Friday, September 17 

Monthly Dinner
Principessa Elena Society, 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs
5 – 7 p.m. | Curbside pickup. Cost is $10. Open to the public, take out only. Menu: Pasta with sauce, meatballs with sauce, sausage, peppers, onions with sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. For more information call 518-584-4163.

Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing
Airway Meadows Golf Club, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort | Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m.
During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021-tickets-156261693933 For questions, please contact us at: info.saratogachamberplayers@gmail.com. 

Italian Night Takeout Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7:30 p.m. | Choice of Lasagna, Bracciole, or Chicken Cacciatore, $15 each. Meals include salad and bread. To order, call 518-584-8547 Wednesday, 9/15, Thursday, 9/16, or Friday, 9/17, noon – 3 p.m. Pickup begins Friday at 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes thereafter until orders are filled or we run out of food. You’re welcome to come into the building to pick up your meal or you can have it brought to your vehicle. Call from the parking lot, give your name and description of vehicle. Open to the public. 

Saturday, September 18

Fly In Breakfast
Empire State Aerosciences Museum
250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit. Open to the public. At 10 a.m., three retired pilots from the NYS Police Aviation unit; will recount their actions on, and reactions to the events of Sept. 11, 2001. State airplanes and helicopters were used for direct and indirect support of the rescue and recovery operations. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you’re going to ESAM. 

Malta Cultural Arts Festival
Malta Community Center
One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
Performances and Workshops Indoors and Outdoors, celebrating the cultural diversity of Malta and surrounding communities! Go to www.maltaparksrec.com for schedule of performances and workshops.

Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day 
Burgess Kimball Memorial Park
358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 12 – 3 p.m.
The Town of Milton Democratic Committee invites you to an afternoon of good, ole fashioned family fun. All are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor.  Local office holders, leaders, and Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and have some fun.  The Park features an expansive playground for kids. The event is free.  Questions should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: miltondemocratsny@gmail.com; 518-885-8196.

Repair Café
Saratoga Springs Recreation Center
15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs | 1 – 3 p.m. 
Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Saratoga are excited to host our 6th Repair Café. This event will be different than previous Cafes due to the ongoing pandemic. We have coaches available to help you fix your lamps, small appliances, computers, bikes or sew/hem your favorite item of clothes or beloved stuffed animal. Please visit our website: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/…/repair-cafe-saratoga…/  for additional details. To register: www.sspl.libcal.com/event/8022141 

Heritage Hunters Program Meeting 
Saratoga History Center at Brookside Museum
6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 2 p.m.
Speaker Russ VanDervoort, Town of Waterford Historian, is a long-time businessman, firefighter, historical re-enactor and knowledgeable about the NYS Canal System. His topic will be “The Dangers of the Diary,” recounting pitfalls in using personal journals in genealogical research. Registration is necessary, masks required. Call Ginny at 518-885-9309 or email bhumphre@nycap.rr.com. Also viewable live at www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum/live-videos. At 12:40 p.m., before the program, Heritage Hunters will be recognized for their contribution to the new Research Room. Isobel Connell and Pat Peck will act as guides.

Sunday, September 19

Fall Antiques Show
Clifton Park Elks, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 60+ vendors featuring a full range of antiques including primitives, folk art, paper, post cards and photos, quilts and linens, textiles, clothing and apparel, toys and collectibles. Dealers inside and out. Seasonal favorites such as pumpkins, mums, vegetables, honey and other local produce provided by Losert’s Farm Stand. Kettle Korn provided by Adirondack Kettle Korn. Delicious Food Available. Admission $5 per car. 

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8-food table and chairs are just $15. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone unvaccinated.

The Harmony Corners Famous Chicken Barbecue
Harmony Corners Firehouse, Route 67, Charlton | 3 – 7 p.m.
This will be Drive thru Takeout only, serving ticket holders. Tickets are available at Smith’s Pie Shop, Mail N More in Burnt Hills, and McConchie’ Heritage Acres Campground. Dinner includes 1/2 Chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll, bottle of water, and a slice of pie. All for $14.

Moonlight Hike
Camp Saratoga North, Parking Lot #1 on Scout Rd., Wilton | 8 – 9 p.m. 
View nature in a new light, as we walk the trails in moonlight. The group will traverse approximately 1.5 to 2 miles of trail. Dress for the weather. Registration required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited.  Outdoor programs are weather-dependent and may be cancelled during bad weather. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Provide name, phone number, email address and number of people within your party.

Autumn Stroll
Historic Congress Park, 1E Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. 
Charlie Kuenzel will explore the historic landscape architecture of Congress Park, share about the history of Saratoga and its springs, and highlight the Canfield Casino. Meet at Congress Park in front of Canfield Casino.  All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 people and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes should contact the Foundation directly to reserve their ticket.

Monday, September 20

Saratoga Parkinson’s Support Group
Ballston Area Community Center, 20 Malta Ave., Ballston Spa | 1 p.m.
Live meeting, new venue, new time. Dr. Jennifer Durphy from Albany Medical Center Movements Disorder will be speaking on Developments in Parkinson’s. For questions or information contact: Kevin McCullough, Saratoga.parkinsons@gmail.com, call 518-222-4247 or Marie Thorne, softballmom300@yahoo.com, call 518-810-8483.

Tuesday, September 21

Pierogi Sale Pick Up
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogies. All pierogi orders are $10/doz. now. We will have a limited amount of stuffed clams for orders.  Please call 518-363-0001.  We follow all proper & current procedures for your safety.

Wednesday, September 22

Stuffed Shells Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 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: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only. 

Thursday, September 23

Luncheon – Korean War Veterans Association
Ambrosia Diner, 518 Aviation Rd, Queensbury | Noon
Hosts will be Bob Garland and Paul O’Keefe.  All veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend.  Reservations need to be received by Tuesday, September 21 by calling Bob Garland at 518-280-0075 or Lois Miner at 518-695-3905.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please phone Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  Annual dues for veterans are $10, and $5 for all others.

48th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
Thursday to Sunday, September 23 – 26 | Multiple locations, various times. This year, the festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or Open Door breakfast, pilots can’t take passengers. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons, lit up from within. A live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly fireworks display at the East Field. Festival merchandise will be for sale. Balloon launches subject to weather conditions. To sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest

Friday, September 10

Annual Rummage Sale
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church
1331 Sacandaga Rd., Amsterdam | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  The sale will include clothing, books, household items, children’s toys, and many other items. For those who have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask.

Tugboat Roundup
Waterford Harbor Visitor Center
1 Tugboat Alley, Waterford | 4 p.m.
The Tugboat Roundup is a gathering of tugboats, workboats and barges to celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northeast Inland Waterways. The festival features a tug parade, tug tours, boat rides, tug talks, competitions, fireworks, children’s activities, vendors, food, and more. Continues Saturday and Sunday. For the schedule, visit www.tugboatroundup.com/schedule 

Saturday, September 11

Continental Breakfast 
Milton Grange, Old Stone Church
159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa | 8 a.m.
The speaker will be Dr. Ken Slentz, Ballston Spa School Superintendent. RSVP to Mary Ann Becker by calling 518-885-6606. Public Welcome.

27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Rain or Shine
Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning Sept. 10 at the Stewart’s Shops in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.  The sale continues on September 12. 

Malta Community Day
Shenantaha Creek Park, Eastline Road, Malta
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. |Come enjoy our 32nd annual Malta Community Day, free admission. The day includes musical entertainment, kids’ activities, business & non-profit booths, fire trucks & demonstrations, food for sale and much more!
For more information, contact the Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Human Services at 518-899-4411.

Couch Potato 0.5K Fun Run
Pitney Meadows Community Farm
223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come to “run,” stay for fun! The “race” will take place on the beautiful grounds of Pitney Meadows Community Farm. No training, athletic ability or special apparel required (but we do hope you’ll dress up and have fun!) Race time is at 11:30 a.m., family activities 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost: $10 Adults $5, Kids under 16. Pets welcome. Each registration includes one race entry with bib event sticker, healthy snack and beverage, and family-fun activities. Food and beverage will be available for additional purchases. Prizes will be awarded for most creative finish, best dressed pet and best costume. Register at www.SheltersofSaratoga.org 

Chicken BBQ
Middle Grove United Methodist Church
429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove
3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out | Meal includes ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, drink and cookie.  Tickets are $12. Drive thru take out only. 

Sunday, September 12

Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club
123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot Chocolate. Cost: $10 Adult, $5 Child. Everyone is welcome to join us. 581-695-3917.

Curtis Lumber Car & Truck Show
Curtis Lumber, 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa
11 a.m. – 3 p.m | Fun, family, and pet-friendly event! FREE for spectators. All makes of cars, trucks, and tuners are welcome. (no-cut off years).  $20 per pre-registered online show vehicle by September 10 or $25 show vehicle registration day of show. We highly recommend that you pre-register your show vehicle. All registered vehicles with receive a free goodie bag, dash plaque, and gift.  40+ awards and trophies will be awarded!  Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Raven Events, giveaways, 50/50 raffle to benefit the WTEN Pet Connection, food trucks, and more!  Leashed pets are welcome.  For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event page on Facebook. 

Drive-In Movie Night
Malta Drive-In, 2785 Rt 9, Malta | 6 p.m.
Hosted at the Malta Drive-In, the public is invited to enjoy one or two movies: Charlotte’s Web for the families and Farmland, a documentary for the more mature crowd. Gates open at 6 p.m. Films will show simultaneously at approximately 7:20 p.m. Cost is $15 per carload. Can be purchased in advance by calling 518-885-8995 or at the venue on the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the Argicultural Promotion Committee Scholarship Fund. 

Monday, September 13

Pre-K Nature Hour 
Camp Saratoga North, Parking Lot #1 on Scout Rd., Wilton
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | This monthly program is for our youngest explorers (ages 3-6) where we use children’s love of nature to teach simple concepts. We will go on a short walk followed by a fun nature-based craft! This season’s topics will include Monarch butterflies, fall foliage, and more! Registration is required at least one business day in advance. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people within your party.

Tuesday, September 14

Knitting and Handcrafting Meet Up
Saratoga Springs Public Library Zoom Program | Noon – 1 p.m.
Join our informal online knitting and handcrafting meet up. This online gathering is a perfect opportunity to knit, crochet, embroider or do other handwork while chatting companionly with others who are working on their own projects. There will be no instruction, but we welcome the opportunity to show and share our creations and help each other. New members welcome. Please register online at www.sspl.org 

Wednesday, September 15

Composting: Getting Started
Malta YMCA Lobby, 10 Medical Park Dr., Ballston Spa | 11:30 a.m.
Talk Description: You know you want to do it…but how do you get started? Like most everything these days, it can seem complicated and overwhelming… but it really is easy and so rewarding! This presentation will provide simple strategies and encouragement to get you started in making your own “gardener’s gold” while keeping food waste out of landfills (where it produces the greenhouse gas methane) and reducing your trash production. Registration required. Visit: www.srymca.org/locations/malta-branch/malta-branch 

Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, 12 Spring St, Schuylerville |  Noon
It will be a sandwich meeting.  Bring your own lunch and dessert will be provided. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329. 

Roast Beef Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, September 16

“Murder for Hire” Presentation
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa |  7 p.m.
The Saratoga County History Roundtable will offer a presentation by Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian. Russ will tell the story of a 150-year-old murder for hire plot that a newspaper called “The Most Damnable Murder Plot Ever Ventilated!”, an event that unfolded in 1870-1871 that involved participants from throughout Saratoga County. Preregistration required for the presentation at the Museum by email to Jim Richmond at saratogacohisotryroundtable@gmail.com. The program will also be available live at 7:15 p.m. on the Saratoga County History Center Facebook page www.facebook.com/brooksidemuseum 

Friday, September 3

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk through Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. Cost is $20.

Free Movie in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa |  8 – 10 p.m.
Showing The Secret Life of Pets 2. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event.  These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park for movie viewers.  Rain dates are the next Saturday evening.

Saturday, September 4

Cars & Coffee
Middle Grove Town Park | 430 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m.
The event is free to the public. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome, including daily drivers. There will be door prizes, a 50-50 raffle and the Lions Club will be serving up fresh breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Bryan’s Brew is one of our sponsors for this event. For more information, contact Lion Bill Marzano at 518-461-9784. 

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs visitor’s Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of:  How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US.  How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tue-Sat from June-October. Cost is $20.

Tunnels to Towers Foundation Benefit
2117 Barrett Rd., Ballston Spa
Comedy, music and food. The event will honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We will also honor military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our great country. Comedy by Colin Quinn and Friends, 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction with donations from local businesses. For more information or to donate to this cause, call Dillon at 518-871-3772 or Chris at 518-542-3731. You can email to murpdill@aol.com or candmwagner@msn.com.  All proceeds from the freedom festival go to The Tunnel to Towers organization.

Sunday, September 5

Summer Stroll: Queen Annes
SW Corner of Spring & Circular Streets, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Debbie Studwell will tour the area formerly home to the Young Women’s Industrial Club of Saratoga, which would later become Skidmore College. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit our website at saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Monday, September 6

Closing Day at the Track
Saratoga Race Course | 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
The 2021 meet will come to a close with the traditional final feature race, the Grade 1, $300,000 Hopeful for 2-year-olds, which affords racing fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series and Runhappy Travers.

Tuesday, September 7

Gardener’s Gold: Making Compost All Year
Pitney Meadows Community Farm | West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Gardeners are too often overwhelmed, confused, and discouraged by the “rules” of composting. Faced with an array of bins and barrels, we search for The One that will produce our coveted gardener’s gold. This workshop will present suggestions for cheap, easy, and effective compost strategies for the home gardener, and hopefully eliminate the frustration that so often stalls the quest for an abundance of perfect compost. Registration required: events.constantcontact.com/register/event.

Time to Sing – Saratoga Voices
O’Rourke Middle School, 173 Lake Hill Rd., Burnt Hills | 7 p.m.
Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites all singers to join them for their first performance of the 2021-22 season. The opening concert is Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, to be performed on November 19, 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. To take advantage of the hall’s unique theater in the round, the performance will have an interesting twist – a semi-staged concert version of this well-known choral masterpiece. Rehearsals are held Tuesday nights, 7 p.m., at the and start September 7. Singers are asked to complete a vocal placement interview beforehand and must be vaccinated. Go to the saratogavoices.org website and click on the “Participate” menu for more details and to sign up for a vocal placement interview. Further questions email info@saratogavoices.org or call 518-416-4060.

Wednesday, September 8

Baked Ham Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 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: Baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner for 2 is $25.00 cash only. 

Thursday, September 9

The Gangsters of Saratoga
Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E. Congress St., Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8 p.m.
Retired Chief of Police Greg Veitch will tell some of the most fascinating stories of Saratoga’s nefarious past from his two books, All the Law in the World Won’t Stop Them and A Gangster’s Paradise. From murder and bootlegging to gambling and fixed horse races, these stories are sure to entertain anyone interested in the notorious side of the history of the Spa City.

Friday, August 27

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. 

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs History Museum | 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through August.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 4 p.m. | The events are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Also, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m. there are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Please visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org for news and announcements. 

Jim Allen’s Chicken BBQ 
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church | 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls
4:30-6 p.m. | This dinner will be a drive-thru/pick-up dinner. Drive-thru dinner. We will not be serving sit down meals inside. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw and homemade cookies.  We will be taking pre-orders by calling 518-793-1152. Dinners will be $12. We are also offering delivery service. 

Overdose Awareness Vigil 
Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church | 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 5:30 p.m.
We invite all members of the community to join us to support and acknowledge the grief felt by families and friends who have lost a loved one to an overdose. Free Narcan training starts at 5:30 at the Church. Everyone trained will receive a Narcan kit. Help us save a life. Candlelight Vigil begins at 7p.m. at the Spirit of Life Statue, Congress Park (just off Broadway) Candles and overdose awareness ribbons will be available.

Saturday, August 28

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs visitor’s Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of:  How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US.  How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tue-Sat from June-October. Cost is $20.

Saratoga Balloon & BBQ Festival
Saratoga County Fairgrounds
162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | Don’t miss the annual Saratoga Balloon and BBQ Festival at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. This family-friendly event celebrates the best of the Capital Region with food, live entertainment, shopping, kids’ activities, and balloons ! Adult 16+: $12., Children 3 – 15: $5., Children 2 and under: FREE. The event goes through Sunday. Find the schedule and more at www.BalloonAndBBQ.com, and email any questions to info@balloonandbbq.com.

Sunday, August 29

2021 Annual Classic Car and Truck Meet
Lakeside Farms Cider Mill| 336 Schauber Rd., Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The show is limited to stock appearing vehicles prior to 1975. Car registration fee is $5 on the day of the show. Spectator parking and admission is free. No pets please. Rain or Shine. Hosted by the Adirondack A’s Model A Ford Club.

Summer Stroll: Women of Greenridge 
Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Sackett Gates, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Join leader Gloria May to learn about the women in Greenridge Cemetery. This tour includes the prominent and influential as well as the ordinary women whose life stories tell the history of Saratoga Springs. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit our website at saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Monday, August 30

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.
Monday evenings in August.  Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes.  Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 31

Summer Concert Series in the Park
Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Garland Nelson. 

Wednesday, September 1

Chicken Parmigiana Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Chicken Parmigiana, penne pasta, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, September 2

Korean War Veterans Association Monthly Meeting
190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 1:30 p.m.
Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, relatives and friends are all invited to attend.  For further information or an application to join, the organization, please contact Commander Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  New members are always welcome.   Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.

Friday, August 20

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. 

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs History Museum | 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through August.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa 
2 – 4 p.m. | Free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m. There are four new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Visit brooksidemuseum.org for news and updates. 

Saturday, August 21

Fly-In Breakfast
Empire State Aerosciences Museum | 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. The breakfast is open to the public. At 10 a.m., ESAM 2nd Vice President, Mike Collins will discuss “The Kobe Bryant Accident: Lessons Learned”.  Mike is a local professional pilot with over thirty years of experience piloting various aircraft of New York State aviation and the Army National Guard. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

The Saratoga Arts Celebration
National Museum of Dance | 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stroll the tree lined park viewing the original art and fine crafts booths. The pristine manicured lawn is a gorgeous backdrop for this highly acclaimed event. All works displayed will be original and be handmade by the artist. The show will feature touchless payments and easy access to safely stroll the park and view the art exhibits with space in the open-air mini galleries. The show is on flat lawn. It is accessible and suitable for all ages. Rain or shine with plenty of free parking. The show continues on Sunday, same time.

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn | 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 6 p.m.
Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30. No reservations. First come, first sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Hot Club Saratoga. 

Sunday, August 22

Pancake Breakfast and Car Show 
Saratoga County Fairgrounds | 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |Help rebuild the grandstand! Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m., Car Show from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (registration 7:30 a.m.). 50/50 raffle and basket raffles. All proceeds for the rebuild of the Grandstand. $15 Entry fee for car show participants. Cost for breakfast: $8 adult, $5 children 10 and under. 

Summer Stroll: North Broadway
NW Corner of North Broadway & Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon 
Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF), Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Horse Farm Tour
Several Local Farms in Saratoga County
Noon – 4 p.m. | The community is invited to join CCE Equine for a drive-it-yourself tour. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to personally meet some of the farm owners and horses that make the Saratoga area so unique. It is fun and educational for the whole family. You will meet different breeds of horses and get a behind the scenes look at the horses. The horse farms included on the tour are: Cross Timbers Ranch of Middle Grove, Mill Creek Farm of Stillwater, and Stark Racing Stables of Saratoga. This event is sponsored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors and the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County at 518-885-8995.  Tour information can also be found at ccesaratoga.org/agriculture/cce-equine/horse-farm-tour. 

Monday, August 23

Completely Different Band
VFW Post 420 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs 6 – 9 p.m.  | Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 518-584-9686.

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August.  Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes.  Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 24

STEM Summer Aviation Camp
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville
8:30 a.m. – Noon | For students ages 8 -16. Size of the class will be limited to 20 students, with appropriate spacing. Several classes will be conducted outdoors which is weather dependent. The program will be fun and instructional as always, and will offer classes on a variety of aviation topics, such as: the history of aviation, the forces of flight, learning the different parts of a plane, how helicopters fly, the US Manned Space Program and more. The program will also feature guest speakers, in-depth tours of the museum, and use of flight simulators. ESAM is committed to serving as a resource for the community and a limited number of scholarships are available. Cost is $120.00 per student for the 4-day session August 24 – August 27. Please call 518-377-2191 for an application.

Summer Concert Series in the Park
Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Garland Nelson. 

Wednesday, August 25

Meat Loaf Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs
4:30 – 6 p.m. | For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 26

Concert in the Park 
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Ballston Spa Community Jazz Band. 

Band “18 Strings of Trouble” 
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. 

Friday, August 13

Congress Park Walking Tours 
Saratoga Springs visitor Center | 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about the fascinating history of “The Queen of Spas” with a leisurely walk thru Congress Park. Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of How Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century.  The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and it’s notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Tours are given Tuesday – Saturday through October. 

Yoga in the Park
Saratoga Spa State Park, Brick Arches behind Spa Little Theater, Various Days/Times |Practice outside in the sublime beauty of the Saratoga Spa State Park from June to October. A variety of classes are scheduled throughout the week with our teaching faculty. Just bring your mat and props and let Nature be your soundtrack. Blocks and a blanket are suggested. Check our Facebook Page, yogainspastatepark in the event of inclement weather for cancelled classes. Donation based. Visit www.intuyogaschoolofwellbing.com for schedule. 

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino
Saratoga Springs History Museum | 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August.

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation | 12 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 4 p.m. | The events are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Also, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m.. there are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Please visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org for news and announcements. 

Saturday, August 14

15th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck & Bike Show
Clifton Park Elks Lodge, 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake
9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. | All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 AM until 12 PM and awards around 3:30 PM. Contestant registration is $10; Spectators are free. Rain Date is Sunday, August 15. For Information call Doug Simmons at 518- 669-4588 or email at rexfordren@gmail.com.

4-H Project Exhibition
4-H Training Center, 556 Middle Line Rd., Ballston Spa
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | 4-H youth will demonstrate their impressive project work. Experienced judges will evaluate entries and award ribbons for project work. 

Eleventh Caboose Day and Car Show 
The Caboose at King’s Station, Corner of Route 9N and Porter Rd., Porter Corners | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, and Imports welcome on Saturday, August 14 at Tour King’s Station and the restored caboose. Vendors, bake sale, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries and drinks to benefit The Town of Greenfield Historical Society. Rain or Shine. For information, call Tom Clute at 518-580-0655 or Louise Okoniewski at the Town Hall at 518-893-7432 or 518-796-4066. 

Reading & Book Signing by Matt Witten
Ballston Spa Public Library Community Room | 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11a.m.
A book signing and reading with author, Matt Witten. Join mystery and TV writer, Matt Witten as he presents his new novel, The Necklace. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels that were published by Signet, including Breakfast at Madeline’s. Then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. Set partly in Lake Luzerne, The Necklace is his first novel since he began writing for TV. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required, limit 30. To sign up go to the library, call 518-885-5022 or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-and-reading-with-mystery-writer-matt-witten-tickets-162123723421 

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m. | Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First come, first sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated. See hubbardhall.org for more information. This evening’s featured artist is Barry Oreck and Friends. 

Sunday, August 15

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. Please RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre (pzimmie2@icloud.com) 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Complete info, visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com

Trap/Clay Shoot 
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club | 123 NY Rt 32, Schuylerville | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for fun. Novice to Expert only $5 per round. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda, and water will be available for purchase.

Summer Stroll: The Spa Complex 
Saratoga Spa State Park, Hall of Springs | 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Join Linda Harvey on a tour of the Spa Complex, which is the core of the Spa State Park, National Historic Landmark. Learn the history leading to its development which involved key local and national individuals while exploring the architecture and landscape. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit the website saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Monday, August 16

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.
Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information contact Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Open Mic Host Comedian Robert Yerry
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 10 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Next open mic is on Thursday, 8/19, 7 – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 

Summer Concert Series in the Park 
Congress Park – War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. The rain location is the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. This week’s featured artist is Betsy and the ByeGons. 

Wednesday, August 18

Chicken Marsala Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: chicken marsala, long grain wild rice, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 19

Concert in the Park
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Geo Beat. 

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala
Longfellow’s Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m.
Presented by Ladies of charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to establish charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. There will be complimentary beer and wine the first hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, Four Seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets can be purchased at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com or contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064. Attire is Summer Festive.

Friday, August 6

Ghost Tours of the Canfield Casino 
Saratoga Springs History Museum
1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m
Is the Canfield Casino haunted? Take a tour with guides who tell their personal experiences of the paranormal in the Canfield Casino. The Canfield Casino was featured on SYFY Network’s show Ghost Hunters and on the Travel Channel’s America’s Most Terrifying Places.  Reservations not required, but tours are limited to 20 people. Adults $15, Kids $9, under 6 free. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through August.

Diabetes Support Group Online
Zoom Presentation | Noon
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County will host an informal support group via Zoom for people with diabetes or prediabetes. The program will meet the first Friday of each month. Individuals can join by contacting Diane Whitten at 518-885-8995, or dwhitten@cornell.edu. There is no fee for the support group. Topics will vary and may be based on the interest of the group.

Family Fun Fridays
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
2 – 4 p.m. | The events are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Take a playful trip back in time to the 18th century every Friday afternoon of the summer break. Children, along with their parents, are invited to join reenactors Erin and Henry in playing with reproductions of centuries-old toys and games. Also, Brookside Museum will be open on those days, 1-5 p.m.. there are four brand new exhibits, including the innovative “Social Life of Hats” display and the exhibition on Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Please visit the website www.brooksidemuseum.org for news and announcements. 

Movies in the Park 
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 8:30 p.m.
The featured movie is Frozen II. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. This event is free. Rain date: Saturday, Aug. 7.

Saturday, August 7

Cars & Coffee Event 
Middle Grove Town Park | 428 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 8 – 11 a.m. 
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club will be hosting this free event. All cars and trucks welcome, even daily drivers. 50-50 raffle, door prizes, fresh coffee, donuts, and Lions Breakfast Sandwiches. Sponsored by Bryan’s Brew. All proceeds will stay in our community in support of Greenfield Lions Youth Programs and Town of Greenfield Youth Rec Programs. If you are interested in sponsoring a door prize for this event, please contact Lion bill Marzano at 518-461-9784 or email wmarzan1@nycap.rr.com for more information. 

Big Truck Day
Maple Avenue Middle School | 515 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a great morning of fun. Come check out some of the coolest big trucks in the area! Enjoy food and treats from your favorite local vendors. Truck Day is a primary fundraiser for the Children’s Museum. Money raised at this event makes it possible for the Museum to offer quality education programs and learning opportunities for children and families throughout our community. Send us a drawing of your best Big Truck. The first 50 applicants receive a FREE PASS to Big Truck Day! This year it’s not a contest, but passes are limited so act soon! Open to all students PreK to 5th grade! You can submit them online at www.cmssny.org/big-truck-day. You can purchase tickets online, as well. 

10th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride
Spitzie’s Motorcycle Center, 1970 Central Ave., Colonie
Registration 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Join us for a 75-mile ride through 5 counties. The ride will honor Detective Sergeant Randall French, Special Operations Section, Troy Police Department, End of Watch, April 30, 2020 and corrections Officer Joseph A. Martini, Ulster County Sheriffs Department. Cost is $20 per bike & passenger. All vehicles welcome. Awards for best represented Blue Knights Chapter, Best represented Police Motor Unit and best represented Motorcycle Club. Food, drink, 50/50 drawing and raffles will be available at Nanola located on Route 9 in Malta. For more information contact Pat Fox 518-469-9201 or Lou somma 518-421-2921. 

Color Your Summer Arts Festival
Galway Public Library, 1221 East St., Galway
1 – 3 p.m. | The Festival is a showcase for the arts workshops which were held in July. There will be a display of chalk pastels made by our workshop attendees, along with talks and demonstrations by the instructor, local pastel artist Carolyn Justice. The festival also features a Belly Dance Performance and class demonstration by Sarah Best. All are welcome to attend and see the results of our summer workshops. Refreshments will be provided. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m.  | Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far!  Arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Village Harmony. 

Sunday, August 8

Food Drive Breakfast
Ballston Spa Elks, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa
8 – 11 a.m. | Bring two non-perishable food items for $1 off. Adults $7, Seniors $6, Kids $5. 

Monthly Breakfast
The Fish Creek Rod and Gun | 123 Route 32, Schuylerville | 8 – 11 a.m.
Menu: Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: $8 Adult, $4 Child. Everyone welcome. 581-695-3917.

Dharma Meditation
Caffe Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs 
9 – 10:15 a.m. | Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman includes inspirational topics that support emotional, cognitive, and ethical wishes for wellbeing. RSVP to Pierre by calling 413-992-7012 or emailing Pierre (pzimmie2@icloud.com) 24-hrs in advance. Masks must be worn at all times, and coronavirus safety measures, including distancing, will be practiced. A $10 donation is suggested. Pre-registration is required. Visit oneroofsaratoga.com

Spin Till You Dye
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  | Representatives from the Saratoga County-based fiber spinning group The Rock Day Spinners will gather at Brookside Museum to dye wool using natural dyes and demonstrate fiber spinning. A family-friendly event, free and open to the public.

Summer Stroll: Post Time
SE Corner of Nelson & Union Ave, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Tours last approx. 90 minutes and require walking on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received Stroll passes will have those honored for their value and will be required to pay the difference. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Hot Club of Saratoga will be performing.  Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, August 9

Meet and Greet with Baby Goats
Southern Adirondack Library System, On the Lawn at Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 
Join Squashville Farm to meet and greet some of their baby goats!

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1, Wilton | 6:15 p.m.
Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information contact Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or laura@saratogastryders.org or visit saratogastryders.org.

Tuesday, August 10

“Saratoga Place to Be” Luncheon
Circa ’21 Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton | Noon – 2 p.m. | Special feature: Greg Veitch, retired Saratoga Police Chief will share true stories of some of Saratoga’s nefarious past. Greg will bring his books for sale that he will personally sign for you. Speaker, Eileen Bank from Rome, NY shares, “The Wonder of Life.” Reservations necessary. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu- summer picnic, includes meal, dessert and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection. 

Wednesday, August 11

Pulled Pork/BBQ Chicken Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order: 518-584-2585. Menu: Pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, corn bread. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Thursday, August 12

Concert in the Park 
Old Iron Springs Park, 198 Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is Sirsy. 

Friday, July 30

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course, 2:15 – 3:45 | Saratoga County Office for the Aging is offering a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County: A six-week zoom course on how to capture digital photographs of environments and people. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Christina Krowel: 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Saturday, July 31

Bike Rodeo
American Legion Post 70, 34 West Ave., Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – Noon | Join Saratoga Springs Cub Scout Packs 4012 & 4016 for a Bike Rodeo. Grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited.  Bring your bicycle or scooter and your helmet.  Check your skills and learn about some other cool scouting activities and games. Contact John Koch (saratogascouter@kochny.com) for more information. 

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge
6 p.m. | Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians! Arrive any time after 5 p.m. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information.  This evening’s featured artist is Men o’ War Balladeers. 

Haunted Saratoga Tours
Saratoga Tea & Honey, 348 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Hear the stories that have lived on in our city for hundreds of years. A 90-minute-long walking tour will take you in search of the ghosts rumored to haunt the city. Walking distance is less than a mile, covered at a leisurely pace. Cost is $22. 

Sunday, August 1

Summer Stroll: Broadway in 1874
NW Corner of Congress St. and Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Gloria May will lead a tour of Broadway that focuses on the sights and sounds of Broadway in 1874. Walk back in time to discover what has changed and what has remained the same in the historic downtown. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival
Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus our annual silent auction and items made by Adirondack Folk School artisans from throughout the region. Auction open 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, charges for food and purchased items. 

Rocktoga Charity Event
Malta Drive-In Theatre, 2785 U.S. 9, Malta | 12 – 6 p.m.
An afternoon of music and fun awaits attendees at the ROCKTOGA benefit. This family-friendly event’s proceeds will benefit the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center. A multi-genre music lineup is headlined by local favorites Grand Central Station, Big Sky, Jocamo, and Superposition. $25 per car in advance; $30 day of the event. ROCKTOGA will also have: Food Trucks, Raffles, Celebrity Guest Appearances, Stock Car Displays and Exhibits. For tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/rocktoga-charity-event-tickets-157992322289. 

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Schmooze will be performing. Gather your friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, August 2

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park Parking Lot #1, Wilton
6:15 p.m. | Monday evenings in August. Registration is $5 day-of or $20 for all five races. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. Current CDC and NYS guidelines will be followed. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Band Ragged Company
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6-9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your Local Veterans Organization. 

Tuesday, August 3

Congress Park Walking Tours
Saratoga Springs Visitor’s Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century, the tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US.  How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20.

Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit – Ribbon Cutting 
Canfield Museum, 1 East Congress St., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m.
The Saratoga Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Saratoga History Museum invite you to a ribbon cutting for the new Ellen Hardin Walworth Exhibit. Ellen was one of the four founders of the DAR and founder of the Saratoga Battlefield Commission.  For further information contact: saratogadaughters1143@gmail.com

Wednesday, August 4

Roast Pork Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast pork, mashed potatoes, vegetable, stuffing, applesauce, gravy and roll, tossed salad. Dinner for two is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021 
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
Free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Grit-N-Whiskey. 

Thursday, August 5

BBQ and Meeting
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon
Hosted by Chapter 60, Korean War Veterans Association. Members interested in attending are asked to call Carole Waldron at 518-584-4362, by August 2. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to attend.  For further information or to join the organization, please contact Comm. Paul O”Keefe at 584-603-4186.  Annual dues for veterans are $10 and $5 for all others.

Concerts in the Park / Annual Ice Cream Social
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s concert features the Union Fire Co. Band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Friday, July 23

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course | 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is offering a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County: A six-week zoom course on how to capture digital photographs of environments and people. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Christina Krowel: 518-884-4998 or email; ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Cost of meal is $12. Serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw & homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are recommended. Home delivery is available by calling the church office at 518-793-1152. 

Saturday, July 24

Outdoor Concert Series
Hubbard Hall Great Lawn, 25 E. Main St., Cambridge | 6 p.m.
Audiences are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some great music and musicians from near and far! Audiences may arrive any time after 5 p.m. for the concert. Maximum 100 attendees allowed on the lawn. In case of rain, concerts will be performed inside Hubbard Hall for a maximum of 45 audience members with house opening at 5:30 p.m. No reservations. First-come, first-sit. Masks required for those unvaccinated.  See hubbardhall.org for more information. Featured artist is Athena Burke. 

Sunday, July 25

Summer Stroll: Taking the Waters
High Rock Park, High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 12 pm.
Join Charlie Kuenzel, president of the Saratoga Springs History Museum and our tour leader, to learn about the history of the waters. Saratoga Springs was a top tourist destination in the 1800’s because of its mineral springs. Known as a premier health resort, Saratoga attracted the rich and famous to drink and bathe in the healing waters. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to 30; tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance.

Dinosaurs in Motion
Universal Preservation Hall, 25 Washington St., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m.
The life-sized metal sculptures captivate visitors while their exposed mechanics illustrate science and technology in a fun and engaging way. The exhibition weaves the science, art, and innovation themes throughout and touches on each of these educational topics at each sculpture. The art portions highlight sketching, drawing, and sculpting; the science segments explore kinetics, biomechanics, and robotics. Tickets at universalpreservationhall.org.

Sounds of Summer from the Brookside Porch
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa | 3 p.m.
The History Center welcomes instrumentalists from the American Federation of Musicians to perform two concerts at Brookside Museum. Performers, including several from the Albany Symphony Orchestra, will be playing popular melodies on Brookside’s front porch. Guests are encouraged to sing and dance along. Students and representatives from the famed Dance Factory of Saratoga Springs will be on hand to teach audience members a few basic steps and, perhaps, even put on a show. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Rain dates for both concerts will be the following Wednesdays. Free and open to the public.

3rd Annual Plein Air Art Show and Sale
Spa Park Administration Building Arcade, 19 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs | 3 – 5 p.m.
The “Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park” invite all art lovers to see and purchase “Plein Art” paintings created that day in gorgeous Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments will be served, and painting sales will benefit the Friends and the Plein Air artists. 

Album Release Party – Jessica Louise
VFW, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga | 5 – 8 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Skippy and the Pistons will be performing.  Bbring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, July 26

Public Art Demonstration
Zoom Presentation | 6:30 p.m.
Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free and open to the public demonstration by artist Mark Tarabula. Mark Tarabula is a 2021 Artist in Residence at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center.  SCAC promotes the ceramic arts and provides a place for people to explore the medium of clay, hone and develop their skills and be part of a community.  Mark will demonstrate how to throw a vase, mug, bowl and plate and describe the basic forms of throwing and how to do the process. To register visit: southernsaratogaartist.com.

Tuesday, July 27

Ceremony Commemorating Cease Fire – Korean War
Korean War Memorial, Crandall Park, Upper Glen St., Glen Falls | 9:45 a.m.
Members and associated are requested to meet at the memorial. A luncheon will be held immediately following the ceremony at The Log Jam Restaurant.  Reservations for the luncheon are required, due to limited capacity, by calling Lois Miner at 518-695-3905 or Comm. Paul O’Keefe at 518-603-4186.  For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. O’Keefe.  Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War or in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, family and friends are all invited to join the organization.  Annual dues are $10 for veterans and $5 for all others.

Workshop for Farmers
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3:15 p.m.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is holding a workshop to educate farmers about two new serious pests that are now in our region – tall waterhemp and the soybean cyst nematode.  The workshop is on July 27 at 1 – 3:15 p.m. at (info and registration at tinyurl.com/6h4uuyv9).  All applicable Covid-19 precautions will be followed. To register and for more information, go to the website provided or contact the Central NY Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock Program for the Ballston Spa meeting 315-866-7920 or email: cnydlfc@cornell.edu, eas56@cornell.edu.

Wednesday, July 28

Stuffed Shell Dinner 
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 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: Stuffed shells, meatballs, sweet sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
All concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Mark Gamsjager and the Lustre Kings. 

Thursday, July 29

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is The Rogues. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Friday, July 16

Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Zoom Course | 2:15 – 3:45
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is excited to offer a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County. A 6-week Zoom course is designed to teach older adults to capture digital photographs of their environments and the people they encounter on a daily basis. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. By the end of this class, students will have an appreciation for what makes a great photograph. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday through August 13. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Christina Krowel via phone 518-884-4998 or email ckrowel@saratogacountyny.gov.

Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs
6 – 9 p.m. | Multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Keanen Stark and Orion Kribs will be performing. Join us for drinks and live music! Each a capable lead vocalist, Stark and Kribs swap old-timey folk, blues, bluegrass, and classic Americana tunes, and dabble at entertaining endless other influences and flights of fancy. We will have food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your local veterans organization.

Saturday, July 17

Fly-In Breakfasts Are Back
The Empire State Aerosciences Museum (ESAM), 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Breakfast is open to the public. In step with guidelines from the New York State Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control, ESAM will continue certain safety measures to assure the safety of our visitors. Speaking at 10 a.m. will be Stephen Davies on his experiences as a passenger on the Concorde which he has flown in twice to Europe and back to the US.  Mr. Davies is a UK-born aeronautical engineer who enjoyed a varied career at Rolls-Royce, British Airways and GE. Now retired, he lives in the Capital District and works part time as a flight instructor. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. 

Janice Dean Book Signing
Encounter, 482 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | VIP Pre-Sales: 9 – 10 a.m. and 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
New York Times Best Selling Author Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist at Fox News, and serves as the morning meteorologist on Fox and Friends. Limited to 50 people. Janice to speak. Lite refreshments Receive: two autographed books: “Make your Own Sunshine” & “Mostly Sunny.”  Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Samantha Sung Dress Gift Basket, plus 20% Encounter purchases on July 17. VIP Pre-Sales: $50 nonrefundable. Book Signing is from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Enter to win: Encounter Gift Card, Gift Basket, plus 20% encounter purchases on July 17. Day of Book Signing Cost of one Book: $30. A portion of proceeds will go to Multiple sclerosis (MS) and a charity of Janice’s choice. 

Christmas in July Craft Fair
Middle Grove United Methodist Church | 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Crafters/vendors please call Lisa Biss at 518-779-9141 or 518-584-1016. 

Beetle and Butterfly Club 
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga | 69 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Get your hands dirty in this amazing program that will have us gardening, learning about plants, and investigating pollinators. In spring, young minds will discover the important role plants play in our lives as we manage our garden space and learn what it takes to have a successful garden. www.cmssny.org

Sunday, July 18

Summer Stroll: North Broadway
NW Corner of North Broadway and Van Dam St., Saratoga Springs (Witt Construction)
10:30 a.m. – Noon | Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF), Samantha Bosshart, will lead a tour of the grand Queen Annes along this famed corridor. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Members who have received complimentary Stroll passes will have those honored for their value of $10 and will be required to pay the difference of $5. Visit our website at saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030 to purchase tickets in advance!

Sounds of Summer from the Brookside Porch
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa
3 p.m. | The History Center is pleased to welcome instrumentalists from the American Federation of Musicians to perform two concerts at Brookside Museum.  Performers, including several from the Albany Symphony Orchestra, will be playing popular melodies on Brookside’s grand front porch while guests relax on the spacious front lawn. The ensemble will treat visitors to a selection of toe-tapping pop favorites. free and open to the public.  Guests should bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Rain date will be the following Wednesday.

Summer Concert Series
Congress Park, War Memorial, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
7 – 8:30 p.m. | Fenimore Blues will be performing.  Gather your friends and family, bring your blankets and chairs, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy some of our area’s favorite performers. Free to the public.

Monday, July 19

Nature on the Move
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
To register or for more information, please contact the Preserve & Park Office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your full name, phone number, email address, and the number of people who will be attending in your party (adults & children included). Registration must be done at least one business day in advance. Free. 

Tuesday, July 20

A Day in Vermont – Bus Trip
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 7:45 a.m.
A Unique Vermont Experience! Shop and lunch in Manchester. Head to the Friesians of Majesty horse farm for a tour and show. These horses are stunning. Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains on a 650-acre full-service breeding and training facility. Leave at 7:45 a.m. $55 member price. Non-members welcome, please call the front desk.

Wednesday, July 21

Snider Fashion x Saratoga WarHorse Foundation Fashion Show
The Atruim in the Adelphi Hotel, 365 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
3 – 5 p.m. | Mission: to raise money for the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation which helps veterans get their lives back on track after military trauma through working with retired thoroughbred racehorses. To inquire about tickets, please email sales@sniderfashion.com or call 518-306-6755. Space is limited so secure your ticket today. Individual tickets $150. We look forward to a fun afternoon of fashion with friends — and all for a worthy cause. You are making a difference in someone’s life.

Roast Beef Dinner 
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday Between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to place an order. 518-584-2585. Menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, roll, gravy. Dinner for 2 is $25 cash only. 

Malta Summer Concert Series 2021
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
All concerts are free to attend on the front lawn. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and /or chairs and enjoy! This week’s featured artist is Graham Tichy All-Stars Tribute to the Beatles. 

Thursday, July 22

Concerts in the Park
Lions Music Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
This week’s featured artist is The Lustre Kings. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. We will follow any continuing New York State guidelines for safe public gatherings that may be in effect at the time of the event. These may include social distancing measures, face masks and limited capacity in the park.  The concert series is free to the public. 

Open Mic
VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7 – 9 p.m.
Food and drink specials. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-9686. Support your local veteran’s organization.