August 12th

14th Annual Jail House Rock 5K Race The Saratoga County Historical Society at Brookside’s Jailhouse Rock 5K race attracts hundreds of runners and sports lovers from around the region. Proceeds from this fundraiser on Saturday, August 20, 2016 will support our collection, preservation efforts and the education programs that we offer to thousands of local children. For more information or to register call (518) 885-4000 or visit www.brooksidemuseum.org. Saratoga PLAN to Host Nature Photography Workshop Saratoga PLAN will host a photography seminar with photographer Linda Eastman at the Orra Phelps Preserve in Wilton on Saturday, August 20 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Participants will learn how to capture the beauty of the natural world through photography. Everyone will receive personal advice and suggestions on their work. Participants should bring their camera, any lenses they wish to use, and a tripod if possible. It is recommended that participants know the basics of their camera already, i.e. focusing, using manual settings, how to change ISO, shutter speed, and F stops. Space is limited; RSVP to Saratoga PLAN by calling (518) 587-5554. The event is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. 10th Annual Clifton Park Elks Car, Truck and Bike Show On Saturday, August 20, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold its 10th 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 12 p.m. and awards around 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; Spectators are free. Rain Date is Sunday, August 21. For Information call Mike Bendetti @ (518)495-0240 or Dick Campion @ (518)928-8725. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. SommerFest St. Peter Lutheran Church to host “SommerFest”, August 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a tag sale, food, and free family fun activities. All proceeds to benefit social services camp program for local children. The Church is located at 2776 Route 9 (across from Malta Drive-In) for more information call the church at (518) 583-4153 (leave message). Over the Top Mountain Bike & Trail Run Race West Mountain will be hosting their first 10 k mountain bike & 5k trail run on August 20 at 10 a.m. Individuals will be running and riding on miles of trails, which vary in variety and difficulty, with beautiful views at the top of West Mountain. Participants will experience and explore parts of West Mountain they have never seen. Race registration will take place in the main lodge from 7:30 - 9 a.m. Awards and a BBQ lunch (included in your race fees) will take place immediately following the race on the patio in the back of the Main Lodge. Individuals and two-person (must be 12 years old or older) teams accepted. For more information and photos visit, West Mountain’s website http://www.westmtn.net/. 10th Annual Trooper Joseph Longobardo 5k Walk/Run Saratoga Spa State Park, Orenda Pavilion, August 21, 10 a.m. This is a family walk/run event that raises money for the Trooper Joseph Longobardo Memorial Scholarship. All proceeds go to Amsterdam High School students that are pursuing a career in Criminal Justice in Trooper Longobardo’s memory. Kids fun run, bounce house and BBQ following the race. Parking for this event is located in the SPAC parking lot. There will be no fee for the park that day. For more information call (518) 461-5769. Register at runsignup.com “A Moose in My Starting Gate” Book Launch Party and FREE Family Fun Day Calling children everywhere…The Big Race is on! On Sunday, August 21 from 10 a.m. till 1 p.m. the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be holding a free Family Fun Day to celebrate the Official Release of the children’s book “A Moose in My Starting Gate”. If you liked the award winning book “A Moose in My Stable” you’ll love the book’s sequel “A Moose in My Starting Gate”. The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is located at 191 Union Ave. in downtown Saratoga Springs. Come and join in the fun. You’ll have a chance to meet the author, Vicki Addesso Dodd, illustrator, Patrick Jankowski and special guest of honor Longshot the Moose and have them sign the book just for you. Come and hear the author read the new book from the big screen in the Hall of Champions, make your own racehorse, selfie booth, crafts and more. All free. Each book will include a racing form. Grab one and join The Big Race fun through Broadway, complete the challenge and win your 1st place ribbon. ‘A Moose in My Starting Gate’ will be available at the event. A portion of book sales will be donated to the Museum of Racing. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/SaratogaSpringsPublishingLLC or www.SaratogaSpringsPublishing.com Tee-Off for TRF/PDJF The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) have teamed up to organize a lively day of golf and games during Travers week to benefit the two vital non-profit organizations. The first annual “Tee-Off for TRF/PDJF” will be held at McGregor Links Country Club on Tuesday, August 23. Breakfast buffet starts at 10 a.m. with a shot-gun start before noon. A cocktail lunch, catered by the new Maestro’s at McGregor, opens at 4:30 p.m. Eclipse Award winning jockey and TRF Board Member, Richard Migliore will host the event. The cost is $225 per golfer and this includes cart, greens fees, breakfast, tee-favors, cocktails and lunch. There will be contests all day and an awards presentation during the cocktail luncheon. For those who wish to come only for cocktails and lunch at 4:30 p.m., the cost is $50 per person. Sponsorships to support the day and the work of the charities are available. For more information, visit http://www.trfinc.org/event/golf/ , or call (518)226-0028. 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, August 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more information 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 at www.Meetup.com. The Health, History and Horses Charity Gala Presented by 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. The event will take place at Longfellow’s Restaurant, located at 500 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 6 – 9 p.m. Complimentary beer and wine the first hour, hot & cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction and 4 seasons basket raffle. Attire is Summer Festive. Cost is $65 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Tickets are available at www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. For more information contact Carol at (518) 584-7496. 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. Summer Craft and Food Festival The Adirondack Folk School will host a Summer Craft and Food Festival on August 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place on the school grounds overlooking the Hudson, located at 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne. Dozens of craft and food vendors are expected, and Mac Petrequin will play his signature blue grass music from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information visit, www.adirondackfolkschool.org. A Call to Artists and Artisans The Friends of U.S. Grant Cottage Historic Site invite artist to participate in a one day “Plein Air” painting event on Sunday, August 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Artists are invited to bring their easels and painting supplies to set up anywhere on the grounds to paint the historic site and its landmark landscape and panoramic views. The event is free to artist. Paintings will be auctioned off at the Fine Arts Festival on September 18 to benefit Grant’s Cottage (50/50 percentage rate). Music will be provided by the Lost Rounders, “Politics and Patriots” starting at 1 p.m. For more information or to register contact Bev at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 793-9350. 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. Open Mic Fundraiser Showcase your talent at SOUNDBYTES, Saratoga Soundtrack’s open mic fundraiser and we invite you to participate on Friday, October 7, 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, located at 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs, NY. Performance time: 1 or 2 songs or 5 minutes, 16 acts only for 90 minutes show. NO application process/audition. Age limit: If you are between 15 and 105, you are eligible to perform. Order of appearance will be given when intent to perform is received. Cost is $10 at the door suggested donation, including participants. Cash bar and snacks will be provided by Knights of Columbus If you are interested in performing, email your name or group name and contact information with a brief description of your talent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by August 31. Community Connections Your free hour could change a senior’s life. Volunteers needed. Do you have an hour to assist with visiting, transportation, shopping & more? Please contact Kris at (518) 584-1621 ext 208. Learning to Live with Your New Normal Are you…Living with a chronic condition like arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis or diabetes? Interested in exploring new ways to manage your condition? Through participation in this evidence based Chronic Disease Self- Management 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. Please contact Janet Haskell @ RSVP 884-4110 for information and details on Living Healthy and to register for this class. We will be starting a 6 week workshop series at the Milton Community Center located at 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa on Mondays from 1:30 to 4p.m., September 12, 19,2 6 and October 3, 17, 24. The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Center for Excellence are partnering together to offer these workshops. Volunteer Opportunity Are you 55 and over and looking for a volunteer opportunity? The Saratoga County Office for the Aging is in need of volunteers to assist with the senior nutrition program at various locations in Saratoga County. Duties include serving meals to seniors and assisting with various kitchen duties. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from about 11 a.m. to 1p.m. If interested please call Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (518) 884-4110. RSVP helps local organizations recruit and place volunteers age 55 and over.