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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. 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. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

GROUP: To Life!, in partnership with the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center of Saratoga Hospital, offers a monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer, as well as interested family members/caregivers. Become connected with other women—share your story, listen to others, and form new and lasting friendships. Group meetings will include enjoyable activities, onsite and offsite, as well as guest speakers. The next meeting takes place from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center of Saratoga Hospital. For more information, please call Jennifer Baldwin, MSW, at 518-886-5648. 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 518-584-5540 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. 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. HONORING DECEASED VETERANS: The late Air Force veteran Samuel Johnson, the husband of former Town of Day Supervisor MaryAnn Johnson, will be recognized during an Honoring Our Deceased Veterans ceremony at 2:30 p.m. at the Saratoga County offices in Ballston Spa. Johnson belonged to special operations groups and was involved with combat flight activities. The Honoring Our Deceased Veterans program recognizes veterans from a different town or city in Saratoga County on the third Tuesday of each month. 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. 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. 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 518-363-0001 for orders. Stuffed clams will also be available. 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 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-on-projects 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: 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. 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. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Stories can help us to open the door to welcome the stranger in our midst. This month’s guest storyteller, Claire Nolan, has been teaching English to speakers of other languages for more than 20 years, Claire has long been telling stories to immigrants and international students. Perhaps more importantly, she has been listening to their stories. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or just come to listen. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. UAlbany Interfaith Center, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a MeetUp 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. 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. 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. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 21 at noon at the Town Hall on Spring Street, Schuylerville, featuring the Italian luncheon cancelled from last meeting. Just bring your place setting, everything else will be provided. New members welcome. For more information call Pat at 518-338-2329. 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. SARATOGA WOMEN IN BUSINESS: The Saratoga Women In Business group targets female business leaders in the greater Saratoga Springs area and offers free bi-monthly fellowship opportunities. Every meeting includes a 5-minute presentation by a local woman-led nonprofit organization. The next gathering is on Wednesday, March 21, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Iron Roost, 36 Front Street, Ballston Spa. The March non-profit spotlight will be on the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition. SWIB now accepts voluntary cash contributions at the door in order to help fund future SWIB events. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, March 14. For more information visit https://saratogawomeninbusiness.wordpress.com/. 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.

Thursday, March 22

ALBANY LAW REVIEW SYMPOSIUM: The New York Court of Appeals recently rejected arguments in favor of legalizing physicianassisted suicide in Myers v. Schneiderman. The symposium “Reconsidering the Right to Die: The Debate Over Assisted Suicide” is a panel discussion featuring representatives of different disciplines and perspectives on a wide range of issues raised by aid-in-dying. The Symposium is presented by the Albany Law Review and sponsored by the Sobota family. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. BRIGHTER DAYS GALA: Attending the Shelters of Saratoga Brighter Days Gala on March 22 helps provide a safety net for disadvantaged members of our community. The event includes the premiere of “Owen’s Journey,” the gypsy jazz quartet Hot Tuesday, a silent auction, delicious food, fine wine and much more. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Street, Saratoga Springs. Make your reservations by Monday, March 19, at https://sheltersofsaratoga. org/events/gala/. CHAMBER MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will meet for their March Orientation & Mixer on Thursday, March 22 at Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Avenue. From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.,there will be a member orientation discussion led by Chamber President, Todd Shimkus, on how to maximize your membership investment. The mixer will immediately follow with the opportunity to network with your fellow chamber members, enjoy complimentary food, and drink specials. Registration $5. Register at http:// chamber.saratoga.org/ events/details/orientationmixer-31407. 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. HUDSON MOHAWK SIERRA CLUB: The Sierra Club has long held that many environmental battles are won in legislatures and in Congress - inextricably tying our votes to our environment. Columbia County Election Commissioner Virginia Martin will discuss her county’s approach to ensuring voting-system security at 7 p.m. at WAMC’s The Linda Performing Arts Center, 399 Central Avenue, Albany. Doors open at 6 p.m, with a delicious free vegetarian buffet prepared by Coop volunteers. Music by Jack Empie & Friends from 6 pm. -7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public; but please make a reservation at: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ verifiable-voting-how-secure-is-our-voting-systempresented-by-sierra-cluband-the-honest-weighttickets-43673514658. ROUND LAKE LIBRARY: Galway author Mary Cuffe Perez will be speaking about her new book, “Barn Stories, Reflections From a Saratoga County Horse Farm,” on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Round Lake/ Malta Branch Library located in the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive. Reservations requested. For registration information visit roundlakelibrary.org, or call 518-682-2495. Books will be available for sale and signing. SARATOGA PLAN: The land trust Saratoga PLAN is hosting two conservation workshops to inform farmers and landowners about options for permanently conserving their lands, accessing or transferring land, and succession planning. The second workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Cornell Cooperative Extension offices, 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. Book Club, “Persepolis,” 7 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE ART EXHIBIT OPENING: The Schick Art Gallery at Skidmore College will host an exhibit by multimedia artist Matthew Bollinger from March 22 through April 22. Matt Bollinger: DIY is a solo exhibition of paintings, drawings and videos, including stop-motion animations. There will be an opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 and an artist’s talk from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 29 in the Somers Room of the Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery. For more information, call 518-580-5049 or visit www.skidmore.edu/ schick. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENING: A screening of the film “No Mas Bebes” will be followed by a talk with producer Virginia Espino. 6 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. For more information call 518-5805261. SUMMIT AT SARATOGA: Ray O’Conor will discuss his book, “She Called Him Raymond: A True Story of Love, Loss, Faith and Healing” on Thursday, March 22, at 1 p.m. at The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. Copies of the book will be available for sale. The presentation is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Reserve your place by calling 518-4302136, or emailing rebeccad@summitsaratoga.com. Light refreshments will be served. For directions to the community, visit summitsaratoga.com/contact-us. html. TANG MUSEUM: Part two 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. WALDORF SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Visit classrooms and talk with faculty about the developmentally aligned, interdisciplinary, experiential and arts-integrated approach of the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lower School, grades 1-8 at 62 York Avenue; High School, grades 9-12 at 122 Regent Street. For more information contact the admissions office at 518-587-2224 or www.waldorfsaratoga.org. WASTED!: Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore Sustainability Office cosponsor a free screening of the movie “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” on March 22, 6:30 p.m. at Skidmore College Filene Recital Hall. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, including: Dr. Nurcan Atalan-Helicke, Professor of Environmental Studies & Sciences, Skidmore College; Heather Coton, Environmental Manager, Delaware North at The Gideon Putnam; Jim Rose, Executive Chef, Skidmore College; and Gordon Sacks, Founder and CEO of 9 Miles East Farm. For more information, contact info@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

Friday, March 23

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. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLAM CHOWDER DINNER: The Annual Clam Chowder dinner at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road (off Pruyn Hill Road in the Town of Halfmoon) will take place Friday, March 23, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Chowder, dessert and beverage are included with eat-in dinners for $6. Take-out is also available. Quarts are $10. You may bring your own container. Corn Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, and Manhattan Clam Chowder will be offered. St. Luke’s on the Hill GPS address is 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Services are Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. and 10a.m. For further information, email stlukesonthehill@biznycap.rr.com, call 518-664-4834, or please visit www.stlukesonthehill.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Health Screening Clinic with Saratoga County Public Health Services, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. “Why Can’t I Remember” workshop with Saratoga County Office for the Aging,1:30 p.m. 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. HUMANISTIC INQUIRY: The inaugural symposium on humanistic inquiry will be held at Skidmore College March 23–24. The symposium will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, March 23, when guest keynote speaker Martin Puchner will present “Storytelling from the Tablet to the Internet” at the Tang Teaching Museum. Puchner is the Byron and Anita Wien Professor of Drama and of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University and the founding director of the university’s Mellon School of Theater and Performance Research. Skidmore faculty presentations and performances will follow directly after, as well as a book signing by Puchner and a reception concluding at 7 p.m. For more information about humanistic inquiry at Skidmore or for the full program for the spring symposium, please visit www.skidmore.edu/hi. 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. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Lisa Aronson, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Skidmore College, shares her new book on J. A. Green (1873-1905), one of the most prolific and accomplished indigenous photographers active in West Africa. 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event. 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: Teen Family Tree. 3 p.m. Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE OPERA WORKSHOP: Opera students under the direction of Artist-in-Residence Sylvia Stoner will perform a variet of opera scenes with piano while sharing a short history of opera and its timeless passion. 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321. SPEED SKATING: Future Olympians from across the United States will compete for National Short Track Age Group titles at the Saratoga Springs Weibel Ave. Ice Rink, March 23- 25. Friday race times 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hosted by the Saratoga Winter Club, the US Short Track Age Group National Championships and the American Cup 3 Final will offer spectators a first-hand view of the fastest human powered sport. All events are free.

Saturday, March 24

AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion Adirondack Post 70 will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 24 at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. BROOKS BBQ: Stillwater United Church is holding their Annual Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 24th from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Ave. (across from the Post Office.) BBQ tickets are $12. Reservations suggested. Call 518664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. Handicap accessible. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Sensory Science: Exploring Essential Oils, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. STEM Club, 11 a.m. A weekly exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny. org. DAY WITH THE BUNNY: Join American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 for games, crafts, snacks & refreshments with the Easter Bunny. Children ages 12 and under are welcome. This event is opened to the community . There will be a raffle for parents. Easter egg hunts at 11:30 a.m. for toddlers to age 5, noon for agest 6-8, 12:30 p.m. for ages 9-12. Henry Cornell Post 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. EASTER BAKE SALE: The Antiochian Women of St. George’s Orthodox Church welcome you to their Annual Easter Bake Sale on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parish Center, Main and Second Streets in South Glens Falls.

The international baked goods include Greek,Syrian, Romanian and other ethnic delicacies such as Baklava, Koulourakia, Greek Lemon Cake, Kourambiedies and Breads. Many American pies, decorated cakes and cupcakes, and creatively made cookies and candies will also be on sale. For more information call 518-7922359 or visit www.sgforthodoxchurch.com. EGG-STRAVAGANZA: Taylor’s Heores’ Third Annual Egg-Stravaganza with special guest Mayor Meg Kelly features an Easter egg hunt, raffles, games, face and nail painting, a carousel and more family fun, plus a special appearance by The Easter Bunny. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donations of $10 benefit Taylor’s Heroes, a free fitness and nutrition program for children. Visit www. taylorsheroes.org for more information. FILENE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION: Students from around the world come to Skidmore College to compete for the Filene Music Scholarship, established in 1982 by the Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation to help gifted young musicians further their musical studies and develop their talents as part of a liberal art education. The competition is open to the public from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-580-5321. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Join the Troy Public Library at 100 Second Street on Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m. as La Fédération franco-américaine du New York continues their 2017-18 film series with the screening of “ParlezMoi de la Pluie” (French with English subtitles. 98 minutes). This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org. Follow La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du NY at www. albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook. HUMANISTIC INQUIRY: The inaugural symposium on humanistic inquiry will be held at Skidmore College March 23–24. On Saturday, March 24, Skidmore faculty talks on metamorphosis will resume at 9 a.m. at the Tang. There will be time for questions and conversation throughout the day. From 4:15 to 4:45 p.m., a champagne toast and closing remarks from guest keynote speaker Martin Puchner will conclude the symposium. All these events are free and open to the public. For more information about humanistic inquiry at Skidmore or for the full program for the spring symposium, please visit www.skidmore.edu/hi. ICE-CUT FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: The “Ice-Cut” Food Truck Festival will take place on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., concurrent with the US SpeedSkating Short Track Age Group National and American Cup 3 Championships. Ice-cuts occur between races to resurface the ice, helping to insure the ice is as safe as possible for racing. Ice-cuts offer breaks for food and refreshment. Trucks will be located between the Weibel and Vernon Rinks at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink facility, 30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. JEFF BAILEY GALLERY: Jeff Bailey Gallery and Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon present “Line and Curve,” an exhibition of the Ellsworth Kelly and Jack Shear Shaker Collection with a selection of iconic Kelly prints from the 1960s through the 1980s from March 24 to May 13. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Jeff Bailey Gallery, 127 Warren Street. Hudson. For further information of images, please contact the gallery at 518-828-6680 or info@baileygallery.com. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: “What is Easter All About,” presented by Christine Bisceglia. Bring a Bible if you wish and join in the discussion. 1 p.m., 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Please call 518-664-4646 to register. MEET RACHEL CARSON: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present a theatrical performance, “Meet Rachel Carson” on March 24 at 9 a.m. at the Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The performance, which includes a breakfast, features Samantha Fleishman, a student performer at Skidmore College. There are three Donor levels for the event, which include a Donation to the LWV Education Fund: Biologist ($55) Author ($75) or Environmentalist ($100). Reservations may be obtained on Eventbrite at https://lwvsaratogafundraiser.eventbrite.com or by mailing a check, payable to the LWVNYSEF to Steven Koebrich, 718 Malta Avenue Ext. Ballston Spa NY 12020 or contacting the LWV at 728-5201 prior to March 14. Additional information may be found at www.lwvsaratoga.org. 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 24, retired librarian and historical researcher David Fiske offers an entertaining look at the variety shows produced by soldiers of the 27th Infantry Division, New York’s Own, both at home and overseas during the war. 2 p.m., 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs.