AARP/TaxAide Services
The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The TaxAide preparers are trained in federal and state tax regulations and are certified by the IRS. Free tax Preparation services will be available through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/foindtaxhelp or call 1-800-227-7669 for assistance.
Open House - Retired and Senior Volunteers
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Saratoga County is partnering with The Children’s Museum at Saratoga. The Museum is in need of Monday Volunteers. The museum is closed to visitors on Mondays. There is a wide array of opportunity for volunteers to help. The museum can use assistance with building exhibits, repairs, painting, cleaning, gardening, and office work. Stop by on Monday, March 16 from 10 a.m. - noon. and learn more about this flexible, fun opportunity. Children’s Museum is located at 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs.
Bus Trip to Turning Stone
Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a bus trip to Turning Stone Casino, Verona on Monday, March 16. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion, Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. and returns approximately 8:30 p.m. Can play bingo or Casino Bonus. Cost is $10 for Senior members or $15 for non-members. Mail check to PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 or contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.
Havurah Vatik
“Medicare for All” – What Would it Mean, presented at the Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs on March 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dr. George Jolly will explain and clarify issues surrounding possible changes in the way we pay for healthcare. Then we’ll look at what changes have been proposed to “improve” and “enhance” Medicare. Bring your questions, concerns and the comments you have heard. He will speak to all of them (if there’s time). A catered lunch follows the program. RSVP by March 11 to 518-584-8730, ext 4.
Brooks BBQ and Annual Spring Auction
Stillwater United Church is holding a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, March 21 from 4 - 6:30 p.m., until “sold out” in Stillwater United’s Fellowship Hall at 747 Hudson Ave. across from Post office. Parking behind church. BBQ tickets $14. Menu includes half-chicken, potato, coleslaw, roll, cake and beverage. Eat in or take-out. The Annual Spring Auction will be held at the same time. The preview of items begins at 3 p.m. with a scheduled 6:30 p.m. drawing. Winners do not have to be present at the time of the drawing. Handicap accessible.
Leap into Spring with an Evening of Socializing and Music
Join us on Saturday, March 21 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wine, coffee and desserts can be purchased. Music begins at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $15 per person; $40 per family or purchase tickets online go to: uusaratoga.breezechms.com/form/March 21. Proceeds go to UUCSS to support community-based projects. For more information, call 518 587-0403.
Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
On Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free, over 40 vendors, great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and more. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8’ foot table and chairs are just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s).
Estherville Animal Shelter Luncheon
The luncheon will be held at Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main St., Clifton Park, on Sunday, March 29 from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Estherville is celebrating their 65th year as a no-kill shelter that cares for abandoned and abused animals. The luncheon includes Chef’s Buffet, silent auction and raffle. Come support this privately-run facility. Cost is $39 payable to Estherville by March 15, mail to B. Kerker, 1556 Division St, Charlton, NY 12010 by March 20. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
“Researching the Other Half” Genealogy Workshop
The Saratoga County History Roundtable and Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County join together to provide a unique introduction to researching past generations on Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa. For more information, visit saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or contact Jim Richmond at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue Fundraiser
Help save the lives of orphaned animals by dining out on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 – 9 p.m. at The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live entertainment. The Inn at Saratoga will donate 20% of the total food and beverage proceeds to H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue. Reservations suggested but not required.
Spotlighter’s Theater Troupe Auditions
Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions for their June musical production of “The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White” at the Malta Community Center. Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30. Needed are over 30 actors and actresses, ages seven through adult. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-899-4411, ext 305 for more information or audition appointment.
Anxiety and Depression Workshop
An exciting evening workshop from a dynamic presenter, Jaimen McMillan, in conjunction with Parent University will be held on March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Maple Avenue Middle School, Large Group Room, 2nd floor. A look at support for anxiety and depression based on movement and space. No registration required. Free and open to the public.
Open Mornings at Waldorf School
Experience a morning main lesson. Meet for Q & A. Tour our buildings. Lower School, March 31, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 62 York Ave., Saratoga Springs and High School, April 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at 122 Regent St., Saratoga Springs. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Get Paid to Lose Weight and Improve Your Health
Volunteer for an exciting 12-week weight loss research study sponsored by Isagenix International LLC, at Skidmore College. Study participants must be overweight, non-smokers, healthy and between the ages of 30 – 65 years old. You will be compensated $50 successful completion of all testing procedures for the first 6 weeks and another $50 for your successful participation of the entire 12-week study. For details contact Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College, email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Call for Artists with Chronic Illnesses, Disabilities, & Caregivers
If you are an artist living with or caring for someone with a rare disease, serious illness, or disability, this is a great opportunity to share your art. Saratoga-based nonprofit, Beyond My Battle, is holding the second annual “Art with Heart and Hope” show on May 21 at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Deadline to submit is March 30. All art must be able to be hung on a wall. Artist must be at least 18 years old and living in the Capital Region of New York. Artists should submit a photo of their artwork, along with a title, dimensions, medium, and description (approximately 100 words) of how they use art to move beyond their personal battle to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than March 30.
Vendors Wanted for Stop and Shop
Wilton Emergency Squad is having a Spring Stop and Shop on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the General Schuyler Building, 901 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY. We have approximately 40 vendors, raffles, refreshments and much more. Contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709.
Wilton Democrats 2nd Annual Spring Social
The Town of Wilton Democratic Committee is holding its Social on Sunday, April 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. at McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd, Wilton. It’s an opportunity for Wilton residents to mingle and hear about issues of concern in government and the electoral process and Assistant Professor Christopher Mann from Skidmore College's Political Science department will give a brief presentation on "How Early Voting Changes Campaigns and Elections: Lessons from Other States." Appetizers and a cash bar available. Tickets are $25 until March 30 or $30 at the door. For tickets: secure.actblue.com/donate/2020-wilton-social or send a check made out to Town of Wilton Democratic Committee to WDC Treasurer, P.O. Box 4652, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information, contact Tom Federlin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Workshop for Pastoral Care and Care Givers
Pastoral Care Ministry will offer skill building and formation workshops for those of any faith interested in volunteering as a visitor to the sick, elderly, and homebound. The workshops will be held Mondays April 20, 27 and May 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. Information on pastoral visitation, communication, illness issues, spiritual assessment, grief, loss, suffering, faith, death, dying, ritual, sacraments, theology of pastoral care and care giving issues. $60, includes book/materials. Registration is required, space limited. Deadline: April 13. To register: www.rcda.org. PastoralCareTraining; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-641-6818.
Free Trees for Homeowners – Tree Toga 10
Saratoga Needs YOU… to host a free tree in front of your house. Sustainable Saratoga is looking for good planting sites for Tree Toga 10 on April 25. Request a tree by volunteering as a Tree Host at: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga/
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Spiritual Retreat
Losing a child under any circumstances is horrendous. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our Corpus Christi Church Emmaus Ministry Retreat Team on Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Round Lake, - to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Come to a warm and loving place with other parents. Find compassion, rest and peace…at least for a time. Donation: $25 Individuals; $40 Couples. Scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to: www.emfgp.org. For more information: Sharon Ryan at 518-441-5138.
18th Annual Maple in April
On April 25 and 26 the 18th annual Maple in April Festival will be held along Rockwell St. in Hadley. This is an activity-packed, family-friendly, free spring festival hosted by the Hadley Business Association in collaboration with other area organizations. You can look forward to maple demonstrations and tasting everything maple, a scholarship breakfast, horse-drawn wagon rides, a car show, street vendors, art auction, kids’ activities, and more. While some of the scheduled activities are weather dependent, the event will take place whether there’s rain, sunshine, or both. For more information go to www.HadleyNYbusiness.org or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Healing with Horsepower
Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc cordially invites you to our Derby Day fundraiser Event on May 2, from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. As an all-ages event, there is something fun for everyone! Meet the therapy horses and enjoy music, wines, craft beers, ciders, spirits, and gourmet food sampling. Kids can show off their creativity at the derby hat decoration station. There will be hobby horse races, a silent auction and live viewing of the Kentucky Derby Race! All proceeds will benefit the mission of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc. to help rescue retired racehorses and prevent them from encountering abuse or neglect while healing members of our community who struggle with mental health issues. Find out more about Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Inc. at www.thsaratoga.org.
Bus Trip to Niagara Falls
Still seats available for the Olde Saratoga Seniors bus trip to Niagara Falls, two nights, three days on Thursday, May 28 – Saturday, May 30, 2020. Price for two people in room, two beds $588 each. Total payment due by March 31 but must sign up as soon as possible. For an itinerary and price for one, three or four people per room, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
2020 Hubbard Hall Spring Gala
On Saturday, May 30 from 7 – 10 p.m. we’ll be celebrating another great person who has exemplified our mission to make art and community happen here in Washington County. It’ll be another great night with wonderful food by the Round House Bakery Café, open bar, music from Dave Cuite and friends, an exiting life raffle of great prizes, and friendly fun. Tickets are $125 per person, includes food and open bar. For more information, visit www.hubbardhall.org.
Farm Jam!
A musical fundraiser to open doors to a Waldorf Education on May 30, from 6 – 11 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Music performances by The Refrigerators, Sean Rowe, Annie & the Hedonists, The Rodeo Barons, and The North & South Dakotas. Food and drinks served by local restaurants, wineries and breweries. Tickets will be on sale soon. For more information regarding sponsorship, performing at our Farm Jam or more event details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Veterans Breakfast Clubs
Veterans and their friends are welcome at the following Veterans Breakfast Clubs: Tuesdays – 8 a.m., Alexis Diner, 294 North Greenbush Rd., North Greenbush. First and third Wednesdays each month – 9 a.m. Bellevue Café, 2630 Broadway, Schenectady. Thursdays-8 a.m. Schodack diner, 1842 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton. Thursdays-9 a.m., IHOP, 611 Plank Rd., Clifton Park. Third Thursday every month-9a.m., Malta Diner, 2476 Route 9, Malta. Fridays-8 a.m. Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave., Albany.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members are exhibiting throughout the area. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville and Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Route 9, Malta. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
