Third Annual Schuylerville Fundraiser
A fundraiser for Schuylerville Veterans Memorial Park will be held on March 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the American Legion, located at 6 Clancy St. in Schuylerville. There will be local vendors, basket raffles, 50/50, face painting and lunch from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lenten Bible Study
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will host a Lenten Bible Study at the church located at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton. The study will begin March 10 through April 21, 9 - 9:45 a.m., just prior to 10 a.m. worship service. The book, “The Upper Room Disciplines 2019: A Book of Daily Devotions” will be used and may be ordered from Amazon either Kindle or paper version. The link to order is: www.amazon.com/Upper-Room-ebook/dp/B07FPTC3YC. Come prepare for Easter at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church! Visit our website at www.charltonfreehold.org. For questions contact the church at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Trip to Turning Stone Casino
The Olde Saratoga Seniors will be hosting a Trip to Turning Stone Casino on Monday, March 18. Bus will leave Saratoga Train Station at 6:15 a.m. or American Legion in Schuylerville at 6:45 a.m. Will return approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Please mail payment to Olde Saratoga Seniors, PO Box 60, Schuylerville, NY 12871 no later than March 1. For more information, contact Pat Temple, 518-338-2329.
Estherville Animal Shelter Spring Luncheon
The luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 7 at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park. Beautiful silent auction and raffle gifts. The event starts at 1 p.m., doors open 12:30 p.m. Delicious buffet, featuring meats, fresh vegetables, salads, desserts, beverages all for $35 a person in advance. Please mail checks payable to Estherville Shelter and send to Barb Kerker 1556 Division St., West Charlton 12010 by March 20. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions. Please make reservations early.
Annual Rummage Sale
The Annual Rummage Sale at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Road, Charlton, will be Friday, April 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop off dates are Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No books or electronics, please.
Bus Trip to Lancaster County, PA
Notre Dame Visitation Church Catholic Daughters and Ladies of St. Anne Rosary are hosting a Bus Trip to Lancaster County, PA. Will leave from American Legion in Schuylerville on May 31 and return on June 1. Trip includes Transportation, Lodging at Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn, Smorgasbord Dinner at the Inn, Ticket to the Play “Jesus” at the amazing Sight and Sound Theatre in Ronks, PA and Smorgasbord Breakfast at the Inn the next morning. After breakfast a bus tour of the area and a stop at Kitchen Kettle Village for shopping and lunch before heading home. Cost is $275 per person (based on double occupancy). Single, triple and quad occupancy rates available upon request. To reserve a seat or for more information contact Darlene Bolduc at 518-339-3873 or Donna Haney at 518-223-3023.
Free Income Tax Assistance
Trained, IRS-certified volunteers are ready to help eligible families file their taxes for free through the beginning of April at Saratoga County EOC. EOC is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program site. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified to help provide free tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals, including people with disabilities, those who speak limited English or generally earn $54,000 or less. Last year, Saratoga County EOC helped over 200 families receive nearly $400,000 back in state and federal tax refunds. EOC is located at 39 Bath St., Ballston Spa. VITA hours are 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. Appointments are required, call 518-288-3206. EOC is a nonprofit dedicated to alleviating poverty in Saratoga County. Its programs include the food pantry, soup kitchen, immigrant services, Head Start, Weatherization and WIC. This is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area during March and April. Stop in and visit these exhibits and support art in southern Saratoga County. Eva Marie Loucks will be exhibiting at two venues, Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville, (phone: 518-664-4646) and Zion Evangelical Luthern Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady for both months. Catskill Hudson Bank, Malta Branch (phone: 518-289-5463) will host Mechanicville artist Jane Morrison for both months. Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, (phone: 518-399-8174) is hosting three artists in the hallway exhibit, Mary Fekete, Richard Kitchen and Jack Morgan for March. Glen Eddy, Niskayuna, (phone: 518-280-8361) will host local artist, Frank Coletta for the month of March.
Vendors Needed Malta Marketplace
Vendors needed for Spring Into Summer Malta Marketplace. The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation is announcing the date for their Spring Into Summer Malta Marketplace as Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendors selling art, handcrafts, seasonal products and more are being sought for this lovely indoor/outdoor market at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Outdoor space fee is $40 each and indoor space fee is $50 each. Call 518-899-4411 or visit www.MaltaParksRec.com for a show application.
Hugs from Henry Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed for animal rescue group Hugs from Henry, a local animal rescue which needs volunteers to foster dogs. We’re also in need of dedicated volunteers to help with golf tournaments, adoption clinics and other events. Please come to our meeting on Saturday, March 16 at the Ballston Spa Public Library. Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. in lower level meeting room. Hoping you’ll come and join us. For more information, contact Barb at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
AARP/TaxAide Services
The AARP TaxAide program will begin providing free tax preparation services for low- and moderate-income residents in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. The AARP/TaxAide program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service-IRS. AARP/TaxAide counselors are volunteers who are trained in state and federal tax regulations, and are certified by the IRS to provide tax preparation services. Tax preparation services will be available through April 15. To find the location nearest you, go to www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp. Then call the listed phone number to schedule an appointment. If you do not have access to the internet, call 1-888-227-7669 for assistance.
Social Activities for Seniors
If you’re over 55, a long-time or new resident in the area and looking to meet active seniors, check out the Ballston Area Senior Citizens (BASC). BASC sponsors many activities at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa. Residents from surrounding communities are welcome to join. Programs and activities include festive dinners, dances with live bands, “pickin’ sessions,” bus trips, weekly luncheons, exercise classes, chorus, crafts, etc. Stop in any Thursday 11 a.m. and join us for lunch. Yearly membership fee is $10. Call Barb Broderson, Membership Secretary at 518-885-4229 for more information or visit the website at www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Ballston Area Seniors Chorus
We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. Once we have a program, we go to nursing and retirement homes to entertain the people there. Do come and join us.
