Crescendo Classic
The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society (BHOS) is pleased to announce its first annual golf fund raiser, “The Crescendo Classic.” The tournament will be held Friday, June 28 at the Van Patten Golf Club located at 924 Main St. in Clifton Park. Registration fee of $125 (per player) includes green fees, cart, morning coffee, and a 3 p.m. buffet. Games and raffle throughout the day, ending with an Awards Ceremony with prizes and Chinese Auction. Proceeds from the Crescendo Classic will benefit the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition, BHOS Vocal Scholarship and the BHOS Endowment Fund. Register by mail (www.bhos.us/golf) or online (golf.bpt.me.) Call 518-416-4060 for more information.
An Evening with Elvis
Starring Donny “Elvis” Romines Friday, June 28 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, Rt. 9, Saratoga. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and food is available. All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime is at 7 p.m. For more information call Helen at 518-745-7821.
Strawberry Festival Social
Round Lake United Methodist Church will be hosting a Strawberry Festival Social on June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. The church is located at 4 George St. in Round Lake. Cost: Adults $6, children over 9-years-old $6, children 6 to 9-years-old $3, children 5 and under are free. Special event for all ages. Strawberry shortcake for lunch is a “good thing.”
Poker Tournament Benefit
$1 million seat prize. It’s the 3rd Annual Saratoga Open Poker Tournament, a multi-cause benefit event being held at the Parting Glass Pub on Saturday, June 29 starting at 2 p.m. Winner earns a seat at the $1M World Poker Tour stop in Montreal. Hotel is included in the prize, which is transferable and there is a cash buy out option. Entry is $20 advance or $30 at door. For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or dial the venue at 518-583-1916.
Fourth of July Community Sing
Prepare for the Fourth of July holiday by singing many of our favorite patriotic songs at the Hebron United Presbyterian Church East (former East Hebron Presbyterian Church) Fourth of July Community Sing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The church is located at 6559 State Route 22 just past the Chamberlin Mills Rd. There will be an Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. with make-your-own sundaes. Singing will begin at 7 p.m. The evening will be led by Debi Craig, a retired music teacher in Saratoga Springs City School District and resident of Hebron. Susan Snyder, organist of the Hebron Presbyterian Church will be accompanying the singing. The Community Handbell Choir from the Greenwich/Easton, Cambridge and Schuylerville areas will be guest entertainers, also under the direction of Debi Craig. Members of the armed services past and present are especially invited to attend. Please come and bring your family and friends. Enjoy fun and fellowship in the simple beauty of the historic sanctuary as you sing many old patriotic favorites. This event is open to the public at no charge. There will be the opportunity to make a free will donation. Money collected will be donated to Operation Adopt-A-Soldier in Wilton which sends care packages to service men and women. If there is someone who you think should be receiving care packages or if you would like to volunteer to help with this project, please contact Operation Adopt-a-Soldier at 518-260-9922. For more information call Debi Craig at 518-854-3102 or the Hebron United Presbyterian Church at 518-854-3729
25th Annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour
Tickets are on sale now for the 25th annual Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour, featuring more than a dozen beautiful gardens on Sunday, July 7.The self-guided tour is an all-volunteer fundraiser presented by Soroptimists of Saratoga County, the local branch of an international public service organization striving to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally. Advance tickets at $25 may be reserved online or purchased at several locations: the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center at 297 Broadway, Northshire Books in Saratoga Springs, all four Cudney’s Dry Cleaners retail locations, and Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham. Please call ahead to ensure availability at the retail sites. Details about the gardens, their owners and the locations are in the program that serves as the admission ticket. If still available, tickets may be purchased for $30 on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center beginning at 10:30 a.m. July 7. Tickets reserved online will be available for pickup at that same time. Questions? Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-581-1201 ext. 4184. Learn more at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org.
11th Annual Taste of Malta
The Malta Business and Professional Association is happy to announce their 11th Annual Taste of Malta event scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 at 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Rd., Malta. Proceeds from this years’ event will go to support local businesses as well as our future workforce through the Ballston Spa Partnership for Innovation in Education Fund. Through business and individual sponsorships and donations, entrance fees to the event, and funds raised from raffles held at the event, we have been able to give over $28,000 to the fund which supports several Ballston Spa Central School District’s most innovative initiatives, including the Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College in High School (Clean Tech ECHS) held at the HVCC’s TEC-SMART facility in Malta. To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, Taste of Malta Chair, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Pamela Grandin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Sponsorship opportunities are also available at a variety of levels. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more about sponsoring this tasty event. For the most up-to-date event information visit MaltaBPA.com/TOM. HVCC’S TEC-SMART campus is located off Exit 12 of the Adirondack Northway.
Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride
The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power. Co-Sponsors welcome. Current Sponsors: the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed. Events include a 10 a.m. swap/show and lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided) donations welcome. At 1 p.m. Ride, 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads and paths and single trail riding – as good as it gets.
Toast to the Tata’s
Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction. Cost is $45. For additional information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.
Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show
Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment? Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles for sale. There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.
Annual Clam Steam
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam will be on Saturday, August 10, starting at noon to 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, ask a club member or call 518-695-3917.
