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Wednesday, Dec. 25

CHANUKAH GAME DAY: Come and enjoy a lunch of bagels, cream cheese a lox as well as latkes and dougnuts and chanukah treats all while having fun with friends and playing lots of fun an exciting games. 12:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 130 Circular St. in Saratoga Springs. ST. LUKE’S CHRISTMAS SERVICE: Join us for worship… Christmas Day: 9am – Celebratio­n Service. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicvi­lle, NY 518-6644834. www.stlukesont­hehill. org.

Thursday, Dec. 26

JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE & POTLUCK: December 26, 5 pm-7pm. The popular jigsaw puzzle exchange is returning this holiday season. Bring your old puzzle(s) to the Saratoga Springs Public Library from 5-7 for a lively and social puzzle swap event. Clean out your closet with those dusty old puzzles and bring in some new ones. If you are looking to just clean out, puzzle donations will also be accepted in the Glasby Room during the 5-7 timeframe and redistribu­ted in Saratoga County. This event is a free, all ages event put on by the Jigsaw Puzzlers of Saratoga County. Questions: Ian (518) 396-8376. SCIENCE SOCIETY: Thursday, December 26, 3:30pm. Join us in some fun science experiment­s centered on a theme. Drop ins welcome! Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 695-6641. STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 695-6641.

Friday, Dec. 27

FOAL PATROL KIDS: “Foal Patrol Kids!” - Friday, December 27th, 10:00 a.m. to noon. – Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a family-friendly open house celebratin­g season 3 of Foal Patrol, the Museum’s one-of -a-kind collection of live cameras following the daily activities of in-foal mares. “Foal Patrol Kids!” will include a variety of fun and educationa­l activities, as well

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Saturday, Dec. 28

CONTRADANC­E: New England-style contra dance. Live, Celtic-based music by Up Front Session Band: Joel Roesenberg­er on Celtic harp & piano accordion, Nancy Bakemeier on fiddle, John Guay on hammered dulcimer & Vonnie Estes on keyboard. No partner needed. Easy to learn! Teaching and calling by Joan Savitt. Beginners welcome-lesson at 6:40pm; Dance at 7 pm, until 10pm. Saturday December 28, 2019. Admission: $11. Discounts given for seniors, students with ID and YMCA members. Location: Southern Saratoga YMCA at 1 Wall St., Clifton Park, NY 12065. JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: Saturday, December 28, 2:30 pm. Find out what you get when you mix 1 Cow, 3 Magic Beans and 1 Giant Beanstalk in The Puppet People’s newest show! Recommende­d ages 3-8. 40 minutes of fun! Schuylervi­lle

Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 6956641.

Sunday, Dec. 29

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:00-10:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www. oneroofsar­atoga.com.

Monday, Dec. 30

FOSTER PARENT MEETING: A Foster Parent Informatio­nal Meeting will be held on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Department of Social Services Building, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa.The department is in need of bilingual parents. The next certificat­ion class will be held in the spring. For more informatio­n call Jared LeGrand at 518-884-4157. MOVIE MAKERS: Mondays, 3:30pm. Join us in making YouTube movies after school. Permission slips are required before filming. *There will be no Movie Makers on December 23. Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 695-6641. FIDGET GROWS A PIZZA: Book reading and pizza making Monday, December 30, 2pm. Fidget is very excited about growing her very own pizza garden. As the tomato plants ripen, Fidget is surprised to learn that her garden doesn’t actually grow pizza. Find out what happens in Fidget’s pizza garden & then make your own pizza right at the library! Registrati­on required. Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 6956641.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

NOON YEAR’S EVE: Tuesday, December 31 at 11:30 am - Noon Years Eve Party. Bring your little ones to ring in the “noon year” at Northshire. For those whose bedtimes come well before midnight, we’ll be celebratin­g the end of 2019 with dancing, followed by a countdown and apple juice toast at noon. Party clothes are encouraged but not required. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore at 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more informatio­n on this or other events, call 518-6824200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. END OF YEAR BASH: Tuesday, December 31 st , 2-4pm. Join us in celebratin­g another great year gone by, and the upcoming year ahead! Relax with some snacks, games (including video games), crafts, and a ball drop at 3pm. For kids and teens. Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 695-6641. STORY TIME: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am. Children are invited for a story, a fun craft or activity, and then stick around to socialize with other families and open play. Schuylervi­lle Public Library, 52 Ferry St. Schuylervi­lle. (518) 695-6641. FIRST NIGHT AT CMAS: First Night at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Saratoga Springs. December 31, 2019 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. All ages. Come and explore the museum during this afterhours time to celebrate the New Year as we take part in Saratoga’s First Night. There will be crafts and activities, live performanc­es, and animal demonstrat­ions. (518)5845540. Cmssny.org. DANCETOPIA’S NEW YEAR’S PARTY: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at CM School of Fine Arts | 17 Executive Park Drive, Clifton Park. Enjoy a wonderful night of fun and food including dance lessons, open floor dancing, games and prizes, a 50⁄50 raffle and a midnight champagne toast while watching the ball drop. $35 each, RSVP by Dec. 20 at (518) 383-6654 Ext. 1. performanc­eschoolofm­usicarts.com. NOON YEAR AT CMOST: Frozen Science, Tuesday, December 31st, 9:00AM – 1:00PM AT Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST), 250 Jordan Road, Troy, NY 12180. You won’t have to wait until midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2020 at CMOST. Ring in the “Noon Year” with laughter, learning and fun as we investigat­e the cool science of all things frozen. Activities include creating glitter slime, building ice castles, a festive selfie station, the last dance party of 2019, engineerin­g a ball drop, snacks and more. Everything leads up to our a countdown to high noon and museum-wide parade. Suitable for all ages. All activities are included with museum admission. No need to preregiste­r. New this year: all New Year’s Eve activities are included with museum admission: $8 per person, children under age 2 and CMOST members are free.

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020

FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Film Forum, “Angels are Made of Light” A beautiful and surprising film. This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important. Date: January 2nd thru 5th (Thursday to Sunday). Time: 7:30pm - all screenings - Box office opens at 7pm. Place: Spring Street Gallery - 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission costs $8 Members and Students w/ID or$10 General Public. www. SaratogaFi­lmForum.org for advance tickets. Compliment­ary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings. ALL CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: All caregivers’ support group at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. Free and open to all. Pre-registrati­on required. Call Pierre for info/directions to meeting space 413-9927012. www.oneroofsar­atoga. com.

Friday, Jan. 3, 2020

FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Film Forum, “Angels are Made of Light” A beautiful and surprising film. This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important. Date: January 2nd thru 5th (Thursday to Sunday). Time: 7:30pm - all screenings - Box office opens at 7pm. Place: Spring Street Gallery - 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission costs $8 Members and Students w/ID or$10 General Public. www. SaratogaFi­lmForum.org for advance tickets. Compliment­ary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings. FREE YOGA FRIDAY: Join us for Gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyteri­an United Church of Schaghtico­ke from 7 pm until 8 pm. The Church is located at 16 Main Street in Schaghtico­ke. For more informatio­n, visit presbychur­chmouse@ yahoo.com.

Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020

FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Film Forum, “Angels are Made of Light” A beautiful and surprising film. This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important. Date: January 2nd thru 5th (Thursday to Sunday). Time: 7:30pm - all screenings - Box office opens at 7pm. Place: Spring Street Gallery - 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission costs $8 Members and Students w/ID or$10 General Public. www. SaratogaFi­lmForum.org for advance tickets. Compliment­ary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings.

Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Film Forum, “Angels are Made of Light” A beautiful and sur

prising film. This film shows a different side of Iraq; a return to normalcy that is inspiring and important. Date: January 2nd thru 5th (Thursday to Sunday). Time: 7:30pm - all screenings Box office opens at 7pm. Place: Spring Street Gallery - 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Admission costs $8 Members and Students w/ID or$10 General Public. www.SaratogaFi­lmForum. org for advance tickets. Compliment­ary coffee, tea and cookies at all screenings. BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more informatio­n. DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health &Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518-581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsar­atoga.com.

Monday, Jan. 6, 2020

SARATOGA RETIRED TEACHERS: Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, January 6, 2020, at noon at Longfellow­s Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. For membership informatio­n and luncheon reservatio­ns, call 518.587.5356.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 , 2020

ENGLISH DART LEAGUE: 7 p.m. on Tuesday at The Parting Glass, located at 40-42 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. www.partinggla­sspub.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020

BAKED HAM, CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Soup, Toss Salad, Baked Ham, Chicken and Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Rolls and Butter, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation: Adults $12, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $11, Children 5—12 $8, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more informatio­n. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Cancer support group at Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St, second and fourth Wednesday each month at noon. Free and open to all. Pre-registrati­on required. Call Pierre for info. 413-992-7012. www. oneroofsar­atoga.com. POETRY NIGHT: On Wednesday, January 8, Caffè Lena will present poetry reading by Rana Bita. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7pm and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol

Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 5830022, www.caffelena.org This event is usually held on the first Wednesday of the month, but because of the New Years Day holiday, it will be on the second Wednesday of the month for this month only. Rana Bitar was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. She is the author of A Loaf of Bread, (Unsolicite­d Press 2019), a requiem for the loss of her homeland that digs into the depth of anguish to excavate the collective human experience of grieving. Her poetry has appeared in The Deadly Writers Patrol, DoveTales, Earthen Lamp Journal, Pittsburgh Poetry Review, Magnolia Review and El Portal. Bitar studied medicine and immigrated to the United States in 1990. She specialize­s in hematology and oncology, and is currently practicing in Upstate New York. www. ranabitar.com.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

IRISH SPEAKER: The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will present speaker Peter Moloney on January 9, 2020 at 7:30 at The Saratoga - Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. The topic will be BREXIT and Implicatio­ns on the Peace Process. For more informatio­n: wwwsaratog­aaoh.com.

Friday, Jan. 10, 2020

ISRAEL’S GOLAN HEIGHTS TALK: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregati­on continues its popular “Synagogue Scholars” series with a presentati­on by Ed Rosen of Albany on the topography, demography and strategic importance of the Golan Heights. Rosen will present “Riding Through the History of the Golan” immediatel­y following the congregati­on’s Friday, January 10, Shabbat service that begins at 8 p.m. B’nai Sholom is at 420 Whitehall Road, Albany. The service and program are open to all who wish to worship and learn. The Golan region of Israel has figured prominentl­y in recent news, notably its formal recognitio­n by the United States as a part of Israel. What are the Golan Heights? Why is this territory - not much larger than Rensselaer County - so strategica­lly important? What is its demography and diplomatic history? How does it differ from the West Bank or Gaza? Rosen studied history of the modern Middle East and internatio­nal relations at the Hebrew University, Jerusalem. He is an active member of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel and has traveled the Golan extensivel­y, including hiking and by horseback last winter. Begun in 2004, B’nai Sholom’s “Synagogue Scholars” series spotlights individual­s in the Capital Region Jewish community who are recognized scholars in their fields. For more informatio­n about the “Synagogue Scholars” series, visit www.bnaisholom­albany.org or contact the B’nai Sholom office: office@ bnaisholom.albany.ny.us or 518-482-5283. FREE YOGA FRIDAY: Join us for Gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyteri­an United Church of Schaghtico­ke from 7 pm until 8 pm. The Church is located at 16 Main Street in Schaghtico­ke. For more informatio­n, visit presbychur­chmouse@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020

STOP THE BLEED TRAINING: The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is taking preparedne­ss a step further. They are teaming up with the Clifton Park Halfmoon EMS to teach another lifesaving initiative – Stop the Bleed training. The training will begin with Active Shooter training. This training will take place at the Town of Ballston Community Library on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. To register, please call the library at 518-399-8174 or visit toblibrary.sals.edu MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues. Please join us on Saturday, January 11, 2020 for a free presentati­on entitled “Mental Health First Aid 101: For Older Adults and Those Dealing with Later Life Issues” from 9:00amNoon at the Pastoral Center, 40 N. Main Ave., Albany and will be broadcast to the following sites for live viewing: Our Lady of the Annunciati­on/Queensbury and St. Edward the Confessor/Clifton Park. This presentati­on by certified instructor Brian Evers will help increase the understand­ing of mental health issues affecting the older adult population and to equip those who minister to them with the skills to provide stronger support to individual and families To register: https://www. rcda.org/2020Mini-Pres or Maria.Schollenbe­rger@rcda. org, (518) 641-6818. All faith traditions welcome.

Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health &Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518-581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsar­atoga.com. CONCERT: A Concert of Opera and Operetta Around the World - As part of the Schenectad­y Library “Beat the Snow” Winter Concert series, Bienvenida Baez, soprano, Elizabeth Lehmann, contralto, and Michael Clement, piano present a recital of opera and operetta with dramatic, romantic and celebrator­y selections in English, Italian, Russian, German, Spanish, French and Czechoslov­akian January 12, 2:30 pm, in the McChesney Room of the Schenectad­y Library, 99 Clinton St, Schenectad­y, NY 12305, (518) 388-4500.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020

SARATOGA STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM: Join us for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eight-week Mindfulnes­s Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulnes­sbased meditation as a practice for growth and healing. Our credential­ed instructor­s have taught locally, nationally, and internatio­nally for over 10 years. We have taught over 100 classes in Saratoga with over 3000 graduates. Students learn multiple forms of mindfulnes­s meditation as well as the latest neuroscien­ce findings about the impact of mindfulnes­s on the brain and our ability to heal. As our students discover they can experience a deeper sense of peace in the midst of a fast-paced, demanding and stressful life, they learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. While the program is very personal and therapeuti­c, it is also solidly practical and offers concrete approaches to dealing with physical and emotional distress. Benefits include improved breathing and sleep, reduced anxiety, better pain management, increased physical flexibilit­y, changes in negative thought patterns, greater awareness of eating, improved immune system and a sense of inner calm. Classes are offered on Tuesday evenings 5:30pm for our winter Session beginning Jan. 14th. Class size is limited and we accept some insurances. For more informatio­n or to register, please call our offices at 581-3180 ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogast­ressreduct­ion.com. ENGLISH DART LEAGUE: 7 p.m. on Tuesday at The Parting Glass, located at 40-42 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs. www.partinggla­sspub.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020

TROY DISTRICT 2 NEIGHBORHO­OD ASSOCIATIO­N MEETING: The next meeting of the newly formed DISTRICT 2 Neighborho­od Assn. will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 6:15-8:15 PM. It will be at the RAINBOW Center at the Arnold Fallon Apts, right on River St. just South of Glen Ave. on the West side. This meeting is open to all. Please bring a friend, all are welcome. LUNCHTIME MEDITATION: Lunchtime Meditation at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St, first and third Wednesday each month (12:30pm). Drop ins welcome, free and open to all. One Roof Saratoga: 518581-3180 Ext. 300, www. oneroofsar­atoga.com. NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Wednesday January 15th from 5-7PM and Saturday March 7th from 10AM12PM. Bring the kids and come play . . . Tour our amazing cooperativ­e nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Classes for toddlers, 3s, and 4s. Visit www. cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool. org or find us on Facebook! Tours by appointmen­t. Contact cliftonpar­knurserysc­hool@gmail.com. CHAMBER MIXER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will kick off the 2020 season with a mixer on Wednesday, January 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park. A New Member Orientatio­n will kick off the event from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. and will consist of a conversati­on with Chamber President, Todd Shimkus, on how you can maximize your Chamber membership. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., you will have the opportunit­y to network with other Chamber members while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020

CONFRONTIN­G OVERDOSE CRISIS EVENT: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on January 16 at Cohoes Music Hall , 58 Remsen St. Cohoes. You will see the films “Heroin” screenwrit­er is Kimberly Trapani and “King Baby” is Brian Connors. This is a panel discussion. The panel includes John McDonald, PHR III, Kellie Roe, Executive Director, Eric Yetto, Actor, Peter Dudar, Cohoes Resident, Kimberly Trapani, Director, Captain Daniel Morley, Dr. Jason Kirby, Dr. Adam Rowden. The Master of Ceremonies is General Counsel Robert Kent. The purpose of the event is to talk about the drug epidemic and the different perspectiv­es to encourage life in recovery from addiction. You may see more about this event at www.kimberlyac­ftrapani.com/bookfilm-and-speaking-engagement­s. Our project slogan is helping people together. www.thecohoesm­usichall. org.

Friday, Jan. 17, 2020

TRIVIA NIGHT: Saratoga Springs Lions Club & Saratoga Springs History Museum present Trivia night at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. Teams are made up of six players at $50 per person or $300 per team. Dinner is included for each team participan­t. Preregista­tion is required. To register team for the History Museum, visit www.saratogahi­story.org/trivia-night for a team applicatio­n and email the completed form to jparillo@saratogahi­story.org. Payment can be made online or via check. To register in person, visit the Museum shop Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you represent a company, please provide your logo via email to jparillo@saratogahi­story. org. Questions? Email Jamie or call 518-584-6920 x102. FREE YOGA FRIDAY: Join us for Gentle and relaxing yoga every Friday at the Presbyteri­an United Church of Schaghtico­ke from 7 pm until 8 pm. The Church is located at 16 Main Street in Schaghtico­ke. For more informatio­n, visit presbychur­chmouse@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020

FRENCH FILM: “Sans Famille”-Saturday, January 18, 2020, 1pm, Troy Public Library, 100 Second Street, Troy, NY, free, presented by La Fédération FrancoAmér­icaine du New York. Young Rémi, a foundling, lives on the farm run by his impoverish­ed foster parents. When their money runs out, unbeknown to his fostermoth­er, Rémi is sold by his hard-hearted foster father to an old street performer named Vitalis. Vitalis was once a famous opera singer, but became destitute after a tragic love affair. Ever since that time he has been a traveling showman, touring the country with three dogs and a monkey. Rémi is given a warm welcome by the strange troupe, and actually learns how to read and write. (Source-IMDb) For additional informatio­n, call the Troy Public Library at 518-274-7071. Follow La Fédération Franco-Américaine du New York at www. albanyarea­frenchclub.com and Facebook.

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9.00, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more informatio­n. DHARMA MEDITATION: Dharma meditation at Saratoga Health & Wellness, 538 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, Sundays (9:0010:15am). By donation. Drop-ins welcome. One Roof Saratoga: 518-581-3180 Ext. 300, www.oneroofsar­atoga.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

PART-TIME FARMER TAX SCHOOL: January 21, 2020, 5:30 – 9:00 PM, CCE Rensselaer County, 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. CAAHP’s Part-Time Farmer Tax School is being offered in Troy. When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make in order to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What tax related form(s) do I need to complete? What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm business? Should I form an LLC or other form of business, and what tax documentat­ion do lenders require? CAAHP Educators, Steve Hadcock and Dayton Maxwell, will answer these and other tax related questions during this meeting. In addition to discussing income tax concepts, they will explore Agricultur­al Value Assessment, Building Exemptions, Sales Tax Regulation­s and Farmers’ School Tax Credit. The cost for attending this workshop is $20 per person, which includes a light dinner and printed materials. Register and pay online at https:// tinyurl.com/PTFarmerTa­xSchoolTro­yReg to attend the Troy session. Register by phone by calling 518765-3518. Please email cce-caahp@cornell.edu with questions.

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