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Thursday, March 14 BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:The

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library present the Spring 2019 Brown Bag Lunch Series, an annual educational program meant to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and heritage area. March 14: “Saints and Scalawags: Stories from Bethesda’s History,” presented by Jane Agee, Ph.D. and Mary Sanders Shartle. Noon - 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public.

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:

Gardening Ease for Creaky Knees with Carrie Whitelaw, HTR. Free; reservation required. Call 518-383-1343 to register. 12:30 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park.

GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Tinker Thursday Builders’ Choice for ages 8-14, 4 p.m. Open Art Session, 6 p.m.5264 Sacandaga Road, Galway. Visit http://www.galwaypubliclibrary.org/ for more information.

GAVIN PARK:

Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.Open Gym, 3 p.m. 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton.

KOREAN WAR VETERANS:The

March luncheon for Ch. 60, KWVA, will be held on Thursday, March 14, at noon, at the Parting Glass Restaurant, located at the corner of Lake Ave. and Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Ordering will be off the menu. The hosts are Jean and Paul Nolan. Please sign up at the meeting or phone the Nolans at 518-893-3379 by March 12. 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 518584-3037.

Friday, March 15 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER:

Orchestra Concert, 1 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information.

CORNED BEEF DINNER:

Start St. Patrick’s weekend in “Dublin” with a Corned Beef dinner at the Principessa Elena Society. Pasta e Fagioli and Macaroni with Sauce are also available. Adults $9, seniors $8, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge hosts its 2nd Annual Fish Fry on Fridays from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, from March 8 through April 12. $9 meal includes French fries, dinner roll and cole slaw. Special menu items will also be available. Eat in or take out. All proceeds go to Elks charities. Call 518-885-1149 for more information. 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 518-6953917 to order takeout. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Afternoon Tea, 3 p.m. 5264 Sacandaga Road, Galway. Visit http://www.galwaypubliclibrary.org/ for more information. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After-School Programs 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. LIP SYNC BATTLE:Events To a T presents a Charity Lip Sync Battle at the Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15. Twelve teams will compete for a grand prize of $1,000 to be donated to the charity of their choice. Tickets are on sale now for just $14 and can be purchased through the Wood Theater Box Office by calling 518-480-4878, or at https:// ci.ovationtix.com/35085/production/1005051. PRE-ST.PATRICK’S DAY: Special Irish treats on the buffet table and live music by the Kitchen Jazz Band. 7 p.m., 435 New Karner Road, Colonie. $10 per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Souper Social Friday with soup prepared by the Knights of Columbus and social programs sponsored by Saratoga Casino & Raceway, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. $2 a cup. Social Hour with the Wild Irish Acres Step Dancers, under the direction of Terri Hughes. Admission $2. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, March 16 CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church hosts a Corned Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at 175 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost: free will donation.

GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Tech Assistance, 11 a.m. 5264 Sacandaga Road, Galway. Visit http://www.galwaypubliclibrary.org/ for more information. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY:

David Lowry, manager of local government advisory services at the New York State Archives, will discuss some of the lesser known records that can be found in local government archives at the next meeting of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County. 1 p.m., Saratoga Town Hall on the corner of Rt. 9 and Rt. 24 in Schuylerville. The public is welcome. For more information, call Ginny at 518-8859309.

MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY:

The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals.edu.

NORTH COUNTRY ARTS:

Join North Country Arts at their main gallery for a reception for the new “Elements” exhibition. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. “Elements” will be on exhibit through April 27.

NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE:

Author Virginia Sole-Smith shares “The Eating Instinct: Food, Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America,” her exploration of how we learn to eat in today’s toxic food culture. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS:

The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The class cost is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-584-2221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion of the class cost will be donated to United Methodist Church.

OWL WATCH:

Grab your binoculars and join Friends of the IBA Executive Director Laurie LaFond & field trip leader Rich Speidel for a 4 p.m. trip to the Washington County Grasslands IBA to look for owls and other wintering raptors. Likely sightings include Short-eared owls, Long-eared owls, Rough-legged hawks, Northern harriers, Red-tailed hawks, Horned larks, Snow

buntings and more. Individuals $15, families $25, free to FIBA members. Group size is limited. Call Rich at 518623-2587 to register. ST. PATRICK’S DINNER:On Saturday, March 16, from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church will sponsor a St. Patrick’s Day roast pork dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and dessert. Live music will be provided by the High Peaks Bluegrass band. Adults $10, under 12 $5. Proceeds will benefit the HFUMC Mission Trip team.For more information please call 518-7476832. ST. PATRICK’S CORNED BEEF DINNER:St. Edward the Confessor Church Knights of Columbus, 569 Clifton Park Center Road in Clifton Park, holds its St. Patrick’s Day Annual Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 16, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, and soda. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 -12, free for kids 5 and under. The event will raise money for local charities and organizations dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in our community. 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/. SOUP-ER SATURDAY COMMUNITY FAIR:Tantalize your taste buds with 15 varieties of Homemade Soups, Chowders, Chili, all made onsite. There will be 10 Community Agencies on site with valuable information available to take with you, as well as vendors, door prizes and a silent auction. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions, Tang Family Saturday programs from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands on activity. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and more information call 518580-8080. Sunday, March 17 BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $9, seniors/military $8, children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-5842585 for more information. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE: The Rising Son Lodge #103 Free & Accepted Masons host their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Sunday, March 17, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 687 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.Adults $12, Children $6. 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. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, MS. 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 the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will operate their 14” 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 hands-on activities indoors instead. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child). miSci is open Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. 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, March 18 BALLSTON SPA BPA COMMUNITY MIXER: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association (BSBPA) will be hosting its 2019 Community Mixer and Annual Meeting on Monday, March 18, at the Next Door Kitchen & Bar, 51 Front Street. Open to the public. Admission is $30 per person. Online registration is available at www.ballston. org. Attendees can also pay at the door. RSVPs appreciated, but not required, to info@ballston.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic Computing Class, “An introduction to Google Photos” with Bob Stromberg. 10 a.m.- noon, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Free; advance sign-up required. Membership not required. Call 518-3831343 for more information. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. AfterSchool Programs 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Over 30 Basketball, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Guest speaker Shayne Willette will discuss a Parkinson’s Boxing class at the Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group meeting on Monday, March 18. 2 p.m., Woodlawn Commons Building second floor, Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to people with Parkinson’s, caregivers, spouses and other family members and interested individuals. For more information call Kevin McCullough at 518-2224247. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION: The March 18 meeting of the Southern Adirondack Beekeepers’ Association is an opportunity for beekeepers and the public to hear from Richard Ball, the Ag. and Markets Commissioner for New York State. Some of the topics to be addressed are pollinator protection, mandatory hive registration, best practices, etc. 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa.Visit www.adirondackbees.org for more information. Tuesday, March 19 4 TUESDAYS IN LENT: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, hosts “4 Tuesdays in Lent” from March 12 - April 2 from noon - 1 p.m. This series focuses on the life and work of Bishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, with sections from the DVD, “Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero,” shown each week, followed by discussion. Bring our own lunch; cookies and fruit will be provided. For more information call 518-695-3479 or www.facebook.com/oldsaratogareformedchurch. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Speed Friending helps seniors make new friends in minutes. Icebreaker questions are including in this low-key gathering. 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.Open Gym, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts speaks on “Harnessing Nature: Building the Great Sacandaga” at the next Greenfield Historical Society meeting. 7 p.m.,Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. NYS ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: Maritime Archaeologist Joseph W. Zarzynski gives a free talk, “An Archaeologist’s Look at a Rod Serling Movie Script— A German Sub, the Queen Mary Liner, and a Sinatra Film.” 7 p.m., Sussman Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library. Sponsored by the Auringer Seelye Chapter of the NYS Archaeological Association. Contact Bernadette at 518-928-3328 or bpgiardina@yahoo.com for more details. PIEROGHI SALE:Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake holds a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, March 19, with potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as orders are expected to be larger than usual. Pick-up of orders will be from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please call 518-3630001 for more information. SCHENECTADY ELFUNS: The next Schenectady Elfuns meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. at the River Stone Manor. Gene Rowland will compare the history of two iconic cars: the Ford Model T and the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. Elfuns luncheons are open to all Elfuns and their spouses or guests, or to all former or retired GE employees. Spouses of deceased Elfuns are welcome. Those interested in attending should contact Glenn Gerber at 518-289-5665 to make a reservation by Friday, March 15. TANG MUSEUM: Curator’s Tour of “Like Sugar,” an exhibition exploring the problematic and joyful aspects of sugar. Noon, Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. “Like Sugar” remains on exhibit through June 9. For more information call 518-580-8080. Wednesday, March 20 ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB:Experience the high arctic through the stories and photographs of long time ADK member. John Schneider. John and his wife Eileen as part of the monthly program series of The Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. 7 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library. Free and open to the public; no registration required. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Beginners’ Pickleball Clinic, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Preparation for Lobby Day in Albany and implementation of the newly developed Civics Education program will be discussed at the League of Women Voters Saratoga County Meet Up on Wednesday, March 20. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Adirondack Trust Company Community Room, 31 Church Street, Schenectady. The entrance is off the top level of the adjacent parking garage. There is no charge for this public event. 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 next meeting of the Olde Saratoga Seniors will be a sandwich meeting with entertainment by the Schuylerville Band and Chorus, held on Wednesday, March 20, at noon at the Town Hall on Spring Street, Schuylerville. All are welcome. Contact Pat for more information at 518-338-2329. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: In “Seeing Without Looking: a Psychoanalytic View of the Great Perfection Contemplationin Tibet,” Jacob Dalton, Khyentse Chair of Tibetan Buddhist Studies at UC Berkeley, explores connections between psychoanalytic theory and Tibetan Buddhist meditation. 6 p.m., Tang Teaching Museum. For more information call 518580-8080. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY:On Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Margaret Fowle of Audubon Vermont will present “Geolocators and Golden-winged Warbler Tracking” at the Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. This program is presented by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is free and open to the public. VOLKSWALK SCHENECTADY: A volkswalk is a leisurely-paced walk of 5k, 3.1 miles or 10k, 6.2 miles through a scenic and/ or historically significant area. Empire State Capital Volksporters presents a Schenectady Volkswalk on Wednesday, March 20, starting at 10 a.m. from the Apostrophe Café, Proctor’s Arcade, State Street. Registration starts 30 minutes prior to the event. Cost $2 for non-members. Thursday, March 21 BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE:Anne Clothier, Education Director at the Brookside Museum, will discuss illnesses and treatment in Saratoga County and beyond in the period 1780-1920. “Diseases of Their Lives” is an interactive journey into the illnesses that plagued early residents of this area. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, presented by Kathryn Keary of the Alzheimer’s Association. Free; reservation required. Call 518-383-1343 to register. 12:30 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.Open Gym, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. 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 March 21 at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Tim O’Shea and Friends, Direct From Ireland, joined by Dublin multi-instrumentalist Padrig Timothy and Irish step dancer Andrew Coletti. Irish scones will be served. Admission $2. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Friday, March 22 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Swing Band Concert, 1 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge hosts its 2nd Annual Fish Fry on Fridays from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, from March 8 through April 12. $9 meal includes French fries, dinner roll and cole slaw. Special menu items will also be available. Eat in or take out. All proceeds go to Elks charities. Call 518-8851149 for more information. 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. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Dailey Gym only) Open Gym 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After-School Programs 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER:Souper Social Friday with soup prepared by the Knights of Columbus and social programs sponsored by Saratoga Casino & Raceway. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. $2 a cup. Travel Club Trip Buddies, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Movie, “Christopher Robin,” 1:30 p.m. Snacks provided. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, March 23 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Damien Robitaille’s documentary “Un rêve américain” introduces viewers to the extraordinary history of people of FrenchCanadian heritage in the United States. Presented by La Fédération FrancoAméricaine du New York. 1 p.m., Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy. The film is free; as a courtesy, please call the Troy Public Library at 518-2747071 to reserve a seat. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him in “The 104-Story Treehouse,” the eighth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with amazing slapstick humor. This fun-filled event will feature bookseller-led games and activities inspired by the 13-Story Treehouse series—a Northshire staff & customer favorite.1 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets $5. Visit www.northshire.com for more information. PANCAKE SUPPER: A pancake supper will be held at Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Road, from 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Donations requested. 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/. SOUPER SUPPER: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, holds its annual “Souper” Supper with endless bowls of soup on Saturday, March 23, from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Adults $8, children 5-12 $4, under 5 free. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Dine-in only. Please call 518-695-6638 or 518-695-3479 for reservations or more information. SWIMMING SCREENING:The Regional Therapy Center (RTC) of Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Regional YMCA will offer a free swim clinic for competitive high school swimmers, adult swimmers, and triathletes. RTC will assess posture, flexibility, and strength of swimmers, and provide swim techniques to reduce the risk of injury. RTC physical and occupation 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, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.Please call 518-580-2450 to reserve an appointment. TANG FAMILY SATURDAYS: Suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions, Tang Family Saturday programs from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. include a brief tour of a current Tang Museum exhibition followed by a hands on activity. Free and open to the public; reservations strongly suggested. For reservations and more information call 518580-8080. TROOP 45 GARAGE SALE: Boy Scout Troop 45 holds its annual garage sale, along with a bake sale, on Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park, directly across from the entrance to the Shenendehowa School District campus. Items may be donated for the sale on Friday, March 22, from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the church. For more information contact Loretta Pieropan at 518-703-2329 or loretta_pieropan@hotmail.com. Sunday, March 24 BREAKFAST BUFFET: Italian American War Veterans of the United States Inc. serve a Breakfast Buffet from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Adults $8, seniors $7, children under 5 free. $10 for carry out. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Spring Book Sale, 11 a.m. 3 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL:Temple Sinai, with a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, hosts its annual Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 24, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park. Children of all ages will also enjoy interactive games, bouncy bounces, dancing with the DJ, a photo-booth, crafts, snacks, and prizes galore for everyone. Admission is free; activity tickets are fifty cents each (all games are one ticket and all rides two tickets). There will also be discount wristbands for unlimited games and rides. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Temple Sinai at 518-584-8730, option 2. 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. MONTHLY INDOOR GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the monthly Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale takes place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. Admission is free. The next sales date is April 28. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for

information or to sign up. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Former Knickerbocker News and Times Union editor Harry Rosenfeld shares stories from his second memoir, “Battling Editor - The Albany Years.” 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. RESTORATIVE ART WORKSHOP: On March 24 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary and School will offer an in-depth introduction to its Restorative Art Project. Participants will learn how the project at Dionondehowa came about and how they might bring the gentle intelligence of Restorative Art into their own home and community. No painting or drawing experience is needed. There is a charge for this event; work-scholarships are available. For more details and to save a place, phone 518-854-7764 or email dionondehowa@ yahoo.com. SUNDAY MEDITATION: Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman, MS. 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 the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) will operate their 14” 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 hands-on activities indoors instead. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child). miSci is open Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. 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. WHEN LIFE ENDS:Burke’s Funeral Home presents “How to plan for a funeral,” including pre-planning; prepayment; traditional, natural and green burials; cremation; costs and much more. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.,Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Sponsored by the Care Team of UUCSS. Call 518-587-0403 for more information. Monday, March 25 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic Computing Class, “Texting” with Bob Stromberg. 10 a.m.- noon, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Free; advance sign-up required. Membership not required. Call 518-3831343 for more information. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. AfterSchool Programs 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Over 30 Basketball, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. SKIDMORE COLLEGE: Award-winning author, culinary historian and Jewish African American chef Michael Twitty gives a Jacob Perlow Lecture, “Kosher/ Soul? Black Jewish Identity Cooking,” introduced by