Friday, August 21
The Wizard of Oz
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.
Join The Puppet People as they follow the yellow brick road to The Emerald City and beyond in the magical Land of Oz and bring to life this literary classic. This puppet fantasy features marionettes, shadow puppets, rod puppets, a large parade puppet and more. For ages 5 and up. Free tickets available in the Children’s Room. For more information visit www.sspl.org.
Saturday, August 22
9th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck and Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, 9 a.m.
All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Registration starts at 9 a.m. until noon and awards around 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 30. For Information call John Harrington (518) 322-1551 or Mike Bendetti (518) 495-0240 or visit the
website: http://www.elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/files/2466_Carshowflyer2015.pdf
The Tambourelli & Her SuperTrips
Hudson River Music Hall, 10 Maple St., Hudson Falls, 7:30 p.m.
Tambourelli & Her SuperTrips, based out of Saratoga Springs, are heading back to the Hudson River Music Hall to release their debut EP, “Going Up & Getting Down.” Be the first to get your hands on it for free at the show. For more information, visit www.hudsonrivermusichall.org.
Sunday, August 23
Summer Stroll: Queen Annes Circular Street and Union Avenue
Tour meets: SW Corner of Circular & Spring Streets, 10:30 a.m.
Linda Trela will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. SSPF Members $5, Non-Members $8. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred. For more information, visit www.saratogapreservation.com.
Monday, August 24
The 2015 Washington County Fair
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich
Old fashioned family fun is right around the corner. The Washington County Fair, August 24 - 30, will bring great food, music, entertainment, rides, animals and so much more. Other highlights include exhibits, demos, rodeos, tractor pulls, a farm museum and over 40 shows and judged happenings going on daily. Admission is $10. Age 13 or under: free, Active Military (with ID):free, parking is free All Week Admission Pass: $30. For more information visit www.washingtoncountyfair.com.
Tuesday, August 25
Saratoga Tuesdays
First Baptist Church, Washington St. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Looking for something to do on Tuesdays? Each Tuesday during the race meet we will offer a variety of events and workshops. For a list of this week’s events, please visit our website at http://www.firstbaptistsaratogasprings.org/.
Free Lunchtime Concert
Saratoga Battlefield, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, Noon – 1 p.m.
The race track in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music. Friends of Saratoga Battlefield will sponsor the free lunchtime concerts at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music. This week enjoy music by Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps. Enjoy 18th Century martial music at its best! Hear the songs that heartened armies and gave them direction during the Revolutionary War presented by Fort Ticonderoga’s Fife and Drum Corps. For further information about this and other activities please contact the park at (518) 670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.
Radical Self-Care Workshop
2 Imperial Lane, Charlton, 6:30 p.m.
Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures is hosting a Radical Self-Care Workshop. Learn how your life can explode in wonderful ways through extreme self-care, an essential ingredient on the spiritual path. Suggested donation: $20. For more information and/or to sign up, visit www.newthoughtnewyork.org or call (518) 423-3569.
Dark Days/Starry Nights
Congress Park, War Memorial, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau will be presenting the Visitor Center free summer concert series in Congress Park in August. This week enjoy music by HEARD with Elizabeth Woodbury - Original world music with jazz roots. For more information call (518) 581-3241 or visit www.discoversaratoga.org.
Wednesday, August 26
Mark Printsky Memorial Tournament
McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m.
Please join us for a fun day to celebrate the life of Mark Printsky who left us way too soon. $110 per person includes lunch, golf, cart, beverages on the course, and hors d’ouerves. Email registrations to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Payments can be made on-site the day of the event. If you would like to sponsor, please contact Craig Cochran (518) 860-3602 or Brian Goudey (518) 859-2953. Also accepting donations for raffle items.
Baked Chicken and Swiss Steak Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Toss salad, baked chicken, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation: $10 adults, $9 seniors (62 years) & Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $6 children 5-12, children under 5 free, $10 all takeouts. Cash bar available. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
The Stone That Started the Ripple
Filene Hall at Skidmore College., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
The Stone That Started the Ripple, a play dramatizing a modern-day reunion of four suffragists, written by local author Patricia A. Nugent is a humorous yet historical representation of a reunion of the women who initiated the crusade for women’s right to vote. All proceeds will benefit the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County. Tickets are $15 each. To reserve a seat, send a check to Saratoga County League of Women Voters, c/o Mary Lou Classen, 4 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Tickets may also be ordered directly online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stone-that-started-the-ripple-tickets-17737920598. For more information, including group sales, call (518) 877-8874.
Malta Summer Concert Series:
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, 6 p.m.
Fun, family concerts are provided by the Town of Malta Parks & Recreation Department, and are made possible by grant funding from the GlobalFoundries - Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Concerts will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center or inside the center if inclement weather occurs. Bring a picnic, blanket, and/or lawn chairs! Free admission.
Ping Voices in Concert
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 p.m.
The Ping vocal ensemble is an a cappella group that focuses on performing early and contemporary music. They have gained considerable recognition since their initial formation at Carnegie Mellon University and have opened for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the Orion String Quartet. The performance will take place in the foyer of the National Museum of Dance. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org or call (518) 584-2225.
Thursday, August 27
Ladies Night
iRun LOCAL, 18 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
iRun LOCAL, is partnering with Moxie Swap to host a “Ladies Night” event for collecting new or slightly used clothes and will benefit Wellspring, a local domestic violence non-profit organization dedicated to supporting survivors and raising local awareness about domestic violence. Attendees of this event are encouraged to clean out their closets and bring their new or gently used clothing items for donation. Anyone who arrives with an item to donate will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Grand Prize gift basket. For more information, please visit the events page on Facebook at http://irunlocal.com/events/; or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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 SIRSY (Indie Rock).
The Health, History and Horses Charity Gala
Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 9 p.m.
The gala is presented by the Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga and Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the for the first hour, hot & cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction & four seasons basket raffle. Cost is $65 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. To purchase tickets visit, www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. For more information contact Carol at (518) 584-7496. Attire is summer festive.
