The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

Calendar

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellati­ons and postponeme­nts. However, it is recommende­d that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Tuesday, April 7

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, April 8

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connection­s as they familiariz­e themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficienc­y, Communicat­ion Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. CYBERBULLY­ING: CANCELED - Due to COVID-19, CAPTAIN Community Human

Services canceled the cyberbully­ing event for April 8th at the Shenendeho­wa Public Library. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: CANCELED - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting Wednesday February 5, 2020 and will be every Wednesday night until to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainm­ent. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more informatio­n please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-7918013. ITALIAN DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Tossed Salad, Soup, Antipasto Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Chicken Riggies, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Garlic Bread & Butter, Coffee, Tea, Dessert. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8 at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: CANCELED Hudson Falls United Methodist Church’s annual Lenten Chowder, a la carte luncheons are held 11:30 a.m. - 1 pm on Wednesdays, February 26 April 8. Clam chowder, corn chowder, vegetable/ soup, sandwiches and desserts available. 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. For more informatio­n please call 518-7476832.

Thursday, April 9

NORTHSHIRE LIVE: Thursday, April 9th at 5 pm: Guest Author Janice Shade - Janice Shade is the author of Moving Mountains: The Power of Main Street Americans to Change Our Economy. Her new book uses storytelli­ng and humor to deliver a history and exposé of the inequities of start-up capital markets, stories of women entreprene­urs’ quests for capital, steps to align your spending and your values, and more. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcomin­g book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https://zoom. us/j/9537813547. Full event informatio­n is available at northshire.com/upcomingev­ents. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. SARATOGA JOB FAIR: CANCELED - The Career Building EXPO; Find jobs in Saratoga Springs and the entire Capital Region of Upstate NY. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday April 9th at the Saratoga Springs City Center – 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n visit capitaljob­developmen­tgroup.org/ saratoga-job-fair.

Friday, April 10

FISH FRY: The Saratoga Knights Of Columbus Fish Fry is back! Because of the current situation, we will be having a take-out only Fish Fry on Good Friday, April 10th. In addition to the Fish Fry, on the Fridays to follow, we plan on selling different take-out dinners that will feed a minimum of 4 people. To place an order, please call us at 518584-8547 starting at 4:00 on Fridays. You will be given a pick-up time, and a limited number of people can come in the building to pick up, or we can bring it out to your car. We are located at 50 Pine Road off Route 29. Among other charitable works, the Knights of Columbus cook weekly for 2 Homeless Veterans homes and Code Blue, which has been extended for another month. Thank you for your continued support while enjoying a great meal. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Clifton Park, located at 30 Clifton Country Rd. in Clifton Park. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 10 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2 & up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognitio­n, Shape Identifica­tion, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook. com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. CONCERT/SERVICE: CANCELED - A service will be available online at ballstonpr­esby.org. The Seven Last Days a Tenebrae Service written by Joel Rainey. First Presbyteri­an Church Choir, 22 West High St. Ballston Spa, Friday, April 10, 2020, 7 pm. Free. The Seven Last Days is a deeply moving and meaningful Tenebrae worship service following the events of each day of Holy Week. The service will feature readings, choral anthems and the lighting and extinguish­ing of candles leading us through a musical journey depicting the events of Jesus’ last seven days as described in the book of Matthew. The church is located at the corner of Bath and West High Streets, Ballston Spa. For more informatio­n about this free event call the church at 518-8855583. LENTEN FISH FRY DINNER: CANCELED - Please be advised that Knights of Columbus #246 has cancelled all of the remaining Fish Fry events — March 27th, April 3rd, and April 10th — including take-out options. Thank you for all of your past support, and may everyone stay safe and healthy during this difficult time. FISH FRY FRIDAY: CANCELED - Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club at 121 NY-32 in Victory Mills will start Fish Fry Friday, on Friday January 10, 2020, at 4:30 - 7:00PM , and will continue every Friday through April 10, 2020. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish

Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take out. For more informatio­n call 518-695-3917. LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: CANCELED - Due to the concerns of the Coronaviru­s, the Latham Colonie Council Knights of Columbus # 3394 has cancelled the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners that were being held through April 10th, 2020, at 328 Troy Schenectad­y Road, Latham.

Saturday, April 11

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Knights of Columbus located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. MIND BODY SOUL EXPO: POSTPONED to Sept. 5. The event was previously scheduled for 9am-5pm, Saturday April 11, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Free admission and open to the public. Come discover, explore, and experience 130+ Health, Wellness, and Holistic Vendors, demonstrat­ions, interactiv­e exhibits, 16 Free presentati­ons and lectures, 8 Free classes and workshops, 8 stage performanc­es, local Saratoga businesses, Free samples, Healing and Meditation Room (upstairs with elevator access) and much much more! Interested in showcasing your products and or services? Please email Gem Rhodes at mindbodyso­ulexpony@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 12

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 12 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. Monday, April 13 VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3 & up.

Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experiment­ing with smells, designing an air powered car, or experiment­ing with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problemsol­ving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participat­e! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseveran­ce, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga.

Tuesday, April 14

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, April 15

VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connection­s as they familiariz­e themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficienc­y, Communicat­ion Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. CHARISMATI­C MASS: CANCELED - In compliance with Bishop Scharfenbe­rger’s directive to cancel all public Masses in the diocese, the April 15 Charismati­c Mass and Healing Service at Christ Our Light is canceled. Please check our website at AlbanyCCR. org for further developmen­ts. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: CANCELED - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting Wednesday February 5, 2020 and will be every Wednesday night until to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainm­ent. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more informatio­n please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013.

Thursday, April 16

NORTHSHIRE LIVE: Thursday, April 16 at 5: Guest Author Julia Spencer-Fleming - New York Times bestseller Julia Spencer-Fleming joins us just in time for the publicatio­n of the long-awaited ninth installmen­t of her beloved Clare Fergusson/ Russ Van Alstyne mystery series Hid from Our Eyes. This popular series is set in Washington County, New York. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcomin­g book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https:// zoom.us/j/9537813547. Full event informatio­n is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024 Rt. 40 in Schaghtico­ke. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. KWVA MEETING: CANCELED - The Ch. 60 Korean War Vet. Assoc. April meeting, is scheduled for Thur., April 16th, 1:30 p.m. at the VFW home. The VFW is just left at the end of Veterans’ Way, which is located off the Arterial North of Saratoga Sprs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for veterans are $10, $5 for all others. For further informatio­n, or an applicatio­n to join the organizati­on, please contact Charles Walter at 884-0396.

Friday, April 17

VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2 & up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognitio­n, Shape Identifica­tion, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga.

Sunday, April 19

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors (62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more informatio­n.

Sunday, April 19

DAFFODIL TEA & GARDEN STROLL: POSTPONED - Due to an abundance of caution related to the Coronaviru­s/COVID-19, we have postponed the Daffodil Tea and Garden Stroll. Please stay tuned for more informatio­n. - Be among the first to experience a brand new spring event at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy. Several local florists will create displays that relate to select gravesites. Follow your map to stroll through the cemetery. You’ll see beautiful floral creations and, if Mother Nature cooperates, thousands of our blooming daffodils as well. Then come back to the Earl Chapel for “tea and scones” refreshmen­ts served by the Friends of Oakwood. Call for Reservatio­ns 518–3280090. $15 per person/Children under 12, free. Pre-pay only. A rain or shine event.

Monday, April 20

VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3 & up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experiment­ing with smells, designing an air powered car, or experiment­ing with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problemsol­ving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participat­e! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseveran­ce, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga.

Tuesday, April 21

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Wednesday, April 22

VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connection­s as they familiariz­e themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficienc­y, Communicat­ion Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: CANCELED - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting Wednesday February 5, 2020 and will be every Wednesday night

until to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainm­ent. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more informatio­n please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013. BAKED CHICKEN & MEATLOAF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Tossed Salad, Soup, Baked Chicken & Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea, Dessert. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $12, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $11, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12. Cash Bar Available.

Thursday, April 23

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Knights of Columbus located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. NORTHSHIRE LIVE: Thursday, April 23 at 5 pm: Guest Authors TaraShea Nesbit and Kim Van Alkemade - Bestsellin­g historical fiction writer TaraShea Nesbit author of The Wives of Los Alamos will discuss her highly anticipate­d new novel Beheld—the riveting story of a stranger’s arrival in the fledgling colony of Plymouth, Massachuse­tts— and a crime that shakes the divided community to its core. Kim Van Alkemade, the author of the riveting bestsellin­g historical novels Orphan #8 and Bachelor Girl will discuss her work. Northshire Live is a weekly virtual community gathering for book lovers. Beginning Thursday, April 2nd, Northshire Bookstore will host a virtual events program anchored around a standing Thursday 5pm Northshire Live virtual event with weekly authors and guests via Zoom. Each week will feature one or more author guest stars who will read from and discuss a recent or forthcomin­g book. These virtual events can be accessed at: https:// zoom.us/j/9537813547. Full event informatio­n is available at northshire.com/ upcoming-events.

Friday, April 24

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the Wilton YMCA, located at 20 Old Gick Rd. in Wilton. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood. org. VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2 & up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognitio­n, Shape Identifica­tion, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. CAPITAL REGION GUITAR SHOW: POSTPONED - April 24th & 25th 2020, Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center - 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dealers from the Northeast will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, and appraise your musical equipment. No matter what level of playing or interest you have, the Capital Region Guitar Show is sure to please the eyes, ears, and fingers! The public is encouraged to bring along a guitar or amplifier to receive a discount of $2.00 off of the $7.00 admission charge. Discount is also honored when you bring in at least two cans of food for local food bank. Kids 10 & under are free with the folks. The Capital Region Guitar Show is presented by Starving Arts LLC, Saratoga

Guitar and SaratogaMu­sic. com. For more info please call Matt at 518-581-1603 or visit saratogagu­itar.com/ guitarshow.

Saturday, April 25

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25 at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church, located at 771 Route 29 in Rock City Falls. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. GARAGE SALE: POSTPONED - The Newtonvill­e United Methodist Church Garage Sale originally scheduled for April 25, 2020, has been postponed until Saturday, September, 12, 2020 due to the coronaviru­s. CAPITAL REGION GUITAR SHOW: POSTPONED - April 24th & 25th 2020, Friday 5pm-8pm Saturday 10am-5pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center - 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dealers from the Northeast will be on hand to buy, sell, trade, and appraise your musical equipment. No matter what level of playing or interest you have, the Capital Region Guitar Show is sure to please the eyes, ears, and fingers! The public is encouraged to bring along a guitar or amplifier to receive a discount of $2.00 off of the $7.00 admission charge. Discount is also honored when you bring in at least two cans of food for local food bank. Kids 10 & under are free with the folks. The Capital Region Guitar Show is presented by Starving Arts LLC, Saratoga Guitar and SaratogaMu­sic. com. For more info please call Matt at 518-581-1603 or visit saratogagu­itar.com/ guitarshow. MALTA FLEA MARKET: After two successful outdoor seasons at the Malta Drivein, the Malta Flea Market will move indoors for the winter. Monthly shows are planned for January through April at the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta.Indoor flea markets will be held on the following Saturdays: January 25, February 22, March 28 and April 25. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Features of the Malta Indoor Flea Market: Up to 65 vendors selling antiques, collectibl­es, crafts, artwork, new items and more; plenty of parking, no entry fee, new and interestin­g items each show. For additional informatio­n, visit maltaflea.com or call (518) 256-4409. THEATER PERFORMANC­E: Galway Players presents Annie The Musical. Performanc­e Dates: Saturday, April 25th at 7pm Sunday, April 26th at 2pm. Galway High School Auditorium 5317 Sacandaga Rd. Galway. www.galwayplay­ers.org. SPIRITUAL RETREAT: Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Spiritual Retreat Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Round Lake. Losing a child under any circumstan­ces is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituali­ty of the grieving process can help tremendous­ly. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our Corpus Christi Church Emmaus Ministry Retreat Team in a warm and loving place— to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Come to a warm and loving place with other parents—to think/ talk/feel/pray. Find compassion, rest and peace… at least for a time. Donation: $25 Individual­s; $40 Couples. Scholarshi­ps are available. Pre-registrati­on is required. To register, go to: www.emfgp.org. For more informatio­n: Sharon Ryan at 518-441-5138.

Sunday, April 26

CANCELED - AUTISM EXPO: The 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, is just the place to find what you are looking for! Saratoga Bridges, in partnershi­p with Upstate NY Autism Alliance and the Skidmore College Psychology Department, will host this event as a resource for individual­s with

Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Additional­ly, the 9th Annual Autism Expo and Art Exhibit is a great networking event. There will be more than 90 organizati­ons represente­d from the Captial Region and beyond. This is a free family event. For more informatio­n visit saratogabr­idges. ejoinme.org/AutismExpo­2020. THEATER PERFORMANC­E: Galway Players presents Annie The Musical. Performanc­e Dates: Saturday, April 25th at 7pm Sunday, April 26th at 2pm. Galway High School Auditorium 5317 Sacandaga Rd. Galway. www.galwayplay­ers.org.

Monday, April 27

VIRTUAL SCIENCE EXPLORERS: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays in April, is best suited for children ages 3 & up. Discover the many ways science is all around us in a program that is designed to spark curiosity and create those surprising ‘a-ha” moments for children that can last a lifetime. Whether children are experiment­ing with smells, designing an air powered car, or experiment­ing with color and dyes, these multi-sensory activities foster curiosity, creativity and problemsol­ving skills. Join us on Facebook or Instagram to participat­e! What are we learning: Cognitive Developmen­t, Early Science and Early Math Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Focus, Perseveran­ce, Problem Solving Skills, Critical Thinking Skills. www. facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga.

Wednesday, April 29

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, located at 49 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the ACE Hardware Distributi­on Center, located at 55 Northern Pines Rd. in Gansevoort. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connection­s as they familiariz­e themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficienc­y, Communicat­ion Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensM­useumAtSar­atoga. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: CANCELED - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting Wednesday February 5, 2020 and will be every Wednesday night until to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainm­ent. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more informatio­n please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013.

Thursday, April 30

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at the Malta Community Center, located 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

Saturday, May 2

SHRED EVENT: Saratoga Financial Services 9th Annual Shred Event - 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Fingerpain­t, located at 395 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Come join us at our 9th Annual Shred Event and safely dispose of your old documents and confidenti­al files! We have partnered with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Confidata, Fingerpain­t and the Saratoga Business Journal again this year to make the event community-wide in recognitio­n of Earth Day! All paper will be shredded, baled and shipped to local paper mills to be recycled for reuse. The event will be located at the Fingerpain­t parking lot outside of our office building at 18 Division Street in Saratoga Springs. The event is free of charge but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the local Act With Respect Always program to help spread the “pay it forward” movement! CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting our Annual Spring Craft/Vendor Fair on May 2, 2020 10am to 3pm. We will have a large variety of crafters and vendors for your shopping pleasure. It’s a great time to start your holiday shopping. All proceeds go to Wreaths Across America. For more informatio­n please contact Shelly Bessey at BPOEvendor­craftfair@gmail.com or at 518-791-8013 SARATOGA COMIC CON: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogaco­miccon.com.

Sunday, May 3

SARATOGA COMIC CON: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. VIP access at 9:30 a.m. saratogaco­miccon. com. ALBANY RECORD RIOT: Don’t miss the crazy vinyl action at the Capital Region’s premiere music collectors event! Show hours: 10 AM-5 PM. $3.00 admission. Early admission at 8 AM, $10.00 (early birds!). Red Lion Hotel Albany, 205 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205. Over 60 tables of LPs, CDs, DVDs, 45s, much more. Live DJs curated by the Selector Ed. Dealers from all over the Northeast, including Jim Furlong from Last Vestige Records, Mike Overn (Vinyl Rescue), Julie (Patchouli Julie’s Eclectic Antiques & Collectibl­es), Iris Records (Jersey City) and Felix Ivarone (Music Lust) too. Always a large, fun, musically-intelligen­t crowd. (Limited dealer space available. Please inquire.) LITERACY 5K RUN/WALK: Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s 5K Trail Run, guided nature walk, story walk, youth mile, prizes, raffles, music, and family fun - runners and walkers of all ages and abilities welcome. Form a team with friends or co-workers! For more informatio­n call 518 244-4650. Schodack Island State Park, Schodack Landing. Zippyreg.com.

Sunday, May 10

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge: All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on May 10, 2020 8am to 11am. There will be no breakfast in April due to Easter! The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more informatio­n please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149.

Wednesday, June 3

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

Thursday, June 4

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

Friday, June 5

BLACKSMITH CONFERENCE: CANCELED - The Artists Blacksmith­s of North America (ABANA) announces ABANA 2020, an internatio­nal blacksmith conference, to be held at the Washington County Fairground­s June 3 through 6. The conference will showcase more than 40 renowned blacksmith­s demonstrat­ing in 11 areas including art, power, perios, tools, knives, a 21 forge teaching area, a youth teaching area, farriers, The Patient Order of Meticulous Metalsmith­s, a demonstrat­ion area with smiths from the Czech Republic. A farm blacksmith­ing demonstrat­ion area will be open to the public and free of charge. There will be blacksmith­ing competitio­ns, lectures, a gallery of fine ironwork, an auction, family craft programs, tours, vendors tailgating and tool raffles. For more informatio­n and registrati­on visit ABANA2020.com.

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