Fish Fry Fridays
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, located at 123 NY-32, Victory Mills, Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will start January 13 and run through April 7. We will be serving from 4 – 7 p.m. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken nuggets with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.
Dr. King Celebration Weekend
January 13 – 16. See details in the Arts and Entertainment section of Saratoga Today.
Xanadu The Musical
Spa City Theatre presents Xanadu The Musical. Book by Douglas Carter Beane and Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Shows will be on January 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and January 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Adult $18, Students and Seniors $12, Age 10 and under $5. www.onthestage.tickets/show/Saratoga-Childrens-Theatre . Located at 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs.
Free Lunch
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Saturday, January 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Cat and Dog Adoption Clinic
The clinic will be held on January 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at H.O.P.E. Adoption Center, Wilton Mall at Saratoga, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs. Come meet the many adoptable pets of H.O.P.E. You can start the adoption process today by filling out an adoption application online at hopeanimalrescue.org/forms.
Saratoga History Happy Hour
January 15 at 6 p.m. Real Life Crime is the focus with Waterford Historian Russ VanDervoort and SCHC Director of Education Anne Clothier. These true crime stories prove that sometimes real life is a lot darker than fiction. This is an SCHC Member Event. The event will include questions and answers and an opportunity to participate in a trivia contest. Tickets are $15 and come with a craft beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are required brooksidemuseum.org/2022/12/saratoga-history-happy-hours/ The program is at The Real McCoy Beer Company which is located at 28 Washington Street Ballston Spa.
Volunteer Fair
The Saratoga Senior Center, located at 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, January 17 from 1 – 3 p.m. Interested volunteers are welcome to come to the Center and learn more. Our Volunteer Coordinator will speak about the various opportunities. Meet with current volunteers to learn more about specific areas. Volunteers are active at the Center, helping with events, computer assistance, mailings, van driving, and more. Community Connections volunteers who go out in the community. They help close the gaps in services that a senior might need to remain independent in their homes. For more information contact the Center at 518-584-1621.
The Art of Puppetry with Lita Carbone
Our future puppeteers will learn how to develop characters and explore how to make a puppet come to life for an audience. Two sessions: Ages 9-11 on January 21 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 12-18 on February 4 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. $50 class fee includes materials required to make your own puppet. More information can be found on the website under Classes and Workshops, saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.
Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk
To be held on Sunday, February 5 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Winterfest will be held outdoors opposite the Administration Building. Bathrooms in Wired Coffee Shop. Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 11 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. May have an indoor facility for this one depending on COVID. It there is no snow, and is at all possible, we may have a trail race instead. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com
February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young
Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24 from10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. For more information, go online to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.
