Friday, 14 August 2015 16:31

Week of August 14

Fall Activities Brochure Now Available on Registration Site

The Town of Malta’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services Fall Activities Brochure is now available on our online registration site:  www.maltaparksrec.com.  Registration for your favorite activities has started!  New classes, sports programs and special events are scheduled to begin in September.  Please call the Malta Community Center at (518) 899-4411 for more information.


Saratoga Arts Celebration Kicks off Next Weekend 

More than 100 artisans showing one-of-a-kind works in fine arts and crafts will be featured at the 7th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Dance located at 99 South Broadway. Juried exhibitors specializing in painting, sculpture, wood, wearable and decorative fiber, metalwork, leather, printmaking, glass, ceramics and art jewelry will share their unique talents at this annual event.  In addition to showing their work, the exhibiting artists will be available on site to share their artistic process with patrons. There will be demonstrations, hands-on art projects and plenty of complimentary art supplies available for inspired children and adults to enjoy throughout the weekend event. The 7th Annual Saratoga Arts Celebration includes museum quality art, fun educational activities for childrennand adults, international cuisine, live music and dance performances. Admission to the festival is free, along with complementary admission to the museum. For information, visit SaratogaArtsCelebration.org or call (518) 852-6478.


Volunteer at the Saratoga Automobile Museum

From fun outdoor car shows to the very serious business of curbing distractive driving and keeping our neighbors and children safe, Saratoga Automobile Museum is dedicated to enhancing and improving the quality of life in the Saratoga region and beyond.  We have volunteers who give several times a week, once a year, and everything in between.  Any and all of their valuable time is greatly appreciated. Expertise is not required, that will come later. Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 98. Saratoga Automobile Museum offers volunteer opportunities in a myriad of areas including Museum docents, administration, collection maintenance, building and grounds, youth programming and more. It is a great place to connect with wonderful and passionate people who share common interests and who want to meet you. In addition to the satisfaction of interacting with and helping tens of thousands of visitors a year, our volunteers enjoy recognition events and activities including an all-volunteer lawn show and dinner, road trips to private car collections, a recognition reception with awards for service, discounts on bus trips to the New York Auto Show, and much, much more. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, please go to: http://www.saratogaautomuseum.org/overview/ and fill out an application or contact Jillian at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.


School Supplies Needed

Franklin Community Center is in need of school supplies for children in the area. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9 a.m.  – 4 p.m.  or Tuesdays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Franklin Community Center is located at 10 Franklin Street, Saratoga Springs. Items needed include: backpacks, binders of all sizes, colored pencils, crayons, markers, fine tip dry erase markers, scissors, plastic pocket folders, pencils, pencil sharpeners,  loose leaf paper, highlighters, composition notebooks, headphones, glue sticks, erasers. For more information about Franklin Community Center please visit www.franklincommunitycenter.org


History, Legends, Lore and More Guided Walking Tour

A 90-minute walking tour concentrates on historic Congress Park and the colorful characters that helped make Saratoga what it is.  This guided tour of legends and lore will walk you through history while sipping the famous mineral waters and strolling through the Victorian Congress Park.  Tours take place each Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday through August. Tours will take place rain or shine and leave from the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866.  $5.00 per person, children under 12 are free. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center (518) 587-3241, http://www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com/.


Elderly Nutrition Program

The Saratoga County Office of the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program is currently distributing the Farmers’ Market coupons to those who qualify. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Coupons will also be available at the Office for the Aging information events throughout the county at various meal sites. For more information call (518) 884-4100. 


Discovery Box Program Volunteers

This mentoring program is designed to help young children improve their reading and understand what they have read. A Discovery Box is a decorated theme box that includes related books and language and art activities. Using the box, volunteers will work individually with a child, foster a love of books, help raise comprehension levels, and share the enjoyment of reading. We are looking for volunteers for the upcoming school year throughout Saratoga County. Volunteers would go in for about a half hour once a week. Orientation and support will be provided. This is a very rewarding opportunity to participate in. RSVP volunteers are men and women age 55 and older who use their lifetime skills to provide a great range of services to community organizations. If you are interested please contact Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4110. 


9th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck and Bike Show

On Saturday, August 22, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge # 2466 will hold its 9th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake, NY. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles.  Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles.  Registration starts at 9 a.m. until noon and awards at 3:30 p.m.  Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 30. For Information call John Harrington (518) 518-322-1551 or Mike Bendetti (518) 495-0240 or visit the website:  http://www.elks.org/SharedElksOrg/lodges/files/2466_Carshowflyer2015.pdf


The Stone That Started the Ripple  

The Stone That Started the Ripple, a play dramatizing a modern-day reunion of four suffragists, written by local author Patricia A. Nugent, will be performed on Wednesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. in Filene Hall at Skidmore College.    “The Stone that Started the Ripple” is a humorous yet historical representation of a reunion of the women who initiated the crusade for women’s right to vote.  Using their actual words from the 1800’s, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Lucretia Mott offer commentary on the status of women’s issues today.  A cast of five women, directed by Lezlie Dana, brings these important historical figures to life.    Tickets are $15 each.  To reserve a seat, send a check to Saratoga County League of Women Voters, c/o Mary Lou Classen, 4 Blue Spruce Lane, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Tickets may also be ordered directly online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-stone-that-started-the-ripple-tickets-17737920598.   For more information, including group sales, call (518) 877-8874. 


The Health, History and Horses  Charity Gala                                       

The gala is presented by the Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Vicariate. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga and Warren/Washington Counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 27, 2015, 6 -9 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant,  500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.  Complimentary Beer & Wine for the first hour, hot & cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction & four seasons basket raffle.  Cost is $65 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. To purchase tickets visit, www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. For more information contact Carol at (518) 584-7496. Attire is summer festive.


Run to the Finish Line to End Hunger – Food Drive

On Friday, August 28 we will be holding a food drive at the Saratoga Race Track Community Booth. Donate 3 non-perishables to Saratoga EOC’s Food Pantry and receive a free giveaway from NYRA. Suggested items to donate are shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, rice, soup, and vegetables. 


Run for the Horses

The Sixth Annual Run for the Horses, which has been selected as a Saratoga Centennial Event, will be held Saturday morning, September 5, 2015 at the Orenda Pavilion at the Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs.  The 5K course is certified and all proceeds benefit local non-profits that rescue and provide second careers or homes for ex-racehorses. The Run for the Horses begins with a 7 a.m. check-in and will benefit these locally-based organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, retrain and retire ex-racehorses. The Kids Fun Run will start at 8 a.m. and the 5K Race will start at 8:30a.m.  There will be refreshments and prizes in all race/walk divisions. Runners finishing 19th and 15th place will each be presented with a Saratoga Centennial-shirt by members from the Centennial Committee. Pre-race registration for the event is $20. Race day registration is $25. For more information call Mary Abbruzzese at (518) 226-0028, or to register, please visit http://www.trfinc.org/event/run-for-the-horses-5k/. 


Annual Senior Picnic

This event is for seniors age 50 and over. It will be held on Thursday, September 10 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Lunch will be served at Noon. The menu includes BBQ chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, dinner roll, lemon summer cake, iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Musical entertainment will be provided. Tickets can be purchased at The Office of the Aging for $4.00 each. Tickets are required to attend. Please call (518)884-4100 for details. No pets allowed on the fairgrounds. 


Feast of the Fields

Feast of the Fields takes place Thursday, September 17, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club to benefit Saratoga PLAN. Attendees will recognize local conservation heroes while enjoying the bounty of locally grown produce prepared by some of Saratoga County’s best chefs. Continuing its ten-year tradition, Feast of the Fields pairs area restaurants and farms, in an effort to promote sustainable agriculture, support the regional economy, and provide greater awareness of conserving area farms and the importance of buying and eating locally raised food.  The evening will also include musical entertainment, a silent auction and a reception honoring local residents who have contributed significantly to the Saratoga region’s quality of life through conservation. For more information, visit http://www.saratogaplan.org/events/feast-fields/ .


Save the Date

Angelo Mazzone invites you to Save the Date for the 8th Annual Masquerade Gala on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs. Music by The Audio Stars. The gala is benefiting the Capital Region Office of The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children/ New York Branch. For more information call (518) 812-6833 or (518) 701-4886. 


Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gift Fair- Crafters Wanted

The Malta Community Center Arts, Crafts, and Gifts Fair will be held Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.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,  1 Bayberry Drive, Malta. Booth fees are $50 until August 31 and $60 thereafter.  Call (518) 899-4411 or visit www.maltaparksrec.com for a show application. 

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