Jim Allen’s Famous Chicken BBQ
South Glens Falls United Methodist Church, 15 Maplewood Parkway, S. Glens Falls Friday, June 18 from 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Cost of meal is $12. We will be serving ½ Chicken, baked potatoes, roll, coleslaw & homemade cookies. Dinners will be bagged and delivered to your car. Pre-orders are needed by Tuesday June 15 so we can give Jim a chicken count. As always home delivery is available.
Takeout Ham Dinner
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa, will host a Ham Dinner on Saturday, June 19, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. The menu will include baked sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert. The cost is 2 for $25 or $15 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, place your order at 518-885-1149 June 17 & 18, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Limited quantities available at the door. Proceeds support Elks Charities.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters Zoom program for Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m., will be presented by Clifton Park Historian and author, John Sherer. Breaking Down Brick Walls Using Ancestry DNA, will be the program topic. John will explain in simple, non-technical terms, how to break down brick walls in your family tree through DNA matches and triangulation. These same tools have helped adopted children find their biological parents. John has a bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s in Museum Studies and American Folklife. Public is welcome and can request the link by emailing the organization’s president, Dave Peck, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Annual Father’s Day Kid’s Fishing Derby
Presented by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Pro Firefighters Union, SSPD Saratoga Basspointers, John Huppuch Memorial Derby, 373 Crescent Ave Saratoga Springs (Lake Lonely). To be held on Father’s Day, June 20 from 9 a.m. to Noon. FREE for All Children 14 and under accompanied by an adult. Prizes for fish caught in all age categories. Worms will be provided-you must bring your own tackle. Hot dogs, soda, chips and fun are free for all.
Sundae on the Farm
This year the tour will be a Self-Driven Tour on Father’s Day, Sunday June 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Participants are invited to the Mill Creek Farm in Stillwater. From the comfort of their vehicles, families will be provided an audio recording featuring local farm families talking about all things Saratoga County Agriculture. Families will get to see dairy cows, beef cows, meat sheep, horses, and farm equipment. They will even get to try their luck at the Golden Horseshoe Hunt! King Dairy and Stewart’s Shops are donating Ice Cream Coupons for everyone who comes out (while supplies last). This event is free, fun, and family-friendly. For more information, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County 518-885-8995. Mill Creek Farm is located at 1019 County Road 70, Stillwater. It is owned and operated by Anne Morgan, Michael Morgan, Samantha Little, and in memory of Tim Little.
11th Annual Jane Austen Retreat
Join the Jane Austen Society North America (JASNA)-New York Capital Region at Wiawaka on Lake George, on June 25-27. Participants will join scholars and enthusiasts in exploring Austen’s world through facilitated discussions. Bring a lawn chair for a picnic tea on the grounds. In addition to planned events, enjoy the splendors of the beautiful Lake George setting by exploring the cottages and grounds, the gardens, the dock, and the lake. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members and includes Saturday and Sunday lunches. To register, mail check payable to JASNA NYS Capital Region and send to: JASNA NYCR, c/o Nancy Duell, 56 Fifth Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Registration deadline is June 20. For additional information, contact Nancy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-321-1887. Reservations for food and lodging at Wiawaka are $155/night. Day only reservations are available for $15. Visit www.wiawaka.org or call 518-668-9690 for information to make your reservation.
Greenfield Farmer’s Market Vendor Sign-Up
The Middle Grove United Methodist Church is hosting the Greenfield Farmer’s Market this year. The Market will be Friday afternoon beginning June 25 – Sept. 10 from 4-7pm. If you are interested in being a vendor for the Farmer’s Market, please contact Chuck at 518-421-1798. The vendor fees are for the benefit of the Greenfield Historical Society and Middle Grove UMC. The church is located at 429 Middle Grove Rd.
Best of Saratoga Springs Festival
Saratoga Springs’ newest venue, Spa City Motor Lodge, located at 413 Broadway, Saratoga Springs will bring together local businesses for a celebration of the best the town has to offer to local and travelers alike on June 25 from 3 – 8 p.m. The festival is hosted by Discover Saratoga and Lark Hotels at the brand-new boutique hotel and venue, Spa City Motor Lodge. The event will feature a tasting from local restaurants, an outdoor beer garden, live bands and musicians, an art gallery from local artists, and a flea market with pop-up shops featuring local curators and stores. Join us to support the wonderful local businesses and artists of Saratoga Springs! To register for this free, family-friendly event, please visit Eventbrite. Free admission.
Saratoga Chamber Players Live Concert
A summer afternoon concert to honor the memory of Dr. David A. Wasser, long-time board member and supporter of the arts in general. Save the date: Sunday, June 27 3 p.m. at Pitney Meadows Community Farm, located at 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs. Joseph Haydn. Flute Quartet in in D Major, (Hob.II:D11) Gordon Jacob. Six Shakespearean Sketches (for flute, viola, cello) Antonín Dvorák. Quartet in Eb, Op. 51 All attendees must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the performance. Masks will be worn during the concert and seating will be socially distanced. There will be no intermission.
In Person VBS is Back!
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 149 Lake Ave in Saratoga Springs, will be hosting “Rocky Railway – Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” Vacation Bible School June 28 - July 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great opportunity to give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children. Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with new songs that they will learn each day! There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults, so go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more info and to sign up. Free and open to all! Donations are welcome. We will be following applicable CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone healthy, and space will be limited to meet these guidelines.
Summer Reading Program
Prevent “brain drain” this summer with Ballston Spa Public Library’s summer reading program. Kids, grab your passport and experience Tails and Tales: Around the World. This reading and enrichment program runs from July 1 through August 26. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to travel the world with engaging take-home activity packets, read to earn rewards and participate in dynamic in-person programs. Registration begins June 1. To register, stop by the library, call 518-885-5022 or fill out the form on the library’s website, bspl.sals.edu. BSPL is making the summer program a family affair! Adults, tween and teens can look forward to a revolving international themed book display. These events are free and open to the public. Call 518-885-5022 or visit http:bspl.sals.edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave.
Photographing the Beauty Around Me
Saratoga County Office for the Aging is excited to offer a new, free program for 55+ residents of Saratoga County. a 6-week zoom course designed to teach older adults to capture digital photographs of their environments and the people they encounter on a daily basis. Participants will learn and hone basic aim-and-shoot skills. By the end of this class, students will have an appreciation for what makes a great photograph. No previous photography skills are required. The course will be held every Friday beginning on July 9 – August 13, from 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. There is a limited number of class participants for this course. It is a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Christina Krowel via phone; 518-884-4998 or email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibit
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting at two venues in our area. Rita Helie and Jack Morgan will be exhibiting at the Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main St., Mechanicville the month of June. Artists William Daisak, David Mayack and Karen Zimmers will show their work at the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court, Clifton Park during June and July. Please try to visit these venues and support the arts in Southern Saratoga County. For further information about SSAS, visit: southernsaratogaartist.com
Hearts of the Adirondacks Festival
Join us on Sunday, August 1 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Adirondack Folk School, located at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. The event will include make your own ice cream sundaes on the back porch, hot dogs and fixings hot off the grill, demonstrations of traditional Adirondack crafts, fireside storytelling, shopping at the Adirondack Folk School Gift Shop, musical performances, plus our annual silent auction featuring items made by Adirondack Folk School instructors and artisans from throughout the region. Auction is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The spectacular result of this year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free, vendor charges for food and purchased items.
