Saturday
29th Garren Invitational Figure Skating Competition, RPI Houston Field House, 1900 Peoples Ave., Troy When: 8 a.m. Cost: varies Contact: 235-9362 or http://hmfsc.org Notes: Sponored by the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club.
A Spring Fling: A Fundraiser for Storm Aid 2011, Holiday Inn Schenectady, 100 Nott Terrace, Schenectady When: 6 p.m. Cost: $30 Contact: 864-5882 Notes: Buffet dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit those suffering in the aftermath of tropical storms Irene and Lee.
"Alice in Wonderland," Steamer 10 Theatre, 500 Western Ave., Albany When: 3 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday Cost: $10-$12 Contact: 438-5503 or http://www.steamer10theatre.org/Pages/KidsFarePages/AliceWonderland.htm Notes: Lewis Carroll's story of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, humanlike creatures.
Art For All, Albany Institute of History & Art, 125 Washington Ave., Albany When: 1 p.m. Cost: Free with museum admission Contact: 463-4478 Notes: Explore history and art. For adults and children.
Children's Opera "Little Red's Most Unusual Day," Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls When: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 584-6018 or http://operasaratoga.org/education_operatogo.php Notes: Opera Saratoga's Opera to Go program presents a story adaptation by John Davies, using the music of Rossini and Offenbach.
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave., Albany When: 2 and 5 p.m. Cost: $15-$55 Contact: 465-3334 Notes: Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy as they bring to life the adventures of Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Elks Auxiliary annual Victorian tea, Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs When: 1 p.m. Cost: $10 Contact: 584-0261 Notes: Featuring Hollis Palmer, historian and author. All proceeds benefit the Community Service Scholarship Fund. For information, call Corinne at 584-3468.
Epilepsy awareness and fundraiser for Justine Torpey, Ancient Order Of Hibernians, 1021 Ninth Ave., Watervliet When: 1 p.m. Cost: $15 Contact: 233-8975 Notes: Proceeds will help pay for medical tests. Admission includes food, beverages, music and face painting.
Garage Sale, Southgate Elementary School, 30 Southgate Road, Albany When: 9 a.m. Notes: All proceeds benefit the sixth-grade field trip to Boston and other year-end activities.
Spring Fair, First United Methodist Church, 103 Mansion St., Coxsackie When: 9 a.m. Notes: Crafts, food, white elephant table and vendors.
St. Baldrick's Be Brave, Get Bald for Childhood Cancer Research Fundraiser, Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady When: 1 p.m. Cost: $1 donation Contact: 281-0844 or http://bit.ly/StBaldricksProctors Notes: Shave your head to support children with cancer. Benefits pediatric research at Albany Medical Center and other hospitals.
St. Thomas community garage sale, St. Thomas the Apostle School, 35 Adams Place, Delmar When: 8 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: 439-5573 or http://www.stthomas-school.og Notes: All proceeds benefit the eighth-grade trip to Washington.
"The Amazing Erie Canal" musical youth drama, Mabee Farm Historic Site, 1080 Main St., Pattersonville-Rotterdam Junction When: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $4-$6 Contact: 434-2704 or http://www.dramacademics.com Notes: DRAMAcademics, a troupe of 29 home-educated students ages 8-15, will present the vision, obstacles and victories of one of New York state's greatest resources.
Sunday
Ninth annual Jewish Food Festival, Congregation Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady When: Noon Cost: $5-$15; 12 and younger, free Contact: 374-8173 or http://www.jewishfoodfestival.org/home Notes: Unlimited samples of scrumptious gourmet Jewish foods; meet and greet food bloggers from Fussy Little Blog and Noshing Confessions; see a presentation from the Israel Wine Producers Association; Q&A with Schenectady County Community College Culinary Students; activities for kids; matzo ball soup/chicken liver pate contests and much more.
Opera Saratoga, Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs When: 2 p.m. Cost: $20 Contact: 583-0022 or http://www.caffelena.org/calendar.htm#25a Notes: An afternoon of songs and arias by the Opera to Go singers.
Sap Run Community Run/Walk, Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne Altamont Road, Altamont When: 9:30 a.m. Cost: $12-$20 Contact: 872-1390 or http://www.Hilltowns.org Notes: This is a community run. There will be no official time keeping this year. Email HHApublicity@gmail.com for registration form.
Shenendehowa Methodist Church Youth Bell Choir Festival, Joy of Troy Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 600 Third Ave., Troy When: 2 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 273-6400 or http://www.joyoftroy.org Notes: See youth ages 7-17 make music with bells.
Volkswalk, Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Ave., Schenectady When: 1:30 p.m. Cost: $2 Contact: 374-7262 or http://ava.org/clubs.escv Notes: Join Empire State Capital Volksporters for a walk through the streets and sidewalks along the Mohawk River through Collins Park and historic sites.
Monday
The Taste of Ballston Spa, Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART Campus, 345 Hermes Road, Ballston Spa When: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $30-$55 Contact: http://www.BallstonSpaEducationFoundation.com Notes: Restaurants and caterers from the Ballston Spa area showcase their food specialties to the local community all in one location.
Wednesday
Music Mobile's 34th Anniversary Benefit Celebration 2012, The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany When: 6 p.m. Cost: $75 Contact: 465-5233 or http://www.wamcarts.org/event_details.php?id=187 Notes: A song-filled celebration featuring local celebrity guests: Paul Grondahl, Times Union journalist, William Kennedy, Stuart Freyer, Joseph Gagen, James Hart, Benita Zahn WNYT News anchor and WMHT HealthLink host Dr. MaryNell Morgan and social justice advocate, singer and Music Mobile founder Ruth Pelham.
Friday
Howling for Hope, Wolf's 111 Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany When: 4 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: 469-8446 Notes: Fundraiser for pancreatic cancer with prizes, raffles, appetizer buffet drink specials, a chance to purchase tickets for the Devils vs. Providence Bruins game for $15 and more. For tickets or more information, call 469-8446.
Brooks Barbecue, Verdoy Fire Department, 988 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham When: 4 p.m. Cost: $7-$30 Notes: Menu includes half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and dessert.Takeout only.
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Roadshow with Mark Lawson, Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park When: 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: 371-8622 or http://www.cphlibrary.org Notes: Join Mark Lawson as he provides valuation of items brought in by audience members.There will be a limit of one item per person, with a maximum of 30 items during the course of the program.
Harlem Wizards vs. Stillwater Staff, Stillwater High School, Hudson Ave., Stillwater When: 7 p.m. Contact: http://www.harlemwizards.com Notes: Basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy.
Horsing Around with the Arts Show grades 8-12 opening, National Museum Of Racing And Hall Of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs When: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Contact: http://www.racingmuseum.org/events/event-calendar-view.asp?eventid=93 Notes: Students and their families, teachers and the public are welcome to attend the opening of the exhibition featuring equine art.
Rummage sale, First Unitarian Society of Schenectady, 1221 Wendell Ave., Schenectady When: 9 a.m. Contact: http://www.fussonline.org Notes: Household items, sports equipment, books, toys, baby items, clothes, jewelry and more.
Saturday
2012 Summer Camp Fair, Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy When: 10 a.m. Cost: Free Contact: 629-7338 or http://www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps Notes: Nearly 30 of the region's summertime camp offerings will be on hand. The college will offer a variety of athletic camps, as well as Circus Theatricks, Technology Camp, Youth Theater Program, Summer Academy and more.
Cash For Kids Auction, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer Cunty, 544 Broadway, Rensselaer When: 6 p.m. Cost: $30 Contact: 465-3403 or http://www.bgcsorensco.org Notes: A benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Rensselaer County, this year's theme is "Rocking in the 50's."
Colonie Central High School PTSA Spring Shoppers Fair, Colonie Central High School, 1 Raider Blvd., Albany When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Notes: Bake sale, concession stand, raffles and more than 75 crafters.
Seventh annual Women's History Month Celebration & Scholarship Fundraiser, The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany When: 1 p.m. Cost: $25-$30 Contact: 783-6590 or 347-5818 or http://www.bwaaonline.org Notes: Featuring a hat show, Women of Distinction Awards honoring three beauticians.
Sunday
Eggstravaganza to Support Double H Ranch, Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, 89 Six Flags Drive, Queensbury When: 9:30 a.m. Cost: Family of four, $120 (children 2 and younger, free); partner members, $100 for family of four Contact: (888) 708-2684 Notes: A fun-filled day, starting with breakfast and full of activities for the whole family. Complimentary admission to waterpark from 11 a.m. to closing with purchase of ticket to event.
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