April 4 –  April 10, 2025: Upcoming Events

Gurtler Brothers VFW Food Drive

Gurtler Bros. VFW Post 420 is continuing their food drive to benefit VCHC, Veterans & Community and Housing Coalition in Ballston Spa. All non-perishable items are appreciated, especially paper products such as paper towels and bathroom tissue. Items may be dropped off at the VFW, 190 Exclesior Ave, Saratoga Springs. Stop in during business hours. Items may also be dropped off inside the front door by the Flag drop box. Call 518-584-9686 for more information.

Work Day for SoBro Conservancy 

On April 12, SoBro Conservancy will be prepping new garden beds for our big May planting day at 209 South Broadway.  Volunteers like you will be moving topsoil and compost to build up berms in which we will later plant several hundred native plants.  Ready for spring and want to help?  Please send us an email at garden@sobroconservancy.org.  

Easter Bake Sale and Craft Show

The Ladies’ Society of St. George Church, South Glens Falls, will hold its annual Easter Bake Sale and Craft Show on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Parish Center, corner of 55 Main and Second Streets. Featured will be Syrian, Greek, Romanian, American desserts and breads: pastries including baklava, cookies, cakes, pies, sweet breads, Syrian pita bread, as well as several talented crafters! Cash and credit cards accepted. Free parking and admission. For more information, call the church at 518-792-2359.

Cornhole Tournament

April is Earth Month and we’re celebrating with a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser at the Saratoga Winery, located at 426 NY Route 29, Saratoga Springs. Join us Sunday, April 13 from 1-4 p.m. Grab a cornhole partner and sign-up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-saratoga-cornhole-tournament-fundraiser-tickets-1208637791169?aff=oddtdtcreator. 

Celebrate the Power of Hope

Brooks’ BBQ will be cooking on-site at Saratoga Center for the Family on April 22 from 3 – 6 p.m., serving mouthwatering chicken dinners to help raise money as part of our “April is Child Abuse Awareness Month.” Help us give others “The Power of Hope” by purchasing a dinner for yourself, your family, or even your employees.

Saratoga Center for the Family works to strengthen children, families, and our community by reducing the effects of abuse, trauma, and family dysfunction through advocacy, education and mental health therapy. Your support of this fundraiser will help give others hope; beginning their journey of healing.

Meals are to go and include grilled chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert, and bottled water for $15. Preorders encouraged as we will sell out! www.saratogacff.org/events/celebrating-power-hope 

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.

Care for your Cemetery Day

The Ballston Spa Village Cemetery is participating in the statewide program to solicit volunteers to help clean up their hometown cemeteries. This event is scheduled for Saturday April 26, beginning at 9 a.m. The many 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. The address is 130 Ballston Avenue, but the easier access is via the Garrett Road entrance. For more details, call 518-428-2855. We hope to see you there. 

10th Annual Antique Outboard Swap Meet

The swap meet will be held in the parking lot of Schrader and Company, located at 850 Saratoga Rd., in Burnt Hills on April 26 from 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 – oldest motor, 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. 

11th Annual Fundraising Gala 

Gateway House of Peace is excited to announce The Butterfly Ball, to be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, 6 – 10 p.m. at the Bright Family’s historic barn at Twin Leaf Farm in Greenfield Center. It will be an evening of dancing, delicious food, a silent auction, and a chance to win $10,000, all in the spirit of supporting our mission of providing free 24-hour care for the terminally ill. GHOP is a 100% donor-driven organization and relies on fundraising and donations. Contact Dianne Greene at dgreene@gatewayhouseofpeace.org for more information. Tickets are available at https://www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org/.

Hubbard Hall Spring Gala: A New Beginning

 Join us Saturday, May 17, 6 – 9 p.m. for an evening of music, food, and celebration in support of the arts, our community, and the future of Hubbard Hall. This year’s event features: Live music by The Mike McMann Band, buffet dinner, desserts, and passed appetizers by Brown’s Brewing Co. A relaxed atmosphere of community and camaraderie. VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive pre-event champagne toast and private tour of the LoveJoy, our newly renovated artist residency building. Dress is bright colors to usher in the new season. Tickets cost $125 Early Bird (through May 1), $150 Gala Ticket

$200 VIP and Gala (includes champagne toast and tour). RSVP at hubbardhall.org or call 518-677-2495.

North Country Wild Care’s 2025 Fundraising Gala

Join us on Sunday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at The Gideon Putnam, 24 Gideon Putnam Rd., Saratoga Springs. Keynote Speaker will be Steve Caporizzo, News Channel 20 Chief Meteorologist, animal advocate and founder of Pet Connection. Your support will benefit our local volunteer wildlife rehabilitators. Educational wildlife viewing begins at 11: 30 a.m. followed by the silent auction, lunch & live music. 100% of the proceeds from the lunch and silent auction go toward the cost of food and medication for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Tickets are $75 (by May 12) and thereafter $85. To order online: www.ticketstripe.com/ncwc-gala-2025 or call Julie at 518-522-2657.