Saratoga Bulletins

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Bulletin Board Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo SARATOGA SPRINGS – Everything you need for summer sports! It’s the eighth annual Adirondack Sports & Fitness Summer Expo at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Hours are Saturday, March 9 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, March 10 from 10am-4pm. Admission is free! Come to the Capital Region’s only running, cycling, triathlon, paddling, hiking, healthy living and travel show featuring 120 exhibitors, sales on gear/ clothing, paddling demos, seminars and fun family activities. On-water demos will take place all weekend in the 20-by-30 foot pool, featuring kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling, and the fast-growing sport of SUP and SUP yoga (stand up paddling). The clinics, led by Adirondack Mountain Club members, include capsize recovery, rescue and rolling, a kids’ “Try Paddling” session and whitewater paddling. A variety of seminars will be led by Adirondack Sports & Fitness magazine contributing writers and regional experts. The Regional Food Bank will be on hand to collect food and monetary donations over the weekend. Attendees with donations increase their chances of winning prizes. For more information, please call (518) 877-8788, visit AdkSports.com, or go to facebook.com/AdirondackSports. (P)

Line and Partner Dance WILTON – The Wilton Fire Department will be hosting a Line and Partner Dance at their Fire Station on Sat., March 9 from 7-11:30pm. The Wilton Fire Dept. is located at 270 Ballard Road in Wilton. DJ (dance instructor) is Tony Marcantonio. Refreshments will also be available. Donation at the door is $5. (P)

Program of Book Reviews BURNT HILLS – The United Methodist Women, of the Burnt Hills United Methodist Church, 816 Saratoga Road, Rt. 50, Burnt Hills, will host a program of Book Reviews on Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 1pm in Knight Hall. There will be a panel of five speakers; Marlene Maynard, Joan Hallgren, Jane Coffey, Dorothy Conklin and Janet Waite. They will report on the following books: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Still Alice, Princess, The Red Tent and Hannah’s List. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. (P)

2013 Spartan Youth Football BURNT HILLS – Missed a sign up? Don’t worry, go to www.spartanyouthfootball.homestead.com and print out the registration form and mail it with $95 payment to: Spartan Youth Football, P.O. Box 1218, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. There will also be more dates to sign up in person. Stay in touch with us at www. facebook.com/spartanyouthfootball for more details. You can also email us anytime at bhspartanyouthfootball@gmail.com. Have a great day and Go Spartans!! (P)

“Education Then and Now” BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Women’s Club will meet Monday, March 11 at noon at Knight Hall in the Burnt Hills Methodist Church. Rick Evans, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the BHBL Central Schools will discuss “Education Then and Now”. The public is welcome. A business meeting will follow. (P)

Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe Postponed GANSEVOORT – The February 23rd Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe event at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is being postponed until Saturday, March 23rd due to the lack of sufficient snowfall. “We just didn’t get enough snow with Nemo and with the warm weather, there are just too many bare and icy spots to run a night-time trail event safely,” said Margo Olson, Executive Director. “We are hoping that we have a nice snowy March so we can finally hold this wonderful, magical event.” This year’s event is sponsored by the Wilton Rotary and by the Healthy Living Market and Café that will soon be opening at the Wilton Mall. For more information please call the park office at 4500321 or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org. (P)

Charlie’s Book Club STILLWATER – March 8, 7pm: Charlie’s Book Club. Coffee, tea, books, and good friends…sound good?

Then come to Charlie’s Book Club at Stillwater Free Library for a discussion of non-fiction books. This month we are reading Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer. (P)

Having Trouble Controlling the Way You

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Bulletin Board SARATOGA SPRINGS – Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA). No Dues, No Fees, No Weigh-ins! Weekly meeting at Saratoga Springs, Monday, 7pm, at United Methodist Church-Adkins Room, 175 Fifth Avenue (Exit 14 Northway), corner Henning Road. Local contacts: John 605-3090 and Helena 584-8190. www.foodaddicts.org (P)

QUEENSBURY – Memories on Wheels Car Club, a 510 (c)(3) is holding a Sock Hop on March 23 at the West Glens Falls Fire House on Luzerne Rd in Queensbury from 7-11pm for $15 per person with a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and a silent auction to benefit local charities. The DJ plays classic rock as well as plenty of 50’s and 60’s music - so come prepared to dance! The event is a warm up for the Car Club’s Car Show to be held Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in Corinth. Contact 415-6846. (P)

Elks Auxiliary Annual Victorian Tea

Good Friday Silent Prayer Vigil

SARATOGA – The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual Victorian Tea with entertainment and talk by “The Victorian Lady”, Sue McLean, on Sunday, March 10, from 1-4pm. The Tea will be held at the Lodge, 1 Elks Lane in Saratoga. A $10 donation at the door includes a free gift to the first 100 guests, finger foods, soup, desserts and a chance at the many raffles and door prizes. Special raffle prizes include theme baskets and two Victorian Cradles made by Ken Woodcock. Ladies of all ages, don your favorite chapeau to sip tea and savor friendships. All money raised from this Tea will benefit the Community Service Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships each school year to local high school seniors.

For more information call Corinne at 584-3468. (P)

Free Lunch Offered

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Saratoga Rotary’s Home and Lifestyle Show SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show, an annual event by Saratoga Springs Rotary Club, will take place March 1 thru March 3, at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The show will feature approximately 120 exhibitors offering a wide range of home improvement, outdoor living, family recreation, and lifestyle products and services, as well as many prizes, including a 50-inch flat-screen TV. Show proceeds are donated by Rotary to community nonprofit groups and youth scholarships. Show hours are: Friday, March 1 from 5-9pm; Saturday, March 2 from 9am-7pm; and Sunday, March 3 from 10am-4pm.

Admission: $6 for adults, $1 for kids 5-12, under 5 free.

A discount admission coupon is available on the website: rotaryhomeshow.com. (P)

Sock Hop Dance and Fundraiser

BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church located at 816 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills will be open Good Friday afternoon March 29 from 12pm to 6pm.

All are encouraged to take a few moments to pray for their loved ones, those in need of compassion, healing, and more. (P)

BURNT HILLS – The Burnt Hills United Methodist Church will host a Free Community Luncheon on Thursday, March 21 at the Church, 816 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills, serving between 12 noon to 1:30pm. Soup, sandwiches, beverage, and dessert will be served. The public is welcome. (P)

Spring Awakening at Art in Chestertown Gallery CHESTERTOWN – North Country Art Center’s newest exhibit, Spring Awakening will be opening on March 15 with its opening reception from 6-8pm. The exhibit will last until the closing reception on April 27 from 2-4pm. The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-5pm. The Art in Chestertown Gallery is located at 6378 State Route 9, Chestertown, New York. North Country Arts Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the arts and emerging local artists. Info:www.northcountryartscenter.org or (518) 803-4034. (P)

6th Annual Celtic Jam CAPITAL REGION – The Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band is proud to announce their 6th Annual Celtic Jam at 7pm on Friday, March 8 in the Scotia-Glenville High School Auditorium, Scotia, New York. Enjoy the sights

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Bulletin Board and sounds of the Capital Region’s very own worldclass, award-winning youth pipe band. Admission is “Pay What You Can” with all proceeds benefiting the Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band programs. Last August, the Pipe Band placed first in their division at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Founded in 1989 as an enhancement to the ScotiaGlenville School District’s Scottish heritage, the Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band has evolved and become a private non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The band’s mission is to teach and develop youth pipers and drummers to achieve excellence in competition and performance through the pipe band idiom. Promoting the values of dedication, hard work, and commitment to a musical team are priorities with the goal of becoming a first-rate competitive band. Current band members represent many communities in the Capital Region, as well as Vermont and Massachusetts. For more information, visit the website at www. sgpipeband.com. (P)

Estherville Animal Shelter’s 3rd Annual Spring Luncheon CLIFTON PARK – Estherville Animal Shelter’s 3rd Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 12-4pm at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Course, 924 Main St., Clifton Park. Buffet style served from 1-2:30pm. Reservations Required; $30 per person.

Email kerkerb@yahoo.com by 3/30/13. Estherville is a privately owned “no kill” animal shelter that relies on fundraisers and donations. Please join us this April to support our continued efforts in rescuing animals. Visit esthervilleshelter.com to view animals up for adoption, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

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CAPTAIN Offers Free Tax Preparation CLIFTON PARK – CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is pleased to offer free tax preparation for individuals with an earned income below $51,000. Tax preparation at CAPTAIN guarantees No Costs and No Hidden Fees, and your taxes will be prepared by an IRS Certified volunteer. Please Bring to Your Appointment: Bank account and routing numbers, 2010 tax return, Social Security card for each dependent, other IRS forms, childcare documentation, unemployment forms, 1099 forms, W-2 forms. Appointments are held at the CAPTAIN main office, 5 Municipal Plaza, Clifton

Park. Now through April 10, 2013. Appointments are available on Wednesdays 9am-12noon & 4:30-7pm and on Saturdays 9am-12noon. Please call 371-1185 to schedule an appointment and meet with one of our trained volunteers. (P)

BSBPA to Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Annual Meeting BALLSTON SPA – The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will hold its Annual Meeting and Community Mixer on Monday, March 18, from 6-8pm at the Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street. The Association will be celebrating its 30th year of service to the Ballston Spa community. The BSBPA was formed in 1983 to promote the village of Ballston Spa, its businesses and merchants, and to foster community pride through events, activities and village beautification. The Annual Meeting and Mixer will begin with a social hour and buffet at 6pm, followed by the official meeting at 7pm. Officer elections will be held, along with a wrap up of BSBPA achievements over the past 30 years and a look toward the future. This event is open to the public; the cost is $20 per person.

Non-members attending that evening will receive a $5 discount off membership dues if they join the Association. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased online at www.ballston.org or at Coffee Planet, 100 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. For more information, please call 518 885BSPA (2772) or email info@ballston.org. (P)

NY Dental Assistants Assoc. Annual Session CAPITAL REGION – The New York Dental Assistants Association would like to invite you to attend our Annual Session being held at Hudson Valley Community College, on April 13, 2013. This program has been planned by Hudson Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting program. Be a part of the Professional organization for Dental Assistants. Keep informed of important changes in your profession. Continuing Education Programs include Radiographic Techniques Analog to Digital Dental Company Exhibits, Dr. Delores Cottrell-Carson, State Board of Dentistry Presentation: “New York State Dental Assisting Practice Law”.

Please visit the New Capital District Dental Assisting Group website: http://capitaldistrictdentalassistinggroup.weebly.com/index.html (P)

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Bulletin Board Monthly Breakfast VICTORY MILLS – The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory (look for our sign) will be cooking breakfast on March 10 from 8-11am. Breakfasts will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. 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. Adult: $6; Child: $3. Everyone will be welcome. (P)

Fish Fry VICTORY MILLS – The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 south of the village of Victory (look for our sign) will hold Fish Fry Fridays on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5-7pm. Menu: Fried Fish - $8.50; Fried Clams - $8.50; or Fried Chicken Tenders - $8.50. Clam Chowder will also be available at $5 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our clubhouse or to call ahead for takeout, 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome. (P)

Unbroken Book Discussion: Join the Conversation

gether, write and share with us in a supportive environment. No need to publish, but we will write. All levels of experience welcome! Free ($1 for rent). Join us monthly at our first Thursday morning writers group.

The next meeting is Thursday, March 7 from 10amnoon at LARAC in Glens Falls. For information call Lee at 743-0222 or petelee3@aol.com. or see www.gfwriters.com. (P)

LARAC’s “120°” Exhibit GLENS FALLS – 120° is an Intercollegiate Art Competition. This innovative exhibit represents artwork by students attending a College or University situated within 120 miles of Lapham Gallery in Glens Falls. Guest Juror for the competition was James Kettlewell. Friday, March 1 is ‘Preview Night’ at Lapham Gallery, with a reception that evening from 5-7pm. Saturday, March 2 is the Opening Reception and Award Ceremony from 4-6pm, featuring local musician, MaryLeigh.

120° will be on exhibit through March 29. Lapham Gallery is located on City Park in Downtown Glens Falls. Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat., 10am-3pm. For more information on the exhibit or for directions to Lapham Gallery, call 798-1144 x2 or visit the website at www.larac.org. (P)

CLIFTON PARK – Join Librarian Rhona Koretzky and the Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group on Tues., March 12, 7pm, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library Program Rooms, for a lively discussion about Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, the Two Towns One Book: Clifton Park and Halfmoon Read! book of choice. Reservations are suggested. Call 371-8622 or make your reservation online: http://www.cphlibrary.org/events (P)

Breakfast Buffet

Dominick-Smaldone ITAM Post #35 Ladies Auxiliary

GLENS FALLS/QUEENSBURY – Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company has announced the promotion of Human Resources Division Head Debra Meier to Senior Vice President. Ms. Meier joined Glens Falls National Bank in August 2012 as Vice President and Head of Human Resources; she currently oversees all aspects of human resources for the Company. Ms. Meier has more than 25 years of related experience in Queensbury and Albany, including human resources management roles at Tribune Media Services and Blue Shield NENY. Active in the community, Ms. Meier is President of the Charles R. Wood Theater Board of

SARATOGA – The Dominick-Smaldone ITAM Post #35 Ladies Auxiliary will resume 2013 meetings beginning Monday, March 4, 6pm, at 247 Grand Avenue in Saratoga. If you should have any questions, please call Chris Lewis at 581-1746 or Bambi Becker at 8853177. (P)

Joy of Writing GLENS FALLS – Aspiring Writers and Poets. Come to-

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Presents a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, March 3 from 8:30-11am. Adults: $8; Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card): $7; Children ages 5-12: $6; Under age 5: Free. Takeouts: $8. The Lodge is located at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. (P)

Debra Meier Promoted to Senior VP

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Bulletin Board Directors and a member of the Tri-County United Way Investment Committee. She is also involved with the WAIT (Welcoming Adolescents in Transition) House and the Chapman Historical Museum, and she previously served on the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Double H Hole in the Woods Advisory Board. Ms. Meier has an associate’s degree in business from Dutchess Community College, a certification in Human Resources and Labor Relations from Cornell University, and is a graduate of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Adirondack program. She resides in Queensbury with her husband, Stephen. (P)

Chili Chow Down Challenge 2013 GREENWICH – The Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2nd annual Chili Chow Down Challenge to benefit the Greenwich Food Pantry. Local restaurants and caterers will volunteer their time and ingredients to offer the public a tasting of their delicious chilies. The public can taste each competitor’s chili for $1 per tasting cup and you can buy as many cups as you would like. There is no entrance fee. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 27 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Greenwich Elks Lodge near the corner of NYS Route 40 and Bulson Road in Greenwich. The Elks are generously donating the use of their facility and will be selling beverages. Christ the King Spiritual Life Center in Easton is generously donating the serving cups & paper goods to the event. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. If you are a local restaurant or a caterer and haven’t been contacted yet to participate, please call the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 692-7979 or email info@greenwichchamber.org. (P)