Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE:

This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Saturday, March 27 CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER:

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway is having a Chicken & Biscuit Drive-thru Dinner on Saturday, March 27th from 4:30-6 pm. This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner, we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have Chicken & gravy w/veggies, biscuit, soup and Homemade Dessert. We will not be able to take special requests. Dinners will be $12. We will be taking pre-orders and we are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518-793-1152.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:

St Luke’s Recovery Resource Center Speaker Series presents “Gone but Not Forgotten: Grieving death through the disease of addiction” Saturday, March 27, 4 pm Eucharist, 5pm BYO Bag Dinner, 5:30pm Speaker Series, Memorial Candle Lighting, Encouraging Families of Loss. Turning Pain into Purpose, Heartache to healing, Stigma into Understanding. Speakers: Julie Brennan, MC, Susan Hayes-Masa ~

Not in Vain/Megan’s Story & Advocacy, Ken & Maureen Provost/ RAIS ~ Comfort & Healing through Purpose,

Dcn Lynne Curtis ~ Walking through the Grief Process. Facebook Livestream. St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY. www.stlukesonthehill.org. 518.664.4834.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 at The Church at Newtown Road, located at 142 LowerNewtown Rd. in Waterford. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

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. Classes are offered eight Saturday mornings at 8:30-10:00am for our Spring online session beginning March 27. Class size is limited and we accept some insurances. For more information or to register, please call our offices at 5813180 ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogastressreduction.com.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY EVENT:

The Capital District Genealogical Society cordially invites you to join us Saturday March 27, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom for A National Genealogical Society Quarterly Case Study: DNA Corroborates Oral Tradition. Speaker LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson is a trustee and current president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. The speaker will provide information needed to make sound decisions on when DNA tests can or should be used in genealogical research, and how to meet the DNAspecific genealogy standards for accuracy and completeness. The lecture will include an overview of available direct-to-consumer tests, a discussion of the elements of a targeted testing plan, and information about analyzing DNA test results. This will be a Zoom meeting. There is a 100 person limit. Registration is free and will open to the public approximately Mar 16, 2021. See our website under meetings and events. Please join us! This session will not be recorded. www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

Sunday, March 28 BOOK DISCUSSION:

Consciousness-Raising

Book Discussion – Sunday, March 28, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www.newthoughtnewyork. org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

SLOW ROLL: A “Slow Roll” is a leisurely bike ride around Saratoga Springs with a group of bike enthusiasts while remaining socially distant and COVID conscious. You will see parts of Saratoga you may not have in a while and enjoy the company of others you love the outdoors and biking! The ride will be guided by Bikeatoga looping through quiet and safe neighborhood streets. The pace will be suitable for families too! The winter “Slow Rolls” will last approximately 1 hour. Remember to dress warmly and wear a mask. Rides are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month for 2021, held in participation with Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga,

Dark Horse Mercantile and Palette. Events start at 1 p.m. at Palette, 493 Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

FAMOUS LADIES TEA: Celebrate Women’s History Month and support literacy programs in Rensselaer County and Albany County at the all-virtual Famous Ladies’ Tea, Sunday, March 28, 1:004:00p.m. Local actresses will portray ten notable women including Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Temple Black, Anne LaBastille, and Doris Day. Raffle tickets are available in advance. Single tickets to the virtual Famous Ladies’ Tea with lunch are $45. Boxed lunches (to be picked up 3⁄27) will include three mini croissant sandwiches (chicken salad, egg salad, ham and gruyere) with a side order of Chef salad. Tickets without lunch are $30. A box of tea-themed cookies can be purchased for $20. Payment is required in advance, online at www.lvorc.org or by check to Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 65 First Street, Troy, NY 12180. A link to the event will be sent to registered guests. For more information, call (518) 2444650 or visit www.lvorc.org.

Monday, March 29 FARMLAND ACCESS WORKSHOP:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN have collaborated to bring a series of three free Farmland Access Workshops. Designed for farmland owners and those looking to purchase farmland or diversify their farming operation, the virtual classes will be held on March 22, March 29, and April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series will kick off with Farmland

Leasing presented by Nicole Tommell, Agricultural Business Management Specialist of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how to craft agricultural leases that work for both landowners and tenants. The second class is Welcoming the Public with Sarah Miller, Attorney at Hodgeson & Russ LLP. This hour and a half will focus on legal considerations to explore when welcoming the public onto your farm. To close the series Dustin Lewis of Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District along with Jessica Holmes and Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga present Farmland Evaluation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find the best fit between agricultural land and farm operation. The workshops are free and open to all. To register, please contact Nicolina Foti, CCE Saratoga Agricultural Coordinator, at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the office 518-885-8995. To learn more about other events offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, please visit ccesaratoga.org and for more information on Saratoga PLAN and their work, visit www.saratogaplan.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 29 at the Greenfield Community Center, located at 25 Wilton Rd. in Greenfield. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, March 30

FROG WATCH: On Tuesday, March 30th, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Up Yonda Farm will be holding a joint virtual training session for people who are interested in becoming FrogWatch USA™ Volunteers. FrogWatch USA™ is a frog and toad volunteer monitoring program with over ten years of data collection on record. It is a great opportunity for volunteers to get involved in their community to collect and report information about wetlands and frog and toad populations in the United States and to be a part of a nationwide program where participants learn and practice science while developing a closer relationship with the natural environment. Anyone can volunteer and you do not have to be a frog or toad expert to make an important contribution! All you need is an interest in learning about frogs and toads, the commitment to learn and identify their distinct calls, and the ability to make several evening visits to a local wetland. The training session will be held via Zoom Meeting from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

Registration is required as there are materials that we must prepare for each registrant. For more information or to register for this virtual training, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.

VIRTUAL HORSE SYMPOSIUM:

CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host ist second Virtual Horse Symposium in March. This three-week program is offered for adult horse owners, business owners, and horse enthusiasts in the Capital Region and beyond. This year, classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks starting March 16 and ending April 1. Topics include: Sound Development of Young Horses, An introduction to Liability Risks: New York’s Agricultural Tourism Act and Negligence in the Horse Industry, Equine Law: Legal Issues for Participants in the Horse Industry, and more. Each session will be hosted virtually at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In addition to the virtual classes, there will be an option for participants to receive educational packets with resources for each presentation. New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience. Anyone can join this interactive virtual event. Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga. org/agriculture/cce-equine/ saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu or 518885-8995.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute questionand-answer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. March 30 — Value of the Arts, by Diane Bargiel, Humanities Division Chair and Associate

Professor of Music at SUNY Adirondack. April 6 — The Gangsters of Saratoga: The True History of Gambling, Crime & the Mafia in the

Spa City, by Gregory Veitch, author and retired Saratoga Springs Chief of Police and adjunct faculty of Criminal Justice at SUNY Adirondack. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@ sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

Wednesday, March 31 MEATLOAF DINNER:

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Meatloaf Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, March 24, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-5842585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK:

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will host a virtual conversation with Congressman Paul Tonko and a panel of student activists on Climate Change: Solutions from the National to Local Level. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 31 from 6:45 to 8:30 and will be moderated by Professor Anne Ernst, Environmental Studies and Sciences at Skidmore College. Congressman Paul Tonko will discuss the actions and goals of the federal government in regard to climate change in the current administration, followed by a panel of youth activists discussing local initiatives. This online presentation is open to the public via Zoom is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and Sustainable Saratoga. Please register in advance by going to the League website, http://www. lwvsaratoga.org and go to Events. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals. edu to register for children’s programs.

Thursday, April 1 VIRTUAL HORSE SYMPOSIUM:

CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host ist second Virtual

Horse Symposium in March. This three-week program is offered for adult horse owners, business owners, and horse enthusiasts in the Capital Region and beyond. This year, classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks starting March 16 and ending April 1. Topics include: Sound Development of Young Horses, An introduction to Liability Risks: New York’s Agricultural Tourism Act and Negligence in the Horse Industry, Equine Law: Legal Issues for Participants in the Horse Industry, and more. Each session will be hosted virtually at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In addition to the virtual classes, there will be an option for participants to receive educational packets with resources for each presentation. New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience.

Anyone can join this interactive virtual event. Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga.org/ agriculture/cce-equine/ saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu or 518-885-8995.

Friday, April 2 GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY:

Takeout Fish Fry- Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Fish Fry on Friday, April 2 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The menu will include Fish Fry, Fries and Coleslaw. The cost is $10 (cash only). To place your order call 518-885-1149 or simply email BPOE2619@verizon.net. Advanced orders are strongly encouraged by 4⁄1. Additional quantities available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities. Ballston Spa Elks will proudly make a donation to the Union Fire Station while their annual Fish Fry is on hold this year.

FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus #246, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry each Friday in Lent, beginning Feb. 19 through April 2, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock - $14.00; Fried Clam Strips - $12.00 (these meals come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce); Shrimp Salad Special (comes with French Fries and Cole Slaw), Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - $5.00; New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder - $7.00 (pint) or $13.00 (quart); Side of French

Fries - $3.00; and Dessert $2.00. Orders will be taken

by calling 518-584-8547 each week prior to the event on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 1:00 and will continue through until 4:00, with the exception of Fridays, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food. Pickup starts at 5:00 and every 15 minutes thereafter. You are welcome to come into the building with a mask, or you may call from the parking lot upon your arrival with a description of your vehicle and your meal will be brought out to you. The meal is open to the public and, as usual, we thank you for your continued support of our events through these challenging times.

FAMILY FUN EQUINE TRIVIA: CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host ist second Virtual

Horse Symposium in March. New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience. Anyone can join this interactive virtual event. Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga.org/ agriculture/cce-equine/ saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu or 518-885-8995.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 2 at the Marriott Courtyard, located at 11 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish

Fry Friday at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club is back from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday through April 2 at 123 Route 32, Victory Mills. We have expanded our clubhouse and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take out (518695-3917). Menu includes but not limited to : Fish

Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19 rules will apply.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, located at 328 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, will host Fish Fry Dinners beginning Friday, Feb.19 through and continuing every Friday through and including Good Friday, April 2. Menu: Fish Fry or Clam Roll served with French Fries or Onion Rings, Coleslaw and Dessert, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Take Out Only, pre-order by calling 518 892 3750. Please advise requested pick-up time. Masks and Social Distancing required. Cost: $10 per dinner. www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ events.

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Monday, April 5

ZUMBA CLASS: April 5-May 24 6:15pm-7:15pm, New Zumba Class at the Malta Community Center. Do you want to get fit for the summer? Take a fun fitness class and move to music from around the world. Zumba Dance Fitness with Cathy Kopa welcomes all levels, no experience needed, modifications shown. To sign up go to www.maltaparksrec.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5 at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 5 at 1 pm : Stillwater Public Library presents Book Talk - Read what you like and share! (held at American Legion Post 490). More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Tuesday, April 6

BROOKS BBQ: The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host another fundraising event with the Oneonta based Brooks House of BBQ on Tuesday, April 6 with pickup hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. here at the museum, located in Saratoga Spa State Park. As part of the museum’s ongoing community outreach, in response to the global pandemic, patrons of the Museum’s fundraiser are encouraged to purchase additional chicken or rib dinners for Shelters of Saratoga. These dinners will be delivered to Shelters of Saratoga the evening of the event to support their important mission. To learn more, or to pre-order, please visit: saratogaautomuseum.org/events/2021/4/6/brooks-bbq.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 6 — The Gangsters of Saratoga: The True History of Gambling, Crime & the Mafia in the Spa City, by Gregory Veitch, author and retired Saratoga Springs Chief of Police and adjunct faculty of Criminal Justice at SUNY Adirondack. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@ sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

Wednesday, April 7

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

FARMLAND ACCESS WORKSHOP: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN have collaborated to bring a series of three free Farmland Access Workshops. Designed for farmland owners and those looking to purchase farmland or diversify their farming operation, the virtual classes will be held on March 22, March 29, and April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series will kick off with Farmland Leasing presented by Nicole Tommell, Agricultural Business Management Specialist of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how to craft agricultural leases that work for both landowners and tenants. The second class is Welcoming the Public with Sarah Miller, Attorney at Hodgeson & Russ LLP. This hour and a half will focus on legal considerations to explore when welcoming the public onto your farm. To close the series Dustin Lewis of Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District along with Jessica Holmes and Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga present Farmland Evaluation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find the best fit between agricultural land and farm operation. The workshops are free and open to all. To register, please contact Nicolina Foti, CCE Saratoga Agricultural Coordinator, at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the office 518-8858995. To learn more about other events offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, please visit ccesaratoga.org and for more information on Saratoga PLAN and their work, visit www.saratogaplan.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, April 8

STEAM TIME: Stillwater Public Library presents STEAM Time on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm. Students in grade 3 and up can sign in to Zoom. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Supplies needed

April 8: a clear cup, a piece of cardboard big enough to cover it, and 3 pennies. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at Starpoint Church, located at 410 21st Century Park Dr. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 9

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at the American Legion located at 34 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, April 10

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday April, 10th 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. , Saratoga Springs.

Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at the Charlton Fire Department, located at 677 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, April 11

DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www. oneroofsaratoga.com.

THEATRE AUDITIONS: Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointment or for additional information.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, located at 123 Route 32 in Victory Mills, invites all to join us at our monthly breakfast (Newly constructed addition to clubhouse ) on Sunday April 11,2021 starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

Monday, April 12

THEATRE AUDITIONS: Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only.

All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointment or for additional information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm - Stillwater Public Library presents Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Any student who has read the book can join Michele on Zoom to discuss it and share their love of creepy things. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - The First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Tuesday, April 13

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES: SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 13 — Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@ sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

LIBRARY MEETING: Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Trustees Meeting (held at Stillwater Town Hall) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Wednesday, April 14

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

LIBRARY MEETING: Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Friends’ of the Library meeting (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.