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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 518-885-6740 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. Takeout 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 10 a.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 518383-1343 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 518-8851149 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-inResidence 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 518580-5321. 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 518-6647984 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, Kouram biedies 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 Franco Américaine 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. READY, SET, RUN!: Join Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Region YMCA for a free flexibility and strength assessment by skilled, licensed therapists from the Regional Therapy Center to determine your readiness for running season. Therapists will provide participants with a personalized foot and stride analysis for optimal running, as well as tips on exercises, and guidance on the best running sneakers for you. Fleet Feet running footwear experts will also be on-hand to show the latest and greatest in running footwear. 9 a.m. - noon, Saratoga Regional YMCA— West Avenue Branch, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. REBELS ON POINTE: In anticipation of its upcoming exhibition “Gender Neutral,” the National Museum of Dance presents a screening of “Rebels on Pointe,” the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the internationally-renowned all-male Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo in The Riggi Theater on Saturday, March 24 at 4 p.m. This film screening is free of charge; a cash bar will be available. The “Gender Neutral” exhibition, exploring the history of non-traditional gender roles in dance from the eighteenth century to the present day with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo as the centerpiece, is set to open on Thursday, April 19. For more information please visit www.dancemuseum. org or call 518-584-2225 ext. 3001. SARATOGA SINGS FTW: This coming summer, Opera Saratoga will perform their first opera in which horse racing plays a major role: “Rocking Horse Winner,” an adaptation of the short story by D.H. Lawrence. This Saratoga Sings program will feature excerpts from this opera, along with other music that revolves around horse racing, and other competitive and gambling scenes. 3 p.m. free admission to the Museum, 4 p.m. program starts Cost: Free, National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs. 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Science Saturday, 11 a.m. Join Miss Jenny for a series of experiments based around a theme. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. 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. Saturday race times 11 a.m. - 7:30 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 firsthand view of the fastest human powered sport. All events are free. SWINGING ON A STAR: The Community Hospice, Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association (Eddy VNRA), and Palliative Care Partners will host the second annual “Swinging on a Star Gala” on Saturday, March 24, from 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m., at the Rivers Casino & Resort, 1 Rush Street, Schenectady. Liz Bishop, WRGB CBS 6 News anchor, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. The evening will feature cocktails and a scrumptious cuisine dinner, followed by a mission auction, live musical entertainment from The Refrigerators, and dancing. Tickets for the gala are $150 each. Black tie optional. For more information or to attend, please contact KJ Jenkins at 518-525-1265, or register securely online at www. SwingingOnAStarGala.org. TALK SARATOGA: Listen To ‘Talk Saratoga’from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. on 91.1FM -WSPN Radio as host Rick Thompson & Lynn Goodness welcome Todd Shimkus, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce CCE President. You can also listen live on your computer at http:// tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/ Please feel free to call in with questions to 518-580-5783. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518580-8080. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: As winter slowly fades away, look for signs of the coming spring season during an 11 a.m. guided hike at Camp Saratoga North. Meet by the kiosk in Parking Lot #1 off of Scout Road. If snowshoes are needed they will be available for rental 30 minutes before the program; free for members, $3 for non-members. Preregistration required by March 22. Preregistration is greatly appreciated. Please email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 for more information or to register.

Sunday, March 25

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT: Starting rain or shine after church services at 11 a.m. at Malta Presbyterian Church, 118 Dunning Street, Malta. BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY: Spring will soon be here and so will the Easter Bunny. The Milton Eagles Ladies Auxiliary invites you to have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 25, at Rock City Falls Firehouse, 1119 Rock City Road. Take a chance on winning a Easter Basket and 50⁄50 raffle. Adults $8, Seniors/Active Military- $7, children 6-11 $5, children 5 and under free. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Making Connections, 10 a.m. - noon. An early intervention program for children on the autism spectrum, including fun, pay and specialists from AIM Services. Free for children on the autism spectrum and their families. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. EASTER EGG HUNT: Help the JCI Saratoga Springs Jaycees Hop Out Hunger at this year’s annual Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd, Ballston Spa. Kids up to fifth grade are welcome. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Monetary donations welcome. The event features games, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Special thanks to the Town of Milton and the Village of Ballston Spa for their support of this event. Contact Kim for questions at egghuntjciss@gmail.com. INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, March 25, from 11 a.m - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors. All proceeds go to local charities. The next sale date is April 22; tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). PALM SUNDAY POLKA BENEFIT: Saratoga Bridges’ 29th Annual Palm Sunday Polka Benefit features dancing to the sounds of the Polka Country Musicians, door prizes and raffles. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. For reservations, contact Steve or Cathy Coblish at 518-899-3061 or scoblish@nycap.rr.com. THE RITCHIE BOYS: The Jewish Community Arts, Temple Sinai and the Skidmore Office of Student Life present the unusual tale of Holocaust escapees who returned to Europe in WWII as U.S. soldiers in the film, “The Ritchie Boys,” March 25 at 7 p.m., at the Skidmore College Davis Auditorium (Palamountain Hall). Following the film there will be a dessert reception and panel discussion with U.S. Army Col. Rich Goldenberg, retired Army Lt. Col. Lance Allen Wang, Deborah Rausch, whose uncle was a Ritchie Boy and whose father was at Dachau, and Art Ruben, whose father was a Ritchie Boy. A $5 donation is requested. Students are welcome without a donation. For information or reservations, call 518-5848730; www.saratogasinia. org; www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org; or Facebook at the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. 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. SKATING SHOW: The winter Olympics may be over, but our athletes continue to compete and perform. Come out and see local figure skaters showcase their programs from the 20172018 season at 4 p.m. at Weibel Ice Rink, 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Performers will include skaters from the Learn to Skate program, synchronized skating teams, local figure skaters and medalists. Admission is free to all kids under the age of 10 (all others are $5). Refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to The Saratoga Springs Figure Skating Club.For more information email info@saratogaspringsfsc.org or visit www.SaratogaLearnToSkate.com. 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. Sunday race times 9 a.m. - 2:30 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 firsthand view of the fastest human powered sport. All events are free.

Monday, March 26

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Monday activities include chess, checkers and backgammon; tap intermediate; jazz dance; chair yoga; discussion group, clogging; quilting; osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY STEM LABS: As part of the schools strategic plan to bring more hands-on STEM activities to K-5 students, SDivision Street Elementary’S STEM Lab Days are designed to enhance a students’ understanding of complex concepts using age appropriate interactive and hands-on labs that connect with the curriculum in grades K-5. On March 26, there will be a STEM Lab for 4th graders, “The Power of Sound using music and Slinkies.” To learn more about STEM Lab Days or Division Street Elementary School, please contact Dr. Greer E. Miller, Principal, at 518-583-4794. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: A Humanities NY reading and discussion program with the theme “Votes for Women” continues through June at Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road. The March 26 reading is “Votes for Women: The Struggle for Suffrage Revisited.” Each session will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Books are available for participants to check out from the library. The program is free and open to the public. Preregistration is required; call 518-882-6385 to register. More information is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary. org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as inevitable parts of normal aging. Attend an interactive workshop to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s, separate myth from reality, and address commonly held fears about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Free & Open to the Public. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. 1 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Sign-Up in advance. Call 518-5841621 or visit saratogaseniorcenter.org for more information. 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 SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Spencer Baim, chief strategic officer of Vice Media, gives the F. William Harder Lecture in Business Administration, “Branding in the Bardo: What it means to be a brand today,” at 5 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. A reception with refreshments will follow the lecture. For more information call 518-5805675. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Enjoy nature with others looking to get outside during an 11 a.m. Wellness Walk on the Fox Trail. The walk led by Saratoga Y fitness instructor Linda Hovious is geared towards gentle exercise and is for participants at basic fitness levels. Snowshoes will be available for rental 30 minutes before the program; free for members, $3 for non-members. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. Preregistration is greatly appreciated. Please email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 for more information or to register. WOMEN’S CLUB OF ALBANY: The Woman’s Club of Albany (WCA) will host Rifat Filkins, executive director of RISSE (Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus) at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at the WCA, 725 Madison Avenue, Albany. Based in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood, RISSE serves more than 650 refugees and immigrants each year. Filkins will discuss issues faced by refugees and immigrants who move to Albany. Her talk is open and free to the public. Filkins’ talk is part of The Woman’s Club monthly Member Monday program. The program begins with light refreshments and networking at 6 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27

AFTER THE FIRE: After The Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House on Washington Street in Ballston Spa. After The Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay are a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Anyone interested in learnnig more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit After The Fire on Facebook or at www.afterthefire. org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-4354571. ARTHRITIS DISCUSSION: Join Dr. Jonathan Gainor of OrthoNY as he hosts an open discussion on the treatment of hip and knee arthritis. Dr. Gainor will discuss both surgical and non-surgical options, and when each treatment might be appropriate. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the seminar. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom. Free; registration required. Please call 518-580-2450, or register online at saratogahospital. org. 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. BARIATRIC SURGERY INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR: Saratoga Hospital’s informational seminars make it easy to learn everything you need to know—from a team’s qualifications to what to expect, and how to get started on your weightloss journey. These sessions

offer the perfect opportunity for you to ask questions to help prepare yourself for a one-on-one consultation with our bariatric surgeon. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. Sign up for this free informational seminar by calling 518-693-4699. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Tuesday for Tots: Musical Fun, 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 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION: The Schenectady Great Decisions Discussions Group 2018 (www.fpa.org) discusses current topics on U.S. involvement with the rest of the world. The March 27 topic is “Global health: promises and challenges.” 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). KATE STONEMAN DAY: Albany Law School’s annual Kate Stoneman Day celebrates individuals committed to actively seeking change and expanding opportunities for women within the legal profession. The 2018 Stoneman Award honorees are: Martha Albertson Fineman, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University (keynote speaker and Miriam M. Netter ‘72 Stoneman Award recipient); Cristine Cioffi, name and founding partner of Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C.; and the Honorable Joanne Winslow, Associate Justice of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Fourth Department. Kate Stoneman Day is free and open to the public. 5 p.m., Albany Law School, Dean Alexander Moot Courtroom (Room 421), 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. For more information, visit www.katestoneman.org. MAKING DEMOCRACY WORK: On March 27, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present the final program in their Making Democracy Work series, “The First Amendment: Our Obligation to Assemble, Protest and Protect the Free Press,” at Skidmore College’s Palamountain Hall in the Gannett Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Justin Harrison, an attorney with the New York Civil Liberties Union. The program is free and open to the public. Students are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org or call Pattie Garrett at 518-4964973. 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. 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. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Photographer Jason Houston gives an Artist Talk on “Exploring how we live on the planet.” 5:30 p.m., Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. For more information call 518-580-5271.

Wednesday, March 28

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Saratoga Hospital’s C-1 Conference Room. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. 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: 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. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS’ SEMINAR: Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company will host a free seminar for first-time homebuyers on Wednesday, March 28. “Roadmap to Closing: A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers,” presented in partnership with the Capital District YMCA, begins at 6 p.m. in the bank’s Schenectady Branch, located at 251 State Street. The event includes a mingling session, where attendees can chat with program presenters, three 10-minute “speed networking” presentations and a Q&A session. Attendees will be eligible to receive $200 off processing fees on the bank’s First-Time Homebuyer Loan; the $200 processing fee will be waived from closing costs for attendees who apply by April 30 with Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company for a mortgage to finance a first home purchase. The event is open to the public. RSVP by March 26 to Schenectady Branch Manager Kim Rainey at kimberly.rainey@arrowbank.com. 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. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses can learn how to build a WordPress Website, access resources through their library, and meet other business-people during the Mechanicville Library’s “Libraries Mean Business” workshop. No Experience is neccessary, but you’ll need an email account before the workshop. Ask for help at the circulation desk if you need assistance. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 190 N. Main Street. Mechanicville. Register at the library or call 518-664-4646. The Friends of the Mechanicville Library hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m.; everyone is welcome to attend. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: “Practical Mindfulness for Everyday Living,” 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital C-1 Conference Room. For more information, please call Jennifer Baldwin at 518-886-5648. “Don’t be ancient. Use your grains!” a free community program and cooking demonstration to celebrate National Nutrition Month and Ancient Grain Day. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saratoga Hospital Boardroom. To reserve your seat, please call Sandra at 518886-5121. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: FrogWatch, 6:30 p.m. Help the Park Naturalist study the frogs that live in Saratoga Spa State Park. Learn many different frog calls and walk through the wetlands in search of the amphibians. Please bring a flashlight and dress for wet ground. Icy conditions will cancel the event. Registration is required. Fee is $3 per person or $5 per family. Please call 518-584-2000 Ext. 116 to register. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Story Time, 10 a.m. Library Chef’s Book Club: “The Diary of Mary Driscoll, an Irish mill girl,” 3:30 p.m. Stop by and pick up your copy and return to make an Irish dish and discuss the book. Recommended reading level grades 4-6. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Three Skidmore professors will respond to Nich Waplignton’s photograph “Untitled” in the “This Place” exhibition in a lunchtime discussion at noon at the Tang Museum. Bring your lunch; drinks and sweets provided. At 6 p.m., Palestinian Voices will show “Student Films from Palestine” at Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. For more information call 518-5808080 (Tang) or 518-5805271 (Davis). SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM: The Galway Public Library will be hosting a Social Security retirement information program on Wednesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. for pre-retirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision. The one-hour program entitled, “Getting Serious about Social Security” is designed to help individuals better prepare for the financial challenges of retirement given the potential for living longer. The program is offered as a public service by John N. Kalil, Jr., Financial Coach and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited with pre-registration required in advance. To RSVP, please call the library at 518-882-6385. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: Naturalist Catherine Klatt will present “The Night Shift: The Unexpected Links between Moths, Birds and Landscaping” on Wednesday, March 28, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in downtown Saratoga Springs. Klatt’s program will start at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.

Thursday, March 29

ALBANY POETS: In August 2012, a team of spoken word artists traveled from Albany to Charlotte, North Carolina to compete against 71 other teams from all over the country. They were the first team to represent Albany in the National Poetry Slam. Local poets Elizabeth Gordon, D. Colin, ILLiptical (Michael Sloman), Shannon Shoemaker, Algorhythm (Aron Ervin), Poetic Visionz (Darian Gooden), and Mojavi will perform and talk about the experience of being the first group of poets from the area to Nationals in “Getting Down to Brass Tacks,” on Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m. at The Low Beat, 335 Central Avenue, Albany. Visit albanypoets.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.