PORTER CORNERS — The Town of Greenfield Recreation Department will hold a Winterfest Celebration on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookhaven Winter Park (333 Alpine Meadows Road, Porter Corners).
The event will begin with a 5K snowshoe race. Families or individuals are invited to register for $20 a person at https://www.runreg.com/brookhaven-trails-snowshoe-race. Snowshoes are available for rental for $15 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors.
A free community celebration following the race will include horse-drawn sleigh rides, a snowman building competition, outdoor story time, food specials, live music, and more.
New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner was recently appointed to the Assembly’s Racing and Wagering Committee. Photo provided.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York State Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, whose district includes Saratoga Springs and other parts of Saratoga County, was appointed the new chair of the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee last week by Speaker Carl E. Heastie.
“The racing and wagering industry is deeply woven into the fabric of my district and plays a vital role in the economies of both our local communities and the entire state of New York,” Woerner said in a news release. “The potential for growth in this sector is immense, with far-reaching benefits that include supporting small businesses, providing equine therapy for veterans and others in need, and channeling wager revenue to fund education for our children. I look forward to showcasing how this powerful economic engine positively impacts so many individuals and communities.”
Woerner previously served on the Racing and Wagering Committee and currently represents both the Saratoga Race Course and the Saratoga Casino Hotel’s harness track.
Other members of the committee include Scott Bendett, Michael Durso, Jeff Gallahan, Paula Elaine Kay, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Angelo Santabarbara, Nader J. Sayegh, Michaelle C. Solages, Clyde Vanel, and Jordan J.G. Wright.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Area legend David Greenberger will be appearing with The Huckleberries at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 in an exclusive event at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.
Greenberger, perhaps best known for 32 years of publishing his periodical – The Duplex Planet – which was borne out of his conversations with nursing home residents, beginning in 1979. The magazine led to a plethora of recordings and performances of monologues and music.
Greenberger’s new release, “My Autobiography Vol. 1,” features music and monologues culled from Greenberger’s own life and observations, voiced by more than two dozen participants.
At Universal Preservation Hall on Jan. 19, attendees will be treated to a showcase of the magic that lies in the art of conversation. With a specialty in sparking lively and spontaneous dialogue with all whom he meets, Greenberger’s latest artistic venture is a playground of conversation filled with knock-knock jokes, not-so-rhetorical questions and observations about the world akin to that of a child’s imagination and wonder.
For more information and tickets, go to: https://atuph.org/event/david-greenberger-the-huckleberries-celebrate-universal-preservation/.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) in Albany and Saratoga Springs host their annual student showcase, this year themed “Everybody Dance Now,” at noon on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Albany Marriott on Wolf Road.
The event celebrates the achievements of FADS students while sharing the joy of dance with the community— and this year’s showcase will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, with partial proceeds supporting the organization’s efforts to combat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The theme, “Everybody Dance Now,” underscores the transformative power of dance— as an art form and a scientifically proven way to enhance cognitive function, improve memory, and delay the effects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
The Fred Astaire Dance Studios are located in Latham and Saratoga Springs. A short speaking program preceding the performances feature representatives from the Fred Astaire Dance Studios and the Alzheimer’s Association.
For ticket information and event details, visit the event page- Everybody Dance Now – at Eventbrite. For more information about Fred Astaire Dance Studios Saratoga Springs, visit fredastaire.com/saratoga-springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Christine Michelle Holehan (Firlit), 75, of Utica NY, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, due to complications from a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Services are private. Memorial donations to Operation Smile (1-888-677-6453) or Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
MECHANICVILLE — Dean Majzoub, 70, passed away on January 10, 2025. Calling hours were held on January 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. Following the visitation, a graveside service was held in St. Peter’s Cemetery, 150 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edith DeConno passed away on January 6, 2025. The service was held on January 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service. A graveside service was held on January 14 at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
GREENFIELD CENTER —George A. Richards III passed away on January 5, 2025. A private funeral will be held at the discretion of the family. The son of George A. Richards Jr. and Priscilla M. Dunbar Richards, and is survived by his stepmother Vivian G. Woodard Richards. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Estelle Jensen, 86, passed away on January 5, 2025. A memorial service to celebrate Estelle’s life was held on Wednesday, January 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Habiba Ibrahim passed away on January 5, 2025. Calling hours were held on January 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. A funeral service followed. A graveside service was held in Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
