Upcoming Events
Saratoga Sustainability Fair
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Skidmore’s Center Intramural Gym. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga-sustainability-fair/.
Special Exhibit: America 250 Tapestry Project
The Van Schaick Mansion, located at 1 Van Schaick Ave., Cohoes, will welcome visitors on Saturday, April 11, from 1- 4 p.m. This event marks the final opportunity to view the New York State panel, beautifully stitched by the Capital District Embroiderer’s Guild of America as part of the America 250 Tapestry Project, before it departs for Williamsburg, Virginia. Meet the talented stitchers and witness firsthand the intricate work they have created. Admission to the mansion grounds and cemetery is free. Guided tours of the historic mansion are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to join a tour for a $5 donation, which supports the preservation of this important site.
Adk Scent Work Club Fundraiser
Please join us on Sunday, April 12 for an afternoon of fun, competition, and community spirit at KPA Family Fun Center in South Glens Falls, from 1 – 4 p.m. Includes 2 hours of bowling, dog and handlers scent work demonstrations, a 50-50, basket raffle, and lots of fun! Proceeds support Adk Scent Work Club which is a dedicated group committed to advancing the skills and abilities of dogs and handlers in the sport of scent detection. Come and join the fun and see what this Club is all about! Entrance fee is $20 pp and walks in accepted. Call 518-744-2763 for information or to reserve a lane.
Spring Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
Gateway House of Peace will be holding their Spring chicken BBQ fundraiser on Wednesday, April 15 from 4-6 pm at the House at 479 Rowland Street, Ballston Spa. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Big Tony’s BBQ. Each meal includes half a chicken, baked potato, a side, and a roll. Preorders are required. Meals will not be available to buy on site. Cost is $17 per meal. Gatewayhouseofpeace.org.
Saratoga Center for the Family 50th Anniversary Celebration Gala: Gathering for Gratitude
Thursday, April 16, 6 – 10 p.m. at Universal Preservation Hall, Saratoga Springs. Young Professional (35 and below)-$150; General-$200; Honorary Committee-$250. Gathering for Gratitude marks Saratoga Center for the Family’s 50th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of celebration and thanks. This fundraising event features a reception hosted by our very own Food and Mood group, dinner catered by Mazzone Hospitality, a historical walking tour, auctions and a true story with an original song, presented in partnership with Caffé Lena. Proceeds go towards child abuse and trauma advocacy, education and prevention services. For more information, visit saratogacff.org or call 518-587-8008, ext. 309.
Marine Corps League Dinner Dance Fundraiser
April 18, from 5 – 10 p.m. at the VFW Banquet Hall, located at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. Dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle, dancing. Cost is $47. Please make your reservation by April 10. For more information, contact Marla Swanson at swanrico@hotmail.com. The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor; and foster the ideals of Americanism and patriotic volunteerism. Detachment #641 meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1800 (6 p.m.) at Gurtler Bros. VFW Post. For information on joining, email USMCLSARATOGA@Outlook.com.
Call for Volunteers for Tree Toga
On Saturday, April 25, Sustainable Saratoga’s Urban Forestry Project will hold its 15th TREE TOGA planting event, adding 40 large-growing shade trees to the Saratoga Springs urban forest and bringing the total number of trees planted to nearly 500. Volunteer Tree Planters are needed from 9 am – noon. This fun, family-friendly event is open to all. Tree Planters check in at Pitney Meadows Community Farm from 9 – 9:30 a.m. and get a lesson in tree planting before heading off in small teams to their assigned locations across the city. Grab friends, family, colleagues, or come solo and make new friends. Sign up here: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry-project/tree-toga.
Bus Trips with The Olde Saratoga Seniors
The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting two bus trips. First trip is April 30 to West Point for a tour and lunch. Cost is $85 per person for non-members. Second trip is June 15 to Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA to see tribute to John Denver with a lobster luncheon. Cost is $125 per person for non-members. If interested. For more information and to sign up contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email patty61349@yahoo.com
Craft Fair at Brookside – Vendors Wanted!
The Saratoga County History Center, located at 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa, is seeking vendors of handmade crafts, antiques and farm products for the annual craft fair on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. Spaces are available outdoors, with limited spaces available indoors. This is a rain or shine event. Visit www./brooksidemuseum.org for more information, or contact Beth Silvestri at bsilvestri@brooksidemuseum.org.