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Stillwater bowling wins Section 2 Class C Championship

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Photo provided by Steven Conklin.

SCHENECTADY — The Stillwater varsity boys bowling team capped off its season by winning the Section 2 Class C Championship, posting a team-high score of 5,870.

The Warriors edged out rival Hoosick Falls to win the sectional title, concluding a season that saw the team win the Wasaren League Championship, the Wasaren League Tournament, and the Indian Pin over Mechanicville. Led by the league’s top scorer and captain Connor Julian, was co-captain Adam Conklin, Alex Mell, Steven Berry, Evan Coe, Aden Wickham, Anthony Miller, and Jacob Smith.

Tedeschi Trucks Band / Ziggy Marley Announce Summer SPAC Show 

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Tedeschi Trucks Band / Ziggy Marley live at Saratoga this Summer

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tedeschi Trucks Band announced a run of summer tour dates across the U.S., including a show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 1.

This year’s run will bring the band to 20 cities, including some new summer additions like Toronto and Kansas City, and returns to Indianapolis, St. Louis, among others. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band is Susan Tedeschi (guitar, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitar), Gabe Dixon (keyboards, vocals), Brandon Boone (bass), Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (drums, percussion), Isaac Eady (drums, percussion), Mike Mattison (vocals, guitar), Mark Rivers (vocals), Alecia Chakour (vocals), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Ephraim Owens (trumpet), and Elizabeth Lea (trombone).

Legendary musician, producer and activist, Ziggy Marley will support at Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Chamber Music Societyof Lincoln Center’s 2023 Summer Season at SPAC 

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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is back at the Spa Little Theatre  for its summer residency June 11-Aug. 20

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center welcomes the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) back to the Spa Little Theatre for its summer residency from June 11-Aug. 20, marking the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with SPAC. 

The six-concert summer season follows two previously announced performances on March 18 and May 13 by CMS, now a year-round presence in Saratoga Springs. 

“Our 2023 season carries a celebratory theme across all of our residencies, but none more so than with the 10th anniversary of our partnership with Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center,” Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center, said in a statement. “Over the past decade, SPAC and CMS have cultivated a dedicated audience of chamber music devotees in Saratoga Springs and we are excited to the continue the tradition not just every summer, but year-round as well.” 

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s summer season opens with “From Classic to Modern,” showcasing works from Brahms and Beethoven to Bloch, Khachaturian and Milhaud (June 11), followed by “Great Quintets” of Mozart, Dohnányi and Dvořák (June 18); “From Vienna to Paris” (July 16); a program from guest artists The Miró String Quartet (July 23); and “Spanish Journey” (August 13). The season closes with “New Classics” (August 20), which includes quintets by Bloch and Suk that CMS has ushered into the standard chamber repertoire. 

Anchored by Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Artistic Directors Wu Han (piano) and David Finckel (cello), this season’s guest artists also include violinists Arnaud Sussmann, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Ani Kavafian, Ida Kavafian, Stella Chen, Danbi Um, Kristin Lee, and Aaron Boyd; violists Paul Neubauer, James Thompson, Molly Carr, and Matthew Lipman; cellist Sihao He, pianists Wu Qian, Juho Pohjonen, Soyeon Kate Lee; clarinetist Ricardo Morales, guitarist Jason Vieaux, soprano Rihab Chaieb, and The Miró Quartet. 

All summer 2023 CMS events will take place at the Spa Little Theatre (19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs). There is one performance of each program at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the house opens at 2:30 p.m. Subscriptions to all six summer programs are available to purchase at spac.org. Subscription packages will be $258 – $378 depending on seating location. Single performance tickets will be available to purchase beginning on March 2 for members (tiered by level) and March 9 for the general public and will be $48 – $68 each. 

Visit spac.org for more information.

Mark Erelli: Album Release Concert at Caffe Lena March 5

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Mark Erelli, with his new album “Lay Your Darkness Down,” will perform at Caffe Lena March 5 Photo provided

SARATOGA SPRINGS — During a performance in the summer of 2020, Mark Erelli looked down at his guitar neck and couldn’t believe what he saw. Or rather, what he couldn’t see: his fingers on the frets. 

A subsequent diagnosis of the degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa (RP) provided some answers, but also yielded new questions. Does diminished eyesight decrease one’s insight? What does it mean to be ‘fully seen,’ by oneself and by others? These questions, along with Erelli’s drive to regain his creative agency, are at the heart of his new album “Lay Your Darkness Down.” The album was released Friday, Feb. 3

Erelli turned to songwriting as an internal compass that might guide him in assessing this radically-altered vision of his future. The new songs, though decorated with references to shadows, light, and obscured vision, are more about resilience, love, and the human condition than they are about blindness: “Lay your darkness down/ shadows lie upon the ground, to show us where the light is coming from…”

Mark Erelli will perform at Caffe Lena on Sunday, March 5. Call 518-583-0022, or go to: caffelena.org. 

Country Music Superstar Randy Travis to Return to Wood Theater in August

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GLENS FALLS — Country music legend Randy Travis returns to the stage at the Charles R. Wood Theater in Glens Falls, on Saturday, Aug. 26. Travis’ return follows two prior sold-out shows during the inaugural Kevin Richards’ Country Concerts Close Up! series. 

“Randy & Mary Travis: A Conversation with a Legend” will feature stories and songs hosted by Richards, an audience Q & A session, Travis’ biggest hits performed by New England’s Nashville-bound duo Martin and Kelly, and a piano-bar style sing-along with CMA broadcast winner Richie Phillips and regional fan favorite Mark Pierre.

Randy Travis tickets start at $59 and are available now at woodtheater.org/events. 

Music Haven/ Proctors Collaborative Bringing International Artists at UPH 

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SCHENECTADY — For 30 years, Music Haven has presented global sounds in Schenectady’s Central Park bringing international music to the summer seekers hailing from locales locales like Yemen, Ukraine, Louisiana, Ireland and Peru. The Passport Series takes the same world music that patrons of the park series have come to cherish and brings it to Proctors in Schenectady and Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. 

“Music Haven is thrilled to expand its partnership with Proctors Collaborative to include UPH as well as the GE Theatre at Proctors,” said series curator Mona Golub, in a statement. “Our winter/spring Passport Series itinerary boasts exquisite artistry from four distinct locales – two familiar favorites in Ireland and Cuba and two dynamic new destinations in Turkey and Korea.” 

The first in the 2023 Passport Series is the traditional Irish music of Dervish at Proctors, Schenectady 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Aynur – who has become one of the most well-known musicians from Turkey and a representative of the Kurdish people – will perform at Proctors at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 4.

At Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs: get transported to Cuba.  “Salsa Night with Tiempo Libre” will be at UPH 8 p.m. Friday, March 24. Tiempo Libre are modern heirs to the rich musical tradition with its sophisticated performances of timba music, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of Latin jazz and Cuban song.

Lastly, join ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) at UPH 8 p.m. Friday, May 5. ADG7 features a rich repertoire inspired by Korea’s sacred, shamanic ritual music (gut) and beloved folk songs (minyo) of Hwanghae Province in the northern reaches of the Peninsula. ADG7 made their first big U.S. splash at globalFEST in 2019, an annual cultural celebration that features the most dynamic music globally. 

  The Passport Series pass includes a ticket to each of the four winter/spring 2023 shows in the series for $100. Single tickets to each show are also available at the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-346-6204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or online at proctorscollaborative.org/passport-series.

March 3 – March 9, 2023

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Friday, March 3

Fish Fry Fridays ?

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills

4 – 7 p.m. | Friday Night Fish Fry will be back for 2023. It will run through April 7. Various menu items are available from fried fish to chicken tenders with French fries, Cole slaw and chowder also available. For more information call 518-695-3917.

Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. 

Fish Fry Friday will run throughout Lent, February 24 – April 7. Advance call-in of orders Wednesdays – Fridays between noon – 3 p.m. Menu includes Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order of French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

National Art Honor Society Display ?

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park

Visit the Library to see art created by Shenendehowa National Art Honor Society students. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Saturday, March 4

Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show ?

Saratoga Springs City Center, 

522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Also on Sunday, March 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A variety of businesses will exhibit on the main floor, such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. Art Show also on the main floor with 25+ artisans showing photography, painting, woodworking, jewelry, and wine, with items available for purchase. Proceeds are being distributed to community non-profit organizations, youth scholarships, and international humanitarian aid projects. Free Admission for all ages, courtesy of the show’s major sponsor, Adirondack Trust Company. For more information, visit www.rotaryhomeshow.com/

H.O.P.E. Cat and Dog Adoption ?
Saratoga Springs City Center,
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Visit us at the Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show. Saturday for the Cat Adoption and Sunday for the Dog Adoption. 

Impressions Pups 9th Annual Birthday Pawty ?

368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | This year’s event will be “Scout themed.” We will be serving BowWow Bisque and Scout Snacks for the pups. There will be activities, treat tastings, special deals on dog products, coloring contests and a raffle for a great prize basket for one lucky pup and their person! Your dog may even earn an “Impressions Pup Scout Badge”! We will be collecting donations for our local shelters; new or gently used toys, collars, leashes, beds, blankets, or towels, dried and canned dog and cat food and treats. Any donations are appreciated! For more information call 518-587-0666 or email, impressions@impressionssaratoga.com.

Irish Celebration ?

VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m.

Doors open at 2 p.m. Music featuring Maggie’s Clan, buffet, and drink specials. All for a donation of $10. All are welcome. Call 518-584-9686 for more information, leave message. 

Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party

Colonie Golf & Country Club,
13 Country Club Ln, Voorheesville

7 p.m. | Help for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GB-five, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www.helpforpd.org/march4th.

Sunday, March 5

Breakfast Eat-In or Takeout ?

Old Saratoga American Legion Post 278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville | 9 – 11 a.m.  Serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, bacon and sausage, milk, orange juice, coffee, and tea. Adults $10, children 6 and under $5. Takeout or eat in. Any questions please call 518-695-3011 Tuesday through Sunday after noon.

Monday, March 6

Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association Luncheon

The Holiday Inn, Win Room,
232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Noon | Monthly luncheon meeting. All retired K-12 teachers, BOCES teachers, and Teaching Assistants are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Galway Preservation Society: The Trevett & Sons Chair Factory

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 7 p.m.

Bob Wemple, Providence Town Historian will present the history of the Trevett & Sons Chair Factory which was located in the town of Providence to the monthly meeting of the Galway Preservation Society. The factory was in operation from the mid-1800s until early 1923, making thousands of chairs which are still collected today. Please join us.   

Tuesday, March 7

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court McLaughlin #422, Monthly Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

Members gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments until 6:30 p.m. when the meeting will begin. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Contact our Regent Lucille Koch with questions by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

Wednesday, March 8

Movie Matinee: Elvis (2022) 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park

2 p.m. | In anticipation of the 95th Academy Awards, join us for a viewing of Elvis, which received eight nominations, including Best Picture. Light refreshments will be served. 518-371-8622.

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. 

A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed. www.facebook.com/events/512014157795994

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Take Out 

Saratoga Wilton Elks,
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. Dinner for 2 / $30. (Cash only).  

Thursday, March 9

Diabetes Classes Online

50 West High Street, Ballston Spa

1 p.m. | Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Additional sessions are on Thursdays, March 16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m. Fee: $20, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995. Presented by Diane Whitten, MS, Nutrition Educator. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, plan menus, and adopt healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas, demonstrations and samples provided. For program details email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Research Lecture

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs

5:30 p.m. | The Superhero Syndrome: Keep Your Eyes on the PRISE. Presented by Paul Arciero, Professor of Health and Human Physiological Sciences. For many years, world-renowned nutrition and exercise physiology scientist, Dr. Paul Arcier suffered from debilitating panic attacks and herniated discs in his back and unable to present his research to a global audience, he was suffering from the Superhero Syndrome, saving everyone else…but himself. Watch as he overcomes his reality of losing loved ones and “never being smart enough” along his journey, to him discovering a method to help live with more optimal health and performance.

Saratoga Interfaith Breakfast

Wellspring, 2816 Route 9, Malta

7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | A meeting that convenes people from all different faiths to gather and discuss important topics that impact the Saratoga community. Each month will feature a leader from different faith or human services organizations who will speak about a topic designed to encourage inner peace and outward service to others. The interfaith breakfast meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of every month and are open to the public. Reservations are not required to attend.

March 3 – March 9, 2023

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Lazy Dog Helping Horses

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) will be the beneficiary on Friday, March 10, when the Principessa Elena Society hosts the “Lazy Dog Helping Horses” dinner from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The club is located at 13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs. The Lazy Dog Cookie Company of Ballston Spa will feature its new “Horse Bitscuits” (sic) and a percentage of sales profits will benefit the TRF, the nation’s oldest and largest Thoroughbred aftercare and sanctuary organization. The Saratoga Springs-based TRF is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Utica, NY-inspired menu for this dinner is: Chicken Riggies, Utica Greens, Tomato Pie, Salad and Dessert. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased in advanced at the following link www.trfinc.org/event/lazy-dog-helping-horses/

Irish Family Festival

The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold the Saratoga Irish Family Festival from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 at the Saratoga -Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs (Rte 9 North from Rte 50) The event will feature music, dancing, and raffles. Admission is a $10 donation at the door, children under 12 are free. Light fare will be available for an additional price. For information visit wwwsaratogaaoh.com.

5th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Evening

You’re invited to Saratoga Children’s Theatre’s Clue Murder Mystery “Lady Day at the Well” on Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at The Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort. Our largest fundraiser of the year! Join us for an evening of music, merriment, and MURDER! Can’t think of what to wear? Channel your inner 1920’s muse with all the glitz and glamor the era brought with it. Dinner and entrance to the game: $100 per person. Be the first to solve the murder case by solving a series of puzzles. Cash bar, wine pull, family style dinner, paddle raise, and silent auction featuring an excellent array of items. To reserve your spot, send an email with guest name(s) to caroline@saratogachildrenstheatre.org

Friends of the Kayaderosseras

Mark your calendars of our 19th Annual Meeting. Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. To be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum and Saratoga County History Center. Open to all who love the Kayaderosseras. Speakers, Awards, Project Updates, 2023 Events Calendar. 

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pierogi sale on Tuesday, March 14. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are now $12/dozen.  Please call 518-363-0001.  Pickup will be from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Limited quantity of stuffed clams may be available as well.

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

The Saratoga Springs chapter of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Saratoga Springs. The group is a fraternal organization that meets once each year on St. Patrick’s Day to honor the patron saint of Ireland and to raise money for local Catholic charitable organizations. 

Community Rummage Sale and Chowder Fest 

Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton.  Rummage Sale:  Clean out your garage or attic and rent a table and space for $15. For information call 518-399-2873 /email: office@charltonfreehhold.org   Chowder Fest:  There is nothing like a hot cup of chowder to warm you on a cold day.  Take home some delicious chowder prepared in our own kitchen – there will be a variety of chowders to choose from.

Music and More

An evening of entertainment – Piano, Guitar, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Drums, Drama and more. Saturday March 18 – Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; event begins at 7 p.m. Wine and homemade desserts will be available for purchase before the event and during intermission. Cost of admission $15; $40 for a family. The evening event is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.  Attendees may register to come in person to the church or to participate via zoom. For more information, call 518-587-0403. To register go to: uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/musicandmore2023

Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6-9 p.m. At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music, cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at gatewayhouseofpeace.networkforgood.com/events/53895-dinner-for-a-cause

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

The Northeast Woodworkers Association will be celebrating 30 years of presenting one of the premiere woodworking shows in the country at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15, children under 12 free. All areas of the art of woodworking in a dedicated exhibit room featuring over 500 exhibits of original designed fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, intarsia, musical instruments, exquisite turnings, toys, accessories and all other things crafted of wood. National and regional trade vendors, offering for sale, wide varieties of wood and woodworking related tools and accessories for all skill levels, many of whom will be demonstrating their products.  For further information, see www.woodworker.org.

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Audition Announcement

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only – Sunday, March 26 and Monday, March 27. ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’, a swashbuckling musical comedy set in the late 1800s aboard the merchant ship “Kayla May”, will be performed Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 on the Malta Community Center Stage. Over 26 speaking and/or singing solo roles are available for kids, teens, and adults. An additional 10-12 ensemble roles will also be cast.  Contact: Elyse Young, Artistic Director, theater@malta-town.com or 518-899-4411 x305 for an audition appointment or additional information.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students. There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media.  The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley.  She paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors.   Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics. Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.  For further information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621 to sign up.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Agricultural Stewardship Association Offering Paid Summer Internship

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GREENWICH —The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is offering one paid summer internship opportunity designed for an undergraduate student to gain hands-on experience. 

ASA is a community-supported, nonprofit conservation organization that endeavors to protect our community’s working farms and forests, connect people to the land, and promote a vibrant future for agriculture and forestry in our region.

The Outreach Coordinator Internship will assist with projects and programs focusing on community engagement in Rensselaer and Washington counties. This may include coordinating outreach programming to implement ASA’s strategic community engagement plan, assisting with outreach and fundraising efforts for community lands projects, and working on summer events, including our Forever Farmland Supper. The summer intern will be supervised by ASA’s Communication and Outreach Manager and spend the majority of his or her time working at ASA’s office with periodic site visits and fieldwork.

To learn more about this opportunity or apply, please visit the “Join our Team” page on the ASA’s website, www.agstewardship.org.

Fifth Annual Ballston Spa Birdhouse Program Underway

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BALLSTON SPA —The start of the fifth annual Ballston Spa Birdhouse Program has begun. This year, there are over 1,000 birdhouses decorated to adorn the streets of Ballston Spa. Along with a sculptural display in Wiswall Park and newly-created street banners, the overall display is a celebration of community spirit. 

To request a free birdhouse, go to www.askbspa.com and fill out a request form. The birdhouses are picked up in a safe, no-contact procedure and need to be returned by April 1 to be hung in time for spring. 

The Birdhouse program is the centerpiece of the yearly arts initiative for the Village of Ballston Spa and is a favorite of the children, families, seniors, special needs/intellectually-diverse community living in and around the village.

“The birdhouse program is truly an amazing and unique experience,” said Mayor Frank Rossi, Jr. “It’s the essence of what our Village stands for; we’re a Village of Friends working together to make this a great place to live.” 

Doug Ford, Vice President of Curtis Lumber, remarked, “Curtis Lumber is proud to donate the wood for the Ballston Spa Birdhouse Program, as it’s an incredible chance for the community to come together and support everyone who lives and works in Ballston Spa.” 

This year, the Birdhouse Program has partnered with Curtis Lumber and the Workforce Development Coalition to support trades in the schools to show students that the trades are a viable career opportunity once they finish their education. 

Ballston Spa Middle School, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Middle School, and Schuylerville Middle School all participated in building the 1,000-plus birdhouses, giving the students a unique opportunity in learning production and woodworking skills, while giving back to the community. 

The program is organized by the non-profit, Arts and Science Creating Community, Inc. (ASK). The Ballston Spa Birdhouse Program is funded by generous donations and grants by: Curtis Lumber, the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust, Saratoga County, the Town of Milton, and the Village of Ballston Spa.