August 13 – August 19, 2021
Friday Pop-up Art on Beekman Street
Outdoor art displays with local artists and makers on the lawns and porches of the Beekman Street Art District, Saratoga Springs with refreshments and live music on Friday, August 20, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. shops and galleries open late. Rain late afternoon cancels event.
Pancake Breakfast and Car Show
Help rebuild the grandstand! Join us on August 22 from 8 – 2 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, located at 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. Breakfast will be served from 8 – 11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 & under.
STEM Summer Aviation Camp
The camp will be held on Tuesday, August 24-Friday, August 27 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr, Glenville, for students ages 8 -16. Size of the class will be limited to 20 students, with appropriate spacing. Several classes will be conducted outdoors, weather dependent. The program offers classes on a variety of aviation topics, such as: the history of aviation, the forces of flight, learning the different parts of a plane, how helicopters fly, the US Manned Space Program and more. The program will also feature guest speakers, tours of the museum, and use of flight simulators. ESAM is committed to serving as a resource for all of the community and a limited number of scholarships are available. Cost is $120 per student for the four day session. Call 518-377-2191 for an application.
27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on September 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all of the garage sales will be available beginning September 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Office’s at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.
Summer Lunch Program for Children
This summer during the months of July and August the First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa will sponsor a Summer Lunch Program for children living in and around the village. Nutritious lunches will be made daily and distributed in seven locations. Volunteers are needed to assemble and distribute the lunches. Anyone who is interested in volunteering in some way in making a financial contribution, or in obtaining an application or a menu can contact the church at 518-885-8361 or at bspabaptist202@gmail.com or bspabaptist.org. Please help to impact the children of Ballston Spa in a positive way.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com. Artist Roberta Moses is exhibiting her art during July and August at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Waterford is hosting artists Jack Morgan, Rebecca Jenkins and Patricia Wade during July and August. Artists William Daisak, David Mayak and Karen Zimmers are exhibiting their art at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park.
Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts
Join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. Stay in Brussels and Amsterdam and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history and magic of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. Give yourself a chance to escape just for a while among the cultural and historical experiences of this small group tour. To receive a detailed itinerary, contact: goedventures@gmail.com.