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Dweezil Zappa 30-City 2024 Concert Tour To Stage Palace Show in August

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ALBANY  — Guitarist Dweezil Zappa is set to embark on a 30-city concert tour across the U.S., celebrating two of his father Frank Zappa’s landmark albums, “Roxy & Elsewhere” and “Apostrophe.” 

The tour, which commemorates the 50th Anniversary of both albums, will stage a show at the Palace Theatre on Aug. 23. 

The “Rox-Postrophy” Tour kicks off on Aug. 1 in Phoenix, Arizona. Zappa has curated a setlist highlighting fan-favorite tracks from each record; replete with unique hybrid arrangements. 

“The songs you think you know, may just end up surprising you with parts you’ve never heard before” Zappa said in a statement. “If you have never heard my father’s music, this might be the tour to start your obsession.” 

Tickets range from $29.50 – $89.50 and are available via Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Palace Theatre Box Office (located at 19 Clinton Ave.) Box Office hours are Monday – Friday noon to 5 p.m.

Opening April 19: Home Made Theater Presents The Humans

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — For two weekends, starting on Friday, April 1h, Home Made Theater will present The Humans, written by Stephan Karam.

Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play, The Humans is filled with equal parts humor and hurt. 

Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, eerie things start to go bump in the night and the heart and horrors of the Blake clan are exposed. The Humans is also the winner of a 2016 Obie Award for Playwriting and a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

Actors in The Humans that may be familiar to Home Made Theater audiences include Mary Ellen Dowling (Calendar Girls), Antoinette Fasino (‘night, Mother) and Daniel Perez (Cry It Out). New to Home Made Theater are Jessie House, Jocelyn Khoury, and David Skeele.

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, April 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, April 21st and 28th at 2 p.m.. There will be a Thursday at 7:30 performance on April 25th. 

All performances are at the Dee Sarno Theater, inside Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at Home Made Theater’s website, www.HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518- 587-4427 during business hours.

April 19 – 25, 2024

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Fish Fry Dinner 

Saratoga Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, will be holding the dinner on Friday, April 26. Take out or eat in the lounge. Dinner will be available from 5 until 7 p.m. The menu is fried or baked haddock, fried clam strips, French fries, clam chowder and dessert when available. Cost is $15. Dessert and chowder extra.

Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser Supporting Higher Education for Women

Saturday, April 27 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 51 Regatta View Drive, Saratoga Springs. Household items, books, toys, furniture, audio equipment, artwork and more. This event is sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter CR of Saratoga Springs. P.E.O. provides educational opportunities for women. We do this by offering scholarships, grants, awards, and loans to help women enhance their lives through learning. All proceeds will go towards funding these opportunities.

23rd Annual Maple in April Festival

An outdoor, one day family fun even on April 27. French toast breakfast at the Hadley Senior/Community Center, 24 Maple St. at 8 a.m., maple sampling, a Backyard Sugar Makers Tasting Contest, Lil’ sugar dust-off Car, Truck and Vintage Tractor Show at the Hadley-Smead Park on Stony Creek Rd. Food trucks, craft vendors, music, horse drawn wagon rides, the Roaming Railroad, street performers, Smokey the Bear, turn-your-own wooden wands with the Wizard, Farm Pets and activities for children including games, inflatables, face painting and pony rides. For more information email: info@hadleybany@gamil.com or vendors.hadleynyba@gmail.com for vendor application. 

9th Annual Swap Meet of The Antique Outboard Motor Club

There is no admission fee and no fee to display/buy/sell/trade. The day is planned to begin at 9 a.m. on April 27, as a casual open-air event that is expected to last until 2 p.m. The event includes the buying, selling, and trading of antique and classic outboard motors, boats, and related items from attendees/vendors. The public is welcome. There will be food available for donation for morning coffee & doughnuts and lunch at noontime from local food establishments. The swap meet is held in an Antiques Roadshow type atmosphere. The event will be held at Schrader and Company, 850 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills. For information, visit http://mglen2.wix.com/mohawkhudsonchapter#. 

Volunteer Tree Planters Needed

Help plant trees in the community. On Saturday, April 27, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry

Project will hold its 10th year of TREE TOGA planting event, adding an expected 35 large growing 

shade trees to the urban forest. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed. Volunteers will check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm at 9:30 a.m. on April 27 and get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams. Once the trees are in the ground, Tree Host homeowners and other volunteers provide the care that is critical to tree survival and the success of Sustainable Saratoga’s mission to preserve and expand Saratoga’s urban forest. To get involved in this family-friendly community event, sign up at

https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/

Kentucky Derby Preview Panel and Book and Memorabilia Sale

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to its annual Kentucky Derby Preview Panel program as well as a book and memorabilia sale on Saturday, April 27. Admission to the program and book sale is free. The book and memorabilia sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Museum lobby and the Kentucky Derby program will begin at noon in the Hall of Fame. Additionally, the Museum Gift Shop will be offering 15 percent off all new books throughout the day. All proceeds from the sale will directly support the Museum’s John A. Morris Research Library.

Color Pop!

Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to present COLOR POP!, a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 42 clay artists. Juried by prominent California potter and artist, Didem Mert, this exhibition features ceramic works that utilize color theory to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions. The exhibition runs through April 27. Details online at www.saratogaclayarts.org. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Located at 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Annual Meeting Briggs Cemetery Association

Held at 11 a.m. on April 27, at the cemetery located on Brookline Road, Town of Ballston. 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

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, April 28, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club. Admission is free. Last sale until September. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Just about anything you can imagine might be found; new vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities.  8’ table and chairs $15.  Email Debbie @ dozolins@nycap.rr.com or call 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s). 

Saratoga Book Festival

The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Saratoga Book Festival, in partnership with Literary Arts@SPAC and the Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection program, announces it will present “Masters of the Air: An Evening with Donald L. Miller,” the acclaimed historian and bestselling author of Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany, on April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Springs. The inspiration behind the major Apple TV streaming series Masters of the Air, the book tells the gripping story of the American Eighth Air Force in World War II and the young pilots who flew the bombers that helped beat the Nazis and liberate Europe. Tickets and copies of the book are available now at https://saratogabookfestival.org/donald-l-miller-event/. Veterans are encouraged to sign up now for free passes on the Saratoga Book Festival website at https://saratogabookfestival.org/donald-l-miller-event/.

Seeing Crafters and Vendors

The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church seeks crafters and vendors for its Spring Festival to be held May 11, from 10 am to 3 pm, at 768 Charlton Rd. For information or an application, email: office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-4831.

23rd Annual Golf Classic

Hosted by the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Leaders Association. This year’s event will take place on June 1, at the beautiful Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course. We invite you to join us for a day of friendly competition and camaraderie with fellow golfers, all while supporting a great cause. 

Sponsorship opportunities range from $1200 to $130, and individual players can join for just $140. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to network, have fun, and make a difference in your community. To register, visit https://ccesaratoga.org/4-h-youth-development/4-h-annual-golf-classic 

Mostly Modern Festival

Returning to Saratoga for its fifth season from June 6 – 21, at the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus. There are 11 orchestral, vocal, and chamber concerts by festival and guest ensembles of mostly new music. The festival also hosts the Mostly Modern Festival Institute, a three-week intensive with a distinguished 50-member faculty for up to 30 composers and 100 instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors. The festival’s brand-new dramatic vocal works initiative celebrates living composers, librettists, and singers and is creativity-driven and composer-forward. Audiences will witness riveting world premieres in each concert, written by upcoming and professional innovative composers. For concert and ticket details, visit www.mostlymodernfestival.org/concerts

Craft Fair at Brookside Museum – Vendors Wanted!

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/2024-craft-antique-fair/ for more information or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Tuscan Treasures: Art, Food and Wine from Lucca to Florence

Academy for Lifelong Learning Announces Tour to Tuscany, November 10 – 18, 2024, is an enchanting medley of Renaissance cities, rolling hills and terraced vineyards. This very special region offers a quintessential Italian experience. From olive groves and cypress alleys to the romantic villages perched on rocky outcrops, the landscape here has become a symbol of the country as a whole. We will spend three nights in Lucca and four in Florence. Special features include wine tastings, lunch at a Tuscan farm, a cooking class preparing a three-course dinner, guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and visit to the Accademia to view the renowned David. The double occupancy price for air and land is $5775. For additional information, contact goedventures@gmail.com.

April 19 – 25, 2024

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Friday, April 19

Propagating Matters – Revolutionary Teas

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. Join Master Gardener, Kathleen Royka, on the 249th anniversary of The Battles of Lexington and Concord, for a celebration and taste of Revolutionary Teas. The program will discuss the Boston Tea Party and its effects on the colonists, the plant Camellia sinensis (tea) and substitutes for tea, including local variations, after the Boston Tea Party. (And see how the Brookside gardens are faring after winter). Program is free and open to all. Any donations are gratefully received and will be used on the gardens.

Saturday, April 20

Canal Clean Sweep

Crescent Park, Terminal Rd., Halfmoon | 10 – 11 a.m. Come join us in recognition of Earth Day 2024 by helping to clean up Crescent Park. Volunteers can participate by picking up litter, trash, and other debris throughout Crescent Park. Meet at the bottom of Terminal Rd. to get your gloves and trash bags. 

4th Annual Earth Day Team Up to Clean Up

The event will be held on Saturday, April 20 10 a.m.- Noon. (Rain date Sunday April 21) We will provide gloves, vests, and garbage bags. Invite friends and family. Unable to join us? Pledge to clean up your own neighborhood! Your act will not only inspire and improve our community, but it will help to remove the ever-increasing threat posed by plastic waste which contaminates our water, soil, air, and wildlife. Thank you for helping to make this community a better place for all living beings now and in the future. Register here: https://forms.gle/LUxikuWZ984yan63A

Healthy Saratoga Weekend

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Discover Saratoga is dedicated to showcasing the abundance of health and wellness offerings throughout Saratoga County. This extraordinary weekend coincides with the Mind Body Soul Market on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Mind Body Soul Expo on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dive deeper into wellness practices, holistic living, and discover the latest trends in the wellness industry. Learn more at mindbodysoulexpo.com. For more information about Healthy Saratoga Weekend and to see a complete list of participants, please visit www.discoversaratoga.org/events/healthy-saratoga-weekend/.

14th annual Birthday Party for the Horses

Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center | Noon – 3 p.m. Enjoy soups from local restaurants, music from Don Hoffman and other activities as you visit the 16 retired Thoroughbreds and their quarter horse friend, Patrick. Suggested donation, $10, and all proceeds go to the care of the horses.

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. Calling all knitters, weavers, crocheters and embroiderers of all skill levels to attend the monthly meet-up. This free group is a good chance to meet people with similar interests for ideas, brainstorming, help or just fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit: bspl.sals.edu. 

Heritage Hunters – Genealogy and Local History

Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. “Did you know that your ancestors had a Fan Club?” A Fan Club is a circle of Family/Friends, Associates and Neighbors who can help you fill in information that might be missing in your research. Lisa Dougherty, a professional genealogist, will help you take the steps to identify them and show you how to use that information in your family tree. Lisa specializes in Irish ancestry and assists researchers at several local libraries. Lisa’s website is www.upstatenygenealogy.com. The public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309.

Art in Motion: An Earth Day Celebration

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs |1 – 3 p.m. (Parade at 2:30 p.m.) Welcome to this all ages, family-friendly community arts event! Learn about the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Create a butterfly, bird, or bee craft. Fabricate a flag. Join the rhythm band workshop. Watch the WitchWalk SOSA dancers. Listen to the EarthBeat drummers. Then join us for the parade! For additional information go to https://spirited-creation.info/Art-in-Motion or email flombar1@yahoo.com. Special thanks to fiscal sponsor Sustainable Saratoga, the Saratoga Arts Regrant Program, and collaborating partners The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, EarthBeat Music, and CREATE Community Studios.

Legend of the Skies Classes

Empire State Aerosciences Museum at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 3 p.m. Individuals ages 12+ years old (including adults) to join us. This week’s class – Grumman A-6 Intruder – All weather US Navy attack bomber – “The Iron Tadpole”. May 25: Lockheed C-130 Hercules – Airlift workhorse; continuous production since 1957. June 29: A-7 Corsair: Light attack bomber; Excellent service record during Vietnam & Gulf Wars. Class includes an overview of the aircraft, operational history, and a tour of the plane. Former aviators with experience of each aircraft will join us when available. Call 518-377-2191 ext.10 to register.

Drive-Thru Chicken and Biscuit Dinner 

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 – 7 p.m. Made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Adults – $12; Children under 12 – $9. Only 350 dinners will be sold. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. 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.

“Impression” Opening Reception 

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The public is invited to join an opening reception for Impression: a 4-artist exhibit including community created mail art on April 20 at 7pm. Impression is a community focused art exhibition showcasing the work of D. Colin, Kerry Dayton, Ali Herrmann, and Catherine Quinones-Austin. They will be sharing their personal experience through art in combination with a community mail art exhibit from April 20-June 26.

Free Concert

Universal Preservation Hall | 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. The community of Saratoga Springs is invited to attend a free concert by The United States Army Field Band’s, “Jazz Ambassadors”, one of our nation’s premier military bands, direct from Washington DC! The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections. The band has been featured in joint concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony Pops, the Colorado Pops Orchestra, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Come enjoy “America’s Big Band” at this free performance! 

Sunday, April 21

Orra Phelps Spring Wildflower Walk

Orra Phelps Preserve, Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about wildflowers blooming, and other sights and sounds at one of Saratoga PLAN’s trails as spring is arriving. Registration is strongly recommended. To sign up, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org, or call the office at 518-450-0321.

Monday, April 22

Spring Nature on the Move

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:39 a.m. – Noon Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up. Registration is required at least one business day. To sign up, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org, or call the office at 518-450-0321.

Tuesday, April 23

After the Fire’s Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, April 24

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner Take Out

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Club, 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, 518-584-2585. Menu: Boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. The cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Thursday, April 25

Vischer Ferry, A Forgotten Crossroads 

Vischer Ferry Firehouse, 360 Riverview Rd, Rexford | 7p.m. Video presentation of Vischer Ferry, A Forgotten Crossroads. The third in the Forgotten Crossroads series created by the History Center highlights Vischer Ferry, a quant village along the original path of the Erie Canal in the southern section of the Town of Clifton Park. The story is captured through interviews with three generations of residents, who shared their proud history and memories as well as their plans for the future. 

Registration is appreciated.

Saipan: The Friction of War

Saratoga Town Hall at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville | 7 p.m. The Old Saratoga Historical Association will host the multimedia presentation Led by World War II historian and retired US Army officer Patrick J. Chaisson. This discussion details one of the war’s most brutal and controversial battles. Saipan, located in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific, was an objective the Americans desperately needed to capture. Instead, it took six weeks of bloody, relentless fighting before Saipan’s Japanese defenders were defeated. This program is free to the public. Call the Old Saratoga Historical Association 518-698-3211 for more information.

My Compliments to the Chef

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Hello my Foodie Friends!   

Think about how a compliment has affected you. It probably made you feel a little bit better than you already did. As most people know, being nice to someone goes a long way. Compliments work the same way; a compliment can really turn someone’s day around. While compliments may seem simple, they can have a large impact on you and the people around you, creating a ripple of positivity. Giving compliments is easy, socially productive and only gives positive feelings. It has no drawbacks. 

I love the name of our store “Compliments to the Chef.” When you enjoy great service at a restaurant, it’s easy to thank your server by leaving a generous tip. Thanking the kitchen staff for a great meal, however, is more of a gray area. Most people tell a server to send their “compliments to the chef,” but what does that even mean? In movies like “Ratatouille,” it’s a pivotal moment in the chef’s life. Chefs are artists and technicians, passionate about creating dishes that provide pleasure, comfort, and sustenance. They work in environments that are often intense and demanding, using their skills, creativity, and hard work to produce culinary delights. There is nothing like a meal prepared with love. It is even scientifically proven that food prepared with love and passion tastes much better. Chefs sometimes spend hours in the kitchen to prepare something delicious for you. It gives them a good feeling that their work is appreciated and they love to receive compliments for it (don’t we all?). At home or at a friend’s place, we do that easily. But in a restaurant, where the chef is hidden in his/her kitchen, it is more difficult.

TIP FOR TODAY

Make the effort – even at a restaurant – to give the chef a sincere compliment. If you can’t tell them in person, maybe you can drop a card along with your payment? It will bring a smile to their face!

Whether they’re an acclaimed restaurant chef, a local bistro cook, or even a friend or family member who loves to share their culinary creations, chefs deserve recognition for their efforts. At Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store, we would like to compliment all of the chefs in our local community and to all of the chefs in our homes who show their love everyday by making our meals and creating those dishes that feed our souls. 

Make sure to “compliment the chef,” complement each other (it is ok). Find the good in something and let that person know about it. A compliment goes a long way. 

Remember my Foodie Friends, “Life Happens in the Kitchen.” 

Take Care, John & Paula

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Friends of the Market

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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market started in 1978 in a parking lot with a group of farmers who came together to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the community. It has grown into a year-round award-winning farmers’ market that serves the greater area with locally grown and produced goods. 

The farmers’ market has become a small business incubator with a strong sense of community and camaraderie. Through the years, the Saratoga Farmers’ Market has also become a source contributing to food security through the SNAP and Fresh Connect programs and partners with local organizations like the Comfort Food Community.

As the market continues to grow and has begun to host community festivals, there is an increased need for volunteer support to assist with special events and routine needs. They have a small but mighty team of volunteers: The Friends of the Market. Although the vendors contribute throughout the season in various ways, as the market grows, so does the need for volunteers. The Friends of the Market helps to:

Assist at the information booth.

Provide directional and informational support at the market(s).

Provide vendor relief and guest support.

Support specific programming and festival activities. 

Assist with light setup and breakdown.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email the market at sfma.manager@gmail.com. The board will be recruiting now through mid-May before a volunteer appreciation gathering.

While the market at High Rock opens May 1st, its first community festival, The Festival of Lanterns, is scheduled for June 1st. The Saratoga Farmers’ Market, a 501(c)3 organization, is planning a series of fundraising efforts to support the composting program, educational outreach, a summer kids club, and community events. You can support the market with a $25 donation or amount of choice by visiting the market on Saturday or emailing sfma.manager@gmail.com for more information.

Here is a list of the Saratoga Farmers’ Markets coming up this season. 

Monday Market at Clifton Park (June through October)

Wednesday Market at High Rock Park (May through October)

Saturday Market at High Rock Park (May through October)

Indoor Market at Wilton Mall (November through April)

The Saratoga Farmers Market is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in the food court of the Wilton Mall. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for previews of what’s fresh. 

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“Party Under the Palms” Raising Funds for Wesley Community

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Party Under the Palms gala logo via The Wesley Community website.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its annual “Party Under the Palms” gala at the Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday, May 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will support Wesley Healthcare Center’s Life Enrichment Program, which provides social and therapeutic activities for Wesley residents.

The gala will include dinner and live music by Jukebox Rebellion USA. Featured auction items include a six-person reserved picnic table (with admission) for the sold-out Belmont Stakes Racing Festival on Saturday, June 8 and Friday, June 7, courtesy of The New York Racing Association.

“The Party Under the Palms will raise critical funding and allow us to continue to provide the highest standard of services to our residents and their families now and in the future,” said Wesley Community CEO J. Brian Nealon in a statement.

Tickets for Party Under the Palms are $175 per person or $350 per couple. Reservations are required and can be made at www.thewesleycommunity.org/gala. The Lodge at Saratoga Casino Hotel is located at 1 Nelson Ave. in Saratoga Springs.

Veterans Business Council Meet and Greet Next Week

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Jason Collins, Sean Dion, and Greg Dixon at a VBC Meet and Greet in February at Empire State University’s Veterans and Military Resource Center. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – The next Veterans Business Council Meet and Greet is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Saratoga Springs History Museum. The free event is hosted by the Veterans Business Council of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.

The meet and greet is open to all veterans and those who work with and support veterans. Attendees will have the opportunity to make valuable connections and listen to guest speakers Frank McClement (director of the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency) and James Parillo (executive director of the Saratoga Springs History Museum). 

Advance registration is requested. Anyone who would like to attend can secure their spot by registering online at chamber.saratoga.org/events/details/vbc-meet-and-greet-event-42031.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum is located at 1 East Congress St. in Congress Park.

April 19 – 25, 2024

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BALLSTON

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 16 Linden Ct to Bradleigh Wilson for $472,158

Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 6 Appleton St to Kristina Guernsey for $553,391

Vincent Monaco sold property at Dominic Dr to BBL Ridgeback Self Storage LLC for $300,000

GALWAY

Richard Herrmann sold property at Lot 4 & 5 Bliss Rd to James Snyder for $112,500,000

Stephen Signore sold property at 2558 NYS Rt 29 to Deutsche Bank National Trust for $213,331

GREENFIELD

ANW Holdings Inc sold property at 36 Middle Grove Rd to Patrick Tirado for $168,000

Ernest Johnson sold property at 21 Lady Slipper Lane to Samuel Ellis for $130,000

MALTA 

Ashley Gardner sold property at 8 Rosebay Rd to Stephen Schneider for $540,500

MILTON

Bert Grandin sold property at 15 Limirik Lane to Katelyn Matthews for $284,900

Monique Boulet sold property at 18 Skylark Dr. to Sierra Desany for $444,000

Randolph Flannery sold property at 74 South St to Laura Flannery for $220,000

Kelly Feldman sold property at 27 Red Coach Trail to Zhao Xiude for $328,000

SARATOGA

Allison Burak sold property at 513 Rt 32 to Dennis Ormond for $489,000

Scott Turner sold property at 455 NYS Rt 32S to Julia Garmand for $275,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Rehab a Home LLC sold property at 247 Nelson Ave to James Shukal for $1,350,000

Rachid Daoui sold property at 2 Lakeview Rd to Corrin Genoves for $835,000

WILTON

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development sold property at 15 Hopeful Lane to REO Home Services for $215,000.

REO Home Services LLC sold property at 15 Hopeful Lane to 2 Island Girlz LLC for $235,000.

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 26 Daintree Dr to Cheryl Kirkendall for $549,871

Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust sold property at 9 Old Saratoga Rd to John Delisle for $130,000.

Hans Elmer sold property at 40 Damascus Dr to Lush Properties #1 LLC for $355,000.

William Becker sold property at 15 Berkeley Loop to Casey Kear for $840,000

Shelley Fredericks sold property at 1 Nicklaus Dr to Connor Kane for $505,000.

Voters Approve $5.36 Million Saratoga Springs Public Library Budget

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Saratoga Springs School District residents have approved a tax levy of $5,363,013 to operate the Saratoga Springs Public Library in FY 2024-25. The vote tally: 185 yes, 17 no.

The library serves the residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District, and funds for the library are collected when school taxes are collected.  The proposed FY 24-25 budget contains a 1.5% increase over the amount levied in FY 23-24. An estimated $1,499,095 will be available from sources other than FY 24-25 property taxes. The tax amount for public library purposes appears as a separate item on school district tax bills.

 “We thank all those who came out to vote.” said Library Board President Katie Capelli, in a statement.  “We’ve just completed another busy year, including making progress toward the goals set out in our long-range service plan, and we continue to expand our collections, programs, and services. We are delighted by the public’s ongoing support, and look forward to continuing to serve the changing needs of our community.”