Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm June 17September 9 ========================================= Juneteenth - Friday June 19, 2026 Friday, June 19, 2026 12:15 am - 11:45 pm The offices of Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday of June 19. There are programs still in operation with some staff in the office and working remotely. About JuneteenthJuneteenth is a holiday celebrated on the 19th of June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where on that date in 1865, in the aftermath of the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. In addition to a federal and New York State holiday, Saratoga County has declared Juneteenth a holiday. ========================================= Make Your Own Pizza Monday, June 22, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Upgrade Your Order: Make Your Own PizzaFor grades 6-12RSVP Grace Mazumder, Teen Services Librariangmazumder@sals.edu or 518-371-8622 Monday June 22    4:00pm - 5:00pmClifton Park Halfmoon Public LibraryPiracci Board Room475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065Learn about healthy food and cooking.Have fun making your own pizza with Brenna Kavakos from Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension.All programs are subject to change. Free ========================================= Pack Forest Open House Tuesday, June 23, 2026 8:30 am - 2:30 pm What Does Forestry Mean to You?From landowners and managers to contractors and manufacturers, each of us plays a vital role in sustainable forest management. Join fellow industry members for a day of field-based discussion as we bring all facets of forestry together to build a more sustainable future.CLICK HERE TO ENLARGE Free ========================================= Design Your Own Landscape Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm In this workshop you will learn how to plan and design a beautiful, functional outdoor landscape of your own.June 23rd at 6pm   This is an inperson event to be held at the 4-H Training Center at 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa in the William Schwerd Building.For more information contact Jessica Holmes at jmh452@cornell.edu or call 518-885-8995 50 ========================================= July 4th - Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= Seven Reasons to order the CCE 4-H BBQ Chicken Dinner on July 23rd Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Get your Tickets for the Best Chicken BBQ in NY State!Seven Reasons to order the CCE 4-H BBQ Chicken Dinner on July 23rd1It’s delicious.Everyone says so.That’s why it’s world famous.2It’s nutritious – Cornell is diligent about making this recipe good for you and now we use less salt but keep the great taste.3Other folks copy our recipe.(True).I can’t say who the other famous BBQ makers are, but trust us, they use our recipe.4Serving hungry Fair goers for over 50 years 5You can get yours at the fair or pick up at the 4-H Training Center.No need to have to be AT the fair to enjoy this dinner.6We include a piece of the famous Smith’s pie.Unlike the others who ignore that all important dessert.7You’re gonna be hungry.Of course you are.Our chicken dinner is only $20 and includes ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll and butter, a drink and all topped oof with a slice of Smith’s pie.Dinners are served at the Snack Bar at the Saratoga County Fair from 4pm to 7pm.Pick up is at the 4-H Training Center at 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa for pre-order only.To pre-order for pick up or at the fair, go to sc4h.org. $17 ========================================= Saratoga County Fair Tuesday, July 21, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Stop by our 4-H Animal Shows and show support for our 4-H youth, who have been gearing up all year to present their animals in various shows: goat, dairy cattle, sheep, English horse, Western horse, alpaca, beef, rabbit, cavy, poultry, along with the sheep and goat obstacle course, a rabbit agility competition, and pet care. Concerned about where your meat comes from? Stop by and place a bid at the 4-H Market Auction on Sunday. The auctioned animals have been raised and cared for by our 4-H youth. Visit Conservation Village and grab a snack from Dave’s chuckwagon, or visit with Dan-Dan the Mountain Man for some Living History while listening to live music by John Kribs and Friends. Try your hand at the 4-H Archery Booth and/or at the 4-H Shooting Sports Booth in Kingsbury Park. Visit The Wilsey 4-H Center and enjoy some interactive activities with our 4-H Club members, participate in a coloring contest, a scavenger hunt or watch a Robotics Demonstration. Saratoga County CCE’s very own Master Gardeners will be giving talks in the Townley Building throughout the week: • “Creating a Pollinator Garden at Home” with Mina Dunnam • “Composting” with Marcia Martin • “Bugs—Good, Bad & Ugly” with Lauri Dittmer • “Poor Man’s Propagation” with Anne Bateman • “What is Invading Your Backyard?” with Susan Beebe • “Pollinator Gardens” with Susan Beebe Also, in the Townley Building, Diane Whitten and her intern Ann Haden will be doing Culinary Demonstrations, including “Kids in the Kitchen” Culinary Activities at various times throughout the week: • Culinary Demonstrations - Learn How to Make Your Own Juice - Making Jam & Jelly - EggsTravaganza - Seasoning with Herbs & Spices - Making Kombucha and Fermenting Vegetables • Kids in the Kitchen - Blueberry Freezer Jam (Hands-on) After the kids make blueberry freezer jam, head over to the new sheriff’s building and have them correctly fitted for a bike helmet with our Occupant Protection Instructor Cindy Dort. Make plans to enjoy the 4-H Chicken BBQ on Thursday from 4 pm — 7 pm at the 4-H Snack Bar. Pre-order your dinner(s) here. On Saturday, visit The Wilsey 4-H Center for the 4-H Fashion Revue as our youth exhibit their Clothing and Textile projects that they have worked on during the year. Right after the Fashion Revue, head on over to Stewart’s Cattle Show Ring for the 4-H Young Farmers Olympics. It’s sure to be entertaining! ========================================= STEM WEEK presented by Robovines Monday, August 3, 2026 8:00 am - 12:00 pm STEM WEEK $250 ========================================= Unlimited Garden Fundraiser Friday, August 14, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm For more information contact Jessica Holmes at jmh452@cornell.edu or call 518-885-8995 70 ========================================= Labor Day Monday September 7, 2026 Monday, September 7, 2026 12:00 am - 12:00 am Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm June 17September 9 ========================================= Columbus Day - indigenous Peoples Day - Monday October 12, 2026 Monday, October 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= Veterans Day Wedmesdau November 11, 2026 Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Our offices are closed.  Vererans Day originated from Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I, but was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to recognize veterans of all U.S. wars and peacetime service. On this day, communities hold ceremonies, parades, and events to celebrate living veterans, and the national ceremony takes place at Arlington National Cemetery. ========================================= Thanksgiving and Friday After Thanksgiving - November 26 and 27, 2026 Thursday, November 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Our office are closed for Thanksgiving, commemorating a 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag. Modern celebrations involve families gathering for a large meal, often featuring roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. The day also includes traditions like watching parades and football, and it marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season with the following day, Black Friday. ========================================= Christmas Day - Thurs Dec 24 and Fri Dec 25, 2026 Thursday, December 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= New Years Day - Friday January 1,2027 Friday, January 1, 2027 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will be closed in observance of the holiday. Messages will be returned the following day. ========================================= Martin Luther King Day Monday January 18, 2027 Monday, January 18, 2027 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Our Offices are Closed.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January to honor the life, legacy, and nonviolent activism of the civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.. It serves as a national day of service, encouraging Americans to volunteer and improve their communities in the spirit of King's commitment to justice, equality, and service. =========================================