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.

Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021

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

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

WINTER DISCOVERY NATURE WALK: On Sunday, January 17th , at 1:00 pm Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be hosting a Winter Discovery Nature Walk. It will 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 #1 on Scout Road. Snowshoe rentals are $5 per person, $3 for 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 #1 on Scout Road, town of Wilton. To register or for more information, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or 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 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett 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 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at Saratoga Casino Hotel, located at 342 Jefferson St. in Saratoga Springs. Appointments are strongly encouraged in order to observe social distancing. Donors can schedule an appointment online at RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code SARATOGACASINO or by calliung 1-800-REDCROSS. The Red Cross and the National Football League are partnering this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Those who come to give blood, platelets or plasma in January 2021 will automatically be entered for a chance to win a getaway to the 2022 Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. As an extra thank-you from the Red Cross, those who come to give between Jan. 1 through 20 this year, will also be automatically entered to win a Big Game at Home package, which includes a 65-inch television and $500 gift card toward food and fun so their household can enjoy an awesome viewing experience safely at home. More information about this partnership is available online at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at the CohoesWaterford Elks, located at 45 N. 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 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

MILTON FIRE MEETING: Milton Fire District No.1 will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., January 19, 2021; 1119 Rock City Rd Rock City Falls, NY to discuss business before the board.

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, 6:30-8:30 p.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: $20 per 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.

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’s website to receive their Zoom invitation link. When Public Hearings are held, anyone wishing to speak on these matters may do so via Zoom. Please note the start time of the Public Hearing on the Agenda. More information is available online at www. saratoga-springs.org. ROCHMON RECORD CLUB: Rochmon Record Club Listening Party – Warren Zevon – “Excitable Boy” - Tuesday January 19. Zoom opens at 6:30. Event begins at 7 PM. 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 1975 his 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

6:30 with an audio stream and chat, the show begins at 7pm with 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 the making 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. New members 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 518-2355310 or 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. 19 at Halfmoon Town Hall, located at 2 Halfmoon 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 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 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 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 Drive will be held from 12:30 to 5 p.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

CHICKEN MARSALA DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Chicken Marsala Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Jan. 20, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes chicken marsala, long grain wild rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

HISTORY AT HOME: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce its 2021 Virtual “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 Cross-

ings 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 1 to 3 p.m. on Jan.

13, 20 and 27. Admission for Winter Green-Up 2021 is $35 for three sessions, $25 for two sessions,

$15 for 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 2021 is 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.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 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,

Jan. 20 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 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021

NUTRITION CLASS: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is offering a free nutrition class via Zoom, with sessions to choose from, 1 pm or 6 pm on January 21. Mindless to Mindful Eating: Learn how Mindless Eating can cause you to overeat and how you can practice Mindful Eating to feel satisfied and eat healthier. To preregister call CCE at 518-885-8995, or email dwhitten@cornell.edu. Presenter: Diane Whitten, MS, Nutrition Educator. COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Community Classroom: Food Justice in our Nation & Community, 7 p.m. online at caffelena.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett 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 4 to 7 p.m. every

Friday through April 10 at 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 (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 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at 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 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at 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 Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22 at the American Red Cross of Eastern New York, located at 33 Everett 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. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 23, Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 at the former Treepaad Fun Center, located at 2381 Rt. 9 in Malta. More information is available online at maltaflea.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett 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 brick walls 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, 7 p.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? 7 p.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 questions from participants who want to start or continue their genealogical journey.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

VIRTUAL ALZHEIMER’S EVENT: Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25. This event is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York. Alzheimer’s causes changes in memory, thinking and behavior that are not normal aging. Join us to learn about: the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer’s; common warning signs; the importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis; next steps and expectations for the diagnostic process; and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Event is free but you must register. For additional information and to register, contact: Sierra Snoddy at 518-675-7214 or call our 24⁄7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. WELLNESS WALK: On Monday, January 25th at 10:00am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding one of their bimonthly Wellness Walks led by longtime volunteer Linda Hovious. The Wellness Walk is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a winter walk on the trails! The walk will depart from the Camp Saratoga North Trailhead kiosk. Participants should park at Parking lot #1 located on Scout Road. Registration is required. Face masks will be expected to be worn throughout the duration of the program. Snowshoes will be available for rental 30 minutes before the program; $5 per person, $3 kids/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 518-450-0321 or 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 1 p.m. on Mondays: Jan 4, 11, 25 and Feb. 1 and 8 - skipping MLK day) with Susan Meyer will provide practical support for developing or fine-tuning 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