13th Annual Truck and Bike Show
Saturday, August 17, at the Clifton Park Elks, located at 695 MacElroy Rd., Ballston Lake. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Over 50 awards. Fun, music, 50/50 Raffles, and great food. NYS Police will demonstrate their “Rollover Simulator”. Benefits Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration 9 a.m. – Noon, cost $10; Spectators are free. Rain date Sunday, August 18. For Information call Steven Minoogian 518-366-4108 or Bob Bozenski 603-770-9126 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hot Fiddlers, Hot Forges, Hot Fudge
Join us at Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne.on Saturday, August 17, from 1 – 4 p.m. Pull up a chair and listen to the sweet sounds of the Fiddle Club of Maple Ave., the Saratoga High School and Mac Petrequin’s Bluegrass Band. Watch our world class blacksmiths at their annual Rendezvous, working in our forge! Make-your-own ice-cream sundae social in the school all afternoon for $2 each. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org
Meet and Greet with Donna Brothers
Meet Donna Brothers, former Jockey and NBC Sports Commentator at the Staff Dinner at the Saratoga Senior Center on Monday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Sponsored by Centers Healthcare. Call for more information 518- 584-1621
Last Drama Camp of the Summer
Young performers ages 6-10 have one last opportunity to work with Malta Artistic Director Elyse Young during “Broadway Stars” Mini Drama Camp running Monday - Friday August 19-23 from 1-3 p.m. at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Drive, Malta. Work on a short skit including musical numbers from some favorite Broadway shows! Perform the last day of camp to invited guests on the Malta Community Center Stage, including costumes, set pieces and lights! Contact Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department at 518-899-4411 for more information or www.MaltaParksRec.com to register.
Summer Night BBQ at the Barn Fundraiser
Hosted by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation on Tuesday, August 20, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at The Saratoga Winery with good old-fashioned BBQ fare. Proceeds will benefit rescues as well as the hundreds of horses in the organization’s national herd. Live music, basket raffle, photo opportunities and a silent auction. Tickets are $30 per person, visit www.trfinc.org/trf-to-host-first-summer-night-bbq-at-the-barn-fundraiser.
2019 Canfield Casino Gala
Prestwick Chase at Saratoga and The Saratoga Springs History Museum invites you to 2019 Canfield Casino Gala, Friday, August 23, 7 - 11p.m. in the beautiful and Historic Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit restoration efforts of the History Museum and the Canfield Casino. Dinner, full open bar, dancing to the music of Ten Most Wanted, magicians Chris Wheel and Ryan Bliss, three tarot card readers, a photobooth and more! Clubhouse attire. Tickets are only $75 per person in advance, $85 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.saratogahistory.org or call 518-584-6920 x102.
Third Annual Car Show
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane Saratoga Springs on August 24 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, music, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit Veteran, Youth, and Drug awareness programs. Rain date is August 25. Registration is $10. Contact Al Sommer 518-885-9846
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Members of SSAS will be exhibiting throughout the area during the month of August. Please visit The Center Gallery at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Ct., Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville, Glen Eddy, 1 Glen Eddy Dr., Niskayuna, Catskill-Hudson Bank, 2452 State Rte 9, Malta. NBT Bank, 9 Clifton Country Rd., Clifton Park, Burnt Hills Library, 2 Lawmar Lane, Burnt Hills, Waterford Library, 117 Third St., Waterford.
Make and Take Courses
Cornell Cooperative Extension classes schedule:
September 4 - Canning Salsa and Tomatoes
October 9 - Making Jerky and Canning Meats
November 23 - Making Jam for Gifts (just in time for the holidays)
Please contact Diane Whitten, Food and Nutrition Educator, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. 518-885-8995 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Senior Picnic
The Saratoga County Office of the Aging Senior Picnic is Thursday, September 5 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. This year will be a Southern Style Picnic complete with fried chicken, cornbread, coleslaw, mac and cheese, dessert and beverages. There will be music, games and a 50/50 raffle. For residents 60 and over. Lunch at noon. Parking available on site. $4 advance meal ticket required. Can be picked up at 152 West High St., Ballston Spa. Call for other locations and more information 518-363-4020.
11th Annual Taste of Malta
Tuesday, September 10 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. To join the event as a restaurant or to donate prizes for the raffles, contact Kristen Henderson, 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.. 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.
Saratoga Chamber Players Golf Fundraiser
Friday, September 13 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. Entry fee is $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Registration at 2:45 followed by a 3:30 p.m. Shotgun Start. Deadline for registration is on August 28. For more information or to register, visit saratogachamberplayers.org.
Crafters Needed
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Crafters interested in reserving space for the Craft Sale, please contact Angela Snyder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is August 31.
Riches or Rubbish an Antique Appraisal Show
Antique expert Mark Lawson will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest at the Malta Community Center. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item. Pre-register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. Register early. To register visit www.MaltaParksRec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.
3rd Annual Nick’s Ride to be Healed
Registration is open for the 100-mile scenic motorcycle ride to the Adirondacks on Saturday, September 21 beginning at 4 Avis Drive in Latham. Register online at www.fighttobehealed.org or on the morning of the event at 8:30 a.m. (kickstands are up at 9:30). Following the ride will be a family friendly event with a pig roast, fun, raffle, games, music from the Back 40 Band and the Albany County Sherriff’s Child Safe Program. $30 per rider with passenger, $20 for single riders, and $20 for BBQ only (all children and Melodies Center Families are free for the BBQ - must register). Register today! More information on Facebook page @NicksRideToBeHealed.
Unique Vendors and Artisans Wanted
Ballston Area Senior Citizens are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar, held on Saturday, September 28 at Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. What is your specialty, pickles and relishes, jams and jellies, breads and homemade bake good? Any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. First come bases until September 20. For an Exhibit Contract and Town of Milton agreement, and pay to reserve your space, please contact Sue Heimburg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text Sue at 518-885-8037.
Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival
Hosted by Bikeatoga at Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, 815 N. Broadway in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 28. A 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour for $35 (advance sales only) includes Film Festival admission plus two drink tickets and a great selection of hors d’oeuvres. The Film Festival begins at 7 p.m. Cost for the festival only is $15 in advance or $20 at the event. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Raffle tickets on sale until intermission. Prizes from local merchants. Buy your tickets now at bikeatogaff.brownpapertickets.com.
10th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K
Nick’s Fight to be Healed Foundation in conjunction with the Honsinger Family is proud to announce its 10th Annual Nick’s Run to be Healed 5K on Sunday, September 29 at the Clifton Commons in honor of Olivia DeWitt and JP Honsinger. A Kids’ Run, a two-mile walk, a 5K Run, a Zumba warm-up, a Kids’ Carnival, and more! NFTBHF was started in memory of Nick Cammarata, who passed away in October 2008 from leukemia. Day of registration starts at 10 a.m. and dri-fit shirts will be given to those who pre-register by September 6. Pre-registration ends on Wednesday, September 25, price is $25 ($30 on the day of). Register at www.fighttobehealed.org.
2nd Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
Dan Provost lived his entire life in Saratoga Springs and passed away in 2014, at age 23, as a result of a drug overdose, after struggling for several years with substance use disorder. The purpose of this Memorial Walk is to remember lives taken too soon, raise awareness of addiction, educate the community about recovery services, and celebrate those living in recovery. On Saturday, October 5 a 1.5-mile family-friendly walk around the Skidmore Campus will take place. Registration, games and activities begin at 10 a.m. walk at 11 a.m. Suggested individual donation of $10 and family donation of $20. Proceeds of this event will benefit area recovery and education programs, Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga (RAIS) and the Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center. Register at https://www.zippyreg.com?event=1274 Facebook Event Page: Dan Provost Memorial Walk.
Food Vendors Needed
Town of Malta Parks & Recreation is seeking food vendors to participate in their 1st Annual Malta Cultural Arts Festival on October 5, 2019. This new event, featuring Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra and Asian Chinese Dance Troupe, celebrates cultural diversity in Malta and surrounding areas. Seeking indoor food vendors and food trucks, the festival will take place at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-368-3987 for additional information or an application to participate.
17th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show
Held Sunday, October 13 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Front St. in Ballston Spa. Front Street will be blocked off from Milton Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate car exhibits and vendors. In addition to food and merchandise vendors, the show will again feature a “Kids Zone”, located by the Old Iron Springs, which will feature free children’s activities. The event is free to spectators. Please feel free to contact the Car Show committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.ballston.org for details.
Arts, Crafts, and Gift Fair
The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Fair as Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m. – 3p.m. Crafters and artisans of handmade items are being sought and vendors of manufactured merchandise will be considered on a juried basis for this lovely event at the Malta Community Center, located at 1 Bayberry Drive in Malta. Booth fees are $50 until August 31 and $60 thereafter. Call 518-899-4411 or visit www.MaltaParksRec.com for a show application.
Transportation Drivers Needed
RSVP- Retired Senior Volunteer Program, helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many opportunities throughout Saratoga County. We are currently looking for Transportation Drivers to take seniors to and from medical appointments. We provide the vehicle, gas, and trip details with directions. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or hearing about the MANY other volunteer opportunities, please call Billie Jo 518-884-4110.
