Fish Fry Fridays Begins
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club will start Fish Fry Fridays on Friday, January 11, at 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.
Hattie’s 19th Annual Mardi Gras Benefit
It is hard to believe but the final Hattie’s Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. The Grand Finale will benefit Jake’s Help from Heaven and the celebration will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 12 at the Canfield Casino. Hattie’s Annual Mardi Gras party began in 2001 and has donated almost a million dollars to non-profits in our community. Help us cross the million-dollar mark with the success of this Final Mardi Gras. As in years past, we plan to transform the Canfield Casino into “New Orleans of the North.” Guests will enjoy the culinary expertise of Chef Jasper Alexander, dance the night away to the sounds of Soul Session and Garland Nelson, and a silent auction of unique and wonderful items donated by many local businesses. Sponsorship and Honorary Committee opportunities available now. Cost is $100-200.
Fly-in Breakfast
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, located at 250 Rudy Chase Dr. Glenville will be hosting its monthly all you can eat breakfast on Saturday, January 19 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea and more. At 9:30 a.m. Fred Lee, President and Founder of Professional Training International, a flight school for aircraft owners and ESAM Board Member will speak on the “Serious Confessions of a Traveling Flight Instructor.” Mr. Lee has logged over 35,000 hours. 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.
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
We’d like to invite you to celebrate our 2019 Annual Dinner with an evening of networking and dinner on Thursday, January 24 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. We will honor and thank Brian Straughter, of Turf Hotels, Jake’s Help from Heaven, and the 2018 Chair of the Board, for his year of volunteer leadership to the Chamber and our community. In addition to recognizing Mr. Straughter, we will welcome 2019 Chair of the Board, Theresa Agresta, from Allegory Studios and Culture Talk and award Tom Roohan with the Joseph Dalton Community Service Award. Cost is $125 per person. Sponsorship available. For more information, visit www.saratoga.org.
21st Annual Saratoga Chowderfest
Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. is Saratoga’s Annual Chowderfest, one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. Family-friendly, fun and utterly delicious, 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. If you’d like to participate in or sponsor Chowderfest, contact Connie or call 518-584-1531.
Repair Café
Join us Saturday, February 9 from Noon - 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the Harry Dutcher Community Room. Sustainable Saratoga and the Saratoga Springs Public Library are hosting another Repair Café. Repair Café is a free community event with the goals of repairing broken objects to extend their life, keeping things out of landfills, and fostering an appreciation for the art of repairing things. We cannot guarantee we can fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time interacting with your neighbors. Bring what you can carry (limit of 2 items). You are welcome to actively participate in fixing your item and you must remain present during the repairs. If you are handy and would like to be a repair coach, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. For more information, including more details on what types of things we can likely help you fix, visit http://www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/ or learn more about the Repair Café Foundation at www.repaircafe.org
Lego® Americana Roadshow
Some of America’s most famous landmarks are temporarily moving to Crossgates – or at least, their LEGO replicas are. The LEGO Americana Roadshow, presented by MVP Health Care, is a free traveling roadshow stopping at Crossgates on February 9-24, marking its first Upstate New York appearance for the 17-day interactive exhibit. The all-ages event will be open to the public, taking place throughout the upper and lower level of the mall, with a LEGO Play Area, from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays. Anchoring the festivities are ten large-scale replicas of iconic American buildings, including The White House, U.S. Capitol, The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, and The Lincoln Memorial. LEGO Brickscapes will be placed throughout Crossgates and will feature an intricate level of detail and creativity in these six themed landscapes, such as Mount Rushmore and Duplo Castle. A LEGO Play Area is presented by MVP Health Care, where people of all ages can build whatever their heart desires. A scavenger hunt and activity map, where guests can answer questions while visiting each landmark and receive a free LEGO Americana collective card pack. For more details visit www.shopcrossgates.com.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting during January and February at various venues throughout the area. Stop in, enjoy the work of these local artists and support art in Southern Saratoga County. Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street will feature the works of watercolorist, Jean Skanes. Clifton Park artist, Frank Coletta, will be featured at two different venues, Zion Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady for January and Feburary and at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court for the month of January. Catskill-Hudson Bank, Halmoon Branch will host artist Jane Morrison and the Malta Branch will host artist Allison Croote for the months of January and February.
Volunteer for VITA
The Saratoga County EOC is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax help to eligible low and moderate income taxpayers, including filing their taxes electronically without fees. VITA is a program of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Last year, Saratoga County EOC helped over 200 families receive nearly $400,000 in state and federal tax refunds during the last tax season. By volunteering, you’ll make a critical difference in the lives of struggling families and make a difference in the local economy. We’ll work around your schedule as well as offer a training and orientation. Are you interested in getting involved? Please email our Angelo Calbone, our community services director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit saratogaeoc.org/volunteer-for-vita.
Wanted: Folks 55+
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet “young” seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC.) BASC sponsors many activities at The Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from the Town of Milton, Village of Ballston Spa, Town of Ballston and other area municipalities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances, Pickin’ Sessions, bus trips, pot luck luncheons, crafts, movies, chorus, cards, bingo, billiards, Osteo Busters and Stretch and Fit exercise classes. Over 75 members attend the weekly Thursday pot luck luncheons which are often followed by speakers or other entertainment. Stop in around 11 a.m. any Thursday. Be our guest for your first pot luck lunch and learn more about BASC. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Chair 518-885-4229 or visit our website at www.ballstonareaseniors.com for additional information and to view our newsletter.
The Saratoga Veterans Chorus
Male and female veterans, active, guard and reserve service members are invited to enjoy the camaraderie of a cappella harmony in a relaxed, informal setting. No auditions or public singing required. Instruction by a professional choral director. Free. Every Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Contact Amy Hughes at 518-884-4999 for more information.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
TaxAide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the coming tax season. TaxAide volunteers answer questions, prepare and file returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15 at various sites in the Capital District. One day per week, with flexible schedules. No experience required, computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Volunteers also needed to greet taxpayers, review documents, confirm appointments by phone, or assist with computer hardware/software matters. Training is provided. Volunteers may be reimbursed for a moderate level of necessary travel expenses. For further information, contact www.nytaxaide.org
Lions Bottle Drive
Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on sight, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with 4 convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the check-out counter. Do Good, Feel Good! Thanks for your support.
