Calendar Monday, April 16

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Sunday, April 15 CONSCIOUSNESS-RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION:

This month’s book is “The Power of Kindness” by Piero Ferrucci. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. 6 p.m., Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.

GUEST BARTENDERS:

McGregor Links Country Club, located at 359 Northern Pines Road in Wilton, is pleased to be hosting a guest bartending evening on Saturday, April 15, beginning at 6 p.m. All tip proceeds collected at this event will go to Saratoga-Wilton Youth Baseball Program. For questions regarding this event, or any other information on McGregor Links Country Club please call 518-5846270.

MONTESSORI OPEN HOUSE:

Come learn more about Montessori education and what makes River Run Community Montessori such an extraordinary learning experience. Tour the classrooms, meet teachers and administrators, and find out about enrollment for your children. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., 2117 Union Street, Schenectady. For more information about the Open House, please visit www. riverrunmontessori.org or call 518-937-9338.

SKIDMORE CONCERTS:

Skidmore String Ensemble, 2 p.m.; Skidmore Concert Band, 7 p.m. Performances at Zankel Music Center. For more information, call 518-580-5321 or visit www.skidmore.edu/ zankel.

YOGA ALONG THE TRAIL:

Join yoga instructor and Functional Medicine Health Coach, Dawn Marie on Sunday, April 15 from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Round Lake Preserve. $15 per class. Pre-registration by April 15 required. Class size limited. Suitable for all levels. No mats needed. Attire: sneakers and stretchy or loose clothing. Register by emailing danak@saratogaplan.org.

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 518-885-6740 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 518791-8013.

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 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRIC PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Teen program: Book Spine Poetry and Book Face contest, 6:30 p..m. For ages 11 and up. No registration required. Paint & Tea with Artist/Illustrator Jane Morrison, 6:30 p.m. A $25 Registration fee includes all materials, light refreshments, and small class size. Please stop into the Library to sign up. More details can be found on the library’s Facebook page. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP:

The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at the Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor, at the Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs on Monday April 16, at 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 518-3319611 or Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247.

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.

SKIDMORE FLUTE RECITAL: 5:30 p.m., Zankel Music Center, ELM. For more information call 518-5805321 or visit www.skidmore. edu/zankel. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK BEEKEEPERS: The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on Monday, April 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Master beekeeper Lloyd Spear, who makes 200 splits each spring with 99% success, will demonstrate his methods of making spring splits and nucleus colonies. Visit www. adirondackbees.org for information about the organization, meetings, classes, and other programming. THYMLY HERB GROUP: The Thymly Herb Group Program Committee will show you how to make Seed Paper in a demonstration conducted by Vice President Lauri Dittmer. Members will conduct business, vote on a new slate of officers, enjoy light refreshments and discuss the Herb of the Month and plans for a Members Plant Exchange in May and Garden Tours in June and July. 10:15 a.m., 4 H Training Center, Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. WELLNESS WALK: On Monday, April 16, at 11 a.m., Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding a Wellness Walk led by Linda Hovious, fitness instructor at the Saratoga Springs YMCA. The Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The walk will depart from the Fox Trailhead on Route 50 north of King Road. Registration is appreciated as the program could be cancelled if there is bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Tuesday, April 17

AUTISM EVENT: For the tenth year the PS 234 Developmental Disabilities & Autism course at Skidmore College has organized a series of events regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The goal of these events is to inform and increase acceptance for ASD in the Skidmore and larger Saratoga communities. On April 17 Dr. Gina Cosgrove will review the core symptoms associated with the Autism Spectrum across the lifespan. Best practices in educational and social-communication interventions will also be reviewed. 6 p.m., Skidmore College Tisch 301. Free and open to the public. 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, “Tiny Botanist,” 10 a.m. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-5845540 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. EDINBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Edinburg Historical Society will meet on April 17 at 7 p.m. at the Edinburg Community Center. Denise Ferguson, Edinburg Town Clerk, will speak on “The Duties of the Town Clerk.” Denise has lived in Edinburg most of her life. She and her husband Joel own J & D Percherons and provide horse and carriage rides for weddings, family reunions and provide free rides during the Society’s festivals. All programs are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Edinburg Community Center on Military Road. Non-members are always welcome at any of the meetings. All meetings and programs are free and open to the public. Visit www.EdinburgHistoricalSociety.com for more information. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society holds its April meeting on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Guest speaker Mary-Jane Pelzer’s program, “Good, Clean Fun,” is a short history and demonstration of heritage soap making. The public is invited to attend. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The April luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans’ Association, will be held at noon on Tuesday, April 17, at the C & R Restaurant on Rt. 29, just West of Galway (approximately 14 miles from Saratoga). The hosts are Bill and Lillian Reid. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are invited to attend. Diners will order off the menu, with several $6 specials. To make a reservation, please contact the Reids at 518-885-1414 by April 15. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for veterans are $10, $5for all others. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-5843037. 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: Everybody makes mistakes, including the smartest astronomers and engineers at NASA. Sometimes these mistakes are catastrophic, but other times they lead to big unexpected discoveries. Join the Dudley Observatory and learn about some of the failed missions across all space agencies, and what we learned from them. 7 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, $9 senior 65+), free for miSci members. For more information email info@dudleyobservatory.org or call 518-3827890. PARENTS’ OPEN FORUM: Please join the Suicide Coalition of Saratoga County for a Parent’s Open Forum Night. Dr. Katie Lewis, Research Psychologist at Austen Riggs in Stockbridge, MA, who was recently named Robert S. Wallerstein Fellow in Psychoanalytic Research, will join Saratoga County Commissioner for Mental Health and Addiction Services Dr. Michael Prezioso for an interactive discussion on the best ways to talk with your teen about the real-life issues they face, and their impact upon their mental health and emotional development, as well as topics presented in the popular Netflix Series “13 Reasons Why.” 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library. RAI$ING DOUGH: From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, West Side Sports Bar & Grill, 112 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, is donating a percentage of your purchase to the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Enjoy great food and drink, a silent auction and raffle during the event. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Are you interested in quitting smoking? Over the course of the four-week session, “The Butt Stops Here,” find out how you can be successful in kicking the habit through awareness, tips, tricks, and other resources available at Saratoga Hospital. Starts April 17, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Wilton Medical Arts, 3040 Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Free; regisration required. To register, please call Cathy at 518-580-2299. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Genealogy, 10 a.m. 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.

Wednesday, April 18

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: Doug and Judy Beers present “A Tour of Italy including a Dolomites Hike and a Tuscany Bike” for the monthly program of Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club. 7 p.m., Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls. For more information contact Sarah King at programs@adk-gfs.org. AUTISM EVENT: For the tenth year the PS 234 Developmental Disabilities & Autism course at Skidmore College has organized a series of events regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The goal of these events is to inform and increase acceptance for ASD in the Skidmore and larger Saratoga communities. On April 18 Lenore StrocchiaRivera, Ph. D. presents “Introduction to Autism Diagnostic Assessment.” Have you ever wondered how a person gets diagnosed with autism? Join Dr. Rivera of Learning Insights for an introductory talk on what the diagnostic assessment process looks like. 6 p.m., Skidmore College Tisch 301. Free and open to the public. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Reading Corner, “The Tiny Seed,” 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 518-584-5540 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. FRANCO-AMERICAN FEDERATION: La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will give a presentation on “The Expulsion of the Acadians” on April 18. Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY and a native of Quebec, will speak on the reasons for the expulsion, the years of migration and settlement in Louisiana. 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, Clifton Park. The presentation is free and open to the public. Registration online, in person, or by calling the library 518371-8622. GEYSER CREEK FISH STOCKING: On Wednesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. children and their families are invited to help release brown trout into Geyser Creek, located in the Geyser Picnic Area of Saratoga Spa State Park. Technicians from the Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery, operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, stock the area streams

each year with the help of volunteers. This year’s activities include demonstrations and displays. This event is free. No registration is required for this event. For more information, please call 518-584-2000. JOCKEYS & JULEPS: A fun filled evening of painting and drinks starts at 6 p.m. at Saratoga Singature Interiors, 82 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. The $175 cost includes a desk-sized jockey and mini-lantern, refreshments, mint juleps, paint, supplies and artist instruction. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To R.S.V.P. contact: tifanie@saratogasignature.com or call 518-581-0023. A portion of the proceeds benefit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Meet-Up on April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Adirondack Trust Bank Community Room, 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. “How to Listen Across Differences” is a discussion of how to practice civility in your own life and take steps to engage people of diverse political views in respectful conversations. Meet-Ups are open to all; no membership required to attend. 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. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Eating Tips for People Living with Diabetes, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Malta Med Emergent Care, 6 Medical Park Drive, Malta. Join a small-group discussion with a Registered Dietitian/ Certified Diabetes Educator to learn eating habits and strategies that make sense for you. Physician referral and advance registration required. Please call 518886-5121. There is a fee to attend this program. Please check with your insurance company about possible coverage. Co-pays and deductibles apply. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their next luncheon meeting starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, at The Century House. Sean and Beth McCullough will present their Road Scholar cruise and visit to Cuba. Schenectady Elfun luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests and to all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are also welcome. Those interested should call Bob Clements at 518-243-6380 to make a reservation. The deadline is Friday, April 13. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Upcyle: Fiber Arts: Crochet, 3:30 p.m. All supplies provided. Register online at schuylervillelibrary. sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENING:

“Resilience: The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope” chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities using cuttingedge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. 7 p.m., Davis Auditorium. For more information, call 518-5841205 Ext. 2 or visit www. scccmh_saratoga.org. SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM: The Mechanicville District Public Library hosts a Social Security retirement information program on Wednesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. for preretirees wanting to make a more informed claiming decision. The one- hour program, “Getting Serious about Social Security” is designed to help individuals better prepare for the financial challenges of retirement given the potential for living longer. Offered as a public service by John N. Kalil, Jr., Financial Coach and President of Retirement Solutions, LLC, this event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited with pre-registration required in advance. To RSVP, please call the library at 518-6644646. VOLKSWALK SCOTIA: Start at Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Avenue, 10 a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2. Thursday, April 19 AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION: The American Italian Heritage Association and Museum’s 7 p.m. business meeting will be followed by author Lisa Petrocelli’s presentation,“The Gloves Come Off.” Petrocelli’s bikerographies come straight from the heart and that heart beats to the thunderous rhythm of a HarleyDavidson. A dessert reception follows. Free and open to the public. 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. Call 518-435-1979 for more information, or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org. AUTISM EVENT: For the tenth year the PS 234 Developmental Disabilities & Autism course at Skidmore College has organized a series of events regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The goal of these events is to inform and increase acceptance for ASD in the Skidmore and larger Saratoga communities. On April 19, the awardwinning

film “Swim Team” chronicles the extraordinary rise of the Jersey Hammerheads, capturing a moving quest for inclusion, independence and a life that feels winning. The film will be followed by Q & A with Representatives from Saratoga’s Special Olympics Swim Program. 6:15 p.m., Skidmore College Tisch 301. Free and open to the public. 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. BROOKSIDE MUSEUM: The Long Room Lecture Series presents “All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them: Crime, Gambling and Corruption in Saratoga Springs History” with author Greg Veitch. 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. BROWN BAG LECTURE

SERIES: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center’s Spring 2018 Brown Bag Lunch Series highlights the rich history, culture and traditions of the city and Heritage Area. On April 19, Associated Press reporter Chris Carola tells the story of Jack Wilpers, a Saratogian who found himself making global headlines days after World War II ended as “The Man Who Captured Tojo.” The free program takes place from noon – 1 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. CELEBRATING THE POWER OF HOPE: In observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Saratoga Center for the Family invites you to join in “Celebrating the Power of Hope.” The April 19 event will recognize and thank Saratoga Center for the Family’s community partners, supporters, and sponsors for their continued commitment to the Center and our community. The evening will include Cocktail Hour with Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar, Program during Dinner and Dessert. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit http:// www.saratogacff.org/ event/celebrating-thepower-of-hope/. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/celebrating-thepower-of-hope-tickets-43996820675. CHAMBER ORIENTATION & MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will take its April Orientation and Mixer to the recently opened Racing City Brewery in Saratoga Springs. Join your fellow Chamber members for an evening of networking, food, and drinks while enjoying and supporting one of the newest businesses in our community. Immediately before the 5 p.m. mixer, there will be a new member orientation at 4 p.m. for all new and existing members looking to learn how you can maximize your Chamber membership investment. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/orientation-mixer-32808. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Science Explorers, 10:30 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Creativity Corner: Up-Cycled Planters, 3 p.m. Join a museum educator and utilize household materials to create a new invenction, upcycled artwork and more. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: The center has an active golf league that plays at the town’s Par 3 course on Barney Road. The league is currently looking for new golfers (singles & couples). Please attend this information meeting. 10 a.m., 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.

HORSE EXPLORERS: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame presents “Horse Explorers,” a hands-on series intended to creatively educate children ages 3-6 about horses by developing age-appropriate skills in disciplines including art, literacy, science and math. The theme for April 19 is “Horses are Herbivores.” 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 518-5840400 ext. 118 or Sheileen Landrey at 518-584-0400 ext. 120. LASAGNA DINNER: The Knights of Columbus present Chef Chuck’s Lasagna and Meatball Dinner on Thursday, April 19, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the K of C hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Adults $11, Seniors $10, Children 6-12 $6, kids under 5 eat free. Families welcome. Call 518-584-8547 for more information. NATIONAL MUSEUM

OF DANCE: The National Museum of Dance’s newest exhibition, “Gender Neutral,” explores the history of non-traditional gender roles in dance from the eighteenth century to the present day. The opening reception will be held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 19. The all-male, comic ballet troupe Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, who serve as the centerpiece of the exhibition, will be on hand for a meet and greet. This event is free and open to the public, drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will perform at The Egg in Albany on Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m. SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.: The Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District montly meeting takes place on the third Thursday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. Crafting with your Library: Teacup Fairy Gardens, 6 p.m. Register on the website calendar at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENING: Bard College Professor Ephraim Asili presents two documentaries, “On the Road With Duke Ellington” and “Mingus 1968,” that he sampled for his exibition “Elevator Music 35: Jazz Salt,” now on view in the Tang Museum’s elevator. 6 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information, call 518580-8080.