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free). For more information call 518-237-9330. Monday, March 2 HISTORY PROGRAM: The Galway Preservation Society’s March 2nd program is “The 200th Anniversary of the 1820 Revival in Galway” presented by J. James Mancuso, Vice President of Library Services at Northeastern Baptist College, Bennington, VT. Meetings start with refreshments and social time at 7:00 and a brief business meeting at 7:30, with the presentation beginning at approximately 7:45. The meeting is held at the Galway Town Hall at 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway. AUXILIARY MEETING: The meeting of Henry Cornell post 234 American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday , March 2nd 2020. The meeting will take place at the post home which is 23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa , NY at 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 3 FLYFISHING TALK: Tuesday, March 3. Loren Williams will speak on “Fly Fishing the World: A Competitor’s Perspective” at the Harry Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 7PM. Sponsored by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited. All are welcomed. For more information, contact Dick Osborne 518-5984380. NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, March 3, from 7:30-8:30 am, hosted by Community Emergency Corps, 78 Thompson Street in Ballston Spa. Community Emergency Corps is a nonprofit emergency medical service organization that serves the citizens of the Village of Ballston Spa, the Town of Milton, part of the Town of Ballston, and the Middle Grove Fire District in Greenfield by providing 24⁄7 Advance Life Support Ambulance service through the base of volunteers & career personnel. The organization’s members are also active in educating the public about life saving techniques and training, as well as health and safety awareness. They are an essential part of our community. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation—prepayment available at www. ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are $10. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization committed to making the Village of Ballston Spa a great place to live, work and visit. To learn more, visit at www.ballston.org. DINING WITH DIABETES: Dining with Diabetes, an educational program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Tuesdays, February 25th, March 3rd and 10th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Preregistration is required: call 518-885-8995. This free program is sponsored by the Schuylerville Lions Club. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-8858995. Wednesday, March 4 WILTON HERITAGE SOCIETY MEETING: The March 4th meeting of the Wilton

Heritage Society will have their monthly meeting at the Wilton Seniors Center. 18 Traver Road, Wilton. A potluck dinner will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by the speaker, Kirk Woodcock, Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wilton. A business meeting will follow. LENTEN LUNCH SERIES: The Village churches of Ballston Spa (Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist & Presbyterian) will hold an ecumenical Lenten lunch series called “People Around The Cross” on Wednesdays during Lent (March 4 – April 1) from 12:00-1:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church (15 W. High St ., Ballston Spa). All are welcome as we share in a free meal and hear a brief reflection led by the village clergy. For more information, please contact Father Derik Roy at 518366-5160. LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: Hudson Falls United Methodist Church’s annual Lenten Chowder, a la carte luncheons are held 11:30 a.m. - 1 pm on Wednesdays, February 26 April 8. Clam chowder, corn chowder, vegetable/ soup, sandwiches and desserts available. 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. For more information please call 518 -747-6832. Thursday, March 5 AUTHOR LECTURE: Author Chris Leonard, Schenectady Historian & GE Realty Plot Historian, talks about his new book: “Schenectady GE Realty Plot”. The book focuses on the history of the Plot, envisioned as a place where political, business, religious and entertainment elite would reside, with GE at the center of it. Lecture will be held at 2 pm at Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs. Light refreshments provided. Books will be available for sale. Please RSVP at Concierge@SummitSeniorLife.com or call 518-4302136. AUTHOR EVENT: Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, hosts local author Alan Maddaus on March 5th at 7:00 at as he discusses his book, The Prestons of East Street: The Story of a 19th-Century American Family. More information at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. VESTS & VINO: Rebuilding Together Saratoga County launches Vests & Vino – a spring benefit to support repairs for homeowners in need in our community. Join us for a night of beer and wine sampling, wood-fired pizza, live music and more! Wear your best vest and enjoy a glass of vino for a great cause. March 5, 2020, 6pm-9pm, The Saratoga Winery. KWVA MEETING: The March meeting for Ch. 60 Korean War Vet. Assoc., will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thurs, . March 5th, at the VFW Home, which is located off the arterial, just North of Saratoga Springs. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, families and friends are all welcome to attend. New members are always welcome. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Charles Walter at 518-884-0396. Annual dues for veterans are $10, $5 for all others. STEPS TO SUCCESS: WSWHE BOCES Adult Literacy program will host Steps to Success, an event for adults, on Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, March 5 at two local libraries. Program directors from Adult Literacy and Employment Training for Adults (ETA) departments will discuss the advantages of the programs and give insights into the High School Equivalency program, learning a skilled trade, as well as, courses and programs to help adults advance their careers. Join us on either date or location: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, In the Dutcher Community Room or Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Crandall Public Library, 251

Glen Street, Glens Falls, In the Holden Room. Attendees should preregister online at https://forms.gle/KsV8BXqfYs3y56d66. Friday, March 6 FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting their Annual Friday Fish Fry February 28, 2020 till April 3, 2020 5pm to 730pm. Fish and Chips for $8.50 along with several other menu items will be available. Eat in or Take out will be available. All proceeds will go to Elks Charities. Call in to place your order or more information please call 518885-1149. LENTEN FISH FRY DINNER: On Friday, February 28th, and every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10th, Knights of Columbus #246 at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs will be hosting their Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, from 5:008:00 p.m. In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips. These events are always open to the public. For questions, please call 518-584-8547. FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club at 121 NY-32 in Victory Mills will start Fish Fry Friday, on Friday January 10, 2020, at 4:30 - 7:00PM , and will continue every Friday through April 10, 2020. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take out. For more information call 518-695-3917. LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: Lenten Fish Fry beginning Friday February 28th, 2020 and continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus at 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Fish Fry Dinners, serving from 5 pm to 7 pm. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00 with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00 is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10 $4.00 Children under 5 are Free. For further information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events or call (518) 783-0572. Saturday, March 7 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Boy Scout Troop 45 is hosting an all-youcan-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner from 4:307:00PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church in Clifton Park. The church is located on Route 146 (two miles west of I87 NorthwayExit 9) directly across from the entrance to the Shenendehowa School District Campus. The dinner menu includes; spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. No reservations are required. Take out is available. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 4-10, children under 3 are free. There is a maximum family cost of $30 (up to 6 members). Proceeds benefit the Boy Scout Troop in the procurement of equipment and providing financial assistance to Scouts for summer camp and trips. For more information, please email cquail76@gmail.com. RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE: Do you have “cabin fever”? Here’s a remedy for you! Come to the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Ave., for a Winter Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Saturday, March 7, 8 AM to 3 PM, in the Fellowship Room located at the rear of the church. We will be offering a variety of housewares, linens, toys, games, puzzles, books, collectibles, clothes, sporting goods, etc. Complimentary coffee and tea will be available for you as you browse. There will be assorted baked goods to purchase and a lunch special. So, shake off those winter blahs and come on in for some great deals and delicious baked goods! FAMILY SATURDAY: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents its Spring 2020 Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from February 15 through April 4. Each program includes looking at artwork in the museum’s exhibitions or collections, discussing and sharing ideas, and engaging in a hands-on art activity inspired by those conversations. The programs, which are free, mostly run from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, unless otherwise specified, and are suitable for children ages five and older, accompanied by their adult companions. Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. The Tang welcomes visitors of all abilities. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! March 7: Beach Day - We will take a close look at works by Mary Weatherford where the artist incorporates objects such as starfish and seashells. Why would an artist add such natural objects into a painting? After thinking about the possibilities of what makes a painting, we will create our own mixed-media painting using similar natural objects in the spirit of Mary Weatherford. SARATOGA REPTILE EXPO: The Saratoga Reptile Expo will be returning to the Saratoga City Center from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7th, 2020. This show’s mission is about offering attendees the opportunity to: - Buy high quality animals and a great selection of supplies from local breeders and industry leaders! For more information visit www. dragonsrefuge.com/saratogareptileexpo. NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Open House at Clifton Park Nursery School, Wednesday January 15th from 5-7PM and Saturday March 7th from 10AM 12PM. Bring the kids and come play . . . Tour our amazing cooperative nursery school and find out how you can instill a love of learning in your child that will last a lifetime! Classes for toddlers, 3s, and 4s. Visit www. clifton park nursery school. org or find us on Facebook! Tours by appointment. Contact cliftonparknurseryschool@gmail.com SPAC WINTER BALL: The Saratoga Performing Arts Center Junior Committee invites you to celebrate our 10th Annual SPAC Winter Ball: The Future is Now, as the Hall of Springs teleports you into a futuristic utopia. Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7pm for an experiential new realm complete with live music and dancing, celestial-themed cocktails, gourmet food, a futuristic photo booth and more. For this time warped affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal or cocktail attire, drawing inspiration from innovative and modern designs and styles. Tickets: $125-$200. Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Must be 21+ to attend. For questions, please contact Liz Ellis at eellis@spac.org or 518-584-9330. TROUT UNLIMITED BANQUET:

Banquet Chair Scott Parker announced that The Century House, Latham, will be the site of the Clearwater Chapter’s 48th annual Conservation Banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The Trout Unlimited Conservation Banquet is open to everyone. Tickets for the Conservation Banquet are on sale now on the Clearwater Chapter’s website www.clearwatertu.org. Reservations can be made up to March 1st by contacting TU members Chris and Erika Cook, 565 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or emailing Chris at communications@clearwatertu.org. Dinner, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and award recognition are planned for the Conservation Banquet, along with a live auction, silent auction, bucket raffles, card raffles and door prizes. A Grand Prize Drawing of a 12 ft. Kevlar Hybrid Canoe by Hornbeck Boats will be drawn at the Conservation Banquet. All proceeds from this event benefit local “on the ground” conservation projects that support coldwater fisheries resources. TU is actively seeking donations of goods and services, as well as fishing gear and fly tying materials from their members and the public for their Conservation Banquet. If you are interested in donating, please contact Chair Scott Parker at 518894-4661 or sgparker149@gmail.com. Sunday, March 8 BENEFIT CONCERT: The Capital District Youth Chorale, now in its 37th Season, will present a benefit concert, “Songs for a Better World” on Sunday, March 8th at 3 PM at the Scotia Reformed Church. CDYC will perform a variety of repertoire including a spiritual, an early American hymn tune, a selection with a Hindu text, and a selection from Zambia. The Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless will receive the free will offering for this musical presentation. The Sanctuary Choir of the First Reformed Church and the Morning Bells will be performing on this program as well. MONTHLY BREAKFAST: The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club invites all to join us at our monthly breakfast on Sunday, March 8 , starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917. IRISH FAMILY FESTIVAL: The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernian’s will hold a Family Festival on March 8th from 2-6p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. A grand day of Irish music by Forthlin Road and Grafton Street Trio , dancing by the

Wild Irish Acres Dancers. Donation $10 at the door. We ask that you bring canned food items to be donated to our local food pantries. Light fare and raffles. ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge All You Can Eat Breakfast will return on March 8, 2020 8am to 11am. The buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries along with eggs and omelets to order. Adults $7, Seniors $6 and kids 10 & under $5. This is open to the public with profits going to Elks charities For more information please contact Ballston Spa Elks Lodge 518-885-1149. BREAKFAST: On Sunday, March 8th, 2020, Latham-Colonie Council Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus will host their “All You Can Eat Breakfast”! Serving from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Menu includes; Variety of Juices, Rolls, Sweet Breads, an Omelet Station, Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Corned Beef Hash, Bacon, Sausage, Cereals, Bananas and Fruit Cup. Adults $9, Children 5-10 $4 and Children Under 5 are Free! Latham- Colonie Knights of Columbus is located at 328 Troy, Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. For information call 518 783 0572 or visit www.lathamcolonie.com/events. FAMOUS LADIES TEA: 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 at Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St., Troy. Celebrate women’s history month and support literacy programs in Rensselaer County at the annual Famous Ladies’ Tea. Tickets are $45 (or $315 for a reserved table of eight). Advanced payment is required and tickets can be purchased from Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County, 65 First Street, Troy, N.Y., 518-244-4650. All proceeds from this event will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s programs. Monday, March 9 FUNDRAISER PARTY: Join us at the Middle Grove United Methodist Church for a Community Pampered Chef Fundraiser Party on Mon., March 9 at 6:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. Church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd. (corner of Middle Grove Rd & North Creek Rd). Tuesday, March 10 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS: All persons, 16 and older, interested in the various aspects of the hobby of magic are invited to attend a monthly meeting of The Society of American Magicians - Assembly #24. We will be meeting promptly at 7:30 PM at: St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville, NY. For more detailed information visit our website: WWW. SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM. DINING WITH DIABETES:

Dining with Diabetes, an educational program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Tuesdays, February 25th, March 3rd and 10th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Preregistration is required: call 518-885-8995. This free program is sponsored by the Schuylerville Lions Club. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-8858995. Wednesday, March 11

ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Soup, Corned Beef, Baked Ham, Potatoes, Cabbage, Seasonal Vegetables, Dessert, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $12.00, Seniors and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $11.00, Children 5—12 $8.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $12.00. Cash Bar Available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

LENTEN LUNCH SERIES: The Village churches of Ballston Spa (Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist & Presbyterian) will hold an ecumenical Lenten lunch series called “People Around The Cross” on Wednesdays during Lent (March 4 – April 1) from 12:00-1:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church (15 W. High St ., Ballston Spa). All are welcome as we share in a free meal and hear a brief reflection led by the village clergy. For more information, please contact Father Derik Roy at 518366-5160.

LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: Hudson Falls United Methodist Church’s annual Lenten Chowder, a la carte luncheons are held 11:30 a.m. - 1 pm on Wednesdays, February 26 April 8. Clam chowder, corn chowder, vegetable/ soup, sandwiches and desserts available. 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. For more information please call 518 -747-6832. Thursday, March 12

KWVA LUNCHEON: The March luncheon for Ch. 60, Korean War Vet. Assoc., will be held at noon, Thurs., March 12th, at The Parting Glass Restaurant, Saratoga Springs, The restaurant is located at 40 Lake Ave., (Rt. 29) one block below Broadway. Hosts are Jean and Paul Nolan. For reservations, please call the Nolans at 518-893-3379 by March 10th or sign up at the meeting. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Charles Walters at 518-884-0396. Friday, March 13

FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting their Annual Friday Fish Fry February 28, 2020 till April 3, 2020 5pm to 730pm. Fish and Chips for $8.50 along with several other menu items will be available. Eat in or Take out will be available. All proceeds will go to Elks Charities. Call in to place your order or more information please call 518-8851149.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNER: On Friday, February 28th, and every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10th, Knights of Columbus #246 at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs will be hosting their Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips. These events are always open to the public.

For questions, please call 518-584-8547.

FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club at 121 NY-32 in Victory Mills will start Fish Fry Friday, on Friday January 10, 2020, at 4:30 - 7:00PM , and will continue every Friday through April 10, 2020. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take out. For more information call 518-695-3917.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: Lenten Fish Fry beginning Friday February 28th, 2020 and continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the LathamColonie Knights of Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Fish Fry Dinners, serving from 5 pm to 7 pm. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00 with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00 is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10 $4.00 Children under 5 are Free. For further information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events or call (518) 783-0572. Saturday, March 14 PI(E)

DAY PARTAAY: Home Made Theater will host their Annual Spring Benefit on Saturday, March 14th at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. This year’s theme is “Pi(e) Day Partaay!” The event will begin at 7pm with beer and wine and desserts. Activities will include pie-throwing at some of Home Made Theater’s staff, a pie-eating contest, a pie bake-off, and free entertainment in various parts of the theater featuring dance, monologues and singing. Tickets are $35 per person. To receive a benefit invitation, call Home Made Theater at (518) 587-4427, or reserve tickets online at www.HomeMadeTheater.org.

SUPER BINGO: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Super Bingo on Saturday March 14, 2020 at 1pm. The payout prize will be $2500 along with a $1000 coverage all. The larger the crowd the larger the prize. Doors open at 11am and tickets start selling at 12pm with games beginning at 1pm. We will have concession stand available before and during intermission. This event is open to the public and you must be 18 years or older. All proceeds go to Elks Charities.

THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present a theatrical performance, “Meet Shirley Chisholm” on March 14th from 9am to noon, at the Inn at Saratoga. Join us for breakfast with Shirley Chisholm, as portrayed by Kim Wafer. Kim Wafer has had the pleasure of working with a number of theater groups in the Capital Region This is the latest in the yearly historical reenactments which the LWV of Saratoga County has provided for our local audiences. Additional information may be found at www.lwvsaratoga.org. Reservations may be obtained on Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/tpqn4x3 or by mailing a check, prior to March 5th to Susan Ransom, 23 Lamplighter Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Checks should be made out to LWVNY Education Fund. Your tax-deductible donations, except for the fair value of the breakfast ($30) go to the LWV Saratoga Account within the LWVNY-EF to support Voter Service events. There are three Donor levels for the event, which include a Donation to the LWV Education Fund: Donor levels are Trailblazer ($65) Congresswoman ($100) and Educator ($150).

FREE LUNCH: The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. Lunch, featuring soup, sandwich, desert and beverage, will be served at no charge from 11:30am to 1:30pm. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

FAMILY SATURDAY: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents its Spring 2020 Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from February 15 through April 4. Each program includes looking at artwork in the museum’s exhibitions or collections, discussing and sharing ideas, and engaging in a hands-on art activity inspired by those conversations. The programs, which are free, mostly run from 1:00 to 2:30 PM, unless otherwise specified, and are suitable for children ages five and older, accompanied by their adult companions. Registration is required. You can register beginning one week before each program. To register, call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080. The Tang welcomes visitors of all abilities. Be prepared to get messy and have fun! March 14: Portrait Revised We will be looking at works in the Tang collection by artists Hassan Hajjaj, Omar Victor Diop, and Atong Atem and thinking about how their portraits tell a story. After looking at and discussing their work, we will create our own self portrait where we imagine ourselves in a whole new way. Sunday, March 15

PURIM CARNIVAL: Temple Sinai, with a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, will host its annual fun-filled Community Purim Carnival for the public on Sunday, March 15th, from 2-4 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park. Families and children from the community are welcome to join this program for youngsters of all faiths. Featuring more than 15 interactive games and 2 huge bounce attractions, children of all ages will also enjoy dancing with the DJ, a photo booth, facepainting, crafts, snacks, and prizes galore for everyone. The schedule of events in Gavin Park includes games, bounce attractions, children’s crafts, and a photo booth from 2-4 p.m. and a community dance party with DJ (and loads of prizes) from 3:30-4 p.m. Admission is free. Activity tickets are $1 each and wristbands for unlimited games and rides are $12. (All games are one ticket and all rides two tickets). Popcorn and cotton candy will be available for purchase. For more information about the carnival, contact Temple Sinai at 518-584-8730.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161 Breakfast Buffet. Eggs to order, Fruit Cocktail, French Toast / Pancakes, Potatoes, Breakfast Sausage and Ham, Corned Beef Hash, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Scrambled Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Juice, Coffee and Tea. 8:30-11 am at 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors(62 Years) and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $8, Children 5—12 $7, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

LUCKY BUCKET EXTRAVAGANZA: The Annual “Spring Lucky Bucket Extravaganza” will be held on Sunday, March 15, at St. Mary’s Hall, corner of Sixth and Division Streets, Waterford from 12:00 noon to 2:30 (doors open at 11:30), drawings start at 1:30. Admission $7 includes lunch, dessert and beverage and door prize ticket. Other tickets (for the numerous baskets and prizes) available for purchase. Say hello to spring and enjoy an afternoon of fun and prizes! All proceeds benefit St. Mary of the Assumption Altar Society. The Altar Society is gladly accepting donations of themed baskets which can be dropped off in the vestibule of the church or at the Rectory by March 7.

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: The Quaker Springs Firemen and Auxiliary are hosting their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on Sunday March 15, 2020 from 12 to 3 pm. Adults are $10, children $6 and children under 5 are free. Take out is available, reservations are required. Please call 518 584-6929 for reservations. Monday, March 16

SHAMANIC CELEBRATION OF SPRING: Monday, March 16th at 6:30 pm. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Living in accordance with the change of seasons helps us to live in a greater state of harmony and wellbeing. And spring is right around the corner! In this 60 minute celebration of spring with shamanic teacher Garrett Jackson, you will learn what gifts spring brings into our lives, work in ceremony to honor the change of seasons, and have the opportunity to ask your helping spirits in a guided meditation how you can work with the change of seasons to bring blessings and harmony into your lives. No experience with shamanism is necessary for attendance. Registration requested. Attendance is only $5. For more info, visit: Garrettpjackson.com. 518-664-4646 meclib.sals.edu.

HOW DO I PAY FOR THAT: Monday, March 16th, 6:00pm-7:30pm, MicroKnowledge, Inc., 15 Cornell Road, Latham, NY 12110. Recommended for ages 1417. By exploring the key differences between wants and needs, learners will discuss opportunity costs and tradeoffs. They will write personal checks and record transactions in a check register and they will learn about the key differences and appropriate uses of debit cards, credit cards and cash. This session is a valuable family learning opportunity. Any child under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! Wednesday, March 18

LENTEN LUNCH SERIES: The Village churches of Ballston Spa (Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist & Presbyterian) will hold an ecumenical Lenten lunch series called “People Around The Cross” on Wednesdays during Lent (March 4 – April 1) from 12:00-1:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church (15 W. High St ., Ballston Spa). All are welcome as we share in a free meal and hear a brief reflection led by the village clergy. For more information, please contact Father Derik Roy at 518-366-5160.

LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: Hudson Falls United Methodist Church’s annual Lenten Chowder, a la carte luncheons are held 11:30 a.m. - 1 pm on Wednesdays, February 26 - April 8. Clam chowder, corn chowder, vegetable/ soup, sandwiches and desserts available. 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. For more information please call 518 -747-6832.

HOW DO I PAY FOR THAT: Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00pm-7:30pm, SEFCU, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany, NY 12206. Recommended for ages 1417. By exploring the key differences between wants and needs, learners will discuss opportunity costs and tradeoffs. They will write personal checks and record transactions in a check register and they will learn about the key differences and appropriate uses of debit cards, credit cards and cash. This session is a valuable family learning opportunity. Any child under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is required. Please visit www.sefcu.com/financialeducation to reserve your spot today! Friday, March 20

FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting their Annual Friday Fish Fry February 28, 2020 till April 3, 2020 5pm to 730pm. Fish and Chips for $8.50 along with several other menu items will be available. Eat in or Take out will be available. All proceeds will go to Elks Charities. Call in to place your order or more information please call 518-8851149.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNER: On Friday, February 28th, and every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10th, Knights of Columbus #246 at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs will be hosting their Lenten Fish Fry Dinners, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips. These events are always open to the public. For questions, please call 518-584-8547.

FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club at 121 NY-32 in Victory Mills will start Fish Fry Friday, on Friday January 10 at 4:30 7:00PM , and will continue every Friday through April 10, 2020. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take out. For more information call 518695-3917.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS: Lenten Fish Fry beginning Friday February 28th, 2020 and continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the LathamColonie Knights of Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Fish Fry Dinners, serving from 5 pm to 7 pm. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00 with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00 is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10 $4.00 Children under 5 are Free. For further information visit www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events or call (518) 783-0572.