April 18 – April 24

Upcoming Events

The Grand Hotels of Saratoga Springs

Presented by Charlie Kuenzel at the Saratoga Senior Center, located at 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. Saratoga was the number one tourist destination in the United States in the 1800’s. The city was the playground of the rich and famous during the summer months. The Grand Hotels were the social apex for the rich and famous. This presentation will discuss the physical aspects of hotels as well as the social enjoyment they provided during the Gilded Age.

Open Mic Coffee House 

To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, is hosting an Open Mic Coffee House on Friday, April 25, from 6-7 p.m.  Artists are asked to bring a poem or two to share, either original work or a favorite piece.  Sign-ups for a time slot start at 5:30 p.m. at the library.  Please limit your performance to 5-10 minutes to allow time for all to share their talents.  Light refreshments will be available.  Please call 518-882-6385 with any questions.

14th Tree Toga – Call for Volunteers

On Saturday, April 26, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 14th Tree Toga planting event, adding an expected 40 large-growing shade trees to Saratoga’s urban forest. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed to help plant trees in the community. Volunteers will check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm between 9 – 9:30 a.m. to get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams to their assigned locations across the city. This is a fun, family-friendly volunteer event, open to everyone in the capital region. For additional information or to sign up, visit www.sustainablesaratoga.org.