This Week’s Events: MARCH 24-30 �� =family friendly

from Saratoga TODAY March 24 - 30, 2023

by Saratoga TODAY

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Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Northeast Woodworkers

Showcase ��

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | The Northeast Woodworkers Association will be celebrating 30 years of presenting one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country. Featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood. National and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products. Admission is $15, children under 12 free. For further information, see www.woodworker.org.

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. You can start the adoption process today by filling out an adoption application online at hopeanimalrescue.org/forms.

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m.

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-ofa-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. Free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either stop in or call 518-8855022 to reserve your spot.

The Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa

4 – 7 p.m. | Curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner. Dinners include Chicken and Biscuit with green beans, carrots, peas, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie, all for $12. To reserve your dinner call 518-5224482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up. For more information call Ann at 518-885-4034. We look forward to seeing you there.

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Chicken and gravy with veggies, biscuit, soup, and homemade desserts. Adults $12. We are encouraging pre-orders for pick-up and delivery dinners. 518-793-1152.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins

Saratoga Clay Arts, 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville | 5 – 7 p.m. Opening reception - light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online shop. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on www.saratogaclayarts.org. Call 518-581-2529 or email info@ saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Sunrise Walk ��

Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 – 8 a.m.Walk the trails with an environmental educator as you watch the sun rise over the meadow. Email info@ wiltonpreserve.org to register.

Breakfast Buffet ��

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m.

Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children (10 & under), children under 5 free. $12 takeout orders.

Monthly 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, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Audition Announcement

Malta Community Center,

1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only. A swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast. Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town.com or 518899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information. Auditions also held on Monday, March 27.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

Nature on the Move ��

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. Ages 16+ only. Snowshoe rental will be available 15 minutes prior to the program at $3 a pair. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register, email info@wiltonpreserve.org or visit wiltonpreserve.org/education/ calendar

Movie Night ��

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville | 5 p.m. The movie is “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.” Bring a snack and a water and join us. For more information visit www.meclib. sals.edu or call 518-664-4646.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

12:30 p.m. | For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa

7 p.m. | After the Fire is a nonprofit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend. Visit us on Facebook, at www.afterthefire. org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tour our Vietnam era hunter/killer team aircraft: our OH-6A Loach scout helicopter and our newly restored UH-1M gunship. Both aircraft served in the conflict and will be open for you to climb in and inspect. Free admission and free coffee to all Veterans. At 1 p.m., the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Presentation and a Surviving Spouse Pin Presentation. Light refreshments will be served. Living U.S. Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive a lapel pin. Please contact: amandapotterdar@ gmail.com or 518-376-5353 by Friday, March 24.

Roast Beef Dinner Take Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Menu: roast beef, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).

Galway Photography Club

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. For our meeting this month Phil Olivo from the Schenectady Photographic Society will be presenting images from his portfolio. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Saratoga and Women’s Suffrage

Virtual Zoom Program | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will celebrate Women’s History Month with this program presented by Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner, a highly regarded author and historian of the suffrage movement, with an introduction by Nancy Baird Brown, member of the National Votes for Women Trail. Saratoga’s role in the American Revolution is legendary, but very little is known about Saratoga Springs’ role in the 72-year Bloodless Revolution - the fight for women’s suffrage. Dr. Wagner will discuss Matilda Joslyn Gage and her role in starting the New York State Woman Suffrage Association. A suggested donation of $10. For additional information, call 518587-5030 or email Nicole Babie, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.