Calendar

Wednesday, March 31

MEATLOAF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Meatloaf Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, March 31, 4:306 pm. 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.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK:

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will host a virtual conversation with Congressman Paul Tonko and a panel of student activists on Climate Change: Solutions from the National to Local Level. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 31 from 6:45 to 8:30 and will be moderated by Professor Anne Ernst, Environmental Studies and Sciences at Skidmore College. Congressman Paul Tonko will discuss the actions and goals of the federal government in regard to climate change in the current administration, followed by a panel of youth activists discussing local initiatives. This online presentation is open to the public via Zoom is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and Sustainable Saratoga. Please register in advance by going to the League website, http://www. lwvsaratoga.org and go to Events. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required. Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, April 1

FIRST THURSDAY: Saratoga Arts is pleased to announce our next First Thursdays event with Pete and Chris Amusements. Presto Pete and Incredulous Chris will perform a kid’s comedy magic show! Enjoy a live, family-friendly comedy magic show outside. Wear a mask, practice social distancing and of course, have fun!

Thursday, April 1st from 5:00pm - 6:00pm in the big picture window at Saratoga Arts, 320Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Learn more about Pete and Chris on their website, peteandchrisamusements.com. Registration is not required for this event but if you’d like to register to receive an email reminder about the event you can do so online at www.saratoga-arts.org/event-4228928.

VIRTUAL HORSE SYMPOSIUM:

CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host ist second Virtual Horse Symposium in March. This three-week program is offered for adult horse owners, business owners, and horse enthusiasts in the Capital Region and beyond. This year, classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday for three weeks starting March 16and ending April 1. Topics include: Sound Development of Young Horses, An introduction to Liability Risks: New York’s Agricultural Tourism Act and Negligence in the Horse Industry, Equine Law: Legal Issues for Participants in the Horse Industry, and more. Each session will be hosted virtually at 7p.m. via Zoom. In addition to the virtual classes, there will be an option for participants to receive educational packets with resources for each presentation. New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience. Anyone can join this interactive virtual event. Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cce-equine/saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu or 518885-8995.

CCE PROGRAM: The Capital Area Agriculture & Horticulture Program and CCE Albany County are pleased to announce an upcoming event, What Rental Rate Should I Charge for My Land? This online meeting will be held on April 1, 2021 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM via Zoom. Do you own land that you rent to farmers? Are you a farmer who rents land for your farm business? A one-night virtual meeting for rural farmland owners who are lessors and farmers who are lessees will offer information about how to establish farm rental rates. With a better understanding of how farm rental rates are established, both lessors and lessees will be satisfied and have a lower risk of misunderstanding farmland rental agreements. Dayton Maxwell, Nicole Tommell and Steve Hadcock will share information from a farm rental rate survey that has been conducted in the six counties the CAAHP team covers. The presenters will also share various ways for lessors to determine a farm rental rate for the property they wish to rent. The price of this event is $20per family. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/WhatRentalRate or contact cce-caahp@cornell.edu or 518-765-3518for assistance in registering. You will be sent a link to join the Zoom meeting once your registration is complete. Questions should be directed to Steve Hadcock at seh11@cornell.edu or 518-380-1497.

Friday, April 2

GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY: Takeout Fish Fry- Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Fish Fry on Friday, April 2 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The menu will include Fish Fry, Fries and Coleslaw. The cost is $10 (cash only). To place your order call 518-885-1149 or simply email BPOE2619@ verizon.net. Advanced orders are strongly encouraged by 4⁄1. Additional quantities available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities. Ballston Spa Elks will proudly make a donation to the Union Fire Station while their annual Fish Fry is on hold this year. FISH FRY: Knights of Columbus #246, located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry each Friday in Lent, beginning Feb. 19 through April 2, from 5:007:30 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock - $14.00; Fried Clam Strips - $12.00 (these meals come with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce); Shrimp Salad Special (comes with French Fries and Cole Slaw), Homemade Macaroni and Cheese $5.00; New England and Manhattan Clam Chowder $7.00(pint) or $13.00(quart); Side of French Fries - $3.00; and Dessert - $2.00. Orders will be taken by calling 518584-8547 each week prior to the event on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 1:00 and will continue through until 4:00, with the exception of Fridays, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food. Pickup starts at 5:00 and every 15minutes 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.

FAMILY FUN EQUINE TRIVIA:

CCE Equine, a division of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, is gearing up to host ist second Virtual Horse Symposium in March. New this year, the event will include a Family Fun Equine Trivia Night on April 2 that promises to be a fun and educational experience. Anyone can join this interactive virtual event. Attendees also have the option to purchase a handcrafted charcuterie box that can be picked up locally in Ballston Spa. More information about the Virtual Horse Symposium is available online at http://ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cce-equine/saratoga-horse-symposium, where anyone can follow the link to register for the event. Questions about the event can be directed to Hughes at bh548@cornell.edu or 518885-8995.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 2 at the Marriott Courtyard, located at 11 Excelsior Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

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 2 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 includes but not limited to : Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19 rules will apply.

LENTEN FISH FRY DINNERS:

The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus, located at 328 Troy-Schenectady

Rd., Latham, will host Fish Fry Dinners beginning Friday, Feb.19 through and continuing every Friday through and including Good Friday, April 2. Menu: Fish Fry or Clam Roll served with French Fries or Onion Rings, Coleslaw and Dessert, serving from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Take Out Only, pre-order by calling 518892 3750. Please advise requested pick-up time. Masks and Social Distancing required. Cost: $10 per dinner. www. lathamcoloniekofc.com/ events.

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Saturday, April 3

EASTER EGG HUNT: Outside at the Malta Community Park. Session 1: 10:30to 11:30a.m., Session 2: 1to 2 p.m., Session 3: 1:45to 2:45. Festivities will include craft time, a visit from the Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt. Light refreshments will be served. Children must bring their own basket for collecting eggs. Residents: $3. Non-residents: $5. Must register both adult and child. Registration is available online at www.maltaparksrec.com. This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the GlobalFoundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Inc.

Monday, April 5

ZUMBA CLASS: April 5-May 24 6:15pm-7:15pm, New Zumba Class at the Malta Community Center. Do you want to get fit for the summer? Take a fun fitness class and move to music from around the world. Zumba Dance Fitness with Cathy Kopa welcomes all levels, no experience needed, modifications shown. To sign up go to www.maltaparksrec.com.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 5at the Ballston Spa Elks, located at 10 Hamilton Place in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, April 5 at 1 pm : Stillwater Public Library presents Book Talk - Read what you like and share! (held at American Legion Post 490). More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Tuesday, April 6

BROOKS BBQ: The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host another fundraising event with the Oneonta based Brooks House of BBQ on

Tuesday, April 6 with pickup hours from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. here at the museum, located in Saratoga Spa State Park. As part of the museum’s ongoing community outreach, in response to the global pandemic, patrons of the Museum’s fundraiser are encouraged to purchase additional chicken or rib dinners for Shelters of Saratoga. These dinners will be delivered to Shelters of Saratoga the evening of the event to support their important mission. To learn more, or to pre-order, please visit: saratogaautomuseum.org/events/2021/4/6/brooks-bbq.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30 to April 20. Remote via Zoom. Price: $25. The lectures will be presented through Zoom by a combination of SUNY Adirondack distinguished faculty members and local experts. Each 45-minute lecture is followed by a 15-minute question-andanswer period. Grab your favorite lunch, and then sit back and enjoy the presentations from the comfort of your own home. April 6— The Gangsters of Saratoga: The True History of Gambling, Crime & the Mafia in the Spa City, by Gregory Veitch, author and retired Saratoga Springs Chief of Police and adjunct faculty of Criminal Justice at SUNY Adirondack. April 13— Between Two Waters and Many Worlds: A (Re)Introduction to Fort Ticonderoga, by Matthew Keagle, Ph.D, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga. April 20 — Adirondack Geology: A Focus on the Lake George Region, by Rick Landry, Naturalist at Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center. Participants can sign up online at https://form.jotform.com/93365150689163, by email at conted@ sunyacc.edu, by phone at 518.743.2238or by faxing a completed registration form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

RUTH BADER GINSBURG PROGRAM:

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs are presenting a program on the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The virtual program, shared through the 92nd Street Y in New York City, will feature women’s rights icon Gloria Steinem and Berkeley School of Law Professor Amanda Tyler.

The event, sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York, is scheduled for 7p.m. on Tuesday, April 6. For reservations and information, please contact bopitz@skidmore.edu prior to April 5. Open to the entire community, the production is complimentary, but donations are encouraged to benefit Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center for future programming. Steinem and Tyler will provide a deep examination of the life and work of Ginsburg. As Ginsburg argued for gender equality in the courtrooms, Steinem was on the front lines — two lifelong allies in a joint pursuit. Tyler is a former Ginsburg law clerk and co-author on her final book, “Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union.” Together they will look at Ginsburg’s trailblazing legacy, exploring the landmark cases and barrierbreaking achievements that resulted in transforming not only the American legal landscape but American society itself.

Wednesday, April 7 ROAST PORK DINNER:

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, April 7, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10amnoon to place an order. Menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, apple sauce, roll, gravy, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

Visit http://stillwater.sals.edu to register for children’s programs.

FARMLAND ACCESS WORKSHOP:

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN have collaborated to bring a series of three free Farmland Access Workshops. Designed for farmland owners and those looking to purchase farmland or diversify their farming operation, the virtual classes will be held on March 22, March 29, and April 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The series will kick off with Farmland Leasing presented by Nicole Tommell, Agricultural Business Management Specialist of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn how to craft agricultural leases that work for both landowners and tenants. The second class is Welcoming the Public with Sarah Miller, Attorney at Hodgeson & Russ LLP. This hour and a half will focus on legal considerations to explore when welcoming the public onto your farm. To close the series Dustin Lewis of Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District along with Jessica Holmes and Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga present Farmland Evaluation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find the best fit between agricultural land and farm operation. The workshops are free and open to all. To register, please contact Nicolina Foti, CCE Saratoga Agricultural Coordinator, at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the office 518-8858995. To learn more about other events offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, please visit ccesaratoga.org and for more information on Saratoga PLAN and their work, visit www.saratogaplan.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, April 8

STEAM TIME: Stillwater Public Library presents STEAM Time on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30pm. Students in grade 3 and up can sign in to Zoom. What better way to try something new and exercise those brains! Supplies needed

April 8: a clear cup, a piece of cardboard big enough to cover it, and 3pennies. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 at Starpoint Church, located at 41021st Century Park Dr. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, April 9

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 p.m. This is your chance to just hang out and be a kid for a couple of hours. Any teens in 6th grade and up are welcome to join us in our Zoom room for chat and games! More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 9 at the American Legion located at 34West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Saturday, April 10

IMPROV NIGHT: On Saturday, April 10th at 7:30pm Home Made Theater in Saratoga Springs will present On the Fly: An Interactive Improv Night. On the

Fly will be a “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style performance. It will consist of a panel of three performers who must put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games, prompted by random ideas supplied by the streaming audience through the chat function, and a host. The host for On the Fly will be Capital District actor, director, and producer Michael McDermott. The panel will consist of Mike Bellotti, last seen at Home Made Theater in Young Frankenstein, Home Made Theater veteran Robin Leary, and newcomer Eric Shovah. Home Made Theater is a non-profit Community Theater based in Saratoga Springs whose goal is to enrich the cultural life of the Capital Region and beyond, by offering a range of programming created by professionally minded artists, providing the opportunity for exciting and rewarding participation in all aspects of theater created by and for the diverse community in which we live. The audience can enjoy this virtual event, streamed live from the stage of the Spa Little Theater, from the comfort of their homes. There will be no seating at the theater. Donations of any size are welcome, but a minimum donation of $15 is suggested. For more information on how to access this online event visit www. homemadetheater.org or call 518-587-4427.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS:

On Saturday April, 10th 2021 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years & receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175Fifth Ave. , Saratoga Springs.

Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required & your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 at the Charlton Fire Department, located at 677 Charlton Rd., Ballston Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, April 11 A YIDDISH WORLD REMEMBERED:

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and co-sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, is pleased to present a Zoom panel discussion of 2002 Emmy-award winning documentary “A Yiddish World Remembered” on April 11, 2021 at 7 P.M. The Zoom discussion will be on April 11, at 7 P.M. and can be seen on YouTube or other platforms. Registration required for Zoom discussion at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Please look for us at saratogajewishculturalfestival.org; saratogasinai.org, and Facebook.

EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL:

Sunday, April 11 at 2 pm ET. Zoom panel on “Equal Rights for All: Resisting Settler Colonialism and White Nationalism in the United States, Northern Ireland, and Palestine.” Speakers will explore the successes and failures of their various liberation campaigns, with the goal of learning from each other and building international solidarity. The panel will include Fanon Frazier, a local community organizer with Citizen Action HV from Kingston, NY; Jim Keys, a filmmaker, cultural activist and guerrilla muralist from Derry, Northern Ireland; and Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, an internationally known peace and justice activist, author and natural scientist with the Palestinian Museum of Natural History in Bethlehem, Palestine. To register in advance for this Zoom panel go to https://mideastcrisis.org or https://jvphudsonvalley.blogspot.com. Sponsored by Jewish Voice For Peace - Hudson Valley, Middle East Crisis Response, NYC Veterans For Peace, US Boats to Gaza, and Women in Black - New Paltz.

DHARMA MEDITATION:

On Sunday, April 11 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an in person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held Sundays from 9 10:15 a.m. Please RSVP to Pierre by emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Dharma Meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This is a sitting meditation for 25 minutes with a silent break allowing people to stretch, followed by a second sitting, introduced by a brief talk. A discussion on the topic and some insights and reflections about the nature and commonality of our basic humanity is shared by attendees. This meditation is open to beginners and/ or those who have been meditating for a while. This group has been ongoing 10+ years. Pre-registration is required. More information is available online at www.oneroofsaratoga.com.