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Tuesday, May 14

PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is holding a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, May 14th. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon. Pick-up of orders will be as usual 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please call 518-363-0001. SARATOGA CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION: “All That Glitters” Luncheon, Tuesday May 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant & Inn. Special Feature “Jewelry Exchange”, bring your “old” jewelry in to exchange and take home some “new to you” jewelry. Speaker Dixie Westervelt from Shokan, NY will talk about “Surprise Packages: some delightful; some devastating” Reservations necessary by May 9 to Ellie @ 518-5843779 or Anita @ 518-5834043. Menu: Chicken Caesar Salad or Scrod Parkerhouse, $19.00 inclusive. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Monthly Breakfast & Learn, 8:30 a.m.. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. $3.00 for breakfast Presentation by Lynn and Joseph Golonka, who have many years of experience in the medical field. They will share an insider’s view of the hospital system. Based on their book “Hospital Battlefield”, this presentation will help you prepare if you ever have a hospital visit. If you don’t want breakfast, you can still come to the presentation at no cost. COMPOSTING WORKSHOP:On May 14 at 7 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga offers a backyard composting workshop to help local families learn how to easily convert food scraps and lawn trimmings into rich nutrients for their gardens. Backyard composting workshops last approximately 45 minutes and include an overview of getting started, identifying and troubleshooting common composting issues, and time for questions. The workshops are free but registration is required. Register at https:// www. sustainable saratoga. org/ projects/ zero-waste /. HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday May 14, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Social time at 11a.m. precedes the noon business meeting, which is followed by Lea Mastrianni’s presentation on Twinkles. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit www.SAM24.SY TH A SITE. COM.

Wednesday, May 15

SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY: Lady Long Rider, 7 p.m. H. Dutcher Community Room. Bernice Ende, experienced horse rider, member of the International Long Rider Guild, and author of the book Lady Long Rider will speak about her longdistance travels on horse back, experiences on the trail, and her relationship with her animals. A book signing will follow. No registration required. OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS: Olde Saratoga Seniors next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15 at noon at Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville. It will be a sandwich luncheon with an ice cream social. We will have an election of officers and vote for Senior of the Year. Money will be due for the Birthday Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at Fairways in Halfmoon at 12:30 pm. Cost will be $25.00 per person. For more information contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329. 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. OPEN FORGE NIGHT: Get an introduction to the art of blacksmithing by visiting Adirondack Folk School on Open Forge Night for an amazing demonstration by Expert smith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. For those who want to try their hand at blacksmithing and forge an item at open forge, there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials, and safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Demos begin at 6:30 p.m. at 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne. CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Patchwork of Our Lives” luncheon on Wednesday, May 15, at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, from 11:30 a.m. to approximately 1:30 p.m. Paula DeVries gives a brief history of quilting, focusing on changes over the last 40 years. Peg Hart performs on the accordion and Dixie Westervelt talks presents “Surprising Packages – Some Delightful, Some Devastating.” Cost $16 inclusive Reservations are necessary no later than May 10 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy at 518-869-0642 or Carol at 518-869-5253 to reserve.

Thursday, May 16

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 May 16 at the Malta Town Community Center, Route 9, Malta.

Friday, May 17

GREENWICH SENIORS GARAGE SALE: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the VFW Pavilion, Abeel Ave, Greenwich. Buy something you have always wanted at the garage sale. Food Sale: Hot Dogs & baked goods available. Volunteer with us. Contact Marcia at 518-692-2932 to rent a table of your own at the VFW. FUNDRAISER YARD SALE: Furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, clothes and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17, 18, & 19 at 479 Rowland St. in Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Orchestra on The Common concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. CHARLTON CHATTER BOOK CLUB: The book club discusses “Harvest” by Tess Gerritsen. 1 p.m., Charlton Community Center, 784 Charlton Road.

Saturday, May 18

GREENWICH SENIORS GARAGE SALE: 8a.m. - 4 p.m. in the VFW Pavilion, Abeel Ave, Greenwich. Buy something you have always wanted at the garage sale. Food Sale: Hot Dogs & baked goods available. Volunteer with us. Contact Marcia at 518-692-2932 to rent a table of your own at the VFW. ADK TABLETOP DAY 2 FELLOWSHIP OF THE SPRING: ADK Tabletop Day 2: Fellowship of the Spring, is returning to the Glens Falls Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 18th. The event organizers, Adirondack Tabletop Gamers and Game Developers along with local game design company First Stall Productions, LLC, are inviting tabletop game enthusiasts from around the area to gather and play games, have some fun, and raise some money for their chosen charity, Extra Life. ADK Tabletop Day 2 will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 10:00AM to 10:00PM at the glens Falls Elks Lodge, located at 32 Cronin Rd. in Queensbury. FUNDRAISER YARD SALE: Furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, clothes and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17, 18, & 19 at 479 Rowland St. in Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. MALTA MILE: The 2019 Malta Mile is on May 18th at 10 a.m. at Town of Malta Community Center prior to the Malta Veteran’s Appreciation Day Parade. Route is north of the Malta Community center on Bayberry, south on Route 9 around the “four corners”’ roundabout and finishing up at title sponsor Recovery Room Sports Grill. Recovery Room Sports Grill will be providing all post race refreshments free of charge. Stick around to watch the parade and cheer on those who served us. Gift certificates to the Recovery Room Sports Grill for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place age group winners. APPLE BLOSSOM RUN: 9 a.m. to noon, Saratoga Apple 1174 NY-29 Schuylerville. Join us for our inaugural Apple Blossom 5k and Kids Fun Run! Saratoga PLAN has partnered with Saratoga Apple to bring you a unique race (and taste) in Saratoga County. The course is offroad and over rough, grassy terrain. The race will wind its way through Saratoga Apple’s orchard, with its hundreds of apple trees expected to be in full bloom on race day! Cross the finish line and jog your way into the tasting room to enjoy a BOGO cider deal! (Redeemable with coupon from registration packet). 9 Miles East will be on site serving up healthy, delicious postrace food for sale as well. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate spring, support local agriculture, and get active outside! Frolickers and walkers welcome. Parking: Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited. HERITAGE HUNTERS: Genealogy and Local History. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, May 18th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, will talk about a special collection of 600 original documents gifted to the Historian’s office. The documents, from the late 1700s and early 1800s, were found beneath the attic floorboards in the historic LaRue family farmhouse in Charlton. Joseph LaRue, an early settler, was one of the county’s first Justices of the Peace. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309. CAPITAL DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: Finding” Unfindable” Ancestors with Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS. 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, Colonie Town Library, 629 Albany-Shaker Road, Loudonville.The failure of common research practices to identify ancestors does not mean they are unfindable. This session will describe and demonstrate nine approaches to locating difficult- totrace ancestors. Tom is an award-winning writer, boardcertified genealogist, editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, recipient of honors from genealogical organizations and author of the textbooks Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation. Using his nearly lifelong career in education as a springboard, he enjoys teaching at weeklong genealogy institutes, weekend seminars, and local, national, and international genealogy conferences. Refreshments will be served following speaker prior to computer resourcesThe meetings are free and open to the public. www. capital district genealogical society. org. SPRING PLANT SALE: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held annually in May, Capital Roots hosts its Spring Plant Sale at the Urban Grow Center, located at 594 River Street in Troy. Local nurseries donate beautiful and unusual plants

including unique perennials, heirloom tomatoes and veggie varieties for the sale. All proceeds benefit Capital Roots programs. WALK-N-ROLL FOR SPINA BIFIDA: Spina Bifida Association of Northeastern New York is holding its 9th annual Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida on Saturday, May 18 at the large pavilion in Central Park, Schenectady. In honor of the 25th anniversary of SBANENY in 2018, the event now is preceded with a 5K. 5K registration opens at 7:30 AM ($25.00) and begins at 8:00 AM. The Walk-N-Roll registration opens at 9:00 AM ($5.00) and begins at 10:00AM. Registration is available online at www. spin ab if ida. secure sweet. com/wnr2019. All funds raised are dedicated to local programs and services. 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 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu. PAINT & SIP FUNDRAISER: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will hold a Paint and Sip Fundraiser for Wreaths Across America on May 18, starting at 1 p.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa. $45 per person includes the painting of Welcome sign on a wood board, finger foods and some sips. Please check out the Elks’ facebook page for more information. To sign up by May 10, please contact Shelly Bessey at 518791-8013 or sbessey001@ verizon.net. SARATOGA HORSE SYMPOSIUM: The 28th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium ,hosted by CCE Equine-a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is a celebration of the horse for new, aspiring and experienced horse owners. The event features well known equine experts and veterinarians, along with live horse demonstrations and educational presentations. Doors open at 8:30am for registration; classes will begin at 9 a.m. at the Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. Registration is $15 for adults and $5 for 4-H youth. Food will be available for purchase on the grounds. For more information, contact Brieanna Hughes at bh548@cornell. edu or 518-885-8995, or visit owww.cceequine.com. SPRING PLANT SALE: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held annually in May, Capital Roots hosts its Spring Plant Sale at the Urban Grow Center, located at 594 River Street in Troy. Local nurseries donate beautiful and unusual plants including unique perennials, heirloom tomatoes and veggie varieties for the sale. All proceeds benefit Capital Roots programs.

Sunday, May 19

CHICKEN BBQ: St. Stephen’s Church Chicken BBQ & Bake Goods Sale May 19th (12pm-1:30pm) Monument View, Burgoyne St., Schuylerville $6.00/ticket. Tickets sold in advance @518-6956061 or 518-695-4867. FUNDRAISER YARD SALE: Furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, clothes and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17, 18, & 19 at 479 Rowland St. in Ballston Spa. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace, a donor-driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved ones’ final days. TEAM BILLY RIDE: The 15th annual Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research will take place on Sunday, May 19 at the Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Three rides of 50, 25 and 10 miles will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a three mile walk through the historic district starting at 9:00 a.m. The rides follow some of the most beautiful sections of Saratoga County, with the 50-mile bike ride through the Saratoga National Historic Park. This local event and ongoing donations have made possible over $2,500,000 in research grants for brain tumor research. All donations are tax deductible and made payable to the National Brain Tumor Society. To register for the Ride for Research, to donate funds or volunteer, please contact Cherie Grey 518-587-7211, cjgrey1@juno. com. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Breakfast Buffet from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested; Adults $9, seniors/military $8, children 5-12 $7,under 5 free. Takeouts $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. FESTIVAL CELEBRATION CHOIR: Festival Celebration Choir will present “Songs of Justice and Reconciliation” a program including South African freedom songs, music from the American Civil Rights era and choral pieces by Dave Brubeck. 3 p.m., First Lutheran Church of Albany. 181 Western Avenue. Tickets $18; students and seniors $13. For more information go to www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org. 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. MINERAL SPRINGS TOUR: Join a tour guide to learn about the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Admission is free; no registration necessary. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. 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. FESTIVAL CELEBRATION CHOIR: Festival Celebration Choir will present “Songs of Justice and Reconciliation” a program including South African freedom songs, music from the American Civil Rights era and choral pieces by Dave Brubeck. 3 p.m., First Lutheran Church of Albany. 181 Western Avenue. Tickets $18; students and seniors $13. For more information go to www.festivalcelebrationchoir.org.

Monday, May 20

ANTI-VAPING SEMINAR: The Harmful Effects of Vaping, a free informative seminar by Dr. Gregory Dodd along with Maegan Frantz of Health Systems for Tobacco-Free NY. 3 p.m., 286 Church St. Saratoga Springs. Light refreshments will be served. Limited seating available. Please call Alexis at 518-584-8150 to RSVP. BEEKEEPERS MEETING: “Updates on Bee Research” The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on Monday, May 20, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. Dr. Samantha Alger and Alex Burnham of the University of Vermont will present current research findings from the National Honey Bee Survey regarding bee disease and overall pollinator health. The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA), located in eastern New York, promotes and supports the interests of beekeepers, both hobbyists and commercial, with educational and social activities. Counties served include Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington. Visit www. adirondackbees.org for information about the organization, meetings, classes, and other programming. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Basic computer skills with Bob Stromberg, 10 a.m. to noon. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. Being careful on Facebook. No charge, but advanced sign up is required.

Tuesday, May 21

GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its May meeting on Tuesday the 21st at 7 p.m. at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd. The speaker will be Pete Murphy, a docent who leads tours of Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. He has many photos and will be highlighting the growth of Saratoga Springs from an Indian “secret” through the Las Vegas/Disney World years of the 1870s through 1910. The public is invited to attend. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Monthly Chef Dinner, 5:30 p.m. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Chef Ed Kelley’s Famous Baked Cod. Live music 4:30pm-5:30pm with DJ New Price! $10 per person. Sign up, members only. Each month the Center will host a local restaurant to prepare and serve their specialties at the Center. Do not miss this affordable way to dine with Saratoga’s finest Chefs. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Speed Friending, 12:30 to 2 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. Speed Friending helps seniors make new friends in minutes! This is a fun way to form new friendships. Feel free to come solo or in a group. Space is limited. Sign up today!

Wednesday, May 22

BBQ PICNIC DINNER: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a BBQ Picnic Dinner with BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, salads and 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. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. CHARLTON SENIORS: The Charlton Seniors will visit the Empire State Aerosciences Museum at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville. Meet there at 9:50 a.m. for a guided tour of the facility. Lunch at the Queen Diner after the meeting. Contact Torben at t.aabo@ieee.org or 518-4418085 for tickets.

Thursday, May 23

CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Clifton Park Senior Chorus concert, 1 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park.

Friday, May 24

SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: FreeOpen Mic with local High School talent 10 a.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Cat Adoption Clinic. Seniors for Cats – Cats for Seniors 11:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. 6 Clifton Common Ct., Clifton Park. Join for a Senior to Senior adoption event at the Center. Saratoga County Animal Shelter will provide senior cats (age five and older) for adoption. Saratoga County Seniors (60 and over) can adopt a senior cat for free.

Saturday, May 25

OPERA SARATOGA CONCERT: “Stars of Tomorrow” features 25 singers from around the country who have been selected to be members of Opera Saratoga’s prestigious Young Artist Program. Presented in partnership with Skidmore College. 7 p.m., Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore College. Free and open to the public. Advance online registration required due to limited space. For more information and registration call 518584-6018 and go to http:// www.operasaratoga.org/ calendar/2019/5/25/starsof-tomorrow.

Sunday, May 26

THE MEMORIAL DUATHLON & 5K: Saratoga Springs Lions Club presents The Memorial Duathlon & 5K Sunday, May 26, 2019. Start time 8 a.m. at Saratoga Casino & Hotel. 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. MINERAL SPRINGS TOUR: Join a tour guide to learn about the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Cups will be provided for tasting the springs. Admission is free; no registration necessary. Tours meet at Creekside Classroom every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. 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 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings.

Tuesday, May 28

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A foster parent informational meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on May 28 in the Saratoga County Department of Social Service Building, located at 152 West High St. in Ballston Spa. The next certification class will be in the fall. The department is in need of bilingual foster parents. Please contact Jared LeGrand at 518-884-4157 for more information.