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Wednesday, March 22

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month w/ Pierre Zimmerman, M.S. at Saratoga Hospital. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practics. Free & Open to All – pre-registration required. Call Pierre for more information at (413) 992-7012. INN AT SARATOGA: Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey-Acoustic Duo, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: “Guided By Our Ancestors’ Spirits,” 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Irish American Heritage Museum, 370 Broadway, Albany. Guest teller Jack McEneny, author of “Albany, Capital City on the Hudson,” is an historian and former New York State Assemblymember. He will lead off with about 30 minutes of stories about the connections between our new land and the “old country,” with guest participants sharing their own stories for the rest of our time together. Come share your own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or just come to listen. Free and open to the public. For further information, please contact Claire Nolan at cbnolou@gmail.com or 209-6477, or visit Interfaithstory.org/tricity. ITALIAN DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents an Italian Dinner on Wednesday, March 22, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: The tradition continues with an a la carte menu for dining in or to go. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 12, Hudson Falls United Methodist Church, 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Call 747-6832 for more information. MEMORIAL CONCERT BAND: The Early Spring Concert of the Memorial Concert Band of Colonie will be conducted by Associate Conductor, Arthur Himmelberger. The program will cut across music styles to include pieces representing a fanfare, the march, traditional, and jazz. The soloist will be bagpiper Bill Munro, who will be playing “Highland Cathedral” and “Amazing Grace.” The concert will be held at the Mark Cornell Auditorium of Colonie Central School (off Sand Creek Road in Colonie) on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Wednesday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 25, 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. SARATOGA ACOUSTIC BLUES: Hosted by: NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed for Saratoga Acoustic Blues Society, with Internationally acclaimed Blues performer Tas Cru & Mary Ann Casale as featured artists. Acoustic Jam to follow - All levels of playing are welcome. Sign-Up 7 p.m., Opening Set 7:30 p.m., Café Lena – 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: The March program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society (SAAS) will be held on Wednesday, March 22, at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Henry Street in Saratoga Springs. John Schneider will talk about his two-week hike in the picturesque Patagonian Andes in Chile. The program will start at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. This event is part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is presented in partnership with the Adirondack Mountain Club. VANDERHEYDEN FUNDRAISER: A Wine and Dine Fundraising Event to Benefit Vanderheyden, Wednesday, March 22, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Shaker Ridge Country Club, 802 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville. Reservations are required no later than Monday, March 20. Be entertained by the Chorus, meet the Basketball Team and Community Individuals. Proceeds will benefit programs at Vanderheyden. To purchase tickets go to http://vanderheydenhall.givezooks.com/events/wineand-dine-fundraiser. For more information, call 874-4901.

Thursday, March 23

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Renewable geothermal energy, used for both heating and cooling, is harvested by ground source heat pumps, saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions. It is becoming a popular option for more homeowners and institutional/ commercial applications. This presentation by John Ciovacco of Aztech Geothermal, Ballston Spa, will explain the basics of geothermal systems, the circumstances in which they would be a good fit for homeowners, businesses and institutions, and the incentive situation from both New York State and the federal government. 8 p.m., Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton- Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MAKING $ENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY: The Galway Public Library is pleased to announce they will be hosting an educational workshop in conjunction with Retirement Solutions titled, “Making $ents of Social Security – Planning for a Comfortable Retirement,” for pre-retirees age 55 and older at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. The program seeks to explore retirement from a time perspective as well as the impact of longevity in order to help attendees make a more informed decision before choosing when to claim their Social Security benefits. The workshop is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Please call (315) 735-5800 to RSVP. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Refreshments and music! Join Tim O’Shea and Oona Grady for a talk, demonstration (with live music) and introduction on Irish Folk Music. Sponsored by Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. TANG ACCELERATOR SERIES: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Curator-at-Large Isolde Brielmaier invites the public to the inaugural Accelerator Series talk on Thursday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place at the museum and features Dr. Treva B. Lindsey, Matthew Cooke, and Dara Silverman discussing “Whiteness and ‘Default Culture,’” moderated by Brielmaier, who organized the event. The focus

of the evening’s discussion will be an exploration of race in America through the lens of a majority perspective about what it means to be white and the concept of a “default culture” in a multicultural society. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu or call 580-8080. TWIN BRIDGES ORIENTATION & MIXER: The Twin Bridges Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual March networking orientation & mixer at DeCrescente Distributing in Mechanicville. Join your fellow Chamber members for an evening of networking while enjoying food and drinks in the DeCrescente pub. Immediately before the mixer, there will be an orientation for new and existing members led by Chamber President, Todd Shimkus. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., DeCrescente Distributing, 200 North Main Street, Mechanicville. Registration $5. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/twin-bridges-orientationmixer-22862. WOMEN AGAINST WAR: A special talk-back led by Dr. Ed Tick and Kate Dahlestadt of Soldier’s Heart will follow the 7:30 p.m. performance of “An Iliad” at Capital Repertory Theater in Albany. This event is being held in connection with the Women Against War exhibit of The American Friends Service Committee’s “Humanize Not Militarize” gallery of posters, which will be on display at the theater throughout the run of “An Iliad” from March 10 through April 2. At 7 p.m. a reception in the Cafe Gallery for the poster exhibit will precede the performance. For special reduced ticket pricing, contact the Capital Rep Box Office at 445-7469 or online at www.capitalrep.org and give or enter the special code PEACE. For more information, see www.womenagainst.org or call 650-7395.

Friday, March 24

ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT: The Hudson-Mohawk Chapter of the Association for Talent Development will host a program - Friday, March 24,. The event starts with registration, networking & lite breakfast at 8:00 am with program from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at HVCC Bulmer Telecommunications Bldg. The topic is “Learning Tuesday: HVCC Behind The Scenes.” Online reservations are preferred at hmatd.org. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for not-yet-members and $15 for Full-Time Students. [Day of event walk-ins will be charged an additional $5.] 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. GRAPHITE VISION: Skidmore’s Schick Art Gallery presents Graphite Vision, a 15-artist exhibition of extraordinary works made from ordinary graphite. Works on view range from eccentric, visionary drawings by outsider artists to subtle still-life vignettes. Artists Matt Bollinger and Anne Lindberg will participate in a talk at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 24, during the opening reception that runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Schick Gallery is located in Saisselin Art Center on the Skidmore College campus. All Schick events are free and open to the public. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. LAKE PLACID CENTER FOR THE ARTS: The Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) invites the public to an opening Meet-the-Artist Reception on Friday, March 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Parmelee Tolkan, Stephen Horne, Eleanor Sweeney and Jon Prime for their group exhibit, Imagined Landscapes. This new exhibit will be on display in the LPCA Fine Arts Gallery through April 29. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. 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. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen, “Triangle.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. QUILT BLOCK CHALLENGE: The Adirondack Folk School. 51 Main Street in Lake Luzerne, will be hosting the viewing of its third Quilt Block Challenge at the School on Friday evening, March 24, beginning at 6 p.m. This year 30 squares have been submitted by quilters from the southern Adirondack area. The theme of the challenge is “Where to ‘Go’ in the Adirondacks”. The squares will remain on display at the School through Sunday, March 26, and then will be assembled into a sampler quilt. Raffles will be sold for the quilt and the drawing will take place at the School’s final event of the year on December 2. Join AFS for light fare, wine, goodies and fun. If you have questions, please call 6962400. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL: The Saratoga Independent School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at a Gala fundraiser on Friday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club. The festive evening includes cocktails, a buffet dinner, dancing to the Garland Nelson Ensemble, a silent auction, a Wishing Wall, and special announcements on the future of the school. To learn more about Saratoga Independent School, please visit www.siskids.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join Aime “Trent” Millet, President of the Mohawk-Hudson Dowsers as he discusses the history of Saratoga’s mineral springs. Trent has concentrated the last years on research, experiences, medical history and re-validating the healing waters of Saratoga. Free and open to the public. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, March 25

BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS: Creative Healing Connections (CHC) and To Life! with sponsorship by the Susan G. Komen Foundation will offer a retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors on Saturday, March 25, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hubbard Hall (Freight Depot), 25 E. Main St., Cambridge. This retreat provides women an opportunity to meet others who are living with similar challenges in a safe and peaceful setting. The attendees engage in a wide variety of activities designed to enhance one’s quality of life. This program is offered free of charge. For more information, visit www.creativehealingconnections.org, or call Carolyn at 538-6723 to register. CHICKEN & BISCUITS: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway. Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. Takeouts and home deliveries available. Please call 793-1152 for more information. CHILI COOK-OFF: A Chili Cook Off will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at Grace Church Hall, 34 Third Street, Waterford, for the benefit of King’s Kids summer camp fund. Entrance cost is $2 to sample and $3 per serving. Proceeds will enable children and youths to attend Beaver Cross Camp in Greenwich, Washington County. A silent auction and fellowship are planned. For more information, contact Deborah Dooris at 8923896. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Galway Lions’ Club community breakfast at Bob’s Trees Ski Lodge West Galway Road, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pancakes and Syrup; French Toast Bake; Home Fries; Ham; Sausage; Eggs. Most items Gluten Free. $8 Adults - $4 Children 10 & under. Take Outs available. For more information visit www.galwaylionclubNY.org. CRAFT FAIR: The Friends of Boy Scout Troop 2632 are hosting a Craft Fair from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the St. Mary’s Church Hall at 49 Division Street (corner of 6th and Division Streets) in Waterford, across from the St. Mary’s School. Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scout Troop in the procurement of equipment and providing financial assistance to Scouts for summer camp and trips. For more information, please call 542-4215. INN AT SARATOGA: Shiri & George, Jazz Duo, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MARCH MADNESS GARAGE SALE: The Malta Ridge Fire Company Auxiliary is sponsoring a “make-an-offer” sale on Saturday, March 25, at the firehouse located on the corner of Route 9 and Malta Avenue Extension between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Homemade soups, desserts, and beverages will be available, so come out and have some fun. If you are doing spring housecleaning, drop-offs will be taken Friday, March 24, at the firehouse after 3:30 p.m. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Jenn Benson, “Dear Couch, We’re Through!” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered Wednesday, March 22, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 25, 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 5842221 or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. OLD CHATHAM QUAKERS: Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will screen “In Our Son’s Name” Saturday, March 25. Phyllis and Orlando Rodríguez lost their son, Greg, in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The bereaved parents choose reconciliation and nonviolence over vengeance and begin a transformative journey that both confirms and challenges their convictions. Potluck at 6 p.m., film at 7 p.m., in the Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, across from Pitt Hall Road and Powell House. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. For more information call 766-2992. For directions, visit www. oldchathamquakers.org. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER: Opening Reception for Erin Elizabeth and Dawn Dishaw, “Pattern and Process.” 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. RSVP to https://fs20. formsite.com/Jillsaratogaclayartsorg/form5/index. html. SPRING FESTIVAL: Join the Saratoga Farmers Market at the Lincoln Baths in Saratoga Spa State Park for a very special celebration of Spring at the 2nd Annual Spring Festival. The market will offer free 1-hour demonstrations on a variety of topics: using native plants in your landscape, food preservation methods, composting and sustainable living, and live cooking. Cornell’s Master Gardener table will be here to answer all of your gardening questions and to test soil ($1 per sample). Children and families are invited to participate in a variety of free activities offered by Sustainable Saratoga and Northeast Parent & Child Society. 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 5808080.

Sunday, March 26

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE: Remington Ryde and The Dog House Carpenters, 2 p.m., Brookhaven Golf Club, 333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porter Corners. Members $12, non-members $15, children under 12/special needs free. For more information visit www.adirondackbluegrassleague.com, email adirondackbluegrassleague@ gmail.com or call 221-6231. INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to local charities. ables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call Linda at 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). NEW YORK FOLKLORE SOCIETY: Katherine Bruning of Caprendoose Hills Farm (Washington County) will conduct a hands-on felting workshop and demonstration. Felting is the process of “matting” wool together. 2 p.m., New York Folklore Society, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady. Presented in conjunction with the photography exhibit, “Farm and Field: The Rural Folk Arts of the Catskill Region.” SKIDMORE COLLEGE: String Festival Ensembles Concert, 2 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel. VITALITY FACTOR: Holistic wellness coaching to integrate & balance mind body & spirit in an effort to re/establish/strengthen the mind-body connection. The group is open to adults over age 18. Meetup 1 of 4 in a series designed as a guided quest to reveal & pursue our aspirations as pertains to wellness & motivation. Sequence of classes is encouraged but not required. 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby room. RSVP through: https://www. meetup.com/VitalityFactor-Health-WellnessMotivational-Coaching/ events/238535269/

Monday, March 27

DUNNING ST. RURAL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Dunning Street Rural Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: F. William Harder Lecture: “Semiconductors: The Industry that Changed the World,” by Thomas Caulfield of Global Foundries. 5 p.m., Gannett Auditorium. For more information call 580-5675.