Cooking Classes
Learn the core fundamental techniques of international vegetarian cooking. Using the freshest, healthiest seasonal ingredients, this class includes a discussion and demonstration of several essential culinary techniques and generous tastes of dishes prepared. Cost is $35 for each class and will be taught by Intaba Liff-Anderson, one of the seasoned chefs at Four Seasons Café. Classes are each Sunday at Four Seasons, 120 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, from 4 – 6 p.m. For questions or to register, call (518) 587-4670 ext 2 and speak with Rich or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2nd Annual Wine Pull Fundraiser
On April 15, Stillwater community Center will host its second annual wine pull fundraiser. Only persons 21 and older are allowed within the building at this time. Any community member wishing to donate a bottle or two of wine is more than welcome. The donor’s name and type of wine will be labeled on the bottle. Look for more upcoming information.
Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
The Parkinson’s Support Group of Saratoga will meet at Woodlawn Commons, 156 Lawrence Street
in Saratoga Springs on Monday April 18, at 2 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. For more information, call Joyce Garlock at (518) 885-6427 or Marilyn Merry at (518) 798-8947.
Havurah Vatik April Event
Mary Sanders Shartle, poet, fiction, and essay writer joins us to explore, in discussion and practice, why and how to share these stories on April 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mary’s novel about a woman living alone in the Adirondacks, The Truth and Legend of Lily Martindale, published in 2014, has won a number of prizes. Mary teaches memoir-writing workshops all over Saratoga County. Of her novice-writer attendees, Mary says that many, though not all, are seniors, and that “some are shy, some ebullient, and all are interesting.” That means you, too. A catered lunch will follow. This event will take place at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. All Saratoga area seniors, 55 plus are welcome. RSVP by April 13; call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at (518) 584-8730, ext. 4. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Unique Approach to Healthcare
Sarah LoBisco, ND, naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner to present on 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.
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.
NYS Boater Safety Course
Join instructor Allan Miller at the Malta Community Center on Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26, at 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. for a comprehensive course on the fundamentals of safe boat operation. This is a required course for anyone operating a personal watercraft in NYS. All persons between the ages of 10 and 18 must have a NYS Boater Safety Certification and individuals born on or after 5/1/96 must complete a boater education course in order to operate a boat. Upon completion, those under 18 will receive a Boater Safety Certificate and those over 18 may apply to NYS Parks for theirs. Ages 10+ Min/Max: 6/45. Fee: R $50, NR $55, SRR $25. For more information, call (518) 899-4411.
24th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour
Drive from farm to farm through scenic Washington County and shop for handspun and dyed yarns, unique woven and knitted items, high quality fleeces, cuts of lamb, and more. Farms will be open on April 23 and April 24 from 10 a.m. -4 p.m (unless noted otherwise). Visit alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and lambs, llamas, and more - on the farm; and meet the farmers and their families. Watch spinning, knitting, weaving and felting demonstrations. Learn about raising the livestock and pets. For a list of participating farms, visit www.washingtoncountyfibertour.org.
Saratoga Friends
Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. We also welcome folks who are not new to the area but want to make new friends. This is not a dating or singles group. Couples and singles are welcome and there is no membership fee. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. You are welcome to join us in the Glasby Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Tuesday, April 26 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more info or questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our New Saratoga Friends Meetup group (also free; go to www.Meetup.com).
Volkswalk
Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship! Volkswalk: Saratoga National Historic Park on Wednesday April 27 at 10 a.m. Register 30 minutes before start. The start point will be at the Saratoga National Historic Park Battlefield Visitor’s Center located at Route 32, Stillwater, NY. A Volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles. A 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and or historic area
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.
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.
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.
NYS OASAS to Launch New Training Program for Treatment of Gambling Disorder
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has announced a new training program to aid mental health counselors in providing better treatment for problem gambling. The NYS OASAS will fund the Problem Gambling Training Partnership which will provide training on the assessment and treatment of gambling disorders to mental health counselors and other private practitioners across the state, and will increase access to support services for problem gambling. In addition, this program will also make efforts in public awareness of gambling disorders. This program is a collaborative project between the NYS OASAS and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG). The NYCPG will also be partnering with numerous other mental health organizations throughout the state. The training programs will begin in May. To sign up or learn more, visit www.oasas.ny.gov/gambling.
Senior Nutrition Program
Persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served Monday – Friday at Noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County (Congregate Dining). Meal sites are located in: Ballston Spa, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, Saratoga, Schuylerville, and Waterford. Reservations are needed at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed annually. The suggested donation is $2. For more information and contact phone numbers of locations, please call Billie Jo at The Office for the Aging (518) 884-4996.
