Youth Dance
A Youth Dance for grades 5-7 will be held on Friday, September 18 at the Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus at 50 Pine Rd. in Saratoga Springs from 6:45- 9:30. Donation is $8. For more information call (518) 584-8547.
2015 Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Garage Sale
The sale will be on Saturday, September 19, 2015, same weekend as the town wide garage sale. The sale will be held at the club house on Route 32 in Victory Mills, NY, 1 ½ miles south of Schuylerville. Open to the public, all vendors and all items are welcome. Tables available or just a spot to set up and sell your items, cost is $20.00 for the day. Food and drinks will be available at the club house. All are welcome to come to sell or buy. For additional information or to reserve your spot contact John at (518) 222-0316.
After the Fire’s Annual Benefit Breakfast
After The Fire will hold its 18th annual benefit fundraiser, which will be a breakfast buffet sponsored by the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161. The breakfast will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 8:30- 11:00 a.m. at the Elk’s Lodge on Elks Lane in Saratoga Springs. The cost is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for Senior Citizens & Military (active/retired with ID), $6.00 for children ages 5-12, under 5 free. Take outs will be available for $8.00, and there will be drawings for raffles and many door prizes. To date, generous donations have been received from Curtis Lumber, WGNA-Townsquare Media, Price Chopper, WalMart, Stewart’s Shops, Target and McDonald’s, with more expected. After the Fire is a non-profit organization that helps residents of Saratoga County who have suffered a loss due to fire. We are comprised totally of volunteers, and exist entirely on donations. After being paged by Fire Control, members respond to the fire scene, providing familes with personal care items, gift cards, clothing, a night’s stay at a participating hotel/motel, Red Cross referral, informational material, emotional support, etc. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the 4th Tues. of Feb., March, Oct. & Nov. at Eagle Matt Lee Fire House in Ballston Spa; April, May, June & Sept. at Halfmoon Town Hall in Halfmoon. For more information on how to become a member or about After the Fire in general, please leave a message at (518) 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Native Raptors
Wildlife rehabilitator Nancy Kimball of North Country Wild Care will present “Raptors of the Adirondacks” on Wednesday, September 23, for a joint monthly program of the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society and Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club. The program will be held in the Community Room on the lower level of Crandall Library in downtown Glens Falls. The program starts at 7 p.m. It is free to the public. Those attending the program are invited to bring a can of pet food or baby food to donate which will help feed the injured and orphaned animals.
Free Health Fair
Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 m south of Rt. 29) is hosting a free Health Fair on September 24 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Representatives from legal aid, hearing, nutrition, hospice, home helper, cancer, and other health services; funeral planning, and more will be available to answer your questions, provide information, brochures, referrals, etc. There will be giveaways and free blood pressure screenings. All in the community are invited to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit with so many resources under one roof at the same time. Any questions please call Mary at (518)322-9585.
Fourth Annual Autumn Leaves Chicken Barbecue
The Racing City Rotary Club and the VFW Post 420 Men’s Auxiliary, located at 190 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs is sponsoring the barbeque on September 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. The menu includes half a chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, roll, cole slaw, dessert, cash bar. Cost is $10 take-out or eat in. All Proceeds to Benefit Community and Veterans Projects of the Racing City Rotary Club & VFW Post 420 Men’s Auxiliary. For tickets or more information call Tom or Linda at (518) 584-8211.
Art and Craft Show
There will be an art and craft show at the Malta Presbyterian Church located on Dunning Street in Malta on Friday, October 2, from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you would like to be a vendor or would like additional information contact Jane Morrison This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 928-2655.
Roast Beef Dinner
The Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church located at 768 Charlton Road, Charlton is having a Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, October 3 from 4 - 6:30 pm. The cost of the meal is $12 adults, $5 for children 5-10 (free for children under 5). The menu includes Roast Beef, Potatoes, Vegetable, Coleslaw and a variety of pies for dessert.
10th Annual Memorial Walk
Angel Names Association (ANA) will hold its 10th Annual Memorial Walk on Saturday, October 10 at the Saratoga State Spa Park in Saratoga Springs. The walk is being held in recognition of National Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Awareness month. Registration begins at noon and the walk will follow at 1:15 p.m. The day includes children’s activities, light refreshments and prizes. Everyone is welcomed to attend this uplifting, free family event to walk and raise awareness of pregnancy loss and infant death. For additional information, visit www.angelnames.org or contact Michelle Mosca at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Way We Were Car Show
The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association and Saratoga Automobile Museum are pleased to announce plans for the 13th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show to be held Sunday, October 11 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Front Street in Ballston Spa. The rain date will be October 18.
We invite the public to come stroll our historic village, check out the hundreds of cars and trucks on display, and enjoy the music, vendors and downtown businesses. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. A new addition to the show this year is the “Kids Zone,” located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature several free children’s activities. The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can pre-register by 10/1/15 for $10.00 per car or $15.00 the day of show. All proceeds will benefit BSBPA community activities and the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Pre-registration can be completed online at www.saratogaautomuseum.org or at www.ballston.org.
a ca Celebration!
Ladies, do the holidays make you want to sing? Do you like to have fun and give back to a worthy cause? Come join us in an “a ca CELEBRATION!” Attend Monday night rehearsals with Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus from October 19 - December 7, 7 - 8:15 p.m. Learn traditional and modern holiday classics in women’s 4-part a capela harmony and be a part of our “ a ca CELEBRATION!” Show December 7 will benefit Code Blue Saratoga. Rehearsals and the show will take place at the Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs. Registration and materials fee: $25. Register on-line at www.saratogasoundtrack.org or call (518) 747-3823, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Save the Date
Angelo Mazzone invites you to save the date for the 8th Annual Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs. Music by The Audio Stars. The gala is benefiting the Capital Region Office of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York Branch. For more information call (518) 812-6833 or (518) 701-4886.
Looking for Volunteers
CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is accepting new adult volunteer applications for its Homework Help, and Family Assistance. We are in need of van drivers at this time. Please visit www.captaincares.org for the application, or call Mary at (518) 371-1185. CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services is a social service agency located in Clifton Park. CAPTAIN operates a runaway and homeless youth shelter, street outreach services, Teen Talk Helpline, emergency food pantry, family assistance program, and various youth leadership programs. For those with questions about CAPTAIN, please visit our website at www.captaincares.org. Those wishing to speak to a CAPTAIN Representative may also call (518) 371-1185.
Volunteer at the Saratoga Automobile Museum
From fun outdoor car shows to the very serious business of curbing distractive driving and keeping our neighbors and children safe, Saratoga Automobile Museum is dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of life in the Saratoga region and beyond. We have volunteers who give several times a week, once a year, and everything in between. Any and all of their valuable time is greatly appreciated. Expertise is not required, that will come later. Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 98. Saratoga Automobile Museum offers volunteer opportunities in a myriad of areas including Museum docents, administration, collection maintenance, building and grounds, youth programming and more. It is a great place to connect with wonderful and passionate people who share common interests and who want to meet you. In addition to the satisfaction of interacting with and helping tens-of-thousands of visitors a year, our volunteers enjoy recognition events and activities including an all-volunteer lawn show and dinner, road trips to private car collections, a recognition reception with awards for service, discounts on bus trips to the New York Auto Show, and much, much more. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please go to: http://www.saratogaautomuseum.org/overview/ and fill out an application or contact Jillian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
