Saturday, May 18

BAKE, BAG & TAG SALE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eagle Bridge United Methodist Church, Route 67, Eagle Bridge. New used items added. Come find a treasure! SPRING AUTO SHOW: The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host its annual Spring Auto Show on Saturday, May 18 (rain date Sunday, May 19) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park. The show plays a major role in funding the museum’s distracted driving safety programs, vehicle restoration programs and educational exhibits. The Spring Auto Show engages car lovers of all ages with spectators receiving free entry to this year’s event. As part of this year’s show, there will be a special the matical display of vehicles from the 1960s. This will enhance the Wheels of Change: Cars and Culture of the Sixties exhibit inside the museum. However, vehicles of all makes and models are welcome to register for the Spring Auto Show. Pre-registration for display vehicles is $10, and day of registration is $20. All registered vehicles will receive two regular admission tickets to the Museum and all pre-registered vehicles will receive two spectator’s tickets to this year’s 2019 Saratoga Auto Auction happening at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 20 and 21. USED BOOK SALE & JR. FRIENDS CAMPAIGN: The Friends of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon-Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale in the Program and Friends’ Rooms on the 2 nd floor of the library the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19, 2019. The schedule is as follows: Fri., May 17 1pm - 5pm; Sat., May 18 10am - 4pm; Sun., May 19 12pm - 3pm. Hard covers $1.00; Children’s books, trade books, and all paperbacks $.50; single CDs and DVDs $1.00; CD sets, DVD sets, and audio books $2.00; some special books priced slightly higher. Sunday is Bag Day! Fill a Hannaford bag of books for $1.00 or Buy a backpack for $10, or a tote for $11.50 and fill it for free! NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40.00. To Register: call John Rinko at (518) 5842221 or E-Mail: Rinko Driving School. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church. 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. 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. capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org. 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.spinabifida.securesweet.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 518-664-8641 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 518-791-8013 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 www.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. PREAKNESS STAKES VIEWING PARTY: Watch the second leg of the Triple Crown at the National Museum of Racing on the big screen in the Hall of Fame! Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. For more information, please call (518)-5840400 or visit www.racingmuseum.org. NATIVE PLANT SALE: Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.: Native Plant Sale at Thacher Park Overlook. This year’s theme is “Bees, Birds and Berries”, featuring plants for bees – our most important pollinators, and native perennials, shrubs and trees with beautiful flowers followed by berries and seeds to feed the birds. All plants are free of neonicotinoids. Native plants can fill difficult areas and bring gorgeous color throughout the year. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to assist and answer questions. Call 518-872-0800 for more information. DANDELION GEOTHERMAL ENERGY HOUSEWARMING PARTY: Are you interested in learning more about geothermal cooling and heating? Join Dandelion Geothermal customers Becky Meier, Bob Connors, and Carol Butt as they show off an installed Dandelion geothermal energy system and share their reasons for going geothermal on Sat. May 18, 1-5 pm at 40 Marlboro Rd, Delmar, NY 12054. Enjoy complimentary beverages and light snacks while taking a short tour of the system and connecting with local Dandelion customers and employees. This “rain or shine” public event is free, and parking is easy! To RSVP, email beckyjmeier@gmail.com or call Becky at 518929-4664. OAKWOOD CEMETERY NATURE WALK: Join the fun on Saturday May 18, at 8 a.m. as the Friends of Oakwood enjoy the beauty of a morning stroll through the cemetery. Knowledgeable guides will lead you through a variety of habitats to look for migrating birds as well as all sorts of wildlife. Meet at the Earl Chapel. Pay $15 on arrival. Bring binoculars if you have them; a few loaner binoculars will be available. Beginners welcome. Registration preferred. Call 518-328-0090 for more information.

Sunday, May 19

MINDFULNESS FOR KIDS: 1-2 p.m. The World Awareness Children’s Museum, 89 Warren St., Glens Falls. Join