The proceeds will help the community by providing weekly meals for veterans’ homes every week, delicious hot meals for Cold Blue weekly, financial support for the local Catholic Schools plus many more supportive functions. Enjoy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and more for $15 per person ($16 for take-out), Call 518-584-8547 for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. Crafting with your library, 6 p.m. All supplies provided. Hop into spring with us and create a bunny to decorate your home or office. Register online at the library website, schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu/. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.