August 16 – 22, 2024
Friday, August 16
Greenbelt Gathering
Spring Run Trail, Meet Corner of East & Excelsior, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 p.m. Join us for a Greenbelt Gathering! We will take a group walk on the trail as we talk about the importance of Saratoga’s Greenbelt and enjoy time in nature! Email info@sustainablesaratoga.org to let us know you’re attending!
Saturday, August 17
Fly-In Breakfast
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., Lecturer and Adjunct Professor in nanoscience at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Albany, Jim Lloyd will talk about his 1986 re-enactment of Cal Rogers first flight in a Wright Brothers Model EX Pusher biplane in 1911 that became the first aircraft to fly coast-to-coast across the U.S. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks #2466, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Support this worthy event and have some fun. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Hot food, music, 50/50 raffles. Free admission for spectators. Net proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). $20 entry fee. Registration closes at noon. Vendors and swap meet booths 10’x20’ only $30. Over 50 awards will be presented. For questions call Brian Shelton 518-956-1600. Rain date August 18.
Saratoga Horse Farm Tours
Various Farms in Saratoga County, Noon – 4 p.m. Saratoga County Cornell Cooperative Extension is partnering with horse farms in Saratoga County for the annual Horse Farm Tour. This is a free opportunity for the public to visit and learn about the horse industry in the county. The farms are located from Schuylerville to Galway. The participating farms include Mill Creek Farm, Alliance 180, Saratoga Glen Farm, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. All farms are open from 12 – 4 p.m. except for Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, which is offering two guided tours that day at 1 and 3 p.m. only. For any questions or information about the event contact Nicolina at nvf5@cornell.edu
Sunday,
August 18
Summer Sunday Stroll: The Women of Greenridge Cemetery
Meet: Sackett Gate entrance of Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery to learn about the prominent and influential women as well as the ordinary, who are buried in Greenridge Cemetery and how their life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. Presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Tickets are $15 for SSPF Members and $20 for non-members and should be purchased in advance! Space is limited! Call 518-587-5030 to reserve a ticket with your stroll pass.
Monday, August 19
5K Trail Series
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will continue on August 26. Registration is $10 day-of or $40 by July 29 for all five races. Children ages 0-12 are free; 13-18 are half-price. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.
Tuesday, August 20
Summer Night BBQ at the Barn
The Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29 W, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 9 p.m. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, August 16. Ticket are $75 includes BBQ meal and entry. 100% of proceeds benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and the herd of over 400 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. Cash bar, silent auction, and raffle! Join us for a night of fun to kick off your boots and celebrate the summer in Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Summer Concert Series
War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of the area’s favorite performers. This free, family-friendly concert series is a program of the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center in partnership with Discover Saratoga and the City of Saratoga Springs. The featured concert will be Garland Nelson and Soul Session. A well-known (and loved) Saratoga staple. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes! Presented by Saratoga Automobile Museum. Rain location is Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. For more information, visit https://www.discoversaratoga.org/events/summer-concert-series/
Wednesday, August 21
Make Your Own Blueberry Jam! (Low Sugar-Canning)
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 W. High St., Ballston Spa|5 – 7 p.m. This class will cover how to make and preserve your own blueberry jam using local, seasonal berries! This low sugar recipe is perfect for summer. “Blueberries are known for having important health benefits and are among the fruits with the highest level of antioxidants (nutrients that prevent/repair damage to the body.”) USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston. Register today to learn how to make your own nutritious blueberry jam! Cost: $5. Call 885-8995 to pre-register two days in advance.
Chicken Parmigiana Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 each (cash only).
Astronomy Club
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation by Jim Witte on astrophotography. This group meets monthly on the third Wednesday, and is open to adults and teens (middle school and older). Registration is requested, but not required, by calling 518-882-6385.
Secretariat’s Legacy
Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m. Featuring renowned photographer and journalist Patricia McQueen. This exclusive presentation will explore the legendary Secretariat’s profound connection to Saratoga Springs and his lasting influence on thoroughbred racing. There will be a book signing after the presentation. Admission is $10 and is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or upon arrival at the event. For more information call 518-584-6920 or visit www.saratogahistory.org.
Thursday,
August 22
2024 Village Walking Tour – Village of Stillwater
Meet: Stillwater Library parking lot adjacent to Blockhouse Park, Rt 4 Hudson Ave. Stillwater | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Led by Sara Kipp, director of the Stillwater Public Library. The tour will begin at the the former location of many mills and factories in the late 1800s. Other stops along the way will include the 150-year-old St. John’s Episcopal Church; the site of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp; the Newland-Wood firehouse and many more. After a one-mile walk, the tour will end in the new library with many historical images and maps of the Champlain Canal which is celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Health, History, and Horses Charity Gala
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Held at Complimentary Beer & Wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket, 50/50 and racetrack t-shirt quilt raffles. Cost is $80 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. Attire: Summer Festive
Caffeinated Chapter Chasers: Silent Book Club
MochaLisa’s Caffè, 22 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Talk about your favorite books and read quietly in a group setting. Bring your own book, borrow one from the library, or purchase one from MochaLisa’s. Refreshments available for purchase. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org