TODAY
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Gardening program
WHERE: Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs WHEN: noon CONTACT: 584-7860 NOTES: Participants will learn about landscaping for spring and summer
COMMUNITY FARE
Spaghetti dinner
WHERE: Emma Willard School, 285 Pawling Ave., Troy WHEN: COST: CONTACT: 434-1573, Ext. 214 NOTES: To benefit Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society
COMMUNITY SALE
Craft show
WHERE: Hudson Valley Community College, McDonough Sports Complex, Troy WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. COST: $6, valid for re-admission all weekend CONTACT: (248) 634-4151 or http://www.countryfolkart.com NOTES: More than 150 artisans display spring items for the home and garden; through Sunday
SIGN-UPS
CROP Walk information
WHERE: Schenectady Inner City Ministry, 930 Albany St., Schenectady WHEN: May 1 COST: Donations and sponsorships CONTACT: 374-2683 NOTES: Community Hunger Appeal of Church World Services which provide relief, development and help to refugees worldwide
Fonkoze Fet
WHERE: Schuyler Inn, Broadway, Menands WHEN: Sunday COST: $20 CONTACT: 427-9092 NOTES: Dinner, auction to raise money for Haiti's literacy and business skills training and health education programs.
Olivia Octopus
WHERE: Shaker Heritage Society, Shaker Meeting House, 875 Watervliet Shaker Road, Colonie WHEN: April 19 COST: $5 SHS members; $8 non-members CONTACT: 456-7890 NOTES: Children 7 to 12 can braid and sew to create an octopus pal
Royal Tulip Ball
WHERE: Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany WHEN: May 7 COST: $75 CONTACT: 426-2667 NOTES: Sponsored by Parsons Child and Family Center to benefit its programs for children and families challenged by emotional and behavioral difficulties or mental illness
Shall We Dance?
WHERE: Franklin Terrace Ballroom (formerly Mario's Banquet House), 126 Campbell Ave., Troy WHEN: Saturday COST: $75 CONTACT: 438-3298 NOTES: Benefit for Albany-Tula Alliance, which arranges for seminars, cultural exchanges and collaborations
SATURDAY
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Meditation
WHERE: Pine Hills branch of Albany Public Library, 517 Western Ave., Albany WHEN: 11 a.m. CONTACT: 589-5000 NOTES: Sponsored by the Peace Village; registration needed
COMMUNITY
Astronomy
WHERE: Henry Hudson Planetarium, 25 Quackenbush Square, Albany WHEN: 2 p.m. COST: $2 adults; $1 children CONTACT: 434-0405 NOTES: NASA interactive program for children in grades 1 through 8 and demonstration of ways to see stars; reservations recommended
Dog adoption clinic
WHERE: L.C. Smith Pet Center, 154 Delaware Ave., Delmar WHEN: 11 a.m. CONTACT: http://www.homewardbound
dogrescue.com NOTES: Available will be 35 puppies and 12 dogs
COMMUNITY FARE
Chicken and biscuit dinner
WHERE: Ravena Grange Hall, Route 143, Coeymans Hollow WHEN: 4:30 p.m. COST: $9 adults; $4.50 children under 12 NOTES: Takeouts available
Pancake breakfast
WHERE: Jerusalem Reformed Church, Route 32, Feura Bush WHEN: 7 a.m. to noon COST: $5 adults; $3 children; under 6 free
GAMES & HOBBIES
National literary fair
WHERE: Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. COST: $2 magazines; $4 books CONTACT: 822-1438 NOTES: Small press books and literary magazines Over-Set
