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Wednesday January 13

Vaccination Clinic

RUTLAND The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will hold an H1N1, Seasonal Flu, and Pneumonia Vaccination Clinic from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Godnick Adult Center off Woodstock Avenue in Rutland. H1N1 vaccine is available for everyone age 6 months and older, while seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine is available for age 18 and older. Cost: H1N1 is free; flu and pneumonia is free with Medicare Part B card; flu is $33, pneumonia $53, for all others (Visa and MasterCard accepted). Information: 802-770-1574, or www.ravnah.org.

Lunch, Talk

CASTLETON Janet Parker, spokeswoman for the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, will speak at the Castleton Community Center’s Lunch and Learn series on Wednesday, Jan. 13. A roast pork luncheon will be served at noon, and Janet will speak at 12:30 p.m. Luncheon cost: $3.25 senior citizens; $4.25 guests younger than 60. You’ll find the center on Route 4A in Castleton. Lunch reservations: 802-468-3093.

Woman’s Club

CASTLETON The Castleton Woman’s Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Medical Chapel on the Castleton State College campus. Debby DuBay, owner of Limoges Antiques in Rutland, will present a program on “Living and Collecting Limoges.” Debby also will appraise porcelain pieces for the club members. Members are asked to bring 1 and ½ sandwiches to share, and dessert and a beverage will be provided. Information: Doris at 265-7987.

Garden Club Meets

SCHUYLERVILLE The Schuylerville Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the United Methodist Church in Schuylerville. A biologist from General Electric will speak about the Hudson River dredging project, its impact on flora and fauna, and plans to remediate the impact. Guests and prospective members will be welcome; call Pam Foehser at 695-4583 if you plan to attend.

Bingo

GRANVILLE The North Granville Hose Company will host Bingo at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the North Granville Community Hall off of Route 22. Games are held each Wednesday, and proceeds help to support the fire department. Information: 518-642-2865.

Granville Dems

GRANVILLE The Granville Democratic Committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Village of Granville Meeting Room, 51 Quaker Street, across from Stewart’s. All Granville registered Democrats, especially those newly registered, are encouraged to attend. Information: Nicholas Silitch at 642-8086.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Thursday January 14

Blood Drives

WARREN COUNTY The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives as follows: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, and 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, call Debbie Manell at 926-1809; noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Glens Falls Civic Center, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE; and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Harrisena Community Church, 1616 Ridge Road, Queensbury, call 656-9894. Additional blood drives in Warren County: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, or www.RedCrossBlood.org.

Culinary Adventure

MANCHESTER Chef and Manchester resident Yuval Sela will present a Tasteful Culinary Adventure program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Mark Skinner Library, 48 West Road in Manchester. Easy-to-prepare recipes that are healthy and inexpensive will be featured. Those with vitamin D will be emphasized, and samples will be provided. Information: 802-362-2607.

Friday January 15

Charlie’s Hot Dogs

HOOSICK FALLS American Legion Post 40 in Hoosick Falls will hold a Charlie’s Hot Dogs Sale from 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm., or until sold out, on Friday, Jan. 15. Deliveries will be available for businesses in the village. Information/orders: 686-0717.

Spaghetti Dinner

POULTNEY The Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce will serve an all-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, in the downstairs Fellowship Hall at the Poultney United Methodist Church, 108 Main Street. Cost: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens, $3 ages 6 to 12, free 5 and younger, at the door, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber’s projects and events. Information/head-of-the-line tickets: 802-287-2010, or e-mail poultneyvt@yahoo.com.

Torchlight Parade

POULTNEY The Poultney Valley Snow Devils snowmobile club will hold its annual Torchlight Parade on Friday, Jan. 15, snow permitting. Participants will line up at 6 p.m. at the green in East Poultney, and depart at 6:30 p.m. sharp for the brief trip to the spaghetti dinner at the Poultney United Methodist Church on Main Street. Torches will be provided by the club. Dinner tickets: 802-287-2010. Club information: Ernie DeMatties at +287-9755.

Author Visits

MANCHESTER Jan Balakian, author of “Reading the Plays of Wendy Wasserstein,” will discuss her book and sign copies at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, at the Northshire Bookstore on Main Street in Manchester. Free and open to all. Information: 802-362-2200.

Saturday January 16

Quilters Meet

ARGYLE The Highland Quilters Guild will meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Methodist Church in Argyle. Bring backing fabric, sewing machines and supplies for making quilts for veterans. Bring lunch, too.

Food Pantry

SCHAGHTICOKE The Food Pantry at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. This pantry is open on the third Saturday each month. Information: 753-6984.

Farmers’ Market

NORTHUMBERLAND The Gansevoort Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Northumberland Town Hall on Catherine Street. Baked goods, cheese, honey, vegetables, jewelry, crafts and more will be offered, along with free refreshments. This market will be open every other Saturday during the winter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.

Bowl for Kids

HOOSICK FALLS A Bowl for Hoosick Kids event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Barbecue Recreation on Route 22, River Road in Hoosick Falls. There’ll be three waves of bowlers, at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. The minimum pledge per team will be $200, with prizes for the top fundraisers, and proceeds benefiting the Hoosick Youth and Community Center, and the Happy MentorWorks Program. Team registration/sponsorships/donations: 518-686-9050.

Family Activity

GLENS FALLS The Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls will offer a “Snowflake Story and Crafts” family activity from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. The story of Wilson Bentley, a photographer of snowflakes in the 1800s, will be presented, and snowflake crafts will be created. Information/cost: 518-793-2826, or www.chapmanmuseum.org.

Memory Sharing

RUTLAND In conjunction with its current “Locked in Time” photography exhibition, the Rutland Area Art Assn. will host an open mike sharing of memories with the BirchDel Poets from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main Street in Rutland. Information: 802-775-0356.

Pancake Supper

ARGYLE The Argyle American Legion Post will serve an all-you-can-eat Pancake Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the post on Route 40, Sheridan Street. Cost: $6 adults; $3 children. Information: Gary Gilchrist at 638-8603.

Benefit Concert

MANCHESTER Blues singer Downtown Bob Stannard and Friends will perform in concert to benefit the Ski for Heat program on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Burr and Burton Academy’s Riley Center for the Arts in Manchester. Cost: $20 suggested donation. Tickets are available at the Northshire Bookstore in Manchester, at www.skiforheat.org, from Martha Robertson at 802-824-3558, and at the door.

Belle of Amherst

WEST RUTLAND The Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will stage “The Belle of Amherst” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Paramount Brick Box Theatre on Center Street in Rutland. Starring will be Bonnie Pritchard as America’s premier poet, Emily Dickinson. Tickets at $18 each will be sold at the door, and in advance at 802-775-0903. Information: www.actorsrepvt.org.

Band at VFW

VALLEY FALLS The “That Guy” band will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Avenue in Valley Falls. Everyone will be welcome.

Sunday January 17

Rotary Breakfast

SARATOGA SPRINGS The Racing City Rotary Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 0 Williams Street. Cost: $6 adults; $0 senior citizens and ages 5 to 12; free younger than 5. Information: 518-584-1621.

Tracking Hike

GRANVILLE The Pember Museum in Granville will offer a Snowshoe and Animal Tracking Hike from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Hebron Nature Preserve. Meet at the Porter Schoolhouse on Route 22. In case of poor weather, the hike will be cancelled; call Bernadette Hoffman to verify at 518-692-3129. Information: 518-642-1515.

Country Dance

SCHUYLERVILLE The Country Round and Square Dance Assn. will host an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, at the American Legion Hall on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Cost: $5 adults, $2 ages 6 to 17, free younger than 6, and everyone will be welcome. Information: Linda at 518-638-8905, or Sandy at 518-638-6182.

Family Day, Talk

GLENS FALLS The Hyde Collection at 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls will offer a family program, “Discovery Day: Divided by a Common Language?” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17. Included will be a tour followed by art making for children. And at 3 p.m. on Jan. 17, there’ll be a Curator’s Talk and Catalogue Signing in conjunction with the exhibition, “An Enduring Legacy: American Impressionist Landscape Paintings from the Thomas Clark Collection.” Information: 518-792-1761, Ext. 28, or www.hydecollection.org.

Harlem Wizards

GREENWICH The Greenwich Central School PTSA will host the Harlem Wizards at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, at Greenwich High School. Crowd-pleasing basketball tricks for the whole family will be featured. Cost: $12 at the door, or $10 in advance at 692-7079.

Monday January 18

Women Meet

CAMBRIDGE The Embury Unit of United Methodist Women will meet at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 18, in the Fellowship Hall at the Embury United Methodist Church, 41 E. Main Street in Cambridge. Following a brown bag lunch, Nancy Osgood will present a program titled, “Prayer and Self Denial.” Information: 518-677-3602, or www.troyconference.org/emburyumchurch.

Blood Drives

WASHINGTON COUNTY The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives as follows: 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Hartford Fire Dept., Routes 40 and 149, call Karin MacDuff at 632-5615; 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 19, St. Patrick’s Church, 15 S. Park Street, Cambridge, call Major Greg Woodcock at 677-7071; 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 20, First United Presbyterian Church, W. Broadway, Salem, call Pat Phillips at 854-7247; 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22, SCA Tissue, 72 CR 53, Greenwich, call Medical Office at 742-2114; and 1 to 6 p.m. Jan. 26, South Glens Falls Fire Dept., Station 2, Route 197, Fort Edward, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, or www.RedCrossBlood.org.

Monday Bingo

CAMBRIDGE American Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Bingo at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 18. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited. Information: 518-677-8069.

Tuesday January 19

Wii Class

SARATOGA SPRINGS Tuesday, Jan. 19, is the deadline to reserve your space in the Wii Wild Card Class led by Bill Davis that will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams Street. Information/reservations: 518-584-1621.

Cabaret

RUTLAND The Tony-winning musical, “Cabaret,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center Street in Rutland. Cost: $30.50 and $35.50. Information/tickets: 802-775-0903, or www.paramountlive.org.

Wednesday January 20

Health Check

SARATOGA SPRINGS A Blood Pressure Check will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams Street. Information: 518-584-1621.

Health Clinics

RUTLAND COUNTY The Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice will offer Blood Pressure and Foot Care Clinics as follows: 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, The Meadows, Rutland; 3:15 p.m. Jan. 20, The Gables, Rutland; 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, Maple Village, Rutland; noon Wednesday, Jan. 27, Godnick Adult Center, Rutland; 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, Dorset Nursing Office, Dorset; and 12:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Community Center, North Clarendon. Cost: $2 blood pressure; $5 foot care. Information: 802-775-0568.

Animal Babies

GRANVILLE The Pember Museum at 33 W. Main Street in Granville will host an Animal Babies A-Z Slide Show from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. This free program for children of all ages will include a live rabbit for touching and learning. Information: 518-642-1515.

Thursday January 21

Meal at School

HARTFORD The senior class will serve an all-you-can-eat Dimes-a-Dip Meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, in the cafeteria of the Hartford Central School. Cost: $3.50 adults, $2.50 younger than 12, including a beverage. Everyone is invited.

Librarian Speaks

POULTNEY Poultney Town Librarian Rebecca Cook will present a lively and amusing talk during a meeting of the Poultney Woman’s Club on Thursday, Jan. 21, in the downstairs room of the Methodist Church on Main Street in Poultney. A business meeting will begin at 7 p.m., the talk will follow at 7:30 p.m., and refreshments will be provided. Information/to arrange a ride: 802-287-9744.

Jazz Fusion Concert

DORSET/MANCHESTER The Mads Tolling Quartet will perform a Jazz Fusion Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Long Trail School off Route 30 in Dorset, and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Maple Street School in Manchester. Cost: $30 at the door, or $20 in advance at 802-362-1956 and at the Northshire Bookstore ($15 at the door and $10 in advance for age 18 and younger). Also, childcare can be requested when making reservations.

Friday January 22

Fish Fry

WHITEHALL American Legion Post 83 at 148 Main St. in Whitehall will serve a Friday Fish Fry from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22. This meal is served each Friday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-499-2482.

Friday Pizza

GREENWICH Elks Lodge 2223 on Route 40 in Greenwich will offer Friday Night Pizza from 5 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. The public is invited to eat in, or take out, Henderson’s Pizza. This meal is offered each Friday, with few exceptions. Information/orders: 518-692-2061.

Friday Bingo

WHITEHALL Elks Lodge 1491 at 5 Elks Way in Whitehall will hold Friday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22. Featured will be a $500 jackpot special. This bingo is held each Friday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited.

Friday Concert

RUTLAND Soprano Carolina Ulrich will perform in concert on Friday, Jan. 22, at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center Street in Rutland. Information/tickets: 802-775-0903, or www.paramountlive.org.

Saturday January 23

Farmers’ Market

GLENS FALLS The Winter Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-0438, or www.gffma.com.

Drawing Class

HOOSICK FALLS The Hoosick Falls Youth and Community Center will offer a “Draw in Perspective” class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 23. Learn how to find the center of a square or rectangle in perspective, how to create 3-D boxes in one or two-point perspective, and more. Cost: $10 center members; $20 non-members. Information/registration: 518-686-9050, or www.hoosick-youth.org.

Horse Massage

FORT EDWARD Pine Meadow Farm will offer a “Learn how to Massage Your Horse” class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, in its heated barn at 1986 Route 4 in Fort Edward. Bring your horse and receive half off all services. Information/massage time reservations: 518-746-7463, or www.pinemeadowfarm.com.

Frost Faire

STILLWATER Saratoga National Historical Park will hold its 15th Annual Frost Faire from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Snow tubing on “The Big Hill,” horse and carriage rides, a nature hike, Revolutionary War soldier demonstrations, a warming tent and bonfire will be featured. Information: 518-664-9821, Ext. 224, or www.nps.gov/sara.

Ham Dinner

SARATOGA SPRINGS The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Men will serve an Economic Stimulus Ham Dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Cost: $5 adults; free for children (diners are asked to bring a can of food for the local food pantry, and cash donations also will be accepted). You’ll find this event off Northway Exit 14, at 175 Fifth Avenue, across from BOCES, in Saratoga Springs. Information/advance tickets: 584-3720, Ext. 17.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Albany River Rats at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Contra Dance

GLENS FALLS Temple Beth-El in Glens Falls will host a New England-style Contra Dance for all ages from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. No dancing experience is required and you don’t need to bring a partner. Information/cost: 518-307-6091, or www.danceflurry.org/new/glensfalls.html.

Band at VFW

VALLEY FALLS The “Cool Uncle” band will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Avenue in Valley Falls. Everyone will be welcome.

Sunday January 24

Poker

CASTLETON American Legion Post 50 on Route 4A in Castleton will host two poker tournaments on Sunday, Jan. 24. Doors will open at 11 a.m., with a Texas Hold’em at noon ($100 entry fee) and an Omaha Hi-Lo no limit at 4 p.m. ($40 buy-in). Both tournaments will have a 75 percent payback. Information: Ray Downs at 518-499-1750.

Family Program

GLENS FALLS The Hyde Collection at 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls will offer a free family program, “Discovery Day: Impressionist Landscapes,” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24. Included will be a tour, followed by art making for children. Information: 518-792-1761, or www.hydecollection.org. Also, ask about The Hyde’s ARTfull Afternoons and Tours for Tots programs.

Talk and Tour

RUTLAND In conjunction with its current “Locked in Time” photography exhibition, the Rutland Area Art Assn. will host Dr. Richard Brown with a Gallery Talk and Tour at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 S. Main Street in Rutland. This exhibition will run through Feb. 5. Information: 802-775-0356.

Buffet, Sing-Along

VALLEY FALLS VFW Post 1938 on Poplar Avenue in Valley Falls will serve an all-you-can-eat Buffet from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24. Cost: $9. Everyone is invited to the buffet and to sing along with Paulie and his one-man band.

Country Dance

SCHUYLERVILLE The Country Round and Square Dance Assn. will host an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24, at the American Legion Hall on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Cost: $5 adults, $2 ages 6 to 17, free younger than 6, and everyone will be welcome. Information: Linda at 518-638-8905, or Sandy at 518-638-6182.

Monday January 25

Movie Sign Ups

SARATOGA SPRINGS Reservations are requested by Monday, Jan. 25, for the Dustin Hoffman/Emma Thompson movie, “Last Chance Harvey,” that will be screened at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Springs, 5 Williams Street. Information/reservations: 518-584-1621.

Courthouse Workshops

SALEM Bob Nopper will lead a variety of Pottery Workshops for children and adults beginning on Monday, Jan. 25, at the Courthhouse Community Center in Salem. Other workshops for adults will include Early Morning Stretch on Jan. 6, Teen Yoga on Jan. 7, Qi Gong on Jan. 8, Quilted Handbags on March 4, and Songbird Painting on March 9.

Tuesday January 26

Banner Program

MANCHESTER The Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce will kick off its 10th Annual Banner Program at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at its office, 5046 Main Street in Manchester. Nonprofit organizations hosting events in the Manchester region that benefit the local community may sign up to have event banners displayed on Route 11/30, south of Aubuchon Hardware. Information: 802-362-6313, or e-mail bmeachem@manchesterchamber.net to receive an application and guidelines.

Elmo Grows Up

GLENS FALLS Sesame Street Live’s “When Elmo Grows Up” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday the 27th, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Cost: $12, $16 and $21, plus a limited number of Gold Circle tickets at $29 each. Information: 518-798-0202. Tickets: Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or www.ticketmaster.com.

Wednesday January 27

Blood Drives

WASHINGTON COUNTY The American Red Cross will hold Blood Drives as follows: 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Orchard Nursing Home, 10421 Route 40, Granville, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE; 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Argyle United Methodist Church, 12 Sheridan Street, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Elks Lodge 2223, Route 40, Greenwich, call Kate Ziehm at 692-8684. Information: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE, or www.RedCrossBlood.org.

Radon Program

SALEM The Courthouse Community Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer a Radon Awareness program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the center in Salem. Free and open to all.

Thursday January 28

Bridge Class

MANCHESTER The Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning will offer the “Road to Winning Bridge: Play and Defense,” with certified teacher Elizabeth von Riesenfelder, from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursdays from Jan. 28 through March 11 at Equinox Village in Manchester. Cost: $90. Information/registration: Renee Bornstein at 802-362-1199, or www.greenmtnacademy.org.

Friday January 29

Hockey Games

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Binghamton Senators at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, and the Norfolk Admirals at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Saturday January 30

Dog Show

QUEENSBURY The Northeast Winter Classic AKC All Breed Dog Show will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31, at the Adirondack Sports Complex in Queensbury. Information/cost: 518-743-1086, or www.saratoganykennelclub.org.

Farmers’ Market

NOTHUMBERLAND The Gansevoort Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Northumberland Town Hall on Catherine Street. Baked goods, cheese, honey, veggies, jewelry, crafts and more will be offered. This market will be open every other Saturday during the winter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.

Sunday January 31

Country Dance

SCHUYLERVILLE The Country Round and Square Dance Assn. will host an Old-Style Country Dance from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the American Legion Hall on Clancy Street in Schuylerville. Cost: $5 adults, $2 ages 6 to 17, free younger than 6, and everyone will be welcome. Information: Linda at 518-638-8905, or Sandy at 518-638-6182.

Vermont Symphony

RUTLAND The Vermont Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center Street in Rutland. Featured will be Andre Watts playing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” with Jaime Laredo conducting. Information/tickets: 802-775-0903.

Tuesday February 2

Poultney Legion

POULTNEY The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 39, 689 Granville Street in Poultney, will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the Sons of the American Legion at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, and the regular Legion meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Information: 802-287-5229.

Wednesday February 3

Art History, Lunch

GLENS FALLS The Hyde Collection at 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls will offer Art a la Carte, an exploration of art history over your bag lunch, from 11:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Cost: Donation for guests; free for members. Information: 518-792-1761, or www.hydecollection.org.

Mania Auditions

WEST PAWLET Auditions for the Mettawee Mania Extravaganza Talent Show 2010 will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Mettawee School on Route 153 in West Pawlet. Singers, dancers, comedians, magicians and others are encouraged to audition, and individual and group acts will be welcome. Rehearsals will be on March 11 and 12, and the extravaganza on March 13, with Miss Vermont, Laura Hall, as emcee. Information/appointments: Rod Hawkins at 802-325-3687.

Town Meeting Talk

MANCHESTER The Mark Skinner Library will present UVM Professor Frank Bryan with a talk on “New England Town Meeting” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. Free and open to all. Information: Library at 802-362-2607, or Vermont Humanities Council at 802-262-2626.

Thursday February 4

Legion Auxiliary

FAIR HAVEN The Auxiliary of American Legion Post 49 on S. Main St. in Fair Haven will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. Information: 802-265-7983.

Friday February 5

Book Sale

GLENS FALLS The Friends of the Crandall Library will hold a Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the sixth, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday the seventh, at the library in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-6508, Ext. 3, or www.crandalllibrary.org.

Fish Fry

WHITEHALL American Legion Post 83 at 148 Main St. in Whitehall will serve a Friday Fish Fry from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 5. This meal is served each Friday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-499-2482.

Friday Pizza

GREENWICH Elks Lodge 2223 on Route 40 in Greenwich will offer Friday Night Pizza from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5. The public is invited to eat in, or take out, Henderson’s Pizza. This meal is offered each Friday, with few exceptions. Information/orders: 518-692-2061.

Friday Bingo

WHITEHALL Elks Lodge 1491 at 5 Elks Way in Whitehall will hold Friday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5. Featured will be a $500 jackpot special. This bingo is held each Friday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Manchester Monarchs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Saturday February 6

Winter Camp

HOOSICK FALLS The Hoosick Falls Youth and Community Center is accepting registrations for its “Center Stage Creation and Action Winter Camp” that will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 15 to 19. This camp, for elementary students in the Hoosick Falls Central School District, will feature music, dance, theatre and set design. Cost: $80 center members; $100 non-members. Pre-registration is required at 518-686-9050, or www.hoosick-youth.org.

Farmers’ Market

GLENS FALLS The Winter Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-0438, or www.gffma.com.

Garage Sale

SARATOGA SPRINGS The United Methodist Men will sponsor the Eighth Annual Winter Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Donated items may be delivered to the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Feb. 1. For sale will be antiques, collectibles, toys, house wares, linens, tools, sports equipment, and more. You’ll find this event off Northway Exit 14 at Henning Road and Fifth Avenue, across from BOCES.

Polar Cap Run

LAKE GEORGE The four-mile Polar Cap Run will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the elementary school in Lake George. Information: www.adirondackrunners.com.

Art Reception

MANCHESTER The Southern Vermont Arts Center will hold a free opening reception for its February Exhibitions from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6. You’ll find this event in the center’s Yester House Gallery off West Road in Manchester. Information: 802-362-1405, or www.svac.org.

Gala Awards

GLENS FALLS The People Pixel Project gala awards celebration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Video screenings and dinner will be featured. Reservations/time: 518-668-2616, or www.lakegeorgearts.org.

Sunday February 7

Buffet Breakfast

CAMBRIDGE American Legion Post 634 at 210 Route 22 in Cambridge will serve an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style Pancake/French Toast Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7. Cost: $6. Everyone is invited to this breakfast that is served on the first Sunday each month, with few exceptions.

Chamber Music

GLENS FALLS The Lake George Chamber Orchestra will perform in concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls. Featured will be Ovidiu Marinescu on cello. Information/reservations: 518-792-6931, or www.lgco.org.

Monday February 8

Barbershop Chorus

RUTLAND The Rutland Curbstone Chorus will meet for practice at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, at Rutland High School. All males with an interest in barbershop singing are encouraged to join this fun group. Information: 802-273-2911.

Monday Bingo

CAMBRIDGE American Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Bingo at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited. Information: 518-677-8069.

Tuesday February 9

Lincoln Talk

MANCHESTER Hildene will continue its four-part Winter History Series at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in its Beckwith Room in Manchester. Author and historian Jason Emerson will present a 45-minute talk on “Robert Todd Lincoln as Captain of Industry,” followed by a 15-minute question and answer period. The Museum Store will be open before this event, and coffee and snacks will be available. Free and open to all. Information: Stephanie at 802-367-7960, or e-mail Stephanie@hildene.org.

Wednesday February 10

Movie at Library

BOLTON LANDING The Sembrich Film Series will continue with “Shakespeare in Love” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Bolton Free Library. Free. Information/reservations: 518-644-2431, or 644-9839.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Rochester Americans at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Saturday February 13

Winter Carnival

LAKE GEORGE The first weekend of the free Lake George Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14, in Lake George Village. Information: 518-240-0809, or www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Farmers’ Market

NOTHUMBERLAND The Gansevoort Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Northumberland Town Hall on Catherine Street. Baked goods, cheese, honey, veggies, jewelry, crafts and more will be offered. This market will be open every other Saturday during the winter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.

Valentine’s Day Crafts

GLENS FALLS The Chapman Historical Museum in Glens Falls will host a family activity day, “Valentine’s Day Crafts,” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Old-fashioned Valentines will be featured. Reservations/cost: 518-793-2826, or www.chapmanmuseum.org.

Teddy Bear Party

MANCHESTER The Southern Vermont Arts Center will host a Teddy Bear Tea Party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, in its Yester House Gallery off West Road in Manchester. Information: 802-362-1405, or www.svac.org.

Sunday February 14

Sunday Breakfast

VALLEY FALLS The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 1938 in Valley Falls will serve an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style Pancake/French Toast Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, at the post. Cost: $6 adults; $3 ages 5 to 12; free younger than 5. Everyone will be welcome.

Armchair Tours

STILLWATER Saratoga National Historical Park will offer Armchair Tours at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, 21 and 28. Explore national parks from the comfort of the park’s Visitor Center. You’ll find the park between routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater. Information: 518-664-9821, Ext. 224, or www.nps.gov/sara.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Tuesday February 16

Vacation Workshops

GLENS FALLS Children’s Art Studio Vacation Workshops will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 16 to 19, at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls. Also, ask about the Tours for Tots (ages 3 to 6) and ARTfull Afternoons (ages 6 to 12) programs. Information/registration: 518-792-1761, Ext. 17.

Friday February 19

Fish Fry

WHITEHALL American Legion Post 83 at 148 Main St. in Whitehall will serve a Friday Fish Fry from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. This meal is served each Friday, with few exceptions. Information: 518-499-2482.

Friday Pizza

GREENWICH Elks Lodge 2223 on Route 40 in Greenwich will offer Friday Night Pizza from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 19. The public is invited to eat in, or take out, Henderson’s Pizza. This meal is offered each Friday, with few exceptions. Information/orders: 518-692-2061.

Stage Show

GLENS FALLS The Glens Falls Community Theatre will stage “L’Affaire Desare” at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, and 1 p.m. Sunday the 21st, at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. Additional performances will be on Feb. 26 to 28. Information/reservations: 518-798-9663, Ext. 30, or www.gfcommunitytheatre.org.

Friday Bingo

WHITEHALL Elks Lodge 1491 at 5 Elks Way in Whitehall will hold Friday Night Bingo at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19. Featured will be a $500 jackpot special. This bingo is held each Friday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited.

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Hershey Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Play at Wood

GLENS FALLS Wrightstage Productions will stage “Whose Life is it Anyway?” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls. Information/tickets: 518-798-9663, or www.woodtheater.org.

Saturday February 20

Winter Carnival

LAKE GEORGE The second weekend of the free Lake George Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20 and 21, in Lake George Village. Information: 518-240-0809, or www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Food Pantry

SCHAGHTICOKE The Food Pantry at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 Route 40 in Schaghticoke, will be open from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. This pantry is open on the third Saturday each month. Information: 753-6984.

Farmers’ Market

GLENS FALLS The Winter Farmers’ Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls. Information: 518-792-0438, or www.gffma.com.

Tax Prep

SALEM The Volunteer Income Tax Program will offer tax preparation for families with incomes of less than $49,000 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Courthouse Community Center in Salem. Appointments are required at 518-746-2560, or toll-free at 1-800-548-0881.

Family Program

GLENS FALLS The Hyde Collection will offer a free family program, “Discovery Day: Impressionist Landscapes,” on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 161 Warren Street in Glens Falls. Drop in between 1 and 3 p.m. for a tour, followed by art making for children. Information: 518-792-1761, or www.hydecollection.org. Also, ask about The Hyde’s ARTfull Afternoons (ages 6 to 12) and Tours for Tots (ages 3 to 6) programs.

Ice Racing

GLENS FALLS World Championship Ice Racing will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Professional racers will compete in 20 races. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Sunday February 21

Armchair Tours

STILLWATER Saratoga National Historical Park will offer Armchair Tours at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21 and 28. Explore national parks from the comfort of the park’s Visitor Center. You’ll find the park between routes 4 and 32 in Stillwater. Information: 518-664-9821, Ext. 224, or www.nps.gov/sara.

Monday February 22

Monday Bingo

CAMBRIDGE American Legion Post 634 at 2106 Route 22 in Cambridge will host Bingo at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22. This bingo is held each Monday, with few exceptions, and everyone is invited. Information: 518-677-8069.

Wednesday February 24

Hockey Game

GLENS FALLS The Adirondack Phantoms ice hockey team will play the Syracuse Crunch at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, the Norfolk Admirals at 7:30 p.m. Friday the 26th, and the Lowell Devils at 7 p.m. Saturday the 27th, at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Information/tickets: 518-798-0202, or www.glensfallscc.com.

Friday February 26

Stage Show

GLENS FALLS The Glens Falls Community Theatre will stage “L’Affaire Desare” at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27, and 1 p.m. Sunday the 28th, at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls. Information/reservations: 518-798-9663, Ext. 30, or www.gfcommunitytheatre.org.

Saturday February 27

Winter Carnival

LAKE GEORGE The third weekend of the free Lake George Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28, in Lake George Village. Information: 518-240-0809, or www.lakegeorgewintercarnival.com.

Farmers’ Market

NOTHUMBERLAND The Gansevoort Farmer’s Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Northumberland Town Hall on Catherine Street. Baked goods, cheese, honey, veggies, jewelry, crafts and more will be offered. This market will be open every other Saturday during the winter from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town hall.

Contra Dance

GLENS FALLS Temple Beth-El in Glens Falls will host a New England-style Contra Dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27. This dance is for all ages and dancing abilities, and you don’t need to bring a partner. Information/cost: 518-307-6091, or www.danceflurry.org/new/glensfalls.html.

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