mark your CALENDAR This Week’s Events: FEB. 10-16

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Fish Fry Fridays ��

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills

4 – 7 p.m. | Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken nuggets with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United

Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-2863788. As we are social distancing, a mask is required if you are not vaccinated. Class size is limit.

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce FactoryOpen House ��

23 Northern Pines Rd, Building

2, Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will host an open house and popup shop at their manufacturing facility. Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. www. sundaesbest.com, 518-584-4036.

Winter Fun Day ��

Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Enjoy the warmth of the bonfire, sled down the hill at Camp Saratoga, make a snowman, and eat a s’more! Explore the trails with a cup of hot cocoa and marvel at the Preserve in winter. Drop by at any time, no registration required.

24th Annual Chowderfest ��

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. The Saratoga/Wilton Elks

Ladies Auxiliary is holding the dance. The Band Gravity will be our entertainment. Cocktails/ appetizers 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment 9 p.m.midnight. The raffles will benefit Foreverly House (Veterans Community Housing Coalition at least one business day in advance. To register, email info@ wiltonpreserve.org or visit or online at Wiltonpreserve.org/ education/calendar.

Crochet & Knit

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | 6 p.m. Beginner friendly. Teen – Adult. Register online for all programs meclib.sals.edu.

TUESDAY,

FEBRUARY 14

Local Magicians Meeting

Monthly

MeetingCatholic Daughters of America

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

9:15 a.m. | Court McLaughlin #422, Members gather for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments at 9:30 - 10 a.m. This month members may bring baby shower items to be donated to Birthright. Members will also play a few simple rounds of bingo for Birthright to raise funds while having fun together. Please join us. Any Questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Kock by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

Camp

Saratoga

8k Snowshoe Race ��

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. May have an indoor facility for this one depending on COVID. It there is no snow, and is at all possible, we may have a trail race instead. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www. runsignup.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge. Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders. org to reserve a pair or phone 518581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www. dionwmacsnowshoe.com.

Free Lunch ��

The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

Cat and Dog Adoption Clinic ��

H.O.P.E. Adoption Center, Wilton Mall at Saratoga, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Come meet the many adoptable pets of H.O.P.E. You can start the adoption process today by filling out an adoption application online at hopeanimalrescue.org/forms.

Downtown Saratoga Springs, Various locations | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and presented by Saranac and White Claw. Free shuttles to downtown Saratoga Springs will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saratoga Casino Hotel. For more information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, please visit discoversaratoga.org/ chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.

Abstract/Organic, A Duo Exhibition

The Schacht Gallery, 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville 5 – 7 p.m. | Showcasing two contrasting sensibilities in clay - exquisite abstract vessels by Chip McKenney (FL) and expressive organic sculptures by Cheryl Horning (Greenwich, NY). While their work is very different, McKenney and Horning were paired together for this duo exhibition because of their unique interpretations of abstraction in clay. Both educated at Skidmore College. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Abstract/Organic will run February 11 – March 18, The Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Home for Female Veterans with Children}. Entree choices: Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken, and Spinach Lasagna; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and green beans. Dessert is cupcakes with a variety of flavors. Cost: $45 per person. Reservations first come first serve, seating limited. RSVP: Sandy Hennigan 518-232-4049 or sandytoga@hotmail.com with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks made out to the Ladies Auxiliary or cash are preferred.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Monthly Breakfast ��

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville

8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Winter Walk

Glowegee Preserve, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 – 11 a.m. Presented by Saratoga Plan and Wilton Wildlife Preserve. Registration is appreciated. wiltonpreserve.org/education/ calendar

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Nature on the Move ��

Camp Saratoga North, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside and embrace the winter. This walk is geared towards those with basic fitness levels. Snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the program at $3/ pair. Registration is required

S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham 7 p.m. | The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets on the second Tuesday of the month. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

New York Grown and Certified Workshop continues to pg. 29...

Zoom or in Person, 287 Main St., Schoharie | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join Schoharie County Office for Agricultural Development, Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD), and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for the workshop. It will include information addressing the process to apply, benefits of certification, exclusive grant, and marketing opportunities, and more. The program offers opportunities for traditional dairy, livestock, and produce farms, but also for less conventional producers (fresh cut flowers, maple, honey, firewood, craft beverage ingredients, craft beverage production and more). Applications available at certified.ny.gov/get-certified.

Early registration is encouraged. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend in person.