April 4 – April 10, 2025
Friday, April 4
Spring Shops at the Center
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m. Shop local for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduation gifts and more at our upcoming craft fair! Explore a variety of unique items and support talented vendors, then treat yourself to a fantastic lunch or dinner at Refresh Kitchen.
Dancing at Lughnasa
Hubbard Hall, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | A Classic Story of Family, Memory, and Resilience—With a Unique Local Connection. Dancing at Lughnasa, the Tony Award-winning masterpiece by Brian Friel, comes to the Hubbard Hall stage, running April 4 – 13. Directed by Hubbard Hall’s Executive Director, Erin Nicole Harrington, and choreographed by longtime Hubbard Hall Irish Step Dance instructor Darcy May, this lyrical and poignant play tells the story of five sisters in 1936 rural Ireland, exploring themes of love, memory, and change—universal experiences that also reflect Cambridge’s own history and heritage. For tickets and more information, visit www.hubbardhall.org.
Well Dressed: Gowns of the 1770s
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Public Program & Workshop by Emily Stringham. Learn about the importance of the garment that was worn by women of all classes. This program will cover the social history and construction of the garment as well as include an opportunity to view an original gown from the 18th century. This program is free and open to the public however registration is highly encouraged. www.brooksidemuseum.org
Saturday, April 5
Free DD-214 Breakfast
Gurtler Brothers VFW Post #420, 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs | 9 – 11 a.m. A free breakfast will be held for veterans who have earned a campaign medal in a conflict or Korea and brings in their DD-214 for membership For more information, contact Gene Ratigliano at 518-796-4338 or 518-885-9666.
Saratoga Sustainability Fair
Skidmore’s Center for the Integrated Sciences, Glotzbach Atrium, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Come check out sustainable resources all in one spot and help make our community a more sustainable place to live and work. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/.
A Taste of Chocolate
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway |12 – 2 p.m. The Friends of the Galway Public Library are hosting A Taste of Chocolate event. There will be many various chocolate treats to purchase and enjoy, so bring your family and friends to share. Advance entry tickets are on sale for $5 at the Galway Public Library, and tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event.
Sunday, April 6
Film: How to Save Democracy
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Community Room, 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.
Saratoga Springs based filmmaker Michael Wayne recently completed a feature documentary, How to Save Democracy. In the film, he interviewed various democracy experts, all knowledgeable on democracy and the issues facing the U.S. in the present day. The people–Pulitzer Prize winners, journalists, authors, activists, constitutional scholars, and historians–all give depth and perspective on what it would take for the U.S. to realize the true promise of democracy. The film includes archival images and footage from the 19th and 20th centuries. Free admission.
Wagon Wheels West Auditions
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 1 – 4 p.m. Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for Wagon Wheels West. Seeking Actors, Actresses, Singers, and Dancers, ages 7 through adult. Additional Audition date/time: Monday April 7, 6 – 8:30 p.m., Auditions are by appointment only. Contact Elyse Young at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 to schedule your audition. Performances are Saturday June 21 & Sunday June 22 at the Malta Community Center.
Monday, April 7
Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards those with basic fitness levels and is for ages 16 and above. Call one business day in advance to register at 518-450-0321.
Blue Friday Kick-Off Event
The Mill on Round Lake, Route 9, Malta | 5:30 – 9 p.m. Blue Friday of New York, honoring those who protect and serve. Bud Light Draughts, food specials, 50/50 raffle, limited edition gear. Blue Friday New York is a 501C3 that recognizes the sacrifices made by the men and women in “BLUE”. For more information, please contact retired Albany Police Officer Pat Fox at 518-469-9201 or Retired Saratoga County Deputy Sheriff Lou Somma at 518-421-2921. More information can be found at www.bluefridayny.org.
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | 6:45, This month’s program Rachel Clothier, historian for the town of Corinth, will present “Cultivating Corinth-A Local Agricultural History,” including photos and stories detailing farming over the past 200 years in a northern Saratoga County town. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge. If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year. Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.
Tuesday, April 8
Virtual Author Talk with Matthew Fleming
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, Zoom Presentation | 2 p.m. Smithsonian Institution horticulturalist Matthew Fleming will share the secret world of trees revealed in The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. This visual guide to trees explores their key scientific traits and ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Catholic Daughters of America Meeting
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road ,Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Court McLaughlin #422 members will gather for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship. The business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. All members and those interested in joining are welcome to attend. For questions contact Regent, Dawn Weber 518-226-5641 or email CDA422Saratoga@gmail.com
Wednesday,
April 9
Stuffed Shells 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: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. $15 (cash only).
Green Drinks
Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-18/
Thursday,
April 10
Raising Backyard Chickens
Zoom Presentation, 6 – 7 p.m. Interested in learning how to raise chickens? Learn the basics of care, housing, town restrictions and rules, breeds, sourcing chicks and what you should know about the avian flue as an at home bird owner. For more information, visit www.ccesaratoga.org
Traveling the Mother Road: America’s Route 66
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Joanne and Rick Reynolds will be sharing the story of their personal and professional road trip from the beginning to the end of America’s Route 66 – from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California. This presentation is not a travelogue but an examination of the story of this road. Full of stories, pictures, and an emphasis on preservation of the past for all to experience now and into the future. The presentation is free to attend, but donations are always welcome and appreciated, either online or at the event. www.brooksidemuseum.org