Southern Saratoga Artists’ Society Exhibits
An exhibit of artists featuring both art and photography by members of SSAS will be held during March at the Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills. Participating members are Barbara Aldi, Frank Coletta, William Daisak, Rebecca Jenkins Janis Kralovic, Sandra Smith, Joan VanAlphen and Valerie Woodward. Public is welcome to stop in and see the exhibit. Also, an exhibit featuring both photography and watercolors will be held during March and April by SSAS members Rebecca Jenkins, Richard Kitchen and Jack Morgan. This exhibit is at the Zion Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady. For information about SSAS, visit the website: www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Storyteller Open Mic
Come listen to a fine evening of stories performed by local tellers on March 14 at Caffe Lena, located at 47 Phila St., Saratoga Spring at 7 p.m. Or sign-up at 6:45 p.m. to tell a story of your own: new storytellers are always welcome. This month’s featured teller is Kate Dudding. Admission is $5, students are free. For more information visit www.caffelena.org.
Maple Weekend
The Maple Open House Weekend takes place March 17 -18 and March 24 - 25, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily. The public is invited to take a free tour of 25 different Upper Hudson region sugarhouses and see how maple syrup is produced. Sugarhouses involved in the Upper Hudson area open house event are located throughout Washington, Warren, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Fulton, and Montgomery counties. Signs will be placed along roadsides both weekends to direct motorists to sugarhouses. To find more information about local sugar making, maple recipes, and maple events in the Upper Hudson Region, please visit www.upperhudsonmaple.com.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters St. Patrick’s Day program is Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Benjamin Kemp, Civil War reenactor and Grant Cottage Site Coordinator, will discuss United States President and Union General, Ulysses S. Grant, and Grant’s relationship with the Irish. Benjamin Kemp has 20 years of experience in the fields of reenacting and education and is a seasonal staff member at Grant cottage, the State Historic Site in Wilton where Grant completed his memoirs. For information call 518-587-2978.
Fairy Garden Magic
Children ages 4-12 years old can explore the magical world of Fairies and Gnomes on March 17 as Instructor Sue Ann DuBois shows them how to make their own Fairy garden. This class also includes a dance activity and a Fairy story circle. Must register by March 9 for this event at www.MaltaParksRec.com or call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.
Ghost
The South Glens Falls High School’s annual musical production, Ghost, will be held on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 in the High School Auditorium. The show will begin at 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. A 2 p.m. Matinee is also scheduled for Saturday. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door or online at www.sgfdrama.ticketleap.com. The High School is located at 42 Merritt Rd., South Glens Falls. For more information, please contact the production’s director, Mrs. Betsy Stambach-Fuller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Classical Concert Fundraiser
Acclaimed piano team, “Four Hands and a Foot” will present an hour of music to “Dance out the Winter” with classical dances by Brahms, Grieg, Debussy, Khachaturian, and more, played by Judith Thomas and John Ackley. This fundraiser will be held at the Unitarian Church, N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and is designed to support summer music there. The public is welcome; donations taken at the door, and light refreshments afterwards. For more information please call 518-306-6203.
Havurah Vatik: Making Music with Judith and George
For Havurah Vatik members Judith Thomas, a professionally trained pianist, and George Jolly, an enthusiastic amateur cellist, getting older without making music would be out of the question. Not that he’s tired of playing, but George has taken the “making” a bit further, wondering what it would involve to make his own instrument. On Tuesday, March 20, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. George will give us a snap-shot of the year-long process of building what Judith addresses as “Monsieur LeCello.” Together, they will present a sample of the music they have been making. A special Yiddishe catered lunch follows the program in honor of Barbara Block. We need your RSVP by March 14, by calling the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 518-584-8730, ext. 4.
Trip to Turning Stone Casino
Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to Turning Stone Casino on Friday, March 16. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. If you are interested in this trip, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
The Annual Day with the Bunny& Easter Egg Hunt
Presented by the American Legion Auxiliary, unit 234 on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Easter Egg Hunt Schedule: Toddlers to age 5: 11:30 a.m. Ages 6 – 8: Noon; Ages 9 – 12: 12: 30 p.m.
Join us for games, crafts, snacks and refreshments with the Easter Bunny. There will be a raffle for parents.
Making Connections Autism Program
This once a month program is offered by the Children’s Museum at Saratoga, located at 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, as an early intervention program for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Join us for a free morning of fun and play at the Museum, siblings welcome. Meet other families in the area and meet specialists from AIM services. The program will be on Sunday, March 25 at 10 a.m. until noon. For more information contact the museum at 518-584-5540.
The 29th Annual Palm Sunday Polka Benefit
The 29th Palm Sunday Polka Benefit will be held on Sunday, March 25 from 1 – 5 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus, located at the corner of Rt. 29 and Pine Road in Saratoga Springs. This year’s event will feature the “Polka Country Musicians” from Jewett City, CT, cash bar, Polish and American food, raffles, prizes and 50/50 drawing. Fun for all ages. All proceeds will benefit Saratoga Bridges. As seating is limited, advance tickets purchased by March 10 are $15 per person. If available day of, tickets are $18 per person. To make reservations, contact Steve or Cathy Coblish at 518-899-3061 or mail checks to Steve Coblish, 4-B Harwich Manor, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hop in for our annual Easter Egg Hunt which will include a fun make-and-take craft, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and of course, the egg hunt. Light refreshments will be served. Times are 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Register by March 26 for this event at www.MaltaParksRec.com or call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.
VA Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
The Saratoga National Cemetery and the Honor Guard Association will participate in a recognition ceremony on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m., at the National Cemetery located at 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville. The commemoration recognizes all men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the United States’ involvement in Vietnam-November 1, 1955 - May 7, 1975. Nine million Americans, approximately 7.2 million living today, served during that period. The commemoration makes no distinction between Veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere during those 20 years. All answered the call to duty. You do not have to be a veteran to attend, all are welcome.
Saratoga Chamber Players 31 Seasons
The Saratoga Chamber Players continues its 31st season on Saturday, March 31 in Glens Falls at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren St., at 3 p.m. This all-Haydn program with the Trio BelleScarpe is a birthday celebration of the composer’s March 31,1732 birth, featuring violinist Jill Levy, cellist Judith Serkin and pianist Jeannette Koekkoek. These three friends have played together since 2003, and Jill has known Judith since they were teenagers at Curtis Institute. The concert will be followed by a Meet-the-Musicians reception. Tickets available online or at the door are $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students. For program details and ticketing go to www.saratogachamberplayers.org/events/category/2017-2018-concert-season.
Want a Free Tree?
Celebrate Spring by volunteering to host and nurture one of the 25 large-growing street trees that Sustainable Saratoga’s volunteers will plant on April 28. Trees work hard for Saratoga, saving energy, adding value to our homes and neighborhood, filtering our storm water and the air we breathe, and providing homes to songbirds. For more information, send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check out our website, www.sustainablesaratoga.org/TreeToga8.
A Night to Shine: 2018 APT Movie Awards
Adirondack Productions and Theater, Inc. (APT) Annual Show will be performed on Friday, April 6 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at the Glens Falls High School Auditorium. Suggested donation: $6 for adults and $3 for children. This year’s show, which is our eleventh production, is called “A Night to Shine: 2018 APT Movie Awards” and will feature songs and related vignettes from well-known movies, including” Beauty and the Beast”, “Footloose”, “Lion King” and many more. APT is a local theater program which provides an opportunity for self-expression and personal growth through performing and visual arts for adults 18 and over, including those with disabilities. For more information contact PJ or Autumn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Good Scout Award
The Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts will hold their Saratoga Good Scout Dinner on April 18 at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn, located at 232 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event will honor Dehn’s Flowers, Inc and Families for their 125 years of outstanding community service and demonstration of the Scouting values of character, leadership, and service. The event, which includes a silent auction, starts with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner/program at 7p.m. Tickets are $125 per person and can be obtained at http://www.trcscouting.org/Events/SaraGoodScout. Congratulatory ads and messages can also be included in the event’s program. Proceeds will support Scouting in the Saratoga area. For more information, contact John Koch at 518-644-4438 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you have an hour to assist with transportation, friendly visiting, or shopping? Flexible hours and no time commitments. Please contact Lisa at the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621, ext. 210.
Veteran Volunteers
If you served in the armed forces and have an honorable discharge you are eligible to become a member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association. All branches of service are welcome, Officer – Enlisted, male or female. The objective of this organization will be to provide ceremonial burial services for honorably discharged veterans at the Saratoga National Cemetery, if requested by the Cemetery Director, next-of-kin or the funeral home. Services at private cemeteries may only be provided for deceased members of this organization. Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, New York, 12871. We will provide training and our distinctive uniform at no cost. We have five squads one for each day of the week Monday – Friday you will be able to pick the day you want to serve on. For an application or additional information please contact: Mark Brockway by phone: 518-260-9933 or by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
RSVP – Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? You could spend your time helping with home improvement projects, leading activities, mentoring children, peer support, kitchen helpers, exercise instructors, delivering meals to seniors and many more. RSVP helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. There are a variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time. We will education you on what is available and help with your placement process. Orientation and training provided. If interested, please call the RSVP Program 518-884-4110.
