Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

Tuesday, March 31

VIRTUAL DANCE CLASS: Tango Fusion Dance Company is offering free online dance classes on Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Tango Fusion Facebook page. Tuesday classes will include beginner salsa, intermediate salsa and intermediate West Coast swing. Each week’s class will review lessons from the week before and then add more. The classes are designed for people with an at-home dance partner or to dance solo. No partner or experience is necessary to participate. The directors welcome participants to type in questions or comments while the class is in session. More information is available online at www.facebook.com/TangoFusionSaratoga or by calling Tango Fusion Dance Company at 518-932-6447. WOMEN IN TRADES EXPO: CANCELED - On Tuesday, March 31, the WSWHE BOCES Employment Training for Adults (ETA) will host a Women in Trades Expo.

Wednesday, April 1

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave. in Saratoga Springs. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, located at 400 Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. VIRTUAL STORY TIME: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays in April, is best suited for children ages 2-5. Join us on Facebook or Instagram for our preschool literacy and language program. Each week we’ll read a different book allowing your child to create real world connections as they familiarize themselves with the alphabet, new vocabulary Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@SARATOGIAN.COM. words, and rhymes. What are we learning: Language Proficiency, Communication Skills, and Listening Skills. www.facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga. CHILDREN/FAMILY VIRTUAL DANCE CLASS: Tango Fusion Dance Company is offering free online dance classes on the Tango Fusion Facebook page. Two kid/ family classes are scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Wednesdays March 25 and April 1. These classes will each include a warm -up, dance moves and a routine. More information is available online at www. facebook.com/TangoFusionSaratoga or by calling Tango Fusion Dance Company at 518-932-6447. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING: CANCELED - Ballston Spa Elks Lodge will be hosting Beginners Line Dancing on starting Wednesday February 5, 2020 and will be every Wednesday night until to April 29, 2020 at 7pm with Kevin Richards Entertainment. There is a $10 charge at the door with proceeds going to Wreaths Across America. This is open to the public and all ages. For more information please contact Shelly Bessey at 518-7918013. LENTEN LUNCH SERIES: CANCELED - 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: CANCELED - 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, April 2

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the Wilton YMCA, located at 20 Old Gick Rd. in Wilton. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. GALA TO GO: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Gala to Go. The event, scheduled for Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, will feature takeout gourmet food crafted by Prime at Saratoga National, available for pickup at the restaurant, as well as an online auction and online raffle. The museum has served the Capital Region for 30 years, and now during these trying times looks to the community for continued support. Participants can sign up for the Gala to Go, or make a donation, online at cmssny.org/2020-annualgala. RSVPs are due by Friday, March 27. More information about The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, which is located at 69 Caroline St. in Saratoga Springs, is available online at cmssny.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 3

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3 at the Greenfield Community Center, located at 25 Wilton Rd. in Greenfield Center. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. GALA TO GO: The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Gala to Go. The event, scheduled for Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, will feature takeout gourmet food crafted by Prime at Saratoga National, available for pickup at the restaurant, as well as an online auction and online raffle. The museum has served the Capital Region for 30 years, and now during these trying times looks to the community for continued support. Participants can sign up for the Gala to Go, or make a donation, online at cmssny.org/2020-annualgala. RSVPs are due by Friday, March 27. More information about The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, which is located at 69 Caroline St. in Saratoga Springs, is available online at cmssny.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 3 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. VIRTUAL ART ADVENTURES: This program, held at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays in April, is best suited for children ages 2 & up. During this virtual program conducted on Facebook and Instagram, we will discover and create art using different mediums and techniques. Follow along as we create something new each week! What are we learning: Cognitive Development, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Listening Skills, Color Recognition, Shape Identification, and Creative Thinking. www.facebook. com/ChildrensMuseumAtSaratoga. STORYTELLING CONFERENCE: POSTPONED - The Northeast Storytelling Conference, to be held at the Gideon Putnam on April 3-5, is a large conference that is held annually at rotating places throughout New England. It is returning to Saratoga after many years. It draws authors and storytellers from across the country. CHOWDER DINNER: The Annual Clam Chowder Dinner at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville NY will take place on Friday April 3, 2020 from 4:306:30 PM. Homemade New England Clam, Manhattan Clam or Corn Chowder are offered. Eat in dinner menu will include your choice of Chowder, bread and butter, dessert and a drink all for $7. Take out chowder is available for $10 per quart. Pre-orders are encouraged as dinners are available while supplies last. 518 664-4834. Church services at St Luke’s on the Hill (Episcopal) are offered on Saturdays at 4PM and on Sundays at 8 and 10 AM. For further information go to stlukesonthehill.org or call 518 664 4834. And like us on Facebook. FISH FRY: CANCELED 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: CANCELED - Please be advised that Knights of Columbus #246 has cancelled all of the remaining Fish Fry events — March 27th, April 3rd, and April 10th — including take-out options. Thank you for all of your past support, and may everyone stay safe and healthy during this difficult time. SARATOGA TATTOO EXPO: POSTPONED - This event has been rescheduled for July 17, 18 and 19 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Hours: Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am - 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm. Admission: $10 Day Pass • $25 Weekend Pass. FISH FRY FRIDAY: CANCELED - 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: CANCELED - Due to the concerns of the Coronavirus, the Latham Colonie Council Knights of Columbus # 3394 has cancelled the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners that were being held through April 10th, 2020, at 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham.

Saturday, April 4

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. SCOTTIES STAMPEDE: POSTPONED - The 5th Annual Scotties Stampede 5k Fun Run/Walk, planned for Saturday, April 4, 2020, has been postponed. The Ballston Spa Central School District looks forward to rescheduling this fun, family friendly event as soon as possible. The district’s Wellness Expo, planned for the same day, has been cancelled but will be back bigger and better in 2021. Additional information on the Scotties Stampede 5k Fun Run is located at www. scottiesstampede.org. STORYTELLING CONFERENCE: POSTPONED - The Northeast Storytelling Conference, to be held at the Gideon Putnam on April 3-5, is a large conference that is held annually at rotating places throughout New England. It is returning to Saratoga after many years. It draws authors and storytellers from across the country. KIDS DAY: CANCELED - On Saturday, April 4, from 9 am – 12 pm, kids are invited to Peebles Island State Park for the 3rd annual Kid’s Day celebration. Besides short, guided nature walks around the Island, the Visitor Center will be buzzing with activities. Some of these activities include crafts, stamping and a story in our reading center. Kids will be invited to explore animal pelts and skins and to pick up a “Peebles Passport” that they will get stamped as they complete activities. Children must bring their adults. Questions? Contact FriendsOfPeebles@Gmail. com. STOP & SHOP: Wilton Emergency Squad is having a Spring Stop and Shop on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm at the General Schuyler Building, 901 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY. Looking for vendors. We ususally have