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PUBLISHED: April 21, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. | UPDATED: April 21, 2024 at 9:01 a.m.

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.

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.

Monday, April 22, 2024

BINGO FUNDRAISER: The Waterford Museum is raising funds for the restoration of the Button Hand Pumper. Come play BINGO at McGreivey’s, win prizes, and bump up the pumper funds! BINGO starts at 6 pm, we do our best to play 5 games and be done by 7:30. $10 buy in for 2 cards. Extra cards are $5 (Prizes vary & are valued higher than minimum buy in). Cash is preferred, there is an ATM in McGreivey’s. We can also accept Venmo @BINGO-with-Benefits. Bar and dining room services will be available, McGreivey’s dinner menu starts at 4 pm. Reservations are encouraged but not required for dining services, especially if you have a party of six or more. Children are welcome, but supervision at all times is required. If you would like to donate a prize or just make a donation to the cause, please message us or bring your prize to the event by 5:30 pm. Venmo @BINGO-with-Benefits for direct donations. Email info@waterfordmuseum.com for more information.

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.

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 23, 2024

CAREER EXPO: The annual “Saratoga County Career Expo 2024” will be held April 23 from 10am to 3pm at the Saratoga Springs City Center (522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs). Job seekers from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to attend this large-scale hiring event that includes more than 80 employers from the private and public sector who are seeking candidates with various backgrounds, skill sets, and experience levels. Those attending will be able to connect with business representatives from fields including government, customer service, manufacturing, food service, hospitality, human services, law enforcement, skilled trades, and more. Individuals attending should bring multiple copies of their resume. Walk-ins are welcome, but job seekers are encouraged to register on the County’s website at www.saratogacountyny.gov/career-expo to receive event updates. Sponsored by Saratoga County Workforce Development and Saratoga County Economic Development Corporation, the event is tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and job seekers across various industries. For more information and to register, visit www.saratogacountyny.gov/career-expo or contact Saratoga County Workforce Development at (518) 884-4170.

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!

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 24, 2024

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST TAKEOUT DINNER: Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents a Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner for curbside pickup on April 24, from 4:30-6:00 pm. Call 518-584-2585, Monday or Tuesday between 10 am and noon, to order. Menu: Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Cranberry Sauce, Roll, Tossed Salad. $15 each, cash only.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

HISTORICAL PRESENTATION: The Old Saratoga Historical Association will host a multimedia presentation entitled “Saipan: The Friction of War” at 7pm at the Saratoga Town Hall at 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville. Led by World War II historian and retired US Army officer Patrick J. Chaisson, this discussion details one of the war’s most brutal and controversial battles. Saipan, located in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific, was an objective the Americans desperately needed to capture. Some 50,000 US Marines and soldiers of the 27th Infantry Division (formerly a New York National Guard outfit) stormed ashore there on June 15th, 1944. Allied commanders planned to take Saipan in three days. Instead, it took six weeks of bloody, relentless fighting before Saipan’s Japanese defenders were defeated. Using the words of those who were there, Chaisson explains why this invasion went so wrong. He will also show how questionable decisions made on Saipan in 1944 still affect the modern military. This is a free program that is open to the public. Call 518-698-3211 for more information.

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.

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 26, 2024

FISH FRY: Saratoga Knights of Columbus will be holding a Fish Fry dinner on Friday, April 26 at their hall at 50 Pine Road. Take out or eat in the lounge. The dinner will be available from 5pm until 7pm. The menu is fried or baked haddock, fried clam strips, French fries, clam chowder, and dessert when available. Cost is $15. Dessert and chowder extra.

THEATER PERFORMANCE: Schuylerville Community Theater (SCT) is happy to announce a weekend of performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Performances are April 26 (7:30pm), April 27 (2pm and 7:30pm) and April 28 (2pm). All performances are at Schuylerville Central School’s High School auditorium. Tickets for the show are priced at $24 for Adults, $22 for Students & Seniors and $10 for those who are 10 years old or younger. Tickets can be reserved by calling 518-695-5480 or by visiting www.scttheater.org.

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.

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.

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.

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. Sign up begins at 5:30pm. 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.

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 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.

COFFEE HOUSE: Schuylerville High School vocalists, Hudson Crossing Park, and the Historic Hudson Hoosic Partnership invite the community to a morning of music with a Coffee House performance on Saturday, April 27th at 10am at the Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitor Center, located at 28 Ferry St, Schuylerville. The coffee house concert will feature performances by Schuylerville High School vocalists, offering a blend of contemporary music. Guests are encouraged to enjoy pre-event specials at Kickstart Cafe, located at 33 Ferry Street in Schuylerville. There will be light refreshments available at the Gateway Visitor Center for purchase as well as information about the upcoming mosaic collaboration between Schuylerville art students and Hudson Crossing Park. Suggested donation of $5 per ticket. All proceeds go towards Hudson Crossing Park and the mosaic project.

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

SHREDDING DAY: The Town of Clifton Park, in partnership with Clifton Park Center and 3N Document Destruction, will host its Spring Town Paper Shredding Day on Sunday, April 28th from 1pm-3pm in the Clifton Park Center parking lot near the DMV and Boscovs. Residents of Clifton Park are eligible to participate and bring sensitive documents with personally identifiable information to the event. Binders, plastic carriers, folders, or metal spiral notebooks will not be accepted. There is no cost for the shredding. In exchange for the free service, we will collect non-perishable food items for people in need.Registration is not required for the event. Each household is limited to 4 bags or boxes of papers. There will be Town volunteers on hand to assist with this drive-thru service and organize traffic. 3N Document Destruction will provide the shredding service on site.

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

NARCAN TRAINING: At Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, from 4-6pm. This free training program is open to the public. Participants will learn to identify signs of an opioid overdose and safely administer Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Participants will receive complimentary Narcan kits. For more information or to register for the training, call (518) 371-7410, ext. 2200.

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

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.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association will be sponsoring a Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, May 7, from 8-9:30am, hosted by Sterling Real Estate Group,1487 Saratoga Road Street in Ballston Spa. Cost for the breakfast is $10 —prepayment available at www.ballston.org or RSVP to info@ballston.org and pay at the door. Non-reserved walk-ins that morning are welcome. Business and community members are welcome; you do not need to be a BSBPA member to attend this event. Membership information will be available.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

GREEN DRINKS: A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Green Drinks – Saratoga Springs is held monthly. While this is a networking event, solicitation is not allowed.

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

Thursday, May 9, 2024

GARDEN PARTY: Sunnyside Gardens is hosting a party to kick off the annual “Secret Gardens Tour” from 5-7pm. This annual event is free (with in-event purchases) and open to the public, featuring wine and nibbles courtesy of Sunnyside, a host of chock-full raffle baskets, and background music provided by Phil Drum. A portion of purchase proceeds will be donated to Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. Secret Garden Tour tickets will be available for purchase at that time, both online and in person. Sunnyside Gardens is located at 345 Church St, Saratoga Springs. For more information, email secretgardesninfo@gmail.com.

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.

CHURCH BREAD SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church is having our semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. Cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 10 between 4 pm and 6 pm and Saturday, May 11 between 9 am and 2 pm. Our address is 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls. Bake sale on Saturday. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.

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!

CHURCH BREAD AND BAKE SALE: Simpson United Methodist Church is having our semi-annual Brown Bread & Bake Sale. Cost is $8 per loaf. Pick-up dates: Friday, May 10 between 4 pm and 6 pm and Saturday, May 11 between 9 am and 2 pm. Our address is 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls. Bake sale on Saturday. Call 518-885-4794 to place your order. Please leave your name, telephone number and the number loaves you would like to reserve; and if possible, let us know if you will be picking up on Friday or Saturday. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.

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

Sunday, May 12, 2024

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.

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.

“SPRING FLING”: Come join the Saratoga/Wilton Ladies Auxiliary BPOE#161 at our Spring Fling Cerebral Palsy Dance with the band Party of Three on May 18, 6-10pm at Saratoga/Wilton Elks Lodge. Admission is $25 per person which includes a buffet of BBQ chicken, ribs, baked beans, macaroni salad, cornbread and dessert. Dress is casual. You’ll want to “shake a leg,” or tap your feet to the vocals and beat of our musical trio. Raffle baskets for every day of the week are being created. This will be an evening of fundraising for those afflicted with Cerebral Palsy. To reserve a table, call Judy- 518-587-5568 (Deadline May 14).

BLUES CONCERT: Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform at Caffe Lena (47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs) at 8pm. Go to www.caffelena.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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

CEREBRAL PALSY SPRING FLING FUNDRAISER: Come join the Saratoga/Wilton Ladies Auxiliary BPOE#161 at our Spring Fling CP Dance with popular band, Party of Three, on Saturday, May 18, 6-10PM at Saratoga/Wilton Elk’s Lodge. Admission is $25 per person which includes a buffet of BBQ chicken, ribs, baked beans, macaroni salad, cornbread and dessert. Dress is casual. You’ll want to “shake a leg,” or tap your feet to the vocals and beat of our musical trio, Kelly, Ron and Vince (P O 3). Raffle baskets for every day of the week are being created. You won’t want to miss an evening of fun and FUND-raising for those afflicted with Cerebral Palsy. To reserve a table- call Judy- 518-587-5568. Deadline May 14. Let’s celebrate Spring!!!

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

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.

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

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