HOUSE OF THE WEEK 89 Old Canal Road, Halfmoon

ery aspect of the county’s past, culminating in the opening of an immersive exhibit in the spring of 2023 at the Brookside Museum.

According to SCHC, understanding the history of Saratoga County is essential to appreciate the community’s present and future. “A greater Saratoga starts here,” the organization says, emphasizing the importance of this comprehensive focus.

The History Center will provide a range of innovative, exciting, and educational programs online and in-person across the county. For more information and program updates, interested individuals are encouraged to visit www. brooksidemuseum.org or follow the Center on Facebook or Twitter @ SaratogaCoHistory.

May & June Lacrosse Programs for Boys

CAPITAL DISTRICTCapitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s MAY & JUNE lacrosse programs. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on May 16 and end on June 25. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night.

Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction pro- gram for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information on all of these programs go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.

Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Thrift Shop

BALLSTON SPAThe Ballston Spa United Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 until noon. We are located at 101 Milton Avenue in Ballston Spa.

The light-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace, is seen above. The home has 50 feet of water access. Below, the second floor features a wall of windows, and all three bedrooms.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Perched atop a hill overlooking the Mohawk River sits 89 Old Canal Road, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with 50 feet of water access and an attached rental unit. Conveniently located between Route 9 and I-87 in Halfmoon, the first floor features a galley-style kitchen, hardwood floors and natural light-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace. All three bedrooms are located on the second floor, separated from a wall of expansive windows by sliding glass doors, and what’s dubbed a bonus room/ solarium. There’s also a large front yard and partially finished basement. The attached 900-square-foot rental includes two bedrooms, one bathroom and a laundry space. It is currently renting for $900 a month. List price: $549,900. Taxes: $3,900 with exemptions. For more information, contact Bridget Archer, Sterling Real Estate Group, at 631-943-6797 or archerdesignny@ gmail.com.

Did You Know?

Home renovations can improve a home in many different ways. Modifications to kitchens and bathrooms have long been popular projects, but are they the most popular renovations? According to data from Realm, which analyzed the top 10 most popular projects from roughly 2.8 million listings and permit filings in the United States in 2022, certain projects are more popular than others. Nationally, the most common home renovations include interior painting, exterior painting, finishing a basement, installing or replacing windows, and bathroom remodeling. Houzz polls have unveiled that renovating kitchens and bathrooms, new windows and porches, balcony and deck projects are among the most popular. According to the Canadian lifestyle resource Icy Canada, which culled various data points and sources, window and door upgrades, kitchen and bath remodels and deck projects are the most popular renovations in Canada.

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