Summer Lunch Program for Children
This summer during the months of July and August the First Baptist of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village. Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches. Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or bspabaptist.org. Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.
Janice Dean Book Signing
New York Times Best Selling Author, Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist at Fox News, and serves as the morning meteorologist on Fox and Friends. The event will be held at Encounter, located at 482 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on July 17. A VIP Pre-signing meet and greet at 9 – 10 a.m. Limited to 50 people. Janice to speak. Lite refreshments Receive: two autographed books: “Make your Own Sunshine” & “Mostly Sunny.” Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Samantha Sung Dress Gift Basket, plus 20% Encounter purchases on July 17. VIP Pre-Sales is: $50 – nonrefundable. Book Signing is from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Pre-register cost of (1) book: $25 (Save $5 Ends July 2). Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Gift Basket, plus 20% encounter purchases on July 17. Day of Event: Day of Book Signing Cost of (1) Book: $30. A portion of proceeds will go to Multiple sclerosis (MS) and a charity of Janice’s choice.
Christmas in July Craft Fair
Middle Grove United Methodist Church, located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove is having a Christmas in July Craft Fair Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Crafters/vendors please call Lisa Biss at 518-779-9141 or 518-584-1016.
3rd Annual Plein Air Art Show and Sale
The “Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park” invite all art lovers to the Spa Park Administration Building Arcade on Sunday, July 25, from 3 - 5 p.m. to see and purchase “Plein Art” paintings created that day in gorgeous Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments will be served, and painting sales will benefit the Friends and the Plein Air artists. Join us to enjoy it all.
Public Art Demonstration
Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free and open to the public demonstration by artist Mark Tarabula on Monday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Mark Tarabula is a 2021 Artist in Residence at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center. SCAC promotes the ceramic arts provides a place for people to explore the medium of clay, hone and develop their skills and be part of a community. Mark will demonstrate how to throw a vase, mug, bowl and plate and describe the basic forms of throwing and how to do the process.
Workshop for Farmers
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a workshop to educate farmers about two new serious pests that are now in our region – tall waterhemp and the soybean cyst nematode. The workshop is July 27 from 1-3:15 p.m. at 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa (info and registration at tinyurl.com/6h4uuyv9). Two NYSDEC pesticide applicator credits can be earned. Dr. Lynn Sosnoski (Cornell Univ.) will teach farmers how to identify tall waterhemp as well as its other pigweed relatives. Farmers will also learn its biology and management. Dr. Jaime Cummings (Syngenta) will discuss the biology and management of the soybean cyst nematode, the costliest soybean pest in the United States. There is no charge to attend the workshops, but pre-registration is required. All applicable covid-19 precautions will be followed. To register and for more information, go to the website provided or contact the Central NY Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock Program for the Ballston Spa meeting (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 315-866-7920).
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Artist Roberta Moses is exhibiting her art during July and August at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford is hosting artists Jack Morgan, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during July and August. Artists William Daisak, David Mayak and Karen Zimmers are exhibiting their art at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park.
Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival
Join us on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus, our annual silent auction. It is the best in the Adirondacks and features items made by Adirondack Folk School instructors and artisans from throughout the region. Auction open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The spectacular result of this year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, charges apply for food and purchased items.
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series
To be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August—August 2, 9, 16. 23 & 30. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
Big Truck Day
Join us for a great morning of fun on August 7 at Maple Avenue Middle School. Come check out some of the coolest big trucks in the area! Enjoy food and treats from your favorite local vendors. Truck Day is a primary fundraiser for the Children’s Museum. Money raised at this event makes it possible for the Museum to offer quality education programs and learning opportunities for children and families throughout our community. Send us a drawing of your best Big Truck. The first 50 applicants receive a FREE PASS to Big Truck Day! This year it’s not a contest, but passes are limited so act soon! Open to all students PreK to 5th grade! You can submit them online at www.cmssny.org/big-truck-day. You can purchase tickets online, as well.
