Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 28
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ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC:
This month’s featured artists are The Parlor Dogs, a diverse repertoire of music, blues and country-bass and vocals from the Prohibition era of the 1920;s and 1930’s. Hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed for SABS. Sign-Up: 7 p.m., Opening Set 7:30 p.m., Café Lena – 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5.
BAKED HAM/CHICKEN & BISCUITS:
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Baked Ham/Chicken & Biscuits dinner 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. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at Saratoga Hospital. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:
Wednesday activities include Exercise to Tape, Senior Investment Group, Social Bridge, Carmen’s Crafts, Memories to Memoirs, Living with a Loss, Hand & Foot card game, Dice 6-5-4, crochet and knitting, poker, osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.
DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY STEM LABS:
As part of the schools strategic plan to bring more hands-on STEM activities to K-5 students, SDivision Street Elementary’S STEM Lab Days are designed to enhance a students’ understanding of complex concepts using age appropriate interactive and hands-on labs that connect with the curriculum in grades K-5. On February 28, there will be a STEM Lab for kindergarteners, “Exploring the States of Matter Using Temperature.” To learn more about STEM Lab Days or Division Street Elementary School, please contact Dr. Greer E. Miller, Principal, at 518-583-4794. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE:
The first mention of hospitality in the Bible is when Abraham welcomed the strangers at Mamre. As the father of three faith traditions, Abraham’s gift for hospitality has influenced the cultures and traditions we share today. Guests will be invited to share their own traditional or personal stories related to the theme or to simply come to listen. An optional vegetarian pot luck dinner will begin with prayer at 6:15 p.m. Storytelling will follow from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dominican Retreat and Conference Center, 1945 Troy-Schenectady Road, Schenectady. Free and open to the public.
LENTEN LUNCH SERIES:
The Village churches of Ballston Spa (Alliance, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist & Presbyterian) will hold an ecumenical Lenten lunch series entitled “What Jesus Did for Us on the Cross” on Wednesdays during Lent (February 28 – March 28) from noon -12:50 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 15 W. High Street, Ballston Spa. All are welcome each week to share in a free meal and hear a brief reflection led by the village clergy.
LINE DANCE FUNDRAISER CLASS:
The Wilton Fire Department hosts a fundraiser beginner/intermediate line dancing class with instructor Suzie Archambault every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station, 270 Ballard Road, Wilton. Water and soda will be available. For more information call 518-584-3338 weekdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LOWER CANADA REBELLION:
La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, will give a presentation on “The Rebellion of 1837-1838 in Lower Canada” on Wednesday, February 28. Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY and a native of Quebec, will speak about Lower Canada against the British. Come and learn about the reasons for the rebellion, the taking of arms, the outcome, and the legal repercussions. The presentation is free and open to the public. 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Clifton Park. Register online at www.cphlibrary.org (go to Calendar of Events to register), in person, or by calling 518-371-8622.
MALTA MEMORIES HISTORIC GROUP:
The Malta Memories Historic Group is sponsoring a program on the history of Saratoga on Wednesday, February 28, at 7 p.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension (off Route 9). The presentation is a general overview of the history of our county from prehistoric times to present day. The power point program was prepared by County Historian Lauren Roberts. All are welcome.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:
The Friends of MDPL meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Also at 6 p.m., the library hosts a WellSpring presentation for teens and their parents or loved ones about dating violence and relationship abuse. This is an interactive and experiential program to learn about the warning signs of dating violence and highlights ways to protect yourself. Please call 518-6644646 to register. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.
NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS:
The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing class will be offered on Wednesday, February 28, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 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 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion from the class cost is donated to the First Baptist Church.
PURIM CELEBRATION:
Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue, will celebrate Purim on Wednesday, February 28. at 6 p.m. with a deli dinner and plenty of hamantashen. The Megillah Reading will follow at 6:45 p.m. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 13. People are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Open to the entire community, for more information or to RSVP, please call 518-5842370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.
PURIM UNDER THE SEA:
“Purim under the sea” is Chabad of Saratoga Springs’ creative twist to this year’s community Purim celebration, which will be held at 130 Circular Street on Wednesday Feburaury 28 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event will feature
arts and crafts, entertainement, Bowey the Magical Clown and ballon sculptures as well as a fishy purim dinner. Participants will enjoy an interactive Megillah reading In addition, the celebration will feature gragger making, and arts and crafts. In the spirit of Purim, participants are encouraged to come in costume and join the prize competition for the most innovative or funny costumes. All are welcome, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. A suggested donation of $10 will help cover expenses. For more on Purim’s history, observances and meaning, please visit http://www. chabad.org/purim. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: A program titled “Coyote Ecology in the Northeast” will be presented by DEC Regional Wildlife Manager Paul Jensen on Wednesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Christine McDonald Community Room at the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is free and open to the public. WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the last event in the series, featuring storyteller Christie Keegan with “Just Sayin’.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Noon - 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. The event will be postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. or visit www.esc. edu/all. Cantina Mexican Restaurant, 430 Broadway, is donating 33% of your purchase from 11:30 a.m. to late evening to the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Just tell your server you’re there for the Academy (A.L.L.). Call to make a reservation at 518-587-5577 or stop in.
Thursday, March 1
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Thursday activities include Exercise to Tape, Pool/ Billiards, Chorus, Yoga, Watercolor & Sketch, Legal Assistance by appointment, Seton Health Seniorcize, Duplicate Bridge, MahJongg, Pinochle and Bunco. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch.