Art Exhibits
Artists and members of Southern Saratoga Art Society will be exhibiting at various venues. Stop in and view these free exhibits and support the arts. Frank Coletta, featuring landscapes in pen, ink and colored pencils will be at Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park and Mechanicville Public Library, 190 N. Main St, Mechanicville featuring drawings mostly of the Round Lake Nature Preserve. Also, two life-long area artists will be featured during September in the Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Blvd, Clifton Park. Rebecca Jenkins - photographs of interesting sights throughout the area and while traveling. Patricia Wade - Watercolorist, paints an eclectic variety of items. For more information, visit www.southernsaratogaartist.com.
Annual Rummage Sale
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church (Scotch Church), 1331 Sacandaga Rd, Amsterdam (corner of Route 147 and 67) will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will include clothing, books, household items, children’s toys, and many other items. Those who have not been vaccinated, please wear a mask.
Bass Fishing Tournament
The tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Fish Creek from 9P bridge to last barrier before the Hudson River. A $15 early fee per person. 100% payback: 1st - 40%, 2nd - 20%, 3rd - 10%, Lunker - 30%. Prizes will be determined based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club no later than 2 p.m. Drinks, hot dogs, burgers and fries may be purchased from the club. A fish fry will be held at the club after the weigh-in. For info call Art Thivierge at 518-796-9900.
27th Annual Town of Greenfield, Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale
There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield (including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove) on Sept. 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine. Tons of stuff to browse and buy. Free maps of all the garage sales will be available beginning Sept. 10 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, the Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lions Information/Silent Auction Tent.
Continental Beakfast
Public welcome on Sept. 11 for the Milton Grange Continental Breakfast at Old Stone Church, 159 Stone Church Rd., Ballston Spa at 8 a.m. Speaker will be Dr. Ken Slentz, Ballston Spa School Superintendent. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Becker at 518-885-6606.
5th Annual Tailgate Party
The party will benefit Veterans VFW Post 420 at 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs. The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cash bar, beer, wine, cocktails, beverages, food trucks, vendors, raffles, and games. Music includes Jacksland, Northern Borne, Rich Clements and the Porch Rockers, George Fletcher Blues Band, Deena Chappell Trio, The Mr. E. Band, 18 Strings of Trouble, Jenny Dahnke and Elastic Endeavors. Donation $15. For more information call 518-584-9686.
Drive-In Movie Night
Hosted at the Malta Drive-In. On Sunday, Sept. 12 the public is invited to enjoy one or two movies: Charlotte’s Web for the families and Farmland, a documentary for the more mature crowd. Gates open at 6 p.m. Films will show simultaneously at approximately 7:20. Cost is $15 per carload. Can be purchased in advance by calling 518-885-8995 or at the venue on the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the Argicultural Promotion Committee Scholarship Fund.
Summer’s End Luncheon
You are invited to our “Summer’s End” luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 12 - 2 p.m. $20 cash, inclusive. Circa’ 21 Restaurant at McGregor Country Club, 359 Northern Pines Rd., Wilton. Our special feature is Kathy Handy, our favorite retired IT teacher from Saratoga Library who will speak on the “other 90% of the fun and useful things our cell phones provide that we do not know how to use.” She will have flyers available to take home. Speaker, Cherie Lasher from Wells will speak on “Known, Accepted & Restored.” Reservations necessary by Sept. 9. Call Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu includes gourmet mac and cheese (meat and vegetable choices), green salad, dessert, and beverages. Presented by Saratoga Christian Women’s Connection.
Sheep Shearing Clinic
Saratoga County 4-H is offering a Sheep Shearing Clinic this fall to youth ages 10 and older. The event will take place at the 4-H Training Center on Middleline Rd in Ballston Spa on Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. This clinic will exhibit the art of sheep shearing and preparing wool breeds for show. Participants will be provided a hands-on learning experience from professional shearer Siri Swanson. Siri along with shearing partner Colin Siegmund, strive to maintain animal comfort and top-quality clipping. Space is limited. $5/family is required at entry or prior to the clinic. The event is free of charge for 4-H members and their families. For additional information or to register call 518-885-8995 or email our Livestock Educator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
“Murder for Hire” Presentation
The Saratoga County History Roundtable will offer a presentation by Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian, at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa on Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. Russ will tell the story of a 150-year-old murder for hire plot that a newspaper called “The Most Damnable Murder Plot Ever Ventilated!” an event that unfolded in 1870-1871 that involved participants from throughout Saratoga County. Preregistration required for the presentation at the Museum by email to Jim Richmond at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The program will also be available live at 7:15 p.m. on facebook.com/brooksidemuseum
1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble
The Rotary Club of Saratoga Spring 1st Annual Charity Golf Scramble, sponsored by Saratoga Financial Services and The Adirondack Trust Company, is September 17 at McGregor Links Golf Club in Saratoga. Entry fee of $100 per person ($400 per team) includes 18 holes, cart, lunch, raffle prizes, 50/50 and a chance at hole-in-one-prizes. Registration is at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Nathan Towne at 802-734-5154. Return completed forms with payment information via email, or with checks made payable to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs to Rotary Club of Saratoga Springs, P.O. Box 1307, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Swing for Music 2021 Golf Outing
During the pandemic we suspended our school program where children learn the connection between story and sound and create their own music to play and sing. Please help us continue offering the school program and this wonderful live music by supporting our golf fundraiser. It will take place on September 17 – Shotgun start at 3:30 p.m. at Airway Meadows Golf Club, located at 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. If you’re not a golfer, you may want to sponsor a hole for $75 or offer a prize for players. To register visit www.eventbrite.com/e/golf-outing-2021-tickets-156261693933 For questions, contact: info.saratoga This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Milton Democrats Host Family Picnic Day
The Town of Milton Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an afternoon of family-fun on Saturday, Sept. 18, 12 - 3 p.m., at Burgess Kimball Memorial Park, 358 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All are welcome to gather in neighborly camaraderie for games, grilled food, ice pops, music, and good humor. Local office holders and leaders, including Milton Town Supervisor Benny Zlotnick, will be there to meet voters, talk about what’s going on in local government, and, of course, have some fun. The Burgess Kimball Memorial Park features an expansive playground for kids. Everyone is welcome, and the event is free. Any questions should be directed to Martha Iacolucci, Chairperson, Town of Milton Democrats: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 518-885-8196.
Indoor Craft & Garage Sale
On Sunday, September 19, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane will resume. Admission is free with over 40 vendors; parking is great, bargains galore, and lunch. We offer household items, sports equipment, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, jewelry, party vendors, pet supplies, food treats, and just about anything you can imagine may be found here. New vendors are signing up every month. All proceeds go to our local charities. An 8-food table and chairs are just $15. Call Linda at 518-289-5470 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Masks should be worn by everyone.
48th Annual Adirondack Balloon Festival
The festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 - 26, in multiple locations. The event is free. Festival merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events. This year, the festival cannot allow vendors, children’s activities, or the Open Door breakfast. Pilots can’t take paid passengers this year. At the airport, you can attend a drive-through moonglow to observe 40 tethered balloons on display, lit up from within. There will also be a live band, 8-10 balloons, and possibly fireworks display at the East Field. Balloon launches are subject to weather conditions. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.
Tour Belgium and Holland with Saratoga Arts
In April, join Saratoga Arts in an art and history-filled visit to Belgium and Holland April 20-29, 2022. Stay in Brussels and Amsterdam with excursions to nearby treasures and plan to taste as many gourmet chocolates as ten days permit. We will waffle or way through Belgium, learn about the history of the medieval Belgian tapestries, travel to Bruges, Delft and Amsterdam for romantic waterways, revel in the beauty of the Dutch Masters and Van Gogh, and admire the colorful blooms of the seven million bulb flowers of the Keukenhof Gardens. To receive a detailed itinerary of this small group tour, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
