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2019-01-14 -

Monday, Jan. 14

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, January 14, in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa.

PRESCHOOL NATURE PROGRAM: Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s monthly Preschool Nature Hour will be held on Monday, January 14, at 10:30 a.m. The program begins with a brief nature walk (subject depending on the snow cover) with a nature craft and a nutritious snack to follow. Adults are expected to attend with their child. Please come dressed for the weather. Registration is required. For more information please call the park office at 518-4500321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

TOWN OF MALTA: The Malta Historic Preservation Review Commission meets on Monday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Room 106. Tuesday, Jan. 15

GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society holds its January meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Guest speaker Teresa Alger will discuss how her family started the Saratoga Crackers business in Greenfield, and how it grew to where it is today. The public is welcome to attend.

SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The Schenectady Elfuns hold their monthly luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 15, at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. Clark and Millie Gittinger will present “Alaska: From the North Coast to the South West to the South East and places in between.” Elfuns luncheons are open to all Elfuns, their spouses or guests, and to all former or retired GE employees. Those interested should call Glenn Garber at 518-2895665 to make a reservation by the January 11 deadline. Wednesday, Jan. 16

ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB: The monthly program for the Glens Falls-Saratoga chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club features Steve Mackey’s presentation, “Bike Adventure: a 3,300 Mile Bike Ride Down the Continental Divide,” describing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route taken by Steven and his daughter Heather in September 2018. 7 p.m., Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls. Free and open to the public. For more information email Sarah King at programs@adk-gfs.org.

CLIMATE CHANGE: The League of Women Voters Saratoga County along with Sustainable Saratoga sponsor a public event on climate change on Wednesday, January 16. Stephen Danna, dean of SUNY Plattsburgh, Queensbury, will speak on proactive solutions, addressing specifically what individuals and organizations can do to encourage businesses, schools, communities and government to help reverse global warming. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Community Room, Adirondack Trust Building, 31 Church Street, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Cherie Grey at Cjgrey1@juno.com.

LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Free and open to all on the first and third Wednesday of each month. 12:30 p.m.,Saratoga Springs Public Library. Presented by One Roof Saratoga. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: The Olde Saratoga Seniors will meet on Wednesday, January 16, at noon for a sandwich luncheon. Dinner and entertainment will be provided. New members are always welcome. Call Pat at 518-338-2329 for more information.

WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning’s 11th annual storytellers series continues on Wednesday, January 16, as storyteller Margaret French presents “Mostly American.” Noon – 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public; postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. For more information call the Academy at 518-587-2100 x 2145 or visit www.esc.edu/all. Thursday, Jan. 17

BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE: The Ballston Area History Roundtable begins its 2019 program on Thursday, January 17 with “Exploring Old Newspapers.” Attendees will receive copies of 19th century local newspapers, explore the articles, advertisements and editorials and discuss differences from 21st century newspapers. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa.

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 their 14inch telescope inside the rolltop 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).

RECOVERY ADVOCACY: Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 17, at the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center, 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The featured speaker is Rebecca Dixon, Resource Coordinator at the Saratoga County Drug Treatment Courts. Refreshments will be provided.

SARATOGA LAKE P.I.D.: Saratoga Lake Protection and Improvement District meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. This month’s meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. on December 20 at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta.

SHENENDEHOWA NEIGHBORS CONNECTING: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting, a newly formed “Village” (a membershipbased nonprofit organization helping older adults age at home) presents Jeff Shinaman from the Academy for Lifelong Learning on Thursday, January 17, at 1 p.m. at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library.

TRIVIA EVENT: The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents a Trivia Event on Thursday, January 17 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Saratoga Tap Room (R.J. Taylor & Sons), 26A Congress Street in Congress Plaza, Saratoga Springs. $10 per person. Pre-registration required; contact the Academy at 518-587-2100x2390 or email jeff.shinaman@esc.edu. The event will be postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. Friday, Jan. 18

DR. KING CHALLENGE: Regional performing artists speak up and sing out on social issues, paying forward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and vision. Opening reception with light refreshments and cash bar, 7 p.m. Performances with coffee and dessert, café-style seating,

8:30 and dancing p.m. - 9:30 with p.m. world Music beat jazz band Heard, 9:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Win and Place Room, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation $10-$20. For more information call Dora Lee Stanley at 518-587-3226 or email MLKSaratoga@gmail.com.

FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue through April 19, with fish fry, clam fry, chicken fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder and more. Eat in or take out. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., 121 NY-32, Victory Mills. Call 518-695-3917 to order takeout.

GRANT DISCUSSION GROUP: The Friends of Grant Cottage’s Grant Discussion Group kicks off Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend by discussing Ulysses S. Grant’s relationship to civil rights. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own personal research and share their insights into Grant’s relationship with African Americans and his efforts toward Civil Rights measures during this moderated discussion. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Susman Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, or to register, call 518-538-8330 or email ben@grantcottage.org.

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST: Join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for their Legislative Update Breakfast on Friday, January 18, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs. Get connected with local legislators as they share their goals and expectations for the new session in Albany. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For registration link and more details visit https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/legislative-breakfast-39746.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Author Edward Lazzelari shares the long-awaited conclusion to his Aandor trilogy, “Blood of Ten Kings.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, Jan. 19

BATTENKILL CHORALE: The Battenkill Chorale opens its 24th season, and Janet McGhee’s final season as Artistic Director, with “Children of the Holocaust, Immigrants of Hope,” a program featuring James Whitbourn’s “Annelies” with English texts translated from Anne Frank’s diary, as well as Ronald Perera’s cantata, “The Golden Door,” and Charles Davidson’s “I Never Saw Another Butterfly,” with texts from children at Terezin concentration camp performed by the Glens Falls Symphony Children’s Chorus. 3 p.m., Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 518692-7458 or emailing battenkilltickets@gmail.com.

FRENCH-LANGUAGE FILM SCREENING: “Henri Henri” (Canada, 2014). in French with English subtitles. 1 p.m., Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street. Troy. Free and open to the public. As a courtesy, call the library at 518-274-7071 to reserve a seat. Presented by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York (www.albanyareafrenchclub.com).

GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, January 19, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Professional genealogist Lisa Dougherty presents “Your Irish DNA: What do those Ethnicity Estimates REALLY Mean?” The public is welcome. For more information, call 518587-2978. Lisa Dougherty’s website is www.upstatenygenealogy.com.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public 190 N. is always Main Street, welcome. Mechanicville.For information, call 518-6644646; more or visit fax http://mechanicville. 518-664-8641 sals.edu. MLK it Out!

SARATOGA: The Evolution In of “Shout the Garland Black Nelson Vocal presents Tradition,” a historical program of and the interactive African-American musical experience through vocalization, sing-alongs, audio-visualexamples, percussion and contextual data. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Café Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. For more information call Dora Lee Stanley at 518-587-3226 or email MLKSaratoga@gmail.com. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Timmy Failure Total Takeover Party, 3 p.m. Virginia Sole-Smith, “The Eating Instinct: Food, Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America,” 7 p.m. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lincoln Baths building, 65 South Broadway. With nearly 50 vendors, market-goers will be able to shop for a wide variety of local products year-round. For a complete list of winter vendors, visit http://www. saratogafarmersmarket.org/ saturday-winter-vendors/.

SCHENECTADY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Exhibition opening, “Back in MY Day: Childhood, Play & Schenectady,” 2 p.m. Refreshments served. Winter Talk Series: “A Toast to Temperance.” On the centennial of Prohibition, Schenectady City Historian Chris Leonard examines the effects of the 18th and 21st Amendments on Schenectady. 7 p.m., 32 Washington Avenue, Schenectady. Free and open to the public.

YOUTH CHORALE AUDITIONS: The Capital District Youth Chorale is a talented group of 75 singers from grades 4-12 that meets weekly and performs annually with the Albany Symphony and Albany Pro Musica. Auditions for Spring 2019 will take place on January 19 from 9:30 a.m. – noon at Farnsworth Middle School, 6072 State Farm Road, Guilderland, where rehearsals are held Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – noon. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Mrs. Mary Redmond at CDYC123@gmail.com. Sunday, Jan. 20

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE: Meeting, Jam and Potluck, 1 p.m., Lake Luzerne Town Complex, 539 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne. Bring something to share for the pot luck, bring your instruments for jamming after the meeting. For more information call 518-221-6231, email adirondackbluegrassleague@ gmail.com, or visit www. adirondackbluegrassleague. com.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 20, at 1 Elks Lake, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: adults $9, seniors/ military $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeout $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

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.

HUDSON CROSSING WINTERFEST: The theme for the third annual Hudson Crossing Park Winterfest is “Han Snowlo: A Winterfest Story.” The public is invited to join the Rebel forces for “Return of the Sled-I” sledding and “Empire STRIKES Back” snow bowling. Other events include a cold water rescue demonstration by the Schuylerville Fire Department, a Birding for Beginners guided walk, an ice harvesting presentation, horse-drawn sled rides and a Crazy Hat Head contest. It all takes place from noon – 3 p.m. at Hudson Crossing Park, just outside Schuylerville on Historic Route 4. The “No Snow” date is February 17. For more information visit www.hudsoncrossingpark.org.

LUNAR ECLIPSE PARTY: Join the Dudley Observatory late into the night of Sunday, January 20, for a Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse Party at miSci – the Museum of Innovation and Science. The event includes eclipse viewing through telescopes, hands-on activities, planetarium shows and much more. The eclipse will be livestreamed in the event of cloudy weather. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. $16 per person includes admission to miSci and all activities. miSci members get 50% off admission. Planetarium show 46. Preregister at https://conta. cc.2RupOHg. Overnight discount packages including eclipse admission are available from the Double Tree across the street. Use code MSC or mention the lunar eclipse when booking your room. See http://group. doubletree.com/miscilunareclipseevent.

MLK SARATOGA: “Equity, Inclusion and Understanding Implicit Bias,” a workshop with Equal Opportunity Trainer Ray Anderson. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Dutcher Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 47 Henry Street. Aretha Franklin tribute with Penny Meacham, Sister Lucille Turner and Donald “The Soul Man” Hyman, 7 p.m., followed by the Southern soul-style gospel group Heavenly Echoes at 7:30 p.m., The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For more information visit MLKSaratoga.org.

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.

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 518423-8195 for baptisms and weddings. Monday, Jan. 21

MLK SARATOGA: “Klan We Talk? A Black Man’s Influential Conversations with White Supremacists” with author, musician and race-relations expert Daryl Davis. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. For more information visit MLKSaratoga.org. Wednesday, Jan. 23

ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: Andrew Wheeler is the featured artist at this month’s Saratoga Acoustic Blues Open Mic and Jam, hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Famer Sonny Speed. Signup starts 7 p.m., first set at 7:30 p.m. at Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. For more information call 518587-6433 or visit www. Caffelena.org.

BAKED HAM/CHICKEN & BISCUITS: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 3161 serves a Baked Ham and Chicken & Biscuits dinner 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 518-5842585 for more information. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month in Saratoga Hospital’s C-1 Conference Room. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center.

INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: The Tent of Abraham program celebrates the confluence of Jewish, Christian and Muslim holy days and builds interfaith bridges in the Capital Region. Guest storytellers from each tradition will share stories about nature at “The Tent of Abraham: Stories of Appreciating and Caring for Our Earth” on Wednesday, January 23. An optional vegetarian pot luck dinner will begin with prayer at 6:15 p.m., followed by storytelling from 7:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guests contributing dishes are asked to bring a list of ingredients, as the host congregation is nut-allergy conscious and requests that no ingredients containing or exposed to nuts be included. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-869-5247 or email info@withourvoice.org.

SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: Dr. Angelena Ross presents “Sprucing up the Adirondacks: Managing the Spruce Grouse, One of New York’s Rarest Birds,” at the January program of the Southern Adirondack Audabon Society. 7 p.m., Crandall Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls.

TOWN OF MALTA: The Town of Malta Open Space, Agricultural & Trails Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23 at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Room 106.

WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning’s 11th annual storytellers series continues on Wednesday, January 23, as storyteller Betty Cassidy presents “memorableMoments.” Noon – 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public; postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. For more information call the Academy at 518-587-2100 x 2145 or visit www.esc.edu/all. Thursday, Jan. 24

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 their 14-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).

TOWN OF MALTA: The Town of Malta Comprehensive Plan Update Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 24 at Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9. Friday, Jan. 25 FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue through April 19, with fish fry, clam fry, chicken fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder and more. Eat in or take out. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., 121 NY-32, Victory Mills. Call 518-695-3917 to order takeout.

WINTERFEST: The Inn at Erlowest holds a Winterfest on January 25 from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George. Admission is free but parking is limited. Parking vouchers are available for $10/car. Call the Inn at advance at 518-668-5928 to have a voucher sent to you. Saturday, Jan. 26 A

DISHONORABLE TRADE: “A Dishonorable Trade: Human Trafficking in the Dutch Atlantic World” is a traveling exhibition curated by NYS examining the role of slavery in the Dutch trading empire and the lives of people affected by slavery. Mary Liz and Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc., will provide an overview of the slave trade and discuss slavery research resources at the opening reception at 2 p.m. at Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1100 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction. Admission $5; free for Schenectady County Historical Society members.

ALBANY GUN SHOW: The largest gun show held in the Capital District, with over 400 exhibits and displays from collectors and dealers from all over the U.S., will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 27, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany. General admission $7 per day, seniors $5, children under 12 (with parent) free. For more information call Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Adirondack Post 70 holds its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 26, at 10 a.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.

FROM INCARCERATION TO FREEDOM: On Saturday, January 26, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. St. Luke’s Resource Center hosts “From Incarceration to Freedom – Recovery Behind the Walls,” where speakers will discuss opportunities for recovery support in Albany and Saratoga County jails. The program will be preceded by a 12 Step Eucharist at 4 p.m. and a community potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Halfmoon (GPS Mechanicville NY 12118). For more information, visit http://www.stlukesonthehill.org/recovery-resourcecenter.html.

HALFMOON WINTER CARNIVAL: Have the winter blues? Come to the Halfmoon Recreation Winter Carnival on January 26 for music, food , a live ice sculpture demonstration, face painting, a visit from the Saratoga Children’s Museum and much more. Stick around for a bonfire and fireworks. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m., Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. For more information visit www. townofhalfmoon.org.

HAM DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue, holds a Ham Dinner with Homemade Pies for dessert on Saturday, January 26, from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: free will donation.

JOHN OSTWALD BENEFIT: A benefit to help Record and Saratogian columnist John Ostwald and his family with encouragement, prayers and financial support to overcome his medical diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer will be held on Saturday, January 26, from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Italian Community Center Charitable Foundation, 1450 5th Avenue, Troy. The event includes a Ziti and Meatballs dinner, a cash bar, and multiple raffles. $20 per person; $10 for ages 12 and under. Extra donations are welcome. For reservations and more details contact Angelo Miele at miele422@yahoo.com or 518-915-3464, Dominic Russomanno at drussomanno@fairpoint.net or 518915-3464 or John Capano at jcapano@nycap.rr.com or 518-772-8394. For updates on John’s progress and to communicate with his family, visit www.cambridge.org/visit/johnostwald.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Tori Telfer discusses her book “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History,” a compendium of female serial killers through the ages based on her popular online series. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CHILI BOWL: Fill the bowl, eat the chili and keep the bowl at Saratoga Clay Arts’ 8th Annual Chili Bowl on Sunday, January 26. Over 1,000 bowls, each a “oneof-a-king” handcrafted piece of art will be available for this event. Take part in the Chili Challenge with celebrity chefs to determine who makes the best chili. Live music by Robonics Reggae Band. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saratoga Clay Arts Center, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Admission $2 or two non-perishable food items. Fill and keep the bowl for $20. A portion of the proceeds will benefit “To Life!” and the Wilton Food Pantry. For registration information visit http:// saratogaclayarts.org/ChiliBowl2019.php.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: The St. Edward’s Knights of Columbus annual spaghetti dinner will be held in the social hall at St. Edwards, 567 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 26. Adults $7, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. Funds raised by this event represent up to 20% of the Knights’ annual budget and help support nearly 30 different charities and community events, as well as a scholarship program and youth activities. For more information call John Ward at 518-495-5033 or email jjwkp86@aol.com.

TURKEY DINNER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church serves a turkey dinner with soup and homemade desserts from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. Adults $10, kids $5. Takeout and delivery are available. Call 518-793-1152 for more information.

WINTERFEST: The Inn at Erlowest’s Winterfest continues on January 26 from noon – 10 p.m. at 3178 Lake Shore Drive, Lake George. Admission is free but parking is limited. Parking vouchers are available for $10/car. Call the Inn at advance at 518-668-5928 to have a voucher sent to you. Sunday, Jan. 27

ADIRONDACK BLUEGRASS LEAGUE: The Atkinson Family band and Marcotte Mountain Music are featured at the Adirondack Bluegrass League show on Sunday, January 27, starting at 1 p.m. at The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Members $12, non-members $15, children under 12 (or special needs) free. For more information call 518-221-6231, email adirondackbluegrassleague@ gmail.com, or visit www. adirondackbluegrassleague. com.

ALBANY GUN SHOW: The largest gun show held in the Capital District, with over 400 exhibits and displays from collectors and dealers from all over the U.S., concludes Sunday, January 27, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany. General admission $7, seniors $5, children under 12 (with parent) free. For more information call Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

CABIN FEVER SUNDAYS: Adirondack Experience, The

Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX) continues its 2019 Cabin Fever Sunday Series on January 27 with Ed Kanze’s presentation, “Who’s There: An Adirondack Backyard Biological Survey,” chronicling his family’s nearly nineteenyear survey of the flora, fauna and fungi on their eighteen acres along the Saranac Lake. 1:30 p.m., 9097 NY-30, Blue Mountain Lake. Admission $5; free for members. Visit theadkx.org for more information.

CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING BOOK DISCUSSION: This month’s book is “Creative Mind and Success” by Ernest Holmes. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the book. 6 p.m., Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call 518-366-9918.

FREE PUBLIC SKATING: Weibel Ice Rink celebrates 25 years of good times with free public skating from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 30 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Limited skate rentals $4.

INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale with more than 40 vendors, great food and great parking takes place on Sunday, January 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free. All proceeds go to local charities. The next sale is February 24; call Linda at 518-289-5470 to reserve an 8’ table and chairs for just $15.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Former Times Union editor Harry Rosenfeld shares stories from his memoir, “Battling Editor: The Albany Years.” 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Alyssa Opishinski, guest artist and lecturer at the Skidmore College Theater and Music Departments in theatrical costume design, uses visuals to encompass a short history of the early 19th century and a survey of garments worn at the time in a discussion of the challenges and joy of designing costumes for the Capital Repertory production of “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.” 1:30 p.m., 49Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.

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, January 28, in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa. Tuesday, Jan. 29

FOSTER PARENT MEETINGS: A Foster Parent Information Meeting will be held on January 29at 4p.m. at the Services Building, 152West High Street, Ballston Spa. Saratoga County needs foster homes for schoolaged children and teenagers. Please call Jared LeGrand at 518884-4157for more information.

HOME MADE THEATER AUDITIONS: Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their April/ May production of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” directed by Michael McDermott. There are six roles available for actors who can play ages from mid-20s to 60+. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 29, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 30, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. No appointments are necessary. Actors should bring a current photo and resume and will read from the provided excerpts. For more information, call HMT at 518-587-4427 or visit www.homemadetheater.org.

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