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Bulletin BoardCRAFT & VENDOR FAIR FUNDRAISER FOR RELAY FOR LIFE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Just in time for Easter shopping, a large Craft and Vendor Fair will take place on Saturday, April 19th, from 9 am

til 4 pm at the Holiday Inn at 232 Broadway in Saratoga. All money raised will go to the Saratoga Relay for Life benefit-ting the American Cancer Society. For a free admission and parking, you can have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny, win raffle prizes and shop with over 40 vendors. For more information go to www.relayforlife.org/sarato-gaspringsny or call Jillian at 518-792-5377.

COmmUNITY BUSINESSES SUppORT FLOYDwARRIORS.COm pROjECT EASTER BUNNY 2014 CAPITAL DISTRICT - The 5th Annual Project Easter Bun-ny sponsored by floydwarriros.com, was made better this year by the help of some Home Front community business partners including Ballston Spa National Bank, Bella Rouge Cosmetics of Clifton Park Center, the CR Wood Center at Glens Falls Hospital, the Malta Community Center and The Hope Club of Latham. These local outfits served as collec-tion sites for donations of new toys and wrapped candy from March 17th-31st in order for floydwarriors.com to as-semble a goal of 250 large baskets that will soon be distrib-uted to local oncology centers and sister cancer organiza-tions. Employees of Empire State College and AgroChem Inc. also banded together to make this year’s take even larger. Founder of floydwarriors.com, Lisa Morahan, was inspired to spare families undergoing chemotherapy and radiation the experience of waking Easter morning without a basket for a child in the family, as she had in 2009. All baskets are being assembled April 12th for distribution the week of April 13th to the CR Wood Center of Glens Falls Hospital, The Community Hospice of Saratoga, The Mollie Wilmott Center ROC, Riverview NYOH, The Hope Club of Latham, Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NYOH of Albany and other sister cancer support organizations. For information on other services offered by floydwarriors.com, or to volun-teer in the future log onto www.floydwarriors.com.

YOUTH SQUARED TO LAUNCH pHILANTHROpIC wEB-BASED GAmE:SARATOGA SPRINGS - To celebrate National Volunteer Month, local non-profit, Youth2 will launch a web-based game called the Humanitarian Games. During the month of April, players will travel from non-profit to non-profit completing community service challenges, receiving spe-cial prices and fulfilling school community service require-ments. The game play is simple. Players are presented with

a challenge to complete. For example, one challenge is to prepare soup in Shelters of Saratoga’s kitchen using ingre-dients donated by Esperanto. The soup is then offered to those at the shelter. After completing the challenge, play-ers will be provided with a QR code to scan using their smart phones or a code to input into a home or library com-puter. Once the code is inputted more challenges will be unlocked. Some challenges will also unlock special prizes. You can register for the Games at www.saratogawire.com/humanitarian-games

SARATOGA FILm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID: ERNEST & CELESTINE, Thurs., Apr. 17, 7:30p.m.,

Fri., Apr. 18, 7:30p.m., Sun., Apr. 20, 3:00p.m.; JULES AT EIGHT/HOW TO GROW A BAND, Community Partnership! Sat., Apr. 19, 7:30p.m.; NYMPHOMANIAC, Thurs., Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m. (Volume I), Fri., Apr. 25, 7:30 p.m. (Volume I), Sun., Apr. 27, 3:00 p.m. (Volume II); WOMEN OF ’69, UN-BOXED, Sat., Apr. 26, 7:30 p.m. Special Event!

HOmE mADE THEATER CLOSES ITS SEASON wITH A HILARIOUS COmEDY!SARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater wraps up their 29th season with Marc Camoletti’s BOEING BOEING at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park. The show runs weekends April 18th through May 4th. Perfor-mances are Fridays and Saturdays April 18, 19, 25, 26, and May 2 & 3 at 8:00pm. Matinees are on Sundays April 27 & May 4 at 2:00pm. An optional dinner package is avail-able at Bookmakers Restaurant at the Holiday Inn prior to the evening performances or following the matinee perfor-mances for an additional $22 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity. Ticket prices are $23 and $26. For reserva-tions or further information, call HMT at (518) 587-4427 or visit www.homemadetheater.org.

GOOD FRIDAY FISH DINNERSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Good Friday Fish Din-ner: New England Clam Chowder, your choice of Broiled or Fried Fish, oven roasted potatoes,

baked macaronie & cheese, green beans, coleslaw, rolls & butter, dessert, coffee & tea. Friday, April 18, 2014, 4:30-7pm. Donation requested: $10.00 Adults; $9.00 Seniors (62 years); $9.00 Military (active or retired) with ID card; $5.00 Children 5-12; Children under 5 Free. $10.00 All Takeouts. Cash bar available. 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs.

HERITAGE HUNTERS mEETINGSARATOGA SPRINGS - Heritage Hunters, genealogy and local history group, will meet on Saturday, April 19th, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Former Mayflower Society historian and retired certified genealogist Bette Innes Bradway will speak about “Documenting Research,” particularly in apply-ing to lineage societies. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978

EASTER BREAkFAST BUFFETSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents Easter Breakfast Buffet: Tropical Fruit Cocktail, French Toast/Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, juice,

coffee & tea. Sunday, April 20, 2014. 8:30-11am. Donation requested: Adults $8.00; Seniors and Military (active/re-tired with ID card) $7.00; Children 5-12 $6.00; Under 5 Free. Takeouts $8.00. 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA CHAmBER pLAYERS CONCERTSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Chamber Players’ All-Bach concert on Easter afternoon, Sunday April 20, 3 PM, will honor the late Ruth and Lamar Alsop, Robert Conant and David Griggs-Janower. Their contributions to the musi-cal world have enriched local audiences. This concert will pay tribute to their gifts to the community with 2 offer-ings by Johann Sebastian Bach. The concert will be at the Saratoga United Methodist Church, 5th Avenue and Hen-ning Road; Saratoga Springs. Tickets may be ordered on-line at www.saratogachamberplayers.org, or by calling 518.584.1427, or by purchase at the door on the afternoon of the concert. Adults: $18, seniors $15, students $12. Children accompanied by an adult are admitted free. The concert is made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

ALL YOU CAN EAT COUNTRY BREAkFAST

GANSEVOORT - The Gansevoort Vol Fire Dept will be hosting it’s monthly (All You Can Eat) country breakfast, this month with the Easter Bunny, April 20, 2014. Donations are: Adults

$8.00, Seniors 55+ $7.50, Kids 6-12yrs $6.00, Kids 5yrs and under free.

ApRIL kwVA BREAkFASTSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Adirondack Chap-ter 60 of the Korean War Veterans’ Associa-tion, will be holding a breakfast on Tuesday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m. at the Country Corner

Cafe on Church Street in Saratoga Springs. Cost is $12.00, including tax and gratuity, with four meal choices. New members, including veterans from all wars, spouses, wid-ows, children and friends are always welcome. Please call Louise Finan at 584-3151 with your reservation and meal choice.

SARATOGA CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Children’s Theatre will hold auditions for The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday May 10, from 10:30-12:30pm(for children entering 4th through 10th grade in the fall)at the Saratoga Senior Center 5 Williams Street Saratoga Springs. Actors should come with a prepared musical theater song and sheet music. An accompanist will be provided (No CD’s, a cappella, or MP3 tracks).Rehearsal will start September 11 and the show will go up October 25-26 & 27. Please bring a photograph of yourself to attach to your audition. This does NOT need to be a formal headshot. Any size photo will work. We ask that you list all conflicts that you have between September 11 through Oct 27th on your audition form. The production will be directed by Tony Rivera with musical direction by Alex Dicicco and Produced by Meg Kelly. More information please visit www.saratogachildren-stheatre.org

SSUmC RUmmAGE SALESARATOGA SPRINGS - Friday, April 25, 9am-3pm; Satur-day, April 26, 9am-11am. Saratoga Springs United Method-ist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free-will offering. *Note, items may be dropped off for donation Tuesday, 1-3pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-3pm

AUDITIONS FOR pINOCCHIOSARATOGA - The Creative Place International (CPI), a non- ‐profit organization dedicated to providing exciting cultural resources in Saratoga Springs—in collaboration with the National Museum of Dance School of the Arts—will present PINOCCHIO, a new stage version of the beloved children’s tale with music as part of a new CPI theatre arts summer program. Auditions for young performers will be held Saturdays, April 26 and May 3, from 3- 5 PM. Call 518 584- 2225 ext. 3008 or register online at www.dancemu-seum.org/school. Performances will be July 27- 19 in the new performing space at the National Museum of Dance.

wALk FOR THE ANImALS & NATIONAL kIDS & pETS DAYSARATOGA SPRINGS - H.O.P.E.’s 11th Annual Walk for the Animals & National Kids & Pets Day. April 26, 2014 Rain or Shine! At the Fountain in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. Free gifts for you and your pet. Walk with us through his-

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toric downtown Saratoga Springs up Broadway toward Palazzo Riggi. Or forego the walk and just hang out with us at the park! Prizes for Best Dressed Dog, Best Wagging Tail, Friendliest Dog, Dog-Owner Lookalike, Best Doggy Smile, Best Trick & More! The Three Walkers with the Highest Amount of Pledges will each receive a fantastic prize! 12:30 registration $25. 1:00 walk begins. 1:30-3:30 Palazzo Riggi - Think Mexico! Registration fee waived for $25 (min.) in pledge collections. www.hopeanimalrescue.org

DANCEFLURRY SARATOGA CONTRADANCE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Contras, squares, and couples dances 8:00-11:00 PM (lesson for be-ginners at 7:30), Saturday, April 26. Calling by Ridge Kennedy with music by Set Américain. 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 & se-niors $7, children under 15, $6. First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. Info (518) 899-0105. or www.danceflurry.org.

TLG8 pARTY FUNDRAISERSCHUYLERVILLE - Saturday, April 26th The Greater Schuy-lerville Youth Program will provide the eats for a village wide TLG8 (pronounced - tailgate) Party @ Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville. The party is intended to help the Old Sara-toga Athletic Association celebrate their Opening Day Cer-emonies for the 2014 Baseball/Softball Season. Food will be served buffet style starting at noon. $5 plates for kids 10 and under / $10 plates for those over 10 years of age. Spare ribs, pulled pork , burgers and hot dogs are part of the fare being offered. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for roof repairs on the Youth Center. Businesses/Individuals interested in contributing should contact the Youth Center @ 695-6100. There will be a hardball face contest too! For the latest details on our events, please visit our fb page:https://www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervil-leyouthprogram

mONTHLY INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Sunday, April 27th, from 11-3 pm the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale takes place at

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, parking great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, camping equip-ment, summer items, clothing jewelry, party vendors, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Rain or shine the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family en-

joys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: next sale June 22nd. Tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call 289-5470 for information.

GATEwAY HOUSE OF pEACE HOUSE BLESSINGBALLSTON SPA - Please join us for this very special event - our house blessing ceremony! The Christ Episcopal Church of Ballston Spa will be leading our blessing ceremony. Sunday, April 27th, 2014 from 2-3pm. Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. RSVP to jonihanch-ette@gatewayhouseofpeace.org www.gatewayhouseof-peace.org

BROADALBIN pASTORAL CARE mINISTRY TRAININGCAPITAL DISTRICT - Beginning Tuesday, April 29, 2014, a Six Week Formation and Skill Building Workshop entitled “Pastoral Care to the Sick, Elderly and Homebound” will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 7 North Street, Broadalbin, NY 12025. This program will be held Tuesdays through June 3, 2014, and will provide information on: the art of pastoral visitation; communica-tion skills; illness issues; spiritual assessment; grief and loss; suffering and faith; death and dying; ritual and sacra-ments in pastoral ministry; theology of pastoral care and caregiving issues. Weekly sessions include presentations and interactive exercises, as well as readings. Two pastoral visits are required along with a journal process. There is a $40 fee which includes a book and all handout materi-als. Registration is necessary and limited to 28 attendees. Registration deadline is Tuesday, April 22, 2014. For a reg-istration form or additional information, please email: Ma-ria.Schollenberger@rcda.org or call: Maria Schollenberger, Pastoral Care Ministry, Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, (518) 641-6818.

LOCAL HORSE SHOw TO SUppORT LOCAL CHARITIES wITH TELETHON’

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Capital Fund of Sara-toga County, Inc. through its Saratoga Springs Horse Show and in conjunction with Productions East Media is pleased to announce that the 2014 Saratoga Springs Horse Show will be webcasted and cable casted as a telethon benefiting the

almost 30 charities it has helped over the past two years. The Saratoga Springs Horse Show will be held April 30th to May 4th and on May 7th to May 11th. It is located off Exit 14 of I-87 (Northway) on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York adjacent to the NYRA Race Track. Admission is

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$4 per person over 12. For more information contact Tom Fueston at tom@saratogaspringshorseshow.com or call 518/490-1214, or visit our Website www.saratogasprings-horseshow.com . You can also write to: Capital Fund of Saratoga County, Inc., P.O. Box 1310, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

SUpERVISOR VEITCH TO GIVE HISTORICAL pRESENTATION AT THE SARATOGA SpRINGS CITY CENTERSARATOGA SPRINGS - With every milestone reached in life comes the opportunity to not only plan for the future, but reflect on the past. That is exactly what the City Center is doing in honor of its 30th Anniversary. Over the years the City Center has experienced continued growth and success in the convention industry, establishing itself as a highly desirable meeting and event venue in the Northeast. This celebration of achievement calls for a look back at the rich history of conventions in Saratoga Springs as well as the road to the City Center’s establishment. City Center Presi-dent, Mark E. Baker has invited Supervisor Matthew Veitch to give an extensive on-site historical presentation on this topic. The presentation will showcase numerous visuals and will begin with the development and construction of Convention Hall in 1893 as well as the fire that destroyed it. The public’s reaction to the loss of this community treasure and the rallying to build a new Convention Hall during the 1960’s and 1970’s will also be included. Following will be the age of Urban Renewal, the process of founding the City Center and the recent expansion. The City Center warmly extends an invitation to the public to take a look back at Saratoga Springs’ fascinating convention history and be enlightened as well. The presentation will be held at the City Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 7-8:30pm. The City Center enjoys “Bringing People Together” and this event will be one for the history books!

FOUR SARATOGA EN pOINTE SCULpTURES ON DISpLAY AT SARATOGA CITY CENTERSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs City Center celebrates its 30th Anniversary year of “Bringing People Together,” by offering City Center visitors an opportunity to view a portion of the notable Saratoga En Pointe exhibit. This famed exhibit originally was comprised of 26, five foot tall, fiberglass ballet pointe shoe sculptures. Each shoe was commissioned in 2013 by a sponsor and designed by a lo-cal artist as a fundraiser for the National Museum of Dance. The City Center is pleased to welcome 4 of the 26 original ballet pointe shoes. They are now on display in the grand lobby- shown high above the lobby floor, as a dancing-in-

the air exhibit. Visitors can view the shoes Monday through Friday from the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm through April 30, 2014. From the golden “All That Glitters” shoe to the magical mirrored “Believe In Your Dreams” shoe, this cur-rent exhibit is a testimony to dance and the treasure Sara-toga Springs has in the National Museum of Dance. The public is encouraged to plan a visit to view these stunning works of art and celebrate the City Center’s 30th Anniver-sary, as another opportunity for “Bringing People Together.”

10 CENT pApERBACk SALESARATOGA SPRINGS - The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 10 cent paperback sale on Wednes-day, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the library located at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs. When attending the sale, be sure to stop in The Book Bag Shop open in their new location in the northeast corner on the first floor of the library where the cafe was located.

2014 RUN 4 VOCATIONS - 5k OppORTUNITY TO wALk OR RUN

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Everyone has a vo-cation! What’s Yours? Come out and wit-ness to your vocation of single, married, priestly, diaconal or religious life! Satur-day, May 3, 2014. Christian Brothers

Academy, 12 Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12205. Registration: online at www.albanyvocations.org/run. Registration $30.00. Free T-shirt while they last and lunch included. Call Sister Rosemary at 518-674-3818 for more information. This event is sponsored by the Vocation Office of the R.C. Diocese of Albany.

ANTIQUE FAIR AND FLEA mARkET

GREENWICH - May 3rd & 4th at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rte. 29, Greenwich NY. $3 admission. (Sat. 8a-5p, Sun 9a-4p) Featuring over 200 dealers. GREAT FOOD. Early-Bird Friday (5/2 - 7a-4p - $10). RAIN or SHINE. Call (518) 331-5004.

CHICkEN BBQQUAKER SPRINGS - The Quaker Springs Firemen and Auxiliary are hosting their annual Chicken BBQ at their firehouse on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 12pm to 3pm. The cost is $9 for adults, $5

for ages 6-12 and children under 5 are free. Take out is available. Reservations are required. Please call 584-3829 or 584-2758.

AUDITIONS FOR THE ADDAmS FAmILYSARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater announces open auditions for their October production of the regional

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premiere of The Addams Family, music and lyrics by An-drew Lippa, book by Marshal Brickman and Rick Elice, di-rected by Dawn Oesch, musical direction by Cyndi Merrill, and choreographed by Johnny Martinez. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 5th from 7-9pm and Tuesday, May 6thfrom 6-7:30pm followed by call backs Tuesday evening at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. The cast consists of men and women ranging in age from 18+, and one boy age 10-14. Those auditioning should prepare a 16-bar excerpt from a song of their choice and bring their own sheet music, as a pianist will be provided. Up-beat songs only, no ballads. Selections from the show are allowed. No a capella singing. Actors should wear comfort-able clothing and appropriate shoes and bring a current photo & resume. Photos cannot be returned. Dance audi-tions will be at callbacks for all roles except Lurch. Produc-tion dates are weekends, October 10-26, 2014. Rehearsals begin in late August with a full schedule beginning Sep-tember 2nd. Some July/August dates may be scheduled according to availability. No appointments are necessary for the audition. For a detailed flyer with character descrip-tions or questions about the audition, contact HMT at 518-587-4427, or visit their web site at homemadetheater.org.

mETApHYSICAL BOOk DISCUSSION GROUp SARATOGA SPRINGS - at Woodlawn Commons – Satur-day, May 10 at 6 pm. New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living will host a discussion of Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller. All are welcome to come whether they’ve read or not. Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 518-423-3569. For more information, visitwww.newthoughtnewyork.org.

CApITAL REGION HEART wALkCAPITAL DISTRICT - Saturday, May 10, 2014, The Crossings of Colonie. 9:00am Registration, No Fee to Register. www.capi-talregionheartwalk.org. The American Heart Association will host the Capital Region

Heart Walk on Saturday, May 10, 2014. This fun-filled event, held at the Crossings of Colonie, includes a one or three mile walk around the park, live music, free giveaways and an informational health fair. Over 2,000 walkers will participate in the event to fund cardiovascular research and education.

ANNUAL SENIOR LUNCHEONSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Luncheon, Fri-day, May 16, 2014 at the Saratoga City Center on N. Broad-way in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11am and lunch is

served at noon. The theme is “Circus” with live music and door prizes. Menu: Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn, Coleslaw, Cornbread and Ice Cream Sun-daes for dessert. Tickets are $4.00 each and are required to attend. No take-outs. No animals allowed. Call Office for the Aging at 884-4100 for ticket sales information.

2ND ANNUAL mIRACLE LEAGUE pOkER RUN-THE mIRACLE RIDECAPITAL DISTRICT - Save the date May 17, 2014 for our 100 mile scenic road course through the mountains of Rensselaer, Columbia, and Berkshire Counties to raise money for sports and social programs for children and adults with disabilities. Register on the day of the ride from 9:00am-11:00am. The ride begins at 11:30am. The ride concludes at the Rensselaer Elks with a chicken bbq, food, prizes, raffles, entertainment, live music. Cost per rider – $25, passenger – $15, and picnic only – $15. Downloadable event registration forms will be available in coming weeks at: capitalregionmiracleleague.org If you have any ques-tions contact Linda Baker at 518-376-8365.

THE BATTENkILL RUNS THROUGH IT - EDITION IV BEACH, mUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL GREENWICH - Saturday, May 31, 2014. 1:00-6:00pm. (Rain date Sunday June 1, 2014). Greenwich Town Beach, Greenwich, New York. Battenkill Conservancy hosts the fourth edition of its signature beach & music festival kicking off the summer season on the banks of the Battenkill river at the Greenwich Town Beach, just north of the village on Route 29. The Battenkill Runs Through It Beach & Music Festival features a great line up of the Capital region’s most popular local musicians including Bob Warren & Joy MacK-enzie; a picnic plate heaping with offerings from top qual-ity restaurant and food purveyors; family activities related to the River Watch Discovery Program; canoe and kayak rides, fly fishing demonstrations and water & beach con-tests. It all makes for a perfect community event for every-one who loves music, food and most importantly the river! The Festival begins at 1pm and ends at 6pm. Food, music and all activities are included for only $12! Reduced entry for children 10 & under. Rain date: June 1st. Complete details to be posted at www.battenkillconservancy.org . For more information on the festival go to www.battenkillcon-servancy.org or email battenkillconservancy@gmail.com.

wALk TO CURE ARTHRITIS 2014 ®

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Join the Movement Today! The Arthritis Foundation of North-eastern NY announces the Walk to Cure Ar-

thritis 2014 on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Crossing in Colonie. Walk begins at 10 am. Fundraising goal for the

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Walk to Cure Arthritis is $125,000. Participants can join nearly the 1,000 registered walkers to help raise funds to help individuals with arthritis, the number one disability facing this nation! Individuals and teams can register on-line atwww.walktocurearthritis.albany.kintera.org or call the office at 456-1203. Come alone or come as a team. Raise $100 or more and receive a 2014 Arthritis Walk t-shirt. Additional incentive prizes are offered for meeting fundraising goals and can be viewed at www.arthritiswalk-prizes.org

SARATOGA SpRINGS CITY CENTER wELCOmES SARATOGA SURRENDER SCULpTURESARATOGA SPRINGS - The City Center’s 30th Anniversary celebration continues as it welcomes the “Saratoga Sur-render Sculpture,” a bronze bas-relief, on loan from The Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. This massive 4’ by 6’ bronze depicts the “turning point of America’s Revolutionary War,” when British General Burgoyne surrendered his sword to American General Gates. The event was a pivotal moment in America’s quest for independence. This impressive new work of art was created by Chas Fagan, a nationally known painter and sculptor. The subject is based on artist John Trumbull’s famous oil painting called “The Surrender of John Burgoyne,” which is prominently housed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The “Saratoga Surrender Sculpture” is now on display in the City Center’s main lobby for the pub-lic to appreciate Monday through Friday from the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Monday, May 19, 2014. The City Center is located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. After a tour of various venues in Saratoga County, the artwork will be permanently placed in a new memorial park called the Saratoga Surrender Site, south of Schuylerville, NY. The City Center is pleased to have another occasion to welcome the community through its doors and continue the effort of “Bringing People Together.”

SARATOGA CHORAL FESTIVAL SEEkS EXpERIENCED SINGERSSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Choral Festival seeks experienced singers with good sight-reading and vocal abil-ities for its fourteenth annual season. Singers will meet for rehearsals over a three-week period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 8th and will perform in a concert at the Henning Rd. United Methodist Church in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 27th, at 3:00 p.m. This summer’s concert will feature the choral music of Aaron Copland to include the complete Old American Songs setting for cho-rus and orchestra and Leonard Bernstein with music from On the Town. Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a submitted resume or letter detailing cho-

ral experience and an in-person audition for new mem-bers in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 10th. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral music. For further informa-tion or registration, the Festival website address is www.saratogachoralfest.org. One may also register through the email address satbchoir @yahoo.com. Our phone number is (518)-791-0185. Registration deadline is June 1st, 2014.

BALLSTON SpA FARmERS’ mARkET ACCEpTING VENDORS

BALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is currently accepting applications for vendors for the 2014 season. This year’s market will take place in Wiswall Park in downtown Ballston Spa from June 12 to Oc-

tober 18. The market will once again take place twice a week, Thursdays from 3pm-6pm and Saturdays 9am–noon. All products sold must be grown, raised or created by the vendor. No resale items or fundraisers. For an application, please email farmersmarket@ballston.org or call 885-2559. For more information about the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, please visit the BSBPA website www.ballston.org or call 885-2772.

wHIppLE CITY FESTIVAL pARADE THEmE ANNOUNCED

GREENWICH - The Greater Greenwich Chamber of Com-merce announces that the Whipple City Festival Parade will be Friday, June 13, 2014 beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s Parade theme is “A Day at the Beach”. There will be prizes awarded to the floats for the following categories: the Best Beach Movie or TV Show theme float, the Best 60s Beach Theme float and the Best Beach Babies float. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best Hawaiian shirts, Bermuda shorts and sunglasses! To register a float or group, please go to www.Greenwichchamber.org for a Whipple City Festi-val Parade Entry Form and instructions. If you have ques-tions, please contact Tatiana Coffinger, Parade Director, at Tatiana.coffinger@gmail.com or call 518-810-6876, or you may contact the Greater Greenwich Chamber of Commerce at 692-7979.

2014 wHIppLE CITY 5k RACE pLANNED FOR jUNE 14TH

GREENWICH - Registration has begun for the Whipple City 5K Run/Walk. The race will be held June 14th at 8:30am. The race begins and ends in front of the Greenwich Central Middle School. Partial

proceeds for the race go to a GGCC Greenwich Central School Scholarship. Race T-shirts are guaranteed to the

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first 250 racers registered. You can register at www.finish-right.com or for a form to mail or bring in go to: www.greenwichchamber.org Fees for prior registration until June 11th are $25.00. Same day registration is $30.00.

COLUmBIA HS 1970-1979 ALUmNI pARTY 2014 – SAVE THE DATE!CAPITAL DISTRICT - The annual CHS Classes of the ‘70s Alumni Party will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the E.G. Town Park. Friend us on our Facebook page for updates: Columbia-hs East-Greenbushny. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

SHAkER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNIONCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Class of 1964 Shaker High School 50th Reunion Committee is gathering contact information from classmates to share details of our upcoming celebra-tion. The 50th Reunion Weekend will be September 5-7, 2014. Save the dates! Most events will be held at the Holi-day Inn Express in Latham, NY, where we will have our own event room and a special rate for those staying at the hotel. It is going to be a great weekend. Plan to be there. Please send your contact information to shaker64reunion@gmail.com.

jApANESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SUmmER CAmpCAPITAL DISTRICT - July 7th (Mon) -10th (Thu) 9:00am-11:00am. A graduate student from Japan offers a Japanese language and culture learning opportunity for children ages 9-12; four-day classes with no charge with the exception of small fee for material. Fun activities include origami (Japa-nese paper-craft), festival-related crafting, Japanese kids songs & games. Please feel free to contact Yuki Togawa - E-mail: ytogawa@andrew.cmu.edu

18TH ANNUAL IRISH 2000 FESTIVALBALLSTON SPA – The celebration that is midway to St. Pat-rick’s Day -- the Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival -- takes over the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on Sept. 12 and 13 with new groups and old favorites. The festival features more than 25 performers and two days of all things Irish. It opens at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with performances by Kilrush, Scythian, Clan na Gael and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Irish 2000 opens at 10 a.m. and continues until midnight, with three stages of non-stop music and a fourth stage where Irish dance takes the center. Discounted tickets will be available through Price Chopper’s Tickets to Go program starting on August 3 or through the festival website through Sept. 11. Those using their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card receive

an additional $1 the advance sale prices. Advance sale Fri-day only tickets are $16, Saturday only tickets are $18. A two-day pass is available by advance sale only at $29. At the gate, tickets for Friday only are $20. Tickets for Satur-day only are $25 at the gate. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. All sales at the gate are cash only. There is a $3 parking fee. Additional information about the 18th Annual Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival is available by calling 1-888-414-3378. or visiting irish2000fest.com.

GRANVILLE LIONS CLUB SUmmER FURNITURE SALEGRANVILLE - We sell World Famous Furniture to use at your pool, patio, porch, deck or the beach. We are located behind the Post Office, off Main St. in Granville. Open every Friday 5-8pm and Sat. 10-2pm from May until Labor Day. In the over 50 years we have been selling furniture, we have donated over 2 million dollars to local, state, national and world charities including hundreds of eye exams and glass-es; scholarships; the purchase of a home for senior citizens with continued support; and funds to local fire companies, rescue squads, scouts, special camps for children with spe-cial needs, local cultural events, libraries and museums, Christmas programs for needy families, 4th of July Kids Days, Little League programs, winter skating, a skate board park, playgrounds, Glens Falls Assoc. of Hearing Impaired and Sight Soc. and many more great programs. So, please come and support us by buying your summer furniture; and at the same time, save a huge amount with our unbe-lievable pricing - most items at wholesale or below. www.granvillelions.org.

SEARCH AND RESCUE VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency team is recruiting volunteers to provide wildland and underwater searches. This includes all aspects of field and underwa-ter search. The tri-state emergency team responds when requested by NYS forest rangers and other police agencies throughout New York State, Western vermont and massa-chesettes. We are looking for certified scuba divers, ex-perienced boat handlers, and people who enjoy hiking and the outdoors in general who wish to help people in need. The team will provide training and complete support as needed. Our headquarters is located in Waterford. Appli-cants need not live in Waterford to volunteer. If interested, please call 518-237-6744 or visit our website at www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

VOLUNTEER DIVERS NEEDEDCAPITAL DISTRICT - The Tri-State Emergency Team (One of the oldest organized dive teams in America) located in Waterford, NY is looking for BASIC CERTIFIED SCUBA

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Bulletin BoardDIVERS to help with underwater search and recovery op-erations throughout western Vermont, western Massachu-setts, and NY. To learn more simply call: (518) 237-6744 OR download an application from our website at: www.tri-stateemergencyteam.org

YOUTH pROGRAmSCHUYLERVILLE - The Greater Schuylerville Youth Pro-gram at the Youth Center in Fort Hardy Park is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Most Saturdays from 5:30 - 8:30 there will be 5 styles of Scooter Board Races complete with prize ribbons. Bring a buddy as some racing requires teams of two. The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program provides social, recreational, and educational activities on a year round basis. For up to the minute information please visit us at www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram.

LOCAL NON-pROFIT SEEkS CLOTHING DONATIONSCAPITAL DISTRICT - I am I can is seeking gently used women’s professional attire for our students to use for in-terviews and other professional endeavors. Please make us a part of your spring cleaning and consider donating that suit, blouse or pair of shoes you’ve been holding onto but never seem to wear! We are a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. To donate clothing please contact board member Molly Chiang at mollyLchi-ang@gmail.com. If you have questions about I am I can or would like to talk about mentoring or board member po-sitions please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, email Avon@scherffinsurance.com or visit our website at www.iamicanachieve.org.

SARATOGA SpONSOR-A-SCHOLAR SEEkS VOLUNTEER mENTORSSARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar (SSAS), a non-profit organization in Saratoga Springs, is seeking volunteer mentors for high school students enrolled in the program. SSAS helps motivated, financially disadvantaged students at Saratoga Springs High School excel in high school and succeed in college. Mentors are asked to com-mit to four years with a student, beginning in 10th grade and continuing through the first year of college. Mentors must be college graduates and agree to meet with their student once a month. To volunteer, contact Pat Titter-ton at 518-339-9474 or saratogasponsorascholar@yahoo.com. Information: www.saratogasponsorascholar.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CAPITAL DISTRICT - National non-profit Binky Patrol pro-

vides blankets for children in need locally through the Mechanicville chapter. They supply handmade blankets and hats to children who are sick, homeless, grieving or traumatized throughout Saratoga, Albany and Rensselaer Counties. No sewing experience necessary. They also need donations of materials such as cotton flannel, fabric, yardage or scraps, Polar fleece, quilt batting, postage, old clean sheets, yarn and thread. Blanket sizes range from 24x30” to twin for teens. Work on your own schedule to make blankets or help deliver them. Contact Dayle Gruder at 664-5271 or dgruder@nycap.rr.com.

SUppORT GROUp FOR SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSSSO. GLENS FALLS - Group Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. We offer a healing environment for you to share your experience, to offer support and to be supported by others who understand suicide loss. There is a wealth of local resources for supporting survivors of suicide loss. You do not have to grieve alone. For time and meeting location please contact: Andrea Bello at 518-792-6007 Or andrea@moreaucommunitycenter.org

SARATOGA THERApEUTIC EQUESTRIAN pROGRAm OpEN REGISTRATION 2014SARATOGA SPRINGS - STEP the Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program a 501 (c) 3 not for profit and totally volunteer organization is open for registration for the 2014 season. Children and adults ages 2 and up with special needs may apply. There are limited open spots in the pro-gram as STEP fills up quickly. For registration information please call 518 374.5116 or email stepatnfec@yahoo.com or visit our website www.stepup-nfec.org

CALLING ALL mENTORS!CAPITAL DISTRICT - I am I can is a 501(c)3 organization that was created to mentor girls in grades 9 - 12. Programs provide needed encouragement, guidance and advocacy to students as they navigate their high school years and move toward post-graduation goals. We are seeking adult female mentors to work with students on a weekly basis. As a mentor you would spend time with and get to know your student, while developing a relationship that provides support and guidance. If you are looking for some mean-ingful volunteer work, this may be for you. This program focuses not as much on job skill mentoring, but more on providing a positive role model in the student’s life. You will help the student to develop core values and “encour-age young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless possibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently looking for mentors

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TOpS OF GALwAYGALWAY - Looking to take weight off for new year!!! Need that accountability of weighing in very week!! Come check out Tops of Galway. We meet every Thursday at Galway lions building in Galway. Weight in at 6:30 and meeting starts at 7. For more info call Rose at 884-9785 or email sjrhodes50@gmail.com. Check out tops at www.tops.org

BINGO GAmESSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Jewish Communi-ty Center, 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs adds ‘Bonus Ball’ and ‘Early Bird Progressive’ Bingo Games. Maximum Prize $6,000. Every

Thursday. Doors open at 6pm and games start at 7pm. Both smoking and non-smoking areas. 584-2370

NEw pROGRAm TO ASSIST LOw INCOmE VETERANSSARATOGA CO. - Saratoga County RPC, through its VetHelp division, is pleased to announce the start of a new program to aid veterans and their families in their struggle to maintain permanent housing. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program can provide monetary relief as well as extensive case management for veteran families that are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Temporary financial assistance is available for rental assistance, utilities fees, security deposit, moving costs, emergency supplies, child care and transportation. Case management and referral services include health care, daily living activities, financial planning, transporta-tion, income support and legal assistance. The goal of the SSVF program is to promote housing stability among very low income Veteran families who reside in or are transi-tioning to permanent housing in the following New York State counties; Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Schenect-ady, Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie. For more infor-mation, call VetHelp toll free at 1-855-233-1117.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT - Big Brothers Big Sis-ters is looking for mentors in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties. We are the oldest and largest

provider of one-to-one youth mentoring services in the

United States. In the Capital Region, we have been match-ing caring adults with local children for 50 years. Our men-toring relationships are proven to be a positive influence on the life of a child. Currently, we serve over 500 children, but there are over 100 more waiting for mentors. If you want to learn more about volunteering, contact Brigette Callahan at 862-1250 x15, or by email at Brigette@bbbscr.org.

ARE YOU HAVING A HARD TImE CONTROLLING THE wAY YOU EAT?SARATOGA SPRINGS - FA offers help and hope. Food Ad-dicts in Recovery Anonymous, “FA”, meeting in Saratoga Springs Mondays, 7pm at the United Methodist Church on Fifth Ave. FA is a recovery program for people who suffer from food obsession, overeating, bulimia and under-eat-ing. Everyone is welcome to this FREE meeting, including those who think they may have a food problem or those who are concerned about someone who may. For a list of regular, weekly meetings in the Capital District, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call Laurie at 518-879-7323.

wOmEN’S RUGBY TEAm LOOkING FOR pLAYERSSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Brumbies, Women’s Rugby Team is always looking for new athletic minded women to join the team. Anyone 18+ that is team ori-ented, determined, and hard working is invited to join us. The Brumbies are an increasingly competitive team with a strong commitment to the community. If you are interest-ed in playing or finding out more, please email SwrRecruit-ing@gmail.com, visit us at SaratogaWomensRugby.com or find us on facebook.

SEEkING HOST FAmILIESCAPITAL DISTRICT - Since 1952, International Fellowship, Inc. a non-profit organization has been successfully ex-changing students to and from the United States. Families in this area are invited to reach across the boarders and host a high school aged exchange student for the semes-ter or the academic year. The students come with their own spending money and are covered by health/accident insurance. All that is required of a host family is to pro-vide room, board, laundry facilities and some tender loving care. Host families can be married, single, have kids, no kids- even grandparents can apply. Please visit our web-site for more information at www.internationalfellowship.org, write to International Fellowship, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Westfield, New York 14787, email infelwes@gmail.com, or call 1-800-647-8839.