Friday, January 16
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 on Fridays, January 23, 30 Menu: Fried Fish-$8.50, or Fried Clams- $8.50, or Fried Chicken Tenders-$8.50, also available will be Clam Chowder at $6.00 a quart. You are invited to eat in at our club house or to call ahead for Take Out (518) 695-3917. Everyone will be welcome. Follow signs.
Youth for Christ: Excel 2015
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
High School Conference sponsored by Youth for Christ with music, guest speakers and more. The event starts on Friday and ends on Sunday. Youth for Christ seeks to equip teenagers to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ. For more information visit http://excel.cdyfc.org.
Saturday, January 17
Registration for MLK Day of Service
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. - Noon
The Mayor-appointed Junior Committee, a group of area high school youth, is organizing a Day of Service to participate in Saratoga’s weekend events related to celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Registration for local service projects open to all ages. Those interested in volunteering should contact Junior Committee Chair, Katya Leidig at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pete the Cat Party
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.
Join our booksellers for a fun morning of games, music, crafts and stories about everyone’s favorite sneaker-wearing feline. For more information call (518) 306-7602.
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville, 1 p.m.
“He Came to Work: The Story of an Irish Immigrant in Saratoga County” will be presented by Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian. Using county records, Lauren will follow the life of an early 20th Century Irish immigrant and his family. She will demonstrate how to gain access to millions of online records through the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978
A Purple Tie Affair
The National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
A benefit to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), A Purple Tie Affair also promotes involvement in Team in Training (TNT), an athletic endurance program where athletes raise money for LLS in exchange for coaching necessary to complete half marathons, marathons, triathlons and century rides. Athletes train and compete in honor of someone battling cancer, or in memory of someone that’s lost their battle with cancer.
Featuring live music and dancing from the Accents along with delicious food and drink from Spring Street Caterers. For more information about events and programs at the Museum visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.
Sunday, January 18
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Film & Discussion
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Emmy-nominated, PBS documentary, “Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North”. Mr. James DeWolf Perry, executive director of Boston-based Tracing Center on Histories and Legacies of Slavery and the film’s principal historical consultant, will lead a Q&A after the film, followed by a dessert reception. The events on Sunday and Monday organized by the MLK Planning Committee is supported by a broad collation of interfaith communities, foundation and corporate donors, and local social agencies. For further information call (518) 306-4722.
Monday, January 19
Celebrations of MLK Day: Family Concert
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 11 – 12:30 p.m.
The locally popular duo, Kim & Reggie Harris, will present a Family Concert of music and storytelling for all ages.
The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
This year’s theme will be “The Unfinished Business of Martin Luther King, Jr. James DeWolf Perry will be the keynote speaker and discussion leader on the theme of “The Unfinished Business of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Excerpts of the film, ”Traces of the Trade” will be shown and there will be dramatic performances by SHYFT, Saratoga’s Humanitarian Youth For Transformation, and music by Kim & Reggie Harris. A reception will follow. For further information call (518) 306-4722.
Gregg Swain “Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game”
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.
A slideshow presentation and audience discussion with the author. This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game Mah Jongg, offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. With hundreds of beautiful new images by renowned photographer, Michel Arnaud, the book fills the void between the past and today's game, providing vision, inspiration and resources. For more information call (518) 306-7602.
Tuesday, January 20
BSBPA Networking Breakfast
The Whitehouse Restaurant, 93-95 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Cost for the breakfast is $5 with advance reservation or $10 that morning, both payable at the door. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available. The BSBPA sponsors networking breakfasts every month throughout the year at different locations in Ballston Spa. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen at (518) 885-2772 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wednesday, January 21
Ladies Tea & Ski Days
Garnet Hill Lodge, North River, 9:30 a.m.
Garnet Hill Lodge hosts a fabulous program of Nordic skiing tailored especially for women; Wednesdays 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 and 2/11 @ 9:30 a.m. Weekly program covers a group lesson in various x-country techniques (including a few back country specific mornings), $30 covers equipment rental, trail pass, tea & scones in the morning and lunch at noon. For more info call Barbara at (518) 744-1399, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thursday, January 22
Winter Concert
Gordon Creek Elementary School, Gymatorium, 50 Wood Road, Ballston Spa, 7 p.m.
The Gordon Creek Elementary School will host their annual Winter Concert featuring the orchestra, band and chorus Please call the appropriate school for additional information and/or check the events calendar on the school district website at www.bscsd.org.
