Friday, April 19
Signs of Spring Walk
Saratoga Spa State Park, Creekside Classroom | 2 p.m.
Join a naturalist for a guided nature walk in search of vernal beginnings. Welcome to people of all ages and all experience levels. This event is free. Please call 518-584-2000, ext. 111 to register. Registration for the event is required.
Fish Fry Fridays
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 4:30 - 7 p.m.
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. Your support of these events helps the Knights to continue to support our local schools and other charitable causes within the community.
Saturday, April 20
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 will meet. Clifton Park Historian and HH member, John Scherer, will present the program: “Remembering the Dearly Departed: Tombstones, Hair Wreaths and Mourning Customs.” John served as Curator of Decorative Arts at the NYS Museum in Albny from 1967 to 2009 and has authored several local history books and contributed many articles to periodicals and area newspapers. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Nature Hike
Saratoga Spa State Park, Creekside Classroom | 1 p.m.
Join a skilled naturalist for a walk in the park searching for signs of wildlife. Lately we’ve spied porcupines and mink in the area. Who knows what you might find! No registration necessary. Hikes meet every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.
Sunday, April 21
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Route 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.
Monday, April 22
Earth Day Celebration
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room | 4 - 6 p.m.
In celebration of Earth Day, Chad Currin of Biosoil will read aloud his picture book Little Lil and Eddie the Earth Worm in the library pocket garden (weather pending) followed by a compost demonstration and a hands-on planting activity. For all ages! Also, tree sapling planting activity (saplings from Saratoga Tree Nursery). Bring your own gloves and tools if desired. Please register through our online calendar or by calling 518-584-7860.
Tuesday, April 23
Open Mic Storytelling
Café Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Storytellers of all styles and levels of experience are welcome! Enjoy an evening of true stories, traditional tales, myths, fables, family stories and more. A featured storyteller performs for 30 minutes and open mic tellers have 10 minutes each. We have just one rule: no notes! Cost is $5, students free.
Wednesday, April 24
Italian Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Menu: Soup, antipasto salad, fettuccine alfredo, baked ziti, chicken riggies, meatballs, Italian sausage and peppers, garlic bread and butter, dessert, coffee, tea. Donation Requested:$12 adults, $11 seniors (62 years) and military (active or retired) with ID card, $8 children 5-12.Children under 5 free. $12 All take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
A Year with Great Blue Herons
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
For the past nine years, Bunting has monitored a small Great Blue Heron rookery near his home in the Delaware-Otsego area. His program explores the life of Great Blue Herons through his photography and observations. This program is free and open to the public.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur and/or professional musicians. Come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Check out our web page at www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam
Café Lena, 33 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
Sign ups are at 7 p.m., followed by the opening set at 7:30 p.m. All levels of playing are welcome. Hosted by NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Sonny Speed for SABS. Featured artist is Phil Drum. Admission is only $5.
Thursday, April 25
Earth Week at Creekside Classroom
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the Classroom any time between 10a.m. and 4p.m. and upcycle some fun Earth Day crafts! No registration necessary. This event is free. Please call 518-584-2000, ext. 111 for more information.
Recycled Materials Craft
Camp Saratoga, Parking Lot #1, Scout Road, Gansevoort | 11 a.m. - Noon
It’s Earth Week so we are going to get creative with reusing household garbage materials to make some great nature art projects! Registration is required. Free admission.
Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, April 23
After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Road, Halfmoon | 7 p.m.
After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire.Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay are a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc.Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.
