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Thursday, March 16

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on March 16 at 4 p.m. at the Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in fall, 2017. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157 for more information. HIDDEN FIGURES: The Adirondack Film Society, the human rights organization John Brown Lives!, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts are presenting two free, daytime screenings of the movie “Hidden Figures,” for area middle and high school students on Thursday and Friday, March 16-17. The movie tells the previously untold story of the indispensable contributions made by three female African-American scientists— referred to quite literally as human “computers”—to the U.S. space program around the time of John Glenn’s orbit of Earth. Schools in the region were invited directly, and both screenings are near-capacity. A few remaining seats may still be available for small school groups and homeschooled students and their parents. To learn more, please contact AFS Operations Mgr. Fred Balzac at 523-3456 or fredbalzac@ aol.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA LAKE PROTECTION & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Malta Town Hall Complex Blue Room, Route 9, Malta. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Make an appointment for a free private consultation with Pharmacist Jennifer Symon between 10 a.m. and noon. Bring in your list of medications. Appointments are 20 minutes. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL: New York StateWide Senior Action Council (a not-forprofit grassroots membership organization) will be holding the Saratoga Chapter of NYStateWide Senior Action Council meeting on Thursday, March 16, at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. A panel, consisting of staff, from some of the Home Health Agencies that contract with the Saratoga Office for Aging, for the EISEP (Enhanced in-home services for the elderly program, for those not eligible for Medicaid), will discuss recruiting and retaining home care workers. The public is welcome. Any questions, contact Carolyn Crawmer, President of the Saratoga Chapter of NYStateWide Senior Action Council, 371-1797 or crawmerg@verizon.net. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is holding five events in the 2017 Saratoga County Small Business Workshop Series. The series is designed for people who are thinking about starting their own business or are ready to move their startup business to the next level. Attendees will hear from experts on the top things they should know, including how to build a business plan, financing options, and workforce development resources. The workshop will end with one-on-one sessions between the attendees and experts. The next event will be held in South Glens Falls, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Village of South Glen Falls Meeting Room, 46 Saratoga Avenue. Those who would like to attend can go to https://www.eventbrite.com/o/saratoga-county-prosperitypartnership-11060858797 or call 871-1887. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “The Wiz” on March 16 at 7 p.m., March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and orchestra, “The Wiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $7 for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.

Friday, March 17

FISH FRY FRIDAYS: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on route 32 south of the village of Victory ( look for our sign) presents Fish Fry Friday from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. , and will continue each Friday of the month. Menu: Fried Fish, Fried Clams, Fried Chicken Tenders , Popcorn Shrimp, Buffalo Shrimp. Also available will be Clam Chowder by the bowl or by the quart. You are invited to eat at the club house or to call ahead for Take Out at 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome. HIDDEN FIGURES: The Adirondack Film Society, the human rights organization John Brown Lives!, the Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts are presenting two free, daytime screenings of the movie “Hidden Figures,” for area middle and high school students on Thursday and Friday, March 16-17. The movie tells the previously untold story of the indispensable contributions made by three female African-American scientists— referred to quite literally as human “computers”—to the U.S. space program around the time of John Glenn’s orbit of Earth. Schools in the region were invited directly, and both screenings are near-capacity. A few remaining seats may still be available for small school groups and homeschooled students and their parents. To learn more, please contact AFS Operations Mgr. Fred Balzac at 523-3456 or fredbalzac@ aol.com. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LENTEN FISH FRY: The public is invited to Lenten Fish Fry Friday at the Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road. $10 at the door, Takeouts $11. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. For more information call 584-8547. MONTHLY FUNDRAISER DINNER: Building fundraiser dinner, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Principessa Elena Society, 11 – 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. Menu: Corned beef & Cabbage Dinner, Pasta w/ sauce, Tossed Salad, Rye & Italian Bread, Butter, Dessert, Coffee/ Tea , Seniors:$8 Regular: $9, Children (5-12): $5, Under 5 Free. All take out dinners:$10. All are welcome. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: 2 p.m., Miss Eire Irish Dancers. 6 p.m., Leslie T. Sharpe, “The Quarry Fox and Other Critters of the Wild Catskills.” 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some good old- fashion Irish step dancing! This social hour from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. will feature refreshments and Irish step dancing by Wild Irish Acres Dancers under the direction of Terri Hughes. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “The Wiz” on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and or-

chestra, “The Wiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $7 for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.

Saturday, March 18

BOLAND SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Join Shaker Pointe on Saturday, March 18 in welcoming the Boland School of Irish Dance. Students from the Green Island dance school will perform for the third year in a row at Shaker Pointe. The performance is an exciting mix of Irish dancing and entertainment. This free event begins at 3 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Shaker Pointe, One Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet. BROOKS BBQ: Stillwater United Church is holding their Annual Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 18, from 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Ave. BBQ tickets are $12. Menu includes half chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Reservations suggested. Call 664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicapped accessible. CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 175 5th Avenue will be hosting a Corned Beef Dinner complete with homemade pies on Saturday, March 18t from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: Free will donation. ELIZABETH CADY STANTON: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present tthe heatrical performance, “Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Woman of Vision” at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Gideon Putnam Arches Room, Saratoga Springs. The performance, which includes a breakfast, will feature Ellie Stearns who has researched and written portrayals of “Women of Vision” for schools and organizations throughout New York. This is the latest in the yearly historical reenactments which the LWV of Saratoga County has provided for our local audiences. Additional information may be found at www.lwvsaratoga.org. Reservations may be obtained on Eventbrite at https:// lwvsaratogaecs.eventbrite.com/ or by mailing a check, payable to the LWVNYSEF to Steven Koebrich, 718 Malta Avenue Ext. Ballston Spa NY 12020,or contacting the LWV at 728-5201 prior to March 8. FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT DINNER: Longtime Wilton Fire Department member and past officer Sean Healy has end stage renal failure. To help ease the burden on him and his family, the department is putting on a benefit dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on March 18. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, vegetables, bread, beverages and dessert. Suggested Donations of $8/ adult; $6/senior; $5/children over 10. FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR: The Community Coalition for Family Wellness and the South Glens Falls Fire Department are hosting a free community health fair, including car seat safety checks; child IDs; information on continuing adult education; family health insurance; recovery services; Bounce house and much more. 10 a.m. to noon, South Glens Falls Fire Department Station 2, 361 Reynolds Road. For more information call 581-1230. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, March 18, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Gloria Waldron Hukle, historical novelist, will be the program presenter. In The American Waldron Series novels, Gloria has created a family history saga set in eastern New York. Her novels are “Manhattan Seeds of the Big Apple,” “The Diary of a Northern Moon,” “Threads-An American Tapestry” and the most recent, “Souls of the Soil.” Slices of the author’s research, spanning nearly four hundred years of state history, will be shared. Signed paperback copies of “Souls of the Soil” will be available for purchase. The public is welcome. For more information call 587-2978. INN AT SARATOGA: Mark Kleinhaut, Jazz, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Milk & cookies story time with authors & illustrators. 11 a.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next New York State 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 584-2221 or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. REBUILDING A RACER: The Saratoga Automobile Museum’s “Rebuilding a Racer” program embraces the history of the Offyette Quarter Midget and encourages students ages 12-18 to become part of the story. Youth ages 12-18 are eligible to participate in this free program. Space is limited and prior registration is required. A time commitment of 4 to 8 hours a month typically on a Saturday will be required of each participant. To register, or for more information, please contact Lindsey Collins at 587-1935 x23. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER: Closing Reception for Jessica Putnam-Phillips, “Beyond the Surfact,” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. RSVP to https://fs20.formsite.com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/ form5/index.html. SCHENECTADY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Join the SCHS for March’s family program, an interactive look into the Great Migration and local African American heritage. In the early 1900s, over 1.5 million African-Americans moved from the South up to cities like Schenectady in search of a better life. To discover the Great Migration’s legacy in Schenectady, take a tour through Schenectady’s historic Stockade District, explore primary source documents, and make a craft to take home. 10:30 a.m., 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady. Admission is $5 per child. For more information, or to register, please visit schenectadyhistorical.org/ families or call Michael Diana at 887-5073. SOUPER SATURDAY VENDOR-BLENDER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church is having a Soup-er Saturday Vendor Blender on March 18 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring approximately 15 different “homemade” soups that are being put together in our kitchen. A variety of Vendors will be setting up booths, many with very popular products available on site. 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. TALK SARATOGA: Listen to the best 80’s music from 7 a.m. - 8 a.m., then join hosts Rick Thompson & Lynn Goodness, and Sarah Burger from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. as they welcomes Todd Kilmer of the Kilmer Funeral Home on Talk Saratoga on WSPN 91.1 FM Skidmore Radio, or listen live on your computer at http://tunein.com/radio/WSPN911-s22928/. Phone in questions to 580-5783. TANG FAMILY SATURDAY: Tang Family Saturday programs (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Suitable for children ages 5 and up. Free and open to the public; reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information call 580-8080. THE WIZ: Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present “The Wiz” on March 18 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. In addition to the talented students featured in the cast , crew and orchestra, “The Wiz” is directed by Bob Berenis, with music direction by Casey Gray, and choreography by Leigh Berenis. The show will be presented in the high school’s Loewenberg Auditorium and is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $7 for students. Ticket are available online at Brown Paper Tickets and are also available at the door prior to each show.

Sunday, March 19

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE: Meeting, jam and pot luck, 1 p.m., Lake Luzerne Town Complex, 539 Lake Avenue. Visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com, email adirondackbluegrassleague@ gmail.com or call 221-6231 for more information. BREAKFAST & FILM SCREENING: Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs, invites the entire community to join them for Breakfast and the showing the 2009 documentary film “Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber,” followed by a discussion on Sunday, March 19, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 13. For more information or to RSVP call 584-2370 by Friday, March 17. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs made to order, on Sunday, March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Re. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 5842585 for more information. CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: A spiritual book discussion on Sunday, March 19, 6 p.m. JAll are welcome whether or not they’ve read this month’s book, “The Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer” by Gregg Braden. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org or call 366-9918. FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH: To honor French Canadian traditions, La Fédération franco-américaine du NY invites you to a sung Traditional Latin Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on Sunday, March 19, at the historic St. Mary’s Church, 156 East Main St., Amsterdam. Mass begins at 4 p.m. with Fr. Jeffrey L’Arche officiating. Afterwards, there is an optional gathering for dinner at the Raindancer Restaurant in Amsterdam at your own expense. Call Bernie at 6922690 by Thursday, March 16 to indicate your interest in dinner. FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents the French film “The Other Son” or “Le fils de l’autre” on Sunday, March 19, at 7 p.m. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and dessert reception. $5 donation requested. For reservations or information, please call 584-8730 option 2. Or visit Temple Sinai on Facebook at Temple Sinai of Saratoga.

Monday, March 20

BALLSTON SPA BPA: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association hosts its 2017 Annual Meeting and Community Mixer on Monday, March 20, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m, at the Next Door Kitchen & Bar, 51 Front Street. The Annual Meeting and Mixer is an opportunity for members and non-members to review accomplishments honor outgoing board members and welcome new ones and look forward to the upcoming year. The evening will begin with a social hour and buffet at 6 pm, followed by the official meeting at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 per person and are available online at www.ballston.org. Limited tickets will also be available at the door. This event is open to the public. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at the Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor, at the Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs on Monday March 20 at 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 3319611.