Experts Next Door
February 12, 7 p.m.: “A Virtual Chocolate House.” Paul Supley, proprietor of the Van Wyckes 18th Century Chocolate Haus, will explore the rich (and delicious!) history of chocolate in the 18th Century. Participants will receive information about how to create their own mouth-watering concoctions prior to the event. Thus, they can sip their creations while enjoying an engaging presentation on the social history of chocolate from the comfort of their own homes. Event requires pre-registration. Free for SCHC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is available through SCHC’s website: www.brooksidemuseum.org. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michael Landis, Public Programs Manager, Saratoga County History Center, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wine and Chocolate Coffee House
Music, humor, poetry, and storytelling featuring Adirondack folk Musician, Dan Berggren; storytellers Christie Keegan and Margaret French. Prose/poetry readers; Dick Wilkinson, Nedra Stimpfle, Tena Brunnell and Barbara Kass. Peter Marinio is the amazing emcee. Also included is a mini auction of wine and luscious desserts. The online Zoom Date is Valentine’s Eve, Friday, February 13, 7 – 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/13Feb21. Presented by: Universal Unitarian Church of Saratoga Springs. Please contact Bev at 518-587-0403 with any questions.
Havurah Vitik
Inside History of Gangster’s Paradise, Tuesday, February 16, 11 a.m. – Noon, via Zoom. Greg Veitch, police chief (ret.) and expert on gangsters of Saratoga, will share tall but true tales of the city’s nefarious past. Join the resident expert to delve into Saratoga’s historical underworld. Known as a “gangster’s paradise,” and proud host to the underworld of organized crime, our fair city has an outsized background in gambling and gangsterism that persisted from 1826 until the 1950s. The man who knows it best is former Chief of Police of Saratoga Springs, Greg Veitch, a fifth generation Saratogian. To join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352
Free Vegetable Growing Series
On February 16, join Susan Beebe, Agriculture Issue Leader, for Soils 101 to learn about which types of soils to use when vegetable gardening. On February 23rd, join Jessica Holmes, Consumer Horticulture, for Container and Raised Bed Gardening to learn about which vegetables grow best in containers and how to start a raised bed garden. Go to the events page on http://ccesaratoga.org/ for more details and choose one or all of the classes you would like to attend. Upon registration, you will receive a zoom link within 24-hours of the class. If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Holmes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-885-8995.
February Break Drama Camp
For ages 7 to 13 will run Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. All classes and camps will be performed on Malta Community Center Stage virtually for invited guests. No shared props or costumes. Students must wear a mask when not performing. For more information, including COVID 19 protocols and registration information go online at www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899- 4411.
Volunteer for VITA
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County EOC, is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which brings hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax returns to the community every year. The VITA program offers free tax help to eligible low- and moderate-income taxpayers, including assistance filing their taxes electronically without fees. No experience required; training is provided. We’ll work around your schedule. We also have a critical need for VITA volunteers who speak Spanish. To get started, call 518-288-3206, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit lifeworksaction.org/volunteer.
Lake George Winterfest
For four weekends in February, you can enjoy the socially distanced safe outdoor events such as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter “fat tire” mountain biking and more while dining and relaxing in the Lake George area. Your wristband will unlock the activities you have signed up for in advance online and will also be your ticket to horse-drawn carriage rides around Lake George and hot cocoa stations. The website where wristbands will be on sale is coming soon: www.lakegeorgewinterfest.com.
Southern Saratoga Art Society
Member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during the month February in the Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park. Carol has been painting for over 30 years, originally starting in pencil, chalk pastel and watercolor. She has since branched out into acrylics and water-soluble oils, occasionally using more than one medium on a piece. For more information about SSAS please visit the website at: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
