BULLETIN BOARD
Area codes are 518 unless noted. See more Bulletin Board listings at www.saratogian.com/Life. Submit items to bulletin board@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call 583-8729, ext. 220.
New Listings
Saratoga Chapter DAR meeting: Noon, Tuesday, May 14, Crailo Historic Site, 9 Riverside Ave., Rensselaer. Business meeting followed by “Dutch in Albany” program. If attending, call 584-3468 or county019@hotmail.com.
Factory Village Cemetery Association meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, home of Lewis Schumacher, 17 Old Glory Lane, Ballston Spa. Lot holders welcome. 885-9254.
Bacon Hill Cemetery Association annual meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 New York 32, Schuylerville. Annual meeting for lot owners and those interested in becoming lot owners. 695-3074.
Baked ham dinner: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Trinity United Methodist Church, Exit 16, Ballard Road, Wilton. Baked ham with spicy fruit, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, rolls, desserts. A kidfriendly menu of spaghetti and meatballs will be served. Take-out available. Wheelchair accessible. 584-9107.
Today
Public program: “Aging Begins the Day You Were Born,” 7 p.m. today, May 8, Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Saratoga Road, Route 50, Burnt Hills. Hosted by United Methodist Women and presented by church’s Health and Wellness Ministry. Light refreshments. 399-5990.
Non-denominational bible study: 10 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls. All are welcome. No registration necessary. 288-5922.
Schuylerville Garden Club meeting: 1 p.m. today, May 8, United Methodist Church, 466 New York 32, Schuylerville. Stephen Brown, NGC Master Judge, will discuss and illustrate the Vibratile and Pot-et-Fleur design types. Guests and prospective members welcome. 306-6845.
Open mic: 8 p.m. today, May 8, Cock n Bull Restaurant, 5342 Parkis Mills Road, Galway. Held by Galway Public Library. Writers, storytellers and musicians are welcome to perform. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.
Saratoga Farmers Market: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, High Rock Park Pavilions, High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs. www.saratogafarmersmarket.org.
Thursday, May 9
Wetland Walk: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Neilmann Parcel/Ruggles Road, Gansevoort. A walk and discussion about why wetlands are important to the function of watersheds, identify some of the reptiles and amphibians that live in the Saratoga Sandplains, and discuss the threats that vernal pools encounter. Walk is geared towards adults. Pre-registration required. 450-0321 or info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Saratoga Christian Women’s Club luncheon reservations due: Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, Longfellows, Route 9P, Saratoga Springs. Feature will be Kerry Mendez from Perennially Yours will share gardening tips. Ellie, 584-3779 or Anita, 583-4043 by Thursday, May 9. Reservations necessary. No membership or dues required.
Interfaith prayer meeting: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 9, Longfellows, Route 9P, Saratoga Springs. Spiritual address will be from Christ the King Spiritual Life Center member. Free. All are welcome. 587-9104.
Saratoga Film Forum screening: “Ginger and Rosa,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Friday, May 10, and Sunday, May 12 , Saratoga Arts, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. $7 adults, $5 members. Free popcorn for mothers. www.saratogafilm forum.org.
Mother’s Day concert reservation deadline: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Program of classic songs from Broadway, American standards, Jewish music, country and hits with Rabbi/Cantor Kenneth Stuart Blatt accompanied on piano by Michael Clement. Light refreshments. $15 per person. Reservations to Carole, 584-2370, by Thursday, May 9.
Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health annual meeting and fundraiser: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Longfellows Restaurant, Route 9P, Saratoga Springs. Buffet dinner, silent auction, raffles and recognition of Collette Fox as SCCCMH Citizen of the Year. $30. To register or donate an item for the silent auction or make a monetary donation, Bob, 587-1225.
Comedy benefit: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Comedy Works, 500 Northern Blvd., Albany. Prizes, raffles, silent auction, light fare and drinks. To benefit American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. $20 advance, $25 day of event, $30 VIP. Reservations, www.joke tix.com/relay or 1-877-Joketix.
Book Drive: Through Wednesday, May 15, Division Street Elementary School, 220 Division St., Saratoga Springs. Girl Scout Troop 3687 collecting books for children in need at school. 583-4794.
May Brown Bag Lecture: Noon, Thursday, May 9, Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Saratogian reporter Paul Post to talk about local soldiers and military historic sites. Tea and coffee provided. Free.