Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Stop in, visit these venues, and view some of the fabulous artwork of SSAS members in Southern Saratoga County. During June the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be hosting for the months of June and July two SSAS artists painting in several mediums. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature 6 artists during the month of June. Cupola Coffee, 227 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills will be showing the works of nine artists during the month of June.
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake is having a pierogi sale on Tuesday, June 21, pick up will be from noon- 1 p.m. We will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/dozen. Please call 518-363-0001. We will not be making them for July & August.
Oceans of Possibilities
Ballston Spa Public Library will kick off its annual summer program for children, teens, and adults. All programs run from June 24 to August 20 with free events and activities that are open to the public. We will offer a wide range of programs, including in-person craft programs, animal and wildlife presentations, STEM programs, LEGO classes and more. The reading portion also serves as a great way to keep young minds active and help prevent a “summer slide” in academic performance. Prizes and gift cards for participating in the reading club. Adults can pick up a reading punch card to earn raffle tickets to win a grand prize. For more information stop in or call 518-885-5022 or visit, www.bspl.sals.edu
Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program at Galway Public Library, 2112 East St. Galway, opens for online registration on June 18. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Children will log their reading hours from June 24 to August 13 to enter to win raffle prizes. A variety of ocean-themed programs will be offered throughout the summer. Registration for programs is required by calling 518-882-6385. More details are available on the library website, galwaypubliclibrary.org and at the library.
Yard Sale and Indoor Bake Sale
Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale and Indoor Bake Sale will be held on Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta.
Saratoga Field Day
Sponsored by Building on Love, Inc. a local 501©3 that supports families in our community who are facing a recent life-altering medical diagnosis. A day filled with friends and fun, Saturday, June 25 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Yoga led by Yogi Sara Martin at 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Cost is $20. Community 5k/walk & kids Dash 10 a.m. – Noon. Presented by Fleet Feet. 5K: $30, Kids Dash: $10. The Main Event-Adult Field Day (like elementary school, but for grownups) 1 - 5 p.m. Lunch/drinks/snacks & T-shirt included. Teams of 4 – 8, co-ed encouraged, and 18+ event, $400-450 per team. Proceeds from our Yoga, 5K & Kids Dash events will be shared with our hosts. For more information/register, visit buildingonlove.org/events.
Free Rides on the Congress Park Carousel
The Advisory Board of the Salvation Army of Saratoga Springs is hosting a free carousel day in Congress Park on Saturday June 25. Rides will be available from 11am-3pm, free of charge, as a way to say thank you to everyone who has supported our work in the past year, as well as to provide an opportunity for a free, fun, family event for all locals and visitors. This event will also serve as a sendoff to the current leaders of The Salvation Army in Saratoga Springs, Captains Bree Barker and Trisha Smouse, as they embark on their new appointment to Albany, NY, later this month. The Salvation Army is located at 27 Woodlawn Avenue in Saratoga Springs, and provide important social services, year-round, to those in need. To find out more, visit their website at easternusa.salvationarmy.org/empire/saratoga-springs or contact at 518-584-1640.
Yaddo Garden Tours
Summer drop-in tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, from June 25 through September 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors should meet at the main garden gate at 11 a.m. during racing season, drop-in tours are offered on Tuesdays from July 19 through August 20 at 11 a.m. Tours are $10 per person. Cash or checks only, please. Note: No tours offered on Travers Day. Docent-led tours for private groups may be arranged by contacting Yaddo at www.yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/contact.
Garden Only Tours at Yaddo
Garden-only tours include historic information about Yaddo. The grounds of Yaddo, including our Gardens, are a privately funded, nonprofit artist retreat established by the Trask family in 1893. Our gardens are the only area on the grounds of Yaddo that are open to the public. We ask that you respect the privacy of our artists in residence, and not go beyond the Gardens during your visit. Yaddo, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. 518-584-0746 Yaddo.org.
“Monumental – Celebrating God’s Greatness” Vacation Bible School
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, June 27 – July 1, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships! Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be learning! There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all, donations are welcome. We will follow any applicable CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time to keep everyone healthy.
Off the Northway Presentation and Book Signing
The book, a collection of his weekly Off the Northway columns and other stories spanning the period from 2005 through 2020, will be released and become available for sale beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Steet, Ballston Spa, the home of the History Center. Off the Northway provides a reporter’s up-close perspective on the events that impacted people living in Saratoga County during this 15-year period and reflects on the changes seen across the county stemming from the construction of the Adirondack Northway six decades ago. Pre-registration for this event can be made at brooksidemuseum.org The book will also be available at local bookstores.
Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour
Tickets are on sale now for the 27th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s gardens include sprawling suburban oases with terraced perennials and pathways, jam-packed havens for backyard pollinators, and tiny hillside hideaways tucked behind a stretch of in-city townhomes. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket. Visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org to purchase tickets online, find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls, and their communities.
Saratoga Women in Business Spectacular
July 13-17 The first-ever horse show created by women, operated by women, benefitting women’s causes and showcasing women in business. The one-of-a-kind extraordinary event will be held at White Hollow Farm, 28 Brickhouse Road in Stillwater and is open to all competitors in the equestrian community, spectators, and vendors. Proceeds from this event will fund organizations that support women’s health and emphasis will be made to reach young people and minorities who might not otherwise have exposure to the many career opportunities related to the horse business. For more information, please contact Joanne Yepsen, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 518-526-5272 or Diana Pikulski, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 802-233-5377 https://www.saratogahorseshows.com/
3rd Annual Patriot Golf Tournament
Saturday, July 23, at Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course, 17 Johnson Rd, Mechanicville. 9 a.m. shotgun start. 4-person scramble, registration 8 a.m. in clubhouse. $440 per team/$110 per individual includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at turn and buffet dinner; team and individual prizes! Contacts: Louise Maynard 518-541-3037, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jackie Capone 518-649-6709, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All proceeds go to Operation-Adopt-A-Soldier. www.operationadoptasoldier.org
In The Groove
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents In The Groove, a solo exhibition by 2021-22 Saratoga Clay Arts Center Artist-in-Resident Lyndee Deal featuring functional works that explore the relationship between body image and notions of taking up too much space. This exhibition will run July 23 - August 20, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 23 from 5-7 p.m. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.
5 K Trail Series
The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August: August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Registration is day-of only: $30 for all 5 or $5 for each individual race. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. 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.
Acting and Performance Drama Camp
Monday – Friday, August 1 – August 12, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses collaborate as a team to decide whether to write an original script or use existing storylines that they make their own. Through the process campers will develop characters, design a set, choose costumes, rehearse, and perform their work. This program for 11–16-year-olds is led by Malta Artistic Director Elyse Young, at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Acting exercises, vocal skills, theater games and crafts included. Camp culminates with a performance the last day of camp. Contact Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information or go to www.maltaparksrec.com to register.
