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Sunday, Jan. 12 ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST:

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on January 12, 2020 8am to 11am. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149.

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.

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.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST:

On Sunday, January 12th, 2020, Latham Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their “All You Can Eat Breakfast”! Serving from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Menu includes; Variety of Juices, Rolls, Sweet Breads, an Omelet Station, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Cereals, Bananas and Fruit Cup. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and Children Under 5 are Free! For information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcolonie. com/events.

Monday, Jan. 13 HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING:

Malta Historic Preservation Review Commission – January 13, 2020 at 6:30pm at Town of Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Room 106.

BEE CLUB MEETING:

The Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) will meet on Monday, January 13, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at 50 West High Street in Ballston Spa. UMass extension educator, Hannah Whitehead, will review varroa mite treatment options and discuss the most effective non-chemical management tools for beekeepers. 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.

CRAFTERNOON:

4:00 p.m. Crafternoon, Sharpie art Bowl. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

MAHJONG:

10:30am Mahjong at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org

DINING WITH DIABETES:

Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library, Mondays, January 13, 20 and 27, 1:00-2:30 pm, and at the Saratoga Springs Library, Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, 12:00-1:30 pm. Register at the library website: cphlibrary.org, or sspl.org. These free programs are sponsored by the CPH Library and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club respectively. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518885-8995.

Tuesday, Jan. 14 FUN FITNESS LUNCHEON:

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Longfellow’s Restaurant, Rt 9 Saratoga Springs. $19.00 Inclusive. Special Feature: Kathy Scherer from “Go For Fitness” will share ideas on how to stay healthy and fit in the New Year. Speaker: Mary Elsasser from Schenectady talks about “My Picture Isn’t Finished Yet.” Reservations Necessary by January 9. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu: Lemon Chicken or Pasta Primavera. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

THE HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB:

The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar 12054. The social time starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 11:00 followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome!

SARATOGA STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM:

Join us for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eightweek Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulness-based 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.

BABY STORY TIME:

10 a.m. Baby Story Time 0-3 yrs. Galway

Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT:

10:30a.m.Music & Movement 0-5 yrs. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

ENGLISH DART LEAGUE:

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

LOCAL MAGICIANS MEETING:

The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham, NY. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24. SYNTHASITE.COM.

Wednesday, Jan. 15 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING:

Malta Comprehensive Master Plan Committee – January 15, 2020 at 6:30pm at Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING:

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting January 15, 2020 to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainment. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-791-8013.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEET UP:

At the next League of Women Voters Saratoga County Meet Up, members and guests will be invited to review positions of the League of Women Voters US. In preparation for the LWVUS convention in June, we will explore updating or eliminating positions. This free event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of the Adirondack Trust Mabee Building, 31 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Entrance is off the top level of the adjacent parking garage on Woodlawn Avenue. For more information, contact Cherie Grey at Cjgrey1@juno. com. The League of Women Voters Saratoga County now has more than 200 members. Membership includes people living in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties as well as other counties nearby. The LWV is a political organization that encourages informed and active citizen participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues. It does not support or oppose any political candidate or party.

OLDE SARATOGA SENIORS:

The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be meeting on Wed., January 15 at noon at the Town Hall, Spring St, Schuylerville. This will be our only meeting in January. It will be a sandwich luncheon. Trips will be discussed. New members always welcome. For information contact Pat, 518-338-2329

STORYTELLERS SERIES:

Wednesday, January 15 2020 Winter Storytellers Series at SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, 12:00 – 1:00pm The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the twelfth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 26. January 15 features storyteller Kate Dudding with “Acts of Kindness.” Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. For more information, call the Academy at 587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all.

BOARD MEETING:

6:30pm Board meeting at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org

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: 518-581-3180 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 10AM-12PM. 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. BUDGETING BASICS: How to Grow Your Dough with a Personal Spending Plan Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00pm-7:30pm, SEFCU, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany NY 12206. Recommended for ages 18+. Specific steps for developing your own spending plan will be reviewed. The 50/30/20 rule for determining fixed expenses, flexible spending and financial goals will be applied in this session. The benefits of developing a personal spending plan, how to track income and expenses and strategies for record keeping will be covered through a case study approach. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! Thursday, Jan. 16 ALASKA NATIONAL PARKS PRESENTATION: January 16, 2020 Glens Falls/Saratoga Chapter ADK program, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 7pm - free event. Three Alaska National Parks - Dave Pisaneschi and Don Berens recently traveled to three national parks in Alaska: Wrangell-St Elias, Kobuk Valley, and Gates of the Arctic. One is the biggest, another is the least visited, and the third has the northernmost sand dunes of any US national park. Don and David have both held offices in ADK and its chapters. David is currently the vice chair of ADK’s Conservation Committee and an ADK adventure travel leader. Both Don and David are ADK winter 46ers, have climbed the Catskill 3500 ft peaks, and completed the Northeast 115. Don has visited the highpoint of each US state and is an avid cyclist as well. David is a paddler. Both have hiked in mountain ranges of other continents and have visited Alaska multiple times. Come see pictures of their often roadless, often arctic, always spectacular hiking and camping adventure. VETERANS BREAKFAST: Thursday, January 16 at 9 a.m. at the IHOP, 611 Plank Rd., Clifton Park Join fellow veterans for an informal gathering to share experiences. For more information, contact Allan Atwell at 518371-8449. SHOW AND TELL SHARING EVENT: The Saratoga County History Roundtable will present a Show and Tell Sharing Event on Thursday, January 16th at 7 PM at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Several members will tell the story of artifacts and manuscripts from family heirlooms or other items of local historical interest. For more information on this and other upcoming 2020 SCHR programs visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable. com or contact Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com. TEEN TECH: 4:00p.m.Teen Tech - Finish Lego movie, upload to YouTube 10-18yrs. Galway Public Library, 2112East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. WRITERS’ GROUP: 6:30pm Writers’ Group at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org DINING WITH DIABETES: Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Library, Mondays, January 13, 20 and 27, 1:00-2:30 pm, and at the Saratoga Springs Library, Thursdays, January 16, 23 and 30, 12:00-1:30 pm. Register at the library website: cphlibrary.org, or sspl.org. These free programs are sponsored by the CPH Library and the Saratoga Springs Lions Club respectively. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518885-8995. 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. DIALECTS PRESENTATION: Monthly Business Meeting and Cultural Presentation, Jan. 16, 7 p.m. The cultural presentation topic is “A Synopsis of the Dialects of Italy” presented by Anna Barletta, a retired Italian language teacher. Bring your knowledge of your family’s dialect that will be used for some interactive activities. Please bring dessert for the reception that follows. Free and open to the public. The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center is located at 1227 Central Avenue in Albany, NY. (518) 435-1979. www. americanitalianmuseum.org. BUNCO NIGHT: Thursday, January 16, 6 p.m. doors open with pub menu available for purchase, game play begins at 7 p.m. at $10 per person. All game play money is awarded as prize money. This event is open to all at the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11 Elks Ln, Latham, NY. Seating is limited, call (518) 785-3557 to reserve yours. NEW PARENT MEETUP: New Parent Meetup every Thursday in January at 10:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. Friday, Jan. 17 STORY TIME: Story time every Friday in January at 10:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway. For more information call 518-6824200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com. MUSIC BINGO: Music Bingo covering tunes from the 60s to today. Friday, January 17, 6 p.m. doors open with pub menu available for purchase, game play begins at 7 p.m. at $5 per person. This event is open to all at the Colonie Elks Lodge #2192, 11 Elks Ln, Latham, NY. For more information, call (518) 7853557. AFTERNOON TEA: 3:00pm Afternoon Tea at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary. org 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. FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club at 121 NY-32 in Victory Mills will start Fish Fry Friday, on Friday January 10, 2020, at 4:30 - 7:00PM , and will continue every Friday through April 10, 2020. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take out. For more information call 518-695-3917. 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 EXCEL BASICS CLASS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street in Galway, will hold an Excel Basics Class on Saturday, January 18 at 11:00am. This will be a hands-on class with an overview of the functionality and tabs of Excel and an in-depth look at formatting, commonly used formulas, styles and templates. More information at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. MYSTERY AUTHORS EVENT: Saturday, January 18 at 6pm - Mystery authors Phil Bayly and Catherine Bruns - Murder on Skis and Penne Dreadful. Two mystery authors will share their latest work! Phil Bayly, retired news anchor & skier, will share his mystery set in a ski resort in Montana. Catherine Bruns’ new mystery has a chef heroine. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. VOLUNTEERS MEETING: Home Made Theater, Saratoga’s resident theater company is seeking volunteers in all departments for the second half of their 20192020 season and beyond. All those interested are invited to attend a volunteer meeting on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00am at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Home Made Theater’s volunteers work alongside trained professionals, learning the behind the scenes aspects of theater from set construction and stage crew, to ushering and fundraising. Whatever your availability and experience, Home Made Theater has a place for everyone to volunteer. Some jobs require only a couple hours’ time for a couple of hands, while others require a large number of hours with many people. Home Made Theater’s staff, board of directors, and seasoned volunteers are happy to teach you anything you need to know. The second half of Home Made Theater’s current season will include mystery master Frederick Knott’s Dial M for Murder in February, and the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Play, Simon Stephens’ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, based on the bestselling novel, in April/May. For more information, call (518) 5874427 or email christine@ homemadetheater.org. If you cannot attend, but are interested in volunteering, you can find more information and a volunteer form you can fill out at the website, www.homemadetheater.org.