Community Calendar

Join Sustainable Saratoga for Pollinator Palooza, a native plant sale and pollinator education event, on Saturday, May 30 from 10-3 (rain date May 31)

Native pollinators (bees, butterflies, etc.) are in drastic decline due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. Planting native plants provides essential food and habitat for native pollinators. It is often challenging to find native plants, but at Pollinator Palooza, you can shop our selection of over 30 native plant species.
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026 (rain date May 31)
TIME: 10 am until 3 pm
LOCATION: Oligny’s Country Gardens, 390 Wilton-Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort, 12831 (just 10 miles from downtown Saratoga Springs)
PLEASE NOTE: Cash or check

https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/pollinators-and-native-plants/pollinator-palooza-native-plant-sale/

The ColumbiaNE Repair Cafe committee, a collaborative project of the Climate Smart Committees of four towns in Colulmbia County (Austerlitz, Canaan, Chatham, and New Lebanon) and one village in Rensselaer County (East Nassau) will host a group of talented volunteer repair coaches to fix your broken items - We welcome almost everything, from clocks to bikes to ceramics to textiles, mechanical, electrical and minor wood repairs. We even have a 3D printer and are happy to consult on tech issues, or offer gardening advice. At this event, we will be able to sharpen knives and tools. Two item limit per visitor, and items must be clean. Keep stuff out of the landfill, and enjoy refreshments and neighborly conversation. Come join us. (And visit us on Facebook).

The Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is offering a free rabies vaccination clinic to Dutchess County residents for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Proof of residency is required. Cost for non-county residents will be $15. All dogs must be leashed; cats/ferrets must be in a carrier. Pre-register now at hvars.org. Please pre-register for each animal you bring.

Email hvarsclinic@gmail.com with any questions!

The Third Lutheran Church in Rhinebeck will honor the 111th “Be Kind to Animals Week” at this year’s Blessing of the Animals on May 30 at noon (rain date May 31 at 1 p.m.). Started by the American Humane Society to honor the human-animal bond, this May celebration week involves many events for pet lovers.

The theme for 2026, “The Year of the Humane Child,” was selected to honor the work of animal behaviorist Dr. Jane Goodall. Once again, “THE PET REMEMBRANCE TREE” will be in place. Tributes to pets who have passed are annually added to its branches.

“The Blessing” is a hands-on, individual experience administered by Pastor Jim Miller. All furred, finned, feathered, and scaled friends are invited to attend with their companion humans. All animal guests must be properly escorted, leashed, kenneled, harnessed, etc. This is an outdoor event.

In addition to “The Blessing,” the church’s great lawn will be filled with community-based rescue services and shelter organizations. With or without pet escorts, visitors can meet and interact with Ambassador Animals and learn more about pet and wildlife care.

Everyone’s invited! Come to the Williamstown (MA) Fire Department’s public dedication ceremony and open house for its new station at 580 Main Street in Williamstown.

The program will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, brief remarks by local and state officials, and guided tours. WFD firefighters will be on hand to answer questions about fire safety and volunteer firefighting. Free refreshments will be provided.

Join Saratoga PLAN’s Next Generation Committee for their 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament, supporting the future Northern Gateway Trailhead in the Town of Greenfield. This exciting project will create a more accessible entrance to the Graphite Range Community Forest, helping more people connect with nature in the Saratoga region!

A VR Pop-Up Installation curated by stay warm studio

Step inside a painting, a dream, a ritual, and a living cosmos. Inspired by the concurrent gallery show, this curated program features four artworks that extend surrealism beyond the canvas into fascinating three-dimensional worlds viewable only through a virtual reality headset. The event opens with a short curatorial talk, followed by guided VR sessions. Headsets are provided, no prior VR experience is necessary.

Mojuba by Ruby Singh & John Desnoyers-Stewartwith
Brain Candy by David Lobser
Anandala by Kevin Mack
Dreams of Dali Shown by permission of The Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida

Take a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins.
Stops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street, his first studio on Main Street, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum), Chief John Konkapot’s property, the Red Lion Inn, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant, and more!
Limited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine.
These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided.
Meet in front of The Old Corner House, 48 Main Street; public on street parking, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat, and on sidewalks.
Group size maximum of 24
https://www.nrm.org/events/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-11/

Hydropower on the West Canada
A Kuyahoora Valley Historical Society presentation by Dick Goodney.
Saturday, May 30 – 2 pm at the Newport Baptist Church, 7497 Main St., Newport, NY
This presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments served.

Beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for kids, teens, and adults in Tannersville, NY.

Sensei Sandy BJJ offers calm, structured training for people who want to learn self-defense, build confidence, move better, and start safely. New students are welcome. First-time visitors begin with a room tour, safety walkthrough, Beginner Lane orientation, and help choosing the right class.

Classes are designed for beginners, families, and adults who want a practical, supportive way to train without hard sparring on day one.

Youth classes help kids and teens build focus, confidence, coordination, and calm problem-solving. Adult classes help beginners start moving, learning, and training at a comfortable pace.

Free Intro available for new students.

Call or text Sandy at +1 (917) 736-8649.

Learn more or reserve a Free Intro at senseisandy.com.