September 5 – September 11, 2025
This Week’s Events:
Friday, September 5
Miller’s Backyard Barbecue
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 3 – 6 p.m. Include Brookside Museum in your dinner plans and order some delicious Millers Backyard Barbecue and pick it up from Brookside Museum. Chicken and pulled pork dinners are available for $15 and beef brisket dinners for $20.00 (beef brisket by pre-order only). All dinners include baked potato, coleslaw and corn bread. An 8 oz. serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. And, first time being offered here, there is a 16oz serving of chili, available for $10.00. Drive-thru pickup/take out only. There will be some additional meals available without pre-ordering (but not brisket).
Writing the Land: Food for Thought
Pitney Meadows Community Farm, 223 West Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 p.m. Reflect on nourishment, community, and kindness through the poetry of food and harvest. Led by Saratoga Springs’ first poet Laurette, Joseph Bruchac. Ages 12+. All workshops are free. Space is limited, reserve your spot. www.pitneymeadowcommuintyfarm.org/calendar/events.
Saturday, September 6
Meet the Breeds
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event gives dog lovers the unique opportunity to meet with more than 25 different breeds. Learn about each breed’s historical purpose/function, traits, and attributes as a family pet, all while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for your family. Meet with local canine businesses including trainers and veterinarians. There will be trainer demos, concessions, and free dog treats while they last. This is a free event that is open to the public. For more information, call 518-885-8995.
Annual Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
The Italian American War Veterans, Post 35, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs | Noon – 6 p.m. There will be live music, food, dancing, games, raffles and more. Donation of $25. Tickets are required for admission and door prize drawing.
Annual Chicken BBQ
Middle Grove United Methodist Church, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 3 – 6 p.m. or until sold out. Corner of Middle Grove & North Creek Rd. Meal includes: ½ chicken, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookie & lemonade. Tickets are $15.00.
Sunday, September 7
15th Annual Curtis Lumber Car and Truck Show
Curtis Lumber, 885 State Route 67, Ballston Spa | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for a fun, family-friendly day at one of the largest car and truck shows in the Capital Region. Free to spectators, free parking! All makes and models welcome, no cut-off year. Day of registration for show vehicles is $20. Registered vehicles receive a goodie bag, wooden dash plaque, and t-shirt. You’ll be in the running for over 45 unique awards and trophies! Enjoy music (DJ), complimentary face painting, balloon twisting, trivia with prizes, a 50/50 raffle benefiting the WTEN/Steve Caporizzo’s Pet Connection, tasty food trucks, and more. Well behaved, leashed pets welcome! For full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com.
Annual Chicken BBQ
St. Therese Chapel, RT 32 and Gansevoort-Wilton Rd., Gansevoort | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners include half a chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato, coleslaw, and a homemade dessert. Dinners are $15. For Reservations call 518-792-2276. Leave name, phone number, number of meals, and pick up time. No Reservations after 2 p.m.
Auditions for “Rock Around the Block”
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe is seeking actors and actresses ages 9 – adult for a fast-paced, musical comedy celebrating the ‘Nifty Fifties’! Auditions are by appointment only on Sunday, September 7 between 1 – 4 p.m. or Monday, September 8 between 6 – 8:45 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director; theater@maltatown.org or 518-899-4411 x305 to schedule your appointment or for more information. Show dates: November 15 & 16, 2025. This production is sponsored by Global Foundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Larry Levine PE/RSL Consulting, Malta Ridge Methodist Church, Adirondack Trust Company, Amsure, and Luther Forest Wealth Advisors.
Monday, September 8
Getting to Know Your Android Smartphone
Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park | 10:30 a.m. Don’t let your smartphone’s settings stump you. We’ll explore some of the common features of Android smartphones, including how to interact with the touch screen, access important controls, and search for specific settings. We’ll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Registration required. 518-371-8622. www.cphlibrary.org.
Galway Preservation Society Meeting
Galway Town Hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway | Doors open at 6:45. A brief member meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a program. The Galway Movie Club was formed in 1937 by the faculty of Galway High School and other nearby rural schools. They produced several films in the ensuing years about local daily life, farming, church, quilting, scenes of Galway Lake, camps, local sporting activities and historical events in Galway’s past. Galway Preservation Society has digitized these reels in its archives into two films. The program this month will be the debut of the digitized compilation of the first movie, narrated by Galway Historian Darby Knizek-Neahr. Open to the public, free of charge.
Seneca Ray Stoddard and Jesse Wooley: Kindred Spirits
Brookside Museum 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 7 p.m. Dr. Way, retired primary care physician from Glens Falls, and Stoddard’s great great nephew, will, through many examples of their photographs, discuss the careers of the well-known, Saratoga County born photographers, Stoddard and Wooley, and examine what little is known about the connections between them. Copies of Dr. Way’s books will also be available to purchase. Reservations are recommended.
Tuesday, September 9
4-H Beginner Shooting Sports for Boys and Girls
4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Rd., Ballston Spa | Beginner Shooting Sports Course September 9 – October 14 evenings. Youngsters will learn the basics of Air Pistol, Muzzleloader, Rifle and Shotgun, Archery, and Hunting and Wildlife, with a focus on Safety, Ethics, and Personal Responsibility. Open to boys and girls 12 years old and older. Prepare your young ones for the excitement of shooting sports presented in a safe and respectful way. Course fee is $50 plus a $5 fee to join 4-H. tttps://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=SC4HShootingSportsFall2025_241
Wednesday, September 10
Sliced Turkey Breast Dinner
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order at 518-584-2585. Menu: sliced turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetable, gravy, tossed salad, dinner rolls. Dinner: $15 (cash only).
Green Drinks
Whitman Brewing Company, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Green Drinks! A “green gathering” for those who work, volunteer, or have a passion for promoting the environment, conservation, and sustainability. Food, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. https://sustainablesaratoga.org/event/green-drinks-21.
Oh Dear!
Galway Public Library, 2112 East Street, Galway | 7 – 8 p.m. An informational program about the most common and commonly misunderstood animal in our backyard – deer. What is their life cycle? Can you tell how old they are? Join us to learn fact from fiction. This program is appropriate for teens and adults and is being held in partnership with a Big Read grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to the Southern Adirondack Library System. Registration is appreciated at 518-882-6385.
Thursday, September 11
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Spring | Noon – 1 p.m. “A Veteran Speaks: Oscar Kemp of the 115th NY and Grand Army”. The Civil War is one of the most studied conflicts in American history, but much of the emphasis is on battles, leaders, and soldiers during the four years of war. What happened to the survivors? What were their stories, and how did they transition back into civilian life? Many of the veterans joined fraternal organizations for support, the largest being the Grand Army of the Republic. Join Civil War veteran Oscar Kemp (portrayed by relative and Grant Cottage staff member Ben Kemp) as he recounts his war experiences with the 115th NY and then discusses the experience of veterans after the war and the Grand Army of the Republic. Free and open to the public.
Academy for Lifelong Learning Open House
Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs | 2 – 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. No reservations required. Sponsored by Prestwick Chase. Come and discover what the Academy is all about. Hear from volunteer course leaders about 24 fall courses for retired seniors starting in October, learn about upcoming events, meet fellow seniors, socialize, register. Snacks and light refreshments will be served and a raffle. Be among the first to see the fall course catalog, soon to be available at www.allsaratoga.org. Find hard copies at local libraries, retirement communities, and senior centers in the next few weeks. For more information on the Academy for Lifelong Learning, visit www.allsaratoga.org or contact Academy Executive Director, Jeff Shinaman at jeff@allsaratoga.org or call 518-290-6988.
“Thank You, Mom” Book Signing
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Jerry Crouth, local Fun FM 93.3 radio DJ will present his new book, “Thank You, Mom”: My Life’s Stories Growing Up in the Forties. The book pays tribute to Crouth’s mother, who brought up young Jerry and his five older siblings after his father was permanently hospitalized in Marcy Mental Hospital one month before Jerry’s birth. The book acts as a testament to the strength the family found in each other, and includes memoirs written by the author’s mother. The book event, free and open to the public, will include an author signing as well. Books will be available for purchase.