Friday, March 11
Lenten Fish Fry Takeout
Knights of Columbus #246
50 Pine Rd.,Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.
Every week through April 15. Menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12); meals will include French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Also available for purchase will be Macaroni and Cheese ($5) and New England Clam Chowder ($7/pint or $13/quart). Orders will be taken by calling 518-584-8547 between the hours of Noon - 3 p.m. on the Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday prior to the event.
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Fish Fry Friday will continue every Friday thru April 15. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu Includes but not limited to fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, coconut shrimp, scallops, chowder. Dinners are served with your choice of French fries or onion rings, coleslaw, and sauce, ask about our extras and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.
Saturday, March 12
Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church
175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New York state approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated, and your temperature will be taken upon entry. Class size is limited.
Cookout for the Backstretch
Principessa Elena Society
13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m.
Donations will help prepare and improve the summer living quarters for Saratoga Race Course backstretch workers and their families this racing season. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, sides and dessert, plus live music. Tickets are $20 pre-advance; $25 at the door and each ticket will be entered in a drawing for two tickets to the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on Saturday, June 11. Pre-pay at this link under “Donation” and enter $20 (per ticket) for “other” amount. Your name will be on a list at the event. www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTQ0NTI5?fbclid=IwAR3-tciG02Req4zzW7WomM2mN7TpWFWNrQZ7wddfGjx-KfcxdHUGl2841Ss
Sunday, March 13
Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.
Monday, March 14
Starting Vegetables from Seed
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m.
If you’ve thought about growing your own vegetable garden but don’t know where to begin, this program is for you! We’ll sow tomato and pepper seeds that you can take home to grow or keep here until they’re ready to transplant outdoors. We’ll discuss lighting, fertilizers, and pests. Bring your questions and plan to have fun! The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child, pay by cash or check at the office. Registration is required; call or text 518-917-2174.
Tuesday, March 15
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting and Program
Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center
7 p.m. | Program: Adirondack Ike: The Life and Times of Ira Gray. TOGHS Member John Greenwood has assembled a complimentary presentation to Ira Gray’s book “Follow My Moccasin Tracks.” Enjoy photographs, anecdotes, and newspaper clippings from Ira’s personal scrapbooks. Anyone who enjoys the great outdoors will appreciate this Ira Gray Bio. Thanks to the generosity of Ira’s niece Sandra Loychik all proceeds from the book sales benefit the TOGHS. All are invited. You do not need to be a member to attend.
Wednesday, March 16
Advances in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Zoom Program | Noon – 1 p.m.
A free education program. Participants will learn about current research, with a spotlight on women’s health. This program features researchers from Albany Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine, who will discuss risk reduction and early detection of dementia as well as clinical trials happening across NYS. Event is free and can be accessed via telephone or virtually, but registration is required. You will receive a video conference link to access and can sign in as a guest to enter the virtual program. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3IqQgsH, via our 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900, or by contacting Sierra Snoddy at 518-675-7214/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Take-Out
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: Corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, roll. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585.
George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring
NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Bill Bleyer reveals the fascinating story of the Culper Spy Ring and the people and places involved. There is a 40-person limit. Masks are required.
Thursday, March 17
Moonlight Hike
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages. Registration is required via website www.wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
