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Wednesday, Dec. 12

INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller Laureate for the city of Kingston and a National Arts Education Fellow, has been sharing stories and giving workshops for over 30 years. Pillsworth is the featured storyteller for “Stories of Living in Darkness,” marking the winter solstice, on Wednesday, December 12, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, 959 Madison Avenue on the College of St. Rose Campus, Albany. Guests are invited to share stories related to the theme, or just to come and listen. Tellers are asked to tell one story of no more than ten minutes. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Audrey Seidman at 518-459-0661, email info@withourvoice.org, or visit www.withourvoice.org/ifsc. The Interfaith Story Circle is a program of WithOurVoice, Inc. IPF SUPPORT GROUP: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Join the IDF Support Group to obtain information on local resources, meet with others from the community, gain support and discuss topics that affect people with IPF. The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 12, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Health & Fitness Gym, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. For more information please call Marie or Susan at 518886-5676. 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. 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. Please note: if schools are closed for the day the Center will also be closed. Check out www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. POLAR EXPRESS PARTY: Northshire Bookstore’s children’s department invites little ones to wear their jammies and join us for a cozy evening with a reading of “The Polar Express,” a visit from Santa Claus and tasty treats. Due to popular demand, there will be two sessions at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This is a free event but reservations are required and patrons are encouraged to make a $5 or $10 donation to support Northshire’s Book Angels program, which gives new books to hundreds of local children in need during the holidays. For more information visit www. northshire.com. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: This month’s Chef Dinner is cooked by chefs from Prime at Saratoga National and features Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Braising Garlic Jus. Members only; $12 per person. Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30 p.m. at 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Sign up at the front desk. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, at the Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford. Choir director Jessica Crisci will present the nationallyrecognized Scotia-Glenville High School Choralaires, who will perform a wide variety of season choral literature. Schenectady Elfuns luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests, and to all former or retired GE employees. To make a reservation, contact Bob Clements at 518-243-6380 by Friday, December 7.

Thursday, Dec. 13

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, concludes the Fall 2018 Brown Bag Lunch Series with “Echoes from the Mill,” presented by Saratoga Springs City Historian Maryann Fitzgerald. 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Visitor Center at 518-587-3241 or visit www. saratogaspringsvisitorcenter. com. CHAMBER HOLIDAY MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosts their 2018 Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 13, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Saratoga Casino & Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs. Members are invited to join hundreds in attendance for one of the largest networking events of the season while enjoying food, drinks and one final celebration of the Chamber’s centennial season. $10 in advance or at the door. Register at https://chamber.saratoga. org/events/details/2018holiday-mixer-38762. 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). LIVE AT THE JAZZ BAR: Join SPAC’s “Live at the Jazz Bar” for a special free evening of swing dancing, kicking off at 7p.m. with swing, LindyHop and Charleston lessons from Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez of Tango Fusion Dance Company. The event also features the tight harmonies of Annie and the Hedonists and a cash bar by Mazzone Hospitality at the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs.

Friday, Dec. 14

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Orchestra concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Free and open to the public. HOLIDAY COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT: Middle Grove United Methodist Church hosts a Holiday Coffeehouse Concert with The Remnants on Friday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at 429 Middle Grove Road, at the corner of Middle Grove and North Creek Road. A love offering will be taken. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: This month’s guild meeting includes a general meeting starting at 9:45 a.m., a traditional Cookie Social, the Guild Challenge and a Show and Share. Please bring a plate of cookies to share; coffee, tea and hot cider will be provided. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Free for members; $5 donation requested for non-members. Please note: if Bethlehem schools are closed or delayed for 2 hours or more due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled. For more information visit www. quiltinc.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join Lois Celeste, Saratoga Senior Center Executive Director, to discuss plans for 2018 at the annual “State of the Center” member meeting. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, Dec. 15

AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, December 15, at 10 a.m. at the post located at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.