Easter Bunny Visits Saratoga Farmers’ Market
The Easter Bunny knows where to find the freshest carrots in town...at the farmers’ market. He will pay a special visit to the farmers’ market, located at Saratoga Spa State Park, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The market will offer free professional portrait photos to be taken with our fluffy friend. The Saratoga Springs Public Library will also join us to offer a free, fun activity for children of all ages. Vendors will offer a variety of delicious, local goods. Admission is free.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Come to Congress Park on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun day of hunting for eggs, playing carnival games, eating ice cream, hearing an Easter story, getting your face painted and nails done and a picture with the Easter Bunny. Silent Auction Easter baskets will be available to win. Rain date is Easter Sunday, 3/27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, Faith Chapel will once again host the 8th Annual Great Schuylerville Egg Hunt at Schuylerville High School Turf Field, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville. There will be 3 egg hunts for 3 age categories: birth to 3 year olds at 11:00 a.m., ages 4-7 will be at 11:20 a.m. and ages 8-12 will be at 11:40 a.m. We will have over 10,000 eggs, face painting, a bounce house, and a visit from Puddles the Clown and the Easter Bunny. Free admission, come share in the fun. In case of rain, the hunt will be held in the High School Gym.
Join us for Fishmas Eve
‘Tis the night before trout season…
We invite you to a fun-filled evening as we welcome the opening of area streams. There will be appetizers, prizes, demos, raffles and of course fishing stories galore. The event is hosted by the Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited and will be held on March 31, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Parting Glass located at 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The suggested donation is $10 or $5 plus 3 of your flies or 1 killer spinning lure. Flies and lures will be raffled as door prizes. Proceeds will go towards stream conservation and habitat restoration. Everyone is welcome. Contact Mark at (518) 893-2228.
Babysitting Course at Gavin Park
Adirondack Health & Safety will once again be presenting a child and babysitting course at Gavin Park. This course is open to girls and boys ages 10 and up. Participants will learn the basics of CABS (Child and Babysitting Safety), along with CPR and first aid. The course runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday April 2. Pre-registration and bag lunch is required. Cost for Wilton Residents is $60, Saratoga Springs School District Residents is $65 and all others $70. Questions may be answered by calling the park office at (518) 584-9455.
Dance +26
The Dance Alliance of the Capital Region is proud to co-sponsor Dance +26 with The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 11 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. The theme will be “Dancing through Time” and all classes will be inspired by a member of the National Museum of Dance Hall of Fame. Three levels of classes: children 8-11, open ages 12 - adult, and intermediate/advanced 12 - adult. Registration and more information will be available soon at www.dancealliance.org.
Brighter Days, Shelters of Saratoga 2016 Gala
Please join Shelters of Saratoga and Honorary Co-Chairs, Richard Higgins and Jane Sanzen as they commemorate 25 years of providing homeless services in the Greater Saratoga region. The Brighter Days Gala, held at Longfellows Restaurant on April 7 from 6 – 9 p.m., will feature a cocktail party, hors d’oeuvres and music as we highlight the core reason for SOS’s existence: help, hope and humanity for those who are striving for meaningful change in their lives. To commemorate SOS’s 25th anniversary, we ask members of the community to nominate an individual, organization or business who has made a significant positive impact in the lives of those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Individuals will be awarded at the gala. For more information, call (518) 581-1097.
Spring Cleaning? Donations Needed
Donations of used household items (excluding clothing and electronics) are needed for the Milton Grange’s annual garage sale on April 9. Proceeds from the garage sale are used to support programs in the community including the ECHO Food Pantry and vegetable plants for Head Start students. Please call Tony at (518) 584-8550 to make donation arrangements.
Thrift Shop Easter Merchandise Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville is having a 10 percent off Easter Merchandise Sale. St Patrick’s Day merchandise is also available. The Shop also offers household goods, books, children’s toys, clothes and shoes for men, women and children. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our proceeds after expenses are given back to community service organizations. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640.
Unique Approach to Healthcare
Sarah LoBisco, ND, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner to present a new book highlighting a unique approach to healthcare. In celebration of the recent release of her new book, BreakFree Medicine: A Systematic and Integrated Guide to Balancing Your Body, she will be presenting at One Big Roof, A Center for Mindful Practices, on April 23. One Big Roof is located at 538 Maple Ave. (Route 9) in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (Across from Maple Ave. Middle School, just off Route 50, Saratoga Springs). The event will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 donation requested to cover expenses.
Spring Activities Brochure Available
The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Spring Activities Brochure is now available online at www.maltaparksrec.com. It is available at the Malta Community Center and registration has begun for spring classes and programs. New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in March. Please call the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411 for more information.
Burnt Hills Oratorio Society - Call for Singers
If you love to sing, come join The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, which rehearses Tuesday nights, 7 p.m. at the Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake High School choral room. BHOS is a friendly group that welcomes all singers without audition. The choir will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and highlights of Handel’s “Messiah” at the time of year originally intended by its composer. The upcoming concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m. at the Zankel Music Center at Skidmore. Founded in 1970, BHOS proudly present two major concerts annually that feature local soloists and orchestral players. The members represent all age groups and vocations. Here is your opportunity to sing with an orchestra, blend voices, and enjoy community in a way that is often lacking in today’s culture. New singers accepted through the end of February. Membership is $55 plus the cost of music. For more information, go to www.bhos.us, find us on Facebook or just show up at a rehearsal.
1st Annual Golf Tournament
The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is proudly celebrating 200 years in providing protection to our residents who reside in our Fire District. The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company #1 will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Ballston Spa Country Club, located at 1366 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, prizes and a BBQ dinner by Henry’s Grill. The event will be held on May 16, 2016 with a noon shotgun. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to support our celebration on June 25th. Registration deadline is May 1, 2016. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or call Pat Morrissey at (518) 885-5272.
Olde Saratoga Seniors Bus Trip
The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to Westin Country Store & Bryant House in Westin, VT on Monday, May 16, 2016. The cost is $23 per person, includes lunch and visit to the Vermont Country Store. The bus leaves from Saratoga Train Station or America Legion in Schuylerville. Money is due by April 26. Mail checks to Old Saratoga Seniors; c/o Mary LaMora, 19 Seward St D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call (518) 584-7986 for more info. Sign up early.
