Author: Saratoga TODAY
Brookhaven Winter Park Hosting Ladies Nordic Ski Lesson and Lunch Event
PORTER CORNERS — A Nordic skiing “lesson and lunch” program for women will be held at the Brookhaven Winter Park on March 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Instructors will provide a one-hour lesson to women grouped by experience level. Then a lunch at the View Restaurant will follow. The $40 resident/$48 non-resident fee includes equipment rental, lunch, and a beverage. After lunch, ladies are welcome to ski for the afternoon at their leisure. Those not interested in Nordic skiing may choose to snowshoe instead. The event is modeled after Greenfield’s golf “lesson & lunch” for women, held multiple times last summer.
Brookhaven Winter Park is the Town of Greenfield’s free Nordic ski and snowshoe park. This year the park added a winter rental and gift shop. Guests may rent both Nordic skis or snowshoes on a first-come, first-serve basis. The park features seven cross-country trails and two snowshoe loops.
To register for the event, visit greenfieldny.org.
Skidmore Women’s Basketball Squad Headed to Playoffs
Skidmore College women’s basketball player Cassie Davidson netted 15 points against William Smith College last week to help the Thoroughbreds secure a spot in the Liberty League playoffs. Photo via Matt Milless/Skidmore Athletics.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Skidmore College women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the Liberty League playoff tournament last Friday when they defeated William Smith College, 56 to 45. Then they beat RIT the following day, 63 to 46, in their penultimate game of the regular season.
Against William Smith, the Thoroughbreds were led by seniors Cassie Davidson and Sarah Chambers, who both scored 15 points. The pair also combined for 16 rebounds, 8 steals, and 3 assists. The victory extended Skidmore’s winning streak against William Smith to 9 straight.
At RIT, the Thoroughbreds had five players in double figures, led by Chambers with 13 points, 8 boards, 4 assists, and 2 blocks.
2025 is the fourth year in a row that Skidmore has qualified for the playoffs. The team will finish its regular season on Feb. 22 at home against St. Lawrence and Clarkson. The game is the annual Big Green Scream event, as well as Senior Day.
The Liberty League Tournament will begin on Feb. 25.
Credit Union Donates $125,000 to Saratoga Regional YMCA
A $100,000 check is presented to the Saratoga YMCA Glens Falls. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Hudson River Community Credit Union announced on Wednesday that it has made a $125,000 donation to the Saratoga Regional YMCA. The donation includes a $25,000 donation to the Corinth YMCA Annual Campaign and a $100,000 donation to the Glens Falls YMCA Capital Campaign.
The $25,000 donation for the Corinth YMCA will provide financial assistance to individuals and families in need, allowing them to access programs such as youth sports, childcare, and fitness classes. The $100,000 donation to the Glens Falls YMCA’s $6 million capital campaign will go towards upgrading the facility and help further expand programs that promote physical fitness, youth development, and social responsibility in the Glens Falls area.
“This $125,000 donation will create a lasting impact, helping us strengthen the Corinth Community through critical support for our Annual Campaign and transforming the Glens Falls YMCA with a $100,000 contribution to our Capital Campaign,” said Scott Clark, CEO of the Saratoga Regional YMCA, in a news release. “These gifts will enable us to expand access to essential programs and services, ensuring that individuals and families in our communities have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.”
Former Skidmore Pitcher Returns to Alma Mater as Coach
Photo of new Skidmore College Pitching Coach Matt Karpousis via Skidmore Athletics.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Matt Karpousis, a 2023 Skidmore College grad, has returned to his alma mater to become the Thoroughbreds’ new baseball pitching coach. Karpousis was previously a pitching coach at Camden County College for the 2024 season.
As a player from 2020 to 2023, Karpousis registered 16 innings pitched, with 6 strikeouts and a 7.31 ERA. He was part of playoff qualifying teams in both 2022 and 2023.
“I really enjoyed my time here at Skidmore as a player and can’t wait to begin my first season now as a coach,” Karpousis said in a statement.
New York High School Athletic Association Holds Winter Meeting in Saratoga
NYSPHSAA logo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) held its Winter Executive Committee meeting at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs last week. The committee voted on numerous topics including regional rotations, rules, and championship host sites.
The Executive Committee approved an earlier start to the Fall 2025 season. The new start date will be August 18 for all sports.
NYSPHSAA has received support from the New York State Education Department for football to have a 16-week season starting with the Fall 2025 season.
Language in the NYSPHSAA Handbook was changed to allow foreign exchange students the opportunity to compete as student-athletes at the sub-varsity level
Visions Veterans Memorial Arena (Section IV) was approved for Competitive Cheerleading for the 2026-2028 championships; MVP Arena (Section 2) was approved for the Girls and Boys Wrestling Championships for 2026-2028; and Cicero-North Syracuse High School (Section III) and Icahn Stadium (Manhattan) were approved for the Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the 2027 and 2028 season, respectively.
For Flag Football, numerous new rules were voted on and unanimously approved for implementation, including a 14” length minimum of flags.
Free Public Tours Begin Feb. 16 at the Tang Teaching Museum
Samantha Majiedt ’27 leads a Tang Guide Tour at the Tang Teaching Museum on Oct. 18, 2024.
Photo by Sylvie Ziefert ’26.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced a lineup of free public tours. The season begins with a behind-the-scenes tour and continues with Tang Guide Tours each Sunday beginning Feb. 16 and numerous Curator’s Tours.
All tours, which are free and open to the public, provide visitors unique perspectives on our exhibitions as well as the museum. Through the presentation of contemporary art, the Tang offers visitors opportunities to connect with new ideas and ways of understanding the complexities of the human experience.
The Tang rotates exhibitions in and out of its galleries, presenting more than a dozen each year. New exhibitions in the upcoming season include Everforward, Neverback, which opened Jan. 25 and features art from the Tang collection that presents narratives of joy, beauty, and community as acts of resistance by members of various ethnic and racial groups.
A field of bloom and hum, opening Feb. 14, presents a two-floor exhibition of work by queer artists who assert their lives, identities, and stories, often through extensive series created over multiple decades. Note this exhibition contains nudity and imagery that visitors may want to preview before bringing children.
Tang Guide Tours will take place Sunday at 2 p.m., from Feb. 16 through May 4. A Curator’s Tour of a field of bloom and hum will take place at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, April 24, and the Curators’ Tour of Everforward, Neverback takes place at noon on Thursday, March 20.
For the latest information, visit https://tang.skidmore.edu or contact the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
Lena Go Round -Songwriter Showcase with Erin Harkes Feb. 26
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The focus will be the magic of musical storytelling at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 when musician/comedian Erin Harkes hosts the Lena Go Round Songwriter Showcase at Caffe Lena.
Emerging and established songwriters will share their most authentic work in the tradition that has made Caffè Lena a sanctuary for artistic expression for over 60 years. The showcase offers a unique window into the creative soul of the local music community.
For more information, go to: caffelena.org.
February 14 – 20, 2025
Hoffman Carwash Fundraiser
Show Your Car Some Love this month and support Gateway House of Peace. Car wash vouchers will be on sale for the whole month of February. The vouchers will be emailed directly to you and can be scanned at the car wash! A portion of ticket sales will directly support our mission. Exterior wash: $14, full service wash: $44. Hoffman Car Wash operates 3 Full-Service Facilities in Colonie, Clifton Park, and Latham. http://www.hoffmanhelpinghands.com/fundraisers/GHOP
Art in Public Places
Various Locations in Saratoga County | Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program featuring art exhibitions online and in various locations around the Capital Region. This program gives local and regional artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their work while exhibiting in publicly accessible spaces. Visit these locations to throughout the area: Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Town of Ballston Community Library, Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, Saratoga Springs Train Station, and Country Corner Café. To view online visit www.saratoga-arts.org/Art-in-Public-Places All artworks are for sale and can be purchased online or over the phone at 518-584-4132.
Garden Club Meeting-Save the Date
The Thymly Herb Garden Group will hold its monthly meeting Monday, February 24 at 11 a.m. at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, we will not meet. Bring your favorite garden tool to share with the group. The Blade Dr. will sharpen tools/scissors/knives during the meeting. Visit his website for prices: www.The BladeDr.com. Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting. Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. First time attendance is free. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com
Eighth-annual Winter/Miller Lecture
Acclaimed artist creates bold, graphic work that confronts today’s most urgent issues. The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces the eighth-annual Winter/Miller Lecture, to be delivered by the acclaimed artist Nina Chanel Abney on Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. Abney, who is known for her bold, graphic paintings, creates stunning works that challenge viewers to confront issues of race, gender, pop culture, and politics. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu.
Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show
Get new ideas for your life and home. The show will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2. Featuring 100+ exhibitors, fine art and crafts show, pet adoption and special events each day. New events for this year include two workshops by Saratoga Joinery on Sunday, March 2. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., where kids of all ages can create a wooden craft that they can take home with them. From 12 – 3 p.m. Logan Simms will be demonstrating hand tool woodworking including hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon and dados. Also new this year will be Witch Walk SOSA on March 1, with two performances: 1:30 pm and 3:15 pm. Another new event by Earthbeat Music, will be hosting a drum circle to be held on Sunday, March 2 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. There will be drums for participants to try drumming. All are welcome. Beat the winter doldrums away in this free-flowing, drum circle. Thanks to our major sponsor, Adirondack Trust, admission is free. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsrotary.org
Creating Together
A celebration of family, community, and connection. Sunday March 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Walt and Whitman downstairs lounge, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Live music with billboard-charting Cassandra Kubinski – move, grove, sing along. Thank you card writing and card art with Ashley Campbell of Coral and Blue. Brianna’s Brave Dat at School book reading with SoulFilling founder Francine Apy, book readings with Saratoga Springs Publishing’s Vicki Addesso Dodd and Sean Martin, photos with Longshot the Moose. Register at https://found.ee/CreatingTogether
Ladies Nordic Ski Lesson and Lunch
If learning to cross-country ski sounds fun, or if you already ski and are looking to polish your skills, you’ll want to attend the upcoming “lesson and lunch” program for women at Brookhaven Winter Park, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corners on March 2, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructors will provide a one-hour lesson to women grouped by experience followed by a lunch at The View Restaurant. The $40 resident/$48 non-resident cost includes equipment rental, lunch and a beverage of your choice. After lunch, ladies are welcome to ski for the afternoon at their leisure. Those not interested in Nordic skiing may choose to snowshoe instead. The park features seven cross-country trails and two snowshoe loops, a total of 20 kilometers of trails. Register on our website www.greenfieldny.org or at
Brookmere Wedding Showcase
Network Saratoga partners with Brookmere, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, in presenting the “Brookmere Wedding Showcase” on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This premier event presents the opportunity for engaged couples to explore Brookmere’s luxurious venue and enjoy stunning displays while connecting with top industry wedding professionals who will offer exclusive planning resources. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. To register, visit www.brookmere weddingshowcase.com A show entrance fee of $10 per person will be collected with online registration prior to the show and a fee of $15 per person will be collected at the door.
Concert of Sonatas
Saratoga Chamber Players celebrates the return of Artistic Director and violinist Jill Levy. She is joined by pianist Margaret Kampmeier for a concert of Sonatas on March 2, 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue. The program will include duos for violin and piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis Poulenc and Robert Schumann. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY state Legislature, the office of the Governor and many individual supporters.
First 2025 Slow Roll
Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Bikeatoga on our first Slow Roll of the season, our Pi(e) Ride. We will meet at the Spirit of Life in Congress Park at 10 am, load our pies on Bikeatoga Founder, Ian Klepetar’s Pie Trailer, and ride from house to house to chat and share our pies, sweet and savory!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Pie Ride. Contact us at info@bikeatoga.org or text us at 518-290-0746 for more information.
Community Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is hosting a Community Rummage Sale, Soup and Chowder Sale on Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. If you’d like to make space and get rid of some items not being used, come sell them! Rent a table and space for $15.00. for information or to rent a table/space email: office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-2873. Savory soups and chowder prepared in the church’s kitchen will also be available for sale.
11th Annual Fundraising Gala
Gateway House of Peace is excited to announce The Butterfly Ball, to be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, 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. We are looking for local businesses to support our silent auction by donating goods and/or gift cards to highlight their businesses. Contact Dianne Greene at dgreene@gatewayhouseofpeace.org for more information. We are also looking for corporate sponsors.
Art in the Park
Held in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs on May 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, May 31).
Artists working in all art genres are encouraged to apply, regardless of membership status at Saratoga Arts. All applicants are required to submit 5 images of their merchandise in this application. Artists will be notified of their booth placement by May 2. Booths are 12 x 12 ft. Please make sure to review all guidelines. Apply by April 11. Member booth fee: $125/Non-member booth fee: $175. For more information or to register, visit https://www.saratoga-arts.org/event-5750875
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles, Relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces—8’Wx6’D are $ 30.00 indoor only are (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoor are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D are $ 25.00. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg we can e-mail out contracts. Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message
