February, 3rd – February, 9th 2017

Friday, February 3 Fish Fry Fridays Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Fish Fry Friday will continue each Friday of the month. Menu: fried fish, fried clams, fried chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, and clam chowder by the bowl or by the quart. Eat in at our club house or to call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. Everyone is welcome. Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival Downtown Ballston Spa, Various Locations, 6 – 9 p.m. The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and the First Friday business participants are excited to present our Fourth Annual Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest. Visitors will be able to purchase samples for a minimal cost of $1. For a full listing of participating businesses, chefs, and activities, please visit Ballston.org William Griffith - The Battle of Lake George Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Join us as author and historian Griffith recounts the thrilling history behind the first major British battlefield victory of the French and Indian War, an important part of our local history. For more information and other events visit www.northshire.com The Wizard of Oz Maple Avenue Middle School, Trombley Auditorium, 575 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m..The Maple Avenue Middle School Musical Club presents, “The Wizard of Oz” All tickets are available at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Show times are on Friday, February 3 and 10, at 7 p.m., Saturday, February 4 and 11 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, February 4 John J. Lant Jr. Memorial Blood Drive Maple Avenue Fire Department, 613 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. A local family is honoring the loss of a loved one by paying it forward in a unique way for the 20th year in a row. Started in 1997 by John and Beverly Lant after the loss of their beloved son, the blood drive was a tangible way for family and friends to honor John Jr. and give back to the community he loved. A volunteer fireman with Maple Ave. himself, John Jr. was dedicated to helping his neighbors and friends, so they’ve been honoring his memory ever since. Donors are encouraged to pre-register at redcrossblood.org. Defensive Driving Class First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., 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. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required by calling Ray Frankoski at 518- 286-3788. Saratoga’s Chowderfest Downtown Saratoga Springs, Various locations, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Chowderfest features more than 80 vendors—including Saratoga County’s best restaurants and caterers—who open their doors to the public and serve hot bowls of chowder to event goers. Sponsored by Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, the 19-year anniversary of Saratoga Chowderfest will feature live music, family-friendly activities and, of course, a wide variety of chowders. For more information, visit https://discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest. Sunday, February 5 Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m. Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call 413-992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk Saratoga Spa State Park., 11 a.m. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com. Saratoga Chamber Players Concert Filene Hall, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 3 p.m. A concert with renowned flutist Susan Rotholz and pianist Margaret Kampmeier. They will perform works of Poulenc, Bach, Reinecke, Reynolds, Lucas Foss and Lowell Lieberman. A Meet-the Musicians reception follows the concert. For tickets and more information on the musicians, visit http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/music-for-piano-flute/ Monday, February 6 Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Noon Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations. Tuesday, February 7 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monthly Meeting Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m. The meeting will be a Red Auction for Birthright. Members are asked to bring lightly used clothing, household items, toys, books, etc. The proceeds from the Red Auction will be added to the Birthright Baby Shower to be held in March. New members are always welcome to attend and see what the Catholic Daughters are all about. For more information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at 518-583-2905. Potluck And Movie Night Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Potluck and Movie Night. Enjoy an evening of spiritual community and entertainment. Bring a dish to share and take in a few Spiritual Cinema Circle short films. Donations welcome. For more information, call 518-366-9918 Or visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org Wednesday, February 8 Guided Mindful Meditation Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-7860 ext. 205. 2017 Winter Storytellers Series SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave. , Room 126, Saratoga Springs, 12 – 1 p.m. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the ninth annual storytellers series every Wednesday through March 1. February 8 features storyteller Christine Keegan with “Animal Stories” sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all Pickins’ Sessions Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Sessions could use fiddlers, bass players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Musicians are invited to play background or join up with a group. Amateur musicians to professionals, members or non- members, young or not-so-young, are invited to come and recapture the joy of playing. Please bring finger foods to share. Admission is free, open to the public, and there is ample free parking. Please check out our web page at “ballstonareaseniors.com” for more information. Thursday, February 9 Upstate Collage Night Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m. An art party in celebration of ephemera, vintage magazines, and the art of the remix. Hosted by, regional cartoonist Ira Marcks and graphic designer Caroline Corrigan. For more information, call 518-580-8080.