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.
25th Anniversary Showcase Presentation
The Northeast Woodworkers Association 25th Anniversary Showcase Presentation will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on April 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily The event will feature over 600 exhibits of hand made fine furniture, turnings, carvings, scroll work, toys and accessories judged for awards. There will be free lectures and demonstrations, and over 75 vendors offering woodworking products. The entry fee is $10, children under 12 are free. For more information contact, John Olenik (518) 587-0306 or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
Old World Meets New World
Join Historian Dr. Robert Selig for his presentation at Saratoga National Historical Park, located on Route 32 and 4 in Stillwater, on Sunday, April 3, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Selig will discuss the mutual preconceptions of Germans, French, and Americans, and how they were changed, or re-enforced, through actual contact. For more information on this or other programs at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the visitor center at (518) 670-2985 or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/sara follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.
Annual Meeting of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will hold their April meeting on Tuesday, April 5,at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs.
Arrive at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time and meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The April meeting will include honoring past Regents/10 year plus anniversaries. New members are always welcome to come and see what the Catholic Daughters are all about. For any questions or further information, contact Regent Aileen Thomas at (518) 583-2905.
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.
Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons
On Saturday, April 9, Dr. Nina Schoch will present “Conservation Through the Lives of Adirondack Loons” at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on 49 Henry Street in Saratoga Springs. The presentation provides an overview of the Common Loon’s natural history and behavior and the conservation efforts of the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation. The event starts at 2 p.m. in the Harry Dutcher Community Room and is free to the public. This program is sponsored by the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. For more information, visit www.southernadirondackaudubon.org
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.
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 9n) in the Saratoga Health & Wellness Building (across from Maple Ave. Middle School, in Saratoga Springs). The event will take place from 4 - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 donation requested to cover expenses.
Donny Elvis Fundraiser
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court McLaughlin #422, will present Donny Elvis on Saturday, April 23, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the show and can be purchased at the door. Food will be available for purchase and there will also be a 50/50 Raffle and Chinese Auction. Proceeds are to benefit Mary’s Haven and Gateway House of Peace. Questions or information, contact Aileen Thomas @ (518) 583-2905.
Sustainable Saratoga’s 3rd Annual Tree Toga
Tree Planters & Tree hosts needed. Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project has scheduled its 3rd annual TREE TOGA planting effort for the morning of Saturday, April 30. Volunteers like you are the key to the success of this annual event. With your help, we can grow a green legacy that will benefit our great city for decades to come. TREE PLANTERS (a great family activity). Have fun being part of a horde of tree planters by volunteering from about 9 a.m. - noon on the morning of Saturday, April 30. TREE HOSTS (get a FREE TREE at your house). Volunteer to host a street tree in front of your house. Enjoy nurturing the young tree for the first two years, especially by keeping it watered during hot dry spells.
In 2016, we are excited to be planting twice the number of trees that we did in the past two years. As in the past, we will plant 25 trees funded from the City’s DPW tree budget. This April, however, we will also be planting 25 additional trees, funded by donors who have given generously to the tree fund of Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project. To volunteer, or if you have questions, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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. 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 12:00 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.
200th Anniversary Celebration
Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. and more.
