Friday, April 29
Fish Fry Friday
Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd. Saratoga Springs, 5-7 p.m.
The public is invited to Fish Fry Friday. $10 adults, $9 seniors and veterans, $7 children. For more information call (518) 584- 8547.
“Sixties Spectacular” – 9th Annual Show
Queensbury High School Auditorium, 409 Aviation Rd., Queensbury, 6 p.m.
Adirondack Productions and Theater, Inc. (APT) will perform songs and related vignettes from popular songs, TV shows and commercials, and movies of the 1960’s. A few of the numbers included in this year’s show that pre-school and primary grade school children should especially enjoy are those involving the Flintstones and the Jetsons, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo, the Pink Panther, Puff the Magic Dragon and Mr. Ed the talking horse. APT is a local theater program which provides an opportunity for self-expression and personal growth through performing and visual arts for adults 18 and over, including those with disabilities. This year’s group includes approximately 45 developmentally disabled adults, ranging in ages from their 20’s to 60’s. Suggested donation: $6 for adults and $3 for children.
Saturday, April 30
2nd Annual Day in the Dirt
Saratoga Bridges, 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa, 9 a.m. – Noon.
Saratoga Bridges is seeking volunteers to help out at several locations and welcome corporations, businesses and individuals who are looking to give back. Their purpose is to host a spring clean-up at their day programs and community-based homes as they are very proud to be your neighbors and friends. Volunteers will work on projects and then gather at the Memorial Garden at the Administrative Campus for lunch from Noon – 1 p.m. To participate, please contact Pamela Polacsek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 587-0723 ext 1255.
Sunday, May 1
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, under 5 free, take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Volkswalk for Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park, 1:30 p.m.
Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Register 30 minutes before start. Please park away from hotel and businesses.
A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles). Route is through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Info is available at ww.ava.org. ESCV - www.walkescv.org.
Horses, Health and Changing History
Gideon Putnam Hotel, 24 Gideon Putnam Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 8 p.m.
This is a pre-Kentucky Derby racing kickoff to benefit the learning league – project transition and employees and friends. This event is the must be there place to be to enjoy the pre-arrival of the 2016 racing season in Saratoga and getting ready for the 2016 Triple Crown Series. The event will be co-hosted by Sackatoga Stables manager/owner Jack Knowlton (Funny Cide – winner of 2003’s Derby and Preakness). Your ticket will have year round value as explained at the event. For tickets or additional information call Bill Yaiser of the Learning League and Project Transition at (518) 491-0556. Suggested ticket price is $125 per attendee.
Monday, May 2
Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Route 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon
Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.
Tuesday, May 3
Camp Half-Blood Party
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.
To celebrate the release of Rick Riordan’s “The Trials of Apollo: Book One, The Hidden Oracle” we’re throwing a party. Our campers will join in a store-wide quest with challenges, trivia and a craft, working to win Half-Blood prizes. Suggested for ages 8 and up. $5 child’s ticket – Redeemable for $5 off any book by Rick Riordan. Adults: no ticket required. For more information and other events at Northshire Bookstore, visit www.northshire.com.
Celebrate Your Life-CYCLE for 50+
Saratoga Springs High School, 3 Bluestreaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs, 6 - 8 p.m.
Learn the benefits and delights of cycling as an older adult in this hands-on, wheels-out-there fun workshop GEARED to get you jazzed for the upcoming biking season. Presenters include experienced bicycle tour leaders and authors of guides to biking in Cuba and the Canadian Maritimes. For more information, call (518) 744 1399. To register and view a full course description, visit www.saratogaschools.org/community and look for course
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The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court McClaughlin #422, Monthly Meeting
Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Gathering at 6 p.m. for refreshments and socializing, with the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. This month the Education Awards will be given out and the election of new officers will be announced. As always, new members are always welcome. For questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at (518) 583-2905. www.catholicdaughters.org.
Wednesday, May 4
27th Annual Fundraising Event for EOC
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) invites the community to attend their 27th annual fundraiser, the May Day Spring Fling. The event is sponsored by Longfellows Restaurant and the The Olde Bryan Inn and will include an open bar tended by VIP Bartenders, dinner and dessert stations, an exciting live and silent auction and music by J. Yager. At this event, attendees will have the opportunity to help support EOC’s new endeavor, a traveling food pantry. The pantry will serve as an outreach vehicle that will visit areas of the county where residents are in need of food, as a first point of contact, as well as other services such as weatherization. Purchase tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1224431.
Star Wars Day
Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Calling all Padawans, Rebel Pilots, and Wookies in Grades K to 5 to the Schuylerville Public Library landing bay. Join us in costume and see if you have what it takes to become a Jedi. We will have crafts, activities, and snacks for all who attend; we encourage all parents to stay with their children. Put C-3PO back together, detonate the Death Star, and see if you can dance like an Ewok. For more information or questions, please contact our Program Coordinator at (518) 695-6641.
Poetry Reading by Joan Murray
Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information, call (518) 583-0022 or visit, www.caffelena.org.
Thursday, May 5
Community Public Healthcare Forum
Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 8 p.m.
Those serving low income individuals or people living in poverty and/or interested in improving the quality of healthcare delivered in their community are invited to join Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Performing Provider Systems (PPSs): Alliance for Better Health Care, AHI, and Albany Medical Center, The Center for Health Systems Transformation for presentations and a discussion surrounding the current state of healthcare in the Saratoga community led by Dr. Michael Prezioso, Saratoga County Mental Health Director and Director of Community Services. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Genetic Engineering Presentation
Skidmore College, Dining Services Building, 5:30 p.m.
The Saratoga Torch Club presentation at its regular monthly meeting will be by Bernard Possidente, PhD, Professor and Chair, Biology Department, Skidmore College, and will be on the topic of Genetic Engineering. The dinner meeting, chaired by President Gerald Stulc, will begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., the presentation at 6:00 p.m., and the dinner at 7:00 p.m. For reservations and information about membership, contact Leo Kellogg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Saratoga Torch” in the Subject line, or (518) 279-5401.
