Remembering family and friends

A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional obituaries on this newspaper’s website.

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 TroySchenectady 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 SOUPER SUPPER: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, will hold its Annual “Souper” Supper on Saturday, March 7 from 4:30-6pm. The menu includes endless bowls of soup, a salad, bread, dessert and beverages. The cost for adults is $8.00; children 5-12 is $4.00; and under 5 is free. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome; dine in only. Please call 518-695-6638 or 518695-3479 for reservations or information.

NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: Saturday March 7th from 9am to 2pm at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. To Register: call John Rinko at (518) 5842221. The cost for the class is $40.00. A portion from the class cost is donated to the United Methodist Church.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL

DINNER: Boy Scout Troop 45 is hosting an all-you-caneat spaghetti and meatball dinner from 4:30-7:00PM 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-Northway- Exit 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 518-5808080. 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 mixedmedia 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. 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 Hibernians 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., 518-244-4650. All proceeds from this event will benefit Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s programs. Monday, March 9 PURIM CELEBRATION: Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs, will celebrate the festive holiday of Purim on Monday, March 9 at 5:30pm with a deli dinner and plenty of hamantashen. The Megillah Reading will follow at 6:00pm. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12. People are encouraged to come dressed in costume! Open to the entire community, for more information or to RSVP, please call 518584-2370 or saratogajcc@ albany.twcbc.com. This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York. 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 LOOKING GREEN LUNCHEON: Come join Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection Tuesday, March 10th, from 12:00 to 2:00 at Longfellow’s Restaurant for a “Looking Green” LuncheonOur Special Feature this month is Caitlyn Sheldon, a local librarian, who will speak about researching & creating her authentic Victorian Saratoga Dress Ensemble. Her Ensemble will be on display. Our Speaker is Judy Button from Lockport, NY who will speak about “God’s Love for Us”. Menu choices are Corn Beef & Cabbage or Sweet & Sour Asian Stir Fry, $19.00 inclusive. Reservations necessary by March 5th. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. 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. BUTTON CLUB: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054. The social time starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the business meeting at 11:00 followed by the program. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Kirsti at 518-869-8125. Everyone is welcome! 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 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 TroySchenectady 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. POLISH FOOD NIGHT: Polish Food Night - Friday March 13 from 4 pm to 7 pm. Take-out or Eat-in! Please feel free to bring friends and family. Call your order in early and pick it up on your way home! Frozen pierogi available for purchase also! Cash bar. Polish Community Center, 225 Washington Ave. Ext. Albany. 518-4563995. Albanypcc.com. Saturday, March 14 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE: The Lansingburgh Historical Society will be having their first Open House at 2 114th St., Troy, NY from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, March 14. Donation of $5 for members and $6 for not yet members is appreciated and helps to fund the Society and upkeep of the House. We will welcome guest lecturer, Jude Hanley, a local artist, and teacher. Jude is an avid collector of New York Stoneware. He is excited to talk about the collection of stoneware the Melville House contains. Many pieces are very rare and were produced in Lansingburgh! He will be speaking at noon and will take any questions following his talk. Any questions please call John or Mary Ellen Ward, at 518-885-4295. HAM DINNER: On Saturday, March 14, 4:00-7:00 p.m, the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day ham dinner with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, Irish soda bread and dessert. Live music 5:00-6:00 pm will be provided by the High Peaks Bluegrass band. $10 adults / $5 under 12. Proceeds will benefit the HFUMC Mission Trip team. CORNED BEEF DINNER: St. Edward the Confessor Church Knights of Columbus located at 569 Clifton Park Center Road in Clifton Park are holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 14th from 5pm to 8pm in the Atrium. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and soda. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, and kids 5 and under are free. The event will raise money for local charities and organizations dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in our community. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS: On Saturday March, 14th 2020 from 9 AM to 3 PM there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. Saratoga Springs. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. Class size is limited. GAME NIGHT: Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi s of Rte. 29), is hosting its monthly Game Night on Saturday, March 14, from 5 pm- 7:30 pm. All in the community are welcome to attend. Bring your favorite game and a dish to pass, or just bring a dish to pass and join in the fun and fellowship. Any questions call Kevin at 518309-3306. 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) 5874427, 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, face-painting, 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 well-being. 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. 518664-4646 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 14-17. By exploring the key differences between wants and needs, learners will discuss opportunity

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! Tuesday, March 17 PIEROGHI SALE: Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is holding a pieroghi sale once again on Tuesday, March. 17th. As usual we will have potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Please email or call 518-363-0001. HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will hold its March meeting on Tuesday the 17th at 7:00pm at the Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road. Our speaker will be former Saratoga Springs chief of police Greg Veitch, who has written a book “A Gangster’s Paradise.” This is a history of the gangsters of Saratoga Springs from the Prohibition Era up through the Kefauver Committee hearings in the 1950s. The public is welcome to attend. 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 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. HOW DO I PAY FOR THAT: Wednesday, March 18th, 6:00pm-7:30pm, SEFCU, 700 Patroon Creek Boulevard, Albany, NY 12206. Recommended for ages 14-17. By exploring the key differences between wants and needs, learners will discuss opportunity costs and trade-offs. 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 518-885-1149. 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 5:008:00 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 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 TroySchenectady 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 21 BROOKS BBQ AND ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION: Stillwater United Church is holding a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 21st from 4:00-6:30, until “sold out” in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall at 747 Hudson Ave. across from Post office. Parking behind church. BBQ tickets $14. Menu includes halfchicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Eat in or take-out. The Annual Spring Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3:00 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 pm drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible. CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church on 125 5th Avenue will be hosting a Corned Beef dinner complete with homemade pies on Saturday, March 21st from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Cost: free will donation. REPAIR CAFE: Join us Saturday, March 21 from 12-3 pm in the H. Dutcher Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Sustainable Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs Public Library are hosting another Repair Café. Repair Café is a free community event with the goals of repairing broken objects to extend their life, keeping things out of landfills, and fostering an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Volunteer repair coaches will be available to help you repair your broken items free of charge. The coaches provide the tools and we supply basic materials to repair common items. People visiting the Repair Café will bring along their broken items from home. Lamps, clocks, hair dryers, clothes & textile (repairs & minor alterations), dolls, small kitchen appliances, jewelry, wooden toys & small furniture...most things are welcome and can more than likely be repaired with the help of a knowledgeable Repair Café coach. We cannot guarantee we can fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time! Bring what you can carry (limit of 2 items), and let a repair coach help you fix it. Please note: you are encouraged to actively participate in fixing your item and you must remain present during the repairs. If you are handy and would like to be a repair coach, please email wendy@ sustainablesaratoga.org for more information. For more information, including more details on what types of things we can likely help you fix, visit http://www. sustainablesaratoga.org/ projects/zero-waste/repaircafe-saratoga-springs/ or learn more about the Repair Café Foundation at www. repaircafe.org. SPRING MUSICAL EVENING: Leap into Spring with an Evening of Socializing and Music. 6:30 to 9:30 Doors open at 6:30 for the purchase of wine, coffee and desserts; music begins at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation - 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Featured artists are Dan Berggren, legendary Adirondack Folk Musician, and Christie Keegan, Hal Bigelow, Marc and Cael Sullivan, Rabbi Josef Solomon, Judith Thomas, Quartet of Greg Pratt, Jack Carter, Jeff Ehrenberg and Harry Moran. Admission - $15 per person; $40 per family or purchase tickets on line go to: https://uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/March21. Proceeds go to UUCSS to support community-based projects. Information: 518 587-0403. 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 21: Operation Space - Let’s take a ride up the elevator and explore Elevator Music 40: Melissa Thorne-Landslide Solid and then land on the mezzanine with Nicole Cherubini: Shaking the Trees. Both artists address the idea of space and its potential for a wide variety of experiences. After discussing their installations, we will create a space that we would like to see and experience in a museum. The Tang offers extra sessions starting at 3:00 PM just for tweens on two March 21. The 1:00 PM session will be for children age 5 to 9 and their adult companions; and the 3:00 PM session will be for tweens and their adult companions. ADIRONDACK SPORTS SUMMER EXPO: March 21 & 22, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. New York State’s largest sports, health, fitness, recreation and travel show. 200 exhibitors and an anticipated 10,000 attendees. Celebrating 15 Years! www. adksports.com/expos.