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Sunday, Dec. 9 CAMBRIDGE FINE ART TOUR: Travel to the Village of Cambridge on “Christmas in Cambridge” weekend and visit six local artists in five locations on the Cambridge Valley Fine Art Tour from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. While in Cambridge visit the numerous restaurants, shops and galleries and take part in Christmas in Cambridge events around the village. For more information about the artists and a map to their locations, visit www. cambridgevalleyart.org. CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY: In “Why Theatre?” Maggie MancinelliCahill, the Producing Artistic Director at Capital Rep, discusses different thoughts on the place of theatre in modern times and takes you on a journey from script to stage to explore the creative process for some of Capital Rep’s celebrated productions. The 1:15 p.m. program is preceded by a 12:30 p.m. meet and mingle at Room 224 of the Albany Sage Colleges Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Capital District Humanist Society. For details and directions call 518-533-2666 or visit www.humanistsociety. org. CHRISTMAS IN CAMBRIDGE: Christmas in Cambridge Weekend closes with the lighting of the Eternal Illumination Memorial Trees at 5:30 p.m. and a 6 p.m. concert by the Canadian folk music band Coig at Hubbard Hall. During the day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., visit the Cambridge Valley Farmers Market in the Lovejoy Building. For more information visit cambridgenychamber.com. CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Singer/guitarist/songwriter Nate Fiorino of Waterford presents a Christmas music concert featuring a sing-along of classic Christmas songs at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, at Oneida Community Church, 197 Sunnyside Road, Queensbury. There is no door charge for this concert sponsored by WNGN. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call the church phone at 518-7458611 or 518-793-2276, or email mbailey90@gmail.com. FOLK LESSONS AND CAROLS: Carols drawn from Celtic, African American and Early American traditions are the hallmark for a concert at Christ Church, Ballston Spa. Folk music legends John Kirk and Trish Miller anchor the concert with Field Horne, Theresa LaGattuta-Bruno and Kristin McCabe, along with

Glenn McClure and other special guests. The free concert takes place by candlelight at the church, located at the corner of Route 50 (Church Avenue) and Route 67 (West High Street) at 4 p.m., with another performance on December 10 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited for festive refreshments afterward. GRACE CHURCH (WATERFORD): The Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons celebrates the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Grace Church, 34 Third Street, Waterford. Deacon Denise Moore assists. An adult Christian Education program begins at 8:30 a.m. A coffee hour follows each service. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit www.gracewaterford. com.

HANDBELL CONCERT: The United Church Bell Ringers present “Merrily We Ring,” a Holiday Handbell Concert on Sunday, December 9, at 1 p.m. at the United Church (Presbyterian), 37 Salem Street, Greenwich. There is no charge for the event, but free-will donations will be collected for the Greenwich Central School Elementary Health Offices. Stay in Greenwich after the concert for the Greenwich Holiday House Tour at 2 p.m. and a free community dinner from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.For more information on the concert, please call director Debi Craig at 518-854-3102. HARK THE HERALD: The Community Choir of Ballston Spa invites the public to a free Christmas Concert, “Hark the Herald” celebrating the miracle of Christ’s birth. The 6 p.m. concert will be preceded by appetizers at 5 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, 202 Milton Avenue. HOLIDAY CONCERT: The Music Company Orchestra is a 70-piece all volunteer community orchestra, conducted by Dr. Gerald Lanoue, bringing live orchestral music to audiences throughout the Capital District, with light classical & pops repertoire. Join the orchestra for a program of holiday favorites, including Handel and Tchaikovsky, and a new sing-along. Sunday, December 9, 3 p.m., Niskayuna Reformed Church, 3041 TroySchenectady Road. Free and open to the public. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: Join the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club for their monthly breakfast on Sunday, December 9, from 8 a.m. – 11

a.m. Adults $8, children $4. Call 518-695-3917 for more information. SARATOGA CHILDREN’S CHORUS: Saratoga Children’s Chorus presents a Winter Concert on Sunday December 9, at 3 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue. Free and open to the public. SARATOGA FILM FORUM: “Wildlife,” a film that has nothing to do with animals, starring Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal. 7:30 p.m., Springs Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. General admission $10, students with ID and Film Forum members $8. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. For more information and advance ticket sales visit www.SaratogaFilmForum.

SKIDMORE JAZZ: Concert by Skidmore Small Jazz Combo, 5 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

SUNNY SUNDAYS: Sunny Sundays are your opportunity to take a safe glimpse at the sun. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their 14inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to safely look at the sun and search for sunspots. Other objects such as the moon and planets may also be visible. In the event of poor weather, there will be handson indoor activities instead. The observatory will be open from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. every Sunday through December 30. miSci galleries will be open continuously from noon – 5 p.m. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child) at miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. Monday, Dec. 10

BALLSTON SPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 10, in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic Computer Class, “Typing on touch-screen keyboards; reducing cellphone data use and battery drain,” with Bob Stromberg. 10 a.m. – noon, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Membership not required. Free, but advance sign-up required; call 518-383-1343 for more information. FOLK LESSONS AND CAROLS: Carols drawn from Celtic, African American and Early American traditions are the hallmark for a concert at Christ Church, Ballston Spa. Folk music legends John Kirk and Trish Miller anchor the concert with Field Horne, Theresa LaGattuta-Bruno and Kristin McCabe, along with Glenn McClure and other special guests. The free concert takes place by candlelight at the church, located at the corner of Route 50 (Church Avenue) and Route 67 (West High Street) at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited for festive refreshments afterward. MALTA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: The Malta Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, December 10, at 6 p.m. at the Malta Town Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive. This meeting is open to the public. SKIDMORE CONCERT: Concert by Skidmore String Ensemble, 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321 or visit www.skidmore. edu/zankel. TANG MUSEUM DANCE: Students in assistant dance professor Sarah DiPasquale’s “Bridges to Skidmore” class, a collaborative course between Skidmore students and the clients of Saratoga Bridges, will perform an integrative, site-specific dance in the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 518-580-8080. Tuesday, Dec. 11 PAMPERING & PRESENTS: Join the Saratoga Senior Center for the ultimate stress-free shopping experience, hosted by Mary Martin Spa & Co. All minipampering sessions $25 and under, plus wine, food, tarot card readings and more. 3:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake, will hold a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, December 11, featuring potato/cheese, sauerkraut and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order early by calling 518-363-0001 as orders are expected to be larger than usual. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Celebrate the holidays together at the members’ holiday party, featuring live music by Michael Panza, a light buffet, a raffle and a visit from Santa Claus. Admission $3. Please RSVP. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit www. SAM24.SYTHASITE.COM. SKIDMORE CONCERT: Concert by Skidmore Composers, 7:30 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information call 518-5805321 or visit www.skidmore. edu/zankel. Wednesday, Dec. 12 INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller Laureate for the city of Kingston and a National Arts Education Fellow, has been sharing stories and giving workshops for over 30 years. Pillsworth is the featured storyteller for “Stories of Living in Darkness,” marking the winter solstice, on Wednesday, December 12, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, 959 Madison Avenue on the College of St. Rose Campus, Albany. Guests are invited to share stories related to the theme, or just to come and listen. Tellers are asked to tell one story of no more than ten minutes. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Audrey Seidman at 518-459-0661, email info@ withourvoice.org, or visit www.withourvoice.org/ifsc. The Interfaith Story Circle is a program of WithOurVoice, Inc. IPF SUPPORT GROUP: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S. Join the IDF Support Group to obtain information on local resources, meet with others from the community, gain support and discuss topics that affect people with IPF. The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 12, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Health & Fitness Gym, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs. For more information please call Marie or Susan at 518-886-5676. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information. PICKIN’ SESSION: Amateur and professional musicians are invited to play solo, background, or join up with a group for a fun session with extemporaneous, off-thecuff music. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Free to the public; please bring a snack to share. Please note: if schools are closed for the day the Center will also be closed. Check out www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. POLAR EXPRESS PARTY: Northshire Bookstore’s children’s department invites little ones to wear their jammies and join us for a cozy evening with a reading of “The Polar Express,” a visit from Santa Claus and tasty treats. Due to popular demand, there will be two sessions at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This is a free event but reservations are required and patrons are encouraged to make a $5 or $10 donation to support Northshire’s Book Angels program, which gives new books to hundreds of local children in need during the holidays. For more information visit www.northshire. com. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: This month’s Chef Dinner is cooked by chefs from Prime at Saratoga National and features Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Braising Garlic Jus. Members only; $12 per person. Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30 p.m. at 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Sign up at the front desk. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns will hold their luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 12, at the Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford. Choir director Jessica Crisci will present the nationally-recognized Scotia-Glenville High School Choralaires, who will perform a wide variety of season choral literature. Schenectady Elfuns luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests, and to all former or retired GE employees. To make a reservation, contact Bob Clements at 518-243-6380 by Friday, December 7. Thursday, Dec. 13 BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, concludes the Fall 2018 Brown Bag Lunch Series with “Echoes from the Mill,” presented by Saratoga Springs City Historian Maryann Fitzgerald. 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Visitor Center at 518-5873241 or visit www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com. CHAMBER HOLIDAY MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosts their 2018 Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 13, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Saratoga Casino & Hotel, 342 Jefferson Street, Saratoga Springs. Members are invited to join hundreds in attendance for one of the largest networking events of the season while enjoying food, drinks and one final celebration of the Chamber’s centennial season. $10 in advance or at the door. Register at https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/ details/2018-holiday-mixer-38762. DUDLEY OBSERVATORY: Every Thursday, rain or shine, join miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, for “Evenings at the Dudley Observatory”. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their14-inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to see stars, planets, galaxies, and more each night. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors. The observatory at 15 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. through March 7, 2019. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 9a.m. until the observatory closes. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child, free for miSci members). LIVE AT THE JAZZ BAR: Join SPAC’s “Live at the Jazz Bar” for a special free evening of swing dancing, kicking off at 7p.m. with swing, Lindy-Hop and Charleston lessons from Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez of Tango Fusion Dance Company. The event also features the tight harmonies of Annie and the Hedonists and a cash bar by Mazzone Hospitality at the Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. Friday, Dec. 14 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Orchestra concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Free and open to the public. HOLIDAY COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT: Middle Grove United Methodist Church hosts a Holiday Coffeehouse Concert with The Remnants on Friday, December 14, at 7 p.m. at 429 Middle Grove Road, at the corner of Middle Grove and North Creek Road. A love offering will be taken. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Q.U.I.L.T. INC: This month’s guild meeting includes a general meeting starting at 9:45 a.m., a traditional Cookie Social, the Guild Challenge and a Show and Share. Please bring a plate of cookies to share; coffee, tea and hot cider will be provided. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. at Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Free for members; $5 donation requested for non-members. Please note: if Bethlehem schools are closed or delayed for 2 hours or more due to weather, the meeting will be cancelled. For more information visit www. quiltinc.org. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Join Lois Celeste, Saratoga Senior Center Executive Director, to discuss plans for 2018 at the annual “State of the Center” member meeting. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, Dec. 15 AMERICAN LEGION: The American Legion, Adirondack Post 70, will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, December 15, at 10 a.m. at the post located at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Join American Legion Auxiliary Unit #234 for a Hot Breakfast with Santa Claus from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. Children 12 and under are welcome. This event is open to the community.