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PUBLISHED: April 13, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. | UPDATED: April 13, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

UNDERWATER ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting a workshop series for teens in middle school and older titled Underwater SeaPerch Robotics. SeaPerch is an international program that gives teens an opportunity to be part of a real-world engineering and design project to build an underwater ROV (robot). The first session will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10-3. The other four sessions will be April 20, May 18, June 1, and June 15. Attendance at every session is not required. Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

SUSTAINABILITY FAIR: Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College invite you to join us for the Saratoga Sustainability Fair on April 13, from 10-3 at Skidmore College in the Case Center. The Sustainability Fair is a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Come check out sustainable resources all in one spot and help make our community a more sustainable place to live and work. Spend some time in our exhibitor hall, where you will find resources on renewable energy, zero waste, sustainable gardening, social justice, alternative transportation, food production and security, natural resource protection, energy efficiency, sustainability efforts in Saratoga Springs, and much more. The day’s offerings also include an electric vehicle (EV) car show and an opportunity to test drive an EV. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/2024-saratoga-sustainability-fair/ for more information.

CHURCH TAKEOUT BBQ: Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Rd Wilton, is hosting Brooks BBQ for takeout dinners from 3-6pm. Menu: Half chicken, Baked potato, coleslaw, roll. $15, call 518-584-9107 or 518-727-8573 to preorder.

BREWERS EXHIBITION: 9am to noon at the Clifton Park Elks Club, 695 McElroy Road. General admission is $3, exhibitor tables are $15 each. For more information contact Bill Laraway at 518-369-6865.

CHURCH DINNER: A Lasagna Dinner will be served at Old Saratoga Reformed Church on Saturday, April 13, from 4-6 pm. Meat and vegetarian lasagna, salad, bread and brownie will be available. The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 8 years old and younger. The dinner will be takeout with limited seating for eat in. Reservations suggested. Call Chris at 518-695-6638 for reservations.

PANCAKE SUPPER: Sat., April 13 from 5-7pm Middle Grove United Methodist Church will be having a Pancake Supper. Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, Maple Valley Maple Syrup, Milk, Coffee, Tea. Ticket price: $10 (3 pancakes/3 sausage) $5 for children 12 & under (2 pancakes/1 sausage). Church located at 429 Middle Grove Rd.

FARMERS MARKET: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Wilton Mall.

Sunday, April 14, 2024

BREAKFAST: Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club Monthly Breakfast, April 14,8:00 – 11:00 am, 123 SR 32 Schuylerville. $12 Adults $6 Children Choose from: Pancakes (regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon, and blueberry) or French Toast, eggs to order, homefries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee and orange juice.

BREAKFAST: Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa. Enjoy Pancakes and Sausage, French Toast, Eggs made to order, World Famous Omelets, Home Fries, Toast, Coffee, and Juice. Adults $9 Seniors $8 Kids $5. Join us on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Proceeds support Elks Charities.

GRANT COTTAGE MEETING: The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage are holding their
Annual Meeting and first program on April 14th at 1 pm, in the Gideon Putnam Room at the Saratoga State Park offices, Saratoga admin building. 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs. The public is welcome to attend the program, a lecture about the Saratoga County Poorhouse. Learn about the many accomplishments The Friends have achieved over this past year and the exciting new endeavors in store for 2024, while enjoying music by Tom Smith, and the first program of the season. Followed by an official business meeting for Members only.

ROAD RALLY: Friends of the Mohawk Towpath Byway, Mohawk-Hudson Region Sports Car Club of America is hosting a road rally on April 14. Mohawk Towpath Byway Road Rally is a 60+/- mile game, tour, adventure (GTA) along the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys showcasing the importance the Erie and Champlain Canals routes played in the area’s history. Commemorating the history, heritage, and culture of the canals, the rally demonstrates the connectivity between recreation areas and communities and between waterways and land trails. The rally is planned and held under the supervision of the Mohawk-Hudson Region Sports Car Club of America. Registration opens at 9am, Driver/ Navigator meeting at 9:50am, first car off at 10:05am. Event has a three hour time limit followed by a catered lunch and awards ceremony in the barn at the Mabee Farm. Open to individuals and families of all ages, minimum entry must include a driver and a navigator. Each team will need the following: entry fee of $25, camera with digital display, internet access, and a GPS unit, or a smartphone or tablet with these capabilities. Each team must have one person who is a SCCA member. Temporary memberships are available for an additional $15. For more info: Visit www.mohawktowpath.org/, www.bywayfriends.org.

Monday, April 15, 2024

FOREST BATHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9am. The spring equinox will kick off our weekly forest bathing once again! Coined shinrin-yoku in Japan in the 1980’s, forest bathing is the ecotherapeutic practice of spending time immersed in nature, absorbing it with all of your senses. The physiological and psychological benefits last for days afterward with the additional benefit of a new appreciation of our precious woodland and its inhabitants. This is a beginner-rated walk along the Nature Trail with long pauses to sit and enhance our awareness of our surroundings and it is approximately a 2-hour program. A small mat is beneficial to ensure a dry seat. This program is limited to those age 14 and up. Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

NATURE JOURNALS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11am. Join an educator for World Art Day in making your own nature journal. Nature journals are a great way to write down your discoveries and engage in the world around you. If you are able, we will go on a short walk to get a start on those journals. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

MAHJONGG: Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, will host Mahjongg games each Monday at noon. Players are requested to register by calling 518-882-6385. More information about all library programs is available at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Mondays: 9:00-noon -Table Pool, 10-11am – Chorus, 11:15 am-noon – Exercise. No activities if Ballston Spa HS closes or has a 2 hour delay.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Saratoga Springs City Council meetings are regularly scheduled for 7 pm on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Meetings are held in the Council Room at City Hall at this time. Meetings are open to the public, and admission into the room will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the meeting agenda for times of Public Hearings. The Ramp Door on the Broadway entrance to the building will be open for public access at 6:30 pm and earlier for special schedules. More information is available online at www.saratoga-springs.org.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING: Town of Greenfield Historical Society will meet at 7pm at the Town of Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Program: “Ice Harvesting” hosted by Tom Ragosta, President of the Watervliet Historical Society and Watervliet City Historian.The program will include a brief history of ice harvesting during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as well as the process used in storing natural ice. The program will include a display of various artifacts used in the ice harvesting process. Event is free and open to the public.

TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER: The Saratoga County History Center is hosting Trivia Night at historic Anne’s Washington Inn, 111 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, on Tuesday, April 16 from 6-9pm. This event, to support the programs of Brookside Museum, will include an Italian style buffet dinner generously provided by Mama Mia’s Restaurant, dessert, and coffee. A cash bar for beer and wine will be available to our guests age 21 and over. Doors open at 5:30PM, and dinner will begin at 6PM. Well-known local Trivia Night host Casey Blum, “That NY Trivia Guy” will open the friendly competition beginning at 7 pm. Trivia categories will include questions on local history as well as the standard trivia topics. The cost for the evening is $40 per person. Registration for the event can be made at https:/brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/69015-history-center-trivia-night.

PLANTING FOR POLLINATORS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Become a Guerilla Gardener! Learn what to plant (and what not to) to improve declining pollinator populations. Make seed bombs to increase habitat and food sources for our insect allies. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

TREE ID WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11:30am. Ever wonder about the names of the trees you walk by every day? This is the best time of the year to learn how to ID trees, because if you can identify them by their bark you will know them in any season! Pay $5 per person (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Tuesdays: 10 am-noon – Crafts, 1 pm-4 pm – Mahjong. No activities if Ballston Spa HS closes or has a 2 hour delay.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

TRAIL HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9am. At just over 2 miles this is a moderate hike to the Moreau Overlook and back. Witness the change in flora as we increase in elevation. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please
reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

LVW PRESENTATION: The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County and the Unitarian Universalist Church in Saratoga Springs will hold a presentation about Medical Aid in Dying for New York, by David Pratt, MD, former Schenectady County Commissioner of Public Health Services. The program will be held on April 17th at 7:00 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and is open to the public.

ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING: The next meeting of the Galway Public Library Astronomy Club will be held on Wednesday, April 17th from 6:30-7:30 pm. We will review our moon challenge results and photos taken during the solar eclipse. Michael Noonan will give a presentation on “Amateur Astro Photography,” and he will share photos of his comet and star tracking experiences. Teens and adults are welcome to join. The session will end with stargazing. What will we see this time? The Club meets at the Galway Public Library at 2112 East St, Galway. Call 518-882-6385 to register.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING: The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Galway Public Library will be held on Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30pm at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway. The meeting is open to the public. Any questions can be directed to Debra Flint, Library Director, at 518-882-6385.

PRIME RIB TAKEOUT DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Prime Rib Dinner for curbside pickup on April 17, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Call 518-584-2585, Monday or Tuesday between 10 am and noon, to order. Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 to 12 oz), Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Roll. $15 each, cash only.

BINGO: Knights of Columbus #246 hosts Bingo at the KOC Hall located at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs, every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 pm, the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 pm, games go on sale at 6 pm., and the first game starts at 7 pm. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Wednesdays: 9 am-noon – Senior Craft Room, 12:30 pm-3 pm – Quilting. No activities if Ballston Spa HS closes or has a 2 hour delay.

PICKIN’ SESSION: 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. Jam runs from 1 pm to 3 pm. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

HALFMOON FARMERS MARKET: The Halfmoon Farmer’s Market offers fresh, local, delicious, and nutritious products from farms, along with specialty items from area crafters and vendors. It runs year-round in Abele Park every Wednesday from 3-6 pm. For more information, call (518) 371-7410, extension 2200.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

WRITER’S GROUP: April is National Poetry Month at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway. Everyone is encouraged to write a poem about your impression of the solar eclipse, and come to Writer’s Group on Thursday, April 18 at 6 pm to share your writing. Details and registration at 518-882-6385.

BIRDING WORKSHOP: Join Mark Silo and John Loz from the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society as they present a Beginner Birding Workshop at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, on Thursday, April 18 from 6-7 pm. Attendees will learn about available resources before heading outside to look for birds to identify. It is recommended to wear boots. Please bring binoculars, if you can. For ages 8 through adult. Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

FILM SCREENING: The Tang Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College announces “Framing the Flesh,” a series of films shown over three nights on March 28, April 4, and April 18 that explore our relationship with our bodies and unconventional bodily alterations. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Abject Anatomy,” the screening series is the capstone project by Piper Ingels ’24, the 2023-24 Meg Reitman Jacobs ’63 Endowed Intern at the Tang. These films contain material of a highly sensitive nature including language, nudity, violence, gore, and disturbing content. The screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080 or visit the Tang website at https://tang.skidmore.edu. April 18, 6 pm: birth/rebirth.

TRAIL HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9am. Join an educator this National Exercise Day on a hike. A more difficult hike of 6 miles from Western Ridge, to Ridge Run, to Eastern Ridge with viewpoints along the Western Ridge Trail. Bring a lunch or snack, plenty of water, waterproof
shoes, and appropriate clothing for the weather. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

HISTORICAL LECTURE: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and the Saratoga Joinery on Thursday, April 18 at 7 pm for the in-person program, “On this Spot: 69 Caroline Street” for an in-depth look at the history of 69 Caroline Street. Carol Godette will discuss the various uses of the 1880s brick duplex, from its early functions to its newest iteration as Saratoga Joinery, a community woodworking space. This program is limited to 45 attendees. The program cost is $20 for SSPF and Joinery Members and $25 for Non-Members. Proceeds from this event will be shared between SSPF and Saratoga Joinery. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org for more information.

CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB: Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, offers a Chess and Checkers Club on the third Thursday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 for ages 9-14. More information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the
Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa every Thursday at 10 am
to play cards, use the craft room, play pool, or just socialize. Lunch is at 12:00 noon. Bingo after lunch if 10 players or more. At lunch the BASC Members may participate in Congregate Meals OR bring your own lunch, your choice. Pizza every 3rd Thursday at noon. On the fourth Thursday it is Pot Lunch at 11:30 am, to participate bring something to share or pay $ 3.00 at meal time. Coffee and hot water for tea will be available. Regular scheduled activities: 1st Thursday—Bring a lunch, play games, Bingo after lunch if enough players. 2nd Thursday—Bring a lunch, Speaker, General meeting and Bingo if enough players. 3rd Thursday—Board meeting, Pizza, Bingo if enough players. 4th Thursday— General meeting Pot lunch at 11:30 am bring something to share or $3, Bingo if enough players. 5th Thursday— Gameday, general meeting, Bingo if enough players. 1:00 pm—4:00 pm—Table Pool. No activities if Ballston Spa HS closes or has a 2 hour delay.

Friday, April 19, 2024

WIGGLY WANDERERS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 9:30am. Wiggly wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This will be a beginner’s hike/wander series for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. We will not plan too much distance walking and we will rely on teachable moments to carry us through these experiences. Strollers will not work for these programs. While you do not need to attend each week, we will continue to build our toddlers hiking skills as well as their caregivers’ confidence taking the children into the woods to explore. This event does not have sign ups, please come if you can. We meet at the nature center parking lot. $1 per child. For any questions call 518-793-0511.

REVOLUTIONARY TEA AND GARDENING: At Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave Ballston Spa, 2pm. Join Master Gardener Kathleen Royka in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, on the 249th anniversary of The Battles of Lexington and Concord, for a celebration and taste of Revolutionary Teas. The program will discuss the Boston Tea Party and its effects on the colonists, the plant Camellia sinensis (tea) and substitutes for tea, including local variations, after the Boston Tea Party. (And see how the Brookside gardens are faring after winter). Program is free and open to all. Any donations are gratefully received and will be used on the gardens.

THEATER PERFORMANCE: For two weekends starting on Friday, April 19th, Home Made Theater will present “The Humans” written by Stephan Karam. Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play, “The Humans” is filled with equal parts humor and hurt. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, April 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th at 7:30PM, and Sundays, April 21st and 28th at 2:00PM. There will be a Thursday at 7:30 performance on April 25th. All performances are at the Dee Sarno Theater, inside Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are available at Home Made Theater’s website, www.HomeMadeTheater.org, or by calling (518) 587-4427 during business hours.

BALLSTON AREA SENIORS ACTIVITIES: The Ballston Area Seniors will be meeting at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Fridays: 1 pm-3 pm first Friday of the month Special Activities TBA, 11:15 am-noon – Exercise, 6:30 pm-9 pm – Table Pool. No activities if Ballston Spa HS closes or has a 2 hour delay.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

HERITAGE HUNTERS MEETING: This month’s presentation is “Did you know that your ancestors had a Fan Club?” For people interested in “genealogy and local history,” Heritage Hunters will meet on Saturday, April 20th, at 1 pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville. A Fan Club is a circle of Family/Friends, Associates and Neighbors who can help you fill in information that might be missing in your research. Lisa Dougherty, professional genealogist, will help you take the steps to identify them and show you how to use that information in your family tree. Lisa specializes in Irish ancestry and assists researchers at several local libraries. Lisa’s website is www.upstatenygenealogy.com. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.

UNDERWATER ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting a workshop series for teens in middle school and older titled Underwater SeaPerch Robotics. SeaPerch is an international program that gives teens an opportunity to be part of a real-world engineering and design project to build an underwater ROV (robot). The second session will be held April 20. The other sessions will be May 18, June 1, and June 15. Attendance at every session is not required. Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

EARTH DAY CLEANUP: Sustainable Saratoga is holding an annual Earth Day Cleanup event. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20 10am-12pm. (Rain date Sunday April 21) We will provide gloves, vests and garbage bags. Invite your friends and family to join! Want to clean up but unable to join us? Pledge to clean up your own neighborhood! Thank you for helping to make this community a better place for all living beings now and in the future. Register here: https://forms.gle/LUxikuWZ984yan63A

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: Sustainable PR and the Glens Falls Earth Day Planning Committee proudly present our fourth-annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This year’s theme, “Sustainable Futures,” invites the community to explore practical steps towards a greener tomorrow. Join us for an inspiring presentation by Tony Buettner, national spokesperson for the Blue Zones, renowned for his insights on creating healthier, longer-lasting communities. Experience engaging workshops, demos, and discussions, empowering everyone to embrace sustainable living practices. 11am at Glens Falls City Park.

EARTH DAY CRAFT: At Moreau Lake State Park, 11am. A fun and creative way to celebrate earth day is to reduce, reuse and recycle. Please come to the nature center to work on a craft reusing commonly recycled items. This craft will be led by your imagination and artistic vision. We will provide the materials. If you have a vision but need something from your own recycling bin, please feel free to bring it along. This program is free and does not require sign ups.

ANTIQUE CLOCK AND WATCH SHOW: Sponsored by the Monday Night Clock Group, at Burnt Hills Baptist Church – 195 Kingsley Road, Burnt Hills. 10 am to 3 pm, Public invited free of charge. Large exhibit of antique and complicated clocks and watches. Antique clocks for sale. Free evaluations of clocks and watches brought in by the public and free repair estimates. Free clock magazines, keys, pendulum bobs, taper pins and hand washers for clocks needing them. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Peter Elmendorf, at 518-587-4435 .

CHURCH TAKEOUT DINNER: Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is having our semi-annual Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Ticket prices: Adults – $12.00; Children under 12 – $9.00. Only 350 dinners will be sold. Call 518-885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.

LADIES’ DAY OUT: All women are invited to attend a “Finding Joy in the Journey” Ladies Day Out from 9 am to 3 pm on April 20 at Holiday Inn, 2223 Canada Street, Lake George. Included in this event will be music by singer Megan Houde, a performance by the Glorious Praise Dancers, a Testimony by Kate Bradwell and a “Message of Hope” by Speaker Debbie Geer. Represented at this event will be Desire Design Salon, Uptown Charm Boutique, and Joyful Smile. Shopping will also be offered by local vendors. Ticket cost is $65.00. It includes a lite Continental breakfast, plated lunch, and event program. Ticket deadline is April 13. For ticket reservations, visit website www.h4awh.com Note: An “extreme makeover” pre-event contest is being offered. It includes a free hair and makeup by Desire Design Salon, a free fashion makeover by Uptown Charm Boutique, and a free Teeth whitening by Joyful Smile. All women ages 20 and up are invited to apply. Three winners will be chosen. Winners must be willing to model at the April 20 event and will receive a free admission ticket and keep their modeling outfit. Contest deadline is March 31. To submit a contest entry, visit www.h4awh.com and click on “Extreme Makeover.” For further information, visit the website at www.h4awh.com or call Debbie Geer at 518-796-2895. The event is sponsored by Hope for a Woman’s Heart, a non-profit organization.

CCE BANQUET: Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County is hosting its 23rd Annual New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Banquet and Auction. The banquet will take place on April 20 at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George. Sponsors of all levels are wanted. Sponsorship support will be featured in the catalog and on the NYS 4-H Shooting Sports website. (Banners will be displayed in the banquet hall.) Sponsorships are tax-deductible. Individual tickets and table tickets are also available at $60 per person. Contact Wendy McConkey, wlm8@cornell.edu, for more information.

FARMERS MARKET: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Wilton Mall.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

WILDFLOWER WALK: Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Week? Wilton Wildlife
Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages. 10am and 1pm. Take a hike with our educators to learn new information about wildflowers blooming, and other sights and sounds of spring at one of Saratoga PLAN’s trails! You are bound to discover amazing things! Today the historic Cornell Fire Tower is also open from 10am-3pm. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

PARK CLEAN UP: Volunteers of all ages are invited to take part in a park-wide clean-up at Hudson Crossing Park in Schuylerville on Sunday, April 21 from 10am – 1pm. The clean-up day is in recognition of Earth Day and part of the New York State Canal Corporation and Parks & Trails New York’s Annual Canal Clean Sweep, a state-wide effort to prepare for the navigation season on the New York State Canal System. Please complete pre-registration through Parks & Trails New York. Choose “Hudson Crossing Park Clean Sweep” as your event site at https://www.ptny.org/events/canal-clean-sweep.

ROAD CLEAN UP: At Moreau Lake State Park, 1pm. For Earth Day this year, consider helping the planet by joining the Friends of MLSP for a roadside trash clean up. Meet at the office.

Monday, April 22, 2024

FUNDRAISER HOCKEY GAME: The Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters sponsored hockey team (Saratoga Springs Fire) will be playing the Troy Firefighters IAFF Local 86 in a benefit hockey game to raise funds to help repair, renovate and expand the Farm Toy Show Building at the Washington County Fair in Greenwich. The benefit hockey game will be held on Monday, April 22 at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls with a start time scheduled for 6:00pm. Admission is free for the game with donations being collected at the door.

NATURE ON THE MOVE: On Mondays April 8 and April 22 at 10:30 am, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will be holding its bi-weekly Nature on the Move walks. These walks are led by one of Wilton Wildlife’s Environmental Educators and will take place on the NYS DEC’s Fox Parcel on April 8 and Old Gick Farm on April 22. These walks give participants an opportunity to get out on the trails with like-minded people and observe the beauty of nature in the spring. They are geared towards gentle exercise and are appropriate for adults at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Nature on the Move happens every other week, year-round. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

HOMESCHOOL POPUP PROGRAM: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Join an educator in the nature center to celebrate Earth Day with a “signs-of-spring” treasure hunt. This will include a walk around the nature center so bring weather appropriate clothes and shoes. We are encouraging homeschool groups to attend, but it is open to the public. Geared toward ages 6+, siblings welcome. The cost is $5 for adults and $1 for children (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

KAYAK TRIP: At Moreau Lake State Park, 2pm. Join an ACA certified kayak instructor/educator on a peaceful afternoon paddle around Moreau Lake. We will cover some basic strokes and safety before getting out on the water which will be great for beginners as well as seasoned kayakers. Limited rentals are available or bring your own kayak. The cost is $5 or $15 including kayak rental. Check in and pay (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance, call 518-793-0511.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

AFTER THE FIRE MEETING: After the Fire’s monthly meeting will be Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm at Halfmoon Town Hall on Lower Newtown Rd. in Halfmoon. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps Saratoga County Residents who have suffered a loss due to fire. Families are provided with gift cards, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc. Anyone interested in learning more about After the Fire, or becoming a member, may attend a meeting, visit us on Facebook at www.afterthefire.org, or leave a message on voicemail at 518-435-4571.

TRAIL HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 1:30pm. This moderate loop of around 2 miles follows Cottage Park to Western Ridge, back to Cottage Park. Check in at the office, we will convoy to the trailhead. The cost for the hike is $5 (cash or check) Please reserve your spot in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

HIKING PREPAREDNESS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 5:30pm. Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. The cost is $5 per adult and $1 per child.

FULL MOON HIKE: At Moreau Lake State Park, 7pm. Join a Park Educator on a beginner hike around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the moon rising above the mountains! This hike is family friendly and well-behaved dogs on a 6 foot or shorter leash are welcome. $1 per child, $5 per adult is payable by cash or check at the office upon your arrival. To reserve your spot call 518-793-0511- the earlier the better as this is a popular program and it fills up quickly.

IBM LOCAL MAGICIANS’ MEETING: Are you fascinated by the mystery and wonder of magic? Do you have a desire to learn the art of illusion? Look no further than the International Brotherhood of Magicians! Our group meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Latham Firehouse at 226 Old Loudon Rd. in Latham at 7pm. Our meetings are filled with fun, fellowship, and lots of tricks of the trade. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our group welcomes all levels of skill and experience. Join us today and let’s bring the magic to life!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

INVASIVE SPECIES WALK: Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Week? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages. 10am. Join our educators and the Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management for a guided walk to learn how to use iMap Invasives and how to identify different invasive species in the area. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING: The Stillwater Public Library is holding the following meeting: 6pm, Friends of the Library.

LENA GO ROUND: A monthly showcase of local singer-songwriters at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St Saratoga Springs. 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets at caffelena.org.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

STORY TIME IN NATURE: Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Week? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages. Join us for reading in nature while listening and hearing all things around us in the forest! This program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6). The Saratoga Literacy League will be attending to give away books to the participants! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

BEAVER WALK: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Did you know that MLSP is home to a thriving population of North America’s largest rodent? We will walk along the Wetlands Walk and Mud Pond trails where we can view our beaver’s dam and lodges while we learn all about how they live, love and learn. This program is for people of all ages, it’s an easy-moderate hike of about 2.5 miles. Pay $1 per child and $5 per adult (cash or check) at the office upon arrival. Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

TREE PLANTING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 1pm. Join us in planting native trees at our park to celebrate Arbor Day. Please be prepared to get dirty and wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. We will be digging holes to plant our saplings. The program is free, but please reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Friday, April 26, 2024

FROG WATCH: Looking for something to do to celebrate Earth Week? Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park offers “naturally” fun programs with a full week of outdoor programs scheduled for all ages. 7pm, hosted with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. Learn how to identify frogs and toads by sight and sound as they appear from their winter hiding places! Walk with our educators around vernal ponds and listen for their calls. To register, call the library at (518) 584-7860 ext. 305.

FIELD WORK FRIDAY: Celebrate your local trails this Arbor Day with Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Join our staff for the good habit of cleaning up our community and protecting our wild spaces with a community trash cleanup! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: April is National Poetry Month at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway. Join us at 6pm for a poetry open mic night, for poets to read their own works. Details and registration at 518-882-6385.

PAINT AND SIP: The Slate Valley Museum will host its first Sip & Paint on Slate event of the year on Friday, April 26 from 7-9pm. Painters will use a slate tile sourced directly from the Slate Valley as their canvas. They’ll create their own painted work with step-by-steps guidance and encouragement from art teacher Darcie Parrott. For this workshop, attendees will paint a covered bridge scene. Pre-registration for Sip & Paint on Slate is required. Tickets are $40 per person and include all art materials, one beverage ticket, and a selection of snacks. Space is limited. Those interested in registering should contact the museum at 518-642-1417 or executivedirector@slatevalleymuseum.org. If you reach the museum’s voicemail when calling, please leave a message and a member of the staff will return your call as soon as possible.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: The annual meeting of the Briggs Cemetery Association will be held at 11 a.m. on April 27, at the cemetery located on Brookline Road, Town of Ballston. A business meeting and election of officers and trustees will be held. All lot owners and interested persons are invited to attend. The spring cleanup starts at 9 a.m. prior to the meeting. For more information email briggscemetery@yahoo.com.

TREE PLANTING: Sustainable Saratoga is hosting a day of tree planting on April 27. Ways you can participate: Volunteer to plant a tree with us on Saturday (a family-friendly activity); Volunteer to set up and help with registration check-in on the day of the event; Volunteer to water trees during the summer; Donate to support our work; Host a tree by requesting one for your property (taking requests for our 2024 planting). Volunteer today and give a gift to the next generation! Sign up at https://sustainablesaratoga.org/tree-toga/. Questions? Email trees@sustainablesaratoga.org.

CHURCH DINNER: South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, is having a meatloaf with macaroni and cheese dinner at 4:30pm. Adults $12, We are encouraging pre-orders for Pick-up & Delivery dinners. Menu: Meatloaf with Macaroni & Cheese, veggies, coleslaw, soup, and homemade dessert. Call 518-793-1152 to preorder.

FARMERS MARKET: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Wilton Mall.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

BEGINNER BIRD WATCHING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 8:30am. Calling all beginner birders. Join us on a guided hike to search for birds! Feel free to bring binoculars. The hike will be a start and stop walk for less than two miles. Please wear appropriate clothes and boots for this program. $5 per adult and $1 per child, Please Reserve your spot by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

TRAIL STEWARD MEETING: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. A meeting to introduce the trail steward program to newcomers. The duties of a trail steward include walking the trails of Moreau Lake State Park to identify and report maintenance needs, light trail maintenance including cutting back branches with supplied hand saws and loppers and hanging trail signs when necessary. This meeting will provide crucial information on what to look for on the trails. Established trail stewards are welcome to come, but it is not mandatory. This meeting is free. For any questions call 518-793-0511.

CRAFT & GARAGE SALE: On Sunday, April 28 from 11am-3pm the Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will take place at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Maple Avenue on Elks Lane. Admission is free with over 40 vendors. There is great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer a variety of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, hand-made items, clothing, Antiques, Vintage items, hand-painted rocks, NASCAR items, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors sign up every month. This is the last sale until September. Snow or rain, the sales go on and it is a fun activity the entire family can enjoy. Come browse, visit, eat, or just get out of the house with a friend. All proceeds go to our local charities. Next sale date will be September 22nd. An 8 foot table and chairs are just $15. Call Debbie at (518) 885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s) in April.

FILM SCREENING: Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, supported by a generous grant from the
Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY and sponsored by Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs, presents a panel discussion of the 2015 documentary “Colliding Dreams” by American filmmakers Joseph Dorman and Oren Rudavsky on April 28 at 7 pm on Zoom. Few ideas in the modern era have had as much impact on the world as Zionism. “Colliding Dreams” recounts the movement’s dramatic history, one of the most controversial and urgently relevant political ideologies of today. The documentary can be viewed free of charge on Kanopy (registration
with a library card required). It can also be rented from Apple, Google Play and YouTube. The panel discussion will be held on Zoom on April 28 at 7 pm. To register, go to the SJCA Home
Page.

Monday, April 29, 2024

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Dunning Street Rural Cemetery Association in Malta will hold its annual meeting on April 29, 2024 at 7 pm at the Malta Ridge Methodist Church located at 729 Malta Ave Ext in Malta. All lot owners and any other interested parties are invited to attend.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

HIKING PREPAREDNESS: At Moreau Lake State Park, 10am. Join an educator at the nature center to plan for the upcoming summer hiking season. Learn how to plan and prepare for hiking with a demonstration on what to put in your pack, first-aid basics, and leave no trace ethics. If you are able, we will then go on a hike around Mud Pond, this is an easier hike around 2.5 miles in total please be prepared with appropriate clothes and boots. The cost is $5 per
adult and $1 per child.

AUTHOR TALK: Don Miller, author of “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany,” will be at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Springs on April 30 at 7 pm as part of the Saratoga Book Festival. Miller’s book is the inspiration behind the major Apple TV streaming series “Masters of the Air.” The one-hour book talk will include a short clip from a key scene of the Masters of the Air TV series and an audience Q&A, followed by a book signing. Tickets and copies of the book are available now at the event website, https://saratogabookfestival.org/donald-l-miller-event/. Veterans are encouraged to sign up now for free passes to the event.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Friday, May 3, 2024

WORKSHOP AND CONCERT: Dan Navarro will be at Caffe Lena for a songwriting workshop followed by a concert. Tickets are required for each event and must be purchased separately at www.caffelena.org. Workshop: 1-5pm. We explore the essence of verbal and musical expression, through monologue and dialogue, covering philosophies, psychologies and techniques of songwriting — structures, forms, story arc, subject matter, style/genre, the role of repetition, simplicity vs complexity, and critiques (if you wish). Run through your creative paces with positivity and support, and take home concepts that will facilitate creativity on whatever level you choose. All levels of songwriters are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Bring an instrument or recordings of your songs, in whatever stages they might be. Bring your favorite writing tools: laptop, pen, pencil, paper. Concert at 8pm.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEETING: The annual meeting of the Ballston Spa Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday May 4 at 10:30 am in the Ballston Spa Village Library Community Room. Cemetery activities and financials during the past year will be presented, along with plans for the upcoming year. The public is invited to attend. Members of the Association are eligible to vote on issues related to the cemetery operations.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSTING: 11am at Pitney Meadows Farm. Confused about the best way to deal with the organic waste your household generates? Have you tried composting in the past and been frustrated by the result? The goal of this workshop is to demystify the process and help folks set up their own backyard composting system with minimum expense and (hopefully) maximum success. This event is co-sponsored by Pitney Meadows Community Farm and Sustainable Saratoga. Register here: https://forms.gle/LUxikuWZ984yan63A

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

CHURCH CONCERT: Saratoga Chamber Players will honor the late Peter Schickele (1936-2024) on May 5 at 3PM at the Saratoga United Methodist Church. Schickele, known for his showmanship, his PDQ Bach recordings, but also for his serious compositions, wrote a rarely heard sextet to be performed by violinists Jill Levy and Lily Holgate, violists Sarah Adams and Michael Roth, and cellists Eric Bartlett and Ashley Bathgate. Also on the program are Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, Op.33, no. 5 and Brahms’ Sextet in G Major, Op. 26, no.2. Tickets are $30 Adults; Seniors $25 and students $20. Full bios of the musicians and ticket purchase are at http://www.saratogachamberplayers.org.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

ARTIST JAM: The second Friday of each month from 4-6 pm at the Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway. Artist Jam is a social event for teen and adult artists in the community to get together and enjoy a relaxing workspace. Whether you’re looking to meet fellow creators or need an excuse to finish your latest project, this is the place for you! Please bring your own art supplies and a project to do. All forms of artistic media are welcome. This is a no-judgment zone, so no prior artistic experience is required to participate. At times, an art teacher will be in attendance to give guidance, if desired. Registration is requested, but not required, at 518-882-6385.

CAMPFIRE CHAT: The second Friday of each month at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park at 7pm. This program gathers participants around the campfire for a chat and discussion of local animal species and what is being done to support these populations. In addition to the discussion, participants will enjoy hanging out around the fire for cocoa, s’mores, and cookies! The April 12 topic will be all about turtles and participants will get to meet a live turtle. Upcoming date is June 14. Registration is required at least one business day in advance. To register please visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org For more information, call the Wilton Wildlife office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

HISTORIC HOMES TOUR: Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and Honorary Co-Chairs, Rachel Dunn and Bill McEllen, for the popular Historic Homes Tour on Saturday, May 11. This year’s tour promises to give you an exclusive opportunity to see the interiors of beautiful private homes and buildings in the magnificent North Broadway neighborhood, both in-person and virtually. Volunteers are needed! If you are interested in helping please email admin@saratogapreservation.org with your name, contact information, and availability – the shifts are 9:30 am – 12:00 pm, 11:45 am – 2:00 pm, and 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm. As our thank you for your time, all volunteers receive a free ticket to tour the homes before or after your shift!

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Monday, May 13, 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

SAM LOCAL MAGICIANS’ MEETING: The local group of The Society of American Magicians, Assembly #24, meets at 7pm PM on the second Tuesday of the month at the S. W. Pitts Hose Co. of Latham, 226 Old Loudon Road, Latham. We welcome all persons, age 16 and older, with any interest in the art of magic whether it be: performance, history, collecting, or purely entertainment to join us for a fun evening. For more information about our organization, or for a link to a local magician, visit our website: WWW.SAM24.SYNTHASITE.COM.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Friday, May 17, 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024

UNDERWATER ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS: The Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway, is hosting a workshop series for teens in middle school and older titled Underwater SeaPerch Robotics. SeaPerch is an international program that gives teens an opportunity to be part of a real-world engineering and design project to build an underwater ROV (robot). The third session will be held on May 18. The other sessions will be June 1 and June 15. Attendance at every session is not required. Please register by calling 518-882-6385.

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024

Saturday, May 25, 2024

FARMERS MARKET: 9 am to 1 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

LENA GO ROUND: A monthly showcase of local singer-songwriters at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St Saratoga Springs. 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets at caffelena.org.

FARMERS MARKET: 3-6 pm, High Rock Park, 112 High Rock Ave Saratoga Springs.

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Friday, May 31, 2024