Friday, July 10
Annual Garage and Bake Sale
The Galway United Methodist Church, corner of Rte 147 and CR 45, Galway
A multi-family garage sale and bake sale indoors at the church on July 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and July 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.. The event will run come rain or shine and the community is welcome to participate.
After the Fire Fundraiser
2421 Rt. 9 in Malta . 6 – 9 p.m.
Giovano’s Pizzeria will sponsor a fundraiser for After the Fire. There will be “Music and Laughs” - Music by Simpleshapes, and Laughs by Improv Status. The show will be free, and donations, which will benefit After the Fire, will be greatly appreciated. Stop by to have some delicious food, enjoy the entertainment, and support After the Fire. For information on how you can help your neighbors in need, leave a message at (518) 435-4571 or visit www.afterthefire.org.
Saturday, July 11
Defensive Driving Class
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Sunday, July 12
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman
One Big Roof, Center for Mindful Practices, 538 Maple Ave., Saratoga Health & Wellness Building, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m.
Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored.
By donation. For more information call (413) 992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.
1st Annual 2015 Capital Region Band of the Year Fundraiser
The Mill on Round Lake, 2121 US 9, Round Lake, Noon – 7 p.m.
An innovative new Capital Region summer fun and live music annual event to help find a cure for cancer that is sure to inspire and entertain. Four lucky, diverse & popular regional bands have been nominated by The Mill, Crossfire, Rattle Snake, The Accents, and The Refrigerators. Each band has been competing over 4 weeks to raise as many donations as they can from their loyal fans, friends, family, and supporters. Every dollar donated to your favorite band is a vote. Each band has a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) link to promote & collect donations. Bands last opportunity to raise donations will be during their performances on July 12, 2015. Following the last performance, the band with the largest tally of donations wins and will become the 2015 Capital Region Band of the Year. Day of Silent Auction donations & commemorative T Shirt sales will go to LLS research. For more information or to make a donation visit, https://www.lls.org/events/2015-1st-annual-lls-band-of-the-year.
General Grant and the Rewriting of History: Presentation and Book Signing
Friends of Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton, 1 p.m.
Author Frank Varney will be presenting and signing copies of his book, General Grant and the Rewriting of History: How the Destruction of General William S. Rosecrans Influenced Our Understanding of the Civil War. For more information, visit www.GrantCottage.org.
July Salsa Dance Party
Freight Yard Park behind Hubbard Hall, 25 East Main St. Cambridge, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Hubbard Hall Center for the Arts and Education in Cambridge, New York, announces its July Salsa Dance Party…on the Yellow Brick Road. (Class and demo start at 6:15 p.m.) . Cost is $15. Johnny Martinez and Diane Lachtrupp Martinez of Saratoga’s Tango Fusion Dance Company bring the Salsa dance party to Cambridge. In case of rain, this event will take place in the Dance Studio. No partner or experience necessary. Refreshments will be available and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hubbard Hall Scholarship Fund.
Free Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, Saratoga Springs, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Presented by The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, the popular “Jazz in July” concerts will once again be conducted every Sunday evening. This week enjoy music by Matt Niedbalski Quintet – smooth jazz fusion & original compositions. For more information visit www.discoversaratoga.org.
The Mitzvah Project
Filene Recital Hall, Skidmore Campus, 7 p.m.
This one person play and lecture examines one of the most astonishing stories of WWII. The Mitzvah project is a combination of theater, and conversation that addresses identity, killing in a moral universe and the human capacity to learn from history. Panel discussion and dessert reception to follow. $5 donation requested. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 584-7830
Monday, July 13
Summer Art
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga, 69 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 – 2 p.m.
Join us for our creative and fun Summer Art Workshops! Use different art materials to make a beautiful take-home masterpiece! Enjoy a different art project each week. This week’s project, tissue paper flowers. Pre-registration is required. If interested, please call the Museum at (518) 584-5540. Program appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Tuesday, July 14
Spiritual Cinema, Gregg Braden and the Science of Miracles, the Quantum Language of Healing, Peace, Feeling and Belief
2 Imperial Lane, Charlton. 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures. Hear science and spirituality expert Gregg Braden talk about how we are not limited by the laws of physics and biology and how people can use the power of belief to effect change. Suggested donation: $20. For more information, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Wednesday, July 15
Opioid Crisis Training
Location announced at time of registration, 8:30 a.m. - 4pm.
Sponsored by: The Prevention Council of Saratoga County.
Designed for teachers, counselors, human service providers, community workers, child care providers, and others. Continuing education credits - 6 Hours COST: ($50) Lunch included. The Capital Region is facing an opioid crisis. This full-day training on opioid addiction will help attendees understand this epidemic and delve further into the issues of prescription pain killers and heroin. Mr. Hale is a professional trainer and counselor with over twenty years of experience in the addiction field. To register email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (581) 1230 x3623.
Thursday, July 16
First Harvest
112 Spring St., Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
First Harvest is an all local food and beverage tasting. Tickets are on sale now for a delectable fundraiser for Regional Farm and Food Project featuring over 10 local restaurants and chefs showcasing the bounty of our area farms, brewers and wineries. Ticket sales are limited to the first 100 purchasers. Proceeds from the sale of tickets will fund the on-going efforts of Regional Farm and Food Project (RFFP) in the region’s farm-to-fork movement. First Harvest proceeds will help Regional Farm and Food Projects continue in their mission to support sustainable agriculture and bring the local bounty to the consumer. For ticket information visit, www.farmandfood.org. For questions, call (518) 428-8858.
Free Concerts in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.
The concert series, which is known for its diverse line-up of musicians, has a little bit of everything from swing to country to indie rock to a Beatles tribute band. The concerts run for 10 weeks. This week’s concert features Ray Murray & The Bomb Squad (Bluegrass/Folk/Alt Rock).
