Diabetes Support
Group Online
March 4, at noon, is the next Diabetes Support Group sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. This informal support group is held via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Family members of those with diabetes are also welcomed to attend. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group. Contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Register in advance for this meeting at:
cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcumprTgsHdTnnFQhaAk3 DmT35kxzTfzR. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Southern Saratoga
Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting during February and March. Artist Rita Helie is exhibiting in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, during February and artist, Valerie Wolf will be exhibiting there during the month of March. Artist Karen Wooding is exhibiting during February at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Visit these locations and see what our artists are doing in our area. For more information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Saratoga Irish
Family Festival
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold a family FEIS on Sunday, March 6 from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Saratoga -Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. A traditional family festival featuring a celebration of Irish Music, dance, and culture. Donation $10, children under 12 free. Light fare available for an additional price. There will be raffle items and baskets galore. For more information call Mark Lyon at 518-312- 3856, AOH
FEIS Committee.
Celebrate the
Violin & Piano
The Saratoga Chamber Players invite you to Saratoga Springs Methodist Church, 5th Avenue & Henning Road on March 6 at 3 p.m. to discover, or rediscover, the music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, an English violin prodigy and conductor, and to enjoy the works of old favorites, Franz Schubert and Manuel de Falla. Violinist Jill Levy and pianist Margaret Kampmeier will open the concert with Coleridge-Taylor’s 1895 Ballade in C minor, Op.73. The opening selection of the concert will be followed by Manuel De Falla’s Suite populaire espagnole and Schubert’s Fantaisie for Violin and Piano in C Major, D 934. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-piano-and-violin-tickets-167612977929 - adults $30; seniors $25; and students $20. Children admitted for free.
History Center
Brings Ireland to NY
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, the Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce a partnership with the Waterford (NY) Historical Museum & Cultural Center and Ireland’s Waterford Institute of Technology. On March 12, 1 p.m., the three organizations will present “Waterford to Waterford: Irish Connections.” The hour-long program will explore the historical connections and shared cultural aspects of both Waterford, Ireland and Waterford, New York through the lasting legacy of heritage within the greater Capital Region and Saratoga County. This free zoom program is open to the public. To receive the Zoom link and details, please register at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/39590-waterford-to-waterford-irish-connections. For more information contact Sean Kelleher, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 7th Repair Café on Saturday, March 19 from 1- 4pm at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This event will be different than previous Cafés due to the ongoing pandemic. This event is free, but registration is required. The following guidelines will be in place: Appointments required. To register, please call Jennifer Ferriss 518-584-7860 x242 or visit www.sspl.org/contact/form/jferriss. Limited 1 item per household, come alone, if possible. Masks required, social distancing should be maintained, and hand sanitizer will be available. Covid-19 guidelines may change, so check the Facebook event page. To learn more, visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs. Updates and additional details on the Facebook event listing: www.facebook.com/events/284895606914245.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Training
March 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Church at Newtown Rd., 142 Lower Newtown Rd., Waterford. CAST (Community Awareness Skills Training) is a community-oriented event designed to help us all explore how we think and talk about suicide. CAST addresses suicide as a major community health problem and presents steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of suicide. It is designed for including parents, teachers, first responders, medical professionals, support groups, veteran organizations, domestic abuse organizations, senior centers, and more. All are welcome. Free to the community. Registration required. newtownroad.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1083330. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amy Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Get a Table for
Spring Craft Fair
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Avenue in Saratoga. This Craft Fair benefits our annual Scholarship Fund for 2022. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6-foot space with an 8 ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club. Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.
