Friday, April 26
Annual Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tangwaves
Tang Teaching Museum, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs | 2 - 7 p.m.
Students transform a hallway inside the Tang Museum into a tiny FM radio station for a live broadcast of their final audio projects beginning at 2 p.m. Stop by the museum to catch their frequency or pick up a portable radio. Their low-powered station will have a limited broadcast range, so you will need to be in the vicinity of the Tang to tune in. For more information, call 518-580-8080.
Saturday, April 27
Tree Toga 9
High Rock Park, Farmers’ Market Pavilion, 88 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 a.m.
Tree Toga is a family-friendly event where Sustainable Saratoga’s volunteers leave a green legacy for the next generation. Homeowners can request a #NextGenTree by volunteering to be tree hosts and committing to water and nurture their tree during its first two years. Sustainable Saratoga will plant 30 young trees. 9:30 a.m. registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m., volunteers will disperse to plant shade trees around the city. After, volunteers will meet for a celebratory lunch at Harvey’s Restaurant, located at 14 Phila St. To learn more, and to sign up as a tree host, planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to www.sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga9. Questions, suggestions or inquiries about donating to the tree fund can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Spring Kids Bike Giveaway
Bikeatoga Workshop, Saratoga Springs. By appointment only.
Bikeatoga has collected and refurbished used kids bikes specifically for this event. Parents or guardians of children who are in need of a free bicycle must call the Bikeatoga phone line at 518-290-0065 and leave a voicemail. You will receive a return call with an appointment for Saturday April 27, and directions to the Bikeatoga Workshop. A parent or guardian must be present. Bikeatoga is prepared to give away approximately 60 bikes to any child through age 17
Meatloaf and Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Complete dinner, soup and homemade desserts. Adults $10, Children age 5 -12 are $5.
Contradance
Southern Saratoga County YMCA, 1 Wall St., Clifton Park | 6:45 - 10 p.m.
Come contradance to the live music of Frank Orsini, Alan Thomson and Patricia Kernan, with Ridge Kennedy. Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Lesson at 6:45 p.m.; dance at 7 p.m. Price: $11 ($8 for students with ID, $9 for YMCA members).
27th Annual Washington County Fiber Tour
Various locations in Washington County, Saturday and Sunday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors drive throughout the County visiting our fiber mill and ten farms, which raise sheep, alpacas, cashmere goats and angora rabbits. The fiber farms’ management is top quality, which leads to outstanding animals and products. The farm’s products run from raw fleeces to finished yarn to clothing, as well as cuts of lamb and Tuscan style cheese. washingtoncountyfibertour.org.
Sunday, April 28
Breakfast Buffet
Sons’ of ITAM Post #35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Eggs made to order, toast, pancakes, French toast, home fries, hash, breakfast sausage, bacon, sausage gravy and biscuits, coffee, juice, pastries, fruit cocktail.Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, children under 5 are free, $10 for carry out.
Jeep 4x4 101 Classes & Course
Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Are you a new Jeep owner, novice or future Jeep owner?Join us for a great day of Jeep educational classes, lunch and time in our off-road Jeep course to really get a feel for what you and your Jeep can do! Vendors, raffles, BBQ, clubs and more. Family and pet-friendly event, $15 per driver, $5 per passenger, for complete details go to www.curtislumber.com or on Facebook. For more information: 518-490-1441 or
Indoor Garage & Craft Sale
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission is free, over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, clothing, jewelry, pet supplies, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. Next sale date is September 22.
“Echoes from France”
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 - 4 p.m.
St Saens, Bizet and Ravel by piano team, Judith Thomas and John Ackley (Four Hands and a Foot.”) Donation: $10. For more information call Bev at 518-587-0403.
Monday, April 29
Academy for Lifelong Learning Antiques Appraisal Session
SUNY Empire State College, 113 West Ave, Room 143, Saratoga Springs | 9 - 11 a.m.
The public is welcome to bring art, jewelry, furniture, clocks, tools, coins, rugs, to be appraised by George Heigel of Heigel and Schmidt. Cost is $10. All proceeds go to Academy programs. For more information, call 518-587-2100, ext. 2415, www.esc.edu/all
Health and Wellness Fair
Stonequist Apartments, Community Room, 1 S. Federal St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sponsored by the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority Stonequist Resident Council. Over 18 community agencies including Wellspring, Office of the Aging, Broadway Health Care and more. Open to the public. Please use the front entrance. For more information visit www.saratogaspringspha.org or call 518-584-6600 or 518-526-0161.
Smell the Flowers
United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon
You are invited to learn all about the Yaddo Garden Association (YGA) and how you can help make the gardens beautiful. YGA gardeners volunteer and get a sense of satisfaction by enhancing the gardens while enjoying the fresh air. YGA Docent volunteers share the history of the Gardens with our visitors throughout the summer and fall. Come and learn more. We will provide a light lunch and overview of what you can expect.
Tuesday, April 30
Book Lecture & Signing
The Summit at Saratoga, 1 Perry Rd., Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m.
“A Train Near Magdeburg” A Teacher’s Journey in to the Holocaust by Matthew Rozell. Drawing on eye-witness accounts, survivor memoirs and his own experiences interviewing survivors, Matthew Rozell discusses his journey to uncover the stories behind 1945 photographs taken by soldiers who stumbled upon a death train full of Jewish families in the closing days of World War II. His efforts culminated in 11 joyful reunions on three continents. Books available $20. RSVP at 518-430-2136 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Science on Tap
Parting Glass, 40 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m.
Sustainable Saratoga, The Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College, and SPAC invite you to a discussion led by Dr. Mathias Vuille, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences. “How climate change is transforming our mountain environments.” Admission is free. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, May 1
Poetry Reading
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | 7:30 p.m.
A poetry reading by Katrinka Moore with Michael Lawrence accompanying her on guitar. Open reading will follow. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5 general, free for students. 518-583-0022, www.caffelena.org
Thursday, May 2
New York City Ballet Musicians & Friends Fundraiser
Dee Sarno Theater, Saratoga Arts, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m.
The NYC Ballet Musicians and Friends, which holds low-cost performances in July, will have a fundraising concert. Violinist and Artistic Director Luellen Abdoo and Pianist Christopher Oldfather will perform pieces by Telemann, Schumann, Kreisler, and Grieg, with a new composition by Steve Cohen. 6:30 p.m. wine and cheese social. Tickets are $35/person or $50 for a pair. Advance reservations can be made by writing a check to Saratoga Arts and mailing it to Joel Reed, Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Write “NYCB M & F fundraiser 5/2/19” in the “memo” line. For questions call 518-587-1534.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, May 1
The Olde Saratoga Seniors
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
Wilton Heritage Society
Wilton Senior Center, 18 Traver Rd., Wilton | 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
Korean War Veterans Association
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
