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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 518-584-0400 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 518-6956641 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 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 518-5845540 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 518695-6641 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 site-specific 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

ADIRONDACK 102 CLUB: Author and historian Marty Podskoch will present his travel book, “The Adirondack 102 Club,” during the Hadley-Luzerne Maple in April Festival on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29. His book encourages people to visit all 102 towns and villages in the Adirondacks. Podskoch will be at the Performing Arts Tent No. 2 at noon and will sign copies of the book after his presentation on Saturday, April 28. For more information go to: facebook.com/MapleinAprilFestival. 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 prepurchased for $5 ($2 for children ages 5 to 12) and games can be signed up for in advance at tabletop. events/conventions/adktabletop-day. 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. AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. AMERICAN LEGION BENEFIT BREAKFAST: American Legion Unit 234, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa , will hold a benefit breakfast for George Argay from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. George is a Vietnam Veteran and active member of both the Ballston Spa VFW358 and American Legion 234 who has transformed diffuse large B cell lymphoma. He is scheduled for a transplant operation in Boston on May 24. All proceeds from this breakfast event will help George with expenses with travel, copays, and any other bills associated with his illness. Adults (12yrs and up) $8, Children $4. ‘BECAUSE YOU’RE WORTH IT’: St. Luke’s on the Hill in Halfmoon is partnering with Studio D of Clifton Park to create four

hours of pampering from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at no cost. Get a paraffin hand bath that will hydrate and soften your skin. Then, get a wash, cut and style for your hair. Finally, your nails will be shaped and painted. There will be a photographer from Lasting Moments Photography to preserve your make-over with a free 8 x 10. Studio D is located at 1602 Route Nine, Suite 6, in Clifton Park, Town of Halfmoon. Appointments are necessary. Call Tara at 518-577-7772 or email: Taussie@nycap.rr.com All children must be supervised. 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. BROOKS BARBECUE: Malta Presbyterian Church’s Annual Brooks Barbecue Dinner takes place from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 18 Dunning Street, Malta. $14 includes 1⁄2 chicken fresh off the pit barbecued on site, a baked potato, cole slaw, roll with butter, dessert and a drink. Orders placed before April 25 will be $2 off. Place order or RSVP to events@maltapresbyterianch.org.

CHICKEN BARBECUE DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 175 5th Avenue will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue with baked potatoes, coleslaw and ice cream on Saturday, April 28, from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Free will donation.

CANCER SURVIVORS’ LUNCHEON: Susan G. Komen returns again this year to the Holiday Inn in Saratoga to celebrate Survivorship as part of the 24th Annual Northeastern NY Survivor Luncheon. Doors open at 10:30 am with access to vendors and the silent auction. The Tea begins at Noon. Breast Cancer Survivors attend at no cost due to generous sponsorship from both organizations and individuals. You don’t need to be a breast cancer survivor to attend. Registration for the Luncheon ($40) is available until April 22 online at www.komenupstateny.org or can be made by phone by calling 518-261-1705.

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.

COMMUNITY BREAKFAST:

The Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Rotary Club will hold its annual benefit Community Breakfast on Saturday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church on Rt 50, Burnt Hills. 100% of the money raised will go to local charities including high school scholarships, food pantries and the Community Human Service. Breakfast will include all the fixings. The MOMs Club is participating and there will be an activity table for children. Children under 5 are free, $7 for all others.

COUNTDOWN TO TRIPLE CROWN:

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present its annual Countdown to the Triple Crown program on Saturday, April 28, at noon in the Museum’s Hall of Fame Gallery. Racing experts Tom Amello and Michael Veitch will be on hand to offer analysis and predictions for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby and answer questions from the audience about the Triple Crown series. Guests will receive a complimentary issue of the Triple Crown preview edition of “The Blood Horse,” featuring past performances, while supplies last. There will also be Kentucky Derby trivia for gift cards courtesy of EMBRACE THE RACE®. The program is open to the public and free to attend. DIG INTO GARDENING: Spend a day “digging into gardening” with fellow gardeners from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Longfellows Conference Center in Saratoga Springs. Enjoy gardening topics with regionally based garden professionals who support “sustainable” practices. Network with other gardeners, and learn the tools needed to improve your home gardening experience this season. The midday culinary demonstration and chef inspired lunch will encourage gardeners to explore the “healthy side” of edible gardening. Registration $85. Register online at http://gardengoddesssenseandsustainability.com/ dig-into-gardening-day. html.

EASTERTIDE CHORAL CONCERT:

”My Eternal King,” is an Eastertide choral concert featuring the “Requiem” by John Rutter, with organ and chamber orchestra. The choirs from First Presbyterian in Glens Falls, Immaculate Conception in Glenville, and members of the Burnt Hills Oratorio combine for an unforgettable concert of beautiful and uplifting music sung by 70 voices, with Derek Stannard, conductor, Bryan Kirk, organist, and members of the Glens Falls Symphony. 7:30 p.m., Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville. $10 suggested donation.

EVENING SERENADE:

A concert featuring Rosanne Hargrave, soprano, Paul James Quigley, guitar and Michael Clement, piano. 5 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 275 State Street, Albany. Vocal, guitar and piano works by Obradors, Villa -Lobos, Rodrigo, de Falla, Tárrega, Bach, Bach Gounod, Ponce, Debussy, Delibes and Bachelet. Admission free; donations appreciated. A reception follows the concert. For more information visit mclement14@nycap.rr.com/.

FORD’S FALCONRY:

Richele Ford of Ford’s Falconry will share her knowledge of owls, falcons and hawks at the Maple in April Festival in Hadley and Luzerne on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29. She will be at Rockwell Street Park in Hadley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her presentation is free.

MEATLOAF/MAC & CHEESE:

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church serves a meatloaf and macaroni and cheese dinner with soup and homemade desserts from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 15 Maplewood Parkway. Adults $10, kids $5. Take-out and delivery available. call 518-793-1152 for more information. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register, call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. PADDLEFEST: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, New York’s largest canoe, kayak, and SUP dealer, presents the 6th Annual Saratoga Paddlefest at its Paddlesports store on Fish Creek and its Gear and Clothing Shop in downtown Saratoga Springs. During the weekend, paddling experts will be presenting free demonstrations and clinics to help you improve your paddling techniques, and put you in the best equipment for your needs. 9 a.m. 6 p.m., Mountainman’s Saratoga Springs Paddlesports Store, 251 Staffords Bridge Road Saratoga Springs. Free admission. SARATOGA HOSPITAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Have you ever had a neck or back ache? If so, this free community screening is for you! Saratoga Hospital’s dedicated staff of physical and occupational therapists will screen your neck and back for normal mobility and posture, as well as upper body, lower body, and core strength. These screenings will help provide you with information to keep you moving and minimize strain and injury to your neck and back. 9 a.m. - noon, Regional Therapy Center at The Springs on Weibel Avenue, 9 Hampstead Place, Suite 107, Saratoga Springs. Free; registration required. To register, please call 518-580-2450, or register online at saratogahospital.org/classes.