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Wednesday, April 24

ACOUSTIC BLUES OPEN MIC: Phil Drum is this month’s featured artist at SBS Acoustic Blues Open Mic and Jam hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Famer Sonny Speed. Sign up at 7 p.m. before the 7:30 p.m. start time at Caffe Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission $5. For more information visit www.Caffelena.org or call 518-587-6433. ALL ABOUT TREES: Participants in this Wilton Wildlife Preserve Vacation Week event will meet at 11 a.m. the Saratoga Springs Public Library, walk to Congress Park, and learn all about the trees while collecting twigs to create twig vases to take home. Registration is limited to 20 families, so register early! Registration is required by calling the Library at 518584-7860 option 3. ALZHEIMER’S EDUCATION SESSION: Alzheimer’s Association presents “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” with tips from the latest research. 6:30 p.m., Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road.To register contact: Victor at 518-8674999 x200 or vicoles@alz.org or the library at 518-8826385. More information at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the second and 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. CHAMBER ORIENTATION & MIXER: Join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking at Saratoga National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 24, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you are a new or existing member, you’re invited to discuss the benefits of your Chamber membership investment. Immediately following, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you can network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying food and drink specials. Cost $5. For more information visit https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/orientationmixer-04-24-2019-41393. GAVIN PARK: Breakers, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and (beginners only) 6:15 p.m. 8:15 p.m. One gym only; no after-school. 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. ITALIAN DINNER: SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 serves an Italian Dinner featuring Fettucine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Antipasto Salad, Chicken Riggies and much more 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. NARCAN TRAINING: NARCAN (Naloxone) reverses opioid overdose and provides valuable time for medical personnel to arrive. You will learn the signs and symptoms of opioid overdose, and how to use NARCAN to respond. There will be NARCAN kits for those who need them. The program also includes an information session on STDs and Hep C. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Community Health Center, 24 Hamilton Street, Saratoga Springs. Registration is required. Please call 518580-2450 or visit https://saratogahospital.org/events/narcan-training-and-stdhep-c-information-session/. SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK AUDABON SOCIETY: Wildlife photographer Rick Bunting. Mr. Bunting will present “A Year With Great Blue Herons” at the April program of the Southern Adirondack Audabon Society. 7 p.m., Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public. TANG MUSEUM: Studentled tour of “The Second Buddha: Master of Time,” 5 p.m. For more information call 518-580-8080. TROUT MOVING DAY: Moving day is approaching for approximately 800 trout. Technicians from the Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery, operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation, stock the area streams each year with the help of volunteers. On Wednesday, April 24, at 11 a.m. children and their families are invited to help release the trout into Geyser Creek, located in the Geyser Picnic Area of Saratoga Spa State Park. Please bring a bucket. Activities include demonstrations, environmental displays and food. This event is free; no registration is required. For more information, please call 518-584-2000.

Thursday, April 25

BEN FRANKLIN’S WORLD: Dr. Liz Covart, host of the popular podcast Ben Franklin’s World, will discuss her research on early American history and highlight episodes from her podcast on Thursday, April 25 at 6:15 p.m. at the Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Avenue, Albany. A 5 p.m. reception offers attendees the opportunity to talk with Dr. Covart while enjoying light refreshments and a cash bar. Organized by the New York State Archives and the Archives Partnership Trust, this event is free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly encouraged by calling 518473-7091 or visiting http:// events.r20.constantcontact. com/register/event?oeidk=a 07eg3zbq5e91561b0d&llr=o 9efsquab. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS: Debtors Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Saratoga Springs Methodist Church at 175 5th Avenue (5th & Henning). For more information visit www.debtorsanonymous.org. FOAL PATROL KIDS: Special activities at the National Museum of Racing include guided exploration of the Foal Patrol website on iPads to learn all about the new Foal Patrol educational site, including content from our partner, Godolphin Kids; meet a real mare and foal in the Museum parking lot (weather permitting); coloring and craft project in the Sculpture Gallery; explore interactive stations on horse care, foal naming and much more. 10 a.m. - noon, 191 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free to attend. For more information, please call 518-5840400 ext. 103 or visitwww. racingmuseum.org. GAVIN PARK: Breakers, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. One gym only; no after-school. 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. JAZZ AT THE SPRING: Capital District Jazz presents saxophone legend Lee Russo with Mike Novakowski on guitar and Lou Smaldone on bass. 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, 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/4076412. RELAXATION CLASS: Chi Gong is a very simple, yet unique synergy between movement, meditation, visualization, energy work, breath work and sometimes vocalization. It is a system of holistic self-healing that works on the body, mind and spirit. Presented by experienced area instructor, Oded Ben-Ami. $5 per person for the two hour class. 7 p.m., Hanover Square Offices community room, 435 New Karner Road (Hill Door Entrance), Colonie. Sponsored by Singles Outreach Services Inc. SKIDMORE OPERA WORKSHOP: Under the direction of Artist-in-Residence Sylvia Stoner, Skidmore’s Opera Workshop performs scenes in a variety of languages, celebrating the broad cultural history of the genre with commentary from students studying world languages. 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. For more information, call 518-580-5321 or go to www. skidmore.edu/zankel. SWING NIGHT: Freihofer’s “Live at the Jazz Bar: Swing Night” returns for a special free evening at SPAC on Thursday, April 25. Kicking-off at 7 p.m. with dance lessons from Diane Lachtrupp and Johnny Martinez, co-directors of Tango Fusion Dance Company, the event features live swing music from Annie & the Hedonists, and a cash bar by Mazzone Hospitality at the Hall of Springs. Walk-ups are encouraged, or register at https://www. eventbrite.com/e/live-at-thejazz-bar-swing-night-withannie-the-hedonists-tickets-58805774655. TANG MUSEUM: Monica Andrews ‘19 will lead a single-object tour of Marina Abramovic’s artwork from “The Quiet in the Land “portfolio at noon and facilitate a conversation. Join artist Kamau Amu Patton at 5 p.m. for a listening event in his exhibition “Tel_.” This seventh iteration of SSSSHHHH focuses on exploring the powers of sound, music, sensory awareness and deep listening. In addition, it will incorporate Skidmore professor Adam Tinkle’s “SoundMind,”; a site-specific meditation workshop focusing on sensory awareness and aesthetic activation of the breath, body and voice. For more information call 518-580-8080. WILTON WILDLIFE PRESERVE: It’s Earth Week, so get creative at Camp Saratoga with reusing household garbage materials to make some great nature art projects starting at 11 a.m. Registration is required by April 24. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. WORK FOR YOURSELF @50+:Work for Yourself@50+ is a program specifically designed to help people 50 and older learn about what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.,Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River St., Troy. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 518-436-8586 x805 or email Paul@mycommunityloanfund.org.

Friday, April 26

CHILDREN’S BOOK SALE: Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Rd, holds a Children’s Book Sale with a great selection of gently used books, on Friday, April 26 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information visit www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: In celebration of World Tai Chi Day, the center offers members a free Tai Chi for Arthritis class at 1:30 p.m. and a regular Tai Chi class at 2 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Free; membership not necessary, but advance sign-up is required. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. COLLAR CITY CRAFT FEST: The April 26-28 Collar City Craft Fest is a showcase of the area’s top artists and distinguished exhibitors, with new curated spaces, new vendors, the new Art’s Bar and an Art-A-Thon with local artists creating work to sell right before your eyes. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Downtown Troy. Admission $5. For more information visit https:// www.artscenteronline.org/ events/2019-collar-citycraft-fest/. FROG WATCH:Starting with a 7 p.m. indoor presentation at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Office, participants will learn about the frogs and toads of the area before heading outdoors to listen for our amphibian friends. Participants will help collect important data for FrogWatchUSA. Group size is limited and is for ages 5 and up. This is a collaborative program with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Registration is required, by calling the Library, 518-584-7860 option 3. GAVIN PARK: Breakers, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. One gym only; no after-school. 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Charlie Kuenzel shares the best stories of the rich and colorful past of Saratoga at 10 a.m. Travel Club/Trip Buddies meet at 12:30 p.m.