July 14 – July 20, 2023
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