Friday, March 30

BALLSTON AREA SENIOR CITIZENS: Friday activities: 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m., OsteoBusters; 6:30 p.m., Cards & Games. Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Call 518885-6740 or visit www. ballstonareaseniors.com for more information. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT SARATOGA: Busy Bees, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. An open playgroup style program exclusively for the museum’s youngest visitors (ages birth-24 months) and their caregivers to foster early childhood development in a social setting. 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs. For more information call 518-584-5540 or visit www.cmssny.org. CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Friday activities include Orchestra on the Common at 1 p.m., Woodcarving, Tap Advanced, Ballet, Dominoes, Center Big Band, Diabetes Support Group, Bingo, Lunch & a Movie, Beading Buddies, Scrabble, Osteo exercise. 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-383-1343 for more information. Call extension 227 before noon the day before to make reservations for lunch. FISH DINNER: SaratogaWilton Elks Lodge #161 serves your choice of broiled or fried fish on Friday, March 30, from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, Seniors/Military $11, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. FISH FRY FRIDAY: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue every Friday in February from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Chowder, ask about extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call 518-695-3917 for Take Out. FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY: The Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be Hosting Friday Night Fish Fry from February 16 through March 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $8 a plate Eat in and Take outs will be available. The Fish Fry will include the Fish Fry, cole slaw, and a choice of Mac & Cheese or French Fries. There will also be a menu of some other items as well. For more information please call 518-885-1149 or check out the Elks’ Facebook page. LENTEN FISH FRY: The Knights of Columbus supports local Catholic Schools, provides meals to veterans’ homes every week throughout the year, and cooks for Code Blue weekly during the cold months. Come out to the K of C’s Fish Fry on Fridays during Lent (except for March 16) and help support these dedicated men who give back to the community so unselfishly. Enjoy a generous portion of Haddock (baked or fried) with fries and coleslaw for only $11 ($12 take-out). Also available are clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. OPERA-TO-GO: Opera Saratoga’s Opera-to-Go productions allow students to experience the thrill of opera - up close and personal. Opera Saratoga’s production of “The Ugly Duckling” is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, with an original score by composer Andrew Duncan, feature soprano Carter Tholl, mezzo soprano Raphaella Medina, tenor Jordan Pitts, and baritone Nicholas Martorano. Brian Gilling serves as the music director and pianist. In addition to Opera Saratoga’s in-school performances, free public performances of “The Ugly Duckling” ensure families throughout the region have access to opera. A performance will be held on March 30 at 2 p.m. at Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK: Mineral Springs Tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join a docent on a guided mineral springs tour to learn about the history, geology and lore surrounding our special waters! No registration necessary. This is a free event. Please use the southern Route 50 entrance to enter the park. Take your second left onto Geyser Loop Road to reach the classroom. SCHUYLERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: Pre-k to sixth graders will enjoy this preview of the Ugly Duckling Opera at noon. Lego Club, 3:30 p.m. Family Movie Night Double Feature starts at 5 p.m. Relax, have some snacks, and watch two movies about a father (and then a son) who are taken into the digital world. 52 Ferry Street, Schuylerville. Call 518-695-6641 for more information. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saratoga Springs will hold its second annual Stations of the Cross procession at 5 p.m. on Good Friday, March 30. The walk will start and end at the church, 149 Lake Ave. Immediately afterward, the cross will be erected in front of the church followed by a worship service at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to participate in the procession. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-584-0904 TENEBRAE SERVICE: “Hallelujah! What a Savior!” eeply moving and meaningful Tenebrae worship service that journeys with Christ from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to the desolation of his final hours on the cross, will be presented by the Choir of The First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa under the direction of Eve Kenyon at 7 p.m. on Good Friday, March 30. The service will feature readings, choral anthems and the lighting and extinguishing of candles. First Presbyterian Church is located at 22 West High St. Ballston Spa. For more information about this free event call the church at 518-885-5583.