Outside Programming
The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation is offering Outside Programming. Enjoy fitness outdoors. Yoga and Zumba classes (evening and morning) under the Malta Park Pavilion. Free Zumba class 6/7 (must pre-register) Painting in the Park with Pat at the Malta Community Park.Explore the outdoors with a free story walk at the Shenantaha Creek Park through June 25. To register and for more information visit www.MaltaParksRec.com
Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner we will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pick up will be at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls on May 14, From 4:30 – 6 p.m. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw and homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are required by Tuesday, May 11 so we can give Jim a head count. As always delivery is available. Cost of meal is $12. Call 518-793-1152 to place your order.
Community Yard Sale
Join us at South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, located at 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls on May 15. We will have booths for garage sale items, crafts and party type people (Pampered Chef, 31 bags etc). We will have lunch (hotdog on the grill, chips & water) for sale starting at 11 a.m. All Covid safety regulations will be in effect – Masks are Mandatory! Let’s make this a festive fundraising event. Invite all your friends to shop. Don’t hesitate to see me if you have questions. We still have spaces for rent for $25. We will be here rain or shine! For more information, call 518-793-1152, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or visit www.sgfumc.org.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters Zoom program for Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. will be presented by Dr. Michael Lucas, Curator of Historical Archaeology at the New York State Museum. Dr. Lucas’ current research focuses on the historical archaeology of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with an emphasis on the period from 1750 to 1820. Michael has a Ph.D. in American Studies and he worked as an archaeologist in the Chesapeake region for 25 years before coming to the State Museum in 2014. He is co-editor of the book Archaeology of the War of 1812. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Havurah Vatik
Fatal Attraction: The Politics of Mortal Terror – Professor Sheldon Solomon is the guest speaker for May’s Zoom event taking place on Tuesday, May 18 from 11 a.m. – Noon. For this presentation, he will share with us his research demonstrating how subtle alterations of psychological conditions can have dramatic effects on political attitudes and voting behavior. He will explore the ominous implications of these findings for the future of democracy. To join the Zoom Meeting, visit us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pierogi sale on Tuesday, May 18. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. now. Please call to order 518-363-0001. Pick up will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please continue to wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.
Annual Plant Fair
Tomatoes from organically grown seeds; herbs, lettuce, other vegetables, and a wide variety of local perennials. Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sunday, May 23 from Noon to 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Church Parking Lot - 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Masks and social distancing required - Cash or checks, no credit cards. Free Winterberry Shrub seedling to each of the first 25 families. For additional information, contact: 518-587-0403.
Holy Hootenanny on the Hill
Music Festival St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church. All are welcome on Saturday May 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. Music by Adela & Jude, Magic by Dave McClements. Free Ice Cream. Bring a lawn chair, please wear mask, contact tracing & covid policies observed.
Donations Wanted for Fundraiser Yard sale
The sale will take place on June 4, 5, and 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. Items wanted: Household items, jewelry, toys, furniture, tools, etc. Donations can be dropped off May 1-June 1. Please call Elaine 518-587-5109 to set up donation drop off. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven End of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days.
Perennial Plant and Garage Sale
The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale and will be located at 8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park. A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta. In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden. Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale. Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticultural-related field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Craft Fair at Brookside
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair. The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Program
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7 years old. The program will run two weeks July 12-16 and July 19- 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme and it will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities! We are located at 418 Geyser Rd. Suite 5, Ballston Spa. The program is in person and class size is limited. We will be following all CDC, state, and local Covid-19 prevention guidelines. Cost $200 for a week, $380 for two weeks. For more information and registration please visit www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037.
