Research Study Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Recruitment of volunteers starts today. Do You Want to Improve Your Health and Get Paid $50? Volunteer for an exciting 8-week research study at Skidmore College. Study participants must be pre-diabetic or diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and between the ages of 30 – 65 years old. You will receive FREE: State of the Art body fat analysis using the BODPod technology, Blood HbA1c, lipid, and sugar (glucose) analysis, physical activity monitoring and dietary analysis and Comprehensive analysis of all your results at the completion of the study. Contact: Dr. Karen Arciero at Skidmore College, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Southern Saratoga
Art Society
Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area. During March, April and May SSAS members will be exhibiting their work at Clifton Park Town Hall, the Mechanicville Library, and the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Growing Great Hostas Lunch and Learn
Presented by Dave Jennings, Master Gardener for CCE of Saratoga County and co-founder & newsletter editor for the Upstate New York Hosta Society, “Growing Great Hostas” will feature professional guidance from a Local Hosta Specialist. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 from 12:10-1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Call CCE at 518-885-8995 for more information. To register visit: pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=GreatHostas_241
Suicide Prevention Awareness Training
March 24, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Church at Newtown Rd., 142 Lower Newtown Rd., Waterford. CAST (Community Awareness Skills Training) is a community-oriented event to explore how we think and talk about suicide. CAST addresses suicide as a major community health problem and presents steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of suicide. It is designed for parents, teachers, first responders, medical professionals, support groups, veteran organizations, domestic abuse organizations, senior centers. All are welcome. Free to the community. Registration requiredL newtownroad.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1083330. For questions, contact Amy Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saratoga Community Garden at Wesley,
10th Anniversary
Applications are now open for local gardeners wishing to reserve a bed for this year. The garden has 52 raised beds available for members of the Wesley community and Saratoga Springs residents aged 16 and up. Beds are 10’ x 5’ in size at $45 per bed for the season (April 16 thru November). The deadline to apply for a garden bed is Friday, March 25. Participation in the garden is open to anyone living in Saratoga Springs; you do not have to have a connection with Wesley to join. For more information or an application, please contact Sandy Nealon, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 518-928-1481.
Lose the Winter
Blues Concert
On Saturday, March 26, Principessa Elena will host the concert featuring blues artists Mark & Jill. Food will be available with the price of admission. Tickets are $20 pre-advance; $25 at the door. Pre-pay at this link: www.trfinc.org/event/march-26-lose-the-winter-blues-a-benefit-concert-for-the-trf/?fbclid=IwAR1-tuPLQvk4WBoDl7XoxyLK0 mfyt_mIPRiD1zyv7mdHny5 BeNb gwd--BA
Diabetes Classes Online
Dining with Diabetes, a program for people with diabetes or prediabetes and their family members, is being offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 at 1 p.m. Fee: $15, financial assistance available upon request. To register call 518-885-8995. Presented by Diane Whitten, Cornell Cooperative Extension. Participants will learn how to fit carbohydrates into a healthy menu, effectively use food labels, choose meals at a restaurant, and adopt other healthy habits to help manage diabetes through healthy eating. Recipe ideas provided. Time provided for Q&A. For program details email Diane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Auditions for ‘The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White
Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces auditions for the June 11 & 12 musical production. Auditions will take place at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta on Sunday, March 27 and Monday, March 28, by appointment only. Be a part of this twisted fairytale with tongue-in-cheek humor. Dozens of acting, singing, and dancing roles available for kids (age 7 & up), teens, and adults! To schedule your audition appointment contact Spotlighter’s Artistic Director, Elyse Young, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-899-4411 ext. 305.
4-H Tractor Safety
Open to youth 14 and older. This program is a great opportunity for youth who currently work on farms or around machinery, those who will be seeking employment on a farm, or anyone who would just like to learn more about farm and machinery safety. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of equipment including tractors and implements, skid steers, ATVs and chainsaws. They will also visit a variety of agribusinesses, and receive HOSTA certification upon successful completion of the program. The orientation for this year’s event will be via Zoom on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact your local Cornell Cooperative Extension Office. To sign-up, please visit: reg.cce.cornell.edu/20224HTractorSafety-2_241.
NYS Yellow Ribbon Day Annual Celebration
Hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling the “Yellow Ribbon Lady” at the Town of Halfmoon, Veterans Memorial Park, 162 Route 236 Halfmoon, on April 9 at 11 a.m. We will be accepting donations for NY2 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., mothers who have a child currently serving or have honorably served in the military. Donations received will be used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed troops. Donations requested: microwave mac & cheese cups, snack packages of cookies & crackers, granola bars, beef jerky, trail mix, tuna pouches, nuts, Rice Krispie treats; gum; individual drink mix packages; puzzle books; razors; deodorant; black socks; toothpaste, toothbrushes; small size shampoo and conditioners. Questions: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Get a Table for
Spring Craft Fair
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Avenue in Saratoga. This Craft Fair benefits our annual Scholarship Fund for 2022. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6-foot space with an 8 ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club. Masks should be worn by everyone per NYS Guidelines.
Tree Toga 11 – Volunteer to help on April 30
Sustainable Saratoga needs you to help plant trees. Tree Toga is a fun, family-friendly event. Our great volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation. We will plant fifty-three young trees throughout Saratoga Springs this year. On April 30, volunteers will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m., volunteers will disperse to plant shade trees at residential and institutional sites around the city, finishing about noon. To learn more, and to sign up as a tree planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to www.sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga. For inquiries/donations: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
