Outside Programming
The Town of Malta Parks and Recreation is offering Outside Programming. Enjoy fitness outdoors. Yoga and Zumba classes (evening and morning) under the Malta Park Pavilion. Free Zumba class 6/7 (must pre-register) Painting in the Park with Pat at the Malta Community Park. Explore the outdoors with a free story walk at the Shenantaha Creek Park through June 25. To register and for more information visit www.MaltaParksRec.com
Annual Plant Fair
Tomatoes from organically grown seeds; herbs, lettuce, other vegetables, and a wide variety of local perennials. Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Sunday, May 23 from Noon to 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Saratoga Springs, Church Parking Lot - 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Masks and social distancing required - Cash or checks, no credit cards. Free Winterberry Shrub seedling to each of the first 25 families. For additional information, contact: 518-587-0403.
Holy Hootenanny on the Hill
Music Festival St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church in Mechanicvile. All are welcome on Saturday May 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. Music by Adela & Jude, Magic by Dave McClements. Free Ice Cream. Bring a lawn chair, please wear mask, contact tracing & covid policies observed.
Harmony Corners Volunteer Fire Department Famous Chicken Barbecue
The Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue will be held this spring on Sunday, May 23 at the Harmony Corners firehouse, Route 67, Charlton. This will be Drive through, takeout only. Serving ticket holders between 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop, Mail N More in Burnt Hills, and McConchie’ Heritage Acres Campground. Dinner includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and cake. Cost is $13.
Watercolor Demonstration
SSAS is hosting a free and open to the public watercolor demonstration with artist Robert O’Brien on Monday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register please visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Watercolorist Robert O’Brien is focused primarily on landscapes and architectural studies. He finds beauty in the ordinary, subtle reminders of everyday life in rural New England and is an expert at creating light through the use of shadow. To learn more, visit: robertobrien.com. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Donations Wanted for Fundraiser Yard sale
The sale will take place on June 4, 5, and 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gateway House of Peace, located at 479 Rowland St., 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 and families during loved one’s final days.
Perennial Plant and Garage Sale
The Southern Saratoga Garden Club will hold its annual perennial plant and garage sale on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with the Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Garage Sale and will be located at 8 Berkshire Dr., Clifton Park. A wide selection of shade and sun perennials will be available, including a variety of specimen Hosta. In addition, experienced gardeners will be on hand to assist you in choosing plants suitable to your garden. Miscellaneous garden art and other garage sale items will also be on sale. Proceeds from the sale will fund the club’s scholarship to a graduating Shenendehowa student entering a horticultural-related field, the Wiawaka Center for Women in Lake George, and The Nature Conservancy. Masks and social distancing will be required.
Craft Fair at Brookside
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair. The family-friendly free event will be held at beautiful Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, antiques, and farm products. Moreover, the event is juried, and vendors will be judged on their originality, creativity, and craftsmanship. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Thus, this is a terrific opportunity for New Yorkers to sample and appreciate the best of upstate artisans, farmers, and culinarians. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Cars & Coffee
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be sponsoring the event on June 5 from 8 – 11 a.m. at the Middle Grove Town Park. The event is free. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. The event is sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. Anyone interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Annual Garage, Bake and Plant Sale
Join us on Saturday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Italian American War Veterans, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. Rain or Shine. Bake sale will include cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, and other specialties. Plant sale will include assorted hanging baskets, packs of assorted flowers, and assorted vegetables. There will be no public garage sale items accepted.
Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale
Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs will hold their sale on June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A large variety of herbs and a selection of perennial plants and garden decor items will be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund various community projects sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club. There will be many experienced gardeners to help assist you. CDC guidelines will be followed. Interested in joining a garden club? Come and visit us; new members are always welcome. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Program
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7 years old. The program will run two weeks July 12-16 and July 19- 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme and it will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities! We are located at 418 Geyser Rd. Suite 5, Ballston Spa. The program is in person and class size is limited. We will be following all CDC, state, and local Covid-19 prevention guidelines. Cost $200 for a week, $380 for two weeks. For more information and registration please visit www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037.
