August 22 – August 28, 2025
5th Annual Tunnel to Towers Fundraiser
On Saturday, August 30 the annual benefit will be held at 2117 Barrett Rd. in Ballston Spa at 6 p.m. The benefit will include a comedy show by Colin Quinn, live music by Skippy and The Pistons, food and exciting raffles. Tickets are $75 per person (including 1 raffle ticket). Since 9/11, T2T has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responders’ families and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. Donate today – https://dogood.t2t.org/SaratogaFundraiser2025. Call for reservation 518-542-3731, rain or shine. Tunnel2towers.org.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area during August. Landscape artist Frank Coletta will be showing a collection of his new drawings and paintings. His artworks depict the beauty of the Hudson River Valley. Mr. Coletta is known for his ability to capture the beauty of the iconic geography of the Adirondack area. He will be exhibiting at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd. Clifton Park. Cheryl Jenks is exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Artist David Mayack is exhibiting at the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park and Artists Pat Posillico, Pam Malson, Anup Sood and Denise Kornak are exhibiting at Bella Lucias, 1218 Rte 146, Clifton Park.
Dine to Donate
Gateway House of Peace is holding a Dine to Donate event at the Speckled Pig Brewing Co., 11-13 Washington Street, Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 4 from 5 – 9 p.m. A portion of the sales from this evening will be donated to support Gateway’s mission of providing end-of-life care for those in our community. Gateway House provides for those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill and have less than three months to live. Gateway provides free 24-hour comfortable care for those who cannot stay safely at home. No insurance or public funding is received. Gateway relies on fundraising and public support.
Meet the Breeds
This event gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet with more than 25 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. There will be trainer demos, concessions, and free dog treats while they last. This free event will be held at the 4-H Training Center, located at 556 Middleline Rd., on Saturday, September 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-8995.
15th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show
Join us at Curtis Lumber located at 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa Sunday, on September 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectate, free parking! All makes and models welcome, no cut-off year. Day of registration for show vehicles is $20. Registered vehicles receive a goodie bag, wooden dash plaque, and t-shirt. You’ll be in the running for over 45 unique awards and trophies! Enjoy music (DJ), complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Well behaved, leashed pets welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.