SARATOGA SPRINGS — Paul P. Orofino, age 92, of Saratoga Springs passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home. At Paul’s request there were no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to a charity of one’s choice. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — William “Bill” Theodore Henning, Jr. died June 15, 2020. Service and calling hours were held June 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service was held June 22 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Leydon J. Hemsworth, passed away on July 4, 2020. Calling hours will be July 11 from 12–2 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a service at 2 p.m. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karen A. Harrison, passed away on June 10, 2020. A celebration of life was held on June 14 at her daughter’s home. Calling hours were held on June 14 at Compassionate Funeral Care. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
CORINTH — Helen A. Gray, passed away, July 6, 2020. Calling hours will be held July 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care from 2 – 4 p.m., Service will be July 13 at 11 a.m. interment to follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — William C. Ferrero, age 75, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his home in Gansevoort with his family at his side. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Robert Clairmont, age 66, died July 5, 2020 at his home in Ballston Spa. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Friday, July 10
Weekend Yard Sale Fundraiser
Gateway House of Peace, 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Gateway House of Peace is a donor driven end-of-life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days. All proceeds go to the Gateway House of Peace. The sale will continue Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Outdoor Pop Pilates with Maria
Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Gyms may be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great workout! Meet by the reflecting pool, keep mats 6 ft. apart, and maintain social distance both before and after class. Only $10 per person! Text Maria Savino at 518 928-9194 to sign up. In the event of poor weather class will be held virtually via Zoom.
Saturday, July 11
Outdoor Movie Night
St. Luke’s on the Hill, 40 McBride Rd., Mechanicville
9 p.m. | Located off Pruyn Hill Rd, in the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this inspiring movie, Heaven is for Real. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Heaven is for Real is the true story of the son of a Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters Heaven and returns to tell about it. For information call 518-664-4834.
Sunday, July 12
Summer Stroll: Broadway 1874
Congress St. and Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. | The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents their summer of historic walking tours. Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited. Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sites of Broadway in 1874. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown.
Tuesday, July 14
Addiction Recovery Fundraiser
Eddie F’s Eatery, 119 Clinton St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Eddie F and his family have committed to donating 30% and their staff will donate their time and all tips for the day to make a difference with local families impacted by addiction. This is a take-out, not dine-in event, and cash transactions are appreciated. Enjoy a seafood meal and support a great cause. All money raised from this event will be donated to Healing Springs Recovery Community Center, a program of the Prevention Council. For more information: www.SaraRecovery.org.
Wednesday, July 15
Stuffed Shells 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 an order 518-584-2584. Menu: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 cost $25 (cash only).
Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Sustainable Saratoga invites you to a Virtual Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. The event will be informative, fun and raise funds to continue programs you support. This event will feature the award-winning wines of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery, whom has donated a portion of the wines for this event. All proceeds go to helping fund Sustainable Saratoga. Two wine packages available. Quantities are limited; reserve your package today. sustainable-saratoga-virtual-wine-tasting.eventbrite.com
Monday, July 20
Drama Camps
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta
Elyse Young’s Drama Camps are a GO! Town of Malta Parks and Recreation will be holding limited in-person Drama Camps! 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 Groundsm 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 Farmers’ 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.
Tuesday, July 28
Page Turners Summer Camp
Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m.
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! Each child will receive a box of five 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. Prices are for the entire session: $210 for members / $220 for not-yet-members. Page Turners meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3-4 p.m., July 28 – August 27. Registration fee includes 5 books that will used during camp and will arrive by mail from Northshire Bookstore. The camp will begin on July 28 and go through August 27. For more information or to register call 518-584-4132 or email: aforman@saratoga-arts.org. Or you can visit www.saratoga-arts.org.
