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Sunday, March 1 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.

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW:

The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show runs February 29- March 1, 2020 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, featuring 120 regional exhibitors showcasing home improvement services, décor and furnishings, energysaving products, outdoor living and landscaping, family recreation, and lifestyle products and services. The show offers great prizes. Free Admission for all ages, courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, Adirondack Trust Company. Saturday, February 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.rotaryhomeshow.com.

BREAKFAST: All you Can Eat Breakfast Buffet and Omelet Station, 8 to 11 a.m. on every 1st Sunday of the month, at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Hall, 76 Grace Street, Waterford. Our buffet featuring our famous Omelet Station, Eggs cooked to order, Pancakes, (plain and blueberry) French toast, sausage, bacon, home fries, toast, bagels, pastries, coffee, tea, orange and apple juices, hot chocolate. Take a chance to win the 50⁄50 drawing. Each paid breakfast ticket also enters you in a chance to win a free breakfast at a later date. $8.00 adult - $4.00 children – (Children under 4 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 518-598-4380.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, March 3, from 7:308:30 am, hosted by Community Emergency Corps, 78 Thompson Street in Ballston Spa. Community Emergency Corps is a non-profit 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 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.

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 518-430-2136.

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 19thCentury 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 518-885-1149.

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 5:00-8:00 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 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 Des

sert. 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 I87NorthwayExit 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 10AM12PM. 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. cliftonparknurseryschool. 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 518-894-4661 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, LathamColonie 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., 518-2444650. 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. Pre-registration 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) 5842585 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 518-366-5160.