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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 17801920. “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 518-383-1343 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 AMERICAN LEGION:American Legion Adirondack Post 70 will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. FRENCH FILM SCREENING: Damien Robitaille’s documentary “Un rêve américain” introduces viewers to the extraordinary history of people of French-Canadian 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. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered on Saturday, March 23, 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.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, marketgoers 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 518695-3479 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 518-580-8080. 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. WINTER CLOTHING EVENT: Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville will have a Free Winter Clothing Event on Saturday, March 23. Your first Winter Clothing bag is free and each additional Bag of Clothing is $5. The Thrift Shop will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For further information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 518-695-4640 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 Skidmore assistant professor of environmental studies and sciences Nurcan AtalanHelicke. 7 p.m., Filene Recital Hall. For more information call 518-580-5593. Tuesday, March 26 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 518695-3479 or www.facebook. com/oldsaratogareformedchurch. BLACK THEATRE TROUPE AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Inc. production of “The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington” by James Ijames, directed by Patrick White, will be held on March 26-27 at 7 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany.. Readings will be from the script. There will be 20 rehearsals Sunday through Wednesday nights starting in the last week of April before six performances from June 7-16 at the Meader Little Theater, Sage Colleges, Troy. FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent informational meeting will be held on March 26 at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Department of Social Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa. The next certification class will be this fall. For more information call Jared LeGrand at 518-8844157. 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. INTERFAITH STORY CIRCLE: Join the newest members of Children at the Well as they debut stories from Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith traditions that they’ve chosen for their first year as interfaith tellers. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 185 Swaggertown Road, Scotia. The circle is free and open to the public. For more information contact Marni Gillard at 518-381-0474. SCIENCE ON TAP: Join Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday March 26, when Dr. Sara Lagalwar, Associate Professor in the Skidmore College Neuroscience Program, discusses “Fatal formations: Uncovering the brain’s ghosts, monsters and zombies (A talk on neurodegenerative disease).” 6:30 p.m., The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Plan to arrive by 6 PM to get settled so the talk can start promptly. For more information visit https://www. sustainablesaratoga.org/ science-on-tap/. TANG MUSEUM: Join the curators of “Like Sugar” and culinary historian Michael Twitty at noon for a Brown Bag Lunch discussion on “Sugar, Slavery and Power.” Bring your own lunch; drinks and sweets will be provided. Northwestern University professor of art history Rob Linthrope’s 6 p.m. talk, “Art about Art,” offers historical observations on representations of art in the exhibition, “The Second Buddha–Master of Time.” For more information call 518-580-8080. Wednesday, March 27 BLACK THEATRE TROUPE AUDITIONS: Auditions for the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York Inc. production of “The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington” by James Ijames, directed by Patrick White, will be held on March 26-27 at 7 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 405 Quail Street, Albany.. Readings will be from the script. There will be 20 rehearsals Sunday through Wednesday nights starting in the last week of April before six performances from June 7-16 at the Meader Little Theater, Sage Colleges, Troy. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays 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. CHAMBER ORIENTATION & MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce hosts its March Mixer on Wednesday, March 27, at the newly renovated Saratoga Lake Golf Club. Orientation runs from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., followed by the Mixer until 6:30 p.m. Admission $5. For registration information visit https:// chamber.saratoga.org/ events/details/orientationmixer-03-27-2019-41381. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: “Laughing Matters: Tales to Tickle Your Funny Bone,” presented by Kate Dudding. 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. 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. L.E.D. TALKS:Twelve volunteers will present their perspectives on various aspects of making democracy work as part of a League of Women Voters of Saratoga County event on March 27 at 7 p.m. at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. L.E.D. Talks, abbreviated from League Embraces Democracy, are modeled after the well-known TED Talks. Barbara Lombardo, former newspaper editor who currently teaches journalism at SUNY Albany, will moderate the program. The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks may be ordered from the Caffe menu. For more information call 518-728-5201 or email president@lwvsaratoga.org. MUSICIANS OF MA’ALWYCK: The Musicians of Ma’alwyck present a free preview of their March 30 subscription concert, “American Dreams of Russia,” at noon on Wednesday, March 27, in Room 215, Music Building, SUNY Schenectady. The full concert takes place at 3 p.m. on March 30 at First Reformed Church (New Covenant Hall), 8 N. Church Street, Schenectady. Tickets $25 and $10. PATTIES FOR PUPS:Farmers Hardware Brunch Hall is launching its “Impossible Burger” on Wednesday, March 27, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Learn more about the Animal Shelter and opportunities for adoption and volunteering.ew Impossible Burger & Fries & Glass of Beer/Wine for $22. 6 p.m., 35 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Purchase tickets online at Farmershardwaresaratoga.com. ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Roast Beef 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. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. TANG MUSEUM: “Off the Shelf,” a site-specific theater piece co-created by Carolyn Anderson, professor of theater, and Garett Wilson, theater department artistic director. who in collaboration with theater students and Tang staff members will explore theatrical paths that reveal the unique qualities and surprises within the Tang’s permanent collection. Performances at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public; ticket reservations required. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 518-580-8080. Thursday, March 28 BRIGHTER DAYS GALA: Robin Dalton accepts this year’s Help, Hope and Humanity award from Shelters of Saratoga at the Brighter Days Gala on Thursday, March 28 from 6-9 pm at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.Reservations and sponsorships for the Brighter Days Gala are available starting at $100 and can be purchased at www.sheltersofsaratoga.org. 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. JAZZ AT THE SPRING: PEM Tiny Band is a new ensemble formed at the beginning of 2019 as an opportunity for its three members to explore the sonic possibilities of this unusual trio’s instrumentation: Valve Trombone by Phil Allen, Cello by Ed Green and Guitar by Mark Kleinhaut. Capital District Jazz presents PEM Tiny Band’s premiere performance on Thursday, March 28. 7:30 p.m.,Spring St Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs.Tickets $15.CDJ is offering a number of free tickets for youth age 17 and under. If you are interested in obtaining a free ticket please inquire via email info@cdjazz.org. Tickets are available in advance at: brown paper tickets: https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/4076334. ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS: History and English teacher Maureen Jones of the Hadley-Luzerne Historical Society’s Oral History Project plans to meet with Society and community members once a month from January through March. Each meeting will take place on the last Thursday of the month from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Kinnear Museum, 52 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. For more information email maureenjones12846@yahoo. com or visit www.kinnearmuseum.blogspot.com. TANG MUSEUM: Monica Andrews ‘19 will lead a single-object tour of the exhibition, “Ivory Tusk Carvings,” and facilitate conversation at noon. Skidmore faculty member Adam Tinkle will lead a “SoundMind” workshop featuring entomologist and field recordist Lisa Schonberg at 4 p.m. “Off the Shelf” (see March 27), performances at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information call 518-5808080. Friday, March 29 CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Nurses from Saratoga County Public Health will provide complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screening for seniors. Sponsored by Saratoga County Office for the Aging. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. No appointment necessary, but sign-up in advance is required. Call 518-383-1343 to sign up. 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 518695-3917 to order takeout. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Authors Linnea Hartsuyker and Carrie Callaghan share the stage to discuss their new works of historical fiction: “The Sea Queen,” the second volume in a highly acclaimed Norse saga; and “A Light of Her Own,” a vivid ambitious novel of female friendship and art, set in 17th-Century Holland. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 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. PAINT & SIP: The Friends of the Galway Public Library present a Paint & Sip event featuring Sarah Best on Friday, March 29, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. upstairs in the green building at Bob’s Trees, 1227 W. Galway Road, Bring your own bottle of wine or your drink preference. Snacks and merriment included with each $30 ticket. Tickets are available at the Library. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Laughing Day “Carol Burnett Show” marathon, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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.