February 20 – February 26, 2026

Gateway House of Peace Open House

Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa will be holding an open house on Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the public to learn more about our mission. Whether you have a heart for caregiving or a desire to serve your community, we invite you to connect with our mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care in a peaceful home-like setting, Come and tour the house and learn meaningful ways that you can get involved. We have volunteer opportunities for BOD membership, caregiving, thrift shop, events committee and planning   Light refreshments served. Snowdate is Saturday, March 3rd. All are welcome.

Stained Glass Box with Lid Class

2-day beginner/intermediate workshop, February 28, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and March 1, 1 – 4 p.m.  Whether you have done stained glass or not, there is something for everyone in this two-day beginner/intermediate workshop. You can create a box with a lid for your keepsakes or choose from an abstract window frame, or a sun catcher selected from a book of patterns. When you enroll, please let us know if you have done stained glass before, and which type of project you would like to complete so we are sure to have plenty of supplies on hand.  All supplies included. Please bring goggles and gloves if you have them. No open toe shoes. Enrollment is limited. Instructor: Steve Rosenblum. Cost: $125. Note: if there is a different project you would like to work on, please let us know. Register through our website www.Baletflowers.com.

The Tubman Story: Harriet’s Fight for Human Rights

This engaging one-hour pre-recorded presentation will be shown on Saturday, February 28 at 10:30 a.m. Join speaker, Kimberly Szewczyk from the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park to learn about Harriet Tubman’s 92 years of life in service. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped to freedom and then risked her life repeatedly to lead others to safety through the Underground Railroad. The Ballston Spa Public Library is proud to offer this meaningful program in observance of Black History Month and encourages community members to attend. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Please call 518-885-5022 or stop into the Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Avenue.  Parking lot on Low Street.

Braided Heritage: Tracing the Roots of American Cuisine

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) announces a special free community program on March 7 at 3 p.m. featuring renowned culinary historian, James Beard Cookbook Hall of Fame winner and star of the Netflix docuseries High on the Hog, Dr. Jessica B. Harris. Free to attend, however, space is limited. Visit spac.org for details or to register.  For more information visit spac.org.

Call for Local Folk or Irish Performers  

Come audition for an opportunity to showcase your talent during “Café Malta”, an intimate coffee 

house at the Malta Community Center on Friday evening, March 13. It’s lucky Friday the 

13th right before St. Patrick’s Day! We are looking for talented musicians, vocalists, and small acoustic 

bands, storytellers and/or dancers. Each acoustic act selected will play a short 10–15-minute set. 

Auditions are by appointment only.  Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, at 518-899-4411 x 305 or 

theater@townofmalta.gov for more details or to schedule an audition.

Annual 4-H Shooting Sports Course

The course begins March 10 and will be held every Tuesday evening through April 14. This program is open to all youth ages 12 and older. Participants will learn the safe and ethical use of firearms and shooting equipment across multiple disciplines, including Home Firearm Safety, Shotgun, Smallbore Rifle, Muzzleloader, Archery, Air Pistol, and Hunting & Outdoor Skills. Sessions will be held at the 4-H Training Center, located at 550 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa, NY. All equipment, ammunition, and personal protective equipment are provided. Youth must be current Saratoga County 4-H members or enroll prior to participating. The course fee is $50, with an additional $5 enrollment fee for new 4-H members. Please note that all participants must be enrolled in 4-H. If you have any questions, please contact Leland at glb76@cornell.edu.

8th Annual Clue Murder Mystery Night

Join us for an unforgettable 21+ evening of intrigue, strategy, and Revolutionary-era drama — complete with interactive gameplay, a full-course meal, and access to our Silent Auction featuring coveted house seats to Hamilton on Broadway. Whether you’re competing as a colony, rewriting history, or just coming for the vibes, this is one of our most fun (and most important!) fundraisers of the year. Every ticket supports Saratoga Children’s Theatre and helps us continue providing incredible programming and scholarships for our young performers. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com. 

Bus Trip to Aqueduct Racetrack

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders are partnering on a bus trip to historic Aqueduct Racetrack for Wood Memorial Stakes Day on Saturday, April 4. This year’s edition of the Wood Memorial — a Grade 2 race for 3-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail — will be the final time the event is held at Aqueduct before moving to the new Belmont Park in 2027. Tickets are $75 for Museum and NYTB members and $90 for non-members and are on sale now here: https://1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/Aqueduct-Bus-Trip.