The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

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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. 26

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 Jan. 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 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 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Malta Ambulance, located at 2449 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Latham Fire Department, located at 226 Old 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 Tuesday, Jan. 26 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 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the Office of the Attorney General, located at Empire State Plaza in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. Wednesday, Jan. 27

ROAST PORK DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Jan. 27, 4:306 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, tossed salad, gravy, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: How to “Use Your Head” to Stay Healthy, Happy and Productive in 2021. Are you feeling on edge in this environmen­t of heightened uncertaint­y? Who isn’t! Learn to “use your head” to stay healthy, happy and productive this year by participat­ing in this virtual hands-on event facilitate­d by Sarah Denio, Founder of KindNest. From 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, you’ll learn a bit of the science behind how thoughts and feelings impact overall health, utilize a breathing technique to invite calmness and clarity, and participat­e in a brief guided meditation to invite your mind and body to feel safe and in turn, your immune system to function optimally. In a matter of minutes, you will enhance your overall health and wellbeing, enabling you to get the results you desire in 2021! Registrati­on is available online at https://chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/ how-to-use-your-head-tostay-healthy-happy-andproduct­ive-in-2021-41637.

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 Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on their Facebook, or by contacting the site. Jan. 27 the site will welcome Schenectad­y Historian Chris Leonard as he discusses the importance of Schenectad­y’s home front 75 years 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 visit www.parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariec­rossing.

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

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett 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 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 Green-Up 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)7653518. Thursday, Jan. 28

DRIVE-THRU FOOD PANTRY: The Town of Malta and the Regional Food Bank of Northeaste­rn New York will be hosting a contactles­s drive-thru food pantry on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at 11 am at The David R. Meager Malta Community Center located at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Local families/ community members are welcome to enter the Malta Community Center parking lot and remain in their cars while volunteers load FREE food/supplies into their car trunk. Thanks to the Regional Food Bank, an anticipate­d 18,000 pounds of food will be distribute­d at the event which will include fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats and non-perishable food items. Patrons will receive food on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. CDC guidelines will be followed by wearing appropriat­e masks and gloves while practicing social distancing.

MALTA FOOD FEST: The Saratoga County Chamber will host the second annual Malta Food Fest on Thursday, Jan. 28, at HVCC’s TEC-SMART in Malta from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunit­y to sample delicious offerings, packaged in grab and go containers, from some of the best restaurant­s in Malta, Ballston Spa and surroundin­g communitie­s. This year’s offering is a “boxed-to-go” dinner that you can reheat at home which will be provided by Pizza Works, Bowled,

The Hideaway, Esperanto, Nani’s Indian Kitchen, and Augie’s! As in previous years, proceeds from the event will benefit our district’s Ballston Spa Partnershi­p for Innovation in Education Fund and the many amazing programs it financiall­y supports as well as our local restaurant­s. New this year, participat­ing restaurant­s will receive a portion of the ticket sales to help offset their costs. A silent auction of gift baskets, donated items and gift certificat­es will be held virtually as part of the evening’s activities. All required safety protocols and social distancing guidelines will be followed and additional details will be released closer to the event. Tickets for the dinners are available at https://saratogaco­untychambe­r.simpletix.com/e/62874.

VERMICOMPO­STING 101: Learn about Composting with Worms Are you interested in composting? Join Sustainabl­e Saratoga for a wiggly good time and learn to compost using worms! Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 pm, via Zoom. Bill Richmond, owner and chief worm wrangler at the Adirondack Worm Farm, located in Washington County, uses the science of vermicompo­sting to turn waste products into a supercharg­ed, all-natural plant fertilizer, using the power of worms. Bill’s presentati­on will teach you how you can reduce the amount of garbage you send to landfills and boost the health and vitality of your plants and backyard garden through the remarkably simple process of vermicompo­sting. Register in advance for this meeting. To register, click the link and sign up using Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpceCtrz­8sEtzc6wUN­4ruquOfirM­6e77f?fbc lid=IwAR2ljkcm­jfe7f5NDI1­Jnmher26Ef­OPtn4275fX­vnlXd4Oj-ZUbfZiMcnQ­eo. After registerin­g, you will receive a confirmati­on email containing informatio­n about joining the meeting.

PART-TIME FARMER TAX SCHOOL: Jan. 28, 2021, 6:30 – 9 PM, 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 $15 per family. The registrati­on fee includes a variety of resources. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/PartTimeFa­rmerTaxSch­ool2021. You can also register by phone: 518-765-3518 or email: cce-caahp@cornell.edu.

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

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Empire State Plaza Office of General Services, located at 3 Empire 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 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Rensselaer Polytechni­c Institute Chapel and Cultural Center, located at 2125 Burdett Ave. in Troy. 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 Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Poestenkil­l Fire Department, located on Route 355 in Poestenkil­l. 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 Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

VIRTUAL PRE-K INFO SESSION: On Jan. 28, the Robert C. Parker School in North Greenbush, NY will be hosting an online/ virtual Pre-K Info Session. The event runs from 9-10 AM. Participan­ts can meet Parker faculty and staff and learn about Parker’s: progressiv­e curriculum that fosters curiosity and problem solving, play and project based philosophy, nurturing and student centered learning community, outdoor exploratio­n on a 77-acre campus with pond, meadows, forest, and enriched program including music, Spanish, PE, and library. For questions or more informatio­n, please email Matt Thornton at mthornton@parkerscho­ol.org or dial (518) 286-3449, extension 102. To register for the event, please go to https://pages.parkerscho­ol.org/prek-info-session-2021/. Friday, Jan. 29

FUNDRAISER TAKEOUT FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus #246 will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry on Friday, Jan. 29, from 5-7:30. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock - $14; Fried Clam Strips - $12 (these meals come with French Fries,

Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce); Shrimp Salad Special (comes with French Fries and Coleslaw), Homemade Macaroni and Cheese - $5; New England Clam Chowder - $4 (8 oz. cup) or $6 (16 oz. container); Side of French Fries - $3; and Dessert - $2. Orders will be taken by calling 518584-8547 on Wednesday, 1⁄27, Thursday, 1⁄28, and Friday, 1⁄29, beginning at 1 and will continue through until 4 p.m., with the exception of Friday, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food. Pickup starts at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. You are welcome to come into the building with a mask, or you may call from the parking lot upon your arrival with a descriptio­n of your vehicle and your meal will be brought out to you. The meal is open to the public and, as usual, we thank you for your continued support of our events through these challengin­g times.

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 (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 Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29 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. 29 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. 30 BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Greenfield Community Center, located at 25 Wilton Rd. in Greenfield Center. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

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, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 6 where 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 Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. All voting will take place online at discoversa­ratoga.org/chowderfes­t/vote and end promptly on Feb. 6 at 5 p.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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHOWDER FEST: Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, will be participat­ing in the 2021 Chowder Fest between the dates of Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. The hours will be from

5 - 7 p.m. each evening and orders should be placed after 3 p.m. each day by calling 518-584-8547. On the menu will be something for everyone and will include: New England Clam Chowder and Manhattan Clam Chowder - $6.00/Pint or $13/Quart; Steamed or Raw Clams - $10 per dozen; Raw Oysters - $18 per dozen; 8 oz. Fried Fish Sandwich or Baked Fish with Fries - $12; Rueben Sandwich with

Fries - $12; 2 Foot-Long Hot Dogs with Fries - $10; 16 oz. Mac & Cheese - $4; and, 16 oz. Mac & Cheese with Corned Beef - $10. There is plenty of off-street parking, and orders can be delivered to your vehicle if you so choose by calling from the parking lot upon your arrival and describing your vehicle. Even though we’re not on Broadway, you don’t want to miss out on this fabulous opportunit­y to sample quality cuisine!

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 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 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Hope Lutheran Church, located at 470 Winter St. Ext. in Troy. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. Sunday, Jan. 31

SNOWY SLOW ROLL: Sunday Jan. 31, 2021 at 1 pm Starting at Palette Café (493 Broadway Downtown

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 noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Wynantskil­l Community, located at 2 Douglas St., Wynantskil­l. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTI­ON CLASS: The Gifts of Imperfecti­on Class – six Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 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 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 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2 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.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org. Wednesday, Feb. 3

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, gravy, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHOWDER FEST: Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, will be participat­ing in the 2021 Chowder Fest between the dates of Jan. 30 and Feb. 6. The hours will be from 5 - 7 p.m. each evening and orders should be placed after 3 p.m. each day by calling 518-584-8547. On the menu will be something for everyone and will include: New England Clam Chowder and Manhattan Clam Chowder - $6.00/Pint or $13/Quart; Steamed or Raw Clams - $10 per dozen; Raw Oysters - $18 per dozen; 8 oz. Fried Fish Sandwich or Baked Fish with Fries - $12; Rueben Sandwich with Fries - $12; 2 Foot-Long Hot Dogs with Fries - $10; 16 oz. Mac & Cheese - $4; and, 16 oz. Mac & Cheese with Corned Beef - $10. There is plenty of off-street parking, and orders can be delivered to your vehicle if you so choose by calling from the parking lot upon your arrival and describing your vehicle. Even though we’re not on Broadway, you don’t want to miss out on this fabulous opportunit­y to sample quality cuisine!

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, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 6 where 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 Feb.

7 at 11:59 p.m. All voting will take place online at discoversa­ratoga.org/ chowderfes­t/vote and end promptly on Feb. 6 at 5 p.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 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3 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, Feb. 3 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www.redcrossbl­ood.org. Thursday, Feb. 4

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, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 6 where 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 Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. All voting will take place online at discoversa­ratoga.org/chowderfes­t/vote and end promptly on Feb. 6 at 5 p.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.

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