Calendar
Tuesday, March 12
4 TUESDAYS IN LENT: Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville, hosts “4 Tuesdays in Lent” from March 12 - April 2 from noon - 1 p.m. This series focuses on the life and work of Bishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, with sections from the DVD, “Monsenor: The Last Journey of Oscar Romero,” shown each week, followed by discussion. Bring our own lunch; cookies and fruit will be provided. For more information call 518-695-3479 or www.facebook.com/oldsaratogareformedchurch.
GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.Open Gym, 3 p.m. 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton.
HALF MOON BUTTON
CLUB:The Half Moon Button Club will meet on Tuesday, March 12,at 11 a.m., at the Bethlehem Public Library, 451 Delaware Avenue, Delmar. Following social time at 11 a.m. the business meeting starts at noon, followed by this month’s program, Lea Mastrianni on “Twinkles.” Bring a bag lunch. Dessert will be provided. For more information call Lisa at 518-469-7420 or Kirsti at 518-869-8125.
LOVE YOUR PETS LUNCHEON: Join the Christian Women’s Connection of Saratoga on March 12 at Longfellow’s Restaurant and hear John Gray talk about his new children’s book, “Keller’s Heart.” John will sign and personalize copies of the book for your loved ones. Inspirational speaker Sharon Haggar will also share her life story. Noon - 2 p.m., 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs.Cost $19 inclusive. Please make reservations by March 8 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043.
SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Health Clinic, 10 a.m. - noon. 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs.
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN
MAGICIANS: The local group of the Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road. All persons 16 and older with any interest in the art of magic are welcome. For more information about the organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit www.SAM24. SYTHASITE.COM.
Wednesday, March 13
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in Saratoga Hospital’s C-1 Conference Room. Free. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman M.S. at 413-992-7012 for more information. Sponsored by One Roof Holistic Health Center.
CHARLTON
SENIORS:Charlton Seniors meetings are held every Wednesday at the Charlton Community Center on Charlton Road in the Hamlet of Charlton (Next to the Charlton fire station). Each meeting starts with refreshments at 9:30 a.m., followed at 9:50 a.m. by a short business meeting and a presentation around 10 a.m.. On Wednesday, March 13, Lynn Christie presents the history of her farm. Please invite your friends and neighbors; meetings are open to the public.
GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Beginners’ Pickleball Clinic, 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton.
LENTEN CHOWDER LUNCHEON: Hudson Falls United Methodist Church hosts an a la carte chowder luncheon, featuring clam or corn chowder and a selection of sandwiches and desserts, every Wednesday from March 6 - April 17. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 227 Main Street, Hudson Falls. Takeouts available; please call 518-747-6832 before 11 a.m. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: Hudson River Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Mechanicville District Public Library 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville. Call 518-664-4646 or visit meclib.sals.edu for more information.
MEET THE CANDIDATES (BALLSTON SPA):The
League of Women Voters of Saratoga County has scheduled a candidate event Ballston Spa Village Trustee on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m., at the VFW Post 358, 68 E. North St., Ballston Spa. It will be open to all members of the public and the media. For more information contact Charlotte Druschel, Voter Services, LWV Saratoga County, at 518-331-1226 or vslwvsc@ gmail.com.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a St.Patrick’s Day Celebration Corned Beef & Ham Dinner, served from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs. Donation requested: Adults $12, seniors/military $11, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free. All takeouts $12. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
TOWN OF MALTA: The Malta Sewer & Water Committee meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at Malta Town Hall, 2549 Route 9.
Thursday, March 14
BROWN BAG LECTURE
SERIES:The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library present the Spring 2019 Brown Bag Lunch Series, an annual educational program meant to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and heritage area. March 14: “Saints and Scalawags: Stories from Bethesda’s History,” presented by Jane Agee, Ph.D. and Mary Sanders Shartle. Noon - 1 p.m., H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street. Free and open to the public.
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER: Gardening Ease for Creaky Knees with Carrie Whitelaw, HTR. Free; reservation required. Call 518-383-1343 to register. 12:30 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park.
GAVIN PARK: Pickleball 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.Open Gym, 3 p.m. 5 p.m. After School Programs, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton.
KOREAN WAR
VETERANS:The March luncheon for Ch. 60, KWVA, will be held on Thursday, March 14, at noon, at the Parting Glass Restaurant, located at the corner of Lake Ave. and Henry St., Saratoga Springs. Ordering will be off the menu. The hosts are Jean and Paul Nolan. Please sign up at the meeting or phone the Nolans at 518-893-3379 by March 12. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518584-3037.
Friday, March 15
CLIFTON PARK SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER: Orchestra Concert, 1 p.m., 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Call 518-3831343 for more information. CORNED BEEF DINNER: Start St. Patrick’s weekend in “Dublin” with a Corned Beef dinner at the Principessa Elena Society. Pasta e Fagioli and Macaroni with Sauce are also available. Adults $9, seniors $8, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. Takeouts $10. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. FISH FRY: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge hosts its 2nd Annual Fish Fry on Fridays from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, from March 8 through April 12. $9 meal includes French fries, dinner roll and cole slaw. Special menu items will also be available. Eat in or take out. All proceeds go to Elks charities. Call 518-8851149 for more information. FISH FRY FRIDAY: Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club’s Fish Fry Fridays continue through April 19, with fish fry, clam fry, chicken fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder and more. Eat in or take out. 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., 121 NY-32, Victory Mills. Call 518-695-3917 to order takeout. GAVIN PARK: Pickleball, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Open Gym 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. AfterSchool Programs 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Wilton Recreation at Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Drive, Wilton. LIP SYNC BATTLE:Events To a T presents a Charity Lip Sync Battle at the Wood Theater, 207 Glen Street, Glens Falls starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15. Twelve teams will compete for a grand prize of $1,000 to be donated to the charity of their choice. Tickets are on sale now for just $14 and can be purchased through the Wood Theater Box Office by calling 518-
480-4878, or at https:// ci.ovationtix.com/35085/ production/1005051. PRE-ST.PATRICK’S DAY: Special Irish treats on the buffet table and live music by the Kitchen Jazz Band. 7 p.m., 435 New Karner Road, Colonie. $10 per person. Sponsored by Singles Outreach. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. SARATOGA SENIOR CENTER: Souper Social Friday with soup prepared by the Knights of Columbus and social programs sponsored by Saratoga Casino & Raceway, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. $2 a cup. Social Hour with the Wild Irish Acres Step Dancers, under the direction of Terri Hughes. Admission $2. 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs. Saturday, March 16 CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church hosts a Corned Beef Dinner from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at 175 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Cost: free will donation. GENEALOGY & LOCAL HISTORY: David Lowry, manager of local government advisory services at the New York State Archives, will discuss some of the lesser known records that can be found in local government archives at the next meeting of Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County. 1 p.m., Saratoga Town Hall on the corner of Rt. 9 and Rt. 24 in Schuylerville. The public is welcome. For more information, call Ginny at 518-885-9309. MECHANICVILLE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Board of Trustees meets the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The public is always welcome. 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville.For more information, call 518-664-4646; fax 518-664-8641 or visit http://mechanicville.sals. edu. NORTH COUNTRY ARTS: Join North Country Arts at their main gallery for a reception for the new “Elements” exhibition. 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street, Suite 114, Glens Falls. “Elements” will be on exhibit through April 27. NORTHSHIRE BOOKSTORE: Author Virginia Sole-Smith shares “The Eating Instinct: Food, Culture, Body Image and Guilt in America,” her exploration of how we learn to eat in today’s toxic food culture. 7 p.m., 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. NYS 5-HOUR PRE-LICENSING CLASS: The next NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class will be offered on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs. The class cost is $40. To register, call John Rinko at 518-5842221 or email RinkoDrivingSchool.com. A portion of the class cost will be donated to United Methodist Church.