July 19 – 25, 2024
Friday, July 19
Annual Garage and Bake Sale
The Galway United Methodist Church, Corner of Rte. 147 and CR 45, Village of Galway | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 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.
Local Author Book Reading & Signing
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Francine Apy will host a special reading of her new book, “Brianna’s Brave Day at School,”. The event is free and open to the public. For young readers ages 4-8, “Brianna’s Brave Day at School” tells the inspiring story of a young girl who finds her inner strength to share a special part of herself. Based on the real-life experiences of one of Apy’s three adopted sons, the book highlights themes of courage, resilience and the power of positive thinking. For more information about the event, contact Northshire Bookstore at (518)682-4200, or visit www.Northshire.com. To learn more about Apy and her SoulFilling mission, visit www.SoulFillingAdoption.com.
Grand, Gilded and Glorious: A Saratoga Stroll
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. This 90-minute guided walking tour will entertain and enlighten both visitors and residents with the famed stories of this great city. Saratoga Springs was the playground of the rich and famous during the 1800’s and provides the stories of this wonderful, gilded period in our history. This unique and engaging tour will guide participants from the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center to Congress Park and will conclude with a complete tour of the elegant Canfield Casino. Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – Noon, $20 per person. For reservations, please call the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center: 518-587-3241.
Paintings en Plein Air
786 Charlton Road, Charlton | Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m. Samuel Leone’s first solo exhibition, “Paintings en Plein Air”, will be on display at Main Street Studio from July 19 – August 4. Leone’s plein air paintings take us on a journey through Saratoga County farmlands, to the streets of Manhattan, Cape Cod and all the way to the countrysides of France and Spain. For more information and gallery hours, visit www.mainstreetcharlton.com
Saturday, July 20
Book Sale
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Friends of the Galway Public Library will be holding a large book sale. Books of all genres as well as DVDs. Your monetary donation fills your bag!
Annual Summer Open House – Frances Day
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Skidmore College | 2 p.m. The family-friendly event honors the museum’s namesake, Frances Young Tang, Skidmore College Class of ’61, and offers multiple ways for visitors to explore the museum’s stellar program of contemporary art exhibitions and events, with tours, art-making activities, food, music, giveaways and more. At 5 p.m. acclaimed Capital Region musician and performer Taína Asili and her ensemble take the stage for an energetic concert. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://tang.skidmore.edu or call the Visitors Services Desk at 518-580-8080.
Vibrant View
Spring Street Gallery, 110 Spring St., Saratoga Springs | 4 p.m. Open reception and artist talk. Showcasing the artwork of Soliven Melindo and Max Litvinov. The exhibit will run from July 20 – September 13. Both Melindo and Litvinov use bright colors in their work that can create experiences in color expression. Their bright hues of pink, blue, yellow and green, among other colors, are playful and friendly. The works’ subject matter, landscapes and still lives, will bring joyful energy into a viewers’ home and or office. Gallery hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website at springstreetgallerysaratoga.org.
Sunday, July 21
Summer Cottages of North Broadway
Meet: Northwest corner of North Broadway and Van Dam Street in front of Witt Construction 10:30 a.m. Led by Executive Director Samantha Bosshart. This stroll highlights the architecture and entertaining stories of those who built and resided in these grand residences. Tours are limited to 30 participants. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their Summer Sunday Stroll before their chosen date.
Fundraiser for BluePath Service Dogs, Inc.
Speckled Pig Brewing Co., 11 Washington St., Ballston Spa | 3 – 8 p.m. BluePath provides autism service dogs to children and their families offering safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. $1.00 from every pint and pizza sold will be donated to BluePath. There will also be cookies for humans and dogs sold, raffles for gift certificates to local businesses, and dog tugs for sale. All proceeds from these items will benefit BluePath.
Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival – Klezmer & Foods with a ‘K’
Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Enjoy Klezmer music and all the foods that start with K—knishe, kugel, kreplach, kneidel, kasha, and more! $5 donation requested. www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.
Monday, July 22
Acting and Performance Drama Camp with Elyse Young
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Rd., Malta | 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses ages 10 – 15 collaborate as a team to write an original script or use existing story lines. Through the process campers will develop characters, choose costumes, rehearse and perform their work, all within a 2-week period. Theater games, acting exercises and craft projects are also included. Camp culminates with a performance on the Malta Community Center Stage! Monday – Friday, July 22 – August 2, (two weeks). www.maltaparksrec.com for additional information or call Malta Parks and Rec at 518-899 4411.
Tuesday, July 23
Guided Nature Walk: Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 9 a.m. Join us for a guided nature walk at Clifton Park’s Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve. Darlene Kehn Hunter of the ASCR will share her knowledge as we explore this trail. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Wednesday,
July 24
Manicotti Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order, 518-584-2585. Menu: Manicotti with meat sauce, sweet Italian sausage, tossed salad, garlic toast. Dinner $15 each (cash only).
Thursday, July 25
Ulysses & Julia Grant: Dancing on the Edge of the Gilded Age
Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd., Wilton | 2 – 3 p.m. In honor of Remembrance Day (Tuesday July 23) Grant’s great-great grandson Ulysses Dietz will take us on a journey through time to gain insight into Ulysses and Julia’s great love, and life on the cusp of a pivotal era of change in America’s history. www.grantscottage.org.