Friday, April 17 

Frog Watch with Saratoga Springs Public Library

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 – 8 p.m. Learn how to identify frogs and toads by sight and sound. Walk with our educators around vernal pools and listen for their calls. To register, call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305.

Saturday, April 18

Spring Paper Shredding Day

Halfmoon Highway Department, 322 Route 146, Halfmoon | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Halfmoon residents are invited to bring documents such as bank statements, credit card records, tax documents, and other confidential papers for safe, secure, on-site shredding at no cost. There is a limit of three bags or boxes per household for this event.

Briggs Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Briggs Cemetery, Brookline Road, Town of Ballston | 11 a.m. A business meeting and election of officers and trustees will be held. All lot owners and interested people are invited to attend. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. Rain date is May 2. For more information email briggscemetery@myyahoo.com.

Heritage Hunters Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. “The Knox Train” will be presented by David Peck, president of Heritage Hunters. Enjoy a trip to all the markers for Colonel Henry Knox’s 1776 artillery train from Ticonderoga toward Boston. Colonel Knox’s efforts doubled the weapons available to the Continental Army, made the victory at Dorchester Heights possible, and helped force the British out of Boston. Dave photographed all of it and recorded points of interest. Free and open to the public. Info at 518-885-9309.

Community Work Day 

Spa State Park Office Building, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 3 p.m. Trash Pick Up or Invasive Species Removal. Trash Pick Up volunteers meet at 19 Roosevelt Dr., Invasive Species Removal meet at Hemlock Trail on Crescent Ave. (close to the Saratoga Casino side entrance). Registration is appreciated via our website: friendsofsaratogaspastatepark.org. Rain date: April 19, same times.

Lasagna Dinner

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 3 – 6 p.m. Menu includes option of vegetarian or meat lasagna, salad, bread, and dessert. The cost is $17, take-out or dine-in available. Reservations are recommended, call Chris at 518-695-6638.

Chicken BBQ

American Legion Riders Post 490, 1 Legion Rd., Stillwater | 3:30 – 5 p.m. Cost is $15 for 1/2 chicken, macaroni salad, baked beans and roll. Pick up only. To pre-order, please call 518-258-0231. 

Drive-Thru Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.  Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies.  Ticket prices: Adults – $13; Children under 12 – $9.  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.

Meatloaf and Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, veggies, cold slaw, and homemade dessert. Adults $12. Pre-orders are encouraged for pick-up and deliver dinners. For more information call 518-793-1152.

Trivia Night

624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ready to test your general knowledge? Join UU Saratoga for an evening of friendly competition, facts — and prizes!  Participants will compete in teams of four.  Cost is $10 per person.  Soft drinks and snacks included. Wine and cookies are available for purchase. Sign up by emailing uusaratoga@gmail.com with “Trivia Night” in subject header.

Sunday, April 19

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast

Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+, Military and 1st Responders, $10 children age 6-12, children under 6 yrs. old are free.

Poets in the Museum

Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Regional poets respond to works from the Tang collection on view in All These Growing Things. Organized by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate Jay Rogoff, the presenting poets are Nicola Marae Allain, Peg Boyers, Joe Bruchac, Catherine Clarke, David Graham, Mary Kathryn Jablonski, Susan Jefts, Marilyn McCabe, Lucyna Prostko, Krista Rivera, Jay Rogoff, Mary Sanders Shartle, and Melora Wolff. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu.

Monday, April 20

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Meeting

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa |11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guest speaker Theresa Mays will speak about the historical Importance of Shaker Gardens and their culinary uses. There will be a short Herb of the Month presentation by a member. Following, light refreshments and a meeting. If the Ballston Spa School District closes that day, we will not meet. Guests are welcome! Please RSVP to thymlyherbgroup1@gmail.com with questions or let us know you will be joining us.

Tuesday, April 21

Spring Fling with Live Music

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the season at the Saratoga Senior Center’s Spring Fling, featuring live music from local favorite Jeff Brisbin, seasonal snacks provided by our friends at 9 Miles East, and plenty of time to relax and connect with friends. This upbeat afternoon is all about welcoming brighter days ahead and enjoying the simple joy of being together. Cost is $5. 

The Wildflower Bounty of Saratoga County

Saratoga Spa State Park Office, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 – 8 p.m. A presentation by Jackie Donnelly. Jackie will talk about many species to be found in our area. You will learn what to be on the lookout for and when to see these plants. A resident of Saratoga Springs since 1970, Jackie Donnelly is a nature writer/photographer who chronicles her nature adventures throughout Saratoga County and beyond in her blog, Saratoga Woods and Waterways. www.saratogawoodswaters.blogspot.com. 

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Stephen Williams with a presentation titled “Fixing Things — Arnold Rothstein in Saratoga”. Stephen will talk about Arnold Rothstein, reputed to have fixed the 1919 World Series and 1921 Travers Stakes, and owner of Brook Casino, a known mobster hangout in Saratoga. Please join us, all are welcome – admission is free.

Wednesday, April 22

Sliced Turkey Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Thursday, April 23

MS Support Group meeting

By Zoom or in person at SAIL, 51 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For questions, please call Lou Ann 518-793-9506. 

Community Night

Saratoga Outdoors, 490 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m.  The evening will feature Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park, who will be on-site sharing more about their mission and impact. 30% of all sales during this event will be donated directly to Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win a $100 Saratoga Outdoors gift card that will be raffled off. Come support their cause while shopping for quality outdoor gear!

Quiet Chapter Club

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. A relaxed and welcoming take on the increasingly popular “silent book club” trend. Designed for adults ages 18+ who love reading but prefer a low-pressure, social environment. The Quiet Chapter Club offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers—without the expectation of assigned reading or structured discussion. Participants are invited to bring their own book and enjoy an evening that blends quiet reading time with optional conversation. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by calling 518-885-5022 or stopping in.

 Friday, April 10

Poetry & Storytelling Open Mic

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. Join us for a creative and welcoming Poetry & Storytelling Open Mic, where participants are invited to share a poem, story, or personal reflection inspired by the prompt: “rain.” Whether you choose to perform or simply listen, this event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect through storytelling, creativity, and shared experiences. Open to the Public, $5 Suggested Donation. 

Intercut Realities Opening Reception

Saratoga Arts Main and Atrium Galleries, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Intercut Realities explores collage as a method of combining disparate materials into a unified whole. Through both physical and digital collage techniques, augmented with layers of painting and drawing, the artworks in the exhibition fabricate narratives, challenge perspectives, and forge new visual connections. Featuring artists Benj Gleeksman, Alison Bachorik, Avery Hartranft, and Emily Tironi, the exhibition invites viewers into each of their personal tactile worlds of collage.

Saturday, April 11

All You Can Eat Pancake Brunch

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Open to the public. Guests can enjoy a relaxed and welcoming morning filled with great food, conversation, and connection, along with a 50/50 raffle and basket prizes for a little added fun. Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, it’s a perfect opportunity to stop by, meet new people, and experience the Center in a warm, social setting. Reservations are encouraged. Save your seat by stopping by our front desk, calling 518-584-1621, or registering online at myactivecenter.com.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair 

The Dance Center/Intramural Gym, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair, a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Under the theme, “Connecting Ideas, Building Futures: Collaboration for a Sustainable Community,” the fair serves as a vibrant hub for residents, students, and local leaders to explore the cutting edge of eco-friendly living and climate innovation. For more information regarding the 2026 exhibitors, sponsors, and logistical details, please visit: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/

Free Community Lunch

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext., Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Icludes soup, a sandwich, beverage and dessert at no charge. For directions or questions call the church on the lunch date after 10 a.m. at 518-581-0210. 

Special Exhibit: America 250 Tapestry Project

The Van Schaick Mansion, 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes | 1 – 4 p.m. This event marks the final opportunity to view the New York State panel, beautifully stitched by the Capital District Embroiderer’s Guild of America as part of the America 250 Tapestry Project, before it departs for Williamsburg, Virginia. Meet the talented stitchers and witness firsthand the intricate work they have created. Admission to the mansion grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the historic mansion are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join a tour for a $5 donation, which supports the preservation of this important site.

Family Saturday

Tang Museum, Payne Room, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Family Saturday programs foster multigenerational creative cooperation through looking at artwork, discussing it, and engaging in a hands-on art-making activity. Programs run from 2-3:30 pm and include a tour of selected works. All programs are free and open to the public, and suitable for children age 5 and older, accompanied by their adult companions. No registration required; supplies provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m. The dance is open to the public.  There is ample free parking. There will be a donation of $7 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided, or bring a snack to share, your choice. Dance to the music of the River Road Boys (Adults Only)

For more information call 518-490-2851. 

Sunday, April 12

Adk Scent Work Club Fundraiser 

Kingspin Alley Family Fun Center, 166 Saratoga Rd., South Glens Falls | 1 – 4 p.m. Please join us for an afternoon of fun, competition, and community spirit at Includes 2 hours of bowling, dog and handlers scent work demonstrations, a 50-50, basket raffle, and lots of fun! Proceeds support Adk Scent Work Club which is a dedicated group committed to advancing the skills and abilities of dogs and handlers in the sport of scent detection. Entrance fee is $20 pp and walks in accepted. Call 518-744-2763 for information or to reserve a lane. 

Tang Guide Tour with Gus Hempstead ’26

Tang Museum Atrium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Join for a tour of the Museum and current exhibitions with Tang Guide Gus Hempstead ’26. This event is open to the public, and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries.  Weekly tours are given by Tang Guides, many of whom are Skidmore College students, who are trained gallery ambassadors and tour guides. Through this program, they are introduced to the Tang and the museum world, trained to give tours, and gain valuable real-world experiences interacting with visitors.

Film and Discussion: Odette

Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. A dessert reception follows. The panel discussion begins at approximately 7:30 p.m. and will also be available on Zoom. The film will not be shown on Zoom. Odette tells the true story of Odette Sansom (code name LISE), an ordinary-appearing woman who didn’t drink, smoke or curse – but became a courier and spy for the British in World War II. To register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/4NCpu8c/Odette

Monday, April 13

Author Talk with Susan Meyer

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Susan will share excerpts from her book while displaying her gorgeous photos from her time near the river. Signed copies of her book will be available for purchase during the author meet and greet at the end of this event. Please register online. Sspl.org. 

Tuesday, April 14

Love Canal 2: A Landfill Dilemma in Nassau NY – 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 3 p.m. With twice the amount of toxic contamination as the infamous Love Canal waste site, the Dewey Loeffel Landfill Superfund Site in Nassau, NY, has a tragic past and an uncertain future. See a documentary film followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker, Barbara Reina, as part of honoring Earth Month. 

518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

MS Support Group Meeting

Zoom Only | 5 – 7 p.m. For questions and the zoom link contact Lou Ann 518-793-9506. 

Benjamin Franklin Slept Here

Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center, 30 Ferry St, Schuylerville | 7 p.m. Saratoga 250 hosts a 250th anniversary program on Benjamin Franklin’s 1776 journey through the region. At age 70, Franklin traveled north in a failed effort to bring Canada into the Revolution, a mission that shaped later success in France. Town Historian Sean Kelleher will present the program. Free and open to the public. All ages and abilities are welcome. The Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center is accessible by wheelchairs. Registration is required, details are at https://tinyurl.com/3nhas2e6. 

Experts Next Door: Tree by Tree: Saving North America’s Eastern Forests

Live on Zoom, 7 – 8 p.m. For decades, the forests of Eastern North America have faced pathogen and insect pests that have functionally removed tree species from the landscape. This talk will discuss the ecological roles that trees play, the biology of the threats faced, and the approaches that may remediate the problems. Scott Meiners is a Plant Ecologist with a primary research focus on plant community dynamics. He is a Professor at Eastern Illinois University conducting research and training graduate and undergraduate researchers. At home, Scott is a tree collector, growing chestnuts, paw paws and producing maple syrup.

Society of American Magicians Meeting

S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m. The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets the second Tuesday of the month. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening.  For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our web site: www.sam24.synthasite.com.

Wednesday, April 15

Pickin’s

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | Doors open 1 p.m. Jam runs 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.  Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call Earll 518-348-9922 with questions.

Gateway House of Peace Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 4-6 p.m. Enjoy your first delicious chicken BBQ of the year prepared by Big Tony’s BBQ. Each meal includes: half chicken, baked potato, a side, and dinner roll. $17/dinner. Preorders are required. Meals will not be available on the day of the sale. https://www.gatewayhouseofpeace.org/eventsghp. 

Meatloaf Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Free Community Meal

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. BBQ Chicken on Texas toast with coleslaw and homemade desserts. Call 518-793-1152 for more information.

A Thousand, Thousand Slimy Things, with Dr. Christopher Pastore

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 – 7 p.m. From sea serpents to seaweed, slimy things have long tended to lurk among the frontiers of natural knowledge, reflecting not only the anxieties of each age but also, in many cases, new possibilities.  As this presentation posits, close focus on the sea’s slimy things and the curious people drawn them may even provide new ways of imagining the ocean’s present and future. For more information and to register, visit brooksidemuseum.org. 

The Astronomy Club

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m.  The presentation will be about the constellations that are seen in the spring sky.  The Club is open to adults and teens (middle school and older), and new attendees are welcome.  Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.  

Thursday, April 16

Saratoga Center for the Family 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala: Gathering for Gratitude

Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m. Gathering for Gratitude marks Saratoga Center for the Family’s 50th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of celebration and thanks. This fundraising event features a reception hosted by our very own Food and Mood group, dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, a historical walking tour, auctions and a true story with an original song, presented in partnership with Caffé Lena. Young Professional (35 and below)-$150; General-$200; Honorary Committee-$250.  Proceeds go towards child abuse and trauma advocacy, education and prevention services. For more information, visit saratogacff.org or call 518-587-8008, ext. 309.

More Gangsters of Saratoga

Canfield Casino, 1E Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The Saratoga Springs History Museum invites the public to an evening of intrigue, crime, and captivating storytelling with More Gangsters of Saratoga, presented by former Saratoga Springs Police Chief Greg Veitch. Saratoga Springs is widely celebrated for its elegance, culture, and historic charm, but beneath that polished surface lies a lesser-known past shaped by crime, corruption, and vice. In this engaging program, Veitch brings to life the city’s shadowy underworld through a collection of true stories drawn from his acclaimed books, All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them and A Gangster’s Paradise. For more information and to reserve tickets, visit saratogahistory.org/events.

Briggs Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Saturday, April 18, 11 a.m., 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. Rain date is May 2. For more information email briggscemetery@myyahoo.com.

Marine Corps League Dinner Dance Fundraiser

April 18, from 5 – 10 p.m. at the VFW Banquet Hall, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. Dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, dancing. Cost is $47. Please make your reservation by April 10. For more information, contact Marla Swanson at swanrico@hotmail.com. The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism. Detachment #641 meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1800 (6 p.m.) at Gurtler Bros. VFW Post. For information on joining, email USMCLSARATOGA@Outlook.com. 

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Meeting

Monday, April 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the, 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa. Guest speaker Theresa Mays will speak about the historical Importance of Shaker Gardens and their culinary uses. There will be a short Herb of the Month presentation by a member. Following, light refreshments and a meeting. If the Ballston Spa School District closes that day, we will not meet. Guests are welcome! Please RSVP to thymlyherbgroup1@gmail.com with questions or let us know you will be joining us.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair 

Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Skidmore’s Center Intramural Gym. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/. 

Special Exhibit: America 250 Tapestry Project

The Van Schaick Mansion, located at 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes, will welcome visitors on Saturday, April 11, from 1- 4 p.m. This event marks the final opportunity to view the New York State panel, beautifully stitched by the Capital District Embroiderer’s Guild of America as part of the America 250 Tapestry Project, before it departs for Williamsburg, Virginia. Meet the talented stitchers and witness firsthand the intricate work they have created. Admission to the mansion grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the historic mansion are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join a tour for a $5 donation, which supports the preservation of this important site.

Adk Scent Work Club Fundraiser 

Please join us on Sunday, April 12 for an afternoon of fun, competition, and community spirit at KPA Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls, from 1 – 4 p.m. Includes 2 hours of bowling, dog and handlers scent work demonstrations, a 50-50, basket raffle, and lots of fun! Proceeds support Adk Scent Work Club which is a dedicated group committed to advancing the skills and abilities of dogs and handlers in the sport of scent detection. Come and join the fun and see what this Club is all about! Entrance fee is $20 pp and walks in accepted. Call 518-744-2763 for information or to reserve a lane. 

Spring Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Gateway House of Peace will be holding their Spring chicken BBQ fundraiser on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6 pm at the House at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Big Tony’s BBQ. Each meal includes half a chicken, baked potato, a side, and a roll. Preorders are required. Meals will not be available to buy on site. Cost is $17 per meal. Gatewayhouseofpeace.org.

Saratoga Center for the Family 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala: Gathering for Gratitude

Thursday, April 16, 6 – 10 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs. Young Professional (35 and below)-$150; General-$200; Honorary Committee-$250. Gathering for Gratitude marks Saratoga Center for the Family’s 50th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of celebration and thanks. This fundraising event features a reception hosted by our very own Food and Mood group, dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, a historical walking tour, auctions and a true story with an original song, presented in partnership with Caffé Lena.  Proceeds go towards child abuse and trauma advocacy, education and prevention services. For more information, visit saratogacff.org or call 518-587-8008, ext. 309.

Marine Corps League Dinner Dance Fundraiser

April 18, from 5 – 10 p.m. at the VFW Banquet Hall, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. Dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, dancing. Cost is $47. Please make your reservation by April 10. For more information, contact Marla Swanson at swanrico@hotmail.com. The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism. Detachment #641 meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1800 (6 p.m.) at Gurtler Bros. VFW Post. For information on joining, email USMCLSARATOGA@Outlook.com. 

Call for Volunteers for Tree Toga

On Saturday, April 25, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 15th TREE TOGA planting event, adding 40 large-growing shade trees to the Saratoga Springs urban forest and bringing the total number of trees planted to nearly 500. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed from 9 am – noon. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all. Tree Planters check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm from 9 – 9:30 a.m. and get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams to their assigned locations across the city. Grab friends, family, colleagues, or come solo and make new friends. Sign up here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry-project/tree-toga.

Bus Trips with The Olde Saratoga Seniors

The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting two bus trips.  First trip is April 30 to West Point for a tour and lunch.  Cost is $85 per person for non-members. Second trip is June 15 to Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA to see tribute to John Denver with a lobster luncheon.  Cost is $125 per person for non-members. If interested. For more information and to sign up contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email patty61349@yahoo.com

Craft Fair at Brookside – Vendors Wanted!

The Saratoga County History Center, located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 20, 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 www./brooksidemuseum.org for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.

Friday, April 3

Haddock Fish Dinner Drive Thru

Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newtown Road, Waterford | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Offering a quick and easy way for families to enjoy a ready-made Friday night dinner—no shopping, cooking, or cleanup required! Each dinner includes a classic Haddock Fish Dinner – baked or fried – with French fries and coleslaw, all for just $15, with proceeds supporting Halfmoon’s Character Counts program, which promotes positive values and leadership among local youth. Tickets are available now at the Halfmoon Senior Center or Halfmoon Town Clerk’s Office, and residents are encouraged to purchase in advance to ensure availability. 

Saturday, April 4

4th Annual Adirondack Retro Nerdfest 

SUNY Adirondack’s Northwest Bay Conference Center, Adirondack Hall | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. What was once nerdy is cool again at Adirondack Retro Nerdfest. This celebration of old-school pop culture is sponsored by Adirondack Broadcast Association and includes a full day of fun featuring free-play arcade games and pinball, and deejays spinning vinyl. Vendors will offer such wares as records, comic books, cards, collectibles, fan art and more. SUNY Adirondack’s Gaming Club will host a “Super Smash Brothers” tournament. The college’s Theater Club will offer a cosplay costume contest. The Culinary Arts Club will offer delicious snacks. Admission is $5 for the public and free for SUNY Adirondack students with ID.

Sunday, April 5

Monday, April 6

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway |Doors open at 6:45 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m. This month’s program will be presented by Robert Wemple, Providence Town Historian.  Robert will share with us and read to the audience excerpts from some of the 56 letters that George Packer of Barkersville sent home during his service with the 77th NY infantry in the Civil War. The meeting will be held at the Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.  Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.  

Tuesday, April 7

Catholic Daughters of America Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Members will gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship.  Business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.  All members and those interested in joining are invited to attend.  Questions? please contact our Regent, Dawn Weber 518-226-5641 or by email CDA422Saratoga@gmail.com.

Wednesday, April 8

Manicotti Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: manicotti with meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Green Drinks

Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-28/

Soroptimist Dinner Meeting

Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Soroptimist means Best for Women. Please join us where members and guests come together to advance our shared mission of empowering women and girls. Enjoy a meal while networking with passionate individuals, participating in meaningful discussions, and learning about upcoming community service projects. Our organization offers a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and make a difference in the lives of others. Please RSVP to connectsisc@gmail.com by April 6.

Thursday, April 9

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture: The Universality of Katrina Trask

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 12 – 1 p.m. Join Rumara Jewett and Lezlie Dana, portraying Katrina Trask, for a compelling look at Trask’s vision for her home, Yaddo, as an artist residency. During this special program marking the 100th anniversary of the first artists arriving at Yaddo in 1926, attendees will gain insight into Trask’s personal interests, spiritual journey, and dedication to supporting the arts. Through her words and legacy, this presentation highlights the lasting impact of one of Saratoga Springs’ most influential cultural figures. Advanced registration is required. Register online at https://www.sspl.org to or in person. 

Dunkerley Dialogue

Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Room, Skidmore College | 6 p.m. The public is invited to a Dunkerley Dialogue with sculptor Kathy Butterly, painter Elena Sisto, and Matthew Wilt, Robert Davison Chair in Art and Associate Professor of Ceramics at Skidmore College. Butterly into conversation with Sisto and Wilt, two artists whose practices offer distinct perspectives on form, surface, and expression. Together, they will explore the possibilities of material, process, and artistic exchange across disciplines. This event is free and open to the public and will include ASL interpretation. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.

Experts Next Door: Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture, 1630-1783 

Live on Zoom, 7 – 8 p.m. Kelly Hopkins is an Assistant Professor of early American history at the University of Houston. Her book, Iroquoia: Haudenosaunee Life and Culture, 1630-1783 (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2025), highlights the innovative strategies of Haudenosaunee men and women to retain their culture, sovereignty, and control of their homelands through more than seven generations of unprecedented social and environmental change that followed European contact and the settler invasion. Register at brooksidemuseum.org. 

Friday, March 27

Drilling for Hope Fundraiser Pasta Dinner

Principessa Elena Club, Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Benefit fundraiser for funding wells in Africa. Cost $15. All are welcome. Drillingforhope.org. 

Indie Film Fundraiser: Her Self-Inflicted Decapitation

Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 – 7 p.m. Meet the filmmakers and stars of a new short film, filmed in the galleries and archives of SCHC! Featuring a Q&A and the first stills from the film. Help support local, independent filmmaking! In 1842, Sarah Aldridge murdered her father then removed her own head; a century and a half later, a curious filmmaker digs through Sarah’s writings seeking inspiration but finds her life and Sarah’s bound across time and space in mysterious ways. All donations to this event will go to support the costs of filming and producing this independent film, which was filmed at SCHC in early March. www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Saturday, March 28

American Legion Meeting

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

Collections Touch Tour

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A Collections Touch Tour museum’s Atrium. The tour will feature a selection of artworks presented specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision, and their companions. The guided experience will include verbal description, discussion, and tactile exploration of a selection of objects. Free and open to the public. Capacity is limited; registration is required. Register online or by calling 518-580-8080. 

33RD Annual Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The showcase will feature over 500 exhibits highlighting the artistry of woodworking. Admission is $15 one day, $25 two days (Children under 12 are free). Sunday is Family Day, where children can learn about woodworking at the Toy Factory, and can build a toy to take home with the help of NWA members. Families can try their hand at turning and creating a pen on a lathe, guided by NWA members. www.woodworker.org.

8th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Night

Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 6 – 10 p.m. An unforgettable 21+ evening of intrigue, strategy, and Revolutionary-era drama — complete with interactive gameplay, a full-course meal, and access to our Silent Auction featuring coveted house seats to Hamilton on Broadway. Whether you’re competing as a colony, rewriting history, or just coming for the vibes, this is one of our most fun (and most important!) fundraisers of the year. Every ticket supports Saratoga Children’s Theatre and helps us continue providing incredible programming and scholarships for our young performers. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com. 

Sunday, March 29

Palm Sunday Potluck Breakfast and Palm Crosses Workshop

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. 518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.

All You Can Eat Breakfast Fundraiser

American Legion Riders, Post 490, 1 American Legion Road, Stillwater | 9 a.m. – Noon  

To support veterans. All you can eat $12. Kids under 10 $8. 

Repair Café

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 4 p.m.

Toss it? No way! Bring an item that needs repair and work with a Repair Café coach to fix it.

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 16th Repair Café at the 

https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/.

Spring Concert 

First Baptist Church, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. As part of our new organ dedication concert series, tenor Christopher Stefani and organist Farrell Goehring will perform a program featuring classical and Broadway favorites. The performance will include John Adams’ “Batter my Heart, Three-personed God,” selections from Les Misérables (“Who Am I” and “Bring Him Home”), and pieces from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (“Out There” and “Made of Stone”). The program will also feature classical arias by Handel, Mendelssohn, and Donizetti. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Bell Tower Restoration.

Guided Tour with Anna Valmore ‘28

Tang Museum, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. Join us for a tour of the Museum and current exhibitions. This event is open to the public, and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. Weekly tours are given by Tang Guides, many of whom are Skidmore College students, who are trained gallery ambassadors and tour guides. Through this program, they are introduced to the Tang and the museum world, trained to give tours, and gain valuable real-world experiences interacting with visitors. tang.skidmore.edu. 

Monday, March 30

Red Cross Community Blood Drive 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 1 – 6 p.m. Nearly every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help boost the regional blood supply by donating. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or register online at RedCrossBlood.org.

Tuesday, March 31

Near The Forest, By the Lake with Angela E. Douglas

Saratoga County History Center: 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 – 7 p.m. Meet Angela E. Douglas, the biologist and author of Near the Forest, By the Lake, a collection of essays about the natural world, and the wonders of life in her little corner of Upstate New York.  Douglas reflects on the lives and habits of the plants, birds, insects, and other creatures inhabiting the landscapes that neighbor her in upstate New York. Douglas shows us that the natural world is closer than we might think and that our local environment, be it city sidewalk or country meadow, can always offer a glimpse of nature’s splendor. Register online www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection

 Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. An evening with local authors from this collaborative book. Participants will have an honest conversation, reflection, and shared understanding about grief. Explore practical tools for navigating life after loss, ways to honor and stay connected to loved ones who have died, and how to build resilience while carrying grief forward. The book will be available for sale. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 518-885-5022, visit bspls.sals.edu or stop in (parking on Low Street).

Wednesday, April 1

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup 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. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Wesley Community Garden

As a city resident, you can apply for a 4’ x 8’ plot at the Wesley community campus. It’s a great time and a great garden. The Community Garden has individual raised planting beds. Gravel paths, a pergola, a picnic table, and an easily accessible seating area make the garden a popular gathering spot. The Embury and Woodlawn residents join with folks from the greater Saratoga community who come to garden in the space. Many new friendships have begun as gardeners exchange tips and help one another. Planting begins April 1. Request an application from susanbokan@gmail.com. 

Thursday, April 2

Poetry Reading by Jacob Shores-Arguello

The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. A Costa Rican American poet and prose writer, Shores-Argüello is interested in overlapping spaces—the twilight between geologies, cultures, and languages, between humanity and the natural world. His reading at the Tang will feature poetry and prose that celebrates neither work nor sleep, but the times in-between. The program will be followed by a brief conversation between Shores-Argüello and artist Sheila Pepe, as well as light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu or call the Tang Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.

Friday, March 20

Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players

The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players age 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more information, call or text 518-470-7894 by March 20.

A Fun Night of Line Dancing

Murray’s Fools Distilling Company, 7152 Amsterdam-Glenville Road, Glenville | 6-9 p.m. Join us for a fun night of line dancing at in support of Gateway House of Peace. Dance the night and winter blahs away with Allison Drapeau, Board Vice President of Gateway House of Peace and line dancing instructor, as she leads beginner-friendly lessons followed by open dancing—NO experience needed. We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle and themed baskets. Food will be available to purchase. $10 cover charge with 50% of all cover proceeds will automatically be donated directly to Gateway House. 

Pub Night

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. There will be entertainment from 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s including Rock, Country, Swing, Pop and Motown. Presenting “The Classics” with the popular Wayne & Joey performing for your listening pleasure. Beat the winter blues by coming out to enjoy great food, fun and first-rate entertainment. Food available for purchase until 7 p.m. or until gone, cash bar available all evening. Information call Tom 518-312-9859. Public Welcome.

Saturday, March 21

Spring Equinox Sunrise Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 a.m. Get ready for the equinox, one of two days of the year with the same hours of daylight and nighttime! Come for a walk to learn about how celestial movements impact the natural world. Register at least one day ahead on our website wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.

NYS Maple Weekend

Various Locations | March 21, 22, 28, 29. Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugar making processes and traditions and to provide a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source. Visit mapleweekend.com and upperhudsonmaple.com for more information and to find participating maple producers. 

Sow and Tell

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. Gardening demonstration and introduction to the library’s Seed Library, a new initiative created in collaboration with the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Seed Library will allow patrons to pick up free seed packets and try their hand at growing a variety of plants at home. Participants will learn helpful tips for starting seeds and growing healthy plants. The Seed Library aims to encourage community members to explore gardening, promote sustainability, and share the joy of growing food from seed. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-5022, visit bspl.sals.edu or stop in. 

Leprechaun Limited

Corinth Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 12 p.m.  A 1.5-hr vintage train ride aboard the SC & H Railway offering heated cars, scenic views & a lucky green ribbon wish. Spot mischievous Diesel McGreedy in the pines and enjoy a magical day! Visit corinthtrain.com to learn more and purchase tickets. 

Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters Meeting – Town of Waterford Historian, Russ VanDervoort will discuss his adventures in unearthing his family’s surname story. A shotgun wedding, Civil War Service, a nasty court case, and a maverick family member telling his family’s story, all influenced the evolution of his family name. Russ had been told several versions of his ancestors’ stories. He will explain the process that helped him determine the truths of how the changes took place. Russ has held many positions in Waterford and has written several local history books. For information, call 518-885-9309. 

The Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 1 p.m. All Lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

The Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 1:30 p.m.  A.K.A. Hall’s Corners Cemetery or Malta Collamer Cemetery. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Panera Bread Fundraiser

109 Saratoga Village, Malta | 4 – 8 p.m. A fundraiser for Gateway House of Peace.  Customers must show the flyer which is available online (gatewayhouseofpeace.org) or at our Thrift Store at 404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, in order for Gateway to get credit.

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Chicken and gravy with biscuit, potatoes, veggies, soup and homemade dessert. Adults $12. Preorders are recommended for pickup and delivery. Call 518-793-1152.

Sunday, March 22

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children 10 & under, children under 5 are free. $13 takeout orders.

Tang Guide Tour with Ellis Hemmerdinger ’26

Tang Museum Atrium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A tour of the Museum and current exhibitions with Tang Guide Ellis Hemmerdinger ’26. This event is open to the public, and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. For more information visit tang.skidmore.edu. 

Monday, March 23

Adventures in STEAM: Mini-Greenhouses

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 11 a.m. Join us as we make Mini-Greenhouses. This event is designed for homeschoolers who want to meet up and experiment with STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. For grades K-5, with an adult. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Experts Next Door: African American Women and Expatriate Life in Independent Senegal with Julia Woods 

Live on Zoom | 7 p.m. This presentation shares Sylvia’s story as an African American woman in independent Senegal’s cosmopolitan capital city of Dakar. She taught comparative French and African literatures, Black feminism, and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade at the large public university in Dakar before many American universities had such classes. While Sylvia’s story is singular in its uniqueness, she fostered a community of numerous other African American female expatriates in Senegal, many of whom did important work to bring both sides of the Atlantic together through professional life, academia, and kinship. Register brooksidemuseum.org.

The Dunning St Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave Extension, Malta | 7 p.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, March 24

Craft and Unwind

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. Designed for participants ages 18 and up, this casual, low-stress crafting session gives attendees the chance to create one-of-a-kind pins and try the trending craft of book gemming—decorating book covers with sparkling gems. Participants are welcome to bring their own book or journal to decorate or choose from a selection of donated books provided by the library. No prior crafting experience is necessary, just come ready to relax, create, and enjoy a fun evening with fellow makers. Space is limited and registration is required. Free and open to the public. To register, stop in, call 518-885-5022, or visit bspl.sals.edu.

Poetry Night

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The fourth Tuesday of every month is poetry night. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Natalya Sukhonos. An open-mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser, and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.

The Windermere Children Zoom Program 

7 p.m. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, presents a panel discussion of the PBS drama, The Windermere Children. Several books and films have chronicled the 10,000 children rescued out of Europe during World War II on what became known as Kindertransport, the trains that carried the children to safety in Great Britain. Lesser known is the smaller, post-war British mission to rescue Jewish orphans who survived the concentration camps and give them a chance to reclaim their lives. Pre-registration is required. To register, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/kVG1OUi/WindemereChildren. 

Wednesday, March 25

Roast Pork Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast loin of pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, roll, tossed salad.  Dinner $15 (cash only).

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, Kate Blain will share her photography with us in “A Walk in the Woods — and Everywhere Else.” We will also be reviewing photographs submitted for our March Photo Challenge, “Memories of Summer.” 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.

Thursday, March 26

Blood Drive in Memory of Pamela Polacsek

Saratoga Bridges, 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saratoga Bridges will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Donations will take place at the second-floor conference room, and all donors who successfully donate blood will receive a $15 e-gift card and free A1C testing in thanks. The blood drive is dedicated to the memory of Pamela Polacsek, the former Development and Foundation Director at Saratoga Bridges. For more information or to register for a time slot, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “SARATOGABRIDGES,” or reach out to the Events Coordinator at 518-587-0723 ext. 7625.  Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative & positive, B negative and A negative. 

MS Support Group Meeting

Zoom or In Person, SAIL, 51 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For questions call Lou Ann 518-793-9506. 

Nutrition & Wellness Programming

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | Various Sessions and Times. a full day of expert-led sessions in recognition of National Nutrition Month, offering practical insights and strategies to support everyday health and well-being. Free and open to the public. For more information, to RSVP, or to become a member, call 518- 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org. 

Medicare 101: Basics and Beyond

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. The session will be presented by Medicare Coach and Educator, Sandra Kahlon, who will guide attendees through the fundamentals of Medicare and help participants better understand their coverage options. This educational program is designed for individuals who are approaching Medicare eligibility, currently enrolled, or assisting a loved one with navigating the Medicare system. Sandra will explain the different parts of Medicare, enrollment timelines, coverage options, and common questions people have when selecting plans. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 518-885-5022, visit bspls.sals.edu or stop in.

Bring Life to Your Landscape

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Local pollinator advocate, Johanna Garrison, introduces some of the beloved main characters in her home garden while sharing basic steps you can take to create your own thriving ecosystem. Following the talk, Sustainable Saratoga & SoBro Conservancy members will be hosting information centers on a variety of ecological gardening topics. 

The Addams Family Musical

Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Ballston Spa High School is proud to present its spring musical, The Addams Family, based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams. Performances will take place on March 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on March 28 at 1 p.m. Performances are held at Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Tickets are online and at the door; online tickets are now open!

Women of the Saratoga Campaign

Zoom Program, 7 p.m. A virtual program with Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian. Many know the story of British General John Burgoyne’s Surrender to the Americans after the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. Names such as Benedict Arnold and Philip Schuyler are associated with this history, but what about the women who were involved in this crucial campaign? Whether it was those actively traveling with the armies, or local residents, this presentation tells lesser-known stories of women on both sides of the conflict and the ways their lives were forever changed by these events. A suggested donation of $10. To register, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

Lenten Vespers Service Series 

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m. 518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.

Friday, March 13

Call for Local Folk or Irish Performers  

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | Come audition for an opportunity to showcase your talent during “Café Malta”, an intimate coffee house. It’s lucky Friday the 13th right before St. Patrick’s Day! We are looking for talented musicians, vocalists, and small acoustic bands, storytellers and/or dancers. Each acoustic act selected will play a short 10–15-minute set. Auditions are by appointment only.  Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, at 518-899-4411 x 305 or 

theater@townofmalta.gov for more details or to schedule an audition.

Mini-Golf in the Library 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | Adults: 6:15-6:45 p.m., All ages: 6:45-8:30 p.m. Celebrate nine Novel Holidays with a round of mini-golf. Putt your way through Squirrel Appreciation Day, Lost Sock Memorial Day, and more. The last round of golf begins at 8 p.m. All participants will be entered into a prize raffle. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Saturday, March 14

The 20th Annual Upstate Sports Summer Expo

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Beat cabin fever and get excited about spring and summer at the gathering of outdoor sports, recreation, health/fitness, and travel enthusiasts! The free admission, high energy show brings Upstate Sports & Vermont Sports magazines to life with 200 exhibitors covering running, biking, paddling, hiking, triathlon, recreation, health/fitness, and travel. For more info and an updated list of exhibitors, visit: upstatesports.fun/summer-expo. For details and updates on the Summer Expo and our magazines, follow or like us on facebook.com/adirondacksports and instagram.com/adirondacksports.

Rummage Sale and Chowder and Soup Sale

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Free Community Lunch

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext. Malta | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The lunch includes soup, sandwich, beverage and dessert, and is served at no charge. All are welcome.  For questions or directions call the church on the lunch date, after 10 a.m. 518-581-0210.

Escape to the Leprechaun Limited!

Corinth Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 12 p.m. A 1.5-hr vintage train ride aboard the SC & H Railway offering heated cars, scenic views & a lucky green ribbon wish.  Spot mischievous Diesel McGreedy in the pines & enjoy a magical day! Visit Corinthtrain.com to learn more and purchase tickets.

Pastor Installation Ceremony

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m.  Ceremony and Service to install new settled pastor.  All are welcome.  518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.

Corned Beef Dinner

The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.  Cost: Free-will donation. Come Join us!

Ready, Set, Glow

Saratoga YMCA, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | Help Bikeatoga Raise Funds for the Dake Foundation. Bikeatoga is riding in a relay-style stationary bike fundraiser to support the Dake Foundation, and we need your help to make a real impact. The Dake Foundation provides grants to local children with disabilities, helping cover equipment and services not paid for by insurance and supporting the nonprofits that serve them. Every donation, no matter the size, moves us closer to that goal. Event & fundraising deadline: Saturday, March 14. If you’ve been looking for a way to support local kids in a tangible, meaningful way, this is it. Help us show up strong for the Dake Foundation. 

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/bikeforkids2026/bikeatogaorg. 

Sunday, March 15

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast

Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+ and Military and 1st Responders, $10 children age 6-12, children under 6 yrs. old are free.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Admission is free with over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, and lunch available too.  Just about anything you can imagine might be offered: soaps, body creams, Scentsy and craft items; as well as anything garage sale.  It’s a fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs is $15.   Email Debbie @ deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 pm Monday through Saturday. 

Tang Guide Tour with Juliet Young ‘28

Tang Museum Atrium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A tour of the Museum and current exhibitions with Tang Guide Juliet Young ’28. This event is open to the public, and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu. 

Doing Our Part

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 – 3 p.m. Learn from Nancy White as she describes the development and purpose of her many gardens within The Healing Garden – a unique property certified as a United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary, with an environment rich in biodiversity, including endangered native medicinal plants and wetlands. The house was built with a focus on sustainability, i.e., to conserve fossil fuels and water, and with great attention to clean air and renewable materials. Nancy will share practical and economical ways we can enact environmental improvements in our own backyards. Reservations for tours will be available on the day of the presentation.  

Monday, March 16

Thymly Herb Group Meeting

4H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  We will not meet if the Ballston Spa Schools are closed. Carol Atwater will teach us the ins and outs of grafting fruit trees so they can thrive in this region.  Please note there is a fee for non-members for supplies.  Cost for non-members will be $15 and members are free.  A second graft set will be $5 (members & non-members) if there are any supplies left. Payments can be in checks or cash. Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting.  Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20. The first meeting is free. Please RSVP if you are attending or have questions to thymlyherbgroup1@gmail.com.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

The Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m.  Our speaker is Sue Lipscomb, who is the Group Exercise Director at the Saratoga branch of the SRYMCA.  She will speak not only about the Parkinson’s classes provided at the Y but other suitable exercise classes as well. Look forward to seeing you there.  All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact us with any questions: Leader Gordon Blyth gordonsblyth@gmail.com 917-887-7980, Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483.

Experts Next Door: American Women and Expatriate Life in Interwar Paris

Live on Zoom | 7 p.m. This discussion will consider an important segment of expatriates to Paris post-WWI: American women. What drove so many American women out of their own country after 1918, and what did they hope to find in Paris? To what extent did American women who felt constrained and limited by life at home find freedom in expatriation? Through tracing the lives of women such as the Harlem Renaissance poet Gwendolyn Bennett, and the founder of the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, Sylvia Beach, this presentation will explore the gendered experience of expatriation in this new, modern era of mobility. Register: brooksidemuseum.org. 

Tuesday, March 17

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pick up. Potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese will be available. You can call 518-363-0001 to place an order.

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day during Woman’s History month.  We will explore the storied life of Chauncey Olcott as told by his wife Rita O’Donovan Olcott in her book “Song in His Heart.” The Olcotts resided on Clinton Street in Saratoga Springs for many decades. Mary Ann Fitzgerald, recently retired city historian, will take us back to the path of Chauncey Olcott, becoming a renowned American musical stage actor, singer and songwriter of many tunes including “My Wild Irish Rose,” and “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” 

Wednesday, March 18

Pickin’s  

The Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 1 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call Earl 518-348-9922 with questions.

Chicken and Biscuits Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Free Community Meal

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. This month’s meal is Shepherd’s Pie. The meal is held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Winter/Miller Lecture: Christopher Myers

Tang Museum Payne Room, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Join us for the ninth annual Winter/Miller Lecture featuring acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Christopher Myers. Myers is a visual artist, children’s book author and illustrator, textile artist, and has worked in both theater and film. Through his many mediums he answers, and asks questions, about how storytelling can change lives. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit tang.skidmore.edu 

Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution

Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. In the winter of 1775–1776, hope for a free America was nearly frozen by the British occupation of Boston. One patriot—Henry Knox—answered the call, leading a dangerous, expedition through snow, mountains, and doubt to move the legendary Noble Train of Artillery. This is a story of courage, conviction, and resolve—one that helped liberate Boston and forged an enduring legacy of Americans’ resolve. This event is presented by Saratoga County History Center and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc.

Nature Art Workshop: Landscape Painting

Wilton Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 – 8:30 p.m.  Looking to channel your inner artist? Each month will feature a nature-themed art project. Explore different art mediums while learning about the Saratoga Sand Plains. Register online, www.wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321. 

Astronomy Club 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 pm.  The presentation is entitled Charles Messier and His Beginner Targets List. The Club is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.  New members are welcome.

Science on Tap

Common Roots Brewing Company, 58 Saratoga Ave., S. Glens Falls | 7 p.m. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. Speaker: Kelsey Jensen, Measuring What Matters: Turning Soil Data into Climate Solutions. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-11/. 

Thursday, March 19

Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Find out what the Academy is all about and hear from some course leaders about their 20 spring course offerings. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.

Historian Tea Talk: Women of Schuyler Mansion 

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 p.m. The “Schuyler Sisters” cause quite a stir in the Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical, but did you know that there were really five sisters? Born and raised in Albany, they were the daughters of Revolutionary War General and United States Senator, Philip Schuyler, and his wife, Catherine Van Rensselaer of patroon lineage. George and Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Benedict Arnold, Horatio Gates, and Dolley Madison were just a few of their friends, associates, and adversaries. Learn what it was like growing up as a Schuyler with an in-depth look at the history of the Schuyler sisters and the life of their mother, Catharine. Register: brooksidemuseum.org. 

Lenten Vespers Service 

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7-8pm.  518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.

Friday, February 27

Bagels and Barks

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. What could be better than Bagels and Barks! Stop in for a bite to eat and meet and greet with several therapy dogs and their owners. Local chapter-certified therapy dogs will be in attendance. 

Saturday, February 28

American Legion Monthly Meeting

Adirondack Post 70, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. 

Gateway House of Peace Open House

Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Llearn more about our mission. Whether you have a heart for caregiving or a desire to serve your community, we invite you to connect with our mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care in a peaceful home-like setting, Come and tour the house and learn meaningful ways that you can get involved. We have volunteer opportunities for BOD membership, caregiving, thrift shop, events committee and planning   Light refreshments served. Snow date is Saturday, March 3. All are welcome.

Stained Glass Box with Lid Class

Balet Flowers & Design, 5065 Nelson Ave. Ext. Malta | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 2-day beginner/intermediate workshop. Next class will be held on March 1, 1 – 4 p.m.  Whether you have done stained glass or not, there is something for everyone in this workshop. You can create a box with a lid for your keepsakes or choose from an abstract window frame, or a sun catcher selected from a book of patterns. When you enroll, please let us know if you have done stained glass before, and which type of project you would like to complete so we are sure to have plenty of supplies on hand.  All supplies included. Please bring goggles and gloves if you have them. No open toe shoes. Enrollment is limited. Instructor: Steve Rosenblum. Cost: $125. Note: if there is a different project you would like to work on, please let us know. Register through our website www.Baletflowers.com.

The Tubman Story: Harriet’s Fight for Human Rights

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 10:30 a.m.  An engaging one-hour pre-recorded presentation. Join speaker, Kimberly Szewczyk from the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park to learn about Harriet Tubman’s 92 years of life in service. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped to freedom and then risked her life repeatedly to lead others to safety through the Underground Railroad. The Ballston Spa Public Library is proud to offer this meaningful program in observance of Black History Month and encourages community members to attend. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call 518-885-5022 or stop in. Parking lot on Low Street.

Artist Talk

Saratoga Arts, Main and Atrium Galleries, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 12 – 2 p.m. Hear from four artists, Seth Butler, Dani Ruf, Anna Pellicone, and Jess Stapf, currently exhibiting in our galleries. This event is free and open to the public. You’ll learn about their processes, inspiration, and ideas, with a chance to ask questions regarding their artwork. Our juried exhibitions highlight artists from the Capital Region; this is a great opportunity to hear about their practices and meet and connect with the exhibiting artists.

Sunday, March 1

Concert: Works by Beethoven

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. Guest composer and author Jan Swafford will be our host and musical guide for the afternoon, offering insight on the program and composers. He has written respected musical biographies of Charles Ives, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as well as the Vintage Guide to Classical Music and the introduction to music “Language of the Spirit.” Ives of March – Ashley Bathgate, cello; Jessica Tong, violin, Adam Golka, piano. Charles Ives Piano Trio – Beethoven Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major (“The Ghost”), Jan Swafford – They That Mourn. 

The Keeper

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Jon Bowermaster film screening. Like many major rivers, the Hudson – often called America’s First River and the birthplace of the American environmental movement – was heavily used and polluted as populations grew. For nearly 30 years, its “eyes on the river”, John Lipscomb, has led efforts to fight contamination, joining a global network of more than 300 “Riverkeepers” dedicated to protecting waterways worldwide. 

Monday, March 2

Galway Preservation Society Program

Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45 p.m. followed by the program at 7:00. This month we will see the second in the series of movie clips recorded by Galway High School faculty, who formed the Galway Movie Club in 1937.  The movie clips are from the 1930’s and 40’s, digitized by the Galway Preservation Society in the last year.  Featured in this film are scenes of Galway Lake, early school scenes and servicemen from the Village on furlough from World War II and how the Village supported the war.  A short film produced by Galway High School students titled Haunted Hunters is also included. Our programs are always open to the public, free of charge.  If you choose, annual family or household memberships are available for $10 per year.  Please join us for some fun and to learn more about our history.  

Full Moon Hikes

Camp Saratoga, 90 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, March 2 and 3. Are you interested in exploring Camp Saratoga at night? View nature in a new light as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages! Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321. Wiltonpreserve.org.

Tuesday, March 3

March Networking Breakfast

National Bottle Museum, 76 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 8 – 9:30 a.m. The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association invites local business owners, professionals, and community members to attend and connect with fellow business and community leaders in a welcoming and collaborative environment. Enjoy a light breakfast fare and coffee while building relationships. Participants will also take part in a guided tour of the museum’s remarkable collection of more than 3,000 hand-blown glass bottles, highlighting the early history of American bottle manufacturing. The cost to attend is $10 with advance RSVP to info@ballston.org, or payment may be made at the door.

Full Moon Snowshoe Walk

Warming Hut, Saratoga Spa State Park | 5:30 – 7 p.m. Join the Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park and staff from The Children’s Museum at Saratoga starting in the Warming Hut for an evening of lantern making, fresh air, exercise and a full moon. The Children’s Museum at Saratoga staff will help participants make a paper lantern to carry on the walk. Conditions permitting, bring your own snowshoes or use a pair belonging to the park on a first come, first serve basis starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the walk around 6 p.m. We will follow a loop on the golf course for the best viewing. This event is free and no registration is required. Note:  In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled.

Catholic Daughters Court McLaughlin #422 Meeting

Knights of Columbus , 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Members gather at 5:45 p.m. for recitation of the Rosary, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Business meeting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.  All members and practicing Catholic women interested in joining are invited to attend.  Questions? Please contact our regent Dawn Weber, 518-226-5641.

Wednesday, March 4

Virtual Author Talk: Michael Perry

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry’s collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Chicken Parmesan Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmesan, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Thursday, March 5

Getting Your Garden Started

Get ready for spring!  The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting “Getting Your Garden Started” on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7 pm.  Learn the basics of how to create a successful garden, and “borrow” seeds to get started.  Presented by Madison Blodgett, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Community Horticulture Educator.  Seeds for the library’s annual Seed Library are generously provided by CCE.  The class is free, but registration is requested by calling 518-882-6385.

Experts Next Door: American Women and Expatriate Life in Interwar Paris with Caitlin O’Keefe 

Live on Zoom | 7 p.m. This discussion will consider an important segment of expatriates to Paris post-WWI: American women. What drove so many American women out of their own country after 1918, and what did they hope to find in Paris? To what extent did American women who felt constrained and limited by life at home find freedom in expatriation? Through tracing the lives of women such as the Harlem Renaissance poet Gwendolyn Bennett, and the founder of the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, Sylvia Beach, this presentation will explore the gendered experience of expatriation in this new, modern era of mobility. Register: brooksidemuseum.org. 

Lenten Vespers Service Series 

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7-8pm.  518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.

Friday, February 20

Annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser

Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Dept., 1870 Rt. 32N, Gansevoort | 6 p.m. Hosted by The Friends of Moreau Lake. Donation: $10/member; $12/non-member; kids 10 and under free.  RSVP Required: call Park office 518-793-0511. Volunteers needed- chili chefs needed! (bring in slow cookers), also sides, desserts.  Call the office to sign up 518-793-0511.   Please check our website for more information: friendsofmoreaulake.org Guest Speaker will be – Maria Brown, MS, PWS, GISP Have You Thanked a Bat Today?  Maria brings audiences behind the scenes of real bat research.  Engaging, visually rich presentation!

Saturday, February 21

Saratoga Senior Center Cabin Fever Open House

290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. FREE & Open to the Public in partnership with the Saratoga YMCA. Shake off the winter chill and spend a Saturday exploring two of Saratoga’s community hubs. Current members and newcomers alike are invited to tour both facilities, try sample classes, and enjoy a lively, welcoming day designed to encourage movement, creativity, and connection. Additional activities will be announced ahead of the event. Perfect for anyone looking to stay active, meet new people, or simply get out of the house this winter.

Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters will meet. The Town of Malta historian, Tom Williams, will talk about Katherine Anne Porter, winner of a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. She was once an artist at Yaddo and owned a home in Malta. Porter was most famous for her novel Ship of Fools. Tom will follow up his presentation with a discussion on Malta resources available for research. The program is co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and will be available on the Center’s YouTube channel. Public is welcome to the program. For information, call 518-885-9309.

Repair Cafe’

Innovation Center at Saratoga, 16 Stonebreak Rd., Malta |1 – 4 p.m. A free Repair Café. Volunteer repair coaches will help you mend everything from electronics and jewelry to textiles and small appliances, no reservation needed! Fix It, Don’t Trash It! Reduce waste and give your items a second life. Learn repair skills from local experts. Connect with fellow DIY enthusiasts and creatives in the community. 

Lung Cancer Benefit for Kurt Haas Sr.

Hosted by Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 Rte. 32 N. Gansevoort | 4 – 7 p.m. All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner, $10 Adults, $5 Kids (4-12), Free for children 3 and under. Raffle baskets and 50/50 Raffle. Kurt has been serving the community for 51 years as a Fire Department Member. Help us as a community give back to Kurt. Every Dollar raised will help Kurt and his family with medical bills and expenses. For questions or pickup arrangements, please text/call Jonna Freeman 518-598-2804 or Stephanie Rosa 518-502-4325. 

Pork Roast Dinner

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Pork roast with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, soup, applesauce and homemade dessert. Adults $12. We are encouraging pre-orders for drive-thru, pick-up and delivery dinners.

Sunday, February 22

Breakfast Buffet

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children (10 and under), Children under 5 are free, $13 take-out orders.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free with over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, and lunch available too.  Just about anything you can imagine might be offered.  There are lightly used children’s toys, craft items; as well as anything garage sale.  It’s a fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to the Elks Scholarship Fund.   An 8’ table with chairs is $15. Email Debbie @ deborahozolins@gmail.com or call 518-226-5595 for information or to sign up for a table(s).  Applications are available in the Elks Lobby after 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Next sales are March 15, 2026, and April 26, 2026.

Monday, February 23

Garden Club Meeting-Save the Date

4H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The monthly meeting of Thymly Herb Group will meet. We will not meet if the Ballston Spa Schools are closed. There will be a short talk by a member about her gardening experience at the Brookside Museum. The presentation this month will be a demonstration of natural dying and printing on fabric by Maeve Kane, a noted local printing artist. Following the presentation, there will be light refreshments and a meeting.  Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group are $20.  Please RSVP if you are attending or have questions to thymlyherbmail@gmail.com.

Tuesday, February 24

Virtual Author Talk

Live Webinar, ZOOM, 2 p.m. Tom Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, will discuss his book Smithson’s Gamble, a look at how the Smithsonian Institution defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration–and helped shape the nation’s developing identity. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.

Wednesday, February 25

Chicken Marsala Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Marsala, long grain wild rice, vegetable salad, roll. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Silent Hunters

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 5:30 p.m. Owls are amazing nighttime hunters with adaptations to help them find and catch their prey. This special “quiet” program is intended for older participants, ages 16+, who are interested in quietly exploring the owls’ nighttime habitat. Registration is required for most of our programs at least one business day in advance. 

Register on our website or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.

Photography Club

Community Room of the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, club member Linda Eastman will share images from her extensive portfolio in a presentation titled “Life in Lindaland.” Anyone interested in photography, regardless of their experience level, is encouraged to attend these relaxed, friendly gatherings. For more information, contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com. 

Science on Tap

Common Roots Brewing Company, South Glens Falls | 7 p.m. Title: Turning All Citizens into Scientists using Paper and Cell Phones. Speaker is Kim Frederick. Admission is free and all ages welcome. Come early to get a bite to eat. The talk starts promptly at 7 p.m. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/science-on-tap-10/

Thursday, February 26

MS Support Group

ZOOM or in person: SAIL, 71 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury. Contact Lou Ann for more information at 518-793-9506. 

Sipping for Seniors Fundraiser

Bailey’s, 37 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Support the Saratoga Senior Center while enjoying a bite and beverage.  Sipping for Seniors is a community give-back partnership that turns a night out downtown into direct support for the Senior Center’s programs, promoting connection, independence, and well-being for older adults. Guests who dine at Bailey’s on February 26 will help support the Center through 20% of all food and beverage sales donated throughout the day, along with 100% of bartender tips from 5 – 9:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to mention the fundraiser to their server and bartenders.

Raise A Glass for Retired Racehorses

Henry Street Taproom, 86 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is hosting a night of food, fun and friends. Join us for hearty pub bites that go beyond simple hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar featuring fun specialty cocktails, and a raffle filled with thoughtful local prizes. Most importantly, it’s a chance to come together as a community and support the retired racehorses who make the work of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga possible every day. Grab a drink, share a table, and raise a glass to the herd that gives so much back. Tickets are $55 for an individual or Bring a Friend with two tickets for $100. No program. No pressure. Just a meaningful night out for a great cause. All proceeds benefit Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and our mission of helping horses and healing humans. THSaratoga.org. 

Lenten Vespers Service Series 

Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m.  518-584-6091, puccchurch.org. @puccchurch.

This Week’s Events:   

Friday, February 13

38th Annual Flurry Festival

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | The 2026 lineup brings together an incredible variety of styles, including contra, swing, blues, square dancing, Cajun, Zydeco, English country, and international traditions like Balkan, Scandinavian, Latin, Scottish, and tango. Beyond the dance floor, you can dive into fusion, balfolk, African, and Appalachian rhythms, or join in on instrument workshops, storytelling, family-friendly activities, group singing, and late-night jams. Whether you are a seasoned pro or stepping onto the floor for the first time, the Flurry offers a joyful connection to music and movement from across the globe and our own backyards. Find full schedule details and grab your tickets at www.flurryfestival.org.

Ensemble Connect Performance 

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, located at 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 19th year at Skidmore! 

GEORGE LEWIS | Broke (World Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall)

VALERIE COLEMAN | Portraits of Langston

BARBER | Adagio for Strings

IVES | String Quartet No. 1, “From the Salvation Army” Suite

JOPLIN | The Entertainer, arr. Franz Beyer

JOPLIN | Paragon Rag, arr. William Zinn

This event is free and open to the public; tickets are required. https://www.purplepass.com/events/341637-ensemble-connect-feb-13th-2026. Call 518-580-5321 or email: zankel@skidmore.edu. 

Saturday, February 14

Valentine’s Day on the Rails

Corinth Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 3 p.m. Enjoy a romantic, southern Adirondacks 1.5-hour train ride with Fossil Stone Vineyards wine (cash bar) & free Saratoga Candy Co. chocolat. Cozy up in our heated cars or hit the open-air car and enjoy the crisp winter breeze. Perfect for couples or friends! Visit Corinthtrain.com to learn more and purchase tickets.

Sounds in Winter: A Touch of Woodwinds

Brookside Museum, The Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 – 4 p.m. Tune in for the third and final edition of the third season of the Sounds in Winter concert series. Brookside welcomes A Touch of Woodwinds, who will play music for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the performance of this classical group within the wonderful acoustics of our historic Long Room. These concerts are sponsored jointly by The Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts, and The Saratoga County History Center with funding provided by The American Federation of Musicians Music Performance Trust Fund and a grant from Saratoga Arts.

Your support powers everything we do. All donations are welcome and enable us to continue offering the highest quality programming.

Spring Opening Reception

Tang Museum, Skidmore College Campus, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Public conversation between Kathy Butterly and Dayton Director Ian Berry, followed by a reception.

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 5:30 – 11 p.m. The popular band Skippy and the Pistons will be our entertainment for the night. Cocktails from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment from 8 – 11 p.m. There will be raffle baskets. Entrée choices are prime rib, baked salmon, or eggplant parmesan, served with herb roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and veggies. A cupcake tower with a variety of flavors will be offered for dessert. Cost is $60 per person. Reservations first come first serve. RSVP to Barb Ash at 518-955-4588 with entrée choice, number of guests and payment. Reservations are due February 6.

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 7 – 10 p.m. The dance is open to the public and there is free ample parking. There will be a donation of $7 per person. Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music of the DJ Mark Hersh (Adults Only). For more information call 518-490-2851.

Sunday, February 15

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast

Gansevoort Fire House, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes: eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits with sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donation: $12 adults, $10 Seniors 55+ and Military and 1st Responders, $10. children 6-12, children under 6yrs. free.

Monday, February 16

Teen Take-and-Make: Watercolor Hoops

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Teen Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 4 p.m. 

Relax over February break with some watercolors! Teens in grades 7-12, stop by the Teen Room during open hours and pick up a kit to turn an ordinary embroidery hoop into a wild watercolor creation. 

While supplies last. No registration required.

Tuesday, February 17

Birding Walk

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 8 – 9 a.m. Join us on a morning walk through the Saratoga Sand Plains to see which birds stay around for the winter! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Visit wiltonpreserve.org, email info@wiltonpreserve.org, or call 518-450-0321. Winter programs may be cancelled due to unsuitable weather/trail conditions.

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m.  The speaker, Chris Carola, will share a Civil War presentation on the 77th Regiment, mustered in Saratoga Springs in late 1861, fought all the way through to Appomattox. Soldiers were from Saratoga, Fulton and Essex counties, including towns of Galway, Charlton, Gloversville, etc. Admission is free. All are welcome.

Wednesday, February 18

Pickin’s

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Open to the public, free admission and ample free parking. Call Earll 518-348-9922 with questions.

Meatloaf Dinner

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner $15 (cash only).

Free Community Meal

Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 5 – 6 p.m. Come join us for food and fellowship. This month we are serving grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pasta salad and chocolate cake. 

The Astronomy Club 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The presentation by Steve Clark will be Can Planets Collide?  The Club is open to adults and teens (middle school and older).  Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.  New members are welcome.

Thursday, February 19

 All Abilities Chair-Based Movement Workshop 

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2:30 p.m. This four-week low-impact program combines gentle stretching, adaptive movement, and familiar music to make it fun and enjoyable for all abilities. Movements are repetitive and easy to follow, which helps participants build confidence and develop muscle memory. Each Thursday including February 26, and March 5, 12. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org