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Saratoga County Nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall; Voting for National Contest is Open 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Facing off against places like Asheville in North Carolina, Columbus in Ohio and  Stowe in Vermont,  Saratoga County has been nominated as a “Best Place to Visit for Fall” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Discover Saratoga – Saratoga County’s official tourism promotion agency, announced this week.  

The list of 20 nominees, selected by a panel of travel experts, highlights destinations nationwide where vibrant autumnal charm, scenic beauty, and diverse seasonal activities attract visitors from across the country. Online voting for the awards is open to the public and is open now through noon on Sept. 9, 2024.

“We’ve been actively working to promote Saratoga County as a year-round vibrant travel destination, so we’re excited for this nomination to name Saratoga alongside other well-known autumn locations,” Darryl Leggieri, president of Discover Saratoga, said in a statement. “We know fall is a great time to visit Saratoga County. We encourage all of our destination ambassadors to vote so we can share that message with potential visitors across the country.”

To vote for Saratoga County as the best place to visit for fall, readers can visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-place-to-visit-for-fall-2024/saratoga-county-new-york/ and cast their ballot once per day until polls close at noon ET on Sept. 9. Winners will be announced on Sept. 18.

For more information about the 10Best Awards and to see the full list of winners across multiple categories, visit www.10best.com.

Tickets on Salefor the 2024 Saratoga Showcase of Homes!

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Tickets for the area’s premiere new home tour, the 2024 Saratoga Showcase of Homes, are now on sale! This event is now celebrating 28 Years of exceptional homes!

Tickets are available at all Adirondack Trust branch locations, Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa & Queensbury, Saratoga National Bank on South Broadway in Saratoga Springs and Roohan Realty on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are always conveniently available at any showcase home during tour hours of 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM or can be purchased online at thewebsite at saratogashowcaseofhomes.com/tickets.

As always, each showcase ticket holder will receive a FREE shoe/tote bag at the first home visited while supplies last!

The 2024 Saratoga Showcase of Homes is being proudly presented over two fall weekends this year on October 5-6 and October 12-13. Tickets are $25 and this year’s edition has 9 locations in Saratoga County on display.

This annual community event has contributed over $1.5 MILLION DOLLARS to our local charities. Proceeds from the Saratoga Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County (www.rtsaratoga.org) and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties (www.glensfallshabitat.org).

Nacre Dance Group Holds Nutcracker Auditions Sept. 14-15

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Nacre Dance Group will hold its annual Nutcracker auditions on Sep. 14 at Saratoga City Ballet Studios (4295 Rt. 50, Saratoga Springs) and Sept. 15 at Creative Dance Arts (2037 Rt. 9 in Round Lake).

Dancers from all studios in the Capital Region are invited to audition. 

For more information on specific audition times for the various ages groups and to pre-register, visit www.nacredance.org.  

The Nutcracker will be performed at the Egg in Albany, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  There is a $20 audition fee made payable to the audition studio the day of the audition.

August 24 – August 30, 2024

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Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office

Adam C. Batto, 32, of Mechanicville, was charged with 2 counts each of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree (class B felonies). Batto is accused of selling and possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. He was arraigned in the Stillwater Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

Timothy P. Guile, 72, of Round Lake, was charged with criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felony) and harassment in the 2nd degree (violation). Guile is accused of violating an order of protection by threatening the protected party. He was arraigned in the Malta Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter.

William K. Wilson, 56, of Ballston Spa, burglary in the 2nd degree (class C felony), criminal mischief in the 3rd degree, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), criminal contempt in the 2nd degree, and petit larceny (class A misdemeanors). Wilson is accused of entering and remaining unlawfully within a dwelling with the intent to commit a crime therein and of violating an order of protection. He is also charged with damaging a cellular phone in an amount exceeding $250 and with subsequently stealing the phone. He was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call requesting a check of a residence on Baker Drive in the town of Northumberland for a missing 12-year-old female. Investigation into the matter resulted in the arrest of Matthew E. Vargues (age 32) Gansevoort, who was charged with predatory sex assault against a child (class A-II felony).  Vargues is accused of committing the crime of rape in the 1st degree at a time when the victim was less than 13 years old. He was arraigned in the Northumberland Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

Ashley L. Millington (age 31) of Milton, was charged with attempted arson in the 2nd degree and arson in the 3rd degree (class C felonies). Millington is accused of intentionally attempting to damage a building by starting a fire at a time when another person who was not a participant in the crime was present. That person was able to flee the residence after which Millington allegedly did cause damage to the home by starting a fire. She was arraigned in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further action in the matter. The victim was evaluated on scene by EMS and was reportedly uninjured.

The Sheriff’s Office received a call of a sexual assault that reportedly occurred on Spier Falls Road in the town of Greenfield. Investigation of the complaint led to the arrest of David R. Bodenstab (age 64) Corinth. He was charged with criminal sexual act in the 1st degree (class B felony) and sexual abuse in the 1st degree (class D felony). Mr. Bodenstab is accused of engaging in oral sexual conduct with another person by forcible compulsion and of subjecting another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion. He was arraigned in the Greenfield Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

The Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle operating without tail on Main Street in the village of Corinth. As a result of the investigation into the stop, Christie E. Newman, III (age 53) of Corinth was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 1st degree (class E felony), DWI (unclassified misdemeanor), no or insufficient tail lamps, drinking alcohol or using cannabis in a motor vehicle on a highway, uninspected motor vehicle, and refusal to take a breath test (infractions). He was arraigned before the Honorable Lane Schermerhorn in the Corinth Town Court and released on his own recognizance pending further action in the matter. 

Freddie J. Cruz Jr. (age 39) of Schenectady, was charged with burglary in the 3rd degree (class D felony): Mr. Cruz is accused of unlawfully entering and remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime therein. Honorable John Cromie in the Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings.

Richard M. Bartis (age 37) of Mechanicville, was charged with aggravated family offense, criminal contempt in the 1st degree (class E felonies), and criminal contempt in the 2nd degree (class A misdemeanor) stemming from an incident that reportedly occurred in the Halfmoon Town Park. He was released on an appearance ticket at the direction of the Honorable Joseph V. Fodera of the Halfmoon Town Court pending further proceedings.

SSPD, County Sheriff’s Office: Several Arrests Regarding Suspected Illegal Narcotics Possession, Sales

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SARATOGA COUNTY —The Sheriff’s Office’s Special Operations Team and Narcotics Unit in cooperation with the Saratoga Springs Police Department executed two search warrants on Arapaho Path in the city of Saratoga Springs and on Rowland Street in the town of Milton. The warrants were the culmination of a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotics possession and sales in and throughout Saratoga County: 

Jesse T. Spencer (age 30) of Saratoga Springs, was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance (CPCS) in the 3rd degree (class B felonies) and CPCS in the 5th degree (class D felony). He is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. Additionally, Mr. Spencer is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing 500 mg or more of cocaine. 

Harold D. Kuchler III (age 25) of Saratoga Springs, was charged with 2 counts of CPCS in the 3rd degree (class B felonies). He is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. 

Stephanie A. Fitzgerald (age 37) of Saratoga Springs, was charged with CPCS in the 3rd degree (class B felony) and criminal nuisance in the 1st degree (class E felony). She is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it. Additionally, she is accused of knowingly and unlawfully conducting or maintaining a premise where persons come or gather for purposes of engaging in the unlawful sale of controlled substances, and deriving a benefit from that conduct. 

Jason E. Horn (age 51) of Milton, was charged with 2 counts of CPCS in the 3rd degree (class B felonies) and criminal nuisance in the 1st degree (class E felony). He is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. Mr. Horn is further accused of knowingly and unlawfully conducting or maintaining a premise where persons come or gather for purposes of engaging in the unlawful sale of controlled substances, and deriving a benefit from that conduct. 

Keella M. Weaver (age 40) of Milton, was charged with 2 counts of CPCS in the 3rd degree (class B felonies). She is accused of knowingly and unlawfully possessing a narcotic drug with intent to sell it and of knowingly and unlawfully possessing methamphetamine of an aggregate weight of 1/8 ounce or more. 

Mr. Spencer, Ms. Weaver, Mr. Kuchler, and Mr. Horn were arraigned before the Honorable Timothy M. Brown in the Milton Town Court. Mr. Spencer was released to pretrial services; the other 3 defendants were remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings. Ms. Fitzgerald was arraigned before the Honorable Francine R. Vero in Saratoga Springs City Court where she was released to pretrial services pending further proceedings.

August 30 – September 5, 2024

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This fabulous home at 1783 Route 9N in Greenfield Center, was listed by Valerie Thompson from Roohan Realty and sold for $953,000

BALLSTON 

Lori Vergine sold property at 46 Beacon St to Ryan Vaughn for $375,000

Jay St. Gelais sold property at 12 Sherman Way to Jason Kritz for $550,000

Michael Dellanno sold property at 31 Lundy Lane to David Rose for $1,999,999

Joseph Edinger sold property at 30 Mallory Way to Banerjee Sourodeep for $680,000

CORINTH

Foothills Builders LLC sold property at 50 Black Bear Path to Michael Wickham for $339,200

Therese Morrow sold property at 9 Oak St to Lauren Messina for $204,000

Kench RE LLC sold property at 338 Main St to Paulmar Enterprises Inc for $320,000

William Mayer sold property at 36 Locust Ridge Dr to Alanna Wilson for $330,000

Daniel Babson sold property at 4692 Rt 9N to Tari Walts for $395,000

GALWAY

John Leggett sold property at 2783 NYS Rt 29 to Newrez LLC for $152,000

GREENFIELD

Darren Vietj sold property at 83 Alpine Meadows Rd Rd to David Kirchhoff for $105,000

Jason Mass sold property at 281 Miner Rd to Dana Backer for $150,000

Matthew Cramer sold property at 28 Hemlock Dr to Leanne Lofink for $453,000

Alyssa McNamara sold property at 947 Murray Rd to Stephen Baitinger for $315,000

Jerome Manning sold property at 254 Ballou Rd to Harrison VanBuren for $325,000

MALTA 

Shaun Hampston sold property at 6 Wake Robin Rd to Richard Totino for $275,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 54 Wiggins Dr to William Herbert for $350,000

Malta Land Company LLC sold property at 49 Admirals Way to Mary Jo Amlie for $611,285

James Alonzo sold property at 1026 Raymond Rd to William Collins for $449,900

Mark Stockman sold property at 7 Carlyle Ct to Grant Stockman for $350,000

Sandra Hunt sold property at 190 Thimbleberry Rd to Gregory Beam for $290,000

Jason Kerley sold property at 25 Callaghan Blvd to Edward Canty for $785,000

Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property at 56 Wiggins Dr to Shaun Hampston for $480,750

Louis Marre sold property at 1 Settlers Ridge South to Smith Yoon for $1,125,000

MILTON

Eric Johnson sold property at 610 Rock City Rd to Stephanie Oberting for $220,000

James Doyle sold property at 75 Division St to Ellery Bianco for $232,500

Alexander Silverstein sold property at 465 Franklin St to Blair Herdrick for $433,000

Tracy Bombard sold property at 355 Finley Rd to Michael Reilly for $520,000

John Hearn sold property at 55 Mechanic St to Ernest Powers for $240,000

Sharree Flakes sold property at 215 Meadowlark Dr to Lori Vergine for $379,000

Brian Leahy sold property at 408 Antler Ct to Michael Desimone for $270,000

Scott Ballou sold property at 604 Sunny Lane to Micheal Duclos for $350,000

Joshua Carhart sold property at 7 Huntington Way to Timothy Miller for $534,000

Richard Solosky sold property at 14 Coachman Dr to Abigail Rafferty for $350,750

Richard Walker sold property at 24 Russell St to Mark Johnson for $395,000

Paul Weil sold property at 404 Milton Ave to Erich Stefanzick for $330,000

United methodist Church of Ballston Spa sold property at 146 Juniper Dr to Gregory Jenkins for $350,000

SARATOGA

Tyler Hays sold property at 20 Ashleigh Lane to Peter Pociluyko for $729,000

SARATOGA SPRINGS

87 Catherine LLC sold property at 87 Catherine St to Andrej Olensky for $558,600

Shawn Thomson sold property at 110 Van Dam St to Karim Becker for $510,000

Michael Coccoma sold property at 97 East Ave Unit 303 to Rondell Rosato for $379,000

Bonnie Loper sold property at 2 Arapaho Path to Matthew Pfoh for $307,000

Henry Wysoki sold property at 30 Whistler Ct Unit 116 to Stuart Gaynor for $285,000

Peter Smith sold property at 36 Staffords Bridge Rd to Douglas Lange for $850,000

High Capital LLC sold property at 17 Morton Pl to Said Noorhayati for $750,000

Maureen Cavanagh sold property at 23 Round Table Rd to Megan Di Maio for $458,000

WILTON

Timothy Luby sold property at 9 Kendrick Hill Rd to Linda Osolin for $845,000

Theresa Minogue sold property at 62 Hillcrest Lane to Brian Clancy for $500,000

Michael Hughes sold property at 16 White Birch Lane to Erik Halverson for $535,000

Forest Grove LLC sold property at 21 Daintree Dr to Karen Kellogg for $660,900

Edir Rd LLC sold property at 26 Cannon Royal Dr to Stephan Larson for $235,000

Donna Conley sold property at 4621 Rt 50 to Tammy Chase for $235,000

Ballston Spa Barber Club Celebrates Grand Opening

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The Ballston Spa Barber Club celebrated its grand opening on Monday, August 26 with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. The shop, located in the Carousel Village Plaza at 2100 Doubleday Avenue Ballston Spa, is open every day but Sunday. Photo via the Chamber of Commerce.

Prenatal Education Series Launches in Saratoga

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Parent Collective, a prenatal education series, has announced that it will launch next month in Saratoga Springs. Classes will be hosted at Broadway Coffee Co.

“There really aren’t many alternatives to the hospital-based childbirth education classes in this area,” said Christine Hernandez, the owner of Broadway Coffee Co., in a statement. “Hospital-based classes sometimes fill up quickly or don’t leave much room for question-asking and socializing. We are really excited to host these classes and be a part of helping new parents find their footing and build community.” 

The courses, taught by trained facilitators, will cover late-stage pregnancy, labor and delivery, pain management and relaxation techniques, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, newborn care, and postpartum transition for expectant parents. The classes run weekly for four weeks, two hours per session, and cater to small groups.

For more information or to book a class, visit: www.theparentcollective.com.

August 30 – September 5, 2024

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Friday, August 30

Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll             

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. This 90-minute guided walking tour will entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents with the famed stories of this great city. Saratoga Springs was the playground of the rich and famous during the 1800’s and provides the stories of this wonderful, gilded period in our history. This unique and engaging tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the elegant Canfield Casino. Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon through October, $20 per person. For reservations, please call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center: 518-587-3241. 

Chatfield Museum 

440 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 4 – 6 p.m. The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will be hosting their last week of summer hours for the museum. Stop in to see a collection of artifacts and items that reflect the history of our great town. Two floors of local history will be on display. Locals will be on hand to answer any questions.

Saturday, August 31

Honoring Veterans of the Revolutionary War 

North Milton Cemetery, Route 29 East corner of North Milton Road, Milton| 11 a.m.  The Town of Milton’s 250th Revolutionary War Committee will hold a ceremony to commemorate a sign honoring veterans of the Revolutionary War. The color guard of the Saratoga Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will execute a musket fire salute in period uniforms.  The purpose of this committee is to draw attention to, and educate the public about important people, places, and events of the Town of Milton as they relate to the American Revolution.  For more information contact Michael Golden at mgolden1775@gmail.com

4th Annual Tunnel to Towers Benefit

2117 Barrett Rd., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m.  Since 9/11, T2T has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder 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. Tickets are $75 per person, including live music by Skippy and The Pistons, comedy show by Colin Quinn, and exciting raffles. Call for reservation 518-542-3731. Rain or Shine. Tunnel2Towers.org

Sunday, September 1

SUMMERTIME 

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6:30 – 8 p.m. Improv Spaces @ Saratoga Arts presents an outdoor performance and album release by Jonathan Moritz and Mike Pride.  Open to the public, suggested donation of $10-$20. SUMMERTIME collaborators Jonathan Moritz (sax) and Mike Pride (percussion) bring together an amalgam of avant-garde jazz, lo-fi, sound collage, improv, field recording, with a touch of psychedelic production. “The laughter and screaming of our children, the stream gurgling, the splashes of rocks were not added afterwards but in the background during the recordings, an ode to our daily life.” — Jonathan Moritz.

Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits

Various Locations Southern Saratoga County | Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area.   Visit these locations to support the artists and members in Southern Saratoga County. Clifton Park Senior Community Center: Nancy Hunt, Pamela Malsan and Mechelle Rosklewicz.  Mechanicville Library: Maureen Kelly.   Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library: Pamela Bortoletto, Bill Daisak, Arthur Forrest, Rita Helie, Maureen Kelly, Tracy Pagano, Anup Sood, Joan VanAlphen, Sherry Walkup, Sherry Walkup, Carol Winterton and Val Woodward. Bella Lucia Pizzeria: Rita Helie, Denise Kornak, David Mayack, Jack Morgan, Tracy Pagano, Denise Stewart and Karen Zimmers. For more information about SSAS, visit:  southernsaratogaartist.com

Tuesday, September 3

Creating Sustainable Landscapes & Pollinator Friendly Yards

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 6:30 p.m. Want to make your lawn a hot spot for diversity and pollinators? Join us for a talk about the benefits of growing a pollinator garden. Presented by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org

Wednesday, September 4

Stuffed Chicken Breast 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: boneless stuffed chicken breast with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 each (cash only). 

History of the McGregor Mountain Railway & Potluck Supper

Wilton Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd., Wilton | 6 p.m. Ben Kemp from Friends of Grant Cottage will present a program on the history of the railway that traveled up Mount McGregor to the Balmoral Hotel and what is now known as Grant Cottage.  The same line that brought visitors from Saratoga Springs to the mountain and later brought the body of President Ulyssess S. Grant on his final trip home.  Join us for a potluck supper followed by this informative talk.

Pickin’s Session  

310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 – 9 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Thursday, September 5

On This Spot: Saratoga Springs

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Carol Godette, teacher, author and native of Saratoga Springs will speak on her recently released book, On This Spot: Saratoga Springs.  Carol will explore the many small family led businesses sprinkled throughout the neighborhoods of the city during the mid to late 1900’s. Carol’s book On This Spot: Saratoga Springs will be available for purchase and signing after the program. This event is sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum. Registration is available at the History Center’s website https://brooksidemuseum.org/   Donations received during registration will be used for SCHC program development.

August 30 – September 5, 2024

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Halfmoon First Responder Appreciation Day

This community event is a heartfelt gesture to recognize and celebrate the unwavering dedication and service of Halfmoon’s first responders. Complimentary food and beverages, including hamburgers and hot dogs, will be provided as a token of the Town’s immense gratitude. Families of Halfmoon’s first responders are also welcome to attend this complimentary event. Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Halfmoon Outdoor Pavilion (near the Senior Center), 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon. 

Attendees are asked to RSVP by Friday, August 30, by calling 518-371-7410, ext. 2200, to ensure the Town can prepare for their attendance.

Monthly Indoor Craft and Garage Sale  

Sunday, September 8, from 11-3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club off Marion Avenue on Elks Lane.  Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch.  We offer a variety of shopping with necklace sets, earrings, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted and crocheted gifts, hand-made items, clothing, Antiques, Vintage items, hand-painted rocks, food treats and just about anything you can imagine may be found here.  New vendors sign up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities.  An 8’ table and chairs are just $15.  Email Debbie at dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).  

14th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Calling all car and truck enthusiasts! Join us at Curtis Lumber on September 8 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. FREE to spectate with free parking! Whether you own a classic, a modern marvel, or a custom tuner, all makes and models are welcome to showcase–there’s no cut-off year! Registration for show vehicles is $20 if you pre-register online, or $25 on the day of the show. Enjoy music from DJ Jason of Raven Events, 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. Leashed pets are welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event on Facebook.   

Academy for Lifelong Learning Fall Open House

Tuesday, September 10 at Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd, Saratoga Springs, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Come and discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from volunteer course leaders about their 22 fall courses starting the week of October 7. Meet fellow seniors, enjoy a slide show and raffles, socialize, register. Snacks and light refreshments will be served. Let us know you’re attending by emailing Academy Events Chair, Lois Pflomm at lpflomm@yahoo.com. View the fall course catalog at www.allsaratoga.org. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or 518-290-6988.

2024 Swing for Music Golf Tournament

The Saratoga Chamber Players is planning the 2024 Swing for Music golf tournament, and we hope you will save the date to join us.  The proceeds will support our programming in the Saratoga elementary schools and our outreach to seniors as well as our dazzling chamber music concerts. The event will take place at Airway Meadows golf course on Friday, September 13. We look forward to your participation in the 9-hole scramble. Registration begins at 3:15 p.m. with a shotgun start at 3:45 p.m. The fee is $80. It includes prizes and the traditional taco dinner following the round of golf. Registration forms will go out in July, but meanwhile please mark your calendars and share this information with your leagues and fellow golfers. If you would like a registration form or have questions, contact: prubio@skidmore.edu.

Meet the Breeds

September 14 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa. 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. Free and open to the public. There will be demonstrations for agility and obedience, K-9 Officer, and Newfie draft.  Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. Concessions also included. For more information call 518-885-8995. 

“Babes In Toyland” Auditions

The Town of Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe presents ‘Babes In Toyland’, produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services. Auditions are Sunday, September 15 or Wednesday, September 18; by appointment only. Looking for actors and actresses, singers and dancers, children, teens and adults for this upbeat musical to be performed on the Malta Community Center Stage December 14 & 15. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305 for appointment or additional information.

Car Show

Saratoga – Wilton Elks Lodge #161 car show will be held on September 22, 9 a.m.  – 3 p.m. at One Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Rain date September 29. Classic, custom, collectible – all years welcome. Vendors, trophies, food, DJ, raffles, 50/50. For pre-registration forms email Pat at PKaniuka@gmail.com. Text or call 518-859-2648. 

27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show

The Southern Saratoga Art Society’s 27th Annual Autumn Jewels Show will be held from October 1 – Oct 30 at the Clifton Park Community Senior Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park.  This is a judged show featuring cash prizes for artwork and photography and is open to the public.  A reception and award presentation will be held on Monday, October 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center.  Deadline for entry is Friday, September 20, 2024.  For Entry form and fees, go to: www.southernsaratogaartist.com

7th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery

Registration, fun and games begin at 9 a.m. with a 1.25-mile family-friendly walk at approx. 10 a.m.  Refreshments, free Narcan training, addiction recovery resources and program information and numerous raffle items will be available. The Walk is in memory of Saratoga resident Dan Provost, who passed away in 2014 at age 23 as a result of a drug overdose after struggling for several years with substance use disorder. The purpose of the Walk is to remember lives taken too soon, to raise awareness of addictions, to educate the community about recovery services and celebrate those living in recovery.  Suggested individual donation is $10, family donation $20. Register at https://zippyreg.com/register/danprovost

Proceeds of this event will benefit area recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga and the Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center.  

For more information, contact Ken & Maureen Provost at 518-587-8422,  danprovostmemorialwalk@gmail.com or facebook. Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Rd., Saratoga Springs 

Looking for Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Seniors are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on Saturday November 9 at the Town of Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Currently, there are only 10 indoor spaces left to be filled. What is your specialty? Pickles, Relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. We are looking for you to join us. Indoor spaces — 8’Wx7’D are $30. indoor only (first come, first serve basis and electrical outlets indoor are limited.) Outdoor spaces—12’Wx10’D are $ 25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and a Town of Milton agreement contact the Bazaar Vendor Coordinator Sue Heimburg we can e-mail out contracts. Sheim381@aol.com or Call—518-885-8037 / text message

Tuscan Treasures: Art, Food and Wine from Lucca to Florence

Academy for Lifelong Learning Announces Tour to Tuscany, November 10 – 18, 2024,  is an enchanting medley of Renaissance cities, rolling hills and terraced vineyards. This very special region offers a quintessential Italian experience. From olive groves and cypress alleys to the romantic villages perched on rocky outcrops, the landscape here has become a symbol of the country as a whole. We will spend three nights in Lucca and four in Florence. Special features include wine tastings, lunch at a Tuscan farm, a cooking class preparing a three-course dinner, guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery and visit to the Accademia to view the renowned David. The double occupancy price for air and land is $5775. For additional information, contact goedventures@gmail.com.