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Thursday, Dec. 19 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Songs of the Season with Dan Berggren at noon on Thursday, December 19 in the H. Dutcher Community Room at Saratoga Springs Public Library. Enjoy a Winter Solstice Celebration with Adirondack singer/songwriter Dan Berggren. Gather with friends to sing choruses, hear stories, and warm your heart as we approach the solstice. The program also features a sampling of “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas on the 105th anniversary of the author’s birth. No registration required. www.sspl.org.

TALK LIVE WITH SANTA: Saratoga’s Star Radio is excited to ring in the holiday season with an area tradition, “The Talk Live with Santa Show” For six evenings in December, parents can register their children to talk to Santa on Saratoga’s Star Radio. The program will air Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 9, 10, and 12, 16, 17 and 19 from 6-8 PM ON 93.3 FM. www.starsaratoga.com.

NEW PARENT MEETUP: Every Thursday at 10:30 (no new parent meetup on December 26) These events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

LIBRARY CHEFS: Thursday, December 19th, 3:30pm. We will be making a quick and easy snack every month. Drop ins welcome. Please let us know ASAP if your child has a food allergy and would like to come, and we will do our best to accommodate. We will avoid peanut dishes all together. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

CRAFTING: Thursday, December 19th, 6pm. A new craft every month. All supplies provided. Ages 12 & up only. Register online. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

Friday, Dec. 20 HOLIDAY DANCE: Singles Outreach Community Holiday, Celebrating the Season with Dancing starting at 7 pm on December 20 at Colonie Elks (11 Elks Lane, Latham, NY 12110. DJ - Joe Sweeney. Open to the Public. $12 pp. For more info: 518-4526883.

BLOOD DRIVE: On Friday, December 20th, 2019, The Latham-Colonie Council Knights of Columbus #3394, will hold a Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The Latham-Colonie Council Knights of Columbus #3394 is located at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. The donation hours are from 1:00-6:00 pm. To schedule an appointment please contact edhillenbrand@gmail.com or 518-209-6739 or www. redcrossblood.org.

Candlelight Festival of Carols: ‘Tis the season for family and friends, memories and traditions, all beautifully wrapped in the glorious sound of music. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society chorus invites you to its second annual Candlelight Festival of Carols. Great for all ages, this gathering includes many of your seasonal favorites, accompanied by brass, organ, and percussion. The festival is Friday, 12/20/19, 7pm at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Road, Glenville NY. Children 12 and under free. $15 student (ages 13-21) | $20 senior (65+) |$25 general admission. Tickets available online at bhos.us, by phone 518-416-4060, or at the door the day of the performance

LEGO LEAGUE: Fridays, 3:30pm. Kids are welcome to come and play with our giant selection of Legos! There will be weekly challenges available for inspiration! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

PRE-K PLAYDATE: Fridays, 10am. Stop in for some open play with other families and our wide selection of toys. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641. Saturday, Dec. 21

LEGION MEETING: American Legion Adirondack Post 70 will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, December 21, at 10AM. 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS SERVICE: All are welcome to come to this Light in the Darkness: A service of comfort and hope on the longest night of the year. Saturday, December 21, 2019, 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church 22 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Christmas can be a painful time. The constant, inescapable refrain about the happiness of the season reminds many people of what they have lost or have never had. Broken or lost relationships, employment and financial insecurity, poor health, depression—all of these can be more difficult as the nights lengthen and the cold intrudes. Recognizing that Christ came to comfort those who struggle with sadness and pain, First Presbyterian Church will host a community service of scripture, prayer, music and candle lighting to invite God’s Word to shine light into our darkness. Everyone, regardless of church background (or no religious affiliation) is welcome.

TEN BROECK MANSION HOLIDAY HOUSE: Saturday, December 21, 2019Children’s Story Hour with Sinterklaas 10:00 am. The Albany County Historical Association at the Ten Broeck Mansion, located at located at 9 Ten Broeck Place in Albany, will host the annual Holiday House activities beginning on Sunday, December 1 and continuing until Sunday, December 22, 2019. There are many planned events the public will enjoy including candle light tours, a holiday tea, two musical performances, an open house, a lecture, and a children’s story hour. Sinterklaas will visit many of the events throughout the month. The Ten Broeck Mansion is a 222 year old Federal Style home that was built for Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer and family. It is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. During the holiday season volunteer decorators from around the Capital region transform the home into a holiday wonderland. The decorating theme this year is “American Treasures.” Handicapped accessibility is limited to the first floor. Ample parking is available behind the garden which can be accessed from Livingston Avenue. Please visit the website: www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call (518) 436-9826 for details and tickets.

Sunday, Dec. 22 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION: Chanukah Celebration on Sunday December 22, 11:30 AM-2:00 PM Wilton Mall. Saratoga Chabad invites you to a Chanukah Party on Sunday December 22, 11:30 AM-2:00 PM in Wilton Mall, near Homegoods and JcPenney. Come and enjoy a spectacular show by Sean the Prankster. Sean “The Prankster” Magician is both a performer and producer of magic shows in the Capital Region and beyond. He is a regular performer at Windham Mountain Ski Resort and Chicken Run Restaurant. His wife Crazy Christine Balloons, will join in the fun as a balloon twister. As well as enjoy dreidels candles, menorahs, arts and crafts as well Chanukah candy filled dreidels and Chanukah cookies.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Italian American War Veterans Post #35 at 247 Grand Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Eggs made to order, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under five are free. $10 for carry out.

CHANUKAH CELEBRATION: Join Congregation Shaara Tfille for our Chanukah Celebration with Storyteller and Musician Sandy Schuman Sunday, December 22nd 11:00 a.m. Festivities include a dairy luncheon, children performing and lighting the Menorah Sandy tells stories about songs and songwriters, personal adventures, historical sagas, folk tales and stories in the Jewish storytelling tradition. He’s been featured at The Northeast Storytelling Conference, Riverway Storytelling Festival, Caffè Lena, Proctors, Tellabration, Limmud Boston and interfaith, radio, and television programs. Sandy was a winner of the Susquehanna Folk Festival Liars Contest in 2019 and the St. Louis Jewish Storytelling Contest in 2015. He is a member of the Story Circle of the Capital District, Northeast Storytelling, National Storytelling Network, Jewish Storytelling Coalition and Lifetime Arts Creative Aging Roster. $10 (over 13) RSVP for lunch by December 18th to 518-5842370.

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www. oneroofsaratoga.com.

TEN BROECK MANSION HOLIDAY HOUSE: Sunday, December 22, 2019- Musicians of Ma’Alwyck- 2:00pm -3:30 pm. The Albany County Historical Association at the Ten Broeck Mansion, located at located at 9 Ten Broeck Place in Albany, will host the annual Holiday House activities beginning on Sunday, December 1 and continuing until Sunday, December 22, 2019. There are many planned events the public will enjoy including candle light tours, a holiday tea, two musical performances, an open house, a lecture, and a children’s story hour. Sinterklaas will visit many of the events throughout the month. The Ten Broeck Mansion is a 222 year old Federal Style home that was built for Abraham Ten Broeck and his wife Elizabeth Van Rensselaer and family. It is lovingly preserved by the Albany County Historical Association. During the holiday season volunteer decorators from around the Capital region transform the home into a holiday wonderland. The decorating theme this year is “American Treasures.” Handicapped accessibility is limited to the first floor. Ample parking is available behind the garden which can be accessed from Livingston Avenue. Please visit the website: www.tenbroeckmansion.org or call (518) 436-9826 for details and tickets.

COMMUNITY BALLROOM DANCE: December 22, Polish Community Center, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. 6:30 pm - dance lesson by Hershel Allen, Showcase dance by Ann Marie and Fred Schwartz. 7:15 pm to 10 pm - open dancing. DJ - Brian Zapel. Great dance mixers and lady’s choice. $12 pp. Open to the public. High school/ college students with Valid ID - half price. www:SinglesOutreach.org. 518-452-6883. Next dance: January 26, 2020.

Monday, Dec. 23 CHANUKAH WONDERLAND: Monday December 23, 11:30-2:30 Chanukah Wonderland in the Sussman Room in the Saratoga Library. Come join for a fun filled day of crafts, latkes and doughnut and hear the story of Chanukah from our great big Chanukah book.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: The Saratoga Hilton’s 25th Annual “Breakfast with Santa” is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 24 at The Saratoga Hilton; 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The Saratoga Hilton’s 25th annual “Breakfast with Santa” will take place on Christmas Eve at the hotel. The special anniversary event will feature a festive buffet breakfast, fantastic gift raffles and a

fun visit from Santa himself. Doors open for seating and raffle tickets go on sale at 8:30 a.m. Entry for the event is $12 for adults, and $6 for children aged 4 to 12 years old (little ones under 4 eat free). Families are welcome to take a picture with Santa during the event. Early attendance is encouraged. Each year, The Saratoga Hilton donates all proceeds from the breakfast and raffle to a local charity. This year, proceeds will benefit Beyond My Battle, a Saratoga Springs-based nonprofit organization that provides emotional support, education, resources and awareness to people with chronic illnesses and their families. Contact: 518584-4000. Website: www.thesaratogahotel.com.

ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Join us for worship… Christmas Eve: 4pm – Family Service, 9pm – Candlelight Service. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 518-6644834. www.stlukesonthehill.org.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa welcomes all to join us for our first Christmas Eve Service with our new Pastor, Rev. Jennifer Legg. It will be a meaningful time to center our hearts on Jesus and his love! Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7 pm. 22 West High St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Pearl and Burgoyne Streets, Schuylerville, will be holding its annual Candlelight Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 8 pm. The Christmas Story will be read, carols and anthems sung, and the Christmas Message will be delivered by Pastor Joyce deVelder. The service will include traditional candle lighting during the singing of “Silent Night.” The sanctuary is handicapped accessible. All are welcome! Wednesday, Dec. 25 CHANUKAH GAME DAY: Come and enjoy a lunch of bagels, cream cheese a lox as well as latkes and dougnuts and chanukah treats all while having fun with friends and playing lots of fun an exciting games. 12:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 130 Circular St. in Saratoga Springs. ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE: Join us for worship… Christmas Day: 9am – Celebration Service. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 518-6644834. www.stlukesonthehill.org. Thursday, Dec. 26 SCIENCE SOCIETY: Thursday, December 26, 3:30pm. Join us in some fun science experiments centered on a theme. Drop ins welcome! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641. Friday, Dec. 27

FOAL PATROL KIDS: “Foal Patrol Kids!” - Friday, December 27th, 10:00 a.m. to noon. – Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a family-friendly open house celebrating season 3 of Foal Patrol, the Museum’s one-of -a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares. “Foal Patrol Kids!” will include a variety of fun and educational activities, as well as healthy snacks, giveaways, and special guests. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Foal Patrol website on Museum iPads to learn about the new in-foal mares, participate in an arts and crafts activity, ride an equipony, and see the HorsePlay! Gallery to groom a life-sized stuffed animal horse, dress in jockey attire, and investigate objects related to the many careers associated with horse racing. Free Admission. LEGO LEAGUE: Fridays, 3:30pm. Kids are welcome to come and play with our giant selection of Legos! There will be weekly challenges available for inspiration! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

PRE-K PLAYDATE: Fridays, 10am. Stop in for some open play with other families and our wide selection of toys. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641. Saturday, Dec. 28 CONTRADANCE: New England-style contra dance. Live, Celtic-based music by Up Front Session Band: Joel Roesenberger on Celtic harp & piano accordion, Nancy Bakemeier on fiddle, John Guay on hammered dulcimer & Vonnie Estes on keyboard. No partner needed. Easy to learn! Teaching and calling by Joan Savitt. Beginners welcome-lesson at 6:40pm; Dance at 7 pm, until 10pm. Saturday December 28, 2019. Admission: $11. Discounts given for seniors, students with ID and YMCA members. Location: Southern Saratoga YMCA at 1 Wall St., Clifton Park, NY 12065.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: Saturday, December 28, 2:30 pm. Find out what you get when you mix 1 Cow, 3 Magic Beans and 1 Giant Beanstalk in The Puppet People’s newest show! Recommended ages 3-8. 40 minutes of fun! Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 6956641. Sunday, Dec. 29

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Monday, Dec. 30

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Department of Social Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. The department is in need of bilingual parents. The next certification class will be held in the spring. For more information call Jared LeGrand at 518-884-4157.

MOVIE MAKERS: Mondays, 3:30pm. Join us in making YouTube movies after school. Permission slips are required before filming. *There will be no Movie Makers on December 23. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

FIDGET GROWS A PIZZA: Book reading and pizza making Monday, December 30, 2pm. Fidget is very excited about growing her very own pizza garden. As the tomato plants ripen, Fidget is surprised to learn that her garden doesn’t actually grow pizza. Find out what happens in Fidget’s pizza garden & then make your own pizza right at the library! Registration required. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641. Tuesday, Dec. 31

NOON YEAR’S EVE: Tuesday, December 31 at 11:30 am - Noon Years Eve Party. Bring your little ones to ring in the “noon year” at Northshire. For those whose bedtimes come well before midnight, we’ll be celebrating the end of 2019 with dancing, followed by a countdown and apple juice toast at noon. Party clothes are encouraged but not required. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information on this or other events, call 518-682-4200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

END OF YEAR BASH: Tuesday, December 31 st , 2-4pm. Join us in celebrating another great year gone by, and the upcoming year ahead! Relax with some snacks, games (including video games), crafts, and a ball drop at 3pm. For kids and teens. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 6956641. STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylerville. (518) 695-6641.

FIRST NIGHT AT CMAS: First Night at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Saratoga Springs. December 31, 2019 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. All ages. Come and explore the museum during this after-hours time to celebrate the New Year as we take part in Saratoga’s First Night. There will be crafts and activities, live performances, and animal demonstrations. (518)584-5540. Cmssny.org.

DANCETOPIA’S NEW YEAR’S PARTY: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at CM School of Fine Arts | 17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park. Enjoy a wonderful night of fun and food including dance lessons, open floor dancing, games and prizes, a 50⁄50 raffle and a midnight champagne toast while watching the ball drop. $35 each, RSVP by Dec. 20 at (518) 383-6654 Ext. 1. performanceschoolofmusicarts.com.

NOON YEAR AT CMOST: Frozen Science, Tuesday, December 31st, 9:00AM – 1:00PM AT Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180. You won’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2020 at CMOST. Ring in the “Noon Year” with laughter, learning and fun as we investigate the cool science of all things frozen. Activities include creating glitter slime, building ice castles, a festive selfie station, the last dance party of 2019, engineering a ball drop, snacks and more. Everything leads up to our a countdown to high noon and museum-wide parade. Suitable for all ages. All activities are included with museum admission. No need to preregister. New this year: all New Year’s Eve activities are included with museum admission: $8 per person, children under age 2 and CMOST members are free. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

ALL CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: All caregivers’ support group at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info/directions to meeting space 413-9927012. www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health &Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www. oneroofsaratoga.com. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cancer support group at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St, second and fourth Wednesday each month at noon. Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info. 413-992-7012. www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues. Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2020 for a free presentation entitled “Mental Health First Aid 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues” from 9:00am-Noon at the Pastoral Center, 40 N. Main Ave., Albany and will be broadcast to the following sites for live viewing: Our Lady of the Annunciation/ Queensbury and St. Edward the Confessor/Clifton Park. This presentation by certified instructor Brian Evers will help increase the understanding of mental health issues affecting the older adult population and to equip those who minister to them with the skills to provide stronger support to individual and families To register: https://www.rcda.org/2020MiniPres or Maria.Schollenberger@rcda.org, (518) 641-6818. All faith traditions welcome. Sunday, Jan. 12 DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health &Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Tuesday, Jan. 14,

2020 SARATOGA STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM: Join us for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eightweek Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulness-based meditation as a practice for growth and healing. Our credentialed instructors have taught locally, nationally, and internationally for over 10 years. We have taught over 100 classes in Saratoga with over 3000 graduates. Students learn multiple forms of mindfulness meditation as well as the latest neuroscience findings about the impact of mindfulness on the brain and our ability to heal. As our students discover they can experience a deeper sense of peace in the midst of a fast-paced, demanding and stressful life, they learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. While the program is very personal and therapeutic, it is also solidly practical and offers concrete approaches to dealing with physical and emotional distress. Benefits include improved breathing and sleep, reduced anxiety, better pain management, increased physical flexibility, changes in negative thought patterns, greater awareness of eating, improved immune system and a sense of inner calm. Classes are offered on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm for our winter Session beginning Jan. 14th. Class size is limited and we accept some insurances. For more information or to register, please call our offices at 581-3180 ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogastressreduction.com. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020

TROY DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING: The next meeting of the newly formed DISTRICT 2 Neighborhood Assn. will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 6:15-8:15 PM. It will be at the RAINBOW Center at the Arnold Fallon Apts, right on River St. just South of Glen Ave. on the West side. This meeting is open to all. Please bring a friend, all are welcome.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Lunchtime Meditation at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, first and third Wednesday each month (12:30pm). Drop ins welcome, free and open to all. One Roof Saratoga: 518-581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Wednesday January 15th from 5-7PM and Saturday March 7th from 10AM-12PM. Bring the kids and come play . . . Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Classes for toddlers, 3s, and 4s. Visit www. cliftonparknurseryschool.org or find us on Facebook! Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com. CHAMBER MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will kick off the 2020 season with a mixer on Wednesday, January 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park. A New Member Orientation will kick off the event from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. and will consist of a conversation with Chamber President, Todd Shimkus, on how you can maximize your Chamber membership. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., you will have the opportunity to network with other Chamber members while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020

TRIVIA NIGHT: Saratoga Springs Lions Club & Saratoga Springs History Museum present Trivia night at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Teams are made up of six players at $50 per person or $300 per team. Dinner is included for each team participant. Pre-registation is required. To register team for the History Museum, visit www.saratogahistory.org/trivia-night for a team application and email the completed form to jparillo@saratogahistory.org. Payment can be made online or via check. To register in person, visit the Museum shop Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you represent a company, please provide your logo via email to jparillo@saratogahistory.org. Questions? Email Jamie or call 518-584-6920 x102. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Monday, Jan. 21, 2020

PART-TIME FARMER TAX SCHOOL: January 21, 2020, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. CAAHP’s Part-Time Farmer Tax School is being offered in Troy. When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make in order to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What tax related form(s) do I need to complete? What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm business? Should I form an LLC or other form of business, and what tax documentation do lenders require? CAAHP Educators, Steve Hadcock and Dayton Maxwell, will answer these and other tax related questions during this meeting. In addition to discussing income tax concepts, they will explore Agricultural Value Assessment, Building Exemptions, Sales Tax Regulations and Farmers’ School Tax Credit. The cost for attending this workshop is $20 per person, which includes a light dinner and printed materials. Register and pay online at https://tinyurl.com/PTFarmerTaxSchoolTroyReg to attend the Troy session. Register by phone by calling 518-765-3518. Please email cce-caahp@cornell.edu with questions. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

FARM TO FORK LOCAL FOOD EXPO: Capital District Region Farm to Fork Local Food Expo, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 - 4:00 pm (Snow date: Thursday, January 23, 2020) at Guilderland High School Gym, 8 School Rd., Guilderland Center. Local vendors, growers and buyers are invited to attend the Capital District Region Farm to Fork Local Food Expo. If you are a vendor/grower looking to increase your visibility and sales with local regional businesses like schools, institutions, restaurants, wholesalers and supermarkets, then you should plan on attending this free event. We anticipate over forty buyers to be on hand to taste local products and build relationships with local growers and producers. If you are a buyer, you will have the opportunity to meet regional growers, small scale food processors, bakers and many more. You will be able to sample high quality products and increase your procurement of locally grown and produced products. There is no cost to attend this event, but we ask that you register by contacting Sydney Joy at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, sij23@cornell.edu or 518-765-3579.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cancer support group at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St, second and fourth Wednesday each month at noon. Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for info. 413-992-7012. www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

SARATOGA CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate it’s 102nd year of being a Visible and Vocal advocate and promoter of its members and Saratoga County, at our 2020 Annual Dinner on Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. You’re invited to join the nearly 1000 business professionals for an evening of networking, celebration, and dinner provided by Mazzone Hospitality. The evening will start with a cocktail reception, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the program running from 7:00 to 7:30. Dinner will immediately follow along with networking with local business leaders. During the program, we will honor Theresa Agresta, Owner of Allegory Studios and Culture Talk and our 2020 Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, for her leadership and service to the Chamber and the Saratoga County community. In addition to celebrating Theresa’s leadership, the Saratoga County Chamber will again present the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award.to an individual who has an extraordinary record of volunteer leadership and action for the betterment of Saratoga County. Past recipients of this award are Steve “Sully” Sullivan and Tom Roohan. We will also celebrate the Chamber’s leading role in building a new 7,700 square foot field house to provide a safe and secure place for local Navy personnel and their families to learn, recreate, drill and graduate as well as kick-off our Leap of Kindness Day 2020. Cost is $125 and sponsorship starts at just $750. For a complete list of sponsorship benefits, please click here. If you have any questions, or have issues registering, please contact Keith VanVeghten. Registration deadline is Friday, January 17th by 4:00 p.m. saratoga.org. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www. oneroofsaratoga.com. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

USING LINKEDIN TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS: January 28, 2020 - 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at the Hyatt Place Saratoga/Malta, 20 State Farm Pl, Malta. Don’t miss this seminar packed with valuable information you can implement immediately to increase leads and sales by harnessing the power of of LinkedIn to grow your pipeline, learning powerful insider best practices from LinkedIn for effective social selling that dovetail with Sandler’s proven sales methodology Using LinkedIn to generate warm referrals from your existing contact network, how to make your profile the most attractive to potential prospects. About the Presenter: Luke Scarchilli, Sandler Training Associate. Luke is passionate about bringing the Sandler Selling System and it’s proven techniques for sales process improvement to clients to help them achieve their goals and increase revenues. $30 Chamber Members. $40 Non-Member Admission. Saratoga. org. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020

SACRED HEART SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Sacred Heart School, 308 Spring Ave. in Troy. (518) 274-3655. SacredHeartSchoolTroy.com. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020

TWIN BRIDGES COUNCIL MEETING: 8:00 - 9:00 am, Friday, January 31, 2020. Location to be announced. The Saratoga County Chamber Twin Bridges Council holds meetings every other month. The Council is comprised of chamber members who have a focus on Southern Saratoga County. The Council is open to any chamber member who is interested in attending and guests are always welcome. Twin Bridges Council Mission: To initiate and provide programs and services which will enhance members’ ability to successfully conduct their business and to enhance and promote a healthy economy, making Saratoga County an ideal place to work, live and visit. More information is available online at saratoga. org. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020

CHOWDERFEST: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 in downtown saratoga Springs and beyond. Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest is one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers. www.discoversaratoga.org/events/chowderfest. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 HORSEMEN’S SOCIAL: The Annual Horsemen’s Social will

be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 from 6:30- 9:30 PM, at The Saratoga Winery, 462 NY-29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. This social network was originated by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine Leadership Committee to encourage horse people of all disciplines to gather and discuss the state of the industry, as well as to foster relationships within the equine community. Participants will enjoy a wonderful BBQ meal and drink ticket, along with great conversation, guest speakers and a silent auction to benefit the Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Training Center. The Training Center supports year-round educational programming, as well as many 4- H Horse Clubs and their events. Please call 518-885-8995 to register for the Horsemen’s Social by February 8th. Cost of tickets are $35. For more information, please contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu, 518-885-8995, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cceequine/ at www.cceequine.com. Saturday, March 7, 2020 NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Wednesday January 15th from 5-7PM and Saturday March 7th from 10AM-12PM. Bring the kids and come play . . . Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Classes for toddlers, 3s, and 4s. Visit www. cliftonparknurseryschool.org or find us on Facebook! Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com SPAC WINTER BALL: The Saratoga Performing Arts Center Junior Committee invites you to celebrate our 10th Annual SPAC Winter Ball: The Future is Now, as the Hall of Springs teleports you into a futuristic utopia. Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7pm for an experiential new realm complete with live music and dancing, celestial-themed cocktails, gourmet food, a futuristic photo booth and more. For this time warped affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal or cocktail attire, drawing inspiration from innovative and modern designs and styles. Tickets: $125-$200. Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Must be 21+ to attend. For questions, please contact Liz Ellis at eellis@spac.org or 518-584-9330. Friday, March 27, 2020 TWIN BRIDGES COUNCIL MEETING: 8:00 - 9:00 am, Friday, January 31, 2020. Location to be announced. The Saratoga County Chamber Twin Bridges Council holds meetings every other month. The Council is comprised of chamber members who have a focus on Southern Saratoga County. The Council is open to any chamber member who is interested in attending and guests are always welcome. Twin Bridges Council Mission: To initiate and provide programs and services which will enhance members’ ability to successfully conduct their business and to enhance and promote a healthy economy, making Saratoga County an ideal place to work, live and visit. More information is available online at saratoga. org.