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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 518695-3479, www.facebook. com/ old saratoga re formed church orwww. 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. Mechanic ville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http :// mechanic ville. sa ls. 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 518695-3917 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 518-695-6641 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 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043 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, Mah-Jongg, 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 518-5843037. 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 518-5848547 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. Friday, March 16 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: 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 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Busy Bees, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. An open playgroup style program exclusively for the museum’s youngest visitors (ages birth-24 months) and their caregivers to foster early childhood development in a social setting. The Miss Eire Dancers of Saratoga visit the museum at 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Night Out for children ages 4 and up takes place from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. $20 per child for museum members; $25 for non-members; $5 discount for each additional child.69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common at 1 p.m., 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 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. 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. KIDS FUN NIGHT: Saratoga Springs students in grades K-5 are invited to Kids Fun Night, featuring open gym, crafts, games, and activities, on Friday, March 16, from 7 p.m - 9 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School on Route 9. This fundraiser is hosted by the Saratoga Springs High School Boys Cross-Country and Track & Field teams. Coaches, athletes, and athletes’ parents supervise all activities. $10 per child; snacks/drinks available for purchase. More information: racingcitytc@ gmail.com. MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER: Nonprofit charitable hospice home Gateway House of Peace invites community members to their murder mystery fundraising event on Friday, March 16, from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the historic Saratoga Arms in Saratoga Springs. The event features hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, coffee, dessert and a sleuthing packet. A grand prize package will be awarded. Tickets are $75 per person. An overnight package is available for an additional charge. To purchase tickets, register online at www. gatewayhouseofpeace.org. or by calling 518-450-1273. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: Renewal Art Exhibition Reception, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., 71 Lawrence Street, Suite #114, Glens Falls. Refreshments will be provided. The exhibition runs through April 28. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Kim Von Alkemade, the New York Times bestselling author of “Orphan #8,” shares her new work of historical fiction, “Bachelor Girl,” inspired by the true story of Jacob Ruppert, the millionaire owner of the New York Yankees, and his mysterious bequest in 1939 to an unknown actress, Helen Winthrope Weyant. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Think Spring and Network, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Brain Gym Study Group (Sponsored by Saratoga Springs Public Library), 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Exercise your mind with new and stimulating activities to keep your brain engaged. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Through video and demonstrations, the 11 a.m. Hug a Tree and Survive program teaches children how to survive in the woods should they become lost. Each child receives a survival pack with their own safety whistle. A short snowshoe hike to practice survival skills will follow the program. Appropriate for children ages 6-12. $5 per student. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register. Mineral Springs Tour, 2 p.m. Free. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Folktales, Fairy Tales, and Humorous Ballads of Ireland and Scotland performed by Storycrafters, 6:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. THREE BILLBOARDS: The Adirondack Film Society (AFS) Screening Series at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) presents “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” The darkly comedic tour de force garnered 7 Oscar nominations, winning for Best Actress (Frances McDormand) and Best Supporting Actor (Sam Rockwell). The film will be screened Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or online at www.lakeplacidarts.org. Saturday, March 17 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: STEM Club, 11 a.m. A weekly exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 175 5th Avenue will host a Corned Beef Dinner complete with homemade pies on Saturday, March 17, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Free will donation. COUNTRY DANCE PARTY: Country Music Association (CMA) Broadcast Awardwinning DJ Kevin Richards will lead weekly Beginner Line Dance Classes in the Lewis A. Swyer Studios at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, starting March 21. On Saturday, March 17, the Museum presents a Country Dance Party with Kevin Richards in the Southeast Gallery from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This festive evening of line dancing is free and open to the public. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. For more information about the National Museum of Dance and upcoming classes and events, please visit www. dancemuseum.org or call 518-584-2225 ext. 3001. FRIENDLY SONS OF ST. PATRICK: The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate their 66th anniversary with a dinner on March 17 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Broadway. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations. For more information, contact secretary Christopher Spratt at 518-424-6987. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters’ St. Patrick’s Day program on Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville, features Benjamin Kemp, Civil War reenactor and Grant Cottage Site Coordinator. Kemp will discuss United States President and Union General Ulysses S. Grant’s relationship with the Irish.The public is welcome. For more information call 518-587-2978. MAY THE LUCK BE WITH YOU: This auction fundraiser at the Vista at Van Patten Golf Course will benefit the Clifton Park Nursery School, a non-profit, cooperative preschool housed in a historic one room schoolhouse. The Clifton Park Nursery School has been offering play-based education for preschool-age children since 1960. The fundraiser features silent and live auction baskets including golf at Saratoga National, Van Patten, Edison Club, Eagle Crest, beer baskets, lottery ticket basket, staycations, museums and much more. Tickets are $20 and include a light dinner and hors d’oeuvre. There will be a cash bar and drink specials. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., 924 Main St, Clifton Park. For more information, contact Diana Glaser at diana.glaser@gmail. com or 518-369-7057. 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. On March 17, local author, collector and expert on municipal seals and logos, Marvin Bubie identifies and explains references to New York’s military heritage in many of the county, city, and town seals throughout the state. 2 p.m., 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: The journalist, coach & author Jesse Braverman shares his sports memoir, “The Comeback Coach,” and the tale of his time as coach of La Salle Institute of Troy’s baseball team, the Cadets, and their unprecedented twentyseven game winning streak. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, 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, free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. A performance will be held on March 17 at 11 a.m. at Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls. ST.PATRICK’S DAY DINNER: Please join St. Edward’s Church at 567 Clifton Park Center Road for a Saint Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner. The event in the Saint Edward’s Social Hall is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus of St. Edward’s Church in Clifton Park. Proceeds from this dinner will go to support local charities. Take-out will be available. The price is $10 for adults, $7 for children 6-12, and free for age 5 and under. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. Snowshoe Hike, 2 p.m. Both events are free. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. 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. SOUP-ER SUNDAY VENDOR BLENDER: Come for soup, stay and shop from a wide selection of vendors. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Chuch, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Call 518-793-1152 for more information. 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. THREE BILLBOARDS: The Adirondack Film Society (AFS) Screening Series at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) presents “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” The darkly comedic tour de force garnered 7 Oscar nominations, winning for Best Actress (Frances McDormand) and Best Supporting Actor (Sam Rockwell). The film will be screened Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling the LPCA Box Office at 518-523-2512 or online at www.lakeplacidarts.org.

VOLKSWALK: A Volkswalk through Saratoga Springs starts at 10 a.m. at Four Seasons Natural Foods, 120 Henry Street. Registration starts ½ hour prior to the walk. The cost is $2. For more information, call Kathy Mack at 518-225-3797 or email kmack1952@gmail. com.

Sunday, March 18

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. GOSPEL CONCERT: The Heavenly Echoes Gospel Singers of Albany will present a music concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. Rev. Mark S. Bailey, pastor of Oneida Church, invites the public to attend this event, held as part of the WNGN monthly concert series. There is no door charge. A freewill love offering will be taken. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the church phone at 518-745-8611 or 518-7932276 or email mbailey90@ gmail.com. PIANO DUET CONCERT: The acclaimed piano duet team of Judith Thomas and John Ackley peform “Four Hands and a Foot,” featuring works by Brahms, Greig, Debussy and more. 3 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway. Recommended Donation $10 to support the summer music program. Call 518-587-0403 for more information. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. Snowshoe Hike, 2 p.m. Both events are free. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. WHO RESCUED WHO: Come to Fuccillo Nissan at 976 New Loudon Road in Latham between noon and 4 p.m. on March 18 and meet the birds! Birds are extremely intelligent and engaging pets, but unfortunately many that are purchased are soon given up by owners who are unprepared for the challenges that come with them. The Who Rescued Who! event is a great opportunity to spend time with the adoptable birds cared for at Northeast Avian Rescue (NEAR).The event kicks off a #25,000 fundraiser for the start of the NEAR Facility Project for birds awaiting adoption. For more information visit rescueparrots.org.

Monday, March 19

BALLSTON SPA BPA: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will be hosting its 2018 Community Mixer and Annual Meeting on Monday, March 19, at the Next Door Kitchen & Bar, 51 Front Street. The event will celebrate the Association’s 35 years of service to the Ballston Spa community. The Association will also honor outgoing board members and welcome new ones. The evening will begin with a social hour and buffet at 6 p.m., followed by the official meeting at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 per person. Online registration is available online at www. ballston.org. Attendees can also pay at the door. RSVPs appreciated, but not required, to info@ballston. org. This event is open to the public. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at the Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor, at the Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street Saratoga Springs on Monday March 19 at 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 331-9611 or Kevin McCullough 518-2224247. 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.

Tuesday, March 20

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK: David Moyer of Birchwood Archaeology will give a talk on a recent excavation, “Beneath the Village of Clifton Park – 18th and 19th Century Occupations at the Fire Road Historic Sites,” on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Library, Sussman Room (downstairs). Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of NY State Archaeology Association. For more information contact Bernadette Giardina at 518-928-3328 or bpgiardina@yahoo.com. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots: Spring Has Sprung!, 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 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org. 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 20 topic is “South Africa’s fragile democracy.” 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). GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: On Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at the Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield. Marie Willard will speak about growing up in Middle Grove in the 1950’s with a focus on the families and people she knew. All are welcome. MALTA BPA WORKSHOP: The Malta Business & Professional Association announces an upcoming workshop on Tuesday, March 20, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Road in Malta. This interactive workshop with Lauren Valentine from Sandler Training is open for anyone to attend and is applicable to business owners, managers, and sales professionals from any industry looking to build a stronger referral network and increase sales opportunities. Cost for this workshop is $15 for MBPA members and $20 for NotYet-Members. Registration is highly encouraged for planning purposes and will close Friday, March 16. To register and pay online, visit www.MaltaBPA.com. NIGHT SKY ADVENTURE: Earth is bombarded by rocks from outer space on a daily basis. In one year, over 20,000 meteorites hit the ground all across the globe. Join miSci at the Dudley Observatory in celebrating a local celebrity, the Schenectady Meteorite, which fell to Earth approximately 50 years ago on April 12, 1958. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., miSci Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $7.50 child age 3-12, $9 senior 65+). Free for miSci members. For more information, email info@ dudleyobservatory.org or call 518-382-7890. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is sponsoring its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday, March 20. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. As usual, pick-up is from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. You can call 518-3630001 for orders. Stuffed clams will also be available. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Join the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park at 3:30 p.m. as they discuss this year’s projects. This meeting takes place at the Creekside Classroom. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. Come by after school to work on creating YouTube movies. Open to all school ages. Beginning Knitting, 6 p.m. Registration required at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. VOLKSWALK: A Schenectady Volkswalk will be held on Wednesday, March 21, at 10 a.m., starting at The Apostrophe Café in Proctor’s Arcade. Registration ($20) starts 30 minues before the event.

Wednesday, March 21

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. HOME BUYING PROCESS: Join a panel of experts for an informational session providing key steps to the home buying process on Wednesday, March 21, 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. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Meet-Up on March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Trust Bank Community Room, 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. Topics will include how to lobby our legislators and the recent Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting. Meet-Ups are open to all; no membership required to attend. Please enter from the top floor of the garage on Woodlawn and Church Street. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: CDPHP Wellness Workshop Series: “What’s the Fuss About Fiber?,” led by nutrition expert Dr. Nina Marinello, who’ll discuss the incredible health benefits of fiber and how easy it is to choose rich sources of this powerful food component. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time, 10 a.m. Fiber Arts Club: Hemp Necklace, for ages 7-up, 3:30 p.m. Younger children will require adult assistance. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENING: “Free to Rock” is a documentary directed by four-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Brown and narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. The 7 p.m. screening at Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, will be followed by a Q&A with executive producers Nick Binkley and Doug Yeager. For more information call 518-580-5271. TANG MUSEUM: Part one of “Staring Back at the Sun: Video Art from Israel, 1970-2012,” a two-night video exhibition tracing the development of contemporary video practice in Israel, highlighting artists who take an incisive, critical perspective toward the cultural and political landscape in Israel and beyond. 6 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information, call 518-580-8080.