Friday, July 10

Weekend Yard Sale Fundraiser
Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Gateway House of Peace is a donor driven end-of-life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days. All proceeds go to the Gateway House of Peace. The sale will continue Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Outdoor Pop Pilates with Maria
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Gyms may be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great workout! Meet by the reflecting pool, keep mats 6 ft. apart, and maintain social distance both before and after class. Only $10 per person! Text Maria Savino at 518 928-9194 to sign up. In the event of poor weather class will be held virtually via Zoom.

Saturday, July 11

Outdoor Movie Night
St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville
9 p.m. | Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, in the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this inspiring movie, Heaven is for Real. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Heaven is for Real is the true story of the son of a Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters Heaven and returns to tell about it. For information call 518-664-4834.

Sunday, July 12

Summer Stroll: Broadway 1874
Congress St. and Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. | The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents their summer of historic walking tours. Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sites of Broadway in 1874. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown.

Tuesday, July 14

Addiction Recovery Fundraiser
Eddie F’s Eatery, 119 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Eddie F and his family have committed to donating 30% and their staff will donate their time and all tips for the day to make a difference with local families impacted by addiction. This is a take-out, not dine-in event, and cash transactions are appreciated. Enjoy a seafood meal and support a great cause. All money raised from this event will be donated to Healing Springs Recovery Community Center, a program of the Prevention Council. For more information: www.SaraRecovery.org. 

Wednesday, July 15

Stuffed Shells Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | For curbside pick up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order 518-584-2584. Menu: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 cost $25 (cash only). 

Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. The event will be informative, fun and raise funds to continue programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, whom has donated a portion of the wines for this event. All proceeds go to helping fund Sustainable Saratoga. Two wine packages available. Quantities are limited; reserve your package today. sustainable-saratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite.com

Friday, July 3

Chicken BBQ
Brookside Museum
6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 2 – 6 p.m.
Join Brookside and enjoy a delicious holiday meal and support a great cause. For over forty years SCHS has provided high quality K-12 educational programming sharing and preserving our local history. COVID 19 has impacted what we share. Please help us continue to be able to provide high quality programs for our entire community. SCHS/Brookside Museum will be selling complete, freshly made chicken barbecue dinners to go. Meals include: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, baked beans, roll, drink, and a cookie. Children’s meals come with a special Fourth of July themed Arts and Crafts goodie bag.

Fire on the Mountain
West Mountain
59 West Mountain Rd., Queensbury | 4 p.m.
There will be live music, fireworks, chairlift rides, and more. They are kicking off Phase 4 summer opening July 4th with West’s first “Music with a View” Concert Series. Entertainment One presents tribute bands ACDC – Back in Black and Beatles – Across the Pond. Note: This event will sell out. More details will come on how to buy tickets, etc. These are unprecedented times; they need your help to pull this off properly and adhere to the protocols. See more on Facebook: www.facebook.com/193979154012511/posts/2961152670628465?sfns=mo

Saturday, July 4
Happy Independence Day

Sunday, July 5

Fish Fry Dinner
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m.
Pick up only. Menu will be fish and French fries. Cost is $8. We will deliver to your vehicle in our parking lot, you must stay in your vehicle. You may call ahead and place your order 518-695-3917.

Wednesday, July 8

The Peach Brothers Tour
Hewitts Garden Center
621 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Three genuine friends who enjoy working alongside each other and have a deep passion for people and peaches. The Peach Brothers are coming to a city near you with a distinct goal: Creating Memorable Experiences One Bite at A Time. They will sell their farm fresh peaches by the 25 lb. box and 10 oz. bags of mouth-watering pecans too.  For more information and other locations, visit www.thepeachbrothers.com. 

Roast Beef Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For curbside pick-up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order 518-584-2585. Menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for two, $25 (cash only).

Friday, June 26

Fantastic Food Truck Corral
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home! Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Each week the Washington County Fairgrounds will be posting information about the food trucks joining them as well as their menu options. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival Stay Home Sessions
Online via Caffe Lena’s YouTube Channel | 8 p.m.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Absolutely Live Entertainment, in partnership with Caffè Lena announce “Freihofer’s Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions,” presented in lieu of the 2020 Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival. Headlined by national artists, Jazz Fest Stay Home Sessions will also feature acclaimed local musicians. The festival will be free to experience and hosted through Caffè Lena’s “Stay Home Sessions” YouTube platform. Lineup: Friday, June 26, 8 p.m. Pedrito Martinez and Chuck Lamb & Jorge Gomez. Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m. Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn and Skidmore Jazz Institute Alumni Trio. Sunday, June 28, 8 p.m. Jon Batiste and Garland Nelson’s “Reflections: A Motown Tribute Ensemble.”

Saturday, June 27

9th Annual Shred Event
Fingerpaint Parking Lot
18 Division St., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m.
Saratoga Financial Services will be hosting the event in recognition of Earth Day! All paper will be shredded, baled, and shipped to local paper mills to be recycled for reuse. The event is free of charge, but monetary donations will be accepted to benefit the local Act With Respect Always program to help spread the “pay it forward” movement! First come, first serve. 5 box minimum. Feel free to call ahead of time. 518-584-2555.

Sunday, June 28

Slow Roll Bike Ride
Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs.  Helmets encouraged; masks are a must.  Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of EVERY month.  Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe at 10:15 a.m. sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink.  Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome.  We will ride at ~10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at ~12 p.m. 

Wednesday, July 1

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For curbside pick up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for two, $25 (cash only).

Friday, June 19

Free Kids Concert
Saratoga Children’s Theatre Free Livestream Concert 
7 – 8 p.m. | Each year Saratoga Children’s Theatre select scripts to produce on stage to train and educate today’s youth through musical theater to set and achieve high artistic and personal goals, and to inspire them to become exemplary artists, patrons and citizens of tomorrow. Your contributions mean that children throughout the Saratoga area will receive training and they will have the experience of a lifetime. We are honored and thankful for your support! Facebook.com/SaratogaChildrensTheatre. To donate: SaratogaChildrenTheatre.org/donate

Sunday June 21

Annual Strawberry Social
Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton
1 – 4 p.m. | Curbside pickup only. Donation $5. Collected in jar, exact cash. Strawberries, home-made biscuits, freshly whipped cream. Sorry we cannot socialize as usual because State restrictions. 

Tuesday, June 23

Ed Kelley Chef Dinners – Italian Delight
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs
3 – 4 p.m. | Curbside pick-up only. Longfellows staff and the Senior Center want to cook for you in honor of the countless “fish” dinners Ed prepared. Call the Senior Center or sign up via “My Active Center” by the day before by 2 p. m. cost is $10. Sponsored by The Eddy.

Wednesday, June 24

Meatloaf Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | For Curbside pick-op only. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy, dinner for 2. $25 (cash only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Free Online Partner Dance Class
Tango Fusion Facebook Page | 7:15 p.m.
Every Wednesday we offer a free partner dance class on Facebook Live at 7:15 p.m. Go to our Tango Fusion Saratoga Facebook page and join us for fun. We cannot see you or hear you, but you can see and hear us, and you can type in questions that we are happy to answer. Make sure you say hi when you log in! These next two weeks will feature Merengue.

Thursday, June 25 

Online VBS – “Rocky Railway Rally – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!” 
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | 11 a.m.
Join us for this summer’s Vacation Bible School “Rocky Railway Rally – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!”  This online VBS is being held for five consecutive Thursday mornings, beginning June 25 at 11 a.m. Our own Pastor Adam from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church here in Saratoga Springs will bring a different Bible story to life each week and teach some of the VBS songs. Each family that registers will receive a code to download the positive and uplifting VBS songs that will have your whole family singing! Best of all, like God’s amazing grace, it’s completely FREE! Go to SpaLutheran.org/vbs for more information and to register. Consider this event to be a sneak peek for next summer’s in-person VBS, to be held June 28 to July 2, 2021! 

Friday, June 12

Fantastic Food Truck Corral
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home. Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Each week the Washington County Fairgrounds will be posting information about the food trucks joining them as well as their menu options. www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork. 

Wednesday, June 17

Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
For Curbside Pickup Only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place your order: 518-584-2585 
Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two – $25 (cash only).

Sunday, June 21

Annual Strawberry Social
Wilton Heritage Museum
5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m.
Curbside pickup only. Donation $5. Collected in jar, exact cash. Strawberries, home-made biscuits, freshly whipped cream. Sorry we cannot socialize as usual because of New York State’s restrictions. 

Thursday, June 25 

Online VBS – “Rocky Railway Rally – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through!” 
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church | 11 a.m.
Join for this summer’s Vacation Bible School. This online VBS is being held for five consecutive Thursday mornings, beginning June 25 at 11 a.m.  Pastor Adam from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will bring a different Bible story to life each week and teach some of the VBS songs. Each family that registers will receive a code to download the positive and uplifting VBS songs that will have your whole family singing!  Best of all, like God’s amazing grace, it’s completely free! Go to SpaLutheran.org/vbs for more information and to register. Consider this event to be a sneak peek for next summer’s in-person VBS, to be held June 28 – July 2, 2021! 

Wednesday, June 10

Barbeque Chicken Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For curbside pick up only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: ½ barbeque chicken, macaroni salad, cole slaw, corn bread. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only)

Friday, June 12

Fantastic Food Truck Corral 
Washington County Fairgrounds
392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home! Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Each week the Washington County Fairgrounds will be posting information about the food trucks joining them as well as their menu options. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more information: www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork/

Sunday, June 21

Annual Strawberry Social
Wilton Heritage Museum
5 Parkhurst Road, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m.
The Wilton Heritage Society’s annual strawberry social will be held on Sunday, June 21st at the, from 1 to 4 p.m.  Curbside pickup ONLY.  Donation $5.  Collected in jar, exact cash.  Strawberries, home-made biscuits, freshly whipped cream. Sorry we cannot socialize as usual because of New York State’s restrictions. 

Friday, March 13

Lenten Study
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon
Lenten study will be using the book, Becoming a Beloved Community.  The cost is $8 per person.  This includes the cost of the booklet and the cost of materials for a project that the groups will complete during the study.  If you wish to participate, please email the church:  office@charltonfreehold.org so a book will be reserved for you. Study will also take place on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.  Runs through April 8. 

Saratoga Arts Education Open House
The Arts Center, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.
Learn about our classes, workshops, and kid’s camps. Get to know our instructors: attend an improv comedy show, see a printmaking demonstration, or try working with polymer clay. Take a tour of the Arts Center galleries and classroom facilities. Enjoy light snacks, special giveaways, and other treats and find the perfect class for you. 

Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
All are welcome, members and non-members.  Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Continuing every Friday through April 10.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner 
Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips.  Open to the public every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10. Take-out available. For questions, please call 518-584-8547. 

Saturday, March 14

Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.

Free Lunch 
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Featuring soup, sandwich, dessert and beverage served at no charge. All are welcome.  For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and more information, call 518-580-8080.

Hangings, Riots, and Strikes: 19^th Century Mobilizations of the NY National Guard
New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Gary Mitchell, a West Point graduate and historian of the New York National Guard, explores the role of the National Guard in maintaining order throughout the social turbulence of the 19th century, a story he considers a mix of tragedy, comedy, and heroism. Free and open to the public.

Game Night 
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
The community is welcome to attend. Bring your favorite game and a dish to pass, or just bring a dish to pass and join in the fun and fellowship. Any questions call Kevin at 518-309-3306.

Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m.
The dance is open to the public. Vintage Country Band will be providing the music. Come and enjoy the fun and dance the night away. Member are asked to bring a snack to be shared. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-member. www.ballstonareaseniors.com. 

Sunday, March 15

Breakfast & Basket Fundraiser 
ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m.
In support of our beloved Patricia Robar, a great friend, loving wife, mother and mimi. She is undergoing treatment at Dana-Farber in Boston. Expenses add up quickly. Our goal is to help win this battle and support her in any way possible. Donation is $10 per person.

Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8, children 5 -12 $7, under 5 free. Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Heritage Hunters: Genealogy & Local History 
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.
Chris Martin, Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Saratoga National Historic Park will discuss an archaeological dig that took place in May 2019. Led by William Griswold, veterans focused on a short battle in 1777 that changed the course of the Revolutionary War. The goal of the dig was to help determine where the different troops fought. Used was aerial survey, metal detecting, digging, and ground penetrating radar. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309. 

Monday, March 16

Open House for Retired and Senior Volunteers
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline St. Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – Noon
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County is partnering with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. The Museum is in need of Monday volunteers. The museum is closed to visitors on Mondays. They can use assistance with building exhibits, repairs, painting, cleaning, gardening, and office work.

Tuesday, March 17

Pierogi Sale 
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. Please email or call call 518-363-0001.

St. Patrick’s Day Bluegrass Festival and Fundraiser
Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Hosted by The Kokoro Healing Foundation and Caffe’ Lena. Come tap your toes to the music of Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys, Sten and Maria Z, Karen Ann and Mountainside, and David Hughes. Food will be provided, drinks are available to purchase and with the luck of the Irish, our raffle and silent auction will send you home with a pot of gold or wonderful prizes. All proceeds from this event will help provide care to individuals living with life changing illness. Tickets are $35 adults, $10 children, $20 students/military. For more information, and to purchase tickets go to Caffelena.org.

Wednesday, March 18

Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205.

Come Share the Love of Trains 
22 Hudson Falls Rd. South Glens Falls | 7 – 9 p.m.
Upstate Model Railroaders monthly open house. Next to the Chase Sports Expo. Look for the signs for door #25. The trains will be running in multiple scales. Interactive layouts for the young and young at heart. For more information, visit www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com. 

Thursday, March 19

Workshop: Tang Teen Studio
Tang Teaching Museum, Somers Room, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
The Peplum for Beginners film screening at 6 p.m. will be followed by a teen-focused workshop, inspired by Greco-Roman mythological muscle movies. Teens are invited to explore and make art. The workshop is free, and materials are provided. For more information, call 518-580-8080.

“Researching the Other Half” Genealogy Workshop
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga County History Roundtable and Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County join together to provide a unique introduction to researching past generations. For more information, visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at saratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com

Friday, March 6

Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
All are welcome, members and non-members.  Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Continuing every Friday through April 10.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner
Knights of Columbus #246
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips.  Open to the public every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10. Take-out available. For questions, please call 518-584-8547. 

Saturday, March 7

Saratoga Martial Arts Festival
Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs
11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us for the Capital Region’s premier martial arts conference. 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) of hands-on workshops featuring a staff of Master Instructors in Martial Arts from around the world covering topics from Striking to Grappling to Weapons, Combat Sports to Self Defense. For more information saratogafestival.ticketspice.com/2020-saratoga-martial-arts-festival. 

Spring Saratoga Reptile Expo
Saratoga Springs City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn about and buy exotic animals (reptiles, amphibians, exotic small mammals, invertebrates, and more), enclosures, and supplies at the Saratoga Reptile Expo! Over 100 vendors, hands-on education area with zoologists and other experts, great food and ice cream from Farmers’ Daughters’ Drive Inn and Ben & Jerry’s. Admission will be $10 for adults, $6 for children age 6-13, and under 6 are free.

Sunday, March 8

All You Can Eat Breakfast
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge
10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m.
Buffet includes scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage, home fries, eggs and omelets to order, biscuits and gravy. Adults $7, seniors (60+) $6 and children 4-10, $5. 

Monthly Breakfast
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
Route 32 South of the village of Victory | 8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone welcome.

Family Festival 
Saratoga Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m.
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor a grand day of Irish music by Forthlin Road and Grafton Street Trio and dancing by Wild Irish Acres Dancers. Donation is $10 at the door. Please bring a canned food Item to be donated to our local food pantries. Light fare and raffles. 

Monday, March 9

Lenten Study Series
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church
768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon.
A Lenten Study Series: Beloved Communities using the book “Becoming a Beloved Community.” The cost is $8 per person. Please email office@charltonfreehold.org. Series will also take place on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. through April 8. 

Celebrate Purim 
Jewish Community Center
84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the festive holiday of Purim with a deli dinner and plenty of hamantashen. The Megillah Reading will follow at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12. People are encouraged to come dressed in costume. Open to the entire community, for more information or to RSVP, please call 518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com. This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York.

Tuesday, March 10

Looking Green Luncheon
Longfellows Restaurant
500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m.
Come Join Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. Special feature this month is Caitlyn Sheldon, a local librarian, who will speak about researching and creating her authentic Victorian Saratoga Dress Ensemble. Her ensemble will be on display. Our speaker is Judy Button from Lockport, NY who will speak about “God’s Love for Us.” Menu choices are corn beef and cabbage or Asian stir fry. Cost is $19 inclusive. For reservations call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. 

Wednesday, March 11

Celebration Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks
1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Corned Beef and Ham Dinner, soup, potatoes, cabbage, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested:  $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $8 Children 5-12. Children under 5 Free, $12 All Take-outs. Cash Bar Available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Donate Blood: Red Cross Month
Saratoga Public Library
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m.
American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed. You can also give on Thursday, March 12, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Saratoga Central Catholic High School, 247 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, March 12

Get Paid to Lose Weight  Informational Meeting
Dance Theater Skidmore College
815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Volunteer for an exciting 12-week weight loss research study sponsored by Isagenix International LLC, at Skidmore College. Study participants must be overweight, non-smokers, healthy and between the ages of 30-65 years old. You will be compensated $50 successful completion of all testing procedures for the first 6 weeks and another $50 for your successful participation of the entire 12-week study. The Dance Theater is adjacent to the Sports Center. For details contact Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College, email: karciero@skidmore.edu or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College, email; parciero@skidmore.edu.

Friday, February 28

25 Cent Paperback Book Sale 
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library is holding a 25cent paperback book sale Friday and Saturday. Also, in the Book Bag shop all items will be 20% off. In addition to books, we carry vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. All our merchandise is gently used, in excellent condition. Our mandate is to fund special projects of the Saratoga Springs Library from our sales. 

Fish Fry Friday 
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
All are welcome, members and non-members.  Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Continuing every Friday through April 10.

Lenten Fish Fry Dinner
Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
In addition to New England Clam Chowder, entrees will include Fried or Baked Haddock, Fried Clam Strips.  Open to the public every Friday throughout Lent, until April 10. Take-out available. For questions, please call 518-584-8547. 

Saturday, February 29

Cabin Fever Luncheon
Spa State Park Administration Building, 19 Roosevelt Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Spa State Park History Project, Hidden History, Emerging Projects. Reservation required, limited seating, members free. General admission reservation (if seating is available) $10. To join/renew, www.friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org/be-a-friend. For reservation and details, email info@friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org.

Acting for Dancers
School of the Arts Lewis A. Swyer Studios, 99 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 – 3 p.m.
The School of the Arts presents: Saturday Workshop Series 1- Acting for Dancers with Anny DeGange Holgate. (Also on March 7 and March 14.) Explore Acting, Improvisation and Dance with Anny DeGange Holgate! Open for students ages 12 and up. $55 for the series. Drop in $20. For registration go to dancemuseum.org/school/, call 518-584-2225 ext 3008, or email school@dancemuseum.org.

Ghost Fleet Awakened
New York State Military, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. 
Ghost Fleet Awakened: Lake George’s Sunken Bateux of 1758. Underwater archaeologist Joseph Zarzynski chronicles the life and career of Dr. Robert Inverarity from his days as a US Navy illustrator and camouflage specialist to his innovative maritime archaeological expeditions on Lake George.

Spaghetti Dinner 
American Legion Post # 278, 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville | 5 – 7 p.m.
Cost is $9 per person, for reservations and advanced tickets call 518-695–3011. Tickets sales and take-outs available at the door. Help support our veterans.

Sunday, March 1

Breakfast Buffet 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $9, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $8. Children 5-12 $7. Under 5 free, Take-outs $9. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.

Sweet Sound of Song 
United Methodist Church, Henning Road and 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. 
The Saratoga Chamber Players will hopscotch across the globe with 3 outstanding artists. Soprano Charlotte Dobbs, bass baritone Andrew Padgett, and pianist Renana Gutman will take us from Dørumsgaard’s Norway to Fauré’s France, from Rachmaninoff’s Russia to John Ireland’s England and to the United States of Barber and Williams. The musicians will explore the poetry of nature through song with the piano in a significant role. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $20; and students $15. To purchase tickets visit saratogachamberplayers.org.

Monday, March 2

Lenten Study Series
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon.
A Lenten Study Series: Beloved Communities using the book “Becoming a Beloved Community.” The cost is $8 per person. Please email office@charltonfreehold.org. Series will also take place on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. through April 8. 

Tuesday, March 3

Song Swap with Jeff Walton 
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Local favorite, singer-songwriter and performer extraordinaire, Jeff Walton will lead an all acoustic song swap. Bring your guitar, your ukulele, or harmonica, and come down and share your music! All abilities and ages are welcome. No registration required.

Wednesday, March 4 

Poetry Reading 
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
A poetry reading by Leslie Gerber. An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser. Cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information about the poet, visit  www.lesliegerber.net. 

Thursday, March 5

Donate Blood : Red Cross Month
Marriott Courtyard, 11 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 6 p.m.
American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood or platelets this March in celebration of Red Cross Month. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urgently needed.

Book Discussion
Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Rd., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Author Chris Leonard talks about his new book: “Schenectady GE Realty Plot.” The book focuses on the history of the Plot, envisioned as a place where political, business, religious and entertainment elite would reside, with GE at the center. Light refreshments provided. RSVP at Concierge@SummitSeniorLife.com or call 518-430-2136.

Friends in Adoption “Get Acquainted Workshop” 
Hampton Inn and Suites, 25 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. and Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Prospective adoptive parents are invited to attend Friends in Adoption’s (FIA) “Get Acquainted Workshop.” A comprehensive two-day informational event featuring presentations from families who adopted children through Friends in Adoption, along with experts in the field of adoption.  For more information and to register, visit www.friendsinadoption.org.

Vests and Vino
The Saratoga Winery, 462 NY-29, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County launches Vests & Vino – a benefit to support repairs for homeowners in need. Join for a night of beer and wine sampling, wood-fired pizza and live music! Wear your best vest and enjoy a glass of vino for a great cause. Tickets can be purchased on Vests & Vino’s Facebook Page or call 518-587-3315.

The Prestons of East Street: The Story of a 19th-Century American Family 
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 7 p.m.
Join local author Alan Maddaus as he discusses his book. For more information, visit www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, March 2

Saratoga Retired Techers Meeting
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs | Noon
For membership information and luncheon reservations, call 518-587-5356.

Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m.
“The 200th Anniversary of the 1820 Revival in Galway” presented by J. James Mancuso. Brief business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will begin 7:45 p.m. 

Wednesday, March 4

Cancer Support Group
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m.
Free and open to all. Pre-registration required. Call Pierre Zimmerman, MS for more information 413-992-7012.

Wilton Heritage Society Meeting and Potluck
Wilton Seniors Center, 18 Traver Rd., Wilton | 6 p.m.
Kirk Woodcock, Highway Superintendent of the Town of Wilton will be the speaker. Meeting will follow.

Thursday, March 5

Korean War Veterans Association
VFW Home, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m,
Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all welcome to attend. Contact Charles Walter at 518-884-0396.

Friday, February 21

Pork Roast Dinner 
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 5 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Pork roast & potatoes, veggie, soup and homemade desserts. Adults $10, children age 5 -12, $5. Takeout and deliver 518-793-1152.

Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 – 7 p.m.
All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, chowder, ask about extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at the club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917. Every Friday through April 10.

Malcolm X: Conversion and Conversation
Ballston Spa Public Library, Community Room, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m.
Friends of the Ballston Spa Public Library welcome Skidmore professor Winston Grady-Willis and his lecture on Malcolm X: Conversion and Conversation an invitation to explore both the religious and secular evolution of this iconic human rights activist on the 55th anniversary of his assassination. Free and open to the public. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit bspl.sals.edu.

Saturday, February 22

Oral History Workshop 
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. 
Rutgers University Oral History Team will present the program.  Topics will include identification of prospective interviewees, interview preparation, as well as information on posting interviews online. For more information visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at SaratogaCoHistoryRoundtable@gmail.com

Charles Johnson Post: A Soldier’s Life in Art
New York State Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Local author and historian William Howard discusses the career of Charles Johnson Post, a journalist, artist, adventurer, and soldier with the 71st New York during the Spanish-American War whose paintings are currently on display at the museum.

Mardi Gras Celebration 
Brookhaven Golf Course, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Greenfield | 5 – 9 p.m.
Greenfield Lions Club in holding a Mardi Gras Celebration with cajun food, music, raffles, silent auction. $25 per person. Reservations appreciated. Call Rick Schwartzbeck 518-893-7074.

Contradance
Southern Saratoga County YMCA, 1 Wall St., Clifton Park |  7 – 10 p.m. 
Dances will be taught and called by Melanie Axel-Lute. Easy to learn. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Lesson starts at 6:40 p.m.; dance begins at 7 p.m. Price: $11 ($10 for seniors and DFO members, $9 for YMCA members, $8 for students with ID, $7 for dancers under age 14.) For weather cancellations, check danceflurry.org

Sunday, February 23

Breakfast Buffet
Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free, $10 for carry out.

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission is free, over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore and lunch. We offer household items, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and more. Snow or rain, the sales go on. All proceeds go to local charities.

Monday, February 24

Lenten Study Series
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – Noon
A Lenten Study Series: “Beloved Communities” using the book “Becoming a Beloved Community.” The cost is $8 per person. This includes cost of the booklet and cost of materials for a project that groups will complete. If you wish to participate, please email office@charltonfreehold.org. Series will also take place on Wednesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. through April 8.

Tuesday, February 25

Dining with Diabetes
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1 Grove St., Schuylerville | 10 a.m. – Noon
An educational program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension. Pre-registration is required. This free program is sponsored by the Schuylerville Lions Club. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe demonstration and samples provided. For program details or to register call Diane Whitten at Cornell Cooperative Extension, 518-885-8995.

Office of the Aging: Mardi Gras Special
Various locations Saratoga County | Noon
Menu: Bourbon Chicken, Rice, Bacon Green Beans, and Spice Cake with Frosting. Age 60 and over.  Reservation required (at least by noon the day before).  No food/drinks can be taken to go.  Suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60 and a $6 fee for guests under 60, payable at the meal site. For more information, to register and meal sites call 518-884-4996. For home delivered meals call 518-363-4020.

The Things our Fathers Saw: D-Day and Beyond – The War in France 
Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Rd., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Local author Matthew Rozell will discuss his newest book, The Things our Fathers Saw: D-Day and Beyond- The War in France. Light refreshments provided. Books will be available for sale. Please RSVP at Concierge@SummitSeniorLife.com or call 518-430-2136.

Science on Tap
The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Anne Ernst from the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, will present “Plastic Fantastic? A look at a growing environmental problem.” Sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get settled so the talk can start promptly at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap

Wednesday, February 26 

2020 Winter Storytellers Series 
SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m.
This week features storytellers Margaret French with Christie Keegan with “Just Sayin.” Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100, ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all

Fish Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
New England clam chowder, your choice of broiled or fried fish, roasted potatoes, baked macaroni and cheese, vegetable, coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested:  $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 Children 5-12.    Children under 5 free. $12 All take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information. Next sale dates are March 22, and April 26. An 8’ foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).

The High Arctic: Birds, Polar Bears & More
Crandall Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls | 7 p.m.
John Schneider will present “The High Arctic: Birds, Polar Bears and More!”  Sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Free and open to the public.

Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam 
Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | Sign ups 7 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
All levels of playing are welcome. Thomasina Winslow has played all over the world and United States. Admission is $5.   

Thursday, February 27

“A” Team Line Dance Lessons 
Wilton Fire Department, 270 Ballard Rd., Wilton | 7 – 9 p.m.
Enjoy line dance lessons for all levels. Every Thursday night, $7 weekly, directing supporting the fire department and their efforts in our community.

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, February 25

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting 
Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Anyone interested in learning more or becoming a member are welcome to attend. visit on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.