Calendar

Saturday, Feb. 27

COMMUNITY MEAL: Bethel Baptist Church’s next Community Meal will be held on Sat., Feb. 27 from 1-3pm at 2165 5th Ave, Troy. Delivery or takeouts.

GENEALOGY TALK: The Capital District Genealogical SocietyCordially invites you to join us Saturday, Feb.27, 2021 at 1 P.M. via Zoom. Topic: The New York State Archives. The New York State Archives is engaged in another collaboration with Ancestry on the digitization of NYS records, which were released in 2020. CDGS is very pleased to welcome Jamie Brinkman, an experienced archivist, to present on the recently digitized records which include: Prison and executive clemency records, Civil service employment cards and Grand Army of the Republic post rosters. Brinkman will also discuss the unique arrangement that the Archives made with Ancestry that allows NYS residents free access to these and other records without the need of an Ancestry subscription. This will be a Zoom meeting. There is a 100 person limit. Registration is free and will open to the public approximately Feb 16, 2021. See our website under meetings and events. www.capitaldistrictgenealogicalsociety.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. t 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Desmond Hotel, located at 660 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW: CANCELED -The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs has canceled the Annual Home & Lifestyle Show that was scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2021 due to Covid-19. The Home & Lifestyles Show is the biggest fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs. All proceeds of the show fund their community giving, the Education Get listed: Submit items for the calendar at CALENDAR@TROYRECORD.COM.

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Foundation and to the Major Gift Program. We are saddened that we had to cancel the Home & Lifestyles Show but feel it is the responsible thing for us to do under the circumstances. In lieu of the Home & Lifestyles Show the Rotary Club will be doing three different fundraisers to allow the club to continue to support the community. For more information about the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs go to https://saratogaspringsrotary.org.

Sunday, Feb. 28

THE MARKETPLACE: To help support local business and vendors, Make It Up State and the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market partnered to launch The Marketplace, a Sunday marketplace that features local handmade goods and food. Running every Sunday through March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the former Price Chopper in Lansingburgh (865 2nd Avenue, Troy NY), currently the winter home of the Saturday Troy Waterfront Farmers Market. The event will follow all of the COVID safety procedures and regulations that the farmers market has enacted since the beginning of New York On Pause, including required wearing of masks by all in attendance, socially distanced shopping and vending, and regulated occupancy.

BOOK DISCUSSION:

Sunday, February 28, 6 p.m. Join us for a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read. This month’s book is Kinship with All Life by J. Allen Boone. If you are an animal lover, this amazing book is for you. Hosted on Zoom by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Call or use the Contact us form at www. newthoughtnewyork.org for Meeting ID and discussion questions. For more information, visit our meetup. com group, Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures or call (518) 366-9918.

HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW:

CANCELED -The Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs has canceled the Annual Home & Lifestyle Show that was scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2021 due to Covid-19. The Home & Lifestyles Show is the biggest fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs. All proceeds of the show fund their community giving, the Education Foundation and to the Major Gift Program. We are saddened that we had to cancel the Home & Lifestyles Show but feel it is the responsible thing for us to do under the circumstances. In lieu of the Home & Lifestyles Show the Rotary Club will be doing three different fundraisers to allow the club to continue to support the community. For more information about the Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs go to https://saratogaspringsrotary.org.

Monday, March 1

BOOK GROUP: The Troy Public Library’s Evening Book Group will be discussing Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City on Monday, March 1st at 6:30 PM. Our monthly book group meets to discuss a wide range of book selections. New members are always welcomed. Monthly participation is not necessary, come for the books that interest you! This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. This discussion is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-2747071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 2

CHANGING LAWS INFO SESSION: New NYS Laws for Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning and Long-term Care - Tuesday, March 2 at 1 p.m. Join us for a Zoom training with Former NYS Assemblywoman and Asset Protection Attorney, Ann-Margaret Carrozza, and Director of Outreach at NYSARC Trust Services, Sarah Szewczyk, to learn how to prepare for changing NYS laws in order to protect assets and income for Medicaid planning and long-term care purposes. Our virtual host is Shaker Place, the Capital District’s premier rehabilitation and nursing center. Visit www. shakerplace.org to learn about the newly renovated facility located in Albany, NY. Call 518-869-2231 or email info@shakerplace.org for further information. You must register to receive the Zoom Meeting ID and call-in details: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfu6qpjkvG9DZfRiFc2JopEatQ22FC4B5.

Wednesday, March 3

SHORT STORY CAFE: Short Story Reading and Discussion Group - On Wednesdays, February 24th – April 7th at 6PM (no meeting March 31st), Short Story writer David Sylvester will lead a reading and discussion group at the Troy Public Library. Local short-story writer Dave Sylvester hosts The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the short story form that examines how writers handle structural elements such as plot, character and theme in their writing. Each week we will read and discuss two stories by well-known (and some lesser-known!) masters of the form. Copies of the stories will be available in advance and should be read before the discussions. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. The first set of stories will be emailed to you one week prior to the first class and will be available at the information desk of the main library. For more information and to register call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 111 & Route 67. Open 9-12 on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Newly arrived children’s and adult clothing, coats, shoes, boots and household goods every week. We have a great variety of career clothing, special occasion dresses, jewelry, purses, toys and over 1000 books. Masks and social distancing are required.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chapel and Cultural Center, located at 2125 Burdett Ave. in Troy. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 at the Empire State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Thursday, March 4

UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join us at the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, February 18th – March 18th from 6:30 – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session program on how to understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1 of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet.” Then in the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This program will allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to the modern existential world. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College, will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the February 18th discussion. This program is free and open to the public. This program will be conducted using Zoom. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Troy City Council meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. They typically take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 433 River St, Troy, but are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Committee meetings are scheduled on a regular basis. Agendas and minutes for meetings are posted on the city’s website. All meetings are open to the public. At monthly regular meetings, Troy residents can discuss any issue related to the City of Troy. The city is currently live-streaming Council meetings on the Troy City Council YouTube page at www.youtube.com/troycitycouncil.

HISTORY AT HOME: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce its 2021 Virtual “History at Home” Winter Lecture series. The site will offer free online programs from January to March covering a range of interesting history topics. Links for the programs can be found on Schoharie Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on their Facebook, or by contacting the site. On March 4th, Schoharie Crossing educator David Brooks will present DeWitt’s Duel. The life of DeWitt Clinton is an interesting exploration into the politics of early America and New York State. Recognized now as the “Father of the Erie Canal,” NYS governor and former mayor of New York City, Clinton had tended to personal and political rivalries to accomplish legislative goals. Join in to discover some of the intrigue, wrangling, and dirty politics that lead ultimately

to DeWitt’s Duel on the plains of Weehawken, New Jersey. All the programs will begin at 6:30pm and are offered for free via the online platform, WebEx. The links for these programs go live at 6:20pm. There are no tickets to purchase and no need to pre-register. For information about this program series, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit www. parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 4 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 Thursday, March 4 at the Malta Community Center, located at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Friday, March 5

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.

Saturday, March 6

RENEWABLE ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE LIVING FAIR: The fifth annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair will be held Saturday, March 6 from 10-4 pm. One can participate in: workshops, networking, an exhibition hall and in affinity groups which will provide an opportunity to “mingle” and “meet” new people. The Fair is sponsored by the non-profit Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment (CASE) organization. This is a free public event, but one must register online for tickets at: www.caseonline.org. CASE members are happy to continue to offer people in the Greater Capital District area a one-stop shopping/information space for renewable energy and sustainable living products, services and ideas. There will be no social distancing, no face masks, no crowd noise, no exhibitor siting issues, no weather or parking concerns, just an enjoyable, relaxing, healthy atmosphere! The exhibitors fee for a “booth” is $200 and the not-for-profit organizations fee is $35. They can register and pay at: www.caseonline.org. This fee includes exhibit space at the Fair, listing on the CASE website indefinitely and a list of visitors to the Fair who have agreed to share their contact information. Questions and concerns should be directed to Becky Meier at 518-781-4686, or email at: beckyjmeier@ gmail.com.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 111

& Route 67. Open 9-12 on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Newly arrived children’s and adult clothing, coats, shoes, boots and household goods every week. We have a great variety of career clothing, special occasion dresses, jewelry, purses, toys and over 1000 books. Masks and social distancing are required.

Sunday, March 7

THE MARKETPLACE: To help support local business and vendors, Make It Up State and the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market partnered to launch The Marketplace, a Sunday marketplace that features local handmade goods and food. Running every Sunday through March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the former Price Chopper in Lansingburgh (865 2nd Avenue, Troy NY), currently the winter home of the Saturday Troy Waterfront Farmers Market. The event will follow all of the COVID safety procedures and regulations that the farmers market has enacted since the beginning of New York On Pause, including required wearing of masks by all in attendance, socially distanced shopping and vending, and regulated occupancy.

Monday, March 8

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 8 at Ballston Spa National Bank, located at 990 Rt. 67 in Ballston Spa. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, March 9

HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHOW & TELL: Join Sand Lake Historical Society for a Show and Tell program at the Sand Lake Town Hall, 8428 N.Y. 66, Sand Lake, NY. Bring whatever you have at home relating to the history of the Town of Sand Lake to share and we’ll take a few minutes and try to talk about everything brought. So, look in those closets and attics! Attendance limited to 30 so call for reservation. 518 527-9926. “Like” us on Facebook or visit Sandlakehistory.org.

AUTHOR CONVERSATION: On Tuesday, March 9th at 6:30PM, Troy native and standout runner Tom Bulger, will join us via Zoom, in a conversation with fellow runner John Caher to discuss his newly published book, A Runner’s Memories, Dreams, Reflections. Tom Bulger is a native of Troy. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame, 1974. He received a masters in English literature from the University at Albany (1976), and a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Rochester (1986). He was a professor of English literature at Siena College for 30 years. At Siena, he was the founder and first coach of the women’s cross country team for 5 years, and was assistant coach of the men’s cross country team for 3 years. He has been writing about running for over 40 years. For 6 years, he was the Troy Times Record running columnist. He also wrote for the Hudson Mohawk Road Runner’s magazine The Pacesetter. He has been very active with the HMRRC, being its president (1992-3) and as a volunteer at races. He is a member of the HMRRC Hall of Fame. He ran in hundreds of races, with a marathon best of 2:28. His book, A Runner’s Memories, Dreams, Reflections, represents the author’s 40 years of writing about distance running. As a runner and coach himself, he has tried to bring up different topics and stories that would be of interest to distance runners. The book includes descriptions of various races, local, national, and international; brief portraits of a variety of distance runners; advice about training and recovering from injury; and a host of other issues relating to distance running. The overarching purpose of the book is how distance running remarkably parallels one’s existence, and is a metaphor for an individual’s life. Copies of the book are available for sale at Market Block Books. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. This program is free and open to the public. For more information and to register call the library at 518-274-7071or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 at Albany International Airport, located at 737 Albany Shaker Rd. in Albany. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Wednesday, March 10

CELEBRATING FRIENDSHIPS LUNCHEON: The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Celebrating Friendships” luncheon on Wednesday, March 10, 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 adhered to along with a limit of 43 reservations (50 but includes Planning Team, Speaker, Feature & Music). Your reservation is necessary no later than March 5 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5253 for reservations. On the menu this month is a Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17 inclusive (cash only please). Our Special Speaker & Music this month is one of our favorite friends, Judi Merriam from Schenectady, who will not only be singing for us, but also speaking on the topic of “Freedom from Living Up to the Expectations of Others”. Special Feature will be Kathy Fitzmaurice from the NYS Small Business Development Center, who will share information on starting and growing small businesses.

SHORT STORY CAFE: Short Story Reading and Discussion Group - On Wednesdays, February 24th – April 7th at 6PM (no meeting March 31st), Short Story writer David Sylvester will lead a reading and discussion group at the Troy Public Library. Local short-story writer Dave Sylvester hosts The Short Story Café, an informal discussion of the short story form that examines how writers handle structural elements such as plot, character and theme in their writing. Each week we will read and discuss two stories by well-known (and some lesser-known!) masters of the form. Copies of the stories will be available in advance and should be read before the discussions. This program will be presented using Zoom. Joining the presentation will require the installation of the Zoom client on your computer (microphone and speakers required for audio, camera for video) or the Zoom app on your mobile device. The first set of stories will be emailed to you one week prior to the first class and will be available at the information desk of the main library. For more information and to register call the library at 518-2747071 or online at www. thetroylibrary.org.

THRIFT SHOP: Johnsonville Methodist Church, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville 12094. Route 40 to Route 67 East. Look for our sign at the corner of Route 111 & Route 67. Open 9-12 on Wednesdays and the first Saturday of each month. Newly arrived children’s and adult clothing, coats, shoes, boots and household goods every week. We have a great variety of career clothing, special occasion dresses, jewelry, purses, toys and over 1000 books. Masks and social distancing are required.

Thursday, March 11

UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE: Join us at the Troy Public Library on Thursdays, February 18th – March 18th from 6:30 – 7:30PM for our Understanding Shakespeare workshop. This will be a five-session program on how to understand Shakespeare’s plays. We will start our discussion with Act 1 of Shakespeare’s tragedy “Hamlet.” Then in the following four weeks we will discuss the play one act at a time. This program will allow the participants to put the play in a variety of contexts, such as its relationship to his other works and to the modern existential world. Tom Bulger, Shakespeare Scholar and retired professor from Siena College, will lead this workshop. Please have Act One read for the February 18th discussion. This program is free and open to the public. This program will be conducted using Zoom. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register, call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

HISTORY AT HOME: Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce its 2021 Virtual “History at Home” Winter Lecture series. The site will offer free online programs from January to March covering a range of interesting history topics. Links for the programs can be found on Schoharie Crossings NYS Parks webpage, on their Facebook, or by contacting the site. On March 11th, Anne Clothier will provide a lecture on the History of Phrenology. While phrenology often merits only a footnote in modern examinations of social and medical history, it played an important role in how people regarded themselves and others during the formative years of the 1840s. Influencing topics as varied as courtship, employment, criminal justice, abolition, medicine, and suffrage, phrenology was intertwined throughout the everyday lives of many. We will also examine the darker sides of the now debunked concepts, exploring how people of color and indigenous populations were further disenfranchised by its teachings. Clothier is Director of Education at the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. All the programs will begin at 6:30pm and are offered for free via the online platform, WebEx. The links for these programs go live at 6:20pm. There are no tickets to purchase and no need to pre-register. For information about this program series, please call the Visitor Center at (518) 829-7516, email SchoharieCrossing@parks.ny.gov, or visit www. parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/schohariecrossing.

EXPERTS NEXT DOOR: Saratoga County History Center’s popular “Experts Next Door” series continues in 2021 with a varied line-up, putting Saratoga residents in dialogue with local and national celebrities. March 11, 7pm: Get ready for St. Patty’s Day with an evening of craft cocktails! The celebrated team of mixologists at Saratoga Springs’s Hamlet & Ghost will take guests on a tasty trip through cocktail history, share their experiences serving the Saratoga community, and offer tips on home bartending. Registrants will receive a list of ingredients to have on hand so they can mix distinctive and delectable drinks in real time with the best bartenders in town. Each event requires pre-registration. Free for SCHC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is available through www. brooksidemuseum.org. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michael Landis, Public Programs Manager, Saratoga County History Center, at mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, March 8 at Saratoga Central Catholic High School, located at 247 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 at Wynantskill Community, located at 2 Douglas St. in Wynantskill. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org. Friday, March 12

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.

Saturday, March 13

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at West Sand Lake Fire Department, located at 3697 Rt. 43 in West Sand Lake. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Sunday, March 14

THE MARKETPLACE: To help support local business and vendors, Make It Up State and the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market partnered to launch The Marketplace, a Sunday marketplace that features local handmade goods and food. Running every Sunday through March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the former Price Chopper in Lansingburgh (865 2nd Avenue, Troy NY), currently the winter home of the Saturday Troy Waterfront Farmers Market. The event will follow all of the COVID safety procedures and regulations that the farmers market has enacted since the beginning of New York On Pause, including required wearing of masks by all in attendance, socially distanced shopping and vending, and regulated occupancy.

Monday, March 15

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 15 at the Cohoes-Waterford Elks, located at 45 N. Mohawk St. in Cohoes. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

Tuesday, March 16

HISTORY TALK: On Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Michael Barrett, Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway will discuss Troy and the Draft Riots of 1863 for the Troy Public Library. While the city of Troy was a bustling industrial center during the Civil War period, the lives of her workers reflected the same social, financial and emotional upheaval that had torn the nation apart. Local economic and political disparity had led to the early and successful organization of labor, and related political affiliations. These factors were compounded by the enactment of the first military conscription act in American history, which included provisions that many considered to be onerously weighted against the laboring class. This turmoil led to what has been called the second most destructive draft riot in the nation, necessitating some rather unusual governmental responses. This slide-illustrated lecture is a true story about the people and events that don’t always make it into the history books. This program will be conducted via zoom. Please register using your email address, in order to receive a link to the presentation. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is necessary. For more information and to register call the library at 274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org.

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 16 and 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 7 p.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 518-885-8995.

Wednesday, March 17

CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER: On St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17th 2021, the Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will host their Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser Dinner. Menu; Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potato, Carrots, Bread and Dessert. Serving from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Cost is $15.00 per dinner. “Take Out Only” For reservations and tickets please call 518 892 3750. www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events.