SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane (née Davino) Quirin, 76, passed on Friday, June 20, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mass is July 1 at 11 a.m., at St. Clement’s followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org). Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On Monday, FOX Sports unveiled its TV broadcast schedule for the upcoming Saratoga Race Course summer meet.
The network’s “FOX Saratoga Saturday” program will begin a bit early this year with coverage of the Belmont Derby during the July 4th Racing Festival, followed by six consecutive Saturdays of live horse racing.
2025 FOX Saratoga Saturday Schedule
(all times ET, all shows airing on FOX)
Friday, July 4 (5 p.m.-6 p.m.): Belmont Derby
Saturday, July 19 (5 p.m.-7 p.m.): Coaching Club American Oaks
Saturday, July 26 (3 p.m.-6 p.m.): Jim Dandy
Saturday, August 2 (3 p.m.-6 p.m.): Whitney
Saturday, August 9 (3 p.m.-6 p.m.): Sword Dancer
Saturday, August 16 (4 p.m.-6 p.m.): Alabama
Saturday, August 23 (3 p.m.-6:30 p.m.): Travers
SARASOTA, FLORIDA — The Saratoga Rowing Association had an impressive showing at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Florida last weekend.
• The women’s youth eight team placed second in the B-Final and finished within the top 10 in the nation. Athletes on the squad included Lily Sica, Kaela Brelli, Caroline Jackson, Sophie Sampanthar, Sam Dodds, Mary Keniry, Regan Anderson, and Lily Caradadre.
• The womens’ U-17 eight team finished fifth in their B-Final, placing them 13th in the country. Athletes on this team included Charlotte Berry, Katie Oke, Caroline Jackson, Isabella Loviza, Ariden Kelly, Sabrina Maglienti, Cat Fedoroff, Rylie Sheldon and Malia Sanchez.
• The women’s youth second-varsity finished seventh in the C-Final. Athletes included: Megan Cortes, Caroline Ren, Claire Christy, Emily Dierna, Kari Reilly, Shelby Fitch, Vivian Povak, Teagan Webster and Emma Brimhall.
• The men’s youth eight finished seventh in the B-Final behind 3 other entries, all crossing within 1-second of each other at the finish. Athletes included: Madeline Lebed, Liam D’Evelyn, Evan Katz, Parker Mansfield, Cameron Huchro, Joshua Murnan, Daniel Arnason, Ian Dodds, and Colby Huchro.
• The youth second-varsity men’s finished sixth in the C-Final. Athletes included: Kazuki Borchardt, Ashton O’Sullivan, Sam Corp, Jacob Dorfinger, Ryan McHugh, Kelin Graham, Paul Kuhles, Andre Salazar, and Wyatt Hayes.
SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville High School boys’ lacrosse team secured the Section 2 Class D championship earlier this month, defeating Stillwater-Mechanicville 14-5 in the title game.
Colden Harrison led the charge with an impressive six-goal performance, while Ollie Bolduc added four goals and an assist. Landen Cumm contributed one goal and five assists, and additional scoring came from Hudson Peck (1 goal, 1 assist), Owen Koval (1 goal), Parker Vautrin (1 goal), and Hayden Peck (1 assist). Goalie Asher Harrison anchored the defense with 10 saves.
The team finished its season with a 17-2 record.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced last week that the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will return to the Saratoga Race Course in June 2026 for a third and final year while construction is completed at the new Belmont Park on Long Island.
The announcement confirmed speculation that the event would return once more to the Spa City.
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus said that his organization and its partners are already working on plans for a third Belmont on Broadway concert in 2026.
Next year’s Belmont Stakes will be held on Saturday, June 6. The race will once again be contested at 1.25 miles, rather than the traditional 1.5 miles, due to the configuration of Saratoga’s main track.
Friday, June 20
6 p.m. — Monkberry @ The Saratoga Winery
Covers from the 1950s to the present day.
7 p.m. — Big Sky Country @ Dock Brown’s Lakeside Tavern
A high-energy, modern country band that brings Nashville north.
7:30 p.m. — Sean Lippin Band @ Quarters Bar
Sean Lippin is a singer-songwriter from the Hudson Valley playing original songs.
7:30 p.m. — Mostly Modern Orchestra with Andrew Crust @ Arthur Zankel Music Center
The 6th season finale of the Mostly Modern Festival with Maestro Andrew Crust, music director of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and the Mostly Modern Orchestra. The nature-themed performance features Hovhaness, Boulanger, Paterson, Morlock, along with the concerto competition winner performing Schnyder’s Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra.
8 p.m. — Big Radio @ Nanola
Albany-area cover band playing modern classic rock with a few surprises, specializing in vocal harmonies and swoon-worthy dance moves.
8 p.m. — Dom Flemons @ Caffe Lena
Grammy Award winner, four-time Grammy nominee, two-time Emmy nominee, and United States Artists Fellow Dom Flemons is one of America’s most celebrated musicians and historians of American roots music. His performances span more than a century of American song, weaving together country, blues, bluegrass, folk, and early Americana traditions.
9 p.m. — Tim Olsen Quartet @ 9 Maple Ave
Tim Olsen is a composer, performer, and educator whose early training involved playing trumpet in marching, concert, and jazz bands. Olsen began writing and arranging for these groups and picked up the piano by ear. As a Fulbright Scholar in 1990-91, Olsen studied with composer Ib Nørholm at the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music in Copenhagen.
9 p.m. — Ky McClinton Band @ Putnam Place
The Ky McClinton Band merges their inspirations in blues rock and RnB/Soul, molding influences from the likes of John Mayer and Jimi Hendrix with soulful artists like Michael Kiwanuka and Goose. Their setlist is crafted to bring life to any space but also leave room for improvisation.
Saturday, June 21
6 p.m. — Tame the Rooster @ Carson’s Woodside Tavern
A vibrant, modern country band from New York’s Capital Region.
7 p.m. — Mumford & Sons @ SPAC
The popular British folk rock band has earned two BRIT Awards and two Grammy Awards (including Album of the Year) for their distinctive Americana sound.
8 p.m. — Hot Club of Cowtown @ Caffe Lena
The Hot Club of Cowtown play high-energy Western swing and hot jazz, “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away” says The Independent.
8 p.m. — Darkside Skinny Dippers @ Nanola
Diverse rock and roll with attitude from Upstate New York.
9 p.m. — Out of the Box @ 9 Maple Ave
Out of the Box will bring their version of straight up jazz, seasoned with a bit of funk and plenty of groove, to 9 Maple. Selected winner of the Albany Downtown Jazz Competition in 2011, they have been a staple of the greater Capital Region music scene for the past decade.
Sunday, June 22
3 p.m. — Great Sonatas: Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart @ SPAC
Celebrated pieces presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
7 p.m. — Sue Foley @ Caffe Lena
Grammy-nominated guitarist and singer brings her One Guitar Woman show to life, a solo acoustic tribute to female guitar pioneers.
MALTA — The Malta Drive-In is partnering with local haunt production company Booo365 for a unique double-feature event that will include zombies and masked killers prowling the theater.
On Saturday, June 21, “Summer Outbreak: Haunted Night at the Malta Drive-In Theatre” will begin with a screening of “28 Years Later” (R) as zombies roam the grounds of the drive-in.
At the conclusion of “28 Years Later”, the horror will continue with the second feature of the night, “Until Dawn” (R). As a masked killer arrives on the big screen, a group of masked individuals will descend upon the theater late into the night.
“We are really excited to team up with the Malta Drive-In Theatre for this immersive haunted movie event,” said Dan Barner, co-owner of Booo365, in a news release. “The Drive-In is such a summer tradition in Saratoga County, and our creatures are ready to help make this summer kick-off one to remember.”
Movie-goers are encouraged to interact and take photos with the zombies and other creatures that Booo365 will be unleashing at “Summer Outbreak.”
Tickets are available online at www.maltadrivein.com or at the box office starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21.
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association announced this week the return of the Concerts in the Park series; a free, family-friendly event that brings live music to Old Iron Spring Park every Thursday at 6 p.m. from June 26 through August 28.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Food concessions will be on-site, offering a variety of refreshments.
The 2025 Concert in the Park Schedule
June 26: Ballston Spa Community Band
July 3: SIRSY (sassy pop-rock with folk intimacy)
July 10: The Lustre Kings (modern take on the reverb-driven sounds of early rock, leaning also on touchstones of country, blues, and R&B)
July 17: Black Mountain Symphony (six-piece progressive folk band)
July 24: Thee Mr. E Band (60s, 70s music and beyond)
July 31: Fenimore Blues (an eclectic mix of blues, rock, and R&B)
August 7: Annual Ice Cream Social featuring Union Fire Co. Band
August 14: Diamond Cut Horns (multi-instrumental band with a horn section performing
covers from the 60’s through today’s hits)
August 21: “An Evening with Elvis” Tribute Artist Joe Ramsey
August 28: The Protones (local rock band featuring veteran musicians)
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) announced last week the addition of several shows to its programming. Tickets for the events are currently on sale.
Alex Shillo and Badlands: A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen — Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Shillo, a singer/songwriter from New England, and his six-member band tour the country performing a high-level musical tribute to Springsteen.
Spyro Gyra — Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
One of jazz fusion’s most enduring acts, Spyro Gyra brings 50 years of their signature blend of jazz, R&B, funk, and pop to UPH for a night of musical virtuosity.
John Waite — Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
The voice behind hits like “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile,” Waite brings decades of chart-topping rock to the UPH stage with an intimate live performance.
Chris Botti — Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Renowned trumpeter Chris Botti returns with his command of jazz, pop, and classical music — a mesmerizing night with one of the world’s best-selling instrumental artists.
Tickets are on sale via phone at (518) 346-6204 or online by visiting atuph.org.
Upcoming Events
An Evening with Poets
The Tang Teaching Museum at Skidmore College announces An Evening with Poets in “a field of bloom and hum” on Friday, June 27, at 8 p.m. A collaboration with the New York State Summer Writers Institute, the evening is curated by acclaimed poet Tom Healy. The event takes place in the second-floor gallery, where one long wall features the work by more than 140 artists from the early twentieth century to today, forming a tapestry of identity, memory, and community. Admission is free. For more information, call 518-580-8080 or visit https://tang.skidmore.edu.
30th Annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour
Nine spectacular gardens in Saratoga Springs are featured on the tour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Purchase $30 advance tickets at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org or at Northshire Bookstore, Cudney’s Cleaners, Faddegon’s Nursery or Adirondack Trust Co. branches. Day-of tickets for $35 will be sold online and from 9:30 a.m. to noon while supplies last outside the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway. Garden descriptions and suggested driving directions are provided with purchase.
The tour supports programs and individuals benefitting women and girls, including Wellspring. Questions? Email secretgardensinfo@gmail.com.
True North – Trusting Jesus in a Wild World
Vacation Bible School Registration Now Open! St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, July 7 – 11, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships. Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be learning each day! There will be snacks, crafts, games, and skits, too. There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all, but donations are appreciated.
Charlton Freehold Community Rummage Sale
Held on Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event is located at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd. Charlton. To reserve a table or for more information, call 518-399-4831 and leave a message or email: office@charltonfreehold.org.
17th Annual An Unbridled Affair Gala Fundraiser
Dine and delight while mingling with friends and special guests from the world of Thoroughbred Racing – all in support of local nonprofit, CAPTAIN Community Human Services. The Gala will be held on Thursday, July 17, at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. We’ll have new and exciting items for our auction and raffle, entertainment by the J Yager Duo, a captivating program emceed by Spectrum News 1 anchor, Dan Bazile with special guest Thoroughbred trainer Gary Contessa, and many more surprises! Tickets start at $200 per person. Sponsorships are currently available. For more information, please visit our website at UnbridledAffair.org, or call 518-399-4624.
Upcoming Lawn Sale
Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd, (town of Milton) Ballston Spa is looking for gently used or new items for their lawn sale to be held July 25 and 26 and August 1, 2, 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., Items can be placed on the ramp located in back of the church. Not accepted is exercise equipment, skies, car seats, mattresses. For more information call the church at 518-583-1002.
Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Held at the Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles, relishes, jams and jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces—8’Wx6’D cost $30, indoor only (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoors are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D cost $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg at Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message and we can e-mail the contract.
