March 19 – March 25, 2021
St. Luke’s on the Hill Annual Chowder Fest
Drive-Thru only on Friday, March 26, from 4 – 6:30 p.m. Choices are: Manhattan Clam Chowder New England Clam Chowder, Creamy Corn Chowder by the Quart $ 10 (served cold). Each quart will come with free single scoop Stewarts Ice cream certificate. Limit four certificates per family, while supplies last. To pre-order call Tara: 518-577-7772. Limited supply available day of event.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Grieving death through the disease of addiction. Turning Pain into Purpose – Heartache to healing, stigma to understanding. On Saturday, March 27, join us at St. Luke’s on the Hill in Halfmoon. We will be encouraging families of loss, have a memorial candle lighting, and listen to speakers share. Susan Hayes-Masa – Not in Vain/Megan’s Story & Advocacy; Ken & Maureen Provost/ RAIS – Comfort & Healing through Purpose; Lynne Curtis – Walking through the Grief Process. We will begin with the Eucharist at 4 p.m., followed by a BYO bag dinner at 5 p.m.; Speakers series at 5:30 p.m.
Auditions for Robin Hood
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe – Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2–4 p.m. or Monday April 12 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 and 13, and June 19 and 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition or for additional information.
Southern Saratoga Art Society
SSAS member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during the month of March 2021 in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. 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. She states that painting gives her joy, satisfaction, and relaxation. Stop in and see this exhibit and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS please visit the website at: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Fly Casting Clinic
The Capital District Fly Fishers will be holding its annual Fly Casting Clinic, Saturday, May 1 at the Town of Halfmoon Park, with a rain date of Sunday May 2. The park is located at 162 Rte. 236, Halfmoon. The clinic runs from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn to cast or get help to improve your casting skills. If you have a rod, bring it. If you do not one will be provided. $20 fee to cover cost. For more information contact Rodney Priddle 518-421-6762, Paul at 518-885-8257 or cdflyfishers@nycap.rr.com. All participants must wear a mask and have eye protection. To register email to RodneyPriddle@gmail.com. Please include name (names), phone number and if you are experienced or new to fly casting.
Horse Tack Swap Meet
To celebrate the completion of the new Horse Arena the Washington County Fairgrounds will be kicking off the 2021 season with a Horse Tack Swap Meet on Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Get rid of your gently used horse-related tack and equipment! Businesses and non-profits with equine-related services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10 for a 10×10 booth – set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth signs ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464. Thoughout the day equine demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events will be presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening throughout the grounds.
Direct Care Volunteers Needed
The Gateway House of Peace, an end-of-life home that provides hospice care and emotional support to families managing with the last few months of life, is in great need of licensed or retired health care volunteers capable of providing direct care. Other volunteers are needed as well, for facility management and event planning support. Please contact Executive Director, Bethany Gonyea at bgonyea@gatewayhouseofpeace.org for more information.
Volunteer for VITA
LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County EOC, is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA program offers free tax help to eligible low- and moderate-income taxpayers, including assistance filing their taxes electronically without fees. No experience required; training is provided. We’ll work around your schedule. We also have a critical need for VITA volunteers who speak Spanish. To get started, call 518-288-3206, email volunteerdesk@lifeworksaction.org or visit lifeworksaction.org/volunteer.