Calendar
Sunday, Feb. 10
BAROQUE PEARLS: The Friends of the Schenectady County Public Library present a “Beat the Snow” winter concert, “Baroque Pearls,” featuring music of Purcell, Vivaldi, Handel and Monteverdi performed by Rose Hunsberger, soprano, Irina Tikhonenko, mezzo-soprano and Michael Clement, piano. 2:30 p.m., McChesney Room, Schenectady Public Library, 99 Clinton Street. Call 518-3884500 for more information.
BENEFIT POKER TOURNAMENT:
Dank Yankee, a Saratoga-based firm serving New York’s emerging cannabis industry, presents a live Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament with a $500 prize pool. Proceeds will benefit NORML-NY and their effort to bring reason to cannabis laws, law enforcement and workplace rights. 2 p.m., The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation: $12 in advance, $20 at the door. Sign up at the venue’s Facebook page. Send questions to Free4AllPokerTour@gmail.com.
CAPITAL DISTRICT HUMANIST SOCIETY:
Author Jonathan Starr, founder of the Abaarso School in Somaliland, discusses the school’s unprecedented success in placing students in prestigious American universities. Following a successful career in the financial sector, Starr also founded Barwaaqo University, Somaliland’s first all-female boarding university. The 1:15 p.m. program is preceded by a 12:30 p.m. meet and mingle in Room 224, Campus Center, Sage Colleges Albany Campus, New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road, Albany. Free and open to the public. For details and directions call 518-533-2666 or visit www. humanistsociety.org.
FROZEN SPRINGS CLASSIC:
Witness exciting pond hockey at Saratoga Spa State Park all day on February 8-10. Games are played four-onfour, round robin style. Visit saratogafrozenspringsclassic.com for a full event schedule and more information.
MESSY CHURCH: A free community meal will be served during the Messy Church gathering at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, at Grace Church, 36 Third Street, Waterford. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. For more information, call the Episcopal parish at 518-237-7370 or visit gracechurchwaterford.com.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST:
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club serves its Monthly Breakfast on Sunday, February 10, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 121 NY-32, Victory Mills. Adults $8, children $4. Everyone is welcome. Call 518-695-3917.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE:
Harry Potter Book Night is an afternoon of fun including costume and trivia contests as well as games and crafts. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The neighboring Saratoga’s Broadway Deli will have Harry Potter themed treats for purchases. For more information on this or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www.northshire.com.
SUNDAY MEDITATION:
Cultivating compassion & wisdom. Sunday morning meditation 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at One Big Roof, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from the Maple Avenue Middle School, just off Route 50). By donation. No experience necessary. All are welcome.
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
Trinity United Methodist Church of Wilton holds Worship and Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. Choir meets at 9 a.m. Youth group follows worship. Nursery provided. 155 Ballard Road, Gansevoort. Contact Pastor Jeffrey Stratton at 518-423-8195 for baptisms and weddings.
Monday, Feb. 11 BALLSTON SPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Ballston Spa will hold a regular meeting on Monday, February 11, at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 66 Front Street.
TANG MUSEUM: Panel discussion, “On Navigating Forgiveness, Redemption and Rejection,” moderated by Tang Museum curator-at-large Isolde Brielmaier and featuring artists Alexandra Bell and Lyle Ashton Harris and Skidmore College Professor of Sociology David Karp, director of the Project on Restorative Justice. 6 p.m., Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College. For more information call 518580-8080.
Tuesday, Feb. 12 ADIRONDACK TROUT UNLIMITED:
Renowned guide Fran Verdoliva, currently the NYDEC Coordinator for the Salmon River, speaks on “The Salmon River: Its Past, Current Status and Future Prospects as a World-Class Fishery” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday February 12 at the Harry Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. For more information contact Dick Osborne at 518-5984380.
HALF MOON BUTTON CLUB:
The Half Moon Button Club meets on Tuesday, February 12, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Social time starts at 11 a.m. followed by a noon business meeting and Sherry Roach’s program on Vintage Button Cards. Bring a bag lunch; dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS:
The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit www.SAM24.SYTHASITE.COM.
SPARKLES & SWEETS LUNCHEON:
All women are invited to attend the Christian Women’s Connection of Saratoga Luncheon from noon – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, at Longfellow’s Inn & Restaurant, Rt. 9P, Saratoga Springs. Enjoy a jewelry exchange and sweet trivia contest. Judi Merriam, an actress and vocalist from Schenectady, will share her life story. Cost $15 inclusive. Make your reservation by February 7 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779.
TANG MUSEUM: Curator’s Tour of “The Second Buddha – Master of Time,” noon. The exhibit runs from February 9 – May 19. For more information call 518-580-8080.
Wednesday, Feb. 13 BALLSTON AREA HISTORY ROUNDTABLE:
The Ballston Area History Roundtable commemorates Black History Month with a program entitled “Race and Prejudice in Antebellum Saratoga County.” Jim Richmond will lead a group discussion on the treatment of blacks during this period, when slavery and servanthood as well as prejudice against people of color was prevalent, but so was mutual acceptance, shared community and friendship. 7 p.m., Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa. For more information, visit https://ballstonareahistoryroundtable.com.
CCE COOKING CLASS:
“Cooking from Scratch” features hands-on preparation of a healthy Mediterraneanstyle home-cooked meal. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Cornell Cooperative extension, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Admission $10; kids over 10 may accompany an adult for $5. Space is limited; please call 518-8858995 to register.
FRIENDS OF GALWAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Friends of the Galway Public Library have introduced an exciting way to help support funding for the new library building. You can donate an engraved brick paver to honor or memorialize someone in your life or show support for the community in a way that can be shared with generations to come. Find out more about the brick paver program from a Friends’ member at the Galway Public Library, 5264 Sacandaga Road, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.
ROAST PORK/BAKED CHICKEN: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 serves a Roast Pork & Baked Chicken Dinner 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. Takeouts $12. Cash bar available.
TANG MUSEUM: Skidmore faculty member Adam Tinkle leads a Sound/Mind sonic meditation workshop featuring Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect. 5 p.m., Tang Teaching Museum. For more information call 518580-8080.
VOYAGEURS & FUR TRADE: Bernard Ouimet, President of La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, will give a presentation on “The Voyageurs and the Fur Trade,” about the French-Canadian voyageurs who transported furs by canoes and the importance of the fur trade to the region. Wednesday, February 13, 7 p.m., Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park. Sponsored by La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY, is free and open to the public. Information by calling the library at 518-371-8622. Or visit www.albanyareafrenchclub.com and Facebook.
WINTER STORYTELLERS SERIES: The Academy for Lifelong Learning’s 11th annual storytellers series continues on Wednesday, February 13, as storyteller Siri Allison presents “Story Prisms.” Noon – 1 p.m., SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public; postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. For more information call the Academy at 518-587-2100 x 2145 or visit www.esc. edu/all. Thursday, Feb. 14
AMERICAN ITALIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM: Do you have heirlooms from or interesting stories about your Italian ancestors? Reminisce and share them at the American Italian Heritage Association’s monthly business meeting and cultural presentation. Please bring dessert for a Valentine’s Day party to follow the meeting. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., 1227 Central Avenue, Albany. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518-4351979, email info@americanitalianmuseum.org, or visit www.americanitalianmuseum.org.
DUDLEY OBSERVATORY: Every Thursday, rain or shine, join miSci, the Museum of Innovation and Science, for “Evenings at the Dudley Observatory”. Educators from the Dudley Observatory at miSci will operate their 14-inch telescope inside the roll-top roof observatory, allowing visitors to see stars, planets, galaxies, and more each night. In the event of poor weather, there will be hands-on activities indoors. The observatory at 15 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. through March 7, 2019. miSci galleries will be open continuously from 9a.m. until the observatory closes. Access to the observatory or activities is free with museum admission ($12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child, free for miSci members).
HUDSON CROSSING PARK: Stroll through Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. and share some light and love with sweethearts, spouses, friends and family as dozens of glowing luminaries and lanterns light your way to and from the Dix Bridge. After the stroll, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the pavilion. Suggested donation $5 per person. Souvenir lanterns on sale for an additional $10. Make your own lantern ($15 apiece) during the Love Light Lantern Decorating event on February 9 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Revibe, 94 Broad Street, Schuylerville. For more information visit hudsoncrossingpark.org, call 518-350-7275 (PARK) or email kmorse@hudsoncrossingpark.org.
KOREAN WAR VETERANS: The February luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Veterans Association, takes place on Thursday, February 14, starting at 11:45 a.m. at the Peppermill Restaurant on Rt. 9 at the south entrance to the mall in South Glens Falls. Patti and Gene Slavin are the hosts. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Please sign up for the luncheon at the February 7 monthly meeting or call the Slavins at 518-793-2358 by February 12. For more information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.
SARATOGA FILM FORUM: 2019 Oscar nominated live-action short films. 7:30 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. General admission $10, members and students with I.D. $8. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Visit www.saratogafilmforum.org for more information.
SKIDMORE CONCERT: Ensemble Connect in concert, 7 p.m., Zankel Music Center. Adults $8, seniors and Skidmore community $5, free for students and children. For ticket information call 518-580-5321 or visit www. skidmore.edu/zankel.
VALENTINE’S DAY SENIOR LUNCH: The Saratoga County Office for the Aging serves a Valentine’s Day Special for ages 60 and over at noon on Thursday, February 14 at senior dining sites throughout Saratoga County. The menu includes Chicken Parmesan, Pasta w/sauce, Zucchini & yellow squash, garlic roll, cheesecake w/cherry topping and milk/coffee. A one day reservationis required (by noon) to place a meal order. No food/drinks can be taken to go. All participants must complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail (suggested contribution $2). There is a $6 fee for guests under 60, payable at the meal site. For more information, call 518-3634020.
VALENTINE TEA: The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club hosts a Valentine Tea on February 14 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion, 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa. The public is invited to attend this free event to enjoy hot tea and snacks, meet club members and learn about upcoming programs for 2019. Free parking is available on site; visitors are asked to enter the meeting room from the parking lot entrance. For more information call BSH&GC President Lorraine McPherson at 518309-3210 or email kapral@ nycap.rr.com. Friday, Feb. 15
FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue through April 19, with fish fry, clam fry, chicken fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder and more. Eat in or take out. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., 121 NY-32, Victory Mills. Call 518-695-3917 to order takeout.
PRINCIPESSA ELENA DINNER: The Principessa Elena Society’s monthly dinner will be held on Friday, February 15, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at 11-13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. Adults $9, seniors $8, children 5-12 $5. Takeout $10.
SARATOGA FILM FORUM: 2019 Oscar nominated short documentaries. 7 p.m., Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs. General admission $10, members and students with I.D. $8. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. Visit www.saratogafilmforum.org for more information.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Film, “Crazy Rich Asians,” 10 a.m. Admission $2. Snacks provided. Knights of Columbus serves soup and ice cream from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. for $2 each. Social Hour with special guest Kelsey Dodd performing a selection of Broadway tunes, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission $2.5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, Feb. 16
BALTIC TRIP PREVIEW: Saratoga Arts invites you to an overview of its September tour, “Best of the Baltics Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Finland: Culture, Crafts and History,” on Saturday, February 16, at 11:30 a.m. at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Spaces remain for the May 22-31 trip to France; a tour overview will be held at 12:30 p.m. For more information about the Baltic tour, email goedventures, call 607-387-3322 or visit goedventures.com.
DAR ANTIQUE SHOW: The Tawasentha Chapter, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, announces the 48th annual DAR Antiques Show and Sale on Saturday, February 16. More than 40 vendors will be on hand and George Heigel will do appraisals (suggested donation $5 per item). The PCC kitchen will sell refreshments. Admission $5. All proceeds benefit local students through scholarships and awards, veterans and their issues, and historic preservation. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany.
DEEP ECOLOGY: On Saturday, February 16, from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School will offer “Deep Ecology with Beauty and Delight,” an in-depth introduction to “being in nature... and the nature of being” - finding Beauty and Delight in the raucous quiet of the 217acre nonprofit forever-wild Sanctuary, located on the Battenkill near Shushan. Dionondehowa director Bonnie Hoag guides this spirited adventure. The cost is $60. Call 518-854-7764 or visit dionondehowa@yahoo.com for more information and to reserve a place.
GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: Rochester author Susan Moyer details her journey to find her biological family in “The Lonely Child,” presented at the Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County meeting on Saturday, February 16. 1 p.m., Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville. The public is welcome. For more information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
LASAGNA DINNER: Old Saratoga Reformed Church hosts a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, February 16. The menu includes meat or vegetarian lasagna or baked ziti, with tossed salad, Italian bread, and a choice of desserts and beverages. Adults $10, children 5-10 $5, under 5 free. 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville. Reservations preferred but walk-ins welcome. Takeout available. For reservations call 518-695-6638. For more information call 518695-4379.
MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518664-8641 or visit http:// mechanicville.sals.edu.
NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Children’s book author Janine De Tillo Cammarata (“The Puzzle Quests: Saving Atlantis”) talks about her books and presents a special writing activity for kid readers and writers. 1 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information on this or other events, call 518-6824200 or 1-855-339-5990, or visit the Northshire Bookstore website at www. northshire.com.