Friday, May 6
Opening Reception for “Art in the Foyer”
The National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.
The Museum’s annually rotating exhibition highlights dance-inspired fine art. This season presents photographs from the renowned photographer Paul Kolnik. The Museum is pleased to sponsor a wide ranging exhibition of his work from the 1970s to the present. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about exhibitions and upcoming events at the Museum, visit our website at www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225 extension 3001.
Saturday, May 7
Defensive Driving Class
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs,
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Kayaderosseras Creek Clean Up Day
Kelly Park Pavilion, Ballston Spa, 9 a.m.
Friends of the Kayaderosseras is hosting its Annual Spring Clean Up Day of access points and other lands along the Kayaderosseras Creek. The group conducts clean-ups of some of the public access sites along the Kayaderosseras Creek and its tributaries twice a year. This season, volunteers will clean-up 10 sites and trail improvements along the creek. Maps and transportation to the sites will be provided, but volunteers are needed. Lunch will be provided for volunteers at 12:30 p.m. in the park. Volunteers are reminded to wear weather- and task-appropriate clothing, such as long pants, long-sleeved shirts, boots and a sturdy pair of work gloves, preferably leather. For more information, contact Blue Neils at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (518) 275-6928.
Cub Scout “Zombie” Cub-o-Ree
Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, 9:30 a.m. –
2 p.m.
Saratoga District invites all boys currently in grades K-4 to a day of “Zombie” fun at our Cub-o-Ree. Both current and prospective current Cub Scouts are welcome as well as siblings. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. with your Zombie makeover and continues until 2 p.m. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. $5 per person registration includes a patch and lunch. Register at the Twin Rivers Council website: www.trcscouting.org/Event.aspx?id=7806. For more information, contact (518) 644-4438.
Sunday, May 8
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman MS
One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, Located at 538 Maple Ave (Route 9) in the Saratoga Health and Wellness Bldg., Across from Maple Ave Middle School, Just off Route 50 9- 10:15 a.m. This is a group meeting for meditation followed up by a short discussion. All contemplative traditions are honored. Visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com or call Pierre at (413) 992-7012.
Monday, May 9
25th Annual Saratoga Horse Symposium
Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The 2016 Saratoga Horse Symposium, hosted by CCE Equine-a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will feature well known equine experts and veterinarians, along with live horse demonstrations, riding clinics, and educational presentations. New this year will be an outdoor vendor fair, horse and animal rescue groups, and a used tack sale. There will be a Silent Auction offering a great selection of goods and services donated by many local businesses. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser directly benefit educational equine programming and the 4-H Training Center. Doors open at 8 a.m. for registration. Pre-registration is $20/day for adults, $10.00/day for college students and $5/day for 4-H youth. Food will be available for purchase on the grounds. For more information, visit www.cceequine.com.
Tuesday, May 10
Jessica Posner - Find Me Unafraid: Love, Loss and Hope in an African Slum
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Few have fought as tenaciously and ingeniously against poverty and hopelessness as Jessica Posner and her husband Kennedy Odede. Their story vividly illustrates the power of young, hopeful people to have an impact on the world, and stands as a testament to the transformations made possible by true love. Their foundation, Shining Hope for Communities, combats extreme poverty and gender inequality by linking schools for girls to high value community services for all. For more information, visit www.northshire.com.
Wednesday, May 11
Italian Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs,
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Soup, antipasto salad, fettuccine alfredo, baked ziti , chicken parmesan, meatballs and Italian sausage and peppers, garlic bread and butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Donation requested: adults $12, seniors and military (Active/Retired with ID card) $11, children 5 -12, $8, under 5 free, take-outs $12. For more information, call (518) 584-2585.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa,
7 – 9:30 p.m.
It’s Pickins’ Time - Get ready for a great evening of music. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. We are having a fun season with extemporaneous, local talented musicians, with old and new songs. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play background or join in with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Please bring finger foods to share. Bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica or whatever you use to make music – or just come.
Thursday, May 12
Longfellows Monthly Interfaith Prayer Meeting
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.
Go Kids
Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 11 a.m.
Get outside and play with Go Kids! Go Kids is the Capital Region’s only multi-sport and exercise program exclusively designed for children aged 2-6. Join us and Go Kids with outside clothes and shoes for an hour of fun. For more information call (518) 695-6641.
Community Animal Action Project, Inc. Fundraiser
The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
The Inn at Saratoga will be hosting a fundraiser for Community Animal Action Project Inc. 501 (3) c. CAAP will receive 25 percent of the evening’s receipts. Proceeds go toward spay/neuter and medical treatment for homeless animals. Call to make your reservations at (518) 583-1890.
