BALLSTON SPA — Shirley M. Henstenberg, 83, passed away July 12, 2020. Calling hours were July 16 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service Friday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. (30 people in the facility at a time, masks/face coverings must be worn). Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, South Glens Falls. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Danay DiVirgilio, 47, passed July 6, 2020 at her home. Calling hours were July 15 at Burke Funeral Home. Danay’s wishes were that she be remembered with a donation to her daughter Ananda’s school; Waldorf School Saratoga Springs, 122 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
BALLSTON SPA — Jesse Ray Holmes, 66, passed quickly on July 6, 2020, in Ballston Spa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours are from 3- 4 p.m. with a service promptly at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — George Downing passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital after a battle with cancer. George leaves behind the love of his life, his daughter Sara Downing. He was a devoted and loving father. He was born March 30, 1957. He is the son of the late George and Mildred Downing of Saratoga Springs. He has 3 sisters: Linda Norris of Redding, CA; Colleen Downing of Saratoga Springs and Sherri Cerny of Galway.
He lived most of his life in the Saratoga Springs area. George worked at local nursing homes as a certified nursing assistant for many years. He loved working with the residents. He attended Saratoga Springs High School and loved sports. He played football for Saratoga High School and for the local semi-pro team the Green Jackets.
George will be remembered most of all for his loving devotion to his daughter Sara and his kindness to others. He will be missed by all who knew him.
GREENWICH — All month long the Fantastic Food Truck Corral will be on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington County fairgrounds.
Each Friday and Saturday, the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food. The community can enjoy the fair food at one of the fairgrounds socially distanced picnic tables. They are allowed to bring their own chair or blanket, or they can take their food to go.
To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six-feet of social distancing from fellow food patrons and vendors. Hand washing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event.
This Friday will feature musical guest Swamp Foot along with vendors Miller’s Backyard BBQ, Angela’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies.
The fairground is open this Saturday for lunch and dinner with “Cruise In.” Bring your favorite antique and classic cars, trucks, and tractors. The evening will feature musical guest Northern Borne. Vendors for Saturday include The Clever Cleaver, Anglea’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies.
Vendor features this weekend:
• The Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts will have the famous “Jobbie” gravy and cheese fries, and hot turkey sandwiches.
• Angela’s Pizza will have their giant mozzarella sticks and pizza.
• The Mac Factor will have their gourmet Mac & Cheese.
• Bound by Fate will have their craft beverages that are not be missed.
• The Clever Cleaver will have lobster rolls hush puppies and crab rangoons.
• Scott’s Charbroil will have gyros and chicken pitas.
• Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake will have their famous funnel cake with all the toppings and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
• Miller’s Backyard BBQ will be featuring their award-winning BBQ including brisket and pork.
• Reggies Veggies will be featuring your favorite fair food of hot or sweet sausage with peppers and onions and their famous cider doughnuts.
GREENWICH — All month long the Fantastic Food Truck Corral will be on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington County fairgrounds.
Each Friday and Saturday, the fairgrounds will welcome food vendors from around the area for an evening of fair food. The community can enjoy the fair food at one of the fairgrounds socially distanced picnic tables. They are allowed to bring their own chair or blanket, or they can take their food to go.
To ensure everyone’s safety, masks are required to visit the food truck event as well as maintaining six-feet of social distancing from fellow food patrons and vendors. Hand washing stations with water and soap and hand sanitizer dispensers will be available throughout the corral for all to use throughout the event.
This Friday will feature musical guest Swamp Foot along with vendors Miller’s Backyard BBQ, Angela’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies.
The fairground is open this Saturday for lunch and dinner with “Cruise In.” Bring your favorite antique and classic cars, trucks, and tractors. The evening will feature musical guest Northern Borne. Vendors for Saturday include The Clever Cleaver, Anglea’s Pizza, Scott’s Charbroil, Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake, Bound by Fate Brewery, Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts, The Mac Factor and Reggies Veggies.
Vendor features this weekend:
• The Eagle’s Nest – Boy Scouts will have the famous “Jobbie” gravy and cheese fries, and hot turkey sandwiches.
• Angela’s Pizza will have their giant mozzarella sticks and pizza.
• The Mac Factor will have their gourmet Mac & Cheese.
• Bound by Fate will have their craft beverages that are not be missed.
• The Clever Cleaver will have lobster rolls hush puppies and crab rangoons.
• Scott’s Charbroil will have gyros and chicken pitas.
• Pennsylvania Dutch Oven Funnel Cake will have their famous funnel cake with all the toppings and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
• Miller’s Backyard BBQ will be featuring their award-winning BBQ including brisket and pork.
• Reggies Veggies will be featuring your favorite fair food of hot or sweet sausage with peppers and onions and their famous cider doughnuts.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Independent School (S.I.S.) welcomes their first Eighth Grade class this fall.
This marks the last phase in the school’s plan to add a Middle School, taking S.I.S. from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. The first group of Middle Schoolers started Sixth Grade at S.I.S. in the Fall of 2018 and they are thrilled to be the first graduating class this coming Spring.
Head of School, Lisa Brown said: “this is a remarkable time for S.I.S. Since the school’s founding almost thirty years ago, visionary parents have imagined carrying S.I.S.’s values of leadership, respect, creativity, active engagement, and meaningful learning through the Middle School years.”
The Middle School expansion was part of the schools $1.7 million Capital Campaign, which concluded in October 2019.
“Many members of the S.I.S. community – parents, trustees, faculty, students – were joined by extraordinarily committed donors to bring the Middle School at Saratoga Independent School to life in 2018. Special thanks go to our Capital Campaign leaders, Catherine LoMonico and Steve Greenblatt, and Julie and Marcus Fuller,” Brown said.
Brown notes the contribution of Jeny Randall, Middle School Director, whose talent and spirit have brought out the best in an amazing group of Middle School students over the last two years. The students took on many school leadership roles, worked with their Pre-K buddies, helped to plan school events, participated in advisory, modeled positive character traits, and worked hard to help maintain the school’s strong sense of community during remote learning this past Spring.
Brown expects that S.I.S. will be open for in-person education in the Fall. The school has already begun planning and implementing new health and safety measures.
The enrollment and financial aid process is currently underway for families interested in enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year. Virtual tours are available and will provide prospective students and families the opportunity to see the campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn more about the school’s strong academics and caring culture. Families interested in scheduling a private virtual tour may visit www.siskids.org/admissions/campus-tour or contact Colleen Fortune, Admissions Liaison, at 518-583-0841 or cfortune@siskids.org.
Friday, July 17
Fantastic Food Truck Corral
Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich
4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Enjoy fair food from the comfort of your own home! Get some of your fair food favorites for takeout or curbside pickup. Visit the Facebook page for more information on what trucks will be here and their menu: www.facebook.com/WashingtonCountyFairNewYork
Sunday, July 19
Dharma Meditation Classes
SPAC Grounds, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m.
Instructed by Pierre Zimmerman of One Roof Saratoga. Dharma meditation includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. This meditation is open to beginners and/or those who have been meditating for a while. There is no cost to attend, but a $10 donation per class is suggested. Preregistration is required by Saturday at midnight in advance of the class. Register via email to pzimmie2@cloud.com.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Summer Stroll
Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Join the Foundation for twelve exciting walking tours of historic Saratoga Springs, which will be offered each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through September 6. Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. Meet at the northeast corner of Nelson & Fifth Avenues. Learn about these grand residential streets lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses with Debbie Studwell. Due to the Covid-19 all summer stroll guests are required to wear face masks for the duration of the tour and practice social distancing when possible.
Monday, July 20
Drama Camps
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta
Each camp will be limited to 10 students and will follow New York State’s Department of Health Covid-19 guidelines. The first camp, Fairytales and Fantasies Drama Camp, is for ages 6-9 and will run from 1:30- 3 p.m., Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. Students will play theater games, learn acting skills, rehearse, and perform on the last day! Additional camps include Acting and Performance Drama Camp (2 weeks) for ages 10-15 from 1:30-4:30 p.m., August 3-14 and Broadway Stars Drama Camp for ages 6-10 from 1 -3 p.m., August 24-28. For guidelines and registration information www.maltparksrec.com or contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411, ext. 305.
Wednesday, July 22
Farmers’ Market Coupons Pickup
Saratoga County Fair Grounds. 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 1 – 4 p.m.
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging has two dates set for drive-thru events to distribute the Farmer Market Coupons to those who qualify. Wednesday, July 22 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday, August 19 1-4 p.m. One booklet per individual. Qualifications: must be age 60 and over and Income Eligibility: $1968/month for one-person household, $2658/month for two-person household. For questions call 518- 884-4996.
An Unbridaled Affair
Prime at Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join Honorary Chairs Gary and Aimee Dake and Co-Chairs Patricia Novo and Ron Olinsky for a new twist on the annual gala! Experience a delicious lunch, a small auction, and a short entertaining program at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Stay after to watch the races “trackside” on large-screen live streams of Saratoga Race Course. Prepare with a surprise professional handicapper and take your photo with the historic starting gate to commemorate the track’s 150th anniversary! Cost is $150. For tickets and info, visit: captaincares.org/news-events/events/an-unbridled-affair-gala.html
Baked Ham Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
For curbside pick up only. Call Monday and Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place your order 518-584-2584. Menu: baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 cost $25 (cash only).
Thursday, July 23
The Spoonman
Virtual Show by Mechanicville Library
The Mechanicville Library presents the Spoon Man’s virtual musical show. The Spoonman is an interactive comedian, American street performer and musician from Seattle, Washington, who uses spoons as a musical instrument. Audiences of all ages are invited to enjoy this virtual show. Registration is available on both the library’s facebook page as well as the website: Mechanicville.sals.edu
Sunday, July 26
Sunday Slow Roll
On Sunday, July 26 pump up your tires and celebrate summer biking with an all ages slow roll on the streets of Saratoga Springs. Helmets encouraged; masks are a must. Hosted by Bicycle Benefits, Palette Cafe, Bikeatoga and Impressions of Saratoga on the last Sunday of EVERY month. Ride rolls out from Palette Cafe, 493 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, at 10:15 sharp so roll over early to grab a bite to eat or drink. Cruisers, road bikes, tandems welcome. We will ride at 10 mph for 6-8 miles and finish at Humpty Dumpty’s Ice Cream at 12 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28
Page Turners Summer Camp
Saratoga Arts and Northshire Bookstore are excited to offer a unique summer camp experience for children who love to read, write, and talk about books! At the start of the summer, each registered child will receive a box of five carefully selected books; each week of camp will explore one of those books in depth, including talking with authors online! Students will write, read, discuss, re-enact, play book-inspired games and more while they learn about some of the best of today’s children’s literature. Prices are for the entire session: $210 for members / $220 for not-yet-members. Page Turners meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3-4 p.m., July 28 and go through August 27. Registration fee includes a “Page Turners Book Box” of five books worth over $80 that will be used during camp and will arrive in your mailbox from Northshire Bookstore. For more information or to register call 518-584-4132 or email: aforman@saratoga-arts.org. Or you can visit www.saratoga-arts.org.
Friday July 31
Malta Ridge Volunteer Firehouse Auxiliary Garage Sale
745 Malta Avenue Ext., Malta | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Follow the signs to the left of the firehouse. All donations go to the Firehouse. Donation of saleable items big or small will be accepted on Thursday, July 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you have any big items or furniture email a list and/or picture to ctfare@nycap.rr.com. Clothing will not be accepted for resale but we will accept it in bags or boxes to deliver to various organizations. All donations to the firehouse will be used to purchase items that the budget does not cover and for humanitarian activities. We participate in organizations like Wreaths Across America and Toys for Tots. For further information contact: nfodera@aol.com
