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Friday, February 21

 

Kundalini Yoga in the Park

Spa State Park, The Lincoln Baths, Saratoga Springs, Every Friday 9:30–11 a.m.

Taught by Yogi Bhajan with Kim Rossi, Spa Director at The Roosevelt Baths & Spa.  This class is open to everyone with or without yoga experience. Class cost for local guests is by donation, $20 for all others guests. For more information call (518) 321-5660

 

All You Can Eat Monthly Dinner

Principessa Elena Society, 11 – 13 Oak Street in Saratoga Springs, 5–7 p.m.

The menu includes Pasta Fagioli, sausage, peppers, onions, pasta with sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Seniors $8; Regular $9; Children 5-12, $5, under 5, free, take-out $10. All are Welcome. For more information call (518) 584-4163.

 

Fish Fry Friday

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, Village of Victory, 5–7 p.m.

Fried Fish-$8.50, Fried Clams-$8.50, Fried Chicken Tenders-$8.50, Clam Chowder at $5 a quart. Eat in at our club house or call ahead for take-out, (518) 695-3917.

 

Saturday, February 22

 

Free Cancer Screening

Community Health Center, 24 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m.noon

Free colon cancer test Fit Kit’s for men and women age 50-64. Free mammogram (breast cancer screening) women age 40-64. Free pap/pelvic exam (cervical cancer screening) for women age 40-64. Call our office today at (518) 580-2132 to schedule your appointment.

 

19th Annual Winter Fun Festival

Bath St. Hill, and Elks Club, 10 Hamilton St., 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Enjoy sledding and tobogganing on the famous Bath Street hill from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., wash tub ice fishing from 11 a.m.–noon on Front St., music, dancing, free food (while supplies last) and children’s crafts at the Elks Club from 6–8 p.m. For more information call (518) 885-5711.

 

10th Annual Hot Dog Roast

Greenwich Elks, 10 Bulson Rd., Greenwich, 2 p.m.

Admission only $17.50 includes hot dogs, chili, clam chowder, sausage and peppers, hamburgers and keg Beer. Music by “Open Bar Band” from 5–9 p.m. Free, local cab rides 8–10 p.m. Call (518) 692-2061 after 4 p.m. to reserve your tickets.

 

Pizza & Wing Night

Victory Mills Fire Department., 23 Pine St., Victory, 4–8 p.m.

Eat in or carry out. Place your order at (518) 695-6623 after 2p.m. Last call at 7 p.m. Cheese Pizza 12 cut, $11. Pizza with the works, 12 cut, $18. Toppings $2 each. Sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, mushrooms & extra cheese. Wings with celery, carrots and blue cheese, 1 dozen $8. Extra blue cheese $.75. Plain, mild, hot, extra hot. sweet baby BBQ  and garlic parmesan.          

 

Dinner and a Movie

Saratoga Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Rd. Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

A Roast Pork Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a movie at 7 p.m. For reservations and more information call Bob Spratt (518) 587-1784.

 

SPAC’s Winter Ball – A Russian Whiteout

Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, 8 p.m.–Midnight

The Hall of Springs will be transformed to the Moscow Winter Wonderland - complete with a Russian Ice Queen and Moscow Mafia Man costume contest. See ice sculptures, martini ice luges, a vodka bar, Tsar-worthy fare, a blizzard photo booth and awesome prizes. Tickets are $80. For more information call (518) 584-9330, ext. 109.

 

DanceFlurry Saratoga Contradance

First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, 8–11 p.m.

Contras, squares, and couples dances, (lesson for beginners at 7:30). Calling by Fern Bradley with music by Aldo Lavaggi, Eric Buddington and Karen Axelrod.  All group dances taught, newcomers welcome. No need to bring your own partner. Wear sneakers or other soft-soled shoes only. Adults are $10, students & seniors are $7, children under 15 are $6. For more information call (518) 899-0105 or visit, www.danceflurry.org.

 

Sunday, February 23

 

Breakfast Buffet

Sons of ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8–11 a.m.

Now featuring made to order eggs and omelettes with bacon, ham, sausage, has, fruits, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, French toast, juices, Danish and much more. Adults are $8, Seniors are $7, kids under five are free.

 

Four Hands One Piano

Zankel Music Center | Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, Skidmore College, 2 p.m.

Pianists Patricia Keyes and Richard Hihn perform a repertoire of pieces by Leonard Bernstein, Alan Shawn, Astor Piazzolla, and George Gershwin.

 

Mindful Children: Teaching Children to Quiet their Minds

One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, 3–4:15 p.m.

If you have a child age 6-16, join us for an introductory class on learning to find your happy place. All students should have a yoga mat or towel. To register contact Vicki at (518) 441-9919. For more events, visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.

 

Monday, February 24

 

Spiritual Living Circle

2 Imperial Lane, Charlton 7 p.m.

Hosted by, New Thought New York Center for Spiritual featuring a discussion of the articles in the February issue of Science of Mind magazine. All are welcome on donation basis. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.

 

Tuesday, February 25

 

$1.00 Bag Sale

Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St in Schuylerville, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

The sale is ongoing through the end of February. Shoes and clothing for men, women and children, housewares, a Christmas shop and miscellaneous gifts.  Veterans discount on all of the Shop’s contents. The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. For more information, call (518) 695-4640.

 

22 Caliber Rifle Competition

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32, Village of Victory, 7 p.m.

Everyone welcome, bring your own 22 caliber rifle and ammunition. For more information contact Tim at (518) 728-7098.

 

Wednesday, February 26

 

Academy for Lifelong Learning (A.L.L.) Storytellers

SUNY Empire State College, Room 126 (the Rotunda), 2 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, noon–1 p. m.  

This is the last in the series for this year. Free and open to the public.  Partners in creativity: Readings of original work by members of A.L.L. and SUNY Empire State College. Feel free to bring your lunch. Program canceled if Saratoga Springs Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather. www.esc.edu/all, (518) 587-2100, ext. 2415.

 

Expressions of Determination

Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.

Saratoga Springs Expressions of Determination Student Reading will feature students from elementary, middle, and high school sharing their writing and art on the theme of determination. Submissions ranged from personal examples of determination and portraits of determination from history, our community, and students’ families to poems and short stories illustrating the theme. For more information visit www.northshire.com.

 

White Birch: What You Don't Know May Help You

Crandall Library Community Room, Glen St., Glens Falls, 7 p.m.

Southern Adirondack Audubon will host Tom Mowatt, assistant professor of biology at SUNY Adirondack, as he presents this digitally enhanced talk on the new discoveries in the biochemistry of the white birch tree, including compounds identified as an effective treatment for cancer.  Discussion topics will also include uses of the bark of the white birch by woodland Native American cultures, as in the Adirondack region, as part of traditional cultural handcrafts, as well as increased science literacy, environmental and cultural awareness. For more information visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org.      

 

Thursday, February 27

 

Fifth Annual Saratoga Horsemans’ Social

Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs, 6:30–10 p.m.

Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County this is a great night for the horse community come together to cure the winter doldrums and talk horse. $30 per person includes light fare, dessert, soft drinks, and a cash bar is available. There will be raffles prizes donated by local equine businesses. Please call Wendy McConkey at (518) 885-8995 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to register. Open to the public, all are welcome.

 

Bye Bye Birdie

St. Peter’s Parish Annex, 64 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.

Join us for Saratoga Central Catholic High School’s musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for Students and Seniors. Additonal performances will be on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m. 

 

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