Friday, February 26
Fish Fry Fridays
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 south of the village of Victory, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Menu: fried fish, fried clams, fried chicken tenders, popcorn shrimp, or buffalo shrimp. Also clam chowder by the bowl or by the quart. Beverages: soda, water, coffee, beer. Eat in at our club house or to call ahead for take-out (518) 695-3917. Everyone welcome.
Concert: Robert Glasper Trio
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.
$8 adults, $5 senior Citizens and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For more information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel.
Saturday, February 27
Benefit Pasta Dinner
American Legion, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs, 4 – 7 p.m.
Harold Thomas, a single father of three boys suffered a massive heart attack on December 14. Harold remains in the hospital and will have a long road ahead of him to recover. Sadly, Harold has incurred a massive amount of medical and household bills. We are holding this fundraiser to help alleviate some of his financial burden. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3 – 12. Menu: Pasta, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, dessert, beverage. Cash bar and take-out will be available. There will be 50/50 drawings and lots of raffles. Advance tickets are available at the American Legion or at the door. Donations can be mailed directly to: Harold Thomas, PO Box 3250, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. See our Facebook events page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/1646297102298862/ For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Schuylerville Public Library Winter Gala
Christ the King, 575 Burton Rd. Greenwich, 6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of music, food, and basket raffle. Secrets and Spies Gala tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased at the Schuylerville Library. Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $1 or 15 tickets for $10; drawing will be held the night of the gala, but you do not need to be present to win. Need something to wear? Schuylerville Community Theater has graciously opened their closets to us – select the perfect dress and pair it against a sharp tux. For more information please contact the Library at (518) 695-6641.
Concert: Quatuor Danel
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore Campus, 8 p.m.
$8 adults, $5 senior Citizens and Skidmore community, free for students and children. For more information call (518) 580-5321 or go to www.skidmore.edu/zankel.
Sunday, February 28
Breakfast Buffet
Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 – 11 a.m.
We have made to order omelets. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for Senior Citizens and children under 5 are free. For more information call (518) 584-1841.
Dharma Meditation
One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, located in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Bldg. (across from Maple Ave. Middle School) 9 - 10:15 a.m.
This is a group meeting for meditation followed up by a short discussion. All contemplative traditions are honored. Visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com or call Pierre at (413) 992-7012.
Indoor Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking , bargains galore, lunch, books, household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. Rain or shine. A fun activity for the entire family enjoys. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. Tables are $15 for an 8 ft. table; call (518) 289-5470 for information.
Consciousness-Raising Book Discussion
Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a spiritual book discussion. All are welcome whether or not they’ve read the book. This month’s book is Discover the Power Within You by Eric Butterworth. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Monday, February 29
Fix It – Healthcare at the Tipping Point
Saratoga Springs Library, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
This new 55-minute film, looks in depth at how our dysfunctional and inefficient healthcare system damages our economy, suffocates our businesses, discourages physicians, and negatively affects the nation’s health while it remains unaffordable for a third of our citizens. Discussion of the film will be facilitated by Dr. David Ray, Chair, Capital District Chapter Physicians for a National Health Program, and member, Capital District Alliance for Universal Healthcare. The League of Women Voters of NYS and the NYS Nurses Association advocate for New York Health. If the library is closed on account of weather, it will be shown on Tuesday, March 1. www.lwvsaratoga.org
Tuesday, March 1
Birthright Shower
Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Come join the Catholic Daughters of the Americas for their Birthright Shower. Members of Court McLaughlin #422 will be bringing items to donate such as diapers, formula, baby clothes, etc. A representative from Birthright will be at the meeting to collect donated items and money that has been raised during the year. New members are always welcome. All meetings take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Members gather at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For any questions or further information contact Regent Aileen Thomas at (518) 583-2905. www.catholicdaughters.org.
Wednesday, March 2
2016 Winter Storytellers Series
SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Avenue, Room 126, Saratoga Springs, Noon - 1 p.m.
MaryNell Morgan: W.E.B. Du Bois: The Souls of Black Folk Sorrow Songs. This is the last presentation in this year’s storytellers series. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed. For more information, call the Academy at (518) 587-2100 ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/all.
Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (518) 584-7860 ext. 205.
Poetry Reading by Rodney Parrot
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7pm and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information, visit www.caffelena.org.
Thursday, March 3
Korean War Veterans’ Association Meeting
VFW Building, Veterans’ Way, Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m.
All veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are invited to attend. For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Commander Roger Calkins at (518) 584-3037.
Monthly Dinner Meeting: Saratoga Torch Club
Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m.
The presentation will be “The Battles of Saratoga” by Joe Craig, U.S. Park Ranger of the Saratoga National Historical Park. Social time at 5:30 p.m., at 6:00 p.m. the presentation with questions and answers, and at 7:00 p.m. the dinner is served. The torch symbolizes knowledge, learning and enlightenment. For further information about this event and the others in this series by the Saratoga Torch Club, contact Representative Leo A. Kellogg (518) 279-5401 or President Gerald P. Stulc (270) 584-4555. Reservations requested by February 27. www.torch.org.
