Calendar

Saturday, April 3

EASTER EGG HUNT: Outside at the Malta Community Park. Session 1: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Session 2: 1 to 2 p.m., Session 3: 1:45 to 2:45. Festivities will include craft time, a visit from the Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt. Light refreshments will be served. Children must bring their own basket for collecting eggs. Residents: $3. Non-residents: $5. Must register both adult and child. Registration is available online at www.maltaparksrec.com. This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc.

Monday, April 5

ZUMBA CLASS: April 5-May 24 6:15pm-7:15pm, New Zumba Class at the Malta Community Center. Do you want to get fit for the summer? Take a fun fitness class and move to music from around the world. Zumba Dance Fitness with Cathy Kopa welcomes all levels, no experience needed, modifications shown. To sign up go to www.maltaparksrec.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 5 at 1 pm : Stillwater Public Library presents Book Talk - Read what you like and share! (held at American Legion Post 490). More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS:

Ballston Area Seniors are excited to announce four free boxed lunch dates, Mondays in April, with the generous support of our community health partner CDPHP. We will have 100 boxed lunches to hand out to area seniors on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26. These meals will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Drive thru pickup, or eat in at the designated location inside our temporary home located at the gym on 15 Treible Ave. Due to COVID guidelines a maximum of 50 people indoors. CDPHP has been providing these boxed lunches throughout the Capital District at various locations in response to food insecurity and financial constraints caused by the COVID crisis. There will be no charge to seniors for this lunch. Available for all area seniors. You do not need to be a Ballston Area Senior Member, a Town of Milton, a Town of Ballston or a Ballston Spa resident to receive this lunch. All seniors are welcome. No pre-registration required; meals are available while supplies last. So, come and enjoy a free Boxed Lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Mondays in April at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Avenue in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. Due to COVID guideline a maximum of 50 people indoors.

SENIOR BINGO: For Ballston Area Seniors members only, we can have Bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Ave. in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. We needed a minimum of 10 to 15 people to play. Call Sue Heimburg at 518-885-8037 to register. Have a free lunch and play bingo.

Tuesday, April 6

BROOKS BBQ: The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host another fundraising event with the Oneonta based Brooks House of BBQ on Tuesday, April 6 with pickup hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. here at the museum, located in Saratoga Spa State Park. As part of the museum’s ongoing community outreach, in response to the global pandemic, patrons of the Museum’s fundraiser are encouraged to purchase additional chicken or rib dinners for Shelters of Saratoga. These dinners will be delivered to Shelters of Saratoga the evening of the event to support their important mission. To learn more, or to pre-order, please visit: saratogaautomuseum.org/events/2021/4/6/brooks-bbq.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 6 — The Gangsters of Saratoga: The True History of Gambling, Crime & the Mafia in the Spa City, by Gregory Veitch, author and retired Saratoga Springs Chief of Police and adjunct faculty of Criminal Justice at SUNY Adirondack. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

RUTH BADER GINSBURG PROGRAM:

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs are presenting a program on the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The virtual program, shared through the 92nd Street Y in New York City, will feature women’s rights icon Gloria Steinem and Berkeley School of Law Professor Amanda Tyler. The event, sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast

New York, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. For reservations and information, please contact bopitz@skidmore.edu prior to April 5. Open to the entire community, the production is complimentary, but donations are encouraged to benefit Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center for future programming. Steinem and Tyler will provide a deep examination of the life and work of Ginsburg. As Ginsburg argued for gender equality in the courtrooms, Steinem was on the front lines — two lifelong allies in a joint pursuit. Tyler is a former Ginsburg law clerk and co-author on her final book, “Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union.” Together they will look at Ginsburg’s trailblazing legacy, exploring the landmark cases and barrierbreaking achievements that resulted in transforming not only the American legal landscape but American society itself.

Wednesday, April 7 ROAST PORK DINNER:

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, April 7, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, apple sauce, roll, gravy, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required. Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

FARMLAND ACCESS WORKSHOP:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN have collaborated to bring a series of three free Farmland Access Workshops. Designed for farmland owners and those looking to purchase farmland or diversify their farming operation, the virtual classes will be held on March 22, March 29, and April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series will kick off with Farmland Leasing presented by Nicole Tommell, Agricultural Business Management Specialist of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how to craft agricultural leases that work for both landowners and tenants. The second class is Welcoming the Public with Sarah Miller, Attorney at Hodgeson & Russ LLP. This hour and a half will focus on legal considerations to explore when welcoming the public onto your farm. To close the series Dustin Lewis of Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District along with Jessica Holmes and Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga present Farmland Evaluation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find the best fit between agricultural land and farm operation. The workshops are free and open to all. To register, please contact Nicolina Foti, CCE Saratoga Agricultural Coordinator, at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the office 518-885-8995. To learn more about other events offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, please visit ccesaratoga.org and for more information on Saratoga PLAN and their work, visit www.saratogaplan.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, April 8

STEAM TIME: Stillwater Public Library presents STEAM Time on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm. Students in grade 3 and up can sign in to Zoom. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Supplies needed April 8: a clear cup, a piece of cardboard big enough to cover it, and 3 pennies. More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at Starpoint Church, located at 410 21st Century Park Dr. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 9

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at the American Legion located at 34 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, April 10

IMPROV NIGHT: On Saturday, April 10th at 7:30pm Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs will present On the Fly: An Interactive Improv Night. On the Fly will be a “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style performance. It will consist of a panel of three performers who must put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games, prompted by random ideas supplied by the streaming audience through the chat function, and a host. The host for On the Fly will be Capital District actor, director, and producer Michael McDermott. The panel will

consist of Mike Bellotti, last seen at Home Made Theater in Young Frankenstein,

Home Made Theater veteran Robin Leary, and newcomer Eric Shovah. Home Made Theater is a non-profit Community Theater based in Saratoga Springs whose goal is to enrich the cultural life of the Capital Region and beyond, by offering a range of programming created by professionally minded artists, providing the opportunity for exciting and rewarding participation in all aspects of theater created by and for the diverse community in which we live. The audience can enjoy this virtual event, streamed live from the stage of the Spa Little Theater, from the comfort of their homes. There will be no seating at the theater. Donations of any size are welcome, but a minimum donation of $15 is suggested. For more information on how to access this online event visit www.homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS:

On Saturday April, 10th 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. , Saratoga Springs.

Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at the Charlton Fire Department, located at 677 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, April 11 A YIDDISH WORLD REMEMBERED:

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and co-sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, is pleased to present a Zoom panel discussion of 2002 Emmy-award winning documentary “A Yiddish World Remembered” on April 11, 2021 at 7 P.M. The Zoom discussion will be on April

11, at 7 P.M. and can be seen on YouTube or other platforms. Registration required for Zoom discussion at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Please look for us at saratogajewishculturalfestival.org; saratogasinai.org, and Facebook.

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL:

Sunday, April 11 at 2 pm ET. Zoom panel on “Equal Rights for All: Resisting Settler Colonialism and White Nationalism in the United States, Northern Ireland, and Palestine.” Speakers will explore the successes and failures of their various liberation campaigns, with the goal of learning from each other and building international solidarity. The panel will include Fanon Frazier, a local community organizer with Citizen Action HV from Kingston, NY; Jim Keys, a filmmaker, cultural activist and guerrilla muralist from Derry, Northern Ireland; and Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, an internationally known peace and justice activist, author and natural scientist with the Palestinian Museum of Natural History in Bethlehem, Palestine. To register in advance for this Zoom panel go to https://mideastcrisis.org or https://jvphudsonvalley.blogspot.com. Sponsored by Jewish Voice For Peace - Hudson Valley, Middle East Crisis Response, NYC Veterans For Peace, US Boats to Gaza, and Women in Black - New Paltz.

DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www. oneroofsaratoga.com.

THEATRE AUDITIONS:

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointment or for additional information.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, located at 123 Route 32 in Victory Mills, invites all to join us at our monthly breakfast (Newly constructed addition to clubhouse ) on Sunday April 11,2021 starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

Monday, April 12 THEATRE AUDITIONS:

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointment or for additional information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm - Stillwater Public Library presents Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Any student who has read the book can join Michele on Zoom to discuss it and share their love of creepy things. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - The First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS:

Ballston Area Seniors are excited to announce four free boxed lunch dates, Mondays in April, with the generous support of our community health partner CDPHP. We will have 100 boxed lunches to hand out to area seniors on Mondays this April: 5,

12, 19, 26. These meals will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Drive thru pickup, or eat in at the designated location inside our temporary home located at the gym on 15 Treible Ave. Due to COVID guidelines a maximum of 50 people indoors. CDPHP has been providing these boxed lunches throughout the Capital District at various locations in response to food insecurity and financial constraints caused by the COVID crisis. There will be no charge to seniors for this lunch. Available for all area seniors. You do not need to be a Ballston Area Senior Member, a Town of Milton, a Town of Ballston or a Ballston Spa resident to receive this lunch. All seniors are welcome. No preregistration required; meals are available while supplies last. So, come and enjoy a free Boxed Lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Mondays in April at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15

Treible Avenue in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. Due to COVID guideline a maximum of 50 people indoors.

SENIOR BINGO:

For Ballston Area Seniors members only, we can have Bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Ave. in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. We needed a minimum of 10 to 15 people to play. Call Sue Heimburg at 518-885-8037 to register. Have a free lunch and play bingo.

Tuesday, April 13 PIEROGHI SALE:

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, April. 13th. As usual we will have potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/ doz. now. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. We also may have stuffed clams. Please call 518-363-0001.

Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. PICKUP will be from 11:30-1. Please wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

LIBRARY MEETING:

Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Trustees Meeting (held at Stillwater Town Hall) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Wednesday, April 14 CREATING SPRING SUNSHINE LUNCHEON:

The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Creating Spring Sunshine” luncheon on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. CDC and State Covid-19 recommendations will be followed. Your reservation is necessary no later than April 9 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5253 for reservations. On the menu this month is Meat Lasagna with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17 inclusive (cash only please). Our Special Speaker this month is Mary Elsasser, from Schenectady who will be speaking on the topic of “The Shadows are as Important as the Light”. Special Feature will be Bill Frank, Director of Schenectady County Veteran Services Agency, who will speak about the VA Administration and the National Cemetery Association. Special Music will be Kevin Carlson from Schenectady who will entertain us with song and keyboard. All are welcome - bring a friend or your significant other.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

LIBRARY MEETING:

Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Friends’ of the Library meeting (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Friday, April 16 PASTA E FAGIOLI SALE:

Principessa Elena Society, located at 13 Oak St. in Saratoga Spring, will offer pasta e fagioli fo takeout only on from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 16. Cost is $5 per quart.

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Saturday, April 17 4-H CHIEKCNE BBQ:

The 4-H Leader’s Association is at it again! Join them for the Spring 2021 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday April 17th at Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa. The meals cost $14 and include 1⁄2 a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, smith apple pie, and a bottle of water. Take the night off of cooking and order now! Don’t wait! This event has sold out in the past! More details on the event and the registration link can be found online at http://ccesaratoga.org/4-h/bbq.

MALTA INDOOR FLEA MARKET:

Shop in comfort and safety this winter in a 21,000-square-foot building with heat, restrooms, a snack bar and private parking. Keep treasure hunting while keeping warm! 75+ vendor spaces. COVID-19 safety guidelines in effect. Shop antiques, clothing, collectibles, crafts, furniture, jewelry, lighting, tools, toys and much more. 9 a.m. to

3:30 p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 at the former Treepaad Fun Center, located at 2381 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at maltaflea.com.

Sunday, April 18 DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Monday, April 19 FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS:

Ballston Area Seniors are excited to announce four free boxed lunch dates, Mondays in April, with the generous support of our community health partner CDPHP. We will have 100 boxed lunches to hand out to area seniors on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26. These meals will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Drive thru pickup, or eat in at the designated location inside our temporary home located at the gym on 15 Treible Ave. Due to COVID guidelines a maximum of 50 people indoors. CDPHP has been providing these boxed lunches throughout the Capital District at various locations in response to food insecurity and financial constraints caused by the COVID crisis. There will be no charge to seniors for this lunch. Available for all area seniors. You do not need to be a Ballston Area Senior Member, a Town of Milton, a Town of Ballston or a Ballston Spa resident to receive this lunch. All seniors are welcome. No pre-registration required; meals are available while supplies last. So, come and enjoy a free Boxed Lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Mondays in April at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Avenue in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. Due to COVID guideline a maximum of 50 people indoors.

SENIOR BINGO: For Ballston Area Seniors members only, we can have Bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Ave. in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. We needed a minimum of 10to 15people to play. Call Sue Heimburg at 518885-8037to register. Have a free lunch and play bingo.

Tuesday, April 20 ROCHMON RECORD CLUB:

After a year of virtual concerts, Caffe’ Lena has been given the green light to open their doors to the public at limited capacity! Join us on April 20th for our first in person Rochmon Record Club since the lockdown began! On Tuesday April

20th The Rochmon Record Club will meet to listen and learn about Hall and Oates – Greatest Hits Part 1 “All Killer, No Filler”. Daryl Hall and John Oates are one of the most successful writing duos in music history.

In a not surprisingly easy playlist to curate, Rochmon will play, show pictures, and tell stories about 11 of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ Top 40 Hits from 1973, with “She’s Gone”, to 1980, with “Kiss On My List” and “You Make My Dreams”. Hall and Oates provided an amazing soundtrack that was ever present on Radio and MTV! There will be trivia! A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into the making of this classic album. By listening together, we get to hear the music again for the first time. It will be great to have you on Zoom or in Person, everyone should do what they are comfortable with. Currently Caffe Lena cannot offer refreshments. Your mask must be worn at all times. You cannot bring food or drink with you. Full Safety Protocols will be delivered with your e-ticket. Please read them carefully. One ticket provides seating for one person. If you are purchasing a single ticket be expected to potentially share a table. We look forward to having a live audience again! Due to limited in person capacity of 24, we will also be streaming the show on Zoom. You can register for the Zoom Stream online Zoom registration is free and per-device. More information is availabl;e online at www.facebook.com/RochmonRecordClub.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, located at 2024 Rt. 40 in Schaghticoke. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price:

$25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Tuesday, April 20 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Evening Book

Club – The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty (held at American Legion Post 490) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Wednesday, April 21 GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

Thursday, April 22

STEAM TIME: Stillwater Public Library presents STEAM Time on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm. Students in grade 3 and up can sign in to Zoom. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Supplies needed April 22: a piece of paper and a pencil. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 at the Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 23 TGIF FRIDAYS:

Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at Saratoga Regional YMCA Wilton Branch, located at 20 Old Gick Rd. in Wilton. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at Quad, located at 56 Duplainville Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, April 24

SARATOGA ELKS AUXILIARY CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: Our change to the Monthly Sale was a hit last Fall, so we have decided to have more outside sales on Saturday, April 24 from 11-3 pm and Saturday, May 22 from 11-3 pm. We will again hold the sale in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and friends to meet. We offer household items, sports equipment, handmade items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. An 8 foot table is just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). You may bring folding chairs for your convenience. All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6 foot apart with ample distancing in front of tables. Rain dates are Sunday, April 25 and Sunday, May. 23.

CAR SHOW: The Annual Lil’ Sugar Dust Off Car Show will take place on Saturday April 24th from 9 AM until 3 PM. The show takes place in the Hadley Town park on Stoney Creek Road in Hadley New York. The car show is held in conjunction with the “Maple in April” Festival. All makes/models of cars and trucks are welcome. Vehicle registration fee is $15.00 and enters the participant in a drawing to win $100.00! Proceeds of the show help fund an annual scholarship at the Hadley-Luzerne High School. No pre-registration. Spectators are free.

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR:

Lansingburgh Historical Society will host a very popular historical walking tour again, as requested by many. The tour will be given by Michael Barrett at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2021. Lansingburgh pre-dates Troy with the settlement starting before 1740 and the founding of Abraham Lansing’s village “New City” in 1771. Several pre-revolutionary buildings are still standing including the Revolutionary War Hospital. Also featured are several industries and old homes including those of Herman Melville and President Chester Arthur. You will meet Michael at the Melville House, 2 114th St., Troy, NY 12182. Reservations are limited and go FAST! Make your reservation by calling John or Mary Ellen Ward at 518-8854295. Mail check for $15.00 to Lansingburgh Historical Society, P.O. Box 219, Troy, NY 12182 to be received no later than 4-17-2021. Mask wearing and social distancing will be required.

Sunday, April 25

DHARMA MEDITATION: On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

SLOW ROLL: A “Slow Roll” is a leisurely bike ride around Saratoga Springs with a group of bike enthusiasts while remaining socially distant and COVID conscious. You will see parts of Saratoga you may not have in a while and enjoy the company of others you love the outdoors and biking!

The ride will be guided by Bikeatoga looping through quiet and safe neighborhood streets. The pace will be suitable for families too! The winter “Slow Rolls” will last approximately 1 hour. Remember to dress warmly and wear a mask. Rides are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month for 2021, held in participation with Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga, Dark Horse Mercantile and Palette. Events start at 1 p.m. at Palette, 493 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

Monday, April 26 FREE LUNCH FOR SENIORS:

Ballston Area Seniors are excited to announce four free boxed lunch dates, Mondays in April, with the generous support of our community health partner CDPHP. We will have 100 boxed lunches to hand out to area seniors on Mondays this April: 5,

12, 19, 26. These meals will be handed out on a first come first serve basis. Drive thru pickup, or eat in at the designated location inside our temporary home located at the gym on 15 Treible Ave. Due to COVID guidelines a maximum of 50 people indoors. CDPHP has been providing these boxed lunches throughout the Capital District at various locations in response to food insecurity and financial constraints caused by the COVID crisis. There will be no charge to seniors for this lunch. Available for all area seniors. You do not need to be a Ballston Area Senior Member, a Town of Milton, a Town of Ballston or a Ballston Spa resident to receive this lunch. All seniors are welcome. No preregistration required; meals are available while supplies last. So, come and enjoy a free Boxed Lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Mondays in April at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Avenue in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. Due to COVID guideline a maximum of 50 people indoors.

SENIOR BINGO: For Ballston Area Seniors members only, we can have Bingo at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays this April: 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Ballston Area Seniors temporary home at 15 Treible Ave. in the Milton Town Plaza, next to the Chinese restaurant. We needed a minimum of 10 to 15 people to play. Call Sue Heimburg at 518-885-8037 to register. Have a free lunch and play bingo.

Tuesday, April 27

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27 at Malta Ambulance, located at 2449 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, April 28 GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

Thursday, April 29 SPRING TURN-OUT GRAZIER MEETING:

The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are pleased to present the Annual Spring Turn-Out Grazier Meeting, to be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM EDT, online via Zoom. Ashley Pierce will discuss principles of how to adapt your sheep, cattle, and goats to your farm environment and management. Good and bad forbs – the herbaceous perennial plants other than grasses and legumes in pastures - are the topic of discussion for Aaron Gabriel’s portion of the program. Dayton Maxwell will help us understand the different types of money in a farm business and how to spend it to best advantage. Prepare for the grazing season! The meeting fee is $5/person for residents of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Washington Counties; residents of all other areas, $10/ person. Join us by registering at https://tinyurl.com/SpringTurnOut2021 by April 28, 2021.

Friday, April 30

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Saturday, May 1 MALTA CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL:

The Malta Cultural Arts Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at the Malta Community Center, located at 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta. The event will include performances and workshops indoors and outdoors celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and the surrounding communities.

Sunday, May 2 DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 - 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Saturday, May 8 HORSE TACK SWAP MEET:

To celebrate the completion of the new Horse Arena the Washington County Fairgrounds will be kicking off the 2021 season with a Horse Tack Swap Meet on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Many have spent 2020 organizing barns, attics, and basements, now take the final step and get rid of all of your gently used horse-related tack and equipment! Businesses and Non-Profits with equine-related business and services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10.00 for a 10x10 booth - set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth signs ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464. Throughout the day equine demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening throughout the grounds. Whether you have been around horses your whole life or just getting started this event is sure to have something for everyone!

Sunday, May 9 DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Saturday, May 15 ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE:

In appreciation of our Malta military veterans and first responders, the 12th annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Malta Mile is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15 on Route 9 in Downtown Malta. Parade sponsored in part by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/ Town of Malta Foundation, Inc.

Sunday, May 16 DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 - 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

Saturday, May 22 SARATOGA ELKS AUXILIARY CRAFT & GARAGE SALE:

Our change to the Monthly Sale was a hit last Fall, so we have decided to have more outside sales. Saturday, May 22 from 11-3 pm. We will again hold the sale in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and friends to meet. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. An 8 foot table is just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).