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Thursday, May 4

GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar (the “Library Room”), 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs. Cash bar. Happy Hour runs until 6:30 p.m. with 1⁄2 priced drafts, wines, and cocktails. Non-alcoholic drinks and food may also be ordered. For more information visit http://www.greendrinks.org/NY/Saratoga%20Springs. INN AT SARATOGA: Jeff Walton, Acoustic Folk Rock, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The May meeting of Ch. 60, of the Korean War Veterans’ Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, at the VFW home on Veterans Way. Veterans Way is located off the Arterial, just north of Saratoga. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean Conflict or in Korea at any time, are eligible to attend. as are spouses, widows, friends and relatives. For further information or for an application to join the organization (either as a member or associate), please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 5843037. LEADERSHIP SARATOGA: The widely recognized and nationally awarded Leadership Saratoga program began accepting applications for the class of 2018 on April 15. The application process will remain open through May 31. If you are interested in learning more about the program, join the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for a free information session on May 4. Members of the class of 2017 will be available to share some of their experiences and answer questions from interested applicants. 5:30 p.m., Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Offices, 28 Clinton Street, Saratoga Springs. Register at http://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/leadership-saratogaclass-of-2018-informationalsession-22861. Learn more at www.LeadershipSaratoga.org. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: Come join St. James Episcopal Church, 172 Ottawa Street, Lake George, in prayer for our military, government, schools,

families, children and media. Morning Prayer 8:30 a.m. Gathering on the Green 7 p.m. SOUP & SANDWICH NIGHT: The Saratoga Knights of Columbus invite the public to Soup and Sandwich Night at the K of C Hall, 50 Pine Road, on Thursday, May 4, from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Featuring Navy Bean and Ham soup plus a variety of hot and cold sandwiches. $11 adults, $10 seniors and veterans, children 7-12 $9. WOMEN IN BUSINESS SUPER MIXER: The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County’s Women in Business Committee is hosting a Showcase & Super Mixer open to all local business professionals on Thursday, May 4, from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Park Manor Hotel, 7 Northside Drive in Clifton Park. This networking event will feature displays on health and wellness, IT, finance, golf,decorating, marketing and more. There will also be appetizers, tasty samples and great door prize drawings! Cash bar available. Admission fee is $5. Register for the Showcase & Super Mixer at www.southernsaratoga.org or call the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County at 371-7748 for more information.

Friday, May 5

ASSEMBLYWOMAN WALSH: Assemblywoman Beth Walsh invites you to her Open House on Friday, May 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. at the 112th Assembly District Office, 199 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. No RSVP necessary. Light refreshments will be served. INN AT SARATOGA: Mike O’Donnell, Acoustic Guitar, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

MOVE DANCE CLUB: On Friday, May 5, the Saratoga Springs High School MOVE Dance Club will hold a 15th Anniversary Performance and Celebration. The event will be held at 4 p.m. in the Saratoga Springs High School Teaching Auditorium. The event will feature performances by members of MOVE Dance as well as choreographers and SSHS graduates. The event is free and open to the community. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Newbery Honor recipient Lauren Wolk, author of the Newberry Honor book “Wolf Hollow” - a Northshire bookseller

& customer favorite - will share her beautiful and carefully researched new novel, “Beyond the Bright Sea.” 6 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Skidmore MDOCS presents: the History of the Senior Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. See a presentation of a two year archiving project (by Skidmore student Phoebe Radcliff) on the 60 year history of the senior center. Exhibit includes old photos, video history, newspaper clippings and artifacts from the senior center. Come see how many people you recognize from years past. Free and open to the public. Burlesque dancer April March, does a presentation and book signing at 2 p.m. $2/members $5/non-members. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.

Saturday, May 6

BALLSTON SPA ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME: The Ballston Spa Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Ballston Spa High School auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue. A reception will follow at the school. The BSAHF recognizes Ballston Spa alumni who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in the field of athletics. This year’s ceremony inducts Coach Ed Banovic, Coach Harry Lomasney, Athlete Mark Carey, Athlete Gerry King, Athlete Dan Vergine, the 1958 Football team and the 1981 Wrestling team-Team. For more information please visit ballstonspaathleticshalloffame.com. BOOK SIGNING: Gretchel Hathaway Ph.D., Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Union College, will be presenting on her recently published book, “A Bonded Friendship: Moses and Eliphalet,” at the Schenectady County Historical Society. Hathaway’s book tells the story of how two people, an escaped slave and a college president, become close friends in the small bustling city of Schenectady. 2 p.m., 32 Washington Ave, Schenectady. Admission $5; free for SCHS members. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS

MAY CROWNING: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their May Crowning on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Catholic Daughters invite the Knights of Columbus members and their families to attend the May Crown-

ing with brunch to follow. All Catholic women are welcome to join the court. For any questions regarding membership please call Eileen Tuohy, membership chairperson (584-9472) or Aileen Thomas, Regent (583-2905). CCRC 5K/BBQ: Christ Community Reformed Church, 1010 Route 146, Clifton Park, presents its 11th Annual CCRC 5K RUN/ WALK/BBQ and KIDS’1K RUN on Saturday, May 6. It is a USA Track & Field sanctioned 5K run, 5K jog/ walk and 1K Kids’ fun run, followed by a BBQ dinner. All net proceeds will benefit local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops to be used for their community service projects. Race entry forms and payment should be received no later than May 2. For more information; e-mail office @ccrc-cpny.org, call 3717654 or 371-2019 (fax) or visit facebook.com/ChristCommunity RefChurch . DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: On Saturday May 6, 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. The class will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. Fee $35. Bring a friend $30 each. Portion of fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 286-3788. Class size is limited. GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, will hold Community Meetings to provide information to the Galway School District residents about the upcoming referendum for a new library building. The next meeting will be held at the Galway Town Hall on May 6 at 11 a.m. There will also be a public information meeting at the Library on June 7 at 7 p.m. to discuss the annual budget and the new building project. The Referendum will take place June 14, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Galway Town Hall. More information may be found on the library website: galwaypubliclibrary.org or by calling Library Manager Deb Flint at 882-6385. I LOVE MY PARK DAY: Volunteer on May 6th and be a part of this exciting statewide event to improve and enhance New York State’s parks and historic sites and bring visibility to the entire state park system. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moreau Lake State Park. The project includes installing new benches around the lake, cutting invasive species, making planter boxes and planting flower beds at the beach, spreading wood chips at the playgrounds and trail cleanups. Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner will be on hand to kick off the event at 9 a.m. Refreshments and lunch provided by the Friends of Moreau Lake. Register to volunteer at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark. For more infromation call 793-0511. INN AT SARATOGA: Jim Scala, Acoustic Rock, 7 p.m. to10 p.m. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its third annual Kentucky Derby party fundraiser, sponsored by Alfa Romeo, on Saturday, May 6 at the Museum from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature delicious samplings of local brews and spirits, signature Kentucky-inspired dishes from local restaurants, live music from Annie and the Hedonists and a live airing of the Derby. All proceeds from the event will support the Museum’s educational mission and allow for exciting exhibits and programming year-round. For ticket prices and more information, please contact Maureen Mahoney at 5840400 ext. 109 or visit www.thederbyparty.eventbrite.com. NYS 5-HOUR PRELICENSING CLASS: The next New York State 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs. The cost for the class is $40. To Register: call John Rinko at 5842221 or E-mail Rinko Driving School.com. A portion from the cost is donated to the First Baptist Church. PADDLEFEST: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, New York’s Largest Canoe, Kayak and SUP (Stand-Up-Paddleboard) Dealer, is pleased to present Saratoga Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo 2017 on May 6 and 7. Saratoga Paddlefest is the Capital Region’s largest canoe, kayak & SUP sale, and features kayak classes, free clinics and demos from leading experts in the Paddlesports and Outdoor industry. The event takes place at Mountainman’s Paddlesports shop at the Fish Creek Marina and at their Outdoor Gear & Clothing shop in downtown Saratoga Springs. The event is free to the public, with a nominal fee for test paddling, the fishing tournament, and on-water classes. More information, a free event guide, a clinic schedule, and directions are available at www.SaratogaPaddlefest.com. PET ADOPTION DAY: FACT (Fight Animal Cruelty Today) Animal Rescue and Saratoga Honda have partnered for a pet adoption day to be held on Saturday, May 6, at Saratoga Honda. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. you can meet adoptable cats from FACT and dogs from 11th Hour Rescue and Peppertree Rescue. There will also be vendors with unique gifts, music and entertainment by Big Shot DJs, a bake sale by Hoosick Valley School Booster Club, tons of raffle items, a photo booth from Lime Lite Photo Booth, and more. Entry is free and this event is petfriendly (but please be sure your pet is good with other pets, is leashed, and up-todate on vaccines). Saratoga Honda is located at 3402 US 9, Saratoga Springs. ROAST PORK DINNER: A family style roast pork dinner will be held at the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 6 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The dinner will include: roast pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner rolls, pie and beverage. Cost: $12 for adults, children 16 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. Take-out dinners will also be available. There will also be a bake sale of homemade goodies. Come and enjoy the food and hospitality at 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa. SARATOGA FARMERS MARKET: The Outdoor Season celebration at High Rock Park begins with a ribbon cutting just prior to 9 a.m. led by special guests including Mayor Joanne Yepsen and other community officials, as well as vendors and customers, invited to gather together to commemorate the date. The day’s events will include live music, activities for children and families, and more. For more information visit http://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/. SARATOGA FRIENDS OPEN HOUSE: Saratoga Friends Meeting hosts a community open house at their historic meeting house, located at 571 State Route 32, just south of County Route71 in Stillwater, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday May 6. There will be family and children’s activities, giant bubbles, friendly discussion and more. Enjoy hospitality, hear colorful stories from the past, and learn about Quaker witnesses for Peace and Earth Care. There will also be a ‘Meet the Raptors’ program at 1 p.m. with a licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and several live raptors. Refreshments will be served. For more information visit www.saratogaquakers.com or https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaFriendsMeetingQuaker. SCHOOL OF ROCK: The School of Rock’s House Band performs at the “Take Steps Walk” event hosted by Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America on Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at The Crossings of Colonie, 580 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville. The band will motivate patients, supporters, family and friends as they fundraise and walk to help find treatments for Crohn’s and Colitis disease. To learn more about School of Rock or this event, please visit Facebook.com/SchoolOfRockAlbany/ or call 783-7625. SONGBIRDS OF THE BATTENKILL: Battenkill Conservancy board member & biologist Dan Albano is encouraging all birding enthusiasts to rise early on Saturday, May 6 and join him at the Schmidt Meadow Preserve. Dan will help participants identify common local and migrating birds by both sight and sound. The event takes place at Battenkill Conservancy’s eleven acre riverfront parcel known as the Schmidt Meadow Preserve, a property donated to the Conservancy just over a year ago by the Schmidt family to remain “forever wild.” The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts for all early risers. For more information and directions to the Preserve, email bkc@battenkillconservancy.org. STEAMER CAR SHOW: Stillwater Fire Department’s 22nd Annual Steamer Car Show takes place on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stillwater High School, 1068 Hudson Avenue. Food, music, 50⁄50 raffle, silent auction. Free admission for the public; donation $10 per vehicle. Rain date May 7. For more information call Jeri at 281-5920 or email jeri590@ nycap.rr.com.

Sunday, May 7

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Breakfast Buffet, now featuring eggs made to order, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $10, Seniors/Military $9, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. Call 584-2585 for more information. CONGREGATION SHAARA TFILLE GALA: Judith Ehrenshaft, the President of the Board of Congregation Shaara Tfille and her Co-Chair Deborah Sabin, invite the community to a Gala Celebration of the 25th Anniversary in their Spiritual Home on Sunday, May 7, at 6 p.m. at their synagogue, located at 84 Weibel Avenue on Saratoga Springs. The evening features a catered dinner by ‘As You Like It’, music provided by DJ Scott E. Hemming from SHE Entertainment, photos by Mark Bolles from Creative Arts and Photos and a program. Black tie optional, the evening is $100 per person. For more information or to obtain an invitation, please call 584-2370 or email saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com. INTERNATIONAL CUISINE DINNER: The World Awareness Children’s Museum will hold its 27th Annual International Cuisine Dinner and Auction at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 7 at the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury. The event serves as the Museum’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s goal of raising $20,000 will allow the Museum to support its mission to bring our diverse world to children. Limited reserved seating is available; the cost is $75 per person or $675 for a table of ten. Reservations are due on or before April 26 by calling 793-2773, or online at www. WorldChildrensMuseum.org. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Northshire bookstore is proud to present an afternoon with the author of the beloved New York Times best-selling “The End of Your Life Book Club,” as he shares his new book, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. 4 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PADDLEFEST: Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company, New York’s Largest Canoe, Kayak and SUP (Stand-Up-Paddleboard) Dealer, is pleased to present Saratoga Paddlefest and Outdoor Expo 2017 on May 6 and 7. Saratoga Paddlefest is the Capital Region’s largest canoe, kayak & SUP sale, and features kayak classes, free clinics and demos from leading experts in the Paddlesports and Outdoor industry. The event takes place at Mountainman’s Paddlesports shop at the Fish Creek Marina and at their Outdoor Gear & Clothing shop in downtown Saratoga Springs. The event is free to the public, with a nominal fee for test paddling, the fishing tournament, and on-water classes. More information, a free event guide, a clinic schedule, and directions are available at www.SaratogaPaddlefest.com. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Malta Sunrise Rotary will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 7, at the Malta Ridge Fire House on Route 9, south of Northway Exit 13. The Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Co. will share in the proceeds of the event, which will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children aged 6 to 12, with younger children free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance from Rotary members. STORY SUNDAY: “Voice of the Mountains: Jeanne Robert Foster, an Adirondack Legacy,” -- the 122nd Story Sunday with Dan Berggren and Eileen Egan Mack. 5 p.m., The Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave., Scotia. $34 for newcomers, $37 (includes entertainment, a threecourse meal, coffee/tea, tax and tip). Story Sunday, a storytelling dinner series for adults, is now in its 18th season. For more information call 384-1700, email aldenjoe@nycap.rr.com or visit www.storysunday.org.

Monday, May 8

BACON HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION: The Bacon Hill Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church located on Rte. 32N in Schuylerville. LINE DANCING FUNDRAISER: The wilton fire department will be hosting beginner/intermediate line dancing at their fire station, located at 270 Ballard Road in Wilton, starting May 8 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $7 per lesson. The instructor is Suzie Archembault. This is a fund raiser for our department so come out and help.. For more information call 584-3338 weekdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Mechanicville District Public will continue its’ Health and Wellness Series during May. On May 8 at 6:30 p.m. the library will host Reiki with Gina, a certified Reiki Master and Instructor. Reiki is a natural healing and relaxation technique that can help physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. TOWN OF MALTA: Historic Preservation Review Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive.

Tuesday, May 9

INN AT SARATOGA: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Drank the Gold, American, Irish, Folk. 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Bookstore Happy Hour is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample craft cocktails courtesy of High Rock Distillery, listen to classic album, David Bowie’s Young Americans with the Rochmon Record Club, and complete Northshire’s bookstore trivia scavenger hunt challenge to earn a discount on your purchases and be entered to win Northshire gift cards. 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. PAPERBACK BOOK SALE: Join the Friends of the Saratoga Library for their 2-day 25 cent-paperback sale in the H. Dutcher Community Room at the Library on May 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, credit cards & checks are welcome. Adult, teen & children’s books available. For more information, contact the Friends Book Shop at 584-7860 ext. 333. PEAK YOUR ONLINE CLOUT: The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce teams up with the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the The Saratogian for a collaborative event focusing on increasing your company’s online and mobile presence. Peak your company’s online clout with insights from the experts from Google and Adtaxi. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road, Latham. There is no charge to attend, but pre-reservation is required. Register at http:// chamber.saratoga.org/ events/details/peak-yourcompany-s-online-cloutwith-insights-from-googleand-adtaxi-23004. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Skidmore Rejoice Choir, 1 p.m. Uplifting tunes for a variety of genres. Free and open to the public. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. SARATOGA SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION: Saratoga Springs City School District residents will consider a school budget proposal for the 2017-18 school year on Tuesday, May 16. The school board will hold a public disclosure hearing on the proposed budget at 7 p.m. before a regular school board meeting on May 9 in the Saratoga Springs High School Meade Auditorium. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham on Old Loudon Road in Latham. All adults over the age of 18 with any interest in the art of magic are welcome, whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment. For more information, visit WWW.SAM24.org.