GLENS FALLS —The Glens Falls Collaborative will be hosting its annual Wing Fest event from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 in Downtown Glens Falls. 

The event is a competition between restaurants for the best wings. Tasting is from noon to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at the bandstand in City Park at 3:30 p.m. will close out the event, with multiple categories of winners. There will also be live music in Downtown Glens Falls.

The 2nd annual Michael DuBray Inferno Wing Eating Competition takes place at 2 p.m. on Glen Street during Wing Fest. Competitors will pay a registration fee of $25 that will go into a Michael DuBray Scholarship Fund. The winner will receive a trophy and bragging rights. The contest honors Michael DuBray, also known as DeeJay DuBray, who helped found the event and served as its chair and champion for many years. Register at: www.glensfallscollaborative.com.

This event will be cash only; Participating Downtown restaurants will serve from their storefronts, and restaurants from outside the city will serve from locations along Glen, Ridge and Maple Streets. There will be entertainment in City Park.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Fred Astaire Dance Studios (FADS) co-owners have been personally affected by the war in Ukraine. Co-owner Grey Masko still has family and friends in the country.

In January, the Studio partnered with Dnipro Euro Deli in Latham to collect clothing and wares to help the people of Ukraine as they endure a harsh winter. As a result of the endeavor, 500 pounds of clothing were shipped to Ukraine.

The shipments were made over the course of a few weeks with the assistance of volunteers at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet. Items were delivered to an organization called My Home, who will help distribute the items to those who need them in Ukraine.

For more information about Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Saratoga Springs, visit www.fredastaire.com/saratoga-springs/ or their facebook page.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Springs Little League is a recreational baseball league for players ages 4 to 13 within the Saratoga Springs City School District, with games played at West Side Recreation Park.

The league offers several age levels: Tee-ball (ages 4-6), Bantam (ages 6-7), Minors AA (ages 7-8), Minors AAA (ages 9-10), and Majors (ages 11 and up).

Saratoga Springs Little League also offers a Challenger Division for ages 4 to 18. The Little League Challenger Program is Little League’s adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and developmental challenges.  The goal of this division is to provide the opportunity for the developmentally and/or physically disabled to enjoy the full benefits of little league participation in an environment structured to their abilities.

Registration for Saratoga Springs Little League closes on March 17. Player assessments for Minors, AAA, and Majors divisions will be held March 18.

To register or view more information, visit: www.saratogaspringslittleleague.org.

BALLSTON SPA —The Saratoga County Career Center in conjunction with the Greater Capital Region Career Centers will hold the following free virtual career workshops in March:

March 8 at 10 a.m.: Goal Setting. This workshop explores how goal setting works, why goals are important, and provides helpful resources to get you started to reach your dreams. Facilitated by Washington and Albany.

March 14 at 10:30 a.m.: Interview Preparation. Learn how to articulate your strengths, what questions to expect, how to address difficult topics, and ace the interviewing process. Facilitated by Schenectady.

March 21 at 10 a.m.: Completing Job Applications. Statistics show approximately 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system to screen candidates for job opportunities. Learn how to prepare your online application to get the most visibility from hiring managers. Facilitated by Warren and Washington.

March 23 at 1:30 p.m.: Social Media. Your social media presence can make or break your ability to find a job. Learn how to use social media to your advantage in searching for a job and marketing yourself to land the job or career you’ve always wanted. Facilitated by Schenectady.

March 28 at 10 a.m.: Overcoming Barriers. Join an informal discussion about how to overcome potential stumbling blocks to finding a job. Whether you’re facing transportation needs, childcare needs, prior justice system involvement, inexperience, health concerns or more, this workshop will provide you with resources and strategies to help you meet your goals. Facilitated by Saratoga and Fulton-Montgomery-Schoharie.

Registration is required for all workshops. Visit thejoblink.org/calendar/ to register or call the Saratoga County Career Center at (518) 884-4170 for more information. The workshops are offered as part of the Saratoga County Career Center’s WorkPays! workforce education campaign. 

The Saratoga County Employment and Training Office provides comprehensive training and employment services to residents through its Career Center and works with local businesses to attract and retain the local workforce.

ALBANY — Schuylerville resident Command Chief Master Sgt. Denny Richardson, has been selected to serve as the command chief for the 15,000-member First Air Force.

Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Feb. 23. 

“Chief Richardson’s career epitomizes public service and I am proud to call him a fellow New Yorker,” Hochul said, in a statement. “His experience serving as a member of the country’s largest Air National Guard and the wise counsel he has provided to its commander have made him uniquely qualified for this job. The First Air Force and the nation will be well served with him in this critical role.”

Headquartered in Panama City, Florida, the First Air Force is responsible for aerospace control and air defense of continental United States and handles duties of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which is the joint Canadian-U.S. entity responsible for the air defense of North America.

A resident of Schuylerville, Saratoga County, Chief Richardson has served as the senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the 5,880-member New York Air National Guard since 2020. In this role, he advises the Air Guard’s Commander, Major General Denise Donnell, on issues such as enlisted training, readiness, and morale. 

Richardson served in the Air National Guard for 34 years, in Maryland before moving to New York. He will begin his new position in April, reporting to First Air Force Commander Lt. General Steven Nordhaus, and will serve as command chief for three years.