THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS

Monday, June 19

Saratoga Parkinsons Support Group Meets

Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. This month’s speaker is Dr. Robert Fox Neuro Optometrist. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information contact: Kevin McCullough saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com (518) 222-4247 or Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com (518) 810-8483.

Wednesday, June 21

Board of Trustees Meeting

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 6:30pm. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.

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Friday, June 16

Historic Cornell Fire Tower ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m.  – 3 p.m. Climb a towner without climbing a mountain. Visit the Historic Fire Tower for the aerial view of Camp Saratoga and the historic reproduction of a fire ranger cabin. For safety reasons, the tower will be closed in inclement weather. No registration required. Park in lot # 3. 

Fridays in the Garden ?

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. A return of our popular program from last year, Fridays in the Garden. Kathleen Royka will present “Step Into a Colonial Dooryard Garden.”  This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting.  As ever, questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening, historic or otherwise, will be welcome.  The program is free and open to the public, but registration and donations are greatly appreciated! https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/friday-in-the-flowers-step-into-a-colonial-door-garden/

Italian Buffet Fundraiser ?

Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Come support the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and have an amazing meal. Our friends at Principessa Elena have been champions of the Museum for over 30 years. They are hosting this fundraising dinner for the Museum and hope to raise at least $3,000 for education programs and supplies. Only 200 meals available. To purchase tickets: https://cmssny.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/italian-dinner-fundraiser

Saturday, June 17

Fly-In Breakfast?

Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.  Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. Open to the public. At 10 a.m., Malta Town Historian, Paul Perreault will present “From Malta to the Moon”. In 1945, the U.S. Army brought the captured German V-2 rocket program to Luther Forest so that scientists and engineers could recreate the facilities that the Germans had built at Peenemunde. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Celebrating Sanctuary: Saratoga’s Thoroughbred Aftercare ?

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free admission. Celebrating Sanctuary brings awareness to therapy horses, thoroughbred retirement, and the organizations that lead these efforts. The day’s family-friendly activities will take place in an open house setting and visitors will get to meet thoroughbreds in person. The event will give visitors an opportunity to learn about equine sanctuaries and how they make a difference in horses’ lives. Will also feature a children’s book reading by Maddy Zanetti, a visit from Upset the miniature horse, and a presentation by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.

Genealogy & Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters meeting –  An Ancestor Mystery Solved through DNA, will be the program topic. Toby Kirschman’s company, DNA Investigations, helped an adoptee identify his biological father and many of his family members. Toby will demonstrate how genetic genealogy was helpful. She is a veteran DNA analyst from the California Department of Justice DNA laboratory. She started her business in Saratoga Springs in 2020 to bring genetic genealogy education and services to law enforcement and the community. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’ ?

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.  There are limited seats available for Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young.  Tickets can be purchased at www.maltaparksrec.com.  Call Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information.  Sponsors: Global Foundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Adirondack Trust Company/Amsure, CT Male Associates, Ballston Spa National Bank, Fairfield Inn and Suites/Home 2 Suites and Levine & Levine.

Takeout Sausage, Pepper & Onions Hoagie

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m.  The menu will include Sausage/peppers & onions Hoagie, potato salad, baked beans, veggie, and dessert. The cost is 2 for $22 or $13 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, to place your order email dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149 June 16, between 4- 6 p.m. Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.

Barbour & Bourbon Night

Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 8 p.m. The Dark Horse Mercantile will be celebrating their five-year anniversary with this new event. Wine tasting provided by Old Tavern Farm Winery. Bourbon tastings and nibbles, Barbour raffle, SWAG, and prizes. Barbour jacket waxing demo with waxing specialist Jeffrey Brown. Upset and Jim Dandy book signing. You can learn more about the event on The Dark Horse Mercantile’s social media, or contact the store 518-587-0689.

Sunday, June 18

99¢ Single Scoop Cones for Everyone on Father’s Day ?

Various Stewart’s Shops | All Day – Bring Dad to any Stewart’s Shop today and enjoy a single scoop ice cream cone for just 99¢! In celebration of all dads, and their corny jokes, everyone can enjoy a single-scoop ice cream cone for only 99¢ this Father’s Day. This is a great opportunity to try a new seasonal flavor at the ice cream counter; there are so many options for you and Dad to choose from! New seasonal flavors include Strawberry Sunrise Sherbet, Brownie Points, Peanut Butter Pie, Very Berry Shortcake, Daily Grind, and fan-favorite Salted Caramel Cheesecake! If Dad likes a classic flavor, grab a 99¢ Vanilla or Strawberry cone.

John Huppuch Memorial Kids Fishing Derby ?

Lake Lonely, Fraternal Order of Eagle’s, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hosted by The Fraternal Order of Eagles to take place on Father’s Day, rain or shine. Free for children 14 and under. Participants should bring their own poles – there are a few for those who need them. Bait will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded. Hot dogs, chips, beverages will be free for those in attendance and their families. Sponsors of this Annual event deserve thanks! They are: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wilton Elks Chapter 161, SSFD, SSPD, NYS ENCON, D & D Marine, Wiggly Worm, Saratoga Today, Saratoga Basspointers. 

Summer Sunday Stroll ?

Meet at: NE Corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. 

Historic Madison and Fifth Avenues – Deborah Studwell will lead a tour of these grand residential streets which are lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses near the Saratoga Race Course. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members.  For additional information on these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit ww.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at nbabie@saratogapreservation.org.

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social ?

Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Social. Same great strawberries, homemade biscuits, and freshly whipped cream.  Curbside pick-up is still available as well as limited indoor/outdoor seating.  Large orders of 4 or more can be preordered by calling 518-583-3645.  Cost is $7 per generous serving.  Exact change is greatly appreciated.

A Shayna Maidel

Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 and 7 p.m. The play is Barbara Lebow’s moving family drama about two sisters reunited after years of separation caused by the World War II Nazi Holocaust. A $10 donation is requested. Registration required. A hybrid performance may be available at 7 p.m. with sufficient registration.  From another vantage point, A Shayna Maidel is an important piece of work because it highlights a piece of post WWII history that is easily forgotten and continues to impact those who experience war today, including a sizable proportion of our veterans. Register at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Learn more at www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org www.saratogasinai.org

Monday, June 19

Nature on the Move?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required. Visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org, call the office at 518-450-0321, or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

Narcan Training

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Participants will be trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. Learn how to save a life in just 10 minutes. Free Narcan kits will be provided. Free and open to the public. This training is presented by the BSBPA, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Saratoga County Department of Health, Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Village of Ballston Spa, and the Brookside Museum. To receive further information about Narcan Training in Saratoga County, please contact the Saratoga County of Health at 518-584-74660.

Juneteenth Program

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “Historic Preservation & Lost Histories of Saratoga Springs.” In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, the Foundation is pleased to partner with Dr. Myra Young Armstead of Bard College for a community conversation about Black history in Saratoga Springs, the effects of Urban Renewal, and the role historic preservation plays with lost histories within a community. This virtual program will take place on Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. For additional information or to register for the virtual program visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

Tuesday, June 20

Havurah Vatik – “PAPER CLIPS’”

Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The Making of a Children’s Holocaust Memorial. All Saratoga, Glens Falls, Clifton Park, Washington Co., Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome, vaccination required; masks optional. Lunch and a movie! See the documentary film, “Paper Clips,” the story of how a class of middle schoolers honored Holoaust victims. A catered lunch follows the program. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4.

“The Anonymous People” Movie 

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga will be showing the movie. This is a feature documentary film about the millions of Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and the film that started the recovery movement here in Saratoga. Free of charge and refreshments will be provided.  

Summer Concert ?

200 Park Place, Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. tunes in Talmadge, sponsored by The Mechanicville Library. Live music, food, dance. Tonight’s concert, Tailspin – 80’s and 90’s Rock. www.meclib.sa.s.edu. 

Wednesday, June 21

Afternoon Jam

Ballston Area Senior Center, Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 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 518-885-4229 with questions.

Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Baby Back Ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Thursday, June 22

Stillwater Summer Concert: Doc Benson Band ?

Stillwater Post 490 Legion, 1 Legion Rd., Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. Come check out the jams on the pavilion, every 2nd and 4th Thursday all summer long. Bring a lawn chair, a snack, sit back, relax, and enjoy the tunes. Free admission. 

Friday, June 9

Fridays in the Garden

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 p.m. Mina Dunnam will present  “Hear the Buzz: Launching a Pollinator Garden”. This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting.  As ever, questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening, historic or otherwise, will be welcome.  The program is free and open to the public, but registration and donations are greatly appreciated! https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/friday-in-the-flowers-hear-the-buzz-launching-a-pollinator-garden/

Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale and Indoor Bake Sale  ?

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave Extension, Malta | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special note: For the last 2 hours on Saturday June 10, (Noon to 2 pm) fill a paper grocery bag with Yard Sale items for $5! For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.

New History Exhibit Opening Reception

Saratoga Springs History Museum, Canfield Casino, Congress Park, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs  | 5:30 p.m. A new exhibit “First Saratogians: The Indigenous Peoples of the Saratoga Springs Region,” in partnership with Ndakinna Education Center, examining the history of Native Americans in the local area from prehistoric times through today, using hundreds of artifacts and photographs to tell the story. Silent Auction, Beer & Wine Cash Bar (ticket includes 1 drink), and Catered Food Stations. History Museum Members $40, Non-Members $50, all proceeds benefit the History Museum. Tickets: saratogahistory.org/events 518-584-6920.

Saturday, June 10

Chickens, Ducks, and Rabbits… oh my!

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 8:30 a.m. The Milton Grange will be sponsoring a talk about growing your own food. Nicolina Forti of Cornell Cooperative extension will go over the basics for each animal and help you understand what is needed to be successful in these projects. This is one of an on-going series of lectures and classes that promotes a “Rural lifestyle” brought to you by the Milton Grange and Brookside Museum. Breakfast will be available. RSVP is requested by calling Mary Ann Becker at 518-885-6606 by June 9th.

10th Annual Plant Sale

Italian American Center, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs 10th Annual Plant Sale. Perennial plants as well as a variety of herbs and garden decor will be available for sale until sold out.   New members are always welcome you don’t have to have a green thumb to belong!  Meetings are held at noon the second Monday of every month (except July and August) at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Street, Saratoga Springs. For information call 518 495–6309.

Plant Sale

Dockstader Recreation Park, Galway Town Pavilion, 5078 Sacandaga Rd., Galway | 9 a.m. – Noon. Hosted by Glenville Hills Garden Club of Saratoga County. Plant list will be available prior to the sale at The Glenville Hills Garden Club on Facebook. Cash only. 

Perennial Plants Plus Sale

48 Chapman St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club is holding its yearly sale. This sale offers a wide variety of perennials from member gards as well as annuals, herbs, vegetable plants and other garden related items. The event is a club-wide fundraiser to support the ongoing renewal and beautification projects of the village public gardens and programs for youth including camp scholarships. Educational materials on current gardening topics will be available. For more information on the BSH&GC and for membership opportunities, contact club resident, Linda Fay linda81650@gmail.com or visit our website www.bshgc.org/contact.html 

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limit.

One Room School House ?

24 Old Daketown Road, Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will be having the Daketown School #8 open for visitors. See the way communities set their schools up for their children to learn.  Learn about the teacher’s box of books, see the black boards with proper cursive writing for that era. Have a seat in one of the many types of school desk. You can even ring the teachers bell to call class back in session. Learn about some of the games that kids would have played.  And kids favorite place to tour, the outhouse. The event is free.

Brandtville Boogie: Walking Tour ?

 Tour starts: 29 Doten Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents “Brandtville Boogie,” a fun, family-friendly walking tour where guests will learn about the oldest homes in the neighborhood and find interesting remnants of this historically African American rural community dating to the late 1800s. Led by History Museum Board member Carol Daggs, a descendant of the original Brandtville residents and author of “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues.” Tickets are $15 for History Museum members, $25 for non-members – more info at saratogahistory.org/events. 518-584-6920 

Round Lake House and Garden Tour

Various locations in Round Lake | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. a tour of houses and gardens in Round Lake Village will benefit the historic Round Lake Auditorium. Included are tiny cottages, large Victorian era and brand-new custom homes. We are featuring homes that have had recent renovation/construction/restoration projects. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased in advance at RoundLakeAuditorium.org or contact Lydia.A.Hoffman@gmail.com.  

54th Annual Elks Flag Day Parade ?

Broadway from Rote 50 to Congress Park | Noon. Saratoga – Wilton elks Lodge # 161. A celebration of sight and sound. 

Sunday, June 11

Breakfast Buffet ?

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m. will host an all you can eat Breakfast Buffet. The menu will include Pancakes and Sausage, French Toast, Eggs made to order, World Famous Omelets, Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, and Juice. Adults $9. Seniors $8 and Kids $5 (cash only). All are welcome.

10th Annual Beekman Street Art Fair ?

Beekman St., Saratoga Springs |10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Beekman Street Art Fair, Saratoga’s ever-popular kick off to summer is celebrating 10 years of bringing artists, neighbors, and visitors together in a festive art and music filled environment. The 2023 fair features artists tents, entertainment coordinated by the Ballston Spa Community Band, culinary venues, and street performers.  And thanks to CDTA, fairgoers can easily get to and from the fair via a free shuttle bus running from the Saratoga Casino to Beekman and Grand Ave. 

The Ballston Spa Birdhouse Festival ?

Various locations in Downtown Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – -4 p.m. Rain date is June 18. A huge event, with over 1000 birdhouses decorating the village of Ballston Spa. It will be a huge draw for people all over the capital region. Original and handmade artwork. 

Fundraiser for USMC ?

#420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 6 p.m.  Join us for Music Karoke, raffles, 

corn hole, horse shoes, 50/50 and much more! Food includes, sausage with peppers and onions, Italian baked ziti, soup and more, prepared by Green Acres Tavern. Cash bar will be available. For more information or donate a basket to raffle, call Janice Bravo at 518-419-4723. 100% of money raised goes to the Marine Corps League. 

15th Annual Jewish Women’s Gala

The Hyatt Place, Clifton Park | 5 p.m. The festival begins with the Annual Jewish Women’s Gala with guest speaker Elisheva Liberman, a gourmet dinner and raffle auction. The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival launches its 11th season this summer with a series of programs by Congregation Beth Shalom of Clifton Park, Congregation Shaara Tfille of Saratoga Springs, Chabad of Saratoga, Chabad of Clifton Park, and Temple Sinai. Offerings to the public will run through August and include concerts, plays, lectures, films, discussions, and outdoor family events.  The festival concludes August 22 with Klezmer and Kugel. For more information, visit www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.

Monday, June 12

Minecraft Monday ?

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 

In-Person, Kids in grades 4-8, join us in the computer lab to play Minecraft Education Edition. Each meeting of Minecraft Monday, we will work on a different challenge together in either creative or survival mode. Please register online. www.sspl.org 

Tuesday, June 13

Congress Park History Tours

Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Hours are held Tuesday – Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $20. Children under 12 free. 

Wednesday, June 14

Sauté Chicken & Sausage Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Sauté Chicken, Sausage, in a Pink Sauce over Linguini, tossed salad, garlic toast. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Green Drinks

The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

Making Full and Low/No Sugar Jam

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.  In person or online via Zoom. Learn how to make a strawberry full sugar, low sugar, or no sugar jam, plus freezer jam; a no cook recipe great for kids that requires no canning equipment. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes demonstrations and hands-on experience. Fee: $15. Call CCE at 518-885-8995 to register.

Flag Day Parade ?

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this special day to give thanks to those who have served or sacrificed their lives to protect the land we love and the flag we so proudly display in our homes and communities. 

The Constitution is the Solution

Belanger Blue Barn, 133 Brookline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Fixing America starts with education. The John Birch Society has a new series of DVDs for you to learn how the Constitution was intended to secure rights, not to enable the federal government to those rights. You’re invited to attend a six-part workshop based on these DVDs that will provide you with a practical, common sense understanding of how the Constitution was intended to limit the government, not the citizens. Next sessions are June 21 and 28. Call or text Howard Vics for information and registration 518-368-4546. Hvic.bpcofny@gmail.com

Thursday, June 15

Candidate Forum

Zoom Presentation | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The League. Of Women Voters Saratoga County will hold a Candidate Forum featuring the two candidates in the Democratic Party Primary for mayor of city of Saratoga springs on June 12 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  The event will be live streamed. On zoom webinar.  Go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/candidates to get the link. The Forum will also be available after the event on the LWVSC youtube channel. Questions from the public should be submitted by June 9th to both candidates, Ronald J. Kim and Christian E Mathieson to QuestionsLWVSC@gmail.com with Mayor in the subject line. Questions should be addressed to both candidates, represent a broad range of topics, and not contain personal attacks.

Friday, June 2

Fridays in the Garden

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 p.m. Hear the Buzz: Launching a Pollinator Garden. The programs are to be held in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum. All programs are free to attend, though donations are welcome and appreciated.  Registration for each program is preferred, but not required. For more information, check out our website www.brooksidemuseum.org.

BBQ Dinner Take Out

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa 3 – 6 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner. There will be a choice of a half chicken or half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.  We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only.  Dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. An 8-ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum.  The dinner is take-out only.  We strongly recommend that you reserve dinners in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.

High School Musical 2 ?

Saratoga Childrens Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m., and June 3 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and June 4 at 2 p.m. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Tickets: saratogachildrenstheatre.org/mainstage-shows

Let the Music Fill Your Soul ?

St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park | 7 p.m. The Clifton Park Community Chorus presents the free concerts. Next concert is on June 25 at 7 p.m. at Clifton Common Stage, (outside performance, bring your own seating). Sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park. Admission is free. Facebook.com/CliftonParkCommunityChorus

SPACtacular Fundraiser

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 11 p.m. Join us for a magical evening under the moonlight and on our stage. Create Your Own Adventure with Live Music, DJ, Dancing, Cocktails, Culinary Delights, Fireworks and Festivities! All to celebrate and support SPAC’s mission, residencies, and youth education initiatives. This is a 21+ event. Attire: Cocktail. Two ticket options, visit spac.org or call 518-584-9330 ext 142 to make a reservation by phone. 

Movies in the Park ?

Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 p.m. Free movies in the park is back for the 16th summer presented by the Ballston spa Business and Professional Association. Tonight’s movie: Strange World. (Rain Date June 3). The movies are projected onto the wall of the adjacent Front Street Deli building on Front Street in the village and begin at approximately dusk. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Movie snacks will be available, courtesy of Starpoint Church.

Saturday, June 3

Free Learn to Fish Clinic ?

The Town of Clifton Park is offering a free learn to fish clinic on Saturday, June 3, 9:00-12:30. For more information contact Mike Woerner at the town department of Parks and Recreation, 518-371-6667.

Voter Registration

Saratoga Farmers Market, 112 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Yard Sale ?

170 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, baby clothes. All proceeds to support Zonta Club of Saratoga County.

10th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge ?

BOCES Center, Henning Road,  Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. Over 500 kids, teens, and adults will lace up their old running shoes to run, scramble over obstacles, jump muddy puddles, and trudge their way through mucky trenches at The Prevention Council’s 10th Annual TUFF eNUFF.  Are you TUFF eNUFF?  For more information, and to pre-register, go to www.FinishRight.com. The Kid’s Race is a 1-mile muddy course, and there is a 5K for teens and adults. “Day of” registration is available as well.

Cars & Coffee ?

Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  Hosted by The Town of Greenfield Lions Club. Admission is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The event is sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. For more information about the Lions Clubs visit www.lionsclubs.org. 

Garage Sale & Bake Sale ?

Italian American War Veterans, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ladies of Charity Saratoga Chapter will be holding their annual sale.  Rain or Shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. For more information call Sharon at 518-365-0004 or Claudette at 518-584-7592

Creating D & D Mini Sculptures

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | Noon – 1:30 p.m. A free three-week series, Creating Dungeons & Dragons Mini Sculptures, on June 3, 10, and 17 from Noon – 1:30pm. Tim LaFave shows how to create interesting game boards and playable structures for Dungeon and Dragon gamers, ages 15 and up. Participants will supply their own building materials, from recycled items or craft and dollar stores. Registration at 518-882-6385 is required, as class size is limited to 8 participants.

Sunday, June 4

Pollinator Palooza 

Former Oligny Garden Center, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga is hosting Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event. Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators; however, it is often challenging to find native plants. Come and shop our selection of over 25 native plant species (cash or check preferred). 

Wildlife Festival ?

Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nature crafts, live animal shows, guided Karner blue Butterfly walks, pond discovery, fire tower, hands on fun, local organizations and businesses, refreshments and more! This event is free. For more information visit wiltonpreserve.org. 

2nd Annual BBQ Fundraiser ?

VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, 1 -4 p.m. BBQ Chicken Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capitol Region. Hosted by 99 Restaurant & Pub! Fresh BBQ chicken & fixings.  Raffles, 50/50 and cash bar. Rock climbing wall, corn hole, Lyricism 101 RV and much more! Tickets are $25 per person, kids under 12 free.  Buy your tickets online at BGCCCapitalArea.org/99. All are welcome. Help to support this great organization! For more information call 518-307-2120,518-598-2856 or 518-879-7777.

Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists ?

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A free community event that is presented annually at SPAC to celebrate hundreds of the Capital Region’s brightest young actors, dancers, musicians, singers, poets, and visual artists. At 2pm, SPAC’s grounds will be transformed into a festival of student pop-up performances, fine art displays, food stands, poetry slams, games & activities, and free ice cream provided by Stewart’s Shops! At 4:30 p.m., hundreds of young artists will gather to present a show-stopping concert on SPAC’s main stage, featuring large-scale productions that combine music, song, poetry, visual art, and dance.

Auditions for “The Theory of Relativity”

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Seeking actors 18+. Through a seemingly unrelated collection of songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity introduces a compelling array of characters experiencing the joys and heartbreaks, the liaisons and losses, the inevitability, and the wonder of human connection. Performers will be seen in the order they arrive and should prepare approximately 16 to 32 bars in the style of the show. If you are unable to attend auditions, video submissions will be accepted through the end of day on Friday, June 2.  Please send your footage to info@saratogachildrenstheatre.org. Performances: July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 5

Between the Covers Romance Author Event

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7:30 p.m. Come meet romance writers: Kari Cole, Ginny Frost, Jean C. Gordon, and Minita Sanghvi. Eat some yummy chocolate treats as we ask our Romance Panel some questions about their process and inspirations. Authors’ books will be available for purchase and autographs at the event. Please register online. www.sspl.org. 

Tuesday, June 6

Saratoga Naturally Book Signing

Jacob & Anthony’s American Grille, 38 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Local author, photographer Louis Valenti’s Saratoga Naturally is a stunning nature photography book, that captures both the unique beauty and the spirit of Saratoga’s natural wonders. Saratoga Naturally features photographic images of five of Saratoga’s most beautiful parks and preserves.  A perfect page turner and beautiful book for your coffee table.

Summer Concert ?

200 Park Place, Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. Sundown Express – Southern/ Classic Rock. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library. Live music, food and dance. 

Trivia Night: Superheroes & Comic Books

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Join us for fun, prizes, and snacks. Brush up on your superhero and comic book knowledge, and be ready for anything! Come with a team or join one when you get here. For adults and teens 14+. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org. 

Wednesday, June 7

Downsizing Seminar

The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m

The Downsizing Seminar will feature Equitas Realty Broker Janet Besheer and Organize Senior Moves owner Lori Tracey.  Come to speak with Summit residents.  RSVP at 518-430-2136 or email cdurant@summitseniorlife.com.   

Chicken Marsala Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken marsala with pasta, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Pickin’s Session  

Ballston Area Seniors, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Doors open 6:00 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 518-885-4229 with questions.

Poetry Reading ?

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Jeffrey Stubits. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 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.

Thursday, June 8

Poetry Café: Story Poems – Prose Poems

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7 p.m. For June’s online poetry discussion, we will look at prose poems – those that look or sound like prose, but use poetic devices that distinguish them from the usual non-fiction writing. We’ll read works by such poets as Charles Baudelaire, Russell Edson, and Claudia Rankine in this librarian-led discussion. Please register online. www.sspl.org. 

Friday, May 26

Grant Cottage Opens Hike into History ?

1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Book a guided Mt. McGregor Hidden History Tour, enjoy the Gift Shop, Visitor Center exhibits, outdoor interpretive panels, view from the observation binoculars, walking path to the Overlook, and free self-guided audio grounds tour. The Mt. McGregor Hidden History Tour involves continuous hiking over varied terrain for approximately 1 mile. Not suitable for those with limited mobility or other conditions that may limit moderately strenuous physical activity. Adequate footwear and clothing as well as insect and sun repellant are recommended for safety and enjoyment purposes. Tours can be booked, and information can be found at grantcottage.org

Saturday, May 27

Annual Memorial Day Parade ?

Downtown Ballston Spa | 9 a.m.

Honor the memory of those U. S. servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away.  The parade begins across from Carousel Village and continues with a pause for a ceremony at the Kayderosseras Creek bridge then continue along Milton Avenue to Front Street where the parade proceeds to the Civil War Monument, turning onto Low Street to Veterans Park. Hosted by the Village of Ballston Spa, Henry Cornell American Legion Post #234 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #358, the schedule includes the Placing of Wreaths, a rifle salute, Invocation, Memorial Day address. Remarks from Grand Marshal, a reading of the Gettysburg Address, Flag Raising at Veterans Park, TAPS, Closing Benediction, followed by a reception in Wiswall Park.

Voter Registration

Saratoga Farmers Market
112 High Rock Park Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will be offering Voter Registration tables. Residents can learn where to find information about polling places, information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, and pick up absentee voting applications and voter registration forms.

Plant Sale

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

and Sunday May 28. 

Monthly Meeting American Legion

Adirondack Post 70 of the American Legion, 34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. Memorial Day picnic to follow!

Saratoga County Farm Tour Series ?

Song Hill Thoroughbreds,
290 County Route 75, Mechanicville | 10:30 – Noon 

Join the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as we visit some of the best thoroughbred farms in Saratoga Springs! Guests will enjoy a unique 90-minute tour through a different thoroughbred farm every month, where a knowledgeable guide will give you a behind the scenes look at how these farms operate. Meet some of racing’s most legendary equine athletes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended on this tour. Includes free admission to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. NOTE: This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible and will NOT involve feeding of the horses.

The Foreboding – Conversation & Ceremony

Dionondehowa, 148 Stanton Rd. Shushan | 1 – 4 p.m. Suggested donation $25.  For those who are feeling a daily sense of foreboding, this gathering, guided by Bonnie Hoag, intends to offer community & comfort in a way-too-wiggly world. Phone or email to reserve a place in the circle. 518-320-0502 or dionondehowa@yahoo.com

The Memorial Tour of Requiem: What Remains is Love’ by Maria Riccio Bryce ?

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Hackett Blvd., Albany – Friday, May 26 7 p.m., First Reformed Church, 8 N. Church St., Schenectady – Saturday, May 27 at 7 p.m., and Trinity Lutheran Church, Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam – Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m.  What Remains is Love’ Is a unique work that celebrates the mystery, honors the faith, mourns the losses, and sings the glory of invincible love.   It is a perfect event to experience over the Memorial Day weekend in our shared time of remembrance. A Freewill offering will be gratefully accepted.

Sunday, May 28

Gospel Fest ’23 ?

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave.,
Saratoga Springs | 1 – 6 p.m.

Come experience the Joy and Community at this year’s GospelFest — down on the Farm! Featuring The Heavenly Echoes, Milayne Jackson & Blue Train, Audrina Hill, and more! A Family Event with light refreshments, this year’s celebration will be held in Pitney Meadows Community Farm’s High Tunnel! FREE & Open to the Public! Donations are always welcomed. Special Thanks:  Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Stewart’s Shoppers, Ben & Jerry’s of Saratoga, Our Lodge Foundation, and MLK Saratoga. Updates on website: FrederickAllenLodge.org/gospel-fest

Monday, May 29

Franklin Community Center BurgerFi Fundraiser ?

BurgerFi, 460 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 9 p.m. When you purchase your meal mention your group’s name and follow the restaurants instructions to receive 20% of your meal’s price donated back to Franklin Community Center. Dine In and Take out. Not applicable for delivery. We hope you can join us in eating out for a good cause! RSVP & all details here: www.groupraise.com/events/244737

Tuesday, May 30

Apple Enthusiasts: Fitness

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Apple Enthusiasts is a hybrid all-things-Apple chat group, where you can bring your device, app, or software questions to get some answers. Topics covered may include iOS software updates, apps, and general use. Users of all experience levels are encouraged to attend! Please register for this Zoom-based program online, or by contacting the library at 518-584-7860. This week we will be discussing the Fitness App.

Wednesday, May 31

Roast Pork Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, and roll, tossed salad. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Galway Photography Club 

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

This month Linda Eastman will present part two of her Texture Art Workshop. In this session, Linda will describe how to create your own textures and integrate them into your images. Handouts of online sources for textures images will be available. 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, June 1

Yard Sale ?

SARATOGA: The Zonta Club of Saratoga County will hold a yard sale Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 170 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, baby clothes. All proceeds to support Zonta Club of Saratoga County.

Storytelling (Re)Collected ?

Dee Sarno Theater,
320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

5 – 8 p.m. | Saratoga Arts and Ndakinna Education Center have collaborated to create an interdisciplinary exhibition experience that will inspire questions about how history and stories are recorded, and learning about history through all different genres of art affects the way in which we communicate with each other. To accurately reflect the diversity of our regional indigenous cultures, this exhibition includes both historical and contemporary work made with traditional Abenaki methods incorporating sound, language, and storytelling. 

Finance Committee Meeting

The Galway Public Library,
2112 East St., Galway | 5 p.m. 

The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 518-882-6385.

Friday, May 19

Charlton Town-Wide Yard Sale ?

Over 25 Homes, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Over 25 houses including the Scotch Church rummage sale and multiple sellers at Harmony Hall. Link for Google Map is available on the West Charlton Volunteer Fire Dept. Saturday hours 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. as well. Facebook page. West Charlton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary facebook.com/WestCharltonVolunteer FireDepartment/

Fish Fry Friday ?

Knights of Columbus Council #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | This event will require advance call-in of orders on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. A set number of orders will be scheduled for pickup at 5 p.m. and at intervals of every 15 minutes thereafter until sold out, so make sure to schedule early. As always, thank you for your support and helping us to continue our good works in the community.

Saturday, May 20

All You Can Eat Breakfast ?

The Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m. Menu includes eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donations: $12 adults, seniors 55+ $10, Military and 1st Responders $10, children (6 to 12) $8, Kids under 6 free. 

Fly-In Breakfast ?

Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Brian Flynn, will present a talk on “The History & Mission of the Civil Air Patrol”. Flynn, a resident of Halfmoon is the Group Commander of the New York Mid-Eastern Group of CAP. He will speak about Emergency Services, Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

UUCSS 12th Annual Plant Fair

Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 North Broadway | 10 – 1 p.m. Sunday, noon – 2 p.m. Plants and vegetables proven to flourish in Upstate New York— Tomatoes, herbs, lettuce, and much more. Organically grown by members of the Congregation. Also, perennials and house plants from locally grown flowers, ferns, and bushes. For information call 518-587-0403 and ask for Bev. 

Plant Sale

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 CR-21, Middle Grove

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Also being held on Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters will meet on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Daniel Mazeau, of Beverwyck Archaeology, will speak about an excavation he and partner Aaron Gore did on the Cohen-Ketzer property located in Bethlehem. The property owners were anxious to know whether evidence could be found of an occupation by a Revolutionary War veteran. Beverwyck Archaeology is a Cultural Resource Management Firm. Their website, beverwyckarchaeology.com, shows some of the work they’ve done, including their adventures in excavating a family burial vault. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

Saratoga County: Our Home! ?

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa

1 – 5 p.m. | Guests will go on an immersive, artifact-rich journey spanning four centuries of Saratoga life, business, and nature. From the First Nations who lived here before European settlement to the new tech-centered economy, “Saratoga County: Our Home!” offers guests a rich time-travel experience that will instill awe and respect for the county’s evolution. The exhibit, which will be ongoing, may be visited during the museum’s open hours, daily except Monday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For information call 518-885-4000 or visit brooksidemuseum.org.

Sunday, May 21

Breakfast Buffett ?

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 10 and under, children under 5 free. $12 take out orders. 

Spring Fling Festival ?

The Car Shoppe, 1110 US-9, Queensbury | Noon – 5 p.m. 

The Spring Fling Festival benefits the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun! Free admission, open to the public. There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! Rain date is May 21, 12 – 5 p.m.

Team Billy Ride and Walk for Research ?

Farmers’ Market at High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m. Rides of 50, 25 and 10 miles will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a three mile walk through the historic district at 9 a.m. The rides follow some of the most beautiful sections of Saratoga County, with the 50-mile bike ride through the Saratoga National Historic Park. On-site registration: 7:30 a.m. All donations tax deductible and made payable to the National Brain Tumor Society. To register, donate or volunteer: www.teambilly.org Phone: Cherie Grey 518-813-0449, cjgrey1@juno.com.

The Quintessential Quintet and More ?

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 

5th Avenue and Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. 

Saratoga Chamber Players under Artistic Direction of Jill Levy welcomes back grammy-nominated pianist Andrius Zlabys. Joining Zlabys and violinist Jill Levy are violinist Lily Holgate, violist Lila Brown, and cellist Scott Kluksdahl. Concert program includes Haydn’s Piano Trio in D major, Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Andante Piano Trio by Ukrainian composer Dimitri Levkovich, and violin duos of Bartok and Ligeti. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.e/the-quintesential-quintet-more-tickets-394360842897

Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue Take Out

Harmony Corners Firehouse on Route 67, Charlton 3 – 6 p.m. This will be Drive thru takeout only. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop, and Mail N More in Burnt Hills. Dinner includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, mixed veg, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and a slice of cake. All for $15. 

Monday, May 22

Nature on the Move ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton

10:30 a.m. – Noon | Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required. Visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org, call the office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

Trivia Night

Saratoga Senior Center, 

5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs

5:15 p.m. | Where all those useless facts you’ve been collecting can finally come in handy! Pizza bites served. Bring your own beverage. Join us for fun, friendly competition! Prizes! Please sign up, seating is limited. $5.

Tuesday, May 23

Who is Tracking Your Online Behavior? 

Clifton Park Halfmoon
Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 4 p.m.
Internet companies are collecting your data. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of having your data collected and decide if the advantages are worth the loss of privacy. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Introduction to Canning at Home

Online Zoom Program or in person, 50 West High St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m. 

Learn when and how to use different canning methods including a boiling water bath canner and steam canner for high acid foods, and a pressure canner for low acid foods. Safely canning foods to avoid botulism food poisoning will be discussed. Canners, jars, lids, and other canning accessories will be displayed and discussed. Cost: $15, register by calling 518-885-8995.

Grant Cottage Strategic Plan Public Meeting

The Gideon Putnam Room, Saratoga Spa State Park | 6:30 p.m. 

The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Board of Trustees will discuss the plans for the future of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Landmark. Mt. McGregor and Grant Cottage Historic Site have seen dramatic changes over the last 136 years since the Grant family lived here. We are now embarking on the next phase in that journey and want you to join us in crafting a new vision for the future of the Historic Site. We hope this plan will allow the Historic Site to reach its full potential and be an even more effective place for learning and inspiration.

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon

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

Wednesday, May 24

The Inaugural Yaddo Golf Invitational 

Saratoga National Golf Club,
458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs

1 p.m. | Join Honorary Chair and special guest, Dottie Pepper. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf plus carts, lunch, fun contests, and admission to the dinner and awards ceremony. Each golfer will receive a signed copy of Dottie Pepper’s book, Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver. Space is limited to the first 128 golfers. Reserve your foursome today! All monies raised from this event will benefit Yaddo’s historic Artist Residency programming. Not a golfer? Tickets are also available to join us for post-play dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets and Sponsorship Information: www.yaddo.org/the-2023-inaugural-yaddo-golf-invitational

Roast Beef Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Roast beef, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. $15 per dinner. (cash only). 

Artist Talk

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 6 p.m. Fred Lyngard speaking about Robert Timberlake, Worldwide Famous Artist, an artist who is successful in his own lifetime! Unheard of? A painter who has stayed in his own hometown but whose works have been on display in many internationally famous galleries. How, you ask? His imagination has allowed him to create marvelous works of art of simple, ordinary objects most people don’t even notice until they view his truly unique paintings. Come see for yourself! See more information available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. Register at 518-882-6385.

A Call to Duty: Saratoga County Veterans in WW2 

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa

7 – 8:30 p.m. | Former Albany-based Associated Press reporter Christopher Carola tells the stories of the many Saratoga County residents who served in the military during the Second World War. Using local archives, wartime articles from The Saratogian and his own interviews with WWII veterans, Carola talks about the experiences of dozens of men and women who answered their nation’s call to duty. This talk is in-person and is free, though donations are always appreciated.

Thursday, May 25

Beginner Technology Class

Wilton Mall, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. 

SAIL will not be hosting free monthly technology classes. In this month’s class you can expect to learn basic computer skills, general computer questions, how to create and use email. Contact Nick Possemato at 518-792-3537 ext 2200 to reserve your spot. 

Friday, May 12

Famous Brown Bread and Bake Sale ?

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | Pick up 4 – 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost will be $8 per loaf.  Call 518-885-4794 to place your order.  Bake sale on Saturday.  Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.  

Saturday, May 13

You Can Grow Your Food in Containers Easily

Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd. Ballston Spa | 8:30 a.m. Sue Beebe of Cornell Cooperative Extension will cover the basics to get you started and share grower tips for those with some experience. You will discover that you do not need any experience to be successful and how to provide fresh, quality food for your family. This program is brought to you by the Milton Grange. Bringing “Rural Lifestyle Living” through classes and lectures as a community service. Breakfast will be served, RSVP is recommended. 518 885-6606. Free tomato plants will be distributed as door prizes. 

Defensive Driving Class

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee: $35 per person. Bring a friend fee is $30 each. Portion of fee goes to Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788. As we are social distancing, a mask is optional. Class size is limit.

Moving Thru Grief – Finding Peace

Movement-Insights, 100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Suite 10, Malta | 9:30 a.m. & Sunday 3 p.m. Are you feeling stuck by a loss of any kind?  At Movement Insights we use facilitated free form movement and dance without judgement. Move through your loss toward peace. Open to all abilities. Come for one session ($30) or all ($100). The series: Walking your loss line; Letting go of what weighs you down; Angel, Artist, Writer, Dancer; Finding your own light. May 13 – June 4. Register at Movement-Insights.com. 518-405-5445. 

East Line Union Cemetery Annual Meeting

Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Room # 105, Malta | 10 a.m. Election of Officers, changes to by-laws and rules & regulations will be discussed. Meeting is open to lot owners and family members.   A clean-up detail (weather permitting) ongoing before and after the meeting at the Cemetery located on the corner of Round Lake Road and East Line Road, Malta off Exit 11. Donations for repairs and general upkeep can be sent to East Line Union Cemetery, C/O Craig Tolosky, Secretary-Treasurer, 7 Applewood Dr., Ballston Lake NY 12019. For information, email EastLineUnion@Gmail.com or call Craig Tolosky, Sec.-Treas. 518-888-4805.

2023 Historic Homes Tour

Private Residences in Saratoga |10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This highly anticipated event offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes of the East Side neighborhood of Saratoga Springs. Three private residences on Circular Street will be featured as well as a condominium in the Stone Abbey, 125 Circular Street, and Circular Manor Bed & Breakfast at 120 Circular Street. The tour will also include two private residences on Union Avenue and a “Rehabilitation-in-Progress.”  For more information, tickets and join to receive discounted prices, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030. 

Cat and Dog Adoption Event ?

H.O.P.E. Adoption Center, Wilton Mall at Saratoga, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come meet the many adoptable pets of H.O.P.E. Saturday, May 13, 2023,  from 11am-3 pm, at the H.O.P.E. Adoption Center located at the Wilton Mall.  Many of the Dogs and Cats listed on our webpage will be available to meet.  Several rescues will be participating. You can start the adoption process today by filling out an adoption application online at hopeanimalrescue.org/forms.

Sheep to Shawl Community Day ?

Saratoga County History Center, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa| 1 – 4 p.m. Sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, and the Rock Day Spinning Guild will assemble on Brookside Museum’s front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep raising, shearing, and spinning to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in early America.  Sheep to Shawl is a hands-on, family-friendly event.  Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations.  

Sunday, May 14

Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet ?

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa 8 – 11 pm. Enjoy pancakes and sausage, French toast, eggs made to order, world famous omelets, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice. Adults $9 Seniors $8 Kids $5. Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Monthly Breakfast?

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m. Bring your mom, all Mothers ½ price

for Mother’s Day.  Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

What A Surprise

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. What A Surprise brings real experiences brought to life by professional actors: joyous moments, deep losses, and everything in between. This program, as others in their repertoire, will be followed by a Q&A session with the performers. The Braid’s new work of theater, What A Surprise, created by the NEXT Emerging Artist Fellowship.  To register and receive Zoom access to The Braid programming, What A Surprise, email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. Registration will be confirmed with an email, and you will be sent the access code two days before the program. Visit www.saratogasinai.org or www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org for more information.

Monday, May 15

Saratoga Parkinson’s disease Support Group Meeting

Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.  Judy Taylor Dahoda from Saratoga County Of the Office of the Aging will discuss the services available to help Saratoga Seniors. This meeting is FREE and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease,caretakers and friends. For further information contact: Kevin McCullough saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com 518-222-4247, Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com (518) 810-8483

Tuesday, May 16

Pierogi Sale 

Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick up 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pieroghis. All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Previously, we were asked about uncooked pieroghis. We will accomodate. If you would like it that way. let us know.  Please call 518-363-0001. Stuffed clams available as well.

Support the Saratoga Central Catholic Booster Club

Saratoga Central Catholic Highschool, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 6:30 p.m. Pick up is in the cafeteria which is located off the back parking lot at the Hamilton Street entrance.  Take the night off of cooking! Preorder only, cost is $17. Dinner Includes: ½ chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, cookie, water. Order and pay by going to www.saratogacatholic.org/dizzychicken. Please pre-order by May 16. 

Greenfield Historical Society Monthly Meeting

Train Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 7 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will have their monthly meeting on the Train. Speaker will be Hal Raven owner and train conductor of Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway He will bring us up to date on the scenic train line now operating between the Corinth Railway Station and Lamothe Landing in Greenfield Center. Hal will discuss the railway’s involvement and train schedule for our August 12 Caboose Day. We’ll learn about the history of the train and the rail line. All are welcome to the meeting.

Wednesday, May 17

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Schuylerville Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon. It will be a sandwich luncheon.  Money for Niagara Falls trip is due.  We will have info on next two trips.  Also don’t forget line dancing on Tuesday in Malta and in Schuylerville on Thursday.  Contact Rich for info about line dancing.  We will be having an ice cream social also.  For more info contact Pat at 518-338-2329.  All are welcome.

Heritage Garden Club Luncheon

Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, 301 Church Street, Saratoga.  Special guest speaker, Teddy Foster, Director of UPH, will present a program “From Condemnation to Restoration:  Universal Preservation Hall”. Luncheon selections include cobb salad, a vegetarian choice, or Caesar salad with choice of salmon or chicken, bread, dessert, beverage, $35. includes gratuity, cash bar. The public is invited to attend.  Send check payable to Heritage Garden Club to Anne Hunscher, 209 Daketown Rd. Greenfield Center, 12833.  There will be many gift baskets available.  Guests are welcome!  

Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Monthly Mindfulness ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Take a break from life and join us for a relaxing and mindful walk on the preserve. Activities and trails will vary each month. Registration is required. Email info@wiltonpreserve.org or register online at wiltonpreserve.org. 

Board of Trustees Meeting

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.

The League of Women Voters Meeting 

Virtual Zoom Meeting | 7 p.m. Meeting to plan for future Meetups and events. Members and nonmembers are invited to join the planning session to solicit ideas for topics and presenters for 2023-24. All ideas are welcome at this session. To register for the zoom event. Please go to our website www.lwvsaratoga.org/events 

Thursday, May 18

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

Saratoga National Golf Course, 458 Union Ave. Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 9 p.m. The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Affordable Home Internet  

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6 p.m. Learn basic information about signing up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a permanent, government program that helps qualifying low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices. Then, join us to see if you qualify and apply for ACP. Presented in partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older Americans age. Registration required for each program. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Hannah Arendt Virtual Discussion

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsorship of Temple Sinai Saratoga Springs, presents a Zoom panel discussion of the 2013 film Hannah Arendt, by Margarethe von Trotta. The film is available for free on Kanopy, free to subscribers of Chair Flicks, and for a $3.99 rental from Apple. Arendt coined the phrase “the banality of evil” to describe the ordinariness of the Holocaust’s perpetrators; a thinker and writer, often referred to as a philosopher, considered herself a political theorist. Registration  required: sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. www.saratogasinai.org;  www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org     

Brandtville Blues

Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress Street, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m. A discussion filled with rare photos and riveting storytelling, Carol Daggs, author of “Saratoga Soul Brandtville Boogie,” is a fourth-generation Saratogian and descendant of the original residents of Brandtville, a historically African American farming community dating to the 1800s, located near the Spa State Park. An accomplished musician, entertaining speaker, and Board Member at the History Museum, Daggs (and special guests!) will bring Brandtville alive. Free for Museum Members, $10 for the general public; tickets and details at www.saratogahistory.org/events.

Friday, May 5

Quilt Show ?

South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Quilts made by Wings Falls Quilters and Judged by Lorry Chwazik of Norwich, NY. Vendors, boutique, quilt challenge, block challenge, quilt raffle, $100 bill raffle, lotter tickets raffle. Admission is $7. Children under 6 free. Facebook: www.facebook.com/wingsfallsquilters. Show Chair, Debra Williams, 518-812-6395. Hotdog Fundraiser to benefit the Community Vegetable Stand, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. hosted by the Church Mission Team. The funds raised will help support the outdoor “Help Yourself” community vegetable stand. 

Annual Spring Weekend Yard Sale ?

Corner of Route 29 and 10 Schallen Road, Saratoga Springs | 10 – 6 p.m. each day. HOPE Animal Rescue will participate in the Yard Sale, May 5, 6, 7. Multiple Vendors will be in attendance!  Hosted by Mary Jane and Ed Sakos.

First Friday: School Art in the Community ?

Various locations, Downtown Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m. Visitors can expect to see artwork created by students from pre-K to high school, on display in participating businesses throughout the downtown area. The Malta Ave Odyssey of the Mind team will be holding an ice cream fundraiser in Wiswall Park, with all proceeds going towards their trip to World Finals at the end of May. In addition to the art displays, visitors can enjoy food and drink specials at participating shops as well as special promotions. For more information on this event and other BSBPA activities, visit www.ballston.org or contact the BSBPA at info@ballston.org

Saturday, May 6

Annual Ballston Lake Clean Up Day ?

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

Spring Festival ?

The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to visiting an array of items offered by crafters, vendors, and bakers, adoptable dogs from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter will also be present to anyone looking to give a loving pet a furever home!

I Love My Park Day ?

Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organized through Parks & Trails, NY.  Volunteer in this exciting event to help improve and enhance our local Moreau Lake State Park.  Variety of projects for all ages (large groups welcome).   To volunteer – you must register at PTNY.org. You are also required to fill out a Volunteer Service Agreement and Photo Release which is built into the online application. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by The Friends of Moreau Lake. For more information call 518-793-0511. 

Open House/Volunteer Recruiting Day

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Museum invites everyone to join us free of charge that day and will open its doors to the public to view all the changes that have taken place in the past few years. Volunteers will be on hand to show you all their handiwork and introduce you to all aspects of what being an ESAM volunteer means. Volunteers are the backbone of all not-for-profit organizations. Meet current volunteers and see what opportunities await you. Also, learn about the incredible history of our facility and its historic collections. Must be 18 years+ to volunteer. Open to the public.

Saratoga Comic Con ?

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Show floor will include over 200 vendor and artist tables from all over the world, celebrities, guest artists, gaming, Super Smash Bros. tournaments, cosplay contests, panels, events, tattooing, bouncy house, and other pop culture fun! Tickets at the door on the days of the event will be kids 7-15 $17 either day; Adults 16+ $27 Saturday, $23 Sunday, and $45 weekend passes. No online specials can be purchased at the door. All children 6 and under are free. For more information, visit http://www.saratogacomiccon.com. Email at chaseconexpo@hotmail.com or call Samuel J. Chase at 518-260-1755

Backyard Composting Workshop

Pitney Meadow Community Farm, West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga and Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Composting has a role to play in fighting climate change. Food scraps and yard waste produce methane when they decompose in a landfill; not so when composted. Composting also creates rich, organic material for use in your gardens. Join us to learn how you can reap these benefits by doing your own composting! In this workshop, we will describe the important basics of composting in clear and easy-to-understand terms. Registration is required: https://www.pitneymeadowscommunityfarm.org/calendar/events

Sunday, May 7

Family Hike ?

Moreau Lake State Park, 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 9 a.m. Family hikes are slower paced, easy-going walks intended to comfortably bring people together in nature. All ages and abilities are welcome to join in. The pace and path will be determined by the group at the time of the hike. At this time our trails are not able to accommodate strollers, however, we can stay to the roads making the hike more accessible. If this is something your party requires, please let us know when you sign up. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. The cost is $5 for adults (18+) and $1 per child, payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call or text 518-917-2174.

Monday, May 8

Saratoga Area Retired Educators Luncheon

Win Room of the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway Saratoga Springs | Noon. All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Tuesday, May 9

The Story of Plastic

Zoom Presentation | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This documentary reveals the ugly truth behind plastic pollution and the false solution of plastic recycling. It explains how we got to our current global plastic pollution crisis and how the oil and gas industry has successfully manipulated the narrative around it. The Story of Plastic is a life changing, Emmy winning film depicting one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Join David Sayer at 8:00 for questions and answers following the film. Please register in advance for this virtual meeting: Please register in advance for this virtual meeting: https://tinyurl.com/StoryOfPlasticFilm. Presented by the Capital District Chapters of the League of Women Voters of New York. 

Local 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 on 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, May 10

Poems We Love

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Poetry lovers are invited to gather and read aloud favorite, previously published, poems. The group will be facilitated by Galway resident and poetry lover Susan Dufel. Suitable for adults, teens, and youth (under 12 who are good listeners are welcome with an adult), this program is designed for participation, but listeners are always welcome! To assist with planning, please be sure to register at 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Chicken & Biscuits Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Thursday, May 11

Life in Bloom

Sunnyside Gardens, 345A Church St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Secret Gardens Tour Kickoff Party. Admission is free. Do some shopping, enjoy some lite fare and entertainment, and bid on some raffle baskets. Raffle proceeds and a portion of all sales will benefit women and girls through the work of Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. 

Writers Workshop Series 

Dionondehowa, 148 Stanton Rd. Shushan, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Dionondehowa.org Guided by Bonnie Hoag. Registration is required. $200 for the series. Remaining classes: Thursdays May 18 and 25. For questions and to register phone 518-320-0502 or email dionondehowa@yahoo.com. Participants in this series will be encouraged to be part of Writers Reading on June 1, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Greenwich Free Library, Greenwich. 

Benefit Auction and Social Evening 

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

Friday, April 28

Nature of Perseverance Opening Reception

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m.

During the months of April, May, and June when the snow melts and the flowers start to peek out of the ground, Spring Street Gallery is happy to share the work that Farstad has created during her February creative venture. 

More Than Local

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Reading begins at 6:30 p.m. Saratoga Arts is celebrating National Poetry Month with this poetry event moderated by Joseph Bruchac, featuring the work of Peg Boyers, Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe, and Jay Rogoff. While this event is free, we have limited space so please register to reserve your seat, www.saratoga-arts.org/events. 

Sweets & Treats Trivia Night

Waterford Knights of Columbus– 76 Grace St, Waterford | 6:30 p.m.

(Game starts at 7 p.m.) Admission: $20 per person. Enjoy a fun night of trivia with some sweets!  Coffee, tea, soda and a variety of homemade desserts (including gluten free and sugar free options) is included in admission, cash bar available.  There will be prizes, raffles, and more!  Registration is required.  Please call 518-238-0809.

Saturday, April 29

Tree Toga 12 –Volunteer to Help ?

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, West Ave., Saratoga Springs

9:30 a.m. | Sustainable Saratoga needs you to help plant trees.  Tree Toga is a fun, family-friendly event where our amazing volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation.  volunteers will gather at 9:30 a.m. for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie.  Around 10 a.m. Volunteers will disperse to plant trees.  To learn more, and to sign up to be a tree planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga.  Questions: trees@sustainablesaratoga.org.   

Walk for the Animals ?

Congress Park, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – Noon | HOPE (Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist) is hosting Walk for the Animals and Pledge Drive. Registration is $ 25 and Includes Refreshments, Contents, and Prizes. Contact HOPE at: Hopeanimalrescue.org 518-450-7013

Mother’s Day Open House ?

23 Northern Pines Rd, 12831,
1st floor, Bldg. 2, Gansevoort

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce will host an open house and pop-up shop at their manufacturing facility. Celebrating 22 years in business, owner Katie Camarro and friends will be on hand with product displays and gift ideas for Mom and family. www.sundaesbest.com, (518) 584-4036.

Briggs Cemetery 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 persons are invited to attend. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. For more information email briggscemetery@yahoo.com.

The Bike Swap ?

Saratoga Spa Park, Hawthorn Pavilion, Saratoga Springs 

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

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

Ballston Spa Public Library,
21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

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

A Story Quilt Celebration 

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 11 a.m.  “A Story Quilt Celebration” a reading of poems/stories from the book Story Quilt: Poems of a Place the library published in 2007. The celebration will look back at the Story Quilt, and acquaint those new to the area with this years-long library project which involved multiple community groups. Refreshments will be served, and books are available for purchase. For more information, www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.     

Bacon Hill, A Forgotten Crossroads – Brookside Premiere

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 2 p.m.

The Saratoga County History Center presents its latest documentary film, Bacon Hill: A Forgotten Crossroads, which showcases the rich history and future plans of the Bacon Hill farming community through the eyes of three generations of residents.  This engaging and informative documentary is a testament to the center’s commitment to preserving and sharing the region’s many stories.  Reservations are required.  

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Wing Fest ?

Various Locations, Downtown Glens Falls | Noon – 3 p.m.

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

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner Drive-Thru

 Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 – 7 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.  Adults – $12; Children under 12 – $9.  Only 400 dinners will be sold; make your reservations today!  Call 518-885-4794 and 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.

Sunday, April 30

Volunteer Actors Needed

Saratoga Performing Art Center, Route 50, Saratoga Springs

7 a.m. – Noon | NYS Park Police, Saratoga Spa State Park and Saratoga Performing Arts Center are holding a Full Scale Training Exercise.The training will focus on coordination and emergency response during several simulated scenarios envisioning an incident involving injuries to a large number of concertgoers at the venue. For more information, email: ParksEmergencyMgmt-Exercise@parks.ny.gov.  

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast ?

Malta Ridge Volunteer Firehouse, Hearn Rd. (Rt. 9), Malta

8 – 11:30 a.m. | The Malta Sunrise Rotary Club will be hosting. Menu will include pancakes, link sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice, milk.  Adults $7, Children ages 6-12 $3, Children under 6 free. Portion of the proceeds will go to the Malta Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship Fund and a portion will be donated to the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale ?

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

11a.m. – 3 p.m. | Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Just in time for Mother’s Day shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, household items, knitted and hand-made items, treats, fingerprinting, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign-up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. Call Debbie @ 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Patriot Grave Marking 

South Milton Cemetery,
926 Goode Road, Milton | 2 p.m.

The Saratoga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the John Curtis Ancestors announce the grave marking of the John Curtis. John Curtis joined his patriotic service in 1776 in Fairfield, CT as part of the 4th Continental Regiment under the command of Lt. Col Icabod Crane and served as a private at the Battle of Brooklyn Heights. He moved to New York in 1795 and purchased a farm.

RISE Dinner Fundraiser ?

13 Oak St, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 8:30 p.m. | The Principessa Elena Society is hosting a pasta and meatball dinner. Menu:  pasta and meatballs, salad, Italian bread and butter and dessert.  There will be live music, a raffle, and prizes. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Children under 12 are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds will go to repairs for RISE houses. Advance tickets available on-line at www.tinyurl.com/RISEPrincipessa. For more information, call 518-597-6193.

Monday, May 1

Mahjongg Games

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | Noon

Games are each Monday at noon. Players are requested to register at 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

BlacKkKlansman Film Discussion

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Please join the Saratoga Jewish Community Arts for the Zoom panel discussion of the film.  A black Colorado Springs police officer, the first black detective on the force, Ron Stallworth, infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan for seven months in 1978 so deeply that he was asked to lead a local chapter. Registration is required at sjca.sjcf@gmail.com. BlacKkKlansman is streaming for free to subscribers of Direct TV, Spectrum on Demand, and FUBO. It’s available to rent for $3.99 from Apple, Amazon, and many other streaming services. www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org, www.saratogasinai.org

Tuesday, May 2

Stoytelling Open Mic

Caffe’ Lena, 47 Phila St.,
Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

Kelvin Keraga is an actor, storyteller and writer living in Greenwich, New York.  For the last twelve years he has produced and performed, along with a talented cast, in an evening of ghost stories, Whispering Bones, which tours venues in the tri-State area in October.  His performance of his story “The Potato Man” streamed for the National Storytelling Network. His story, “A Light Snow Falling” was a finalist in the Tiferet Journal Fiction Writing Contest.  He is currently finishing work on a book of ghost stories.

Wednesday, May 3

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Schuylerville Town Hall,
12 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon

It will be a casserole luncheon.  Bring a dish to share. The trip money for Log cabin in MA is due and a deposit for the Niagara Falls Trip is also due. Everyone is welcome, guests included. For any information, please call Pat at 518-338-2329

58th Biennial State Convention 

Holiday Inn, Broadway, Saratoga Springs | The Catholic Daughters of the Americas New York State is holding its 58th Biennial State Convention beginning on May 3 and continuing through May 7. Catholic Daughters from all over New York State will be in attendance. The theme for this convention is Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God.  

Salisbury Steak Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Salisbury steak, mushroom burgundy gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll.  $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Social Security Information Program 

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St., Galway | 6 p.m. 

A free program for ages 55-70. This financial education program helps attendees learn how to maximize their Social Security benefits prior to collecting them. Learn the best time to collect your benefits, how work affects benefits, what happens to them if you should die too soon, and more. The event is a community service by Guest Speaker John Kalil, a Social Security Claiming Strategist and the President of Retirement Solutions, LLC.  Registration is required, at 518-882-6385.

Thursday, May 4

Genealogy Assistance

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

11 a.m. | Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help you with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions from 11 am-12 pm and stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Free Home Seller Seminar 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Hosted by Loretta Martin, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices & Blake, Realtors. This is a must-attend session for all homeowners trying to understand our local market. We will have a mortgage specialist, attorney, home inspector, and hauling and removal company present to answer your questions. Please register at 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs is at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Writers Workshop Series  

Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School, 148 Stanton Rd., Shushan | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Continuing each Thursday throughout May, Bonnie will guide a Writers Workshop Series at There is a charge for this series. It is open to all writers and their form preference. For questions and to register please email dionondehowa@yahoo.com or phone 518-320-0502.

Poetry Reading

Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St. Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. – sign ups. 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.

Friday, April 21

Juried Exhibition Series 2

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

Saturday, April 22

Veterans Employment, Education, Entrepreneurship & Benefits Expo ?

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

American Legion Monthly Meeting

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

Annual Spring Craft Fair ?

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

7th Annual Breyer Fun Day ?

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

Tour for Life 2023 Cat & Dog Adoption ?

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

Annual Birthday Party for the Horses ?

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

Earth Day Celebration

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

Taste of Italy Dinner ?

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

Meatloaf with Macaroni and Cheese Dinner ?

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

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

Sunday, April 23

Breakfast Buffet ?

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

The Wild Irish Acres Step Dancers

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

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

Saratoga Catholic Central Fundraiser ?

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

Monday, April 24

Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting

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

Tuesday, April 25

Pierogi Sale Pick Up

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

Fermenting Vegetables for Health

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

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Halfmoon Town Hall, Lower Newtown Rd., Halfmoon | 7 p.m. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support. etc. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, April 26

Extremis

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

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Take-out

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

Wednesday, April 26

Galway Photography Club 

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

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

Raising Dough Fundraiser

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

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

Thursday, April 27

Songwriting Workshop & Discussion 

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

Beginner Technology Class

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

George Washington & Saratoga: It’s Complicated

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

Friday, April 14

Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging Luncheon

Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to hear Dr. Roger Landry, preventative medicine physician, discuss a game plan for healthy longevity and resilience as we age. A full plated lunch will be served. $45 per person. For a registration form, go to www.allsaratoga.org, call 518-290-6988, or email jeff@allsaratoga.org.

Campfire Chat ?

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. This month’s topic: American Woodcock. Free S’mores and hot cocoa provided. Email to register at info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

Saturday, April 15

Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10 a.m.  All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting 

Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10:30 a.m.  All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Akum Norder on Researching a Community

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa
1 p.m. | Heritage Hunters and the Saratoga County History Center are presenting a talk by Akum Norder. She will discuss her book The History of Here: a House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany, which recounts the history of her 1912 house and the people who have lived in it. Her book provides insight into how every house changes over time, as well as the impact of the people and neighborhoods surrounding it. 

Lasagna Dinner ?

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville
4 – 5:30 p.m. | Menu: lasagna (meat or vegetarian), tossed salad, Italian bread, and dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 5 – 10. Take out reservations are recommended, and there will be limited indoor seating. Please call 518-695-6638 to reserve your dinner.

Sunday, April 16

All You Can Eat Breakfast ?

Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Menu includes: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, homes fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donations: adults $12, seniors 55+ $10, First Responders and Military Veterans $11, children (6 to 12) $8.00, Kids under 6 free.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair ?

Skidmore’s Case Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Spring
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Join Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College for a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Visit our exhibitor hall, where you will find resources on renewable energy, zero waste, sustainable gardening, social justice, alternative transportation, food production and security, natural resource protection, energy efficiency, sustainability efforts in Saratoga Springs, and much more. Keynote speaker is Jen Kretser, Director of Climate Initiatives for The Wild Center. The day’s offerings also include an electric vehicle (EV) car show and an opportunity to test drive an EV. As well as a Repair Cafe. Bring a broken item and save it from the landfill. www.skidmore.edu/sustainability/events/fair.php

The Zookeeper’s Wife

Zoom Panel Discussion,
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts

7 p.m. | A 2017 film adapted from the book by Angela Workman and directed by Niki Caro. The film is a story of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband, and wife zookeepers. He was the Director of the Warsaw Zoo who opened the zoo to fleeing Jewish refugees when prize animals had been taken to Berlin by Nazi zookeepers after the September 1939 German invasion of Poland. To register, please email sjca.sjcf@gmail.com.

Monday, April 17

Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting  

4-H Training Center,
556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa
10 a.m. | If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet.  Thymly Herb Group member Marilyn Stephenson will present the history of the herbaceous peony, their use as an herbal medicine, basic growing tips, and companion plants for peonies in your home garden. Free and open to the public. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member.  Dues for the year to join is  $20.  New members are always welcome.  Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us.  thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Saratoga Public Library,
59 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 1 p.m.  | Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation Speakers: Marie Thorne, Jeffrey Halpern. The meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, their families, caregivers, and friends. Contacts: Kevin McCullough kevinpmcculloough@yahoo.com 518-222-4247. Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483. 

How to Choose a New Computer 

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

1:30 p.m. | Need a new computer, but don’t know where to start? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, such as tablets and Chromebooks. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Trivia Night

Saratoga Senior Center,
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs

5:15 p.m. | Sponsored by Humana. Join us for fun, friendly competition and prizes. Pizza bites will be served, but please bring your own beverage. Show off all the useless information you’ve been collecting! $5

Tuesday, April 18

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m.

Program “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword:  The Lasting Power of the Written Word”, presented by Patricia Nugent.  Patricia is a retired school administrator and adjunct communication professor who now writes to give voice to those who might otherwise be silenced. She’s been published numerous times in professional and literary journals, as well as in anthologies. She believes in using the power of “the pen” to change ourselves and our world, and will share with us how and why it makes a difference. All are welcome.

Wednesday, April 19

Prime Rib Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 to 12 oz.), twiced baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (cash only).  

Student Art Show

The Mechanicville Library,
190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville | 6:30 p.m. 

The Library and Southern Saratoga Art Society will host the show featuring students from Mechanicville High School.  A reception will be held for students, families, and friends. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on facebook.

Galway Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting

2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m.

The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.

Thursday, April 20

Bacon Hill, A Forgotten Crossroads 

Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa
2 p.m. | Brookside Premiere. The Saratoga County History Center presents its latest documentary, Bacon Hill: A Forgotten Crossroads, which showcases the rich history and future plans of the Bacon Hill farming community through the eyes of three generations of residents. This engaging and informative documentary is a testament to the center’s commitment to preserving and sharing the region’s many stories. Reservations are required. brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/53674-bacon-hill-video-launch-at-brookside-museumSCHC

Parent Education Workshop 

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 4 p.m.

Participants will join Stacey Kozak, M.S. Ed. Life Transition and Mindful Parenting Coach for an educational and interactive workshop designed to help parents and caregivers navigate everyday challenges. Discussions will be strengths-based and will focus on creating positive parenting solutions. Ms. Julie will entertain children with activities and games while parents attend the workshop. Registration is required at 518-882-6385. Information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Speaker Presentation

Saratoga Wilton Elks,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

7:30 p.m. | Commodore John Barry Div. #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians presents William H. Payne author of A Stone of The Heart. A memoir of his great uncle Paddy Delany and his service in the Irish War of Independence and the ensuing Irish Civil war in County Mayo, 1917-1922. For more information, visit wwwsaratogaaoh.com