July 26 – August 1, 2024
Friday, July 26
Annual Lawn Sale
The Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Road, Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Additional Sale Dates: Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3.
Mom Talk Friday
Community Alliance Church, 257 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9:30 – 11 a.m. Ballston Spa Mom’s Group. Childcare provided. Ballstonspamomsgroup.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.
Chatfield Museum Open
440 Middle Grove Road Middle Grove | 4 – 6 p.m. Fridays, July 26 through August 30 The Town of Greenfield Historical Society will have their museum, “Chatfield Museum” Open to the public. Stop in and check out the Veterans Corner with photos of local men and women in their uniforms, mannequins display some of these uniforms as well as fireman uniforms, and many other days gone by articles of clothing. This is a two-story museum with many local artifacts. Local Historical Society Members will be on hand to answer your questions.
Open Mic Coffee House
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St., Galway | 6 – 7 p.m. Artists are asked to bring a selection of poetry, a short story, or music to share. Sign-ups for five-minute time slots start at 5:30 p.m. at the library. We ask that you limit your performance to 5 minutes to allow time for all to share their talents. Light refreshments will be available. Please call 518-882-6385 with any questions.
Outdoor Summer Craft Fair
Home of the Good Shepherd, 400 Church St., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please join us for our summer craft fair. There are approximately 16 vendors including names such as Thirty-one, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Mary Kay and many more! Ben & Jerry’s will be on site selling ice cream, as well. This will take place between two buildings.
Saturday, July 27
Kilboy Was Here: The Erie Canal Balladeer
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 11 a.m. Join Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Education Director David Brooks as he talks about the Erie Canal as a place where people, their stories and songs passed along the way. Registration is requested by calling 518-882-6385.
Sunday, July 28
Summer Sunday Stroll: Historic Fifth and Madison Avenues
Meet: Northeast corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Led by Debbie Studwell, this tour highlights the diverse architectural styles and historic development of this significant neighborhood near the Saratoga Race Course, showcasing Saratoga’s growth from the late 1800s to the 1940s. The properties featured on this tour are contributors to the East Side Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sponsored by Seeley Office Systems. 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.
Frederick Douglass Speaks on Democracy
Frederick Allen Elks Lodge, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m. The Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Springs Black Elks have joined together to cosponsor a timely presentation by Frederick Douglass interpreter Nathan M. Richardson. Mr. Richardson will lead a conversation about the meaning of American democracy from the perspective of the renowned former slave turned writer, orator and abolitionist. Hear how his relationship with other abolitionists and several Presidents influenced his beliefs which remain important today. This event is underwritten by a generous donation from Frederic Sober Jr.
Sounds of Summer
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 6 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors as well as featured professional musicians from the local 506 of the American Federation of Musicians will be giving a free concert on the porch of the Brookside Museum. They will be playing under the baton of Dennis Searles, coordinator of Local 506 of the Music Performance Trust Fund. Please bring your lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music.
Tradition, Tradition: Song and Story
Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd. | 7 p.m. Spend an evening with talented storytellers, musicians, and singers presenting an array of age-old Jewish themes to capture your mind, warm your heart, and inspire your soul. Pre-registration is required. Register below. A $10 donation is requested at the door.
Monday, July 29
21st Annual J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic
McGregor Links Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton |10 a.m. Join Saratoga Bridges for lunch, 18 holes of golf, contests, complimentary beverages on the course, dinner, golf apparel and goodie bags. We will host a small award ceremony for the best golfers (and the most honest golfer). This event is a great opportunity to network with other golf lovers and support Saratoga Bridges. To purchase tickets, please go to www.saratogabridges.org and click on fundraising events, then click on The J. Michael Fitzgibbons Memorial Golf Classic. Tickets are $225 per golfer or $900 for a foursome. Spaces are limited, so act quickly!
5K Trail Series
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will continue on August 5, 12, 19. and 26. Registration is $10 day-of or $40 by July 29 for all five races. Children ages 0-12 are free; 13-18 are half-price. This is a low-key, all-outdoors event topped off by light refreshments and unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 518-581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saraogastryders.org for more information and to sign up online.
Tuesday, July 30
Virtual Author Talk with Dan Santat
Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 2 p.m. Dan Santat will discuss “Graphic Novels are Life! Telling Your Own Story in a Graphic Novel.” Santat is an award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels and he created the animated television show, The Replacements. Registration required for this Zoom program. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org
Wednesday, July 31
Sliced Fresh Chicken Breast 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: sliced fresh chicken breast with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce, roll, tossed salad. Dinner $15 each (cash only).
Photography Club
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway | 6 p.m. Our speaker this month will be Gayle Bennett from Innerwoood Gallery in Ballston Lake, who will give tips and techniques for matting and framing photographs. We will also be reviewing photographs submitted for this month’s Photo Challenge: Bugs! on the ground or in the air. Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
Thursday, August 1
Dragon’s Breath
The Sembrich, 4800 Lake Shore Dr., Bolton Landing | 10 a.m. A charming children’s opera by Adirondack resident and composer Evan Mack and librettist Joshua McGuire. The production is sung in English and appropriate for children pre-K to 6th grade. The opera is approximately 35 minutes long and will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The story follows a child named Alan who is finding ways to cope with his anger, personified as a Dragon. Rather than slaying the Dragon, Alan discovers the Dragon’s true nature and his ability to tame it. The opera is presented free of charge, though families are encouraged to make a reservation to receive event updates and help measure the impact of community programming. Reservations can be made at TheSembrich.org/festival, or by calling 518-644-2431.