Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race
Held on Saturday, February 11 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. May have an indoor facility for this one depending on COVID. It there is no snow, and is at all possible, we may have a trail race instead. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com.
24th Annual Chowderfest
Discover Saratoga is excited to announce the 24th Annual Chowderfest on Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and presented by Saranac and White Claw. Free shuttles to downtown Saratoga Springs will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saratoga Casino Hotel. For more information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, visit discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.
Abstract/Organic, A Duo Exhibition
Showcasing two contrasting sensibilities in clay — exquisite abstract vessels by Chip McKenney (FL) and expressive organic sculptures by Cheryl Horning (Greenwich). McKenney and Horning were paired together for this duo exhibition because of their unique interpretations of abstraction in clay. Additionally, they were both educated at Skidmore College and were former students of Regis Brodie, a tenured professor of Art at the Department of Art and Art History at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs for more than thirty years. Abstract/Organic will run February 11 – March 18, with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The Schacht Gallery, located at 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville, is open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Another Op’nin’ Another Show
Saratoga Voices’ popular dinner cabaret series returns on February 11 and 12, featuring 100 years of Broadway songs. Under the baton of Dr. Michael Lister, you’ll hear the best of Broadway from 1923 to 2023; from Irving Berlin to Lin-Manuel Miranda. A sumptuous dinner at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park, NY will include salmon, sirloin steak, a vegetarian option, and carrot cake. The events begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 12 with appetizers and a cash bar, followed by dinner and concert. Cabaret tickets ($85 each) can be purchased at proctors.org or saratogavoices.org. Reservations must be received by February 3. No tickets are available at the door.
Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance
The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding the dance on Saturday, February 11 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs. The Band GRAVITY will be our entertainment. Cocktails/appetizers 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment 9 p.m. - midnight. The raffles will benefit Foreverly House (Veterans Community Housing Coalition Home for Female Veterans with Children. Entree choices are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken, and Spinach Lasagna; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and green beans. Dessert is a cupcake tower with a variety of flavors. Cost: $45 per person. Reservations are first come first serve with seating limited. RSVP: Sandy Hennigan 518-232-4049 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks made out to the Ladies Auxiliary or cash are preferred.
New York Grown and Certified Workshop
Join Schoharie County Office for Agricultural Development, Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD), and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets on February 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the workshop. It will include information addressing the process to apply, benefits of certification, exclusive grant, and marketing opportunities, and more. The program offers opportunities for traditional dairy, livestock, and produce farms, but also for less conventional producers (fresh cut flowers, maple, honey, firewood, craft beverage ingredients, craft beverage production and more). Applications available at https://certified.ny.gov/get-certified. Early registration is encouraged. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend in person. You can attend via Zoom or join us in person at 287 Main St, Schoharie.
Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency Performance
Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore on February 17, 7:30 p.m. Concert Program:
JENNIFER HIGDON | Dark Wood
MOZART | Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452
MICHI WIANCKO | 7 Kinships (NY Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall)
R. SCHUMANN | Piano Quintet
Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, is located at 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office.
February Break Camps
Saratoga Children’s Theatre,
617 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs
2 Camps. Costuming From Start to Finish: Over the course of the week, students will draw a rendering, learn basic machine and sewing skills, create a small project to practice skill, and collaborate with instructors and peers for ideas to make their design a reality. They will also be encouraged to utilize up-cycled materials and found objects. Feb. 20-24, 9 a.m. – Noon, ages 10 - adult, cost is $275 includes all materials.
Rising Stars: High School Musical Week: Join us for a week of singing, dancing, crafts, and fun. Students will work towards putting on a short performance for family and friends on Friday. February 20 – 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Class fee $300. For more information visit, saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.
February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young
Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24 from10 a.m. -3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, Malta. For more information, go to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at
518-899-4411.
Fish Fry Friday
Knights of Columbus Council #246 will be hosting Fish Fry Friday each Friday throughout Lent, February 24 through April 7, 5-7 p.m. Advance call-in of orders on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, February 22. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint - $7/quart - $13); Single Order o French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 - when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information.
A Winter Concert: Return of the Duos
Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert on Saturday February 25, at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist, and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist. With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss. Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website.
For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org
Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party
HELP for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. The event location is the Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GB-five, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www.helpforpd.org/march4th.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members are exhibiting during January and February. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady is hosting three artists, William Daisak, Karen Zimmer, and Carol Winterton. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Clifton Park will be hosting “The Two Vals”, Valerie Woodward and Valerie Wolf, featuring an eclectic mix of artwork and use of vibrant colors in landscapes, still-life, paint pouring, realism to abstract, The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. Barbara paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors. Barbara will donate proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church. For further information, visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on facebook.
Corning Museum of Glass Trip
A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.
