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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 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.

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 7 p.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 518 892 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 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.

Saturday, April 3

EASTER EGG HUNT: Outside at the Malta Community Park. Session 1: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Session 2: 1 to 2 p.m., Session 3: 1:45 to 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 5 at 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, 11:30 a.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-and-answer 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 518.743.2238 or 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 7 p.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 #161 presents a Roast Pork Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, April 7, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon 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 518-885-8995. 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 7 at 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 3 pennies. 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 410 21st 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 34 West 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, 175 Fifth 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.

THEATRE AUDITIONS:

Malta Spotlighte­r’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditionin­g children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointmen­t only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointmen­t. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performanc­es. Performanc­es are tentativel­y slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitation­s at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointmen­t or for additional informatio­n.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST:

The Fish Creek Rod and

Gun Club, located at 123 Route 32 in Victory Mills, invites all to join us at our monthly breakfast (Newly constructe­d addition to clubhouse ) on Sunday

April 11,2021 starting at 8:00AM through 11:00AM. Menu: Eggs cooked to order, Bacon, Sausage, Toast ( White or Wheat ), Pancakes ( Regular, Blueberry, Buckwheat, Apple Cinnamon ), French Toast, Home Fries, Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate. Cost: $8.00 Adult, $4.00 Child. Everyone will be welcome to join us. 695-3917.

Monday, April 12 THEATRE AUDITIONS:

Malta Spotlighte­r’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Robin Hood. Auditionin­g children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2:00pm-4:00pm or Monday April 12 from 6:00pm-8:30pms at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointmen­t only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointmen­t. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performanc­es. Performanc­es are tentativel­y slated over two weekends, June 12 & 13 and June 19 & 20, subject to Covid-19 limitation­s at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or (518) 899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition appointmen­t or for additional informatio­n.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Monday, April 12 at 4:00 pm - Stillwater Public Library presents Coraline by Neil Gaiman. Any student who has read the book can join Michele on Zoom to discuss it and share their love of creepy things. More informatio­n is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

BOOK CLUB MEETING:

Monday, April 12 at 7:00pm: Stillwater Public Library presents Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - The First Muslim by Lesley Hazleton (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More informatio­n is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Tuesday, April 13 PIEROGHI SALE:

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pieroghi sale on Tuesday, April. 13th. As usual we will have potato/ cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $10/ doz. now. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. We also may have stuffed clams. Please call 518-363-0001. Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. PICKUP will be from 11:30-1. Please wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES:

SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education is pleased to present the Brown Bag Lecture Series. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.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 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 518.743.2238 or by faxing a completed registrati­on form to 518.743.2318. Processing occurs during normal business hours.

LIBRARY MEETING:

Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Trustees Meeting (held at Stillwater Town Hall) More informatio­n is available online at stillwater.sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Wednesday, April 14 CREATING SPRING SUNSHINE LUNCHEON:

The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Creating Spring Sunshine” luncheon on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Guilderlan­d Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectad­y, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximat­ely 1:30pm. CDC and State Covid-19 recommenda­tions will be followed. Your reservatio­n is necessary no later than April 9 and cancellati­ons a must. Please call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5253 for reservatio­ns. On the menu this month is Meat Lasagna with an alternativ­e choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17 inclusive (cash only please). Our Special Speaker this month is Mary Elsasser, from Schenectad­y who will be speaking on the topic of “The Shadows are as Important as the Light”. Special Feature will be Bill Frank, Director of Schenectad­y County Veteran Services Agency, who will speak about the VA Administra­tion and the National Cemetery Associatio­n. Special Music will be Kevin Carlson from Schenectad­y who will entertain us with song and keyboard. All are welcome - bring a friend or your significan­t other.

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.

LIBRARY MEETING:

Wednesday, April 14 at

6:00 pm: Stillwater Public Library Friends’ of the Library meeting (held at the Stillwater Area Community Center) More informatio­n is available online at stillwater. sals.edu or by calling the library at (518) 664-6255.

Friday, April 16 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.

Saturday, April 17 4-H CHIEKCNE BBQ:

The 4-H Leader’s Associatio­n is at it again! Join them for the Spring 2021 Chicken BBQ from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday April 17th at Cornell Cooperativ­e Extension Saratoga County, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa. The meals cost $14 and include 1⁄2 a chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, smith apple pie, and a bottle of water. Take the night off of cooking and order now! Don’t wait! This event has sold out in the past! More details on the event and the registrati­on link can be found online at http://ccesaratog­a.org/4-h/bbq.

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.

Sunday, April 18 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.

Tuesday, April 20 ROCHMON RECORD CLUB:

After a year of virtual concerts, Caffe’ Lena has been given the green light to open their doors to the public at limited capacity! Join us on April 20th for our first in person Rochmon Record Club since the lockdown began! On Tuesday April 20th The Rochmon Record Club will meet to listen and learn about Hall and Oates – Greatest Hits Part 1 “All Killer, No Filler”. Daryl Hall and John Oates are one of the most successful writing duos in music history.

In a not surprising­ly easy playlist to curate, Rochmon will play, show pictures, and tell stories about 11 of Daryl Hall and John Oates’ Top 40 Hits from 1973, with “She’s Gone”, to 1980, with “Kiss On My List” and “You Make My Dreams”. Hall and Oates provided an amazing soundtrack that was ever present on Radio and MTV! There will be trivia! 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. It will be great to have you on Zoom or in Person, everyone should do what they are comfortabl­e with. Currently Caffe Lena cannot offer refreshmen­ts. Your mask must be worn at all times. You cannot bring food or drink with you. Full Safety Protocols will be delivered with your e-ticket. Please read them carefully. One ticket provides seating for one person. If you are purchasing a single ticket be expected to potentiall­y share a table. We look forward to having a live audience again! Due to limited in person capacity of 24, we will also be streaming the show on Zoom. You can register for the Zoom Stream online Zoom registrati­on is free and per-device. More informatio­n is availabl;e online at www.facebook.com/RochmonRec­ordClub.

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