March 22 – March 28, 2024

Vendor/Craft Show

Held at Rescue Squad Building located at Route 29 in Schuylerville on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be raffles, concessions, and lots of vendors. Come out to support your local rescue squad. For more information, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709. 

Community Gardening

If you love to garden but don’t have the space join us at the community garden. If you are new to gardening, there are many knowledgeable gardeners there who are happy to offer advice. There are 52 raised beds on the Wesley campus, with a mix of Wesley residents, Skidmore community members and residents who grow healthy organic vegetables and beautiful flowers to improve their diet, brighten their lives and make new friends. Monthly gatherings at the garden and a very fun harvest dinner at season’s end. If you would like an application, send an email to Susanbokan@gmail.com.

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe Auditions

Auditions for the first production of Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s 35th season ‘The Masterpiece’ are April 8 and April 10. Looking for ages 7-adult. There are many roles for all ages. ‘The Masterpiece,’ an original musical comedy, is a look back at the 1970s with the audience involved in figuring out the tangled web of characters. Originally written in 1999, this show is being revived for performances on June 22 and 23. Auditions are by appointment only. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x 305 for additional information, or to set an audition appointment.

Seeking 2024 Sustainability Fair Exhibitors

Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite sustainability-minded for-profit businesses and non-profit community organizations to apply to be exhibitors at the third annual Saratoga Sustainability Fair. The event will be held at Skidmore College, located at 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Saratoga Sustainability Fair is an exciting opportunity for community members to discuss sustainability, connect with local sustainable businesses and organizations, and learn about innovative climate solutions and ways to get involved. To apply for your non-profit organization or for-profit sustainable business to participate in the exhibit hall visit sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/saratoga-sustainability-fair/. 

Volunteer Tree Planters Needed

On Saturday, April 27, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 10th year of TREE TOGA planting event, adding an expected 35 shade trees to the urban forest. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed. Volunteers will check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm at 9:30 a.m. on April 27 and get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams. Once the trees are in the ground, Tree Host homeowners and other volunteers provide the care that is critical to tree survival and the success of Sustainable Saratoga’s mission to preserve and expand Saratoga’s urban forest. To get involved in this family-friendly community event, sign up at sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga

Color Pop!

Saratoga Clay Arts Center presents COLOR POP!, a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 42 clay artists. Juried by prominent potter and artist, Didem Mert, this exhibition features ceramic works that utilize color theory to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions. The exhibition runs through April 27. The Schacht Gallery is open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Located at 167 Hayes Rd., Schuylerville. Visit saratogaclayarts.org, call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.

23rd Annual Maple in April Festival

An outdoor, one day family-fun event on April 27. A French toast breakfast at the Hadley Senior/Community Center, 24 Maple St. at 8 a.m., maple sampling, a Backyard Sugar Makers Tasting Contest, Lil’ sugar dust-off Car, Truck and Vintage Tractor Show at the Hadley-Smead Park on Stony Creek Rd. Food trucks, craft vendors, music, horse drawn wagon rides, the Roaming Railroad, street performers, Smokey the Bear, turn-your-own wooden wands with the Wizard, Farm Pets and activities for children including games, inflatables, face painting and pony rides. For more information email: info@hadleybany@gmail.com or vendors.hadleynyba@gmail.com for vendor application. 

23rd Annual Golf Classic

Hosted by the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Leaders Association. This year’s event will take place on June 1, at Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course. Join us for a day of friendly competition with fellow golfers, all while supporting a great cause. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1200 to $130, and individual players can join for just $140. To register, visit ccesaratoga.org/4-h-youth-development/4-h-annual-golf-classic 

Craft Fair at Brookside Museum – Vendors Wanted!

The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/event/2024-craft-antique-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.