Calendar of Events for January – February and March

 

254022_origSaturday, Feb. 6th at 7:00

St Luke’s on the Hill Open Mic for All Ages and Cookie Walk

MECHANICVILLE - Do you have a song to sing, poem to recite, musical instrument to play, or general audience-rated joke to tell?  Please call Terrie Gifford to sign up at 518-956-3901 or emailterrie.gifford1@gmail.com.  Our famous cookie walk will be from 5 to 7:30

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All You Can Eat Breakfast ($)

CLIFTON PARK - Clifton Park Fire Department at the firehouse on Old Route 146, between Route 9 and 146 in Clifton Park. The menu will include Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Toast, Coffee, Juice and Milk. The costs for the all you can eat breakfast is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children 6 to 12 and FREE for kids under 6.

 

BBQ Chicken on the Grill3Sunday, Feb. 7 from 3: to 6:00 p.m.

Chicken Barbecue ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Schaghticoke Presbyterian Church, 145 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Call Sylvia 753-4545 for reservations! $13.00.

 

 

Fat-TuesdayTuesday, Feb. 9 from 5-7:00 pm

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper ($)

EASTON - The Easton Methodist Church, Route 40, North Easton On the menu will be pancakes and waffles with maple and fruit syrups, hash brown potatoes, bacon, sausage, applesauce and beverages. Adults $8.00. Kids $4.00. No reservations necessary.

Chicken-SpaghettiFriday, Feb. 12 from 5-7:00 pm

Spaghetti Dinner ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - The members of the Hudson Valley Assembly #43 of the International Order of Rainbow Girls at the Victor Lodge in Schaghticoke.   Choice of 2 sauces, salad, bread and dessert.   Take out is available. Cost is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and under 6 is free

 

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A Perfect Noodle Night ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian United Church, Homemade pasta with a choice of sauces, side dish, authentic desserts, music from Frank and Dean and the rest of the old crooners. or reservations Sylvia - 753-4545. $11.00

 

 

An American Bald Eagle at a bird sanctuary near Otavalo, Ecuador

An American Bald Eagle at a bird sanctuary near Otavalo, Ecuador

Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2:00 pm

Lecture on Bald Eagles

WATERFORD - Peebles Island State Park Special speaker Tom Lake. Free and open to the public. Kindly register by email to: president@capitalregionaudubon.org or call 518-268-2188 for more information.

 

 

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Fancy Nancy Valentine’s Party

MECHANICVILLE - Mechanicville District Public Library. Join us for crafts, snacks, and a photo booth! This program is suited for ages 4+. Registration is required, so please give us a call at (518) 664-4646 or visit us at 190 N Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

 

GI_gardengrillebar05_23_698x390_FitToBoxSmallDimension_CenterSunday, Feb. 14 from 8-11:00 am

Monthly Breakfast ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Ladies Auxiliary from Valley Falls VFW Post 1938 located on Poplar Ave. Menu consists of biscuits with sausage gravy, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, French toast, juice, fruit, coffee and hash browns. Cost children 5-12 $4 adults 13 & up $8.

 

AuthorTuesday, Feb. 16 at 10:30 am

Local Author at Peebles Island

WATERFORD - Russ VanDervoort, local Waterford resident and author of Canal Canaries and Other Tough Birds, will be at Peebles Island State Park. Please meet at the Visitor Center. Refreshments will be served. All programs are free and open to the public. Call 518-268-2188 to register.

 

Galafeast2Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5-6:30

Annual Ham Dinner ($)

STILLWATER - Stillwater United Presbyterian Church, 747 Hudson Ave. in the Fellowship Hall. Menu includes ham, raisin sauce, applesauce, home baked beans, mashed potatoes, carrots ala orange, cole slaw, rolls, pie and beverage served family style. Cost: $12.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 5-10 years of age, Under 5 years Free. To reserve tickets, call 664-7984 or purchase at door. Take-outs available. Handicap accessible. Church is located across from the Post Office.

 

wonderful-worldFriday, Feb. 19 at 2:00 pm

Our Wonderful World Program

MECHANICVILLE - The Children's Museum at Saratoga will be visiting Mechanicville District Public Library for their "Our Wonderful World". This program is kindly being sponsored by the Lion's Club. We'll be learning about different cultures around the globe through crafts, traditional clothing, and instruments! This is suitable for ages 4+. Registration is required, so please give us a call at (518) 664-4646 or visit us at 190 N Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118.

 

Waterford LibrarySaturday, Feb. 20 at 11:00 am

Friends of the Waterford Public Library to Meet

WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2016 events and fundraising activities in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square,. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

 

wanted-foster-care-parentsThursday, Feb. 25 at 4:00 pm

Foster Parent Meeting

BALLSTON SPA – Services Building, 152 West High St. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. The next certification class will begin in the fall. Please contact Kari Carroll or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157 for more information.

 

 

pampered-chef-Friday, Feb. 26 at 6:00 pm

Pampered Chef Party

MELROSE-at Melrose Methodist church, 20 Church Street, Melrose.There will be food to share and prizes given out. Bring friends. For information call 235-4370.

 

Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1-3:00 pm

Public Forum Common Core

CLIFTON PARK - The League of Woman Voters Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, Moe Rd. Clifton Park.

 

Antique SignSaturday, March 5 from 9-4:00 pm

Annual Antique Show

MECHANICVILLE - All Saints on the Hudson at the Parish Center at 52 William Street. Food will be available from the kitchen. Vendors wanted : call Maria Amann 664-6405 or email Anne Amann at Buffalo362@gmail.com.

 

 

 

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St. Patrick's Day Dinner ($)
SCHAGHTICOKE - Presbyterian United Church of Schaghticoke, NY
Corned Beef, red potatoes, carrots, cabbage, rolls and cake. Take out only. Serving begins at 5:30 Tickets Liz Baker at 753-0265 to reserve your ticket for $12.00.

 

 

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Fiddler On The Roof

SCHUYLERVILLE – Schuylerville Community Theater. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons, Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings.  For additional information or questions, contact Director, William Howard III at whh3draper@aol.com  or call 636-8444 or Producer, Lorraine Thompson at LorThomp@aol.com or 369-6558 or Bonnie Thomas at thomasbpc@hotmail.com or 798-5984.

Sunday, April 17 2:30-4:30 pm

zumbathonZumbathon Benefit

TROY-- Benefit Camp Bravehearts, a not-for-profit oncology camp for women, dedicated to enriching the lives of Cancer Survivors. The fundraiser will take place at Catholic Central High School gymnasium in Troy,

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Summer – Calendar of Events

thrift-storeOPEN Every Wednesday from 9- 12:00 Noon

1ST Saturday of Each Month from 9-12:00 noon ($)

Thrift Shop at Christ United Methodist Church JOHNSONVILLE - Just off Rte. 67 in Johnsonville, NY, except on holidays. Most items are priced at $2.00 per bag.

 

 

 

Waterford Library

Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 pm

Waterford Library Meeting

WATERFORD - The Friends of the Waterford Public Library will meet to discuss and plan 2015 and 2016 events and fundraising activities in the Community Room at Van Schoonhoven Square, Waterford, NY. Members of the community interested in participating and joining the Friends are invited to attend.

 

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Chicken BBQ ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke on Route 67 on July 18. The menu will include 1/2 chicken, salads, baked beans, rolls and brownies. Members of the lodge are cooking and they will serve dinners from 4 until 6.   Reservations are appreciated and they can be made by calling 753-0406

 

Genealogy-TreeSaturday, July 18th at 1:00 pm

Genealogy and Local History

SCHUYLERVILLE - Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville.   Susan Voso Lab, costume and textile historian, will help date “mystery photos” in family history collections by analyzing the clothing worn in the pictures. Those attending should bring photos an hour before the start of the regular meeting, if the photographs require scanning. Public is welcome. For information call 587-2978

 

country breakfastSunday, July 19th from 7:30-11 am

Breakfast ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke on Route 67.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, omelets, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, Knickerbocker soufflé, sausage, bacon, juice and coffee.   Serving is from 7:30 to 11:00.     The public is invited to enjoy a warm breakfast with good company.

 

ad_family-fun-nightFriday, July 24th from 6:30-8:00 pm

Family Fun Night

MECHANICVILLE - Everyone is invited to Highway Tabernacle's Backyard 235 Hudson Ave, Mechanicville Come and bring your favorite game (bocce, horseshoes, croquet, can-jam, ladder golf, etc.) Board games are also welcome. Basketball court on premises.

 

picnic_5906c11_webSaturday, July 25th 11:00 am

Smith Family Reunion

GANSEVOORT - Descendants of Margaret Hawley Smith, of Schaghticoke, at the Gansevoort Fire Department Hall, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort, NY. Table settings, meat and beverages will be provided. Bring a dish to pass and any photos, scrapbooks and special memories of Grandma Smith. Call Ken and Gerry Smith, Allee Wheeler or Raema Mitchell for information and directions.

saladLuncheonMonday, July 27th 11:00 am

Memorial Service Korean War Luncheon to Follow

GLENS FALLS - The Korean War Veterans' Assoc., Adirondack Chapter 60, ,are asked to l meet at 11:00 a.m. at the Korean War Memorial in Crandall Park in Glens Falls. Ambrosia Restaurant just off Exit 19 of the Northway at noon. We will be ordering off the menu. Please phone reservations in to Patti and Gene Slavin at 793-2358 by July 25th.

nklriYhYWednesday, July 29th at 6:00 pm
Hoosic Valley Booster Club Community Celebration

SCHAGHTICOKE - The Hoosic Valley Booster club will be holding a Community Celebration honoring the New York State Class C Champion, Hoosic Valley Varsity Boys Baseball Team. Please join the team, coaches, friends, family and the Hoosic Valley Community in the Picnic Pavilion at Joe Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburg Avenue, Troy, New York 12180.

Visit the school website for the ticket order form, contact Bonnie Speanburg at 573-1852 or Don Espey Jr. at 225-0770 with questions.

 

youcantooThursday, July 30th at 4:00 pm

Foster Parent Meeting

BALLSTON SPA – Services Building, 152 W. High St. Saratoga County is in need of foster homes for school-aged children and teenagers. Please contact Melissa Myers or Stacey McVaigh at 884-4157.

 

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Horse Farms Tour

SARATOGA - Join us for a FREE Horse Farm For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995. The horse farms featured this year on the tour are: Avanti Stables, Howe Road Training Facility, Old Friends at Cabin Creek in the Town of Greenfield, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds in the Town of Saratoga, Traylor Stables in the Town of Malta, North Country Horses/ReRun a retraining and Thoroughbred adoption farm and Stonebridge Farm in Gansevoort. New this year Upstate Medical Equine a veterinary hospital in Schuylerville. Tour information can also be found at www.cceequine.com

 

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Mechanicville Class of 1965 ($)

MECHANICVILLE - Fairways of Halfmoon...Mechanicville Class of 1965 50th Class reunion. Buffet, band, cash bar. Contact John DiVirgilio by August 15th at 466-3919.

 

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January 1st Not Always New Years Holiday – by H. Wessell

This Thursday January 1,  millions of Americans mark a holiday that has become virtually worldwide over a long road covering more than two thousand years, but made stops at several other dates along the way.

   Observance of New Year’s Day as a national holiday on that  date  – in America and other societies, mostly celebrated the night before – now marches from timezone to timezone around the globe.

   The celebration of the new year on this date developed over many centuries, indeed from several centuries BC/ BCE; but it became virtually worldwide  by the late 16th century, mainly as the Gregorian Calendar superseded the Julian Calendar in most parts of the world, with a few more countries adopting it even as late as 1941.

Read the entire article in the January 1st edition of the Express.

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