Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock - $14; fried clam strips - $12 (includes French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce); shrimp salad special (includes French fries and cole slaw), homemade macaroni and cheese - $5; New England and Manhattan clam chowder - $7 (pint) or $13 (quart); side of French Fries - $3; and dessert - $2. Orders will be taken by calling 518-584-8547 each week prior to the event on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 1 p.m. and will continue through until 4 p.m., except for Fridays, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food. Pickup starts at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter. You are welcome to come into the building with a mask, or you may call from the parking lot upon your arrival with a description of your vehicle and your meal will be brought out to you. The meal is open to the public and, as usual, we thank you for your continued support of our events through these challenging times. The event will be held each Friday during Lent, beginning February 19 through April 2 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Free Vegetable Growing Series
On February 16, join Susan Beebe, Agriculture Issue Leader, for Soils 101 to learn about which types of soils to use when vegetable gardening. On February 23rd, join Jessica Holmes, Consumer Horticulture, for Container and Raised Bed Gardening to learn about which vegetables grow best in containers and how to start a raised bed garden. Go to the events page on ccesaratoga.org/ for more details and choose one or all of the classes you would like to attend. Upon registration, you will receive a zoom link within 24-hours of the class. If you would like more information, please contact Jessica Holmes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-885-8995.
Direct Care Volunteers Needed
The Gateway House of Peace, and 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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, which brings hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax returns to the community every year. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit lifeworksaction.org/volunteer.
Food Drive
The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community located at 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs, is holding a food drive the month of February for local veterans through the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition. Please drop off dry non- perishable food items and canned goods in our front vestibule.
Lake George Winterfest
The remaining weekends in February, you can enjoy the 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. The website where wristbands will be on sale is coming soon: www.lakegeorgewinterfest.com.
Southern Saratoga Art Society
Member Carol Winterton will feature her art in a one-woman show during the month February in the Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, 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 about SSAS please visit the website at: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
