Concert at The Grove
Ken Blatt, singer, and pianist, is presenting a concert at The Grove, 233 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, on Friday, March 31 at 5 p.m. The program is open to the public and will feature songs from Broadway, the movies, “swing” tunes and jazz classics, as well as popular hits from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. As we welcome the start of the Spring season, as well as the anticipation of the Easter holiday, the program will also feature a fashion show of sorts presented by Saratogian Natalie Sillery, the owner of Saratoga Trunk. No reservations.
ADK Tabletop Day 2023
Adirondacon presents the Tabletop Gaming Convention at the Charles R. Wood theater, Glens Falls on April 1. Game demos, open gaming, large lending library, vendors, door prizes, raffles, and more. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., scheduled gaming 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets and be purchased at the box office or online at woodtheater.org. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 for students and Veterans, children under 12 are free. If you can’t stay and play, it’s free to stop in and shop with our local vendors, or come in and support our chosen charity, North Shore Animal League - Adirondack Region Cat Adoption Center. Or visit adirondacon.com
Polka Dance
The Knights of Columbus Assembly #245 will be hosting a Polka Dance on Sunday, April 2, from 2 - 6 p.m., to benefit the Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa. It will be held at the KOC Hall on 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, music will be provided by Tony’s Polka Band. Admission is $20. There will be food for sale, a silent auction, and an opportunity to help our veterans who have given so much for their country. If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to make a donation, all checks should be written to K OF C Assembly 745. If you’d like to provide an item for the silent auction, please call 518-584-8547.
First Annual Easter Pies and Bake Sale
Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls is having an Easter Pies and Bake Sale. We are selling 9” Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Peach pies at $12 each. Choose between freshly baked or frozen pie. Call 518-885-4794 by Monday, April 3 to place your order. Pick-up dates: Friday, April 7, 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bake sale on Saturday only. Please leave name, telephone number and pie order information; and let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will confirm your order.
2nd Annual Awards Ceremony
The trustees and staff of the Saratoga County History Center are thrilled to announce the second annual Saratoga County Public History Award ceremony. The gala event will be held at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on April 13 at 7 p.m. The April gala will be both a celebration of the award winners and a preview of the May re-opening of the beloved museum. For more information, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Commons Ct., in Clifton Park and the Southern Saratoga Art Society will be hosting a show during the month of March featuring selected artwork of Shenendehowa High School students. There will be 30 pieces of artwork including a variety of media. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature artist Barbara Hurley. She paints in acrylics, oils, and watercolors. Her exhibit includes portraits in oils and some recent works in Acrylics. Barbara will donate any proceeds from sales to the Round Lake Methodist Church. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.
Corning Museum of Glass Trip
A one-day trip on Wednesday, April 19, open to the public. Explore this amazing glass museum right in our own backyard. Optional sandblasting workshop available, must pre-register. Lunch on your own at the museum cafe. After the museum, wander around the quaint town of Corning for the afternoon. Member price $80. Non-member price $105. Optional sandblasting workshop- add $14. Call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518- 584-1621 to sign up.
Vendors Wanted: Annual Spring Craft Fair
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks #161 Auxiliary is holding their Annual Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 22 at the Lodge at 1 Elk Lane in Saratoga from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An eight-foot table and two chairs in a 6 x 8’ space is $40. Admission will be free with ample parking. There are 36 spaces available, and we are accepting a wide variety of crafters on a first come first serve basis. If you know of anyone you think would be a great addition, please share this notice with them. For more information or to signup, contact Debbie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-885-6506.
Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party
The Shaken & Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party is an annual fundraiser for Universal Preservation Hall. Local businesses team up to compete against each other, bartending for the most tips. The team that raises the most during their shift wins. This year’s event will be 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Saratoga National Golf Course. All proceeds raised go towards our education programs through the Collaborative School of the Arts, which is an incredibly important aspect of arts for youth in our area. For more information, go to universalpreservationhall.org. There is no cover charge for this event.
Spring Fling Festival
The Spring Fling Festival is benefiting the Adirondack Vets House, Inc by bringing our area’s businesses together to create a day of fun in the sun for everyone! Free admission, open to the public. There will be pony rides and farm animals, bounce houses, a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, face painting, food trucks, candle making, local vendors, live music, raffle baskets, carnival games and more! The goal is to maximize attendance and support local business all while raising very critical funds for the Adirondack Vets House, Inc. The Car Shoppe will be hosting the first Annual Spring Fling Festival on Saturday May 20 from 12 – 5 p.m. Rain date is May 21, 12-5 p.m. The location is 1110 US-9, Queensbury.
Craft Fair – Vendors Wanted
The Saratoga County History Center is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques, and farm products for the annual craft fair at Brookside Museum on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No mass produced or commercially manufactured products will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. The fair is a rain-or-shine event. Visit brooksidemuseum.org/events/2022-craft-fair/ for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at 518-885-4000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School
Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Trip to Niagara Falls
The Olde Saratoga Seniors is hosting a trip to Niagara Falls on June 6-8, 2023 (3 days, 2 nights) The Price will be $469 per person double occupancy. Includes 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, a tour of Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Hornblower Cruise, Chocolate FX Tour, Niagara Falls view casino and bus transportation. If you are interested, please contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This will be a first-come, first-served list for the bus. For an itinerary and more information contact me.
