Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Artists and members of SSAS are exhibiting throughout the area. Stop in, visit these venues, and view some of the fabulous artwork of SSAS members in Southern Saratoga County. During June the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, the Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Clifton Park will be hosting for the months of June and July two SSAS artists painting in several mediums. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Mechanicville will feature 6 artists during the month of June. Cupola Coffee, 227 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills will be showing the works of nine artists during the month of June.
Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks
Donny Elvis Romines will be performing on June 17 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Food is available for purchase. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be raffles and a 50/50. Showtime is 7 p.m. For information call Helen at 518-745-7821.
Bass Fishing Tournament
The 2022 Gary Priest Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament will be held at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club on June 18. Registration will be June 15 & 17 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the club located at 123 NY-32 in Schuylerville. Fishing will be from the 9P bridge to the last barrier before the Hudson River on Fish Creek. There will be a $15 entry fee per person. Pirzes will be determined based on number of entries. Fish must be weighed in at the Club no later than 2 p.m. on 6/18. Drinks, hot dogs and fries may be purchased at the club. For further information contact Dave Labaron at 518-588-0766.
EV Car and E-Bike Show
Sustainable Saratoga and Skidmore College’s Office of Sustainability invite you to the show on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., on the Skidmore College Campus, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs in the Zankel Music Center Lower Parking Lot. Current EV Car and E-bike owners, and local dealers will be present to answer questions. Cars and bikes available to view with speakers at noon. Attendees are required to follow Skidmore’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines. Indoor masking is required, and visitors must be fully vaccinated. www.skidmore.edu/campus-planning/visitors.php
Craft Fair
The Saratoga County History Center is thrilled to announce a county-wide craft fair! The family-friendly free event will be held at the beautiful Brookside Museum, located at 6 Charlton St., Ballston Spa on Saturday, June 18, from 10am to 3pm. Guests will be able to shop a wide variety of locally handcrafted collectibles, and farm products. No mass-produced or commercially made items will be permitted. The event is free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. Visit www.brooksidemuseum.org and our social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements. Please contact Beth Silvestri for more information: 518-885-4000 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Curtis Lumber’s 12th Annual PetAPalooza - Pet Adoption Day!
Join us on June 18 for a day of fur and fun from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Meet adoptable animals from local shelters and rescue groups at Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa, East Greenbush, and Queensbury. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and more will be available for adoption. Veterinarians, per service providers and pet non-profits will also be in attendance offering discounts on products and services. Curtis Lumber’s Ballston Spa store will also host Steve Caporizzo’s WTEN Pet Connection, Benson’s Pet Center, Live Acoustic Musician, Jim McArdle and will also have a 50/50 raffle and food trucks available. Visit clpetapalooza or facebook.com/clpetapalooza for more details.
U.S. Grant’s Bicentennial Birthday Celebration
Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s been 200 years since former 18th President and Civil War commanding Union General Ulysses S. Grant was born. The Friends of Grant Cottage invite you to a fun-filled family birthday event on the grounds of Grant Cottage! The popular 77th NY Regiment Balladeers will perform Civil War-era music at 1 p.m. and Tom Smith and Diana O’Brien will be singing engaging songs from their Knee-High Songs for Children program. Other reenactors will be on-site to share their expertise on various topics. Attendees will be given small American flags as souvenirs of a memorable day at Grant Cottage. www.grantcottage.org.
Genealogy & Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Daniel Mazeau and Aaron Gore, archaeologists with Beverwyck Archaeology in Delmar, will mix archaeology and genealogy in their presentation. They will give attendees a look at one of their digs. Their website shows some other work they have done, including their adventures in excavating a family burial vault. www.beverwyckarchaeology.com. Public is welcome. For information call 518-885-9309
Welcome Summer Concert
Welcome summer with two newcomers to the Saratoga Chamber Players for the upcoming concert on Saturday, June 18 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church; 5th Avenue & Henning Road. Violinist Lily Holgate and cellist Annabelle Hoffman will play with regular participants, violinist Jill Levy and violist Kathy Andrew for renderings of string quartets by Haydn, Janacek, and Beethoven. Attendees are asked to present proof of vaccination and agree to wear a mask during the performance. For the health of attendees, seating will be socially distanced. Tickets are $20 for students; $25 for seniors; $30 for adults. Children are admitted free. Ticket purchase in advance is encouraged. For more information on musicians and the SCP season visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org.
Thee Architects
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents Thee Architects, an exhibition guest curated by Gerald Brown highlighting works by seven artists analyzing the meta/physical implications architecture has on its inhabitants. Showcasing an expansive definition of this design process and its diverse manifestations, each artist uses ceramics to depict different forms of architecture. Thee Architects will run June 18 – July 16 with an opening reception on Saturday, June 18, 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free.
Annual Father’s Day - John Huppuch Memorial Kids Fishing Derby
Held at the Eagles Club, located at 373 Crescent Ave Saratoga Springs on Sunday, June 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Children under 14 years of age. Free food and prizes for all participating children with special prizes for boy/girl biggest fish. Bait supplied at event but bring your own tackle. Sponsored by: the Eagles Club, SSFD, Saratoga Basspointers, D&D Marine, Wiggly Worm.
Learn to Play - Native American Style Flute Workshop
June 21 and 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. This 2-part workshop will take you from the very basics to creating your own melodies in no time. There is no need to learn how to read music. Have fun while learning this beautiful and easy instrument. No judgement, just fun! The workshop will be held at the Movement Insights studio in Malta. The cost is $100 and includes all materials, and a new A minor flute that is yours to keep. Class size is limited, register early! Registration and details at:
Movement-Insights.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Indoor /Outdoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale
Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale and Indoor Bake Sale will be held on Friday, June 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave. Ext, Malta.
Saratoga Field Day
Sponsored by Building on Love, Inc. a local 501©3 that supports families in our community who are facing a recent life-altering medical diagnosis. A day filled with friends and fun, Saturday, June 25 at Pitney Meadows Community Farm. Yoga led by Yogi Sara Martin at 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Cost is $20. Community 5k/walk & kids Dash 10 a.m. – Noon. Presented by Fleet Feet. 5K: $30, Kids Dash: $10. The Main Event-Adult Field Day (like elementary school, but for grownups) 1 - 5 p.m. Lunch/drinks/snacks & T-shirt included. Teams of 4 – 8, co-ed encouraged, and 18+ event, $400-450 per team. Proceeds from our Yoga, 5K & Kids Dash events will be shared with our hosts. For more information/register, visit buildingonlove.org/events.
Yaddo Garden Tours
Summer drop-in tours of the Gardens at Yaddo are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, from June 25 through September 4. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors should meet at the main garden gate at 11 a.m. during racing season, drop-in tours are offered on Tuesdays from July 19 through August 20 at 11 a.m. Tours are $10 per person. Cash or checks only, please. Note: No tours offered on Travers Day. Docent-led tours for private groups may be arranged by contacting Yaddo at www.yaddo.org/yaddo-gardens/contact.
Yaddo Garden Only Tours
Garden-only tours include historic information about Yaddo. The grounds of Yaddo, including our Gardens, are a privately funded, nonprofit artist retreat established by the Trask family in 1893. Our gardens are the only area on the grounds of Yaddo that are open to the public. We ask that you respect the privacy of our artists in residence, and not go beyond the Gardens during your visit. Yaddo, 312 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. 518-584-0746 Yaddo.org.
“Monumental - Celebrating God’s Greatness” Vacation Bible School
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, June 27 – July 1, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Give your children a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences, grow their faith, and build meaningful relationships! Each day your child will come home with a big smile, a stronger faith, and singing their hearts out with the songs that they will be learning! 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 follow any applicable CDC/NY COVID-19 guidelines in place at the time to keep everyone healthy.
Off the Northway Presentation and Book Signing
The book, a collection of his weekly Off the Northway columns and other stories spanning the period from 2005 through 2020, will be released and become available for sale beginning Tuesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Steet, Ballston Spa, the home of the History Center. Off the Northway provides a reporter’s up-close perspective on the events that impacted people living in Saratoga County during this 15-year period and reflects on the changes seen across the county stemming from the construction of the Adirondack Northway six decades ago. Pre-registration for this event can be made at https://brooksidemuseum.org/ The book will also be available at local bookstores.
Saratoga Secret Gardens Tour
Tickets are on sale now for the 27th annual Saratoga Soroptimist Secret Gardens Tour set for Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year’s gardens include sprawling suburban oases with terraced perennials and pathways, jam-packed havens for backyard pollinators, and tiny hillside hideaways tucked behind a stretch of in-city townhomes. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Garden descriptions, a map and suggested driving directions are provided with the ticket. Visit www.soroptimistsaratoga.org to purchase tickets online, find locations for retail ticket sales and learn more about Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a professional women’s service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women, girls, and their communities.
Saratoga Women in Business Spectacular
July 13-17 The first-ever horse show created by women, operated by women, benefitting women’s causes and showcasing women in business. The one-of-a-kind extraordinary event will be held at White Hollow Farm, 28 Brickhouse Road in Stillwater and is open to all competitors in the equestrian community, spectators, and vendors. Proceeds from this event will fund organizations that support women’s health and emphasis will be made to reach young people and minorities who might not otherwise have exposure to the many career opportunities related to the horse business. For more information, please contact Joanne Yepsen, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 518-526-5272 or Diana Pikulski, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 802-233-5377 https://www.saratogahorseshows.com/
3rd Annual Patriot Golf Tournament
Saturday July 23, at Fairways of Halfmoon Golf Course, 17 Johnson Rd, Mechanicville. 9 a.m. shotgun start. 4-person scramble, registration 8 a.m. in clubhouse. $440 per team/$110 per individual includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at turn and buffet dinner; team and individual prizes! Contacts: Louise Maynard (518-541-3037), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jackie Capone (518-649-6709), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
All proceeds go to Operation-Adopt-A-Soldier. www.operationadoptasoldier.org
In The Groove
Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents In The Groove, a solo exhibition by 2021-22 Saratoga Clay Arts Center Artist-in-Resident Lyndee Deal featuring functional works that explore the relationship between body image and notions of taking up too much space. This exhibition will run July 23 - August 20, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 23 from 5-7pm. Details for the exhibition can be found online at www.saratogaclayarts.org.
Acting and Performance Drama Camp
Monday – Friday, August 1 – August 12, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Actors and actresses collaborate as a team to decide whether to write an original script or use existing storylines that they make their own. Through the process campers will develop characters, design a set, choose costumes, rehearse, and perform their work. This program for 11–16-year-olds is led by Malta Artistic Director, Elyse Young, at the Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta. Acting exercises, vocal skills, theater games and crafts included. Camp culminates with a performance the last day of camp. Contact Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information or go to www.maltaparksrec.com to register.
