January, 20th – January, 26th 2017

Friday, January 20 Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will continue each Friday of the month. Menu: fried fish, fried clams, fried chicken tenders , popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, and clam chowder by the bowl or by the quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. Everyone welcome. Saturday, January 21 Free Snowshoeing Lesson Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Alpine Sport Shop is offering free snow shoe lessons. Here’s a great chance to give snow shoes a try. No registration required. Genealogy and Local History Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet. The program speaker will be Bruce Hazard, a trustee for the Queensbury Masonic Historical Society, who will discuss the history of Freemasonry in area counties and the records that are available. Hazard is a past District Deputy Grand Master of the Freemasons, and currently serves as treasurer of the Warren County Historical Society. Public is welcome. For information call 518-587-2978. Sunday, January 22 Breakfast Buffet Sons of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m. Made to order omelets. $8 for adults, $7 for Seniors, children under 5 are free. Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call 413-992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Monday, January 23 Bingo Saratoga City Tavern, 19-21 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m. Play bingo every Monday. Free admission. Tuesday, January 24 South Pacific Wonders Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs 9 – 11 a.m. Interested in traveling? Join us for a slide show of our trip to Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sidney and New Zealand. Free and open to the public. Homeschool Nature Class Spa State Park, 2 p.m. Join other homeschoolers for Spa Park’s monthly nature class. Each class focuses on a different aspect of the outdoor world. The class lasts about an hour and a half. This class will focus on snowshoeing. The cost is $3 per person or $5 per family. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. Call 518-584-2000 ext. 116 for registration and directions. Wednesday, January 25 Cancer Support Group Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Noon – 1 p.m. The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Pierre Zimmerman, who facilitates this group, has been working with people who have cancer for the last 12 years, leading support groups, mindfulness based stress reduction programs and spiritual retreats. Pierre is a survivor of stage 4 cancer, diagnosed in 2001 and given a few months to live. He has been dedicating a large part of his life since then to supporting people on their journeys with cancer. Call Pierre at 413- 992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change. Polish Dinner Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge # 161, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Soup, kielbasa, sauerkraut stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pancakes, applesauce, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation requested: $12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and military with ID Card, $8 children 5-12, children under 5 free. $12 all take-outs. For more information call 518- 584-2585. Audubon the Film Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. The Story of John James Audubon” will be shown as part of the monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. It is free and open to the public. The 2015 documentary tells the story of naturalist John James Audubon, who died in 1851. The documentary is 92 minutes long. Visit the SAAS website, http://www.southernadirondackaudubon.org for more information. Saratoga Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam Caffé Lena, 47 Phila St.,Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. All levels of playing are welcome. This event is hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee Sonny Speed for SABS. Featured Artist is longtime Capital Region Blues performer Mark Emanation. A lead guitarist for Ernie Williams and the Wildcats - CD’s including one with the Wildcats (Live at the Van Dyke), one with Folding Sky (Acoustic Sky) and one with Shadowland. Come on down to listen and play the Blues every 4th Wednesday of the month. Admission: is $5. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. Sets start at 7:30 p.m. Contact (only if necessary): Phil Drum This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thursday, January 26 Craft at your Library Schuylerville Public Library, 52 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 6 p.m. You bring the people; we bring the supplies. We will be making a set of 4 coasters. For a more personalized touch, participants are encouraged to bring photos, maps, or any other paper items. Open to teens and adults, registration required by calling 518-695-6641. 99th Annual Dinner Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 - 9:30 p.m. The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the 99th Annual Dinner. The event will kick-off with a Cocktail Hour, from 6 to 7 p.m. and will be followed by dinner and the program, from 7 to 8:30 and will conclude with a dessert reception, running until 9:30 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available ranging from $500 to $3,500, which includes admission to the event. If you are interested in having your business name and/or logo displayed for members to see, please contact Keith VanVeghten, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 518-584-3255.