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, Jan. 12, 2021 ONLINE KNITTING & HANDCRAFTING MEET

UP: Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet up 9:30am - 10:30am on Tuesdays. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, embroider or do other handwork while chatting companionably with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations. New members welcome. Please register online. This online program uses the

Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/ or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required in order to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. Please see the Zoom instructions for joining a meeting if you have any questions. More information about this Saratoga Springs Public Library program is available online at www.sspl.org.

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION CLASS:

The Gifts of Imperfection Class – six Tuesdays, beginning January 5, 6:30-8:30p.m. Engage, experience, and evolve—take your reading from theory to practice in this interactive class that explores Brené Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection.” Be challenged to cultivate the courage, compassion, and divine connection it takes to embrace your “imperfections’’ and recognize that you are always enough. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group AlbanySaratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12at Empire State College, located at 2Union Ave in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

SAND LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

CANCELED The presentation for January 12 Sand Lake Historical Society at 7pm has been canceled. HOUSEPLANTS 101: Master Gardener and Interior Designer Denise Maurer will be presenting a workshop entitled Houseplants 101on Tuesday, January 12th at 6PM, for the Troy Public Library. Did you know that houseplants can clean your air? Not only that, but they add oxygen to the room too. Learn more about these facts as well as how to select plants and care for them to your environment. We’ll also examine when and how to repot, howto include in your décor, and everything else you need to know to be a successful indoor gardener. Come join the growing green trend! This program will be conducted via zoom. Please register using your email address so that we can send you a link to the presentation. This program is free and open to the public. Please register online at www.thetroylibrary.org or by calling (518)2747071.

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 MEATLOAF DINNER:

Saratoga– Wilton Elks Lodge #161presents a Meatloaf Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Jan. 13, 4:306pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

WINTER GREEN-UP:

The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are pleased to announce the Thirteenth Annual Winter Green-Up, the Northeast’s original grazing conference. Online via Zoom from 1to 3p.m. on Jan. 13, 20and 27. Admission forWinter Green-Up 2021is $35for three sessions, $25for two sessions, $15for a single session. Winter Green-Up has a long tradition of presenting speakers with expertise in grazing, meat and food production, and livestock handling. Winter Green-Up 2021is no exception. 2021’s topics and speakers include: Elizabeth Marks, is a Biologist for the USDA NRCS in the Hudson Valley of New York and a certified Holistic Management (HM) educator. She will be discussing Climate Change Trends Over the Last 125Years In the Northeast and What Farmers Can Do to Be Resilient to Them (Jan. 13). Ed Rayburn is an Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, focusing on pasture and forage management and livestock nutrition. He will be speaking about Capturing and Converting Sunlight to Healthy Soil, Meat and Milk – It’s What Plants Do (Jan. 20). Fred Provenza is Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Dept. of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, where he directed an award-winning research group pioneering an understanding of learning’s influence on foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. Fred will be teaching us about Nourishing the Wisdom Body (Jan. 27) To register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/WinterGreenUp2021. For questions regarding registration or being a sponsor for this event, or to register by telephone, please contact cce-caahp@cornell.edu or (518)7653518.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 1 p.m. onWednesday, Jan. 13 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13at American Legion Post 1489, located at 111Main Ave., Wynantskill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30 p.m. onWednesday, Jan. 13 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 EXPERTS NEXT DOOR:

Acclaimed scholar and international social justice activist

Dr. James Brewer Stewart will be the featured speaker for the Saratoga County History Center’s January 2021 episode of “Experts Next Door.” Dr. Stewart’s talk is entitled “From Classroom to Community,” and explores the myriad ways historians today are reaching out to the general public and pushing back against an onslaught of “fake news” and “alternative facts.” He will also talk about his own personal experiences and his groundbreaking scholarship. Dr. Stewart is an engaging speaker (his YouTube videos gain a wide audience) who loves to field questions and comments. As always, the “Expert

Next Door” series encourages audience participation and provides a fun, casual, and enlightening venue for learning and discussion. The January episode of “Experts Next Door” is scheduled for 7pm, Thursday, January 14. Participants need to register in advance (https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/25669-expertsnextand will receive a Zoom link. They can enjoy and participate from the comfort of their homes. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michael Landis, Public Programs Manager, Saratoga County History Center, at mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 6p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14at Gideon Putnam Hotel, located at 24 Gideon Putnam Rd. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday,

Jan. 14, 2021at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from1to 6p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021at the Hillcrest Fire Department, located at 145Pruyn Hill Rd. in Mechanicville. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 FUNDRAISER TAKEOUT ITALIAN DINNER:

Knights of Columbus #246, located at 50Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Italian Dinner on Friday, Jan. 15 from 5:00-7:30p.m. For $18 you will have your choice of Lasagna, Braciola, or Chicken Parmesan, served with pasta, salad, and rolls.Orders must be called in ahead of time to 518-584-8547on Wednesday, January 13th and Thursday, January 14th, between the hours of 1:00and 4:00. Orders will also be taken on Friday, the day of the event, beginning at 1:00until we run out. Don’tmiss out on this fabulous meal. Your only problem will be deciding which one to choose!

FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Fry Friday at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club is back from 4 to 7p.m. every Friday through April 10at 123Route 32, Victory Mills. We have expanded our clubhouse and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take out (518695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19 rules will apply.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drivewill be held from9a.m. to 2p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15at BOCES, located at 257Ballard Rd. in Wilton. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drivewill be held from9a.m. to 3p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at the American Red Cross of Eastern New York, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 BLOOD DRIVE:

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16at St Peter Lutheran Church, located at 2776Rt. 9in Malta. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drivewill be held from7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 WINTER DISCOVERY NATUREWALK: On Sunday, January 17th , at 1:00pm Wilton Wildlife Preserve &

Park will be hosting a Winter Discovery Nature Walk. Itwill take place at Camp Saratoga North off of Scout Road in Wilton. During this walk over gentle terrain participants will learn about how the plants and animals living within the surrounding environment have adapted to survive the harsh conditions of winter. Together, participants will also discuss the basics of winter tree identification. If there is snow, these programs will include searching for signs of recent animal activity, including looking for animal tracks in the snow. Program run time is approximately one hour. A second Winter Discovery Nature Walk is also scheduled for the following day, Monday the 18th starting at 1:00pm. If needed, snowshoes will be available for rental prior to the program at Parking Lot #1on Scout Road. Snowshoe rentals are $5per person, $3for kids/students. Registration is required at least one business day in advance of the event. Face masks will be required to be worn throughout the duration of the program. Participants should park in Parking Lot #1on Scout Road, town of Wilton. To register or for more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 BLOOD DRIVE:

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at Saratoga Casino Hotel, located at 342Jefferson St. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. onMonday, Jan. 18at the Cohoes-Waterford Elks, located at 45N. Mohawk St. in Cohoes. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 ONLINE KNITTING & HANDCRAFTING MEET UP:

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet up 9:30am - 10:30am on Tuesdays. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, embroider or do other handwork while chatting companionably with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations. New members welcome. Please register online. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the

Zoom app installed, and/ or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required in order to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. Please see the Zoom instructions for joining a meeting if you have any questions. More information about this Saratoga Springs Public Library program is available online at www.sspl.org.

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION CLASS:

The Gifts of Imperfection Class – six Tuesdays, beginning January 5, 6:30-8:30p.m. Engage, experience, and evolve—take your reading from theory to practice in this interactive class that explores Brené Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection.” Be challenged to cultivate the courage, compassion, and divine connection it takes to embrace your “imperfections’’ and recognize that you are always enough. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

The Saratoga Springs City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Meetings are livestreamed to the City’s website. Anyone who would like to join the City Council meeting for Public Comment may register on the city’swebsite to receive their Zoom invitation link. When Public Hearings are held, anyone wishing to speak on thesematters may do so via Zoom. Please note the start time of the Public Hearing on the Agenda.

More information is available online at www.saratogasprings.org.

ROCHMON RECORD CLUB:

Rochmon Record Club Listening Party – Warren Zevon – “Excitable Boy” - Tuesday January 19. Zoom opens at 6:30. Event begins at 7PM. Pre-Registration is Required. On Tuesday January 19th, The Rochmon Record Club will virtually converge via Zoom to listen and learn about Warren Zevon’s 3rd album, “Excitable Boy”. In the early 70’s Warren Zevon was touring as band leader and keyboard player for the Everly Brothers. By the time Warren moved to Los Angeles in 1975his reputation had preceded him. “Excitable Boy”, made with the support of the most talented musicians in LA, is Warren Zevon’s best selling album. His wit and biting sense of irony infuse every song with doom and gloom sensibilities, the perfect album to kick off 2021! The Zoom feed will begin at 6:30with an audio stream and chat, the show begins at 7pmwith a live audio & video presentation by Chuck Vosganian aka “Rochmon”. A Rochmon Record Club Listening Party is meant to inform and deepen our understanding of the history of the individual performers, songs and the stories that went into themaking of this classic album. By listening together, we get to hear the music again for the first time. The Rochmon Record Club will be streaming live on Zoom. Go to caffelena.org to register for tickets! Attendees will be sent information to access the show after you register. Rochmon Record Club takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Caffe’ Lena Saratoga Springs. For more information and new show listings check Rochmon Record Club on Facebook or go to caffelena.org.

BOOK DISCUSSION: The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch Evening Book Group will be discussing Jeanine Cummins’ American Dirt on Tuesday, January 19th at 6PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. Newmembers are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. This discussion is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 518-235-5310or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19at Halfmoon Town Hall, located at 2Halfmoon Town Plaza, Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19at Franklin Plaza, located at Fourth and Grand streets in Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Tuesday,

Jan. 19at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30to 5p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Proctors, located at 432 State St. in Schenectady. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 HISTORY AT HOME:

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce its 2021Virtual “History at Home” Winter Lecture series. The site will offer free online programs from January to March covering a range of interesting history topics. Links for the programs can be found on Schoharie Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on their Facebook, or by contacting the site. On Wednesday, January 20th the site will celebrate the birthday of industrialist and contractor, Otis Eddy. The program, Otis Eddy’s Aqueduct, will explore Eddy’s life and how he came to be a canal contractor for the Schoharie Creek Aqueduct. Discover his connection to Cornell University and more about the current efforts to preserve the aqueduct remnants at Schoharie Crossing. All the programs will begin at 6:30pm and are offered for free via the online platform, WebEx. The links for these programs go live at 6:20pm. There are no tickets to purchase and no need to pre-register. For information about this program series, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit www.parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing.

WINTER GREEN-UP: The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are pleased to announce the Thirteenth Annual Winter Green-Up, the Northeast’s original grazing conference. Online via Zoom from 1to 3 p.m. on Jan. 13, 20and 27. Admission for Winter GreenUp 2021is $35for three sessions, $25for two sessions, $15for a single session. Winter Green-Up has a long tradition of presenting speakers with expertise in grazing, meat and food production, and livestock handling. Winter Green-Up 2021is no exception. 2021’s topics and speakers include: Elizabeth Marks, is a Biologist for the USDA NRCS in the Hudson Valley of New York and a certified Holistic Management (HM) educator. She will be discussing Climate Change Trends Over the Last 125Years In the Northeast and What Farmers Can Do to Be Resilient to Them (Jan. 13). Ed Rayburn is an Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, focusing on pasture and forage management and livestock nutrition. He will be speaking about Capturing and Converting Sunlight to Healthy Soil, Meat and Milk – It’s What Plants Do (Jan. 20). Fred Provenza is Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Dept. of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, where he directed an award-winning research group pioneering an understanding of learning’s influence on foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. Fred will be teaching us about Nourishing the Wisdom Body (Jan. 27) To register and pay online: https://tinyurl.com/ WinterGreenUp2021. For questions regarding registration or being a sponsor for this event, or to register by telephone, please contact cce-caahp@cornell.edu or (518)765-3518.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at American Legion Post #1450, located at 275 Grooms Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30a.m. to 1p.m. onWednesday,

Jan. 20at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. onWednesday, Jan. 20at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 FISH FRY FRIDAY:

Fish

Fry Friday at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club is back from 4to 7p.m. every Friday through April 10at 123 Route 32, Victory Mills. We have expanded our clubhouse and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take out (518695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19rules will apply.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22at Cummins, located at 107 Hermes Rd., Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22at Our Lady of Grace, located at 73 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22at the American Red Cross of Eastern NewYork, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 TURKEY DINNER:

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, is having a Turkey Dinner on Saturday, January 23rd from 4:30-6:00pm. This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner, we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will have the full meal available with a Homemade dessert. We will not be able to take special requests. Dinners will be $12. We will be taking pre-orders and we are also offering delivery service. Our phone # is 518793-1152.

MALTA INDOOR FLEA MARKET:

Shop in comfort and safety this winter in a 21,000-square-foot building with heat, restrooms, a snack bar and private parking. Keep treasure hunting while keeping warm! 75+ vendor spaces. COVID-19 safety guidelines in effect. Shop antiques, clothing, collectibles, crafts, furniture, jewelry, lighting, tools, toys and much more. 9a.m. to 3:30p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17at the former Treepaad Fun Center, located at 2381 Rt. 9inMalta. More information is available online at maltaflea.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 JEWISH GENEALOGICAL ZOOM PRESENTATIONS:

Jump Starting Your Family Tree - Have you always wanted to trace your ancestry and didn’t know where to start? Join the Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society on January 10 to learn how to get started, including a discussion of free and for-pay resources, recommendations on which records are most useful, and practical tips and advice. Then come back in two weeks on January 24 for a follow-up presentation on how to use DNA testing to help reach back into your family trees. Explore how DNA testing can help break down brickwalls by revealing close relatives and distant names and places. Find out which websites offer testing, and what you can learn from your matches. Register for one or both! Part 1: Resources and Tips, 7p.m. on Jan 10.

Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ldeuhqzwsGdX8EBl74J6v5jIPly88ev5L. Part 2: How Can DNA testing Help? 7p.m. on Jan 24. Register in advance for this meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduupqjwiGdL8OsuL36Uw73TiaqHPxaIs. Presenter Susan Kugler is the Treasurer/ Vice President of the Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society. She is a life-long resident of East Schodack and considers herself an “advanced amateur” genealogist. Susan will share her expertise and welcomes

to be worn throughout the duration of the program. Snowshoes will be available for rental 30minutes before the program; $5per person, $3kids/students. If there is no snow, the program will take place without snowshoes. The Wellness Walks are a bi- monthly activity with the next walk scheduled in February, date to be announced. For more information or to register for the program, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION:

This five-week course (noon to 1p.m. on Mondays: Jan 4, 11, 25and Feb. 1and 8- skipping MLK day) with Susan Meyer will provide practical support for developing or finetuning a daily meditation practice that’s appropriate for you, cultivating basic mindfulness skills and applying those skills to meeting life’s challenges so you can respond wisely instead of reactively. You’ll learn strategies to awaken to mindfulness and compassion when you’re in the thick of difficulty and dramatically shift the experience of your life, the people in it, and the world itself. Each class will include instruction, guided practice, Q& A, and followup resources. Registration required. This program is offered through Zoom videoconferencing. In advance of the first class, we will send an email to you containing an invitation and link to join the Zoommeeting. Please see the Zoom instructions for joining a meeting if you have any questions. More information about this Saratoga Springs Public Library program is available online at www.sspl.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25at the Troy Masonic Temple, located at 39Brunswick Rd., Troy. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 ONLINE KNITTING & HANDCRAFTING MEET UP:

Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet up 9:30am - 10:30amon Tuesdays. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, embroider or do other handwork while chatting companionably with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations. New members welcome. Please register online. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/ or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required in order to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. Please see the Zoom instructions for joining a meeting if you have any questions. More information about this Saratoga Springs Public Library program is available online at www.sspl.org.

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION CLASS:

The Gifts of Imperfection Class –

six Tuesdays, beginning January 5, 6:30-8:30p.m. Engage, experience, and evolve—take your reading from theory to practice in this interactive class that explores Brené Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection.” Be challenged to cultivate the courage, compassion, and divine connection it takes to embrace your “imperfections’’ and recognize that you are always enough. Suggested donation: $20per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork. org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26at Malta Ambulance, located at 2449Rt. 9in Malta. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26at the Latham Fire Department, located at 226Old 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 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 HISTORY AT HOME:

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce its 2021Virtual “History at Home” Winter Lecture series. The site will offer free online programs from January to March covering a range of interesting history topics. Links for the programs can be found on Schoharie Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on their Facebook, or by contacting the site. January 27th the site will welcome Schenectady Historian Chris Leonard as he discusses the importance of Schenectady’s home front 75years after the end of WWII. Leonard will explore how Schenectady’s industrial capabilities helped the Allies defeat Japan and Germany with war time production and groundbreaking technologies created by the city’s twin economic powerhouses, General Electric and the American Locomotive Company. All the programs will begin at 6:30pm and are offered for free via the online platform, WebEx. The links for these programs go live at 6:20pm. There are no tickets to purchase and no need to pre-register. For information about this program series, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@ parks.ny.gov, or visitwww. parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/ schohariecrossing.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 6p.m. onWednesday, Jan. 27at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

WINTER GREEN-UP: The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County are pleased to announce the Thirteenth Annual Winter Green-Up, the Northeast’s original grazing conference. Online via Zoom from 1to 3p.m. on Jan. 13, 20and

27. Admission for Winter Green-Up 2021is $35 for three sessions, $25 for two sessions, $15for a single session. Winter Green-Up has a long tradition of presenting speakers with expertise in grazing, meat and food production, and livestock handling. Winter GreenUp 2021is no exception. 2021’s topics and speakers include: Elizabeth Marks, is a Biologist for the USDA NRCS in the Hudson Valley of New York and a certified Holistic Management (HM) educator. She will be discussing Climate Change Trends Over the Last 125 Years In the Northeast and What Farmers Can Do to Be Resilient to Them (Jan. 13). Ed Rayburn is an Extension Specialist at West Virginia University, focusing on pasture and forage management and livestock nutrition. He will be speaking about Capturing and Converting Sunlight to Healthy Soil, Meat and Milk – It’s What Plants Do (Jan. 20). Fred Provenza is Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Ecology in the Dept. of Wildland Resources at Utah State University, where he directed an award-winning research group pioneering an understanding of learning’s influence on foraging behavior and how behavior links soil, plants, herbivores, and humans. Fred will be teaching us about Nourishing the Wisdom Body (Jan. 27) To register and pay online: https:// tinyurl.com/ WinterGreenUp2021. For questions regarding registration or being a sponsor for this event, or to register by telephone, please contact cce-caahp@cornell.edu or (518)765-3518.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 PART-TIME FARMER TAX SCHOOL:

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28, 2021, 6:30– 9:00PM, Online, via Zoom. When it comes to taxes, do you have any of these questions? How much farm income do I need to make to be able to deduct it on my taxes? What form(s) do I need to complete?What, if any, tax management strategy should I have for my farm business? Dayton Maxwell and Steve Hadcock will be prepared to answer these and other tax related questions for you during this meeting. Steve and Dayton will not only discuss income tax concepts, they will also cover Agricultural

Value Assessment, Building Exemptions, sales tax regulations and Farmers School Tax Credit. The cost for attending this workshop is $15per family. The registration fee includes a variety of resources. Register online at https:// tinyurl.com/PartTimeFarmerTaxSchool2021. You can also register by phone: 518-765-3518or email: cce-caahp@cornell.edu.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10a.m. to 4p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Desmond Hotel, located at 660Albany Shaker Rd., Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Empire State Plaza Office of General Services, located at 3Empire State Plaza in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapel and Cultural Center, located at 2125Burdett Ave. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1to 6p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28at the Poestenkill Fire Department, located on Route 355in Poestenkill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 FISH FRY FRIDAY:

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Fry Friday at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club is back from4to 7p.m. every

Friday through April 10at 123Route 32, Victory Mills. We have expanded our clubhouse and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take out (518-695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder.

Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19 rules will apply.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 9a.m. to 3p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29at the American Red Cross of Eastern New York, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 SARATOGA CHOWDER TOUR 2021:

Chowderfest is not going away, it is just going to look a little different this year. For the safety of everyone, Discover Saratoga has altered Saratoga’s most anticipated annual event for 2021, introducing Saratoga Chowder Tour!

This is now a week-long event, starting Saturday, January 30through Saturday, February 6where patrons can enjoy a cup or bowl of chowder at participating Saratoga County restaurants and vote for their favorite online. Participants will also have pints and quarts of chowder to-go. Saratoga Chowder Tour will allow customers who love Chowderfest to enjoy chowder at multiple restaurants throughout the week, avoiding overcrowding of restricted space, and safely vote online in the comfort of their homes. Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity and spacing requirements inside local restaurants. Discover Saratoga has partnered with T-Shirt Graphics of Ballston Spa to create an online store to sell official Saratoga Chowder Tour gear. Customers can choose from several different shirts and hats and have them shipped directly to their house. The online store will close on February 7at 11:59p.m. All voting will take place online at discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest/vote and end promptly on February 6at 5:00p.m. Winners will be announced on social media later that evening. For more information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, please visit discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest or call (518) 584-1531.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

SARATOGA CHOWDER TOUR 2021:

Chowderfest is not going away, it is just going to look a little different this year. For the safety of everyone, Discover Saratoga has altered Saratoga’s most anticipated annual event for 2021, introducing Saratoga Chowder Tour! This is now a week-long event, starting Saturday, January 30through Saturday, February 6where patrons can enjoy a cup or bowl of chowder at participating Saratoga County restaurants and vote for their favorite online. Participants will also have pints and quarts of chowder to-go. Saratoga Chowder Tour will allow customers who love Chowderfest to enjoy chowder at multiple restaurants throughout the week, avoiding overcrowding of restricted space, and safely vote online in the comfort of their homes. Reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity and spacing requirements inside local restaurants. Discover Saratoga has partnered with T-Shirt Graphics of Ballston Spa to create an online store to sell official Saratoga Chowder Tour gear. Customers can choose from several different shirts and hats and have them shipped directly to their house. The online store will close on February 7at 11:59p.m. All voting will take place online at discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest/vote and end promptly on February 6at 5:00p.m. Winners will be announced on social media later that evening. Formore information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, please visit discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest or call (518) 584-1531.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7a.m. to 3p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.