March 26 – April 1, 2021

Takeout Fish Fry
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Fish Fry on Friday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The menu will include fish fry, fries and coleslaw. The cost is $10 (cash only). Beverages available for an additional $1. To place your order call 518-885-1149 or simply email BPOE2619@verizon.net. Advanced orders are strongly encouraged by April 1.  Additional quantities available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities. Ballston Spa Elks will proudly make a donation to the Union Fire Station while their annual Fish Fry is on hold this year.

Dining with Diabetes
A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County online via Zoom at noon on Tuesdays beginning April 6. No fee. 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 ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. Diabetes and Covid19 will be discussed. Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator, will present helpful tips and facilitate discussion, guest speakers will include a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. For help with Zoom or other program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

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.

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.