Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting at two venues in our area. Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville the month of June. Artists William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park during June and July. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale
Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs will hold their sale on June 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A large variety of herbs and a selection of perennial plants and garden decor items will be available for sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund various community projects sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club. There will be many experienced gardeners to help assist you. CDC guidelines will be followed. Interested in joining a garden club come and visit us new members are always welcome. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Robin Hood
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘Robin Hood’, Saturday, June 12 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13 at 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 20 at 2 p.m. on the Malta Community Center Stage, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. Tickets are on sale now. Limited seating due to COVID-19 guidelines are by reservation only and must be purchased in person. $15 Adults, $10 Children (under 18). There are a limited number of free children’s tickets with a paying adult, courtesy of Stewart’s Holiday Match. ‘Robin Hood’ is suitable for the whole family, offers adventure, humor, a county fair and justice! Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services, Inc., sponsors to date include Town of Malta, Adirondack Trust Company, Stewart’s Shops and Ballston Spa National Bank. Call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 for additional information, including COVID-19 protocols and ticket sales hours.
Havurah Vitik
A zoom event with Beth Sabo Novick, super storyteller on Tuesday, June 15 from 11 a.m. – Noon. Engagement, humor, learning, wisdom: all that and a rollicking good tale -- such is the art and practice of the storyteller. For us, this will be embodied by Beth Sabo Novick. She will tell her Havurah Vatik audience about the power of storytelling, teach us what makes a good story, and treat us to some wonderful stories along the way. Beth is co-founder of the Jewish Storytelling Festival in Saratoga Springs. She tells personal Jewish stories and Jewish folk tales, and she has reveled in this practice for pretty much ever. When she is not telling stories, she teaches workshops on stress and joy, she coaches people to let go of anxiety and fear. And she is a licensed massage therapist and hypnotist. She is going to have us in the palm of her hand! To join the zoom meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/89744740745?pwd=eGg0Smt6WXQzUmRXMmt6UG1kaWZ1Zz09. Passcode 724095
New York, Joseph Smith, and the Fight for Religious Freedom
Thursday, June 17, at 7 p.m. join Dr. Spencer McBride, Associate Managing Historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. Dr. McBride, a prominent historian and published author, will be discussing his newest book and exploring the remarkable, though short-lived, political career of Joseph Smith, the New Yorker who founded Mormonism, waged a literal war for religious freedom, and launched a quixotic run for the White House. Episodes are free for SCHC members, and $5 for non-members. Please register in advance at www.brooksidemuseum.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link and other relevant information. For questions, please contact Isobel Connell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Wine, Dine & Dance Fundraiser
Celebrate Summer with Sustainable Saratoga. Join us for a virtual dinner & dancing fundraiser to celebrate the arrival of summer. We will be tasting Dr. Konstantin Frank wines, Comfort Kitchen’s Pasta and learning to dance with Tango Fusion. Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. For a $50 donation, receive: - a wine tasting kit (187 ml tasting size bottles of Dr. Frank’s Dry Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé & Cabernet Sauvignon), a delicious dark chocolate bar from Barkeater Chocolates, and a free swing dance lesson from Tango Fusion Dance Company during the Zoom event. For an additional $25, you will receive a second wine tasting kit. June 8 is the deadline to order, so reserve your ticket today! Quantities are limited. All proceeds from the event go directly to helping fund the sustainability efforts of Sustainable Saratoga. To register visit sustainablesaratoga.org/wine-dine-dance-fundraiser.
Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert
A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general. Save the date: Sunday, June 27 3 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced. There will be no intermission.
Summer Reading Program
Prevent “brain drain” this summer with Ballston Spa Public Library’s summer reading program. Kids, grab your passport and experience Tails and Tales: Around the World. This reading and enrichment program runs from July 1 through August 26. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to travel the world with engaging take-home activity packets, read to earn rewards and participate in dynamic in-person programs. Registration begins June 1st. You may register by stopping into the library, calling 518-885-5022 or filling out the form on the library’s website, http://bspl.sals.edu/. BSPL is making the summer program a family affair! Adults, tween and teens can look forward to a revolving international themed book display. These events are free and open to the public. Call 518-885-5022 or visit http:bspl.sals.edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Avenue.
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet Program
Saratoga Springs Youth Ballet will be holding a Young Children’s Summer Program for students ages 4 to 7 years old. The program will run two weeks July 12-16 and July 19- 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will follow a different ballet theme and it will include a ballet lesson, crafts, stories, and related activities! We are located at 418 Geyser Rd. Suite 5, Ballston Spa. The program is in person and class size is limited. We will be following all CDC, state, and local Covid-19 prevention guidelines. Cost $200 for a week, $380 for two weeks. For more information and registration please visit www.saratogaspringsyouthballet.org or call 518-306-4037.
