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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
World War II
Home Front Years
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville
1 p.m. | A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Saratoga Springs Historian Mary Ann Fitzgerald will document for us what happened during those World War II Home Front years, including some unexpected tragedies. More than a thousand volunteers, from all over Saratoga County, gave vast hours of service to support the war effort between 1939 and 1951. Public is welcome. For information, call 518-885-9309
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
All You Can Eat Breakfast ��
Gansevoort Firehouse, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort
8 – 11 a.m. | Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fires, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $11 Military and First Responders, $8 children ages 6 – 12. Kids under 6 are free.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Saratoga Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs
1 p.m. | “Driving Evaluations” with speaker Donna Stressel, OTR/L, CDI, CDRS, Sunnyview Rehab Hospital. Contact: Kevin McCullough saratoga. parkinsons@gmail.com
518-222-4247, Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young ��
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages
10-15 will run Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. For more information, go to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact 518-899-4411.
Sled Dogs of Denali National Park ��
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa
1 p.m. | Kids in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade will learn about Sled Dogs of Denali National Park. Participants will listen to a Denali National Park Ranger Zoom talk about the jobs and lives of sled dogs. Then kids will partake in associated crafts and activities. Limit 20. Registration is required. Please stop in or call 518-885-5022.
Peace, Love, and Chocolate Sundaes
Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m.
Town of Greenfield Historical Society program focuses on the Best Hot Fudge Sauce that began in Greenfield in 2001 and is going strong today. Owner Katie Camarro will share highlights of the company’s 20+ year journey of making our world a sweeter place. Rumor has it that refreshments will be provided by Sundaes Best. Yes, Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will be available for purchase. You don’t want to miss this meeting! All are welcome to attend.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Scrapbooking for Kids ��
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 1 p.m. | Turn those pictures on your phone into a one-of-a-kind scrapbook! Join Mary from Mary’s Memory Maker as she shows you how to create your very own scrapbook. Kids are asked to bring 10-15 printed out pictures to the event. They can be on a theme (a vacation, your pets, friends) or they can be random pictures. This free event is designed for kids in grades 5-8. Limit 10. Registration is required. Stop in or call 518-885-5022.
Fried Fish Dinner
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: fried fish, mac and cheese, tartar sauce, cold slaw, roll. Dinner for 2 / $30. (cash only).
Galway Photography Club
Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. After our January meeting was canceled due to weather, we rescheduled Schenectady Daily Gazette Photographer Erica Miller to speak to our group and share some of her photographs. Our meetings, which are held year-round on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for those at all levels of photography to share their photography and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Code Ninja Camp ��
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 1 p.m. | Kids in grades 3 through 5 are invited to attend Computer enthusiast of all abilities will learn all about coding with our friends from Code Ninjas. Limit 12. Registration is required. Please stop in or call 518-885-5022.