On February 27th, Ms. Addie Borlang will turn 99 years young! Born Addie Warren in 1926 in Ticonderoga, NY, she was the oldest of eight children. She was raised and went to school in Putnam. When her mother died young, she took on the task of helping to raise her younger siblings while her father, John Wesley Warren, worked on the railroad.
Addie met William S. Bailey and married him on December 20, 1947. They had two girls, Linda and Deborah and lived in South Glens Falls. Addie worked at the South Glens Falls Laundromat. They moved to Glens Falls and she worked for Neisners for several years. Unfortunately, her husband passed during this time. Later she worked for several other establishments, including Woolworths.
In 1974, Addie remarried Olai Borlang and resided with him in Hudson Falls. They spent many summers at their beautiful camp on Green Pond in Hebron. Olai passed in 2015.
Addie moved to Wilton after his death and now resides at the Wilton Commons where she enjoys spending her time talking and doing puzzles with the other residents. She now has five grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild.
When asked about her age, Addie laughs and says she’s not old. She’s definitely still young at heart.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — With a love for art of all kinds, the new Saratoga Paint and Sip owner Ryan Smithson is bringing his vision and passion to the Spa City with the rebranded Saratoga Paint & Drip Studio.
Smithson says that he sees how helpful art can be when going through the hardest times in life, and he wants to share the escape that can be found in painting and music.
“When you talk about what happiness is and the right way to live your life, there’s a lot of different beliefs around that, but one of those through lines I think is always being present. Not stuck in the past, not worrying about the future, just being there where you are, and art has a certain way of doing that,” says Smithson. “It’s just this escape, like you’re just in the moment. You’re not thinking about your day job. You’re not thinking about your problems. You’re just doing the thing, and you’re creating. You’re making something either audibly or you’re making a visual piece of art that wasn’t there before. It’s such a beautiful part of the human experience.”
Alongside the chance of this escape, Smithson says he also wants a place where people, experienced with art or not, can walk out feeling proud of what they created.
“Whether you’ve painted a hundred times or whether you haven’t painted since you finger painted in kindergarten, there’s something fun to be had. And even if you don’t make some beautiful masterpiece, you’ll have a good time. When you come in, even if you have no experience, you’ll walk out with something really cool that you’ll be proud of,” Smithson said.
The Saratoga Paint & Drip Studio will hold events centered around bringing anyone and everyone in, from families to friends or any artist that wants to learn something new. This includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, which has been dubbed Sober Saint Patty’s Day at the studio, where there will be plenty of live music for participants to enjoy.
Artists can expect to enjoy all kinds of live music at the Paint & Drip, as local performers are welcomed in to provide atmosphere for special events and everyday classes alike. The Paint & Drip has already seen several musicians and groups from the area come in, from jazz, to blues and acoustic. Smithson says he wants a place where up-and-coming musicians can perform, grow, and share their own art with the community.
The Paint & Drip is also a completely sober atmosphere, with participants having the option to enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic wines, beers, and Hawaiian-inspired mocktails from the studio’s new Ohana A.F. Tiki Bar and Lounge. With alcohol being a prominent feature across so many forms of entertainment, Smithson looks to create an atmosphere away from that where everyone can feel comfortable while still enjoying great drinks.
With years of volunteer work under his belt – working with nonprofits such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Best Buddies, Double H Ranch, and numerous veterans’ groups – Smithson plans to continue helping in any way he can. Through auctions, discount nights, and other events, he hopes to raise proceeds that can be sent back to groups in the area like the ones he has been a part of for so long. He says that the possibilities are endless, and that he hopes to include these groups wherever he can.
The Saratoga Paint & Drip is located at 80 Henry Street. To learn more, visit www.paintandsipstudios.com.
The new eatery Post Pizza and More, located in the same building as the Middle Grove post office, will celebrate its grand opening on Feb. 28. Photo provided.
MIDDLE GROVE — Post Pizza and More will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 28 with a Town of Greenfield Family Social Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. The new restaurant is located at 3A Lake Desolation Road.
The social hour will feature samples, a bonfire with smores, raffles, and prizes. Fossil Stone Vineyards & Winery will also be on hand to offer wine tastings.
Post Pizza is owned and operated by two Greenfield residents, as well as a partner from Saratoga Springs. The restaurant is inside a building that dates back to the 1800s and houses the Middle Grove Post Office. Post co-owner Kevin Joyce purchased and completely renovated the building, with a new roof, interior, and exterior.
“What makes a community successful is having places to gather for good conversations and friends,” Joyce said in a statement. “We shouldn’t have to drive vast distances to get a bite to eat.”
Prior to opening Post Pizza, Joyce sold his last Greenfield establishment, Tinney’s Tavern, in 2024. Tinney’s is now operating under new ownership.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund recently announced that its Independent Advisory Committee has awarded Lend-A-Hand Grants to 47 local nonprofit organizations. The Community Fund’s Autumn Giving Match Campaign raised over $106,000, which has been matched by Adirondack Trust Company, while $104,946 was awarded in grants.
The grants were presented at the Community Fund’s Annual Lend-A-Hand Grant Award Reception on December 5 in Saratoga Springs.
Lend-A-Hand Grant Awards for 2025 projects were provided to 47 organization, including the Ballston Area Community Center, Bikeatoga, Camp Abilities Saratoga, First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa’s Summer Lunch Program, Franklin Community Center, Olde Saratoga Seniors Club, Read to Recovery/Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Bridges, Saratoga Center for the Family, Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Saratoga Pride, Wellspring, and the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
“We are so fortunate to have the support of our communities, which enabled us to award 47 Lend-A-Hand Grants this year,” said Joyce Ure, volunteer chair for the ATCCF Independent Advisory Committee, in a news release. “This year, we received 67 grant applications. Although we wish we could fund every request, each year we are fortunate to be able to fund more and more as our community support grows. The awarded grants will support programs for a wide variety of needs, and will include the areas of the arts, education, health, and family activities.”
The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund (The Community Fund) was established in 2009 to serve as a source of philanthropic support for the needs of local charities.
Students at the Saratoga Independent School start to craft the story behind their composition with Saratoga Chamber Players composer and cellist Eliot Bailen as part of the Classroom to Concerts program. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Chamber Players recently announced that they are sponsoring the Classroom to Concert program, an immersive music experience for the students of the Saratoga Independent School (SIS). The program allows third through fifth-grade students to collaborate with Saratoga Chamber Players composer and cellist Eliot Bailen.
“Classroom to Concert is more than just a musical program; it’s a platform for students to express themselves and work together,” said Saratoga Chamber Players Executive Director Lynne Gelber in a statement. “It instills pride and ownership in the creative process, empowering every child to participate. The program features hands-on activities and interactive lessons that demonstrate how a simple idea can evolve into a full musical composition, providing a truly unique learning experience for students.”
The program will culminate in a final concert in late spring, where professional musicians will join the students on stage to present their compositions in a collaborative performance.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College will bestow honorary degrees upon poetjournalist and social entrepreneur Aaron P. Dworkin, and advocate and curator of the arts Adam D. Weinberg during the college’s 2025 Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.
Both Dworkin and Weinberg will address graduates during the ceremony, which is open to all.
Dworkin is a 2005 MacArthur Fellow, advocate for the arts, best-selling author, poetjournalist, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. The longest-serving member of the National Council on the Arts, he has advised five presidential administrations. He is currently a professor of arts leadership and entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan and hosts the nationally broadcast show “Arts Engines.” He’s the author of poetry collections, “The Poetjournalist” and “They Said I Wasn’t Really Black,” as well as two memoirs, a children’s book, a science-fiction novel, and “The Entrepreneurial Artist: Lessons from Highly Successful Creatives.” He is the creator of both the Emmy Award-winning film “An American Prophecy” and the digital art project “Fractured History.”
Weinberg is director emeritus and an honorary trustee of the Whitney Museum of American Art, where he served for 20 years as the Whitney’s Alice Pratt Brown Director. Throughout his career, he has curated exhibitions on dozens of 20th- and 21st-century artists, authored numerous catalogues, and lectured internationally.
Commencement exercises will begin at approximately 10:40 a.m., and a livestream of the event will be available via the Skidmore website.
Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518-584-8547 on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French fries, cold slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce; New England clam chowder ($13 – quart; $7 – pint); macaroni and cheese ($5); French fries ($3); and dessert ($2) when available. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”
Art Gallery Opening
Main Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton | 5 – 8 p.m. Join us for an opening reception celebrating three regional mixed-media fiber artists that hope to inspire others towards positive social change. “Remnants: Stories of Place, Told in Fibers” features work by Karen Schupack, Maggie D’Aversa and Sarah Boink. Exhibit runs Feb 28 – March 30. www.mainstreetcharlton.com
Saturday, March 1
Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Get new ideas for your life and home. Featuring 100+ exhibitors at this 2-day event on March 1 and 2. Fine art and crafts show, pet adoption and special events each day. New events were added this year. All are welcome. Thanks to our major sponsor, Adirondack Trust, admission is free. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsrotary.org.
Lecture at the Military Museum
61 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Author and military historian Patrick Chaisson will lead a lecture on “Strange, Unusual, and Innovative Weapons of the U.S. Civil War”. Admission to the presentation as well as the New York State Military Museum is free to the public.
Sunday, March 2
Creating Together
20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A celebration of family, community, and connection. Walt and Whitman downstairs lounge. 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
Brookhaven Winter Park, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corners | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 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. 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
500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Discover everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable! Join us and explore a wide range of wedding vendors, services, and ideas. Whether you’re just starting your planning journey or finalizing details, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with top professionals in the industry. Registration for the event is $10 per person and can be made using this link: www.thebrookmereweddingshowcase.com/register. Entry at the door will be $15 per person. Planning to make a weekend out of it? Reserve an overnight stay on 3/1 or 3/2 and enjoy a special discounted rate just for event attendees. To book, call 1-844-276-6563 and use code SHOW.
13th Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/
Concert of Sonatas
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. 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. 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.
Monday, March 3
Galway Preservation Society Program
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Charlene DuBuque, Education Director at the Saratoga County History Center, will present “Passing the Time in Victorian Saratoga County,” highlighting the social activities, entertainment, and fashion trends of the era. Discover the vibrant fraternal groups, soirees, fairs, and church socials that shaped the leisure time of Victorian-era locals and influenced how we spend our free time today. 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, March 4
Native Perennial Food Plants
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7:30 p.m. When placed in habitats that meet their needs, native plants tend to be well adapted to our climate and have few pest, disease or maintenance problems. This illustrated talk will describe the growth habit, preferred habitat, care required, food value, other users, aesthetic appeal and propagation techniques for over 25 native perennial plants you can include in your edible landscape. The plants range from trees to bushes, groundcovers, roots and even vines. If you want to create an edible hedge, an edible bed, a foundation planting, a you-pick venue, or a forest garden, you will discover there are a variety of native food plants to choose from to fill you space. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. www.sspl.org
Wednesday, March 5
Opera Saratoga Performance
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. Saratoga Opera presents the children’s opera Frida Kahlo and the bravest niña in el mundo, free with museum admission! This interactive children’s opera is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s, who has her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Though initially frightened, Mariana is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. Perfect for children ages 5 – 11. For information and additional dates and locations, visit OperaSaratoga.org.
Fried Fish 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: fried fish, mac & cheese, tartar sauce, cold slaw, roll. $15 (cash only).
Soup Cooking Class
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Build the perfect soup every time. Instant recipes Included. Learn the essentials of building a great tasting soup in layers, the essential basic flavorings, and skills and utensils needed. Participants will not only learn about the essential knowledge of soup making, but will also learn how to make instant soups, ready to enjoy in minutes or less. Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance. Cost: $15.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Thursday, March 6
Genealogy Assistance
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 11 a.m. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Saratoga Turftalkers
Nemer Chrysler Jeep Conference Room, 617 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that helps people develop their communication and leadership skills through practice and feedback. Our local club, Saratoga Turftalkers, meets the first and third Thursday of each month. It is a perfect learning environment for anyone preparing for a career, advancing a career, or just looking to become a better communicator and leader. For more information, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/ or https://saratogaturftalkers.toastmastersclubs.org
A full day of engaging speaker sessions and a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 8 at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library. Ask questions and practice your skills—everything you need to make progress on your family history journey. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
The schedule: 10 – 11 a.m. How to Get Started Building Your Family Tree with Clifton Park Town Historian, John Scherer. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Resources at CPH Library and Beyond with staff from CPH Library, Saratoga County Historian, and NY State Archives. Noon – 2 p.m. Hands-On Session with volunteer helpers. 2 – 3 p.m. Adding Y-DNA Testing to Your Genealogy Toolbox with genealogist Skip Duett. 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Finding American Women’s Voices with genealogist Jane Wilcox. All day: Information tables featuring local history organizations; light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.
Let’s Talk Ticks: What Every Livestock Producer Needs to Know
A live webinar event, March 12 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. In person at 50 West High St., Ballston Spa or on Zoom. Joellen Lampman, Community IPM Extension Support Specialist from the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program will discuss what we know about the impacts of ticks and tick-borne diseases on livestock in New York, steps being taken to learn more, and what we might do to mitigate risks for our stock and ourselves. Attendees will receive a Don’t Get Ticked New York kit for their farm. Kits contain tick removal equipment and identification cards. To register for this event:
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.
Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase
The Northeastern Woodworkers Association will be presenting their 32nd annual Woodworkers Showcase at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 29 and 30, 10 am. to 5 pm. Admission is $15, 2 day pass $25, children under 12 free. The show will feature over 500 exhibits of the art of woodworking, including fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, musical instruments, toys, turnings, and all things crafted from wood. National and regional vendors will be offering a wide variety of wood, and wood related tools and accessories for sale, along with demonstrations. There will be free lectures and demonstrations on a variety of subjects by talented artisans. Sunday is Family Day with an opportunity for children to build a toy and turn a pen on a lathe. For further information, see www.woodworker.org
Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association Spring Seminar
Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART, located at 345 Hermes Road, Malta. Guest speakers, raffle, vendors, and more. For information and updates see: Sababees.org
Mixed Media Art Show
Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting Art Exhibits throughout the area. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, will host the exhibit “Mixed Media Art Show”, featuring students from Shenendehowa Senior High School, during the month of March. Also, during the month of March, the Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, will host a show of watercolor artwork featuring animals and landscapes of SSAS member and artist, Faith Weldon. Stop in and view these amazing artists. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
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. 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
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phish have announced they will stage a trio of concerts at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in July as part of their summer 2025 tour.
The tour will get underway June 20 in New Hampshire, and conclude at Forest Hills, Queens (July 22-23), and Saratoga Springs (July 25-27).
For more information and tickets, go to: phish.com/tours.
