The Traveling BBQ is Back
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Northeast Dining and Lodging. Upcoming dates include:
• Friday, July 12:
Saratoga Senior Center
5 Williams St., 518-584-1621 ext. 3
• Friday, July 19:
Moreau Community Center
518-792-6053 ext. 11
• Friday, July 26
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct.
518-383-1343
Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.
Celebrate Family Day
You are invited to Celebrate Family Day on July 13, Noon - 4:30 p.m. in Congress Park. There will be live music, kids’ games, teen activities, face painting, balloon twisters, free snacks and water, exhibits featuring local organizations that support families and provide positive development programs for young people. Free admission. This event is sponsored by a coalition of local Christian churches.
Vacation Bible School
Join us on July 14 – 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls.VBS is open to children ages 4 – 12. Children will discover their strength through God. “Flame” The Red Panda will help them realize the qualities that make them true heroes to God. Hey Kids, get your capes out and bring your friends and superpowers too.
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, 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 & 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 more event information visit MaltaBPA.com/TOM.
Calling All Singers
An evening of musical camaraderie at the Round Lake Auditorium. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society with Artistic Director William Jon Gray hosts its annual summer sing on Tuesday, July 16 to sample selections from our upcoming November concert. Arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to park, sign in and mingle with fellow music lovers. Singing starts at 7 p.m. Music is provided and we will sing through excerpts of Brahms Requiem. An entry fee of $10 covers the cost of the venue and refreshments at 2 Wesley Ave., Round Lake. BHOS is a community that believes in the power of music and the human voice. For more information visit BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.
WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair
The Saratoga Springs Public Library, Sustainable Saratoga and The Children’s Museum at Saratoga are excited to invite you to participate in the WHIZ, BANG, POP: Adventures in Science Fair on July 17. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at both the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and in the Community Room of the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This is an interactive fair for children and their families, with a focus on science, nature and the senses. Children will actively engage in activities designed to expose them to basic science concepts; to motivate them to explore the natural world; and to enliven their senses. For more information, go to: www.sustainablesaratoga.org/childrensfair2019.
Schuylerville Public Library Repair Café
What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a bike when the wheel runs out? Or with a shirt that is ripped? Schuylerville Public Library, located at 53 Ferry St. in Schuylerville is organizing its first Repair Café on Saturday, July 20 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand. This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. The goal of Repair Cafe is to repair broken objects to extend their life, keep them out of landfills, and foster an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Interested in volunteering for this event, either as a greeter or repairer? Simply contact Caitlin Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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. Lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcome.) 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.
Vacation Bible School
Would you like your child to have a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences that will help them grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children? Would you like to see them come home each day with a stronger faith, a big smile, some great crafts, and special memories? Would you like to hear them singing songs in the back seat on your next road trip? If yes, then sign them up for Vacation Bible School at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, July 22–26. VBS runs each day 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and is open to children from age 3 through 5th grade. Our African savanna theme this year is “Roar! Life is Wild but God is Good!” and our mission is “To Love a Child” (more info at www.toloveachild.net). More information and a registration form can be found at www.spalutheran.org/vbs. St Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 149 Lake Ave. and Vacation Bible School is free (although donations are welcome).
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.
13th Annual Tasting on the Hudson
Sponsored by Schuylerville Lions Club on July 20. Located at The Schuyler Yacht Basin from 4 -7 p.m. Tickets are $30, must be 21 to enter. Local restaurants, breweries, wineries and hard cider vendors will provide a tasting of their wares. This is a non-for-profit organization. All proceeds support Albany Eye Bank for local families in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids plus many community endeavors.
Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show
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. Approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from, 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. 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. 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.
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artist Carol Winterton will have a one-woman show for the month of July at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park, 518-383-1343. Artists Jack Morgan, Rita Helie, Maria Tsai and Sherry Walkup have a group show during July at the Glen Eddy Senior Living Community, 1 Glen Eddy Drive, Niskayuna, 518-280-8385. Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, 518-237-0891 will host artists Rebecca Jenkins, Patricia Wade, Bill Staudinger and Valerie Woodward during July. Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues throughout the area during July and August. Stop in and see all the artwork and support Art in Southern Saratoga County. William Daisak is exhibiting at the Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, 518-399-8174. Bill and Diane Staudinger are exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville 518-664-4646. Sharon Thorpe will exhibit at the NBT Bank, 9 Clifton Country Rd., 518-348-0781. Valerie Woodward is exhibiting at the Catskill Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte. 9, Malta, 518-289-5463.
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.
Universal Pre-k Spots available in Saratoga
Saratoga County EOC-Head Start currently has pre-k spots available for Fall 2019 in Saratoga Springs. Head Start is free for eligible low-income families and is dedicated to helping children become school ready. Head Start focuses on development, health and well-being. Each Head Start classroom is NYS daycare certified and a NYS licensed teacher will help get your child academically and socially ready for kindergarten. Each student receives free breakfast and lunch daily. For more information, including income guidelines and an application, visit saratogaeoc.org/headstart2 or call 518-288-3206. Head Start is administered by the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). Additional services include a food pantry in Ballston Spa, soup kitchen in Saratoga Springs, immigrant assistance, weatherization assistance and the WIC program. Visit saratogaeoc.org for more information. EOC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
