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Family Saturday: ‘Face to Face’ at the Tang on April 29

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Martine Gutierrez, Demons, Chin ‘Demon of Lust,’
from Indigenous Woman, 2018. Tang Teaching Museum collection.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College Family Saturday series continues April 29 at 2 p.m. with Family Saturday: Face to Face.

After learning about the exhibition Face to Face from the student curators in Associate Professor and Chair of Art History Saleema Waraich’s course “(De)Colonizing the Museum: Addressing Systemic Racism and Promoting Social Justice,” participants will create their own mixed-media portraits in response to Martine Gutierrez’s Demons, Chin ‘Demon of Lust,’ p93 from Indigenous Woman.

Family Saturdays, which are suitable for children 5 and older accompanied by an adult, aim to foster multigenerational creative cooperation through looking at artwork, discussing it, and engaging in a hands-on art-making activity. The programs run from 2 to 3:30 pm and are free and open to the public. No registration required; supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

The spring season’s Family Saturdays conclude on May 13. Summer dates include June 24, July 29, August 12, and August 26, with details to be announced later. For more information, visit the Tang website at https://tang.skidmore.edu or contact the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.

Jagged Little Pill to Play Proctors May 2-7

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Jagged Little Pill, the musical. 

SCHENECTADY —The Schenectady premiere of “Jagged Little Pill” will be opening at on Tuesday, May 2. 

The musical is inspired by the seminal rock album of the same name by seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette.

Ignited by Morissette’s groundbreaking lyrics and music – from beloved hits such as “You Oughta Know,” “Head Over Feet,” “Hand In My Pocket,” and “Ironic”, to brand new songs written for the show – Jagged Little Pill  features explosive choreography by Tony Award nominee and frequent Beyoncé collaborator Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and the raw power of an onstage band under the Musical Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements of Grammy, Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt.   

Jagged Little Pill officially opened on Broadway Dec. 5, 2019 at the Broadhurst Theatre after beginning previews Nov. 3. Prior to Broadway, JAGGED LITTLE PILL completed a record-breaking, sold-out run at American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

Tickets to the Tony and Grammy award-winning production are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online at proctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884, ext. 139. 

Banda Magda Return to SPAC May 4

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Banda Magda, killing it with multilingual polyrhythms on stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center September 2019. Photo by Thomas Dimopoulos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Banda Magda will return to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 4. Showtime is 7 p.m.

Led by performer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Magda Giannikou, Banda Magda comprises a diverse group of musicians from Greece, Japan, Argentina, USA, Colombia, Brazil, Turkey, Israel and the UK. Their all-new program of global music since they last played SPAC in 2019 will range from samba to French chanson, from Greek folk tunes to Colombian cumbia and Afro-Peruvian lando. 

Tickets are $33 and are all general admission. Performance is at the Spa Little Theater. Visit SPAC.org or call 518-584-9330. 

Universal Preservation Hall Announces“The Office” Trivia Show with David Koechner 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Test your knowledge of “The Office” with the Pack-Man himself, David Koechner. Anyone who spends hours watching the same episodes repeatedly, still debates whether Jim and Pam were meant to be and knows the secret to Kevin’s chili needs to be at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28. 

Teams will compete for prizes–while also hearing behind-the-scenes stories from David about playing the hit show’s favorite obnoxious paper salesman (and Michael’s bff), Todd Packer. After multiple trivia rounds, top teams will need to channel their favorite characters from “The Office” and test their acting chops in order to be crowned –by David– trivia champions. The show also features a Q&A, meet and greet and pictures with the Pack-Man. This event is approximately 90 minutes. 

Tickets available via 518-346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or at universalpreservationhall.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884, ext. 139.

Caffe Lena Special Night: HURT, a Fundraiser for Mississippi John Hurt Film Project

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A fundraiser to benefit the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation will take place Saturday, April 29 at Caffe Lena. Photo: Mississippi John Hurt “Last Sessions.” 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The songs of Mississippi John Hurt have been covered by everyone from Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Dave Van Ronk, to Donovan, Jerry Garcia, and Jorma Kaukonen – both as a soloist and with his band Hot Tuna – and he famously performed at Caffe Lena shortly before his death in the mid-1960s. 

On Saturday, April 29 a bevy of entertainers will perform atop the Caffe Lena stage in tribute to the singer and songwriter who has influenced a world of musicians with his unique fingerpicking style.  

The fundraiser features four duos playing the music by and inspired by Mississippi John Hurt.  Performers include the Piedmont Bluz Duo of Valerie and Benedict Turner, Annie & Jonny Rosen of Annie and the Hedonists, Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman and Mark Tolstrup & Jill Burnham of Mark & Jill.

Monies raised will benefit the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation, established by Hurt’s granddaughter, Mary Frances Hurt. The Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted primarily to preserving the musical legacy and history of Mississippi John Hurt, while providing musical and educational opportunities to disadvantaged youth. Through the music of John Hurt, children and adult music fans alike are exposed to the rich oral, musical, and literary traditions of the Mississippi Delta and surrounding areas. 

Funds raised will also support a film, currently in production, about his life and legacy.

For tickets and more information, go to: caffelena.org. 

Home Made Theater Spring Gala to Honor Dawn Oesch

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Home Made Theater will hold its annual Spring gala on Saturday, May 6. This year’s theme is “Swing Into Spring.” 

The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. at The Hills and Hollows restaurant at McGregor Links, 359 Northern Pines Road in Wilton.

The evening will include heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar (for the first hour—cash bar after 7 p.m.). Also included is the opportunity to participate in raffles, games, and a “wine grab.” 

Entertainment provided by members of the Home Made Theater family, including Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp of Tango Fusion Dance Company, and sneak peeks at Home Made Theater’s upcoming productions of Mean Girls, Jr., presented by the Youth Conservatory program, and the June musical, The Sound of Music.

This year’s gala will honor current Home Made Theater Artistic Coordinator Dawn Oesch. Dawn has been an essential part of the company for many years as an actor and as director of some of its most popular productions, including Mamma Mia! and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Tickets are $85 per person, or $175 per person to be on the Honorary Committee. Honorary Committee members receive program recognition, VIP seating for the entertainment, and a special gift bag. The deadline to purchase tickets is April 26. Purchase at Home Made Theater’s website, www.HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling 518-587-4427 during business hours.

CulinaryArts@SPAC Presents A Southern Opus on May 12

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces A Southern Opus: Hattie’s featuring Chef Mark Graham, a CulinaryArts@SPAC event taking place at The Pines@SPAC at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

Executive Chef Mark Graham has been cooking for 39 years and has become a fixture in the Capital Region food scene, recently joining Business For Good (BFG) as the Executive Chef for Hattie’s Albany. He has worked for industry giants like Chef Bradley Ogden (Lark Creek Café), Chef Gary Danko (Viognier) and Chef Wolfgang Puck (Spago), and in Saratoga Springs at The Wine Bar, The Lodge and Chez Sophie. From 2019 to 2021, Graham was the Chef de Cuisine for Salt & Char at the Adelphi Hotel. 

The soulful and sophisticated New Orleans-inspired menu for the May 12 CulinaryArts@SPAC event will include: Hors D Oeuvre’s: Mini Biscuits, Bacon Jam or Leek and Tomato Jam with double cream cheese; Appetizer: Mushroom Gumbo with sweet onions, baby bell peppers, celery baton, chicken broth and blonde roux garnished with crispy okra & cajun kale chips; Entrée: Boudin Stuffed Quail with organic grits, sweet corn & butter beans or Grilled Red Fish with rock shrimp succotash, red eye gravy or Brassica with beans and grits, and Dessert: Sweet Potato Tart with Pecan Crumble.

Drinks will include wine and beer along with the News Orleans born cocktail, The Sazerac.

As part of the Business for Good family of companies, Hattie’s Restaurants aim to grow and amplify a community positive business, while maintaining the quality and character of its product, the vision of its present ownership, and the legacy of its founder, Miss Hattie Moseley Austin. All profits of the Hattie’s Restaurants are donated to local charity, aligning with the Business for Good mission of giving back to move forward.

Tickets cost $100 per person. Visit spac.org for details.

Jane Curtin Among Readers and Stories in “Selected Shorts” Event April 29

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Photo courtesy of www.albany.edu

ALBANY — The NYS Writers Institute and the UAlbany Performing Arts Center, both based at the University at Albany, present a slate of actors who will participate in Selected Shorts, the hit public radio and podcast series featuring readings of classic and new works of short fiction by acclaimed actors. 

The program will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the uptown University at Albany campus located at 1400 Washington Ave. in Albany.  

Actor/comedian Jane Curtin will perform in the program. She will be joined by Teagle F. Bougere from Queen America and New Amsterdam’s Mike Doyle.  The trio of thespians will perform selections from books by Ann Tyler, Ray Bradbury, Meron Hadero and Robin Hemley.  

Selected Shorts is produced by Symphony Space in New York City and broadcast on more than 150 stations to about 300,000 listeners around the country. The Selected Shorts podcast consistently ranks as one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes, with more than 100,000 downloads each week. 

Advance tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty-staff.  Tickets purchased on the day of the show (pending availability) are $20 for the general public and $15 for students, seniors and UAlbany faculty-staff.  All tickets must be purchased on-line from the UAlbany Performing Arts Center’s website at www.albany.edu/pac.  

April 21 – April 27, 2023

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Friday, April 21

Juried Exhibition Series 2

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Featuring: Terry Teitelbaum, Stu Eichel, Christopher Altamari, and Leslie Yolen. Every year Saratoga Arts sends out an Open Call to all artists across the Capital Region and places the submissions in front of a jury of regional art professionals, to create a series of four-artist exhibitions. Our second Juried Exhibition of 2023 features painting, assemblage, sculpture, and photography – truly capturing the breadth this region has to offer. Exhibition dates are April 22–May 27. 

Saturday, April 22

Veterans Employment, Education, Entrepreneurship & Benefits Expo ?

Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Road, Albany | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The McNulty Veteran Business Center partnered with Albany County Veteran Peer Support Program and Rensselaer County Veterans Resource & Outreach Center for a Resource Expo & Job Fair. This FREE Triple E & B Expo for Veterans, service members and their families will provide access to Employment, Entrepreneurship, Education and Benefits opportunities by bringing together employers, academic institutions, veteran services, and nonprofit organizations. There will be informational sessions and networking opportunities with dozens of exhibitors and includes lunch. Registration is required: HTTP://BIT.LY/3Z4DPLH 

American Legion Monthly Meeting

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. The Sons of the American Legion Post 70 will meet at 11 a.m. 

Annual Spring Craft Fair ?

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair. Admission will be free with ample parking. A wide variety of crafters. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

7th Annual Breyer Fun Day ?

368 and 445 Broadway Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Impressions of Saratoga is so excited to announce our seventh annual Breyer Fun Day. Open to all Breyer enthusiasts and horse lovers, this event is a great activity for children of all ages! This event is free to all! Impressions of Saratoga will be hosting a Breyer Model Show, paint your own Model Horse craft project, visit with our live miniature Dark Horse mascot UPSET, raffles, prizes and plenty more activities and events. The Dark Horse Mercantile will have Fun Day Specials, a craft, and a giveaway.

Tour for Life 2023 Cat & Dog Adoption ?

H.O.P.E., Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. North Shore Animal League America’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center is Celebrating 2023 Tour For Life®, the world’s largest cooperative pet adoption event. In Partnership with Rachael Ray® Nutrish® Adorable, adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens will be available for adoption. All adoption fees will be 50% off for approved adopters. If you donate an item towards the “kitten shower” you will be entered into a special raffle. 

Annual Birthday Party for the Horses ?

Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield Center | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated (suggested donation, $10). Enjoy soups donated by Triangle Diner, Olde Bryan Inn, The Barrelhouse, Village Pizzeria and Simply Food, by Maura as you stroll the bucolic grounds and visit with retired Thoroughbred racehorses and their many friends. There will also be birthday cake and Old Friend’s gift shop will also be open. All proceeds go to the care of the equine residents of Old Friends at Cabin Creek.

Earth Day Celebration

Dancing Grain Brewery, 180 Old West Rd., Moreau | noon – 5 p.m. This Earth Day event will be a celebration of both the environment and the community’s commitment to sustainability. Dancing Grain Farm Brewery and local land trust Saratoga PLAN (Preserving Land and Nature) are joining forces to release a honey IPA, inspired by the surrounding farmland for Earth Day. Each pour of this new draft will raise $1 towards land conservation in Saratoga County. For more information, call 518-587-5554, or visit www.saratogaplan.org. 

Taste of Italy Dinner ?

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. The menu will include The Italian Trio, Chicken Parm, Lasagna, and Tortellini Alfredo, plus Bread Stick and Dessert. Dine in or take out. The cost is 2 for $27 or $17 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-885-1149, April 21st 4 to 6 p.m. or email dinners2619@gmail.com. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Meatloaf with Macaroni and Cheese Dinner ?

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Meatloaf w/ Macaroni and Cheese, veggies, soup, and dessert. Adults $120

We are encouraging pre-orders for pick-up & delivery dinners. 518-793-1152.

Sunday, April 23

Breakfast Buffet ?

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu: Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children (10 & under, children under 5 are free). $12 Takeout orders.

The Wild Irish Acres Step Dancers

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m. 

These lovely dancers are returning to showcase their wonderful celebration of the arts and Ireland’s unique culture. Refreshments will be served.

Saratoga Catholic Central Fundraiser ?

Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Support the seniors of Saratoga Central Catholic with their prom and senior trip. Eat in or take out. Menu: Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, Italian bread, dessert, and coffee. Cost is $15. 

Monday, April 24

Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting

Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons, Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Takeyce Walter will do a “Gouache Painting” demonstration. Takeyce is an award-winning contemporary American painter focusing on natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. You can visit her website: https://takeyceart.com/home/ and https://www/facebook.com/takeycewalter/ The meeting and demonstration are open to the public.

Tuesday, April 25

Pierogi Sale Pick Up

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $12/dozen. Previously, we were asked about uncooked pierogies. We will accommodate. Please call 518-363-0001. Limited quantity of our stuffed clams may be available as well.

Fermenting Vegetables for Health

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High, Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. Fee: $15 Preregistration required, call 518-885-8995. Learn the health benefits of probiotic bacteria in fermented foods and how easy it is to ferment foods at home. We’ll discuss the dry salt method as we make kim chi and the brining method as we make fermented mixed vegetables. This class will cover equipment, tips, and techniques for successful fermentation. Participants will take home a quart jar to finish fermenting.

After the Fire 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. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. 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 26

Extremis

Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates-Palliative Care Partners in conjunction with the Saratoga Senior Center will be presenting the film. Extremis is a short documentary that follows Dr. Jessica Zitter, an ICU and palliative care specialist who leads a hospital ICU team. The film addresses the challenges patients and families face when making decisions in the midst of a medical crisis. During the physician-led panel discussion following the film, we will talk about serious illness as well as the importance of advance care planning. RSVP is requested as seating is limited. Call 518-584-1621 or email colleenk@saratogaseniorcenter.org. A light lunch at 1:30 p.m. followed by the film and panel discussion at 2 p.m.

Chicken Parmigiana 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: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. $15 per dinner. (cash only). 

Wednesday, April 26

Galway Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. 

This month Linda E. Eastman will be presenting the first session in a two-part workshop on Texture Art in processing photographic images. For part one, Linda will be explaining how adding texture layers can change the feel and look of a picture. Linda will give tips on combining the textures with the original photos. Handouts outlining the different processes will be available. Linda will present part two of this workshop at our May meeting. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Raising Dough Fundraiser

West Side Sports Bar & Grill, 112 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m. Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to share a meal and have a drink. A percentage of food, beverage and takeout sales

will be donated to the Academy. Get your raffle tickets for a $50 gift certificate to the West Side. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors. Plenty of room for singles too. Don’t miss the fun! Hope to see you there. vwww.allsaratoga.org, call 518-290-6988, or email jeff@allsaratoga.org. 

Thursday, April 27

Songwriting Workshop & Discussion 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 3 p.m. Let’s talk about songwriting! What’s your process? Do the lyrics or the melody come first? Even if you’ve never written a song but are curious about the process, join us for an engaging discussion. Feel free to bring a demo or an instrument; the library will not be providing any instruments to borrow during this event. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Beginner Technology Class

Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Southern Adirondack Independent Living (SAIL) will now be hosting free monthly technology classes. Each month will be different topics so you can choose what benefits you most. This month you will learn basic computer skills, email creation and use, and general computer questions. Contact Nick Possemato at 518-792-3537 ext 2200 to reserve your spot. www.sailhelps.org. 

George Washington & Saratoga: It’s Complicated

Saratoga Springs History Museum in the Canfield Casino, 1 East Congress Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Saratoga and Washington bumped into each other twice: once when the city almost cost him his job as commander of the Continental Army and the other time when he visited the village on a secret real estate mission. On both occasions, he wasn’t at all happy with Saratoga. In this special presentation, local writer John Oliver reveals a Washington you didn’t learn about in school, discusses what drove him so relentlessly and shows why, as one historian says, GW’s in our wallets, but not in our hearts. Join us for an astonishing look at the Father of Our Nation. Free for Museum Members, $10 general public. https://www.simpletix.com/e/george-washington-saratoga-its-complicated-tickets-128957

April 21 – April 27, 2023

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Tree Toga 12 – Volunteer to Help 

Sustainable Saratoga needs you to help plant trees. Tree Toga is a fun, family-friendly event where our amazing volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation. On April 29, volunteers will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m. Volunteers will disperse to plant trees. Volunteers will be finished by about noon. To learn more, and to sign up to be a tree planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/. Questions, suggestions, or inquiries about donating to support the work of Sustainable Saratoga can be sent to trees@sustainablesaratoga.org. 

The Bike Swap 

Saratoga Shredders is hosting the Bike Swap at Saratoga Spa Park, Hawthorn Pavilion, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Swap is an event to buy and sell gently used bikes and cycling-related items, for kids and adults. There will be bikes, bike racks, cycling clothing, wheels, tools, and other cycling-related accessories. Swing by to drop off items you’d like to sell from 10 – 11 a.m. Then shop from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Proceeds will go toward getting more kids on bikes. To learn more, visit www.saratogashredders.com. 

Children’s Day / El Dia Del Nino Bilingual Story Time

Ballston Spa Public Library has teamed up with LifeWork Community Action to present a bilingual story time for Children’s Day / El Dia Del Nino at the library on Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. Preschool and grade school children are invited to attend this fun and free 30-minute story time in both English and Spanish. A take ‘n make craft and other goodies will be available to each child who attends. For more information call 518-339-4609 or email m.sanchez@lifeworksaction.org. The library s located at 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa with parking lot behind the library on Low St.

Wing Fest

The Glens Falls Collaborative will be hosting its annual Wing Fest event on Saturday, April 29 from noon to 3 p.m. in Downtown Glens Falls. The event is a competition between restaurants for the best wings. Participating Downtown restaurants will serve from their storefronts and restaurants from outside the city will serve from locations along Glen, Ridge, and Maple Streets. There will be entertainment in City Park. Awards ceremony will be held in City Park at 3:30 p.m. Visit www.glensfallscollaborative.com for more information. 

Volunteer Actors Needed

NYS Park Police, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center are holding a Full-Scale Training Exercise on April 30, 2023 from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. The training will focus on coordination and emergency response during several simulated scenarios envisioning an incident involving injuries to a large number of concertgoers at the venue. 

For more information, email: ParksEmergencyMgmt-Exercises@parks.ny.gov

RISE Dinner Fundraiser

The Principessa Elena Society, located at 13 Oak St, Saratoga Springs, will host a pasta and meatball dinner for RISE on Sunday, April 30, at 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Menu: pasta and meatballs, salad, Italian bread and butter and dessert. There will be live music, a raffle, and prizes. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Children under 12 are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds will go to repairs for RISE houses, providing safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges. Advance tickets available on-line at www.tinyurl.com/RISEPrincipessa. For more information, please call 518-597-6193.

Writers Workshop Series 

Beginning on May 4, and continuing each Thursday 6:30 – 9:00PM throughout May, Bonnie will guide a Writers Workshop Series at Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School, 148 Stanton Rd. in Shushan. There is a charge for this series. It is open to all writers and their form preference. 

For questions and to register please email dionondehowa@yahoo.com or phone 518-320-0502.

Annual Ballston Lake Clean Up Day

Volunteers are welcome to join in on Saturday, May 6 by showing up at the Ballston Lake Fire Department, on Route 146-A at 8 a.m. to pick up their road assignments. The project involves doing a clean sweep of winter trash on local roadways in the hamlet of Ballston Lake and its environs. The Town of Ballston parks a large truck at the Ballston Lake Fire Department and at the Outlet Road Parking lot for volunteers to deposit their bags when they have finished their assignments. For more information, visit www.ballstonlake.org.

Benefit Auction and Social Evening 

The Friends of the Library are excited to announce an upcoming Benefit Auction and Social Evening on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Ballston Spa Elks Club, 10 Hamilton St. Ballston Spa. Enjoy finger foods, lite fare, and beverages, an all-star line-up of live auction items, raffles and more. Among the items up for auction are a weekend getaway, antique photographs of Ballston Spa, original painting by Stu Eichel, a custom portrait of your home or business by artist Pam Stendardi, fine jewelry and antiques, gift certificates, theme baskets and more. RSVPs are appreciated. For more information, visit https://bspl.sals.edu/ or contact Danielle and Jim Carter at 518-885-5046.