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April 25 – May 1, 2025

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Upcoming Events

4th Annual Turning Point symposium and Guided “Sled Tracks of Henry Knox” Tour

Old Saratoga American Legion Post, Clancy St., and Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville. May 3, 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost is $85/person. Includes a continental breakfast, coffee & tea, beverages, snacks, and a buffet deli lunch.  Immerse yourself in a full day of education and discovery featuring renowned authors and historians sharing insights into one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Then, join us May 4 for a bus tour with distinguished Knox scholar, Dr. Phillip Hamilton, and explore key locations along the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery Trail. May 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost $75. Includes box lunch. Bus Departure and Return both at Fort Hardy Park. To register and get tickets, visit www.saratoga250.com. 

Rummage Sale and Chowder & Soup Sale 

Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton.

Spring Faire

The Faire will be held at Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, located at 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Maypole dance, farm animals, live folk music, natural crafts and homemade foods.

Craft Fair Fundraiser 

Join us on May 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for a wonderful day of shopping and community at our Craft Show Fundraiser at The King’s School, a private Christian school dedicated to faith and education. Browse unique handmade crafts, explore vendor booths, enjoy delicious baked goods, and bid on exciting items in our silent auction. We’ll also have food for sale and a special area where you can learn more about our school’s mission. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to find a heartfelt gift while supporting a great cause. We can’t wait to see you there! Contact Katie 518-518-701-4382-4382 for more information. 

Celebrate The Art of Quilting

The Wings Falls Quilters Guild invites the community to “Celebrate The Art of Quilting” on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church in South Glens Falls. This event will showcase a variety of quilts created by guild members, highlighting both traditional and modern quilting techniques. Experience an old-fashioned bed turning, a unique storytelling presentation and quilting demonstrations. For those looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, a boutique will feature a selection of handcrafted items made by talented guild members. Admission is $5, children under 6 are free. For more information, visit. Wings Falls Quilters Guild on Facebook

Free Concert

On Saturday, May 3, from 12 – 1 p.m., the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting a free concert, “Songs of the American Revolution by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle,” to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  This patriotic program includes historic songs and a brief narrative of the history of the Revolutionary War.  This program is intended for teenagers and adults.  Please register to attend by calling 518-882-6385.

Composting Workshop

The Presbyterian-United Church of Christ invites the public to a workshop on composting as well as a potluck lunch at noon on Sunday, May 4. The event is part of the church’s ongoing commitment to sustainable environmental practices. The church, PUCC for short, is located at 24 Circular Street in Saratoga Springs, near the southeast corner of Congress Park. Immediately following the May 4 workshop there will be lunch at 12:45 p.m. and then the Environmental Action Team will host a garden orientation and planting to kick off the 2025 growing season. For more information about the May 4 events, contact the church office at 518-584-6091.

Music for an Adirondack Spring 

Music for an Adirondack Spring arrives on May 4 at 3 p.m. with the Saratoga Chamber Players’ concert at the United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue. Musicians will include Jill Levy, violin; Rosemary Nelis, viola; Ashley Bathgate, cello; and Andrius Žlabys, piano/composer.  This will be a rare chance to hear Žlabys perform his own “Echoes of Light” for solo piano and explain the inspiration for the work, an homage to Mozart.  Also, on the program are works of Haydn, Franck, and Brahms. Tickets: students $20, seniors $25, adults $30 may be purchased by mail sent to P.O. Box 60; Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-an-adirondack-spring-tickets-950906686497.

Sunnyside Garden Party supports Secret Gardens Tour

Socialize and shop for Mother’s Day and for yourself, at the Secret Gardens Kick-Off Garden Party on Thursday, May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church St., Saratoga Springs. This annual event is free and open to the public, featuring wine and nibbles courtesy of Sunnyside, a host of chock-full raffle baskets, and background music provided by Phil Drum. The party celebrates and supports Soroptimists of Saratoga County’s upcoming 30th Secret Gardens Tour, which will feature nine gardens in Saratoga Springs on Sunday, June 29. Tour tickets will be ready for purchase in May online and in person at several locations. Sunnyside donates to Soroptimists a portion of proceeds from sales, including gift cards, during the May 8 event. Visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org for more information. Email questions to secretgardesninfo@gmail.com.

April 25 – May 1, 2025

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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

Saratoga Springs West Point Cadet Honored

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Photo provided. 

ALBANY — Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) recently welcomed Saratoga Springs West Point Cadet Eve Crossett to the New York State Senate Chamber and honored her with a Senate citation. Cadet Crossett is intending to go into field artillery in the U.S. Army. She comes from a big Army family and participates in the Nordic Ski Club.

“It’s outstanding cadets and service members like Cadet Eve Crossett, along with the veterans who served before, who protect our nation and ensure that we can enjoy our rights to liberty and freedom. I’m proud of Cadet Crossett for her accomplishments and thankful for her service to our state and nation,” said Senator Jim Tedisco in a statement.

Children’s Author Visits Schuylerville Thanks to Skidmore

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Children’s author Emma Otheguy with Schuylerville 4th and 5th graders. Photo via the Schuylerville Central School District.

SCHUYLERVILLE — Schuylerville’s 4th and 5th grade students recently had an opportunity to meet acclaimed children’s author Emma Otheguy, thanks to a partnership with the Department of Education Studies at Skidmore College.

Otheguy’s newest release is “Cousins in the Time of Magic,” a historical fiction novel that follows three cousins who are transported from present-day Miami to 1862 Virginia after stumbling upon a mysterious portal in their aunt’s yard. As the children journey through Civil War-era America, they gain a deeper understanding of Latin American and U.S. history.

Otheguy spent over an hour speaking with Schuylerville students. The conversation touched on the joys of storytelling, the writing process, and the importance of seeing oneself reflected in literature. With a Ph.D. in History from New York University and a research focus on colonial Latin America, Otheguy’s work often explores the connections between Latin America and the United States.

“One of the things I’ve always loved about being a reader is the chance to connect with authors,” Otheguy said in a news release. “When schools bring authors into the classroom, they’re not just encouraging reading—they’re inviting students into a lifelong relationship with books.”

Saratoga High School Grad Named Researcher of the Year

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Photo via the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

ALBANY — Dr. Stacy Pettigrew, a 1992 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, was recently named the 2025 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) Researcher of the Year.

Dr. Pettigrew is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Director of The Collaboratory in Albany’s South End.

“Her work exemplifies excellence in scholarship, innovation in public health practice research, and deep, sustained community engagement,” said Joseph J. Carreno in an email sent to ACPHS colleagues.

Over the past year, Dr. Pettigrew submitted 18 extramural grant proposals and secured five competitive awards totaling $393,580. Her projects tackle urgent public health priorities, including opioid harm reduction, chronic disease management, and food insecurity. Notable initiatives include the Food Farmacy, which operationalizes the concept of food as medicine, and a telehealth blood pressure monitoring program managed by a public health pharmacy technician—both offering scalable models for public health innovation.

Dr. Pettigrew has recently published extensively in high-impact journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Clinical Infectious Diseases, and the Journal of Cleaner Production. She has integrated students into grant-funded research, co-authored peer-reviewed publications, and helped launch the careers of young professionals.

Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Selected as Charity Partner for National Campaign

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Image via Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga has been selected as a charity partner for the Seen Through Horses campaign, which convenes individuals, mental health professionals, celebrities, and influencers to increase awareness, drive engagement, and raise funding for nonprofit organizations.

“Being part of this campaign is more than an honor, it’s a powerful affirmation of what we witness every day on our farm,” said Kim Weir, director of strategic growth for Therapeutic Horses, in a news release. “Across the country, programs like ours are proving that horses have a unique ability to support people in their most vulnerable moments. We are proud and excited to participate in this national effort to shine a spotlight on the powerful positive impact of horses in our communities. Coming together through this campaign shows the world that equine therapy isn’t just an interesting alternative, it’s an effective resource within the mental health landscape.”

The mission of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is to give retired racehorses a second career as therapy partners, which can help individuals, children, families, couples, veterans, and service members improve their mental health through equine-assisted psychotherapy and wellness programs.

April 25 – May 1, 2025     

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This 2 bedroom cottage which sits on a 2.8 acre at 41 63 Gilbert Rd in Saratoga Springs was listed by Gary Squires from Roohan Realty and sold for $295,000

BALLSTON 

Eastline Holdings LLC  sold property at 5 Aspen Dr to Kyle Ray for $590,861

Michael Heiting  sold property at 1012 Rt 50 to Franklin Bensley for $457,000

CORINTH

James Parker sold property at 16 Morgans Way to Daniel Donnelly for $475,000

Kevin Skinner sold property at 69 Gabriel Rd to Joshua Latour for $249,900

GREENFIELD

Bobbi Jo Lucas sold property at 501 N Creek Rd to Dejon Holmes for $530,000

MILTON

Allen Cox sold property at 166 West North St to Sarah Sheehan for $275,000

Justin Taylor sold property at 15 Crestline Dr to Coleen Wright for $235,000

Hunter Lane LLC sold property at 20 Hunter Ct to Laurie Simmons for $552,925

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Vito Soave sold property at 117 Union St to Christopher Davis for $450,000

513 Broadway LLC sold property at 264 Broadway Unit 101 to CB 268 Broadway LLC for $1,425,000

Saratoga Homes LLC sold property at 21 Jaipur Lane to Estates and Dreams LLC for $200,000

Traci Wallace sold property at 10 Knight Way to Lindsey Gulbrandsen for $355,000

 Douglas Kwazneski sold property at 63 Gilbert Rd to Chad Hunter for $295,000

Thomas O’Connor sold property at 674 Crescent Ave to Debra Gonzalez for $1,750,000

Annandale Mansion sold property at 245 Clinton St to Skidmore Mansion LLC for $3,200,000

Trojanski Custom Builders sold property at 30 Doten Ave to Michael Messier for $350,000

Robert Vassi sold property at 2 Gick Rd to Jason Cho for $620,000

WILTON

Wilton Mall LLC sold property at 3065 Rt 50 to Wilton Mall Development for $24,800,000

Bradley Mitchell sold property at 4403 Rt 50 to Phoebe Doran for $278,400

Janell Anderson sold property at 16 Carr Rd to Jordan Wilcox for $386,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 16 Angeles Ave to Matthew McHale for $875,811

Saratoga County Seeking Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors In Greenfield Area

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors who live in the greater Greenfield area. The department has an immediate need for volunteers who can pick up meals at Galway Town Hall and deliver them to residents in the town of Greenfield and surrounding area. 

The program helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain independent in their homes by providing them with a nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday. 

Volunteers can choose a flexible schedule that meets their availability, volunteering as little as once a week or as much as five days a week. Meals are picked up at 11 a.m. and delivered until 1 p.m. each weekday. 

Those interested in becoming a meal delivery volunteer should call the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-363-4020. Training and orientation are provided. Individuals simply fill out an application and provide references to the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle.

Wesley Community-Maria College Host Info Session on NYS Nursing Degree Initiative – Register by May 1

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community, a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs is partnering with Maria College to host an informational session on the Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program. 

The hour-long session will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 at the Embury Café, 133 Lawrence St. in Saratoga Springs.

Registration is required by Thursday, May 1 at Marketing@thewesleycommunity.org. Classes are held exclusively on weekends with free tuition, books and fees provided to eligible students.

The meeting is open to Wesley Community staff and local residents who are interested in learning more about pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) through the Caring Gene Program, an initiative funded through the New York State Department of Health and offered at Maria College. 

Free training is offered through the Training Program in 13 health-care fields and is open to students who meet eligibility requirements. To qualify, students must agree to a three-year service commitment with a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care network provider in New York that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured individuals. Additionally, students must complete their degree by spring 2027 and fulfill the service requirement by 2031.

The program is designed to address healthcare workforce shortages in New York’s most impacted areas by removing barriers to career advancement.

Students who successfully complete their degree through the program and opt to work for The Wesley Community will receive a competitive and team-oriented benefits package, including competitive pay, incentive compensation, paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a new daily pay option.

For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org. 

Around Saratoga County

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• Meetings This Week • 

Saratoga Springs: 

Zoning Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 28.

Design Review Board Meeting, 6 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 30.

Planning Board Workshop, 5 p.m., Thursday, May 1.

Next City Council Meetings – Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 20.
The council meets twice per month.
All meetings held at City Hall, Broadway,
Saratoga Springs. 

Ballston Spa – The Village of Ballston Spa Board of Trustees Meeting takes place 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Village Office, 66 Front St., Ballston Spa. 

Wilton – The Town Board will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Wilton Town Hall, 22 Traver Road.   

Saratoga County Upcoming:

Health & Human Services Committee (Tuesday, May 6); Economic Development Committee (Wednesday, May 7); Law & Finance Committee (Tuesday, May 13). 

Public Hearing (Tuesday, May 13) re: Alexi’s at the Airport key lease terms. 

Next Board of Supervisors Meeting – Tuesday, May 20. The full Board meets once per month. 

Saratoga County meetings held at the county complex in Ballston Spa.