Sunny Days Are Here Again
Wine and Cheese Party at Sunnyside Gardens, 345 Church Street on Friday, May 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunnyside Gardens and the Soroptimists of Saratoga County invite you to attend a special spring garden celebration to support the 22nd Annual Secret Gardens Tour, organized by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC). Join us for a delightful journey into this year’s gardening favorites. Sip flavorful wines and enjoy delicious cheeses, stroll through our bountiful greenhouses, visit carefully selected vendors eager to share their expertise, enjoy an enthusiastic “Crazy for Containers” presentation, enter our raffle for a wonderful hanging basket, buy your tickets for the 22nd Secret Gardens Tour on July 10 and join in friendship to support programs for women and girls. Sunnyside Gardens and invited vendors will donate 10 percent of all purchases to Soroptimists. All funds raised at the Sunnyside Gardens event will support SISC programs and services dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Please register for this event by emailing your name and # of guests to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Thursday, May 12.
Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser
On Friday, May 13 party with friends and the Classic 60’s Rock Band, “The Shames”, at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost for this evening is $10 paid at the door or in advance by calling Judy at (518) 587-5568. A cash bar, pub food, root beer floats, trivia games and raffle baskets will be available to add to your enjoyment. We hope many join us to help raise donations to help the Cerebral Palsy Fund. We will have a 1959 Thunderbird automobile parked outside the entrance for you to take selfies of yourselves. There will be an optional donation basket near the car. Find your “60’s” attire and come dressed to enjoy the evening. “The Shames” is a local band comprised of Bill McTygue, Steve Henderer, and Gary Brooks. They have been playing together since high school and have a devoted following. Gather some friends and come check them out, help the Cerebral Palsy Fundraiser, and have a terrific evening.
6th Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser
The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is happy to announce our Sixth Annual Baskets for Ben Fundraiser, to be held May 13 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Mean Max Brew Works, 193 Glen Street, Glens Falls, New York. A lively auction of valuable gift baskets donated by local residents and businesses will be featured. We are raffling a fabulous custom-made Adirondack themed Fire Pit forged by Monahan Metals of Glens Falls valued at $500, and a Youth Four-Wheeler ATV from Progressive Motor Sports of Hudson Falls, valued at $2,550. Tickets cost $20 per person, or $35 per couple, which include heavy appetizers, Happy Hour drink prices, desserts, door prizes, gift baskets and entertainment by Hasty Page. The Fund supports children with need in conjunction with 32 schools in Warren, Washington and Saratoga Counties by providing purchased goods and services including electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, transportation costs, field trip admission expenses, etc. In addition to our school-year gifts, the Fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. The Fund provides household and personal care items to 11 local food pantries. Ben’s Fund has so far helped well over 3,000 children. To purchase tickets, contact William D. Osborn, President, Ben Osborn Memorial Fund at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call (518) 792-4514. 100 percent of proceeds are donated to local children.
Pancake Breakfast
The Malta Sunrise Rotary Club will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 14, at the Malta Ridge Fire House, on Route 9, south of Northway Exit 13. Breakfast including scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, orange juice and coffee will be served from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Prices are $6 for adults, $3 for children aged 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The Rotary Club will partner with Leatherstocking Honor Flight, which will share in the proceeds. Tickets will be available at the door, or may be purchased in advance from Malta Rotary members.
Garden Kick-Off Weekend
Sue Ann DuBois of Garden Goddess Sense and Sustainability will once again partner with Dehn’s Flowers and Chef John Capelli of Olde Bryan Inn for unique garden/cooking workshops to kick off the 2016 Workshop Series. Come celebrate a new season of gardening at Saratoga Spring’s oldest greenhouse. The Garden Goddess and Dehn’s Greenhouse will offer two workshops Saturday May 14. The first will feature Old Bryan Inn’s Chef John at 11 a.m. “Using Spinach and Other Fresh Garden Veggies”. Tasting and recipes follow the demonstration. The second workshop conducted by Sue Ann at 12:30 p.m. “Creating Your Personalized Kitchen Garden”, features a family assessment, plant selection, site considerations and individualized plan of action for your kitchen style garden. The event takes place at Dehn’s Flowers and Greenhouses on Beekman St. Saratoga Springs. Workshops are free. Each attendee will be eligible to enter the weekly garden give away. For more information call Dehn’s Flowers at (518) 584-1880.
Lyme Disease Forum Offers New Solutions to Pain
On Saturday, May 14, the Lyme Action Network will offer a one-of-a-kind, day-long event entitled:
“Take Back Your Life – Strategies to Help Conquer the Chronic Pain of Lyme and Other Tic-Borne Diseases”. The event will be held at SUNY Adirondack in the Theater from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This forum has been developed for patients who suffer the chronic pain that often accompanies tick-borne illnesses. Speakers will present information on a variety of topics including: physical and energy-based therapies; naturopathic therapies; vision therapy; physical therapy; massage therapy; immune system support and rehabilitation, among others. Tickets are $10 ($20 with lunch) if purchased online in advance at http://bit.ly/1MmtVhl; or $15 (no lunch) at the door. Sponsors of the event are 1st Advantage Dental and Rotary Club of Glens Falls, NY. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
A Concert of Baroque Choral Music
The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society presents a concert of Baroque choral music, Sunday, May 15, 3 p.m., at the Zankel Music Center, located on the Skidmore College campus. The first half of the program is Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and the second half is “Messiah” Part II, which chronicles the death and resurrection of Christ and is being performed at the time of year originally intended by the composer. This glorious music represents the Top Hits of the Baroque era. At the podium will be the new artistic director of BHOS, William Jon Gray, who brings a whole new dimension of excitement and musicality to the chorus. The concert will end with a rousing rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus,” with everybody in the audience invited to join in. Tickets can be purchased at the Society’s website, www.BHOS.us, or at the door the day of the concert. The Skidmore campus is beautiful in the spring and Zankel is a premier performing venue. What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
1st Annual Golf Tournament
The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company is proudly celebrating 200 years in providing protection to our residents who reside in our Fire District. The Eagle Matt Lee Fire Company #1 will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at the Ballston Spa Country Club, located at 1366 West High St., Ballston Spa, NY. Price of $85 per person includes golf, cart, prizes and a BBQ dinner by Henry’s Grill. The event will be held on May 16, 2016 with a 12:00 shotgun. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to support our celebration on June 25th. Please visit our Facebook page for more information or call Pat Morrissey at (518) 885-5272.
Richard Feldman Brings Us “To Life” Part VII
For our 12th Anniversary Havurah Vatik event on May 17, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., we will continue to celebrate “TO LIFE” with Richard Feldman presenting the 7th in his series of musical theater selections. This year’s theme: “dreaming, dancing, and love.” Selections include Lauren Bacall in Woman of the Year, Michael Crawford as P.T. Barnum, John Raitt in Carousel, and Liza Minelli singing “I am My Own Best Friend” from Chicago. Add to this Tommy Tune tap dancing, Gershwin songs, plus a scene from Bloomer Girl. We are in for another lively, legendary set of unforgettable vintage musical moments. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4. Let us know if you plan to attend the luncheon, need to cancel your reservation or need transportation. Keep Havurah Vatik alive and well - bring along a friend to enjoy this program. Please RSVP by May 11.
Care Links Fundraiser
Hilton Garden Inn will be the site for the 13th Annual Luncheon to support CARE LINKS of Southern Saratoga County on Thursday, May 19 at its Clifton Park location. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. to provide time to examine the raffle items with lunch served beginning at 12:30 p.m. Ticket price is $25 and the menu is Garden Salad, Chicken Françoise with Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Vanilla Chocolate Mousse and Coffee or Tea. Tickets may be purchased at Community Human Services, located at 543 Saratoga Road in Glenville, the Clifton Park Town Hall, the Halfmoon Senior Center; Healthplex Fitness located at 1673 Route 9 in Halfmoon; and the Malta Town Hall. CARE LINKS is a program where volunteers are recruited from the community, are trained and matched with seniors who need non-medical assistance. The program is open to seniors in the towns of Ballston, Charlton, Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta and the city of Mechanicville. Currently there are 280 seniors receiving assistance in one form or another at no cost to them.
Annual Senior Luncheon
Hosted by The Saratoga County Office of the Aging, this event is for seniors age 60 and over. It will be held on May 20, 2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Menu: chicken parmesan, pasta with sauce, Italian green beans, garlic bread, birthday cake and beverages. No take outs and no animals allowed. There will be live music, door prizes and raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be sold at the door. Tickets can be purchased at The Office of the Aging for $4 each until 5/13/2016. Please call for details (518) 884-4100.
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Thursday, May 26 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come honor those who have given their lives for our country. The City of Saratoga Springs invites you to the 2016 Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony. Join with our local veteran groups and organizations to honor all those lost in service to our country. The parade will begin at the corner of Union and Nelson then continue to Regent Street and end in Greenridge Cemetery with the closing ceremony. Highlights include: local organizations including the police and fire departments, local marching bands from all across Saratoga County, and vintage & classic cars. Contact Gayle LaSalle at (518) 587-3550 x2520 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions. We hope to see you there.
Day Trip to Boston
The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Committee is hosting a Day Trip to Boston on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Departs Wilton Mall at 6 a.m. and returns approximately 9 p.m. This is a day in Boston on your own. Cost is $65.00 per person. Contact Cathy Weed for tickets at (518)695-6928. Don’t wait get your tickets early.
200th Anniversary Celebration
Join Eagle-Matt Lee fire Company No. 1 as they celebrate their 200th Anniversary on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa. A parade starts at 11:30 followed by rides, games, food, vendors and more. There will be a Jaws of Life live demo, Local DJ Hersh Productions, Big Sky Country from 4 – 9 p.m. and more.
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22 at 6:15 PM at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve and the Saratoga Spa State Park. Refreshments and raffle prizes afterwards. Grand prizes will be awarded for best times for all 5 events, continual improvement and most family members. For more information visit www.saratogastryders.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti
Please join us as an official sponsor of the 4th Annual Hay, Oats and Spaghetti, a very special evening of casual dining and cocktails with friends on Monday, July 25, 2016. Building from the huge success of prior years, the event will take place at Bravo!, 3246 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, and will kick off the Saratoga racing meet by welcoming horse industry friends old and new back to town. The entire evening has been generously donated by the owners of Bravo! and Mama Mia’s Restaurant, Lauren and Giuseppe Grisio. All proceeds will support the Thoroughbred Retirement foundation and the compassionate aftercare it provides to retired racehorses. By becoming a sponsor you will give back to these beautiful animals who give so much to us. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.trfinc.org.
Civic Opportunity for Volunteering
The Care Links Program has been around since 1996 when it was established to help senior citizens who need support with non-medical services that help them stay in their homes as long as possible. Trained volunteers are the core of Care Links because they provide no-cost supportive services including transportation, respite, shopping and errands, handyman services, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and Alzheimer’s support groups. By serving the communities of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Malta, Ballston, Charlton, and the city of Mechanicville the program supplements the work of the County Office of the Aging and the town vans. There is always a need to have more volunteers. If you can donate two hours weekly or biweekly or if you or someone you know needs the support of one of the services, call (518) 399-3262 to learn more about becoming a part of Care Links.
Free Exercise Program for Seniors
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program sponsors Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise classes throughout Saratoga County. Classes are led by trained RSVP Volunteer Leaders. This is a low impact program that includes balance and weight bearing exercises, stretches and wellness information for people over 50. Weights are provided and classes are free. Classes meet at least twice a week. There are several locations throughout Saratoga County with openings for new participants. Classes are in Ballston Spa, Corinth, Clifton Park, Greenfield, Halfmoon, Malta, Moreau, Schuylerville, Saratoga and Wilton. You can make a difference in your health and have fun while you are doing it. For details and more information, contact Janet Haskell at Saratoga County Office for the Aging, (518) 884-4110.
