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Bulletin BoardClearwater Chapter Trout Unlimited Fly Tying Classes for 2014 are cancelledCAPITAL DISTRICT - Fly Tying classes set to begin this January with Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited at the St Josephs’ Parish Center in Scotia have been cancelled for 2014. Unfortunately due to low enrollment we are unable to hold classes this year as planned. Any checks or funds sent will be returned. If you have any questions, please call\email Doug Howard at (518) 399-8566 or dhoward11@nycap.rr.com. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We’ll try again next year.

DONATION FUND ESTABLISHED FOR TRISH “PATRICIA” BURNSSARATOGA SPRINGS - Local employer Soave’ Faire Inc. an-nounces the establishment of a donation fund to assist the surviving children of murdered employee Trish “Patricia” Burns. Trish Burns of Lake Luzerne was murdered Christ-mas Eve. She was a faithful employee and friend of Soave’ Faire and befriended by many. Donations to the fund which will assist her children’s needs in her memory may be made or mailed to: Soave Faire Inc., 449 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or call 518-587-8448.

New Ice Skating Rink Now Open at Gavin Park in Wilton

WILTON – This winter, the Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park is offering the pub-lic another opportunity for winter fun. The Park’s brand new ice skating rink is now open, and all are invited to bring their skates

and head out onto the ice. Gavin Park’s ice skating rink is approximately 100’ long by 70’ wide. It is available for use by skaters of any age and level of experience; however, children twelve years old or younger must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian at all times. Since the facility is intended for pleasure skating only, no hockey sticks, pucks, or games of any kind are allowed on the ice. No Nordic speed skates are allowed. The rink is open week-days from 1 – 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 noon – 8:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12 noon – 6:00 p.m., depending on weather conditions. There is outdoor lighting, so skating after sundown can be accommodated, although all skaters and visitors must be off the ice and ready to leave the Park when the lights go off at the close of skating hours. The new ice rink is located next to Gavin Park’s public pavilion and admission is free. For information about rink openings and closings, you may go to: http://www.townofwilton.com/departments/parks-and-recreation and look under the heading “Ice Rink.” You may also call the Gavin Park office, Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at (518) 584-9455.

Child Custody Stress PreventionSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Center for the Family an-nounces this program. Child Custody Stress Prevention Program works with separating/divorcing parents to focus attention on the needs and development of their children. The program focuses on the need for stability between separating parents, to more constructively address custody issues and enhance co-parenting. 2 Night Program - Thurs-day, January 9th and Thursday, January 16th, 5:30-7pm. Classes are held at Skidmore College, 815 North Broad-way, Saratoga Springs. Registration fee is $85. To register, please call 587-8008 Ext. 303.

FISH FRY FRIDAYVICTORY - The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club located on Route 32 South of the Village of Victory ( look for our sign ). Fish Fry Friday will start on Friday, January 10, 2014 and continue

every Friday 17, 24, 31 . Time 5 - 7 PM . Menu: Fried Fish-$8.50, or Fried Clams- $8.50, or Fried Chicken Ten-ders-$8.50, also available will be Clam Chowder at $5.00 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for Take Out 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome.

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WILTON - Gorilla Basketball Level 1 and Level 2 OR Gorilla Soccer Level 1 and Level 2: It’s time, once again, for Gorilla Basketball and Gorilla Soccer. These popular and exciting programs are for children, ages 4 through 6, who have little or

no basketball and/or soccer playing experience. Partici-pants will learn the fundamentals of these sports in a fun and relaxed environment. Coaches will teach the basics of the game by utilizing drills and small scrimmages. Each participant will receive a basketball and/or a soccer ball, depending on which sport(s) they enroll in. New this year! Gorilla Basketball Level 2 and Gorilla Soccer Level 2 - These programs are open only to those who’ve already partici-pated in GB1 and GS1. Gorilla Basketball takes place on Sundays, January 12th – February 16th. GB1 runs from 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and GB2 runs from 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Gorilla Soccer also takes place on Sundays, January 12th – February 16th. GS1 runs from 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. and GS2 runs from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Registration for both Go-rilla Basketball and Gorilla Soccer ends January 10th. Pre-registration is required. Registrations may be completed online at: www.townofwilton.com, Parks and Recreation Dept., or by going to https://apm.activecommunities.com/wiltonrecreation. For additional assistance, call (518) 584-9455---and please Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park –

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SUNDAY 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 January 12, 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, buck-wheat, apple cinnamon ), french toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $6.00 Child $3.00, everyone will be welcome.

Stone That Started The RippleSARATOGA SPRINGS - A play dramatizing a modern-day reunion of the suffragists, written by local author Patricia A. Nugent, will be performed on Saturday, January 11 at 7pm in Filene Hall at Skidmore College. The play is un-derwritten by a grant from Soroptimists International of Saratoga County, and proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Tickets are $10 each. To reserve a seat, contact the League at 728-0237 or email lwvsaratoga@gmail.com. The snow date would be January 18 at 7pm.

Metaphysical Book Discussion Group SARATOGA SPRINGS - at Woodlawn Commons – Sunday, January 12 at 6 pm. New Thought New York hosts a dis-cussion of The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 518-423-3569. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

What’s Your Resolution? LuncheonSARATOGA SPRINGS - All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, January 14, 2013 from 12:00-2:00pm at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $13.00 in-clusive. Our feature, Suzann Cannell, will tell us how to set it straight for now and the New Year. Our speaker, Peggy Traester a worship leader and private music teacher from Broadalbin, NY, will share her life’s story. Reservations are required by Jan 10th. Please call Ellie at 584-3779 or Anita at 583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.

AMERICAN CONTRACT BRIDGE LEAGUE WINTER TOURNAMENTCAPITAL DISTRICT - Have fun and make new friends, while playing the world’s greatest card game! District 3 of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) will be holding its annual winter regional tournament at the Westchester

Hilton, 699 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, NY, January 14-20, 2014. This tournament has been recently renamed The Joan Gerard District 3 Winter Regional to honor one of the most tireless volunteers in ACBL history. On Sunday evening, January 19th, a reception will be held immediately after the game to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Joan Gerard, who passed away last year. The tournament kicks off with a two session Fast Pairs on Tuesday, January 14 at 5PM. The tournament features three Golden Oppor-tunity Pairs: Thursday, January 16; Friday, January 17; and Saturday, January 18. Golden Opportunity pairs provide a wonderful opportunity for beginning-intermediate players to win gold points playing against people at their own level. There are games available every day for all levels of play. For more information, call Deborarh Wasik at (973)699-5902 or visit www.bridge-district3.org for a full schedule of events, hotel information and driving directions.

LWV Saratoga County Book club

SARATOGA SPRINGS - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County Book Club will meet on Wednesday, January 15th, at 1:30pm at the McDonalds Community Room, South Broad-way, Saratoga Springs. The book to be dis-

cussed is “Its Even Worse Than It Looks” by Thomas Mann and Norman Orenstein. The Book Club, which meets monthly, reads and discusses books which connect to is-sues studied by the League of Women Voters. Members of the public are welcome to attend along with League mem-bers.

Are you living with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? CAPITAL DISTRICT - Interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evi-dence based Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, you can educate and empower yourself with techniques to manage ongoing health conditions. Topics covered will in-clude nutrition, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions, etc. Eligible participants are people living with a chronic condition or a caregiver (of any age) for someone with a chronic condition. FREE train-ing materials and light refreshments will be provided. In-terested? Registration is required! Please contact Carmella at RSVP 884-4100 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for class. We will be starting work-shop series at the following locations: Embury Apartments (in community room), 133 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs On Wednesday January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20.

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Time: 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM. And - Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newton Rd. Waterford On Wednesday February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 12, 19. Time: 9:30 AM- NOON. Saratoga County Office for the Aging, The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County and Center for Ex-cellence are teaming up together to offer these workshops.

Genealogy and Local HistorySARATOGA SPRINGS - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga Coun-ty will meet on Saturday, January 18th, at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuy-lerville. The speaker will be Tricia Shaw, Education Coordi-nator for the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, located along the Erie Canal in Fort Hunter. In 2011, flooding from Hurricane Irene devastated the area, but unearthed a cen-turies-old blockhouse and remains from a Mohawk Indian settlement. Archaeologists spent months exposing founda-tions and collecting 18th century artifacts. Tricia Shaw will tell what they learned and will share information on some of the local families from that time period. Public is wel-come. For information call 587-2978.

FREE WEEK AT DEC EDUCATIONAL CAMPROCK CITY FALLS - Rock City Falls Volunteer Fire Depart-ment is Sponsoring a Free Week at DEC Educational Camp for 2 Children Ages 11-17 Years Old. 1 Boy and 1 Girl. A drawing will be held at our Annual Banquet on January 18th, 2014. Those chosen will be notified by phone. *Must Be A Resident Of The Milton Fire District*. A Hunter Safety Course Will Be Offered To Campers (12-14). Transportation to and from camp will be responsibility of Parent or Guard-ian of camper chosen. Camp Dates and Locations Vary. For More Info See www.eec.state.ny.us (Keyword:summer Camps); Or Call Darren at 470-9511 or Email: rcffd42@yahoo.com. Please Email rcffd42@yahoo.com or Send In Your Name, Address, Date Of Birth and Phone Number To: Rock City Falls,VFD, c/o Darren Costanzo, PO Box 25, Rock City Falls, NY12863.

COUNTRY BREAKFASTGANSEVOORT - The Gansevoort Fire Dept. will be hosting it’s monthly (ALL YOU CAN EAT) Country Breakfast on Sunday January 19th 2014 during the hours of 8-11am. Donations:

Adults $8.00, Seniors 55+ $7.50, children 5-12yrs $6.00 under 5 free.

Home Made Theater’s benefit Murder Mystery evening

SARATOGA SPRINGS - “’High School Reunion 2014: Burying the Past” Home Made Theater will host their annual benefit Murder Mystery

evening High School Reunion 2014: Burying the Past on Friday, January 24th at 7:00 P.M. at the Gideon Putnam Hotel. It’s murder at the old alma mater when Home Made Theater presents its annual murder mystery dinner. Dust off your letterman’s jacket, shake out your pompoms and join HMT at the first combined reunion for two rival schools that were forced to merge. Grudges, lost loves and petty jealousies are the perfect ingredients for an unforgettable, and deadly, celebration. Help us solve this high school who-dunit and enjoy an evening of reminiscing about those “glory (or gory) days” with your fellow classmates. The evening will include dinner and a cash bar, a raffle of some great items, and prizes; one for solving the mystery and one for the most creative wrong solution to the crime. Tickets are $50 and reservations are limited. Reserved ta-bles are available for parties of 8, 9, or 10 (orders must arrive together). For further information or to download the invitation please visit www.homemadetheater.org or call Home Made Theater at 587-4427 for information or to pur-chase your tickets.

Loss, Grief & Bereavement Program for TeensSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Center for the Family an-nounces their Teen Grief and Loss Group, a 5 week pro-gram for teenagers ages 13-17 years old who have experi-enced the death of someone significant in their life. Teens will learn how to facilitate healthy mourning through the use of multiple avenues of expression. The next 5 week program meets every Wednesday starting January 29th - Wed, February 26th, 5-6pm. Classes are held at Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs. This program is funded by the Hawley Foundation. To reg-ister, please call Denise at 587-8008 Ext. 314.

Anger Management Education ProgramSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Center for the Family an-nounces this 5 week program designed to help participants learn to express strong emotions in a healthy, balanced way. Learn how to stay in control, communicate, resolve conflicts and set personal goals in this group format pro-gram. Classes held every Wednesday beginning January 29th - Wed., February 26th, 6-7pm. Classes are held at Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs. Registration fee is $40. To register, please call De-nise at 587-8008 Ext. 314.

Winter 2014 Children & Teen Acting Classes Start at HMTSARATOGA SPRINGS - Home Made Theater announces act-ing classes for children and teens ages 6 to 18, beginning February 1st and running for five consecutive Saturdays. All

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classes are held at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Play Acting for children ages 6-7, instructed by Kate Starczewski. Students are introduced to theater and focus on the actor “tools” and using “play” in acting. Play Acting meets from 10:00am-11:00am and costs $60. Creative Acting for children ages 8-10, instructed by Kate Starczewski. Students learn about theater techniques and how to use their own unique qualities to act. Creative Act-ing meets from 11:15am-12:30pm and costs $65. Scene Study, for ages 11-13, instructed by Kate Starczewski. Stu-dents will work on character development through scripted scene work. Scene Study meets from 12:45pm-2:15pm and costs $75. Audition Techniques, for ages 14-18, instructed by Sara Austen. Students participating in this course will be introduced to theater and musical pieces meant to pre-pare and enhance their auditioning ability for professional and college auditions. Audition Techniques meets from 10:30am-12:30pm and costs $100. Registrations are ac-cepted over the phone with a credit card, or by mail with check or credit card. Class size is limited to 12 students, and reservations are accepted in the order they are re-ceived. Visit homemadetheater.org to obtain the Winter 2014 class flyer and registration form. Call (518) 587-4427 for further information or to receive a flyer by mail.

Metaphysical Book Discussion Group SARATOGA SPRINGS - at Woodlawn Commons – Sunday, February 2 at 6 pm. New Thought New York Center for Spir-itual Living will host a discussion of The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav. All are welcome to come whether they’ve read or not. Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 518-423-3569. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

Join the International Center for a Weekend Outing to Quebec City, Quebec

CAPITAL DISTRICT - With the assistance the International Center of Quebec, Canada, the International Center of the Capital Region will be sponsoring a weekend-long bus out-ing to Quebec City Friday – Sunday, February 7th thru 9th, 2014 for the Quebec Winter Carnival (considered the larg-est winter carnival in the World!). Quebec City is also one of Albany’s Sister Cities. The cost per person is $479 and will cover the cost of bus transportation, overnight accom-modations, snacks on the bus, and event tickets. Passports will be required. Please call ICCR for more details at (518) 708-7608

Parenting Group Evening Parenting ProgramSARATOGA SPRINGS - Saratoga Center for the Family an-

nounces this 8 week program designed to meet the needs of parents/caregivers who want to improve their parent-ing skills, develop child-rearing knowledge and learn and practice the skills needed to raise healthy, happy children. Classes held every Monday beginning February 3rd - Mon-day, March 31st, 5:30-7pm. Classes are held at Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs. Registration fee is $40. To register, please call Denise at 587-8008 Ext. 314.

February Snowshoe RacesSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 11am in the Saratoga Spa State park. The following week, Saturday, Febru-ary 8, 2014 come to Camp Saratoga 8k Snow-shoe Race at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Camp Saratoga will begin at 10:30am and is a

qualifier for the United States National Snowshoe Champi-onship. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download and application or link to online registration at www.active.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastry-ders.org to reserve a pair or phone Jeff Clark at 518-581-7550. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Se-ries and for snow updates visit www.runwmac.com.

Tickets Available for 2014 Rachael Ray Spring Benefit Cooking ShowLAKE GEORGE - The Lake George High School Alumni As-sociation has started early plans for the Ticket Sales to the “2014 Rachael Ray Spring Benefit Cooking Show” on April 11, 2014. Tickets Sale Date for 530 Seats will be available on Saturday, March 22 from 9-12 Noon at the Lake George High School Main Office. Doors will open at 8 am. Ticket price remains at $25.00 per person with a 6 Ticket Limit. Request for groups and special need assistance may con-tact Pam Morin 696-7184. People and Pet Food Exchange before the Show. Donations to go to SPCA, Purrs & Paws & Local Town and Church Food Pantries. LGHS Auditorium Doors Open at 6:30 pm. Benefit Book Sales in Lobby from 6:30 to 7:00. Benefit Cooking Show with Audience Q & A at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium. Picture taking, book signing and recipe tasting to follow. Alumni fundraising efforts go to 2nd graduate scholarships, yearly awards and ongoing special needs.

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.

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WILTON - Gavin Park has a NYS Licensed After School Pro-gram, and it’s still accepting registrations for the current school year. Children, grades K – 5, may be enrolled. The program operates Monday – Friday from 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Activities include: sports, crafts, group activities, home-work time, and more. A snack and drink will be included each afternoon. Space is limited to 35 participants.Regis-trations may be completed online at: www.townofwilton.com, Parks and Recreation Dept., or by going to https://apm.activecommunities.com/wiltonrecreation. Registra-tions may also be completed by going online, download-ing and completing the registration form, and mailing it, along with a check made payable to Town of Wilton. Mail in registrations should be sent to: Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. It is also possible to reg-ister in person at the Gavin Park Office, 10 Lewis Drive in Wilton, weekdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For additional assistance, call (518) 584-9455. You can Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park – Wilton, NY.

Town of Wilton - Open Gym WILTON - Open gym for basketball, for all ages, runs from now until March 1st, weekdays from 3 – 5 p.m. Open gym can accommodate up to 20 players and operates on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge for participa-tion. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All participants are required to sign in, each afternoon. Please note: It is suggested you call to check on daily availability. The Gavin Park office is located at 10 Lewis Drive in Wilton and is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (518) 584-9455. You can Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park-Wilton, NY.

Town of Wilton Over-30 BasketballWILTON - Over-30 Basketball is back. Designed with the mature, basketball-playing crowd in mind, the Over-30 Basketball Program is for adults, ages 30 and over. This is a drop-in activity which runs Mondays, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., from now through May 19th. The weekly fee is $5.00 per person (cash only), and a maximum of 20 players can par-ticipate on any given night. Please call (518) 584-9455 for additional assistance. Don’t forget to Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park – Wilton, NY.

Town of Wilton Parent/Tot Gym Play WILTON - Each week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Gavin Park offers a way for little ones to make new friends and have fun. From now through April, children, ages 2-4, may use the gym to participate in a variety of games and activities. Included will be opportu-nities to play with the parachute, scooters, sponge balls,

and bean bags, as well as have fun in the tunnel, shoot hoops, and more. Sneakers are mandatory attire. There are no supervisors on duty, so parents must accompany their children at all times. A punch card is required for ad-mission to the program, with one punch utilized for each day that a child attends. Punch cards are available for pur-chase at the park office at a cost of $15. for 5 punches for Wilton residents ($25. for non-residents) or $25. for 10 punches ($35. for non-residents). Parents are admitted for free. Punch cards are non-refundable and, if lost, are not replaceable. All punch cards expire April 25, 2014. Payment must be made by check, VISA, or MasterCard. The Gavin Park office is located at 10 Lewis Drive in Wilton and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (518) 584-9455. You can Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park-Wilton, NY.

PickleballWILTON - Indoor Pickleball has begun at Gavin Park and runs from now until April. This popular net court game is played by 2 or 4 people on a badminton-sized court, us-ing wood or composite paddle racquets and plastic, poly baseball-size balls. Players of any experience level can par-ticipate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Three to six courts will be available, each session. Participants may bring their own equipment or may use the park’s.Players must register, in person, at the Gavin Park Office, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the cost, per person, per day, is $3. No regular commitment is required. Questions? Call (518) 584-9455, weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Be sure to Like Us on Facebook @ Gavin Park – Wilton, NY.

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOLS, the International Center wants you to be part of WorldQuestCAPITAL DISTRICT - The International Center of the Capi-tal Region is happy to invite area high schools to participate in our first annual Regional Academic WorldQuest Competi-tion which is scheduled to take place on March 8, 9:00 AM at the Polish Community Center. Academic WorldQuest is a flagship education program that tests high school students’ knowledge of international affairs. In the competition, four-person teams compete by answering 100 multiple-choice questions. The winner of our regional competition will move onto attend the national competition in Washington, DC on April 26, representing our region. The International Center of the Capital Region will fund the travel and lodging for this winning team and their coach. Call (518) 708-7608.

Second Hand Rose Thrift ShopSCHUYLERVILLE - 116 Broad St., Schuylerville is offering a

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special sale on size 2X Men’s Clothing, a crib in nice con-dition and 50% off of Christmas items. There is also an on-going $3.00 bag sale. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop offers discounts for Veterans. The store hours for the fall and winter are Tuesday through Saturday, 11AM to 4PM. Donations gladly accepted during shop hours. Volunteers for the Thrift Shop are always welcome. For more informa-tion, please call the shop at 695-4640.

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 at 862-1250 x15, or by email at Brigette@bbbscr.org.

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 infelwes@gmail.com, or call 1-800-647-8839.

Lions Club Drop Boxes HADLEY/LUZERNE - The Hadley-Luzerne Lions Club has drop boxes for your used eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones and printer cartridges. They can all be reused by those in need. Boxes are located at the Luzerne, Hadley and Day Town Halls. And at the Hadley-Luzerne Library and Glens Fall National Bank. Brewer Miller Funeral Home and the area Churches also have boxes. For information call 654-9382.

Lyme Support GroupQUEENSBURY - Weekly Lyme Support Group meeting, Tuesdays at the Queensbury United Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Road west off I87 exit 19. Upstairs in Clark Hall 11:30 am to 12:30pm. 12 step guidelines provide anonym-ity and a safe place for sharing and encouragement. Any-one who has Lyme or who is caring for someone with Lyme is welcome. Feel free to contact Jill Greene at 668-2684 home and 796-5478 cell and jillgreene10@gmail.com.

Softball Team Looking for PlayersCAPITAL 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.

Urgent Need for VolunteersSO. GLENS FALLS - The Home Delivered Meal Program, which is sponsored by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging, has Immediate Urgent Need for volunteers to de-liver meals to the home bound elderly in the community of So. Glens Falls. Meal Delivery takes approximately 1 hour. Delivery is done Monday-Friday between 10:30am-1pm. Your efforts will brighten the day of a home bound senior, as well as provide a nutritious meal. For more information, please call: Billie Jo or Denise at The Office for the Aging, 363-4020 or 884-4100.

After School Program Seeks VolunteersSARATOGA SPRINGS – Salvation Army’s “The Center” After School Program is helping community youth and looking for volunteers to provide homework help and help with various

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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 salarmygrace@aol.com. (A)

Food Addicts in Recovery AnonymousSARATOGA SPRINGS - Are You Having Trouble Control-ling The Way You Eat? Are you underweight? Overweight? Obsessed with food, weight, dieting? You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous (FA) No Dues, No Fees, No Weigh-ins. Weekly Meet-ing at Saratoga Springs, Monday 7 P.M. United Methodist Church-in the Kitchenette. 175 Fifth Avenue (Exit 14 North-way) corner Henning Road Local contacts: John 605-3090 Helena 584-8190 www.foodaddicts.org

Women’s Rugby Team Looking for PlayersSARATOGA SPRINGS - The Saratoga Brumbies (Women’s) Rugby Team is starting their fall season and looking for some new faces to add to the club. We welcome all women 18+ regardless of fitness/experience level. The women’s team is a small social club that strives to have fun, foster positive friendships and make a good name for ourselves in the community. Rugby is a great sport of fitness, endur-ance, and wit and it gives most women a feeling of strength they don’t often feel. If you are interested in playing please email SwrRecruiting@gmail.com, visit us at SaratogaWom-ensRugby.com or find us on facebook.

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 Needed

SARATOGA 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.

Volunteers Needed for 4-HWARREN COUNTY – Warren County 4-H is looking for a few good volunteers! The Warren County 4-H Youth Devel-opment Program needs volunteers who are interested in starting or co-leading 4-H clubs. We are looking for adults over the age of 21 who are interested in sharing their time and talents with the youth of Warren County. Training is provided and you determine the amount of volunteer hours you can offer. If you have a special set of skills that could help make the difference in the lives of young people then 4-H is the place for you. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s mission is to enable people to improve their lives and com-munities through partnerships that put experience and re-search knowledge to work. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for 4-H please contact Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Warren County (CCE) at 518-668-4881 or 518-623-3291 and ask to speak with Martina Noone. (A)

News from Hadley-Luzerne Central SchoolHADLEY/LUZERNE – As part of the Engage NY: Kindergar-ten has been learning about plants...germination, pollina-tion, photosynthesis and deciduous vs. evergreen trees. First grade has been learning about the organs of the body. Second grade has been learning about seasons, the water cycle and the life cycles of plants, frogs & chickens. (A)

A New Face for I am I can!SARATOGA REGION - I am I can is excited to announce the re-launch of our website, www.iamicanachieve.org and our new logo! Please check out our site to see the new logo and to learn more about our organization, mission, how to get involved, our latest events and more! I am I can selectively partners mentors and high school girls who enrich each other’s lives, learn from one another, and by doing so enhance the quality of life in our community. We are a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 that provides encouragement, direction, and guidance to young women in grades 9-12. If you would like to learn more about I am I can, please visit our site (www.iamicanachieve.org) or contact our founder, Avon Scherff at 518-688-3010 ext 102.

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