Lucia Anniversary Party Benefit
20 percent off any purchase on Friday, May 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Lucia Boutique located at 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.Exclusive giveaways. Enjoy complimentary bubbly cocktails and comfort kitchen tater tot bar. There will also be a trunk show by The Bohemian & Co.
Kidding Around with Rebel Wood
Food, music, and family friendly fun at Old Saratoga Mercantile, 1120 Rte. 29, Schuylerville, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit 20+ baby goats. A shuttle bus from neighboring Schuyler Farm Corn Maze will take you to Old Saratoga Mercantile. Free admission.
Mother’s Day Concert
Saratoga Children’s Chorus will present a Mother’s Day Concert on May 12 at 3 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church located at 175 Fifth Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Admission is free and open to the public.
Seniors One Day Bus Trip to New York City
Chelsea Pier Area Wednesday, May 15. Cost is $42/Members, $67/Non-Members. Enjoy a beautiful spring day on the West Side! Chelsea Pier, The Highline Walkway, Tribecca, or Uber to uptown and enjoy the day shopping. For more information, contact the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621, ext. 202.
30th Anniversary May Day for Hunger
Get out your 1920s attire and celebrate May Day for Hunger's 30th Anniversary on Thursday, May 16 at the Canfield Casino from 6-9 p.m. May Day benefits Saratoga County EOC's food programs, which provided over 115,000 meals to our neighbors in need in 2018. This year's event will feature a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner and live entertainment. Tickets start at $100. Learn more at saratogaeoc.org/maydayforhunger.
Annual Senior Luncheon
This year’s theme will be a sock hop. Shake, rattle and roll on Friday, May 17 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event is for seniors, age 60 and over. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at Noon. The menu will include classic American favorites: cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw, pickle and apple pie. No take-away, no animals allowed. Live music, door prizes, games and a raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be available at the door. Tickets will be available until May 10 at the Office of the Aging. For more information call 518-884-4100.
9th Annual Baskets for Ben
Helping local children in need by providing purchased goods and services including electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, transportation costs, field trip admission expenses, etc. Additionally, the fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. We also donate household and personal care items to 12 local food pantries. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, located at 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls. A live auction of valuable theme baskets begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more! To purchase tickets 518-792-4514 OR , benosbornfund.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to help local children.
Historic Homes Tour
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming tulips and daffodils, and a momentous day for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. On the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend, May 11, the Foundation will hold the Historic Homes Tour to celebrate our community’s rich architectural heritage with tours of beautiful East Side homes in Saratoga Springs. The event kicks off with a Porch Party on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Circular Manor. Advance discounted Historic Homes Tour tickets are $30 for SSPF members and $40 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 members and $45 non-members at 112 Spring St.from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.saratogapreservation.org for more information.
"All That Glitters" Luncheon
Join us on Tuesday May 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant and Inn.Special feature "Jewelry Exchange," bring your "old" jewelry in to exchange and take home some "new to you" jewelry.Speaker Dixie Westervelt from Shokan, NY will talk about "Surprise Packages: some delightful; some devastating" Reservations necessary by May 9 to Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu: chicken Caesar salad or Scrod Parkerhouse, $19 inclusive.Presented by Saratoga Christian Women's Connection.
Local Backyard Composting Workshop
On May 14 at 7 p.m. Sustainable Saratoga is offering a backyard composting workshop that helps local families learn how to easily convert food scraps and lawn trimmings into rich nutrients for their gardens. Backyard composting workshops last approximately 45 minutes and will include an overview of how to get started with backyard composting, identifying and troubleshooting common composting issues, and time for questions. The workshops are free, but registration is required. We will also provide information about finding the right bin for your compost needs, and the ongoing support you need to make reducing food waste easy and fun. Register online at www.sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste.
The Flower and Fruit Mission - The Spring Luncheon
The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital will be hosting The Spring Luncheon on May 21, at The Hall of Springs.There will be a social hour at 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. a seated lunch.Attire is Spring Chic – hats are encouraged.Guests may enjoy some shopping with local vendors, a silent auction of container gardens and a chance to participate in the raffle.The Flower and Fruit mission has supported the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital for over 100 years and most recently pledged $250,000 to a multi-phase expansion and renovation project.Tickets are $60 per person and only pre-paid reservations are accepted. For reservations online go to thespringluncheon2019.eventbrite.com or contact Jennifer Perry at 518-288-5975 or Please contact for more information.
Memorial Garden Tour
The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs in celebration of National Garden Week June 2-8, is inviting the public to tour the Memorial Garden at Saratoga Heritage Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Tuesday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.Members of the Heritage Garden Club have maintained the garden for 20 years which is open to the public. Master Gardeners and club members will be available to answer questions regarding the garden and plant identification. Heritage Garden Club members will also discuss the benefits of joining a garden club and how it benefits the community. A variety of club photos, events and history as well as horticulture brochures provided by the Saratoga Co-Op Extension, will be available.If interested in joining, contact
Heritage Garden Club Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A variety of perennial plants and herbs as well as garden decor and many different shapes and colors of distinctive daylilies developed by the late Stanley Saxton, a hybridizer and long-time Saratoga resident who developed and registered daylilies, will be available for sale. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Car Show and Food Truck Event
Morris Ford presents Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York’s Car Show and Food Truck Event on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The car show is open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles of any year, make or model. Vehicle registration is a $10 donation to Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York. Spectators are free, event is open to everyone. Check out cars and enjoy great food!! Good Bags, raffles, door prizes, dash plaques, trophies are just the beginning of the fun. John’s Rolllin’ Jukebox will be spinning tunes for us all day and Herb Carter Jr. of 18 String of Trouble will be playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for a donation of $25. For more information please feel free to contact Tracy Paige at 518-331-7615.
Spring into Action and Volunteer
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. A variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time. We will educate you on what is available and help you with your placement process. Orientation is provided. If you are interested in learning more about any of these rewarding opportunities, please call the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.
Hudson Crossing Park Outdoor Volunteers Needed
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program-RSVP of Saratoga County recently partnered with Hudson Crossing Park. The park is centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island just outside the village of Schuylerville. Volunteer opportunities include: Garden Volunteers to weed and care for plants, and Trail Volunteers to monitor the trails for litter, branches, issues. Special Event Volunteers are also needed for one-time opportunities, like the one coming up in early June for the Triathlon. Interested in learning more about the Hudson Crossing Park and its’ volunteer opportunities?Please call RSVP at 518-884-4110.
