Fire on the Mountain
Don’t miss the hottest night at West Mountain on Friday, February 16 – Saturday, February 17
from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.. This is a favorite annual event and is suitable for children and adults. The event includes a huge bonfire, torchlight parade, live music from The Audiostars, face painting, parade of lights, fireworks and more. Free admission. For more information call 518-636-3699.
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.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, February 17, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. “The World of Nineteenth Century Photography” will be the topic presented by Anne Clothier, Director of Education at the Saratoga County Historical Society. The topic will examine daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes and cartes de visite and demonstrate how to identify these early photographic methods. The program will be hands-on. Attendees are invited to bring early photographs or family albums. Public is welcome. For information call 518-587-2978.
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.
The Friend
The Whiting Award-winning author, Sigrid Nunez joins us on February 16 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss her new novel with poet and Skidmore professor Jay Rogoff. When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the dog he has left behind. Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion. Presented by Yaddo at Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.
Cabin Fever Party
Sick of winter and staying inside? Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. for family-friendly fun. There will be a family-oriented craft, a children’s book giveaway, hot cocoa bar and goodies and a bake sale. Let BSPL help you beat the winter blues. This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit www.ballston.sals.edu. Ballston Spa Library is located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. The parking lot is located behind the building on
Low Street.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at the Woodlawn Commons Building, 2nd floor at the Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs on Monday February 19, at 2 p.m. This meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information call Bruce McClellan at 518-331-9611 or Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247.
Southern Adirondack Audubon Society February Program
Regional Wildlife Manager Paul Jensen on Wednesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. in the Christine McDonald Community Room at the Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and is free and open to the public. Mr. Jensen oversees and is responsible for implementing a diverse wildlife program out of the DEC Ray Brook office. He will present information on coyotes – from the history of their expansion into the Northeast in the 1930 – 1940’s to the current research on urban/suburban populations, population genetics, impacts on prey populations and interactions with other carnivores.
2018 Children’s Museum Annual Gala
Please mark your calendars for our annual celebration of the wonderful work that is being done at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. We are one of the only museums in the region that is focused solely on young children, providing exemplar learning experiences through play. Both our exhibits and programming are aimed at increasing children’s self-efficacy and early childhood development. The celebration will take place the evening of Thursday, March 1 at Saratoga National Golf Club as we “forget about our worries and your strife,” paying homage to the classic children’s novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. This event is a spectacular evening of dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, and a chance to learn more about the Museum’s impact on our community. This year’s honoree will be Pediatrician, Dr. Martin Breen. All proceeds for this event go to the annual operating costs of this nonprofit gem-of-a-museum in the heart of Saratoga.
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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.
Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show
The Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show hosted at the Saratoga Springs City Center features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. There are also hourly door prizes, a grand prize, and other special activities taking place throughout the weekend. Admission is free courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, The Adirondack Trust Company.
Special activities include an Art Show on second floor, open all weekend, with items available for purchase; Saratoga Springs Police Department child safety booth, and identification cards; Mac ‘n Cheese Bake-Off (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Kids activities with Balloon Gal Jenny and JoJo’s Face Painting (Sunday, Noon to 3 p.m.) Hourly prize drawings throughout the event.
Hours:
Friday, March 2, 5 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SPAC’s Winter Ball: Journey Under the Sea
The annual SPAC Winter Ball is now in its eighth year to raise funds to support SPAC’s classical programming and youth education initiatives. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center’s Junior Committee invites you to dive deep down into the depths as the Hall of Springs is transformed into an elegant underwater paradise. Join us on Saturday, March 3 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs. For this elegant Atlantis affair, we welcome guests to dress to impress in formal and cocktail attire. Cost is $110. To order tickets visit, www.tickets.spac.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent356.html.
Community Purim Carnival
Bounce, play and win prizes – family fun for all faiths. Temple Sinai, with funding from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, will host a fun-filled Community Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Christopher Dailey Gym at Wilton’s Gavin Park, located at 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs. Featuring more than 15 interactive games, 2 huge bouncy bounces, children of all ages will also enjoy dancing with the DJ, a photobooth, crafts, snacks and prizes galore for everyone. Community members of all religions are welcome. Admission is free. Tickets are fifty cents each (all games one ticket and all rides two tickets). There will also be discount wristbands for unlimited games and rides. Popcorn and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Purim is a holiday celebrating a biblical story about overcoming racism and oppression. It is traditionally celebrated with costume and much revelry. It has been called “the Jewish Mardi Gras”. It’s the biggest party of the Jewish year. For more information about the carnival, contact Temple Sinai at
518-584-8730.
Women’s Luncheon
All women are invited to attend a luncheon Tuesday, March 13, from Noon – 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, Rt. 9P Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our Special Feature, John Gray from News Channel 10, will discuss his new book about his beloved dog. Our Speaker, Jackie Gordon from Amsterdam, will speak on “Is This All There Is to Life?” Reservations are required by March. 8. Please call Ellie at 518584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.
Woodcarvers Wanted
We are looking for anyone interested in joining us, from beginners to experienced woodcarvers. We meet every Tuesday at 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa. There is no charge and we have no teacher, but everyone is willing to help you. We carve everything from small boots, birds, walking canes to even a rocking horse. Please contact Neil Scheuerman on Tuesdays at the Community Center between 9 - 11:30 a.m., 518-885-6740, Ballston Area Senior Citizens. Check out are web page: www.ballstonareaseniors.com
