Friday, May 31
Movies in the Park: Wreck It Ralph
Wiswall Park, Ballston Spa, 8:30 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, June 1. There will be “movie” food available at the park from some of our members and sponsors. Please bring your chairs and blankets (mosquito spray also suggested). The event is free and is made possible by business and resident sponsors. For more information visit www.ballston.org.
Saturday, June 1
Volkswalk: Fun, Fitness and Friendship
Saratoga National Historic Battlefield, 648 Route 32, Stillwater, 10 a.m. Join the Empire State Capital Volkssporters. A ‘volkswalk’ is a leisurely walk typically 10K or 6.2 miles; a three mile route is also offered, through a scenic and or historic area over a pre-marked trail. For more information visit www.ava.org.
Saratoga Antique Bottle Show and Sale
9:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Ballston Spa High School, 220 Ballston Avenue. The National Bottle Museum’s annual fundraiser, known as The Saratoga Antique Bottle Show and Sale. This annual fund raiser benefits the museum and its programs, attracting antique bottle collectors and dealers from coast to coast. Cost: Adults: $3, Children 12 and under: $1. For more information visit www.nationalbottlemuseum.org.
Wildlife Festival
Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Scout Road, Gansevoort, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The event will feature nature walks, live animal programs, crafts and hands on fun. All activities are offered free to the public with the sponsorship of Healthy Living Market and Café. For more information call (518) 450-0321 or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.
Monday Night Bingo
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. For more information call (518) 587-4953.
Volunteer Opportunity: Schuyler House
Schuyler House, Route 4, Schuylerville, 10:30 a.m. Saratoga PLAN is in need of a few good volunteers to help with setup, greeting people, and breakdown of their booth at the Inauguration of the “Sword Surrender Site” at the Schuyler House. If you have a love of history and trails, then this volunteer opportunity is for you. Call (518) 587-5554 for information.
Single Parents of the Capital Region Meet Up
Shenedehowa Adult Community Center, Clifton Commons, Clifton Park, 6:45 p.m. Parents Without Partners singles orientation and open house. Bringing singles together for fun, support and social activities. For more information call (518) 348-2062.
Halfmoon Car and Vendor Show
Halfmoon Town Park, 117 Route 236, Halfmoon. Bringing Show Cars and Artisans together for the family. Live music by Andy Narzynski’s the “Belairs” Join us on a beautiful plush green grass park! Over 60 vendors. Fun for the entire family. Free parking and free for spectators. For more information visit www.halfmoonshow.com or call (518) 664-7466.
Sunday, June 2
Buffet Breakfast
Saratoga Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Lane, Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 8:30–11 a.m. Donation requested: Adults $8.00; Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7; Children 5–12 $6, Under 5 free; Takeouts $8. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
Saratoga Alopecia Areata Walk-a-thon
Saratoga Spa State Park, Warming Hut, Saratoga Springs, 10:30 a.m. All monies raised will benefit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes partial to complete hair loss. While this disease is not life threatening it is life altering. For more information visit www.naaf.org. or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Sowing the Seeds of Love
The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, 4–8 p.m. A benefit for Seeds of Peace International, Inc. to support projects in Africa, Afghanistan, and Saratoga Springs. $10 per person, $15 per family; 100 percent of funds raised go to the needy. For more information visit www.seedsofpeace.net.
Monday, June 3
English Spoken Here: Beginners Classes
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Glasby Room, Saratoga Springs, 9:30–11 a.m. Classes are free and open to adults from other countries. Please register with the literacy volunteers’ office in the Saratoga Springs Public Library by calling (518) 583-1232 or come in person Tuesday–Friday.
Tuesday, June 4
Ceilac-Sprue Support Group
Gurney Lane Recreation Area, 118 Gurney Lane, Queensbury, 5–8 p.m. The June meeting will be our Second Annual Gluten-Free picnic, including barbeque chicken and burgers, salads, beverages, and dessert. Picnic will be held rain or shine, under pavilion. $15/person. RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Jean at (518) 584-6702.
Wednesday, June 5
The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga Springs, 1 p.m. Basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The program explores the difference between memory loss brought about by normal aging vs. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Erica Salamida from the Northeastern Alzheimer’s Association will present. For more information or a list of other events visit www.sspl.org.
Family Wellness Workshop
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room, Saratoga Springs. A group of holistic doctors and other health care professionals will be educating families about wellness issues. Each attendant will receive a free copy of the magazine, “Pathways to Family Wellness,” where articles and other popular topics will be addressed each session. Register in The children’s room or by calling (518) 584-7860, option 3 or visit www.sspl.org.
Thursday, June 6
SaratogaArtsFest 2013
For four days the streets of Saratoga Springs transforms into a massive art exhibit. Live music, local artist displays, dance exhibits, pottery demonstrations, student projects, various competitions, and giveaways. For more information visit www.saratogaartsfest.org.
