Friday, March 29
Laughing Day at The Center with Carol Burnett
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams Street, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Watch episodes from her long running variety series “The Carol Burnett Show.” Laugh along with Carol and her hilarious troupe of regulars - Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence and Lyle Waggoner. Free.
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.
Fish Fry Fridays
The Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5 - 8 p.m.
Dinner will include a generous portion of Haddock (either fried or baked), French fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce for the cost of $12 ($1 extra for take-out).Also available for purchase will be fried clams, New England clam chowder, macaroni and cheese, and dessert.All events are open to the public and families are always welcome. Every Friday until April 19.Your support of these events helps the Knights to continue to support our local schools and other charitable causes within the community.
Friday Fish Fry
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Fish and fries, fried shrimp, clam chowder, seafood platter, fried scallops, chicken tenders. All proceeds to Elks charities. Every Friday night through April 12.
Saturday, March 30
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.
Sunday, March 31
Percussion Dance Workshop
Creative Dance Arts, 2037 Route 9, Round Lake | Check in 11:30 a.m.
The Dance Alliance Dance + Percussive series is proud to present Vanaver Caravan. In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, and as the fifth and final event in the Dance + Percussive Series, Vanaver Caravan’s lead teaching artist, Miranda Ten Broeke, will be leading two percussive master classes; Body Percussion / Gumboot Dancing and Stick Dances from Brazil and India. For more details and to register for classes go to: www.dancealliance.org/danceplus-festival. For any questions or further information contact Tina Baird at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Monday, April 1
Film: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor”
Gannett Auditorium, Skidmore College Campus | 6 p.m.
For over 30 years, Fred Rogers was beamed daily into homes across America where he and his cast of puppets and friends spoke simply and directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues. Presented by Skidmore College and WMHT. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and reception. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-580-5272.
Tuesday, April 2
Panel Discussion and Community Forum
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
The public is invited to participate in a community forum entitled, Race and Community Policing: Toward Justice and Safety for All. Sponsored by In Our Name Initiative and MLK Saratoga. The evening will begin with a panel discussion featuring two members from the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) as well as area criminal justice activists. LEAP is a nonprofit organization of criminal justice professionals and advocates with the mission to unite and mobilize the voice of law enforcement in support of drug policy and criminal justice reforms that will make communities safer. The program is intended to inform people of alternative approaches to criminal justice and policing while bringing race and racism to the forefront of the conversation. Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3
Saratoga Job Fair
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Capital Job Development Group presents Saratoga Job Fair with over 40 Saratoga area employers. Free parking behind City Center. For more information, visit www.cjdg.org.
Lunchtime Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 12:30 -1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind. Led by professionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Just drop in.
Lenten Lunches
First Baptist Church, 11 Glenridge Road, Rexford | Noon – 1 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend each Wednesday through April 17. A special speaker each week. Donations are suggested. People with special dietary needs are welcome to bring their lunch and join us. The event is open seating event, but reservations must be made by Sunday of the week you plan to attend by calling the church office at 518-399-2220 ext. 101 or by emailing In case of weather-related cancellations, please check the School Closing Network.
Poetry Reading
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | Sign ups 7 p.m.
A poetry reading by David Graham. An open reading will follow. Readings will start at 7:30 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. For more information call 518-583-0022 or visit, www.caffelena.org.
The Paddling Film Festival World Tour
Mackey Auto Group Saratoga Subaru, 3002 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, action and lifestyle – in more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world. Organized by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company in conjunction with the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740- mile paddling trail from the Adirondacks to Maine. Doors for the event open at 6:30 p.m. Come early, socialize, and enjoy beer from the Bolton Landing Brewing Company. NFCT volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer questions about trail programs. People can also enter the two NFCT boat raffles, which feature Northstar Canoes. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and $10 for students. For tickets and information about the Film Festival visit www.northernforestcanoetrail.org. Proceeds from this event benefit the trail.
Thursday, April 4
Volkswalk - Saratoga Spa State Park
Starting from Hilton Garden Hotel, 125 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.
A volkswalk is a recreationally-paced, pre-mapped walk in a culturally or historically interesting area. They are planned with safety in mind and are great opportunities for exercise and sociability. Registration for each event starts a half hour prior to the walk and the cost is $2. Further information is available at www.walkescv.org.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, April 1
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
23 Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3
The Wilton Heritage Society Meeting
Wilton Senior Center, 18 Traver Road, Wilton | 6 p.m.
The speaker will be Susan Bebe from Cornell Cooperative Extension.Snacks will be available.
Thursday, April 4
Korean War Veteran’s Association Meeting
VFW Home, Veterans’ Way, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend.New members are always welcome.Annual dues for veterans are $10, $5, for all others.For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-684-3037.
