Upcoming Events

Past Events

Wednesday August 11 2010 07:00 PM Gaffney's, Saratoga Springs, NY	Monthly Meeting New Members Welcome!!!!
Thursday August 5 2010 08:00 AM Atlanta, GA	National Convention of American Community Gardening Association Our "own" Davor Brdanovic from Sarajevo will be one of the guest speakers. Davor is director of AFSC's Peace Gardens in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tuesday July 13 2010 07:00 PM Saratoga Springs Public Library	"Saratoga in Bloom" Presentation Janet Loughrey, author of "Gardens Adirondack Style", will give a presentation on her new book "Saratoga in Bloom" featuring outstanding public and private gardens in the Spa City. Tuesday in the H. Dutcher Community Room Open to all at no cost.
Saturday April 24 2010 12:00 PM Saratoga Springs	Saratoga Mardis Gras Festival http://www.saratogamardigras.org/ Come visit and say hi at our table!
Thursday April 22 2010 01:00 PM Caroline Street School, Saratoga	Earth Day Assembly
Saturday April 17 2010 10:00 AM Saratoga YMCA	YMCA Healthy Kids Day Sue will be teaching kids how to plant their very own sunflower or green bean seeds, to take home. YMCA Healthy Kids Day offers families a chance to play together and learn more about ways that can long wellness and healthier living. YMCA Healthy Kids Day events are free and open to all. YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be celebrated across the country at more than 1,700 YMCAs. [Click here to see if a YMCA in your area is hosting an event. Please be aware, not all YMCAs hold their events on April 17]. Last year, more than 700,000 people participated in YMCA Healthy Kids Day events nationwide, enjoying games, demonstrations, arts and crafts, educational resources, healthy treats, giveaways and more. We plan on an outdoor rock wall, face painting, K-9 state police, bouncy bounce, tug of war, assorted games, obstacle course, healthy food choices, etc.
Tuesday March 16 2010 06:00 PM Niskayuna	Speaking to Junior Girl Scout Troop #2674
Tuesday March 16 2010 12:00 PM Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany	Lunch Time Speaker Series
Thursday February 11 2010 02:00 PM Brookside Museum, Ballston Spa	Presentation to Ballston Spa Garden Club http://gardencentral.org/fgcny/ballstonspahouseandgardenclub/
Wednesday February 10 2010 06:15 PM Saratoga Golf and Polo Club	Presentation for Soroptimist of Saratoga County Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is a service organization of business and professional women committed to enhancing the quality of life for women and girls in Saratoga County, as well as the nation and the world. Each year we distribute proceeds from our fundraising efforts to non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and youth in Saratoga County. Soroptimist International of Saratoga County PO Box 1074 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Email: soroptimistsaratoga@gmail.com
Monday January 25 2010 03:30 PM Lake Avenue School, Saratoga Springs	Presentation to Junior Girl Scouts
Friday January 22 2010 08:00 AM Saratoga Springs City Center	Northeast Organic Famer's Association of New York Conference Through January 24th NOFA-NY is the oldest and largest organization in New York devoted to organic and sustainable farming and gardening. We are an organization of consumers, gardeners and farmers creating a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable. nofany.org
Tuesday January 12 2010 08:30 AM Meyers Education Center on Henning Road	Presentation to BOCES Horticultural Class Another presentation at Noon
Friday November 20 2009 07:00 PM The Linda—WAMC Performing Arts Studio	A Taste of Zimbabwe Featuring: → Live Zimbabwe Music by Fafi 3 Percent → Shona Sculptures Sale → Zimbabwe inspired Opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork indigenous to Zimbabwe. Donation is $25 Adult & $20 Student. $35 @ Door. For reservations please call 518.459.2914 or email us at info@dangwa.org. We gratefully accept donations of any amounts if you are unable to attend. Please pay online at http://www.wamcarts.org/artsched.html or make checks payable to FCNY/Dangwa Initiative and mail to: Dangwa Initiative PO Box 5125 Albany, NY Contact Teresa at 518.221.9423
Wednesday November 18 2009 07:00 PM Union Presbyterian Church, Schenectady, NY	Sue speaks at the AAUW Founding Director, Susan Johnson, will be the featured speaker at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Monthly Meeting. Dangwa Initiative, Theresa Dangwa, will also be speaking. Dangwa Initiative is a seeds recipient from Zimbabwe. More information on the AAUW: http://schenectady.aauw-nys.org/ Union Presbytarian Church: http://www.unionpres.org/
Sunday September 20 2009 12:00 PM Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, Saratoga Springs, NY	"Peace-ing It Together" Fair The Saratoga Peace Alliance, the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church of Saratoga, the Religious Society of Saratoga Springs (Quakers) and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saratoga Springs are commemorating International Peace Day (9/21) by jointly hosting a Peace Fair on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 12-4pm. This fair will showcase the hard work and creative spirit of individuals, social justice groups, peace organizations, faith communities, performers, artists, businesses, and environmental activists who are making the world a better place by non-violent means. Please visit the Seeds for Peace booth while you are there! More information: http://www.peace-ing.org/
Sunday September 13 2009 10:45 AM Multiple locations	Ugandan Children's Choir, Chosen 10:45-11:45am: Worship service at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church at 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs (www.pnecc.org) 1:00-3:00pm: Queensbury United Methodist Church at 460 Aviation Road Queensbury (www.troyconference.org/qumc) 6:00-9:00pm: Chosen 2009 Farewell Appearance - Gideon Putman Resort, 24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Springs (www.GideonPutnam.com) The September 13 event at the Gideon Putnam will be the final United States appearance of Chosen, before they return to Uganda, and it promises to be a very special evening. In addition to a full performance by Chosen, appetizers and dessert will be served, and there will be a cash bar. For that performance there will be a suggested donation of $35 for adults and $17.50 for children. An RSVP to Paul Phillips at (518) 584-4625 or paulandjeanp@yahoo.com is greatly appreciated. However, walk-ups will be welcome at the door. See description from 9/10 event.
Saturday September 12 2009 04:00 PM Multiple locations	Ugandan Children's Choir, Chosen 4-5:00pm: Mass - St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church at 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa 5-5:45pm: St. Mary’s Auditorium at 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa (www.smsbspa.org) 7:30-9pm: United Methodist Church at 175 Fifth Avenue, Saratoga Springs (www.saratogaspringsumc.org) See description from 9/10 event.
Thursday September 10 2009 07:30 PM Prestwick Chase Saratoga at 100 Saratoga Blvd; Saratoga Springs	Ugandan Children's Choir, Chosen 7:30 - 8:30 PM Chosen, a singing and dancing group of seven Ugandan children, ranging in age from 8-12 years old, are touring the United States. The children are in the care of Action for Empowerment (AOET). AOET is an independent, indigenous non-governmental organization in Uganda that provides an education – formal and/or vocational – to desperately poor orphans whose parents have died of AIDS and to other vulnerable children. AOET also assists children with AIDS, and widows who have lost their spouses to the disease. The children who comprise Chosen represent thousands of AIDS orphans through song and dance. Debuting in 2003, Chosen has achieved acclaim wherever they have appeared. Sharing their struggle and personal testimonies, they share a diverse repertoire of song and dance throughout Uganda, Kenya and the United States. CHOSEN appeared at several Saratoga area schools and churches in January 2008 to standing-room-only crowds. They are returning from September 8-13 for 14 events at area schools, churches and other locations. On September 14 they will be returning to AOET in Uganda. AOET moves children from the streets into families, and supports children with direct school sponsorship funding. Children who are sponsored receive not only an education but a safe mentoring atmosphere at school to help them grow and mature. For many Ugandan children, the expense of the required uniform alone is enough to prevent them from attending school. In addition to direct help of children and adults, AOET provides Empowerment Programs to help families who have adopted children into their homes gain practical skills that enable them to be self-supporting. The Empowerment Program offers courses in Tailoring, African Arts & Crafts, Knitting, Computer Training, Driver Training, & HIV/AIDS Training. For more information on AOET, visit their website at www.aoetusa.com.
Sunday June 14 2009 02:00 PM Gaffney's 16 Caroline Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866	Second Annual Fund Raiser Come to our 2nd annual fund raiser. It will feature an auction, some fantastic food, and a cash bar. This is a chance to meet Sue Johnson, the founder and driving force behind Seeds for Peace. You can also meet the members of the Board of Directors. You will even have an opportunity to have your arm twisted to become involved in the work of Seeds for Peace. You could be helping us with procuring and shipping seeds or any of the other activities that support our work.
Friday June 12 2009 10:40 AM WAMC - 90.3 Albany, NY	Sue Johnson on The Roundtable on WAMC Sue Johnson will be a guest on the Roundtable telling all about the fund raiser on June 14th. The broadcast can be listened to on the web. Visit the WAMC web site to set up your computer to listen. Get there early. She will only be on the air for 10 minutes.
Tuesday May 12 2009 07:00 PM Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 5th and Henning Saratoga Springs, NY 12866	Seeds For Peace Presentation 125 photos from Sue Johnson's trip to Bosnia and photos from Lesotho and South Africa.
Tuesday May 5 2009 The Saratogian	Students raise funds for world charity group The Saratogian published a nice article about the generosity of the students at Lake Avenue Elementary School in Saratoga Springs, NY. They raised almost $400 for Seeds for Peace. View the article
Saturday March 7 2009 10:00 AM Virgil's House 86 Henry Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866	Board Meeting The agenda will be distributed by email before the meeting. The date of the next meeting is open.
Sunday June 22 2008 03:00 PM Gaffney's 16 Caroline St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866	First Annual Fund Raiser This fund raiser is an opportunity to mingle with Sue Johnson, Seeds for Peace founder, as well as many of the volunteers and supporters that make this organization so special. Come and find out what we've accomplished and plan for the future. It's also an opportunity for you to become involved through donations and volunteering. It will run from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 22 at Gaffney's, located at 16 Caroline St in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Thursday June 19 2008 The Saratogian	Sowing Seeds of Peace The Saratogian published a nice article about the upcoming first annual fundraiser. View the article.