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Tree Toga 11 – Volunteer to Help

Sustainable Saratoga needs you to help plant trees. Tree Toga is a fun, family-friendly event. Our great volunteers plant trees to leave a green legacy for the next generation. We will plant fifty-three young trees throughout Saratoga Springs this year. On April 30, volunteers will gather at 9:30 a.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm for registration, training, site assignments, and camaraderie. Around 10 a.m., volunteers will disperse to plant shade trees at residential and institutional sites around the city, finishing about noon. To learn more, and to sign up as a tree planter, waterer, or event day volunteer, go to www. sustainablesaratoga.org/treetoga. For inquiries/donations: trees@ sustainablesaratoga.org.

Earth Day Team Up to Clean Up

The event will be held on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at four designated clean-up sites. We provide gloves, vests, and garbage bags. Location and other details will be sent out the week of the event. Invite your friends and family to join us or you can pledge to clean up your own neighborhood with friends and family. Your act will not only inspire and improve our community, but it will help to remove the ever-increasing threat posed by plastic waste which contaminates our water, soil, air, and wildlife. Please register so we can keep track of the impact we collectively make. To register, visit forms.gle/ JwFfGmegQ7pBUP9Y8

The Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage Annual Meeting

Saturday April 23 at 2 p.m. at Saratoga Spa State Park Administration Building (front entrance). The first portion of 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 30+ years, while enjoying the program Grant’s Birthday at Delmonico’s performed by Grant Cottage Operations Manager Ben Kemp. Guests will also hear about the monumental milestones we’ve celebrated over these past few years and our ambitious plans for the future.

Indoor Craft and Garage Sale

On Sunday, April 24, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie @ 518-885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s). May 22 next sale.

Havurah Vatik

How did The Giving Circle come to be? Join us on Tuesday, April 26, 11 a.m. – Noon for our first in-person program in two years! Havurah Vatik is excited to welcome two of our long-term members, Ron and Karyl Maenza, to the podium to share with us how they helped found The Giving Circle, Inc., an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, charitable organization based in Saratoga Springs, with a mission of communities assisting communities in need – its history, how it was conceived, and how it evolved, beginning with the hurricanes of 2005. For in-person meetings all attendees must show proof of vaccination and adhere to safety protocols prescribed by our host, Congregation Shaare Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave, Saratoga Springs.

Gardener or Guardian

You can be both. Why the hype about native plants matters? A Zoom presentation on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. by Johanna Garrison. Whether you have a meadowy acre, an urban plot, or a sunny porch, you too can help reverse the damage from decades of pesticide abuse and habitat loss by cultivating your own pollinator paradise. Join us as we dig into the importance of native plants, pollinators, and a few other wildly wonderful critters as Johanna leads you down her own native plant journey-one rife with trial and error, and the many unexpected joys and lessons of wildlife gardening. www.facebook.com/ events/313656714166124/

Bike Rodeo

Come join Turning Point District Cub Scouts for a Bike Rodeo on Saturday, April 30. We will be having fun between 9 a.m. and noon at the Wilton Mall. All youth in kindergarten through 5th grade are invited. There will a bike safety check area, an obstacle course, and a patch for participants. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with bike patrol law enforcement members and watch them navigate the obstacle course. Bring your bicycle or scooter along with your bicycle helmet. Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games. All those attending will get a free raffle ticket for a new bicycle that will be won at this event. Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny. com) for further information. Hope to see you there!

Wing Fest

On Saturday, April 30, we will find out who has the best wings in Glens Falls at a competition between restaurants. Tasting is from noon to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at the bandstand in City Park at 3:30 p.m. There will also be live music in Downtown Glens Falls. Tasting Tickets are $1 each, and the number of tickets to taste varies by restaurant. Participating Downtown restaurants will serve from their storefronts, and restaurants from outside the city will serve from locations along Glen, Ridge, Bay, and Maple Streets. There will be entertainment in City Park.

Adult Tractor Safety Class

The basics of tractor safety will be presented on April 30, 10 a.m. – noon at the 4-H Training Center located at 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. The class includes: Rollover prevention and importance of ROPS & seatbelts, runover prevention, PTO safety, basic safe operating principles. Register by contacting Nicolina Foti, 518-885-8995 or nvf5@ cornell.edu.

Say Something: Tactile Voices in Clay

Saratoga Clay Arts presents a national juried exhibition of 60 functional and decorative works by 48 clay artists. Juried by prominant Philadelphia potter and artist, Kevin Snipes, the selected utilitarian works not only function well in our daily lives, but also use decoration, narrative imagery, words, and/or form to give the works a glimpse into the passionate mind of the maker. The exhibition opens on Saturday, April 30 online and in person, with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m., and runs through June 11. A Juror’s Choice Prize and a Director’s Choice Prize will be revealed at the opening. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.

Canine Training Classes

Classes will be held on Monday evenings, beginning May 2, at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa. The 8-week program and is open to youth ages 8-18, and adults. Beginner, Graduate Beginner, Novice, Grooming and Handling, Agility, and Rally classes will be offered. Agility is offered for youth only. Class sizes are limited to first come, first served; and youth are given priority. Mixed breeds and purebred dogs welcome. Cost for all eight sessions is $15-$20 for youth ages 8-18, and $80 for adults. Please call the 4-H Office at 518-885-8995 to register. Registrations must be submitted by April 15. To learn more about Saratoga County 4-H, please visit ccesaratoga.org/4-H

New Video Series

The Saratoga County History Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “Forgotten Crossroads of Saratoga County.” Produced in partnership with the Saratoga County History Roundtable and various town historians, episodes will explore Saratoga County’s storied past in delightful detail. The inaugural video, “Forgotten Crossroads: Rock City Falls,” will debut at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on May 3, at 7 p.m. Reservations to attend this event are available at brooksidemuseum. networkforgood.com/ events/42015-forgottencrossroads-rock-city-fallsvideo-release.

RESURGENCE: This is What holiness Looks Like

Join us on Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. for a concert and Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a Church Revival and Craft Fair at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, located at 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs. A progressive camp tent revival style gathering. Keynote speaker is Garlinda Burton. Ms. Burton frequently leads spiritual life retreats and offers motivational presentation for churches, faithbased organizations, colleges and universities, and social-action groups. Featured artist mark A. Miller an Associate Professor of Church Music and Composer In Residence at Drew University in Madison NJ and is a Lecturer in the Practice of Sacred Music at Yale University.

SSCSD Bike Rodeo

District-Wide bike rodeo, safety course, and basic bike maintenance May 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the East Side Recreation Field – Track and In-Field (off of Caroline St.) to get everything checked out before Bike-to- School Day (May 20). We’ll have mechanics on site for minor maintenance, a helmet fitting station, bike safety stations, games, and a bike obstacle course. To sign up: www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0E4CA4AF2BA6F8CE9bike1 Parents, please accompany your children. Wear a helmet. All kids participating can fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new kids’ bike from Trek Bicycles (up to $350) plus other small prizes!

The Spring into Salem Artisan Event

The event is taking place on May 7 at 116 Riley Hill Rd., Salem, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a free event featuring over 30 crafters, jewelry makers, potters, artists, and beauty & wellness practitioners. Brought to you by two women-owned and familyrun farms: Blind Buck Valley Farmstead, and MW Farmstead. Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by shopping local! Score the perfect gift for mom or spend the day together enjoying the beautiful countryside, listening to music, eating artisan foods, taking part in agricultural activities, and more!

This Week’s Events: April 15-21 family friendly

MONDAY, APRIL 18

Trees and Their Bark

Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs 1 – 2 p.m. | Join our educators for a walk in Congress Park to learn the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees. Following our hike will be a short craft. To register, call the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 518-584-7860 ext 303.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Monthly Fundraiser Dinner

Principessa Elena Society 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Home made soups are back. Menu: Pasta Fagioli by the quart, escarole soup by the quart. To benefit the Building Fund. Curbside pick up only. Cost is $15 per quart or 2 for $25. Open to the public. Take out only.

Lenten Fish Fry Takeout

Knights of Columbus #246 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Menu will include Fried or Baked Haddock ($14) or Fried Clam Strips ($12); meals will include French Fries, Cole Slaw, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce. Also, available for purchase will be Macaroni and Cheese ($5) and New England Clam Chowder ($7/ pint or $13/quart). Orders will be taken by calling 518-584-8547 between the hours of Noon - 3 p.m. on the Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday prior to the event.

Fish Fry Friday

Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 4 – 7 p.m. All are welcome, members and non-members. Menu Includes but not limited to fish fry, chicken fry, clam fry, popcorn shrimp, buffalo shrimp, coconut shrimp, scallops, chowder. Dinners are served with your choice of French fries or onion rings, coleslaw, and sauce, ask about our extra’s and beverages. You are welcome to eat in at our club house, or call ahead for take-out. 518-695-3917.

Moonlight Hikes

Wilton Wildlife Preserves 80 Scout Rd., Gansevoort | 8 – 9 p.m. Are you interested in seeing the Preserve at night? View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. An unforgettable experience for all ages. Additional hike on Saturday, same time. Registration is required via website or calling the office at 518-450-0321.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Fly-In Breakfast

Empire State Aerosciences Museum 250 Rudy Chase Dr., 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 a.m., retired Colonel Dan Swift will talk about his involvement in A-10 Operations in the Air War over Serbia. 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.

Spring Craft Fair

Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | This Craft Fair benefits our annual Scholarship Fund for 2022. 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 dozolins@nycap.rr.com or call 518-8856506 and leave your email address. Applications are also available in the lobby of the Elks Club.

E-sports Gaming Club

Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Suitable for ages middle school thru adults. The 3rd Saturday of each month we provide a safe, relaxed, and friendly atmosphere for fun and competitive video gaming events. There are multiple video game systems and games. We start with a period of free play, where everyone can practice, learn tricks and tips, and meet fellow gamers. Then a specific game is selected, and bracket play begins. Round-robin matches are held until there is a winner for that month. A free book is given to the winner. No cost to participants. For questions or you are interested, please contact the library, 518-882-6385.

Finding Criminals using DNA from Genealogical Databases

Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa In-person event, co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center. A Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County talk by Tobi Kirschmann, owner of DNA Investigations in Saratoga Springs. A DNA analyst, Kirschmann had decades of experience before starting her own business. She had been assisting adoptees in locating their biological relatives, but her preference now is to devote more time to working with law enforcement groups in attempting to solve cold cases. This is also a hybrid program available via Facebook Live. www. facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/live_videos/ Brookside’s Research Library, which includes the Heritage Hunter’s collection, will be open before and after the program, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

Family Hike

Moreau Lake State Park 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort | 10 a.m. This family hike falls on Easter Sunday and we’re eggstatic. We will incorporate a nature themed treasure hunt. Dress for the weather. $5 per adult and $1 per child (cash or check) at the office. Registration is required at least 48 hours in advance call or text 518-917-2174.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Teens only Paint & Sip

Mechanicville District Public Library, 190 N. Main St. Mechanicville 3 p.m. | More information or other events at the library: meclib.sals.edu

The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Program

Community Center, 25 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center | 7 p.m. Casey Holzworth, a member of Saratoga Plan’s Palmertown Guidance Committee and staff at NYS Parks, will update us on the exciting things that are happening in the Palmertown Range and the Sarah B. Foulke Friendship Trails. This planned network of trails in Northern Saratoga County, emphasize celebrating friendship, building community, and connecting people from all walks of life to nature and to each other. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting

Town Hall, 12 Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon | It will be a sandwich luncheon followed by tea cup auction. Dessert will be provided. Future trips will be discussed. All are welcome including new members. For more information, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329

Meatloaf Dinner Take-Out

Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For take-out only. Menu: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 / $30 (cash only). Place order Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon, 518-584-2585.

Homesteader Fencing 101

4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. “Good Fences make for good neighbors. They make for better livestock!” In-person with Nicolina Foti. Cost is $10. Fences are the patchwork of any farm or homestead, and choosing the right material for the job can make all the difference between a good experience with livestock or not. The art of a good fence comes down to the material, tools, and how to use them. While it takes time to perfect, this class will address the basics so you can choose the best fence and tools to keep your livestock in or out! Call our office at 518-885-8995 to sign up/payment for these workshops or with any questions you may have.

Plastic Fantastic?

Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. | A look at a Growing Environmental Problem, Featuring Anne Ernst. Our growing problem with plastic pollution is causing a host of negative human health and environmental impacts. Are there solutions? This free event is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County and Sustainable Saratoga. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZMrcu6uqj8vGNJ1IuXz7epMFou8ZO9h6FMx

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

H.O.P.E. Fundraising Dinner

The Inn at Saratoga, 231 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. Enjoy a meal and or drinks and 20% percent of proceeds will be donated to H.O.P.E. to help homeless pets. Music will be provided by Jeff Walton and many fun raffle items will be available to win! Reservations are suggested and can be made at 518-583-1890. Thanks, from the animals!