April 25 – May 1, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, April 25
The Grand Hotels of Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Presented by Charlie Kuenzel. 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.
National Poetry Month – Open Mic Coffee House
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 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.
Saturday,
April 26
Having a Layer Flock in Your Backyard
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa |8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come and join the Milton Grange at Brookside Museum for a fun and educational morning of backyard chickens. Learn all about keeping chickens, how to properly care for them and so much more. Space is limited and going fast so register today! – (518) 885-4000.
14th Tree Toga
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 9:30 a.m. 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 will meet at the farm 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.
Care for your Cemetery Day
The Ballston Spa Village Cemetery, 130 Ballston Ave., (Garrett Rd., entrance), Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. The cemetery is participating in the statewide program to solicit volunteers to help clean up their hometown cemeteries. Tasks include raking, brush cutting, trimming, seeding, etc. Volunteers are urged to bring gloves, rakes, clippers, loppers, shovels, etc. Also, there are many flush mounted veteran’s markers that are partially covered with sod or soil. Volunteers should meet near the cemetery office/shop. For more details, call 518-428-2855. We hope to see you there.
Big Truck Day
SPAC Parking Lot, Rt 50, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Big Truck Day is The Children’s Museum at Saratoga’s biggest fundraiser of the year. During the event, children are welcome to explore all of the big shiny trucks. Some of them will allow the children to go inside and even honk the horn. There will be ice cream, snow cones, barbecue, cotton candy, lemonade, nacho, and coffee vendors on site. Pets are not recommended to attend, but allowed. Service dogs always welcome. This event is loud and may be stressful to your pet. Tickets are $7 to prepurchase online, $8 at the event. Visit www.cmssny.org.
10th Annual Antique Outboard Swap Meet
Schrader and Company Parking Lot, 850 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featuring Buy/Sell/Trade, advice from members, parts sources, continental breakfast (for a donation), lunch (nearby restaurants), motor displays, membership information, judging for oldest motor and best restoration. Free admission, great family-oriented event. No vendor fees, display or sell for no charge. Open to the public. For more information, contact Michael Glenn, President at 518-505-3558 or email mglen2@nycap.rr.com.
Spring Fling Vendor Pop-up Shop
Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center |9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is hosting this free event. Open to the public. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh baked goods, homemade soups, chili and coffee. There will be multiple local vendors inside and out.
The Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10:30 a.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
The Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
| 11:00 a.m. It is also known as Hall’s Corners Cemetery. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Briggs Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Brookline Road, Town of Ballston | 11 a.m. A business meeting and election of officers and trustees will be held. All lot owners and interested persons are invited to attend. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. For more information email briggscemetery@yahoo.com.
Annual Birthday Party for Horses
Old Friends at Cabin Creek (Bobby Frankel Division), 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center | Noon – 3 p.m. Come meet the 16 quarter horses – 16 thoroughbreds and “Patrick,” the 38-year-old quarter horse, for a family-friendly afternoon. Among the residents is Commentator, a two-time winner of the prestigious Whitney Stakes and has a race named in his honor. That race will be held on Wednesday, June 4 as part of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course. Olde Bryan Inn, Triangle Diner, Village Pizzeria, PDT Maison and John Manganelli have donated soups for guests to enjoy as they stroll with volunteer guides to visit “The Boys.” The suggested donation is $10. All proceeds go to the care of the horses. For more information, call 518-698-2377.
Meatloaf with Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. The meal includes soup, stewed tomatoes & homemade desserts. Dinners are $12. Dine-in serving in the fellowship hall. We are encouraging pre-orders for pick-up and delivery dinners. We will take pre-orders for pick-up meals & deliveries through Saturday morning. Please call 518-793-1152
Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Ticket prices: Adults – $13; Children under 12 – $9. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
Random Acts of Poetry: Performance Reading
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Join the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts and SCHC at Brookside Museum for the Random Acts of Poetry Performance Reading. Hear Poetry by Steven Guilfoyle and other local poets and enjoy an evening of poems.
Sunday, April 27
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Children (10 & under), Children under 5 free, $12 take out orders.
Album Release Party – Ian Losz
Nanola Music Venue, 2639 Route 9, Malta | 1 p.m. Plutonium Candy Album Release Event. We would like to invite you to join local veteran musician and songwriter, Ian Losz, for an afternoon of all new and all original songs. https://www.facebook.com/100085996247780/posts/641088518767684/
Monday, April 28
The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Herb of the month presentation will be, “Spice Up Your Life with Herbs” by member, Maureen Rice. She will share her wisdom about how to add herbs to your meals that not only taste delicious, but improve the quality of your life. Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting. The dues for the year to join is $20. First time attendance is free. New members are welcome. RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes, we will not meet.
Dunning St Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 7 p.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, April 29
Woodcock Walks
Wilton Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 – 9 p.m. Learn about this amazing bird then take a guided walk at dusk. In the meadow we will look for their mating displays and listen for their calls. Register at least one business day prior to event by calling 518-450-0321 or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.
Wednesday,
April 30
Big Tony’s Kitchen Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Half chicken, baked potato, corn and dinner roll—$17. Drive through pick up. Preorder now online to support Gateway House of Peace.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. $15 (cash only).
Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 5 p.m. In just one hour, you’ll learn about the causes of back pain and sciatica, effective strategies for relief, and practical easy-to-do-anywhere exercises to strengthen your back and improve mobility. Registration required, www.cphlibrary.org.
Photography Club
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, club member Suzanne Carreker-Voigt will share photographs from her travels through the western states in a presentation she calls: Traveling into the Unknown. Everyone is welcome to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
Science on Tap
Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls | 7 p.m.
Talk Title: Tiny Bug, Big Problem – Ticks and the Diseases They Carry, Holly Ahearn, SUNY Adirondack. Science On Tap is a monthly series of informal talks led by scientists that explore current research topics and the importance of science in our daily life. Co-presented by Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Department and Sustainable Saratoga, these monthly opportunities for discussion reflect the unique intellectual culture of the greater Capital Region and promote scientific literacy. For more information, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-5/
Thursday, May 1
Book Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friends Book Shop 2 for $1 and 5 for $2 sale. www.sspl.org.
Genealogy Assistance
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd. Clifton Park | 11 a.m. – Noon. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions, stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org