Concert at The Grove

Ken Blatt, singer, and pianist, is presenting a concert at The Grove, 233 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, on Friday, March 31 at 5 p.m. The program is open to the public and will feature songs from Broadway, the movies, “swing” tunes and jazz classics, as well as popular hits from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. As we welcome the start of the Spring season, as well as the anticipation of the Easter holiday, the program will also feature a fashion show of sorts presented by Saratogian Natalie Sillery, the owner of Saratoga Trunk. No reservations. 

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa. It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20. There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country. If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745. If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each. Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie. Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday only. Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will confirm your order. 

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony. The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40. Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public. There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc. The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from 12 – 5 p.m. Rain date is May 21, 12-5 p.m. The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation. If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first-come, first-served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6pm-9pm

At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music

cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at https://gatewayhouseofpeace.networkforgood.com/events/53895-dinner-for-a-cause

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-of-a-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. This event is on Saturday, March 25, is free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either sop in or call 518-885-5022 to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25 from 4 p.m. – 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 $12.00. 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 @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins 

Opening reception on Saturday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online SHOP at 5 p.m. on March 25. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on our website. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

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

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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 @ 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Audition Announcement

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

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa.  It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20.  There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country.  If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745.  If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking.  There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis.  If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them.   For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local 

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local

businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

  The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public.  There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc.  The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m.

The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation.  If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Dinner for a Cause

Gateway House or Peace announces its Dinner for a Cause on Friday March 24 from 6pm-9pm

At Princepessa Elena 10 Oak St Saratoga Springs. Scrumptious Homemade Italian food, live music

cash bar, raffles galore! Win 50/50 or $10,000 ($100/ticket, only 250 tickets). Cost of admission $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door. Gateway House of Peace provides end-of-life care for those in need in our community. We are 100% donor driven, and we are grateful for you contribution. Buy tickets online at https://gatewayhouseofpeace.networkforgood.com/events/53895-dinner-for-a-cause

Adult Paper Album Scrapbook Class

Turn those pictures from your phone into a beautiful one-of-a-kind scrapbook album. Mary from Memory Makers will show you all the techniques for making an outstanding album to enjoy for years to come. Please bring 10-15 printed photos on a theme or just random pictures. This event is on Saturday, March 25, is free and open to participants,18 years and older. Registration is required, limit 15. Either sop in or call 518-885-5022 to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. 

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner Take Out

The Old Stone Church is having its curb side pickup only chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, March 25 from 4 p.m. – 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 $12.00. 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 @ 518-885-4034. We look Forward to seeing you there.

Architectonic: Wesley Brown & Bryan Hopkins 

Opening reception on Saturday, March 25, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The exhibition will also open in our online SHOP at 5 p.m. on March 25. Both artists will be presenting workshops during the exhibition. Details are on our website. We are located at 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

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

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, March 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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 @ 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Audition Announcement

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

Saratoga Arts Annual Members Meeting

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 28 at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga Arts Gallery, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to register online go to saratoga-arts.org or call 518-584-4132.

ADK Tabletop Day 2023

Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League – Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit our website: www.adirondacon.com

Polka Dance

The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 – 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa.  It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20.  There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country.  If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745.  If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

2nd Annual Awards Ceremony

The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony.  The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. 

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair 

The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40.  Admission will be free with ample parking.  There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis.  If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them.   For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com or 518-885-6506.

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local 

Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party

The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local

businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.

Spring Fling Festival

The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public.  There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc.  The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from Noon – 5 p.m.  Rain date is May 21, noon-5 p.m.

The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.

Trip to Niagara Falls

The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfast 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation.  If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail patty61349@yahoo.com. This will be a first come first served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Irish Family Festival

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

5th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Evening

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

Friends of the Kayaderosseras

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

Pierogi Sale

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

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

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

Community Rummage Sale and Chowder Fest 

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

Preserving Family History

A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Clifton Park Historian John Scherer. Using research he did on Albany County’s Ten Eyck family; John will show us how he traced the ownership of 18th-century furniture and artifacts through various members to about 1960. It is a study of what generations value and preserve for their successors, and will surely invite discussion. The meeting is at the Town of Saratoga’s Town Hall, 12 Spring Street, on the corner of routes 29 and 4 in Schuylerville on March 18 at 1 p.m.

Music and More

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

Brook’s Chicken Bar-B-Q Takeout 

Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, is holding a Drive-through/Takeout  on Saturday, March 18 from 4-6 p.m. Pre-order dinners and schedule a pick-up time before Thursday, March 16 by calling 518-664-7984. Price $15 for half-chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, and cake. Pick-up window is at back of the church on Palmer Street. Dinner will be delivered to your car. 

The Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 

The meeting will be held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa on Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m.  If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes, then we will not meet.    Learn how to extend your growing space and season!  Liz Kormos will demonstrate how to successfully hang squash, cucumbers, and other veggies.  She’ll share hints and secrets on raised beds. Following the presentation., there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member.  Dues for the year is $20.  New members welcome.  Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

High School Musical 2 Auditions

Saratoga Children’s Theatre auditions will be held on March 20 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 615 Maple Avenue, Suite 3, Saratoga Springs. Join us for a show that is quintessentially Summer as the gang from East High heads to the country club! Based on the hit Disney Channel Original Movie, High School Musical 2 includes both high octane dance numbers and powerful ballads from the film, creating a thrilling ensemble show that’s fun for all ages. Please prepare 30-60 seconds A Cappella or with a karaoke track, a song in the style of the show. You will be seen in the order you arrive. If you have a headshot and resume, please bring it along. Performances will be June 2 – 4. Ages 9 – 18. Fill out the online audition form prior to auditions at www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org

Dinner for a Cause

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

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

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

Audition Announcement

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

First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each.  Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie.  Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates:  Friday, April 7, 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.  Bake sale on Saturday only.  Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday.  A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.  

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

Lazy Dog Helping Horses

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

Irish Family Festival

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

5th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Evening

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

Friends of the Kayaderosseras

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

Pierogi Sale

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

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

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

Community Rummage Sale and Chowder Fest 

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

Music and More

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

Dinner for a Cause

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

Northeast Woodworkers Showcase

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

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Audition Announcement

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

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

“Basic Watercolor Skills: Improving What You’re Capable of Doing” 

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, will host with local artist Ralph Caparulo. Five sessions, held every other Thursday, begin on March 2, from 6:00 to 7:30. Participants will explore ideas and painting techniques with watercolor and gouache. Landscape painting exercises will be used to create images “en plein air” or from reference photographs. The free class is suitable for older high school students and adults. A list of materials to purchase will be provided. Participants must register at 518-882-6385. More information at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

Impressions Pups 9th Annual Birthday Pawty

This year’s birthday bash will be held on March 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  and will be “Scout themed”! We will be serving BowWow Bisque and Scout Snacks for the pups! There will be activities, treat tastings, special deals on dog products, coloring contests and a raffle for a great prize basket for one lucky pup and their person! Your dog may even earn an “Impressions Pup Scout Badge”! We will be collecting donations for our local shelters; new or gently used toys, collars, leashes, beds, blankets, or towels, dried and canned dog and cat food and treats. Any donations are appreciated! For more information call 518-587-0666 or email, impressions@impressionssaratoga.com.

Irish Celebration

Hosted by the VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs on Saturday, March 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. Music featuring Maggie’s Clan, buffet and drink specials. All for a donation of $10. All are welcome. Call 518-584-9686 for more information, leave message. 

Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party

Help for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. The event location is the Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GB-five, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www.helpforpd.org/march4th.

Diabetes Classes Online

Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Thursdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30 at 1 p.m. at 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa. Fee: $20, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995. Presented by Diane Whitten, MS, Nutrition Educator. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, plan menus, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas, demonstrations and samples provided. For program details email Diane at dwhitten@cornell.edu.

Irish Family Festival

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

Friends of the Kayaderosseras

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

71st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

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

Community Rummage Sale and Chowder Fest 

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

Audition Announcement

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

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted

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

Fish Fry Friday 

Knights of Columbus Council #246 will once again be hosting Fish Fry Friday each Friday throughout Lent, February 24 through April 7, 5-7 p.m. Advance call-in of orders on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, February 22. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order o French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

Basket Party

Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Basket Party February 24 – 26. Pre Sales begin Friday, February 24- 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, February 25- 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday, February 26- 9 a.m.-noon. Drawing to begin at 1 p.m.  Three levels of ticket packets available, special raffles and 50/50.  No admission fee, food available for purchase. For information call 518-884-8012.  Proceeds support Elks Charities.

Schoharie Crossing Presentation

Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway, will host a program presented by Schoharie Crossing on February 25 at 11 a.m. The topic is Strange History from Along the Erie Canal at Schoharie Crossing. Participants are encouraged to register at 518-882-6385. For more information, visit  www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. 

A Winter Concert: Return of the Duos

Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert on Saturday February 25, at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist, and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist.  With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss. Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website.

For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for
a table(s).

Irish Celebration

Hosted by the VFW Post 420, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs on Saturday, March 4 from 6 – 10 p.m. Doors open at 2 p.m. Music featuring Maggie’s Clan, buffet and drink specials. All for a donation of $10. All are welcome. Call 518-584-9686 for more information, leave message. 

Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party

Help for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. The event location is the Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GB-five, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www.helpforpd.org/march4th.

Irish Family Festival

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

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

The Flurry “Winter Roots” Festival

The Flurry “Winter Roots” Festival will be held February 17-19, 2023. This winter’s Flurry will take place entirely within the Hilton and City Center complex and will offer over 100 sessions of live music and dance for all. Adult prices range from $38-$145, and discounted advance tickets are available online until February 12. Volunteers are needed and free admission is provided for those who work 6 hours during the weekend. More information about ticket sales, the schedule of sessions, performers, and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.flurryfestival.org. View details of the covid policy at www.flurryfestival.org/winter-covid-policy/.

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency Performance 

Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore on February 17, 7:30 p.m.  Concert Program:

JENNIFER HIGDON | Dark Wood

MOZART | Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452

MICHI WIANCKO | 7 Kinships (NY Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall)

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Quintet

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, is located at 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Visit their website for event details. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office.  

Saratoga Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Monday, February 20, 1 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, located at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, in the Dutcher Community Room. The topic will be “Driving Evaluations” our speaker is Donna Stressel, OTR/L, CDI, CDRS, Sunnyview Rehab Hospital. Contact: Kevin McCullough saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com 518-222-4247, Marie Thorne softballmom300@yahoo.com

February Break Camps 

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 617 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 Camps. Costuming: from start to finish – Over the course of the week, students will draw a rendering, learn basic machine and sewing skills, create a small project to practice skill, and collaborate with instructors and peers for ideas to make their design a reality. They will also be encouraged to utilize up-cycled materials and found objects. February 20-24, 9 a.m. – Noon, ages 10 – adult, cost is $275 includes all materials. Rising Stars: High School Musical Week – Join us for a week of singing, dancing, crafts, and fun. Over the course of the week, students will work towards putting on a short performance for family and friends on Friday. February 20 – 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 4 – 7. Class fee $300. For more information visit, saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops. 

February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young 

Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24 from10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. For more information, go online to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

Fish Fry Friday 

Knights of Columbus Council #246 will once again be hosting Fish Fry Friday each Friday throughout Lent, February 24 through April 7, 5-7 p.m. Advance call-in of orders on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, February 22. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order o French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

A Winter Concert: Return of the Duos

Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert on Saturday, February 25, at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist, and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist. With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss. Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website. For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

On Sunday, February 26, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party

Help for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. at Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, and dance to the local band GB-five. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets available at www.helpforpd.org/march4th.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Artists and members are exhibiting during January and February. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady is hosting three artists, William Daisak, Karen Zimmer, and Carol Winterton. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Clifton Park will be hosting “The Two Vals,” Valerie Woodward and Valerie Wolf, featuring an eclectic mix of artwork and use of vibrant colors in landscapes, still-life, paint pouring, realism to abstract. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. Barbara paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors. Barbara will donate proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church. For more information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race

Held on Saturday, February 11 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. May have an indoor facility for this one depending on COVID. It there is no snow, and is at all possible, we may have a trail race instead. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge.  Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com. 

24th Annual Chowderfest 

Discover Saratoga is excited to announce the 24th Annual Chowderfest on Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and presented by Saranac and White Claw. Free shuttles to downtown Saratoga Springs will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saratoga Casino Hotel. For more information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, visit discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.

Abstract/Organic, A Duo Exhibition 

Showcasing two contrasting sensibilities in clay — exquisite abstract vessels by Chip McKenney (FL) and expressive organic sculptures by Cheryl Horning (Greenwich). McKenney and Horning were paired together for this duo exhibition because of their unique interpretations of abstraction in clay. Additionally, they were both educated at Skidmore College and were former students of Regis Brodie, a tenured professor of Art at the Department of Art and Art History at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs for more than thirty years. Abstract/Organic will run February 11 – March 18, with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The Schacht Gallery, located at 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville, is open daily from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

Another Op’nin’ Another Show

Saratoga Voices’ popular dinner cabaret series returns on February 11 and 12, featuring 100 years of Broadway songs. Under the baton of Dr. Michael Lister, you’ll hear the best of Broadway from 1923 to 2023; from Irving Berlin to Lin-Manuel Miranda. A sumptuous dinner at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park, NY will include salmon, sirloin steak, a vegetarian option, and carrot cake. The events begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 and 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 12 with appetizers and a cash bar, followed by dinner and concert. Cabaret tickets ($85 each) can be purchased at proctors.org or saratogavoices.org. Reservations must be received by February 3. No tickets are available at the door.

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding the dance on Saturday, February 11 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs.  The Band GRAVITY will be our entertainment. Cocktails/appetizers  6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment 9 p.m. – midnight. The raffles will benefit Foreverly House (Veterans Community Housing Coalition Home for Female Veterans with Children. Entree choices are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken, and Spinach Lasagna; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and green beans. Dessert is a cupcake tower with a variety of flavors. Cost: $45 per person.  Reservations are first come first serve with seating limited. RSVP: Sandy Hennigan 518-232-4049 or sandytoga@hotmail.com with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment. Checks made out to the Ladies Auxiliary or cash are preferred.  

New York Grown and Certified Workshop 

Join Schoharie County Office for Agricultural Development, Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD), and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets on February 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the workshop.  It will include information addressing the process to apply, benefits of certification, exclusive grant, and marketing opportunities, and more. The program offers opportunities for traditional dairy, livestock, and produce farms, but also for less conventional producers (fresh cut flowers, maple, honey, firewood, craft beverage ingredients, craft beverage production and more). Applications available at https://certified.ny.gov/get-certified. Early registration is encouraged. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend in person. You can attend via Zoom or join us in person at 287 Main St, Schoharie.

Carnegie Hall Ensemble Connect Residency Performance 

Ensemble Connect, a group of the finest young professional classical musicians based out of Carnegie Hall, celebrates its 16th year at Skidmore on February 17, 7:30 p.m.  Concert Program:

JENNIFER HIGDON | Dark Wood

MOZART | Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, K. 452

MICHI WIANCKO | 7 Kinships (NY Premiere, commissioned by Carnegie Hall)

R. SCHUMANN | Piano Quintet

Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, is located at 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Visit the Arthur Zankel Music Center website for event details. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office. 

February Break Camps

Saratoga Children’s Theatre, 617 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs

2 Camps. Costuming From Start to Finish: Over the course of the week, students will draw a rendering, learn basic machine and sewing skills, create a small project to practice skill, and collaborate with instructors and peers for ideas to make their design a reality. They will also be encouraged to utilize up-cycled materials and found objects. Feb. 20-24, 9 a.m. – Noon, ages 10 – adult, cost is $275 includes all materials.
Rising Stars: High School Musical Week: Join us for a week of singing, dancing, crafts, and fun. Students will work towards putting on a short performance for family and friends on Friday.  February 20 – 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 4-7. Class fee $300. For more information visit, saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops. 

February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young

Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24 from10 a.m. -3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr, Malta. For more information, go to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at
518-899-4411.

Fish Fry Friday

Knights of Columbus Council #246 will be hosting Fish Fry Friday each Friday throughout Lent, February 24 through April 7, 5-7 p.m. Advance call-in of orders on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between the hours of noon and 3 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, February 22. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), each with French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce; Macaroni and Cheese ($5); New England Clam Chowder (pint – $7/quart – $13); Single Order o French Fries ($3); and Dessert ($2 – when available). Call 518-584-8547 to place your order or for more information. 

A Winter Concert: Return of the Duos

Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert on Saturday February 25, at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist, and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist.  With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss. Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website.

For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

Parkinson’s Cabin Fever Dance Party

HELP for Parkinson’s, a local charity committed to helping those affected by Parkinson’s Disease live well, invites you to join us on Saturday, March 4. Dancing and fun starts at 7 p.m. The event location is the Colonie Golf & Country Club, 13 Country Club Ln. Voorheesville. Meet old and new friends, eat, drink, have fun, and dance to the local band GB-five, knowing that you will be supporting the local Parkinson’s community. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive condition, for which there is no cure. The HELP for Parkinson’s organization’s mission is to bring local programs and resources, as well as relevant local and national information directly to those living here in the capital region dealing with Parkinson’s. Tickets are $40 per person, includes light food and a cash bar. Information and tickets  available at  www.helpforpd.org/march4th.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Artists and members are exhibiting during January and February.  Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady is hosting three artists, William Daisak, Karen Zimmer, and Carol Winterton. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Clifton Park will be hosting “The Two Vals”, Valerie Woodward and Valerie Wolf, featuring an eclectic mix of artwork and use of vibrant colors in landscapes, still-life, paint pouring, realism to abstract, The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. Barbara paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors.  Barbara will donate proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.  For further information, visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on facebook.

Corning Museum of Glass Trip

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

Chocolate Fest

The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association is excited to announce our 8th Ballston Spa Chocolate Fest, on Friday, February 3 from 4 -8 p.m. We are currently announcing sponsorship opportunities as well as a call for Chocolate Chef entries. Area restaurants, bakeries, and chefs are all welcome to compete to showcase their talents and tastes by preparing small, sample-sized chocolate offerings in 3 categories: Dessert (Sweet), Savory, and Chocolate Beverage. These treats will be judged by Chocolate-fest goers.  While savoring chocolate treats, visitors will enjoy a variety of First Friday activities going on throughout the Village, including live music, artist demonstrations and special promotions just in time for Valentine’s Day. A complete list of events can be found at Ballston.org. 

Free AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

AARP Foundation will provide free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program at the Ballston Spa Public Library every Friday, February 3 – April 14. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. Tax-Aide will provide taxpayer assistance through interaction with IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers in two short same day, in-person meetings to exchange documents. For more information including what type of service is available, which documents you need to file your taxes, and to schedule your appointments stop in or call 518-885-5022. Appointments required. The library is located at 21 Milton Avenue (Rt. 50) with its parking lot behind the building on Low Street. 

24th Annual Chowderfest

Discover Saratoga is excited to announce the 24th Annual Chowderfest, one of the area’s most highly anticipated events of the year. This fun, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. This event is coordinated by Discover Saratoga and presented by Saranac and White Claw. Free shuttles to downtown Saratoga Springs will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Saratoga Casino Hotel. For more information, including a list of participating chowder vendors and discounted hotel rates, please visit discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.

Poetry Workshop: The Creative Fire of Folklore 

 On Saturday, February 4 and 11 at 11 a.m., published poet Susan Comninos will discuss and employ techniques for incorporating elements of your community’s folklore into identity-based poems that can function as your “origin stories.” Come prepared to try your hand at techniques for folding family sayings, stories, and more into poetry that’s at once individual and universal. This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Mid-Winter Lights Festival

Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday February 4 to Brighten the Night in the Saratoga Springs Arts District at Beekman Street. Drop-in lantern-making, suitable for all ages, starts at 4 p.m. at CREATE Community Studios, 70-B Beekman Street; materials provided. At 5 p.m., we’ll take a lantern-lit guided stroll through the neighborhood. (Note: We will be using battery operated candles; no open flames allowed.) We’ll make stops at a couple of historic locations. There will be a bit of music, including sing-along songs. There may even be some dancing! We’ll return to the start for the closing ceremony. For more information, call Frank Lombardo 518-290-0494.
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Countdown to the Triple Crown

This new event on Saturday, February 4, will feature hundreds of silent auction items and an online auction of unique items and experience packages to benefit the Museum. Guests can attend the event in person from 5 to 8 p.m. or bid on special packages online. The early-bird event will feature beer, wine, soda, light refreshments, and entertainment by Rich Ortiz, as well as screenings of the 16-minute signature film “What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame” at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Cost to attend is $10 for Museum members and $25 for non-members. Many of the auction items will be displayed throughout the Museum galleries during the event. To purchase tickets, call 518-584-0400 or visit: https://1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/Countdown-to-the-Triple-Crown 

Saratoga Winterfest 5K Snowshoe Run/Walk

To be held on Sunday, February 5 at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Winterfest will be held outdoors opposite the Administration Building. Bathrooms in Wired Coffee Shop.  Camp Saratoga 8k Snowshoe Race will be held on Saturday, February 11 at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 10:30 a.m. May have an indoor facility for this one depending on COVID. It there is no snow, and is at all possible, we may have a trail race instead. Go to www.saratogastryders.org to download an application or link to online registration at www.runsignup.com. A limited supply of Dion Snowshoes will be available at a $5 rental charge.  Email Laura Clark at laura@saratogastryders.org to reserve a pair or phone 518-581-1278. For information about the entire Dion Snowshoe Series and for snow updates visit www.dionwmacsnowshoe.com

Cabaret Dinner Theater: 100 Years of Broadway

Join us for our 2023 Cabaret, celebrating 100 Yeas of Broadway. Tickets include a delicious Chef’s Buffet while listening to the wonderful music of Broadway. Saturday, February 11 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m. at the Vista Ballroom, Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park. For tickets or more information go to www.saratogavoices.org/events or call 518-416-4060. 

Annual Sweetheart Dinner Dance

The Saratoga/Wilton Elks Ladies Auxiliary is holding the dance on Saturday, February 11 at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs.  The Band GRAVITY will be our entertainment. Cocktails/appetizers  6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., and entertainment 9 p.m. – midnight. The raffles will benefit Foreverly House (Veterans Community Housing Coalition Home for Female Veterans with Children}.  Entree choices are Prime Rib, Stuffed Chicken, and Spinach Lasagna; served with roasted potatoes, tossed salad, roll, and green beans. Dessert is a cupcake tower with a variety of flavors.  Cost: $45 per person.  Reservations are first come first serve with seating limited.  RSVP: Sandy Hennigan 518-232-4049 or sandytoga@hotmail.com with entrée choice, number of guests and method of payment.  Checks made out to the Ladies Auxiliary or cash are preferred.  

New York Grown and Certified Workshop 

Join Schoharie County Office for Agricultural Development, Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. (MVEDD), and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets on February 15 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the workshop.  It will include information addressing the process to apply, benefits of certification, exclusive grant, and marketing opportunities, and more. The program offers opportunities for traditional dairy, livestock, and produce farms, but also for less conventional producers (fresh cut flowers, maple, honey, firewood, craft beverage ingredients, craft beverage production and more). Applications available at https://certified.ny.gov/get-certified. Early registration is encouraged. A light lunch will be provided for those who attend in person. You can attend via Zoom or join us in person at 287 Main St, Schoharie.

February Break Drama Camp with Elyse Young

Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department announces February Break Drama Camp for ages 10-15 will run Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, February 24 from10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The camp will be taught by Malta’s Artistic Director Elyse Young and will include acting skills, vocal techniques, theater games, crafts, rehearsals and performance of a short play. Camp and performance will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. For more information, go online to www.maltaparksrec.com or contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411.

A Winter Concert: Return of the Duos

Saratoga Chamber Players is pleased to announce a winter concert on Saturday February 25, at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue, in Saratoga Springs. The program will bring together Jill Levy, violinist, and Artistic Director, with Margaret Kampmeier, pianist. With music spanning four centuries, treat yourself to the Classical sweetness of Franz Schubert, the contemporary Turkish delight of Kamran Ince, the modern French birdsongs of Olivier Messiaen and the passionate, modern inventiveness of Richard Strauss. Tickets are $20-$30, available at the door or on the website.

For more information visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Artists and members are exhibiting during January and February.  Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady is hosting three artists, William Daisak, Karen Zimmer, and Carol Winterton. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., Clifton Park will be hosting “The Two Vals”, Valerie Woodward and Valerie Wolf, featuring an eclectic mix of artwork and use of vibrant colors in landscapes, still-life, paint pouring, realism to abstract,  The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. Barbara paints in acrylics, oils and watercolors.  Barbara will donate proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church.  For further information, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on facebook.

Friday, January 20

Fish Fry Fridays ?

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Victory Mills | 4 – 7 p.m.

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

High School All-Stars Exhibition ?

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 12 – 4 p.m.

Every year, Saratoga Arts solicits high school art teachers representing schools from Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery counties, to submit artwork from their top three students. The work is installed in our Main Gallery space for the public to see the amazing talent of our local high school all stars. This year, Saratoga Arts encouraged submissions of both visual artwork and written artwork, with the theme Ekphrasis in mind. Looking to the above quote as a definition, we hope that all viewers of the exhibit will walk away questioning how visual artwork can inspire the written word, and the written word can inspire the visual. The exhibit goes through February 4. www.saratoga-arts.org

Saturday, January 21

Fly-In Breakfast ?

Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Allan Maddaus will speak about his book: “Wright Peak Elegy: A Story of Cold War, Nuclear Deterrence and Ultimate Sacrifice.” The book chronicles the story of a U.S Strategic Air Command B-47 Stratojet, flying at 400 miles an hour during a practice bombing run in wind-driven snow and freezing rain, that crashed into Wright Peak in the Adirondack Mountains in 1962. Maddaus will be selling and signing books after the presentation. 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.

The Art of Puppetry with Lita Carbone

Saratoga Children’s Theatre,
615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Our future puppeteers will learn how to develop characters and explore how to make a puppet come to life for an audience. Two sessions: Ages 9-11 on January 21 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 12-18 on February 4 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. $50 class fee includes materials required to make your own puppet. More information can be found on the website under Classes and Workshops, saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops. 

Genealogy and Local History, Heritage Hunters: The Saratoga Room

Town of Saratoga’s Town Hall, 

12 Spring Street, Corner of Routes 29 and 4, Schuylerville

1 p.m. | A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by recently appointed Saratoga Room archivist, Michelle Isopo. Isopo talks about how Saratoga Room houses the Local History Collection of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Besides the usual items genealogists would anticipate finding there, such as shelves of city directories and microfilmed issues of 19th century Saratoga newspapers, the collection offers unexpected resources. Isopo will discuss these lesser-known items, such as the assortment of scrapbooks on the old Hawley Home for Children.  

Sunday, January 22

Sunrise Walk ?

Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7 – 8 a.m. Walk the trails with an environmental educator as you watche the sun rise over the meadow. Email info@wiltonpreserve.org to register.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale ?

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

11-3 p.m. | Join us for the Elks Ladies Auxiliary Craft and Garage Sale. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. household items, hand-made items, clothing, food treats, body lotions, 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).

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser ?

VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1 – 5 p.m.

On the menu for this epic fundraising event: one half wood fried smoked chicken with side of BBQ sauce, roasted potatoes, Cole slaw and cornbread. All for $16. Feed a family of four for $60 (save $4). Cash and checks only please, eat in, or take out. Pre-orders appreciated, but not necessary. Call the post at 518-584-9686 Wednesday – Sunday after 3 p.m. or text 518-796-4066. Open to the public. Post members come on out! Looking for new members. 

An Afternoon with Town Historian Rick Reynolds ?

Our Lady of Grace, 73 Midline Rd., Ballston Lake | 2 p.m.  Join us for an informative and interactive presentation by the knowledgeable and always entertaining Town Historian Rick Reynolds as he tells us about the roles Our Lady of Grace has played in the local community over its 100-year history.  Town of Ballston Historian and parishioner, Rick Reynolds, will share our beginnings in the pavilion at Forest Park to our first church on Edward Street, to today’s modern facility on Midline Road, Our Lady of Grace, its people, and its leaders, and how they have played an active role in local history. This event is part of a series celebrating the Parish Centennial. The public is invited. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.  Cost: Free will donation. Contact Pat Parker at 518-441-2450 with questions.

Monday, January 23

Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting 

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

10 a.m.  | Our presenter will be David Waite.  His presentation is titled, Exploring the Wilderness by Water and Trail.  Dave is a nature and fine arts photographer and the images he creates express his personal creativity and unique view of nature. Following the presentation there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member.  Dues for the year to join the Thymly Herb Group is $20.  New members are always welcome.  Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us.  thymlyherbmail@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 24

Ziti Dinner Benefit

Halfmoon Municipal Center,
287 Lower Newtown Rd, Halfmoon

4:30 – 7 p.m. | Featuring great food, musical entertainment, and trivia games. Tickets can be purchased at the Town of Halfmoon Recreation Office or the Town Clerk’s Office. Tickets: $10 per person, $8 for individuals 55 or older. Menu: baked ziti, meatballs, bread, a drink, and dessert. Dine-in and takeout options available. Proceeds will benefit the Town of Halfmoon Character Counts Program that assists local families in need with the Town’s food pantry and helps provide scholarships to children for the Town’s popular Summer Recreation Program.  For more details, call the Town of Halfmoon Recreation Department at 518-371-7410, ext. 2272, or email newsfromhalfmoon@townofhalfmoon.org.  

Wednesday, January 25

10+ Techniques to Increase your Excel/G-Suite Skills 

ZOOM program, Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library | 3 p.m.

Join the experts at Tech-Talk to learn advanced Excel/G-suite skills, such as helpful ways to add info to spreadsheets and analysis techniques with formulas, lookups, and pivot tables. Free webinar. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Ham Dinner Take Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to order. 518-584-2585. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, salad. Dinner for 2/$30. (Cash only).  

Galway Photography Club Meeting

Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. | For our first meeting of the year, we have invited Schenectady Daily Gazette Photographer Erica Miller to share some of her photographs. Our meetings, held year-round on the last Wednesday of each month, provide a safe and friendly atmosphere for those at all levels of photography to share their photography and learn how to improve their technical and artistic skills. For more information contact Dave Waite via email,  davewaitefinearts@gmail.com

Thursday, January 26

Learn to Speedskate ?

The Weibel Avenue Ice Rink,
30 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs

6:15 – 7:30 p.m. | Learn basic speedskating with The Saratoga Winter Club! Four training sessions and one skate session: January 26 and 31, February 2, 7 and 9; 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.  $50 individual or $90 per family of two – covers instruction, skate rentals (if available) and US Speedskating required insurance (additional family members $15 each). Proper safety equipment must be purchased ahead of time. Skaters must be able to stand on skates, move forward and stop. Email swc.skt.fst.brn.trn@gmail.com or call 518-430-7600 to pre-register.