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Tax PreparationWASHINGTON COUNTY

Trained community volunteers who are certified by the IRS are scheduling appointments for free Income Tax Preparation at various locations in the tri-county region. This service is for families and individuals with income of $49,000 or less and individuals who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Electronic filing of both federal and state returns will be avail-able. Call the following for an appointment: Washington County, 1-800-211-5128; Glens Falls Head Start, 793-3624; Moreau Community Center, 792-6007; Warren County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 668-4881; and Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center, 792-3537.

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Sweet Potatoes ClassRENSSELAER COUNTY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County is accept-

ing registrations for the class, “Success with Sweet Potatoes,” that will be offered at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the CCE office in Troy. Master gardener Doug Pratt will provide details from growing slips to curing for storage. Information: Marcie at 518-272-4210, or email [email protected].

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Saratoga Arts ProjectSARATOGA SPRINGS The

National Museum of Dance at 99 S. Broadway in Saratoga Springs is sponsoring “Saratoga En Pointe,” a citywide arts proj-ect for 2013. This project will highlight Saratoga’s rich dance history through 24, five-foot pointe shoe sculptures to be unveiled on Friday, May 31. Information: 518-584-2225, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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Girls’ HockeyGLENS FALLS/LAKE

GEORGE The Winter Classic XIX Girls’ Hockey Tournament will be held at various times Friday through Monday, Jan. 18

to 21, at the Civic Center and the Recreation Center, both in Glens Falls, and at the Forum in Lake George. More than 50 teams from Canada and the Northeast will compete. Free admission. Information: www.adirondacknorthstars.com.

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Spaghetti DinnerGRANVILLE A Spaghetti

Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the American Legion Hall, 10 Columbus Street in Granville. Takeouts will be available and everyone will be welcome. Cost: $7. Information: Bruce at 391-8101.

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Pizza at ElksGREENWICH The Greenwich

Elks Club on Route 40 South will offer Henderson’s Pizza every Friday night. In addition to pizza, the menu will include weekly specials such as mozza-rella sticks, chicken wings, French fries, and more. Information/to order: 692-2061.

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Art ReceptionGLENS FALLS A reception

for a new exhibit titled, “Passage of Time,” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council’s Lapham Gallery, 7 Lapham Place in Glens Falls. A gallery talk will begin at 5 p.m. and local musicians, Coffee & Onions, will entertain during the reception. This exhibit will run through Feb. 15. Information: 518-798-1144, Ext. 2, or www.larac.org.

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Fish FryVICTORY The Fish Creek Rod

and Gun Club on Route 32 south of Victory Village invites every-one to a Fish Fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18 and 25.Cost: $8.50 fried fish, clams, or chicken tenders; $5 quart of clam chowder. Eat in, or order a takeout at 695-3917.

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ATF Winter BenefitGLENS FALLS The

Adirondack Theatre Festival’s 19th Winter Benefit, “Insanely Happy,” will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Charles R. Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street in downtown Glens Falls. Featured will be a silent auction from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a live auc-tion, both with many valuable items. Food from the Gourmet Café, beer from Davidson Brothers, and wine from Adirondack Wine Merchants will be served. Cost: $65 to $150. Information/tickets: 518-874-0800, www.ATFestival.org, or the Wood box office noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

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Dinner at VFWVALLEY FALLS VFW Post

1938 in Valley Falls invites everyone to a Dinner at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18. Cost: $14. The Post plans to serve a dinner on the third Friday each month, with few exceptions. Information: 518-753-7707.

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Author VisitsMANCHESTER Author

Daniel Klein will present his book, “Travels with Epicurus: A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Northshire Bookstore in

Manchester. Information: 802-362-2200, or www.northshire.com.

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Family MovieSCHUYLERVILLE A Family Movie Night, featuring a

PG-rated movie running about 105 minutes, will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Schuylerville Public Library. Bring popcorn if you like to

this event that’s free and open to all. Information: 695-6641.

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The Drawer BoyCAMBRIDGE Hubbard Hall

Projects will present “The Drawer Boy,” a story about the healing power of art and the true bonds of friendship, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. You’ll find this play in the Freight Depot Theater at Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Information/tickets: 518-677-2495, or www.hubbardhall.org.

Outdoor ActivitiesGLENS FALLS/SARATOGA

The Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club will offer the following Outdoor Activities: Walk/ski/snowshoe, Jan. 19, 22 and 29; hike/snowshoe, Jan. 26; bushwhack, Jan. 26; and cross-country ski, Jan. 27. Information: www.adk-gfs.org.

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Snowshoeing on Saturdays through Feb. 23, and a Sweetheart Sleigh on Sundays. Cost/times/reservations: 802-394-7836, or www.merckforest.org.

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Girls’ SoftballQUEENSBURY A Girls’ Fast-

pitch Softball Tournament for age 14 and younger will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday the 20th, at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury. Free admission. Information: 518-743-1086, or www.adksc.com.

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Quilters MeetARGYLE The Highland

Quilters Guild will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Methodist Church in Argyle. Make quilts to be donated to worthy causes. Sewing machines are needed and a soup and bread lunch will be provid-ed.

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Food Pantry OpenSCHAGHTICOKE The Food

Pantry at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19. The pantry is open on the third Saturday each month. Information: 753-6984.

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Farmers MarketGLENS FALLS The Farmers’

Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 19 and 26, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-0438, or www.gffma.com.

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Children’s ClassesSALEM Sarah Wohlleb will

lead a series of 10 classes for children, each with a different theme, beginning from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Salem Courthouse. Children will learn that everything doesn’t have to come new from a store, be processed, or wrapped in plastic. Classes will run Saturdays through March 23. Cost: $65; $55 members. Information/registration: 518-854-7053.

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Irish Basket BingoHOOSICK FALLS Take a

chance on winning 20 great bas-ket prizes as the

Hoosick Falls St. P a t r i c k ’ s P a r a d e C o m m i t t e e presents an

afternoon of Irish Basket

Bingo at noon on Saturday, Jan. 19 in the basement of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Cards, card markers, raffles and food will be available. Anyone who would like to donate a basket should contact Marie O’Neil at 518-686-4829. The event helps suppose the operating cost of running the annual parade.

This year’s St. Patrick’s Parade will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.

Winter CraftGANSEVOORT A winter

craft, “Nature Picture Frames,” will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park office, 80 Scout Road in Gansevoort. Decorate picture frames with sticks, pinecones, leaves, and other natural materials. Children will enjoy this activity. Information: 518-450-0321, or www.wiltonpreserve.org.

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Food PantryCAMBRIDGE The Cambridge

Food Pantry, on the first floor of

the handicap-accessible Embury United Methodist Church, 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge, will be open from 10 a.m. to noon each Saturday, and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, with few exceptions.

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Animal TrackingGANSEVOORT An Animal

Tracking Snowshoe Walk will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Road in Gansevoort. Identify creatures that have walked before you on the trails of Camp Saratoga North. Snowshoe rentals will be available for $3 a pair (free for members) at the camp’s parking lot one. Information: 518-450-0321, or www.wiltonpreserve.org.

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House History SCHUYLERVILLE Heritage

Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of routes 4 and 29 in Schuylerville. John Cromie of Ballston Spa will present a talk on “Creating a

House History.” Everyone will be welcome. Information: 587-2978.

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Battenkill Chorale GREENWICH Enjoy the soar-

ing sounds of the 90-voice Battenkill Chorale, as it opens its 18th season with Rossini’s

“Petite Messe Solennelle” at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 19 and 20 at St.

J o s e p h ’ s Catholic Church in

Greenwich.The performance features

Rossini’s original scoring for

piano and harmonium, with Erich Borden on concert grand piano and Neil K. Keen on reed organ.

Joining the Chorale are award-winning soloists Gene Marie Callahan, Susan Hermance Fedak, Rand Reeves, and Jack Brown.

Ms. Callahan made her national debut at the Chicago Lyric Opera and is on the voice faculty at Skidmore College. Ms. Fedak has worked with the Lake George Opera Company and is director of the Saratoga Children’s Chorus, Associate Minister of Music at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany, and musical

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director of the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society.

Tenor soloist Rand Reeves is director of music at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Mr. Brown made his professional debut at Tanglewood’s Seiji Ozawa Hall and is on the voice faculty at Bard College and is artistic director of Berkshire Lyric.

At each performance, local artisan Bliss White McIntosh will be offering her natural fiber baskets for sale, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to the Battenkill Chorale.

Tickets for the performances are $15. To reserve, call 518-692-

8093 or email [email protected]. St. Joseph’s Church is located at 35 Hill Street in Greenwich, and is not handicap accessible.

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Pancake SupperARGYLE American Legion

Post 1815 on Route 40, Sheridan Street, in Argyle, invites every-one to an all-you-can-eat Pancake Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19. Dessert, coffee and more will be includ-ed. Information: Gary Gilchrist at 638-8603.

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Dinner, AuctionHEBRON A Spaghetti Dinner

and Silent Auction will be held

from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the old West Hebron Firehouse on Route 30 in Hebron. Takeouts will be avail-able. Cost: $8 adults; $5 age 9 and younger. Proceeds will ben-efit Van Fronhofer, Sr. Tickets are available at Salem Hardware, Fred’s Sub Shop, Salem NAPA, A&J Agway, and from Eva Woodell at 518-791-2390 or 518-854-3726, or from Steven Saunders at 518-321-9430. To donate an item(s) for the auc-tion, email Maura Rapp at [email protected].

Author VisitsMANCHESTER Author Jon

Clinch will discuss his new novel, “The Thief of Auschwitz,” at 7 p.m. on

Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester. Information: 802-362-2200, or www.northshire.com.

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Alien FolklifeGREENWICH The musical

group Alien Folklife will per-form their quirky blend of humorous original music and heart-rending story songs at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at Seventy Main in Greenwich. Tickets are $10 and can be pur-chased in advance at www.sev-entymain.com or by calling 692-7041 or at the door

Pancakes, WafflesSCHAGHTICOKE Victor

Masonic Lodge will serve a buf-fet-style Pancake/Belgian Waffle Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the lodge across from the Hoosic Valley Central School on Route 67 in Schaghticoke. Everyone will be welcome.

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Buffet BreakfastGREENWICH Elks Lodge 2223

on Route 40S in Greenwich invites everyone to a Sunday Buffet Breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 20. Omelets, pan-cakes and more will be served at $6 per person, $5 senior citi-zens, and $4 children.

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Shearing DaySCHUYLERVILLE Foster

Sheep Farm will hold its annual Shearing Day Open House start-

ing at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20.

The public is welcome to join the Foster family in the

barn as Gwen Hinman of New

Hampshire shears the flock of 55 sheep. Hinman is a second generation shearer who has practiced her craft throughout New England and New Zealand.

Following the shearing, each fleece will be skirted, which means that a crew of helpers will be evaluating the fleece and deciding upon its future. The best of the fleeces are saved for

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hand spinners. The public is invited to watch the fleece be trimmed, separated into grades of wool for various purposes, and stuffed into baling tubes for transport to the mill where it will be washed and spun into yarn.

For those seeking a warm ref-uge after the shearing, “The Yarn Shop at Foster Sheep Farm” will be open, featuring ongoing demonstrations by local knitters, spinners, and weavers. The shop will be stocked with a rich selection of local yarn, spinning wheels, looms, pattern books, notions and accessories.

In addition, representatives from Saratoga PLAN will be on hand to speak about farmland preservation. The organization is a land trust that protects land in the Saratoga region through purchases and donations of land and conservation ease-ments, to protect important nat-ural resources and open spaces. Foster Sheep Farm was recent-ly conserved by the group.

Foster Sheep Farm is located at 460 West River Road in Schuylerville. For more infor-mation, call 518-338-6679.

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Basket PartyGRANVILLE A Basket Party

will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, in the cafeteria at Granville High School on Quaker Street. Doors will open at 11 a.m., with drawings at 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Tammy Rathbun’s health insurance costs incurred during a recent illness. Also, the winner of a raffle for a sev-en-piece Telescope patio set will be drawn at this event. Information/raffle tickets: Joanne Warner at 518-642-1051, Ext. 2119, or Terri Boisclair at 642-1360.

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QuiltingSALEM You’re invited to

make a quilt block from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at Proudfit Hall in Salem. Each quilt block will be placed in a quilt to be displayed at a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in October. If you don’t know how to sew, you can draw, color or write a story on a piece of muslin. Cost: $5 suggested donation. Information/reserva-tions: Sue Morrison at email [email protected].

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Felting WorkshopRUPERT Local fabric artist

Ruth Kinne will lead a Needle Felting Workshop from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Rupert Kittay Library, 2827 Route 153 in Rupert. Ruth will assist participants in making a 3-D owl or rabbit with wool. Cost: $10 for materials. Inclement weather date: Jan. 27. Information: 802-394-2444, or www.rupertkittaylibrary.org.

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Country DanceSCHUYLERVILLE The

Country Round and Square Dance Association invites everyone to an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, at the American Legion Post on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Music will be provided by the Ole Time Country band. Cost: $5 adults; $2 ages 6 to 17; free 5 and younger. Information: Floyd at 747-6687, or Sandy at 824-3719.

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Comedy ShowSTRATTON MOUNTAIN The

Stratton Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. invites everyone to a Comedy on the Mountain show at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, on the second floor of the Stratton Mountain Base Lodge. Performing will be Joey Novick, Steve Van Zandt, and Steve Kramer. Cost: $20 in advance at 802-297-2950, or $25 at the door.

Children’s ActivityGLENS FALLS Monday, Jan.

21, is the deadline to register for a “Worldwide Thursdays” activ-ity that will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the World Awareness Children’s Museum. 89 Warren Street in Glens Falls. Featured will be singing of international songs, dancing and playing for ages 3 to 5. Cost: Free with museum admission. While there, see the “Winter Solstice” exhibition that will run through Jan. 28.

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AuditionsDORSET Auditions for the

Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at the Dorset Playhouse. Roles are available for from 50 to 60 local students in grades kindergarten through 12. The first rehearsal will begin within a half hour of the auditions. Cost: $35 for each child in the cast. Information: Sheila Conway at 802-867-5570 Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or email [email protected].

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Free DinnerSALEM Community mem-

bers are invited to a free Give Back to the Community Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at the First United Presbyterian Church of Salem. Congregation members will prepare a variety of tasty dish-

es for this event. Information: Charles Perry at 854-3945, or Dolores Phaneuf at 854-7275.

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Potluck SupperHEBRON Everyone is invited

to a Potluck Supper at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at the East Hebron United Presbyterian Church on Route 22 in Hebron. Bring a dish to share to this event that will be held on the third Monday each month, with few exceptions. Information: 518-854-7017, 854-9383.

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Legion BingoCAMBRIDGE American

Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Monday Bingo at 7 p.m. on Jan. 21. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-677-8069.

Seniors Lunch WEST PAWLET The Haystack

Hustler Seniors group will meet for lunch at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Mettawee Community School on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Cost: $3.50 suggested. Reservations are

requested with Phyllis at 325-3196. The students will present a program, there’ll be a 50/50 raffle, and items will be collect-ed for the Pawlet Food Pantry.

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Italian GroupWHITEHALL The Tutti

Italiani group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the indoor pavilion of the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park in Whitehall. This is a cultural group for all things Italian, but you don’t need to be Italian to join. Light refreshments will be served and you may bring something to share. Information: 845-591-8910.

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Book DiscussionSCHUYLERVILLE The Book

Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Schuylerville Public Library. For discussion will be Paula McLain’s “Paris Wife.” Information: 695-6641.

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Bingo at VFWQUEENSBURY The

Queensbury VFW at 32 Luzerne Road will host Tuesday Night

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Guitar NightGREENWICH VFW Post 7291

at 63 Abeel Avenue in Greenwich invites everyone to an Acoustic Guitar Night Fundraiser hosted by John J. Byrnes, III, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Bring your guitar or just come and listen. No cover charge. Guitar night is held each Tuesday, with few exceptions.

Tobacco CessationMANCHESTER The state of

Vermont will offer its free Freshstart Tobacco Cessation Program Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., Jan. 23 through Feb. 13, in the conference room at Equinox Terrace in Manchester. Infor mation/re gistration: Janice Provost at 802-440-4098, or email [email protected].

Thrift ShopFORT ANN The United

Protestant Church of Fort Ann will open its Thrift Shop at 5 Ann Street, across from Cumberland Farms, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Offered will be clothing, household items, and more. Information: Jackie White at 518-932-4559.

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French GroupWHITEHALL The Table

Francais group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at the indoor pavilion of the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park in Whitehall. This is a cultural group for all things French but you don’t have to be French to join. Light refreshments will be served. Information: 845-591-8910.

School MeetingSALEM The superintendent

of the Salem Central School invites everyone to a Community Conversation meet-ing at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the school’s cafeteria. Additional Community Conversation meetings will be held on March 29, April 26, and May 31, 2013, to engage commu-nity members in dialogue about the school. Refreshments will be served.

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Grazing ConferenceWASHINGTON COUNTY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will host its Fifth Annual Winter Greenup Grazing Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the 26th, at the

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Family MovieHOOSICK FALLS The

Hoosick Falls Central School PTA and the Hoosick Federal Credit Union will host a Family Movie Night featuring the PG-rated “Dolphin Tale” at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the Hoosick Falls High School audi-torium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale, with pro-ceeds benefiting the PTA. Bring a blanket or chair.

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AuditionsSCHUYLERVILLE The

Schuylerville Community Theater will hold Auditions for its spring production of “Bye, Bye Birdie” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the auditori-um of the Schuylerville Junior/Senior High School. Roles will be available for age 10 through senior. Be prepared to sing eight to 12 bars from a song from the show, read from the script, and dance a short movement seg-ment. Chorus members will be needed, too. Information: Bill Howard at 636-8444, or call the theater’s information line at 695-5480.

Frost FaireSTILLWATER Snow or no

snow, come and enjoy the 18th annual Frost Faire at the

Saratoga National Historical Park

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26. The free

event includes indoor and out-

door fun.Popular in the 1700s, a “Frost

Faire” eased the effects of cabin fever with opportunities to visit friends while enjoying winter activities, refreshments and entertainment. The Saratoga Battlefield is welcoming every-one to continue the tradition.

Stop One includes snow tub-ing on the “Big Hill.” Bring your snow tubes or plastic sleds for sliding. There will also be a bonfire, horse-drawn carriage rides, and games including a giant soldier puzzle, ice bowling and bottle fishing. A warming tent will have cocoa and cook-ies.

At noon, take part in a Winter Nature Hike that features hid-den treasures and prizes. The hike is open to all.

At the Visitor Center, guests can participate in Contra danc-ing. There will be a children’s craft room that includes decora-tive tin piercing and copper embossing. There will also be a bonfire, and cannon and mus-ket firing demonstrations.

This year’s event features spe-cial presentations on chocolate in early American by a choco-late historian from the Historic Division of MARS, Inc. Chocolate demonstrations will be given every hour, with free samples.

Frost Faire is sponsored by the Town of Stillwater and Saratoga National Historical Park. For more information, call the Visitor Center at 518-664-9821 ext 1777 or visit www.nps.gov/sara.

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Free Dinner CAMBRIDGE A free

Community Dinner will be served from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the First Baptist Church, 29 W. Main Street in Cambridge. Takeouts will be available at 12:45 p.m. for those unable to attend the din-ner and if food still is available. Reservations are not necessary, this dinner is served on the last Saturday each month, and everyone will be welcome.

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Chili Cook-offCAMBRIDGE Cambridge Pee

Wee Football will host a Chili Cook-off from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the American Legion Hall in

Cambridge. Best overall, hot-test, meatiest, youngest, and best business chili will be rec-ognized. Cornbread and rolls will be provided. No entry fee. Information: Shannon at 518-203-4534, Greg at 677-0843, or Christy at 677-2168.

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Steak & Clam DinnerGRANVILLE Everyone is

invited to a Steak and Clam Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at VFW Post 1653, 9 North Street in Granville. Cost: $15 at the door. Information: 642-1599.

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