Thursday, 23 March 2017 14:11

March 24th

Saratoga READS! Bus Trip Invites You to Walk in the Footsteps of Frank Sullivan

Participants will depart by bus from Wilton Mall at 7 a.m. on April 1 and enjoy a full day in the midtown Manhattan neighborhood frequented by Sullivan and the other members of the Algonquin Round Table. The cost is $72 per person and includes bus transportation, lunch, and walking tours. To register, please contact Rhona Koretsky at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-505-1303 and mail a registration form, which can be picked up at the library’s Information Desk, and check payable to SSPL to: 3 Longwood Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information about Saratoga READS!, please visit www.saratogareads.org

Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt

Help the JCI Saratoga Springs Jaycees Hop Out Hunger at this year’s annual Hop Out Hunger Easter Egg Hunt. Kids up to fifth grade are welcome. Admission is a non-perishable food item. Monetary donations welcome. Games, prizes, visit from the Easter Bunny. Special thanks to the Town of Milton and the Village of Ballston Spa for their support of this event.  The event will be on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa.   Contact Kim at 518-528-1787 for questions or www.saratogajaycees.org for more information. 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Malta Ridge Firehouse, located on the corner of Route 9 and Malta Avenue Extension, on Sunday, April 2. Full menu served from 8 a.m. to Noon.  By donation.

Tour of the trucks and firehouse upon request.  

Saratoga Retired Teachers Meeting

Saratoga Retired Teachers will meet on Monday, April 3, at noon, at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs.  Prospective members, please call 518-587-5356 for membership information and luncheon reservations.

Democratic Gala

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will be the featured guest at a gala reception set for Monday, April 3. The theme, “Resist, Revamp and Re-Amp,” reflects Democratic resurgence nationally and in the local area. The Gala will be held on April 3, 6 – 8:30 p.m. in the Saratoga Hilton Ballroom, located at 534 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The cost is $60 per person. Recognition levels $100, $200 (2 people), $700 (table of 8). Please RSVP to SCDC, P.O. Box 484, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Include name(s), address,  and email. Checks payable to Saratoga County Democratic Committee or pay on ActBlue:: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/saratoga2017 . For more information call Jay Partridge 518-894-6851. 

Spring 2017 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

This month’s program will take place on April 6 at the Saratoga Springs Public Library in the H. Dutcher Community Room, located at 49 Henry St., in Saratoga Springs from Noon to 1 p.m. The title and speaker is, “The History of the Saratoga Chip,” presented by Alan Richer, local Saratoga Chip historian and collector.  Mr. Richer will speak on the origins of the Saratoga Chip as well as some of the mythology surrounding the invention of the potato chip. Mr. Richer will share an illustrated presentation of his extensive collection of chip memorabilia and collectibles and will also provide some actual items from his collection. This educational program is produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. All programs are free and open to the public – no registration required.  For more information call 518-587-3241, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.

Easter Craft Fair Fundraiser

Lou Gehrig’s Disease Awareness, Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m.  to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 50 pine St., Saratoga Springs. All proceeds donated to St. Peter’s ALS Regional Center. 

Easter Egg Hunt

Hop in for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 15 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. The event will include a fun make and take craft-time, a special visit from the Easter Bunny, and of course, the egg hunt.  Light refreshments will be served.  Must register by April 10 for this event at www.maltaparksrec.com or call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.

Annual Rummage Sale

Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will be holding their annual Rummage Sale on Friday and Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and April 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Deacon’s Fund.  To drop off items, come to the church April 4, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  or April 6, 9 – 11 a.m.  No books or electronics, please.  The church is located at 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton, NY.  For more information call 518-399-4831 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Food Drive to Benefit Greenfield Food Pantry

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is sponsoring a food drive at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Items needed are sugar free items for diabetics, personal care items or toiletries, spices, crackers, or tortillas, soups, canned meats or jerky, socks (assorted sizes), canned fruit (any variety), diapers and diaper rash ointment, baby food and baby care items. 

Take Control of Your Chronic Condition

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is an amazing evidence-based workshop created by Stanford University enabling those living with chronic disease to regain control of their lives.  Many essential, valuable skills and techniques are taught in this program to educate and empower those living with chronic conditions, as well as those caring for them.  Topics covered include: medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions, nutrition, exercise, pain and fatigue management, effective communication skills, problem solving, and decision-making skills.  Participants will receive a free book entitled, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” This free, life-changing, 6-week workshop series will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road in Ballston Spa on Mondays beginning April 10.  The rest of the dates are as follows: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, and 15. Please call Jen Buscema at 518-884-4110 for more information and to register for the workshop.  Call soon as classes fill up quickly.

Concert to Honor Dr. David Wasser

The Saratoga Chamber Players return to the United Methodist Church, Fifth Avenue & Henning Road on April 23 at 3 p.m.  with a program in honor of Dr. David Wasser who retired after almost 30 years of distinguished and varied service to all facets of the organization. The concert will feature the voice of soprano Charlotte Dobbs with songs by Schubert and Shostakovich’s “Seven Romances on Verses by Alexander Blok for soprano, violin, cello and piano.  The program also includes Schubert’s Piano Trio in B flat Major, op. 99 with SCP regulars, cellist Eliot Bailen and SCP Artistic Director/violinist Jill Levy, and with pianist Renana Gutman. Adults: $20; Seniors: $18; Students: $15; Children are admitted free of charge. Tickets may be purchased on-line at http:/www.saratogachamberplayers.org/event/voice-piano-strings-beckon/ or at the door.  

The concert is underwritten by a large group of friends and supporters of David Wasser and by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Fighting for Mya Fundraiser

The American Legion Post 234, located at 23 Pleasant Street in Ballston Spa, will host a fundraiser for 15-year-old sophomore, Mya, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  This benefit will take place on April 29, 2017 at 2p.m.  All support will be greatly appreciated. 

Treasure or Trash?

Antique expert Mark Lawson of Mark Lawson Antiques and sponsor of Antiques Road Show will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest May 6 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Malta Community Center located at One Bayberry Rd. in Malta.  Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item or fantastic finding. Pre-register by April 21 to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. We are limited to 40 items, so register early.  Visit www.maltaparksrec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.

7th Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser

Ben’s Fund helps children with need in 32 schools in conjunction with Warren, Washington and           Saratoga Counties! Baskets for Ben benefits the Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, a regional non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization which was created in loving memory of our Cpl. Benjamin D. Osborn of Queensbury.  Ben was killed during combat operations in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on June 15, 2010 while serving in the United States Army during Operation Enduring Freedom. The benefit will be held on May 12 at the Queensbury Hotel in beautiful downtown Glens Falls.  Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact: William D. Osborn, President, Ben Osborn Memorial Fund, 518-792-4514. 

All Veterans Volunteers Needed

The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female); you must have been honorably discharged. We will provide our uniform (at no cost) and training. You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to be there. For information go to our web site www.snchga.com  or contact Mark Brockway at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone 518-260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office located at 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, 518-581-9128.

Senior Nutrition Program 

Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the program in Saratoga County. Persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at 12 noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. Meal sites are located in Ballston Spa, Charlton, Clifton Park, Corinth, Edinburg, Galway, Greenfield, Hadley, Halfmoon, Malta, Mechanicville, Moreau, Saratoga, Schuylerville, and Waterford. This nutritious lunch is served Mondays-Fridays. Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive monthly contribution letter. The suggestion donation is $2.00 per meal. For more information and contact phone numbers of locations, please call Billie Jo at the Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996. 

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