September 30 – October 6, 2022
Free Lunch
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church will hold a Free Lunch on Saturday, October 8, at the Church located at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, in Malta Ridge. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served at no charge from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. All are welcome. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 8th Repair Café on October 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Public Library. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you! www.facebook.com/events/3219284815005996/
The 2022 Saratoga Showcase of Homes
Tickets for the areas premiere new home tour are on sale now. Celebrating 26 years of exceptional homes. Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, Saratoga National Bank on South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and Roohan Realty on Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at any showcase home during the tour hours of 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or can be purchased online through the website at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Participating award-winning builders are Belmonte Builders, DSG Construction and Remodeling, Kodiak Construction, Peerless Builders, Trojanski Builders and Witt Construction. Unfortunately, due to material shortages, there are just 6 homes on tour this year so you can see them all in one day.
Calling All Singing Voices!
Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their 1st performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices.org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, info@saratogavoices.org.
Fall Foliage Trip to Burlington, VT
On October 14 travelers can spend a day on their own in Burlington or choose to spend part of the day at the nearby Shelburne Museum and the remainder of the day in Burlington, home to the thriving arts scene, a sparkling waterfront, great shopping, and dining. The round-trip bus is $39. The bus trip including Shelburne Museum admission is $62. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
Fall Stop & Shop Vendor and Craft Show
Held on October 22, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Wilton/General Schuyler Rescue Squad Emergency Building on Route 29, outside of Schuylerville. Raffles and concession with many vendors will be there. For further information and an application to rent a table, contact Jennie McReynolds at 518-338-2709 or by email jlt100211@yahoo.com.
Stop the Bleed Course
The Town of Malta CERT is presenting the first “Stop the Bleed” course. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Town to present this life-saving training class. Minutes count! Take the course and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs. Stop the Bleed®. Save a Life! This hands-on, free course will be offered to Malta residents on Wednesday, October 26th from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Malta Community Center. Maximum class size is 12 participants. To register, please visit the Community Center’s website at maltany.myrec.com. To be on a waiting list for the next course, please email CW@crkl.com and note “Stop the Bleed” in the subject line.
Seeking Tax Assistance Volunteers
Tax-Aide, the free income tax assistance program sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS, is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season at various sites in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. You do not need to be an AARP member to volunteer. Tax-Aide volunteers answer questions and prepare returns for low to moderate income taxpayers and seniors from February 1 to April 15, 2023. No experience is required, but computer experience is helpful for tax counseling. Free training is given. For more information contact Lorna Olivo at 518-309-8530 or AARPTaxAideSaratoga@gmail.com.