Friday, 04 September 2015 09:43

Week of September 4


Experience a 1948 Radio Broadcast

Grant Cottage State Historical Site presents the 1948 radio broadcast of “You Are There, April 9, 1865 Lee and Grant at Appomattox”. It will be held on September 12, 2015 at 3 and 7 p.m. at Grant Cottage Visitor’s Center. The cost is $15. Music selections by the 77th NY Regimental Balladeers. For more information, visit www.grantcottage.org/events or call (518) 584-4353. 


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


Chronic Disease Self- Management Program

Are you living with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? Are you interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evidence-based program you can educate and empower yourself with techniques to manage ongoing health conditions. Topics covered will include nutrition, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and difficult emotions. Free training materials and light refreshments will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Janet Haskell at (518) 884-4110 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for this class. The six-week workshop series at the Adult and Senior Center of Saratoga will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Center for Excellence are teaming together to offer these workshops. 


Havurah Vatik September Event

On Tuesday, September 8, Dr. Tom Davis will speak on “Conflict in the Bible: Not a Problem Except Sometimes”. Longtime Skidmore Chaplain (retired), author, minister, professor and activist, Tom Davis will zero in on the nature and consequences of Biblical conflict, in what is sure to be an insightful and stimulating presentation. The event will be held at Congregation Shaara Tfille from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. All Saratoga area seniors, 55 plus, are welcome. A catered lunch follows the program. Please contact the Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730 mailbox 4, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 3 if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation, or if you need transportation. 


Annual Senior Picnic

The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is pleased to host the Annual Senior Picnic. This event is for seniors, age 60 and over. It will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Lunch will be served at Noon. Menu is 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 The Saratoga County Office for the Aging for details, (518) 884-4100. Please be aware, no pets are allowed on the fairgrounds. 


Member Photographic Exhibit

Exposure Saratoga will be holding a Member Photographic Exhibit to celebrate its second anniversary on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show will be jurored by local photographer Mark Andrew, who will award a Best in Show and Honorable Mentions. The exhibit is open to the public, and artwork on display will be available for sale. Additional viewing hours will be on Saturday September 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information go to at http://exposuresaratoga.com. Exposure Saratoga is a guild of photographers of all abilities sharing knowledge and resources located at 67 Davidson Dr, Saratoga Springs, (518) 450-1438.


Malta Community Day Scarecrow Decorating Contest 2015

Attention all area scarecrow artists who are looking for a challenge. The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding their annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest during the Malta Community Day celebration being held at Shenantaha Creek Park off of Eastline Road in Malta on Saturday, September 12 (rain date September 13). No fee to enter. This year’s theme is “Scarecrows at Work.” Entry forms are available at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta or by visiting www.maltaparksrec.com. For more information call (518) 899-4411.


Donnybrook Golf Outing

Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians is having their Donnybrook Open Golf Outing at Pioneer Hills Golf Course on Saturday, September 12, 2015, starting at 11 a.m. (rain or shine). Benefits from the golf outing will go to Saratoga County EOC and Saratoga Catholic Charities. Cost is $75 per golfer. For more information contact Rich Gorman at (518) 813-7295. 


Indoor Garage Sale

I.T.A.M. Ladies Auxiliary at 247 Grand Ave. Saratoga Springs will be holding their indoor Garage Sale on September12 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tables are $10 to sell your own stuff or you may donate your items to the Ladies Auxiliary. The next Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held Tuesday Sept.8. For more information call Donna at (518) 306-6106.


Defensive Driving Class

On Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a New York State approved Defensive Driving Class. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. The class will be held at the First Baptist Church located at 45 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. The fee is $35. Bring a frined and the fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to the First Baptist church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788. Class size is limited. 


First Annual ACF Golf Tournament

The American Culinary Federation, Glens Falls/Saratoga Chapter is a non-profit organization dedicated to enrichment, education, and development in our community. Our organization is the original charter in upstate New York collaborating with chefs from several counties for well over 75 years. This chapter of the ACF has been raising funds for scholarships for local culinary arts students of all ages. We have numerous community events to support these endeavors but we are hoping to make this an Annual Event and our Primary fundraiser. Students of the WSWHE BOCES Culinary Arts Program are involved with the preparation and execution of this event and will be the benefactors of the scholarship dollars raised. The tournament will be held at McGregor Links Country Club, Northern Pines Rd., in Wilton on September 13, registration is at 11 a.m. The four-person scramble is $135.00 per person. Fee Includes carts, lunch at the turn, dinner buffet provided by Druthers’ and 3 beverage tickets. Fee to sponsor a hole is $100 each. For more information call John Winnek (518) 260-9274 or Maureen Clancy (518) 306-6959. 


Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Meeting

The Saratoga Springs Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, September 14, at noon at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Avenue (Rte. 9P), Saratoga Springs. Membership is open to retired educators who taught in or now live in Saratoga County. For membership information, call (518) 587-5356.


The Wilton Senior Center Celebrating 36 Years

Join us for an open house on September16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as we will be celebrating 36 years of community service. All seniors are invited to join us for a light lunch and cake. Enjoy music and dance by a local group of cloggers. Take the time to see all we offer our seniors and meet new people and old friends. For more information call (518) 256-5160 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


Open Forge Night with Steve Gurzler

Steve Gurzler will fire up our forges to both demonstrate the art of blacksmithing and supervise others as they try their hand at the anvil to heat, bend, and create for the first time. This might be just the thing to prompt you to take one of the many blacksmithing classes offered at the Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne. Join us on Wednesday, September 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Donations go towards the materials and expenses and are appreciated. For more information, visit www.adirondackfolkschool.org. 


Sixth Annual Arts Attitudes Exhibit & Sale

The Malta League of Arts hosts its sixth annual Arts Attitudes Exhibit & Sale, September 17-20, at the Round Lake Auditorium in historic Round Lake Village. The four-day event highlights a wide range of 40 local and regional artists. The exhibit’s opening night, Thursday September 17, features a wine reception with live music and a live auction. Tickets are $20. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the exhibit is free and open to the public. All art work will be for sale to benefit the Malta League of Arts Scholarship Fund. Arts Attitudes’ will exhibit over 40 artists’ work, including paintings, photography, and sculpture. Malta League of Arts said the response from artists was overwhelming, filling every available space early in the planning process. In addition, the show includes a collection from one featured artist. This year’s featured artist is Anne Diggory known for her combination of accurate detail with expressive painting and strong abstract structure. While the majority of her works are inspired by the Adirondacks of New York State, painting locations also include Alaska, Arizona and various seashores as well as her own city of Saratoga Springs. For more information visit http://maltaarts.org. 


Feast of the Fields

Feast of the Fields takes place on 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.


2015 Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Garage Sale

The sale will be on Saturday, September 19, 2015, same weekend as the town wide garage sale. The sale will be held at the club house on Route 32 in Victory Mills, NY, 1 ½ miles south of Schuylerville. Open to the public, all vendors and all items are welcome. Tables available or just a spot to set up and sell your items, cost is $20.00 for the day. Food and drinks will be available at the club house. All are welcome to come to sell or buy. For additional information or to reserve your spot contact John at (518) 222-0316. 


Free Health Fair 

Simpson United Methodist Church, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 m south of Rt. 29) is hosting a free Health Fair on September 24 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Representatives from legal aid, hearing, nutrition, hospice, home helper, cancer, and other health services; funeral planning, and more will be available to answer your questions, provide information, brochures, referrals, etc. There will be giveaways and free blood pressure screenings. All in the community are invited to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit with so many resources under one roof at the same time. Any questions please call Mary at (518)322-9585.


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. 

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