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Bulletin BoardYOUTH 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

EDUcATiOn & nURSinG ScHOLARSHiPSSARATOGA SPRINGS - Are you enrolled in college or a nurs-ing program? Do you have a high school student preparing for higher education? The Order of the Eastern of the State of New York is awarding Education Scholarships and Nursing Scholarships. Applications are available for mem-bers, children of members, grandchildren of members, and members of the Masonic Youth groups prior to majority. The application deadline is April 1st. For more info please contact Laurie Leu, 518-879-7323.

SARATOGA FiLm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - LIFE FEELS GOOD (Chce sie zyc). Thurs., Apr. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 6, 3:00 p.m. Written and directed by Maciej Pieprzyca • 107 min. • Poland • 2013 • Not Rated • In Polish with English subtitles. From Poland comes a film that swept the Mon-tréal Film Festival last year. Mateusz (Dawid Ogrodnik) was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child and throughout his life has tried to communicate to the outside world that he is an intelligent and sentient human being. Unfortunately, his attempts at communication are misread as hysteria and thus quashed, and he is treated like a mindless husk. Until Magda (Katarzyna Zawadzka), a beautiful new nurse, ar-rives and pays him some attention—but her own neuroses have repercussions for Mateusz. Although incomprehensi-ble to the characters in the film, Mateusz provides the audi-ence with interior monologues that ironically counterpoint the his spastic sounds and movements. 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456.

Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID.

HOT DOG ROASTSCHUYLERVILLE - Saturday, April 5th, 2 pm - 6 pm. $12. admission includes: All you can eat- Hot dogs, sausage with all the fixings, Homemade salads, Keg beer, soda and water. Music, Horseshoes (weather permitting). Proceeds go to the Sons of the American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville. 695-3011.

miLTOn GRAnGE GARAGE SALEMILTON - The Milton Grange will hold their an-nual Garage Sale on Saturday April 5th from 8am until 3pm on Rock City Road in Ballston Spa. All proceeds from the garage sale are

used to support community programs. Please call Sam at 885-6606 to make donation arrangements.

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MILTON - Donations of used household items (excluding clothing and electronics) are needed for the Milton Grange’s annual

garage sale on April 5th. Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start stu-dents. Please call Sam at 885-6606 to make donation ar-rangements.

SARATOGA FiLm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - KUNDUN - Sun., Apr. 6, 7:30 p.m. Town & Gown Movie Night. Directed by Martin Scorsese • Written by Melissa Mathison • 134 min. • USA • 1997 • Rated PG-13. Curated by Skidmore Professor Joel Smith. Chronicling the life story of the 14th Dalai Lama, the ex-iled political and spiritual leader of Tibet. 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID.

DAncE + 24SARATOGA SPRINGS - The Dance Alliance and Skidmore College are sponsoring “Dance +24” on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 10am-5:15pm. Hosted by The National Museum of Dance and the School of the Arts, Dance +24 is a one day dance festival for all ages and abilities. Featuring a stellar faculty including Ericka Pujic , Miranda Weese, Lior Shneir & Andre Robles with classes ranging from Ballet, Burlesque, Calabash, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Yoga and more. Pre-registration for full day is $35 ($30 for DA mem-bers) or $45 ($35 DA members) @ the door. Registration @ door begins 9:30am. For more info: www.dancealliance.org

RETiRED TEAcHERS mEETinGSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, April 7, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught and/or live in Saratoga County. For member-ship information, call 587-5356.

SARATOGA ELKS LADiES AUXiLiARY THEATER FUnDRAiSERSARATOGA SPRINGS - Home made theater is presenting “Boeing Boeing” a riotous farce set to arrive so fasten your seat belts. Join us at the theatre on Friday, April 25th at 8 pm but you must buy your tickets April 8th, 9th, or 10th and give our code “boeingladies” . To purchase your tick-ets call the HMT box office between 12-5 pm at 587-4427 and mention the code; go to www.Homemadethreater.Org and click “buy tickets now” and enter the code; or stop in at HMT’s box office between 12-5 pm and mention the code. Using the promotional code will give the ladies aux-iliary half of all the ticket sales. Tickets prices are $26 and $23. Home Made Theater is located at 16 Roosevelt D. In the state park; it is also the original site of the Spa Lttle Theater.

SPRinG FORWARD LUncHEOnSARATOGA SPRINGS - All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 12:00-2:00 PM at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $13.00 inclusive. Our feature is Cindy Harrington from Shelters of Saratoga. Our speaker, Pat Petersen from Buffalo, NY will share her story of living her own way and how God found her. Reservations are required by April 3rd. Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club

SARATOGA FiLm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN - Thurs., Apr. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Apr. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Apr. 13, 3:00 p.m. Directed by Felix Van Groeningen •Screen-play by Carl Joos, Felix Van Groeningen, and Charlotte Vandermeersch, based on the play by Johan Heldenbergh and Mieke Dobbels • 111 min. • Belgium | Netherlands • 2012 • Not Rated • In Flemish with English subtitles. 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID.

SARATOGA FiLm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - JAWS - Sat., Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m. (Spring Street Classic, Screened at the Spring Street Gal-lery, 110 Spring St., free admission, limited seating). Di-rected by Steven Spielberg • Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, based on the novel by Peter Benchley •

124 min. • USA • 1975 • Rated PG. 320 Broadway, Sarato-ga Springs. saratogafilmforum.org. 518 584 3456. Tickets: $7/$5 members and students with ID.

ROAST TURKEY DinnERQUAKER SPRINGS - Quaker Spring United Methodist Church, (six miles South of Schuylerville on Rt. 32). Invites you to an “All You Can Eat” Roast Turkey Dinner. Complete with dressing, real mashed potatoes, veggies, cole slaw, rolls, beverages, and desserts. 4-6pm, Saturday, April 12th. Adults: $10, Children 5-12 $5, Under five free. Tickets sold only at the door. Take-outs available. Handicapped acces-sible. Plus: a Silent Auction to benefit our Church Missions.

AnnUAL cARVinG SHOWAMSTERDAM - The Mohawk Valley Arts and Woodcarving Association will hold it’s Annual Carving Show at the Hor-ace Inman Senior Center, 53 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam on Sat., April 12th from 10am-4pm. The show features some of the best woodcarvers in the Northeast exhibiting some of their finest works. Carving related items will be for sale. There will be a live auction at 1pm. Food and beverages will be available all day at the center. The woodcarvers are a non profit organization, all proceeds from the show to benefit the Inman Center.

SPRinG FLinG TOiLET PAPER PARTYSCHUYLERVILLE - In celebration of spring The Gretaer Schuylerville Youth Program will host the Spring Fling Toilet Paper Party on April 12th from 5 - 8 pm! Admission to this tween (8 - 12) event will be one roll of toilet paper - of course you can bring more! DJ Jenni A will be pumping up the jam as kidz decorate the Youth Center with tp fling streaming flair. There will be toilet paper related games and prizes too . . . games such as the Mummy Wrap, TP Toss, Toilet Paper Blow Up, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to participate. If your children are younger, just plan to stay . . . older? Just plan to help out. For more information check our our facebook page:www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthpro-gram

SARATOGA FiLm FORUmSARATOGA SPRINGS - EMPTYING THE SKIES -Sun., Apr. 13, 7:30 p.m. In the Public Interest! Directed by Doug Kass, Roger Kass • 78 min. • USA • 2013 • Not Rated. Underwrit-ing for our “In the Public Interest!” Movie Series comes from the Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund. The Film Forum is grateful for ATC’s support.

YOUTH PROGRAmSCHUYLERVILLE - The Greater Schuylerville Youth Program at the Youth Center in Fort Hardy Park is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Most Saturdays

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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 educa-tional activities on a year round basis. For up to the minute information please visit us at www.facebook.com/greater-schuylervilleyouthprogram.

HAm RAFFLE TicKETS VICTORY - 2014 Fish Creek Rod And Gun Club Ham Raffle Tickets Available Now. $1.00 Per Ticket. Get Your Tickets At The Club House or Contact: Tom At 491-8194 or 507-6308.Winning Tickets Will Be Drawn Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

$1,000 ScHOLARSHiPS TO bE AWARDEDSARATOGA CO. - The Saratoga County Fair announced that ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York State high school seniors and also students enrolled in college. The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeople’s Association sponsor the scholarships. The qualifying students must be active at the Saratoga County Fair or with the New York State Showpeople’s Association. All applicants from Sarato-ga County must submit their applications through the Sara-toga County Fair or the NYSSA no later than Friday, April 11, 2014. Information is available at the Saratoga County Fair office, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and from local high school offices. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org. For more information, contact the Saratoga County Fair of-fice at 885-9701.

mOnTHLY bREAKFASTVICTORY - The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 South of the Village of Vic-tory (look for our sign). Will be cooking break-fast on Sunday, April 13, 2014, starting at 8:00-

11:00AM 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 $6.00 Child $3.00, Everyone will be welcome.

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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.

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

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: [email protected] or call: Maria Schollenberger, Pastoral Care Ministry, Albany Diocesan Cemeteries, (518) 641-6818.

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

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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.”

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. Register by April 15st for $20.00 per person. Late Registration $30.00. Free T-shirt while they last and lunch included. Call Sister Rose-mary at 518-674-3818 for more information. This event is sponsored by the Vocation Office of the R.C. Diocese of Albany.

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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.

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.

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 [email protected].

LOW incOmE TAXPAYER cLinic AT LEGAL AiD SOciETY OF nORTHEASTERn nEW YORK CAPITAL DISTRICT - The LASNNY LITC offers FREE tax help to low income New Yorkers who have a tax problem with the IRS. For example, if you got a letter or notice from the IRS that you don’t understand or a bill from the IRS that you don’t think you owe or that you can’t pay, or if you were denied an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) you thought you should have gotten, we may be able to help. The EITC could reduce your tax bill or even get you a re-fund if you qualify. You may be able to get the EITC if

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you have qualifying children and your earned income falls under a certain limit. This limit ranges from $37,870 up to $51,567 in 2013 depending on your filing status and num-ber of children. Workers without children who had 2013 incomes below $14,340 ($19,680 for a married couple fil-ing jointly) may also receive a very small EITC benefit. To qualify, a child must live with you for more than half the year. A son or daughter, grandchild, younger brother or sister, or niece or nephew, may be a qualifying child. The child must be younger than 19 (or 24 if they are a full time student) or permanently and totally disabled. Only one person can claim a child for EITC each year. Other age, residence, and filing requirements must be met. You must file a tax return and claim the credit to get the EITC, even if you don’t otherwise have to file. If the IRS denies your claim for the EITC and you don’t understand why, you may want to talk to an accountant or an attorney. The LASNNY LITC can be reached at (518) 462-6765 or (800) 462-2922, Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm.

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.”

bALLSTOn SPA FARmERS’ mARKET AccEPTinG VEnDORSBALLSTON SPA - The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market is cur-rently accepting applications for vendors for the 2014 sea-son. This year’s market will take place in Wiswall Park in

downtown Ballston Spa from June 12 to October 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 re-sale items or fundraisers. For an application, please email [email protected] or call 885-2559. For more in-formation about the market sponsor, the Ballston Spa Busi-ness and Professional Association, please visit the BSBPA website www.ballston.org or call 885-2772.

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 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 [email protected].

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,

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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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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 sup-port and guidance. If you are looking for some meaningful 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 “encourage young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless pos-sibilities while empowering them to make it happen”. The organization is currently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs are to support girls in Hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls, Shenen-dehowa, and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, or email

[email protected].

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 [email protected]. Check out tops at www.tops.org

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

day. 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 pro-gram 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 becom-ing homeless. Temporary financial assistance is available for rental assistance, utilities fees, security deposit, mov-ing costs, emergency supplies, child care and transporta-tion. 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 transition-ing to permanent housing in the following New York State counties; Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Schenectady, Montgomery, Fulton and Schoharie. For more information, call VetHelp toll free at 1-855-233-1117.

biG bROTHERS biG SiSTERS LOOKinG FOR mEnTORS

CAPITAL DISTRICT - Big Brothers Big Sis-ters is looking for mentors in Albany, Sche-nectady, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Coun-ties. 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 matching car-ing adults with local children for 50 years. Our mentoring 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

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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-eating. 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.foodad-dicts.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 interested in playing or finding out more, please email [email protected], 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 semester or the academic year. The students come with their own spending money and are covered by health/accident insur-ance. All that is required of a host family is to provide 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 website for more information at www.internationalfellowship.org, write to International Fellowship, Inc., P.O. Box 130, Westfield, New York 14787, email [email protected], or call 1-800-647-8839.

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CAPITAL REGION - Warning Track Heat 16U Girls Fastpitch Softball Team looking for a few players to round out the 2013/2014 season. Email coachcarter@warningtrackheat to sched-ule a tryout.

WHO’S AT RiSK? cAREGiVE DiSTRESSSARATOGA COUNTY - Self-Assessment Tool Helps Sara-toga, Washington and Warren counties -Area Families Avoid the Dangers of Caregiver Distress. Nearly one-third of adults living in Saratoga, Washington and Warren coun-ties are family caregivers who could be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression and various other physical and emotional maladies as a result of caregiver distress, a potentially dangerous condition brought on by the pres-sures of caring for a senior loved one. In response to this growing issue, the local Home Instead Senior Care® office has launched a public awareness campaign – Family Care-giver Stress Relief at FamilyCaregiverStressRelief.com – to help family caregivers determine if they are at risk for dis-tress and to minimize problems before they escalate. For more information about the services of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Saratoga, Washington and War-ren counties call 518 580-1042 or visit www.homeinstead.com/341.

VOLUnTEERS nEEDEDSARATOGA COUNTY - The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in NEED of volunteers to help deliver meals to homebound seniors throughout Saratoga County. Cur-rent areas in immediate need are: SARATOGA, MOREAU/SOUTH GLENS FALLS, STILLWATER, & CHARLTON. Nutri-tious meals are prepared, packed and ready for transport Monday-Friday at about 10:30. Delivery takes about one to one and a half hours. Please call Billie Jo or Denise at The Office for the Aging- 363-4020 or 884-4100 for details.

cAREGiVERS YOUR HELP iS nEEDED!SARATOGA SPRINGS - We want to be on your Schedule!!! Summer will soon be here and so will summer vacations…Just 4 hours a week of your time and talents will assist us in providing care and comfort to the terminally ill at Mary’s Haven, a program of Catholic Charities, located in Saratoga Springs.Initial and ongoing training will be provided. Vol-unteers are the heart of this program, providing 24 hour a day care under the direction of the Program Director. Please add Mary’s haven to your Volunteer Schedule! For more information please contact: Anne or Robin at Mary’s Haven (518) 584-9397.

REcYcLinG FUnDRAiSER TO bEnEFiT nEW PLAYGROUnDSARATOGA SPRINGS – Recycling fundraiser helps raise money towards a much-needed new playground at Gey-ser Road Elementary in Saratoga Springs. Students/mem-bers of Daisy troop #3134 have been earning free cash by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program.

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Bulletin BoardThey collect empty cartridges, cell phones, small electron-ics, and laptops from the community and send the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for their choice of technology and recreation products, or even cash. Compa-nies interested in demonstrating a commitment to educa-tion and the environment can participate free of charge in the FundingFactory Business Support Program. Fund-ingFactory will send each supporting business FREE pre-paid shipping labels for the return of collected cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops. By donating to the Daisy’s, businesses help them earn the money they need. Community and business supporters can also drop off cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, MP3 players and laptops at the following locations: Geyser Elementary Lobby or call us and we will pick them up. There is no end date on this fundraiser, so keep us in mind throughout the year. To learn more about supporting Daisy Troop #3134, please call Celena Yourdon at 518-587-4511 or email: [email protected]. For more information, visit www.FundingFactory.com, or call, toll-free: 1.888.883.8237.

H.O.P.E. AnimAL REScUE SPAY/nEUTER cLinicWILTON/SARATOGA SPRINGS – Julie Whipple, DVM, has joined H.O.P.E. as Veterinarian at the Spay/Neuter Clinic. The clinic is open the following days: Cat appointments – Mon. & Wed.; Dog appointments – Thurs. Occasional Sun-day appointments. H.O.P.E’s program is available to lower income individuals and families who qualify based on par-ticipation in public assistance programs or meet income limits. We offer our program for bully breed dogs, stray and feral cats, and rescue/shelter organizations. Location: 4255 Route 50, Wilton, NY (Saratoga Springs, NY). Con-tact: 518.248.0355. Vaccinations are provided as a part of our spay-neuter program only. http://www.hopeanim-alrescue.org/

REcEnTLY RETiRED AnD LOOKinG FOR mEAninGFUL VOLUnTEER WORK?SARATOGA REGION - 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 a recently retired woman looking for some meaningful 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 “encourage young women to discover their dreams, to believe in endless possibilities while empow-ering them to make it happen”. The organization is cur-rently looking for mentors in the Clifton Park to Glens Falls areas. Immediate needs are to support girls in Hudson Falls, South Glens Fall, Glens Falls and Ballston Spa school districts. If you have time on a weekly or bi-weekly basis and would like to have a positive impact on a girl in your community, please contact Founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102, or email [email protected].

RED cROSS nEEDS VOLUnTEERSCAPITAL REGION – Volunteers are needed in all areas of service from helping in local disasters to answering phones in the office. The Red cross meet many needs in the area, families that have been displaced by a fire, flood or other disaster; collecting blood to save lives of people in need to sustaining a quality filled life; and teaching CPR and First Aid Classes. For more information about Red Cross volun-teer opportunities, contact Laura at 792-6545. (A)

AFTER ScHOOL PROGRAm SEEKS VOLUnTEERSSARATOGA SPRINGS – Salvation Army’s “The Center” Af-ter School Program is helping community youth and look-ing for volunteers to provide homework help and help with various character education activities. There are hours available from 4pm-6pm, from Monday-Wednesday. Please contact Captain Boone at 518.584.1640 or email Captain Boone at [email protected].

SimPLiFYinG LiVES nEEDS VOLUnTEERSCAPITAL REGION – Simplifying Lives for a cause is the Capital District’s only non-profit organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning and organizational services for people undergoing cancer treatment. Simplifying Lives is looking for volunteers, business partners for the dis-counted referral service, corporate sponsors, and dona-tions. For further information or to donate, please contact Simplifying Lives for a cause at (518) 935-5822, or visit their website at www.simplifyinglives.org.

REViVALSARATOGA SPRINGS – God is bringing His Church back to life! Come to Living Waters Church of God Wednesday Prayer from noon-6pm & 6:30pm. 4330 Route 50, Sara-toga Springs. For additional information, call 518.587.0484 or visit online at www.LW-COG.com

DOnATiOn-bASED YOGA cLASSSARATOGA SPRINGS – Donation-based Yoga Class, “Yoga For the Unenlightened” is now on-going and meeting Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm at Saratoga Springs United

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Bulletin BoardMethodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue at Henning Road. This popular beginning yoga course has now been offered a permanent time slot. Join our warm and friendly group as we explore the basic poses (asanas), meditations and breathing exercises of this centuries-old traditional exer-cise. All levels welcomed, $10 suggested donation. (A)

Fcc SEEKS DOnATiOnS FOR FOOD PAnTRYSARATOGA SPRINGS – Calling All Franklin Community Center Supporters: Our Food Pantry Needs Your Help! We are in-need of food as soon as possible. Every little bit stocks our shelves and helps us feed local families. Please read the list of items below, and if you have the means, donations may be dropped off at our office located at 10 Franklin Street, Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. Items needed include: tuna, hearty/chunky soups, instant mashed po-tatoes, cereal/instant oatmeal, rice, noodle side dishes, spaghetti sauce, ramen noodles, pork-n-beans, peanut butter and jelly, Chef Boyardee/Spaghetti-O products. We are also very low on snacks for Project Lift, our free, after-school prevention program. Gently used, in season clothing, small household goods and toys may be donated Tuesdays from 9am-1pm at our distribution center, 101 Washington Street. Also, Cudney’s will take your in-season clothing on the first Saturday of each month.

ORGAnizATiOn SEEKS bOARD mEmbERSCAPITAL REGION – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness organization is looking for Board Members. Joseph Michael Kolarcik Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to families of stillborn and unexpected infant loss. Please come join us and help make a differ-ence. Contact Cynthia at 518-878-9000 or visit online at www.jmkf.org. JMKF breaking the silence and remember-ing our Angels.

SARATOGA TURF TALKERS TOASTmASTERSSARATOGA – Join us at the next meeting of the Sarato-ga Turf Talkers Toastmasters Club. We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm. Meet-ings are held at Longfellow’s Hotel and Conference Center, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs. Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning environment designed to help you become a better public speaker and business communicator.

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUnDS SEnSibLY)GANSVOORT – TOPS meets every Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton, 155 Ballard Road, Gan-sevoort. Weigh in at 6pm; Meeting at 6:30pm.

SARATOGA ARTS nEEDS VOLUnTEERSSARATOGA SPRINGS – Saratoga Arts needs volunteers in various capacities. To find out more you can access the ap-plication from our website www.saratoga-arts.org/oppor-tunities or stop by The Arts Center to pick one up at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The mission of Saratoga Arts is to enrich the region by cultivating a vibrant arts commu-nity and by ensuring that the arts are accessible to all. (A)

cOmmUniTY binGOSARATOGA SPRINGS – The Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge offers BINGO to the public every Monday. Doors open at 4pm; games begin at 7pm. Sandwiches, hotdogs, ham-burgers and weekly specials available from 5pm. Come spend an evening and play our 17 regular games, 2 cover-all specials, 2 different bell jar games. The Lodge is lo-cated at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs; 584-2585. (A)

TREASURES cOnSiGnmEnT bOUTiQUE & THRiFT SHOPSARATOGA SPRINGS – Smart shopping and fabulous mer-chandise! Open: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Located at 60 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, 518-580-4200. Support the Saratoga Hospital Volunteer Guild with every purchase. Donations of in season items accepted during regular busi-ness hours until 5pm. (A)

WAnTED: mETALS FOR FUnDRAiSinG PROJEcTSCHUYLERVILLE – The American Legion is seeking metals – steel, aluminum, copper, etc. A container for recycling metals is located in the parking lot of the American Legion at 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville. Your support in this fundrais-ing project is greatly appreciated.