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Friday, April 14
Empowering Adults to Take Control of Their Own Aging Luncheon
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to hear Dr. Roger Landry, preventative medicine physician, discuss a game plan for healthy longevity and resilience as we age. A full plated lunch will be served. $45 per person. For a registration form, go to www.allsaratoga.org, call 518-290-6988, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Campfire Chat ?
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. This month’s topic: American Woodcock. Free S’mores and hot cocoa provided. Email to register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saturday, April 15
Malta Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church at 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10 a.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Malta West Ridge Cemetery Association Annual Meeting
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta | 10:30 a.m. All lot owners, descendants and anyone interested in the cemetery are encouraged to attend.
Akum Norder on Researching a Community
Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa
1 p.m. | Heritage Hunters and the Saratoga County History Center are presenting a talk by Akum Norder. She will discuss her book The History of Here: a House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany, which recounts the history of her 1912 house and the people who have lived in it. Her book provides insight into how every house changes over time, as well as the impact of the people and neighborhoods surrounding it.
Lasagna Dinner ?
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, 48 Pearl St., Schuylerville
4 – 5:30 p.m. | Menu: lasagna (meat or vegetarian), tossed salad, Italian bread, and dessert. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children 5 – 10. Take out reservations are recommended, and there will be limited indoor seating. Please call 518-695-6638 to reserve your dinner.
Cat and Kitten Adoption Event ?
H.O.P.E. Adoption Center, Wilton Mall at Saratoga, 3065 Route 50, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop by to meet them in our large room-sized enclosures where you’ll be able to interact with them in their space. Who knows - you may just find your new best friend! Check out our website to preview the available cats: hopeanimalrescue.org.
Fly-In Breakfast ?
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 am, Historian & Author, Patrick Chaisson, will host a multimedia presentation on the New York Air National Guard in the Vietnam War. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Sunday, April 16
All You Can Eat Breakfast ?
Gansevoort Volunteer Fire Department, 1870 State Route 32N, Gansevoort | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Menu includes: Eggs cooked to order, omelets, pancakes, hash, French toast, homes fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. Donations: adults $12, seniors 55+ $10, First Responders and Military Veterans $11, children (6 to 12) $8.00, Kids under 6 free.
Annual Meeting – The Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. This event is open to the public.
Light refreshments will be available to guests. Followed by an official business meeting for Members only. Learn about the many accomplishments The Friends have achieved over the past year and the exciting new endeavors in store for 2023, while enjoying the program: Exploring the Collection at Brookside - Victorian Fashion. Guests will also hear about the monumental milestones we've celebrated over these past few years and our ambitious plans for the future.
Saratoga Sustainability Fair ?
Skidmore’s Case Center, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Spring
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Join Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College for a free community event celebrating sustainability awareness and opportunities. Visit 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. Keynote speaker is Jen Kretser, Director of Climate Initiatives for The Wild Center. The day’s offerings also include an electric vehicle (EV) car show and an opportunity to test drive an EV. As well as a Repair Cafe. Bring a broken item and save it from the landfill. www.skidmore.edu/sustainability/events/fair.php
The Zookeeper’s Wife
Zoom Panel Discussion,
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts
7 p.m. | A 2017 film adapted from the book by Angela Workman and directed by Niki Caro. The film is a story of Jan and Antonina Zabinska, Polish husband, and wife zookeepers. He was the Director of the Warsaw Zoo who opened the zoo to fleeing Jewish refugees when prize animals had been taken to Berlin by Nazi zookeepers after the September 1939 German invasion of Poland. To register, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Monday, April 17
How to Choose a New Computer
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 1:30 p.m.
Need a new computer, but don’t know where to start? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, such as tablets and Chromebooks. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Thymly Herb Garden Group Monthly Meeting
4-H Training Center,
556 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa
10 a.m. | If the Ballston Spa School District has a delay or closes that day, then we will not meet. Thymly Herb Group member Marilyn Stephenson will present the history of the herbaceous peony, their use as an herbal medicine, basic growing tips, and companion plants for peonies in your home garden. Free and open to the public. Following the presentation, there will be refreshments, a meeting and an Herb of the Month talk by a member. Dues for the year to join is $20. 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.
Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting
Saratoga Public Library,
59 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs 1 p.m. | Topic: Deep Brain Stimulation Speakers: Marie Thorne, Jeffrey Halpern. The meeting is free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, their families, caregivers, and friends. Contacts: Kevin McCullough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 518-222-4247. Marie Thorne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 518-810-8483.
How to Choose a New Computer
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park
1:30 p.m. | Need a new computer, but don’t know where to start? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, such as tablets and Chromebooks. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Trivia Night
Saratoga Senior Center,
5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs
5:15 p.m. | Sponsored by Humana. Join us for fun, friendly competition and prizes. Pizza bites will be served, but please bring your own beverage. Show off all the useless information you’ve been collecting! $5
Tuesday, April 18
Town of Greenfield Historical Society Meeting
Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m.
Program “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword: The Lasting Power of the Written Word”, presented by Patricia Nugent. Patricia is a retired school administrator and adjunct communication professor who now writes to give voice to those who might otherwise be silenced. She’s been published numerous times in professional and literary journals, as well as in anthologies. She believes in using the power of “the pen” to change ourselves and our world, and will share with us how and why it makes a difference. All are welcome.
Wednesday, April 19
Galway Public Library's Board of Trustees Meeting
2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.
Prime Rib Dinner Take-out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 to 12 oz.), twiced baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll. $15 per dinner. (cash only).
Student Art Show
The Mechanicville Library,
190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville | 6:30 p.m.
The Library and Southern Saratoga Art Society will host the show featuring students from Mechanicville High School. A reception will be held for students, families, and friends. For further information about SSAS visit our website: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on facebook.
Galway Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting
2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m.
The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.
Thursday, April 20
Bacon Hill, A Forgotten Crossroads
Brookside Museum,
21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa
2 p.m. | Brookside Premiere. The Saratoga County History Center presents its latest documentary, Bacon Hill: A Forgotten Crossroads, which showcases the rich history and future plans of the Bacon Hill farming community through the eyes of three generations of residents. This engaging and informative documentary is a testament to the center’s commitment to preserving and sharing the region’s many stories. Reservations are required. brooksidemuseum.networkforgood.com/events/53674-bacon-hill-video-launch-at-brookside-museumSCHC
Parent Education Workshop
Galway Public Library,
2112 East St. Galway | 4 p.m.
Participants will join Stacey Kozak, M.S. Ed. Life Transition and Mindful Parenting Coach for an educational and interactive workshop designed to help parents and caregivers navigate everyday challenges. Discussions will be strengths-based and will focus on creating positive parenting solutions. Ms. Julie will entertain children with activities and games while parents attend the workshop. Registration is required at 518-882-6385. Information about all library programs may be found at www.galwaypubliclibrary.org.
Speaker Presentation
Saratoga Wilton Elks,
1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
7:30 p.m. | Commodore John Barry Div. #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians presents William H. Payne author of A Stone of The Heart. A memoir of his great uncle Paddy Delany and his service in the Irish War of Independence and the ensuing Irish Civil war in County Mayo, 1917-1922. For more information, visit wwwsaratogaaoh.com
