Remembering family and friends
A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries at www. saratogian.com.
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 1p.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 518-6956641 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. MECHANICVILLE DISTRIC PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen program: Game Night, Unplugged. For ages 11 and up. No registration required. 6:30 p.m., 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information.
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, 6:30p.m. 52Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.
Tuesday, April 10 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, “A Bug’s Life,” 10 a.m. 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.
HALF MOON BUTTON
CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday April 10, 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 Phyllis Dunn’s program on “Shell or Pearl Buttons.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-4697420 or Kirsti at 869-8125. Everyone is welcome.
LYME ACTION NETWORK:
The Town of Guilderland and the Lyme Action Network will co-sponsor an informational presentation by Prof. Holly Ahern, SUNY Adirondack microbiology professor and nationally recognized expert on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases at 7 p.m. on April 10 at the Guilderland Town Hall.” What You Need to Know About Lyme and Tick-borne Diseases” draws from peer-reviewed and published research to explain the nature of the pathogens that are carried by ticks, strategies to avoid tick bites, the problems with diagnostic tests, and treatment issues and options. The presentation is free and open to the public.
MAGIC CHEF LUNCHEON:
All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday April 10, from noon - 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. This month’s special feature is a magical presentation with a chef from Longfellows. Guest speaker Carol Weiman from Alburn will discuss “Moving from Unloved to Loved.” The cost is $15 inclusive. Reservations are required by April 5. No membership or dues required. For more information please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. 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.
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 are welcome to join in for a fun evening. For more information, or to contact a local magician, visit WWW.SAM24.SYTHASITE.COM. YELLOW RIBBON DAY: New York State Yellow Ribbon Day will be observed at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10 at Halfmoon Town Hall. The keynote speaker is Ltc (ret.) Paul Fanning of the New York Army National Guard. Donations will be collected by Blue Star Mothers and sent to troops deployed around the world. Suggested donations are snack packages of cookie and crackers, trail mix, beef jerky, granola bars, hard candy, and mac and cheese cups. For information email: bsmjanet@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 11 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
AT SARATOGA: Reading Corner, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” 11 a.m. This program invites children to explore stories through multi-sensory activities and crafts. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 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.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Saratoga Springs City School District has collaborated with Saratoga Partnership for Prevention to offer a community forum on addiction and the opioid epidemic on Wednesday, April 11. The forum, hosted by Brian Farr, M.S., will include presentations from Saratoga County Coroner Susan Haze-Masa, Saratoga Springs Police Chief Gregory Veitch, Saratoga Hospital Addiction Specialist Joshua D. Zamer, MD, and Department of Justice Specialist Marilyn Morey, as well as a local supports round table discussion with representatives from area organizations. The forum takes place at Maple Avenue Middle School from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
GURTLER BROS. VFW: Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420 will hold its April monthly meeting on April 11 at 7p.m. The VFW Auxiliary will also meet. Nominations of officers will be closed and elections held for the 2018-19 VFW year. All VFW members are invited to attend. IMMIGRANT STORIES:
“Immigrant Stories: In Their Own Words” presents the many perspectives of the immigrant experience with “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” at Caffe Lena on Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s theme was chosen to give tellers more license to speak about events, concerning their countries of origin as well as their adopted country, that may not be so pretty. The immigrant storytelling series is organized and sponsored by the Saratoga Immigration Coalition. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the speakers begin at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission. “All Are Welcome Here” signs and t-shirts will be available. For more information call 518-9510702 or visit https://www. facebook.com/Saratoga-Immigration-Coalition-458540114506608/.
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.
PICKINS’ SESSION: Amateur / Professional musicians are invited to play solo, background or join up with a group in a fun session 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 share. Visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. a rare condition that causes scar tissue to grow inside the lungs, affects an estimated 100,000 people in the United States. The April meeting of the Saratoga County Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Support Group will be held Wednesday, April 11, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Regional Therapy Center 2nd 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 for educational presentations and discussion with others affected by IPF. For more information, contact Marie or Susan at the Health and Fitness Center at 518886-5676.
QUEEN UP: Join the the Warrior Goddess Movement and let Angela help you find your inner strength. A lifelong seeker of spiritual connection with a background in clinical social work, Angela is a certified intuitive consultant, psychic medium and author. Register today for this empowering event at the Mechanicville District Public Library. 6:30 p.m., 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information.
ROAST BEEF DINNER:
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available.
SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Upcyle: Make your own board game, 3:30 p.m. All supplies provided. Home Improvement Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Register online at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SONGS FOR SUFFRAGE: The Thursday Music Club’s “Songs for Suffrage, Voices for Votes,” a program of historical and contemporary songs in honor of New York State’s passage of women’s suffrage in 1917. Guest artists are Totally Pitchin’, a cappella chorus from SCCC, Dawn Standing Woman and Eric Marczak. Julie Panke, Director and Elinor Farnum, accompanist. Tickets $15, seniors/students $12. 7 p.m., Carl B. Taylor Auditorium, Schenectady County Community College.
Thursday, April 12 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. BENEFIT CONCERT: Artistic Director/Violinist Luellen Abdoo and highly acclaimed pianist, Christopher Oldfather will perform masterworks by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Brahms to help support the NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends July concerts. now in their 21st year. 6:30 p.m., Dee Sarno Theater, The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $35 for one person and $50 for two. Pay with cash or checks made out to Saratoga Arts with a notation on bottom, “For NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends.” BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: “Harnessing Nature: The Sacandaga River Valley,” a documentary screening and discussion with Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa. Parking is available in the museum lot and along nearby Front Street and Charlton Street. This program is free and open to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Creativity Corner: Egg Carton Flower Mobile, 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. HORSE EXPLORERS: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents an ongoing children’s educational program series called “Horse Explorers.” Recommended for ages 3-6, “Horse Explorers” is a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The theme for April 12 is “What’s in a Name?” 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Horseplay Gallery. Children are free to attend with a paid accompanying adult. For more information about “Horse Explorers,” please contact Karen Wheaton at 518-584-0400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518584-0400 ext. 120. LIVE AT THE JAZZ BAR: As part of SPAC’s vision to extend programming beyond the traditional summer months, the “Live at the Jazz Bar” Winter Series concludes with a free Ballroom Night from 7 p.m - 10 p.m., featuring Golfstrom with Peter Davis and waltz demonstrations with Tango Fusion’s Diane Lachtrupp & Johnny Martinez. Reservations are recommended; visit spac.org for more details. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Natural disasters in the United States and around the world prompt many people to travel to provide aid and assistance. “Health Considerations for the Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Volunteer” covers how to prepare yourself to help others, how to identify country-specific recommended vaccines and medications, food and water precautions, insect and animal precautions, and unique concerns and personal safety tips for medical aid providers. 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saratoga Hospital First Floor Classroom. Free; registration required. To register, call 518-580-2450, or register online at saratogahospital.org/classes. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. Video Game Night, 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: In “Musicking the Collage: African Music, Dance and Art,” Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Charles Lwanga will direct students from his “MP 179: African Drumming & Dance” course in an hourlong performance that examines cross-cultural influences on postcolonial identity. 7:30 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080. SOUND MIND: Skidmore College faculty member Adam Tinkle leads a sonic meditation workshop. 5 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518580-8080.
Friday, April 13
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. 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 518-5845540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Paint & Pastries, 1 p.m. The 11x14 painting chosen for this class is entitled Blueberries for the Chickadees $8 members/$25 nonmembers. Sign up in advance is required. Friday activities include 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. EVENING WITH ELVIS: “An Evening with Elvis,” featuring Donny Romines, Friday April 13 at the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, is a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Raffles, 50⁄50, food available and cash bar. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $15 at the door. Call Helen for information/reservations at 518-745-7821. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Wanda Fischer, longtime folk music host on WAMC radio, has been following baseball for nearly six decades and served as a one-day public address announcer for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in 2012. Fischer will read from her first novel, “Empty Seats,” on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m., at the Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. She will sign books available for sale in the store. Call the bookstore at 518-682-4200 for more information. OCTAGON BARN STAR PARTY: Join the Dudley Observatory for an astronomy lesson and dark sky observing at the Octagon Barn in Delanson. The program includes a 1 hour talk on “Multimessenger Astrophysics – Astronomy Beyond Light” by RPI Professor Ethan Brown, followed by night sky observing if the weather is clear. Amateur astronomers and families are
invited to bring binoculars or telescopes. Telescopes will also be set up for public use. 8 p.m., Knox Octagon Barn, 588 Middle Rd, Delanson. This free event is sponsored by the Lauterbach Pokorny family. Donations are graciously accepted. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: Montly guild meeting, 9:45 a.m. - noon, Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave., Delmar. The General Meeting includes a lecture, “From the Beginning,” with Karen Kay Buckley. Doors open 9:15 a.m. Quilting 101 follows at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.quiltinc.org for more information. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: The Honor Flight Network recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington DC to see their memorials, at no cost to them. Join Greg Furlong, a 10-year volunteer, as he talks about the program and the amazing experiences and veterans he has met. Free and open to the public. 5:30 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. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.
Saturday, April 14
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: STEM Club, 11 a.m. A weekly exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Creation Station, 2 p.m. Discover and create art using different mediums and technique. For ages 2 and up. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. FRIENDS OF GRANT COTTAGE: Join the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage for their Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in the Gideon Putnam Room of the Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building, 19 Roosevelt Drive in Saratoga Springs. To help Wilton celebrate its Bicentennial, Grant Cottage Site Manager Dave Hubbard will present a program on some of Wilton’s Civil War veterans, including men from the 77th Regiment of NYS Volunteers, 115th Infantry and 2nd Artillery. Dave’s talk is open to the public. The business portion of the Friends’ Annual Meeting, including election of members of the Board of Trustees, will follow and is open to members only. LASAGNA DINNER: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, hosts a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, April 14, rom 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The menu includes your choice of lasagna (meat or vegetarian) or baked ziti with tossed salad, Italian bread and a choice of desserts and beverages. Adults $10, children 5-10 $5, under 5 free. Reservations are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Make reservations by calling 518-693-6527. Take-outs are also available. Call 518-695-3479 for more information. MAC-HAYDN AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Mac-Haydn Theatre’s 50th anniversary season will be held on April 14 at the Mary E. Dardess School, Woodbridge Ave., Chatham. The theater is seeking a lead and additional girls for “Annie” and roles in main stage and children’s theatre shows throughout the season. Children and teens up to age 15 will audition from 9 a.m. to noon; sign-up 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults and teens 16 and over will audition from noon to 3 p.m.; sign up 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prepare a song: children a short age appropriate song, adults 16 bars, bring music in your key; accompanist provided. Short dance/movement call included with audition. Bring a resume with complete contact information and a recent photo. For more information visit www. machaydntheatre.org.