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Monday, Nov. 12 NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Caldecott medalist Emily Arnold McCully shares stories of women who challenged the status quo, championed others and made their voices heard in “She Did It! 21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think.” 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

USS SLATER: The USS SLATER Veterans Day observance will be held Monday, November 12, at 9 a.m. on the Hudson River in Downtown Albany, just south of the Dunn Memorial Bridge. The public is invtited to attend. After the observance, the only WWII Destroyer Escort afloat in America will be open to the public for guided tours until 4 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for children. USS SLATER will remain open Wednesdays through Sundays, excepting Thanksgiving Day, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. through November 25. Call 518-431-1943 for more information. Tuesday, Nov. 13 BOOK SALE:

The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 25 cent used paperback sale on November 13-14 in the library’s Dutcher Community Room at 49 Henry Street from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cash and checks accepted. For more information, call the Friends’ Book Shop at 518-584-7860 ext. 333. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP: The Office of the Mayor will hold a City Council Workshop and Public Presentation of the concept developed by the Flat Rock Working Group on November 13 at 6 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The Flat Rock Working Group was created from a crosssection of interested parties by Mayor Kelly in the spring of 2018 to explore development of the parking lot on Lake Avenue between High Rock and Maple avenues. After the presentation time will be allotted for questions and comments. EPA PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a Public Information Session to discuss the cleanup of contaminated soil in a half-acre area near Excelsior, Warren and High Rock Avenues on Tuesday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at the Excelsior Springs Event Center, 47 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. The project area includes a section of Excelsior Avenue, a small green space containing the Old Red Spring well and pavilion and a section of an adjacent paved parking lot. The work is scheduled to begin in November and will continue through spring 2019. For more information call 518407-0400 ext. 122. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club meets on Tuesday, November 13, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Social time starts at 11 a.m., followed by the business meeting at noon and Phyllis Dunn’s program on Paris Back Buttons. Bring a bag lunch; dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kristi at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The November luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, will be held on Tuesday, November 13, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ambrosia Diner, just off Exit 19 of the Northway. Cebe and Jim McConkey will be the hosts. Please phone your reservation to the McConkeys by calling 518-581-7763 by November 11. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or a membership application, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. Annual dues are $10 for veterans, $5 for all others. LONG TERM CARE CONVERSATION: The Wesley Foundation will host a program entitled “A Conversation About Long-Term Care” at the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, November 13 at 6 p.m. Longterm care planning experts Tara Anne Pleat, Esq. of Wilcenski & Pleat, PLLC, and Brian Johnson, MBA, CLTC of Advisor Insurance Brokers will lead the evening’s discussion. Admission is free. Advance registration is requested for the seminar. Reservations can be made by phone at 518-691-1420 or via email at foundation@thewesleycommunity.org. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake, holds a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, November 13, with potato/ cheese, sauerkraut and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Orders are expected to be large than usual so please order early by calling 518-363-0001. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: “Seniors’ Questions and Concerns” is the topic of a meeting on Tuesday, November 13, at 1 p.m. at the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street. The meeting is an opportunity to meet with and ask questions of Mayor Meg Kelly, Public Safety Commissioner Peter Martin, Public Works Commissioner Skip Scirocco and Senior Center director Lois Celeste. For more information visit http://www. saratoga-springs.org/261/ Senior-Advisory-Committee or vall 518-681-7530. SCHENECTADY EFLUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns hold their monthly luncheon meeting on Tuesday, November 13, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park. The guest speakers are Matt Cuevas, president of the Schenectady Central Park Rose Garden board of directors, and architect Mary Moore Walinger, who designed the Pergola in the garden. 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. Make your reservations by Friday,November 9, by calling Glenn Gerber at 518289-5665. SCHOHARIE CROSSING: Researcher Terry McMaster presents “Scots-Irish Immigration Patterns, the Old New York Frontier and the Cherry Valley Massacre” on Tuesday, November 13 at Schoharie Crossing Historic Site. McMaster examines the development of communities in the upper Susquehanna River watershed by “northern dissenters” who left the Province of Ulster in the north of Ireland for religious and economic liberty. 6:30 p.m., 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. Refreshments will be provided and donations are always appreciated. For information about this program, please call the Visitor Center at 518-829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit Schoharie Crossing’s Facebook page. SHINE A LIGHT ON LUNG CANCER:

Members of the public are invited to attend a Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Center, 62 New Scotland Avenue. Speakers include Albany Med’s Thomas Fabian, M.D., section chief of thoracic surgery, as well as lung cancer survivors and caregivers. A moment of remembrance will be held to honor those who have been lost to the disease, and there will be an opportunity to connect with other attendees. The event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. 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 each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome to enjoy a fun evening. For more information, or a link to a local magician, visit www. SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM. TUESDAY TALK: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site conducts its fourth annual Tuesday Talk series to recognize New York State History Month this November. On November 13, Terry McMaster presents “Scots-Irish Immigration Patterns, the Old New York Frontier and the Cherry Valley Massacre.” All presentations are free of charge and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Enders House adjacent to the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center, 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter. Refreshments will be provided and donations are always appreciated. VILLAGE OF BALLSTON SPA: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street. Wednesday, Nov. 14 ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: Join the Glens-Falls Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club for a screening of “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga” on November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Crandall Public Library. Producer Jason Kemper and writer-producer Lauren Roberts will be on hand to discuss the documentary process and answer questions about the film. Free and open to the public; no reservations required. Cosponsored by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library. ALBANY INSTITUTE SENIOR DAY: The Albany Institute of History & Art, located at 125 Washington Avenue, Albany, offers free admission for seniors (age 62 and over) on Wednesday, November 14, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The free day, sponsored by Teal Wealth Management, celebrates the establishment of the museum’s Fifth Century Legacy Society. Special activities include docentled tours of the exhibitions, a talk on upcoming exhibitions by Executive Director Tammis Groft, free coffee and a 10% discount in the Museum Café and Museum Shop. For more information on the Fifth Century Legacy Society, call Deborah Onslow at 518-463-4478 ext. 406 or email onslowd@ albanyinstitute.org. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 25 cent used paperback sale on November 13-14 in the library’s Dutcher Community Room at 49 Henry Street from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cash and checks accepted. For more information, call the Friends’ Book Shop at 518-584-7860 ext. 333. GOOD BOOKS FOR GOOD WORKS: The Woman’s Club of Albany and the Book House of Stuyvesand Plaza host an evening of holiday book suggestions on Wednesday, November 14, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Book House. A portion of all book sales that evening will benefit the Arbor Hill Elementary School Library in the Albany City Public School system. Bestselling author David Baldacci will be at the Book House to sign copies of his new novel, “Long Road to Mercy;” all those attending the Baldacci event are invited to participate in “Good Books, Good Works” as well. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. OPIOID FORUM: This discussion, presented by the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, examines the strides made by the healthcare industry in combating opiate addiction and protecting patients from the potential deadly effects of opioid misuse. Assemblyman John T. McDonald III will moderate the discussion. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Albany Capital Center,55 Eagle Street, Albany. Free and open to the public;. register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/opioid-forum-howthe-healthcare-industryis-averting-opioid-abusetickets-51512184330?af f=efbeventtix&fbclid=I wAR0TDCt7ZrIlFYSDp qE-_xxAt6LKj6WZYJJzaPOvbhP0_MqpnRe0LB7eRT4. PICKIN’ SESSION: Amateur and professional musicians are invited to play solo, background, or join up with a group for a fun session with extemporaneous, off-the-cuff music. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Free to the public; please bring a snack to share. Check out www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. TURKEY DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a turkey 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. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Thursday, Nov. 15 AMERICAN WAY OF WAR: Renowned military historian Edward G. Lengel will present “The American Way of War from the Revolution to World War I” at 7 p.m. at the Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal Street, Fort Plain. ideas about American versus European tactics and military behavior dating back to George Washington’s command inspired General John J. Pershing’s conduct as commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I—sometimes for the better, and sometimes for worse, and continue to influence the United States today. Lengel will sign copies of his new book, “Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion,” and light refreshments will be served. Suggested donation $5. BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: Jim Richmond, Paul Perrault and other researchers will present stories of local soldiers in the American Revolution, Civil War and the World Wars. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, Saratoga County Historical Society, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. DUDLEY OBSERVATORY: Every Thursday, rain or shine, join miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, for “Evenings at the Dudley Observatory”. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their14-inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to see stars, planets, galaxies, and more each night. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors. The observatory at 15 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. through March 7, 2019. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 9a.m. until the observatory closes. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child, free for miSci members). FORT PLAIN LECTURE SERIES: Edward G. Lengel discusses, “The American Way of War from the Revolution to World War I” and signs copies of his new book, “Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion.” 7 p.m., Fort Plain Museum, 389 Canal Street, Fort Plain. Suggested donation $5. Light refreshments will be served. HUBBARD HALL STORYTELLING SERIES: Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education and Round House Bakery Café offer monthly storytelling evenings with, by and for the community, with up to 10 storytellers sharing each night. The community will gather to hear and celebrate these stories. No experience is necessary, though stories should be told extemporaneously, without notes, with up to eight minutes per storyteller. This month’s event takes place on November 15 at 6 p.m. at Round House Bakery Café, 25 E. Main Street, Cambridge. More information can be gained by emailing Lulu Mulalu at lulu@hubbardhall.org, at hubbardhall. org or by following Instagram at hubbard.hall. RECOVERY ADVOCACY: Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) meets on Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. at the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center, 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Brendan Norton,M.S., CRC, Family Support Navigator at The Prevention Council in Saratoga Springs, will be the speaker. Refreshments will be provided. RIVER PARTNERS: On Thursday, November 15 at the Greenwich Free Library, Hollingsworth & Vose Company (H&V) and Battenkill Conservancy (BkC) will make a joint presentation to share their recent activities related to the Battenkill Corridor Connection Project. H&V, a global manufacturer of advanced materials used in filtration and energy storage, will also provide an update on the company and their work on both a global and local level. Ron Zimmerman, Operations Manager for both the Easton and Greenwich plants will discuss the company’s current profile, its products and how it sees its role in the community. The meeting takes place in the Hedbring Room of the Greenwich Free Library, 148 Main Street #2, beginning at 6:30 p.m. SALMON RIVER PRESENTATION: Fred Verdoliva, renowned guide and currently NYDEC Coordinator for the Salmon River, will speak on “The Salmon River: Its Past, Current Status and Future Prospects as a World-Class Fishery” on November 15 at 7 p.m. in the Harry Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. For more information contact Dick Osborne at 518-598-4380. SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.: The Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District holds its monthly meeting on the Third Thursday of the month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Town Community Center on Route 9, Malta. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Breakfast & Learn, 8:30 a.m., featuring Janet Dunn with “Honoring Your Family by Honoring Yourself.” Collette Travel Slideship, 1 p.m., spotlighting excursions to London and Paris and Spotlight on San Antonio Holiday. Alzheimer’s Association Informational Session, “Effective Communication Strategies,” 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Barbara K. Gold, Edward North Professor Emerita at Hamilton College, gives the Classics Lecture, “Perpetua – Athlete of God” at 5:15 p.m. in Emerson Auditorium. Independent scholar Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder of the School of Communication, Rochester Institute of Technology, present “Designed for Hi-Fi Living – the Vinyl LP in Midcentury America” at 6 p.m. in the Payne Room, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-5805462 (Perpetua) or 518580-8080 (Vinyl).

Friday, Nov. 16

CLINICAL CARE CONFERENCE: The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State medical Directors’ Council conducts a conference on “Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Care for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” on November 16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. Dr. Steven Perlman, Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, will give the keynote address. For more information, visit http://www. cpofnys.org/wp-content/ uploads/2018/10/2018Clinical-Conference-Program-Book.pdf. EVENING WITH ELVIS: An Evening with Elvis starring Donny “Elvis” Romines takes place Friday, November 16, at the SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Tickets are $15 at the door which opens at 6 p.m. Food is available, along with a cash bar, raffles and 50⁄50. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information, call Helen at 518-745-7821. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: The opening reception for the “Celebration” Art Exhibition Series takes place on Friday, November 16, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at North Country Arts’ main gallery, located at The Shirt Factory, 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. The event is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. “Celebration” will be on exhibit through January 5. Gallery hours are ThursdaySaturday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Virginia Sole-Smith shares her exploration of how we learn to eat in today’s toxic food culture in “The Eating Instinct: Food Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America.” 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SENIOR CITIZENS DAY CONCERT: The WaterfordHalfmoon School District will host its annual Senior Citizens Day Concert and Luncheon on Friday, November 16. At 11:45 a.m. a performance by the secondary band and choir will be held in the school auditorium. Immediately following the performance at 12:15 p.m., a traditional holiday dinner will be served by the students of the junior high school. Reservations are required and interested senior citizens of the Town and Village of Waterford are invited to participate by calling the Superintendent’s Office at 518-237-0800 ext 3309. TANG MUSEUM: A brown bag lunch at noon with artist Tim Davis in conversation with scholars Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder revolves around the vinyl LP, the subject of Bergerson and Schroeder’s book “Designed for Hi-Fi Living: The Vinyl LP in Midcentury America” and a component of Davis’s exhibition “When We Are Dancing (I Get Ideas). Bring your own lunch; drinks and sweets will be provided. For more information call 518580-8080.