Sustainable Saratoga’s Tree Toga
On Saturday, April 24, the Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project is celebrating our community’s resilience and hope for the future by putting trees in the ground at the homes of 15 excited Saratogian families. This will bring the total number of Tree Toga plantings to 270 trees since 2014. This year we’ll be doing things differently and taking into account COVID-19 precautions. Teams of planters will gather at each planting location, getting those trees into the ground, to be nurtured and cared for by the homeowners whose yards will host the trees. The care that Tree Hosts provide is critical to tree survival and the success of Sustainable Saratoga’s mission to preserve and expand Saratoga’s urban forest. Spring is a great time to plant your own tree. So why not join Tree Toga in spirit by planting one in your own yard, and sharing a picture of your new tree at #NextGenTree? Sustainable Saratoga recommends planting a variety of trees native to our local forests, as well as a few of those from the wider region, that are adapted to our soils and climate and provide food and shelter for a variety of insects and wildlife. You can find a wealth of practical information on choosing, buying, planting and caring for trees at: sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry-project/practical-info-for-tree-planting-care
Team Up to Clean Up
Team up with family and Friends for Earth Day on April 24 and 25. While we can’t get together for an Earth Day clean-up, we invite you to volunteer an hour or two to raise awareness about litter pollution and help beautify our area. Grab some trash bags, gloves, and some friends to clean our roadsides and neighborhoods. Location: any neighborhood, street or park. Share your pics #sustainablesartoga. Pledge online to join our socially distanced community litter clean-up. sustainablesaratoga.org
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. 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.
28th Annual Washington County (NY) Fiber
All over the County - Nine farms and a spinning mill - Contact: Mary Pratt, 518-744-3947, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or visit http://washingtoncountyfibertour.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/washingtoncountyfibertourny.
Brown Bread & Bake Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi south of Route 29) is hosting their famous Steamed Brown Bread and Bake Sale in time for Mother’s Day. Brown bread is a delicious, rich, and hearty treat loaded with molasses and raisins, that is steamed in coffee cans over a water bath. It freezes well and keeps great in the fridge. Place your order by calling 518-885-4794 before Monday, April 26, leaving your name, phone number and desired number of loaves ($6.50 each). Pick up dates are Friday May 7, from 4 – 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with a bake sale during Saturday’s pickup. Any questions please call 518-885-4794.
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 n ame(s), 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. 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.
Donations Wanted for Fundraiser Yard sale
The sale will take place on June 4, 5, & 6, from 9a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland Street in Ballston Spa. Items wanted: Household items, jewelry, toys, furniture, tools, etc.
Donations can be dropped off May 1-June 1. Please call Elaine 518-587-5109 to set up donation drop off.
All proceeds go to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven End of life home that cares for local resident & families during loved one’s final days.
Volunteers Needed at Saratoga Senior Center
Help senior citizens get to their medical appointments, pharmacies or even grocery shopping. Paint, do handy work, clean, or bring your families to assist with yardwork. Or simply listen to seniors and give reassurance. While these small acts of kindness may seem like nothing to you, they could quite possibly change the day, week, or month for a senior citizen with limited mobility or without transportation. We would love to have you here at the Saratoga Senior Center. Please contact Lawrence at 518-584-1621 x209 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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 works in several mediums including watercolors, fluid acrylics, collage, and pastels. Joan VanAlphen paints in both oils and watercolors. Stop in and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
