Calendar 3.21 - 3.27.14

Friday, March 21 All You Can Eat Principessa Elena Society, 11–13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. 5–7 p.m. Italian wedding soup, baked chicken w/stuffing, smashed potatoes, vegetables, pasta with sauce, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Seniors $8; Regular $9; Children 5-12, $5, under 5, free, take-out $10. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163. Owl Prowl Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Road, Gansevoort, 6–7:45 p.m. A presentation on owls followed by an Owl Prowl to listen for owls for ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight and snowshoes. Some loaners will be available. Register in the Children's Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library or by phoning (518) 584-7869, opt 3. Saturday, March 22 Breakfast Buffet Sons’ of ITAM Post No. 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8–11 a.m. Omelets, made to order now available. $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens, Children under 5 free. All are welcome. League of Women Voters: Sojourner Truth Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 9 a.m.–noon As part of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County’s Famous Person Fundraiser, D. Colin will share how one woman’s history changed one nation’s history. Cost is $40 per person, includes a full course breakfast buffet. For more information visit www.lwvsaratoga.org or call (518) 728-0237. Waldorf School: Early Childhood Open House Waldorf School, 212 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – noon Meet the early childhood faculty and parent volunteers, tour our locations, and learn about the value of a Waldorf Education. For more information visit www.waldorfsaratoga.org. Maple Weekend Various Sugarhouses throughout New York, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Learn about the production of maple syrup and other related products. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup. Maple Weekend Dates are March 22, 23, 29 and 30. For more information and a list of participating farms visit www.mapleweekend.com, www.nysmaple.com and www.upperhudsonmaple.com. VITA Tax Assistance Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, noon–3 p.m. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) help will be offered during the tax season at no cost, through April 13. This is a service for taxpayers whose incomes are $51,000 or less. This program does not prepare business returns. For more information call (518) 584-7860, ext. 248 or visit www.sspl.org. Tang Museum Family Saturday Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 2–3:30 p.m. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. The program includes a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition, followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations strongly suggested (518) 580-8080. Café Malta 2014 Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta, 7 p.m. An intimate coffee house featuring performances by Chino Osuna (Guitar and Vocals), Colleen Staszak (Guitar and Vocals), Sara Feinland, Megan Halm, Emily MacDougall & Salea Mika (Cello Quartet), Alyson Davis & Tom Choiniere (Guitar and Vocals) and Jesse Rock & Jim Lavery (Banjo Duet). Cost is $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Coffee and dessert are available for purchase. For more information call (518) 899-4411. Spring Street Classic: Mean Streets Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Free admission at this screening only. Directed by Martin Scorsese, Rated R. The first film that Scorsese had control over, and he drew many of its details from actual events he witnessed growing up in New York's Little Italy. For more information and other films showing this week visit www.saratogafilmforum.org or call (518) 584-3456. DanceFlurry Saratoga Contradance First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, 8–11 p.m. Contras, squares, and couples dances (lesson for beginners at 7:30 p.m.). All group dances taught, newcomers welcome. No need to bring your own partner. Wear sneakers or other soft-soled shoes only, please. Adults $10, students and seniors $7, children under 15, $6. For more information call (518) 899-0105 or visit www.danceflurry.org. Sunday, March 23 Indoor Craft and Garage Sale Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Admission is free, more than 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, bakery goods, lunch, books, household items, clothing, jewelry, hand work, party vendors and items you’d never expect to find. All proceeds go to local charities. For more information call (518) 289-5470. “Growing Community” Forum to Explore Impact of Saratoga Farmers’ Market SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 4–6 p.m. The public is invited to hear from Farmers and Market Customers at this free event. Saratoga area residents will have an opportunity to sample locally grown foods and to get to know some of the farmers who produced them. Tastings of market foods prepared by Parkside Eatery will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring farmers and market customers, on the economic, environmental, and social benefits of the farmers’ market. Ushpizi: ‘The Guests’ Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public, “Ushpizi” is a warm and touching film about a childless, kind and poor Chasidic couple and their enormous faith in and love for God. The evening includes snacks. For more information, call (518) 584-2370 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Monday, March 24 Aging in Place Home Show Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.–noon Home service professionals will be on hand to offer help and advice on how to stay in your home and community as you age. Call (518) 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org. A Taste of Ballston Spa HVCC TEC Smart Campus, 345 Hermes Road, Malta, 6–8 p.m. The Ballston Spa Education Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser. Guests will be able to sample delicious offerings from some of the area's most popular restaurants and food vendors. A cash bar, with wine and beer, will be available. A raffle for gift baskets and other great prizes. Tickets are $30 per person, $55 per couple, $10 for students, Available at the door or on the website at www.ballstonspaeducationfoundation.com. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Tuesday, March 25 Lenten Luncheon Series Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville, noon–1 p.m. Session 3 of 4, DVD study of the Life and Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran pastor and theologian, committed to following Jesus Christ. The sessions will go through April 1. Please bring your own bag lunch, beverages will be provided. Handicapped accessible. For more information call Pastor Joyce deVelder at (518) 695-3260. Wednesday, March 26 Graduation Options and Transition for Students with Disabilities Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Parents as Advocates: Learn about graduation and diploma options available to students with disabilities including the new Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential and the Skills Achievement Credential Discover the essential skills needed for post-high school and how to use your student's IEP transition plan to achieve them. For more information, visit www.sspl.org or call (518)584-7860, opt. 3. Spiritual Living Circle 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 7 p.m. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a discussion of the articles in the March issue of Science of Mind magazine. All are welcome for this metaphysical chat whether they’ve read or not. Offered on a donation basis. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569. The Night Sky: How it Works and How to Find Your Way Community Room Crandall Library, 7 p.m. Bernie Forman will lead a virtual constellation tour including how to find objects, how the sky changes during the night and during the year, and what kinds of objects to observe in different seasons. For more information call the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society, (518) 222-4046. Thursday, March 27 Opening Reception for Graphic Advocacy: International Posters for the Digital Age 2001-2012 Schick Art Gallery, Saisselin Art Building 5:30–7 p.m. For information call (518) 580-5049.