Friday, June 4 

Fundraiser Yard Sale
Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
June 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven end-of-life home that cares for local residents & families during loved one’s final days.

Perennial Plant and Garage Sale
8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale.  This event will be held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale. A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta.  In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden.  Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale.  Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticultural-related field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required. 

Free Movie in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Free movies in Wiswall Park are back for the 14th summer in a row, presented by the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association on the first Fridays of June, July, August and September. 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 (8:30-8:45 p.m.). All screenings are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event.  These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers.  Rain dates are the next Saturday evening.

Saturday, June 5

Cars & Coffee
Middle Grove Town Park, 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m.
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be sponsoring the event. The event is free. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. The event is sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. Anyone interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@nycap.rr.com for more information.

Annual Garage, Bake and Plant Sale
Italian American War Veteran, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Rain or shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. Plant sale will include assorted hanging baskets, packs of assorted flowers, and assorted vegetables. There will be no public garage sale items accepted.

Craft Fair at Brookside
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair.  Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products.  Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship.  No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted.  Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Festival of Young Artists
SPAC, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The 2021 Adirondack Trust Company Festival of Young Artists is an outdoor guided walking tour around the grounds at SPAC that will immerse you in live performance, poetry, and art! Conceived and directed by renowned modern dance company Pilobolus, the festival will feature more than 200 local student dancers, singers, musicians, poets, and visual artists performing alongside Pilobolus. Also highlighting this year’s event are performances by Empire State Youth Orchestra, Schenectady High School Dance Connection, Capital District Youth Chorale, Capital District Youth Pipe Band, and Northeast Ballet Company. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, attendees are required to pre-register for specific arrival and entry times. Tickets are free but extremely limited. 

Spring Artisan Market
Lakota’s Farm Weddings and Events, 99 County Route 62, Cambridge | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Local artists, crafters, vintage furniture and wares, handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, live music, Farmer’s food trucks, holistic practitioners and more. Admission is $2. Kids 12 and under free. Sunday hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

3rd Annual Plant Sale
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
Noon – 3 p.m. | Calling all gardeners!! Come support your local community farm. Whether you are an experienced green-thumb, a homesteader, or a novice gardener growing for the first time, we have plants for you! We will have a wide assortment of veggie starts including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans and more, along with annual flowers, hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden needs such as soil!

Sunday, June 6

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10:15 a.m. 
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

41^st Annual Saratoga Antique Bottle Show & Sale
Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | The Bottle Show is the Museum’s chief annual fundraiser. It features all types of antique bottles and related items including early New England glass, Flasks, Bitters, all types of medicinal bottles, canning jars, milk bottles, and stoneware.  Also, bottles made to hold the mineral waters of Saratoga and the surrounding springs. The show is an opportunity to promote the fun and interesting hobby of bottle collecting. To add to the excitement of looking at all the old bottles, there will be live flameworking demonstrations by Glint Glassworks. Food and refreshments will be available on site from the Brickyard Tavern. Covid 19 Guidelines will be adhered to. 

Monday, June 7

Chit Chat & Music Groups
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. 
Facilitated by Abby and Jackie our Summer Skidmore Interns Mondays, 1 p.m. at the Center. Join us for a fun hour of chit chat, laughs and music! Meet new friends and connect with old ones!

Tuesday, June 8

Lunchtime Concert Series
Downtowner Hotel Parking Lot, 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Noon
Sirsy rock, pop, and soul duo. They write honest songs, full of sing along melodies, with lots of heart and just the right amount of sass. Chairs provided. Free. Donations appreciated. 

Wednesday, June 9

Meatloaf Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25. (cash only)

Thursday, June 10

Overcoming Picky Eating and Raising Intuitive Eaters
Zoom Presentation, Saratoga Springs Public Library | 8 – 9 p.m.
Mariel Baron, a local registered dietitian, discusses how to make family meals peaceful by defining yours and your child’s role at the table and developing strategies to help your child build comfort around new food. Learn how to navigate sweets and how to encourage your child to trust their own body to guide their eating. Register online at www.sspl.org. 

Friday, May 28

Ellen Reid Soundwalk
Saratoga Spa State Park, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | Any time
An immersive audio art installation created by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Reid and co-commissioned by SPAC. Inspired by the natural setting of SPAC and surrounding nature trails, SOUNDWALK uses a free GPS-driven app that guides listeners along marked paths while illuminating landscapes with original music and sound. Running for a full year, SOUNDWALK covers four times the walking distance and ten times the audio material as last year’s installation. Visitors will be able to easily socially distance while enjoying the Park’s famous natural springs, lush forests, geysers, waterfalls and more. Simply download the app on your smartphone, plug in your headphones, and enter the path at your chosen point. Go your own pace and allow the music to inspire you. 

Saturday, May 29

New Era Car Show
Clifton Park Elks, 395 Mac Elroy Rd., Ballston Lake 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | A car show exclusively for 1975 to 2021 vehicles. 36 trophies in total with 6 best in show for Corvette, Mustang, Camaro, Challenger, Foreign and Motorcycle. DJ Andy and of course dash plaques and door prizes. Food by the Elks in their pavilion or grab it and go by the show cars. Proceeds from 50/50 and concessions to the Elks Scholarship Fund. Cost is $15 to register a car. Contact Bill at oldcorvettes@gmail.com.  Spectators are free. 

3rd Annual Plant Sale
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 3 p.m.
Calling all gardeners!! Come support your local community farm Saturday and Sunday and then come back again on June 5 and June 12.  Whether you are an experienced green-thumb, a homesteader, or a novice gardener growing for the first time, we have plants for you! We will have a wide assortment of veggie starts including herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, beans and more, along with annual flowers, hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden needs such as soil! 

Sunday, May 30

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Socially Distanced Slow Roll
Palette Café, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Guided by Bikeatoga, we’ll bring the tunes for a leisurely paced guided group ride with bundled attendees. We anticipate approximately a 10mph pace (to stay warmer), looping through safe and quiet neighborhood streets. The ride begins at Palette. We end at Palette and Pint Sized with hot (or cold) beverages and snacks! will be available for purchase, and snacks too! This event continues the SLOW ROLL rides that we hold the last Sunday of every month, held in participation with Bikeatoga, Bicycle Benefits, Impressions of Saratoga, Dark Horse Mercantile and Palette. For tickets, visit www.thepalettecafe.com. 

Watercolor Demonstration
Via Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m. 
SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public watercolor demonstration with artist Robert O’Brien. To register please visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com. Watercolorist Robert O’Brien is focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies.  He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit: robertobrien.com.  Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Monday, May 31

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Tuesday, June 1

Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Parking Lot #1, Gansevoort
Join an Environmental Educator from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for a Karner Blue Butterfly Walk to spot these endangered blue butterflies. For preschoolers, ages 3 and up and an accompanying adult. This walk will be preceded by a story and followed by a craft – either take-away or in-person – depending on your comfort level. Register online beginng May 11. Please register each person attending, whether adult or preschooler, as we need to operate within COVID restrictions. Park in Parking Lot #1 and meet across the street in the Pavilion near the flagpole. Preschool from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and ages 3 – 7 at 2 p.m. Register at the Saratoga Springs Public Library website https://sspl.libcal.com/event/7649222

Connecting Classroom to Community
Zoom Presentation, 7 p.m.
Students from the high school’s Saratoga Pathways Academy (an interdisciplinary history-literature, project-based program), will present their explorations of human rights issues since World War Two.  Four groups will present on Tuesday and then again on Thursday, June 3 for ten minutes per group.  After each presentation, audience members and a panel of judges will assess the project, offer feedback, and ask questions. Free and open to the public. To register for this event, please visit https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/saratoga-springs-high-school-spa-program-student-presentations/ 
Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email.

Wednesday, June 2

Pulled Pork / BBQ Chicken Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 is $25. (cash only)

Thursday, June 3

Monthly Meeting
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 1:30 p.m.
Ch.60, Korean War Veterans’ Assocociation will meet. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend.  New members are always welcome.  For an application to join the organization or for further information, please contact Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.

Friday, May 21

Monthly Dinner
The Principessa Elena Society’s
11-13 Oak Street, Saratoga Springs | 5 -7 p.m.
The dinner, which is open to the public, will be Take-Out and the cost is $10. On the menu is: macaroni with sauce; meatballs and sausage with sauce; salad and Italian bread and butter. For more information, call 518-584-4163

Saturday, May 22

Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club
123 NY Rt 32 Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – Noon
Open to the public. A great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for fun. Novice to expert. Only $5 per round. 

Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  | The sale will be in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot. Admission is free with over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors are signing up every month. An 8-foot table is $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). You may bring folding chairs for your convenience. All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6 foot apart. Rain date Sunday, May 23.

Annual Plant Fair
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Church Parking Lot, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tomatoes from organically grown seeds; herbs, lettuce, other vegetables, and a wide variety of local perennials. Also on Sunday, May 23 from Noon to 3 p.m.  Masks and social distancing required – Cash or checks, no credit cards. Free Winterberry Shrub seedling to each of the first 25 families. For additional information, contact: 518-587-0403. 

Holy Hootenanny on the Hill
St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church
40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville | 1 – 4 p.m.
Music Festival. All are welcome. Music by Adela & Jude, Magic by Dave McClements. Free ice cream. Bring a lawn chair, please wear mask, contact tracing and covid policies observed. 

Takeout Turkey Dinner
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619
10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 
Menu: real roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, vegetable, salad, cranberry sauce, roll and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 (cash only). Advanced orders are strongly encouraged. Orders by phone 518-885-1149 4pm to 6pm May 20th & 21st or email anytime BPOE2619@verizon.net.  Additional quantities available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Sunday, May 23

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, May 24

Watercolor Demonstration
Via Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m. 
SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public watercolor demonstration with artist Robert O’Brien. To register please visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com. Watercolorist Robert O’Brien is focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies.  He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit: robertobrien.com.  Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Tuesday, May 25

Tire Collection Event
Town of Moreau Transfer Station, Route 9 and Butler Rd., Moreau
4 – 5:30 p.m. | Saratoga SWCD Saratoga County Tire Collection for saratoga county residents only. $5 per tire Preregistration required. Restrictions apply. Passenger and light truck tires only see Saratoga SWCD website or facebook page for details. Proceeds will be donated to Saratoga County 4H. Questions contact clerksaratogaswcd@gmail.com. 

After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Hillcrest Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville | 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 www.afterthefire.org, or call 518-435-4571.

Wednesday, May 26

Baked Ham Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Curbside pick-up only.  Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetables, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2: $25 (cash only). 

Volunteer Meetings
Zoom Meeting, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park | 6 – 7 p.m.
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome To register or get more information, please email volunteer coordinator, Erin, at emccabe@wiltonpreserve.org.  Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered.

Thursday, May 27

Bollywood Dance Fitness Classes
Online Zoom | Noon – 1 p.m. | Get up and move with the dancers of Ajna Dance Company! Join us for 4 weeks as we dance through the styles of Bollywood and Bhangra, break a sweat, and have some fun. Please register online www.sspl.org. Registration with an email is required to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program.

Friday, May 14

Posture and Balance
Saratoga Springs Public Library
Zoom Presentation | Noon – 1 p.m.
The health of the spine plays a vital role in wellness. There are many challenges to a healthy spine during this stay-at-home quarantine: computer and cell phone use, television viewing, and low activity levels. Join us in exploring yoga postures as an antidote. Please register online. Registration with an email is required to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Please see the Zoom instructions for joining a meeting if you have any questions: support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting

Saturday, May 15

17th Annual Dog Day
Impressions of Saratoga
368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come downtown with your pup and visit us. We will have treat tasting, coloring contest, visiting animal rescues, pup themed games and more. This event is free.

Community Yard Sale 
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church
15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls 
We will have booths for garage sale items, crafts, and party type people (Pampered Chef, 31 bags etc). We will have lunch (hotdog on the grill, chips & water) for sale starting at 11 a.m. All Covid safety regulations will be in effect – Masks are Mandatory! Rain or shine! 

Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters Zoom Program | 1 p.m. 
Presented by Dr. Michael Lucas, Curator of Historical Archaeology at the New York State Museum. Dr. Lucas’ current research focuses on the historical archaeology of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with an emphasis on the period from 1750 to 1820. Michael has a Ph.D. in American Studies and he worked as an archaeologist in the Chesapeake region for 25 years before coming to the State Museum in 2014.  He is co-editor of the book Archaeology of the War of 1812. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at davepeck208@hotmail.com. 

Annual Blessing of the Bikes and Riders
St. Lukes on the Hill
40 Mc Bride Road, Mechanicville | 1 p.m.
Riders of all ages welcome. Bring your tricycles, bicycles and motorcycles! Special Service to Bless all bikes and riders. Rain date Sunday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. www.Stlukesonthehill.org 518-664-4834

Classes for Students
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 8-15 years old, to learn about the history of aviation and how planes fly. Classes will be limited to 10 students, and will be conducted in the museum’s outdoor airpark and/or Community Room on Saturdays, May 15, 22 and 29.  We will also schedule “Open Cockpit” on a particular plane each Saturday. Schedule for May:
May 15 – Class: “History of Aviation” Open Cockpit: Bell UH1 Huey (Vietnam era).
May 22 – Class: “Forces of Flight” Open Cockpit: Russian MIG 15 Fighter (Korea War era)
May 29 – Class: “Different Parts of a Plane” Open Cockpit: Northrup F-5 Tiger (Top Gun)
Masks are required and social distancing rules will apply. The ESAM airpark contains twenty historic and spectacular military aircraft, so this is a great opportunity to learn about aviation, see something different, and have fun! Cost is $12.00 per student and reservations are necessary.  Please call the museum at 518-377-2191 ext. 10 to register. 

Sunday, May 16

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m.  | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, May 17

Pre-K Nature Hour
Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park
80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6) where we use children’s love for nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun nature-based craft! Registration is required. To register, please contact the Park & Preserve Office via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling 518-450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered.

Tuesday, May 18

Havurah Vatik
Zoom Event | 11 a.m. – Noon
Fatal Attraction: The Politics of Mortal Terror – Professor Sheldon Solomon is the guest speaker. He will share with us his research demonstrating how subtle alterations of psychological conditions can have dramatic effects on political attitudes and voting behavior. He will explore the ominous implications of these findings for the future of democracy.
To join the Zoom Meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09
Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352

Pierogi Sale Pickup
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. now.  Please call to order 518-363-0001. Please continue to wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

Wednesday, May 19

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for two $25 (cash only). 

Historic Bridges of the Adirondacks
Zoom Program | 7 p.m.
Join Steve Engelhard, the executive director of Adirondack Architectural Heritage, for an exploration of the incredible variety of historic bridges found in the Adirondacks. These include stone arch bridges in Keeseville and Tidconderoga; covered bridges in Jay and Edinburg; iron trusses over the AuSable, Hudson, Saranac, Raquette, Moose and Sacandaga rivers; reinforced concrete, stone-faced, spans in Keene, Piercefield and Black Brook, and the marvelous steel arch bridge over AuSable Chasm. These bridges reflect fascinating changes in technology and transportation and tell important stories about the growth and development of Adirondack communities. As bridges are among our most endangered historic resources, the resources, the program also looks at successful strategies for preserving these regional treasures. Register sspl.libcal.com/event/6341327?hs=a

Thursday, May 20

Experts Next Door: The Social Life of Hats
Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. 
Presented by Dr. Tillman Nechtman, Professor of History at Skidmore College.  Grab your fedoras, Panamas, bowlers, pork pies, and boaters, because May’s episode of END is all about hats!  In particular, the role hats have played in Saratoga’s storied social scene.  Inspired by a spring 2021 course at Skidmore that utilizes Brookside Museum’s chapeaux collection, Dr. Nechtman’s presentation will include stories, students, and some silliness.  Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite topper and share their own social shenanigans. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members.  Please register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information.  For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.

Friday, May 7 

2021 Mother-Lovin’ Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Virtual Event, Friday through Sunday
Kelly’s Angels is adapting to these unprecedented times by making our annual Mother-Lovin 5k a virtual event! Please join us, virtually, and continue our Mother’s Day tradition to help children and families who are battling cancer and other life-threatening illness, including COVID-19. Participants will run or walk sometime on Mother’s Day weekend in their neighborhoods, on their treadmills or any safe place of their choosing. They’ll be provided a race bib via email that they can post to social media or print and wear at the time they choose to run or walk. We’ll be running at a distance for a cause that brings us together. Cost is $10 per participant. Grab a selfie and send us your photo for the Mother-Lovin’ Photo Gallery! Share on social media with the hashtag #MLVirtual5k or #KellysAngels. To register, visit www.kellysangelsinc.org/mother-lovin-day-5k

Saturday, May 8

Bird Walk at Dionondehowa 
148 Stanton Rd., Shushan | 9 a.m. – Noon
World Migratory Bird Day – Dionondehowa will offer its annual Bird Walk guided by bird enthusiast Nat Parke. Due to Covid protocols, registration is required at 518-854-7764 or dionondehowa@yahoo.com. Attention will be paid to distancing and mask required. A donation is requested. Dionondehowa Wildlife Sanctuary & School is a nonprofit forever-wild land trust that borders the Battenkill. www.dionondehowa.org.

Horse Tack Swap Meet
Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thoughout the day, demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening on the grounds. Businesses and Non-Profits with equine-related business and services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10. for a 10×10 booth – set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth sign-ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464. 

Take a Walk in the Park – with History
Anchor-Diamond Park, Corner of Route 50 and Middleline Rd., Ballston Lake | 10 a.m.
Join Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds for an historic walking tour of the park. We will travel back in time to visit the sites of the homes of prominent Town of Ballston residents over the last 200 years. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for this two-mile tour. Bug Spray also recommended. Due to Covid-19, please register by e-mail to saratogacohistoryroundtable@gmail.com with number of attendees and your phone number for contact tracing. Slots are limited. You will receive a reminder notice before the event. Masks and social distancing required.

Mother’s Day Flower Basket Sale 
St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Basket sale on Saturday, May 8. 10-inch baskets cost $27 and 12-inch baskets cost $38. Proceeds will go to our Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build. 

2021 Historic Homes Tour
Online Via Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation | Saturday and Sunday
This year’s tour promises to give you the exclusive opportunity to see interiors of beautiful private homes and buildings, including spaces that typically are not accessible during an in-person tour. The tour will be available throughout the weekend allowing you to view these special spaces whenever you want in the comfort of your own home! Several homes in the North Broadway neighborhood will be featured this year – 605 North Broadway, including the Coach House; 748 North Broadway; and 199 Woodlawn Avenue.  The tradition of including a “Rehab-in-Progress” continues this year with 687 North Broadway, the former Masonic Lodge. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, call 518-587-5030. Everyone who registers for this event will be emailed a link in advance. To register, visit www.saratogapreservation.org/calendar/historic-homes-tour

Sunday, May 9

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9-10:15 a.m. 
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, May 10

Drive-thru Food Pantry
Ballston Spa National Bank, 990 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 9:30 a.m.
While supplies last. This is a first come, first serve event. All volunteers will be following CDC guidelines by wearing a mask, gloves and practicing social distancing.

License to Live – Teen Driving Event 
Quick Response, 2077 Route 9, Round Lake | 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Parents are invited to attend with their teen drivers and participate in the activities together to promote conversations about safe driving choices. Activities: Texting Simulator, Golf Cart and Fatal Vision Goggles, Broken Hearts Panels, Seatbelt Convincer, Mock Sobriety Checks, Roll Over Convincer, Texting Presentation, Car Extrication. Scholarship drawings from local businesses selected daily. For questions contact Cynthia Dort, Occupant Protection Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Saratoga County. 518-885-8995 ext. 2228

Tuesday, May 11

Bizarre Science Tales and Tails
Saratoga Springs Public Library Zoom Presentation | 4 – 5 p.m.
Children in grades 4-7 can join Paul Phillips as he explores scientific Tales and Tails inspired by our upcoming Summer Reading Program in this 4-part series! This week’s topic is Comets, Asteroids, and Other Inter-Galactic Visitors Tell a Fascinating Tale of the Universe. Please register online or by calling 518-584-7860, ext. 305. This online program uses the Zoom livestreaming platform. It will require access to a computer, mobile device with the Zoom app installed, and/or a phone for audio-only access. Registration with an email is required to receive information on how to connect. The email will be sent three (3) hours prior to the scheduled start time of the program.

Wednesday, May 12

Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup 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, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Thursday, May 13

Welcome Back Meeting – Korean War Veterans and Associates
VFW Home, 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
We are now being allowed to gather for our monthly meetings.  Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends, and relatives are all invited to attend.  New members are always welcome.  For an application to join or for further information, please contact. Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  We hope to be able to resume our monthly luncheons soon.

Mental Health Awareness Month
On-line Program | 7 – 8 p.m.
Dr. Benita Zahn is hosting a panel discussion featuring regional healthcare experts from aptihealth, CDPHP, and Five Corners Family Practice to offer tips and support for emotional health and wellness for parents, teachers, and anyone else who would like to join. The event is free for registered participants. During the month of May, as we recognize the importance of mental health and the need to continue to increase access to care, health experts are coming together to discuss how to recognize signs of anxiety, burnout, or depression. The expert panel will discuss how to address these challenges, including self-care and coping strategies, and share tools available to our local communities to help improve our mental and physical health, including quick access to comprehensive online mental healthcare covered by insurance. A panel discussion followed by Q & A. To register, visit www.aptihealth.com/webinar

Friday, April 30

Arbor Day Tree I.D. Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 5 p.m.
Learn the basics of tree identification in honor of Arbor Day. What makes a tree coniferous or deciduous? How do we identify tree species? Join us to find out. Email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 to register.

Saturday, May 1

Fly Casting Clinic
Town of Halfmoon Park, 162 Rte. 236, Halfmoon | 10 a.m. – Noon
The Capital District Fly Fishers is holding its annual Fly-Casting Clinic.  The clinic also runs Sunday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. Come learn to cast or get help to improve your casting skills.  If you have a rod, bring it. If you do not one will be provided. There is a $20 fee to cover cost. For information: about the fly-casting clinic contact Rodney Priddle 518-421-6762, Paul at 518-885-8257 or cdflyfishers@nycap.rr.com. All Participants must wear a mask and have eye protection. To register send an e-mail to RodneyPriddle@gmail.com. Please include name(s), phone number, if you are an experienced caster or new to fly casting.

May Day Journey Dance
100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Ballston Spa | 1 – 2 p.m.
May Day is an ancient festival of spring where joy, laughter and DANCE is shared.  Come welcome spring in connection! No dance experience necessary. Judgement free movement experience. State of the art floating bamboo dance floor. Masks provided, MEDIFY AIR filtration system. Space is limited.  RSVP to: MovementInsights@gmail.com

Sunday, May 2

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9-10:15 a.m.
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, May 3 

Learn to Make an Indian Feast: Gujarati Thali
Zoom Presentation hosted by the Saratoga Springs Public Library | 5 – 6 p.m.
Explore the exotic cuisine of Gujarat, a state in Northwestern India famous for its rich cultural heritage, especially dance (Garba and dandiya raas) and food. In this class, we will teach you the skills to create a typical Gujarati Thali (plate) that is a daily staple in Gujarati homes. A typical Thali consists of roti (bread), dal (lentils), shaak (vegetables), and rice. For this class, we will make Gujarati Toor Dal (pigeon peas), rotis (flat bread) and basmati rice. Please register online at www.sspl.org. 

Tuesday, May 4

Nature Craft Hour 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 10:30 a.m.
Join us each week for a different nature-based craft. Activities are TBD, but will include sun prints, natural tie dye, seed medallions, and more. This program has a $3 supply fee. Email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321 to register.

Wednesday, May 5

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Thursday, May 6

Academy for Lifelong Learning Fundraiser 
Balet Flowers & Design LLC, 5041 Nelson Ave. Ext., Malta | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Visit this local greenhouse and flower farm between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and support A.L.L. To obtain an Academy coupon, please email jeff.shinaman@esc.edu. You will receive $5 off your purchase of $35 or more and A.L.L. will receive a 10% donation. The greenhouse is overflowing with hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, herbs, & vegetable plants. www.baletflowers.com. Find more information about the Academy for Lifelong Learning at www.esc.edu/all or call Jeff Shinaman at 518-587-2100 x2390.

First Thursdays With Saratoga Arts
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Featuring Jillian Smith Trio. Jillian Smith is a jazz/blues vocalist, accompanied by keyboardist Jon LeRoy and percussionist Andy Hearn, the Trio’s playlist draws from the styles of Diana Krall, Carol King, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt and more. For this performance, the Trio will perform jazz standards, some classic rock and roll, and pop favorites in their own style- a little bit of everything for everyone to enjoy. Viewers will be able to social distance and safely watch the performance from outside through the window at the front of our building.  Weather permitting they may perform outside at our outdoor patio area.

Friday, April 23

Woodcock Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 7:30 p.m.
Learn about this silly looking creature then take a guided walk at dusk. Join our educators on the trails through the meadows to watch for their mating displays and listen for their calls. What makes these birds so unique? Register to find out. 518-450-0321. For more programs, visit www.wiltonpreserve.org. 

Saturday, April 24

Saratoga Elks Auxiliary Craft and Garage Sale
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  | Over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors are signing up every month. All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6 foot apart with ample distancing in front of tables. Rain date Sunday, April 25.

28^th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour
Various Farms | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All over the County – Nine farms, two days April 24 & 25. Visit alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and lambs, llamas and more. Meet the farmers and their families. Watch spinning, knitting, weaving, and felting demonstrations. Visit the Battenkill Carding and Spinning Mill. Learn about raising livestock and pets. For additional information, visit washingtoncountyfibertour.org or www.facebook.com/washingtoncountyfibertourny. 

Get Out of the House Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair
Saratoga Apple Orchard, 1174 State Route 29, Schuylerville | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We will have vendors offering fresh apples, food trucks and baked goods, hard craft cider tap room, artisan crafts, jewelry, jams and jelly, pickles, apple cider doughnuts, rubs and spices, wood craft, painted farm furniture, soaps and sugar rubs, chocolate, plus much more. Entertainment: Robanic Reggae Band with Aston Ellis from 3-5 p.m. No fee entrance or parking.

Sustainable Saratoga’s Tree Toga
Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project is celebrating our community’s resilience and hope for the future by putting trees in the ground at the homes of 15 excited Saratogian families, totaling 270 tree plantings since 2014. This year teams of planters will gather at each planting location, getting those trees into the ground, to be nurtured and cared for by the homeowners whose yards will host the trees. The care that Tree Hosts provide is critical to tree survival and the success of Sustainable Saratoga’s mission to preserve and expand Saratoga’s urban forest. Spring is a great time to plant your own tree. So why not join Tree Toga in spirit by planting one in your own yard, and sharing a picture of your new tree at #NextGenTree? Sustainable Saratoga recommends planting a variety of trees native to our local forests, as well as a few of those from the wider region, that are adapted to our soils and climate and provide food and shelter for a variety of insects and wildlife. You can find a wealth of practical information on choosing, buying, planting and caring for trees at: sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry-project/practical-info-for-tree-planting-care

Team Up to Clean Up
Various locations and times. 
Team up with family and Friends for Earth Day on April 24 and 25. While we can’t get together for an Earth Day clean-up, we invite you to volunteer an hour or two to raise awareness about litter pollution and help beautify our area. Grab some trash bags, gloves, and some friends to clean our roadsides and neighborhoods. Location: any neighborhood, street, or park. Share your pics #sustainablesartoga. Pledge online to join our socially distanced community litter clean-up. sustainablesaratoga.org

Meatloaf Drive-thru Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Menu: meatloaf with macaroni & cheese, veggies, soup, and homemade dessert. Adults $12. Pre-orders are recommended, and delivery is available by calling 518-793-1152. 

Sunday, April 25

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, April 26

Southern Saratoga Art Society Meeting
Zoom Demonstration | 6:30 p.m.
A free charcoal portrait demonstration, open to the public which features artist Corey Pitkin. His award-winning work has been featured in both national and international publications. He is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America. For more information about Corey, visit www.coreypitkin.com. To register, visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com. 

Tuesday, April 27

After the Fire Monthly Meeting
Hillcrest Fire Department, 145 Pruyn Hill Rd., Mechanicville | 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.

Covid 19 & Caregivers: Finding Hope from What We’ve Learned
Virtual Program | 6 – 8 p.m.
It’s tough to look for silver linings in the COVID-19 pandemic, but our resilience and ingenuity during this crisis has opened new channels of thinking and practice when it comes to caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Join us for a brief Alzheimer’s disease overview followed by a panel discussion with local health experts and caregivers, as we explore how what we’ve learned during the pandemic will influence caregivers for years to come. Panelist of note: Dr. Philip Gara Jr., of the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease at Glens Falls Hospital. Registration: alz.org/CRF or by contacting Sierra Snoddy at 518.675.7214 or ssnoddy@alz.org. 

Wednesday, April 28

Chicken Marsala Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Marsala, long grain wild rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Thursday, April 29

Making Full and Low No Sugar Jam
Online Zoom program | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Learn how to make a strawberry or other fruit 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, plus a discussion of pectin. A demonstration is included. Register through the CCE webpage: ccesaratoga.org/events. Taught by Diane Whitten, Certified Master Food Preserver, CCE Saratoga County, for questions contact dwhitten@cornell.edu, or call 518-885-8995. Free – there is no fee for this online program.

Friday, April 16

Pasta Fagioli Take-Out
The Principessa Elena Society
13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. – 7p.m.
This classic Italian dish of macaroni and beans will be available for $5 per quart.

Saturday, April 17

Zippy Chippy’s 30^th Birthday Party
Old Friends at Cabin Creek
483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield Center | 12 – 3 p.m.
Reopening to the public to celebrate Zippy Chippy’s 30th birthday! Birthday festivities include a book signing with Artie Bennett, author of The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t, a drink truck, and live fiddle music. A donation of $10 for this event will be gratefully received. Masks are required. Hope you’ll join us! 

Sunday, April 18

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman has returned to an in-person or live format at Caffe Lena! Meetings will be held each Sunday. Please RSVP to Pierre Zimmerman by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing pzimmie2@icloud.com 24-hours in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including social distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested.

Monday, April 19

Wellness Walks
Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared toward gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program will not take place in bad weather. Registration is required 24 hours in advance of the program. To register, call 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Face masks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program. 

Tuesday, April 20

Havurah Vatik April Event
A Zoom presentation | 11 a.m. – Noon. 
Presented by Elizabeth Vernon, a Lee M. Friedman Judaica Technical Services Librarian in the Judaica Division of the Harvard Library. Elizabeth will explore with us how the library documents all aspects of Jewish life: all time periods, all geographic areas, all languages. All the way down to ephemera and junk mail. Just what constitutes Judaica; how do you collect such a wide array of materials; what happens to them? What if you had a question about some arcane aspect of Jewish history, language, culture, religious practice? Ask Elizabeth! Join Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/83284806534?pwd=WnVPbGkrYjk5dTNvMDNOaldNbVZFZz09 Meeting ID: 832 8480 6534 Passcode: 684352

2^nd Annual Spring Social – Town of Wilton Democratic Committee
Zoom Presentation | 7 – 8 p.m. 
Presented by Dr. Don Levy, Director of the Siena College Research Institute, home of the renowned Siena Polls. Dr. Levy’s topic will be “Polling and Politics In a Pandemic”. To attend, please RSVP via our ActBlue page: secure.actblue.com/donate/2021-wilton-social. While the event is free, suggested donations of $25 for households and $15 for students would be greatly appreciated. Your donation will support candidates running for office in the Town’s November 2021 election. Donations can be applied through the RSVP process on the ActBlue page.

Wednesday, April 21

Stuffed Shells Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Volunteer Meetings
Zoom, Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park
80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6 – 7 p.m.
Get caught up on events and the latest programs and projects. Everyone is welcome, from those who are interested in learning more about volunteering to our longtime regulars! This event will be held virtually over Zoom. To register and get this link, please email volunteer coordinator, Erin, at emccabe@wiltonpreserve.org. Registration is required. To register, please contact the Park & Preserve Office via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling (518) 450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. 

Alaska, the Last Frontier
Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m.
Join nature photographer, Peter Benoit, for a photographic journey through the natural wonder of American’s 49th state. Peter travelled to Alaska twice in recent years. His 2016 trip included a plane flight that landed on a glacier below the summit of Denali, the highest peak in North America. In 2018, he traveled by helicopter to Chinitna bay on the shores of Lake Clark National Park to photograph grizzly bears feeding on salmon. Peter Benoit is based in Queensbury, NY. Co-sponsored by the Adirondack Mountain Club. Please register online, sspl.libcal.com/event/6341326. 

Thursday, April 22

2021 AFS Quilt block Viewing Reception
Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne | 2 – 5 p.m. 
The quilt blocks are in and they’re spectacular!  Come see the magnificent blocks produced by our quilting friends from Plattsburg to North Carolina, and vote for your favorite.  This year’s theme, “Adirondack Mask-erade”, was chosen to represent our resilience to the pandemic. The public is invited to join us at a wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvre reception for our quilters the next day from 3 – 6 p.m. with a chance to vote. Raffle tickets for the finished quilt will be on sale at that time. The drawing will be held at the November Holiday Shop event. For more information call 518-696-2400.

Our World’s Water: An Earth Day Event 
Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m.
Water is essential for all living organisms. Join Malta resident, Mike Hensler, an Aries Chemical (water Treatment Company) consultant as he presents, Our World’s Water, a brief overview of water, why it’s special, what today’s problem is, tomorrow’s looming crisis and what we must do. Together we can unite to lead water initiatives that will save Our World. This is event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. To sign up go to: http://bspl.sals.edu and fill out the registration form. You may also sign up in person, call 518-885-5022 or email Ballston Spa Public Library: balweb@sals.edu.

Experts Next Door – Curing in the Mountains
Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m.
Executive Director of Historic Saranac Lake, Amy Catania will discuss Saranac Lake’s fascinating role in the research and treatment of tuberculosis, and how it relates to today’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.  Along the way, she will share tales of Saranac Lake’s history, including first-hand accounts from people associated with the research and treatment center. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members.  Please register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information.  For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at isobel@brooksidemuseum.org.

Woodcock Walks
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton
7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Learn about this silly-looking critter then take a guided walk at dusk. Join our educators on the trails through the meadows to watch their mating displays and listen for their calls. What makes these birds so unique? Register to find out! Registration is required. To register, email info@wiltonpreserve.org or call 518-450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. Please note, facemasks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program. 

Friday, April 9

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – Noon
Join us on a guided hike to observe the final days of winter and witness the early signs of spring. Look for new growth that spring brings and signs of animal activity. Registration is required. To register, please contact the Park & Preserve Office via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling 518-450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. Free admission. Please note, facemasks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program. 

Saturday, April 10

Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
There will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. 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. There is a fee of $35 per person. Bring a friend and the fee is $30 each. Portion of the fee goes to the church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankowski at 518-286-3788. 

Super Soup Supper
Ballston Spa United Methodist Church, 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m.
Take out only. Call 518-885-6886 and leave a message to place your order for Hearty Chicken or Broccoli Cheddar soups. Donations gratefully accepted.

Open Mic
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
To support our local veterans and the VFW.  More upcoming music events: Saturday April 17, Betsy and the Bygones, and Saturday April 24 Tame Pacific Band ( back by popular demand). All events 6 -9 p.m. All feature great drink prices and food specials. All are welcome. We practice Social distancing and sanitation guidelines. Call 518-584-9686 for more information.

Sunday, April 11

Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child. EVERYONE will be welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 9 – 10:15 a.m.
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman returns to an In Person or Live format. Meetings will be held on Sundays.  Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com. 

Auditions for Robin Hood
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 2 – 4 p.m.
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe is auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Auditions also held on Monday April 12 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 and 13, and June 19 and 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305 to schedule your audition or for additional information.

Monday, April 12

Ageless Dancer Series
The National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2 p.m.
Mary Anne Fantauzzi will teach Ballet Barre & Balance on Mondays from April 12 – May 17. Classical ballet technique designed for all level participants will develop core stabilization, fluidity of movement and balance. Fitness attire and ballet slippers are recommended. Participants will need a sturdy high back chair or barre. The cost is $36 for six classes. The registration form may be accessed at www.nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar and questions may be directed to Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org.

Tuesday, April 13

Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese perogies. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. We also may have stuffed clams.  Please call 518-363-0001. Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. Please wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.

Wednesday, April 14

Ageless Dancer Series
The National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 2 p.m.
This six-week session, designed for participants ages 55+, will include a new offering, “Swingin’ Ballroom,” taught by Johnny Martinez. Martinez’s class will teach ballroom and Latin dance moves to the music of swing and salsa. No partner is necessary. Fitness attire, sneakers or soft soled dance shoes are recommended. The class will be held from April 14 to May 19. The cost is $36 for six classes. The registration form may be accessed at www.nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar and questions may be directed to Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org.

Thursday, April 15

Canning at Home
Zoom Presentation | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. An Intro to Boiling Water, Steam and Pressure Canning: Learn when and how to use these different canning methods. This class will include a discussion of low acid and high acid canning, plus how to avoid botulism food poisoning. A demonstration will be included on the use of these two canning methods. To register, contact Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995 or email dwhitten@cornell.edu. 

Friday, April 2

Takeout Fish Fry
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The menu will include fish fry, fries, and coleslaw. The cost is $10 (cash only). Beverages available for an addition $1. To place your order call 518-885-1149 or simply email BPOE2619@verizon.net. Additional quantities available at the door while supplies last. Proceeds support Elks Charities. Ballston Spa Elks will proudly make a donation to the Union Fire Station while their annual Fish Fry is on hold this year.

Fish Fry Friday 
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 121 NY-32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
We have expanded our club house and invite you to come see our new addition. You are welcome to eat in or call ahead for take-out, 518-695-3917. Menu for dinners: fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp fry, buffalo shrimp, and chowder. Ask about our extras and specials and beverages. Everyone is invited, Covid 19 rules will apply. 

Fundraiser Takeout Fish Fry 
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Menu: Fried or baked haddock – $14; fried clam strips – $12 (includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce); shrimp salad special (includes French fries and coleslaw), homemade macaroni and cheese – $5; New England and Manhattan clam chowder – $7 (pint) or $13 (quart); side of French Fries – $3; and dessert – $2.  Orders will be taken by calling 518-584-8547 each week prior to the event on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, beginning at 1 p.m. and will continue through until 4 p.m., except for Fridays, which will continue right up until the event or we run out of food.  Pickup starts at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter.  You are welcome to come into the building with a mask, or you may call from the parking lot upon your arrival with a description of your vehicle and your meal will be brought out to you. 

Thee Mr. E Band
VFW Post 420, 130 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Food is available and great drink prices. All are Welcome. We practice social distancing. Support our Veterans and local music. For inquiries call 518-584-9686.

Saturday, April 3

K9 Easter Egg Hunt
Hudson Crossing Park, Route 4, Schuylerville
Grab your leash, pup, and head to Hudson Crossing Park for the best K9 Easter Egg Hunt around! HCP invites family members of the four-legged variety to have a special K9 Easter Egg Hunt all their own. Plastic eggs are “hidden” throughout the park and packed with treats courtesy of Lazy Dog Cookie Company of Ballston Spa! Social distancing is necessary. Please take the eggs that you find home with you. Your donation online is appreciated. $10 per dog suggested donation. CDC guidelines will be followed. The event will also take place on Sunday, April 4. Visit www.hudsoncrossingpark.org/upcoming-events/2021/4/3/k9-easter-egg-hunt. 

Mind Body Soul Expo
Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Come discover, explore, and experience 130+ Health, Wellness, and Holistic Vendors, demonstrations, interactive exhibits, 16 Free presentations and lectures, 8 Free classes and workshops, 8 stage performances, local Saratoga businesses, Free samples, Healing and Meditation Room (upstairs with elevator access) and much, much more. We will be in the entire venue (upstairs and all of downstairs).

Sunday, April 4

Happy Easter!

Monday, April 5

Wellness Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. This program will not take place in bad weather. To register, please contact the Park & Preserve Office via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling 518-450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. Facemasks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program.

Free Farmland Access Workshops
Virtual Class | 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County and Saratoga PLAN have collaborated to bring a series of three Farmland Access Workshops. Designed for farmland owners and those looking to purchase farmland or diversify their farming operation. To close the series, Dustin Lewis of Saratoga County Soil and Water Conservation District along with Jessica Holmes and Nicolina Foti of CCE Saratoga present Farmland Evaluation. In this workshop, participants will learn how to find the best fit between agricultural land and farm operation. The workshops are free and open to all. To register, please contact Nicolina Foti, CCE Saratoga Agricultural Coordinator, at nvf5@cornell.edu or call the office 518-885-8995. To learn more about other events offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, please visit ccesaratoga.org and for more information on Saratoga PLAN and their work, please visit www.saratogaplan.org.

Tuesday, April 6

Dining with Diabetes
Zoom Presentation | Noon
A program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. Diabetes and Covid19 will be discussed. Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition educator, will present helpful tips and facilitate discussion, guest speakers will include a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. For help with Zoom or other program details contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County- 518-885-8995, or email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Frog Watch
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to identify frogs and toads by sight and sound as their season rapidly approaches! Take a walk with our educators around vernal ponds and listen for their calls. Register by calling the library at 518-584-7860 ext. 305. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. Please note, facemasks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program.

Wednesday, April 7

Nesting Birds
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – Noon
Take a hike to look for nesting birds, followed by a craft. Can you make a nest better than a bird? Let’s find out! This program has a $3 supply fee. Registration is required. To register, please contact the Park & Preserve Office via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org or by calling 518-450-0321. Please provide your name, phone number, email and the number of people attending within your party. Registrations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the program. You will receive a confirmation email if you have been successfully registered. Please note, facemasks are required to be worn throughout the duration of this program.

Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pick-up 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, roll and tossed salad. Dinner for 2, $25 (cash only). 

Thursday, April 8

Planning and Planting a Herbal Medicinal Garden
Zoom Presentation | Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Join Herbalist Lise Fuller for a webinar addressing the necessary steps for planting and enjoying a beautiful, yet practical, medicinal herbal garden. Topics covered will include placement and design of garden, selecting the proper plants based on location, garden maintenance, and how to preserve and prepare your herbs. Registration is required to receive the Zoom connection information. Please register online at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, www.sspl.org.