Calendar 3.14 - 3.20.14

Friday, March 14 Kundalini Yoga in the Park Saratoga Spa State Park, The Lincoln Baths, Saratoga Springs, 9:30–11 a.m. Every Friday, Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan with Kim Rossi, Spa Director at The Roosevelt Baths & Spa. This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is by donation, $20 for all others guests. For more information call (518) 321-5660. Fish Fry Friday Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the village of Victory 5–7 p.m. Menu: Fried Fish, Fried Clams, or Fried Chicken Tenders, $8.50, Clam Chowder $5 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for take-out (518) 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome, every Friday through March. Saturday, March 15 Thurman Maple Days Various Sugar Houses, Thurman, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Follow the signs. Producers open up their sugarhouses for free tours and demonstrations. For more information call (518) 623-9718 or visit www.ThurmanMapleDays.com. Wilton Mall Kids Club: St. Patty’s Day Fun Wilton Mall, Saratoga Springs, 1–3 p.m. The Children’s Museum of Saratoga will be here with fun activities and St. Patty’s crafts for the kids to make and bring home. There will also be face painting and a leprechaun scavenger hunt. Don’t forget to wear your green. For more information call (518) 583-2138. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Route 4 and Route 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Charles Kuenzel and David Patterson, retired Saratoga Springs High School teachers and business owners of “Saratoga Tours,” will introduce us to Aaron Burr’s Saratoga. The controversial Revolutionary War hero, duel survivor, State Assemblyman, and U.S. Vice President was married to Madame Jumel, one of the largest landowners in Saratoga Springs. Public is welcome. For more information call (518) 587-2978. Annual St. Patty’s Day Dinner VFW Post 358, 68 East North Street, Ballston Spa, 1–6 p.m. Corned beef, potatoes, carrots and cabbage. $10 per person at. Eat in or take-out available. For more information call (518) 885-8580. Stories from the Sandbox New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. A panel of women veterans, present stories of their unique experiences during recent service in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information call (518) 581-5100. $10,000 Cash Raffle and St. Paddy's Day Dinner Fundraiser Wayside Inn, 104 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center, 6 p.m. Come support the playground fund for the Greenfield Elementary School. The winning ticket will be drawn at our Luck O’the Dragon St. Paddy's dinner. Winner does not need to be present to win. Additional smaller cash prizes will be awarded as well. For more information visit www.greenfieldplayground.com. Sunday, March 16 Sermon on the Mount Highway Tabernacle, 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, 10:30 a.m. Drama ministry of Matt & Tina Zawisa, The Living Gospel, will be presenting the Sermon on the Mount. For more information call (518) 664-4442. Concert: The Revelations of Divine Love Arthur B. Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs 3 p.m. The Revelations of Divine Love: Metaphors from Sea and Sky, an oratorio by Carson Cooman is presented by Burnt Hills Oratorio Society. A pre-concert lecture by the composer at 2 p.m. For ticket information call (518) 416-4060 or visit www.BHOS.us. Potluck and Movie Night 2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 5:15 p.m. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living is hosting a potluck and movie night featuring the film, “Unlikely Friends,” a compelling documentary about the incredible healing power of forgiveness, followed by discussion. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569. Monday, March 17 Parkinson's Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson's Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947. Tuesday, March 18 Lenten Luncheon Series Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville, Noon–1 p.m. Session two of four, DVD study of the Life and Writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran pastor and theologian who was 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. 2014 Annual Meeting and Community Mixer Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, 6 p.m. Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association Annual Meeting and Mixer is an opportunity to review accomplishments, honor our outgoing board members and welcome our new ones, as well as look forward to the upcoming year. The evening will begin with a social hour and buffet at 6 p.m., followed by the official meeting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and are available online at www.ballston.org. Saratoga Greenbelt Trail Open House Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30–8:30 p.m. A public open house is scheduled for the opportunity to learn about the proposed trail connecting destinations and favorite places around Saratoga Springs. The evening will include a chance to see the draft Greenbelt Trail Feasibility Study and to discuss the potential for this important initiative. The Greenbelt is being imagined as a 10-mile loop around the city for walkers, runners, bikers, hikers, cross country skiers, snow shoeing, dog walking and other trail uses. Interested citizens, businesses, property owners and organizations are encouraged to attend and share their ideas. 22 Caliber Rifle Competition Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory, 7 p.m. Last Shoot, everyone will be welcome. Bring your own .22-caliber rifle and ammunition. For additional information contact Tim at (518) 728-7098. Wednesday, March 19 Surrounded by History Canfield Casino, 1 East Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Northshire Bookstore will partner with The Saratoga Springs History Museum to host a reading, discussion and signing with three author/historians. The authors presenting their work will be Beverly Bridger, Bob Cudmore and Jeremy Davis. Admission is $5, free for museum members. For more information on this or other events, call (518) 682-4200 or (855) 339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com. Thursday, March 20 Cancer Support Group One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, Noon–1 p.m. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. Donations welcome. Call Pierre at (518) 450-1624 to register and confirm, as schedule is subject to change. Film: Kiss the Water Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. In a small cottage on the northern coast of Scotland, Megan Boyd twirled tiny bits of feather and fur, silver and gold into fishing flies that were at once works of art, magical - and absolutely lethal. Discussion following the film by John Braico of Trout Unlimited. Underwriting for our “In the Public Interest!” Movie Series comes from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund. Not rated, suitable for all ages. For more information and a listing of movies and show times visit www.saratogafilmforum.org.