February 28 – March 6, 2025

Genealogy Day 

A full day of engaging speaker sessions and a hands-on workshop on Saturday, March 8 at the Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library. Ask questions and practice your skills—everything you need to make progress on your family history journey. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

The schedule: 10 – 11 a.m. How to Get Started Building Your Family Tree with Clifton Park Town Historian, John Scherer. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Resources at CPH Library and Beyond with staff from CPH Library, Saratoga County Historian, and NY State Archives.  Noon – 2 p.m. Hands-On Session with volunteer helpers.  2 – 3 p.m. Adding Y-DNA Testing to Your Genealogy Toolbox with genealogist Skip Duett. 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Finding American Women’s Voices with genealogist Jane Wilcox. All day: Information tables featuring local history organizations; light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library.

Let’s Talk Ticks: What Every Livestock Producer Needs to Know

A live webinar event, March 12 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. In person at 50 West High St., Ballston Spa or on Zoom. Joellen Lampman, Community IPM Extension Support Specialist from the NYS Integrated Pest Management Program will discuss what we know about the impacts of ticks and tick-borne diseases on livestock in New York, steps being taken to learn more, and what we might do to mitigate risks for our stock and ourselves. Attendees will receive a Don’t Get Ticked New York kit for their farm. Kits contain tick removal equipment and identification cards. To register for this event: 

Email Robin: rc926@cornell.edu. Call: 518-885-8995. 

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.

Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase

The Northeastern Woodworkers Association will be presenting their 32nd annual Woodworkers Showcase at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on March 29 and 30, 10 am. to 5 pm. Admission is $15, 2 day pass $25, children under 12 free. The show will feature over 500 exhibits of the art of woodworking, including fine furniture, wood sculpture, carvings, musical instruments, toys, turnings, and all things crafted from wood. National and regional vendors will be offering a wide variety of wood, and wood related tools and accessories for sale, along with demonstrations. There will be free lectures and demonstrations on a variety of subjects by talented artisans. Sunday is Family Day with an opportunity for children to build a toy and turn a pen on a lathe. For further information, see www.woodworker.org    

Southern Adirondack Beekeepers Association Spring Seminar

Saturday, March 29,  8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College TEC-SMART, located at 345 Hermes Road, Malta. Guest speakers, raffle, vendors, and more. For information and updates see:  Sababees.org

Mixed Media Art Show 

Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting Art Exhibits throughout the area.  The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, will host the exhibit “Mixed Media Art Show”, featuring students from Shenendehowa Senior High School, during the month of March. Also, during the month of March, the Mechanicville Library, located at 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, will host a show of watercolor artwork featuring animals and landscapes of SSAS member and artist, Faith Weldon. Stop in and view these amazing artists.   For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com

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