March 13 – March 19, 2026

Upcoming Events

Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players

The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players age 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more information, call or text 518-470-7894 by March 20.

A Fun Night of Line Dancing

Join us Friday, March 20 from 6-9 pm for a fun night of line dancing at Murray’s Fools Distilling Company, 7152 Amsterdam-Glenville Road, Glenville, in support of Gateway House of Peace. Dance the night and winter blahs away with Allison Drapeau, Board Vice President of Gateway House of Peace and line dancing instructor, as she leads beginner-friendly lessons followed by open dancing—NO experience needed. We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle and themed baskets. Food will be available for separate purchase. $10 cover charge with 50% of all cover proceeds will automatically be donated directly to Gateway House. Come dance to donate and give back to this incredible mission. We can’t wait to see you there. Dance your winter blahs away and have a lot of fun.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters will meet Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. Town of Waterford Historian, Russ VanDervoort will discuss his adventures in unearthing his family’s surname story. A shotgun wedding, Civil War Service, a nasty court case, and a maverick family member telling his family’s story, all influenced the evolution of his family name. Russ had been told several versions of his ancestors’ stories. He will explain the process that helped him determine the truths of how the changes took place. Russ has held many positions in Waterford and has written several local history books. For information, call 518-885-9309. 

Seed Starting Lesson and Workshop

Join the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Madison Blodgett for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the essential skills needed to start seeds indoors. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to cultivate your green thumb while embracing sustainability and environmental stewardship. Join us and become part of a vibrant community of local residents passionate about gardening and healthy living—register today. Cost of event is $25, pre-payment and registration required, all funds go to the Unlimited Garden Fundraiser. Pre-registration can be made by emailing Jessica Luse at jmh452@cornell.edu. Registration deadline is March 13.

The Windermere Children

Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, presents a panel discussion of the PBS drama, The Windermere Children. The program is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. Several books and films have chronicled the 10,000 children rescued out of Europe during World War II on what became known as Kindertransport, the trains that carried the children to safety in Great Britain. Lesser known is the smaller, post-war British mission to rescue Jewish orphans who survived the concentration camps and give them a chance to reclaim their lives. Pre-registration is required. To register, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/kVG1OUi/WindemereChildren