Friday, February 15
Paperback Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library are having a 25-cent used paperback sale and 20 percent off all books in Friends Book Shop. The sale will also take place on Saturday. Cash, credit cards and checks accepted. The Library is located at 49 Henry Street in downtown Saratoga Springs. For questions, call the Friends Book Shop at 518-584-7860, ext. 333.
Fish Fry Fridays
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 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.
Karaoke Night
Corinth High School Gymnasium, 105 Oak St., Corinth | 6 – 8 p.m.
This event provides students the opportunity to sing karaoke together, dance, and spend time with friends. All money raised will go towards the newly-established local theatre company, Adirondack Center Stage. This non-profit organization provides many artistic and educational opportunities to the Northern Saratoga County area. Come support this growing organization and have a blast. Admission is $5. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call or text event coordinator Jovanni Mosca at 518-538-1808.
Saturday, February 16
Books Come to Life
Stillwater Area Community Center, Old Gym, 19 Palmer St., Stillwater | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A free Toy-Comic Con event with vendors, crafts and fun. Geek out to the collections of Forgotten Freshness, Strongarm Labs, and many more. Join us in the new gym for a local author showcase from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. with a reading schedule to be announced. Jennifer Dugan, author of the Junior Library Guild selected young adult novel Hot Dog Girl, will be available along with local educator, DJ Renner, author of The Adventures of Silas Freethorn and Raising Dad. Food concessions available. Follow us on facebook!
Tour to Baltics Trip Overview
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m.
Information will be presented on the 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, these countries are uniquely colorful, contrasting, complex 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 nights in Paris. This trip overview will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Genealogy and Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Route 4 and Route 29, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County program, “The Lonely Child” presented by Rochester author Susan Moyer, will take us through her journey to find her biological family. Her suspicions were confirmed when she turned 16, that she was adopted. Susan’s story relives her 30-year long process. Public is welcome. For more information, please call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Tang Family Saturdays
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.
Lasagna Dinner
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
The menu will feature lasagna (meat or vegetarian) or baked ziti, tossed salad, Italian bread, choice of desserts and beverages. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-10. Children under 5 free. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 518-695-6638. Take-outs are available. For more information, call 518-695-3479.
Send A Kid to Camp Fundraiser Dinner
Grace Church, 34 Third St., Waterford | 5 – 7 p.m.
A spaghetti and meatball dinner, bread, salad, drinks and dessert. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children and $20 per family. Proceeds will enable the Episcopal parish’s children to attend Beaver Cross summer camp. For information, contact Deb Dooris at 518-892-3896 after 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 17
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $9, Children 5-12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Model Trains
Crandall Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls | 1-5 p.m.
The Upstate Model Railroaders Club will be at the library for Children’s Storytime on the second floor in the children’s activity area. For the first hour there will be train stories and railroad related things. The club’s N scale TTRAK layout will be set up to let the children run trains and members from the club will be there to answer any questions. Bring the family and discover the joy of trains.
Monday, February 18
Project Cameron’s Story Bookraising Party
Enjoy craft projects, face painting, and a visit with Elmo, presented by Project Cameron’s Story, which supports the bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), through children’s literature and storytelling. From February 16-20, you can buy books at our store to donate, and Northshire will donate a percentage of your purchase to Project Cameron’s Story. For more information visit www.northshire.com.
Tuesday, February 19
Toastmasters
Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, 2911 Route 9, Building 2, Malta | 6 – 7 p.m.
Develop leadership skills through active participation in meetings, speech contests and as an officer of the club. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-871-1887.
Wednesday, February 20
2019 Winter Storytellers Series Continues
SUNY Empire State College, 2 Union Ave., Room 126, Saratoga Springs | Noon – 1 p.m.
The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents the 11th annual storytellers series every Wednesday through February 27. February 20 features storyteller Kay Olan with “Iroquois Stories.” Sponsored by Prestwick Chase at Saratoga. Free and open to the public. Postponed if Saratoga Springs city schools are closed or delayed. For more information, call the Academy at 518-587-2100 ext. 2415. www.esc.edu/all
Thursday, February 21
Guided Tour of Caffe Lena for Seniors
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
Caffè Lena is widely recognized as the oldest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States. Lunch at Mama Mia’s Café following the guided tour. We leave the Center at 10:15 a.m. Pay $2 at sign up. Please bring $5 for admission and additional money for lunch. For information call 518-584-1621, ext. 202
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, February 18
Saratoga Parkinsons Support Group
Saratoga Room at Woodlawn Commons, Wesley Health Care Center, 156 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Guest speaker Marie Thorne will discuss ways to get help dealing with PD and the importance of a “Bucket List.” People with PD, their spouses, friends, and interested individuals are invited to attend this free meeting. For further information, please contact Kevin McCullough at 518-222-4247 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tuesday, February 19
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting
Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield | 7 p.m.
We will have a “show and tell,” where everyone is invited to bring an object, photograph, or just a good story, and spend a few minutes telling the group about it. For more information or questions call 518-583-6171.
Wednesday, February 20
The Olde Saratoga Seniors
Town Hall, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
It will be a sandwich meeting. Desert will be provided. Trips will be discussed. Contact Pat at 518-338-2329 for information.
