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Friday, Jan. 17

DR. KING CHALLENGE: The 5th Annual Dr. King Challenge - Win and Place Room, Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Everyone is invited. Suggested Donation $10. Reservations Requested. 6:30 pm: Opening Reception, light refreshments and cash bar. 7:30 pm: Doctor King Challenge Program, an energizing evening of provocative artistic performances, calling out the ongoing need for Dr. King’s vision and activism. 8:30 pm: The Azaam Hameed R&B Ensemble, featuring Annette Harris. Music and dancing to energize our Celebration Weekend. RSVP at www.mlksaratoga.org/ rsvp. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org.

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 518-682-4200 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) 785-3557.

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. Pre-registation 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 SUNRISE MOVEMENT WORKSHOP & HUB MEETING: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Frederick Allen Lodge, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs. The Sunrise Movement is a national youth-led movement to address climate change through political action. All young people are invited! This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga

Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org.

CONVERSATIONS IN FREEDOM: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Caffé Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Black Stars and Black Diamonds with Penny Meacham, Donald “The Soul Man” Hyman, and Sister Amelia, with danceuse, Estreja Turner. An hour of story and songs quilted together for a deep look into America’s black working class in the early 20th century. Family program. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org.

WHITEWASHED - THE RACISM PROJECT: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Caffé Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. An original documentary theater performance by Creative Action Unlimited, based on black history, current events, and the personal experiences of the cast. Adult themes, parental discretion advised. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org.

WRITING ACROSS BOUNDARIES: Yaddo Presents: Writing Across Boundaries – Violence, Race, Religion and Beyond, with Uwem Akpan: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. Uwem Akpan is the author of the acclaimed short story collection, Say You’re One of Them, which won the Commonwealth Prize, the Open Book Prize, and the Hurston/ Wright Legacy Award and was named an Oprah Book Club selection as well as one of Entertainment Weekly’s “Best of the Decade.” This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www. mlksaratoga.org.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: Saturday, January 18th from 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga

Springs. The cost for the class is $40.00. To Register: call John Rinko at (518) 5842221. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church.

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 6 pm - 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, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-682-4200 or 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 2019-2020 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) 587-4427 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.

HERITAGE HUNTERS:

Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, January 18th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Program speaker will be Don Rittner, author and historian. Don is writing a book on the daily life of children at the Troy Orphan Asylum. The orphanage, a respite for desperate families, started in 1833 and functioned for well over a century. In 1942, it was renamed Vanderheyden and the focus evolved into supporting and educating young people who are faced with various life challenges. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.

TECH ASSISTANCE: Tech Assistance at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www. galwaypubliclibrary.org

ST. LUKE’S RECOVERY RESOURCE CENTER SPEAKER SERIES: Saturday, January 18 2:30pm Narcan Training, 4pm Eucharist, 5pm Potluck, 6pm Speaker Series. Join us for this meaningful gathering for families of those struggling with addiction or in recovery. Judy Moffitt, MC. Speakers: Theresa Knorr – FOR-NY, Rob Kent – NYS OASAS, Laurie Quinn – CARC, Deb Rhoades – CASAC-M. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville.

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. FREE ICE FISHING CLINIC: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks), and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are cosponsoring a free ice fishing clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 18 on Thompson’s Lake in Albany County. The event will be held at Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center in the town of Knox. DEC will supply most of the bait and tackle, but experienced anglers are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear. There will be a short lesson on the basics of ice fishing and filleting your catch, and DEC staff will be on hand throughout the day to assist participants as they try their luck on the ice. Participants can warm up and find restrooms and refreshments at the Nature Center throughout the day. While a DEC fishing license is not required for this event, all other statewide regulations remain in effect. Normally, anyone age 16 or older is required to obtain a fishing license to fish or assist with fishing in fresh waters of New York State. For more information about this event, contact Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center at 518-872-0800. For more information about State Parks programs visit www.nysparks.com. To learn more about New York’s aquatic resources, visit DEC’s fishing website at www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/ fishing.html. Sunday, Jan. 19 A JOYFUL NOISE: Garland Nelson with Lena’s Heavenly Voices from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. Gospel music director Garland Nelson will lead this soul-cleansing, spiritraising program along with gospel choir, Lena’s Inspirational Voices. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org. FARMING WHILE BLACK: Ending Racism and Seeding Sovereignty, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. An interactive, illuminating, and energizing program with multi-talented performance artist and farmer Amani Olugbala of Soul Fire Farm. RSVP at www.mlksaratoga. org/rsvp. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga. org. COMMUNITY DINNER: All Are Welcome Here Community Dinner from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs. Join us in breaking bread together and sharing in the company of old and new friends. Bring a dish to share if you can. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org.

CHORALE CONCERT: The Battenkill Chorale celebrates its 25th season with Coronation: Royal Masterworks of Mozart and Handel. The concert, which includes operatic soloists and full orchestra, will be performed on Sunday, January 19 at 3 PM at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the campus of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. To celebrate the Chorale’s 25th Anniversary, this concert features crowning masterpieces filled with festive energy and enthusiasm. The crown jewel of the program is Mozart’s Coronation Mass, which closes out the concert. This is Mozart at his best—exquisitely gorgeous melodies paired with thrilling rhythmic drive. $25 tickets can be purchased after January 1, 2020 by calling (518) 692-7458 or emailing battenkilltickets@gmail.com. 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. ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING INTERFAITH SERVICE: 4pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave, Troy. For more information call 518-274-4303. Monday, Jan. 20 MORNING OF SERVICE: Community Volunteer Projects: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, registration at 9:15 am, Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. For a list of projects, go to www. mlksaratoga.org/morningof-service. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga. org. MLK COMMUNITY COMMEMORATION PROGRAM: Dr. King Community Commemoration Program, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Hosted by Garland Nelson, MLK Saratoga co-chair. Keynote address by Aaron Mair. Songs, Sharings and Social Action with Dr. Mary Nell Morgan, Kathy Johnson of Better Angels, Joseph Jakob - and more. Followed by “If It Melts, It’s Ruined!” Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga Springs. All are invited. Free, though donations are always welcomed! This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org. MLK WEEKEND KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Climate Justice: Democracy in Action, by Aaron Mair, former Director of the Sierra Club. Part of the Dr. King Community Commemoration Program, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. This event is part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2020 Celebration Weekend. Climate Change, the Civil and Human Rights Issue of Our Time: January 17-20, Saratoga Springs. Full details at www.mlksaratoga.org. MLK BIRTHDAY: Monday, January 20, 2020 - Where do we go from here? (Labor/ Community Discussion) 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at The Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue,

Troy, NY. Sponsored by MLK Organizing Committee. 518369-4978. 518-272-2390 ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: 8am at Franklin Terrace, Troy. All welcome. Call 518-2744303 for tickets. 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. 21 FISHING PRESENTATION: Tuesday, Jan. 21. Tom Whitney will speak on “Atlantic Salmon Fishing on Quebec’s Old Fort River” at the Harry Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 7PM. Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. All are welcomed. For more information, contact Dick Osborne 518-5984380. GREENFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its January meeting on Tuesday the 21st at 7:00pm at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Our speaker will be member John Greenwood, who discovered a taped interview that Harold L. Hall did in 1991 for the Saratoga County Historical Society. Harold L. Hall and Harold C. (Sonny) Hall owned and operated the Brookside Dairy in Greenfield Center for many years. The public is invited to attend, and to bring along any photos, memorabilia, or stories regarding Brookside Dairy. BABY STORY TIME: 10 a.m. Baby Story Time 0-3 yrs. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. PRESCHOOL STORY TIME: 10:30 a.m.Preschool Story Time Paper Chinese dragon puppet 2-5 yrs. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-8826385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. FRIENDS OF GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: 7:00pm Friends of Galway Public Library at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www. galwaypubliclibrary.org. PRACTICE YOUR ITALIAN: Jan. 7 and 21, 1 p.m. Use it or lose it! 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. 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 518-7653518. Please email ccecaahp@cornell.edu with questions. BUDGETING BASICS: How to Grow Your Dough with a Personal Spending Plan - Tuesday, January 21st, 6:00pm-7:30pm, MicroKnowledge, Inc., 15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110. 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! 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. 22 AUDUBON PRESENTATION: Biologist Timothy Watson will present “Fisher and Marten in New York State - Lesser Known Weasels” at the January monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. This program will be presented Wednesday, January 22, at 7 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The program is free and open to the public. SARATOGA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Come see one of Saratoga’s top-rated independent schools. Saratoga Independent School (S.I.S.) is hosting an Admissions Open House on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:00 am. During the open house, prospective families will have an opportunity to meet Lisa Brown, Head of School, as well as other faculty and staff. Ms. Brown will welcome families and provide a brief history and overview of S.I.S. Members of our faculty will take families on tours of our campus, allow them to observe classes, and answer questions about the school. This is an excellent opportunity to see what S.I.S. has to offer.Saratoga Independent School’s small class sizes, flexible teaching styles, thematic learning, team building, and respectful community provide students an academic and social education unmatched by other regional schools. The middle school expansion— currently serving its second class of sixth graders, first class of seventh graders, and adding eighth grade for 2020⁄21 —offers students a rigorous academic program preparing them for enrollment in advanced programs and selective high schools. Founded in 1991, Saratoga Independent School is fully accredited by the New York State Independent Schools Association and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. This year, the school serves 150 students in grades prekindergarten through eighth, residing in 13 different school districts. Enrollment for the 2020⁄21 school year has begun and prospective families may contact the school at 518-583-0841 or info@siskids.org. STORYTELLERS SERIES: Wednesday, January 22 - 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 22 features storyteller Dan Berggren with “Songs & Stories of the Adirondacks.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. 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. ITALIAN DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Soup, Antipasto Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Baked Ziti, Chicken Riggies, Meatballs, Italian Sausage & Peppers, Garlic Bread & 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. FARM TO FORK LOCAL FOOD EXPO: Capital District Region Farm to Fork Local Food Expo, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:00 - 4:00 pm (Snow date: Thursday, January 23, 2020) at Guilderland High School Gym, 8 School Rd., Guilderland Center. Local vendors, growers and buyers are invited to attend the Capital District Region Farm to Fork Local Food Expo. If you are a vendor/ grower looking to increase your visibility and sales with local regional businesses like schools, institutions, restaurants, wholesalers and supermarkets, then you should plan on attending this free event. We anticipate over forty buyers to be on hand to taste local products and build relationships with local growers and producers. If you are a buyer, you will have the opportunity to meet regional growers, small scale food processors, bakers and many more. You will be able to sample high quality products and increase your procurement of locally grown and produced products. There is no cost to attend this event, but we ask that you register by contacting Sydney Joy at Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, sij23@ cornell.edu or 518-7653579. 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. Thursday, Jan. 23 OPEN ART SESSION: 6:00pm Open Art Session at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-8826385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. AFTERNOON STORY TIME: 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Story Time 3-6 yrs. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary. org. TEEN CODING: 4:00 p.m.Teen Coding—build a littleBits Robot. Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary. org. SARATOGA CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate it’s 102nd year of being a Visible and Vocal advocate and promoter of its members and Saratoga County, at our 2020 Annual Dinner on Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. You’re invited to join the nearly 1000 business professionals for an evening of networking, celebration, and dinner provided by Mazzone Hospitality. The evening will start with a cocktail reception, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., followed by the program running from 7:00 to 7:30. Dinner will immediately follow along with networking with local business leaders. During the program, we will honor Theresa Agresta, Owner of Allegory Studios and Culture Talk and our 2020 Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, for her leadership and service to the Chamber and the Saratoga County community. In addition to celebrating Theresa’s leadership, the Saratoga County Chamber will again present the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award. to an individual who has an extraordinary record of volunteer leadership and action for the betterment of Saratoga County. Past recipients of this award are Steve “Sully” Sullivan and Tom Roohan. We will also celebrate the Chamber’s leading role in building a new 7,700 square foot field house to provide a safe and secure place for local Navy personnel and their families to learn, recreate, drill and graduate as well as kick-off our Leap of Kindness Day 2020. Cost is $125 and sponsorship starts at just $750. For a complete list of sponsorship benefits, please click here. If you have any questions, or have issues registering, please contact Keith VanVeghten. Registration deadline is Friday, January 17th by 4:00 p.m. saratoga.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. PINE HOLLOW ARBORETUM WINTER GATHERING: Join us for our second annual Winter Gathering for an evening of celebrating trees, green space and collaborative community building! Proceeds from the event will go towards helping to maintain the Pine Hollow Arboretum’s horticultural collection, trails and grounds and funding the Arboretum’s environmental education program, which provides children in underserved areas opportunities to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Come hungry as there will be hors d’oeurves, seasonal food stations and delectable desserts to enjoy! Each ticket includes two drink tickets and a special Pine Hollow memento. Doors open at 6pm and the program will commence at 7:30 pm with the presentation of awards and a special live auction. We will also be offering a wonderful opportunity to sponsor a student to come and connect with nature through the Pine Hollow Environmental Education Program.The event will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Pat’s Barn, Rennselaer Technology Park, 110 Defreetsville Drive, Troy NY. Suggested attire is semiformal. www.pinehollowarboretum.org. 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. 24 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 518-682-4200 or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire. com. MURDER MYSTERY EVENT: Home Made Theater is pleased to announce Ghost of a Chance, the return of their popular interactive Murder Mystery, on Friday, January 24th and Saturday, January 25th at the Gideon Putnam Spa and Resort. A dead man’s will sets up a challenge for his family to solve, to win the “unofficial” rewards of his life of crime. With a little ghostly help from beyond the grave, solve this murder case and find the hidden, haunted inheritance. Due to popular

ity, there will be both a dinner performance on Friday the 24th at 6:00pm and a lunch performance on Saturday, January 25th at 11:30am. The event will include: the meal, a cash bar, and prizes for solving the mystery as well as one for the most creative, but wrong solution. Tickets per person are $50 for the luncheon or $65 for the evening event ($60 for groups of 8 and up), and must be purchased in advance. Reservations can be made online at https://homemadetheater. org/special-events/hmtsbenefit-murder-mystery/, or by calling (518) 587-4427. 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 518-6953917. 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. 25 CABIN FEVER: 11 a.m. on January 25, 2020 at the Saratoga National Golf Club. Cabin Fever, an annual fundraising luncheon, provides a platform for individuals to gather, network, and raise money for a tremendous cause – improving the lives of women and children locally, nationally and internationally. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. The amendment states that the right of citizens to vote “shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” For more information and tickets visit soroptimistsaratoga.org/ cabinfeverattend. HAM DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 125 5th Avenue will be hosting a Ham dinner complete with homemade pies on Saturday January 25th from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. Cost: Free will donation. OPEN HOUSE & ICE SAFETY FUN DAY: Hudson River - Black River Regulating District Sacandaga Field Office Open House and Ice Safety Fun Day. The Hudson River - Black River Regulating District is hosting an open house at their Sacandaga Field Office in Mayfield, NY to give the public insight into what the daily operations of the district look like. There will also be a focus on ice safety, where guests will learn about how to best enjoy winters on the lake safely. There will be children’s activities, hot chocolate and a fire for all guests. 11 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 737 Bunker Hill Rd. in Mayfield. BODEN SAMPLE SALE: 10am - 4pm on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. BEER FEST: Great Nor’easter Winter Beer Fest - 2-6 pm on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available online at www.lupulinevents. com. AUTHOR EVENT: Saturday, January 25 at 7 pm - Lawrence Dudley - The Hungry Blade. The author will share his latest World War II-era spy thriller, the sequel to the Northshire favorite, New York Station. Forty modern masterpieces are found concealed on a neutral ship in international waters sixteen months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Their provenance is sketchy and their final destination unknown. The Royal Navy suspects the works are “degenerate art” seized by the Nazis and shipped across the Atlantic to create cash for their covert operations. But how to prove it? There’s only one man for the job—Roy Hawkins. 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. LEGION MEETING: The American Legion Adirondack Post 70 will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 25th, at 10 AM. 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. MALTA FLEA MARKET: After two successful outdoor seasons at the Malta Drive-in, the Malta Flea Market will move indoors for the winter. Monthly shows are planned for January through April at the Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr. in Malta.Indoor flea markets will be held on the following Saturdays: January 25, February 22, March 28 and April 25. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Features of the Malta Indoor Flea Market: Up to 65 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, crafts, artwork, new items and more; plenty of parking, no entry fee, new and interesting items each show. For additional information, visit maltaflea.com or call (518) 256-4409. MURDER MYSTERY EVENT: Home Made Theater is pleased to announce Ghost of a Chance, the return of their popular interactive Murder Mystery, on Friday, January 24th and Saturday, January 25th at the Gideon Putnam Spa and Resort. A dead man’s will sets up a challenge for his family to solve, to win the “unofficial” rewards of his life of crime. With a little ghostly help from beyond the grave, solve this murder case and find the hidden, haunted inheritance. Due to popularity, there will be both a dinner performance on Friday the 24th at 6:00pm and a lunch performance on Saturday, January 25th at 11:30am. The event will include: the meal, a cash bar, and prizes for solving the mystery as well as one for the most creative, but wrong solution. Tickets per person are $50 for the luncheon or $65 for the evening event ($60 for groups of 8 and up), and must be purchased in advance. Reservations can be made online at https://homemadetheater. org/special-events/hmtsbenefit-murder-mystery/, or by calling (518) 587-4427. THE MYTH AND LURE OF BEEKEEPING: 11:00am The Myth & Lure of Beekeeping with Farial English at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway. 518-882-6385. www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. CHILI BOWL FUNDRAISER: Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to announce its 9th Annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, to be held at the Center on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 11 – 3pm. Osteria Danny will be returning again this year to defend their title of “Best Chili” for the 3rd time. In addition, SCAC welcomes local restaurants Sweet Mimi’s, Solevo, Morrissey’s, and Urban Roots to the competition. Guests purchase tickets to enter, choose a handmade bowl, enjoy live music and participate in the chili taste testing. A portion of the proceeds benefit the local cancer non-profit organization To Life. More information is available at saratogaclayarts.org. Tickets are $22 and include a handmade bowl (plus tax). Tickets go on sale January 2nd at www.saratogaclayarts.org. Or you can bring 2 non-perishable food items for Wilton Pantry and save $2! Guests can choose from 4 time slots and have the opportunity to purchase more bowls onsite. To keep the lines short and the wait to a minimum, guests prepurchase tickets and bowls online for a specific time slot. SCAC will only pre-sell 200 chili bowls for each one hour time slot. After 200 bowls are sold, the time slot will be closed. Guests are asked to arrive at the time specified on their ticket. SCAC puts more bowls out for selection each hour so everyone will get an equal opportunity to select bowls. Online registrations will take preference to walk-ins. If all the bowls are sold online, there will be no walk-ins allowed. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information. ALBANY GUN SHOW: The New York State Arms Collectors Association will present the Albany Gun Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Open to the public. Daily admission $7 per person. Children under 12 free - must be accompanied by an adult. Senior citizens $5. RECORD RIOT/POP WINTERFEST: Join us for a special WINTERFEST POP editon of the Albany Record Riot! Over 60 tables of LPs, CDs & 45s PLUS other great pop culture vendors, including tie-dye shirts and scarves, record label coasters, vintage clothing and who knows what else. We’ll also have live DJs curated by Selector Ed, great food and drink as well. Don’t miss this great event! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Washington Avenue Armory, located at 195 Washington Ave. in, Albany. Sunday, Jan. 26 INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, January 26th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch, We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are February 23rd , March 22nd, , and April 26th . An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).