Friday, March 18
Second Chance St. Patrick’s Day
Meal Take Out
Principessa Elena, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs
5 – 7 p.m. | A second chance for traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner with its monthly “Dinner to Go”. Dinner is corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and rye bread., Cost is $15 per dinner; 2 for $25, cash and carry. For information call 518-584-4163.
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 extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.
Full Moon Hike
Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 7 – 9 p.m.
This is a guided hike around Moreau Lake after hours. We will get to experience the woods at night while viewing the full moon. This will be about a 3-mile hike on relatively flat terrain. Reservations are required, please call 518-917-2174. Cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children. We will meet at the park office.
Saturday, March 19
Fly-In Breakfast
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 am, retired Lt. Col. Joseph Hathaway will discuss his book: “Ski Birds: The Adventures of the Raven Gang”. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays from 10 am – 4 pm. Gallery II and our Airpark (with over 20 planes) is presently open. Gallery I is closed for renovations. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
1st Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | We’re raising money to purchase a 1/2 sized Upright Bass for the School! Come on over to Caffe Lena for Pancakes (vegan and gluten free options too), fresh fruit, coffee, tea and OJ. With music by the one and only Red Spruce Bluegrass Band! Bring your appetite, and your instruments and join the jam. All you can eat! $20/12 years and over $10/11 and under.
6th Annual Soup-er Saturday Drive-thru
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church
15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 11:30-1 p.m.
This Fundraiser will be a drive-thru/pick-up luncheon. We will be making Sweet Potato Corn Chowder, Turkey Noodle soup and Vegetable soup in our Church kitchen. Customers will get 3 bowls of soup (one of each) plus Artisan bread & dessert. Soups will be packed and delivered to your car. The price will be $9. Call to pre-order, 518-793-1152.
Genealogy and Local History
Zoom Program | 1 p.m.
Heritage Hunters will present a Zoom program on the Marshall family of Schuylerville and the historic Marshall House. Elaine Gardella of Worcester, Massachusetts, a direct descendant of the Marshalls, will be the speaker. She will share information on the early Colonial Marshalls and the Marshall Cemetery, including three Revolutionary War patriots of the Saratoga Campaign. Her presentation will include a review of the guidelines to apply for membership in the DAR. HH members will receive the Zoom link by email. Non-members can contact Ginny Humphrey 518-885-9309 for the Zoom link.
Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 7th Repair Café. This event is free, but registration is required. The following guidelines will be in place: appointments required. To register, please call Jennifer Ferriss 518-584-7860 x242 or visit https://www.sspl.org/contact/form/jferriss/. Limited 1 item per household, come alone, if possible. Masks required, social distancing should be maintained, and hand sanitizer will be available. Covid-19 guidelines may change, so check the Facebook event page. To learn more, visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/ . For updates: www.facebook.com/events/284895606914245/
The Battle of Valcour Island
NYS Military Museum, 61 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Award winning historian and author of the recently published “Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty,” Jack Kelly shares the wild and suspenseful story of the scrappy American navy under Benedict Arnold that stalled the British invasion of upstate NY in the opening year of the American Revolution. 40-person limit. Masks are required.
Sunday, March 20
Tang Guide Tour with Kaitlyn Burch
Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Join us on Sundays at 2 p.m. for a weekly tour of the Museum and current exhibitions. This event is open to the public and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. These tours will be given by Tang Guides, Skidmore College students and visitor services associates who are part of an exciting new program that introduces them to the Tang and the museum world, trains them how to be gallery ambassadors and tour guides, provides guidance in how to talk about art, and gives them valuable real-world experiences interacting with visitors. Free admission.
Monday, March 21
Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required via our website at wiltonpreserve.org or calling the office at 518-450-0321.
Tuesday, March 22
Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. We will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen. Please call early to place an order. 518-363-0001.
Brooks BBQ Fundraiser
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 6 p.m. Curbside or bulk deliver your BBQ dinners. Dinners include: baked potato, coleslaw, and a dinner roll. Bulk orders of 15+ are available for delivery. Purchase your tickets by calling the Center at 518.584.1621. Sponsored by Highmark Northeastern New York.
After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
Wednesday, March 23
Ham Dinner Take-Out
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585.
Thursday, March 24
Green Drinks
Harvey’s Library Room, 14 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. After two long years, we are excited to restart Green Drinks in Saratoga Springs. Green Drinks is a “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for protecting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Join us at Harvey’s to meet new people, learn about local green initiatives, and share what you’ve been working on. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.
Supporting the Poor in Saratoga County
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 7 – 9 p.m. A Saratoga County History Roundtable talk by County Historian Lauren Roberts on the 130-year history of the County Poorhouse. The Poorhouse was established in 1827, when the county purchased land to accommodate an Alms House for “the victims of misfortune. As the county grew, so did the number of people who needed care. The Poor House complex included a large-scale farm, schoolhouse, imposing brick residence and an infirmary. Tickets for this in person event: https://brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/39903-supporting-the-poor-in-saratoga-county SCHC This a hybrid program and will be available via the Saratoga County History Center Facebook Live (no ticket necessary). www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/live_videos/
