Friday, May 17
Gateway House of Peace Fundraiser Yard Sale
479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Furniture, Household Items, Jewelry, Toys, Clothes and much more. May 18 and 19 also.All proceeds to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days.
Annual Rummage Sale
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church, 1331 Sacandaga Rd., Amsterdam | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The sale will include clothing, books, household items, children’s toys, and many other items. Saturday hours are from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Art Show Reception
Ballston Spa Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ballston Spa Library is proud to announce its first art in the library exhibit, “A Road Less Traveled: Landscapes Through Life.” The exhibit will run through June 18 and feature amazing works from talented artists throughout the Capital District. All original artwork will be for sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the library. The public is cordially invited to attend the reception and award ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, stop in, call 518-885-5022 or visit www.bspl.sals.edu.
9th Annual Baskets for Ben
Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge St., Glens Falls | 5 p.m.
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. The fund also awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from 10 local school districts.We also donate household and personal care items to 12 local food pantries. A live auction of 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% of the proceeds are donated to help local children.
Saturday, May 18
Sarcred Sites
Grace Church, 34 Third St., Waterford | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
New York Landmark’s Conservancy Sacred Sites Weekend. The church will open its doors to highlight painted glass windows during self-guided tours. Other historic artifacts, including 1921 Meneely Bell Chimes, will be among the highlights exhibited at the Episcopal church founded more than 200 years ago. Grace Church will be one of dozens of religious institutions throughout the state participating in weekend. For additional information, contact Deacon Denise at 518-237-7370 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.gracewaterford.com or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
11th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade
Downtown Malta, Rte. 9, Malta | 10 – 11 a.m.
In appreciation of our Malta Military, Veterans, and First Responders. Let’s thank our military and first responders in support of our community and country. For more information call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411. This event is sponsored by the Globalfoundries/Town of Malta Foundation,Inc.
ADK Tabletop Day 2: Fellowship of the Spring
Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Rd., Queensbury | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Try new and modern games, play old favorites, all while helping two worthy causes: Extra Life, to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, and the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” program (the Gamers for a Cure team will have a table at the event). Ticket price: $8 adults, $4 for kids 4-12. $6 students and veterans. For more details, please visit www.adirondacon.com. We are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, with the tag @adirondacon. To order tickets in advance, visit tabletop.events/conventions/adktabletopday2.
Murder Mystery Theatre
Ballston Spa Library, 21 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa | 11 a.m.
CM School of Fine Arts will present two family friendly one-act plays entitled, Into Thin Air and The Mother Goose Mysteries. Event is free. Registration is not required. For more information call 518-885-5022 or visit www.bspl.sals.edu.
Heritage Hunters: Genealogy and Local History
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rte. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.
Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, will talk about a collection of 600 original documents gifted to the Historian’s office. The documents, from the late 1700s and early 1800s, were found beneath the attic floorboards in the historic LaRue family farmhouse in Charlton. Joseph LaRue, an early settler, was one of the county’s first Justices of the Peace. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Sunday, May 19
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rte. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $9, children 5-12 $8, under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Famous Chicken Barbecue
Harmony Corners Fire Department, Route 67, Charlton | 4 – 7 p.m.
Tickets are $12 available at the door until sold out or in advance at Smith’s Pie Shop on Jockey St., in Charlton.
Monday, May 20
Family Bingo Night
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Crawshaw Story Room, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 7 p.m.
Bring your family for action-packed bingo excitement. Appropriate for families with children ages 5 and up, but siblings are welcome. Winners will receive prizes! Register each child individually online in the Children’s Room, or by calling 518-584-7860 ext. 305.
Tuesday, May 21
The Flower and Fruit Mission The Spring Luncheon
Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs | 11:30 a.m.
Social hour at 11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Attire is spring chic – hats are encouraged. Guests may enjoy shopping with local vendors, a silent auction 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, visit thespringluncheon2019.eventbrite.com or contact Jennifer Perry at 518-288-5975 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Wednesday, May 22
BBQ Picnic Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
BBQ Chicken, pulled pork, macaroni salad, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active or retired with ID card), $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free, $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur / professional musicians. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com.
Acoustic Blues Open Mic & Jam
Caffé Lena, 33 Phila St., Saratoga Springs
Sign ups 7 p.m. | Opening Set 7:30 p.m.
Acoustic Jam to follow – all levels of playing are welcome. Hosted by: NYS Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Sonny Speed for SABS. Featured artist is Cary Morin, an internationally renowned Blues and Americana musician from Billings, MT. Visit www.CaryMorin.com for more information. Admission is $5.
Tanzania
Crandall Public Library, 251 Glen St., Glens Falls | 7 p.m.
“Tanzania: Land of beauty, magnificent safari and conservation parks, spectacular scenery and friendly people,” presented by Betsy and Bob Birchenough. This is the monthly program of Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of Adirondack Mountain Club. Free. For more information, email Sarah King at
Thursday, May 23
Free Concert
Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne | 6 p.m.
The Touba Family Foundation has given a grant to the Adirondack Folk School to provide live performances at the school during the year. These cultural events are free! We’ll start with a concert by the beloved, amazing Dan Berggren, musician, educator, Adirondack folk singer and songwriter. Dan is Adirondack born and raised but has entertained all over the country and abroad with his unique style that captures the spirit of our mountain home.
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, May 20
Parkinson’s Support Group
Wesley Health Care Center, Woodlawn Commons, 2nd floor, 156 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs | 2 p.m.
Free and open to anyone with Parkinson’s Disease, family members and friends. Guest Speakers will give presentations on Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Program, and the use of CBD oil. For more information call Kevin McCullough 518-222-4247.
Tuesday, May 21
Town of Greenfield Historical Society
Greenfield Community Center, 25 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center | 7 p.m.
Our speaker will be Pete Murphy, a docent who leads tours of Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. He has many photos and will be highlighting the growth of Saratoga Springs from an Indian “secret” through the Las Vegas/Disney World years of the 1870s through 1910. The public is invited to attend.
