Ballston Spa Birdhouse Sale

Held at the Elks Lodge, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 Hamilton St., Ballston Spa, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $20 per birdhouse, cash or checks only, no credit cards. Rain or shine. Contact Mark at 518-742-6355 with questions.

Community Rummage Sale and Savory Soups

Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Need to make some space – get rid of things you don’t use? Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2873 or email office@charltonfreehold.org. Savory Soups: Stop and choose from a selection of savory soups to take home and enjoy on this first day of Fall.

Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ

Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from 12 – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Saturday, Sept. 23. ITAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

11th Bug’s Boston Terrier Parade

September 24 at 11 a.m. in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. All donations benefit Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue.

Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale 

Sunday, September 24, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Free admission. Over 40 vendors, great parking, crafts galore, and lunch. Lots of shopping with jewelry, body lotions, clothing, as well as household items, knitted, crocheted, and hand-made items, food treats, antiques and vintage items, horseshoe décor, and just about anything you can imagine.  New vendors sign-up every month.  A fun activity the entire family enjoys.  All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518-885-6506 or email dozolins@nycap.rr.com for information or to sign up for a table(s).

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival.The event will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta.Deadline for vendor application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information.

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400.  Seating is limited guests, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org.  

Fall Rising Stars

615 Maple Ave., Suite 3, Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program now offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Encanto Week – October 2, 4, and 6. Paw Patrol Week – October 16, 18, and 20. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops.

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements

Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from October 3 to October 30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, kirstin.swartz@srymaca.org. 

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors. Saturday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Come out to our Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday spirit. Ther will be crafters, artisans and product booths. Crafts, Country Café, Bake Goods, Books & Puzzles, Pie Table, Quilts & 50/50 Raffle.

Raffle featuring Baskets with gift cards, services, assorted items. You do not have to be present to win.

Goat Brothers 29th Annual Swap Meet

Motorcycle show, hot rods/classic cars welcome, live entertainment, motorcycle parts and accessories, gifts, and novelties. Doors open at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission $10, under 12 free. Food and beverages available. October 7 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. For more information call 518-583-3398 518-507-6400. Or visit, www.goatbrothers.com

1st Annual Saratoga Foliage Ride 

Presented by the Saratoga Regional YMCA and Bikeatoga. Get on your bike and enjoy peak foliage, riding some of our most scenic routes at the most beautiful time of the year. Along the way you’ll see history and horse farms, pumpkins, cider donuts and more! Buffet breakfast, event T-Shirt, full sag support and YMCA day pass. October 7-8, Saratoga Regional YMCA, 290 West Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Two Days and Six Routes! To register, visit https://www.bikereg.com/saratoga-foliage-ride

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Donnybrook Open Golf Outing

Commodore John Barry Div. #1 Saratoga Springs. Friday, September 15, Airway Meadows Golf Course, rain or shine. Cost is $100 per golfer by Sept. 8. Cash or checks payable to Saratoga AOH at P.O. Box 205 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866. For more info see saratogaaoh.com. Registration at 7:45 a.m. Raffles, prizes, 50-50, longest drive and closest to the pin. Includes 18 holes with cart, light lunch at the turn with award reception following featuring assorted wraps and BBQ chicken.

Take-Out Barbecue Dinner

The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard Barbecue dinner on Friday, September 15, from 3 – 6 pm.  There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by pre-order only.  All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. Mac & cheese is available for $5.  All proceeds help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum.  Meals can be picked up at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa. Past barbecues have sold out quickly, so we strongly recommend that you visit our website at brooksidemuseum.org/event/millers-backyard-barbecue-3/ or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance. 

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

Front Porch Music Fest ‘23

Saturday, Sept. 16, 1-4 p.m. Spring Street (Court St. to Nelson Ave.), Saratoga Springs. Free & open to the public. Join us for a delightful afternoon of regional musicians playing on 15 front porches of Saratoga’s Spring Street (between Court St. & Nelson Ave.)! Family-friendly fun, with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart & Spring Street Deli specials. Plus lots of neighborly “good will” sharing!  Come ready to show your love by tipping the artists who will share their talent. FB Event: https://fb.me/e/1gtWdwYdE

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans

Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents “A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans” on Saturday, September 16, (rain date Sunday, September 17) from 2-4 p.m. Please join us as our re-enactors and speakers share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans.  Admission is free but donations are accepted and appreciated as we strive to keep our cemetery preserved. The cemetery is located on Stonebridge Rd. directly across the road from the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 560 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville, NY.  Parking is available at the church.

16th Annual Tasting on the Hudson

Schuylerville Lions Club 16th annual Tasting on the Hudson will be held  at Hudson Crossing Park on September 16, 3 – 6 p.m. The park is located at County Rd 42 at the Champlain Canal Lock #5, in Schuylerville. Tickets are $40 through Eventbrite.com or $50 at the door. The Schuylerville Lions Club provides eye exams, glasses, hearing aids and other community help to those in need, this is their only fundraiser.

Sustainable Saratoga Volunteer Open House

Sunday, September 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs Public Library- Dutcher Community Room. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more about Sustainable Saratoga is welcome to attend. Find out about our current volunteer opportunities in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our executive director, board members, and committee members.

Fall Rising Stars

Saratoga Children’s Theatre now offeres as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement and art. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Frozen Week – September 18, 20, and 22. Encanto Week – October 2, 4, and 6. Paw Patrol Week – October 16, 18, and 20. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops. 

Havurah Vatik

Exploring Jewish Origins: Los Sephardim, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. All Saratoga, Glens Falls, Clifton Park, Washington Co., Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome! Vaccination required, masks optional. Exploring Sephardic Roots and Ladino, language of Sephardic Culture, with local linguist Carla Gordon. A catered lunch follows the program. RSVP by Sept. 14: 518-584-8730, ext. 4.

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre Class 

Sign-ups now available. Brookside Museum and the Milton Grange are offering 5 classes designed to help you start and be successful Homesteading. Five classes are set up to take you from starting your homestead, growing vegetables and protein and preserving them. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 19 – Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. Join us and register today. Space is limited and we are looking forward to seeing you.

Homesteading on a ½ Acre

Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ

Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from noon – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the Cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Saturday, September 23. I|TAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

Community Rummage Sale and Savory Soups

Saturday, September 23,10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Need to make some space – get rid of things you don’t use?  Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2873 or email office@charltonfreehold.org.  Savory Soups: Stop and choose from a selection of savory soups to take home and enjoy on this first day of Fall.

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400.  Seating is limited guests, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. 

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors Saturday October 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Come out to our Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday spirit. Ther will be crafters, artisans, and product booths. Crafts, Country Café, Bake Goods, Books & Puzzles, Pie Table, Quilts & 50/50 Raffle. Raffle featuring Baskets with gift cards, services, assorted items, etc. Don’t have to be present to win. 

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements

Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Deadline for application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center AT 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information. 

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from October 3 to October 30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, kirstin.swartz@srymaca.org. 

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

John Oates Benefit Concert

An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on September 8 at 7 p.m. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. 

Become a Sponsor to receive a reserved table! For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

29th Annual Town of Greenfield Townwide Garage and Craft Sale

Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rain or Shine. Sales d throughout town. Several events including a vendor/craft sale, Greenfield Lions Food and Lions Silent Auction, Greenfield Leo Club Food Drive all at 31 Wilton Rd. Kids eye screening for 6 mo. – age 7 at the Community Center from noon – 2 p.m. Email Lion Andrea Penamora at abishhop24@hotmail.com for a time slot. Other events at the Greenfield Center Baptist Church (Sat Only) include Saratoga County Animal Shelter adoption event, Birthright of Ballston Spa and Adopt-A-Soldier program. The Middle Grove Methodist Church is having a drive thru Chicken BBQ Sat 3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out. Maps available at the Stewart’s in Greenfield and Middle Grove, Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and Lions Info/Silent Auction Tent at 31 Wilton Road.

Meet The Breeds

September 9, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  at the 4-H Training Center, located at 556 Middle Line Rd. Ballston Spa. Open to Public-Free Event-Demonstrations-Vendors-Family Fun. Dog lovers’ opportunity to discover popular and rare breeds, while learning responsible dog ownership and fun activities you can do with your dogs. Learn about each breed’s historical purpose, traits and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including pet groomers and veterinarians. Call 1-518-885-8995 for more information.

Book Signing and Reading

Come to the Ballston Spa Public Library, 21 Milton Ave. on Saturday, September 9 at 1 p.m. for a book signing and reading with novelist and tv writer, Matt Witten. He will present his newest novel, Killer Story. Books will be available to purchase and sign. Fans of murder mystery novels and true crime podcasts are sure to enjoy this novel. Mr. Witten lived in Saratoga Springs, where he wrote four mystery novels, then moved to LA and began writing for TV: Law & Order, House, Pretty Little Liars, CSI: Miami, and other shows. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit: bspl.sals.edu or call 518-885-5022.

Our Songs Remember

Saturday, September 9 at Saratoga Springs Public Library, Dutcher Community Room, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Saratoga Springs History Museum presents “Our Songs Remember,” a program of music and traditional tales drawn from the rich indigenous history of our Saratoga Region, including Abenaki, Mohican, and Haudenosaunee stories and songs. Presented by Nulhegan Abenaki tradition bearers Jesse and Joseph Bruchac of the Ndakinna Education Center, in tandem with the History Museum’s newest exhibit, First Saratogians. Reserve your free tickets at saratogahistory.org/events.

Equilibrium

A collaborative improvisation between the Rock City Falls Trio’s electric harpist Alex Chang, double bassist Jason Handron and percussionist Adam Forman and NYC-based visual artist Christian A. Mendoza. The performance is supported by a Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant and is the first of improvisation-based performances at The Barn at Rock City Falls that will feature interdisciplinary improvisation, highlighting the open collaborative process of music and live painting between the artists. September 9, 3 – 5 p.m. at The Barn at Rock City Falls, located at 710 Rt 29, Rock City Falls. RSVP required; limited seating. https://tinyurl.com/equilibriumimprov

Equine Advocates 22 Annual Gala 

An evening with Judy Collins, preceded by a live auction. Pre-performance Cocktail Party for sponsors and VIP Ticket holders. Saturday, September 9, 6 p.m. at PS21, 2980 State Route 66, Chatham, NY 120378. For more details, visit equineadvocates.org or call 518-392-0175. 

PS21/Performance Spaces for the 21st Century is a contemporary arts venue in the Hudson Valley presenting innovative programming by leading and emerging artists in music, dance, theater, contemporary performance, and the visual and multimedia arts.

Ballston Area Seniors Monthly Dance

Saturday, September 9 at 7 – 10 p.m.The dance will be at the Milton Community Center

310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Open to the public and ample free parking. There will be a Donation of $5 per person.Snack and refreshment will be provided. Dance to the music of the Old Time Country Band. (Adults Only). For more information call 518-430-7029.

13th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Sunday, September 10, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa.  

Join us for a great day of fun and beautiful show vehicles at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region!  Free for spectators.  All makes of cars, trucks, and tuners are welcome. (no cut-off years). $20 per pre-registered online show vehicle or $25 show vehicle registration day of show. 40+ awards and trophies will be awarded!  Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Raven Events, giveaways, face painting, balloon twisting, 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more! Benefits WTEN Pet Connection. Leashed pets welcome. Details: www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or on Facebook!     

Annual Chicken BBQ 

St. Therese Chapel in Gansevoort will hold their annual Chicken BBQ on Sunday, September 10 from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. or sold out.  Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert.  Dinners $15/ea.  The Chapel is located at the intersection of RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd.  For Reservations Call 518-792-2276.  Reserved meals must be paid for and picked up by 2 p.m.  

Fall 5-Week 4-H Shooting Sports Course 

Meets Every Tuesday evening, September 12 – October 10 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center located at 556 Middleline Road, Ballston Spa.Youth will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Archery, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to Youth 12 years-old and older. To sign up, visit  https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SC4HShootingSportsFall2023_241 or Contact Leland at glb76@cornell.edu for more information.

Donnybrook Open Golf Outing

Commodore John Barry Div. #1 Saratoga Springs. Friday, September 15, Airway Meadows Golf Course, rain or shine. Cost is  $100 per golfer by Sept. 8. Cash or checks payable to Saratoga AOH at P.O. Box 205 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866. For more info see saratogaaoh.com. 

Registration at 7:45 a.m. Raffles, prizes, 50-50 , longest drive and closest to the pin. Includes 18 holes with cart, light lunch at the turn with award reception following featuring assorted wraps and BBQ chicken.

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans

Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents “A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans” on Saturday, September 16, (rain date Sunday, September 17) from 2-4 p.m.  Please join us as our re-enactors and speakers share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans.  Admission is free but donations are accepted and appreciated as we strive to keep our cemetery preserved.  The cemetery is located on Stonebridge Rd. directly across the road from the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 560 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville, NY.  Parking is available at the church.

Sustainable Saratoga Volunteer Open House

Sunday, September 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs Public Library- Dutcher Community Room. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or learning more about Sustainable Saratoga is welcome to attend. Find out about our current volunteer opportunities in Urban Forestry, Pollinator Protection, Land Use, Zero Waste, and Climate and Energy. We will start with a presentation about each of our 5 committees, followed by a meet and greet session where you can talk with our executive director, board members, and committee members.

Fall Rising Stars

Saratoga Children’s Theatre most popular program no offered as a morning class during the school year. Ages 3 – 6, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. These stars-to-be will learn to explore their creativity through music, storytelling, movement, and art. Both fun and educational, we have created our Rising Stars program to provide a warm and nurturing environment, giving campers a wonderful introduction to the theatre arts. A small performance will take place at the end of each week. Frozen Week – September 18, 20, and 22. Encanto Week – October 2, 4, and 6. Paw Patrol Week – October 16, 18, and 20. Cost is $95/week. To register, visit https://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/classes-workshops. 

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre Class 

Sign-ups now available. Brookside Museum and the Milton Grange are offering 5 classes designed to help you start and be successful Homesteading. Five classes are set up to take you from starting your homestead, growing vegetables and protein and preserving them. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 19 – Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. Join us and register today. Space is limited and we are looking forward to seeing you.

Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ

Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from noon – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the Cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Saturday, September 23. I|TAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

Community Rummage Sale and Savory Soups

Saturday, September 23,10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Charlton Freehold Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Need to make some space – get rid of things you don’t use?  Put up your items for sale to become somebody else’s treasure. Rent a table and space for $15. For information or to make a reservation call 518-399-2873 or email office@charltonfreehold.org.  Savory Soups: Stop and choose from a selection of savory soups to take home and enjoy on this first day of Fall.

2023 AFS Hearts for the Arts Festival

The Adirondack Folk School is hosting its annual Gala. Friends and supporters will gather for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, our ever-popular Silent Auction and our annual Patron of the Arts honor on Saturday evening, September 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hitching Post Café, 1256 Lake Ave., (9N) Lake Luzerne. Cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Tickets for the event may be purchased through the Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, 518-696-2400.  Seating is limited guests, so please make your reservations early and give your dinner choice, prime ribs, salmon or vegetarian (includes dessert). Cash bar. www.adirondackfolkschool.org. 

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Annual Fall Bazaar

For the Benefit of the Ballston Area Seniors Saturday October 7, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town of Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. Come out to our Fall Bazaar and get into the holiday spirit. Ther will be crafters, artisans, and product booths. Crafts, Country Café, Bake Goods, Books & Puzzles, Pie Table, Quilts & 50/50 Raffle. Raffle featuring Baskets with gift cards, services, assorted items, etc. Don’t have to be present to win. 

Crocheting 101 with Signature Elements

Saturdays in October at the Saratoga Children’s Theatre. Explore the latest TikTok trend with us and learn to crochet! Whether you are a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, come join Erin Signer and learn to use your hands in a new art form! In this class we’ll learn and understand the differences of wool and the mechanics as well as crocheting a scarf. You’ll be learning a tactile skill helps with anxiety in a tech saturated world! Class Schedule: October 7 12-2pm, October 14 12-1pm, October 21 12-1p.m.,

October 28 12-2 p.m. Class Fee: $65 (6 people max). One Time Kit Fee: $50 (Includes super washed, hand-dyed merino wool yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, darning needle, scissors, and an SCT notebook). Sign up before September and you will be able to choose your wool color between purple and green. Please email leigh@saratogachildrenstheatre.org with your selection. (Must be PAID prior to us accepting your color choice).

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Deadline for application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center AT 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information. 

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from October 3 to October 30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

LIVESTRONG – Golf Scramble and Dinner

Friday, October 6 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course, 35 Grace Moore Rd., Saratoga Springs. 10 a.m. Golf scramble registration and lunch buffet. At 11 a.m. golf scramble shotgun and 5 p.m. LIVESTRONG Dinner. Proceeds benefit LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. Contact Kirstin Swartz at 518-583-9622, ext. 108 or by email, kirstin.swartz@srymaca.org. 

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Historian Walking Tour: Ballston Spa Sensory Tour 

Friday, September 1, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Explore oft-forgotten details of a community’s history on this interactive tour with SCHC Director of Education, Anne Clothier. All ages are welcome to join us as we explore the history of Ballston Spa’s industries, hotels, schools, mineral springs, and more. The tour is approximately 1.25 miles. Dress for the weather – sturdy shoes and a water bottle are recommended. Meet and end at Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave. in Ballston Spa. In case of truly inclement weather, we will enjoy a virtual tour indoors at the museum. Recommended donation is $10 per group (individual, couple or family).

The Jockey & Her Horse 

Two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir and co-author Raymond White, Jr. will unveil their new book, The Jockey & Her Horse, Inspired by the True Story of the First Black female Jockey, Cheryl White, on Saturday, Sept. 2 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. This special event, which features a book signing and reading, begins at 9 a.m. Free copies of the book will be provided for attendees under the age of 18 years old, while supplies last. At 10:30 a.m., the authors will read from the book, which has a target audience of ages 8-12. Organizations participating in the event virtually include the Ed Brown Society, the Compton Cowboys, Ebony Horsewoman, and Legacy Equine Academy.

Academy Open House & Fall 2023 Course Preview 

Saratoga Senior Center, 290 West Ave., Saratoga Springs

Wednesday, September 6, 2 p.m. – 3: 30 p.m. Academy for Lifelong Learning invites you to discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from course leaders on the 20 noncredit fall courses being offered in and around Saratoga starting the week of October 2. Free and open to the public, snacks and light refreshments will be served. Register by emailing Academy Events Chair, Lois Pflomm at lpflomm@yahoo.com. For a fall course brochure, go to www.allsaratoga.org, call (518) 290-6988, or email jeff@allsaratoga.org. 

John Oates Benefit Concert

An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on September 8 at 7 p.m. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. 

Become a Sponsor to receive a reserved table! For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

Equine Advocates 22 Annual Gala 

An evening with Judy Collins, preceded by a live auction. Pre-performance Cocktail Party for sponsors and VIP Ticket holders. Saturday, September 9, 6 p.m. at PS21, 2980 State Route 66, Chatham, NY 120378. For more details, visit equineadvocates.org or call 518-392-0175. 

PS21/Performance Spaces for the 21st Century is a contemporary arts venue in the Hudson Valley presenting innovative programming by leading and emerging artists in music, dance, theater, contemporary performance, and the visual and multimedia arts.

13th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show

Sunday, September 10, 11a.m. – 3 p.m. 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa. 

Join us for a great day of fun and beautiful show vehicles at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region! Free for spectators. All makes of cars, trucks, and tuners are welcome. (no cut-off years). $20 per pre-registered online show vehicle or $25 show vehicle registration day of show. 40+ awards and trophies will be awarded! Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Raven Events, giveaways, face painting, balloon twisting, 50/50 raffle, food trucks, and more! Benefits WTEN Pet Connection. Leashed pets welcome. Details: www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or on Facebook!  

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans

Bacon Hill Cemetery Association proudly presents “A Self-Guided Walking Tour Honoring Local Families and Veterans” on Saturday, September 16, (rain date Sunday, September 17) from 2 – 4 p.m. Please join us as our re-enactors and speakers share the history of many Bacon Hill families and veterans. Admission is free but donations are accepted and appreciated as we strive to keep our cemetery preserved. The cemetery is located on Stonebridge Rd. directly across the road from the Bacon Hill Reformed Church at 560 Rte. 32N, Schuylerville, NY. Parking is available at the church.

Homesteading on a 1/2 Acre Class 

Sign-ups now available. Brookside Museum and the Milton Grange are offering 5 classes designed to help you start and be successful Homesteading. Five classes are set up to take you from starting your homestead, growing vegetables and protein and preserving them. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 19 – Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. Join us and register today. Space is limited and we are looking forward to seeing you.

Sons of ITAM Chicken BBQ

Hamburger/Hot Dogs & Salad served from noon – 4 p.m. Chicken BBQ, baked potato, and corn on the Cob served at 4 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Saturday, September 23. I|TAM 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York. This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023. The cost will be $469 for members. For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Deadline for application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center AT 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information. 

The 26th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Judged Art Show 

Held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., from October 3 to October 30. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook.

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

The Annual Saratoga County Horse Farm Tour

Saturday, August 26, from Noon – 4 p.m. at two participating horse farms. This is a FREE drive-it-yourself event offered to the community, with a mission of promoting the equine industry and providing the public an opportunity to experience life on a horse farm. Horse lovers and families will delight in meeting different breeds of horses and get a behind-the-scenes look at the horses that reside here in Saratoga County. The participating farms are: Cross Timbers Ranch 122 Barney Road, Middle Grove and Mill Creek Farm 1019 County Route 70, Stillwater. 

49th Annual Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon

This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. It will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on August 26. Registration/Check In at 9:30 a.m., 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:15. Games and activities and fun to follow the walkathon.

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 & 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411, ext. 305.

John Oates Benefit Concert

An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on September 8 at 7 p.m. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. 

Become a Sponsor to receive a reserved table! For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

Equine Advocates 22 Annual Gala 

An evening with Judy Collins, preceded by a live auction. Pre-performance Cocktail Party for sponsors and VIP Ticket holders. Saturday, September 9, 6 p.m. at PS21, 2980 State Route 66, Chatham, NY 120378. For more details, visit equineadvocates.org or call 518-392-0175. 

PS21/Performance Spaces for the 21st Century is a contemporary arts venue in the Hudson Valley presenting innovative programming by leading and emerging artists in music, dance, theater, contemporary performance, and the visual and multimedia arts.

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Malta Cultural Arts Festival – Call for Vendors

The Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is looking for craft and food vendors in celebration of artists of various cultures and art forms at the 2023 Malta Cultural Arts Festival to be held on Saturday, October 7 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside and outside the grounds of the David R. Meager Malta Community Center at 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta. Deadline for application submission is Thursday, September 25. Please contact the Malta Community Center AT 518-899-4411 or email kgottmann@malta-town.org for an application or additional information. 

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

National Aviation Weekend

Friday August 18 – Sunday August 20 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville. The weekend will feature many aviation activities, including tours of the museum’s extensive and unique collection of exhibits and historic aircraft, as well as special presentations and displays. Guided tours will be conducted each day, and you’ll be able to hop in some classic aircraft. Discovery flights will be available by Five Star Flight. Call Bill Faulkner to schedule a flight at 914- 406-0376, or e-mail flyboybill02@gmail.com.  Fly-In – 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.

Clifton Park Elks 17th Annual Car Show 

695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – Noon, Awards 3:45 p.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Rain Date is Sunday, August 20. For Information contact Doug Simmons at 518-669-4588  or Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.

Genealogy and
Local History

Heritage Hunters will sponsor a summer walk on Saturday, August 19. Clifton Park historian, John Scherer, will meet the group at 10 a.m. at the end of Ferry Drive, off Riverview Rd. in Vischer Ferry. Parking will be at the edge of the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. John will describe historic homes as he leads the group through the Vischer Ferry Historic District to the Amity Reformed Church cemetery located at 335 River Rd. There, at 10:45 a.m., Chris Nafis will describe the extensive work done on the newly restored cemetery. Lunch will be at Vischer Ferry General Store at noon. Public is welcome. Contact Ginny Humphrey for details at 518-885-9309 or bhumphre@nycap.rr.com.   

Sneakerfest 

The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) today announced this fundraising event to benefit the SCCC’s back to school program. The event will be held Sunday August 20, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs. Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.

49th Annual Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon

This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. It will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on August 26. Registration/Check In at 9:30 a.m., 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:15. Games and activities and fun to follow the walkathon.

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 and 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or by phone at 518-899-4411 ext. 305.

John Oates Benefit Concert

An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on September 8 at 7 p.m. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. 

Become a Sponsor to receive a reserved table! For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

The Right Time and Right Place to Help

Jesuit to speak on life and work in Beirut on Friday, August 11, 8:45 – 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Raised in Saratoga Springs, Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his work among the people of Lebanon and his own journey of discernment in the Jesuits during a morning talk. Dan continues to serve in Beirut as the director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for the Middle East-North African region. He will be serving the 8 a.m. mass that morning. For more information, please contact Barbara Naples of Ignatian Volunteer Corps at bnaple@ivcusa.org. 

Annual Garage and Bake Sale

The Galway United Methodist Church will hold its annual Garage and Bake Sale on Friday, August 11, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This sale is a multi-family sale that includes clothing, furniture, sporting goods, toys, tools, household items, collectibles, electronics, books, baby items and much more.  The sale is held indoors come rain or shine.  A bake sale will be held at the same time. The public is welcome to attend. The church is located at the corner of Rte. 147 and CR 45 in the Village of Galway.

13th Annual Caboose Day & Car Show

At King’s Station Saturday, August 12 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour King’s Station and Caboose

Corner of Route 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners. Car Show, Trucks, Motorcycles, Vendors, bake sale, souvenir t-shirts, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, soda and water to benefit Town of Greenfield Historical Society Train Rides from Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Place, Corinth to King’s Station and Special “Greenfield Flyer” from King’s Station to LaMothe Landing. Book your ride now at CorinthTrain.com. Rain or Shine. For information, contact Louise at 518-587-6060.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745 will be sponsoring a Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans on Saturday, August 12, at the KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, from 5 – 10 p.m., at a cost of $25 per person.  This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction.  All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

Tammy Renee: Evangelist/Gospel Artist

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, located at 466 Route 32 South of Schuylerville, the Little Church by the Side of the Road. Join us for a wonderful program of songs you know and original tunes. Sunday Evening August 13, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy the concert and dessert that follows. 

Film Discussion: Lansky

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai, presents a Zoom discussion of the film Lansky on Monday, August 14, at 7 p.m. Lansky is a 2021 American biographical crime drama about the famous gangster Meyer Lansky, written and directed by Eytan Rockaway. It stars Harvey Keitel and Sam Worthington. The film presents Lansky as an old man telling his story to a down and out journalist looking for a break on a big story.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.  

National Aviation Weekend

Friday 8/18 – Sunday 8/20 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville. The weekend will feature many aviation activities, including tours of the museum’s extensive and unique collection of exhibits and historic aircraft, as well as special presentations and displays. Guided tours will be conducted each day, and you’ll be able to hop in some classic aircraft. Discovery flights will be available by Five Star Flight. Call Bill Faulkner to schedule a flight at 914- 406-0376, or e-mail flyboybill02@gmail.com.  Fly-In – 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.

Sneakerfest 

The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) today announced this fundraising event to benefit the SCCC’s back to school program. The event will be held Sunday August 20, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs. Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.

49th Annual Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon

This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. It will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on August 26. Registration/Check In at 9:30 a.m., 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:15. Games and activities and fun to follow the walkathon.

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman,’ based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 & 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305.

John Oates Benefit Concert

An evening of songs and stories and horses! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on September 8 at 7 p.m. The John Oates Concert is an open-seating event. 

Become a Sponsor to receive a reserved table! For tickets, visit www.thsaratoga.org. 

Annual Charity Golf Tournament 

Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.

Senior Trip to the Castles

Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Castles of New York.  This will be three days, 2 nights on October 4-6, 2023.  The cost will be $469 for members.  For more information and to reserve a seat contact Peg Jennings or Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Public Reception: Artist Lisa Palombo

Spa Fine Art, 376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on August 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming celebration of the Secretariat’s 50th anniversary, featuring a stunning collection of original paintings by acclaimed artist Lisa Palombo. Join us as we pay tribute to Secretariat’s incredible journey and the lasting impact it has had on the world of horse racing. This anniversary celebration promises to be a momentous occasion filled with art, history, and the thrill of Secretariat’s remarkable achievements. Exhibit will go LIVE online August 3 at 5:00 EST. Don’t miss your chance to get a sneak peek before the opening!

Cars and Coffee

The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is hosting a Cars & Coffee Event on Saturday August 5 at the Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove, from 8 – 11 a.m. Event is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles.

The Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet

Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm at the American Legion Post 278, Clancy St., Schuylerville.  Cost $30 per person.  Send money to PO Box 50, Schuylerville. For information call Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email patty61349@yahoo.com. 

Stem Week Camp

This learning program is for boys and girls ages 8 – 14, interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or boys and girls who just want to have a great time. The program runs from August 7 – 11 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. Tweens between 8 and 11 years will build a Lego Mindstorms robot and code it using scratch along with other coding activities. Older youth between 12 and 14 will use CAD to design/build a larger robot and code it using basic Java. No experience necessary. Fee is $150 includes instruction, T-Shirt and snack each day. To Sign Up visit robovines.org/stem-week

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 

Held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August—August 7, 14, 21 & 28.  Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

The Right Time and Right Place to Help

Jesuit to speak on life and work in Beirut on Friday, August 11, 8:45 – 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Raised in Saratoga Springs, Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his work among the people of Lebanon and his own journey of discernment in the Jesuits during a morning talk. Dan continues to serve in Beirut as the director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for the Middle East-North African region. He will be serving the 8 a.m. mass that morning. For more information, please contact Barbara Naples of Ignatian Volunteer Corps at bnaple@ivcusa.org. 

Jack Schoen Memorial Book Sale

Held at Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. To benefit the Temple Sinai Library. August 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A wide range of used books: fiction, non-fiction, history, memoir. Priced right: $.50, $1, $2. We hope you can join us. 

13th Annual Caboose Day & Car Show

At King’s Station Saturday, August 12 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour King’s Station and Caboose

Corner of Route 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners. Car Show, Trucks, Motorcycles, Vendors, bake sale, souvenir t-shirts, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soda and water to benefit Town of Greenfield Historical Society Train Rides from Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Place, Corinth to King’s Station and Special “Greenfield Flyer” from King’s Station to LaMothe Landing. Book your ride now at CorinthTrain.com. Rain or Shine. For information, contact Louise at 518-587-6060.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745 will be sponsoring a Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans on Saturday, August 12, at the KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, from 5 – 10 p.m., at a cost of $25 per person.  This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction.  All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.  

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 & 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 x305.

Tee-Off Fore TaTa’s

Annual Charity Golf Tourment on Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com. 

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.   This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Dramatic Presentation “Katrina Trask’s Legacy”

Wiawaka Center for Women, 3778 State Route 9L, Lake George, NY at 7 p.m.  Katrina Trask, eminent author, philanthropist, and founder of Yaddo, founded the Wiawaka Holiday House in 1903.  The historical narrative is accompanied by costumed dramatic readers. Presentation tickets are $20; presentation and 6:00 pm dinner is $35. For information and reservations, please call 518-668-9690, or visit wiawaka.org/womens-empowerment-lecture-series/.  

The Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet

Saturday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 278, Clancy St., Schuylerville. Cost $30 per person. Send money to PO Box 50, Schuylerville. For information call Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email patty61349@yahoo.com. 

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 

Held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August—August 7, 14, 21 & 28. Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745 will be sponsoring a Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans on Saturday, August 12, at the KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, from 5 – 10 p.m., at a cost of $25 per person. This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. For tickets visit: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Please contact Yolanda with questions at 518-886-8064. 

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening.  This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Artist Exhibit

Bella Lucia’s, 1218 Route 146, Clifton Park | Nine artists and members of SSAS will be featured at the Pizzeria through the end of July. Exhibiting artists are Denise Kornak, Anup Sood, Frank Coletta, Cheryl Jenks, Karen Zimmers, Barbara Hurley, Carol Winterton, Jack Morgan and Rita Helie. Please visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For more information about SSAS visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com

Homestead: You Are Here – Opening Night

Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. On July 14, multi-disciplinary artist Yuko Edwards’ on-going series Homestead: You Are Here will be on view in our Atrium Gallery this summer. The series began when the artist was a resident of Saratoga Springs and took solo walks throughout the inner-city. On those walks, Yuko saw reflections of her own family in the landscape, memories from the past as well as possible new futures. The photographic works raise questions of belonging and evoke the existence of the Black community and its energy.  www.saratoga-arts.org.

Legally Blonde Jr.

Presented by Saratoga Children’s Theatre, Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 15, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. Pricing: Adult: $15, Students: $10, Ages 10 and Under: $5. www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org Call 518-886-8800. 

The Shirah Brothers

The Middle Grove United Methodist Church welcomes The Shirah Brothers on Saturday, July 15 at 6 p.m. for a community concert.  The Shirah Brothers is made up of three brothers who share their love for singing Southern Gospel music.  Aaron, Jake, and Josh Shirah feel excited and blessed to have the opportunity to share God’s Word through music.  Love offering will be collected.  The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove.

Dinner and Casino Night

Benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. Entertainment, cocktails, dinner, and casino games. Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a nonprofit organization supporting vulnerable racehorses and people in leading a safe and meaningful life by nurturing the horse-human connection through therapeutic programming. We invite you to join us for our inaugural gala hosted by Tony and Robin Malatino on Saturday, July 15, 7 – 11 p.m. at Sugar Plum Farm, located at 96 Gilbert Rd., Saratoga Springs. RSVP by July 1. Attire: wear what makes you happy. Sponsorships available. VIP Reserved Dining Seating, $250 each including 300 casino chips, general tickets, $200 each, including 200 casino chips. Visit www.thsaratoga.org/events or call Meg at 518-290-6240 ext. 101. 

Veterans Picnic

Free to Veterans and their families. B.P.O.E. support for our Veterans dates back over 100 years and continues today because our mission is still the same, “to provide aid and comfort to any veteran in need.” Join us as we bring our mission to our community by attending the Veterans Picnic on Sunday, July 16, 2 – 4:30 p.m. at Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Circle, Saratoga Springs. Food, fun and games. Contact John Safford, jsafford3@gmail.com 

NYC Ballet Musicians & Friends

Luellen Abdoo, Artistic Director. Thursday July 20, Noon – 1p.m. Program: Tchaikovsky String Sextet, Op. 70, Souvenir De Florence, Additional music TBA. Performers: Kurt Nikkanen and Luellen Abdoo: Violins, Eugene Moye and Hannah Holman: Cellos, Derek Ratzenboeck and Michael Davis: Violas.  Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Suggested donation $10+ (cash donation preferred)

The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series 

Held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings August 7, 14, 21 & 28.  Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745 will be sponsoring a Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans on Saturday, August 12, at the KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, from 5 – 10 p.m., at a cost of $25 per person.  This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction.  All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.  

Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School 

Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo.  For more details, contact goedventures@gmail.com

Artist Exhibit

Bella Lucia’s, 1218 Route 146, Clifton Park | Nine artists and members of SSAS will be featured at the Pizzeria through the end of July.  Artists exhibiting are Denise Kornak, Anup Sood, Frank Coletta, Cheryl Jenks, Karen Zimmers, Barbara Hurley, Carol Winterton, Jack Morgan and Rita Helie.  Please visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County.  For more information about SSAS visit:  southernsaratogaartist.com or check us out on Facebook.

Unique Vendors & Artisans

Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces– 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces– 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail sheim381@aol.com