February 21 – 27, 2025
Fundraiser Fish Fry
Knights of Columbus Council #246 will resume their Fish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, February 28, from 5 0 7 p.m. Orders may be placed by calling 518-584-8547 on the Wednesday or Thursday or on the day of the event from noon through 3 p.m. The menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($15) or Fried Clam Strips ($12), which come with French fries, cold slaw, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce; New England clam chowder ($13 – quart; $7 – pint); macaroni and cheese ($5); French fries ($3); and, dessert ($2) when available. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to “Columbian Association.”
Hoffman Carwash Fundraiser
Show Your Car Some Love this month and support Gateway House of Peace. Car wash vouchers will be on sale for the whole month of February. The vouchers will be emailed directly to you and can be scanned at the car wash! A portion of ticket sales will directly support our mission. Exterior wash: $14, full-service wash: $44. Hoffman Car Wash operates 3 Full-Service Facilities in Colonie, Clifton Park, and Latham. http://www.hoffmanhelpinghands.com/fundraisers/GHOP
Art in Public Places
Various Locations in Saratoga County | Art in Public Places is a Member-Exclusive program featuring art exhibitions online and in various locations around the Capital Region. This program gives local and regional artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their work while exhibiting in publicly accessible spaces. Visit these locations throughout the area: Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library Café, Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, Saratoga Springs Public Library, Town of Ballston Community Library, Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, Saratoga Springs Train Station, and Country Corner Café. To view online visit www.saratoga-arts.org/Art-in-Public-Places All artworks are for sale and can be purchased online or over the phone at 518-584-4132.
Lecture at the Military Museum
On Saturday, March 1, at 2 p.m. author and military historian Patrick Chaisson will lead a lecture on “Strange, Unusual, and Innovative Weapons of the U.S. Civil War”. Admission to the presentation as well as the New York State Military Museum is free to the public. The museum is located at 61 Lake Ave., in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Home & Lifestyle Show
Get new ideas for your life and home. The show will be held at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2. Featuring 100+ exhibitors, fine art and crafts show, pet adoption and special events each day. New events for this year include two workshops by Saratoga Joinery on Sunday, March 2. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., where kids of all ages can create a wooden craft that they can take home with them. From 12 – 3 p.m. Logan Simms will be demonstrating hand tool woodworking including hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon and dados. Also new this year will be Witch Walk SOSA on March 1, with two performances: 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Another new event by Earthbeat Music, will be hosting a drum circle to be held on Sunday, March 2 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. There will be drums for participants to try drumming. All are welcome. Beat the winter doldrums away in this free-flowing, drum circle. Thanks to our major sponsor, Adirondack Trust, admission is free. For more information, visit www.saratogaspringsrotary.org
Creating Together
A celebration of family, community, and connection. Sunday March 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Walt and Whitman downstairs lounge, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Live music with billboard-charting Cassandra Kubinski – move, grove, sing along. Thank you card writing and card art with Ashley Campbell of Coral and Blue. Brianna’s Brave Dat at School book reading with SoulFilling founder Francine Apy, book readings with Saratoga Springs Publishing’s Vicki Addesso Dodd and Sean Martin, photos with Longshot the Moose. Register at https://found.ee/CreatingTogether
Ladies Nordic Ski Lesson and Lunch
If learning to cross-country ski sounds fun, or if you already ski and are looking to polish your skills, you’ll want to attend the upcoming “lesson and lunch” program for women at Brookhaven Winter Park, 333 Alpine Meadows Rd., Porters Corners on March 2, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructors will provide a one-hour lesson to women grouped by experience followed by a lunch at The View Restaurant. The $40 resident/$48 non-resident cost includes equipment rental, lunch and a beverage of your choice. After lunch, ladies are welcome to ski for the afternoon at their leisure. Those not interested in Nordic skiing may choose to snowshoe instead. The park features seven cross-country trails and two snowshoe loops, a total of 20 kilometers of trails. Register on our website www.greenfieldny.org or at
https://greenfieldny.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29871
Brookmere Wedding Showcase
Network Saratoga partners with Brookmere, 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, in presenting the “Brookmere Wedding Showcase” on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This premier event presents the opportunity for engaged couples to explore Brookmere’s luxurious venue and enjoy stunning displays while connecting with top industry wedding professionals who will offer exclusive planning resources. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. To register, visit www.brookmere weddingshowcase.com A show entrance fee of $10 per person will be collected with online registration prior to the show and a fee of $15 per person will be collected at the door.
13th Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 13th Repair Café at the library on Saturday March 2 from 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste/repair-cafe-saratoga-springs/
Concert of Sonatas
Saratoga Chamber Players celebrates the return of Artistic Director and violinist Jill Levy. She is joined by pianist Margaret Kampmeier for a concert of Sonatas on March 2, 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Avenue. The program will include duos for violin and piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis Poulenc and Robert Schumann. Tickets are available at www.saratogachamberplayers.org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY state Legislature, the office of the Governor and many individual supporters.
First 2025 Slow Roll
Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Bikeatoga on our first Slow Roll of the season, our Pi(e) Ride. We will meet at the Spirit of Life in Congress Park at 10 am, load our pies on Bikeatoga Founder, Ian Klepetar’s Pie Trailer, and ride from house to house to chat and share our pies, sweet and savory!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Pie Ride. Contact us at info@bikeatoga.org or text us at 518-290-0746 for more information.
Community Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church is hosting a Community Rummage Sale, Soup and Chowder Sale on Saturday, March 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. If you’d like to make space and get rid of some items not being used, come sell them! Rent a table and space for $15.00. for information or to rent a table/space email: office@charltonfreehold.org or call 518-399-2873. Savory soups and chowder prepared in the church’s kitchen will also be available for sale.
11th Annual Fundraising Gala
Gateway House of Peace is excited to announce The Butterfly Ball, to be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Bright Family’s historic barn at Twin Leaf Farm in Greenfield Center. It will be an evening of dancing, delicious food, a silent auction, and a chance to win $10,000, all in the spirit of supporting our mission of providing free 24-hour care for the terminally ill. GHOP is a 100% donor-driven organization and relies on fundraising and donations. We are looking for local businesses to support our silent auction by donating goods and/or gift cards to highlight their businesses. Contact Dianne Greene at dgreene@gatewayhouseofpeace.org for more information. We are also looking for corporate sponsors.
Art in the Park
Held in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs on May 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Rain date: Saturday, May 31).
Artists working in all art genres are encouraged to apply, regardless of membership status at Saratoga Arts. All applicants are required to submit 5 images of their merchandise in this application. Artists will be notified of their booth placement by May 2. Booths are 12 x 12 ft. Please make sure to review all guidelines. Apply by April 11. Member booth fee: $125/Non-member booth fee: $175. For more information or to register, visit https://www.saratoga-arts.org/event-5750875
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles, Relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces—8’Wx6’D are $ 30.00 indoor only are (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoor are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D are $ 25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg we can e-mail out contracts. Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message