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Did you know Village Hall rental is available at 115 Church Street? Donations are appreciated; call the Village Office at 518-875-9044 for more information.
Start prepping and save the date; all day May 16th will be annual Village-wide Garage Sale Day!
Esperance Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Friday Dinner continues at 115 Church Street. On March 6th, March 20th, and April 3rd, hand-battered fish fry dinner served with mac and cheese, coleslaw, dinner roll & dessert will be available from 5 PM until supplies sell out. $15 per dinner; cash, check, or Venmo accepted.
No Main Street parking is permitted until April so the State can keep roads safe and clear of snow. Mayor Royce Gage also encourages you to, “Keep sidewalks in front of your homes clear of snow for people to walk on during our snowy season, and please check on your neighbors and help out if needed. Thank you. Our Village meeting is every 2nd Monday of the month starting at 7 PM.” Their March Village meeting will be on the 9th at 115 Church Street, and the March Town Board meeting will be on the 19th (every 3rd Thursday of the month); 7 PM at Town Hall (104 Charleston Street).
The Central Bridge Farmer’s Market can’t wait to serve and interact with the community for its 2nd year at The Ball Park (649 NYS Route 30A, Central Bridge), and will run every 1st Wednesday of the month from July-October, 3-6 PM. They’re seeking more vendors who offer a variety of products. If you’re interested in vending, reach out to Town Board Supervisor Earl Van Wormer III at 518-852-0270.
A great way to celebrate Landis Arboretum’s 75th year and spring weather on the way is visiting 174 Lape Road for upcoming events. Mark your calendars and go to landisarboretum.org to register for:
March 8- Sunday Snowshoe with George 2 PM - 4 PM at the Barn, “for a couple of hours of snowshoeing fun. If there isn’t enough snow, then George will take participants on a winter hike.”
March 14- Setting Up a Bluebird Nesting Box at the Greenhouse, “Have you ever wanted to put up a bluebird nest box on your property but weren’t sure how, where, or when? We’ll discuss what you need to do step-by-step. This event may include a short walk to some nearby bluebird nest boxes to illustrate the points being made. Please dress for the weather. Instructor: Shayne Mitchell.”
March 21- Star Party 8 PM - 10 PM at The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House Field, “Come view the stars and planets in Landis' dark skies with members of the Albany Area Amateur Astronomers. A variety of telescopes will be set up. Free. Donations to the Arboretum greatly appreciated.”
April 18- Houseplant Swap 11 AM - 1 PM at The Meeting House, “Each attendee brings labeled plants or plant cuttings to share with others. Common and rare plants are welcome. Please, no plants for sale, just trades. Make sure you are bringing healthy, pest free plants. Want to volunteer at the Swap? Contact us at landisvolunteering@gmail.com.”
April 18- Star Party 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM at The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House Field.
April 24- American Chestnut: History, Blight, Recovery 1 PM at The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House, “The story of one of the most important trees in American history. This plant is functionally extinct. Samples of Chestnut leaves, fruits, and local places to see remaining Chestnut plants will be shared in class. Instructor: Chris Cash, SUNY Cobleskill emeritus.”
April 25- 2026 Annual Spring Hawk Watch & Hawk Identification Workshop 10 AM - 4 PM (Hawk Identification Workshop at 2 PM) at The Nicholas J. Juried Meeting House. Instructor: George Steele, nature educator.”
May 1- 2026 Woodcock Search and Sneak-up 8 PM - 9:30 PM at the Farmhouse, “In the spring males return to open fields to sing and do an aerial flight display to attract females. Instructor: George Steele.”
May 6- Organics in the Circular Economy: How They Affect Our Carbon Footprint 10 AM - 12 PM at T