Saratoga TODAY February 7-13, 2020 by Saratoga TODAY

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SO LONG, PLASTIC! by Veronica Zabala Saratoga TODAY NEW YORK — On March 1, the Bag Waste Reduction Law will go into effect across New York State. The law is meant to encourage shoppers to use reusable bags and cut down on waste. However, some see it as a downside. The new law bans plastic bags that would be provided to customers at any state retailer that collects sales tax. Instead, stores will provide paper bags at an extra cost of 5 cents, which is collected

as a state tax. Stores will also begin to sell reusable cloth bags for customers to purchase. Not every plastic bag is banned under this new law. Exempt bags include those used to wrap food products and plants, bags for collecting bulk items, garment bags, trash bags and most importantly for us, bags for delivering newspapers. Shoppers are also encouraged to keep using the current plastic bags that they already own. See Story pg. 14

New York's Plastic Bag Ban Begins March 1

2 New Executives Athlete of the Week:

CHARLIE DIDONATO

The Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (SCPP) has unanimously appointed Shelby Schneider as President and CEO. See pg. 15

Mary Solomons has been named executive director of Saratoga Hospital Foundation, responsible for hospital fundraising and other development activities. See pg. 15

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Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Neighbors

snippets of life from your community INTERVIEW & PHOTO BY: Lori Mahan

Who: Sarah Keegan Where: Malta Q. How long have you lived in this area? A. About two years. Q. Where are you from originally? A. Just Rensselaer County, so not far. Feels like a million miles away though, because they’re so different. Q. What do you do for a living? A. I’m a model. Q. How long have you been modeling? A. That’s a good question, about three years. Q. How did you get into it? A. It’s something I just literally always said

I would do because I’m tall. People were always like “oh you should be a model” but you don’t think you’ll actually be a model, so I wanted to make it happen. I was persistent with applying to agencies until it happened. Q. What’s your favorite movie? A. Big Daddy. Q. Why? A. Adam Sandler is an American hero. Q. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up? A. A vet, I’m a cat lady.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

NEWS

Hudson River Community Credit Saratoga Hospital Observes Union’s Give4Kids Campaign Raises American Heart Month $25,500 for Local Youth Centers SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of its observance of American Heart Month, Saratoga Hospital will offer heart scans at the discounted price of $99 in February. The simple, painless test—also known as a cardiac calcium scoring exam—can detect heart disease even before symptoms begin. Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer of men and women alike. Every year, one in four U.S. deaths is caused by heart disease. When discovered early, heart disease can be treated with great success. Cardiac calcium scoring uses a CT scan to detect and measure calcium deposits (also known as hard plaque) in the coronary arteries. Over time, these deposits can build up and block blood flow to the heart.

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CAPITAL REGION — In 2019, the Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) conducted its annual year-end Give4Kids Matching Campaign in its continued effort to support local youth centers in the communities it serves. This year’s campaign raised an impressive $25,500 to support local youth centers in the Capital Region. Recipients included the Saratoga Regional YMCA Corinth Branch’s After School Enrichment Program, Glens Falls Area Youth Center and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area. Each location received a total of $8,500 to help support their efforts in the community.

Over the past seven years, HRCCU has raised more than $150,000 for local youth centers within the communities it serves. Donations have been used to purchase new equipment, supplies and provide student scholarships. In 2020, HRCCU will again support local youth centers through its new fundraising event: The Great Inflatable Race. The fundraiser, which will take place on September 19, 2020 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, is designed to provide fun for the whole family while supporting a great cause. Registration for the event is now open to the public

at thegreatinflatablerace.com/ Saratoga-Springs. Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) is a notfor-profit financial cooperative whose mission is to make life better for its members. Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school located within Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Rensselaer counties or the Towns of Cohoes, Watervliet or Green Island and their immediate families are eligible to join.

The test may make sense for individuals who have any of the following risk factors: • Diabetes • Family history of heart disease • High blood pressure or high cholesterol • Overweight by 20% or more • Sedentary lifestyle • Tobacco use • Men over 45 • Women over 55 or women over 40 who have gone through menopause or had their ovaries removed and are not taking estrogen As with any test, individuals should discuss their situation with their healthcare provider first. A physician referral is required. The exam often is not covered by insurance. For more information or an appointment, call 518-580-2232.

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GLENS FALLS — The North Country Toastmasters Club #6295 would like to congratulate two of its members, and servant leaders in the community, who recently completed the requirements to earn their Distinguished Toastmaster Award. The Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award represents the highest level of educational achievement in Toastmasters. Less than one percent of all Toastmasters ever earn this status. North Country is one of five clubs locally in Area 74, which extends south from Saratoga/Malta region, up north to Plattsburgh, NY. District 53 is comprised of over 140 clubs throughout Connecticut, eastern New York and western Massachusetts. Terry Goodemote joined Toastmasters in April 2015 and was awarded his DTM December 24, 2019. Terry retired as Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of Arrow Financial Corporation (Arrow) after 25 years of service to the company. Prior to joining Arrow, Terry worked in public accounting for many years as a Certified Public Accountant. He is a coach, mentor and role model who serves on many committees for

the Turning Point District of the Twin Rivers Council BSA, is the Charter Partner Representative for BSA Troop 16 and Cub Scout Pack 16, is an active member and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, is the current President of the Glens Falls Kiwanis Foundation, serves on the Adirondack District and Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) for the Upper NY Conference of the United Methodist Church and actively serves in many leadership roles for the United Methodist Church of Queensbury. With the skills acquired in Toastmasters, Terry served as a summer enrichment instructor for SUNY Adirondack in a junior Toastmasters class specifically designed to encourage youth to serve with passion, lead with conviction and communicate with confidence. Terry is the current Club President and has served several other roles in the Club, Area 74 and District 53. Steve Miller joined Toastmasters in July 2014 and was awarded his DTM January 11, 2020. Steve retired in 2018 after more than 36 years as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Saratoga Springs. He is a past president and member of the International Coleman Collector’s

Steve Miller and Terry Goodemote. Photo provided.

Club, is a member and serves on the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls and is an active member with the United Methodist Church of Queensbury. Steve currently serves the club as Sergeant at Arms, and has also served as Past Club President as well as other leadership roles in the Club and District 53. The Distinguished Toastmaster distinction involves not only speeches (about 50) but altruistic servant leadership at the Club and District Level, and

demonstration of teamwork and leadership skills. Both Steve and Terry are well known throughout our community for being generous with their time and energy to mentor and encourage all members to pursue their goals and strive for excellence. Hardworking and dedicated, they are also two of the nicest guys you will ever meet, which makes their tremendous success all the more special. We are so proud of them for being recognized with this incredible honor.

SCHR Oral History Workshop BALLSTON SPA — As part of the Saratoga County Roundtable Oral History initiative, members of the Rutgers University Oral History Team will present a program entitled “Creating Oral History” on Saturday, February 22, 1-3 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. Since 1994, the Rutgers Oral History Archives have achieved an impressive record of success with more than 2,000 interviews conducted to date. Topics will include identification of prospective interviewees, interview preparation and techniques, as well as information on posting interviews online. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate as interviewees or interviewers during the program. For more information visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable. com or contact Jim Richmond at saratogacohistoryroundtable@ gmail.com

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COURT Dominick Monge, 24, of Amsterdam City, pleaded Jan. 24 to unlawful surveillance in the second-degree, a felony, in connection with an incident in Wilton. Sentencing scheduled Feb. 11.

POLICE Christopher Hansen, 31, of Buffalo, was charged Feb. 2 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor criminal trespass. Joseph Jacobs, 28, of Inwood, West Virginia, was charged Feb. 2 with misdemeanor DWI and operating a vehicle without signal devices. Nicholas Petro, 21, of Granville, was charged Feb. 1 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and failing to use headlights. Maurice Magee, 29, of Glens Falls, was charged Feb. 1 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor assault, obstructing governmental administration, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Anne Kenkel, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 1 with criminal mischief, and criminal trespass. Thomas Butterfield, 52, of Gansevoort, was charged Feb. 1 in Saratoga Springs with assault.

Tammy Clark, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Feb. 1 with assault. Darian Duell, 26, of Greenfield, was charged Feb. 1 in Saratoga Springs with obstruct governmental administration. Theresa Skaine, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 31 with misdemeanor DWI, and failure to keep right. Augustus Balsamo, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 31 with petit larceny. Doris Mendez, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 31 with welfare fraud – a misdemeanor, and offering a false instrument to file – a felony. Shane Singh, 22, of Schenectady, was charged Jan. 24 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief in the third-degree, a felony. Alyssa Bridge, 27, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 24 with petit larceny. Kristi Carlson, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 25 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a speeding violation. Christine Sterling, 32, of Chesapeake, VA, was charged Jan. 25 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, aggravated DWI, and speeding. Heather

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Queensbury, was charged Jan. 25 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and two violations. Spencer Hawkins, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 25 with misdemeanor DWI, and a driving violation. James Gurney, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 25 with aggravated harassment - misdemeanor. Elizabeth Smith, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 26 with criminal trespass - misdemeanor. Gary Walker, 35, of Fultonville, was charged Jan. 26 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, and criminal trespass – both misdemeanors. Travis Bopp, 35, of Liverpool, was charged Jan. 26 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated

unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation. Cole Hayes, 29, of Albany, was charged Jan. 28 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation. Shawn Farrell, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 28 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Annette Cammarere, 59, of Ballston Spa, was charged Jan. 28 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and a vehicle equipment violation. Christine Soucie, 43, of Bennington, Vermont, was charged Jan. 28 in Saratoga Springs with criminal

possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of marijuana, and operating a motor vehicle without stop lamps. Debra Morelli, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 29 with welfare fraud – a misdemeanor, and offering a false instrument to file – a felony. Cynthia Cooper, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 29 with petit larceny, and criminal contempt. Gregory Wasserbach, 54, of Gansevoort, was charged Jan. 31 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and three driving/vehicle violations. Marc Giosi, 36, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 31 with misdemeanor DWI, and making an illegal signal.

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Isabel Baker

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Thursday, January 30, 2020 Isabel Baker left this world to join her husband Robertson.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Madelyn B. Mega, 88, beloved wife of the late Christopher J. Mega, entered into eternal rest on February 1, 2020.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ms. Patricia M. Zwack passed away January 31, 2020 as a result of cancer. She was 72 years old.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Daniel J. Snyder, age 54, died January 30, 2020.

PIERMONT, NY — Philip Erwin Tracy, 68, died peacefully on January 29, 2020 in the Bronx VA Hospital.

Eileen Dooley Oliver

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eileen Dooley Oliver, 80, passed away January 29, 2020. A funeral home service will be Friday, February 7, 2020 at 12 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org) or the Humane Society (humanesociety.org). Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Feb. 4, Prestwick Chase resident Tony Godlawski celebrated her 100th birthday. Godlawski celebrated the day with friends, a luncheon, birthday cake, and flowers, where she shared her advice on making into the triple digits: “Take it one day at a time, and lend a hand to others if you get the chance to.”

NEWS

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Interested in Having A Voice in the Tonko Hails New State Future Development of the City? Limo Safety Reforms Public Meetings Exploring UDO This Week by Thomas Dimopoulos Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The city is currently engaged in the drafting of a Unified Development Ordinance, UDO, which will have an effect on the shape the city takes in the future. The intent of this ordinance, by the city’s definition, is to encourage “appropriate and orderly” development, designate and regulate the use of both residential and commercial buildings regarding location. It is meant to be a tool which combines traditional zoning and subdivision regulations, along with other development standards for items such as design guidelines, stormwater management, and signs or street

standards, among other things. “This is an important project to the city and is likely the single largest revision to an ordinance in years,” Mayor Meg Kelly told the City Council this week. Draft 1 of the of the ODO was released Jan. 6. A second draft and public review is anticipated to take place this spring, with a third and final draft coming in the fall. “it is a work in progress, and a very fluid document at this time,” Kelly said. A series of upcoming Q & A “Open House” style sessions will be held at the Vanderbilt Avenue recreation center where residents may meet members of the city staff and engage in dialogue regarding the UDO. The documents and supplemental information related

to the public draft of the UDO is available for review on the city website at Saratoga-springs.org. Comments can also be submitted directly to the City Planning Staff from the UDO page. Upcoming Q & A sessions will take place: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. A second UDO draft is anticipated to be completed in the spring, and a third and final draft in the fall, after which advisory opinions will be sought from city and county planning boards as well as the city’s Design Review Commission (DRC). The three boards will have up to 60 days to offer advisory opinions, after which it is anticipated a vote and ultimate adoption of the proposed ordinance will take place.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week signed a comprehensive package of legislation putting into place new reforms and safety standards for the limousine industry. The 10-point package includes new safety regulations such as: seatbelt requirements, immobilization of defective limousines, increased penalties for illegal U-turns, GPS requirements, customer service resource requirements, regular validation of vehicle and driver safety information, new commercial driver’s license requirements for limousine drivers, creation of a passenger task force and drug and alcohol testing. U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko – who last October called on Congress to move forward with the bipartisan limousine safety package in honor of the one-year anniversary of the Schoharie limousine crash – hailed the signing of the legislation.

“Our hearts remain broken for the families of the deadly Schoharie and Long Island crashes who have somehow managed to turn personal tragedy from dangerous limousines into a fierce and inspiring resolve,” said Tonko, who represents the 20th Congressional District. Last week, the Congressman was slated to visit Saratoga Springs to tour the new Walt & Whitman Brewery on Lake Avenue, and Palette Café and Palette Upstairs, a co-working environment with the mission of supporting women through unique programming and community building. “Their wisdom and guidance helped shape the bipartisan national limousine safety package I have been pushing Congress to enact, and their advocacy continues to lift our efforts at the state and national levels to ensure we are doing everything possible to prevent future tragedies of this kind,” Tonko said.

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NEWS

30,000ATTENDEES,MORETHAN140,000BOWLS SERVED AT CHOWDERFEST 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 22nd annual gathering of Chowderfest was staged Saturday, Feb. 1. The event featured 93 vendors - including 11 first-time Chowderfest contestants. More than 140,000 bowls of chowder were served, and over 30,000 people attended the event, according to Discover Saratoga. Event-goers sampled a variety of chowder from participating vendors for $1 and voted for their favorite. Winners were chosen in 10 different categories.

THE 2020 ANNUAL CHOWDERFEST WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: • People’s Choice 500 bowls or less: Ribbon Cafe, Southwest Shrimp Corn Chowder with tequila bacon • People’s Choice 501-750 bowls: Bentley's Tavern, Sweet Harvest Chorizo Chowder • People’s Choice 751-1,000 bowls: The Mill on Round Lake, Davey Jones Seafood Chowder • People’s Choice 1,001-1,500 bowls: Solevo Kitchen & Social, Clams Casino Chowder • People’s Choice 1,501- 2,000 bowls: The Wesley Community, Smokey Shrimp and Grilled Andouille Sausage Chowder • People’s Choice 2,001-3,000 bowls: Courtyard by Marriott, Smoked Buffalo Chicken Chowder • People’s Choice 3,001-4,000 bowls: The Parting Glass, Luck of the Irish Seafood Chowder • People’s Choice 4,001+ bowls: Dango's, Chicken Wing Chowder • Best Dessert Chowder: Sweet Mimi's Café & Bakery, Tiramisu Dessert Chowder • Saranac Cup: Bookmakers at the Holiday Inn, Saranac Lager Philly Cheesesteak Chowder

Sampling cups of chowder at Saratoga Chowderfest 2020 on Feb. 1: Andrea Connor, Liz Otto, and Jennalee Lukaes. Photo by SuperSource Media.

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Saratoga Central Catholic Raises $130,000 at Winter Gala SARATOGA SPRINGS — Last Saturday, Jan. 25, Saratoga Central Catholic held its Annual Winter Gala at the Holiday Inn. 200 attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner, dancing, fun raffles and an exciting live auction. SCC raised over $130,000 at this event. The proceeds will be used to enhance the prosperity of Saratoga Central Catholic School. Photos by Mary Guarnieri.

Winter Gala Auctioneer Jamie Polli with SCC Director of Advancement and Winter Gala Co-Chair Mary Guarnieri.

Winter Gala Chair Terrill Brown with Carrie Faden, Marjorie Cavalluzzo & Ginny Malone. SCC School Board Members Laurie Tomita and Megan Hennessey with Superintendent of Catholic Schools and Diocesan Chancellor Giovanni Virgiglio.

Dawn Martinez, Co-Chair of the 2020 Winter Gala.

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The Saratoga Hilton Donates Proceeds from 25th Annual Breakfast with Santa to Beyond My Battle Photo provided.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Hilton today announced that the $9,100 raised during their 25th annual “Breakfast with Santa” event will benefit Beyond My Battle, an organization that provides support and services to those living with the stress of an illness or disability. Continuing their tradition of supporting local charities, a donation check was presented to Martel Catalano, co-founder and executive director of Beyond My Battle by the hotel’s General Manager Thomas Olsen and Director of Sales and Marketing Joanna Fairs. “The team at The Saratoga Hilton looks forward to this annual event, that allows us to support a local Saratoga County organization that is helping in our community,” said Olsen. “This year, we’re proud to donate the proceeds of the event to Beyond My Battle, an organization that reflects the season’s spirit of giving by providing support to those going through a difficult time.” Saratoga Springs-based, Beyond My Battle is focused on reducing the stress and anxiety felt by those diagnosed with a serious illness, disease, or disability through support services and education resources. Through programs, Beyond My Battle uses scientifically backed research to reduce stress and improve their mental health through workshops, e-books, podcasts, and more. The program also has a peer-facilitated online community that provides a safe and open space to allow those undergoing serious illness or disability to connect and engage with others in a similar situation. For more information on The Saratoga Hilton, visit www. thesaratogahotel.com or call (518) 584-4000. Follow The Saratoga Hilton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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BALLSTON SPA 19 Pasture Place, $278,000. Rosetti Acquisitions LLC sold property to Christine O’Neill. 49 Kasey Pass, Unit 49, $251,985. Brookview Court Inc./ Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Renam Gallup.

CLIFTON PARK 5 Cresthaven Lane, $355,000. Erin Levy sold property to Keith Sidway. 50 Sweet Brier Dr., $300,000. Randy Larbour sold property to Benjamin Webster. 1 Donswood Court, $339,000. Peter and Jeanette Ricciardone sold property to Mingye Wu and Dandan Jia. 45 Longview Dr., $285,000. Richard and Brigitte Homawoo sold property to Christine Faizy. 1 Bittersweet Lane, $358,500. Michelle Gerber sold property to Joel and Jennifer Peters. 8 Wall St., Apt. 224, $166,000. John Kostek (by Agent) sold property to Patricia Kaplowitz. 1 Cotton Court, $233,000. Brian and Daniel McAlonie (CoTrustees) sold property to Corey and Kimberly Harrington.

CORINTH 5 and 9 Emery Lane, $106,383. James and Sue Emery sold property to Joseph and Jay Emery.

GREENFIELD 48 Pepper Lane, $315,000. Hoang Nguyen and Candi Pham sold property to Kimberly Pieratt. 3230 Route 9N, $305,000. Jeremiah Wood (as Receiver) sold property to Greenfield Real Estate Development LLC.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

24 Ericson Dr., $427,500. Anthony and Janine D’Angelo sold property to Jeremiah and Maci Nelson. 154 Alpine Meadows Rd., $3,000. David Gurney sold property to Cody and Megan Emery.

HALFMOON 80 Dewey Ave., $219,900. Mary DeMarco (as Trustee) sold property to Ali Gulum. 1 Rock Hill Place, $120,000. Vosburgh Road LLC sold property to McDonald Family Builders LLC. 1 Rock Hill Place, $620,000. McDonald Family Builders LLC sold property to Marc and Meghan Kokosa. 10 Hampton Circle, $408,000. Ralph and Rhonda Mason sold property to Peter and Teresa Hopke.

MALTA 25 Meadow Rue Place, $290,000. Matthew Sorbero and Jennifer Moriale sold property to Kristine Fisher. 190 East Line Rd., $100,000. Alan Elkerton (by Admin) sold property to Christopher Boyea. 124 9th St., $250,000. Robert Ericson (by Agent) sold property to Amie Strait. 2057 Rowley Rd., $439,900. Mark and Christine Higgins sold property to Nicolas Winton. 8 Copper Ridge Dr., $100,000. Abele Builders Inc. sold property to Abele Home LLC. 8 Copper Ridge Dr., $445,534. Abele Home LLC sold property to James and Phyllis Foster (Co-Trustees).

MILTON

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164 Milton Ave., $180,000. Marcia Earley sold property to Alyson and Terry Davis, Jr.

1 Quevic Dr., $230,000. Mark and Sandra West sold property to Lori Rougie and Douglas Dedrick, Sr.

37 Van Tassel Lane, $205,000. Susan Spencer (by Agent) and David Spencer (by Agent) sold property to Jamie and Cary Iglesias.

131 Kaydeross Park Rd., $385,000. Mark Bourdeau (as Trustee) sold property to Mary Williams. 75 Tamarack Trail, $202,000. Rhonda Harmych sold property to Michaelah Townley.

13 15 Cavalry Course, $310,000. Matthew Laney and Caroline Dobson sold property to Joseph Atalla.

WILTON 33 Dandelion Dr., $317,000. Vincent and Deirdre Spadaro sold property to John Koch and Ashley Cook.

STILLWATER

183 Northern Pines Rd., $69,390. David and Christine Kobylar sold property to Christine Kobylar.

617 Minuteman Lane, $308,500. Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. sold property to Roberta Giffords.

727 Hudson Ave., $125,000. Fred Myott and Anne Vanderzee Myott sold property to Noel Ossias.

9 Pine Bark Place, $622,798. VanVeghten Construction LLC sold property to Leslie and Theodore Cervini, IV.

MOREAU

14 Cannon Court, $252,000. Nancy Hart sold property to Brooke Simoncavage and Brandon Patenaude.

12 Old Deer Camp Rd., $299,900. Michael Tremblay sold property to Jeffrey Greene and Calynn Parker.

617 Minuteman Lane, $308,500. Yatar Kuyateh sold property to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc.

8 Williams St., $176,000. Justin Rodriguez and Amanda Ryan sold property to Colan Lauder. 30 and 36 Mountain Rd., $410,000. Angelina and Frederick Gibson, Jr. sold property to Richard and Rhonda Pancoe. 9 Oakwood Dr., $180,000. Penny Sciancalepore and Matthew LaPoint sold property to Paul Drosness. 29 Winterberry Lane, $60,000. JD Michaels Holdings LLC sold property to Michaels Group Homes LLC. 48 Winterberry Lane, $60,000. JD Michaels Holdings LLC sold property to Michaels Group Homes LLC. 4 Michael Terrace, $260,000. Monsour Enterprises LLC sold property to Justin and Amanda Rodriguez.

TOWN OF SARATOGA 331 NYS Route 32, $20,000. Donald and Margaret Ormsby sold property to Edward and Laurelyn Ormsby.

BUSINESS

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

SO LONG, PLASTIC! continued from front page... Local businesses are already preparing for the change. Healthy Living Market and Café in Wilton has already instituted a plastic bag ban at their store, and recently began charging 5 cents for paper bags earlier this week. However, their paper bag decision was made long before the law was passed, and the 5 cents they charge goes to a local food pantry. “We’re really trying to be a step above the game,” said Duane Hendershot, General Manager at Healthy Living. “We don’t care about the nickels and dimes, we care about the environment and getting people to reuse their bags.” Healthy Living Market and Café also offers a 10-cent discount for anyone shopping with a reusable bag. In a recent Facebook post, Stewart’s Shops also announced

that they would no longer have plastic bags, and encouraged members of the community to share their memories of the bags. Many commenters said they particularly liked Stewart’s plastic bags because they were thicker than other bags, and used them for carrying winter boots, cleaning cat litter, and using as garbage bags in small garbage pails. While Stewarts encouraged its customers to keep reusing their plastic bags, some expressed sadness and frustration about not being able to get new ones anymore. Others in the community think that the new law is a positive sign for the future of the environment. “A lot of people want their hands held and want things to be the same as when they were kids, but things change,” said local resident Daniel Abrams. “Maybe this makes life more inconvenient, but you just

have to get another kind of bag. It may be annoying, but a law is a law.” It is still unclear in the scientific community whether plastic bag bans are actually beneficial to the environment, or have unintended and harmful consequences. According to the Environmental Literacy Council, plastic bags take up less space in landfills than paper bags, creating less waste by volume. They are also reusable, unlike paper bags. However, plastic bags are not biodegradable, and can be extremely harmful to marine life, clog sewer pipes, and are some of the most common stray trash found on the planet. Another study that examined a plastic bag ban in the state of California showed that after the ban was implemented, the sale

of garbage bags skyrocketed. Garbage bags can be even more harmful than regular plastic bags, as they are made of a thicker material and use more plastic. According to the study’s author, economist Rebecca Taylor, “… about 30% of percent of the plastic that was eliminated by the ban comes back in the form of thicker garbage bags.” Even reusable cloth bags are not without their harm, due to water use and other production factors.

No matter what bag consumers use, it may feel like a Catch-22. The best option for New Yorkers is to keep reusing whatever bags that they already have. Whether it’s plastic bags, cloth bags, tote bags, purses or backpacks, reusing what you already own is a better choice than buying something new. For more information on the NYS Plastic Bag Ban Law and other exempt plastic bags, visit www. dec.ny.gov/chemical/50034.html.

Herzog Law Firm Welcomes Daniel S. Glaser, Esq. and Opens a Clifton Park Office SARATOGA SPRINGS — Herzog Law Firm, P.C., is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel S. Glaser, Esq. to head its growing real estate division. In addition to Glaser, the firm has also expanded its local footprint by opening a new office in Clifton Park. The

office, coupled with Herzog’s other locations in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Kingston, will help Herzog continue to grow its Estate Planning, Elder Law and Real Estate Practice throughout the Capital Region, North Country, and Hudson Valley. Dan Glaser. Photo provided.

Glaser spent the past 11 years building and managing his own law firm. Glaser concentrates his practice in residential and commercial real estate representing buyers, seller, and lenders while also handling title insurance. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Real Property Section of the New York State Bar Association. Herzog Law Firm P.C., which has been providing legal services since 1946, has been dedicated to providing clients with custom legal advice and counsel. The firm primarily focuses on Estate Planning, Elder Law/Medicaid Planning, Estate Administration, Tax Planning and Real Estate. Over the last several years, it has turned its attention to other supporting areas such as Matrimonial Law, Corporate Law, and Litigation as additional ways to give its clients a superior level of knowledge and service.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Fingerpaint Acquires Managed Markets Firm 1798 SARATOGA SPRINGS — As part of Fingerpaint’s continued commitment to bring forward the best opportunities to their clients, the full-service health and wellness marketing agency has acquired 1798, a market access and commercialization firm located in La Jolla, CA. Biopharmaceutical manufacturers have entered a new era wherein a primary consideration is now how their products will allow healthcare professionals to provide cost-efficient, valuedriven, quality care to patients. Today, the expectation is that these life sciences companies expertly communicate well-thought-out, market-responsive data demonstrating not only the clinical benefit of a product, but also its impact on cost of care. The 60-person team at 1798 specializes in developing tailored market access and commercialization support programs for drugs at any stage in the product life cycle (from early to late product stages). The acquisition of this well-respected, experienced managed markets firm will allow Fingerpaint to offer their life sciences clients a wealth of new healthcare consulting services, including patient and provider access services, financial impact analysis and analytics, competitive intelligence,

pull-through solutions, account leader support materials, and training materials. “With the acquisition of 1798, Fingerpaint will be able to assure our life sciences clients that we can provide the full continuum of market access planning and commercialization support services to successfully assist them in building their brands and launching new products,” said Ed Mitzen, founder of Fingerpaint. “We are honored and excited that 1798 is joining the Fingerpaint family.” Roshawn Blunt, a former biopharmaceutical company senior executive with experience in hospital administration and the founder of 1798, stated, “It was a welcome opportunity to join a great creative powerhouse within the health and wellness industry, and we look forward to a synergistic relationship that will provide elegant solutions and superior outcomes for our clients.” Mitzen and Blunt, along with the rest of the leadership team, will work hand-in-hand to continue delivering a competitive advantage and customized approaches to their clients, from early-stage commercialization to overcoming challenges that occur post-launch in the commercialization process. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

2 NEW EXECUTIVES

SCPP Appoints New President & CEO MALTA — The Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership (SCPP) has unanimously approved the appointment of Shelby Schneider as President and CEO. Schneider had served as the interim President and CEO during the past month. Schneider has more than 17 years of experience in economic, workforce and community development in Saratoga County. Since 2016, she has served as Director of Business Retention and Expansion,

and as Vice President of the Saratoga Partnership. She had previously spent 13 years at the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, where she was a member of the economic development team that brought GlobalFoundaries to Saratoga County. In addition, she led one of the most successful Empire Zones in New York State, helping businesses throughout Saratoga County to access millions of dollars in state tax benefits to support expansion and growth.

Shelby Schneider. Photo provided.

Saratoga Hospital Names New Foundation Leader SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Solomons has been named executive director of Saratoga Hospital Foundation, responsible for hospital fundraising and other development activities. Solomons combines extensive experience with a longstanding commitment to the Saratoga region. The Saratoga Springs resident served for more than two decades in positions of increasing responsibility at Skidmore College,

where she developed and expanded the donor relations program, set fundraising records and laid the foundation for continued growth. Solomons comes to Saratoga Hospital Foundation from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, where she served as executive director of development. Previously, she was executive director of donor relations and campaign events, and leadership gift officer at Skidmore.

Mary Solomons. Photo provided.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Greenfield Elementary School (518) 428-2267 • www.greenfieldny.org

GREENFIELD SUMMER CAMP OFFERS AFFORDABLE, ENRICHING MORNING SUMMER FUN GREENFIELD, NY – For more than 25 years, the Town of Greenfield has offered families a traditional summer camp experience reticent of the kind you remember as a child: one with lots of open space, room to play with peers and chock full of good, old fashioned summer camp fun. The camp runs for five weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and will provide children with summer memories and fresh air that is sure to make them sleep well at night. More than 200 children attended camp last year. Camp takes place at the beautiful Greenfield Elementary School, which is located just five miles north of Saratoga Springs in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Camp features an 8:1 camper/counselor ratio with more than 30 exuberant teenage camp counselors, most of whom live in Greenfield and once attended camp themselves. All counselors are American Red Cross certified. Students ages 5 through 14 are welcome and are grouped by age. Campers are provided with plenty of organized and free play on the popular Greenfield Elementary playground and beautiful rural property. Daily activities take place both in and outside the Greenfield Elementary School. Children enjoy daily art projects and organized gym time with dodge ball, parachute play, limbo, Tae Kwon Do and more. Camp also features themed events like “Super Hero Day” and “Hat Day,” as well as magicians and other special guests.

Optional field trips are also part of the fun, often taking children to such places as area museums, the Saratoga County Fair, movie theaters, bowling alleys, baseball games and more. “Every kid dreams of summer camp,” said Rebecca Sewell, Town of Greenfield Recreation Director. “We pack as much fun as we can into a five-week program to offer our kids the chance to enjoy summer days with community friends without costing as much as a family vacation.” The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,000 residents and spans more than 41,000 acres of land, including Brookhaven Golf Course in Porter Corners. The Summer Recreation Camp is just one of many programs and events held throughout the year.

DATES: June 29 - July 31, 2020 TIMES: 9 a.m. to Noon, Monday - Friday (except for extended field trips) LOCATION: Greenfield Elementary School, 3180 Rte. 9N, Greenfield Center TRANSPORTATION: There will be transportation provided for field trips only. EASY DROP OFF! TO REGISTER: Registration begins March 2 for Greenfield residents and April 1 for everyone else. It will end on May 31 or at capacity. Camp forms and fees can be found at www.greenfieldny. org or by calling 518-893-7432 x307. Town of Greenfield residents receive a discount, but camp is open to all surrounding communities.

EDUCATION

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

43rd Annual South High Marathon Dance: 37 Family & Community Organization Beneficiaries Selected SOUTH GLENS FALLS — The South Glens Falls High School South High Marathon Dance (SHMD) is a student driven event that raises money for individuals, families, and organizations in need of financial assistance. With over 80% of the high school’s population participating in this two-day event, the students are trying to break last year’s record of $837,859! This event has grown into a celebration that brings the entire community together like nothing else, with activities taking place year-round. In its 42-year history, the Marathon Dance has raised over 8.1 million dollars for more than 530 beneficiaries - not just within South Glens Falls, but many surrounding communities as well. After reviewing roughly 180 applications, the student committee has selected the following as beneficiaries of SHMD 2020: The families of... Charles Aiken, Ryan Alger, Jennifer Annis, Lillian Baker, Janet Baker Pratt, David Bennett, Alice Charette, Esme Clark, Connie Himes, Nolan Jacox, Isabella Lauzon, Milana Lefebvre, Joshua McCane, Kelsey Murphy, Robert Murray, Robin Neumann,

Nick Clark, Stephanie Rosa, Jennifer Ryan, Danita Shortte, Linda Tucker, Royce Younes. Community Organizations... Adopt A Soldier Alzheimer’s Association, Angel Names Association, Buddies Blankets and Bears CAPTAIN Community Human Svc Dysautonomia International, Food for Thought, Gateway House of Peace, Habitat for Humanity, Kelly’s Angels, Inc., Moreau Community Center, Rebuilding Together Saratoga Co., The Open Door Mission, Upstate NY Autism Alliance, Veterans and Community Housing. The Marathon Dance Event, Supported Throughout the School Community The 2020 Marathon Dance will be held March 6 and 7 at the South Glens Falls Senior High School. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Community members can donate to the dance in a variety of ways. Each of the 800+ students signed up to participate is required to collect a minimum of $150. You can choose to donate to an individual student’s total online, or the Marathon Dance in general, through the “Donate” tab on the

website at www.shmd.org. The District’s middle and elementary schools also conduct Marathon Dance fundraising activities, including Ballard Elementary Cupcake Challenge, Harrison Avenue Mini-Marathon, Moreau Elementary Glow Dance, and Tanglewood Elementary Walk-AThon. Additionally, Oliver W. Winch Middle School is holding their annual basket raffle through March 3, with drawings March 6. Fifth graders and certain middle schoolers even have their own time slot to participate at SHMD! Donating Goods and Services to SHMD Members of the community and business owners can donate items to be auctioned during the dance itself. All Live and Silent Auction donations must be received no later than Friday, February 21. To donate an item, please contact us at Donations@ SHMD.org. The South High Marathon Dance Inc. is registered with the state of New York as a charitable corporation and has been determined by the IRS to be a public charity under section 501 (c) (3). Accordingly, all donations are tax deductible.

2018 South Glens Falls Marathon Dance. Photo provided.

Community Fundraising Events Since September, numerous fundraising activities have taken place in support of this year’s dance, and many additional events, listed below, are scheduled to take place prior to March 6. For additional information regarding these fundraisers, and to learn of new events as they are established, visit the SHMD website, Facebook page at facebook.com/SHMDInc, or Twitter @shmdnow. All fundraising activities are subject to approval by the South High Marathon Dance Committee. If you find that an activity is not posted here and want to verify its legitimacy or if you are interested in conducting an event, please contact Events@SHMD.org. • Glens Falls National Bank through March 5 • Massie’s: February 3 • Josten’s: February 6 and 7 • Wicks from the Sticks: February 7, 22 and 27 • Fitzgerald’s: February 8 and 27 • Pretty Hot Mess: February 8 • Johnny Rocket’s: February 10 - 14 • Coach’s Corner: February 10 • Craft on 9: February 11 Activities and Fundraising at the Dance • Downtown Social DMB Night: February 15 • Southy’s Soft Serve: February 21 and 22 • Kingpin’s Alley: February 22 • Common Roots: February 22 • Eagles Club: February 22 • Talk of the Town: February 24 • Southy’s Pizzeria: February 26 • Pizza Jerks: February 28 • St. Michael’s Breakfast: March 1 Many fundraising activities are conducted at the dance itself. Activities include the annual cut-a-thon which will take place throughout the weekend, as well

as the sale of Marathon Dance apparel, photos, hair wraps, face painting, ice cream and more. The annual 50/50 raffle provides an opportunity to be one of the many to win a $500 prize. The concession stand provides a variety of food and beverage options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The live and silent auctions will also take place during the dance. The silent auction begins Friday evening and ends early Saturday evening, followed by the live auction which begins at 6 p.m. Visiting the Marathon Dance March 6 and 7 This event is open to the public from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and any time after 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. Only registered participants, and others as indicated in the official schedule, are permitted on the gym floor. Additionally, seating is limited in the main Bulldog gym where the dance takes place; spectators may be directed to alternate viewing areas. Information regarding parking and shuttle buses is available on the website and Facebook page. Please visit the website at www.shmd.org, and follow SHMD on social media for additional information and to view the Marathon Dance live the weekend of the event! Student Chair Committee Natalie Barden, Hunter Clark, Jaime DeSimone, Jenna Farrell, Jillian Harrington, Savannah Kreppein, Bryce Law, Isabella Osborn, Austin Peltier, Aidan Taylor, Brooke Terry. Advisors/ Coordinators Dan Albert, Tom Myott, and Jody Sheldon.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

EDUCATION BRIEFS

SSCSD Continuing Education Program SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs City School District's Continuing Education Program is proud to offer the SPRING 2020 course catalog with

several new instructors offering new topics and a new pricing structure. Please access the school website which will include a link to the PDF of the brochure www.saratogaschools.

org/ce. The session run March 2 May 14. Email: www.continuing_ education@saratogaschools.org. The office is open from 12:30-4 p.m. 518-583-4782

Vocal Scholarship Competition CAPITAL DISTRICT — The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS), under the direction of Dr. William Jon Gray, will hold its 23nd annual vocal scholarship competition for high school seniors. Two

scholarships will be awarded to the top two competitors along with an opportunity to sing in a BHOS concert. Applicants need not plan a career in music, but the scholarships are intended to facilitate the continued study

of singing in college. This year's audition will be held on Sunday, April 5 at the Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills. Details and applications can be found a www.bhos.us/award/. Deadline is March 7, 2020.

Saratoga Springs Lions Club Announces 2020 Scholarship Opportunities SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Lions Club is proud to announce that scholarship applications for over $32,000 in awards are now available. These awards are available to graduating students from Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Central Catholic School, The Waldorf School as well as home instructed students pursuing post high school academic and vocational programs. The range and number of scholarship offerings has been expanded and will be awarded based on the applicant field. The scholarship categories include both two- and four-year Academic Programs and a vocational/ technical post high school program. The Saratoga Springs Lions Club Foundation-Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship is a new

$10,000 scholarship this year. This scholarship is in memory of Lion Jack Berkowitz. The award will be given to the top scoring applicant in the 4-year Academic Program category. Additionally, Academic Program scholarships are also available in the amounts of $5,000 for four-year college programs and $2500 for twoyear college programs. Students enrolling in a Vocational/ Technical or licensed post-high school program are invited to apply for a $2500 scholarship. Finally, Leo Club seniors who have been members of the club for a minimum of 2 years are eligible to apply for a $2500 Leo Award Scholarship. Application forms are available at saratogaspringslions. com/scholarships and at each

eligible school’s Guidance Office. Applications must be completed and submitted to respective guidance offices or they may be mailed to: Saratoga Springs Lions Club, Attn. Scholarship, PO Box 166, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and postmarked by March 15. For more information, contact Lion Rick Tunison at: rtunison@ saratogaspringslions.com

Saratoga County Fair Scholarships SARATOGA COUNTY — The Saratoga County Fair announced that up to ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships. The qualifying students must be active at the Saratoga County Fair or the New York State Showpeople’s Association. All applicants from Saratoga County must submit their applications through the Saratoga County Fair or NYSSA no later than Friday, April 3, 2020. Information is available at the Saratoga County Fair office, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa, through Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County and local high

school offices. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org. For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair office at 518-885-9701.

20 Home &

garden

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Think SPring

Lilies and Irises

Written & Photographed by Peter Bowden for Saratoga TODAY

Asiatic Lily.

Bearded Iris

oranges, and yellows of every

Lilies grow from bulbs like

divided in fall after frost or early

bare-root

rhizomes.

Japanese

scented but come in a range of sizes from 2’ to 5’! To find fragrance, we must sniff out the Oriental lily hybrids. Oriental lilies will produce some of the largest, showiest flowers that you could expect this side of the tropics. A sub-group of the Oriental lilies are the Imperial hybrids. Imperial lilies produce large, sometimes huge flowers on sturdy stems. The Imperial Gold strain, for instance, produces 5” to 7” fragrant flowers on plants up to 7’ tall.

center. They are bare-root in plastic bags. If you shop for them early you can pick out the fattest ones from the group offered. The fatter the bulb, the better the plant. Plant your lilies as soon as the ground has thawed in a location that is in full sun. After enjoying your lilies for three or four years, you’ll notice that you’re getting more plants and flowers but they aren’t as tall as they used to be. This is a signal that they’re crowded and need to be dug and

started to sprout from the soil. Another of my favorite bulbs available in packages this time of year is irises. Most irises flower early in the season. Like the lilies, irises are easy to grow and multiply quickly. They grow from tuberous rootstock called rhizomes. When you’re shopping for iris rhizomes, don’t just look at the pretty picture on the package. Inspect the rhizomes through the bag. Feel them. They should be firm to the touch and show no signs of mold. The bigger the rhizome the better the flowers. If you can’t plant them right away, just store them in a cool spot until the ground thaws. Bearded Irises come in almost any color combination imaginable and range in height from about 15” to 36”. Mature Bearded Irises will have several flowers on each flower stalk. Dwarf Bearded Iris varieties grow to heights about 8” or so. Bearded and Dwarf Bearded Irises prefer to be planted in full sun in soil that’s been enriched with plenty of organic matter. Later in spring, Japanese and Siberian irises will appear in the garden center as potted perennial plants rather than

as tall as 4’. They can tolerate some light shade and perform best when planted in an area with damp acidic soil. Along a stream or a boggy pond bank would be a great spot for Japanese Irises. Easy-to-grow Siberian irises have been gaining in popularity due to their ability to grow in locations that are drier than other irises prefer. Siberian Irises have narrow leaves and smaller flowers than other iris varieties. They do best when planted in full sun or partial shade. Like other irises, Siberian Irises prefer acidic soil with lots of organic but are more forgiving of less-than-ideal conditions. Irises mature quickly so be ready to divide them every few years. A group of irises that is overgrown will form a ring as the original plants die out in the center. Dig these clumps up in early spring and divide by chopping into several smaller clumps and replant. Make sure to freshen up the soil with more organic matter before replanting. Irises are easy to grow and prolific so it is easy to understand their growing popularity. Give them a try; you’ll be glad you did.

February, shade. Asiatics are not strongly those you’ll find at the garden the next spring when they’ve just Irises are tall with some getting

the packaged dormant bulbs arrive at the garden centers. Among them are one of my favorites: the easy-to-grow lilies. Many of the showy cultivars thrive in our northern climate including two of my favorites; Asiatic and Oriental Hybrids. Asiatic hybrids are the first of the lilies to flower in early summer and are the most cold tolerant of all lilies. They also mature and reproduce rapidly. Asiatics are available in reds, whites, pinks,

Oriental Lily

Siberian Iris

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Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Valentine’s Guide Gifts & Dining

Food

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Love Found at the

Farmers’ Market

Potatoes from Pleasant Valley Farm.

SATURDAYS 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wilton Mall | Food Court

Pasta with Spinach and Ricotta

by Emily Meagher for Saratoga TODAY Photos by Pattie Garrett unless noted.

Mangiamo fresh-made pasta. (Left) Photo courtesy of Something’s Brewing.

his time of year, the farmers’ market is inspired by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Wellness Week. Meanwhile, our vendors are also preparing for Valentine’s Day. The result is a special market focused on gifts from the heart as well as food that is good for the heart and overall health.

Yields: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS: *Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

• 10 ounces fresh spinach*, roughly chopped • 1-ounce fresh basil, chopped

• 12 ounces of pasta*

• 1 cup ricotta cheese*

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• ¼ cup milk*

• ½ cup onion*, minced

• freshly ground pepper

• 2 garlic cloves*, minced

• 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese or Pecorino cheese

Tomorrow, prepare for Valentine’s Day by finding gifts that are meaningful and tasty. The Chocolate Spoon will have memorable homemade strawberry marshmallows that are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Pucker’s Pickles will have a limited supply of their very special fermented cherries. And, of course, there will also be chocolate in various forms - like velvety chocolate cheesecake at Grandma Apple’s and a Valentine’s Day trio special (including passion, violet, and cacao nib bars) at Saratoga Chocolate Co. Or, say ‘I love you’ with a gift bag of chocolate coffee and toffee from Something’s Brewing.

And tables will also be stocked with apples, beets, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, winter squash, and much more. After dinner, share some local cheese or maybe sip some locally distilled spirits.

We invite you to share the love and to experience the love at tomorrow’s farmers’ market. Eat Smart NY will have healthy snack samples and recipe ideas. There will also be free Valentine cards to write and take and toe-tapping music by Craic Agus Ceol.

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Is a romantic dinner more your style? The farmers’ market has the region’s freshest ingredients. Mangiomo will have pasta rolled and cut to order. The Vermont Spätzle Company will have gluten-free spätzle. You will find the finest cuts of meat from local farms along with the best cooking instructions. Take your pick of beef, chicken, pork, lamb, goat or even fish and seafood. Local farms will have leafy greens like bok choy, swiss chard, microgreens, and kale.

Our close-knit community of vendors and customers, weekly musicians and guests make for a joyous place full of friends. So bring your date, family, or friends with you to enjoy a shared outing at the farmers’ market

3. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir until wilted.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the Food Court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh.

7. Serve with freshly ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon of cheese per serving.

While shopping for the person in your heart, consider heart health too. Eating fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.

INSTRUCTIONS:

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t brown. 4. Add ricotta cheese and milk to skillet and stir well. 5. Drain pasta, reserving ¼ cup or so of the cooking water. 6. Combine cooked pasta and ricotta mixture in a large bowl. If too thick, add a bit of the cooking water to the mixture.

Recipe adapted from The Spruce Eats, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table.

Food

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

A Single Serving Hello my Foodie Friends !

by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY

The focus and awareness of single servings has been on the rise. Factors and benefits such as convenience, freshness, and dietary awareness have a major appeal to everyday consumers. Now more then ever individuals are placing importance on elements such as convenience and dietary awareness. Everyone ranging from busy families on the go to people dealing with the everyday chaos of life can take advantage of the handiness that single-serve products provide! Single-serve cooking can assist with the emphasis being placed on leading healthier lifestyles.

Single-serve products provide the health and wellness many are looking for. Portion and calorie control are much easier for on-the-go consumers to calculate, which offers convenience. The Ramekin is an item we sell at Compliments to the Chef that can help you with your quest for single servings. What, exactly, is a “ramekin?” A ramekin is a small, single-serving sized small mould or dish, traditionally round with a fluted exterior, in which ramekins or other individual portions of food, such as soufflés or mousses, are baked and served; (also) a small container for an individual serving of sauce. Typically made of ceramics, ramekins are small bowls that are often associated with custard desserts. Yet there are a wide variety of uses for ramekins in your kitchen. They can be used to mix a small amount of ingredients, hold snacks or serve dips and salsas. You can also use ramekins to bake many different foods -- from sweets to main dishes. This is particularly beneficial if you’re watching your weight because eating from these small bowls will help you manage portion size, a key component in controlling caloric intake. There are so many uses for a ramekin. Here are a few: You can bake eggs in a ramekin. Eggs have been put on the bad food list in the past, but the truth is that they are a good protein option for starting your day. The cholesterol in eggs is in the yokes, so if that’s a concern you can always use just egg whites. Use ramekins to bake eggs as an alternative to the typical fried or scrambled eggs. Just crack an egg into a ramekin coated in nonstick cooking spray, pour one tablespoon of low-fat milk over it and season as desired. Try adding shredded

low-fat cheese or Canadian bacon. You can also put vegetables like spinach, tomatoes or diced peppers on the bottom of the ramekin before adding the egg. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees F. The temperature of the egg should reach 160 degrees F, according to safety guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bread pudding is usually a decadent dessert, but you can fit it into your healthy diet. Using your favorite bread pudding recipe and preparing it in ramekins allows you to have a small single serving, keeping calories under control. You can also experiment with swapping some of the ingredients to boost nutritional value. For example, use whole wheat bread and low-fat milk instead of white bread and heavy cream or whole milk. Recipes like the pear bread pudding featured in “The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook” uses these substitutes as well as several spices to make a healthier, flavorful dish. Mini pot pies and meatloaves: Portion control and attractive food presentation are both advantages you’ll get when preparing main dishes in ramekins. Serving a personal pot pie or meatloaf to your family will likely be a hit, especially for kids. You can still prepare your recipes for these classics as usual and then divide the prepared food among the ramekins before baking. You may need to cut down the amount of your original recipe, however, if you plan to use only a few ramekins. If you’re concerned about grease filling up the ramekins when cooking mini meatloaves, try placing a piece of bread — preferably somewhat stale or toasted — in the bottom of the dish. The bread will absorb a large amount of the grease. It will also help to use leaner ground beef; try to use 90 to 93 percent lean.

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INGREDIENTS • 1½ cups dry macaroni • 2 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp flour • 1 cup whole milk • ½ cup grated mozzarella • ½ cup grated cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook the macaroni according to packaged instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside. 2. In a saucepan, on medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth. This creates a roux. Continue to whisk it for a minute. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk. Once smooth, add the cheeses, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth. 3. In a large bowl, mix the macaroni with the cheese sauce until all the noodles are evenly coated in some sauce. Grease 4 ramekins. Scoop the mac and cheese equally among the ramekins. 4. In a small bowl mix the melted butter and bread crumbs together until there is a dry and crumbly texture. Stir in the ¼ cup of grated cheddar and parsley. Spread the crumb topping evenly across the macaroni and cheese. Bake in a 350F oven for 12-14 minutes. Fruit desserts: Ramekins are ideal for many classic desserts, such as custards, mousses and even mini baked cheesecakes. They also work well for baking individual fruit desserts, such as crisps and cobblers. Crisps use a topping primarily made with dried oats while cobblers are flour based. An additional advantage to preparing desserts this way is that you can use a variety of fruits to prepare several different crisps or cobblers at once. One of our favorite uses for ramekins is for single servings of mac n cheese. Mac n cheese is down home comfort food and it makes you feel all warm and cozy. These little ramekins are ideal for individual servings of mac n cheese. Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place in Saratoga Springs to pick up an array of sizes of ramekins and cool tools to assist you with your culinary needs. Enjoy those ridiculously delicious single serving creations. Remember my Foodie Friends: “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”

Take Care, John Paula

h c n Lu FRIDAY

2/7

• ⅓ cup parmesan • salt and pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp melted butter • ⅓ cup bread crumbs • ¼ cup grated cheddar • 1 tbsp parsley

MONDAY

2/10

• Chicken Cacciatore • Creamy Chicken Vegetable Stew • Pasta with Sauce • Broccoli • Peas • Chocolate Cookies • Warm Biscuit • Mandarin Oranges

Office for the Aging Lunch Program Served at the Saratoga Senior Center

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

2/11

2/12

2/13

• Apple Glazed Pork • Mashed Sweet Potatoes • Cabbage • Dinner Roll • Pineapple

• Macaroni & Cheese • Stewed Tomatoes • Brussels Sprouts • Yogurt

• Fiesta Meatloaf • Mashed Potatoes • Mexican Corn • Fruit Jello with Whipped Topping

Menu Subject to Change. Coffee, tea and butter are served daily. The suggested contribution is $2/meal. There is a $6 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Northeast Dining and Lodging, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

RELIGION

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

Adirondack Christian Fellowship

Christian Restoration Ministries

Full Gospel Tabernacle

8 Mountain Ledge, Wilton Contact: 581-587-0623 | acfsaratoga.com Services: Sunday 8 and 10 a.m.

Saratoga Senior Center: 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-796-4323 | Pastor Pat Roach Services: Saturday 7-9 p.m.; Bible Study: Friday 7-8 p.m.

207 Redmond Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-793-2739 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Adirondack Friends Meeting

Christian Science Church

Galway United Methodist Church

27 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls Contact: 518-793-3755 | adirondackfriendsmeeting.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

107 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0221 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

2056 East Street, Galway Contact: 518-882-6520 | galway-united-methodist-church.com Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August)

Assembly of God Faith Chapel

Church of Christ at Clifton Park

Grace Church

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | Rev. Scott Cutting Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

7 Old Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6611 | cliftonparkchurchofchrist.com Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Assembly of God Saratoga

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

118 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6081 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

1 Glenmore Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-4796 | churchofjesuschrist.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m

34 Third Street, Waterford Contact: 518-237-7370 | gracewaterford.com Rev. Kathy Alonge-Coons Services: Sunday 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Adult Christian Education Program: 8:30 a.m.

Bacon Hill Reformed Church* 560 Route 32N, Bacon Hill Contact: 518-695-3074 | Rev. Janet Vincent Services: 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Baha’i Community of Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-692-7694 | 518-885-0876 1-800-22UNITE | bahai.org Public Meetings: 1st Tuesdays 7 p.m. Ballston Center Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church 58 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7312 | ballstoncenterarpchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Ballston Spa United Methodist Church* 101 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6886 | ballstonspaumchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Barkersville Christian Church 7200 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-882-6437 | barkersvillechristianchurch.com Pastor Pat Atwell | Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bethesda Episcopal Church* 41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-5980 | bethesdachurch.org The Very Rev’d Marshall J. Vang Services: Sunday 8 a.m and 10 a.m.

Community Alliance Church 257 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-6524 Services: Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Congregation Shaara Tfille* 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2370 | saratogasynagogue.org Services: Monday 7:30 a.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m., 3rd Friday Shabbat 7:30p.m. Corinth Free Methodist Church 20 Hamilton Avenue, Corinth Contact: 518-654-9255 | 518-792-0271 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Corinth United Methodist Church 243 Main Street, Corinth Contact: 518-654-2521 | cfumc@cnyconnect.net Services: Sunday 11 a.m. Cornerstone Community Church 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, #8, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-664-5204 | mycornerstonechurch.org Pastor Frank Galerie Services: Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Community

Burnt Hills United Methodist Church*

2001 Route 9, Round Lake Contact: 518-877-8506 | office@corpuschristichurch.net Services: Saturday: 4 p.m. Sunday: 8 and 11 a.m.

816 Route 50, Burnt Hills Contact: 518-399-5144 | nybhumc.com Pastor Holly Nye Services: Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m. | Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Orthodox — Christ the Savior 349 Eastline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-212-7845 | xcsavior.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Calvary Capital District

Faith Chapel

5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: calvarycd.com Pastor Andrew Holt Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

6 Burgoyne Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-6069 | faithchapelschuylerville.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church

45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6301 | fbcsaratoga.org Services: Sunday Noon

768 Charlton Road, Charlton Contact: 518-399-4831 | charltonfreehold.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Christ Community Reformed Church

First Baptist Church of Saratoga Springs

First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa

1010 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7654 | ccrc-cpny.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

202 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-8361 | bspabaptist.org Services: 10:30 a.m. (9 a.m. in July and August) Sunday School: 9 a.m. (all ages)

Christ Episcopal Church*

First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa

15 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-1031 Services: Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.

22 West High Street, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-5583 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Grace Fellowship Saratoga* 165 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-691-0301 | saratoga.gracefellowship.com Pastor Mike Adams Services: Sundays 9 and 11 a.m. Greater Grace Community Church 100 Saratoga Village, Building 17, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-899-7777 | thechurch@ggccmalta.org Pastor David Moore Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Greenfield Center Baptist Church 30 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7429 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. (all ages) Highway Tabernacle Church 235 Hudson Avenue, Mechanicville Contact: 518-664-4442 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Hope Church 206 Greenfield Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7442 Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday School: 9 a.m. Jonesville United Methodist 963 Main Street, Clifton Park Contact: 518-877-7332 Services: Sunday: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Living Waters Church of God 4330 State Route 50, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0484 | livingwaterscog.us Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Presbyterian Church 118 Dunning Street, Malta Contact: 518-899-5992 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Contact: 518-581-0210 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Middle Grove United Methodist Church* 429 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove Contact: 518-581-2973 Pastor Jason Proctor Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 100 Cresent Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-9441 | Rev. Dr. Victor L. Collier Services: 10 a.m.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

RELIGION

Places of Worship

*Wheelchair Accessible

New Life Fellowship*

St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church*

Schuylerville United Methodist Church

51 Old Gick Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-580-1810 | newlifeinsaratoga.org. Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6122 Services: Weekdays 8 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., and 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass 1 p.m.

51 Church Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | sumethodist.org Services: Sunday 11 a.m.

St. George’s Episcopal Church

971 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-7964 | Services: Sunday 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Next Level Church Comedy Works: 388 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-306-7133 | nextlevel.church/saratoga-ny-church Pastor Joe | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Northway Church 770 Pierce Road, Clifton Park Contact: 518-899-1200 | northwaychuch.tv Services: 9:30 and 11 a.m. Old Saratoga Reformed Church* 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville Contact: oldsaratogareformedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Old Stone Church (American Baptist) 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-583-1002 | Services: 10:30 a.m. Olde Liberty Baptist 600 Route 67, Malta Contact: oldelibertybaptist.com Services: Sunday 10, 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church* 73 Midline Road, Ballston Lake Contact: 518-399-5713 Services: Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. Perry Road Baptist Church* 150 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-0711 | Pastor Thomas Van McClain Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Pine Grove Community Church* 59 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 860-942-7359 | Thegrovess.com Pastor Mark Kehrer | Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Porter Corner’s United Methodist Church* 512 Allen Road, Porter Corner’s Contact: 518-893-2289 Services: Sunday 9 a.m. Presbyterian-NE Congregational Church* 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-6091 | pnecchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4 Northcrest Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2226 | poplutheranchurch.org Services: Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15- 10:15 a.m. (Sept.-June) REACH- Christian education for adults: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Quaker Springs United Methodist Church* 466 Route 32, Schylerville Contact: 518-695-3101 | qsumc.com | Pastor Ben Lalka Services: Sunday 9 a.m. River of Hope Fellowship 100 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta Commons, Suite 3 Contact: riverofhopefellowship.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Roman Catholic Church of St. Peter* 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-2375 Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

912 Route 146, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-6351 | stgeorge@csdsl.net Services: Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. St. Isaac Jogues 716 Route 9P, Saratoga Lake Contact: 518-813-5090 | Father Patrick Rice Services: Sunday 10 a.m. (Open Memorial Day to winter) St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church* 3159 Route 9N, Greenfield Center Contact: 518-893-7680 | stjosephschurchgreenfieldcenter.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church* 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa Contact: 518-885-7411 | stmarysbsta.org Services: Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 8:30, 10:30 a.m., Noon St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church* 771 Route 29, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4677 | sjoegctr@nycap.rr.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church* 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-0904 | office@spalutheran.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. St. Peter Lutheran Church* 2776 Route 9, Malta Contact: 518-583-4153 | Services: Sunday 9 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 1 Grove Street, Schuylerville Contact: 518-695-3918 | ststephens-schuylerville.com Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. St. Therese Chapel (RC) 1 Wilton-Gansevoort Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-792-2276 | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. St. Thomas Anglican Church 242 Grooms Road, Halfmoon Contact: 518-348-0842 | thomasanglican.com Father John Bassett | Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga Abundant Life Church 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-885-5456 | salchurch.org Services: Sunday 8:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saratoga Chabad 130 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-526-0773 | saratogachabad.com Saratoga Friends Meeting (Quaker) 571 Route 32, Quaker Springs Contact: 518-587-7477 | 518-399-5013 Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Saratoga United Methodist Church* 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3720 | saratogaumc.com Services: Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saratoga Seventh-Day Adventist Church 399 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-587-6951 | saratogasda.org Services: Worship 11 a.m.; Sabbath School: 10 a.m.

Shenendehowa United Methodist

Simpson United Methodist Church 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls Contact: 518-885-4794 | Services: Sunday 10:45 a.m. Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Christ Crusaders of America 62 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-3122 | soulsavingstationchurch.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Starpoint Church 410 21st Century Park Drive, Clifton Park Contact: 518-371-2811 | starpoint.church Services: 9, 10:30 a.m. and Noon Stillwater Christian Fellowship Meeting at Liberty Ridge Farm: 29 Bevis Road, Schaghticoke Contact: 518-288-8802 | Services: 10 a.m. Stillwater United Church (Presbyterian U.S.A.) 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Contact: 518-664-7984 | stillwaterunitedchurch.org Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Temple Sinai* 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-8730 | saratogasinai.org Shabbat Services: Friday 6 or 8 p.m. (rotating schedule); Saturday 10:30 a.m. Terra Nova Church* 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-833-0504 | terranovachurch.org Services: Sunday 9 a.m. The Salvation Army/ Worship, Service & Community Center 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1640 Services: Worship 11 a.m. | Sunday School: 10 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort Contact: 518-584-9107 | tumcwilton.com | Rev. Jeff Stratton Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs* 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-584-1555 | uusaratoga.org Services: Sunday 10 a.m. Unity Church in Albany 21 King Avenue, Albany Contact: 518-453-3603 Services: Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m. West Charlton United Presbyterian Church 1331 Sacandaga Road, West Charlton Contact: 518-882-9874 | westcharltonupc.org | Rev. Thomas Gregg Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Wilton Baptist Church 755 Saratoga Road, Wilton Contact: 518-583-2736 | wiltonbaptistchurch.com Services: Sunday 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Zen Buddhist Sitting Group Wilson Chapel, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs Contact: 518-421-2155 | Services: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

LOCAL BRIEFS to pass, or just bring a dish to pass and join in the fun and fellowship. Any questions call Kevin at 518-309-3306.

AARP/TaxAide Services The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for lowand-moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS. TaxAide preparers are trained in federal and state tax regulations and are certified by the IRS. Free tax preparation services will be available through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp or call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance. Genealogy & Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, February 15, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Program speaker will be Bill Dolback, President of the Ticonderoga Historical Society. His topic will be “researching local history in the Champlain Valley region.” He will describe the Societies’ archive of original materials found at the Hancock House Museum, the changing exhibits and programs, the extensive newspaper holdings and the Burt Loescher collection on Rogers’ Rangers in the French and Indian War. Public is welcome. For more information call Ginny at 518-885-9309. Art Exhibit Members' Hall Show "Barbara Garro in Abstract" at Saratoga Arts, located at 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, for the month of February 2020 with a Druthers Reception, located at 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. Game Night Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi s of Rte. 29), is hosting another Game Night on Saturday, February 15, from 5 7:30 p.m. All in the community are welcome to attend. Bring your favorite game and a dish

February Break Drama Camp February Break Drama Camp at the Malta Community Center is now open to students ages 7-15. All campers will be involved in character selection, costuming, acting and performing our work for invited guests the last day of class. Older actors will also learn backstage and stage management skills (if interested). Camp also includes theater games, crafts, acting skills and fun. This camp, headed by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young, runs Tuesday – Friday, February 18 - 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 518-899-4411 for additional information or register online at www.MaltaParksRec.com. Malcolm X: Conversion and Conversation Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library welcome Skidmore professor Winston Grady-Willis and his lecture on Malcolm X: Conversion and Conversation, an invitation to explore both the religious and secular evolution of this iconic human rights activist on the fifty-fifth anniversary of his assassination. Please join us in celebrating Black History Month with this wonderful program on Friday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Ballston Spa Public Library. This program is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu. The library is located at 21 Milton Ave. Parking lot located at the rear of the building on Low Street. SCHR Oral History Workshop As part of the Saratoga County Roundtable Oral History initiative, members of the Rutgers University Oral History Team will present a program entitled “Creating Oral History” on Saturday, February 22, 1-3 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. Since 1994, the Rutgers Oral History Archives has achieved an impressive record of success with more than 2,000 interviews conducted to date. Topics will include identification of prospective

interviewees, interview preparation and techniques, as well as information on posting interviews on-line. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate as interviewees or interviewers during the program. For more information on this and other upcoming 2020 SCHR programs visit saratoga countyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@ gmail.com Travel to Italy Informational Meeting We are currently planning a food, wine, and history tour in Italy, with a concentration on the culturally rich regions of Tuscany and Umbria, for the summer of 2021. There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at Saratoga Eagle located at 45 Duplainville Rd. in Saratoga Springs. Light fare and wine will be provided. If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting travel opportunity, please RSVP by February 7, as space is limited. Also, please feel free to share this invitation with friends and family who also might be interested in traveling. Beatles Concert Cabaret Treat yourself to a great all-inone experience as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society Chorus entertains you with the iconic songs of the Beatles. Set in the elegant Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club, located at 924 Main St. in Clifton Park. Chef 's Buffet and cash bar followed by a choral cabaret featuring solo voices from the BHOS family. Tickets sold only in advance. Three performances, Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 at 5p.m., and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Last day to purchase tickets is Monday, February, 24. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Society’s website at www.BHOS. us or call 518-416-4060. Sweet Sound of Song The Saratoga Chamber Players will hopscotch across the globe on March 1 at 3 p.m. with 3 outstanding artists at the United Methodist Church, Henning Road & 5th Ave., in Saratoga Springs.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020 Soprano Charlotte Dobbs, bass baritone Andrew Padgett, and pianist Renana Gutman will take us from Dørumsgaard's Norway to Fauré's France, from Rachmaninoff 's Russia to John Ireland's England and to the United States of Barber and Williams. The musicians will explore the poetry of nature through song with the piano in a significant role. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $20; and students $15. To purchase tickets, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet The banquet is open to everyone. It will be held at The Century House in Latham on March 7. Tickets are on sale now on the Clearwater Chapter’s website www.clearwatertu. org. Reservations can be made up to March 1 by contacting TU members Chris and Erika Cook, 565 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or email Chris at communications@ clearwatertu.org. Dinner, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and award recognition, live auction, silent auction, bucket raffles, card raffles and door prizes. A Grand Prize Drawing of a 12 ft. Kevlar Hybrid Canoe by Hornbeck Boats. All proceeds benefit local “on the ground” conservation projects that support coldwater fisheries resources. TU is actively seeking donations of goods and services, as well as fishing gear and fly-tying materials for the banquet. Contact Chair Scott Parker at 518-894-4661 or sgparker149@gmail.com. Call for Artists with Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities, and Caregivers If you are an artist living with or caring for someone living with a rare disease, serious illness, or disability, this is a great opportunity to share your art. Saratoga-based nonprofit, Beyond My Battle, is holding the second annual “Art with Heart and Hope” show on May 21 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Showcasing the ways art can help manage the many stressors of living with, or caring for someone living with, physical illness and disability. The deadline to submit artwork is March 30. All art must be able

to be hung on a wall. Artist must be at least 18 years old and live in the Capital Region of NY. Artists should submit a photo of their artwork, along with a title, dimensions, medium, and a description (approximately 100 words) of how they use art to move beyond their personal battle to art@beyondmybattle.org no later than March 30. Veterans Breakfast Clubs Veterans and their friends are welcome at the following Veterans Breakfast Clubs: Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Alexis Diner, 294 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush, 518-2862603. First and third Wednesdays each month: 9 a.m. Bellevue Cafe, 2630 Broadway, Schenectady. Thursdays: 8 a.m. Schodack Diner, 1842 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton. Thursdays: 9 a.m. IHOP, 611 Plank Road, Clifton Park. Third Thursday every month: 9 a.m. Malta Diner, 2476 Route 9, Malta. Fridays: 8 a.m. Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave., Albany. Bus Trip to Turning Stone Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY on Monday, March 16. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m.or American Legion, Schuylerville at 6.45 a.m. and returns approximately 8:30 p.m. Can play Bingo or Casino Bonus. Cost is $10 for Senior members or $15 for non-members. Please mail check to PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329. Vendors Wanted for Stop and Shop Wilton Emergency Squad is having a Spring Stop and Shop on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the General Schuyler Building, 901 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY. Looking for vendors. We usually have approximately 40 vendors, raffles, refreshments and much more. Contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709. Crafter Wanted An experienced crafter, to teach Ballston Area Seniors various crafts, on some Tuesday mornings at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. If interest, call Madeline at 518587-7076 for details.

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Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

This Week’s Events: FEB. 7 - 13 family friendly

Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 - 10 p.m. Open to the public. Peaceful Country Band will be providing the music. Come and enjoy the fun and dance the night away. Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. There is a $5 entrance fee for nonmembers. www.ballstonareaseniors.com.

“Happy Heart” Luncheon

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Winter Craft Fair

Fish Fry Friday

Sweet Basil Restaurant, 1012 Rt. 9, Queensbury Annual Sweetheart Dance 10 a.m. - 4 pm | This craft fair will have Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs over 20 crafters. Free to attend. 6 p.m. - Midnight | Cocktails, appetizers, Camp Saratoga dinner and entertainment. A Valentine raffle that benefit the local Code Blue initiative. 8K Snowshoe Race Ladies will be raffling off wonderful baskets Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, including our popular Lottery Basket. 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 10:30 a.m. Cost is only $35 per person. Reservations Age 65 and over and 12 and under. Free are on a first-come, first-serve basis with lunch for athletes, volunteers and guests. seating limited. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-584Go to www.saratogastryders.org to 0694, cell 518-879-8713 or bash2@nycap. download an application or link to online rr.com with your entrée choice (Prime Rib, registration at www.runsignup.com. A Chicken Parmesan or Risotto), number of limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will guests and method of payment. Checks, be available at a $5 rental charge. Email cash, and credit cards are accepted. Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. Pajama Party Fundraiser

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory 4:30 – 7 p.m. | Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Continuing every Friday through April 10.

Italian Night Fundraiser Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. A fundraiser to help our community in need. Menu includes pasta fagioli (cup $3/ bowl $5), Chicken Parmesan ($16), chicken meritato ($18), braciola ($18), lasagna ($15), fruitti di mare ($20). All meals served with salad and bread. Open to the public.

18th Century Chocolate House Brookside Museum | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Discover the fascinating and delicious history of Chocolate and enjoy sweet treats from the Colonial Era. View demonstrations of how chocolate was prepared in the 18th century and hear about how its use has changed over the past two centuries. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets $25 per person, $40 per couple (members $20/35). To buy tickets: brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/events/17874-2ndannual-colonial-chocolate-party.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Used Musical Instrument Collection for Children Zankel Performing Arts Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Gently used brass, woodwind and percussion instruments will be cleaned and distributed to North Country Schools. For more information email emack@skidmore.edu.

Defensive Driving Class Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | NYS approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to four points off your driving record. Fee $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.

Unicorn Party & Story Time

for Pediatric Oncology

Longfellows Restaurant, Rt 9P, Saratoga Springs | Noon to 2 p.m. A re-gifting party! Gifts should not be wrapped, retail value between $5 to $10. Speaker: Elaine Miller, author of two books. She will speak about her inspiration to write and the benefits of writing. $19 inclusive. Reservations by February 7. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 2020 Winter Storytellers Series SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the twelfth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 26. This week features storytellers Carol Gregson and son Kent with “Adirondack Living.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all

Roast Pork & Baked Chicken Dinner

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Join author/illustrator Jason Tharp and Northshire's Children's Booksellers for a Unicorn Party in celebration of Tharp's fantastic new picture book! We'll have a special story time and book signing with the author as well as a bookseller-led craft and game. Unicorn costumes and sparkly outfits are encouraged but not required.

Adelphi Hotel,365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person. Proceeds will support our year-round programming for local pediatric oncology patients. Pajama attire encouraged. For more information on how to support, get involved and/or register, go to: ballsfest.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Soup, tossed salad, roast pork loin, baked chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Left for Dead on Slaughter’s Field

Monthly Breakfast

New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. The 177th New York Volunteers at Port Hudson in the Civil War. Using rare historic photographs and the recently discovered diary of Pvt. William Henry Harrison Freligh, a 21-year old soldier from rural Albany County, retired National Guard officer and historian Pat Chaisson explores the little-known Civil War battle of Port Hudson.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory 8 – 11 a.m. | 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: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.

First Annual Full Moon Party Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corner | 6 p.m. Ski, snowshoe or walk the lighted path to a bonfire. Refreshments will be available. Tickets are available at Greenfield Town Hall or at the event. Cost is $10 per person. Limited quantity. After the fire, head on over to the Full Course Restaurant and enjoy live music by Vinyl Evolution. The proceeds will go to Greenfields Old Friends at Cabin Creek racehorse respite and the Nordic Fund to maintain our free groomed trails. Call Rebecca Sewell with questions at 518-893-7432, ext. 307.

Harry Potter Book Night Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 – 5 p.m. Wizards and muggles alike are invited to take part in Northshire's sixth annual celebration of Harry Potter Book Night! Activities, crafts, trivia and games inspired by the Harry Potter series. Costumes strongly encouraged!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Come Support the Senior Center at Brook Tavern 139 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 4 – 10 p.m. Gather friends and family for a night out. 50% of all the food proceeds will be donated to the Senior Center.

Luncheon for Korean War Vets Peppermill Restaurant, S. Glens Falls 11:30 a.m. | Hosts will be Patti and Gene Slavin. Please call your reservations in to 518793-2358 by Feb. 11. For further information or an application to join the organization, contact Comm. Bob Garland at 518-280-0075. New members always welcome.

Upcoming Meetings

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Cancer Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m. | Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre for more information 413-992-7012.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. | Speaker Elizabeth Stack will speak on the topic "The Year 1920: Setting the Stage for Freedom." For more information: wwwsaratogaaoh.com.

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Night at the Dance Museum Live! Feb. 13 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance hosts Night at the Museum Live! on Thursday, Feb. 13. From 6 to 6:40 p.m.; dancers and movers of all ages and levels are invited to create movement inspired by the exhibitions. From 6:45 to 8 p.m.,

doors will open for visitors to view the exhibitions with dancers bringing the Museum to life. Participating dancers and movers arriving at 6 p.m. are free. Visitors arriving at 6:45 p.m. pay admission: free for members, $10 for adults, $8 for

students, seniors, and military, $5 for children 10 and under, and free for children under 5. For more information contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at 518584-2225, ext. 3004 or tours@ dancemuseum.org. Reservations are not necessary.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

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Art in Public Places

Program Up for February

H M T H O L D S O P E N AU D I T I O N S F O R

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their April/May production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Erin Nicole Harrington. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6 -8 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. Callbacks will be Thursday, Feb. 20. There are nine roles available to men and women, and one role for an adolescent boy/young man. All roles are open to actors

of all ethnicities and gender identifications. Actors on the autism spectrum are encouraged to audition. Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. Math. What begins as an investigation into the grisly death of a neighbor’s dog results in a remarkable coming-of-age journey for 15-year-old Christopher Boone. A self-described “mathematician with some behavioral problems,” our narrator sees things differently than those around him, and, like fractals in a kaleidoscope, each revelation exposes another puzzle for him to solve. As the audience follows Christopher’s brilliant

yet dizzying mind, the full story unravels in a visually dazzling sequence of events onstage. Production dates are weekends, April 18 - May 3. Rehearsals will start in late February. Actors should bring a current photo and resume. Photos cannot be returned. No appointments are necessary for the audition. Actors will read from the provided excerpts from the play. For a detailed flyer with character descriptions, visit Home Made Theater’s website at www.homemadetheater.org. For questions call Home Made Theater at 518-587-4427.

Faith, acrylic on canvas by Barbara Garro.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts’ Art in Public Places Program features monthly or bi-monthly exhibits of artists' work in various locations around the region. The goal of the program is to present original artwork in easily accessible spaces throughout the Saratoga Region. Participation in the program is a benefit open to all members of Saratoga Arts from new and emerging artists to veteran artists. On display in February: Landscapes Aglow, oil paintings by Jill Murphy at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St.; Barbara Garro in Abstract, by Barbara Garro in Saratoga Arts' Members' Hall Gallery; Home (Sacandaga Valley), photography by Janene

Bouck at The Saratoga Springs Train Station; Squisheez, acrylic paintings by Matthew Grandy at Clifton Park – Halfmoon Public Library (Site A) 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park; Fine Art Photography by Mark K. Pohl, photography by Mark K. Pohl at Clifton Park – Halfmoon Public Library (Site B); Full Circle, mixed media collages pieces by Kathleen Santamaria, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Hazal Ozturk at Saratoga Community Federal Credit Union, 23 Division St., Saratoga Springs; Amy Hauer Curated: 2020, mixed media works by Amy Hauer in The Reception Area Gallery at Saratoga Arts , 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Learn more about us at www. saratoga-arts.org.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

February Events BallsFest PajamaParty at Northshire THIS WEEKEND AT THE ADELPHI Bookstore by Jessica Pavia SARATOGA SPRINGS — During the month of February, Northshire Bookstore will host public events in Saratoga Springs. Unless otherwise noted, these events are free and open to the public and will take place at Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, 424 Broadway. Saturday, February 8 • 11 a.m. Unicorn Party & Story Time with Jason Tharp - It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn Join author/illustrator Jason Tharp & Northshire's Children's Booksellers for a Unicorn Party in celebration of Tharp's new picture book. Sunday, February 9 • 3-5 p.m. Harry Potter Book Night Wizards and muggles alike are invited to take part in Northshire's sixth annual celebration of Harry Potter Book Night. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Sunday, February 16 • 2 p.m. Jennifer Swender & Paul DuBois Jacobs The Big Race Lace Case: Mack Rhino Private Eye The children’s book authors will celebrate the launch of their new Mack Rhino early chapter book series. Monday, February 17 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Project Cameron’s Story Bookraiser Party Enjoy craft projects, face painting, and a visit with Elmo, presented by Project Cameron’s Story, which supports the bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),through the use of children's literature and storytelling. Friday, February 21 • 7 p.m. Joseph Zarzynski - Ghost Fleet Awakened: Lake George’s Sunken Bateaux of 1758 Author & maritime archaeologist Joseph Zarzynski will discuss his new book, which reveals the untold story of a little-known sunken fleet of British warships from the French and Indian war, rediscovered on the bottom of Lake George in 1960. Saturday, February 22 • 11 a.m. Story time with Willie Deane - Love Join former professional basketball player (and Schenectady High phenom) Willie Deane for a special story time in celebration of his picture book about the power of love. Thursday, February 27 • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bookseller Bookchat Booksellers will share the best new reads for you (and your book group) in a convivial atmosphere. Friday, February 28 • 7 p.m. Yaddo Presents Jenny Offill - Weather Author Jenny Offill celebrates the release of her new novel, in conversation with Rachel Person, Northshire’s Events Manager. Saturday, February 29 • 2 p.m. Pam Muñoz Ryan – Mañanaland Newbery Honor recipient Pam Muñoz Ryan will present her fabulous new children’s fantasy novel, which weaves an entrancing tale of courage and self-discovery. This event is recommended for ages 8 & up. Tickets are required for this event. Saturday, February 29 • 7 p.m. David Levine - The Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years: A Mostly Chronological and Occasionally Personal History The author will chronicle the Hudson Valley’s rich and fascinating history and charms. For more information on these or other events, call 518-682-4200, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The second annual BallsFest Pajama Party will take place at the Adelphi Hotel downtown, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8. BallsFest, a major non-profit created by Frank DeBlasi in response to his battle with testicular cancer, provides yearly programming to families affected by childhood and young adult cancer. Once families receive their diagnosis, BallsFest gets to work. They partner with the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer at Albany Medical to provide year-round support through therapeutic activities for children in treatment, providing a fun distraction and relief to the stress they’re facing. Perhaps most importantly, these activities give children a chance to socialize with each other and form connections. BallsFest also hosts activities outside of the hospital. According to Angie Silipigno, BallsFest Executive Director, “families come together and have fun away from the hospital to gain support

It’s a pajama party! The second annual Ballsfest party, Saturday at the Adelphi Hotel. Photo provided.

from a group of people who really understand what they’re going through.” The funds from the Pajama Party’s ticket sales — as well as donations made at other events throughout the year — are used to purchase the materials needed for said hospital visits and activities. BallsFest also uses the money to cover all the costs associated with community-based events so that everything is free for families. During the holiday season, the organization also uses some of the money to put together Thanksgiving Bags. BallsFest seeks sponsorships throughout the year for assistance in

funding these programs. “We want to be able to always say yes when a need comes up,” says Silipigno. “Versus no, that the resources aren’t available.” According to Silipigno, last year’s event had a great turnout. “I think the comfort level of people in their pajamas tied into the energy level,” she says. “The dance floor was full of people.” Tickets cost $100, and the purchase includes food prepared by the Adelphi’s chefs, as well as an open bar. Silipigno promises a few surprises built into the night. Tickets can be purchased at: ballsfest.org/tickets/pajamaparty20.

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GOO G O O D O L L S, I N C U B U S A n n o u n c e S u m m e r S h o w s at S PA C SARATOGA SPRINGS — Goo Goo Dolls and their Miracle Pill Summer Tour will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug. 23. Special guests

include: Lifehouse, and Forest Blakk. Ticket prices range from $25 to $129.50. Incubus with 311, and Badflower will perform at SPAC Aug.

11. Ticket prices for that show range from $29.50 to $129.50. All tickets – which are subject to applicable service charges - are available via LiveNation.com, and Ticketmaster

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Jeffrey Gaines Valentine’s Day Show at The Strand

Caffè Lena Launches School Of Music: LOW TO NO COST GROUP LESSONS IN FOLK MUSIC ROUND OUT LEGACY SARATOGA SPRINGS — Caffè Lena has launched The Caffè Lena School of Music - which starts on March 10 for children ages 7 to 12-years-old. A cornerstone of the School of Music is to ensure that children who are considered at risk have access to a community focused musical outlet. Full scholarships, including instruments, are available for any family that qualifies for free or reduced school lunch. Unlike more formal music lessons, lessons at Caffe Lena will be in a group setting and teach

children how to play by ear and play with others. Initial offerings include group lessons on guitar, fiddle and ukulele, along with Jam Sessions for the whole family, The Caffè Lena School of Music introduces children to a lifetime of making music for fun, relaxation and social connection. Skill Building Class Session 1: Tuesday, March 10 to May 19 (no class on April 14). Introductory Rate: $70 for 10-week session paid in full in advance or $10 per class. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. During the skill building session students will learn correct posture and how

to hold the instrument, fingering patterns, chords, how to play by ear and how to follow and compliment others. Each class will focus on a well-known popular folk song. The final 15 minutes of class brings all the students and instruments together to play as a group. Saturday Family Jam: 10:30 a.m.to noon starts March 14. Free for students and a $5 suggested donation for adults. Come with family and friends to practice what you learned! All levels welcome. To learn more and to register visit www.caffelena.org/ events-calendar/music-school

HUDSON FALLS — Singer/ Songwriter Jeffrey Gaines performs at The Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., in Hudson Falls. Since bursting on the scene with his self-titled 1992 debut album, Gaines has built a body of recordings that’s won him a large

and deeply devoted international fan base. The show takes place 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Tickets are: $20 General Admission, $15 students/seniors. Call 518-8323484 or go online at Brown Paper Tickets. For more information, go to www.mystrandtheater.org.

Saratoga Arts’ Executive Director Joel Reed to Retire; Search for New Executive Director is Underway SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts has announced that its Executive Director, Dr. Joel Reed, will retire at the end of March 2020. Reed was appointed to his current position at Saratoga Arts – then known as the Saratoga County Arts Council – when its founder Dee Sarno retired in January 2007. Reed began working for the organization in June 2003 as its Associate Director after moving to the Saratoga Springs area from Syracuse. Saratoga Arts has seen significant organizational growth and presented a series of new programs since Reed joined the organization, while developing its traditional strengths in community arts education and exhibiting the work of regional visual artists. During Reed’s tenure, Saratoga Arts took on new projects including: its adoption in 2009 of First Night Saratoga from the YMCA of Saratoga Springs; the

commissioning and installation in Saratoga Springs’ High Rock Park of Tempered By Memory, the large-scale sculpture created from World Trade Center Towers steel; the expansion of the regrant program it offers in partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts, from $51,230 for projects in Saratoga County to $123,010 which will be awarded this year for arts programs in Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties; the continued growth of its education program, which offers classes, workshops, and school break program for over 1200 artists of all ages annually; and the development of programs with regional health centers to facilitate the acquisition of significant art collections by local and regional artists. Saratoga Arts’ Board of Directors is engaged in a search for its next Executive Director; more information about the position and how to apply can be found at www. saratoga-arts.org/join-our-team.

Week of February 7 – February 13, 2020

Arts & Entertainment

Weekend PLANNER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 7th Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Festival Downtown Ballston Spa | 6 – 9 p.m. | Ballston Spa area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs will compete to showcase their talents by preparing sample sized chocolate offerings in three categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These chocolate treats will be judged by a panel as well as our visitors in Fan Favorite competition. Pick up a ballot form and map at any participating business and head to your favorite “Sweet Spot” to sample a $1 chocolate taste. Visitors will also enjoy a variety of First Friday activities, including art gallery showings, live music, artist demonstrations, and special promotions and sales.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 31st Annual National College Comedy Festival Skidmore College, JKB Theater, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs Student Shows: $7 at 7 p.m. | Professional Shows: $10 at 10 p.m. Weekend Pass: $20. Friday night will feature professional headliners Jena Friedman and Joel Kim Booster, and Saturday Marcella Arguello followed by The Late 90’s improv team. Student shows will feature Skidmore's very own sketch groups Skidomedy and The Sketchies and improv groups AKT and The Ad-Libs, and all of our amazing visiting groups. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 2020 Saratoga Fat Bike Rally Saratoga Spa State Park, Warming Hut 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Fat Bike Rally was founded with two principles in mind: building a community of fat bikers, and supporting the communities we live in. Each year attendance has increased, with many participants driving in from Central NY, Northern PA, and other surrounding areas. We take pride in putting together one of the best grass-roots fat bike events around! NO charge or registration fee to attend or participate. To register, visit: www.bikereg.com/44928.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 The Winter Party Hall of Springs, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 6-9 p.m. Show your power! The Winter Party in Saratoga Springs supports the high-quality, non-judgmental reproductive health care provided by your local Planned Parenthood. The evening will feature hearty hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts, a silent auction and wine raffle, and music by David Casner. For more than 30 years, The Winter Party has ensured that Planned Parenthood services remain affordable and accessible to the over 20,000 people who visit their health centers in the Mohawk Hudson region. Visit the Facebook event page for more information.

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Writing the Right Word by Dave Dowling

Accuracy in word choice is a key to effective communication. In your daily writing and speaking, try to make sure you use the right word in the right place with the right spelling. By doing so, its effect will affect your communication in a positive way. This quick weekly tip will help you filter the confusion in some of our daily word choices. This Week: Tendon, Ligament A tendon is the fibrous tissue that connects the muscle to the bone. A ligament is the strong connective tissue that connects bones or cartilage at a joint. Dave Dowling is the author of The Wrong Word Dictionary and The Dictionary of Worthless Words. Both books are available from many book retailers, and signed copies can be obtained by contacting Dave at dave.dowling65@gmail.com

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GLANCE

LOCAL SPORTS SEASON SCHEDULE League games and matches this week are as follows:

WEDNESDAY, 2/12

SATURDAY, 2/8

FRIDAY, 2/7

■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Berlin 7:30 p.m. at Berlin

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Weibel Ave

■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Colonie 7 p.m. at Colonie

■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Berlin 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic

■ Ballston Spa vs. BH-BL 7 p.m. at Schenectady County Rec

■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Colonie 7 p.m. at Saratoga

THURSDAY, 2/13

WEDNESDAY, 2/12

■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Broadalbin-Perth 7 p.m. at Broadalbin-Perth

■ Saratoga Springs vs. Rivermen 6:45 p.m. at Weibel Ave

Basketball

■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. BH-BL 7 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. BH-BL 6 p.m. at BH-BL ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Scotia-Glenville 7 p.m. at Scotia-Glenville ■ Spa Catholic (Boys) vs. Tamarac 7:30 p.m. at Spa Catholic ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. Tamarac 7:30 p.m. at Tamarac

SUNDAY, 2/9 ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Mechanicville 4:30 p.m. at Albany Academy

MONDAY, 2/10 ■ Schuylerville (Girls) vs. Glens Falls 7:30 p.m. at Schuylerville ■ Spa Catholic (Girls) vs. North Warren 7 p.m. at Spa Catholic

TUESDAY, 2/11 ■ Saratoga Springs (Boys) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Saratoga ■ Saratoga Springs (Girls) vs. Shenendehowa 7 p.m. at Shenendehowa ■ Ballston Spa (Boys) vs. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Schenectady ■ Ballston Spa (Girls) vs. Schenectady 6 p.m. at Ballston Spa ■ Schuylerville (Boys) vs. Glens Falls 7 p.m. at Glens Falls

Ice Hockey FRIDAY, 2/7 ■ Ballston Spa vs. The Storm 7:30 p.m. at Schenectady County Rec

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Blue Streaks Hockey SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday, January 21, the Blue Streaks had a massive win over the Mohawks, 9-0. It truly was a team effort with eight players scoring goals: Joe Amodio had two; Andrew Blanchard, Will Detora, Grady Frasier, Sam Jacob, Mack Ogden, Luke Shapiro, and Jax Todorovic each had one goal. Goalie Brad Blake had nine saves. On Friday, January 24, the Blue Streaks played a closer match against La Salle. Saratoga took the win,

8-5. Joe Amodio and Will Detora each had two goals; Sam Jacob, Charlie Leary, Riley Lefebvre, and Griffin Sarver each had one goal. Goalie Brad Blake had 10 saves and other goalie Jesse Bradley had seven saves. On Wednesday, January 29, the Blue Streaks played The Storm, winning 6-0. Joe Amodio and Andrew Blanchard each had two goals; Charlie Leary, Ryan McCoskey, and Michael Montague each had one goal. Goalie Brad Blake had 12 saves.

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Cudney’s v. Blend Realty Cudney’s-41: Ben Van Valkinburg-15, Marcus Vary-10 Blend-15: Jacob Alexander-6, Finn Kelly-3

Vahanian & Associates v. Village Photo Village Photo-54: Josh L-15, Jacob Krygruski-9, Patrick Deshane-9 Vahanian-32: Tommy Maurer-9, Paul Steves-7

PBA v. Olsen’s Associates PBA-39: Stephon Lindsay-9 , Bryant Savage-9 Olsen’s-29: Colin MacGregor-9, Xavier Rusico-7

Pashley Construction v. Spa Cafe Spa Café- 49: Brian McCarthy-12, AJ Covota-10 Pashley’s-47: Quin Frank- 15, Raymond Garcia-10

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TEAMS FOR DREAMS Basketball Tournament to Support Local Scholarships

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The inaugural Teams for Dreams three-on-three basketball tournament will be held April 4 to support local scholarships. The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation has partnered with Saratoga Financial Services to sponsor the event, which will be held at Saratoga Springs High School. The tournament will feature men’s, women’s or coed teams of three or four players competing in various youth and adult brackets.

All skill levels are welcome. Build a team and support a good cause. For pricing and to register, visit SaratogaSpringsScholarships.org. Registration closes March 1. The Saratoga Springs Rotary Education Foundation invests in students’ potential because everyone deserves the opportunity for a brighter future. Each year, the foundation awards about $70,000 in scholarships to local high school students to further their dreams. Visit saratogaspringsscholarships. org to learn more.

Town of Wilton Recreation Saturday, February 1 DIVISION 1 HORNETS VS. KNICKS Hornets-14: Ryan Durant 4, Calvin Ordon 4 Knicks-10: Knox Redman 4, Colin Beane 2

PELICANS VS. LAKERS Pelicans-19: Tony LaGoy 7, Logan Janis 4 Lakers-12: Hayden Sutliff 4, Spencer Ruggeri 3

KINGS VS. MAVS Kings-39: Sean Britton 15, Gannon Britton 12 Mavs-22: Lee Lockrow 12, Jackson Osborne 4

CELTICS VS. BULLS Celtics-20: Gavin Spickler 10, Declan Keating 4 Bulls-19: Jordan Belair 11, Gianna Shaw 4

DIVISION 2 THUNDER VS. KINGS Thunder-37: Cole Whitman 8, Damon Kelly 8 Kings-15: Brendon McMillan 2, Nicholas Humowitz 10

SPURS VS. PELICANS Spurs-33: Bobby Morris 17, Jacob Marcantonio 7 Pelicans-25: Jack Dowd 8, Ronan Doyle 7

CELTICS VS. KNICKS Celtics-32: Rowen Lincoln 16, Max Sawicz 14 Knicks-23: James Voorhies 10, Bryce Boardman 6

MAVS VS. MAGIC Mavs-22: ayden Burke 6, Jude Hamilton-Jones 8 Magic-20: Carter Reardon 8, Chris Sheft 6

DIVISION 3 LAKERS VS. PELICANS Lakers-31: Kihl Kelly 13, Pierce Byrne 9 Pelicans-21: Luke Dixon 6, Jacob Paro 5

KNICKS VS. BULLS Knicks-43: Chase Billington 7, Ben Simonette 9 Bulls-19: Noah Diulio 13, Griffin Spickler 4

MAGIC VS. CELTICS Magic-37: Peyton Keegan 12, Henry Hanrahan 6 Celtics-26: Jacob Hernandez 15, Ryan Pickett 7

DIVISION 4 SPURS VS. BULLS Spurs-40: Kyle Regaini 13, Max Hamilton-Jones 12 Bulls-30: Arieon Rose 16, Lucas Ferro 5

THUNDER VS. KNICKS Thunder-43: Thomas Maurer 18, Bryant Savage 12 Knicks-24: Raymond Ellis 10, Trey Varcoe 6

PELICANS VS. PISTONS Pelicans-37: Cooper Walley 14, Evan Barthelmas 9 Pistons-27: Brandon Stimpson 12, Frank Laniewski 5

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“I had 27 points and I made the two game winning free throws in a really tight game. It was an amazing moment. It was pretty intense.”

Charlie DiDonato:

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — “There's been a lot of talk of me being a one-man show but that's simply not the case. We win games when I score 40 points and we've won when I score 10.” - Kobe Bryant Charlie DiDonato is a 16-year-old sophomore from Saratoga Springs who plays on the 9-12 grade youth league team at the Saratoga YMCA. He is known on the court for his point scoring ability as a power forward. "I've lost track of how many points so far this season," he laughed. “The first game I had 28 points and then after that I just stopped counting,” he explained. He discovered the Y program by practicing there for his try-outs at the school in 8th grade. He saw a flyer and his mom suggested he sign up. "Basketball is something I picked up around six years old. I played through a recreation league first and then I just liked it from there,” DiDonato explained. DiDonato played on the high school team his freshmen year and then tried out this year and got cut so he's unsure if he'll retry for that team next year or not. “It’s a more laidback atmosphere at the YMCA, I’m able to have more fun instead of playing intensely like I would on the high school team,” he said.

He is on the Spa Cafe Team, coached by Dallas Wells, who has coached him for a few seasons. DiDonato requests to be on his team because he’s used to his coaching style, which he feels propels him to success. “Coach Wells is laid back for the most part. Sometimes he'll get on you, he motivates me a lot. When he needs you to play a certain way, he'll tell you,” DiDonato explained. “Dallas is one of the best coaches I’ve ever had,” he raved. DiDonato says shooting is his most valuable basketball skill but acknowledges he needs to work on his ball handling. "When I was younger, I used to be taller than everyone else because I had my growth spurts before them. I was always a center and now as I get older, I’m not going to be taller than everybody so I just need to adapt to that.” So far, the Spa City Cafe team is having a great season. “We’ve had a pretty good season so far. We've lost one game only, we're pretty good. We have good chemistry, I'm good friends with most of the kids on the team through school and stuff so that helps,” he said. Still, he acknowledges that sometimes you don’t always have the best game. "When you put in all of that dedication and you don't have the best game, it's like dang, but you keep your head up and push through,” he said. DiDonato also plays summer

league and is coached by Wells then as well. His best basketball moment to date occurred last summer: “I had 27 points and I made the two game winning free throws in a really tight game. It was an amazing moment. It was pretty intense.” DiDonato is 100% dedicated to basketball and does not play any other sports; he puts his whole heart into the game. His favorite team is the Knicks and he was in the middle of a game when he heard the news about Kobe Bryant. “I was really surprised, it's heartbreaking,” he said. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and is looking for a part-time job. He is also a high honor roll student. He credits his parents, Gina and Charles, as his biggest supporters. His advice to the younger kids at the YMCA youth league is this: "Just know that it takes time and work to get to where you want to be, it doesn't happen overnight."

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Spend Your Summer at Camp Saradac!

• Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome.

The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24. Everyone age 5-12 is welcome.

• Year Round Skating Fun: Visit SaratogaRec.com for the schedule.

For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers.

• Reach for the Rim with the Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome. • Get in the Ring with the Boxing Program: Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. Learn proper boxing technique and receive conditioning tips. • Meet at the Net with the Volleyball Program: Everyone age 8-14 is welcome. Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy of the game. • It’s Batter Up with the Tiny T-Ball Program: Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running. •Play Ball with the Jr. Sluggers Baseball Program: Everyone in grades K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season. • Spend Spring on the Pitch with the Soccer Program: Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play. • Leave no Pin Standing with the Bowling Program: Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamentals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Online program registration: Instructions for registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Contact 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org. with questions.

Instructions for registering can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-5873550, ext. 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.

SRYMCA Youth Sports Programs LITTLE SHOTS BASKETBALL

(4-5 years) This program is an introduction for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Through play, participants will discover the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. The last class of the session will be a scrimmage that parents are welcome to participate in! Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4-4:30 p.m. Members $45; Non-Members $90

MINI SHOTS BASKETBALL

(6-7 years) This program is for boys and girls who are interested in basketball. Using basketball drills, they will learn the fundamentals of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting - and build muscle memory while increasing their hand/eye coordination. Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Tuesday, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Members $50; Non-Members $100

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dribbling, shooting, passing, offense, and defense. Min. 4; Max. 14 • Gym • Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. Members $55; Non-Members $110

MINI ACTIVE KIDS CLUB

(2-3 years) Participants will experience a variety of games and activities in a small group setting to help get all their energy out! Parents are encouraged to participate. Min. 5; Max. 10 • Gym • Monday, 10:50-11:20 a.m. Members $28; Non-Members $56

LITTLE ROOKIES

(3-5 years) Children have the opportunity to play soccer, hockey, football, track & field, basketball, and t-ball. Additionally, children will play fun running games in a safe environment that promotes positive social interactions. Parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their child. Min. 4; Max. 10 • Gym • Monday, 11:25-11:55 a.m.; Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m.

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

(10-14 years) This is a co-ed program focussed on fundamentals and the basics of volleyball. Setting, bumping, positioning and strategies will be practiced. Min. 4; Max. 12 • Gym • Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Member $50 | Non Members $100

YOUTH INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL

(10-14 years) This is a co-ed program where the focus is on gameplay and advanced skills such as tips, blocks, inter-net play, and spiking. We reserve the right to evaluate and switch participants to the beginner class if they do not have successful basic over-the-net play. Min. 4; Max. 12 • Gym • Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Members $60 | Non Members $120 Volleyball kneepads recommended.

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Nacre Dance Group’s Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble Takes the Stage at the Spa Little Theater

Photos provided, courtesy of Lydia Huibregtse.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nacre Dance Group is pleased to announce the second annual Empire State Youth Dance Ensemble (ESYDE) performance at the Spa Little Theater on February 29 at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Nacre Dance Group's mission is to elevate dance through education, performance and opportunity. This program of Nacre Dance Group provides pre-professional training and performance opportunities in classical and contemporary modern dance to a select group of talented teenage dancers in the capital region.

The performances slated for February 29 (2:30 and 7 p.m.) at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Springs will showcase dancers from three area dance studios: Dance Force in Schenectady; Dance with Ginny Martin in Glenville; Isabelle’s School of Dance in East Greenbush; as well as additional area dance students selected through an open audition process. Each studio will represent a piece of choreography that transports the audience through the early years of modern dance to current contemporary work.The program includes

modern dance classics Air for the G-String (1928) by Doris Humphrey and Floor Plastique by Ted Shawn. For the 2020 season, Nacre has been working with the American Dance Legacy Initiative’s Repertory Etude Project (Rhode Island) to present “Rooms Etude” and “Battleworks Etude.” Etudes are short dances based on signature works of American choreographers. The Rooms Etude (arranged by Lorry May) is based on Anna Sokolow's masterpiece, Rooms. This piece is a study in character and intention and provides dancers with many of

the tools of the actor. Battleworks Etude (Choreography by Robert Battle, arranged by Erika Pujič) is a powerful tour de force that includes movement elements from four of Robert Battle’s signature works--Flock, Jewel Lost, The Hunt, and Rush Hour— representing the early years of Battleworks Dance Company (2002-2010). Nacre Dance Group builds new traditions in dance by showcasing contemporary choreographers of today. Students have been working with choreographers Anthony Alterio and Na’Keisha

Barber on new choreography that bring a neo-classic style to the stage. Anthony Alterio holds an M.F.A in Dance from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI and is Assistant Professor of Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Na’Keisha Barber attended Slippery Rock College, PA and is an independent choreographer based in NYC. Tickets are $20/general admission; $15/students and seniors and can be purchased at nacredance. org/tickets For more information, please contact Beth Fecteau, Artistic Director, at 518-817-3833 or Nacredance@gmail.com.

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ACT WITH RESPECT ALWAYS VISITS DUKE UNIVERSITY NATIONWIDE — Speaking to What's Your 99?, the kindness you bring every day to others, Coach Rich Johns presented the importance of understanding yourself and that respect and kindness begins and ends with you, the individual. By stressing the word empathy and its meaning, one can have a more fulfilling life. You need to be 'looking' to see empathy in everyone you meet. If one is empathic and kind your, 99 will shine through. Addressing mental health is a key component to AWRA and The Visible Project stresses the importance of always being kind. The kinder you are the more visible you become. "When you give kindness, it comes back to refresh your own daily mental health," Coach Johns stated. I want everyone to have a Solid 5 to go to. What is a Solid 5? They are the people who you can go to anytime, anyplace for physical and emotional support without judgement. “I always stress that I am a Solid 5 for each person in my presentation,” Johns said. Coach Johns traveled to Duke University recently and presented to about 200 freshmen student-athletes who are a part of the Duke Freshmen Action Program. He traveled with three Saratoga Springs CSD students: Kelsey, Emily, and Conner McFadden, who traveled with their father Dennis, to help Coach Johns with his presentation. For more information, visit www.actwithrespectalways.com Photo provided.