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. ========================================= Saratoga County Master Gardeners to Host Gardening Q&A Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Do you have gardening questions you never got around to answering this season? Are you wondering how to solve a gardening problem or make next year’s garden even more successful? Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County invites area gardeners to bring their questions to a special Master Gardener Q&A session on October 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.The event will be held in person at Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12025.Saratoga County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions, share research-based gardening information, and offer practical suggestions to help gardeners address challenges they encountered during the 2026 growing season. Participants are encouraged to compile their gardening questions and bring them along for an informative and interactive session.Whether you struggled with pests, plant diseases, poor growth, garden design, soil issues, or simply want to improve your gardening techniques, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced Master Gardener volunteers and start planning for a successful 2027 growing season.There is no set admission fee; but donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the CCE Saratoga County Unlimited Garden Fundraiser, which is working to renew and expand the Unlimited Garden as an inclusive, educational and accessible garden space for the Saratoga County community. Donation ========================================= Pumpkin Carving Tuesday, October 20, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saratoga_County_4-H_(8).pdf $10 ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday October 22 (Annual Meeting/Dinner)Wednesday, December 16 (as needed) ========================================= Story Time with Gus, the English Bulldog Wednesday, November 4, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Storytime with GusThe English BulldogWednesday November 4th at 1pm4-h training center at 556 Middleline RoadBallston Spa NY 12020Join us at the 4-H Training Center Classroom for a storytime with GusFor more information and to sign up contact Jillian at jsp327@cornell.edu or 518-585-5995 FREE ========================================= 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. ========================================= Fall Classic Horse Show 2026 Saturday, November 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm OPEN TO YOUTH AND ADULTS 4H AND NON 4HMEMBERS ALL WELCOME! PREENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY NOVEMBER 2N° SHOWJUDGE:CONNERBRYANTAtthe4HTrainingCenter556Middleline Rd,BallstonSpa,NY12020For more information contact Jillian jsp327@cornell.edu ========================================= Savor Saratoga Saturday, November 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 50 West High Street , Ballston Spa, NY 12020 A premier holiday market of local Saratoga vendors.  Admission includes grazing and hot cocoa bar, make your own sway plus a favor bag!  Come to find that unique gift for everyone on your list. $15 ========================================= 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. ========================================= Board of Directors Meeting Friday, December 18, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday October 22 (Annual Meeting/Dinner)Wednesday, December 16 (as needed) ========================================= 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. =========================================