Week of March 20 – March 26, 2026
Friday, March 20
Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players
The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players age 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more information, call or text 518-470-7894 by March 20.
A Fun Night of Line Dancing
Murray’s Fools Distilling Company, 7152 Amsterdam-Glenville Road, Glenville | 6-9 p.m. Join us for a fun night of line dancing at in support of Gateway House of Peace. Dance the night and winter blahs away with Allison Drapeau, Board Vice President of Gateway House of Peace and line dancing instructor, as she leads beginner-friendly lessons followed by open dancing—NO experience needed. We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle and themed baskets. Food will be available to purchase. $10 cover charge with 50% of all cover proceeds will automatically be donated directly to Gateway House.
Pub Night
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. There will be entertainment from 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy Music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s including Rock, Country, Swing, Pop and Motown. Presenting “The Classics” with the popular Wayne & Joey performing for your listening pleasure. Beat the winter blues by coming out to enjoy great food, fun and first-rate entertainment. Food available for purchase until 7 p.m. or until gone, cash bar available all evening. Information call Tom 518-312-9859. Public Welcome.
Saturday, March 21
Spring Equinox Sunrise Walk
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 a.m. Get ready for the equinox, one of two days of the year with the same hours of daylight and nighttime! Come for a walk to learn about how celestial movements impact the natural world. Register at least one day ahead on our website wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
NYS Maple Weekend
Various Locations | March 21, 22, 28, 29. Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugar making processes and traditions and to provide a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source. Visit mapleweekend.com and upperhudsonmaple.com for more information and to find participating maple producers.
Sow and Tell
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. Gardening demonstration and introduction to the library’s Seed Library, a new initiative created in collaboration with the Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension. The Seed Library will allow patrons to pick up free seed packets and try their hand at growing a variety of plants at home. Participants will learn helpful tips for starting seeds and growing healthy plants. The Seed Library aims to encourage community members to explore gardening, promote sustainability, and share the joy of growing food from seed. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-5022, visit bspl.sals.edu or stop in.
Leprechaun Limited
Corinth Station, 9 Railroad Place, Corinth | 12 p.m. A 1.5-hr vintage train ride aboard the SC & H Railway offering heated cars, scenic views & a lucky green ribbon wish. Spot mischievous Diesel McGreedy in the pines and enjoy a magical day! Visit corinthtrain.com to learn more and purchase tickets.
Genealogy and Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters Meeting – Town of Waterford Historian, Russ VanDervoort will discuss his adventures in unearthing his family’s surname story. A shotgun wedding, Civil War Service, a nasty court case, and a maverick family member telling his family’s story, all influenced the evolution of his family name. Russ had been told several versions of his ancestors’ stories. He will explain the process that helped him determine the truths of how the changes took place. Russ has held many positions in Waterford and has written several local history books. For information, call 518-885-9309.
The Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 1 p.m. All Lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
The Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 1:30 p.m. A.K.A. Hall’s Corners Cemetery or Malta Collamer Cemetery. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Panera Bread Fundraiser
109 Saratoga Village, Malta | 4 – 8 p.m. A fundraiser for Gateway House of Peace. Customers must show the flyer which is available online (gatewayhouseofpeace.org) or at our Thrift Store at 404 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa, in order for Gateway to get credit.
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner
Maplewood Parkway Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Menu: Chicken and gravy with biscuit, potatoes, veggies, soup and homemade dessert. Adults $12. Preorders are recommended for pickup and delivery. Call 518-793-1152.
Sunday, March 22
Breakfast Buffet
ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11 a.m. Eggs to order, bacon, pancakes, etc. $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children 10 & under, children under 5 are free. $13 takeout orders.
Tang Guide Tour with Ellis Hemmerdinger ’26
Tang Museum Atrium, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. A tour of the Museum and current exhibitions with Tang Guide Ellis Hemmerdinger ’26. This event is open to the public, and visitors are invited to stay after the tour and look around the galleries. For more information visit tang.skidmore.edu.
Monday, March 23
Adventures in STEAM: Mini-Greenhouses
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 11 a.m. Join us as we make Mini-Greenhouses. This event is designed for homeschoolers who want to meet up and experiment with STEAM–Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. For grades K-5, with an adult. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Experts Next Door: African American Women and Expatriate Life in Independent Senegal with Julia Woods
Live on Zoom | 7 p.m. This presentation shares Sylvia’s story as an African American woman in independent Senegal’s cosmopolitan capital city of Dakar. She taught comparative French and African literatures, Black feminism, and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade at the large public university in Dakar before many American universities had such classes. While Sylvia’s story is singular in its uniqueness, she fostered a community of numerous other African American female expatriates in Senegal, many of whom did important work to bring both sides of the Atlantic together through professional life, academia, and kinship. Register brooksidemuseum.org.
The Dunning St Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave Extension, Malta | 7 p.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, March 24
Craft and Unwind
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. Designed for participants ages 18 and up, this casual, low-stress crafting session gives attendees the chance to create one-of-a-kind pins and try the trending craft of book gemming—decorating book covers with sparkling gems. Participants are welcome to bring their own book or journal to decorate or choose from a selection of donated books provided by the library. No prior crafting experience is necessary, just come ready to relax, create, and enjoy a fun evening with fellow makers. Space is limited and registration is required. Free and open to the public. To register, stop in, call 518-885-5022, or visit bspl.sals.edu.
Poetry Night
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. The fourth Tuesday of every month is poetry night. Caffè Lena will present a poetry reading by Natalya Sukhonos. An open-mic poetry reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 6:30 p.m. and the readings will start at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser, and the cost is $5 general, free for students. The featured reading will also be livestreamed. You can find a link for the livestream at caffelena.org. 518-583-0022.
The Windermere Children Zoom Program
7 p.m. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, presents a panel discussion of the PBS drama, The Windermere Children. Several books and films have chronicled the 10,000 children rescued out of Europe during World War II on what became known as Kindertransport, the trains that carried the children to safety in Great Britain. Lesser known is the smaller, post-war British mission to rescue Jewish orphans who survived the concentration camps and give them a chance to reclaim their lives. Pre-registration is required. To register, https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/kVG1OUi/WindemereChildren.
Wednesday, March 25
Roast Pork Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast loin of pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 (cash only).
Photography Club
Galway Public Library, Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. This month, Kate Blain will share her photography with us in “A Walk in the Woods — and Everywhere Else.” We will also be reviewing photographs submitted for our March Photo Challenge, “Memories of Summer.” Anyone interested in photography, regardless of their level of experience, is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information, contact Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 26
Blood Drive in Memory of Pamela Polacsek
Saratoga Bridges, 16 Saratoga Bridges Blvd., Ballston Spa | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saratoga Bridges will be hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Donations will take place at the second-floor conference room, and all donors who successfully donate blood will receive a $15 e-gift card and free A1C testing in thanks. The blood drive is dedicated to the memory of Pamela Polacsek, the former Development and Foundation Director at Saratoga Bridges. For more information or to register for a time slot, please visit www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “SARATOGABRIDGES,” or reach out to the Events Coordinator at 518-587-0723 ext. 7625. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative & positive, B negative and A negative.
MS Support Group Meeting
Zoom or In Person, SAIL, 51 Glenwood Ave., Queensbury | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For questions call Lou Ann 518-793-9506.
Nutrition & Wellness Programming
Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | Various Sessions and Times. a full day of expert-led sessions in recognition of National Nutrition Month, offering practical insights and strategies to support everyday health and well-being. Free and open to the public. For more information, to RSVP, or to become a member, call 518- 584-1621 or visit www.saratogaseniorcenter.org.
Medicare 101: Basics and Beyond
Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. The session will be presented by Medicare Coach and Educator, Sandra Kahlon, who will guide attendees through the fundamentals of Medicare and help participants better understand their coverage options. This educational program is designed for individuals who are approaching Medicare eligibility, currently enrolled, or assisting a loved one with navigating the Medicare system. Sandra will explain the different parts of Medicare, enrollment timelines, coverage options, and common questions people have when selecting plans. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 518-885-5022, visit bspls.sals.edu or stop in.
Bring Life to Your Landscape
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Room, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 8 p.m. Local pollinator advocate, Johanna Garrison, introduces some of the beloved main characters in her home garden while sharing basic steps you can take to create your own thriving ecosystem. Following the talk, Sustainable Saratoga & SoBro Conservancy members will be hosting information centers on a variety of ecological gardening topics.
The Addams Family Musical
Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Ballston Spa High School is proud to present its spring musical, The Addams Family, based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams. Performances will take place on March 26, 27, and 28 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on March 28 at 1 p.m. Performances are held at Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students. Tickets are online and at the door; online tickets are now open!
Women of the Saratoga Campaign
Zoom Program, 7 p.m. A virtual program with Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Saratoga County Historian. Many know the story of British General John Burgoyne’s Surrender to the Americans after the Battles of Saratoga in 1777. Names such as Benedict Arnold and Philip Schuyler are associated with this history, but what about the women who were involved in this crucial campaign? Whether it was those actively traveling with the armies, or local residents, this presentation tells lesser-known stories of women on both sides of the conflict and the ways their lives were forever changed by these events. A suggested donation of $10. To register, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.
Lenten Vespers Service Series
Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular Drive, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m. 518-584-6091, puccchurch.org, @puccchurch.