Chili Dinner Fundraiser
Hosted by The Friends of Moreau Lake. Guest Speaker will be Nancy Kimball and her Kestrel. Nancy is a Wildlife Rehabilitator and founding member of North Country Wild Care. This year we’re adding something new - you will get to vote on your favorite chili so all chili chefs out there -bring it on: Friday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. at Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Dept., 1870 Rt. 32N, Gansevoort. Donation: $10/member; $12/non-member; kids 10 and under free. RSVP Required: call park office 518-793-0511. Volunteers needed- chili chefs needed! (bring in slow cookers), also sides, desserts. Call the office to sign-up 518-793-0511. For more information: friendsofmoreaulake.org
Basket Raffle
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619 will hold a Basket Raffle, Feb. 23-25. Tickets are 1 sheet of 25; $10, 3 sheets: $25 or 5 sheets: $40. Pre Sales: Friday, Feb. 23, 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sunday Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-Noon. Drawing to begin at 1 p.m. Food will be available. For further info email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All are welcome.
Monthly Meeting - The Thymly Herb Garden Group
Monday, Feb. 26, from 9:45 a.m. until Noon at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. There will be a short herb of the month presentation by a member. Guest speaker is David Waite, a nature and fine arts photographer. His presentation is titled, “Exploring the Wilderness by Water and Trail.” Light refreshments and meeting follow. Dues for the year are $20. First time attendance is free. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP with questions or to let us know you will be joining us. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 11th Repair Café at the library on Sunday, March 3 from 1 – 4 p.m. We will have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, leather, jewelry, or sew/hem your favorite item of clothing or beloved stuffed animal. We can’t wait to see you at Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs.
Sonatas for Spring
March 3 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave. The Saratoga Chamber Players will present violinist Jill Levy and Israeli pianist Renana Guzman with works of Bach, Arvo Pärt, Prokofiev and Brahms. Tickets are available at saratogachamberplayers.org. Seniors $25, Adults, $30 and Students $20. The concert is supported in part by the NY State Council of the Arts with the support of the NY State Legislature, the office of the Governor and our many individual supporters.
Saratoga Men’s Baseball League Seeking Players
The Saratoga Men’s Baseball League is looking for players ages 28 and over for the upcoming season. The season runs from May through August. For more information, call or text 518-470-7894 or go to leaguelineup.com/cdrh and go to New Player Inquiry by March 8.
Franklin Community Center Annual Benefit Concert
The Saratoga Youth Symphony (SYS) announces their benefit concert on Sunday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. The Saratoga Youth Symphony provides a non-competitive orchestral experience for talented student musicians ages 18 and under. Members of the Youth Symphony, Preparatory Symphony and Wind Symphony represent more than two dozen schools throughout the Capital District. The SYS continues to build upon its reputation for musical excellence while maintaining its commitment to music education and community activities. For further information, email the Saratoga Youth Symphony at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.saratogayouthsymphony.org
Katie: The Strongest of the Strong
Free Family Performance at The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls on March 16, 11 a.m. Opera Saratoga presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong by Faye Chiao and Anton Dudley at venues across the Capital Region for children grades K-6. The 45-minute story celebrates women’s strength and confidence through the amazingly theatrical true story of Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied cultural expectations and then became instrumental in the U.S. suffrage movement. The opera is a wild, funny, musical way for students and families to learn about the importance of equal rights. Register at operasaratoga.org/katie-the-strongest-of-the-strong
Vendors Wanted for Community Rummage Sale
Saturday, March 16 – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church 768 Charlton Rd, Charlton. Need to make some space, get rid of things you don’t use? Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2871 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Spring Craft Fair
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club is holding a wonderful Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lodge on Elks Lane off Maple Ave. in Saratoga. This Craft Fair benefits NYS Alzheimer’s Association. Admission is free and parking is excellent. An 8 x 6 foot space with an 8 ft. table and 2 chairs is $40. For information email Debbie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-885-6506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club.
