Friday, February 4
Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation | Noon
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Register in advance for this meeting at: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcumprTgsHdTnnFQhaAk3DmT35kxzTfzR
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Fish Fry Friday will continue every Friday thru April 15. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu Includes but not limited to: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, coconut shrimp, scallops, chowder. Dinners are served with your choice of French fries or onion rings, coleslaw, and sauce, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.
Saturday, February 5
10th Annual Members Exhibition Opening Reception
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville | 5-7 p.m.
Celebrating 10 years with our clay community, this exhibition will feature ceramic sculpture, utilitarian, and decorative works. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Opening reception is always a wonderful community event, as many exhibiting artists are from the region. The exhibition features a wide range of one-of-a-kind works for sale, from large scale sculpture to wall work and functional pottery. Open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Sunday, February 6
The Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk
Saratoga Spa State Park, 28 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.
We will be following COVID protocols. There will be no indoor facilities except for bathrooms. Registration can be done online through www.runsignup.com with day-of onsite. A limited supply of Dion snowshoes available to rent for $5 on a first come/first serve basis. For more information about the NE Snowshoe Series visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com. Questions? Call Laura at 518-581-1278 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Black Experiences in Saratoga County, 1750-1950
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
12 – 4 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center, in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable, is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit to celebrate Black History Month Saturdays and Sundays. The expansive exhibit explores the diverse lives of African Americans in Saratoga County from the colonial period through the mid-twentieth century. Free and open to the public. Donations encouraged. All proceeds will go directly to museum upkeep and public programming. Visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
Monday, February 7
Preschool Nature Hour
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3 – 6) where we use children’s’ love of nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun nature-based craft! Snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the event for $3/pair. Visit wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 to register. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Our programs are weather dependent and may be cancelled for bad weather.
Tuesday, February 8
Troy in the Civil War
Van Schaick Island Country Club, 201 Continental Ave., Cohoes | 7 – 8 p.m.
A lecture presented by Michael Barrett, this presentation explores Troy’s most vigorous and influential period, the decades leading up to and including the years of the American Civil War. Strong pre-war abolition fervor and the riotous escaped slave incident of 1860 helped to shape the national consciousness. Her bustling industries and prominent military and political personalities did much to further the Federal war effort. Her soldiers bore the burden of participating in every major battle and avenged both the first and the last great casualties of the war. Dinner is available for separate purchase. Reservations highly recommended. Admission: $6 nonmembers $5 members. www.waterfordmuseum.com.
First Responder Large Animal Training
Upstate Equine Medical Center, 362 Rugg Rd., Schuylerville | 6 p.m.
This training was designed for individuals who would be primary contact in an emergency; firefighters, police officers, EMT, animal control, etc. However, anyone who would like to know more about handling large animal livestock in emergency situations is welcome. Speakers will be Steve Sedrich, DVM and Tracy Bartick-Sedrish, DVM of Upstate Equine Medical Center and Pandora Davis, VMD of H & N Bovine. To sign up or with any questions contact Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-885-8995.
Wednesday, February 9
Roast Pork Dinner Take-out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy & roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 is $30. (Cash Only). Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.
Thursday, February 10
The Spongebob Musical
Ballston Spa High School Auditorium, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
The students will present five performances including February 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and February 12 & 13 at 1 p.m. Seating is General Admission and tickets are $5 for students/senior citizens and $10 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door up to 45 minutes prior to each performance. Masks are required to be worn in the school and throughout each performance.
