July 8th

Coming in July Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, 116 Broad St., Schuylerville announces; “Coming In July:” Beginning the week of 7-5-16; all Tuesdays in July, 50% off of all Dishes, all Wednesdays in July, 50 percent off of all Books, all Thursdays in July, 50 percent off of all Vases and Planters, all Fridays in July, 50 percent off of all Linens and Curtains and all Saturdays in July, 50 percent off of all Clothing, Shoes and Belts. These special sales will continue as long as supplies last and end on Saturday, 7-30-16. The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Our proceeds after expenses, are given back to Community Service Organizations. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at (518) 695-4640. Car Wash Fundraiser The Hands and Feet Ministry at Saratoga Abundant Life Church, located at the Corner of Hutchins Rd., and Route 50 in Saratoga Springs, will be having a car wash to raise money for the Hands and Feet Ministry for service projects that bless the community. Cost is $8 for a car wash or $16 for exterior detailing. Refreshments will also be available to purchase. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Genealogy and Local History Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, July 16 at 1pm at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. John Gearing, Lawyer and a trustee of the Schenectady County Historical Society, will be the program leader. The topic will be, “Using Legal Records in Genealogical Research.” John’s experience includes several years at a title insurance firm, resulting in hundreds of land record searches in various New York State counties. Useful organizational handouts will be available. Public is welcome. For information call (518) 587-2978. Trip to Corning Museum of Glass Serendipity Arts Studio announces an adventure for all ages to the Corning Museum of Glass in Western New York on Sunday, July 17. The Museum displays the world’s best collection of art and historical glass. Learn about the science and technology behind innovations in glass through hands-on exhibits and demonstrations in the teaching studios. Trip includes a glass blowing class to make your own glass ornament. The trip is open to adults and children at $99 per person. The tour coach departs from the Congress Plaza parking lot in Saratoga Springs parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 10:30 p.m. Price includes round trip bus fare, driver tip, glass making class and shipping of your finished piece to Serendipity Arts Studio for pick up. The following expenses are not included and may be purchased at the Museum: meals (ranging in price between $8 and $18) and museum admission which is $18 for adults and free for children under 17. Admission for adults ages 55 and over, college students, active military and AAA members is $15.30. For full details and to register, visit www.SerendipityArtsStudio.com or stop at our studio, located just off Broadway, on Congress St. in Congress Plaza behind CVS. Call (518) 886-9553. Havurah Vatik – The Worm in the Core: The Role of Death in Life In a long-awaited return engagement, Professor Sheldon Solomon will share his insights into the effects on individual and social behavior of the uniquely human awareness of death. From noble achievements to ignominious affectations, the fear of death and the quest for immortality have been pervasive throughout the history of human cultures. Sheldon Solomon is Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College. His studies of the effects of human awareness of death were featured in the award-winning documentary film, Flight from Death: the Quest for Immortality. He is co-author of In the Wake of 9/11: The Psychology of Terror and The Worm in the Core: On the Role of Death in Life. He is the recipient of numerous awards in the field of psychology. A catered lunch will follow. Please call the Temple Sinai reservation line at (518) 584-8730 ext. 4 by July 13. This event will be held on July 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille located at 84 Weible Ave., in Saratoga Springs. All Saratoga area seniors, 55 plus are welcome. Friends Advantage Sale Friends of Saratoga Springs Public Library’s Book Shop has a Friends Advantage Sale from July 16 through July 24. The Friends Book Shop accepts cash, credit card and check and is located on the 1st floor of the Saratoga Springs Public Library located on 49 Henry St. in Saratoga Springs. These sales are for Members Only. Become a member of the Friends of the Library at the Shop’s register to take advantage of Members-Only sales. Friends of the Library’s reusable canvas grocery totes (“horse reading a book” logo) for sale for $10 plus tax, a fundraiser for our not-for-profit organization. Great for gifts with a horse-theme. Friends Book shop hours are Monday – Thursday (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.), Friday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Sunday (1 – 4 p.m.). For more information, call (518) 584-7860, ext. 233. Free Outdoor Theater Saratoga Shakespeare Company is celebrating the 16th summer season of free outdoor theater in beautiful Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. We’ve added more additional programming in our continuing partnership with Skidmore College. Cyrano opens July 19. This free production in Congress Park runs through July 30. Romeo and Juliet will open in Congress Park on August 2 and runs through August 7. Performances are at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Flower Show The Schuylerville Garden Club will present its annual National Garden Club Standard Flower Show entitled “Prose, Poetry and Posies” on Saturday, July 23 from 1 - 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 from Noon-4 p.m. in the Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Spring and Broad St in Schuylerville. There will be Floral Design, Horticulture and Photograph divisions. The floral and horticulture divisions will be judged by trained judges. The photos will be judged by the people attending the show. All divisions reflect a “Book Titles” theme. The show will also include plant, glove and bake sales, prizes from a benefit table, youth and special exhibits and a “Floral Design” Demonstration on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Tim Healey, floral designer who will use designs to portray popular story book titles. Admission and refreshments are free. For more information, go to www.schuylervillegardenclub.org. 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. 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. Saratoga Friends New Saratoga Friends is a social group for baby boomers who are new to the Saratoga area and are interested in making new friends to socialize with. We also welcome folks who are not new to the area but want to make new friends. This is NOT a dating or “singles” group! Couples and singles are welcome and there is no membership fee. Group members plan social activities based on their interests. You are welcome to join us in the Susman Room at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on Tuesday, July 26 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info or questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or join our New Saratoga Friends Meetup group (also free; go to www.Meetup.com). Horses, History and Handicapping Sponsored by Thorofan. The Academy for Lifelong Learning presents a special 4-week summer program Tuesday evenings at Longfellows Conference Center located at 500 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs. July 26, August 2, 16 and 23, 7:00-8:30pm 7/26: Matt Muzikar - jockey agent , 8/2: Gary Contessa – trainer. 8/16: Chad Summers - handicapper and manager, 8/23: Teresa Genaro - turf writer. With special appearances from handicapper Tom Amello Open to the Public. Admission includes assorted cookies, soft drinks, milk and water. General Public Admission: $55 for all 4 sessions or $15 per session at the door, Academy or ThoroFan Member Admission: $50 for 4 sessions or $15 at the door. Registration is required for 4-session package by July 19. For more information or to become a member ($60), contact the Academy office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 587-2100 x2415. Seating is limited. Picnic Honoring All Military and Veterans On July 31, Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, located at 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs is honoring all military and veterans, active and retired in the local area with a family-oriented picnic at our lodge from Noon to 4 p.m. Military and veterans are invited to bring your family members with you, kids of all ages too. Fun activities for everyone. Lunch will be served from Noon until 3 p.m. Activities: Horseshoe tournament, dream ponies and zoo will be there for pony rides and petting zoo from 1 – 3 p.m. DJ Patty Reynolds with music and kid’s entertainment, cake walk. Please call the lodge at (518) 584-2585 or Debbie Gerber (518) 791-1025 to let us know how many from your family or group will be attending. Walk with Compassion Capital Region Walk with Compassion is the walk to end child poverty. Compassion International’s new fundraising walk series, Walk with Compassion, was created to address the challenges of vulnerable children around the world that go beyond what monthly sponsorship covers.The money we raise together helps to fund critical needs such as: medical emergencies, disaster relief, HIV/AIDS response, caring for unsponsored children, clean water, and much more. The walk will take place at the Halfmoon Town Hall on August 27 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.walkwithcompassion.com. Old Saratoga Seniors Trip to Lake George Steamboat The Old Saratoga Seniors are hosting a trip to the Lake George Steamboat, the Lac du Saint Sacrement with a buffet lunch and entertainment, on Friday, September 23, 2016. Bus leaves Saratoga Train Station at 9:30 a.m. and the American Legion in Schuylerville at 10:00 a.m.; returning approximately 4 pm. Checks payable to Old Saratoga Seniors for $36 and mail to Mary Lamora, 19 Seward St. D16, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 by August 4. For further info call Mary, (518) 584-7986. Bus Trip to House of Ephesus Shrine & Chapel in Vermont The bus trip will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 and is sponsored by Ct. Stella Maris, #396 Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Bus departs at 8 a.m. from Notre Dame Visitation, Schuylerville, will pick up at K-Mart, Greenwich and St. Patrick’s Church, Cambridge. Please bring your own lunch and beverage. Scheduled return will be approximately 5 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25.00 per person, payment is due at registration. For reservations and information, please call Marvil Patrick, (518) 695-3385.