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. Wednesday, March 3

ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, March 3, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll and gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

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

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3at 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

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

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.

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 10 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 (518695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. 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 pm. 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! Call (518) 664-6255 for zoom invite. More information is available online at stillwater. sals.edu.

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.

Monday, March 8

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Monday, March 8 at 7:00pm: Charlie’s Non-Fiction Book Club - First We Make the Beast Beautiful by Sarah Wilson. All meetings on Zoom. Please contact the Stillwater Public Library for the Zoom ID at (518) 664-6255.

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

LIBRARY MEETING: Stillwater Public Library presents a Library Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 9 at 7:00 pm. All meetings on Zoom. Please contact the library for the Zoom ID at (518) 6646255. Meetings not currently scheduled will be announced on our website: Stillwater. sals.edu.

ARTS TOWN HALL: The Saratoga Springs Arts Commission, in partnership with Skidmore College, invites the community to the first in a series of four quarterly town hall style discussions with local arts leaders. The Arts Commission is excited to present information about our city’s vital and vibrant cultural landscape, and to provide an open dialogue with its leaders. Three more Saratoga Springs Arts Town Halls are scheduled for 2021. March 9: Performing Arts moderated by Lisa Kolosek,

Independent Curator and Jason Ohlberg, Professor of Dance at Skidmore College. June 8: Creative Collaborations moderated by Ian Berry, Dayton Director, Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College. Sept. 14: Public Art moderated by Belinda Colon, Director of Spring Street Gallery. Zoom link: https://skidmore.zoom. us/j/94553329121. The online talk is free and open to all.

Wednesday, March 10

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, March 10, 4:30-6 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10amnoon to place an order. Menu includes Chicken Parmigiana, Penne Pasta,Tossed Salad, Garlic Toast. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only. 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. KINDERGARTEN PARENT

ORIENTATION: The Ballston Spa Central School District is excited to welcome the class of 2034! To prepare for Kindergarten student registration this spring, a Kindergarten Parent Orientation night will be held on March

10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm.

For everyone’s health and safety, this year’s orientation will be held virtually utilizing a video conference meeting format. Anyone with an incoming Kindergarten student who has not already contacted us is asked to call the Registration Office at (518) 6020256. Registered students/ parents will receive additional information about the meeting including the links to the presentation before March 10, 2021.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 at the Empire

State Plaza Concourse in Albany. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM: Stillwater Public Library presents Good Night Zoom Wednesdays at 7:30 pm.

Get ready for bed and then snuggle up and listen to stories by Ms. Carol on Zoom. Registration is required.

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

LIBRARY MEETINGS: Stillwater Public Library presents a Friends’ of the Library meeting Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm.

All meetings on Zoom. Please contact the library for the Zoom ID at (518) 664-6255. Meetings not currently scheduled will be announced on our website: Stillwater.sals.edu

Thursday, March 11

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 at Saratoga Central Catholic High School, located at 247 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www. redcrossblood.org. 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.

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.

Friday, March 12

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 5:00-7:30 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 518-584-8547 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.

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.

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 10 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 (518695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, COVID-19 rules will apply.

TGIF FRIDAYS: Stillwater Public Library presents TGIF Fridays every Friday at 3 pm. 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! Call (518) 664-6255 for zoom invite. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu.

Saturday, March 13 SARATOGA STRESS REDUCTION PROGRAM:

Join us for the Saratoga Stress Reduction Program, an eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course taught by Selma Nemer, PhD, and Pierre Zimmerman, MS, in which students learn mindfulnessbased meditation as a practice for growth and healing. Our credentialed instructors have taught locally, nationally, and internationally for over 10 years. We have taught over 100 classes in Saratoga with over 3000 graduates. Classes are offered eight Saturday mornings at 8:30-10:00am for our Spring online session beginning March 13.. Class size is limited and we accept some insurances.

For more information or to register, please call our offices at 581-3180 ext. 300 or 307. You can also visit our website: www.saratogastressreduction.com

CHILDREN’S CRAFT: The Stillwater Public Library presents a Saint Patrick’s Day craft at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 13. Stop by the library to pick up a kit and join us on Zoom. Registration required. More information is available online at stillwater.sals.edu.

Tuesday, March 16

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.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The Saratoga Springs City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month. The meetings are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Meetings are livestreamed to the City’s website. Anyone who would like to join the City Council meeting for Public Comment may register on the city’s website to receive their Zoom invitation link. When Public Hearings are held, anyone wishing to speak on these matters may do so via Zoom. Please note the start time of the Public Hearing on the Agenda.

More information is available online at www.saratogasprings.org.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00pm: Evening Book Club –Little Bird of Heaven by Joyce Carol Oates. All meetings on Zoom. Please contact the Stillwater Public Library for the Zoom ID at (518) 664-6255.

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 slideillustrated 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.

USING THE LIBRARY AT HOME: Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting invites you to attend a virtual program “Using the Library From the Comfort of your Home” presented by Rebecca Dyehouse, Head of Adult Services at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Library. The program will be presented Tuesday March 16th from 10:30 to 11:30 am via Zoom. Registration is required. Go to the Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting Website, www.snc.clubexpress.com, click on the Upcoming Event to register. You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting. Learn how to request reading recommendations, attend virtual programs, borrow e-books, audio books and much more. Shenendehowa Neighbors Connecting (SNC) is a newly formed Village serving residents of the Shenendehowa School District. Villages are membership-based, nonprofit organizations that help older adults age in their own homes by connecting them to neighbors, educational/social programs and community services.

Sunday, March 14

DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, in partnership with Temple Sinai and with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, presents a virtual discussion of the documentary Shanghai Ghetto on March 14 at 7 p.m. through Zoom. The documentary can be seen on platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and others. Registration required for Zoom discussion at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Please look for us at saratogajewishculturalfestival.org; saratogasinai.org, and Facebook.

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.

Wednesday, March 17

CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Roast Beef Dinner for curbside pick up Wednesday, March 17, 4:306 pm. Call 518-584-2585 Monday or Tuesday between 10am-noon to place an order. Menu includes Corned Beef, Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, Roll. Dinner for 2 is $25. Cash only.

VIRTUAL MEETUP: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold a Virtual Meetup on Wednesday March 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on the topic “How Social Media is Endangering Democracy, Mental Health and Relationships”. The discussion will be led by Lori Dawson, Meet-up Co Chairman. Increasingly people are getting their information from social media platforms instead of traditional news sources. We seek out information that reinforces what we already believe to be true, and so we are in silos of information and misinformation which is having detrimental effects on society. There is hope. Organizations such as the Center for Humane Technology are working to educate and change laws. If possible, watch the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, prior to the Meetup. These meetings are open to the public. Please register under events on the League website, (www.lwvsaratoga.org). After registering, you will receive an email containing information and a link to join this meeting on Zoom. Meetups are a way for us to come together virtually to explore, understand and advocate for issues that matter to us and they are focused on our members and their interests. We are open to the public so invite a friend to register for the event.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the Empire

State Plaza Concourse in Albany. 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 Wednesday, March 17 at American Legion Post #1450, located at 275 Grooms Rd. in Clifton Park. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 400 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

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.

GOOD NIGHT ZOOM:

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

Thursday, March 18

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 518885-8995.

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. To wrap up the series, Audrey Humphrey from Johnson Hall State Historic Site will present an exploration of Sir William Johnson and his connection to Fort Hunter on March 18th. Johnson was one of the largest landowners in New York by the mid-18th century and his influence in the Mohawk Valley is evident even to this day. As Superintendent of Indian Affairs, his connection to the Mohawk village of Tionondoroge and congregation at Queen Anne’s Chapel influenced the how the American Revolution played out in New York after his death in 1774. 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 18 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at

522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. More information is available online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Friday, March 19

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 10 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 (518695-3917). Menu for dinners: Fish Fry, Chicken Tenders, Clam Strips, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Scallops and Chowder. 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.