Longfellows Wedding Show
Sunday February, 25, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Over 40 Wedding Professionals, Hors D’oeuvres, Door Prizes, Complimentary Admission. Engaged couples can vote for their favorite wedding confection in the Longfellows Wedding Show Tasting Room! Register online at LongfellowsWeddingShow.com or call 518-406-0505. Grand Prizes (dates subject to availability, some restrictions apply): A wedding shower for up to 20 guests, courtesy of Longfellows Restaurant. A Wedding Prize Package including a $250 gift certificate courtesy of Simply Sidney, a one-hour couple’s location photo session with files and one 11” x 14” print provided by George Laing Photography, a $250 gift basket from Bed Bath & Beyond, and a 5-hour photobooth for your wedding courtesy of Events by Cool Cat. Attendees can register for the Wedding Workshop Breakfast before the show at the Inn at Longfellows. The cost is $23 per person. Space is limited. For reservations and information, call 518-406-0505.
Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
On Sunday, February 25, from 11a.m. - 3 p.m. the Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to our local charities. All markets are held the fourth Sunday of each month: except December, May, June, July, and August. Next sales dates are March 25 and April 22; tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Karen’s Cupboard is back with lots of home-made goodies.
In Their Shoes - Domestic Violence Awareness for Teens
On Wednesday, February 28 at 6 p.m., Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville will host this WellSpring presentation for teens and their parents or loved ones about dating violence and relationship abuse. This is an interactive and experiential program to learn about the warning signs of dating violence and highlights ways to protect yourself. All our programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated. Please give us a call if you wish to register: 518-664-4646.
Rifle Competition
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, located at Route 32, south of the village of Victory, will continue the 22-rifle competition every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the month of February 2018. Competition is open to everyone, members or non-members, bring your rifle and ammunition.
Call for information 518-695-3917.
2018 Children’s Museum Annual Gala
Please mark your calendars for our annual celebration of the wonderful work 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. For more information call 518-584-5540 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
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.
Special activities include an Art Show on the 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 - 3 p.m.) Hourly prize drawings throughout the event.
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
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.
End-of-Life Issues
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs is hosting a presentation by Compassion and Choices New York: “Wishes and Values at Life’s End: Planning for the Care You Want and Deserve.” A broad range of topics will be covered from differences between health care proxies and living wills, to what current end-of-life options are available in NYS, to the issue of medical aid in dying. The program will be held on Sunday March 4, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Refreshments will be provided. RSVPs are requested but not required. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP or to ask questions.
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 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club.
Havurah Vatik: Making Music with Judith and George
For Havurah Vatik members Judith Thomas, a professionally trained pianist, and George Jolly, an enthusiastic amateur cellist, getting older without making music would be out of the question. Not that he tired of playing, but George has taken the “making” a bit further, wondering what it would involve to make his own instrument. On Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. George will give us a snap-shot of the year-long process of building what Judith addresses as “Monsieur LeCello.” Together, they will present a sample of the music they have been making. A special Yiddishe catered lunch follows the program in honor of Barbara Block. We need your RSVP by March 14, by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.
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 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.
Bus Trip: Niagara Falls (Canadian) and Toronto
June 11-15 • 5 days, 4 nights • $539
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have an hour to assist with transportation, friendly visiting, or shopping? Flexible hours and no time commitments. Please contact Lisa at the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621 ext. 210.
