$3.00 Bag Sale
Come see us now in our newly renovated shop. Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville will have a special on all Dolls, Picture Frames and a $3.00 Bag Sale during the month of June, while supplies last. The Shop has continuous indoor sales of First Class bargains with new items arriving daily. Our proceeds, after expenses, are given back to Community Service Organizations. Volunteers are always appreciated and very welcomed. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 695-4640.
47Th Annual Flag Day Parade
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 presents their 47th Annual Flag Day Parade on Saturday, June 13th. The parade will honor all Vietnam Era Veterans. Vietnam Era Veterans wishing to march in the parade should arrive at North Broadway/East Ave between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on 6/13/15. The parade begins at Noon and extends from North Broadway to Congress Park. For more information call Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161 at (518) 584-2585.
Flag Day Ceremony
Flag Day Ceremony will be held on June 14, 2015 at the Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge at Noon. All local Veterans are invited, and we will be having a luncheon following the ceremony. Please contact the Lodge with how many in your group will be attending. 518-584-2585
“Pilates for a Purpose” Fundraiser for After the Fire
Pilates for a Purpose will hold a fundraiser for After the Fire on Saturday, June 13 at 11 am.
There is no charge for this session, but any and all donations that the attendees wish to make will go directly to After The Fire, and will be greatly appreciated. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a mat if you have one, and arrive 15 minutes early at 18 Division St., Suite 203, Saratoga Springs.
Ballston Spa’s Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend
The annual Ballston Spa Village-Wide Garage Sale Weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, 2015. In a tradition that goes back over 25 years, residents and community groups hold sales throughout the village and the surrounding area. Hours vary by location.
Havurah Vatik June Event
Covenant and Comics: Will Eisner’s “Contract with God”. One of the most important cartoonists of the twentieth century, Will Eisner grew up in the Bronx, son of poor Jewish immigrants. Writer and artist, he combined his passions to create “sequential art” now referred to as “graphic novel” and recognized as a legitimate art form. His work was instrumental in establishing the comic’s medium in America. Dr. Gregory Spinner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion at Skidmore, is our guide through Eisner’s signature story. A catered lunch follows the program on June 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille for seniors 55 plus. For more information or to make a reservation call (518) 584-8730 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival
On the weekend of June 19-21, Father’s Day Weekend, The Saratoga Balloon and Craft Festival, at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, will kick off the summer festival season in the Capital Region. Together with the launching of balloons in the early morning and at 6 p.m. in the evenings, there will be a balloon Glow on Friday and Saturday evenings at dusk. At the Glow, as the balloons inflate, the propane burners ignite and create an amazingly colorful, intensely magical illumination. Admission: $10 Adult, $5 Children 5-17.
10th Annual Wilton Rotary Golf Classic
The Rotary Club of Wilton, NY, presents its 10th annual golf tournament sponsored by Turbine Services LTD at Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd. Gansevoort, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. New this year - Registration begins at 11 a.m. - Shotgun Start at 12 noon. It will be a 4-person scramble followed by a delicious steak dinner under the clubhouse tent. Our Hole-In-One prize is courtesy of our friends at New Country Ford in Wilton - you just might win a 2015 Ford Fusion! And don’t forget about the Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Saratoga Veterinary Hospital, PC – you could win $500 cash. 100% of raffle proceeds support the Community Connections program at the Saratoga Senior Center. Cost is $95 per golfer. Please call Don Wildermuth at (518) 681-2557 with any questions. Must receive completed registration form by June 12, 2015. Golfer forms available at: www.wiltonrotary.com.
Plant and Garden Décor Sale
Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the corner Bryan St. and East Ave., Saratoga Springs
Rain date is June 21. Sponsored by the Heritage Garden Club.
Cabaret Night Fundraiser
Saratoga Springs High School Drama Club will present a Cabaret Night on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m. as a fundraiser to support the club’s theatrical productions. Current members and alumni will be performing songs from a variety of Broadway shows. The evening will include dancing, singing, desserts and a silent auction. The Cabaret will be held in the high school’s Meade Teaching Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door, $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Visit www.sshsdramaclub.com for directions.
Bass Fishing Tournament
The tournament will be held on Sunday, June 21 at Fish Creek from 9P bridge to last barrier before the Hudson River. There is a $15 entry fee per person with 100% payback*: 1st – 40%, 2nd – 20%, and 3rd – 10%, and Lunker – 30% *Prizes will be determined based on the number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Gun Club no later than 2:00 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and fries will be available for purchase from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For more information call Art Thivierge at (518) 695-9407 or Mike Jennings (518) 695-3747
Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1975 Announces 40th Reunion
“Hawaiian Disco” Bash being held at the Wilton Elks Club 161 in Wilton, NY on Sat., June 27, 2015 at 4 p.m. For further info on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at 518-584-0165, or Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton via the class email of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., website of saratogahigh75.com and class Facebook page.
Firecracker 4
2015 Registration is now open. This annual race, held on July 4, begins at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The course takes runners south on Broadway to Circular St., east through the historic residential district and finishes behind the City Center. The race will be Bib-tag timed. Awards in 5 – year increments. Special award category or Military and Public Safety participants. Enjoy the day with an expected 4000 runners , bands and musicians all along the route. The Firecracker4 supports the Saratoga Regional YMCA, Greenbelt Trail Initiative, Lions Camp Abilities at Skidmore College, Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Veterans Business Council and the running programs at the Saratoga Springs High School. For more information or to register visit www.Firecracker4.com.
Calling All Crafters
Gavin Park in Wilton is hosting its 9th annual ParkFest on Saturday, July 11. This fantastic family event will have rides, games, shows, live music, a car show and a vendor/crafter area. We still have space for crafters and would love to get some new folks in! Vendor spaces are 10x10 for $65, and the event runs all day. For more information and registration forms, visit www.wiltonparkfest.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion
The Saratoga Central Catholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The reunion committee is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate. They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible. If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion. For more information on the reunion email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Malta Drama Camps Announced
Have fun while exploring your creative side this summer at the Malta Community Center! Elyse Young, Malta’s Artistic Director will guide the campers through acting exercises, theater games, rehearsals and performance. Mini drama camps will run Monday through Friday from 1:30pm -3:00pm. “Fairytales and Fantasies” runs July 13-July 17 for 4-6 year olds. “Broadway Stars” will run August 24-August 28 for ages 6 and up. Acting Academy Drama Camps will run 1:30-4:30pm Monday through Friday, July 27 through July 31 for ages 7-10 and August 3 through August 7 for ages 11 through 16. Please contact the Malta Community Center for additional details at (518) 899-4411 or email Elyse Young at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also register online at www.maltaparksrec.com.
Yaddo Composer’s Music Celebrates Saratoga’s Centennial
The Saratoga Choral Festival seeks experienced singers with good sight-reading and vocal abilities for its fifteenth season. Singers will meet for rehearsals over a three-week period in Saratoga Springs beginning Tuesday, July 14 and will perform in a concert at the Spa Little Theater on Sunday, August 2, at 3:00 p.m. This is part of the city’s centennial celebration. Participation in the Choir will be considered on the basis of a submitted resume or letter detailing choral experience and an in-person audition for new members in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday, June 16. Applicants must possess a good voice and have had some recent experience in singing choral music. For further information or to register visit, www.saratogachoralfest.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Our phone number is (518)-791-0185. Registration deadline is June 1, 2015.
