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Thursday, April 5

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Thursday activities: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.,Craft, Cards, Billiards; 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Lunch/ bring a dish to share, meeting; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.., Bingo. 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: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Creativity Corner: UpCycled Instruments, 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. COMMUNITY TOWN HALL: Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-Round Lake) is hosting a series of community town halls during April across Saratoga and Washington counties to discuss her legislative priorities and hear from constituents. These town halls will provide a space for constituents to share their suggestions and concerns, provide feedback about Assemblywoman Woerner’s legislative efforts so far, and ask questions about issues important to themselves, their families, and their communities. Assemblywoman Woerner will attend a town hall style event hosted by the Argyle Democratic Committee from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Argyle American Legion, 7 County Route 47, Argyle.

FOAL PATROL KIDS: Join the National Museum of Racing on Thursday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon for a family-friendly celebration of Foal Patrol and the unveiling of the new Foal Patrol Coloring Book by artist Sharon Crute. Admission is free and all children in attendance will receive a complimentary coloring book. There will also be snacks, giveaways and a variety of educational activities featuring mares and foals and the educational concepts of Foal Patrol. 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/ NY/Saratoga%20Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The April meeting of Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held on Thursday. April 5, at 1:30 p.m., at the VFW home, off Veterans’ Way, just north of the arterial in Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for members are $10, $5 for all others. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. A variety of video game consoles will be available. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENINGS: Screenings of “Autumn” and three short films by legendary avant-garde filmmaker Ernie Gehr will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. 6 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Clay Printing, 1 p.m. at Camp Saratoga. Using items we find in nature, we will be making decorations or jewelry out of clay! Reconnect with nature through a relaxing craft! This activity is intended for children ages 5 and up. Registration required by April 4. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Friday, April 6

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. Growing Up Green, 11 a.m. This program introduces the art and science of gardening to children and increases their awareness of botany, outdoor recreation and nutrition. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 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. LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites the public to a Gallery Reception on Friday, April 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of “The Art of Sheila Prichard.” The exhibit will be on display in the Gallery at LPCA through Saturday, May 5. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Come chat, play a game, meet a neighbor and mingle, and make some new friends. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call the Center at 518-584-1621 or visit saratogaseniorcenter. org for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Adult Crochet, 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Come to work on your own project, start one, or just learn. Yarn and hooks will be available. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Night Walk, 7 p.m. at 80 Scout Road. Join fantastic naturalist and author George Steele to celebrate his new

book as he leads a short hike to investigate the mysteries of the night, ending with an owl prowl. Copies of “Wait Till It Gets Dark” will be available for purchase. Best for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required by calling the Library at 518584-7860 option 3.

Saturday, April 7

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: STEM Club, “Food Science,” 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. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35; Bring a friend $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. ESTHERVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER LUNCHEON: Estherville Animal Shelter celebrates its 63rd year as a no-kill shelter with a Chef’s Buffet, silent auction, and raffle to support the privately run facility from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park. Admission $35. payable to Estherville. Mail to B. Kerker, 1556 Division St, Charlton NY 12010 by March 20. FREE SWIM CLINIC: The Regional Therapy Center of Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Regional YMCA will offer a free swim clinic for competitive high school swimmers, adult swimmers, and triathletes to assess posture, flexibility, and strength of swimmers, and provide swim techniques to reduce risk of injury. Regional Therapy Center physical and occupational therapists will join Ann Svenson, Master Swimmer and Total Immersion Coach, to provide participants with verbal and written assessments. Noon - 2 p.m., Saratoga Regional YMCA—West Avenue Branch, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free. YMCA membership is not required. Limited number of screenings available. To register, call 518-5802450 or register online at saratogahospital.org. HALFMOON PAPER SHREDDING: The Town of Halfmoon Highway Department and 3N Document Destruction will host a Town Paper Shredding Day for Halfmoon Residents on Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the Halfmoon Highway Department located at 322 Route 146. Town Residents may bring up to a maximum of 3 bags/boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded, such as bank statements, credit card records, tax bills and other documents with personally identifiable information. There is no cost for shredding, although residents are asked to bring at least one canned item or more for donation to a local pantry for each box or bag of documents. Registration is not required for this event. For more information, please contact John Pingelski at jpingelski@townofhalfmoon. org or at the Halfmoon Highway Department, 518664-3127. MALTA RIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Malta Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday April 7, at 10 a.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. MALTA WEST RIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association (a.k.a. Hall’s Corners Cemetery) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday April 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Coinciding with the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes and Santa Anita Derby, the Museum will host a Saturday Social in the Hall of Fame for the biggest day of Kentucky Derby prep races. Museum visitors will be treated to coffee and doughnuts and receive a historical stakes history of these key prep races. The Saturday Social event will also feature a brief discussion of the 2018 Florida Derby with Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s director of communications. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost included with Museum admission, always free for Museum Members. 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 April 7, Historian and author Bill Howard explores the life and works of Theodore Davis, an artist who illustrated the Civil War for the newspaper Harper’s Weekly and perhaps experienced firsthand the totality of the war more than any other person 2 p.m., 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA ARTS: Opening reception for “Elemental Narratives,” featuring artwork by Diane Fine, Daisy Rockwell & Oliver Schemm. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The exhibit runs from March 31 - May 5. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. 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. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Celebrate the most majestic of beasts at a 1 p.m. Unicorn Party. Unicorn themed food, games, and crafts will be followed by a very special showing of the best unicorn movie ever at 2 p.m.52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SPRING BOOK SALE: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court. Call 518-383-1343 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. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Astronomy Party, 8:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga. Join local astronomy clubs for a night of gazing upon some of the famous constellations such as Orion, Canis Major, and Ursa Major. Also, the galaxy fields of Leo and Virgo will be in great placement for viewing Take some time to learn about the vast universe we live in at this family-fun star party! Preregistration is required by April 5. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Sunday, April 8

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge serves an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet on April 8 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and children $5. For more information please contact the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge at 518-8851149. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Skidmore College assistant professor Dr. Minita Sanghvi, author of the forthcoming “Gender and Political Marketing in the United States and the 2016 Presidential Election: An Analysis of Why She Lost,” will examine Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s 2016 US presidential campaigns from a gender and marketing perspective and explore options for potential 2020 presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m. will precede the 1:15 p.m. program in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. For details and directions, call 518-533-2666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org. COMMUNITY HAM DINNER: A free Easter Ham Community Dinner will be served during a Messy Church gathering will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Grace Church, 36 Third Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit gracewaterford.com. HOME MADE THEATER READING: On Sunday, April 8, at 1 p.m. join Home Made Theater at The Spa Little Theater for the April Shuster Series Play Reading, “Lood Homeward Angel” by Ketti Frings, based on Thomas Wolfe’s classic novel about a youth coming of age. For more information or to sign up to participate, go to the HMT web site, www. homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club monthly breakfast takes place on April 8 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Cost: $8 Adult, $4. Child. Everyone is welcome. Call 518-695-3917 for more information. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SPRING BOOK SALE: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court. Call 518-383-1343 for more information.

Monday, April 9

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Monday activities: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Chorus; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stretch & fit, exercise; 1 p.m., Movie Matinee. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. BEGINNERS’ LINE DANCING: Ballston Spa Elks’ Lodge will have beginners line dancing every Monday night in April starting April 9 at 7 p..m. Instructors from Kevin Richards will teach the dances. A portion of the $10 weekly fee at the door goes to Wreaths Across America. For more information, please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013. BROWN BAG LUNCH TALK: A lunchtime discussion about the political economy of borders and their use in modern American culture will be led by Mehmet Odekon, professor emeritus of economics and curator of “Along the Border,” with Janet Casey, professor of English and director fo the First Year Experience Program. Bring your own lunch; drinks and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Noon, Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5808080. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Lunch & Learn: Basic Computer Skills, presented by Bob Stromberg, noon. Clogging for Beginners Introductory class, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 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. SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: The Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, April 9, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. 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.