Bike Rodeo
Come join Turning Point District Cub Scouts for a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. and noon at the Wilton Mall. All youth in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. There will a bike safety check area, an obstacle course, and a patch for participants. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with bike patrol law enforcement members and watch them navigate the obstacle course. Bring your bicycle or scooter along with your helmet. Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games. All attendees will get a free raffle ticket for a new bicycle. Contact John Koch (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for further information.
Garden Book Sale
Hubbard Hall Campus, 25 Main St., Cambridge | 9 a.m. – Noon. A sale of used garden books. The garden book collections of two remarkable local gardeners, Jini McNeice and Carole Dilley, will be for sale, along with contributions from anyone else who would like to add to the fun. The sale will take place in the Lovejoy building along the yellow brick road. Contributions to the sale of seeds, garden tools and accessories are also welcome. They may be brought directly to the sale at 9 a.m. or may be dropped off between 3 and 5 p.m. on April 29. We will also be holding a raffle of a beautiful handmade tote bag containing some floral goodies.
Adult Tractor Safety Class
The basics of tractor safety will be presented on April 30, 10 a.m. – noon at the 4-H Training Center located at 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. The class includes rollover prevention and importance of ROPS & seatbelts, runover prevention, PTO safety, basic safe operating principles. Register by contacting Nicolina Foti, 518-885-8995 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Free Lecture
The Friends of the NYS Military Museum are hosting a free lecture on Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the museum, located at 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. The topic will be “The 42nd Rainbow Division and the Liberation of Dachau”, and will be presented by Colonel Richard Goldenberg, a 42nd Division officer and historian, and a veteran of the Iraq War. The Colonel will discuss the combat history of the division in the winter and spring of 1945, culminating in the liberation of the notorious Dachau concentration camp on April 29, 1945.
Say Something: Tactile Voices in Clay
Saratoga Clay Arts presents a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 48 clay artists. Juried by prominent Philadelphia potter and artist, Kevin Snipes, the selected utilitarian works not only function well in our daily lives, but also use decoration, narrative imagery, words, and/or form to give the works a glimpse into the passionate mind of the maker. The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 30 online and in person, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m., and runs through June 11. A Juror’s Choice Prize and a Director’s Choice Prize will be revealed at the opening. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.
Canine Training Classes
Classes will be held on Monday evenings, beginning May 2, at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. This is an 8-week program and is open to youth ages 8-18, and adults. Beginner, Graduate Beginner, Novice, Grooming and Handling, Agility, and Rally classes will be offered. Agility is offered for youth only. Class sizes are limited to first come, first served; and youth are given priority. Mixed breeds and purebred dogs are welcome. Cost for all eight sessions is $15-$20 for youth ages 8-18, and $80 for adults. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995 to register. Registrations must be submitted by April 15. To learn more about Saratoga County 4-H, please visit ccesaratoga.org/4-H
New Video Series
The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County.” Produced in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable and various town historians, episodes will explore Saratoga County’s storied past in delightful detail. The inaugural video, “Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls,” will debut at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on May 3, at 7 p.m. Reservations to attend this event at the museum are available at brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/42015-forgotten-crossroads-rock-city-falls-video-release.
RESURGENCE: This is What Holiness Looks Like
Join us on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. for a concert and Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a Church Revival and Craft Fair at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs. A progressive camp tent revival style gathering. Keynote speaker is Garlinda Burton. Ms. Burton frequently leads spiritual life retreats and offers motivational presentation for churches, faith-based organizations, colleges and universities, and social-action groups. Featured artist Mark A. Miller, an Associate Professor of Church Music and Composer In Residence at Drew University in Madison NJ and is a Lecturer in the Practice of Sacred Music at Yale University.
SSCSD Bike Rodeo
District-Wide bike rodeo, safety course, and basic bike maintenance May 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the East Side Recreation Field – Track and In-Field (off Caroline St.) to get everything checked out before Bike-to- School Day (May 20). We’ll have mechanics on site for minor maintenance, a helmet fitting station, bike safety stations, games, and a bike obstacle course. To sign up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4AF2BA6F8CE9-bike1 Parents, please accompany your children. Wear a helmet. All kids participating can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new kids’ bike from Trek Bicycles (up to $350) plus other prizes!
The Spring into Salem Artisan Event
The event is taking place on May 7 at 116 Riley Hill Rd., Salem, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a free event featuring over 30 crafters, jewelry makers, potters, artists, and beauty & wellness practitioners. Brought to you by two women-owned and family-run farms: Blind Buck Valley Farmstead, and MW Farmstead. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by shopping local! Score the perfect gift for mom or spend the day together enjoying the beautiful countryside, listening to music, eating artisan foods, taking part in agricultural activities, and more!
I Love My Park Day
Join Moreau Lake Park Staff, Friends of Moreau Lake and many volunteers as we celebrate spring by showing our park some love. Organized by Parks & Trails, NY. Volunteer in this exciting event to help improve and enhance our local Moreau Lake State Park. Variety of projects for all ages (large groups welcome). You must register at www.ptny.org/ilovemypark for this event on Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Rain Date – Sunday, May 8). Breakfast and lunch will be provided by The Friends of Moreau Lake. Please visit our website friendsofmoreaulake.org and go to “I Love My Park Day” for detailed information.
Vendors Needed for Church Revival and Craft Fair
Vendors needed for May 7 at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs. 10 x 12 space $40 or donation. No electricity or tables provided or available. Outside, largely blacktop surface. Approximately 500 expected to attend. Set up will be from 6 – 8:30 a.m. and breakdown 3:30 – 5 p.m. Public attendance 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cerebral Palsy Spring Party Hop
Get your dancin’ shoes on for the Cerebral Palsy annual Spring Party Hop on Friday, May 13, from 6-10 p.m. at the Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge. Betsy and the ByeGons will play retro sing-along 60’s dance music. Wear your bobby sox, madras shirts or casual clothing and enjoy a night of Peace and Love. Tickets are $20 per person which includes dancing and a turkey dinner. Raffle baskets, trivia and photos in a classic car will make for an enjoyable evening. Call Judy at 518-587-5568 to reserve table space.
2022 Saratoga Horse Symposium
CCE Equine is excited to host our Saratoga Horse Symposium on May 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center in Ballston Spa. This exciting educational event is a celebration of the horse for new, aspiring, and experienced horse owners and professionals. Registration for general admission, vendors, and sponsors is open. Admission includes entry to a large used tack sale, vendors, and all clinics, and seminars. Tickets $15/adults, youth, 18 years of age and younger, are $5 and 4-H youth members are free! If you would like your business to be added to the email or mailing list, please call 518-885-8995 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For information/updates, contact Brieanna Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 518-885-8995, or visit www.cceequine.com.
Women in War Syposium
The Marshall House’s Women in War: The Revolutionary Experience – A Symposium will be held on May 14. The event will bring together regional and nationally known historians of the American Revolution to provide insights into the experiences and actions of some extraordinary women. It will be held at the Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville. Tickets may be purchased at themarshallhouse.org or by calling 518-695-3765. Registration for the symposium is $50 per person for the entire day, including lunch, refreshments, and a visit to Marshall House. Speakers’ books will be available to purchase and signed by the authors. Registration information is available at themarshallhouse.org Registration must be completed no later than May 11. Walk-in registration is not permitted.
Saratoga County Chamber Annual Golf Tournament
The tournament will be held at the Saratoga National Golf Course on Tuesday, May 24. The day will start off with a cookout lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An outdoor cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., along with an awards ceremony for our first-place foursome, second place foursome, putting contest, longest drive, shootout contest and closest to the pin. The format for the tournament will be a scramble, playing the best hit ball. Cost is $275 per person and sponsorships are available. For questions, please contact Andrea Cole, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 518-584-3255. Golf sponsorships and tickets now on sale.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area at various locations - Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, and Cupola Coffee, 227 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills. Stop in, visit these venues, and view some of the fabulous artists in Southern Saratoga County. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Arts and Crafts Vendor Fair
Vendors needed for June 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 4330 NY 50, Saratoga Springs. Rain or shine. Food, arts and crafts, homemade items, household items, etc. 12’x12’ space is $50. Set up time is 8 a.m. For information call Cliff at 518-260-9922 or Susan at 518-424-2962. Proceeds will benefit Operation Adopt a Soldier.
