Saratoga Chamber Players Concert
Saratoga Chamber Players’ season continues, on Sunday January 28 at 3 p.m. in Filene Hall on the Skidmore campus with a concert of music for piano and violin featuring Margaret Kampmeier and Jill Levy. The January program will include sonatas of Beethoven, Messiaen, and Elgar as well as Bartok’s Rhapsody no. 1. The concert will be followed by a Meet-the-Musician reception. Tickets are $20 adult, $18 seniors, $15 students - available at the door or on-line at www.saratogachamberplayers.org/events/category/2017-2018-concert-season.
AARP TaxAide Services
The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low and moderate income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service-IRS. AARP TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations, and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services. Tax preparation services will be available from February 1 through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp. Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.
Fifth Annual Chocolate Festival
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and the First Friday business participants are excited to present our Fifth Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest on First Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Ballston Spa. Visitors will be able to sample the variety of chocolate offerings at designated Sweet Spots throughout the Village. Samples are a minimal cost of $1. In addition to Chocolate Fest, there will be a variety of First Friday activities going on in our local businesses, including art gallery openings, live music, artist demonstrations, and special promotions and sales just in time for Valentine’s Day. For a full listing of participating businesses, chefs, and activities, please visit www.Ballston.org.
Beauty and the Beast
Come be our guest on Friday, February 2 at 7 p.m and Saturday, February 3 at 1 and 7 p.m. and on Friday, February 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 at 1 and 7 p.m. as Maple Avenue Musical Club presents Beauty and the Beast. The performances will take place in the Henry C. Trombley Auditorium at the Maple Avenue Middle School located at 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. All tickets are $5; doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance.
Chowderfest
The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau presents the 20th Anniversary Chowderfest on Saturday, February 3 at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown Saratoga Springs. For more information visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest.
Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance
The Saratoga/Wilton Ladies Auxiliary #161, is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 10 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. By popular demand, the Band Gravity will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins with cocktails/appetizers from 6-7 p.m., dinner 7-9 p.m., and entertainment and dancing from 9 to midnight. This year’s Valentine raffles will again benefit the local Code Blue Shelter initiative. We will have several raffle baskets with different themes and gifts offered; included will be our very popular Lottery Basket. Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise. Entrée choices are Prime Rib, Pork Loin with stuffing and gravy, or Vegetarian Risotto with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and zucchini; all served with salad, potatoes, rolls and vegetable. Buffet style dessert of Strawberry Shortcake will complete the menu. You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with an outstanding band and dinner for the reasonable price of $34 per person. Seating is limited; reservations opened to the public on January 12, 2018. Checks, cash or credit card will be accepted as payment. Ensure a “special evening” and give Penny a call now at 518-587-7597 to make your reservation and payment. Deadline is February 4 for reservations, if we still have seating available. I’m sure this evening will delight you and your “Special Valentine.”
Winterfest at Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park
Join us outside for a day of snowy fun on February 10 at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Camp Saratoga located at 80 Scount Rd., Gansevoort. The day kicks off with an 8k Snowshoe race. There will be a bonfire at the old Scout Camp’s Council Fire Circle where participants can warm up by the bonfire with hot cocoa and s’mores. Snowshoes and Cross-Country Skis will be available for rental from the Information Cabin in Parking Lot #1. No registration is necessary.
Broadway Cabaret Dinner Theatre
A Grand Night for Singing - Experience the fun of a New-York style cabaret dinner theatre as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society presents the immortal songs of Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Lorenz Hart. Set in the elegant Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, treat yourself to a sumptuous Chef’s Buffet, followed by a choral cabaret featuring dozens of the greatest hits by America’s favorite composers. Due to popular demand, BHOS is offering two performances, Saturday, February 10 at 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 11, at 1 p.m. Seating is limited and the last day to purchase tickets is February 2. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.
Blood Drive
The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at Shenendehowa United Methodist Church on Friday, February 16 from 1- 6 p.m. with homemade goodies at the finish. Every donor is appreciated and saves lives. The Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation supports pediatric cancer patients, including blood cancer patients, and your donations are critical for these children. Please sign up at www.redcrossblood.org (use sponsor code NICKSFIGHT) or call 1-800-RED CROSS for your appointment. For more information about the Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation, visit www.fighttobehealed.org.
2018 Flurry Festival
Shake off the winter blues. It’s time to dance, sing, jam, and more at The Flurry Festival! The 31st Flurry Festival will run from February 16-18, 2018, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. The Flurry is well-known as the best winter weekend ever for dancers and music lovers of all ages. Featuring: Dances, Workshops, Singing, Concerts, Jamming Performances, Family Events, Storytelling, Vendors and more. For more information visit www.flurryfestival.org.
Paint n Sip for Elks National Foundation
Come paint with us and have some fun at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, located at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs on March 2, from 7 – 9 p.m. Cost is $35 per person. Light refreshments available, raffle baskets and door prizes. All proceeds to benefit Elks National Foundation youth, veterans and community. For more information please call 518-584-2585.
Bus Trip Niagara Falls (Canadian) and Toronto, 5 days 4 nights
June 11-15 • $539
A $75 deposit due by February 11.
Trip Highlights: 8 meals (4 breakfasts, 4 dinners), guided tours of Niagara Falls and Toronto, a visit to Casa Loma, Niagara-On-The-Lake and Queen Victoria Park, a journey to The Falls on a “Hornblower Niagara Cruise” and much more. For more information call The Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621.
Wanted: Folks 55+ to Enjoy BASC Social Activities
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet “young” seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC.) BASC sponsors many activities at The Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from the Town of Milton, Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston and other area municipalities are welcome to join BASC.
Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances, Pickin’ Sessions, bus trips, pot luck luncheons, crafts, movies, chorus, cards, bingo, billiards, Osteo Busters and Stretch & Fit exercise classes.
Over 75 members attend the weekly Thursday pot luck luncheons which are often followed by speakers or other entertainment. Stop in around 11 a.m. any Thursday. Be our guest for your first pot luck lunch and learn more about BASC. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Chair, 518-885-4229 or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information and to view our newsletter.
