BULLETIN BOARD
Area codes are 518 unless noted. See more Bulletin Board listings at www.saratogian.com/Life. Submit items to bulletinboard@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call 583-8729, ext. 220.
New Listings
Saratoga City Ballet Company’s Alice in Wonderland: 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Skidmore College’s Dance Theater, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, go to saratogacityballet.com.
“A Nite Out for Seniors”: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, Embury Commons, 133 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. A USO-themed dinner and entertainment event in honor of Armed Forces Day. Sit-down dinner of pot roast, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll and apple dumplings with ice cream. A flag presentation by Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, performances by jazz duo Joe Gitto & Vinnie Spero and dance performance by Saratoga SAVOY, sing-a-long, and raffles and prizes. $15, $15 for pairs. Reservations required and seating is limited/tables may be reserved. RSVP by Tuesday, May 14. 691-1565.
Veterinary open house program: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, Saratoga Springs Veterinary Hospital, 693 Route 9, Wilton. Interactive and educational exhibits and displays, including a separate area for children. 587-3832.
Today
Wetland Walk: 1 p.m. today, 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 for 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. Kerry Mendez from Perennially Yours will share gardening tips. Ellie, 584-3779 or Anita, 583-4043 by today, May 9. Reservations necessary. No membership or dues required.
Interfaith prayer meeting: 7:30 a.m. today, 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. today, May 9, Friday, May 10, and Sunday, May 12 , Saratoga Arts Center, 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: Reservations due today, May 9, for 2 p.m. concert 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. Carole, 584-2370.
Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health annual meeting and fundraiser: 6 p.m. today, 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 to make a monetary donation, call Bob, 587-1225.
Comedy benefit: 6:30 p.m. today, 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.joketix. com /relay or 1-877-Joketix.
May Brown Bag Lecture: Noon, today, 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, open to the public. 587-3241.
Tango Fusion Dance Studio open house: 7 p.m. today, May 9, The Mine, 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. New students join for beginner or intermediate West Coast Swing or beginner and intermediate salsa at 8 p.m. First class, $5. No partner or experience necessary. 932-6447. www.tangofusiondance.com.