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Friday, January 31 Rick Bolton Performing at Putnam’s within the Gideon Putnam Resort Saratoga Spa State Park, 24 Gideon Putnam Rd, Saratoga Springs, 6–9 p.m. Come enjoy a basket of our complimentary Saratoga Chips or a pint of our very own Putnam’s Pour Pale Ale while you take in the music. For more information call (518) 226-4719. Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Saratoga Spa State Park, Warming Hut, 6–8:30 p.m. In addition to a one-mile candlelit loop, the park will be offering ice skating and hot food and drinks. Snowshoes will be available to rent. This is a weather dependent event. For more information call (518) 584-2000, ext. 11. Shrek the Musical Maple Ave Middle School, Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the catchy tunes, dance numbers and funny moments that will leave them laughing. The show will also be performed at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, February 1; 7 p.m. Friday, February 7, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, February 8. Tickets are $7 each at the door or pre-ordered through the Musical Club website: www.sites.google.com/site/mapleavenuemusicalclub. Movie: The Crash Reel Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. “The Crash Reel,” tells champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce’s story through vérité footage and interviews with his tight-knit Vermont family, showing his rise to the top of his sport, his long-time rivalry with fellow snowboarder Shaun White, his accident and his slow recovery and realization that he will never again be able to participate in the sport he loved and excelled at. Not rated. For more information and other films showing this week, visit www.saratogafilmforum.org. Saturday, February 1 Volkswalk: Fun, Fitness and Friendship Start point: Saratoga Downtowner Motel, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. A volkswalk is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3-mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. Register 30 minutes before start. Visit www.ava.org, ESCV www.walkescv.org. (518) 584-6160. Single Parents of the Capital District Meet Up Shenendehowa Adult Community Center, Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 6:45 p.m. You are invited to meet other singles from the Capital District, Saratoga and surrounding areas. Parents Without Partners brings singles together in a fun, supportive, social environment through a variety of monthly activities for parents alone and/or with their children. For more information call (518) 348-2062 www.meetup.com/PWP796. Sunday, February 2 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30–11 a.m. Donation requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military $7, Children 5–12 $6, Under 5 Free, Takeouts $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585. Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk Saratoga Spa State Park, 11 a.m. For application visit www.saratogastryders.org or link to online registration at www.active.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 Jeff Clark at (518) 581-7550. For more information visit www.runwmac.com. Groundhog Gala Family Dances with Peter, Paul and George Saratoga Springs Public Library, 2–3 p.m. Get your groove on with the Groundhog Gala (also known as our Super Bowl Sunday Family Dance) at the library. Fun, participatory, family dances from around the world will be led by the talented trio of Peter, Paul and George. For more information call (518) 584-7860. Visit www.sspl.org for additional events. Book Discussion: The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. Hosted by New Thought New York Center for Spiritual Living. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569. Monday, February 3 The Saratoga Retired Teachers Association Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs, Noon The association is open to retired educators who taught and/or live in Saratoga County. For membership information call (518) 587-5356. Trout Unlimited Meeting Saratoga Springs Public Library, 7 p.m.. Master Fly-tyer and noted author Mike Valla will provide snippets and inside info from his latest book, “The Founding Flies; 48 American Masters, Their Patterns and Influence.” For more information call Mark (518) 893-2220. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 234 Meeting 23 Pleasant St. Ballston Spa, 7 pm. Anyone interested in joining or learning more about the Auxiliary can stop in. Tuesday, February 4 Catholic Daughters of the America Meeting Knights of Columbus Hall, Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. During the month of February, the Catholic Daughters will be collecting baby items for the Birthright Baby Shower to benefit Birthright of Ballston Spa. New members welcome. For more information contact Regent Eileen Tuohy (518) 584-3472 or Vice-Regent Anne Senecal (518) 885-0663. Wednesday, February 5 Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) Storytellers SUNY Empire State College, Room 126 (the Rotunda), 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, Noon–1 p.m. Partners in Creativity: Readings of original work by members of A.L.L. and SUNY Empire State College. Free and open to the public. Program canceled if Saratoga Springs Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. www.esc.edu/all, (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415. Community Youth Football Informational Meeting 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to join us in learning more about the fastest adaptive model taking over Youth Football in the Capital District and surrounding areas. Community Youth Football offers many benefits to all players interested in wanting to learn and play football. Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/bscyf or send us an email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Poetry Readings by Shira Dentz and Andrew Sullivan Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Indie Film “Life On the Run” will be filming for part of the evening. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. For more information call (518) 583-0022 or visit www.caffelena.org. Thursday, February 6 Soup’s On Saratoga National Bank, Jones Rd. Office, 4208 Route 50, Wilton, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. "Soup’s On" began five years ago as a fun way to show appreciation for customers and warm up on a cold winter day. The event coincides with Jones Road's ongoing food drive to benefit the Wilton Food Pantry. Donations of nonperishable food items can be dropped off during normal business hours. For more information call (518) 587-8484. Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians Saratoga-Wilton Elk, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. The Hibernians open the year's fun programs with an interactive version of Irish Jeopardy. There will be no pressure in learning a "wee" bit about some Irish History, Names, Cities and Towns. Refreshments available. www.saratogaaoh.com. Saratoga Reads Junior Book Discussion Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6:30–8 p.m. Students in grades 3-6 are invited to join students from Saratoga Springs High School and Skidmore College in a discussion of Extra Credit by Andrew Clements. The book explores an unlikely pen-pal relationship between Illinois sixth-grader Abby Carson and Sadeed Bayat, the best English-language student in his Afghan village. Register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..