THIS WEEK’S MEETINGS
Monday, June 19
Saratoga Parkinsons Support Group Meets
Saratoga Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs | 1 p.m. This month’s speaker is Dr. Robert Fox Neuro Optometrist. The meeting is free and open to the public. For further information contact: Kevin McCullough This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (518) 222-4247 or Marie Thorne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (518) 810-8483.
Wednesday, June 21
Board of Trustees Meeting
Galway Public Library, 2112 East St, Galway | 6:30pm. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. More information at 518-882-6385.
Friday, June 16
Historic Cornell Fire Tower ?
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Climb a towner without climbing a mountain. Visit the Historic Fire Tower for the aerial view of Camp Saratoga and the historic reproduction of a fire ranger cabin. For safety reasons, the tower will be closed in inclement weather. No registration required. Park in lot # 3.
Fridays in the Garden ?
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. A return of our popular program from last year, Fridays in the Garden. Kathleen Royka will present “Step Into a Colonial Dooryard Garden.” This program will take place outside, in the beautiful gardens of Brookside Museum, weather permitting. As ever, questions and discussions about any aspect of gardening, historic or otherwise, will be welcome. The program is free and open to the public, but registration and donations are greatly appreciated! https://brooksidemuseum.org/event/friday-in-the-flowers-step-into-a-colonial-door-garden/
Italian Buffet Fundraiser ?
Principessa Elena Society, 13 Oak St., Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Come support the Children’s Museum at Saratoga and have an amazing meal. Our friends at Principessa Elena have been champions of the Museum for over 30 years. They are hosting this fundraising dinner for the Museum and hope to raise at least $3,000 for education programs and supplies. Only 200 meals available. To purchase tickets: https://cmssny.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/italian-dinner-fundraiser
Saturday, June 17
Fly-In Breakfast?
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr., Glenville | 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an assortment of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea, fruit and more. Open to the public. At 10 a.m., Malta Town Historian, Paul Perreault will present “From Malta to the Moon”. In 1945, the U.S. Army brought the captured German V-2 rocket program to Luther Forest so that scientists and engineers could recreate the facilities that the Germans had built at Peenemunde. Fly-In if you would like. Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.
Celebrating Sanctuary: Saratoga’s Thoroughbred Aftercare ?
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free admission. Celebrating Sanctuary brings awareness to therapy horses, thoroughbred retirement, and the organizations that lead these efforts. The day’s family-friendly activities will take place in an open house setting and visitors will get to meet thoroughbreds in person. The event will give visitors an opportunity to learn about equine sanctuaries and how they make a difference in horses’ lives. Will also feature a children’s book reading by Maddy Zanetti, a visit from Upset the miniature horse, and a presentation by the New York Thoroughbred Breeders. For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org or call 518-584-0400.
Genealogy & Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, 12 Spring St. in Schuylerville | 1 p.m. Heritage Hunters meeting - An Ancestor Mystery Solved through DNA, will be the program topic. Toby Kirschman’s company, DNA Investigations, helped an adoptee identify his biological father and many of his family members. Toby will demonstrate how genetic genealogy was helpful. She is a veteran DNA analyst from the California Department of Justice DNA laboratory. She started her business in Saratoga Springs in 2020 to bring genetic genealogy education and services to law enforcement and the community. Public is welcome. For info call 518-885-9309.
‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’ ?
Malta Community Center, One Bayberry Dr., Malta | 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m. There are limited seats available for Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe’s ‘The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree’; produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services; directed by Elyse Young. Tickets can be purchased at www.maltaparksrec.com. Call Malta Parks and Recreation at 518-899-4411 for additional information. Sponsors: Global Foundries/Town of Malta Foundation, Adirondack Trust Company/Amsure, CT Male Associates, Ballston Spa National Bank, Fairfield Inn and Suites/Home 2 Suites and Levine & Levine.
Takeout Sausage, Pepper & Onions Hoagie
Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa | 4 – 6 p.m. The menu will include Sausage/peppers & onions Hoagie, potato salad, baked beans, veggie, and dessert. The cost is 2 for $22 or $13 each (cash only). Preorder strongly encouraged, to place your order email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-885-1149 June 16, between 4- 6 p.m. Limited quantities available at the door. All are welcome.
Barbour & Bourbon Night
Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 4 – 8 p.m. The Dark Horse Mercantile will be celebrating their five-year anniversary with this new event. Wine tasting provided by Old Tavern Farm Winery. Bourbon tastings and nibbles, Barbour raffle, SWAG, and prizes. Barbour jacket waxing demo with waxing specialist Jeffrey Brown. Upset and Jim Dandy book signing. You can learn more about the event on The Dark Horse Mercantile’s social media, or contact the store 518-587-0689.
Sunday, June 18
99¢ Single Scoop Cones for Everyone on Father’s Day ?
Various Stewart’s Shops | All Day - Bring Dad to any Stewart’s Shop today and enjoy a single scoop ice cream cone for just 99¢! In celebration of all dads, and their corny jokes, everyone can enjoy a single-scoop ice cream cone for only 99¢ this Father’s Day. This is a great opportunity to try a new seasonal flavor at the ice cream counter; there are so many options for you and Dad to choose from! New seasonal flavors include Strawberry Sunrise Sherbet, Brownie Points, Peanut Butter Pie, Very Berry Shortcake, Daily Grind, and fan-favorite Salted Caramel Cheesecake! If Dad likes a classic flavor, grab a 99¢ Vanilla or Strawberry cone.
John Huppuch Memorial Kids Fishing Derby ?
Lake Lonely, Fraternal Order of Eagle’s, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hosted by The Fraternal Order of Eagles to take place on Father’s Day, rain or shine. Free for children 14 and under. Participants should bring their own poles - there are a few for those who need them. Bait will be supplied. Prizes will be awarded. Hot dogs, chips, beverages will be free for those in attendance and their families. Sponsors of this Annual event deserve thanks! They are: Fraternal Order of Eagles, Wilton Elks Chapter 161, SSFD, SSPD, NYS ENCON, D & D Marine, Wiggly Worm, Saratoga Today, Saratoga Basspointers.
Summer Sunday Stroll ?
Meet at: NE Corner of Nelson and Fifth Avenues, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
Historic Madison and Fifth Avenues - Deborah Studwell will lead a tour of these grand residential streets which are lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses near the Saratoga Race Course. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on these summer strolls or to purchase tickets to any of these upcoming tours visit ww.saratogapreservation.org, call 518-587-5030, or email Nicole Babie, Membership & Programs Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Annual Strawberry Shortcake Social ?
Heritage Museum, 5 Parkhurst Rd, Wilton | 1 – 4 p.m. The Wilton Heritage Society will hold its annual Strawberry Shortcake Social. Same great strawberries, homemade biscuits, and freshly whipped cream. Curbside pick-up is still available as well as limited indoor/outdoor seating. Large orders of 4 or more can be preordered by calling 518-583-3645. Cost is $7 per generous serving. Exact change is greatly appreciated.
A Shayna Maidel
Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 3 and 7 p.m. The play is Barbara Lebow’s moving family drama about two sisters reunited after years of separation caused by the World War II Nazi Holocaust. A $10 donation is requested. Registration required. A hybrid performance may be available at 7 p.m. with sufficient registration. From another vantage point, A Shayna Maidel is an important piece of work because it highlights a piece of post WWII history that is easily forgotten and continues to impact those who experience war today, including a sizable proportion of our veterans. Register at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Learn more at www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org www.saratogasinai.org
Monday, June 19
Nature on the Move?
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 a.m. – Noon. Come enjoy nature with others looking to get outside. This walk is geared towards gentle exercise and those with basic fitness levels. Registration is required. Visit our website at wiltonpreserve.org, call the office at 518-450-0321, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Narcan Training
Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Participants will be trained in how to recognize an opioid overdose and administer nasal Narcan. Learn how to save a life in just 10 minutes. Free Narcan kits will be provided. Free and open to the public. This training is presented by the BSBPA, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, Saratoga County Department of Health, Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, the Village of Ballston Spa, and the Brookside Museum. To receive further information about Narcan Training in Saratoga County, please contact the Saratoga County of Health at 518-584-74660.
Juneteenth Program
Zoom Presentation | 7 p.m. Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “Historic Preservation & Lost Histories of Saratoga Springs.” In celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, the Foundation is pleased to partner with Dr. Myra Young Armstead of Bard College for a community conversation about Black history in Saratoga Springs, the effects of Urban Renewal, and the role historic preservation plays with lost histories within a community. This virtual program will take place on Zoom for a suggested donation of $10 or more. For additional information or to register for the virtual program visit www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.
Tuesday, June 20
Havurah Vatik - “PAPER CLIPS’”
Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Making of a Children’s Holocaust Memorial. All Saratoga, Glens Falls, Clifton Park, Washington Co., Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome, vaccination required; masks optional. Lunch and a movie! See the documentary film, “Paper Clips,” the story of how a class of middle schoolers honored Holoaust victims. A catered lunch follows the program. Call the Temple Sinai Havurah Vatik reservation line at 584-8730, ext. 4.
“The Anonymous People” Movie
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m. Recovery Advocacy in Saratoga will be showing the movie. This is a feature documentary film about the millions of Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and the film that started the recovery movement here in Saratoga. Free of charge and refreshments will be provided.
Summer Concert ?
200 Park Place, Mechanicville | 6 – 8 p.m. tunes in Talmadge, sponsored by The Mechanicville Library. Live music, food, dance. Tonight’s concert, Tailspin – 80’s and 90’s Rock. www.meclib.sa.s.edu.
Wednesday, June 21
Afternoon Jam
Ballston Area Senior Center, Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 1 – 3 p.m. Open to the Public, Free Admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.
Baby Back Ribs Dinner Take-out
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 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. 518-584-2585. Menu: Baby Back Ribs, baked beans, cold slaw, corn bread. $15 per dinner. (cash only).
Thursday, June 22
Stillwater Summer Concert: Doc Benson Band ?
Stillwater Post 490 Legion, 1 Legion Rd., Stillwater | 6:30 p.m. Come check out the jams on the pavilion, every 2nd and 4th Thursday all summer long. Bring a lawn chair, a snack, sit back, relax, and enjoy the tunes. Free admission.
