SCHUYLERVILLE — The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show entitled “Road Trip, New York,” 1–5 p.m. on Saturday, July 22 and 12–4 p.m. Sunday, July 23. Events will be held at Town Hall, 12 Spring St., corner of Spring & Broad in Schuylerville.

There will be Floral Design, Horticulture and Artistic Crafts competitions judged by trained judges. A Photography division will be judged by the people attending the show. The public is invited to submit NYS photos to the photo division and horticulture specimens to the horticulture division. See the website for details. All divisions reflect the “New York State” theme.  

The Schuylerville Garden Club is celebrating its 85th Anniversary this year having been established in 1938. During most of those 85 years, the club has had a Flower Show. The club has won many national and state garden club awards for the shows. 

Admission and refreshments are free. The public is invited to attend and participate in the show. For more information, visit www.schuylervillegardenclub.org.

Saratoga — The town of Saratoga will feature a new likeness of Revolutionary War American Gen. Philip Schuyler. 

The framed portrait will find a new home in the prestigious Schuyler Room and marks a significant addition to the town of Saratoga’s collection, according to a statement by town historian Sean Kelleher. 

The portrait is a digital photo reproduction of a painting from the New-York Historical Society. The painting was done in 1792 by John Trumbull, and it belonged to Schuyler’s daughter, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. The portrait passed down in her family until it was donated to the NY Historical Society in 1915.

Saratoga Deputy Supervisor Ian Murray received a donation of General Schuyler’s portrait from Deb Peck Kelleher, President of the Old Saratoga Historical Association at Saratoga Town Hall, where the portrait was unveiled. 

SARATOGA COUNTY — Free summer meal sites are offered throughout Saratoga County from CAPTAIN Community Health Services beginning June 26. Summer meals are available to all children aged 18 and under.

All lunches must be consumed on-site for the 2023 season, according to the CAPTAIN CHS website.

See below for a list of pickup sites via the CAPTAIN CHS webpage. Listed pickup times are for Mondays through Fridays unless otherwise noted.

Open Sites

D&R Village (430 Route 146, Clifton Park) – June 26 to Sept. 1, 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Fort Hardy Park (14 Ferry St, Schuylerville) – July 6 to Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ONLY Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

Malta Gardens (2378 Route 9, Mechanicville) – June 26 to Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Northern Pines (3901 Lewis Rd, Ballston Spa) – June 26 to Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Park Avenue Playground (711 Park Ave, Mechanicville) – July 5 to Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pyramid Pines (342 Cordova Way, Saratoga Springs) – June 26 to Sept. 1, 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Schuylerville Public Library (52 Ferry St, Schuylerville) – July 3 to Aug. 25, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Additional Sites (Enrollment required, call 518-371-1185 for details)

Cheryl’s Lodge (24 Fern Ln, Clifton Park)

Corinth Elementary School (356 Center St, Corinth)

 Kayadeross Acres (885 Middleline Rd, Ballston Spa)

 Louden Oaks (314 Louden Rd, Saratoga Springs)

 Mechanicville Elementary School (25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville)

 Mechanicville High School Summer Academy (25 Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville)

 Mechanicville Library (190 N Main St, Mechanicville)

 North Pointe Apartments (1688 Rt 9, Clifton Park)

 Saratoga Hills Park (1 Maple Ln, Stillwater)

 Saratoga Village (900 Rock City Rd, Ballston Spa)

 Summer Adventure Camp (6 S Main St, Mechanicville)

LAKE LUZERNE — The Double H Ranch, a non-profit organization providing specialized programs and year-round support for children dealing with life-threatening illnesses, announced the hiring of Alison Wilcox as CEO. 

Wilcox will be following in the footsteps of Max Yurenda, who retired after 30 years leading the organization founded by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman and businessman and philanthropist Charley Wood. 

Wilcox has over 20 years of global experience in non-profit leadership and board governance and has been the CEO of Girl Scouts of Western New York for the past 4 years, and she was COO for 3 years. Prior to that, she was a Senior Strategy Advisor to Girl Scouts of USA, Lead Development Specialist at Delaware North Companies and the Senior VP of Program and Membership of Girls Scouts of Western New York. 

Wilcox will officially assume the role of CEO in August. 

The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. All programs are free of charge. For more information, visit: doublehranch.org.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Make-A-Wish Northeast New York has announced it will relocate its office to Saratoga Springs this summer.

Located in downtown Saratoga, right off Broadway, the new home will serve as the heart of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York’s community of wish families, volunteers, and staff. Saratoga, with its cultural heritage, beautiful scenery, and abundant recreational opportunities, provides an ideal stage for creating inspirational wish experiences for children with critical illnesses, their families, and the people that love them. 

“On behalf of all Saratogians, I extend a joyful welcome to Make-A-Wish Northeast New York.” said Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim in a press release. “We are thrilled they have chosen Saratoga Springs as their new home to pursue their all-important mission of making dreams come true to children and their families.”

“The opportunities afforded to us by this community will bring magic to wishes as we give families the unforgettable experiences that only Make-A-Wish can provide.” said Jamie Hathaway, Interim President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, in the release. “We look forward to creating new partnerships with like-minded organizations, businesses, and donors as our program enters a new era in the Saratoga Region.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Make-A-Wish to our neighborhood,” said Sarah Smith, Executive Director of The Children’s Museum of Saratoga, in the release. “The Museum serves the children of the Capital Region but makes it our goal to reach the children who need us the most. We look forward to working with Make-A-Wish children, families, and staff to help make their wish experience inspirational and life-changing. I am a Wish mom, so I know how important it is.”

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes Committee is proud to announce this year’s dates and builders. Celebrating 27 years of exceptional homes, this annual tradition will be presented over four beautiful fall days on October 7-8 and October 14-15.

We will have a spectacular line-up from our region’s finest builders for this area’s premiere new home tour event.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and the award-winning builders committed to this

year’s event; Belmonte Builders, Degraff Bloom Custom Builders, Kodiak Construction,

R & M Homes, The BDC Group, Whitbeck Construction and Witt Construction. We have 7 builders and 9 locations, and NEW to the tour this year will be two homes in Lake George! In addition, our commitment to workforce development will continue with a student build exhibition and a BOCES tiny house on display at the Degraff-Bloom showcase home.

Over the past 26 years, this community event has contributed nearly $1.5 MILLION dollars to our two local charities. Proceeds from the Showcase of Homes benefit Rebuilding Together Saratoga County www.rtsaratoga.org and Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties www.glensfallshabitat.org. For more details on the 2023 Saratoga Showcase of Homes event, please visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com. Follow us on FACEBOOK for all the updates!

About Saratoga Builders Association

The Saratoga Builders Association, Inc. (SBA) is a specialized professional trade association representing an industry basic to the well-being and economy of the people of Saratoga County. Its membership includes residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, building material suppliers, sub-contractors, financial institutions, architects, engineers, realtors, attorneys and other industry professionals. SBA is committed to the continued growth, prosperity and quality of life in Saratoga County. For more information, visit www.saratogabuilders.org

BALLSTON — The 2023 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade – postponed by organizers due to the air quality index – has been rescheduled to start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 on Route 50 in Ballston.

The patriotic parade, in its 22nd year, is organized by the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Business & Professional Association. 

Spectators can enjoy an hour-long parade with nearly 100 entries, as well as the Route 50 Mile road race before and a fabulous fireworks display after.  

The grand marshal of this year’s parade is the Knight family, who have owned and operated orchards in the area since 1907. 

To learn more about the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Community Flag Day Parade can visit bhblbpa.com/parade.

Onlookers assemble on the steps outside Saratoga Springs City Hall during the 54th annual Elks Flag Day Parade, which took place Saturday June 3, 2023. Photos provided unless noted.