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.

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 518-584-8547 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 518-5848547. 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 Saratoga Springs). That’s right, the popular “Slow Rolls” are back again with the good folks of Bicycle Benefits, Impression­s of Saratoga, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga, Pint Sized, and The Dark Horse Mercantile for some cozy bike rides. We’ll have our first “Slow Roll” of 2021 Sunday, Jan. 31 at 1pm from Palette Cafe. A “Slow Roll” is a leisurely bike ride around Saratoga Springs with a group of bike enthusiast­s while remaining socially distant and COVID conscious. You will see parts of Saratoga you may not have in a while and enjoy the company of others you love the outdoors and biking! The ride will be guided by Bikeatoga looping through quiet and safe neighborho­od streets. The pace will be suitable for families too! The winter “Slow Rolls” will last approximat­ely 1 hour. Remember to dress warmly and wear a mask. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase at Palette before and after the bike ride. Plus, Pint Sized will be offering $1 drafts after the ride for any participan­ts 21 and over who would like to grab a refreshing brew. Anyone who participat­es will also receive a coupon to Impression­s of Saratoga and The Dark Horse Mercantile! The following ride will be a Valentine’s themed ride- don your red, pink, purple and come on out on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at Palette for a lovely roll around town. Bundle up and remember your mask! Rides are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month for 2021. Let us know you’re coming and spread the word by “Going” to our Facebook event “Socially Distant Snowy Slow Roll” at https://fb.me/e/3LzMHujpS.

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 518-5848547. 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!

CHALLAH WORKSHOP: Challah Baking Workshop with author Dr. Beth Ricanati. Congregati­on Gates of Heaven is pleased to collaborat­e with Dr. Beth Ricanati, author of the award-winning book, Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs with a free virtual challah baking workshop. The temple encourages the entire family to participat­e. The workshop will be offered online via Zoom on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 10 am. Participan­ts can bake along or just watch. The workshop is free and registrati­on is available on the temple website at www. cgoh.org. For more informatio­n or to purchase a book, please contact the temple’s director of congregati­onal Jewish living, Arnold Rotenberg at 518-374-8173 or arotenberg@cgoh.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.

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

Monday, Feb. 1

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 togo. 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!

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 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 Zoom meeting. 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 7 a.m. to 3 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 2

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!

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.saratogasp­rings.org.

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.

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 10amnoon 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 518-5848547. 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.

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 518-5848547. 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 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at the Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine 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 noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Proctors, located at 432 State St. in Schenectad­y. 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, Feb. 4 at the Everett Road Blood Donation Center, located at 33 Everett Rd. in Albany. More informatio­n is available online at www. redcrossbl­ood.org.

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