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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) 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. 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 518893-3379 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 518-885-1149. 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. 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. 518-456-3995. 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 518-309-3306. 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) 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 begin
ning 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 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!
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 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 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. LIBRARY FRIENDS MEETING: The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2020-2021 events and fundraising activities on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY., weather permitting. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend. The Friends of the Waterford Public Library work with the Library Director and Library trustees to support and advance the services and goals of the Library.
Sunday, March 22
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. INDOOR CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held from 11-3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sale dates are April 26. An 8-foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at (518) 289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Monday, March 23
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE FUNDRAISER: The Waterford Democratic Committee will host a fundraising event on Monday, March 23, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at McGreivey’s Restaurant, 91 Broad Street, Waterford, NY. All are welcome to mingle, meet, greet and eat with Waterford Democrats and learn about future plans for the community. The event features a hot and cold appetizer buffet and a cash bar. A donation of $25 per person will help to cover expenses and build the treasury of the Waterford Democratic Committee. For further information, visit the Waterford Democratic Committee on Facebook (www.facebook. com/WaterfordNYDemocraticCommittee/).
Tuesday, March 24
SOCIAL NIGHT: The Knights of Columbus of St. Edward’s Church in Clifton Park will hold their next Social Night on Tuesday March 24 at 7:30 pm with the topic StainedGlass Windows. Fr. Pat Butler pastor will explain the origin and meaning of the many stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the bible that adorn the walls of the new church. Coffee and cookies will be served. St. Edward’s Church is located at 569 Clifton Park Center Rd. in Clifton Park, NY 12065. This meeting is open to the public without charge. The talk will begin in the Social Hall and then proceed to the Church. For more information, please contact Carl Hebert at 518-265-4354 or chebert1@nycap.rr.com. AFTER THE FIRE’S MONTHLY MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, March 24 th at 7 PM at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County
Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7PM as follows: Feb., March, Oct., & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse on Washington St. in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. Anyone interested in learning more about After The Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www. afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518435-4571.
Wednesday, March 25
ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161. Tossed Salad, Soup, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Dessert, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Tea. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 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. 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.