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Wednesday, May 3

COLLEGE PLANNING SEMINAR: College costs are rising at unprecedented rates. Are you properly prepared to handle the expense of higher education? Come to the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Glasby Room for an informal meeting on the first Wednesday of each month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to discuss different options to pay for college education. Receive $1000 credit towards your personal Scholars Tuition Rewards program for attending. Sponsored by the Vermont Foundation.

GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will hold Community Meetings to provide information to the Galway School District residents about the upcoming referendum for a new library building. The first meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall on May 3 at 7 p.m. There will also be a public information meeting at the Library on June 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss the annual budget and the new building project. The Referendum will take place June 14, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Galway Town Hall. More information may be found on the library website: galwaypubliclibrary.org or by calling Library Manager Deb Flint at 882-6385.

GREENWICH SENIORS: Greenwich Senior Citizens meet at noon on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the VFW on Abeel Avenue. The May 3 meeting is a covered dish luncheon. Desserts and coffee are provided. A presentation and card games follow the luncheon. Seniors will learn a spring craft and the card game Hand, Knee & Foot. All Seniors are welcome.

INN AT SARATOGA: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, Acoustic Duo. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: First and third Wednesday of the month, 12:30 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Presented by One Big Roof Center for Mindful Practices. MALTA TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP: Route 9 North Rezoning Workshop, 6 p.m.,

Malta Town Hall main meeting room, 2540 Route 9. Open to the public.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next New York State 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Wednesday May 3, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 6, 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.

OLD SARATOGA SENIORS: The Old Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be Wednesday, May 3 at noon at the Town Hall in Schuylerville. It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to share. Money is due for the birthday luncheon in June. Contact Pat with any questions at 331-2978. New members are always welcome.

SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: It’s an exciting time of year when the Saratoga Farmers’ Market prepares to move the market back to High Rock Park. The official first day is Wednesday, May 3, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesdays will feature a variety of local products as well as special programs like the Power of Produce Club for kids, cooking demonstrations, a market composting program, and educational workshops. For more information visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/.

SKIDMORE ACADEMIC FESTIVAL: A campuswide celebration of distinguished work by Skidmore students, including displays and lectures, video screenings, and visual and performing arts, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 580-5102.

SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Opening reception for “Bestiary!” 4 p.m., Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery. For more information call 580-5049.

WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The monthly meeting of the Wilton Heritage Society will be held at the Meeting House, 5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton, on Wednesday, May 3. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a pot luck supper followed by the business meeting. There will be a presentation entitled “The Endangered Karner Blue Butterfly” by Margo Olson of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve following the business meeting.

Thursday, May 4

GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20Springs.

INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The May meeting of Ch. 60, of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the VFW home on Veterans Way. Veterans Way is located off the Arterial, just north of Saratoga. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, are eligible to attend. as are spouses, widows, friends and relatives. For further information or for an application to join the organization (either as a member or associate), please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 5843037.

LEADERSHIP SARATOGA: The widely recognized and nationally awarded Leadership Saratoga program began accepting applications for the class of 2018 on April 15. The application process will remain open through May 31. If you are interested in learning more about the program, join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for a free information session on May 4. Members of the class of 2017 will be available to share some of their experiences and answer questions from interested applicants. 5:30 p.m., Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Offices, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/ details/leadership-saratogaclass-of-2018-informationalsession-22861. Learn more at www.LeadershipSaratoga.org.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Come join St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street,

Lake George, in prayer for our military, government, schools, families, children and media. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Gathering on the Green 7 p.m. SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT: The Saratoga Knights of Columbus invite the public to Soup and Sandwich Night at the K of C Hall, 50 Pine Road, on Thursday, May 4, from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Featuring Navy Bean and Ham soup plus a variety of hot and cold sandwiches. $11 adults, $10 seniors and veterans, children 7-12 $9. WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUPER MIXER: The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Women in Business Committee is hosting a Showcase & Super Mixer open to all local business professionals on Thursday, May 4, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Park Manor Hotel, 7 Northside Drive in Clifton Park. This networking event will feature displays on health and wellness, IT, finance, golf, decorating, marketing and more. There will also be appetizers, tasty samples and great door prize drawings! Cash bar available. Admission fee is $5. Register for the Showcase & Super Mixer at www.southernsaratoga.org or call the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County at 371-7748 for more information.

Friday, May 5

ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALSH: Assemblywoman Beth Walsh invites you to her Open House on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at the 112th Assembly District Office, 199 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments will be served. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. MOVE DANCE CLUB: On Friday, May 5, the Saratoga Springs High School MOVE Dance Club will hold a 15th Anniversary Performance and Celebration. The event will be held at 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium. The event will feature performances by members of MOVE Dance as well as choreographers and SSHS graduates. The event is free and open to the community. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Newbery Honor recipient Lauren Wolk, author of the Newberry Honor book “Wolf Hollow” - a Northshire bookseller & customer favorite - will share her beautiful and carefully researched new novel, “Beyond the Bright Sea.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.