Winter Clearance Bag Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop located at 116 Broad St., Schuylerville will have a Winter Clearance bag sale at $5 a bag. The Thrift Shop will be returning to its regular hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop is a not-for-profit shop that gives back to the community. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 518-695-4640.
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 repair. We cannot guarantee we can fix everything, but we are pretty sure you will have a good time interacting with your neighbors. Limit of two 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, including more details on what types of things we can likely help you fix, visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs or learn more about the Repair Café Foundation at www.repaircafe.org.
Sweetheart Dance
The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding their annual Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 9 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga Springs. By popular demand, the band Gravity will be our entertainment for the night. The evening begins with cocktails and appetizers from 6 - 7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and entertainment from 9 p.m. - midnight. This year’s Valentine raffles will benefit the local Code Blue Shelter initiative. The ladies will be raffling off wonderful baskets that they create with donations from the community and our generous Auxiliary members, including our popular Lottery Basket. This year’s entree choices are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken Breast or Risotto (with eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes and zucchini), tossed salad and rolls. Strawberry Shortcake will be served buffet style. All for only $35 per person. Cocktail hour will feature a specialty drink surprise. You and your special Valentine will have a great evening with dinner and dancing from 9 p.m. – midnight. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis with limited seating. RSVP to Barb Ash 518-584-0694 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks, cash, and credit cards are accepted.
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.
Sparkles & Sweets Luncheon
All women are invited to attend the Christian Women’s Connection of Saratoga Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The luncheon is held at Longfellows Inn and Restaurant, Rte. 9P, Saratoga, from Noon – 2 p.m. Cost is $15 inclusive. We will be enjoying a jewelry exchange and a “sweet” trivia contest. Our speaker, Judi Merriam, an actress and vocalist from Schenectady, will share her life’s story. Reservations by Feb. 7 to Ellie at 518-584-3779.
Race and Prejudice in Ante-Bellum Saratoga County
The Ballston Area History Roundtable will commemorate Black History Month at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13 at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Slavery and servanthood as well as prejudice against people of color was prevalent in Saratoga County in the years between the American Revolution and the Civil War. However, so was mutual acceptance, shared community and friendship. Jim Richmond will lead a group discussion on the treatment of blacks during this period. For more information on the BAHR, please visit our website ballstonareahistoryroundtable.com.
Valentine’s Day Special
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is having a Valentine’s Day Special on Thursday, February 14. Menu is as follows: Chicken Parmesan, pasta with sauce, zucchini and yellow squash, garlic roll, cheesecake with cherry topping and milk and coffee. The Senior Meal program is for people age 60 and over. A one-day reservation is required, by noon, to place a meal order. Lunch is served at noon. No food or drinks can be taken to go. All participants are required to complete an annual registration form and will receive a contribution statement in the mail. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal for those over age 60. There is a $6 fee for guests under 60, payable at the meal site. Senior dining sites are throughout Saratoga County: Ballston Spa-Doubleday Woods Apartments, Clifton Park Senior Community Center, Corinth Senior Center, Galway Town Hall, Greenfield Community Center, Hadley Senior Community Center, Halfmoon Senior Center, Malta Community Center, Mechanicville Senior Center, Moreau Community Center, Saratoga Senior Center, Schuylerville Town Hall, Charlton at Ballston Town Hall, Waterford Senior Center, and Edinburg Community Center. Please call the Home Delivered Meals Program at The Office for the Aging for more information at 518-363-4020.
Principessa Elenas St. Valentine’s Weekend
The Principessa Elena Society, located at 11-13 Oak St. in Saratoga Springs, will offer two public events on St. Valentine’s Weekend, Friday, February 15 - Saturday, February 16. On Friday, February 16, the club’s regular monthly dinner will feature: Minestrone; macaroni with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage, onion and peppers, salad, Italian bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost is $9, seniors $8, children 5-12 years old $5 and take-out $10. The Principessa Elena’s St. Valentine’s Party will be Saturday, February 16 with food, fun and live music from Betsy and the Bye-Gons. Admission is $10 at the door. Both events are open to the public and not restricted to couples.
Tour to Baltics
Saratoga Arts invites you to a trip overview Saturday, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. at 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, for information on its upcoming tour, Best of the Baltics-Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland: Culture, Crafts and History, scheduled for September 18-27. Like a colorful quilt nestled along the shores of the Baltic Sea, the countries of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland are uniquely colorful, contrasting, yet complementary to each other. Emerging from the dark chapters of world wars and communist rule, each country maintains its own culture, language, cuisine and craft identity. This amazing trip will explore the culture, crafts and history of each of these countries! The land only trip price based on double occupancy is $3,100. For a detailed itinerary, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., call 607-387-3322 and visit goedventures.com. We still have a few spaces remaining on our May 22-31 trip to France. We will spend four nights in Normandy just before the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, then four amazing nights in Paris. This tour overview will begin at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts.
A Cole Porter Dinner Cabaret
Experience the “High Society” of a New York style cabaret dinner theatre as The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society chorus dazzles you with the immortal songs of Cole Porter. Set in the “de-lovely” Vista Ballroom at the Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St. in Clifton Park, this grand affair begins with a delectable Chef’s Buffet and cash bar, followed by an “Anything Goes” cabaret featuring solo voices from the BHOS family. BHOS is offering two performances, Saturday, February, 23 at 5 p,m. and Sunday, February 24 at 1 p.m. This event has never failed to sell out, so buy your tickets early. Seating is limited and the last day to purchase tickets is February 15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Society’s website at www.BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.
Trip to Turning Stone Casino
The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be hosting a Trip to Turning Stone Casino on Monday, March 18. Bus will leave Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion in Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. Will return approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please mail payment to Olde Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 no later than March 1, 2019. For more information contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.
Southern Saratoga Art Society
Visit the various venues, enjoy the work of local artists and support art in southern Saratoga County. During the month of February: Catskill-Hudson Bank, Malta Branch will host artist Allison Croote. Halfmoon Branch will host Mechanicville artist, Jane Morrison. NBT Bank of Clifton Park is showing the works of artist William Daisak. Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St. is hosting artist Jean Skanes. Local artist Frank Coletta will be exhibiting at The Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, Niskayuna and the Zion Lutheran Church, Nott Terrace, Schenectady. Clifton Park Senior Community Center will host a one-woman show by artist Maria Tsai. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane will host four artists, Jack Morgan, Richard Kitchen, Joan VanAlphen and Mary Fekete through May of 2019.
AARP/TaxAide Services
The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP/TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service-IRS. AARP/TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations, and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services.
Tax preparation services will be available from February 1 through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp. Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.
Social Activities for Seniors
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active 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 surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions”, bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday 11:00am and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-885-4229 for more information or visit www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Ballston Area Seniors Chorus
We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. Once we have a program, we go to nursing home and retirement home to entertain the people there. Do come and join us.
