Calendar 2.14 - 2.20

Friday, February 14 Yes, You Can Make a Difference Food Drive The Leadership Saratoga Alumni Association is pleased to announce a food drive to benefit Franklin Community Center, February 14–28, 2014. Non-perishable food items only. There are four drop-off locations, all located in Saratoga Springs: Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, 28 Clinton St. Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Olde Bryan Inn, 123 Maple Ave. 10 a.m. to close, seven days; Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. 5 - 10 p.m., seven days; Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information visit http://www.franklincommunitycenter.org/how-you-can-help/donate/. I Love You and Chocolate Too Youth Center, Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville, 6–8 p.m. If you love chocolate and you have children, perhaps this Valentine event is tailored for your family. The event will feature a chocolate dessert sampler bar. While admission is free there is a $10 donation suggested per family. There will be door prizes, a heartful backdrop for family photos, some love inspired games, and surprises. For up-to-the-minute information visit www.facebook.com/greaterschuylervilleyouthprogram. The Flurry Festival Saratoga Springs City Center, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. A celebration of music and dance from America and around the world -- Swing, Contra and Square, Tango, Waltz, Ballroom, African, Balkan, Celtic, Scandinavian and Salsa to name a few. Participants come to dance, watch, listen, or participate in a variety of workshops and jam sessions. February 14–16. For more information visit www.flurryfestival.org. Saturday, February 15 21st Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale New York State Museum, Empire Plaza, Albany, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The Capital District Mineral Club (CDMC) co-sponsors this wonderful 2 Day Show, Saturday and Sunday. Many vendors sell beautiful rough cut gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood, amber, jewelry, beads, stone carvings, salt lamps and much more. The CDMC booth has, among informational displays, a Sand Digging Pile where children can unearth gems, minerals and interesting rocks that they can keep. All proceeds benefit the Museum’s mineral acquisition fund. For more information call (518) 474-5877. Wilton Mall February Kids Club: Valentine Fun Wilton Mall, Food Court, 1–3 p.m. The Children's Museum will be on site with a fun craft for the kids to make and bring home, an interactive station all about the Heart, and other fun activities. B95 will be on site playing fun games and giving out prizes. Kids (and adults) will get the chance to fill out Valentines that will be sent to the troops overseas, now's your chance to show them some love. For more information call (518) 581-5999. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Route 4 and Route 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. “Adventures in Research” will be the program topic. Retired environmental educator and Heritage Hunters member, Libby Smith-Holmes, will be the speaker. Libby’s ancestor quests have taken her to Canada, Germany and Northern Ireland. She will share her experiences and act as moderator for several other members who will share their stories. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978. Love Letters: Benefit Performance Skidmore College, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater, 8 p.m. Lovers and theater lovers can celebrate Valentine’s Day and help Saratoga Shakespeare Company at a special benefit performance of A. R. Gurney’s Love Letters, which traces the lifetime and friendship of Melissa and Andrew as they grow up, separate, have adventures, enjoy love, and suffer loss. A special dessert reception will follow the play. Tickets are $35, Students $15. All proceeds will help fund Saratoga Shakespeare’s free 2014 production of Macbeth, which runs in Saratoga’s historic Congress Park July 15-27. For additional information, email Barbara Opitz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For reservations, call the Skidmore College Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439. Sunday, February 16 Breakfast Buffet Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs, 8:30–11 a.m. Fruit Cocktail, French Toast and 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. For more information call (518) 584-2585. Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort, 6-9:30 p.m. Watch the full moon rise. Luminaries will glow along 2.5 miles of groomed trails. Along the way you will find fields and forests, two warming bonfires, and plenty of hot chocolate. The terrain is suitable for all levels and ages and includes a smaller 1 mile loop. Drop-in anytime, no registration is needed. Snowshoes available, first-come first-serve in the I.P. Winter Lodge off of Parking Lot No. 2 for $5/person for non-members. This event is weather permitting. Call (518) 450-0321 for more information. Visit www.wiltonpreserve.org for a full list of February vacation events. Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare Saratoga Film Forum, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7:30 p.m. Filmmakers Matthew Heineman and Susan Froemke interweave the dramatic personal stories of patients and physicians with those of leaders battling to transform healthcare at the highest levels of medicine, industry, government, and even the U.S. military. Followed by a panel discussion featuring George Jolly, a retired MD who practiced internal medicine and geriatrics in Saratoga Springs for 30 years; Michael Branigan, PhD, Professor of Ethics at the College of St. Rose, Albany, specializing in medical ethics, and teacher of bioethics at Albany Medical College; Dr. Michael Wayne of the Saratoga Integrative Medicine Educational Network; and Joanne Yepsen, Mayor of Saratoga Springs. The film is rated PG-13. For more information and other upcoming films visit www.saratogafilmforum.org. Monday, February 17 Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson's Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947. Tuesday, February 18 Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association Networking Breakfast Mangino Buick GMC, 1484 Route 50, Ballston Spa, 7:30–8:30 a.m. The breakfast is catered by Basil’s Creative Catering. Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 885-2772. Victorian Tea Party Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. to Noon and 1–3 p.m. The program is best suited for children age 6–14. Parents are welcome to stay, but are asked to pay the program fee. The cost is $10 per person, $8 for SCHS members. Pre-registration is required by Monday, February 17. Register by emailing Anne Clothier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 885-4055. Wednesday, February 19 Mr. Twisty Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Balloon artist and comedian, Chad Currin (aka Mr. Twisty), presents a fun-filled program for children, ages 3 and up, and their families. Pick up your free tickets. For more information and other events for the week visit www.sspl.org. David Greenberger: One Upon Performance Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 4–7 p.m. The Tang's mezzanine is transformed into an intimate theater space where one audience member at a time will listen to a two minute performance by David Greenberger and his band, A Strong Dog. For more information visit https://tang.skidmore.edu/. Thursday, February 20 Campfire Stories and Songs Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Gather around the campfire for stories and songs, enjoy s’mores, build a pretzel campfire, and read together under the stars. Tail Waggin’ Tutors’ Buck and Patsy, will also be camping out with us. Children (ages 4–12) must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Please let us know if we need to make accommodations for allergies. Registration is not necessary. For more information visit www.sspl.org.