Friday, April 26

20th Annual Blue Friday 2024

Ninety Nine Restaurant, 3073 Route 50, Wilton Mall | 5:45 – 10 a.m. Honoring those who protect and serve. The event recognizes the sacrifices made by the men and women in blue. Join us for the 20th anniversary of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Brand-new T-shirts, challenge coins, and blue carnations will be available. For more information, visit bluefridayny.org or contact Blue Friday New York President Pat Fox at 518-469-9201, Vice-President Lou Somma at 518-421-2921 or Secretary Bryan Pettit at 518-495-5062. Donations can be sent to Blue Friday of New York, PO Box 38235, Albany NY 12203

Fish Fry Dinner 

Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Take out or eat in the lounge.  The menu is fried or baked haddock, fried clam strips, French fries, clam chowder and dessert when available.  Cost is $15.  Dessert and chowder extra.

Color Pop!

The Schacht Gallery, 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville. | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment.  Saratoga Clay Arts Center is pleased to present COLOR POP!, a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 42 clay artists. Juried by prominent California potter and artist, Didem Mert, this exhibition features ceramic works that utilize color theory to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions.  The exhibition runs through April 27. Details online at www.saratogaclayarts.org. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Poetry Open Mic

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 – 7 p.m.  This is an opportunity for poets to read their own works.  Sign-ups to read begin at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and listen.  Call 518-882-6385 with any questions. 

Saturday, April 27

Multi-Family Garage Sale Fundraiser Supporting Higher Education for Women

51 Regatta View Drive, Saratoga Springs | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items, books, toys, furniture, audio equipment, artwork and more. This event is sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter CR of Saratoga Springs. P.E.O. provides educational opportunities for women. We do this by offering scholarships, grants, awards, and loans to help women enhance their lives through learning. All proceeds will go towards funding these opportunities.

23rd Annual Maple in April Festival

Hadley Senior/Community Center, 24 Maple St., Hadley | 8 a.m. An outdoor, one day family fun event. French toast breakfast at the Community Center, maple sampling, a Backyard Sugar Makers Tasting Contest, Lil’ sugar dust-off Car, Truck and Vintage Tractor Show at the Hadley-Smead Park on Stony Creek Rd.  Food trucks, craft vendors, music, horse drawn wagon rides, the Roaming Railroad, street performers, Smokey the Bear, turn-your-own wooden wands with the Wizard, Farm Pets and activities for children including games, inflatables, face painting and pony rides. For more information email: info@hadleybany@gamil.com or vendors.hadleynyba@gmail.com for vendor application.    

National Junior Ranger Day

Saratoga National Historical Park, Visitor Center, 648 Route 32, Stillwater | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Join us in a national celebration of Junior Rangers! We will offer special family focused activities and opportunities to earn a National Junior Ranger Day memento!

9th Annual Swap Meet of The Antique Outboard Motor Club

Schrader and Company, 850 Saratoga Rd., Burnt Hills | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. There is no admission fee and no fee to display/buy/sell/trade. The event includes the buying, selling, and trading of antique and classic outboard motors, boats, and related items from attendees/vendors. The public is welcome. There will be food available for donation for morning coffee & doughnuts and lunch at noontime from local food establishments. The swap meet is held in an Antiques Roadshow type atmosphere. For information, visit http://mglen2.wix.com/mohawkhudsonchapter#. 

Volunteer Tree Planters Needed 

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m. Help plant trees in the community. Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 10th year of TREE TOGA planting event, adding an expected 35 large-growing shade trees to the urban forest. Volunteer Tree Planters get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams. Once the trees are in the ground, Tree Host homeowners and other volunteers provide the care that is critical to tree survival and the success of Sustainable Saratoga’s mission to preserve and expand Saratoga’s urban forest. For more information, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/

Northeastern Woodworkers Open House

NWA Herm Finkbeiner Learning Center, 97 Railroad Ave., Albany | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrate Arber Day by Joining NWA at the open house. Long after a tree comes down it continues to protect our environment and enrich our lives. Several years ago, one of those trees, a black walnut, which was planted by then Union College President Eliphalet Nott (1805-1866), sustained serious damage. Logs from that tree found their way to the Northeastern Woodworkers Association (NWA). Members milled and dried that log. Six months ago, using lumber from the 200-year-old tree, club members began construction of two trestle legged, live-edged tables. Both tables will be on display at the open house. For more information about NWA visit woodworker.org 

Kentucky Derby Preview Panel and Book and Memorabilia Sale

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Admission to the program and book sale is free. The Kentucky Derby program will begin at noon in the Hall of Fame. Additionally, the Museum Gift Shop will be offering 15 percent off all new books throughout the day. All proceeds from the sale will directly support the Museum’s John A. Morris Research Library.

Spring Clean Up and Annual Meeting Briggs Cemetery Association

Briggs Cemetery, Brookline Road, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. & 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 at 11 a.m. For more information email briggscemetery@yahoo.com

Opening Day at Grant Cottage

1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for opening day of the 2024 season on Grant’s 202nd Birthday. General and Mrs. Grant will be onsite. Special activities like Guess the Artifact and 19th century children’s games. Enjoy something sweet to celebrate Grant’s birthday (while supplies last).  A special showing of a NEW Grant biographical film in the Visitor Center. As always, guests may also enjoy our audio app grounds tour, walking paths to the Overlook, Visitor Center exhibits, Gift Shop, and Cottage Tours(fee). Grant Cottage Programs and access to the site are always FREE. Cottage Tours have a small fee – www.grantcottage.org/hours. Book your Cottage Tour in advance on our website to ensure your desired time.

Poetry Performance Reading

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts FREE performance poetry reading featuring Elaine Handley, Marilyn McCabe and Joseph Bruchac, PhD. While this is a free event, space is limited, please register. If you have any questions about this event or would like to know more about the Ballston Spa Committee on the Arts, please email us at info@bspaarts.org or visit our website www.bspaarts.org. Follow us on social media @bspaarts. for more art events in Ballston Spa!

Sunday, April 28

Breakfast Buffet

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 & under), Children under 5 free, $12 take-out orders. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Sale. Admission is free. Last sale until September.  Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch.  Just about anything you can imagine might be found; new vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to local charities.   8’ table and chairs $15.   Email Debbie, dozolins@nycap.rr.com or call 518-885-6506 for information and to sign up for a table(s). 

Monday, April 29

Free Narcan Training 

Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon | 4 – 6 p.m. The Town of Halfmoon in collaboration with the Saratoga County Department of Health and the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office to offer a free lifesaving Narcan Training session. Participants in the free training will learn to identify signs of an opioid overdose and safely administer Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. For more information, or to register for the event, please contact Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen’s Office at 518-371-7410, ext. 2200.

Dunning Street Rural Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

Malta Ridge Methodist Church located at 729 Malta Ave Ext in Malta | 7 p.m.  All lot owners and any other interested parties are invited to attend.

Tuesday, April 30

Masters of the Air: An Evening with Donald L. Miller 

Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Saratoga Book Festival, in partnership with Literary Arts@SPAC and the Saratoga County Veterans Peer Connection program, announces it will present “Masters of the Air: An Evening with Donald L. Miller,” the acclaimed historian and bestselling author of Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany. The inspiration behind the major Apple TV streaming series Masters of the Air, the book tells the gripping story of the American Eighth Air Force in World War II and the young pilots who flew the bombers that helped beat the Nazis and liberate Europe. Tickets and copies of the book are available now at https://saratogabookfestival.org/donald-l-miller-event/. Veterans are encouraged to sign up now for free passes on the Saratoga Book Festival website at https://saratogabookfestival.org/donald-l-miller-event/.

Wednesday, May 1

Saratoga Naturally Photography Exhibit

Thirsty Owl Bistro, 184 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. The exhibition features stunning nature photographs that capture both the unique beauty and the spirit of Saratoga’s natural wonders and will be on display until June 15. The event will be open to the public free of charge daily. The exhibit features photographic images of Saratoga’s most beautiful parks and preserves and include breathtaking landscapes, trails, wildflowers, trees, rare plants, and many of its most popular inhabitants. For more information about the event, please contact Lyndsey Michaelsen, Thirsty Owl Bistro Events Coordinator at 518-587-9694 or by email at lyndsey@thirstyowlsaratoga.com. For more information about Louis Valenti Photography, please visit https://www.facebook.com/Louis-Valenti-Photography or LouisValentiPhotography.com.

Stuffed Shell 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: stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Poetry Reading

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. A poetry reading by Darcy Smith. 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, May 2

Genealogy Assistance

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park 11 a.m. Lisa Dougherty, a skilled genealogical researcher, will help with your questions, roadblocks, and other stumpers. Drop in with questions, stay for the round table discussion starting at noon. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Friday, April 19

Propagating Matters – Revolutionary Teas

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m. Join Master Gardener, Kathleen Royka, on the 249th anniversary of The Battles of Lexington and Concord, for a celebration and taste of Revolutionary Teas. The program will discuss the Boston Tea Party and its effects on the colonists, the plant Camellia sinensis (tea) and substitutes for tea, including local variations, after the Boston Tea Party. (And see how the Brookside gardens are faring after winter). Program is free and open to all. Any donations are gratefully received and will be used on the gardens.

Saturday, April 20

Canal Clean Sweep

Crescent Park, Terminal Rd., Halfmoon | 10 – 11 a.m. Come join us in recognition of Earth Day 2024 by helping to clean up Crescent Park. Volunteers can participate by picking up litter, trash, and other debris throughout Crescent Park. Meet at the bottom of Terminal Rd. to get your gloves and trash bags. 

4th Annual Earth Day Team Up to Clean Up

The event will be held on Saturday, April 20 10 a.m.- Noon. (Rain date Sunday April 21) We will provide gloves, vests, and garbage bags. Invite friends and family. Unable to join us? Pledge to clean up your own neighborhood! Your act will not only inspire and improve our community, but it will help to remove the ever-increasing threat posed by plastic waste which contaminates our water, soil, air, and wildlife. Thank you for helping to make this community a better place for all living beings now and in the future. Register here: https://forms.gle/LUxikuWZ984yan63A

Healthy Saratoga Weekend

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. Discover Saratoga is dedicated to showcasing the abundance of health and wellness offerings throughout Saratoga County. This extraordinary weekend coincides with the Mind Body Soul Market on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Mind Body Soul Expo on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dive deeper into wellness practices, holistic living, and discover the latest trends in the wellness industry. Learn more at mindbodysoulexpo.com. For more information about Healthy Saratoga Weekend and to see a complete list of participants, please visit www.discoversaratoga.org/events/healthy-saratoga-weekend/.

14th annual Birthday Party for the Horses

Old Friends at Cabin Creek, 483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center | Noon – 3 p.m. Enjoy soups from local restaurants, music from Don Hoffman and other activities as you visit the 16 retired Thoroughbreds and their quarter horse friend, Patrick. Suggested donation, $10, and all proceeds go to the care of the horses.

Fiber Arts Meet-Up

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m. Calling all knitters, weavers, crocheters and embroiderers of all skill levels to attend the monthly meet-up. This free group is a good chance to meet people with similar interests for ideas, brainstorming, help or just fellowship. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit: bspl.sals.edu. 

Heritage Hunters – Genealogy and Local History

Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. “Did you know that your ancestors had a Fan Club?” A Fan Club is a circle of Family/Friends, Associates and Neighbors who can help you fill in information that might be missing in your research. Lisa Dougherty, a professional genealogist, will help you take the steps to identify them and show you how to use that information in your family tree. Lisa specializes in Irish ancestry and assists researchers at several local libraries. Lisa’s website is www.upstatenygenealogy.com. The public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309.

Art in Motion: An Earth Day Celebration

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs |1 – 3 p.m. (Parade at 2:30 p.m.) Welcome to this all ages, family-friendly community arts event! Learn about the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Create a butterfly, bird, or bee craft. Fabricate a flag. Join the rhythm band workshop. Watch the WitchWalk SOSA dancers. Listen to the EarthBeat drummers. Then join us for the parade! For additional information go to https://spirited-creation.info/Art-in-Motion or email flombar1@yahoo.com. Special thanks to fiscal sponsor Sustainable Saratoga, the Saratoga Arts Regrant Program, and collaborating partners The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, EarthBeat Music, and CREATE Community Studios.

Legend of the Skies Classes

Empire State Aerosciences Museum at 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 1 – 3 p.m. Individuals ages 12+ years old (including adults) to join us. This week’s class – Grumman A-6 Intruder – All weather US Navy attack bomber – “The Iron Tadpole”. May 25: Lockheed C-130 Hercules – Airlift workhorse; continuous production since 1957. June 29: A-7 Corsair: Light attack bomber; Excellent service record during Vietnam & Gulf Wars. Class includes an overview of the aircraft, operational history, and a tour of the plane. Former aviators with experience of each aircraft will join us when available. Call 518-377-2191 ext.10 to register.

Drive-Thru Chicken and Biscuit Dinner 

Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls | 4:30 – 7 p.m. 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 350 dinners will be sold. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.

“Impression” Opening Reception 

Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The public is invited to join an opening reception for Impression: a 4-artist exhibit including community created mail art on April 20 at 7pm. Impression is a community focused art exhibition showcasing the work of D. Colin, Kerry Dayton, Ali Herrmann, and Catherine Quinones-Austin. They will be sharing their personal experience through art in combination with a community mail art exhibit from April 20-June 26.

Free Concert

Universal Preservation Hall | 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. The community of Saratoga Springs is invited to attend a free concert by The United States Army Field Band’s, “Jazz Ambassadors”, one of our nation’s premier military bands, direct from Washington DC! The Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections. The band has been featured in joint concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony Pops, the Colorado Pops Orchestra, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. Come enjoy “America’s Big Band” at this free performance! 

Sunday, April 21

Orra Phelps Spring Wildflower Walk

Orra Phelps Preserve, Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about wildflowers blooming, and other sights and sounds at one of Saratoga PLAN’s trails as spring is arriving. Registration is strongly recommended. To sign up, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org, or call the office at 518-450-0321.

Monday, April 22

Spring Nature on the Move

Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:39 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. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up. Registration is required at least one business day. To sign up, please email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org, or call the office at 518-450-0321.

Tuesday, April 23

After the Fire’s 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. 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 24

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. The cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Thursday, April 25

Vischer Ferry, A Forgotten Crossroads 

Vischer Ferry Firehouse, 360 Riverview Rd, Rexford | 7p.m. Video presentation of Vischer Ferry, A Forgotten Crossroads. The third in the Forgotten Crossroads series created by the History Center highlights Vischer Ferry, a quant village along the original path of the Erie Canal in the southern section of the Town of Clifton Park. The story is captured through interviews with three generations of residents, who shared their proud history and memories as well as their plans for the future. 

Registration is appreciated.

Saipan: The Friction of War

Saratoga Town Hall at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville | 7 p.m. The Old Saratoga Historical Association will host the multimedia presentation Led by World War II historian and retired US Army officer Patrick J. Chaisson. This discussion details one of the war’s most brutal and controversial battles. Saipan, located in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific, was an objective the Americans desperately needed to capture. Instead, it took six weeks of bloody, relentless fighting before Saipan’s Japanese defenders were defeated. This program is free to the public. Call the Old Saratoga Historical Association 518-698-3211 for more information.

Friday, April 12

Poetry/Storytelling Open Mic

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. The program will begin with a reading by local poet Lale Davidson followed by the open mic. Each open mic participant has five minutes to read two short poems or one long one. Storytellers have five minutes to tell, narrate or perform their piece. Please be respectful of your fellow writers by reading for five minutes or less. Lite refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 518-584-1621. Open to the public. Suggested donation: $5.

Saturday, April 13

2024 Sustainability Fair

Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This free family-friendly event will allow attendees to explore the latest in eco-friendly topics and innovations and gives kids the opportunity to dive into fun and learning all day. An exciting opportunity for community members to discuss sustainability, connect with local sustainable businesses and organizations, and learn about innovative climate solutions and ways to get involved. For more about the event and activity schedule, visit https://sustainablesaratoga.org/2024-saratoga-sustainability-fair/

Brooks BBQ

Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton | 3 – 6 p.m.  Take out only. Dinner includes Half Chicken, Baked Potato, Coleslaw & Roll. $15 Cash and Venmo accepted. Send an email to TrinityUMCGlen@gmail.com or call 518-584-9107 or 518-727-8573.   Pre-order recommended.

Lasagna Dinner 

Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville | 4 – 6 p.m.  Meat and vegetarian lasagna, salad, bread, and brownies will be available.  The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 8 years old and younger.  The dinner will be take-out with limited seating to eat in.  Reservations suggested. Call Chris at 518-695-6638 for reservations.

Pancake Supper 

Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 5 – 7 p.m. Menu:  homemade buttermilk pancakes, sausage, Maple Valley maple syrup, milk, coffee, tea.  Ticket price: $10 (3 pancakes/3 sausage) $5 for children 12 & under (2 pancakes/1 sausage).  

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

Milton Community Center. 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa |7 – 10 p.m. The dance is open to the public.  Ample free parking. There will be a donation of $5 per person. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Dance to the music of Peaceful Country Band. (Adults Only). For more information call 518-490-2851. 

Underwater SeaPerch Robotics 

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The first session of a workshop series for teens in middle school and older.  SeaPerch is an international program that gives teens an opportunity to be part of a real-world engineering and design project to build an underwater ROV (robot).  Remaining sessions will be April 20, May 18, June 1, and June 15.  Attendance at every session is not required.  Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

Sunday, April 14

The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Annual Meeting

Gideon Putnam Room, Saratoga State Park Offices Admin Building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. This program is open to the public. Light refreshments will be available to guests. Learn about the many accomplishments The Friends have achieved over this past year and the exciting new endeavors in store for 2024, while enjoying music by Tom Smith, and the first program of the season: Saratoga County Poorhouse, presented by Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts. Guests will also hear about the monumental milestones we’ve celebrated over these past few years and our ambitious plans for the future. Followed by an official business meeting for Members only.

Monday, April 15

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. We will have a 50/50 and an open forum for our April meeting. Speakers are arranged for the next three meetings, so please save the Monday dates May 20, June 17, and July 15. Please contact with questions: Leader Gordon Blyth, gordonsblyth@gmail.com, (917) 887-7980. Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518- 810-8483.

Song Swap with Jeff Walton

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m. Grab your favorite acoustic (or electric) instrument, bring your love of music, and join us for an informal song swap led by local musician, Jeff Walton. Feel free to bring your own tunes to play and share. No registration is required. 

Tuesday, April 16

Trivia Night

Anne’s Washington Inn 111 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. This event, hosted by Saratoga County History Center will support the programs of Brookside Museum. The event will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee.  A cash bar for beer and wine will be available to our guests aged 21 and over.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6 p.m.  Well-known local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 p.m. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics. The cost for the evening is $40 per person. To register:  https:/brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/69015-history-center-trivia-night

Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. 

Program: Ice Harvesting hosted by Tom Ragosta, President of the Watervliet Historical Society and Watervliet City Historian. The program will include a brief history of ice harvesting during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as well as the process used in storing natural ice. The program will include a display of various artifacts used in the ice harvesting process. The event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday,
April 17

Pickin’ Session Afternoon Jam 

Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and 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.

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: prime rib, roasted redskin potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Astronomy Club

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.  We will review our moon challenge results and photos taken during the solar eclipse.  Michael Noonan will give a presentation on “Amateur Astro Photography,” and he will share photos of his comet and star tracking experiences.  Teens and adults are welcome to join.  The session will end with stargazing.  What will we see this time?  Call 518-882-6385 to register. 

Two Towns-One Book Author Visit

Gowana Middle School Auditorium, Shenendehowa Campus, 970 Route 146, Clifton Park | 7 p.m. Cookbook author and renowned food critic Ruth Reichl joins us as part of our Two Towns-One Book events. Please note: Registration required. Call Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library at 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Medical Aid in Dying

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m.  Come hear Dr. David Pratt speak about the Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) bill. Learn how you can help pass this important legislation. Hosted by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Register here for the zoom option: 

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcOqrrDIvEtGEEb

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For more information, contact Lucy Manning at lucymnnng@gmail.com

Thursday, April 18

Beginner Birding Workshop 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 – 7 p.m. Join Mark Silo and John Loz from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society.  Attendees will learn about available resources before heading outside to look for birds to identify.  It is recommended to wear boots.  Please bring binoculars if you can.  For ages 8 through adult.  Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

Networking at Night 

Bailey’s Café, 37 Phila St., Saratoga Springs |5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The local business networking group “Networking at Night” will host a fundraiser, with 100% of the proceeds going to support Wellspring Saratoga. The event, with a suggested donation of $20, combines professional networking opportunities with a charitable cause, while also offering attendees the chance to engage with fellow professionals, enjoy a taco bar, drink specials, and participate in raffles and a silent auction. 

Friday, April 5

Campfire Chat with Sustainable Saratoga

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

10 a.m. | Want to see how to incorporate more sustainable practices in your everyday life? We’ll talk about backyard composting  and planting a pollinator garden at home. Come join us around the fire to learn more while eating s’mores. Come back at 7 p.m. for the Woodcock Walk – learn about this silly-looking critter then take a guided walk at dusk. Through the meadows we will watch for their mating displays and listen for their calls. What makes these birds so unique? Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To sign-up email info@wiltonpreserve.org, visit the website at wiltonpreserve.org or call the office at 518-450-0321. 

Saturday, April 6

ADK Tabletop Day 2024

Charles R. Wood Theater,
Glens Falls | 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

ADK Tabletop Day is a gathering for those who enjoy playing board games, card games, role-playing games and more. Attendees can sign up to learn how to play new games or play old favorites. They can also grab a table and borrow games from the large library of modern board game titles or even borrow a table and bring their own games. We will be raising money for North Shore Animal League’s Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center, located in Glens Falls. There’ll even be some cats on-site for a few hours that day. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. The Dice Must Flow | Adirondacon.com 

Malta Ridge and Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meetings

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 

All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.

Vendor/Craft Show

Rescue Squad Building, Route 29, Schuylerville

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Raffles, concessions, and lots of vendors. Start your shopping early. Come out to support your local rescue squad. For more information, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709. 

Solar Eclipse Party

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

11 a.m. | This fun program will teach kids about the solar eclipse through videos and activities. There will be a space themed photo booth and snacks. Solar eclipse glasses will be given out to each child. This event is designed for kindergarten through 5th grade students. Registration is required. Limit 20. For more information visit bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022. To register, call or stop in. 

Celebration of Favorite Poems

Galway Public Library,
2112 East St, Galway | 1 p.m. 

Bring a favorite poem to read, or just come to listen.  Details and registration at 518-882-6385. 

Sunday, April 7

3rd Annual Bike Swap

Saratoga Spa Park, Columbia Pavilion | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Items to swap: bikes, tools, apparel, bike racks and more. For more information or to volunteer, visit our website www.saratogashredders.com. 

Opera Saratoga America Sings

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.

Tenor César Andrés Parreño, accompanied by pianist Liza Armistead present “Latinidad: a Tour of South America” This potpourri of South American art songs includes composers Ponce, Guastavino, Guevara, Violeta Parra, Chía Patiño, Santoro, Villa-Lobos and Ginastera. The America Sings series amplifies the voices of BIPOC artists who have historically been underrepresented on the concert stage. Tickets: $35; OS and Caffè Lena members: $25; Students: $10. Info at operasataoga.org/americasings2024.

Monday, April 8

Blue Friday of New York 2024 Kick-Off Event

The Mill on Round Lake, Route 9, Malta | 5:30 – 9 p.m. Honoring those who protect and serve. The local Blue Friday event will take place on April 26 at the Ninety Nine Restaurant, located at 3073 Route 50, Wilton Mall, 5:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. (other locations in Colonie and Catskill). For more information, please contact retired Albany Police Officer Pat Fox at 518-469-9201 or Retired Saratoga County Deputy Sheriff Lou Somma at 518-421-2921. Blue Friday New York is a 501C3 that recognizes the sacrifices made by the men in women in “blue”. More information can be found at www.bluefridayny.org. 

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions

Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Rd., Malta | By Appointment. Auditions for the first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 35th season ‘The Masterpiece’ are April 8 and April 10. Looking for ages 7-adult. There are many roles for all ages. ‘The Masterpiece’, an original musical comedy, is a look back at the 1970s with the audience involved in figuring out the tangled web of characters. Originally written in 1999, this show is being revived for performances on June 22 and 23. Auditions are by appointment only.  Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 for additional information, or to set an audition appointment.

Tuesday, April 9

New York State Yellow Ribbon Day

Veterans Memorial,
162 Rte. 236, Halfmoon | 11 a.m. 

They will be collecting donations for NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Donations will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. For questions contact Blue Star Mother, Donna Abrared at: capitalregion2bsm@gmail.com

Society of Amereican Magicians

S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham | 7 p.m.  We welcome all people, 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: sam24.synthasite.com 

Wednesday, April 10

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. Cost is $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.

Thursday, April 11

VA Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit Lecture

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

Are you eligible to receive the Aid and Attendance benefit?  Recipients are veterans and surviving spouses who require regular attendance of another person to help with activities of daily living.  Persons can live in their own home or care facility.  RSVP at 518-430-2136 or cdurant@summitseniorlife.com. 

Film:  Vischer Ferry, a Forgotten Crossroads

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. 

The film takes the audience through time, capturing each era of Vischer Ferry’s long history. Beginning with Native American occupation and the arrival of Dutch Families, the film’s focus on the Erie Canal is highlighted by a 1975 interview with John Wooden, the last lock tender along the local section of the canal. Other segments include a look at the Van Vranken family through the eyes of the 10th generation to grow up in Vischer Ferry, and the “Three Pillars” of the community today – the church, the fire company and the general store. Registration for the events at Brookside Museum and the Vischer Ferry Fire House can be made at brooksidemuseum.org/events/2024-04/

Friday, March 29

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Scotia | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free admission for all Vets. Take a tour of our Vietnam era hunter/killer team aircraft: our OH-6A Loach scout helicopter and our newly restored UH-1M gunship. Both aircraft served in the conflict and will be open for you to climb in and inspect. At 1 p.m. a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Presentation and Surviving Spouse Pin Presentation. Please email SusanJJ5dar@gmail.com or call 518-376-5353 by Friday, March 24 if you would like to receive a pin.  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.

Annual Good Friday Fish Fry

Union Fire Company #2,
319 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | While supplies last. Eat in, take-out, or free local delivery. Menu: Fish fry, fries, cole slaw, and water. Suggested donation $15.  Call 518-885-7121 or fax 518-885-3725 to reserve your order. Placing large orders in advance is encouraged.

4th Annual Spring Event

Saratoga Rec Center,
15 Vanderbilt Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Police Department. Photos with the Easter Bunny, Inflatable obstacle course, Saratoga Springs Fire Department Fire Truck, Face Painting, hot dogs, Italian sodas and a lot of fun! The event will be both inside and outside in the rear parking lot. Please do not bring strollers or wagons inside the Rec Center to preserve the gymnasium floors. Parking in two small lots and on the surrounding city streets.

Fish Fry Friday

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.

Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. 

Saturday, March 30

Curb Side Chicken and Biscuit Dinner

The Old Stone Church,
159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa | 4 – 7 p.m. Dinners Include Chicken and Biscuit with Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and a choice of a slice of pumpkin, apple, or fudge pecan pie all for $12. To reserve your dinner call 518-522-4482 or 518-583-1002. Be sure to include the number of dinners, your choice of pie and time of pick up.  For more information call Ann at 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Sunday, March 31

HAPPY EASTER! 

Monday, April 1

Galway Preservation Society Meeting

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

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. “Who is Saint Isaac Jogues? And Why Does He Matter?” with Sean Kelleher. Historian Sean Kelleher will explore how this region of spectacular natural landscapes became the central scene in the 17th Century for the life and martyr of Saint Isaac Jogues.  Isaac Jogues’s life inspired many people, including pilgrims, to discover, honor, celebrate, and share the heritage and stories of this region. Our programs are free and open to the public. Annual family or household membership is available for $10 per year.  

Tuesday, April 2

Lunch & Learn: Preservation Basics

Virtual Program | Noon

The City of Saratoga Springs, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, will present this free program. Samantha Bosshart will provide a brief history of the historic preservation movement, address common misconceptions of historic preservation, and highlight various architectural styles throughout the Capital Region.  She will review the findings of “Saratoga Springs: Enhancing the Values through Historic Preservation,” an economic impact study completed by PlaceEconomics for the City of Saratoga Springs. This report demonstrates the economic value of historic preservation. To learn more and register for this program and future programs please visit, www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030. 

Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Curator 

Zoom Presentation | 2 p.m. Paula J. Johnson, a curator in the Division of Work and Industry at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will discuss The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us–A Sweeping History of Food and Culture. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Registration required. Contact Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library at 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) Monthly Meeting

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 5:45 p.m. Members gather for recitation of the Rosary, followed by Past Regents’ Recognitions, the awarding of anniversary pins and celebration of members’ birthdays with refreshments. The regular meeting will begin around 6:30 p.m. CDA is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Please join us. Any questions? Contact our Regent Lucille Koch by phone or text at 516-319-4577.

Wednesday, April 3

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. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Pickin’s Session

Milton Community Center, 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.

The Story Behind the Pictures

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7 p.m. “The Story Behind the Pictures,” is a talk by local photographer Mark Frederick.  Mark will tell the stories behind some of his favorite photos, a glimpse of the awe he witnessed before, during, and after the camera click.  Call to register at 518-882-6385.

Poetry Reading

Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Susan Jefts. 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, April 4

PJ Storytime with a Sleepy Time Craft

Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. Join Storytime leader, Mimi as she reads books, and a craft will follow. Kids in Pre-K through 3rd are invited to attend. Pajamas are encouraged for kids and their grown-ups. This free event requires registration, limit 20. For further information visit bspl.sals.edu or call (518) 885-5022. To register stop in or call.

Friday, March 22

Fish Fry Friday

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. Every Friday through March 29.

6th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Night

Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 6 – 9 p.m. Join Saratoga Children’s Theatre for our highly anticipated 6th Annual Clue Fundraiser: “And All That Jazz.” Prepare for an evening filled with Jazz, Spirits, and Secrets as we embark on a captivating murder mystery adventure. Friday, March 22, 6 – 9 p.m. at $100 per person. Whether you’re a seasoned detective or new to mystery, this night is sure to be one to remember. In the spirit of the 1920s, we encourage all attendees to dress in attire from the era. Let’s transport ourselves back in time for an evening of elegance and intrigue! Please note that this event is strictly for ages 21 and above. To reserve your tickets, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/events/ 

Saturday, March 23

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa

8 – 11 a.m. | Come meet RoBovines, a robotics team of middle and high school students. The team not only designs, builds, and programs robots for competitions, they run the 4-H youth robotics program and a summer STEM camp. All proceeds go to the robotics program and for RoBovines to compete in April in Houston at a World’s Championship to represent upstate NY! 

Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association (SABA) Spring Seminar

HVCC TEC-SMART Facility, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | “Saving the bees” has been a hot topic lately. SABA has been stewards of honeybees for over 30 years. Join us for a day of great speakers, networking, raffles (including an extractor) and vendors. The conference will feature internationally renowned speakers on various topics of beekeeping. SABA is a non-profit educational organization providing classes to the public and enrichment activities for school districts. For more information, visit sababees.org. 

2024 Annual Easter Bake and Jewelry Sale

St. George Church, 55 Main St. and Second St., South Glens Falls

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featuring Syrian, Greek, Romanian, American foods, and desserts: baklava, fruit pies, sweet breads, cookies, rice pudding, many different pastries, Syrian pita bread, za’atar bread, meat pies, spinach pies, stuffed grape leaves, moussaka, hummus, tabbouleh, Romanian cheesecake, and so much, much more, including a jewelry sale. Cash and credit cards accepted. Free parking and admission. For more information, call the church at 518-792-2359.

Secretariat Birthday Celebration

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Commemorate the birthday of 1973 Triple Crown winner and Hall of Fame member Secretariat with a variety of children’s activities and a special showing of the Disney film Secretariat at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. The event and movie is included with the cost of regular Museum admission. Activities include: An “Easter Egg” scavenger hunt through the Museum with a prize, build-your-own trophy, dress up like a real jockey, and color your own silks, designing your own birthday card, raffle for a swag bag of Secretariat goodies. Light refreshments and sweet treats will be served throughout the event. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org

Writing Workshop

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (with a one-hour break). A two-day Writing Workshop for adults and older teens. Second session is on Saturday, March 30. Instructor Suzanne Rancourt will use the Amherst Writer’s & Artist’s Expressive Arts Method to help writers of all skill levels/genres explore fresh ideas through multi-sensory prompts. Participants will share their work and receive feedback. The fee is $20, payable to the Galway Public Library. Registration is required. Program offered through a Story Quilt Arts & Literary Grant. 

31st Annual Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $15, children under 12 free. The show will feature over 500 exhibits of the art of woodworking, including fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, musical instruments, toys, turnings, and all things crafted from wood. National and regional vendors, demonstrations, and free lectures on a variety of subjects. Sunday, March 24 is Family Day with a roving magician, and an opportunity for children to build a toy and turn a pen on a lathe. For further information, visit www.woodworker.org. 

Katie: The Strongest of the Strong

The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.
Free Family Performance. Opera Saratoga presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong by Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley at venues across the Capital Region for children grades K-6. The 45-minute story celebrates women’s strength and confidence through the amazingly theatrical true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied cultural expectations and became instrumental in the U.S. suffrage movement. The opera is a wild, funny, musical way for students and families to learn about the importance of equal rights. Register at operasaratoga.org/katie-the-strongest-of-the-strong. Additional performance Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m., Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

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

11 a.m. | The Alzheimer’s Association will present a talk on the latest research on healthy living for your brain and body. Don’t miss this essential program on such topics as diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Participants will use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a usable plan for healthy aging. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot.

SaratogaREADS! Presents Conversations with The Lacks Family

Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3 p.m.

In recognition of SaratogaREADS! 20th year, the Saratoga Springs community took a look into our archives and voted to revisit one our previous titles for our 2024 Community Read. By popular vote, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot was chosen. SaratogaREADS! and Skidmore College are thrilled to welcome two members of the Lacks family to Saratoga Springs via Zoom. Henrietta Lacks’s great-granddaughter, Victoria Baptiste and daughter-in-law, Shirley Lacks will join us for a conversation about Henrietta’s legacy. No registration required. 

Basket Raffle

Glens Falls Elks Lodge #81, 32 Cronin Rd, Glens Falls

Doors open at 3 p.m.
Drawing at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes 1 sheet of 25 tickets, door prize ticket, food, and fun. Additional tickets 1 Sheet $10, 3 sheets $25 and 10 sheets $50. Proceeds to benefit Elks Major Project, Cerebral Palsy of NY Home Service Program. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 24

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Gansevoort Volunteer Firehouse, 1870 Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange Juice, milk, and coffee. Donations: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors 55+, $10 Military and 1st Responders, $8 Children (age 6 – 12) Free kids under 6. 

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11-3 p.m. 

Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, NASCAR, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, food treats 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. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Polish Dance

Saratoga Knights of Columbus #243, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 6 p.m. Shine your shoes and get ready to dance!  $20 per person at the door.  Polish food will be available for sale.  Bring your dancing partner and have some fun! For questions or reservations, call Rick Schwartzbeck at 518 893-7074.

Monday, March 25

Exploring the Outdoors in Clifton Park 

Clifton Park – Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Learn what tools to use to find the “secret” green spaces around town and where you can go on our trails. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Tuesday, March 26

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa
7 p.m. | 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.  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, March 27

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. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Photography Club 

Galway Public Library, Community Room 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, club member Phil Olivo will be presenting “Signs, Storefronts and Other Mundane Things,” images from his portfolio taken during his trips throughout the United States and across the world. We will also be reviewing photographs submitted to our March Photo Challenge: Fire and Ice. 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

Physical Activity and Successful Aging in Saratoga Springs: A Community Partnership

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:45 p.m. 

A free panel discussion sponsored by Bikeatoga will explore the resources available at Saratoga Hospital and the Saratoga Regional YMCA to support seniors who want to stay physically active and independent. 

Thursday, March 28

Opera Saratoga Pasta & Puccini Dinner

The Factory, 20 Prospect St, Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Opera Saratoga Guild is once again hosting the incredibly popular annual tribute to all things “Pasta & Puccini”. Join Opera Saratoga for an evening of delicious Italian food, opera arias, and fun. Tickets: $75 for OS Guild members; $95 for non-Guild members. Tickets and Information at operasaratoga.org/2024-pasta-puccini

Slow Pitch Co-Ed or Men’s Softball Registration

End Zone Sports Bar @ Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Cost is $825 per team. Checks payable to Just for Fun Sports (Venmo or PayPal also). The fee covers team entrance fee for all field fees, softballs, scorebooks, and line up cards, plus other league expenses. Umpire fees are an additional $28 per team/per game. Co-Ed Leagues are either Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays. Men’s League is on Mondays. The 2024 summer league start date is Monday, April 29 – Thursday, May 2. For more information, please contact saratogasoftballleague@gmail.com or www.leaguelineup.com/saratogacoed. 

Friday, March 15

Tea and Talk

The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 3-4 p.m. This month’s informal conversation is about how we ended up residing in the Galway area, whether a new arrival or a multi-generational resident. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385. 

Head Over Heels 🙂

Saratoga Springs Highschool, Loewenberg Auditorium, 1 Blue Streak Blvd., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs High School drama club presents the high school version of Head Over Heels, a delightful and lively celebration of love, following the hilarious escapades of a royal family on a whimsical journey to save their kingdom. Filled with exuberant energy and featuring songs by the iconic band, The Go-Go’s, this promises to be an unforgettable show that you won’t want to miss! Order tickets online https://gofan.co/app/school/NY13832. Additional performances March 16 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, March 16

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., Guest Speaker Jim Levy will present “Angel Flights”. Angel Flights Northeast is an organization created to help patients access lifesaving medical care through the gift of free medical flights. 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.

Community Rummage Sale / Chowder and Soup Sale 🙂

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd, Charlton |10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come and treat yourself to a variety of chowder or soup prepared in our own kitchen. Eat in or take out.

Katie: The Strongest of the Strong 🙂

The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls | 11 a.m. Free Family Performance. Opera Saratoga presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong by Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley at venues across the Capital Region for children grades K-6. The 45-minute story celebrates women’s strength and confidence through the amazingly theatrical true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied cultural expectations and became instrumental in the U.S. suffrage movement. The opera is a wild, funny, musical way for students and families to learn about the importance of equal rights. Register at operasaratoga.org/katie-the-strongest-of-the-strong. March 23 Performance at The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 65 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. 

Adirondack Turtles 🙂

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway |11 a.m., A program for all ages. Get a glimpse into the fascinating lives of freshwater turtles and their unique history and anatomy. Meet ambassador turtles from the Adirondacks and beyond and find out why turtles are disappearing and what we can do to make sure we have turtles to love for generations to come. The presenter is Debbie Philp, a NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator and founder of Dancing Turtle Rescue, a small non-profit dedicated to saving native freshwater turtles and their wetland habitats. This program is sponsored through the generosity of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society. Registration is requested at 518-882-6385. 

Genealogy and Local History

Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Alan Maddaus, writer, historical researcher, and engineer will lead the program: “The Preston’s of East Street-the Story of a 19th Century American Family.” Alan’s book follows the lives of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Preston and their seven offspring, and how they experienced the many major events of the 1800s while living in the village of Galway. The public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com. 

Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Benefit Dinner 🙂

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. Menu includes: baked Ham, scalloped potatoes, applesauce, veggies, roll and dessert. Proceeds to benefit a lodge member. The cost is 2 for $30 or $17 each (cash only). Preorders strongly encouraged at dinners2619@gmail.com or call 518-885-1149, March 15 & 16 – 4 – 6 p.m. Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Buffet🙂

Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Open to the public. Cash at the door. Menu: Reuben stew, corned beef hash, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, green bagels, waffles, Irish soda bread, fresh cut fruit, coffee, orange juice, iced tea, and sweets bar. Bloody Marys, Baileys, and Mimosas available at an additional cost. $15 Adults, $10 Kids, $13 Seniors. Served by: Simply Food by Maura. 

Medical Aid in Dying

Unitarian Universalist Saratoga Meeting House, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m. This is such an important issue for an ageing generation. It is legal in many states and will be voted on in NY in June. Educate yourself on this topic that affects not only those facing terminal diagnoses, but their families as well. UUCSS will offer a film “How to Die in Oregon” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1715802/) in support of passing the Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York. Oregon was the first state to provide this option from which the New York bill is modelled. Bring your lunch (beverages provided) and a friend to learn more about this topic. For more information contact Julie Holmberg, 518-368-2356.

A Legend of the Opera

Arthur Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra will be collaborating with Skidmore College for Johann Strauss’ English concert version of “Die Fledermaus” with a special appearance by members of Saratoga Voices. Presented in partnership with the Proctor’s Collaborative. Tickets are $17-$24. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available at sssony.org. 

Monday, March 18

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa | 9:45 a.m. – Noon. There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. Our guest speaker will be Joellen Lampman, from the NYS Integrated Pest Program. She will present the latest valuable Tick information. She will also bring a Tick Kit for each member in attendance. Light refreshments and a meeting following presentation. Dues for the year to join are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. Please RSVP thymlyherbmail@gmail.com.

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 2:30 p.m. Marie Thorne will be at this month’s meeting to discuss Help for PD and continue with an open forum. We will have an open discussion about our symptoms and questions/concerns amongst friends. Contact with questions:

Leader Gordon Blyth, contact information is gordonsblyth@gmail.com, 917-887-7980,

Co-Leader Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com 518-810-8483

Tuesday, March 19

The Trevett & Sons Chair Factory

Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Town of Greenfield Historical Society program hosted by Providence Town Historian Bob Wemple. Mr. Wemple will share the history of the Chair Factory which was located in the town of Providence. The factory was in operation from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s. Bob and his wife Sue will bring several examples of Trevett chairs from their personal collection. If it is a snow day for Saratoga Springs City School District, we will need to cancel. The public is welcome, no entry fees.

Wednesday, March 20

Pickin’ Session Afternoon Jam

Milton Community Center 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and 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.

Chicken and 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 and biscuits, mashed potatoes, vegetable salad. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Astronomy Club 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. This group meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This month there will be a presentation on solar eclipse photography & a review of equipment needed for viewing & photographing the eclipse. There will be a Star Gazing Party with several telescopes set up to see interesting sights in the sky. The Club is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.

Thursday, March 21

Downsizing Seminar 

The Summit at Saratoga Senior Living Community, 1 Perry Road, Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m. Featuring Equitas Realty Broker Janet Besheer and Organize Senior Moves owner Lori Tracey. Come at 1 p.m. to speak with Summit residents. RSVP at 518-430-2136 or email cdurant@summitseniorlife.com. 

The Rise and Fall of Ballston Spa as a Resort

Zoom presentation, 7 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center (SCHC) at Brookside Museum announces a virtual presentation by Theodore Corbett for the “Experts Next Door” series. After the Revolutionary War, the new nation’s earliest resorts were spas, following the tradition of those in England. Ballston Spa was one of the earliest and soon eclipsed its rivals in terms of springs, hotels, and amenities. New York City’s Nicholas Low was the most enterprising of the Spa’s developers. By the 1830s, however, Saratoga Springs’ resort had surpassed Ballston Spa, which continued, using its waterpower and railroad to establish the mills of the Industrial Revolution. The event is open to the public. It is free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members. Pre-registration is required through the website www.brooksidemuseum.org.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 🙂

Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa |7 p.m. Ballston Spa High School’s Troupe is proud to present their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring over 80 high school students on the stage, behind the scenes, and in the orchestra pit. Together, the entire production company has poured their time, energy, and talent into creating a magical “tale as old as time” experience for the audience. Additional performances March 22, and 23 at 7 p.m., with two matinees on March 23 and 24 at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online through showtix4u at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/81343. Tickets are also sold at the door.

Friday, March 8

Commissioner’s Tapping Ceremony 🙂

Hop City Maple, 340 Hop City Rd, Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. 

New York’s maple season is fast approaching! To celebrate the season NYS Commissioner of Agriculture Richard Ball will be attending a ceremonial tree tapping. This annual event is hosted by the Upper Hudson Maple Producers Association. Fellow sugar makers and any who are interested are invited to attend. Several local dignitaries and Ballston Spa area farmers will be in attendance. Following the ceremony, Hop City Maple will be offering maple apple pie to attendees’ courtesy of Mourningkill Bake Shop. This year’s New York State Maple Weekends are March 16-17 and 23-24.

Poetry/Storytelling Open Mic

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs 1 – 2 p.m. | Featuring Poet, Photographer, Blogger Dan Wilcox, author of boundless abodes of Albany and Gloucester Notes. Named a Literary Legend by the Albany Public Library Foundation. Each open mic participant may read 2 short poems or 1 longer one. Storytellers have 5 minutes to tell, narrate or perform their piece. Please be respectful of your fellow writers by reading for 5 minutes or less. Light refreshments will be served.

Suggested donation: $5. RSVP by calling 518-584-1621. 

Fish Fry Friday 🙂

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry 🙂

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

Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. Every Friday through March 29. 

Concert – Dan Berggren 🙂

Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga 

7:30 p.m. | Award Winning Educator and Folk Musician. Come revel in Dan’s beautiful stories and songs about the Adirondacks, family, friends, love, and hope. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. at Donation of $15 per person; $40 per family. Questions? Contact Bev at 518 587-0403. To register: uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/2024march18-danberggren

Legal Graffiti AR Culture Platform 

Zoom Presentation | 7:30 p.m.

Saratoga Arts – Lead by Legal Graffiti Founder, Cara Bucciferro. For artists, designers, creators, and historians, free and online. Learn how to use Legal Graffiti, the new augmented reality culture platform that lets people place and discover content anywhere in the world. Check out the website ahead of the online event at legalgraffiti.app. You will need Zoom access. A zoom link will be emailed.

Saturday, March 9

Annual Wellness Expo 🙂

Wood Road Elementary School, 300 Wood Rd, Ballston Spa 

9 a.m. – Noon. | Held in the cafeteria/gymnasium. The goal is to bring the school community together for a fun-filled day and encourage students and families to participate in healthy and active lifestyles. Includes information from community organizations, bike giveaways, live demonstrations, and great freebies. A free family-friendly event that is open to all residents of the Ballston Spa School district. Bicycle helmets will be given away to students courtesy of a donation from Senator Tedisco’s office. There will also be drawings held throughout the day, including free bicycles (for current students). For additional information, visit www.bscsd.org or follow #BSpaWellness or call 518-884-7195 x1369 with questions.

Song Writing Workshop

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Taught by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Learn song writing or improve your current skills with award-winning performing songwriters. Study composing and development. Includes live demonstrations by the instructors, discussion, and one-on-one guidance. Bring your own pen and notebook. All other materials and tools will be provided for the class. Free. www.saratoga-arts.org

Free Lunch 🙂

Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

Lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions, please call the church at 518-581-0210. 

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 🙂

American Legion Post 70,
34 West Ave, Saratoga Springs 

4:30 – 7 p.m. | Menu: Spaghetti & Meatballs, fresh salad, garlic bread, Chef Choice dessert, $15 eat-in or take out. Tickets are available at Post 70.

Pops Concert

Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. 

The public is invited to attend and support the student musicians from the BSHS Jazz Bands, Orchestras, Choirs and Bands. Throughout the evening you could hear selections from Jackson 5, the Little Mermaid, Journey, Toto and more! The admission fee is $3. with tickets available at the door or online at Showtix4u. All proceeds go towards music senior scholarships/awards.

Sunday, March 10

Monthly Breakfast 🙂

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m. 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. $12 adults, $6 children.

Breakfast Buffet 🙂

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 8 – 11 a.m. 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 every month. All are welcome.

Franklin Community Center Annual Benefit Concert 🙂

Presbyterian United Church
of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
The Saratoga Youth Symphony provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony, Preparatory Symphony and Wind Symphony represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. The SYS continues to build upon its reputation for musical excellence while maintaining its commitment to music education and community activities. For further information, please email the Saratoga Youth Symphony at saratogayouthsymphony@yahoo.com or visit www.saratogayouthsymphony.org

Monday, March 11

Escape Room: Downtime for Adults

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

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Adults of all abilities are welcome in the Teen Room only during our specially scheduled time. Enjoy gaming, board games, puzzles, coloring, the sensory cart and relax socially with other adults. No minors will be in the space during the adults only hours. No registration required.

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. This program is suitable for ages 16 and up. Registration is required at least 24 hours prior to the program. To sign-up, please call the office at 518-450-0321, visit the website to fill out the registration form at wiltonpreserve.org, or email at info@wiltonpreserve.org

Tuesday, March 12

Guest Night & Irish Tunes

PBA Clubhouse, 5 Bliven Way, Saratoga Springs | 7:30 – 10 p.m.

The Saratoga Springs based Racing City Chorus invite men 18 years of age and older to our “Guest Night” and “Irish Tunes” evening. Come for the fun and sing songs like “When Irish Eyes are Smiling,” “Danny Boy,” Irish Lullaby” and “Irish Blessing.” This is a free event. We’ll provide the lyrics and the sheet music to these and other songs. Visit www.RacingCityChorus.org or contact 518-504-7464 for more details. 

Wednesday, March 13

Historian Tea Talks

Brookside Museum, Long Room, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 3 p.m. Who was General Moreau, and Why Was a Town Named After Him? Speaker, Nancy Purinton, of Parks-Bentley Place. Tea and cookies will be served. Space is limited, so registration is appreciated. There is a suggested donation of $5 for each talk, which may be made online or on the day. Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org for more information and to register.

Corned Beef & Cabbage 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: Corned beef Cost is $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.

Thursday, March 14

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture 

Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room,
49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs

Noon – 1 p.m. | “Women’s Suffrage: The Saratoga Connection” In honor of this Women’s History Month, the focus of our March program is women’s suffrage. Join Charlie Kuenzel, educator for the Saratoga Springs History Museum, as he traces the timeline for women’s suffrage. In the process to pass the 19th Amendment, many people were instrumental in the success of the movement, including several from Saratoga Springs. Free and open to the public. Check the library website for more information www.sspl.org.

New Featured Artist Alexandra Higgins

Front Street Home, 6 Front Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 8 p.m. Join us as we welcome Alex and her original oil paintings and mixed medium art. Featuring works from her series “Roots” based on gardens, flowers, plants, women, and the work involved in gardening; and from her series “Looking Back” based women and their role as subjects in portraits with the added depth of a returned confident gaze; Alex strives to explore the idea that “we are not separate from our environment but become what we make it.” Alex will be here to meet and discuss her works and to share with us all as spring awakens here in Ballston Spa.

Friday, March 1

Community Torah Project: Making Parchment from a Local Deerskin

Tang Teaching Museum,
815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 3 p.m. 

A hands-on educational workshop with Rabbi Linda Motzkin, the public is invited to take part in the Community Torah Project. Participants will help with the stretching and scraping of a local deerskin. This immersive educational activity will engage the Skidmore community and public in the sacred production of parchment, which will ultimately be used in the creation of a Torah scroll. Refreshments will be provided. No advance registration is needed. The event is free and open to the public. More details can be found at www.skidmore.edu/perlow/

Fish Fry Friday 🙂

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m.
Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry 🙂

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

Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. Every Friday through March 29. 

Saturday, March 2

Saratoga Home and Lifestyle Show 🙂

Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | The Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show features a variety of home and lifestyle businesses in categories such as home improvement, landscaping, décor and fine finishes, heating and plumbing, pools, financial and professional services, and many more. Special Events: Sean & Christine Doolan – Magician and balloon artist: Both days 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tasha Marie – Free face painting: Both days 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pet Adoption Clinic: Both days 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Art Exhibition also returns for the entire weekend and features artisans showing photography, painting, woodworking, jewelry, and wine, with items available for purchase. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. There is free admission to this event courtesy of Adirondack Trust Company.

Sunday, March 3

Meet the Candidates 

The Summit, 1 Perry Rd., Wilton | 1 p.m. The Wilton Democratic Committee invites you to meet the candidates for local office. Join us for light refreshments and a chance to discuss your questions and concerns. Congressman Paul Tonko hopes to continue serving the citizens of the Capitol Region as a strong N.Y. progressive. Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner priorities include small businesses, agriculture and rural resources and women’s issues. Minita Sanghvi is running to be State Senator for the 44th District. She will fight for our region’s need for better infrastructure, educational resources, and representation in Albany. All are welcome!

10th Annual Matthew M. Neugroschel Storytelling Event 🙂

Falstaff Building, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and Zoom

7 p.m. | This year’s program features local and regional bards telling both traditional and contemporary tales. What they all have in common is that they love storytelling and use it in multiple ways throughout their daily lives. On this night, they share their passion with a wider audience. A $10 donation per adult and $5 per child is requested at the door. Zoom participants may mail a donation to Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. To register or learn about other upcoming programs, visit us on Facebook or go to the SJCA Home Page at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Db0ZvTj/SJCAHomePage.

Repair Café

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

1 – 4 p.m. | Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 11th Repair Café. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. 

Sonatas for Spring 🙂

Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m. 

The Saratoga Chamber Players will present violinist Jill Levy and Israeli pianist Renana Guzman with works of Bach, Arvo Pärt, Prokofiev and Brahms. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY State Legislature, the office of the Governor and our many individual supporters.

Monday, March 4

Galway Preservation Society Program

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

Historian and Education Director at the Schoharie Crossing Historic Site David Brooks will present a talk on “DeWitt’s Duel”, exploring the life of DeWitt Clinton and the politics of early America and New York State. DeWitt Clinton was governor of New York State, a US Senator, and Mayor of New York City. He has been called the “Father of the Erie Canal” for his role in orchestrating the building of the Canal by some, while others called the project “Clinton’s Folly” or “Clinton’s Ditch”. David Brooks will explain how political wranglings and intrigue led to DeWitt’s Duel on the plains of Weehawken, New Jersey, across the river from New York City. Free and open to the public. 

Tuesday, March 5

Beginner Shooting Sports Course 

4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa March 5—April 16 (excludes April 2) on Tuesday Evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. To register, visit ccesaratoga.org/4-h-youth-development/new-york-state-4-h-shooting-sports

Pierogi Sale

Christ the Savior Church,
349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. pick up. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $12/dz. Please call 518-363-0001. Stuffed clams are available as well.

Saratoga Area Retired Educators Monthly Luncheon Meeting

The Ripe Tomato,
2721 US-9, Ballston Spa | Noon

All area retired K-12 public, parochial, private, BOCES teachers, librarians, teaching assistants and other school related personnel are welcome. For further information, call 518-584-1192.

Saints Baseball Fundraiser 🙂

Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Support Saratoga Catholic Saints Baseball in fundraising for their annual spring training trip to Disney. Eat-in or takeout. Menu: Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, Italian bread, dessert, and coffee. Donation $15 per person. 

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Monthly Meeting 

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge 🙂

Clifton Park – Halfmoon
Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. 

A two-hour jigsaw puzzle competition to see which team can complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. The library will provide puzzles and prizes. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Registration required, 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Wednesday, March 6

Chicken Tetrazzini 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, mushrooms, vegetables in a cream sauce, served over linguini, roll and salad. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Pickin’s Session 🙂

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

6:30 – 9 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission, and ample free parking. Doors open at 6 p.m. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel and 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. 

Poetry Reading 🙂

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

Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Jay Rogoff. An open mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org., 518-583-0022.

Thursday, March 7

Book Collecting 101

Ballston Spa Public Library, Community Room, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6:30 p.m. Presented by The Friends of the Ballston Spa Library with local expert, Daniel Levine. Local book dealer and author Daniel Levine will speak on why we, as private citizens, create our own libraries and the important function these libraries have served over the 20th century. His talk will be followed by a discussion period. Free book appraisals will also be conducted. One book per person. Free and open to the public, however, donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the BSPL Capital Campaign. 

Celebrate a Bit of Irish

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

Celebrate a bit of Irish culture just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Master Martial Arts instructors John Borter and Trish Chiovari will demonstrate the Irish Martial Art of “Bataireacht,” or Shillelagh Fighting. They will tell why this art was such an integral part of life in Ireland long ago. The rich history and story of the blackthorn, the trees shillelaghs are traditionally made from, will be told by Christopher Shaw, who will also sing a few Irish songs and bend your ear with a story or two. For adults and teens ages 12 and up. Space is limited, so registration is requested at 518-882-6385.

Friday, February 23

Fish Fry Friday 🙂

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 State Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. 

Every Friday through March 29. Menu: All dinners are served with coleslaw and sauce also your choice of fries or onion rings: fish fry, chicken tenders, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, coconut shrimp w/special dipping sauce, buffalo shrimp. Extras: all previous items plus jalapeno poppers, mozzarella sticks, fried mushrooms, bowl of chowder or quart of chowder, red (Manhattan) or white (New England). Beverages are available. Eat in at our club or call ahead for take-out 518-695-3917. All are welcome.

Lenten Fish Fry 🙂

Knights of Columbus,
50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs

5 – 7 p.m. | Advance call-in orders Wednesday – Friday, noon until 3 p.m. Menu: Fried or baked haddock $15, fried clam strips $12. Each dinner includes French fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce. Macaroni and cheese $5, New England clam chowder (pint $7, quart $13), single orders of French fries $3, dessert $2. Call to place your order 518-584-8547. Every Friday through March 29. 

Chili Dinner Fundraiser 🙂

Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 Rt. 32N, Gansevoort | 6 p.m. 

Hosted by The Friends of Moreau Lake.  Guest Speaker will be Nancy Kimball and her Kestrel.  Nancy is a Wildlife Rehabilitator and founding member of North Country Wild Care.   This year we’re adding something new – you will get to vote on your favorite chili so all chili chefs out there -bring it on.  Donation: $10/member; $12/non-member; kids 10 and under free. RSVP required by calling the park office 518-793-0511. Volunteers needed- chili chefs needed! (bring in slow cookers), also sides, desserts.  Call the office to sign-up 518-793-0511.  Please check our website for more information: friendsofmoreaulake.org

Basket Raffle 🙂

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa

The Elks Lodge will hold a Basket Raffle, February 23-25. Tickets are 1 sheet of 25; $10, 3 sheets: $25 or 5 sheets: $40. Pre Sales: Friday, February 23, 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday February 25, 9 a.m. – Noon, with the drawing to begin at 1 p.m. Food will be available. For further info email vickibrownpddger@gmail.com or dinners2619@gmail.com. All are welcome.

Family Owl Prowl 🙂

Wilton Wildlife Preserve,
80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 5 – 6 p.m. 

Join us for a nighttime hike to look and listen for owls. Learn about their amazing adaptations that make them fantastic nighttime predators. Group sizes are limited. This program is intended for ages 5 and up. There will be walking with snowshoes, weather permitting, free snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the program provided by a grant from the Common Roots Foundation. Call the library to register at 518-584-7860 ext. 303. 

Saturday, February 24

American Legion Adirondack Post 70 Monthly Meeting 

34 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. 

Moonlight Hike 🙂

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

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails on snowshoes in the moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages. Free snowshoe rentals will be available 15 minutes prior to the program provided by a grant from the Common Roots Foundation. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Visit www.wiltonpreserve.org or call the office at 518-450-0321, or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

Sunday, February 25

Breakfast Buffet 🙂

ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs

8 – 11 a.m. | Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $5 Children (10 and under), Children under 5 are free, $12 takeout orders.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 🙂

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

11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, NASCAR, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, food treats 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.   8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Monday, February 26

The Thymly Herb Garden Group – Monthly Meeting 

4-H Training Center,
556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa

9:45 a.m. – Noon | If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet.  There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member.  Guest speaker is David Waite, a nature and fine arts photographer.  His presentation is titled, “Exploring the Wilderness by Water and Trail”.  Light refreshments and a meeting will follow.  Dues for the year are $20. First time attendance is free.   New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

Women and the Making of Torah

Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs

5:30 p.m. | A Perlow lecture by soferet (Hebrew scribe) and artist Rabbi Linda Motzkin on women’s involvement in the Jewish scribal tradition and the process of Torah production. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. More details can be found at www.skidmore.edu/perlow/

Urban Renewal: Through the Eyes of a Child

Zoom Program | 7 p.m. 

Joy King, whose family has resided in Saratoga Springs for seven generations, will share her and her family’s memories of this devastating time, the lasting impact that this program had on the people who lived there, and the buildings that were lost. In addition, there will be a screening of the documentary “Erasing Spaces and Faces: The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Saratoga Springs, followed by a conversation about the current initiatives that local organizations, artists, and community members are taking to foster social change. Suggested donation of $10 or more. To register visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.  Zoom link will be emailed.

Tuesday, February 27

Windows into Waldorf

Waldorf School, 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9:15 – 10 a.m. 

Learn more about the history of our building, how Waldorf started here in Saratoga Springs, and how our grade teachers connect the dots with the children they teach every day, every week, and every year here at the Lower School. Come learn the many ways Waldorf is a unique educational journey for all our students. A few of our classes will give presentations, we will have our student’s main lesson books on display and we will have refreshments and end with a tour of the building for anyone who is interested. 

After the Fire Monthly Meeting

Eagle Matt Lee Firehouse, Washington St., Ballston Spa

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.  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, February 28

Book to Movie: Pride & Prejudice (2005)

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

1 p.m. | Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice? Based on the classic Jane Austen novel of the same name. Rated PG; 127 minutes. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Historian Tea Talks 

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. Ballston Spa | 3 p.m.

By popular demand, we are inviting friends again to join us for tea and cookies, while listening to informal and interesting talks by local historians. Lynda Bryan (Halfmoon Town Historian) – “Vintage Dresses Through the Years” (104 years of fashion worn by the same family from 1869 to 1970s) A donation of $5 is suggested, online or at the door. To register, visit brooksidemuseum.org

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. Cost is $15 per dinner. Cash only.

Art and the Sacred

Tang Teaching Museum, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs 5:30 p.m. | Artist and Rabbi Linda Motzkin will discuss how she repurposes pieces of her handmade deerskin parchment that are unsuitable for Torah production to create Hebrew calligraphic artwork drawn from Jewish sacred texts, and the specific process of making the works on display. Refreshments will be provided. More details can be found atskidmore.edu/perlow/

Photography Club Meeting

Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. Wildlife Photographer Jeff Nadler will present his video Wild Adirondack Journey, a multimedia show that includes birds, moose, black bear, otter, and other animals with majestic views of the Adirondack forest. After Jeff, Jim Witte will share how to safely view and photograph the upcoming eclipse and we will view the submissions to our February photo challenge. The Photo Challenge for March will be “Fire & Ice.” Anyone interested in photography regardless of their experience level is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Thursday, February 29

Book Launch: “The Grief Experience” 

Palette Saratoga, 480 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Meet 12 out of the 25 authors of the bestselling book “The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection” for their book launch party. Guests will enjoy refreshments, engage in conversation, enter to win free giveaways, and have the chance to have books signed by the authors.