SCHUYLERVILLE, NY — The Saratoga County 250th Commission today announced the 4th Annual Turning Point Symposium will be held on May 3 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Old Saratoga American Legion Post, 6 Clancy St. in Schuylerville. As an enhancement to the Symposium, a guided bus tour following the Knox Trail will be offered on May 4th.

General registration for the symposium is $89 and includes a light breakfast and deli lunch. The guided bus tour is $75 and includes a box lunch.  Those interested can register for both events at Saratoga250.com.   

Formerly known as the Women in War Symposium, the event features renowned authors and historians presenting on Revolutionary War history.  This year, topics related to Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery have been added to coincide with the 250th anniversary of that historic event, which will be commemorated later this year.  Additionally, book vendors, augmented reality exhibits and an 18th century artillery display will be available throughout the day. 

Departing from the Gateway Visitor Center on 30 Ferry St. in Schuylerville, Sunday’s event will be following the sled tracks of Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery. The tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., highlighting sites from Fort Miller to the Mohawk River.  

To register or for more information, please visit Saratoga250.com.

WILTON — On Mondays – May 5 and 19 – from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wilton Wildlife will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. 

The walks are led by Wilton Wildlife’s volunteer Linda Hovious along with an Environmental Educator. 

The walks allow participants to get out on the trails with like-minded people and observe the beauty of nature in the spring. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round. Additional walks are also scheduled for June 16 and 30.

Wilton Wildlife will be also holding a Learn to Bird program from 8 – 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8.

Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register go to: www.wiltonpreserve.org. For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Automobile Museum will host its annual Spring Auto Show, starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Saratoga Spa State Park, where they look to break their record for the number of participating vehicles. 

With more than 950 cars, trucks, and motorcycles taking part in the event last year, the goal is to reach or exceed 1,000 participants this time around. 

Beyond the showing of vehicles, food and automotive-related vendors will be on site. 

The event will conclude with the traditional awards ceremony and interviews between MC Ron Hedger and the winners in each of the nine judging categories. The ceremony will also be highlighted by the Best in Show award. 

The show will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free for all spectators. Those who would like to preregister can do so for $20 at www.saratogaautomuseum.org before May 9. Registrations the day of the event will cost $25. Everyone who registers for the show will be given admission to the auto museum.

Visit www.saratogaautomuseum.org to learn more about the auto museum’s exhibits, car shows, special events, and themed summerlong shows. 

BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors who live in the greater Greenfield area. The department has an immediate need for volunteers who can pick up meals at Galway Town Hall and deliver them to residents in the town of Greenfield and surrounding area. 

The program helps many seniors, age 60 and older, remain independent in their homes by providing them with a nutritious ready-to-eat lunch each weekday. 

Volunteers can choose a flexible schedule that meets their availability, volunteering as little as once a week or as much as five days a week. Meals are picked up at 11 a.m. and delivered until 1 p.m. each weekday. 

Those interested in becoming a meal delivery volunteer should call the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services at 518-363-4020. Training and orientation are provided. Individuals simply fill out an application and provide references to the Saratoga County Department of Aging and Youth Services. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license and their own vehicle.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community, a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs is partnering with Maria College to host an informational session on the Caring Gene Career Pathways Training Program. 

The hour-long session will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 at the Embury Café, 133 Lawrence St. in Saratoga Springs.

Registration is required by Thursday, May 1 at Marketing@thewesleycommunity.org. Classes are held exclusively on weekends with free tuition, books and fees provided to eligible students.

The meeting is open to Wesley Community staff and local residents who are interested in learning more about pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) through the Caring Gene Program, an initiative funded through the New York State Department of Health and offered at Maria College. 

Free training is offered through the Training Program in 13 health-care fields and is open to students who meet eligibility requirements. To qualify, students must agree to a three-year service commitment with a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care network provider in New York that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured individuals. Additionally, students must complete their degree by spring 2027 and fulfill the service requirement by 2031.

The program is designed to address healthcare workforce shortages in New York’s most impacted areas by removing barriers to career advancement.

Students who successfully complete their degree through the program and opt to work for The Wesley Community will receive a competitive and team-oriented benefits package, including competitive pay, incentive compensation, paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a new daily pay option.

For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org. 

• Meetings This Week • 

Saratoga Springs: 

Zoning Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 28.

Design Review Board Meeting, 6 p.m.,
Wednesday, April 30.

Planning Board Workshop, 5 p.m., Thursday, May 1.

Next City Council Meetings – Tuesday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 20.
The council meets twice per month.
All meetings held at City Hall, Broadway,
Saratoga Springs. 

Ballston Spa – The Village of Ballston Spa Board of Trustees Meeting takes place 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Village Office, 66 Front St., Ballston Spa. 

Wilton – The Town Board will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Wilton Town Hall, 22 Traver Road.   

Saratoga County Upcoming:

Health & Human Services Committee (Tuesday, May 6); Economic Development Committee (Wednesday, May 7); Law & Finance Committee (Tuesday, May 13). 

Public Hearing (Tuesday, May 13) re: Alexi’s at the Airport key lease terms. 

Next Board of Supervisors Meeting – Tuesday, May 20. The full Board meets once per month. 

Saratoga County meetings held at the county complex in Ballston Spa. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Arts invites the public to join in celebrating the region’s creative community at the 2025 Grantee Ceremony.

The event will take place 3-5 p.m.  Sunday, April at Bookmakers Lounge in the Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 

The free event will honor 83 artists and nonprofit organizations—the highest number of recipients in the program’s history—as they receive a collective $245,000 in funding through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) program.

From theater and music to visual arts and cultural education, the grants support projects in Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties and represent a growing investment in the creative life of the region. 

The afternoon celebration will include complimentary appetizers, a cash bar with drink specials, and live music from Alex Chang of Improv Spaces, one of this year’s grantees. Attendees will also hear from Amy Bloom, Executive Director of Saratoga Arts.