Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:28

June 17th

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. , the New England States Veterans Fireman’s league Muster Competeition (people can join in too) and more. Saratoga Scavenger Run On Sunday June 26, iRun LOCAL, located at 18 Congress St., Saratoga Springs, will be hosting their Saratoga Scavenger Run at 2:45 p.m. This event is completely free and open to anyone. Participants will meet at iRun LOCAL at 2:45pm and the details of the scavenger run will be explained. From 3:00-4:00, participants will make their way around downtown on a unique and fun run/walk which concludes back at iRun LOCAL where prizes will be awarded. For more information call (518) 886-8537 or visit www.irunlocal.com. Pitney Meadows Community Farm Project Unveiling & Dinner Event On Sunday, June 26, a community event will be held at the Pitney Farm in Saratoga Springs, hosted by Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Inc. from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is being held to give the opportunity for everyone to visit the historic Pitney Farm and hear about the plan for it to be purchased, preserved and turned into a community farm. The event will start off with refreshments including a cash bar with local wine and beer at 5 p.m. The wine is provided by Oliva Vineyards and Adirondack Brewery will be donating their beer for the event. A catered farm buffet dinner will follow from 5:30 to 7 p.m. by Rory Moran from Comfort Kitchens, using local ingredients from the farmers. Three experienced organic farmers, Sandy and Paul Arnold and Michael Kilpatrick are spearheading Pitney Meadows Community Farm, preserving the very last farm the City of Saratoga Springs and transforming it into a tremendous educational and local food resource for the region. For further information on the event and registering, visit: www.pitneymeadows.org/events or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 290-0008. Online registration ends June 20. 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 p.m. 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. . Malta Summer Concert Series Join us for free fun family concerts held on the lawn at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive. Concerts are made possible by grant funding from GLOBALFOUNDRIES/Town of Malta Foundation, and generous sponsorships from local organizations. Bring a picnic supper, blanket and/ or chairs and join us on 6/29, 7/13, 8/10, and 8/24. Visit www.maltaparksrec.com for more information and the lineup of bands! 10th Annual Firecracker 4 Road Race Saratoga’s popular four-mile Firecracker 4 road race on July 4th has added a military formation run (open to the public) and half-mile kids run this year. The race benefits health and recreation-related charities. Presenting sponsor Fleet Feet Sports continues its free running clinics leading up to the race on June 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. in Saratoga Springs. The first 4,000 runners to register will receive an Asics mesh running shirt. More than 20 musicians play along the race course. The race offers prize money of $7,000, plus the three largest teams in the “Run Your Colors” program receive donations to charities of their choice. The four-mile race begins at 9 a.m. at Saratoga Springs City Center; the half-mile kids run will start shortly before 11 a.m. Online race registration is $30 through July 2 at www.firecracker4.com. Kids run is $5. Runners may also register at Fleet Feet Sports in Albany (Wolf Road Plaza at Metro Park Road) and in Malta (I-87 Exit 12, Shops of Malta, 37 Kendall Way). Registration will be $35 at on-site registration, held at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 4 to 8 p.m. on July 3 and on July 4 beginning at 7 a.m. Any one registering the day of the race is urged to arrive to the Saratoga Springs City Center no later than 8:00 a.m. OrthoNY Presents the OpWalk Cup at the Celebrate Saratoga Tournament On July 8 OrthoNY presents the Operation Walk Cup at the Celebrate Saratoga Tournament at Saratoga Polo. Enjoy opening night of the 2016 polo season from the VIP tent along with food, drink, and a silent auction. Ticket donation is $100 and benefits Operation Walk, a not-for-profit volunteer medical services organization that provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries that have little or no access to life-improving care for arthritis of the hip and knee. Jonathan Gainor, MD, Leigh Shepard, PA, Dave Goff, CRNA and Suzette Murauskas from Saratoga Springs, are joining the OpWalk Team in Santa Cruz, Bolivia this October to give those less fortunate the chance to be free from the pain of arthritis. If you, or a family member, have experienced the pain of arthritis and the joy of being pain free after joint replacement, then spread the joy. For more information or to purchase tickets contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit facebook.com/TeamGainor. 22nd Annual Secret Gardens Tour Tickets are on sale now for the 22nd annual Secret Gardens Tour, featuring 10 private gardens in and around Saratoga Springs on Sunday, July 10th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The self-guided tour, presented by Soroptimist International of Saratoga County (SISC), includes a semi-formal English garden, a butterfly house, assorted water features, within a mix of expansive rural sites and creative urban environments. SISC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports domestic violence victim services and other local and global initiatives that benefit women, girls and the broader community. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the tour. Tickets may be ordered on soroptimistsaratoga.org or purchased at any retail Cudney’s Dry Cleaners location, the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center and (after June 4) at Northshire Bookstore on Broadway. To learn more about the tour and Soroptimists, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., visit soroptimistsaratoga.org or call (518) 581-1201, x 4184. Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS) The Prevention Council is sponsoring a TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) for retail and package store staff and restaurant and bartenders informing them of the critical responsibilities involved in the sale of alcohol. Certification lasts 3 years. The training will be held at 125 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs on July 12. For times and other info, please contact Janet at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 581-1230 x3633. Yankees vs. Red Sox The Notre Dame Visitation Church Capital Campaign Fundraiser Committee is hosting a second bus to the Yankees vs Red Sox Game on Sat., July 16, 2016. The cost is $120 per person which includes bus, entrance into the game and unlimited Pepsi products and many food items from 1st through 5th inning of game. Bus leaves Wilton Mall 11 a.m. Game starts at 4 p.m. Tickets on sale now, first come, first serve. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact Pete Healy (518) 421-2956 Erie Canal Cruise The Olde Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip on the 90 minute Erie Canal Cruise after a stop to Gems Along the Mohawk, a unique gift shop and then arrive at Waterfront Grille for buffet style lunch and then board the Lil' Diamond Vessel for your cruise. The cost of this trip is $46 per person The date is Friday, July 22, 2016 leaving Saratoga Train Station at 8:15 a.m. or the American Legion in Schuylerville at 8:30 a.m. and returning approximately 5:30 p.m. Mail checks to Mary LaMora, 19 Seward St., Apt. 16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by June 15. Any questions, call (518) 584-7986. 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.
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