July 29th

Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Show The Quilt show will be held at Hadley Luzerne High School located at 273 Lake Ave. in Lake Luzerne, on Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $6 or $5 with a canned good for the local food pantry. Quilt appraisals are available by appointment for a fee. Call (518) 370-1667. Honor Our Vets Car Show The 7th annual Honor Our Vets Car Show will be at Stratton VAMC, 113 Holland Ave., Albany on Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Rain date: August 7). All makes of cars, trucks, motorcycles and military vehicles welcome (no cut-off year). A free lunch for participants. Registration: $10 minimum (please be generous). Dash plaques for first 300 cars. 40 trophies awarded 3 p.m. DJ Andy Narzynski spinning the tunes and Stewarts dishing up ice cream. Presentation of Colors will be at noon. Raffles with cash and prizes. Proceeds to go to benefit local soldiers and veterans treated at the VAMC. Presented by Vietnam Veterans of America chapter’s 8 & 79. Contact (518) 664-7466, or visit: www.HonorOurVetsCarShow.com. Grant Cottage Special Program: Flags at Half Mast On August 7 at 1 p.m., historian, author, and educator Brooks D. Simpson will draw from three of his books: The Reconstruction Presidents, Ulysses S. Grant, Triumph and Adversity and Let Us Have Peace in his presentation. Brooks Simpson is the commemorative speaker at this annual event which acknowledges Grant’s funeral in August of 1885. A special program, free and open to the public at Grant’s Cottage, located at Mt. McGregor in the Town of Moreau, will be held at 1pm. Images from the funeral procession in New York City will be viewed in the Visitor Center later in the day. Free to the public. Tour of the Cottage is available on program days. Admission is $5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors and students, children under 6 are free. Saratoga PLAN to Host Nature Photography Workshop Saratoga PLAN will host a photography seminar with photographer Linda Eastman at the Orra Phelps Preserve in Wilton on Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn how to capture the beauty of the natural world through photography. Everyone will receive personal advice and suggestions on their work. Participants should bring their camera, any lenses they wish to use, and a tripod if possible. It is recommended that participants know the basics of their camera already, i.e. focusing, using manual settings, how to change ISO, shutter speed, and F stops. Space is limited; RSVP to Saratoga PLAN by calling (518) 587-5554. The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. SommerFest St. Peter Lutheran Church to host “SommerFest”, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a tag sale, food, and free family fun activities. All proceeds to benefit social services camp program for local children. The Church is located at 2776 Route 9 (across from Malta Drive-In) for more information call the church at (518) 583-4153 (leave message). Tee-Off for TRF/PDJF The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) have teamed up to organize a lively day of golf and games during Travers week to benefit the two vital non-profit organizations. The first annual “Tee-Off for TRF/PDJF” will be held at McGregor Links Country Club on Tuesday, August 23. Breakfast buffet starts at 10 a.m. with a shot-gun start before noon. A cocktail lunch, catered by the new Maestro’s at McGregor, opens at 4:30 p.m. Eclipse Award winning jockey and TRF Board Member, Richard Migliore will host the event. The cost is $225 per golfer and this includes cart, greens fees, breakfast, tee-favors, cocktails and lunch. There will be contests all day and an awards presentation during the cocktail luncheon. For those who wish to come only for cocktails and lunch at 4:30 p.m., the cost is $50 per person. Sponsorships to support the day and the work of the charities are available. For more information, visit http://www.trfinc.org/event/golf/ , or call (518)226-0028. Walk with Compassion Capital Region Walk with Compassion is the walk to end child poverty. Compassion International’s new fundraising walk series, Walk with Compassion, was created to address the challenges of vulnerable children around the world that go beyond what monthly sponsorship covers.The money we raise together helps to fund critical needs such as: medical emergencies, disaster relief, HIV/AIDS response, caring for unsponsored children, clean water, and much more. The walk will take place at the Halfmoon Town Hall on August 27 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.walkwithcompassion.com. A Call to Artists and Artisans The Friends of U.S. Grant Cottage Historic Site invite artist to participate in a one day “Plein Air” painting event on Sunday, August 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Artists are invited to bring their easels and painting supplies to set up anywhere on the grounds to paint the historic site and its landmark landscape and panoramic views. The event is free to artist. Paintings will be auctioned off at the Fine Arts Festival on September 18 to benefit Grant’s Cottage (50/50 percentage rate). Music will be provided by the Lost Rounders, “Politics and Patriots” starting at 1 p.m. For more information or to register contact Bev at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 793-9350. Old Saratoga Seniors Trip to Lake George Steamboat The Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Lake George Steamboat Company, the Lac du Saint Sacrement with a buffet lunch and entertainment, on Friday, September 23, 2016. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 9:30 a.m. and the American Legion in Schuylerville at 10:00 a.m.; returning approximately 4 pm. Checks payable to Old Saratoga Seniors for $36 and mail to Mary Lamora, 19 Seward St. D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by August 4. For further info call Mary, (518) 584-7986. Bus Trip to House of Ephesus Shrine & Chapel in Vermont The bus trip will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 and is sponsored by Ct. Stella Maris, #396 Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Bus departs at 8 a.m. from Notre Dame Visitation, Schuylerville, will pick up at K-Mart, Greenwich and St. Patrick’s Church, Cambridge. Please bring your own lunch and beverage. Scheduled return will be approximately 5 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25.00 per person, payment is due at registration. For reservations and information, please call Marvil Patrick, (518) 695-3385. Learning to Live with Your New Normal Are you…Living with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? Interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evidence based Chronic Disease Self- Management Program you can educate and empower yourself with techniques to manage ongoing health conditions. Topics covered will include nutrition, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions. Free training materials and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Janet Haskell @ RSVP 884-4110 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for this class. We will be starting a 6 week workshop series at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa on Mondays from 1:30 to 4p.m., September 12, 19,2 6 and October 3, 17, 24. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Center for Excellence are partnering together to offer these workshops. Volunteer Opportunity Are you 55 and over and looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in need of volunteers to assist with the senior nutrition program at various locations in Saratoga County. Duties include serving meals to seniors and assisting with various kitchen duties. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from about 11 a.m. to 1p.m. If interested please call Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (518) 884-4110. RSVP helps local organizations recruit and place volunteers age 55 and over.