Friday, March 22
Travel Club/ Trip Buddies!
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Join our Travel Club, meet new travel companions and share your travel stories. Members Tom and Pat Fox will kick off our Travel Club by sharing pictures and favorite memories from some of their travels.
Fish Fry Fridays
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Fish Fry will continue every Friday through April 19. All are welcome, members and non-members.Menu: Fish Fry, Chicken Fry, Clam Fry, Popcorn Shrimp Fry, Buffalo Shrimp, Chowder, 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.
Fish Fry Fridays
The Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5 - 8 p.m.
Dinner will include a generous portion of Haddock (either fried or baked), French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce for the cost of $12 ($1 extra for take-out).Also available for purchase will be fried clams, New England clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert.All events are open to the public and families are always welcome. Every Friday until April 19.Your support of these events helps the Knights to continue to support our local schools and other charitable causes within the community.
Friday Fish Fry
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Fish and fries, fried shrimp, clam chowder, seafood platter, fried scallops, chicken tenders. All proceeds to Elks charities. Every Friday night through April 12.
Saturday, March 23
Nature Hike
Saratoga Spa State Park, Creekside Classroom, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.
Join a skilled naturalist for a walk in the park searching for signs of wildlife. Lately we’ve spied porcupines and mink in the area. Who knows what you might find! No registration necessary. Snowshoes are available for use.
Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.
Annual Souper Supper
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl Street, Schuylerville | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
The menu includes endless bowls of soup, a salad, bread, dessert and beverages. The cost for adults is $8; children 5-12, $4; and under 5 is free. Reservations are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Dine in only. Please call 518-695-6638 or 518-695-3479 for reservations or information.
Sunday, March 24
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Eggs made to order, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free. $10 for carry out.
Indoor Garage and Craft Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Admission is free with over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. New vendors are signing up every month. Snow or rain, the sales go on. All proceeds go to our local charities. Next sale date is April 28. An 8-foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
When Life Ends, What You Need to Know
Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 2 – 4 p.m. | How to plan for a funeral. Topics include pre-planning; pre-payment; traditional, natural and green burials; cremation; costs and much more. This informational meeting is presented by Burke’s Funeral Home and sponsored by the Care Team of UUCSS. This event is free to the public. For more information, call 518-587-0403.
Monday, March 25
Mountain Biking the Continental Divide
H. Dutcher Community Room | 2 – 4 p.m.
Join Steve Mackey as he shares stories and pictures of his latest adventure that he and his daughter completed in September 2018, biking over the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. It is the longest mapped mountain bike route in the world, starting in Jasper, Alberta and ending at the Mexican Border in Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Hosted by the Crooked Canes, Peter Fedorick 518-893-2629. For more information visit www.crookedcanes.org.
Small Group Bible Study
Free Spirit Fellowship, 1425 W. High Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
A small group Bible Study concerning the new birth experience. If you are interested in joining this study, please call 518-885-3149.
Tuesday, March 26
Brown Bag Lunch: “Sugar, Slavery, and Power”
Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | Noon
Join curators of “Like Sugar,” and award-winning author, food-blogger, and culinary historian Michael Twitty for a lunchtime discussion. Bring your own lunch, drinks and sweets will be provided. For more information, call 518-580-8080.
Science on Tap
The Parting Glass, 40 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center invite you to join us when Dr. Sara Lagalwar, Associate Professor in the Skidmore College Neuroscience Program, will discuss “Fatal formations: Uncovering the brain’s ghosts, monsters and zombies (A talk on neurodegenerative disease).” Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Plan to arrive by 6 p.m. to get settled so the talk can start promptly at 6:30 p.m. www.sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.
Wednesday, March 27
Cancer Support Group
Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m.
The cancer support group is a safe container to explore common physical, financial, emotional, cognitive, developmental, familial and spiritual issues. Call Pierre Zimmerman at 413-992-7012 to register and confirm, as schedule may be subject to change.
Lenten Lunches
First Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford | Noon – 1 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend each Wednesday through April 17. A special speaker each week. Donations are suggested. People with special dietary needs are welcome to bring their lunch and join us. The event is open seating event, but reservations must be made by Sunday of the week you plan to attend by calling the church office at 518-399-2220, ext. 101 or by emailing In case of weather-related cancellations, please check the School Closing Network.
Roast Beef Dinner
1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tossed salad, soup, roast beef, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested:$12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired) with ID card, $8 children 5-12, children under 5 free, $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Patties for Pups
Farmers Hardware Brunch Hall, 35 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Farmers Hardware is launching the “New Impossible Burger” with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. Learn more about our Animal Shelter and opportunities for adoption and volunteering. $22 New Impossible Burger and fries and glass of beer/wine. Purchase tickets online at www.Farmershardwaresaratoga.com.
Thursday, March 28
Waterfall Hike
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center, 605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort | 1 – 3 p.m.
Join us for a nice hike along our Waterfall trail. Don’t let the name fool you as this trail offers some small waterfalls when the stream is flowing. We will park at Lake Bonita and hike down our Waterfall trail. This hike is a short hike at about two miles. Visit parks.ny.gov/environment/nature-centers/7/details.aspx for directions and more hikes at Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, March 23
American Legion Adirondack Post 70 Monthly Meeting
34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
