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.

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: POSTPONED - The Annual Clam Chowder Dinner at St Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville will take place on Friday April 3, 2020 from 4:30-6:30 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.

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.

FAMILY SATURDAY: CANCELED - The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has canceled its Spring 2020 Family Saturdays, a series of multigenerational creative collaborations on each Saturday from February 15 through April 4. The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has been monitoring the fast-changing situation surrounding COVID-19. Out of concern for the health and safety of the community, the museum is closed to the public for the foreseeable future. All events and programs are currently canceled. Please check the Museum’s website at http:// tang.skidmore.edu for updates,

and visit Skidmore’s website for college updates at https://www.skidmore. edu/covid19.

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 usually have approximately 40 vendors, raffles, refreshments and much more. Contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709.

Sunday, April 5 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.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.

BREAKFAST BUFFET: CANCELED - 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 $9.00, Seniors (62 Years) and Military (Active/ Retired with ID Card) $8.00, Children 5—12 $7.00, Under 5 Free. Takeouts $9. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE

FUNDRAISER: The Town of Wilton (NY) Democratic Committee is holding its 2nd annual Spring Social on Sunday, April 5, 2020 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. at McGregor Links Country Club (359 Northern Pines Road, Wilton). It’s an opportunity for Wilton residents to mingle and hear about issues of concern in government and the electoral process. Assistant Professor Christopher Mann from Skidmore College’s Political Science department will give a brief presentation on “How Early Voting Changes Campaigns and Elections: Lessons from Other States.” Appetizers will be served and a cash bar available. Tickets are $25 until March 30 or $30 at the door. Tickets can be