On Going Events:
En Pointe!
National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
En Pointe! explores the history, myths, and reality behind pointe shoes and ballet. For more information, please call (518) 584-2225, or visit: www.dancemuseum.org
Some Day Is Now: The Art of Corita Kent
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College. For more information please call (518) 580-8080 or visit www.skidmore.edu/tang.
Friday, May 10
Saratoga Springs Horse Show
May 10, 11, 12
Yaddo Showgrounds/NYRA Grounds. For more information visit www.saratogaspringshorseshow.com.
There’s No Place Like Home: Super Seniors
Round Lake Library, Malta Branch, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta, 2 p.m.
This panel presentation will cover independent living services available for seniors in the community: home care services, companion services, housing options, adult day services and technology. For more information call (518) 682-2495.
Mother’s Day Open House
Zieker Eye Opthalmology, 14 Mountain Ledge Dr., Wilton, 3–5 p.m.
Help ensure your mother is seeing all of the beauty in her life. Please join us for an open house to learn more about the advances in vision options that exist today. One lucky attendee will win a $500 Pelleve gift card! RSVP: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (518) 450-1080.
Saturday, May 11
Baked Ham Dinner
Trinity United Methodist Church, Ballard Road, Wilton, 3:30–6:30 p.m. For more information call (518) 584-9107.
Grand Opening Celebration Maple Childcare Center
2737 Route 9, Malta, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. New location. For more information call (518) 889-5045 or visit www.mapleleafchildcare.com.
NYS High School Rowing Championships
Saratoga Lake
For more information call (518) 583-3396 or visit www.saratogarowing.com.
A Gardener’s Weekend
Fort Hardy Park’s Youth Center, Schuylerville, 9 a.m.
Plant sales, a children’s potting shed, a Garden Tea with scones, and a slide presentation on ‘The Lilacs of Schuylerville’. More information visit www.schuylervillechamber.org.
Round Lake Villagewide Garage and Plant Sale
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Food, maps and free parking. 30 plus families. Benefits the Round Lake Library. Northway Exit 11. For more information call (518) 817-1977.
Healthy Kids Day
Saratoga Regional YMCA, West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.
The YMCA will be hosting this free community event as part of their commitment to addressing critical gaps in health and education. For more information, please call Taraya Ricci at (518) 583-9622, ext. 120 or visit www.saratogaregionalymca.org.
Taylor’s Heroes Extreme Boot Camp Challenge
Saratoga Regional YMCA, West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m.
For kids, families,and serious athletes. For more information visit www.taylorsheroes.org.
2nd Annual Ace Hardware Poker Run
55 Northern Pines Rd., Gansevoort 11:30 a.m. (registration at 9 a.m.)
The Ace Hardware Wilton Retail Support Center will host its 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run with all proceeds to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network HospitalsFor more information visit www.acehardware.com.
Mother’s Day Craft Day
Round Lake Library, Malta Branch, 1 Bayberry Dr. Malta and Clark House, 31 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Kids can stop by and make a Mother’s Day craft. Supplies will be available at both locations in the children’s room. This is a drop-in program so crafts will be available all day. For more information call Round Lake (518) 899-2285 or Malta (518) 682-2495.
Of Mice and Men
Saratoga Art Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, May 11 and 12, 2 p.m.
Local Actors Guild of Saratoga proudly presents the literary classic. A powerful story of an unlikely friendship, simply told. Of Mice and Men will also be showing on May 18 and 19. Tickets are $15. For more information visit www.saratoga-arts.org or call (518) 393-3496.
Sunday, May 12
Guided Birding Walk on Bog Meadow Trail
Bog Meadow Trail Parking area, Route 29, Saratoga Springs, 7:30–10 a.m. (Rain Date May 19)
Marne Onderdonk will guide participants in learning to identify birds by sound, sight and habitat. Please check the weather and dress accordingly in layers, including a hat and good shoes or boots. Bring water, a snack and insect repellent. Registration required and limited to the first 15 people. $5 suggested donation. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Monday, May 13
English Spoken Here: Beginner Classes
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs, 9:30–11 a.m.
Literacy NYGCR provides private and small group instruction by trained volunteers to individuals wishing to improve reading, writing, and English speaking skills. Free and open to adults from other countries. Register with the Literacy Volunteers office in the Saratoga Springs Public Library by calling 518-583-1232 or in person Tuesday–Friday.
Spring Performance of the Saratoga Youth Symphony Orchestra
Universal Preservation Hall, Washington St. Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.
For more information call (518) 583-1128 or visit: www.saratogayouthsymphony.com.
Tuesday, May 14
Book Bag Shop Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will be holding their 10 cents paperback book sale today. For more information call (518) 584-7860 ext. 234.
Horseplay at the Children’s Museum
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs
Free admission with the Saratoga 150 Lapel Pin Medallion. For more information call (518) 584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org.
Wednesday, May 15
Dine for Saratoga Mentoring
Gaffney’s Restaurant, Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Saratoga Springboard invites you to join us at Gaffney’s to support Saratoga Mentoring. 20 percent of the proceeds from the dining room will be donated to Saratoga Mentoring. For reservations please call (518) 587-7359.
Thursday, May 16
Adirondack Photography
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs, 7–8:45 p.m.
Carl Heilman Slide Show.
