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Tuesday, April 24 AFTER THE FIRE:

Monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Road in Halfmoon. After The Fire exists entirely on donations & exists totally on much-needed volunteers. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire or becoming a volunteer may leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571, attend a meeting, go to www.afterthefire.org.

ARCHAEOLOGY TALK:

David Staley, Archaeologist at the NY State Museum, will give a talk on late nineteenth century “Backyard Privies along the Abandoned Chenango Canal, Utica” on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Library, Sussman Room. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of NYS Archaeological Association. Contact Bernadette at bpgiardina@yahoo.com or 518-9283328 for more details.

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, “April Showers...,” 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 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION:

The Adirondack Chapter 602 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its monthly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday April 24, at the C&R restaurant on Route 29. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. For more information, visit www.eaa602.org.

LEADERSHIP SARATOGA:

An informational session with some of the members of the Leadership Saratoga class of 2018 will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 5 p.m. at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce offices, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs. They will answer questions about their experience as the most recent participants in the program. Please register so we know how many people to expect. Visit http:// chamber.saratoga.org/events/ details/leadership-saratogainfo-session-31720 for more information.

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.

PIEROGHI SALE:

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake sponsors its monthly pieroghi sale on Tuesday, April 24. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. As usual, pick-up is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can call 518-363-0001 for orders.

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 518-695-6641 for more information.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE:

“Heritage and Place: Chicano Murals of Colorado” by Lucha Martinez de Luna, scholar at the National Institute of Anthropology and History, is a featured event of the CLTL/ ODSP-sponsored faculty residence for spring 2018. 7:30 p.m., Somers Room, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.

SKIDMORE STRING ENSEMBLES:

Concert at 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321 or visit www.skidmore. edu/zankel.

‘WHAT’S IN THERE?’ WORKSHOP:

We can protect our health and the environment by requiring full transparency about, and safe alternatives to, toxic chemicals in products. Your’re invited to a free workshop and advocacy day (lunch included) to hear from national experts about the impact of chemicals on our health; find out what’s happening in the marketplace and through government action; get tips on how to advocate for more information and safer solutions; and put your knowledge into action in the afternoon speaking with policymakers. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 262 State St. Albany. Sign up at https://www. cleanhealthyny.org/registration-april24th.

Wednesday, April 25 ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC:

This months featured artist is Juan Becerra. Hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed for the Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society. Admission $5. Sign-Up 7 p.m., opening set 7:30 p.m. Café Lena – 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs.

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 25, Dr. Valerie J. Bolivar, Ph.D., Wadsworth Center, will discuss how mouse models play an important role in elucidating the biology underlying ASD. 6 p.m., Skidmore College Tisch 301. Free and open to the public.

BAKED CHICKEN/MEATLOAF DINNER:

SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Baked Chicken and Meatloaf 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.

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:

Reading Corner, “The Giving Tree,” 11 a.m. This program invites children to explore stories through multisensory 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:

Lunch & Learn: Healthy Tips for a Healthy You, with Dr. Michael Dudick, D.C., noon. Free to members; bring your own lunch and we’ll provide dessert. Sign up in advance at the center. Service project for the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 1 p.m - 3 p.m. 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. FOSTER PARENT INFORMATION MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on April 25 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for schoolaged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall 2018. Please contact Stacey McVaigh at 518-884-4157 for more information. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Guest tellers Marni Gillard and Nancy Marie Payne will offer tales about finding strength and courage to act after being encouraged by another. Their tales will help you see that stories themselves are a powerful form of encouragement. Share your own stories related to the theme, or just come to listen. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 3500 Carman Road, Schenectady. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.WithOurVoie.org/ifsc. MALTA MEMORIES: David Meager, Malta Supervisor from 1972 until 2005, will speak at the Wednesday, April 25 meeting of the Malta Memories Historical Group about the changes in Malta he witnessed during his tenure. The group meets at 7 p.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church located on Malta Avenue Extension. All are welcome. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Linda Cardillo is the awardwinning author of several critically acclaimed novels as well as the co-founder of Bellastoria Press. The Mechanicville Library Evening Book Club is currently reading her novel “The Boat House Cafe,” and is excited to bring Linda here to Mechanicville for a discussion and book signing. Copies of this book are available at the Circulation desk. 6:30 p.m., 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information. NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY: Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus at Columbia University, served as the Dean of University Libraries at Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, and held administrative positions in the libraries at Penn State, Notre Dame, and the City University of New York. Neal gives a talk on “The Future of the Library” as part of the Bicentennial Speakers Forum at the New York State Library. 6:30 p.m., Huxley Theater, 1st Floor, Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. Registration is recommended: e-mail NYSLTRN@nysed.gov or call 518-474-2274. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: CDPHP Wellness Workshop Series: Grapefruit! Nutrition professor Dr. Nina Marinello, will be here to discuss food and drug interactions and what happens when your medicine and food don’t agree. She will also discuss the importance of reading your prescription labels and how diet may affect certain health conditions. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Call the Center at 518-584-1621 or visit saratogaseniorcenter. org for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Library Chef’s Book Club: “A Wizard of Earthsea,” 3:30 p.m. Stop by to pick up your copy, then come back for discussion and the creation of a fantasy themed dish. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Maya Mural Mini Conference, 5 p.m., Tang Museum Payne Room. A featured event of the CLT/ODSPsponsored faculty residency for spring 2018. Palestinian Voices presents a screening of “Your father was born a 100 years old, and so was the Nakba” and a talk with filmmaker Razan Al Salah at 6 p.m. in the Tang Museum. American University Professor Palenla Nadell gives the Balmuth Lecture, “Women Who Would Be Rabbis” at 6:30 p.m. in the Gannett Auditorium. An African drumming and dance performance takes place at Zankel Music Center at 7 p.m. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: On Wednesday, April 25, at the Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls, Dan Kelting of Paul Smith’s Adirondack Watershed Institute will speak about “Modern Threats to Age-Old Adirondack Waterways”. This 7 p.m. program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is free and open to the public. VOLKSWALK LAKE GEORGE: Start at Fort William Henry Resort Hotel and Conference Center, 48 Canada Street, Lake George Village, at 10 a.m. Registration for each event starts ½ hour before the walk; the cost is $2.

Thursday, April 26

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 “Milton, New York: A New Town in a New Nation,” a book signing and discussion with authors Kim McCartney and Jim Richmond. 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: Frame Making, 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 “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 26 is “Jockeys.” 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. JAZZ AT THE SPRING: Capital District Jazz presents Chris Pasin & Ornettiquette (Adam Siegel, Michael Bisio & Harvey Sorgen). 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. CDJ is offering a number of free tickets for youth age 17 and under. If you are interested in obtaining a free ticket please inquire via email to info@ cdjazz.org. Tickets are available in advance at https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3353792. MILTON DEMOCRATS: The Town of Milton Democratic Committee will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 26 at the Factory Restaurant in Ballston Spa. The casual dinner business meeting will be held in the Factory’s Backroom. For more information please email miltondemocrats@yahoo.com. MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS: On April 26 the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a meeting about municipal water systems at 7 pm at the Saratoga Springs Library. The speakers will be Brett Johnson, Chief Water Treatment Operator for the City of Saratoga Springs, and Allison Schweizer, Environmental Educator at the Saratoga Spa State Park. Hear about the various sources and required treatment of these systems and the qualities of the different springs in the Saratoga State Park. Find out about the risks and advantages of tap water. All LWV presentations are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.lwvsaratoga.org. OLD SARATOGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION: Matthew Zembo will provide an overview of World War I at a meeting of the Old Saratoga Historical Associationon Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville. Zembo, an Assistant Professor of History and Military History at Hudson Valley Community College, doctoral candidate in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London and WW I reenactor, will bring WW I artifacts and firearms. Audience members are encouraged to share memorabilia and stories of ancestors’ involvement in WWI. SARATOGA NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK: Does it walk like an Egyptian, cha-cha-cha, or jive dance? Join park naturalist Linda White for a short hike to see the dancing woodcock and decide for yourself. Meet by the flagpole in the visitor center parking lot at 7 p.m. and walk to Tour Stop 5 and back (1.5 miles each way). See amazing dusk-time aerial displays by woodcocks, listen for owls, and look for deer or foxes too. Please bring a flashlight, water, insect repellent, and wear sturdy shoes. The event will be cancelled if it’s raining. For more information, please call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985 or visit www.nps.gov/sara or on Facebook and Twitter: @ SaratogaNHP. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. A variety of video game consoles will be available. The Book Club discusses “Atonement” at 7 p.m. Stop by to pick up your copy and return for discussion. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information.

SKIDMORE THEATER: “Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Next Year,” a new play inspired by the music and lyrics of Bob Dylan. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 students/ seniors, $12 general admission. For tickets and more information, visit theater. skidmore.edu. STARRY SKY RESERVE: Remi Boucher, Biologist at Mont Megantic National Park in Quebec, will explain the process that led to the Park’s designation in 2007 as a dark sky reserve by the International Dark Sky Association, the development of the Park’s new outdoor lighting management, and the importance of dark skies (without light pollution) to our environment. 7 p.m., The Linda Performing Arts Center, 399 Central Avenue, Albany. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a free vegetarian tasting table prepared by Coop volunteers and music by Jack Empie and Friends from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Presented by the Sierra Club in collaboration with WAMC’s The Linda Performing Arts Studio, and the Honest Weight Food Coop’s ‘Food For Thought’ program. WOMEN & JUDAISM: Rabbi Linda Motzkin of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs will join Pamela Nadell, director of the Jewish Studies Program at American University, to discuss women and Judaism for the 2018 Balmuth Lecture. 7 p.m., Gannett Auditorium at Skidmore College. Free and open to the public.

Friday, April 27

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 518-584-5540 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. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY:The Knights of Columbus supports local Catholic schools, provides meals to veterans’ homes and cooks hot meals for Code Blue during the cold months. Come out and help support those who give back to the community at the monthly Friday Night Fish Fry from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. $11 per person; $12 takeout. The K of C fish fry takes place on the last Friday of each month, except in May. The next dinner will be on May 18. HEART THUMPING NIGHT OUT: A benefit for the SPHP Heart Team and the 2018 Capital Region Heart Walk, featuring Joel Fish and The Still Protocol, with raffles and a 50⁄50 drawing. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Across the Street Pub & Restaurant, 1238 Western Avenue, Albany. $20 donation at the door. KIDS’ FUN NIGHT: Saratoga Springs students in grades K-5 are invited to Kids Fun Night, featuring open gym, crafts, games, and activities, on Friday, April 27, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School on Route 9. This fundraiser is hosted by the Saratoga Springs High School Boys Cross-Country and Track & Field teams. Coaches, athletes, and athletes’ parents supervise all activities. $10 per child; snacks/drinks available for purchase. For more information visit racingcitytc@ gmail.com. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: “JACOB” is a nine-minute film based on writer/director Bobby Chase’s personal experience the day he found his brother’s lifeless body. This entire film was shot locally in Upstate New York, including the exact location where the tragic event occurred, and features local actors Jack Boggan and Angelia Potrikus. The Library hosts Bobby Chase for a free screening in his hometown on April 27, starting at 7 p.m. Donations will be collected for suicide prevention during the event. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, all proceeds benefiting suicide prevention. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 for more information. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER; NABA Presentation: Aging Successfully with Aging Vision, 1 p.m. An engaging presentation to discuss the leading causes of vision loss in adults, warning signs, eye care, adaptive aids, and more. A “Low Vision Shop” will also be available, offering a variety of basic low vision aids. Clive the NABA Guide Dog Ambassador will be joining to offer a side of puppy love with the presentation. Free and open to the public. 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. Family Movie Night, 6 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE JAZZ CONCERT: Concert by Skidmore Small Jazz Combos, 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel. SKIDMORE THEATER: “Maybe Tomorrow, Maybe Next Year,” a new play inspired by the music and lyrics of Bob Dylan. Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets: $8 students/ seniors, $12 general admission. For tickets and more information, visit theater. skidmore.edu. SPRING GARAGE/RUMMAGE SALE: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church welcomes the season with its annual Spring Garage and Rummage Sale at 175 Fifth Avenue. The sale will take place at church from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, and 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 28. Donated items can be dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on April 24-6. Please, no exercise equipment or heavy TVs. Call 518-584-3720 for more information. TANG MUSEUM: A Handmade Pop-Up sale of art and handmade items created by Skidmore students in the “Marketplace for Artists” class and the Entrepreneurial Artist Intitiative takes place from noon - 6 p.m. Professor Adam Tinkle’s students transform a hallway inside the museum into a tiny FM radio station for a live broadcast of their final audio projects, beginning at 2 p.m. The annual year-end Tang Party features sitespecific installations across the Tang grounds created by students from across class years and majors, starting at 8 p.m. For more information call 518-580-8080.

Saturday, April 28

ADK TABLETOP DAY: ADK Tabletop Day is a 12-hour tabletop gaming convention, where people of all ages are invited to come and play board games, card games, role-playing games, etc. The target audience is anyone who likes or is interested in games. They can try new games, play old favorites, and help raise money for Extra Life, to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. Badges may be pre-purchased for $5 ($2 for children ages 5 to 12) and games can be signed up for in advance at tabletop.events/ conventions/adk-tabletopday. Badges are also available at the door on the day of the event, for $8 ($3 for children ages 5 to 12). 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Road, Queensbury. For more details and updates, please visit www.adirondacon.com. BRIGGS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The annual meeting of the Briggs Cemetery Association will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the cemetery, located on Brookline Road in the Town of Ballston. A business meeting and election of officers and trustees will be held. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. All lot owners and interested persons are invited to attend. Rain date is May 5.