Secret Gardens Tickets On Sale Now
Beautiful private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs – plus remarkable public spaces celebrating the city’s centennial – combine for a special 21st Annual Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 12.
Tickets are available now at soroptimistsaratoga.org and at all four Cudney’s Cleaners; visit cudneys.com for locations and hours. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour, if still available.
The self-guided tour is a popular tradition for garden lovers seeking inspiration and ideas. This year, in addition to urban and suburban residential gardens, the tour joins in the city’s centennial celebration with remarkable public gardens designed and maintained by the Heritage Garden Club, the city and the state. The Secret Gardens Tour is a major fund-raiser presented by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, the local branch of a public service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world. The Saratoga club last year provided more than $30,000 in grants and awards for a number of local programs, such as helping domestic violence victims achieve financial independence, as well as initiatives to provide health care, clean water and education in the third world.
Questions? Call (518) 581-1201 ext. 4184 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about Soroptimists or the garden tour, visit www.SoroptimistSaratoga.org .
Veteran Volunteers Needed
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association provides military burial ceremonies for all branches of service at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We are always looking for veterans to join us, no matter what branch you served in (male or female); you must have been honorably discharged. You can choose which day of the week (Monday-Friday) that you want to volunteer. For information go to our web site www.snchga.com or contact Mark Brockway at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phone (518) 260-9933 or contact the Cemetery Administration Office 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871, Phone (518)-581-9128.
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 for 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.
Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters for Fun, Fitness and Friendship. The next Volkswalk will be Saratoga - Yaddo on Wednesday July 8, 2015. The Start times are 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Register 30 minutes before start. The start point is at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church at 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk (typically 10k or 6.2 miles; a 3 mile route is also offered) through a scenic and/or historic area over a pre-marked trail. More information is available at www.ava.org or www.walkescv.org.
Tribute to Deceased Members
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard association will have a tribute for deceased members at the Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville on July 9, at 3 p.m. All family members and friends of deceased members are encouraged to attend. The tribute is open for everyone. For information call (518) 581-9128.
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 1:30 - 3:00p.m. “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 1:30-4:30p.m. 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.
Seeking Experienced Singers
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. As part of the city’s centennial celebration, this summer’s concert will feature music by world-renowned Yaddo composers Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Del Tredici, and spiritual and sacred choral works by Nathaniel Dett, one of the few African American composers invited to Yaddo in the early years.
Havurah Vatik July Event
Professor Juan Navea, Skidmore Chemistry Professor, will discuss Atmospheric Science: Status and Challenges of Climate Research. Professor Navea joined Skidmore College’s Department of Chemistry in 2013. He is Director of the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physical Chemistry. He researches particulates in the air and their effect on climate. This event will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille on Tuesday, July 21, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A catered lunch will be served. Please contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730, mailbox 4, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by July 16 if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation, or if you need transportation. All Saratoga area seniors 55 plus are welcome.
Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. Fundraiser
On Saturday, August 1, Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc. is having a Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Road, Gansevoort. Registration is $100 per golfer; check-in at 12:30 p.m. OAAS is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to send care packages to deployed soldiers and help veterans here at home. Registration includes 18 holes of golf with cart and Boars Head picnic of meat/cheese platter, hot dogs, burgers, salads, dessert and coffee. There will be prizes, 50/50 drawing, basket raffles, and silent auction. Call Tim at (518) 791-5270 to register or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Family Fun Day
The Saratoga Springs History Museum is holding their annual, free Family Fun Day in Congress Park on Saturday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will offer families the chance to visit with historical re-enactors, participate in historic games, with free balloons and more. The History Museum, located in the historic Canfield Casino, will also be open to visit and take a trip back into early Saratoga Springs. This special event is sponsored by Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust and is part of the Saratoga Springs All-American Celebration Weekend official schedule. For more information on this popular annual event, contact the History Museum at 584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
EOC 8TH Annual Visión
Visión - a look at life behind the scenes is one of the highlights of the Saratoga racing season, highlighting stirring artwork, fabulous food, a premier setting, and the opportunity to celebrate the many individuals who help make Saratoga special. As the principle fundraiser for the Saratoga County EOC’s Latino Community Advocacy Program, the event will feature an opening reception for new photos to EOC’s black and white photography project “Estamos Aquí” (We are Here). Estamos Aquí is a curated exhibit and ongoing project of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. in which Latino immigrants document their everyday lives and present their own photographs in order to share their experiences of living and working in the Saratoga Springs area. Through this inspiring photo collective, a unique insight is provided into the lives of those who contribute so meaningfully to our community. The 8th annual Visión - will take place on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the famous Saratoga Race Course in The Rail. Tickets are $60. Advance reservations are currently being accepted, though seating is limited. Please contact Kristi Fox (SCEOC) at (518)288-3206, ext. 111 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for reservations. Tickets are for sale online at http://www.brownpapertickets .com/event/1673284
