Friday, April 8
Theater: Hecuba
Bernhard Theater, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.
The American premiere of Maria Carr’s new version of the Euripides tragedy in which the queen of Troy, after its fall, is still a powerful leader in violent times. Directed by 1994 Skidmore graduate Ian Belton. Showing April 8 – 10, all shows at 8 p.m. except Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. $12 general admission, $8 students and senior citizens. For more information, call (518) 580-5439
Saturday, April 9
Annual Milton Grange Garage Sale
Milton Grange, 644 Rock City Falls Rd., Ballston Spa, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start students. Please call Tony at (518) 584-8550 to make donation arrangements.
Annual Flea Market, Bake Sale and Luncheon
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Rd, Rock City Falls, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Baked goods, hot dogs, and soup for sale. Any questions call Welna at (518) 885-9316.
Conservation through the Lives of Adirondack Loons
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room. 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.
Dr. Nina Schoch will present “Conservation through the Lives of Adirondack Loons.” The presentation provides an overview of the Common Loon’s natural history and behavior and the conservation efforts of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. The event is free to the public. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. For more information, visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The middle and high school youth of Ballston Spa United Methodist Church will be putting on a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit a Week of Local Mission this summer.
They will be raising funds for Mission Trip 2016 to Niagara Falls, NY. Dinner will consist of spaghetti & meatballs, salad, garlic bread, beverages and dessert. Cost for adults is $8, kids 10 & under: $5. For more information, call (518) 885-6886.
Lasagna Dinner
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The menu will feature lasagna (meat or vegetarian) or baked ziti, tossed salad, Italian bread, choice of desserts and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 – 10 years of age. Children under 5 are free. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call (518) 695-6638. Take-outs are available. For more information, call (518) 695-3479.
Contra Dancing
American Legion, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville, 7 p.m.
The Advocates for the Schuylerville Public Library will be hosting Contra Dancing. Dance instruction starts at 7p.m. and dancing will begin at 8 p.m. Open to all ages – this is a free event.
Sunday, April 10
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa, 8-11 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet includes scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, French toast, pancakes along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors (60 plus) $6, Children (4-10) $5. For more information, call (518) 885-1149.
Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 8 – 11 a.m.
Will be cooking breakfast and will continue on the second Sunday of each month all year. Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: adult $7, children $4, everyone is welcome. For more information, call (518) 695-3917.
Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion
Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs. 6 p.m.
Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Power through Constructive Thinking by Emmet Fox. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Monday, April 11
Taste of Ballston Fundraiser for BSEF
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa, 6 - 8 p.m.
The Ballston Spa Educational Foundation is celebrating its 20 year anniversary with its Taste of Ballston event. Taste tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for kids 12 and under. Check out www.bspaedfoundation.com . Tickets are still available for purchase for the Taste of Tuscany raffle. You could win a trip for two to Italy! Drawing will be at the Taste of Ballston event.
Tuesday, April 12
Church Pieroghi Sale
Christ the Savior Parish, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake, Pick up 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, Farmer’s cheese may be ordered. Call (518) 363-0001. Please get your orders in as soon as possible.
Saratoga Reads – Conversation with Ginny Gilder
Gannett Auditorium of Palamountain Hall, Skidmore College Campus, 7 p.m.
Saratoga Reads will wrap up its 12th year of public programming with a special event featuring a conversation with author and Olympic rower Ginny Gilder. Gilder will be interviewed by Skidmore Professor Jeffrey Segrave. A reception and signing will follow the event to celebrate a terrific 12th year of reading together as a community and the paperback release of Gilder’s book, Course Correction: A Story of Rowing and Resilience in the Wake of Title IX. For more information, visit www.northshire.com.
Actt Naturally 3rd Anniversary Fundraising Party
Fifty South, 2128 Doubleday Ave., Ballston Spa, 5 p.m.
Help us celebrate our third anniversary as a non-profit organization! We hope you will join us at the party! Live music, food and libations including Fifty South ‘Farm to Table’ menu items. Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle, $50 per person. For more information, visit www.acttnaturally.org.
Wednesday, April 13
Italian Sausage & Meatloaf Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Menu: Soup, tossed salad, Italian sausage, oven roasted potatoes/peppers, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, rolls and butter, coffee, tea. Donation requested: adults $10, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $9, children 5- 12 $6, under 5 free takeouts $10, cash bar available. For more information, call (518) 584-2585.
Bikes vs. Cars
Filene Hall, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
Bikeatoga is proud to offer the first Saratoga screening of Bikes vs. Cars, a thrilling documentary that premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in 2015. It explores the growing congestion problem in cities around the world and offers optimistic ideas for changing streets to accommodate all users. Skidmore, Empire State College, and Sustainable
Saratoga are all co-sponsors. The film will be shown free of charge. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. A round table discussion follows the film.
Thursday, April 14
Interfaith Prayer Meeting
Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m.
The Meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30 a.m. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information, call (518) 450-1615.
