Spring Calendar of Events

Saturday, March 12 at 4:00corned1-710

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ($)

MELROSE - The Melrose Methodist Church, 20 Church Street, take outs at 4:30 p m. Cost for adults $10.00, children 4-10 is $5.00.  We are handicap accessible. For more information or reservation call 235-4370

 

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Café Malta – Irish Style ($)

MALTA -  Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr. Seats $8.00 advanced; $10.00 after 3/11 or at the door. Coffee and dessert also available for purchase. Contact The Malta Community Center-899-4411 or www.maltaparksrec.com for advanced tickets.

vegetable-soupsSunday, March 13 4:30-6:00 pm

Souper Supper ($)

VALLEY FALLS - The Valley Falls United Methodist Church, 16 State Street. Featured will be a wide variety of soups plus bread, muffins, drinks, and dessert for only $7.00 – children under 6 free.  Tickets are available at the door.  The church is handicapped accessible.  For tickets and information, call 541-3039 or 753-6028 or check our website at www.valleyfallsunitedmethodist.com.

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Information Night

SARATOGA SPRINGS - State University of New York Empire State College will hold

information session(s) about its associate and bachelor’s degree programs at its Saratoga location, 111 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs on:  Tuesday, March 15, 2016. For more information, please call 518-783-6203.

 

Tuesday, March 15 at 11:30

KWVA CH. 60 March Luncheon ($)

SARATOGA - At the Parting Glass Pub - 40 Lake Ave.For reservations and further information, please contact the Nolan's at 893-3379, by March 15th.  Veterans who served in Korea at any time, spouses, widows and friends are all invited to attend.  For an application to join the KWVA or other information, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 584-3037.

 

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Thursday, March 17 at 5:30

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.

 

Easter BunnyFriday, March 18 from 6-8:00 pm

Dinner with the Easter Bunny

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center offering children’s activities, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

 

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Saturday, March 19 4-7:00 pm

Brooks’ BBQ & Chinese Auction ($)

STILLWATER - Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall, 747 Hudson Ave. (across from Post Office). Reserve through the church office, 664-7984 or purchase at the door. Eat in or take-out. A Chinese Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3:00 p.m. with a scheduled 7:00 p.m. drawing.Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible.

 

Field_Kids_EggsSaturday, March 19 11:00 am

Egg Hunt at the Mechanicville Library

MECHANICVILLE - Mechanicville District Public Library will be hosting an Egg Hunt. Registration is required, so please give us a call at (518) 664-4646.

 

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Women’s History Month Presentation

STILLWATER – Saratoga National Historical Park. “In Their Own Words: Women in the Revolution,” at the park visitor center.  Located between Rt. 4 and Rt. 32 in the Town of Stillwater, NY. Event snow date: Sunday, March 26.

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A.L.S. Benefit Breakfast ($)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke. All the food has been donated so all the income from the breakfast will go to these charities.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, home fries, eggs, juice and coffee.  Cost is $7.00 but greater donations appreciated.

 

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Easter Egg Hunt

MALTA - Malta Presbyterian Church, 116 Dunning Street.

 

 

G-ClefSunday March 30 at 3:00 pm

Cantata

MECHANICVILLE - Palm Sunday Cantata. Mechanicville UMC 7 North Main St. Mechanicville. Church office phone # 664-3095 Free

 

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Roast Beef Dinner ($)

VISCHER FERRY - Amity Reformed Church at 335 Riverview Road. The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, carrots, rolls, assorted home made cakes for dessert, coffee and tea. Take out orders will be available from 4pm to 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Information call 371-8237.

 

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2nd Annual Wine Pull ($)

STILLWATER – Stillwater Area Community Center. Live entertainment, raffles, etc. Tickets available in the Main Office at SACC. 664-2515 ext 10 or 23 for more information.

 

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Spring Fling Fashion Show ($$)

HALFMOON - Halfmoon American Legion. This is a fundraiser to benefit veterans and community charities supported by the Legion Auxiliary. Tickets maybe purchased at American Legion Post 1450, 275 Grooms Rd., Halfmoon NY.  Deadline for ticket purchases is April 2, 2016.

 

Summer-Camp-LogoApril 16 & 23 9-12 pm

April 26 & 3 6-8:00 pm

Halfmoon Summer Camp Registration Dates

HALFMOON - Program dates are June 27 through August 5, 2016.  Programs are available for Halfmoon youths, ages 3 –15 .You must provide proof of residency & immunization records to register.  For more information, please see our website at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov or contact the Recreation Department at 371-7410, ext. 2272.

 

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Daffodil Brunch ($)

TROY - Friends of Oakwood. Reservations are a must, and limited to 100 people/seating. Sells out fast. Call 1-800-556-6273 for your choice of time: 10:00 am or12:00 noon.   State name, phone, time, # of people. Children under 5 are free but must have reserved seats. Take a stroll among thousands of daffodils or experience a ride through the cemetery in one of Jack Byrne’s antique cars as you view Oakwood’s ornate monuments.

 

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April 15, 16 & 17

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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HECUBA The American Premiere Production ($)

SARATOGA SPRINGS - At the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater on the Skidmore College Campus. Tickets: $12 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens.?To reserve seats, call the Skidmore Theater Box Office at (518) 580-5439, email boxoffice@skidmore.edu or

 

 

bus tripWednesday, May 4 8:15 am

Spring Day Trip to the Norman Rockwell Museum and Fort Crailo ($?)

WATERFORD - Waterford Museum & Cultural Center. Lunch will be at Michaels Restaurant in Stockbridge. After lunch, we travel to Fort Crailo State Historic Site in Rensselaer. Return at 4:30pm.  For more information please call Emily Wilson at (518) 237-7122.

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Treasure or Trash? Spring Antique Appraisal Show ($)

MALTA - Malta Community Center featuring Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques, there is a FEE. Pre-registration by April 18th. Don’t wait as space is limited. Please call 899-4411 for more information.

Calendar of Events for January – February and March

 

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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.

 

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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.

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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

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

 

fiddler-logo-medApril 15, 16 & 17

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,

Calendar of Events

 

Friday, Dec. 18 from 6-9:00 pm

Polar Express Pajama Party ($)

STILLWATER - Drop your children off at the "train station" where they will embark on a magical journey to the North Pole. During their journey they will enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, craft, and a viewing of The Polar Express! All children grades K-5 are welcome! We encourage children to wear their pajamas, although it is not necessary. There is a FEE. RSVP to (518)664-2515 ext 10 or email saccassistantdirector@gmail.com

Waterford LibrarySaturday, Dec. 19 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 2015-2016 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.

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Christmas Breakfast (4)

SCHAGHTICOKE - Victor Lodge of Schaghticoke Route 67 in Schaghticoke.   The menu will be pancakes, Belgian waffles, Knickerbocker soufflé, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes with and without onions, juice and coffee. Children are free and Santa Claus will be at the breakfast.