January 29 – February 4, 2021

A Workshop for Realtors
Everything You Need to Know About Agricultural Acreage. Join the Agricultural Stewardship Association on Feb. 10 from 9-11 a.m. for a Zoom workshop that will provide you with resources to help evaluate farms and vacant land that you may be listing. Our presenter is Jennifer Fimbel, a Senior Resource Educator for Agriculture with Duchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension. She has extensive experience working with realtors to assess and market farmland as well as understanding the needs of clients hoping to purchase farmland. Free program. Registration is required at www.agstewardship.org or by emailing Janet@agstewardship.org. Registrants will be emailed a link with information to join the Zoom meeting.

Experts Next Door
“A Virtual Chocolate House,” February 12 at 7 p.m. Paul Supley, proprietor of the Van Wyckes 18th Century Chocolate Haus, will explore the rich history of chocolate in the 18th Century.  Participants will receive information on how to create their own mouth-watering concoctions prior to the event. Thus, they can sip their creations while enjoying a presentation on the social history of chocolate from the comfort of their own homes. Pre-registration required. Free for SCHC members, $5 for non-members. Registration is available at www.brooksidemuseum.org. Questions should be directed to Dr. Michael Landis, Saratoga County History Center Public Programs Manager: mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org. 

Havurah Vitik
Inside History of Gangster’s Paradise, Tuesday, February 16, 11 a.m. – Noon, via Zoom. Greg Veitch, police chief (ret.) and expert on gangsters of Saratoga, will share tall but true tales of the city’s nefarious past. Join the resident expert to delve into Saratoga’s historical underworld. Known as a “gangster’s paradise,” and proud host to the underworld of organized crime, our fair city has an outsized background in gambling and gangsterism that persisted from 1826 until the 1950s. The man who knows it best is former Chief of Police of Saratoga Springs, Greg Veitch, a fifth generation Saratogian. To join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352

February Drama Camp
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. For ages 7 -13. All classes and camps will be performed on Malta Community Center Stage virtually for invited guests. No shared props or costumes. Students must wear a mask when not performing. For more information, COVID-19 protocols and registration visit www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411.

Teen Animal Ambassadors Program 
Saratoga County 4-H is seeking dedicated teens looking to advance in the animal science field. This program will provide youth with skills in sciences, language arts, and creative thinking; all aligning with different aspects of animal industries and sciences. Meetings will be held once a month with opportunities to learn from professionals in the field and work on projects. Animal Ambassadors will complete one project in the course of a year, individually, as well as work as a team to prepare and run animal shows at the Saratoga County Fair. Applications are due Feb. 1 and are available at ccesaratoga.org/4-h/animal-ambassadors. This spring, Saratoga County 4-H will be offering other Animal Science programs in addition to Animal Ambassadors. For more information on: Incubation and Embryology, Canine Training, Agricultural in the Classroom and other animal science clubs call 518-885-8995 or email bh548@cornell.edu

Lake George Winterfest
Four weekends in February. Enjoy socially distanced, safe outdoor events such as cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter “fat tire” mountain biking and more while dining and relaxing in the Lake George area. Your wristband will unlock the activities you have signed up for in advance online and will also be your ticket to horse-drawn carriage rides around Lake George and hot cocoa stations. Wristbands are on sale at: www.lakegeorgewinterfest.com. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society
Member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during February 2021 in the Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Ct, Clifton Park. Carol has been painting for over 30 years, originally starting in pencil, chalk pastel and watercolor.  She has since branched out into acrylics and water-soluble oils, occasionally using more than one medium on a piece. For more information visit the website at: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.