Defensive Driving Class
On Saturday April 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle Guidelines. The class will be held at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. There is a fee of $35 per person. Bring a friend and the fee is $30 each. Portion of the fee goes to the church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankowski at 518-286-3788.
Auditions for Robin Hood
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe - Auditioning children (ages 10+), teens and adults, Sunday April 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. or Monday April 12 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Especially needed: Teen and adult men! Auditions will be scheduled in small groups and by appointment only. All Covid-19 protocols will be explained when requesting your appointment. Rehearsals will begin April 19 and run most Monday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons until performances. Performances are tentatively slated over two weekends, June 12 and 13, and June 19 and 20, subject to Covid-19 limitations at the time. 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 to schedule your audition appointment or for additional information.
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, located at 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is resuming a pierogi sale on Tuesday, April. 13. As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese perogies. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen. Please order soon as we expect the orders to be larger than usual. We also may have stuffed clams. Please call 518-363-0001.Thank you for your patience at this time of COVID. Pick up will be from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Please wear your masks when you arrive. We follow all proper procedures for your safety.
Sign up for the Saratoga Elks Auxiliary Craft and Garage Sale
Monthly Sale will be an outside sale on Saturday, April 24, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The sale will be in the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club parking lot on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 30 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and friends to meet. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors are signing up every month. An 8-foot table is just $15; call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). You may bring folding chairs for your convenience. All Covid-19 guidelines will be followed; people must wear masks and adhere to socially distancing guidelines. Tables are placed 6 foot apart with ample distancing in front of tables. Rain dates are Sunday, April 25 and Sunday, May 23.
Fly Casting Clinic
The Capital District Fly Fishers will be holding its annual Fly-Casting Clinic, Saturday May 1 at the Town of Halfmoon Park, with a rain date of Sunday May 2. The park is located at 162 Rte. 236 Halfmoon NY 12065. The clinic runs from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Come learn to cast or get help to improve your casting skills. If you have a rod, bring it. If you do not one will be provided. There is a $20 fee to cover cost. For information: about the fly-casting clinic contact Rodney Priddle 518-421-6762, Paul at 518-885-8257 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All Participants must wear a mask and have eye protection. To register send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include Name (names), Phone number, if you are an experienced caster or new to fly casting.
Horse Tack Swap Meet
To celebrate the completion of the new Horse Arena the Washington County Fairgrounds will be kicking off the 2021 season with a Horse Tack Swap Meet on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Many have spent 2020 organizing barns, attics, and basements, now take the final step and get rid of your gently used horse-related tack and equipment! Businesses and Non-Profits with equine-related business and services are welcome to apply for booth space as well. Booth Spaces are $10. for a 10x10 booth - set up a table or bring your horse trailer or truck to display your items for sale. Booth signs ups are available on the Washington County Fairground website or by calling the Fairgrounds at 518-692-2464.Though out the day equine demonstrations on equine care and equine-related events presented by the Washington County Draft Animal Association and the Tri-State Liberty Club will be happening throughout the grounds. Whether you have been around horses your whole life or just getting started this event is sure to have something for everyone!
Southern Saratoga Art Society
Two featured artists during the months of April and May 2021 in The Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park.Faith Weldon and Joan VanAlphen are well known throughout the area, both are members of various art groups and won numerous awards for their pieces. Faith works in several mediums including watercolors, fluid acrylics, collage, and pastels.She is inspired by the outdoor world and developing paintings from her imagination. Some of her works include Victorian Ladies, wine bottle collages and musicians. Joan paints in both oils and watercolors.Her passions include abstract painting and working in acrylics. She especially enjoys painting landscapes and flowers. SSAS member Neil Sergott will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville during March and April.His subject matter is taken from the local Hudson River Valley Region.Neil is an accomplished photographer who has a keen eye for finding beauty in this marvelous region.Stop in to view these shows and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
