Upcoming calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend. For the most updated version of the calendar, please visit saratogian.com.

WINTER COAT DRIVE: Shelters of Saratoga has partnered with Fingerpaint to provide winter coats to anyone in need this winter. The 3rd annual “Take

One, Leave One” winter coat drive was created as an easy way to provide warm coats for anyone in need one. The coat rack is centrally located in downtown Saratoga Springs in front of the Fingerpaint building at 395 Broadway. Community members wishing to donate are encouraged to hang gently used or new coats on the rack which will be available through the winter.

BLOOMIN’ 4 GOOD: Brighten up your day with a bouquet of flowers that gives back in the local community! CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the brand-new Hannaford Bloomin’ 4Good Program for the month of January. The Hannaford Bloomin’ 4Good Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $12Bloomin’ 4Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker sold supports a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased. As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non- profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program was selected as the January beneficiary by local store leadership at the Hannaford located at 43 Round Lake Road, Ballston Lake, NY. CCE Saratoga County’s Farm to School Program will receive a $1 donation for every $12.00 Bloomin’ 4Good Bouquet purchased at this Hannaford location in January. For more information about the Hannaford Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, please visit hannaford.bloomin4good.com.

FISH FRY FRIDAYS: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will start Fish Fry Friday on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022from 4:00— 7:00PM , and continue every Friday through April 15, 2022. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu includes but is not limited to: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp, Buffalo Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Scallops, Chowder, Dinners are served with your choice of french fries or onion rings, coleslaw and sauce, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for Take Out. Please contact 518- 695-3917for more information.

SOUTHERN SARATOGA ART SOCIETY EXHIBITS:

Artist Karen Woodin will be exhibiting at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6Clifton Common Court, Tel.#: 518383-1343. Her collection titled “A Moment in Time & Place” will be on exhibit during Jan. & Feb., 2022. Karen is an award winning landscape plein air artist whose paintings often capture a sense of place and moment in time through the effective communication of color, texture and composition with a delicate handling of details and water reflection. Artist Jean Skanes is exhibiting in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel.#: 518-3716651 during the month of Jan., 2022. Jean is a watercolorist who primarily paints landscapes. She prefers softer tones and light colors but occasionally works with a bolder palette. Both artists are members of SSAS. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information on SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

STRONGER TOGETHER ANNUAL DINNER:

The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 104th year with a Stronger Together Annual Dinner, hosted on Tuesday, May 17th from 6:00to 9:30p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Over the past two years, the Chamber has been a vital part in being visible and vocal for all local businesses and non profits in Saratoga County. We have led the charge in rebuilding our communities to come back from a pandemic stronger than ever before through our new initiatives of Save Our Locals, Help Wanted Saratoga County, I Got the Shot campaign, and more currently, our $20.21Save Our Locals program to raise awareness of keeping dollars spent in the local community! Please join us in our celebration of individuals who have helped Saratoga County not just these past few years, but with lifetime achievements, and reflect on the accomplishments that this Chamber and community has done, together! At this time, we are currently booking 2022Sponsorships. Tickets will be on sale late Winter 2022. All current guidelines this Spring given by the CDC will be followed for this event in May 2022.

FARM TO LIBRARY PROGRAM: Stillwater Public Library participates in the Farm to Library program. We receive weekly deliveries of fresh foods to share with our community. Free for all! Open Mon-Thurs 10am — 8pm, Friday- Sat 10am- 3pm. Phone: (518) 664-6255. Website: stillwater.sals.edu.

ART EXHIBIT: The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College presents Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science, a new exhibition featuring historical artifacts and contemporary art that demonstrate the ways in which fiber craft techniques and materials have influenced and impacted scientific fields like mathematics, digital technology, medicine, and more. The exhibition runs January 29through June 12, 2022. Visitors will encounter works that span centuries and are made by artists, scientists, and mathematicians alike. In addition to looking at historical connections between fiber art and science, the exhibition explores future intersections of these two fields and how they can improve our world. The exhibition also features the Saratoga Springs Satellite Reef, a collaborative artwork made up of hundreds of crocheted corals created in the last year by amateur crafters and professional artists from the Capital Region and beyond. The reef installation is one of nearly fifty such satellite reefs created around the world as part of the Crochet Coral Reef project by Christine and Margaret Wertheim and the Institute For Figuring. A celebration of interdisciplinary creativity and collaborative learning, the exhibition foregrounds each of these works as at once fine art, processdriven craft, and scientific tool, reframing the histories of fiber/ science intersections and asking how artists continue to engage in scientific inquiry through fiber and how the medium can be used to improve our world for the future. The public reception will be Saturday, January 29, from 5to 6:30pm. Admission to the museum is free. All visitors are required to show proof of vaccination and to wear masks. For more information, call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-5808080. In conjunction with the exhibition, the opening reception will be preceded on the afternoon of Friday, January 28, and all-day Saturday, January 29, by Radical Fiber: A Symposium on Art and Science. Participants will hear from invited scholars, artists, and thinkers in academia, business, tech, and the arts on the historical, present, and potential future connections of fiberbased practice and the sciences. They will also be able to take part in weaving demonstrations, curator-led exhibition tours, and interactive workshops to create e-textiles and mathematical models. Together, the symposium and exhibition embrace the values of cross-disciplinary collaboration and engagement and highlight the value of artists to offer solutions to our most challenging questions today. We will think creatively about the future of textiles—their role in our lives historically and how moments of scientific progress in textiles can inspire future innovation, their technological possibilities for social good, the need for a more sustainable and climate-friendly textile industry, and more. The symposium is free and open to the public and will be held in person at the Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. Registration details, speaker and workshop schedule, and safety guidelines are on the website at tang.skidmore.edu.

WINTER SPORTS RENTALS:

Don’t hibernate all winter! Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are great ways to explore the outdoors during this time of year. Starting the weekend of January 8th 2022, cross country skis and snowshoes will be available for rent every Saturday and Sunday through March 13th. Rentals will also be available during the school vacation week from February 21st through February 25th.

Both adult and child sizes available, meaning the whole family can enjoy the winter scenes of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park! The Rental Cabin is located at the Camp Saratoga North Parcel, Parking Lot #1, on Scout Road of the town of Wilton. Rentals are $10.00for adults and $5.00 for kids/students. Rentals are available between 10:00AM and 2:00PM. All rented equipment must be returned by 3:00PM. Rentals are given out on a firstcome first-serve basis. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at www.wiltonpreserve.org The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

PRE-K NATURE HOUR: Taking place on one Monday every month Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park holds a Pre-K Nature

Hour at Camp Saratoga. This monthly program is for children ages 3-6years old. Children’s love of nature is used to teach simple environmental concepts. Owls is the theme for January’s program scheduled for Monday, January 10th at 10:30am. The program will begin by going for a brief nature walk through the meadow of Camp Saratoga North. Participants will learn about common owls found in this area along with details of their preferred habitats, diets and fascinating adaptations. Following the walk the children will also be able to participate in a short nature craft. Adults are expected to attend with their child. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. The next preschool program is scheduled for February 7th at 10:30am at the same location. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register please visit our website, wiltonpreserve. org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. For up-to-date trail conditions or program information, please visit the Preserve & Park’s website at wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

2022TOWN OF SARATOGA CALENDARS:

The 2022 Town of Saratoga calendars featuring pictures from days gone by in the villages of Schuylerville and Victory and in the surrounding areas are now on sale. Calendar pages are sprinkled with close to 150historical tidbits. The photos include Broad Street Schuylerville in the early 1900s, the 1951 confirmation students at Notre Dame Church, one of the last steam engines of the Saratoga & Schuylerville Railroad in 1947, the old one-lane iron Bryant’s Bridge, the Eustis wedding party in 1930, and seven other pictures from the Town’s past. You will learn that fire destroyed Prospector’s Bar & Grill and the Hotel Schuyler in 1997, struck the Dutch Reformed Church in 1831, the gristmill in Grangerville in 1938, the Glass Bakery on Broad Street in 1945, the Theater Bar in 1984and the Liberty wallpaper plant in 1924. Other tidbits include the date the Visitation Church closed, the Quaker Springs Methodist church was incorporated, the Assembly of God Church was dedicated, the Dovegate Inn opened on Broad Street, the Old Saratoga Trading Post Museum closed, Schuylerville Central School District was formed, and a helicopter crashed and burned in Grangerville.

Calendars may be purchased for $5.00in Schuylerville at Byron’s Market, Saratoga Apple, Schuylerville Public Library, Schuylerville Village Clerk’s office and at the Town Clerk’s office or at the Old Saratoga Mercantile and Olde Saratoga Home and Garden on Route 29and from Pat Peck. The Old Saratoga Historical Association has produced the Town of Saratoga calendar for the past 37years. Call Pat Peck, 518584-4129, to arrange to have calendars mailed and to offer photos for the 2023calendar. WINTER STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM: Registration is now open for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eightweek course in mindfulness based meditation and stress reduction beginning January 22nd in person at Caffe Lena. The Saturday morning sessions are held 8:30-10 a.m. and run through March 12th and provide instruction in formal mindfulness meditation methods including a body scan, gentle yoga, sitting and walking meditation. The practices offer students a means of self-regulation and encourages greater awareness. Students learn to reduce symptoms of psychological and somatic distress and gain the ability to respond to challenges with less reactivity and greater clarity. The course also provides instruction in informal practices such as being in nature and eating with awareness. Midway through the course, students learn about the physiology of stress and how it relates to their reactivity patterns. Using the latest scientific research, they explore how the act of mindful noticing activates innate internal resources that can change our perception of daily events, including stressful ones. This altered appraisal allows students to use a broader range of both internal and external responses so that they need not remain locked in stressful patterns. The Saratoga Stress Reduction Program classes take place at Caffe Lena, 47Phila St. in Saratoga Springs. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited and we accept many insurances. For more information or to register, please call our offices at 581-3180ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogastressreduction.com.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN:

YWCA NorthEastern NY is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2022 Achievement Awards (formerly Women of Achievement) are now open. These awards are a time-honored tradition focused on recognizing remarkable community members who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements throughout their career and/or community involvement. Nominate an outstanding community member who has demonstrated remarkable accomplishments in; business, diversity and inclusion, medicine, education, volunteerism, law, human services, philanthropy, community development, women empowerment, and more. To submit a nomination, visit www. ywca-neny.org/aa-app. The 38th Annual Achievement Awards will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2022at Rivers Casino & Resort Event Center from 11:30AM to 1:00PM. Amy Aldrich, owner of Amy Aldrich State Farm Insurance and Financial Services Agency, will be serving as the Honorary Chair. Jaye McBride, proudly transgender comedian and past Women of Achievement awardee, will be the Master of Ceremonies. If you would like information about sponsorship opportunities, please email Kindra McHale, Chief Development Officer, at KMcHale@ywca-neny. org or call her at 518.374.3394 x105. More information on the Achievement Awards can be found online at www.ywca-neny. org/achievement.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP:

The “Further Along Survivors of Suicide” Monthly Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. The group is structured to meet the needs of people who have lost a loved one to suicide and who are approximately 1824months past the date of their loss. It is not designed for someone who is recently bereaved. Facilitators are peers who have attended AFSP’s (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — AFSP.org) “Facilitating a Suicide Bereavement Support

Group” training. There is no charge, but we encourage people to bring a treat to share or a book that would help someone else on their healing journey that we can include in our lending library. For more information, please email David Grapka at Furtheralongsos@gmail.com. For more information on AFSP, please visit AFSP.org or contact Sandra Goldmeer Sandra Goldmeer, Area Director, Capital Region New

York at sgoldmeer@afsp.org or 518.791.1544.

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP:

Albany Med’s Division of General Pediatrics will host a weekly Postpartum Depression Support Group for mothers and fathers struggling emotionally following the birth of a child. The group is open to mothers who have given birth within the past year and fathers with a child less than one year old who have no additional support. A virtual session via Zoom will be held Mondays beginning Nov. 1from noon to 12:45p.m. In-person sessions will be held each Tuesday beginning Nov. 2 from 4:15to 5p.m. at 391Myrtle Ave., third floor, DevelopmentalBehavioral Pediatrics conference room, Albany. Babies are welcome. No pre-registration is required. For more information or to receive information about a Zoom invite, please contact Selina Grant at (518) 262-6221 or grants3@amc.edu.

ALLIANCE WITH THE INFINITE CLASS:

8Tuesdays, beginning September 28, 6:30-8:30p.m. This 8-week class in practical spirituality explores how to deepen your connection with the power within you. Through experiential exercises, reading, meditation, prayer, and discussion, participants explore the concepts of oneness, surrender, releasing fear, setting intentions, deepening faith, and being an instrument of Spirit. This class is based on the best-selling book The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein. Student workbook provided; students must supply their own textbook. Suggested donation: $20per class session. For more information, visit our meetup.com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org.

CONGRESS PARK TOURS:

Live guided tours of Saratoga’s renowned Congress Park will resume this week after being put on hold last year because of COVID-19. The tours will run daily, Tuesday through Saturday at 1030a.m. and will be led by experienced guides—several of whom have been giving the tours for more than 10years. During the 90-minute walk, guests will hear the stories of the founding of the city and the park which dates back to 1792. They will also hear about the native Americans who lived in the area, how Frederick Law Olmsted designed the park and the contributions of Saratoga’s historical figures such as Gideon Putnam, Dr. John Clark, John Morrissey and Lucy Skidmore. Tours can be booked online at www.walkingsaratoga. com or by calling 518-832-3796 or emailing walkingsaratoga@ gmail.com. The cost is $20per person and children under 12are free. They are appropriate for the entire family.

BELGIUM & HOLLAND TOUR:

Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts — In April, just as spring begins, leave your daily routine behind and join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. We will stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail. com.

CHAPMAN CHALLENGE:

The Chapman Museum announces the “Chapman Challenge”, a series of “missions” that relate to the people, places, and events that have shaped the histories of Glens Falls and Queensbury. Sites include the Crandall Monument, 1980Olympics Commemorative Torch, Floyd Bennett Airfield (Queensbury School Campus), and Hovey Pond. Visit 20out of 35mission locations to complete the challenge and earn an official button along with recognition on our website list of finishers. This activity is great for families looking for something fun and engaging to do over the summer vacation or for anyone looking to get outside and do some local exploration with a dash of history. Young or old, area resident or visitor, this quest is for all! For guidelines and the list of missions go to the Chapman Museum website at www.chapmanmuseum.org

, or stop by the museum. The Chapman Museum, located at 348Glen St, Glens Falls, is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4 pm.

SCHUYLERVILLE ALUMNI: Due to the Covid-19virus, the Schuylerville Alumni banquet which is usually held the first week in August was canceled for 2021. We will be sending out anniversary letters for both years next May 2022for the banquet to be held on Aug. 6, 2022. Please continue to update your address. Send updates to Pat Temple at patty61349@yahoo.com or call 518-338-2329. Donations are gladly accepted also.

BLOOD DRIVES: Your blood donation is essential to maintaining our community’s health. For a full list of upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in the area visit www.redcrossblood. org, where participants can register online.

FISH CREEK ROD AND GUN CLUB MEMBERSHIP:

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club is currently accepting new members. If you enjoy the outdoors or just like to shoot ( pistol, rifle, shotgun, bow) we are here for you. If you enjoy being around other people and providing a service, we are here for you (Monthly Breakfast, Horseshoe League, Clam Steam, Fish Fry). We offer camping sites on our property for our members, electricity is provided. We have 100-plus acres of property that is available for hiking or trail riding or hunting. Fish Creek runs along our western boundary and is available for fishing or boating. Our club house/pavilion can accommodate up to 400 people. How to become a member: You must come to our club house and pick up an application (call before stopping in 518-695-3917 to make sure someone is there). You must fill out the application and answer all the questions. You will need to have a current member in good standing and at least one year as a member to be your sponsor. When you turn in your application you are required to pay one year of dues and the initiation fee, currently $55, this is not refundable. Your application will be read to the membership at the following meeting and tabled for one month, after one month you and your sponsor will need to attend the next meeting to be voted on by the membership. For questions or other information contact: Mark 518-260-9933 if no answer please leave a voice message.

SENIOR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC). BASC sponsors many activities. Our temporary meeting place at the Fitness & Cycle Gym next to the China City in the Hannaford Plaza, 15 Trieble Ave. Milton, Ballston Spa. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include Festive Dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions”, bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday 11:00am and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-885-4229 for sign-up information. Visit our website at ballstonmiltomseniors.com or find us on Facebook under ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS MEETING:

The Ballston Area Seniors will be temporarily holding meetings at the VFW 358, located at 68East North St. in Ballston Spa. We can accommodate 97 members. All exercise

along with bingo for the rest of the year. During the winter months, if the schools are closed for inclement weather, seniors meetings are closed.

OPERATION HUNGER: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Rotary Club will be collecting nonperishable food items for our current initiative — Operation Hunger. Please join us in helping to alleviate hunger and supporting people in need within our local community. BHBL Rotary Club is providing an “Operation Hunger” collection box at Gil’s Garage, 817Saratoga Rd, Burnt Hills, NY.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Eastern New York Laborers Training Center will conduct a recruitment from April 16, 2021 through April 15, 2022 for ten Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Please note that five openings are for the Albany area and five openings are for the Utica area. All applications must be completed on-site for both locations. For the Albany area, applications can be obtained on the third Friday of each month, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., excluding legal holidays, at the Eastern New York Laborers Training Center, 666Wemple Road, Glenmont, NY; the Eastern Contractors Association, 6Airline Drive, Albany, NY; and the Laborers International Union, 348 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady, NY. For further information, applicants should contact Eastern New York Laborers Training Center at (518) 426-0890. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ career-center-locator/locationlist-all.php).

OPEN GYM: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering Open Gym MondayFriday at the Recreation Center at 15Vanderbilt Avenue. Participants must register and pre-pay online. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click the blue “Online Registration” button to create an account or to register. Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, and closes within one hour of the session start time. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited

to groups of 10per court. Fees are $4for City residents and $5for Non-City residents. No refunds will be given. No walks in allowed. Participants must wear a mask at all times. Visit www. SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, “Rec Center Drop In Sessions” for complete information. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions. SLOW ROLL: 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. Rides are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month for 2021, held in participation with Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga, Dark Horse Mercantile and Palette. Events start at 1 p.m. at Palette, 493Broadway in Saratoga Springs.

HIRING BUS DRIVERS: The Ballston Spa Central School District’s Transportation Department has ongoing openings for school bus drivers. The positions are ideal for parents of schoolaged children or retired people who are looking for extra income. Positions offer a competitive hourly salary, a steady part-time job with school breaks, holidays, and summers off. Permanent positions offer the possibility of a regular route with health benefits. Drivers need to obtain a permit for a CDL license to begin the training program or possess a Class B license with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements. No prior experience is necessary. Visit the website for additional information at https://www. bscsd.org/Page/279. Please contact the Ballston Spa CSD Transportation Department at 518-884-7140to schedule an appointment with a representative today.

SHEET METAL WORKER APPRENTICESHIPS:

The Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) for Capital District Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #83, will conduct a recruitment from Feb. 1, 2021 through Jan. 31, 2022 for 10-15Sheet Metal Worker

apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Applications can be obtained and submitted online at: www.smartlu83.org, during the recruitment period. Applicants who do not have internet access may want to contact their local library. For further information, applicants should contact JAC for Capital District Sheet Metal Workers, Local Union #83 at (518) 489-1377. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https:// www.labor.ny.gov/career-centerlocator/location-list-all.php). HOMEWORK HELP: Stillwater Public Library presents Homework Help Monday — Thursday 3 pm — 5pm on Discord for grades 6-12. Contact Discord username Michete#6346for an invite to the server. More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu.

IRONWORKING APPRENTICESHIPS: The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Ironworkers, Local Union #12, will conduct a recruitment from Feb. 5, 2021 through Jan. 7, 2022 for five Ironworker (Outside) apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today. Please note that the five openings listed for apprentices represent the total number for four recruitment regions — the Capital District, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern

Tier regions. Applications can be obtained and submitted, in person only, at Local Union #12, 17 Hemlock Street, Latham, NY, from 8:30to 10a.m. on the first Friday of each month, excluding legal holidays, during the recruitment period. The Committee requires that applicants Must be at least 18years old, have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED), attest in writing that they are physically capable of performing the work of an Ironworker (Outside), which may include: Wearing a safety belt weighing 25-50 pounds for a full day, Carrying steel bars weighing between 50and 150pounds, Climbing for purposes of erecting steel and reinforcing iron, Walking, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying for a full day. Must have reliable transportation to and from various job sites and required classes at the approved school. Must pass a drug screening, at the expense of the sponsor, after acceptance into the program. Must reside within the

jurisdiction of Local Union #12, which includes the counties of Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington. For further information, applicants should contact Ironworkers Local # 12at (518) 435-0470. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: https:// www.labor.ny.gov/career-centerlocator/location-list-all.php). FARMERS MARKET: The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market (TWFM) is holding its Winter markets from 9a.m. to 2p.m. on Saturdays indoors at the former Lansingburgh Price Chopper, More than 60 vendors will participate. For the previous 18 years, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market held its winter market downtown in the Troy Atrium, which the organization leased from the owner. This winter will be the first time since its inception that the market will have a presence in Lansingburgh, Troy’s northernmost district. In accordance with New York State’s current COVID-19guidelines, the Lansingburgh store will have a capacity of 200at any one time. After counting the vendors and staff, the space will be able to safely accommodate approx. 120customers at a time with ample room for social distancing. Customers can arrive any time during market hours. When the market reaches capacity, arriving customers will be asked to wait in line outside the store. Shopping from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. will be prioritized for seniors age 60+ and the immunocompromised. The market will publish the full list of vendors and safety protocols on its website www. troymarket.org.

PARKING GARAGE OPEN: The Saratoga Springs City Center announced the opening of the new City Center Parking Facility. The new facility, located between Maple Avenue and High Rock Avenue, features secure covered parking for more than 620 vehicles along with a pedestrian bridge over Maple Avenue that leads into the City Center, four electric car charging stations, two green spaces and a rooftop area that can be utilized for parking and convention related events. Additionally, the garage has a security guard on premise during evening hours. The City Center Parking Facility offers a pay per park system, through which the first hour of parking

is free. Each additional hour is

$1, with a maximum of $15per day. A limited number of yearly parking passes are now available for purchase from the Saratoga Springs City Center. Yearly parking pass holders will receive benefits such as covered parking, electric charging stations, video surveillance and overnight security on site. Parking spaces can be reserved by contacting Lauren Delaney at laurend@saratogacitycenter.org or calling the City Center at (518) 584-0027. YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM: Shoot for your Goals with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Basketball Program. Tiny B’Ball for ages 3-5, Intro to Basketball for Grades K-1 and the Boys and Girls programs for Grades 2-8are currently accepting registrations. Tiny B’ball is a parent/child activity that introduces participants to the sport of basketball through games and activities. Intro to Basketball introduces basketball fundamentals. Grades 2-8 Basketball builds on fundamentals through individual skills and drills. Fees for Tiny B’Ball are $55for Saratoga Springs City residents and $65for Non-City residents. Fees for Intro to Basketball and Grades 2-8are $60for Saratoga Springs City residents and $80for Non-City residents. Participants must wear a mask at all times. Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines. Volunteer Coaches are needed. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Youth Basketball for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.

DROP-IN PICKLEBALL: Drop in Pickleball at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center — Drop in pickleball sessions are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (excluding holidays) from 9-11am. Fees are $4for

City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $5 for all others. Participation is on a first come, first served basis. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to 50. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must bring a mask, paddle, and appropriate footwear. Participants must wear a mask at all times. Days/times are subject to change. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs,

Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to set up an account. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

RACQUETBALL RENTALS:

Racquetball Rentals at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center — Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/per hour. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to groups of 3. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must bring a mask, racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Participants must wear a mask at all times. Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.

FREE UNIFORM CLEANING FOR MILITARY AND VETERANS:

New York-based dry cleaning business Best Cleaners offers a free uniform cleaning service to veterans and those who are currently serving in the military. This service has been offered through Best Cleaners since 2018not only at all five of their store locations, but also with their pick up and delivery service as well. While many dry cleaners only offer free military cleaning during the month of May (Military Appreciation Month), Best Cleaners has long offered this service year round. Best Cleaners currently has five locations across the Capital Region including Delmar, Glenville, Latham, Loundonville, and Schenectady. The business offers free pick-up and delivery, dry cleaning, and restoration services. For more information visit bestcleanersny.com.

YOUTH PEN PAL PROGRAM:

Letter writing helps kids learn communication and social skills and may even help them develop their penmanship. Each child who signs up to be a penpal will receive a kit with paper, stamped envelopes, pencils and more. Contact the Stillwater Public Library by phone, email or through the website to sign up. 518.664.6255, STILIB@SALS. EDU, Stillwater.sals.edu.