Thursday, 30 March 2017 15:35

March 31st

Easter Craft Fair Fundraiser

Lou Gehrig’s Disease Awareness, Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs. All proceeds donated to St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center. 

Lyme Disease Anonymous

12 Step guidelines provide anonymity and a safe place for sharing and encouragement.  The meetings will be held at the Queensbury Methodist Church located at 460 Aviation Rd. in Queensbury.  Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 518-796-5478 for more information.

Hop Into Spring Luncheon

All women are invited to attend a luncheon on Tuesday, April 11 from Noon to 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, located at 500 Union Ave. (Rt. 9P), Saratoga. Cost is $15 inclusive. Our special feature, Suzanne Balet-Haight from Balet Flowers & Design, will discuss new and interesting plants and flowers for spring. Our Speaker, Eileen Banks from Rome, NY will talk about The Wonderful Life and will provide music. Reservations are required by April 6.  Please call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043

No membership or dues required. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Club. 

Local Author to Talk about Living with Lyme Disease

Helen Brecker will hold a talk based on her new book “Living with Lyme Disease” at  the Malta Branch of the Round Lake Library located at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m .  Ms. Brecker is a Certified Eden Energy Medicine practitioner and has served as a Teaching Assistant for Donna Eden. Her book is a wonderful reference manual with succinct, cogent explanations geared toward those who do not respond to conventional treatments. If you or  someone you know has suffered from Lyme disease, this evening is for you. If you have any questions please contact the library at 518-682-2495. 

Easter Egg Hunt

Hop in for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 15 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The event will include a fun make and take craft-time, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, and of course, the egg hunt.  Light refreshments will be served.  Must register by April 10 for this event at www.maltaparksrec.com or call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.

Annual Rummage Sale and Soup Sale

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will be holding their annual Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and April 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Deacon’s Fund.  To drop off items, come to the church April 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  or April 6, 9 – 11 a.m.  There will be many varieties of soups both refrigerated and frozen at $7 per quart. No books or electronics, please.  The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.  For more information call 518-399-4831 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Food Drive to Benefit Greenfield Food Pantry

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is sponsoring a food drive at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Items needed are sugar free items for diabetics, personal care items or toiletries, spices, crackers, or tortillas, soups, canned meats or jerky, socks (assorted sizes), canned fruit (any variety), diapers and diaper rash ointment, baby food and baby care items. 

Take Control of Your Chronic Condition

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is an amazing evidence-based workshop created by Stanford University enabling those living with chronic disease to regain control of their lives.  Many essential, valuable skills and techniques are taught in this program to educate and empower those living with chronic conditions, as well as those caring for them.  Topics covered include: medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions, nutrition, exercise, pain and fatigue management, effective communication skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills.  Participants will receive a free book entitled, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions”. This free, life-changing, 6-week workshop series will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road in Ballston Spa on Mondays beginning April 10.  The rest of the dates are as follows: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, and 15. Please call Jen Buscema at 518-884-4110 for more information and to register for the workshop.  Call soon as classes fill up quickly. 

Spring Cleaning? 

 Donations of used household items (excluding clothing and electronics) are needed for the Milton Grange’s annual garage sale on April 22. 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. The Milton Grange is part of the National Grange which is the nation’s oldest national agricultural organization providing service to agriculture and rural areas on a wide variety of issues, including economic development, education, family endeavors, and legislation designed to assure a strong and viable Rural America.

Book Launch Celebration 

Join us on Sunday, April 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. for refreshments, music, and book signing.  All are welcome at the newly renovated Café Lena located at 43 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 518-587-6433. The book: “Escaping the Lion and the Leopard”  - A riveting story, starting in Eritrea, Africa by Ellie Porte Parker - This story has a special relevance to Saratoga Springs as part of it takes place here.  Admission is free. 

For more information, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Concert to Honor Dr. David Wasser

The Saratoga Chamber Players return to the United Methodist Church, Fifth Avenue & Henning Road on April 23 at 3 p.m.  with a program in honor of Dr. David Wasser who retired after almost 30 years of distinguished and varied service to all facets of the organization. The concert will feature the voice of soprano Charlotte Dobbs with songs by Schubert and Shostakovich’s “Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok for soprano, violin, cello and piano.  The program also includes Schubert’s Piano Trio in B flat Major, op. 99 with SCP regulars, cellist Eliot Bailen and SCP Artistic Director/violinist Jill Levy, and with pianist Renana Gutman. Adults: $20; Seniors: $18; Students: $15; Children are admitted free of charge. The concert is underwritten by a large group of friends and supporters of David Wasser and by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency. Tickets may be purchased on-line at 

http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/voice-piano-strings-beckon/ or at the door.  

Havurah Vatik April Event

An African Photo-Safari, Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m.  – 1 p.m. The Accidental Tourist, you don’t need to leave town to enjoy the African adventure of a lifetime.  Dr. Robert Steinberger’s photographs and thrilling stories of encounters in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe will delight you. Please RSVP by April 19. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.  

Scouts to Honor Frank Parillo and Larry Gordon with Good Scout Award

The Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts will hold their Saratoga Good Scout Dinner on April 27 at the Saratoga Springs City Center.  This event will honor Larry and Frank for their outstanding community service and demonstration of the Scouting values of character, leadership, and service.  The event, which includes a silent auction, starts with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner/program at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and can be obtained at http://www.trcscouting.org/Events/SaraGoodScout. Proceeds will support Scouting in the Saratoga area.  For more information, contact John Koch at 518-644-4438 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Fighting for Mya Fundraiser

The American Legion Post 234, located at 23 Pleasant St., Ballston Spa, will host a fundraiser for 15-year-old sophomore, Mya, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  This benefit will take place on April 29, 2017 at 2p.m.  All support will be greatly appreciated. 

Treasure or Trash?

Antique expert Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques and sponsor of Antiques Road Show will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest on May 6 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Rd. in Malta.  Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item or fantastic finding. Pre-register by April 21 to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. We are limited to 40 items, so register early.  Visit www.maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.

7th Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser

Ben’s Fund helps children with need in 32 schools in conjunction with Warren, Washington and           Saratoga Counties! Baskets for Ben benefits the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, a regional non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization which was created in loving memory of our Cpl. Benjamin D. Osborn of Queensbury.  Ben was killed during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 15, 2010 while serving in the United States Army during Operation Enduring Freedom. The benefit will be held on May 12 at the Queensbury Hotel in beautiful downtown Glens Falls.  Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact: William D. Osborn, President, Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, 518-792-4514. 

All Veterans Volunteers Needed

The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female) you must have been honorably discharged. We will provide our uniform (at no cost) and training. You can choose which day of the week ( Monday-Friday ) that you want to be there. For information go to our web site www.snchga.com  or contact Mark Brockway at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 518-260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office located at 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, Phone 518-581-9128.

Senior Nutrition Program 

Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the program in Saratoga County. Persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at 12 noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. Meal sites are located in Ballston Spa, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, Saratoga, Schuylerville, and Waterford. This nutritious lunch is served Mondays-Fridays. Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive monthly contribution letter. The suggestion donation is $2.00 per meal. For more information and contact phone numbers of locations, please call Billie Jo at the Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996. 

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