Friday, August 14
Tuesday Tucks Me In
Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m. – Noon
Join Author and Former Captain, Luis Carlos Montalvan, and his dog, Tuesday as they read and discuss “Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond Between a Soldier and his Service Dog”. Luis and Tuesday will also demonstrate ways in which Tuesday helps Luis take care of himself. For ages 4 and up. Northshire Bookstore will be present for those who wish to purchase copies of the book. For more events at the library, visit www.sspl.org.
Saturday, August 15
Jailhouse Rock 5K
Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa, 8:30 a.m.
Race to benefit Brookside Museum and the Saratoga County Historical Society.
Registrations are accepted through day of race.
Whitney Thorne
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 6 p.m.
Whitney Thorne is a dancer, seen most recently on TLC’s hit show, My Big Fat Fabulous Life. After being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and struggling to find self-acceptance after gaining a large amount of weight from the disease, Whitney eventually turned back to her life-long passion for dance as a means of healing. Now that she is coping with her disease, her passion for the art is as strong as ever as she continues to learn to love herself and her body, and encourage others to do the same. Join Whitney as she talks to those in attendance about the ideals and values both she and her No Body Shame campaign hold true. In conjunction with her talk, Whitney will also be performing a piece of never-before-seen choreography unique to the National Museum of Dance and her visit. Finally, join us after her talk to meet Whitney, and join her in an aerobic dance class. This event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. To register for the class, visit www.dancemuseum.org.
Sunday, August 16
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Summer Stroll: Saratoga and the Civil War at Greenridge Cemetery
Tour meets: Civil War Monument inside Sackett Gates, 10:30 a.m.
Join Gloria May for a tour of Greenridge Cemetery commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. SSPF Members $5, Non-Members $8. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred.
Monday, August 17
Saratoga Casino and Raceway Monday Night Mile
Saratoga Casino and Raceway, Harness Track, 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds will benefit the Saratoga History Museum. This unique race will be chip-timed, and runners will be grouped into timed heats based on their one-mile run time. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall winners and the top three in each age division. The first 250 entries are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Pre-registration fees are $25 through August 16 and $30 the day of the race. Online registration is available at www.saratogahistory.org/the-monday-night-mile.
Tuesday, August 18
Free Lunchtime Concert
Saratoga Battlefield, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, Noon – 1 p.m.
The race track in Saratoga Springs may be quiet on Tuesdays, but Saratoga Battlefield will be alive with music. Friends of Saratoga Battlefield will sponsor the free lunchtime concerts at Saratoga National Historical Park’s visitor center. Bring a lunch and listen to a different program each week: folk, traditional and martial music. The neighboring Adirondacks are the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River, and renowned for outdoor recreation. Once it was home to loggers, miners, farmers and hermits. Learn about their lives and work through songs presented by Tom Axtel and Neil Rossi. For further information about this and other activities please contact the park at (518) 670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.
New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m.
State Senator Kathleen Marchione, Assembly Member Carrie Woerner and Mayor Joanne Yepsen invite you to participate. Register in advance at www.prepare.ny.gov.
Demonstration with Cathy Barrow
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 4 p.m.
Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry: Recipes & Techniques for Year-Round Preserving. From the book’s introduction: “A walk through the weekend farmers market is a chance not only to shop for the week ahead but also to plan for the winter months. From the strawberries and blueberries of late spring to the peaches, tomatoes, and butter beans of early fall, Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry shows you how to create a fresh, delectable, and lasting pantry, a grocery store in your own home.” For more information visit, www.northsire.com.
Dark Days/Starry Nights
Congress Park, War Memorial, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau will be presenting the Visitor Center free summer concert series in Congress Park in August. This week enjoy music by Rich Ortiz – An acoustic solo act featuring guitar, harmonica, pedal bass, head turning vocals. For more information call (518) 581-3241 or visit www.discoversaratoga.org.
Wednesday, August 19
Grant and His Saratoga Connections
Grant Cottage, 28 Mt McGregor Rd, Gansevoort, 1 p.m.
Join Gloria May and Melissa Trombley-Prosch at Grant Cottage to learn more about the Saratoga people and places connected to Grant’s visits. This history is brought to life through pictures and stories, presented by the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation in collaboration with the Friends of Grant Cottage.
Visual Tour Presentation of Southern Ireland
The Parting Glass Pub, 4042 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Explore Dublin, River Shannon, Connemara, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and more. Actual trip planned for April 2016. Limited seating, RSVP to Tony This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (518) 265-9615.
Malta Summer Concert Series
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, 6 p.m.
Fun, family concerts are provided by the Town of Malta Parks & Recreation Department, and are made possible by grant funding from the GlobalFoundries - Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Concerts will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center or inside the center if inclement weather occurs. Bring a picnic, blanket, and/or lawn chairs! Free admission.
Thursday, August 20
Free Concerts in the Park
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa, 6 – 8 p.m.
The concert series, which is known for its diverse line-up of musicians, has a little bit of everything from swing to country to indie rock to a Beatles tribute band. The concerts run for 10 weeks. This week’s concert features The North & South Dakotas (Americana/Roots Rock).