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Friday, March 30

BALLSTON CITIZENS: Friday AREA activities: SENIOR 2:15 6:30 p.m. to p.m., 3 p.m., Cards Osteo-Busters; & Games. Milton Northline Community Road, Ballston Center, Spa. 310 Call www.ballstonareaseniors.com 518-885-6740 or visit for more information. CHILDREN’S SARATOGA: Busy MUSEUM Bees, AT 10 a.m. - style 11 a.m. program An open exclusively playgroup for the museum’s youngest visitors (ages birth-24 months) and their caregivers to foster early childhood development in a social setting. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common at 1 p.m., Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FISH DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves your choice of broiled or fried fish on Friday, March 30, from 4:30 p.m. - 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. FISH FRY FRIDAY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue every Friday in February from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call 518-695-3917 for Take Out. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be Hosting Friday Night Fish Fry from February 16 through March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $8 a plate Eat in and Take outs will be available. The Fish Fry will include the Fish Fry, cole slaw, and a choice of Mac & Cheese or French Fries. There will also be a menu of some other items as well. For more information please call 518-8851149 or check out the Elks’ Facebook page.

LENTEN FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus supports local Catholic Schools, provides meals to veterans’ homes every week throughout the year, and cooks for Code Blue weekly during the cold months. Come out to the K of C’s Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent (except for March 16) and help support these dedicated men who give back to the community so unselfishly. Enjoy a generous portion of Haddock (baked or fried) with fries and coleslaw for only $11 ($12 take-out). Also available are clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs.

OPERA-TO-GO: Opera Saratoga’s Opera-to-Go productions allow students to experience the thrill of opera - up close and personal. Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, feature soprano Carter Tholl, mezzo soprano Raphaella Medina, tenor Jordan Pitts, and baritone Nicholas Martorano. Brian Gilling serves as the music director and pianist. In addition to Opera Saratoga’s in-school performances, free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. A performance will be held on March 30 at 2 p.m. at Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-k to sixth graders will enjoy this preview of the Ugly Duckling Opera at noon. Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Family Movie Night Double Feature starts at 5 p.m. Relax, have some snacks, and watch two movies about a father (and then a son) who are taken into the digital world. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saratoga Springs will hold its second annual Stations of the Cross procession at 5 p.m. on Good Friday, March 30. The walk will start and end at the church, 149 Lake Ave. Immediately afterward, the cross will be erected in front of the church followed by a worship service at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the procession. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-584-0904 TENEBRAE SERVICE: “Hallelujah! What a Savior!” eeply moving and meaningful Tenebrae worship service that journeys with Christ from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the desolation of his final hours on the cross, will be presented by the Choir of The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa under the direction of Eve Kenyon at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, March 30. The service will feature readings, choral anthems and the lighting and extinguishing of candles. First Presbyterian Church is located at 22 West High St. Ballston Spa. For more information about this free event call the church at 518-885-5583.

Saturday, March 31

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WALK: The Upstate New York Autism Acceptance Walk takes place along the sidewalks of Broadway in Saratoga Springs to promote the acceptance of autistic people in the community. The walk starts at noon at the Congress Street Pavilion, Congress Park, and is free and open to the public. For more information contact neurodiversityupstate@gmail.com. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: STEM Club, 11 a.m. A weekly exploration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www. cmssny.org. CONTEMPORARY PASSOVER SEDER: The entire community is welcome to join Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Avenue, as they celebrate the Jews’ freedom from slavery by hosting a Contemporary Passover Seder on the second night of Saturday, March 31 at 6 p.m. conducted by their Spiritual Leader Dr. Kenneth S. Blatt Rabbi/Cantor. The meal will be catered by Cynthia Shaw of “What’s Cooking.” The costs are Adults $45 and children under 13$20. Paid reservations (check or cash only) must be received in the office by Monday, March 19. Financial assistance is available with support by a grant from the Jewish Federation Northeastern of New York. For more information, call 518-5842370 or email saratogajcc@

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EASTER EGG HUNT: Colorful Easter Eggs filled with candies will be hidden all over the large green lawn at St. Luke’s on the Hill on Saturday, March 31. The Puppet People will perform a show at 11 a.m. and the hunt for eggs will begin at noon. You may bring your own basket. Additional snacks will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Transportation is offered, so call the church if needed at 518-664-4834. GPS address is 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118 (off Pruyn Hill Road, Town of Halfmoon.) Services are Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Visit www. StLukesOnTheHill.org or email StLukesOnTheHill@biznycap.rr.com for more information. EASTER EGG HUNT (LAKE GEORGE): Snow or shine, all ages are welcome at 11 a.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 172 Ottowa Street, Lake George. Create and bring an upcycled Easter bonnet for an Easter Bonnet Competition. For more information call 518-668-2001. HYDE HALL EASTER EGG HUNT: Come and meet the Easter Bunny at The Leatherstocking Credit Union Easter Egg Hunt at Hyde Hall, featuring prizes, raffles, and much more. 10 a.m., Hyde Hall, Glimmerglass State Park, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Road, Cooperstown. Free and open to the public. Please enter via the Glimmerglass State Park entrance. For further information call 607-5475098 ext 6 or visit HydeHall.org. K9 EASTER EGG HUNT: Why should the kids have all the fun? This Easter weekend family members of the four legged variety are invited to have a special K9 Easter Egg Hunt all their own at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville. In what has become a fun annual tradition, colorful plastic eggs filled with dog treats (courtesy of Ballston Spa’s Lazy Dog Cookie Company) for your favorite canine will be hidden throughout Hudson Crossing Park grounds. Hudson Crossing’s K9 Easter Egg Hunt is open to the public and their pups during regular park hours (dawn - dusk) on Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, while the Easter Eggs last. This event is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. Please remember to respect fellow dogs and owners as well as local leash laws. For more information visit www. hudsoncrossingpark.org. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Coinciding with the Florida Derby, the National Museum of Racing will host a Saturday Social in the Hall of Fame on March 31. Museum visitors will be treated to coffee and doughnuts and receive a historical stakes history of the Grade I Florida Derby, as well as past performances for the 2018 edition of the race. The Saturday Social event will also feature a brief discussion of the 2018 Florida Derby with Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s director of communications. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost included with Museum admission, always free for Museum Members OPERA-TO-GO: Opera Saratoga’s Opera-to-Go productions allow students to experience the thrill of opera - up close and personal. Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, feature soprano Carter Tholl, mezzo soprano Raphaella Medina, tenor Jordan Pitts, and baritone Nicholas Martorano. Brian Gilling serves as the music director and pianist. In addition to Opera Saratoga’s in-school performances, free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. A performance will be held on March 31 at 11 a.m. at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. ROAST BEEF DINNER: The Fort Miller Reformed Church will be hosting a roast beef dinner on Saturday, March 31, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at River Road in Fort Miller. Eat in or take out available. Adults are $12, children 5-12, $5, 4 and under free. No reservations needed. SARATOGA CHAMBER PLAYERS: The Saratoga Chamber Players continues its 31st season on Saturday, March 31, with an all-Haydn program commemorating the composer’s birthdya in 1732, featuring the Trio Belle Scarpe: violinist Jill Levy, cellist Judith Serkin and pianist Jeannette Koekkoek. 3 p.m., The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, at 3 p.m. The concert will be followed by a Meet-the-Musicians reception. Tickets available online or at the door are $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students. For tickets and more information visit http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/events/category/20172018-concert-season/. SARATOGA CLAY ARTS OPENING: Please join Saratoga Clay Arts Center on Saturday, March 31, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for the opening reception for “Studio Stills” featuring the recent work of Nicholas Newcomb & Jaime Normand. The exhibit runs through May 12 at the Schacht Gallery, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Admission is free but reservations are requested. RSVP at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ro6srlhab&oeidk=a07ef83k5gyb31a6f0f. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. Snowshoe Hike, 2 p.m. Both events are free. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Spa State Park. Approximately 45 vendors will be attending the Saturday market from November to April. See http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/saratogafarmers-market-vendors/ for a complete vendor list. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Cereal and Saturday morning cartoons are always a winning mix. 10 a.m., 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518580-8080.

Sunday, April 1 EASTER BREAKFAST

BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves an Easter breakfast buffet from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, Seniors/Military $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. EASTER EGG HELICOPTER DROP: Next Level Church also invites you to join them this Easter weekend for a fantastic family experience at 388 Broadway Saratoga Springs on April 1, at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Tens of thousands of plastic Easter eggs containing candy will be dropped from a helicopter onto a grass field near Next Level Church’s locations. You can attend any of the experiences at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to get a wristband (required for entrance) and access to the secret location. Registration is required for entry, so head to www.2018eggdrop.com. OLD SARATOGA REFORMED CHURCH: An Easter Sunday Communion Service will be held at Old Saratoga Reformed Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 1. Pastor Joyce de Velder will preach an Easter message, and the Chancel Choir will sing. Following the service there will be a Fellowship Hour. The sanctuary is accessible by a wheelchair platform lift. The church is located on the corner of Pearl and Burgoyne Streets in Schuylerville. All are welcome. K9 EASTER EGG HUNT: Why should the kids have all the fun? This Easter weekend family members of the four legged variety are invited to have a special K9 Easter Egg Hunt all their own at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville. In what has become a fun annual tradition, colorful plastic eggs filled with dog treats (courtesy of Ballston Spa’s Lazy Dog Cookie Company) for your favorite canine will be hidden throughout Hudson Crossing Park grounds. Hudson Crossing’s K9 Easter Egg Hunt is open to the public and their pups during regular park hours (dawn - dusk) on Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, while the Easter Eggs last. This event is free and open to the public, although donations are appreciated. Please remember to respect fellow dogs and owners as well as local leash laws. For more information visit www. hudsoncrossingpark.org. Monday, April 2 ALL ABOUT TREES NATURE WALK: Participants will meet at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 11 a.m., walk to Congress Park, and learn all about the trees in the park. Collect twigs and then create twig vases to take home. Registration is limited to 20 families, so register early! Preregistration is required by calling the Library at 518-584-7860 option 3. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The Henry Cornell Post 234 American legion Auxiliary will hold their next meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 2 at the post, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. BALLSTON SPA BPA: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, April 2, from 7:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m., hosted by The Candle Collective, 20 Prospect Street, Suite 214 in Ballston Spa. The cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www.ballston.org, or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. To learn more, visit at www. ballston.org. BROWN BAG LUNCH TALK: The history of zines and contemporary zine-making are the topics for a lunchtime discussion led by Carolyn Chernoff; Lucy Scribner Library head of special collections Wendy Anthony; Tang Museum store and publicatons manager Sean fuller; and Tang Museum store associated Evelyn Wang ‘19. Bring your own lunch; drinks and refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Noon, Tang Museum, Skidmore College. For more information call 518-5808080. CANAL HISTORY TALK: SUNY hosts a Adirondack traveling exhibit Library that 200th commemorates anniversary of the the ground-breaking Canal from March on 25 the - April Erie 14. four The freestanding exhibit features banner displays for viewing and during is available regular library hours. Join SUNY Adirondack for a short presentation by History Professsor Edward Knoblauch about the local Feeder Canal and Champlain Canal at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 2 in SUNY Adirondack Library, Room 325. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Monday activities include chess, checkers and backgammon; tap intermediate; jazz dance; chair yoga; discussion group, clogging; quilting; osteo exercise. 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. GALWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY: The April 2, meeting of the Galway Preservation Society will feature Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, whose topic is “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga.” Meetings are held at the Galway Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. with a social time, refreshments and very brief business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For more information, visit our website at www. galwaypreservationsociety.org. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION SESSIONS: The Community Hospice serving Saratoga and Washington Counties are in need of volunteers who are available to make friendly visits and to provide emotional support to Hospice patients and their families. Information sessions will be held on Monday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, and at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library, 148 Main St., Greenwich. A required 25-hour volunteer training will be provided at the end of April. Please call 518-581-0800 to register. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Special Open Art Cart: Perler Beads, 1 p.m. Anime Club with Asian snacks, for ages 12-18, 6:30 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. SENIOR SCIENCE DAY: New Horizons flew by Pluto in July of 2015. Since then, astronomers have been hard at work analyzing data and reconstructing images of Pluto and its system of moons. Join miSci at the Dudley Observatory as Outreach Astronomyer Dr. Valerie Rapson discusses the New Horizons mission, highlighting the latest discoveries announced by the New Horizons team. 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Cost: Senior Admission to miSci ($10.50 adult, $9 senior 65+), Free for miSci members. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Artists Rami Younis and Sarah Friedland will screen clips from their documentary “Lyd in Exile” and discuss their work collecting stories from the fractured community of Palestinians exiled from the city of Lyd (Lod in Hebrew) and the Palestinians who remain in the city. 6 p.m., Somers Room, Tang Museum. For more information call 518-580-8080.

Tuesday, April 3

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Tuesday activities: 9 a.m. to noon, Billiards, Crafts & Woodcarving; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Quilting; 12:30 p.m., Wifi Bowling; 1 p.m., Mahjong, Board Games & Cards; 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Osteo Busters. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518-885-6740 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Tuesday activities include Exercise to Tape, LCR or Dice 3000, Pinochle, Pool/ Billiards, Duplicate Bridge, Tai Chi, Scrabble. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. LYME ACTION NETWORK: The Lyme Action Network and SUNY Adirondack present award-winning investigative journalist and author Mary Beth Pfeiffer on Tuesday, April 3, in Scoville Hall on the SUNY Adirondack campus, 640 Bay Rd., Queensbury. Pfeiffer will introduce her acclaimed new book, “Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change,” the result of her in-depth investigation of the many contributing forces that have made Lyme Disease the confounding problem we now face. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. A book-signing will precede the talk from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Storytime with Miss Chrissie, 11:30 a.m. Stories, rhymes and crafts. All ages are welcome. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-6644646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville. sals.edu. SAVE OUR HOME: Join the Baha’is of Saratoga for a short presentation and open discussion starting at 7 p.m. in the Glasby Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Call 518-692-7694 for more information. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Movie Makers, 3:30 p.m. Come by after school to work on creating YouTube movies. Open to all school ages. Intermediate Knitting Club, 6 p.m. Register on the calendar at schuylervillelibrary.sals.edu. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Arthur Ganson’s exquisitely designed kinetic sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the U.S. and Europe, including an ongoing exhibit at MIT since 1995. Ganson gives the Mallory Lecture at 6 p.m. at Filene Recital Hall. For more information call 518-580-5030. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Spring Nature Scavenger Hunt, 1 p.m. at Camp Saratoga North. Children will learn to use their senses to explore the outdoors during spring by working to complete a nature scavenger hunt. The program is designed for children ages 5 and up. Meet by the kiosk in Parking Lot #1 off of Scout Road. Preregistration required by April 2. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Wednesday, April 4 AMERICAN LEGION: The Saratoga County American Legion will hold its April Monthly Meeting on April 4 at Henry F. Lefko Post 1644, 81 East St., Riverside. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. All County Legionnaires are invited to attend. 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 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. 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 518584-3338 weekdays 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to all. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The ASL Club at Mechanicville Library invites those with existing American Sign Language skills to come together and practice their Sign Language on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. Reiki with Gina, 6:30 p.m. For questions or to register for Reiki, please call 518-664-4646. 190 North Main Street, Mechanicville. MLK MARCH: MLK Saratoga, several social justice groups and the interfaith community are partnering to organize a historically relevant silent march and vigil to honor the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on April 4, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination, beginning at 5:30 p.m. People will gather in front of the City Center and march down Broadway in silence, carrying only signs that read “Honor King: End Racism.” They will congregate in Congress Park, and church bells will ring at 6:05 p.m., the time when Dr. King was shot. There will be a brief program including songs from the civil rights era and Dr. King’s own words. More information is available at https://www.mlksaratoga.org/. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors’ next meeting will be a casseerole luncheon held on Wednesday, April 4, at the Town Hall, Spring Street, Schuylerville. Please bring a dish to share. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Pat at 518-3382329. ORIGAMI FOR KIDS: Don’t know what to with the kids during Spring Break? Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Wednesday, April 4 at 2 p.m. to learn the basics of origami. Kids ages 7-12 are invited to attend a free workshop led by instructor Dan Busha of Paper Dragon Sculpture. Registration is required, limit 10 participants. Call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve a spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue with a parking lot behind the building on Low Street. For more information call, stop in or visit http:// ballston.sals.edu. POETRY: On Wednesday, April 4, Caffè Lena (47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs) and host Carol Graser will present poetry readings by Jessica Cuello & Anthony Bernini. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30 p.m. $5 general admission; free for students. Call 518-583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org for more information. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Wilton Wildlife Preserve will be joining in on the fun of the annual fish stocking day. Stop by their table at the Geyser Picnic Area from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to do a fun nature craft after putting your fish in Geyser Creek. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Special DIY Cupcake Decorating Workshop, 1 p.m. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY: The Town of Wilton celebrates their 200th anniversary this year. The Wilton Heritage Society will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 4, at the Wilton Senior Center, 18 Traver Road, Wilton. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and consists of a business meeting, a video if time permits and light refreshments. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: History Walk, 2 p.m. at Camp Saratoga. On this walk participants will be invited to imagine how those before us lived in this area on the trails that we walk today. Find out about the Native American trail, the railroad beginning in the 1830s, historic farm land, the Boy Scout camp, and the present Preserve & Park. Frog Watch, 7 p.m. at 80 Scout Road. Starting with an indoor presentation at the Park Office, participants will learn about the frogs and toads of our area. Then head outdoors to listen and look for amphibian friends! Participants will be helping Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park collect important data for Frog WatchUSA! Group size is limited and is for ages 5 and up. Preregistration for each event is required by April 3. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Thursday, April 5 FOAL PATROL KIDS: Join the National Museum of Racing on Thursday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon for a family-friendly celebration of Foal Patrol and the unveiling of the new Foal Patrol Coloring Book by artist Sharon Crute. Admission is free and all children in attendance will receive a complimentary coloring book. There will also be snacks, giveaways and a variety of educational activities featuring mares and foals and the educational concepts of Foal Patrol. 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. 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. on the first Thursday of each month at 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 informa-

tion visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20 Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The April meeting of Ch. 60 Korean War Veterans Assoc., will be held on Thursday. April 5, at 1:30 p.m., at the VFW home, off Veterans’ Way, just north of the arterial in Saratoga Springs. All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037. New members are always welcome. Annual dues for members are $10, $5 for all others. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Dino Story Time, 10 a.m. Table Top Gaming, 3 p.m. A variety of video game consoles will be available. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. SKIDMORE FILM SCREENINGS: Screenings of “Autumn” and three short films by legendary avant-garde filmmaker Ernie Gehr will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. 6 p.m., Tang Museum. For more information call 518-5808080. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Clay Printing, 1 p.m. at Camp Saratoga. Using items we find in nature, we will be making decorations or jewelry out of clay! Reconnect with nature through a relaxing craft! This activity is intended for children ages 5 and up. Registration required by April 4. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Friday, April 6 BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Friday activities: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., Osteo-Busters; 6:30 p.m., Cards & Games. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common at 1 p.m., Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Adult Crochet, 6 p.m. All levels welcome. Come to work on your own project, start one, or just learn. Yarn and hooks will be available. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Night Walk, 7 p.m. at 80 Scout Road. Join fantastic naturalist and author George Steele to celebrate his new book as he leads a short hike to investigate the mysteries of the night, ending with an owl prowl. Copies of “Wait Till It Gets Dark” will be available for purchase. Best for children ages 5 and up. Registration is required by calling the Library at 518-584-7860 option 3.

Saturday, April 7 DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35; Bring a friend $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. ESTHERVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER LUNCHEON: Estherville Animal Shelter celebrates its 63rd year as a no-kill shelter with a Chef’s Buffet, silent auction, and raffle to support the privately run facility from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park. Admission $35. payable to Estherville. Mail to B. Kerker, 1556 Division St, Charlton NY 12010 by March 20. FREE SWIM CLINIC: The Regional Therapy Center of Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Regional YMCA will offer a free swim clinic for competitive high school swimmers, adult swimmers, and triathletes to assess posture, flexibility, and strength of swimmers, and provide swim techniques to reduce risk of injury. Regional Therapy Center physical and occupational therapists will join Ann Svenson, Master Swimmer and Total Immersion Coach, to provide participants with verbal and written assessments. Noon - 2 p.m., Saratoga Regional YMCA—West Avenue Branch, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free. YMCA membership is not required. Limited number of screenings available. To register, call 518-5802450 or register online at saratogahospital.org. HALFMOON PAPER SHREDDING: The Town of Halfmoon Highway Department and 3N Document Destruction will host a Town Paper Shredding Day for Halfmoon Residents on Saturday, April 7, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the Halfmoon Highway Department located at 322 Route 146. Town Residents may bring up to a maximum of 3 bags/boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded, such as bank statements, credit card records, tax bills and other documents with personally identifiable information. There is no cost for shredding, although residents are asked to bring at least one canned item or more for donation to a local pantry for each box or bag of documents. Registration is not required for this event. For more information, please contact John Pingelski at jpingelski@townofhalfmoon.org or at the Halfmoon Highway Department, 518664-3127. MALTA RIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Malta Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday April 7, at 10 a.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. MALTA WEST RIDGE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association (a.k.a. Hall’s Corners Cemetery) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday April 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension. All lot owners and interested persons are encouraged to attend. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RACING: Coinciding with the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes and Santa Anita Derby, the Museum will host a Saturday Social in the Hall of Fame for the biggest day of Kentucky Derby prep races. Museum visitors will be treated to coffee and doughnuts and receive a historical stakes history of these key prep races. The Saturday Social event will also feature a brief discussion of the 2018 Florida Derby with Brien Bouyea, the Museum’s director of communications. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hall of Fame, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost included with Museum admission, always free for Museum Members. NYS MILITARY MUSEUM: The New York State Military Museum will host programs that commemorate the nation’s centennial of combat operations in World War I and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, along with topics of local interest this winter and spring. On April 7, Historian and author Bill Howard explores the life and works of Theodore Davis, an artist who illustrated the Civil War for the newspaper Harper’s Weekly and perhaps experienced firsthand the totality of the war more than any other person 2 p.m., 61 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA ARTS: Opening reception for “Elemental Narratives,” featuring artwork by Diane Fine, Daisy Rockwell & Oliver Schemm. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The exhibit runs from March 31 - May 5. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Loving Vincent,” 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Members and students $8, general public $10. For more information visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.org. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Celebrate the most majestic of beasts at a 1p.m. Unicorn Party. Unicorn themed food, games, and crafts will be followed by a very special showing of the best unicorn movie ever at 2 p.m.52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-6956641 for more information. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Programs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518580-8080. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: Astronomy Party, 8:15 p.m. at Camp Saratoga. Join local astronomy clubs for a night of gazing upon some of the famous constellations such as Orion, Canis Major, and Ursa Major. Also, the galaxy fields of Leo and Virgo will be in great placement for viewing Take some time to learn about the vast universe we live in at this family-fun star party! Preregistration is required by April 5. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Sunday, April 8 BREAKFAST BUFFET: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge serves an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet on April 8 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and children $5. For more information please contact the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge at 518-8851149. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: Skidmore College assistant professor Dr. Minita Sanghvi, author of the forthcoming “Gender and Political Marketing in the United States and the 2016 Presidential Election: An Analysis of Why She Lost,” will examine Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump’s 2016 US presidential campaigns from a gender and marketing perspective and explore options for potential 2020 presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand. Refreshments at 12:30 p.m. will precede the 1:15 p.m. program in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Ave. at Academy Road, Albany. Admission is free. For details and directions, call 518-533-2666, or visit www.humanistsociety.org.