Monthly Dinner
Friday, June 25 at Principessa Elena Society, located at 11-13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs, will host take out only, curbside pick-up from 5 – 7 p.m. Menu: pasta w/sauce, meatballs w/sauce, sausage w/sauce, salad, Italian bread, butter. Cost is $10. Open to the public.
Trap/Clay Shoot
Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club located at 123 NY Rt 32 Schuylerville, will host a Trap/Clay shoot on Saturday, June 26 running from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Open to the public – Great time to introduce the youth to trap shooting for Fun. Novice to Expert, only 5.00 per round.
Rummage Sale
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church will hold its Rummage Sale on Friday, June 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. - noon. For those wishing to drop off items, please do so on June 22 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (no books, electronics, or large pieces of furniture, please). A percentage of the proceeds will benefit CAPTAIN and the BH-BL Area Churches Summer Lunch Program for children. Please: bring your own bags, and wear mask.
Indoor and Outdoor Yard sale
The sale will be held on Friday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta. On Saturday only, there will be an ala-carte lunch featuring hot dogs, chips, and a beverage, available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
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.
Sheep to Shawl
On Sunday, June 27, between 12 and 4 p.m., sheep, lambs, farmers, herders, and shearers, including the famous Fred the Shearer, will assemble on Brookside’s lush front lawn to demonstrate every facet of sheep husbandry, shearing, and weaving to produce the wool clothing that was so ubiquitous in colonial America. Sheep to Shawl is an interactive, family-friendly event. Young and the young-at-heart will have fun petting the sheep, meeting farmers, and participating in demonstrations. The event is free and open to the public – A terrific opportunity to enjoy the wonderful weather, learn a thing or two, enjoy some quality family time, and see all the exciting changes at Brookside. Brookside Museum is located at the west end of fun and fashionable Front Street in historic Ballston Spa. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. For more information telephone (518) 885-4000, visit www.brooksidemuseum.org, or follow on social media: Twitter, @SaratogaCoHist; Instagram, SaratogaCountyHistory.
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.
Oil Painting Demonstration
Southern Saratoga Art Society is hosting a free, open to the public oil painting demonstration with artist Takeyce Walter on Monday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register visit: www.southernsaratogaartist.com. Takeyce is an award winning contemporary American painter focusing on the natural landscapes of the Northeast, working primarily with oil paint and soft pastels. She is especially inspired by bodies of water and there is a great sense of familiarity, tranquility, and reverence in each piece of her artwork. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
In Person VBS is Back!
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting “Rocky Railway - Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” Vacation Bible School June 28 - July 2 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children. There are opportunities for children, youth, and adults. Go to www.spalutheran.org/vbs or call 518-584-0904 for more information and to sign up. Free and open to all. Donations are welcome. We will be following CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines and space will be limited to meet these guidelines.
Brown Bag Lunch Workshop
The Saratoga Chapter and Jane McCrea Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution invite you to a brown bag lunch workshop on Wednesday, June 30 from 12 -1 p.m. at the Saratoga Auto Museum, located at 110 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs to learn about all of the exciting programs that are available for students and community leaders from the DAR and enriching partnerships with other community service groups by offering grants, scholarships and recognition of outstanding service while expanding the support of new membership.
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-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. 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, tweens 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 bspl.sals.edu for more information. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave.
12th Annual Adirondack Greek Festival
Take-out only, Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10. Gyros, Souvlaki, Greek fries, Greek burger (new), Spanakopita, Souvlaki dinners w/rice, Moussaka, salad, Baklava and assorted pastries, soda and water. St. George Church, 55 Main St., South Glens Falls. 518-792-2359. www.sgforthodox.org. Social distancing and masks optional.
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 six-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 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, 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. It is the best in the Adirondacks and features items made by Adirondack Folk School instructors and artisans from throughout the region. Auction open 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. This year’s quilt challenge will be displayed, and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Charges apply for food/purchased items.
Schuylerville Alumni Banquet Cancelled
Due to the Covid-19 virus, the Schuylerville Alumni banquet which is ususally held the first week in August is cancelled for 2021. We will be sending out anniversary letters for both years next May, 2022 for the banquet to be held on August 6, 2022. Send address updates to Pat Temple at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-338-2329. Donations are gladly accepted also.
