The Traveling BBQ is Back
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging sponsors the Senior Nutrition Program in Saratoga County. Part of our program is Congregate dining- where persons age 60 and over can participate in a meal that is served at noon at several meal sites throughout Saratoga County. The Traveling BBQ is hosted by The Saratoga County Office for the Aging and Northeast Dining and Lodging. Upcoming dates include:
• Friday, July 19
Moreau Community Center | 518-792-6053, ext. 11
• Friday, July 26
Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Commons Ct. | 518-383-1343
Reservations are required at least one day in advance by noon. A registration form must be completed by each participant annually. No food/drink items can be taken to go. Participants will receive a monthly contribution letter; the suggested donation is $2 per meal. For more information, please call Emma at The Office for the Aging, 518-884-4996.
Chicken and Rib Barbecue
The Knights of Columbus 246 will be hosting a chicken and rib barbecue on Friday, July 19 from 5 - 8 p.m. Entrees will include: half chicken ($12), Half Rack of Ribs ($15), or combo of half chicken and quarter rack of ribs ($18). All meals will come with a baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and cornbread. There will be extra sides available for purchase for $4 each: greens and beans, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. To top it off, for $3, ice cream sundaes will be on the menu for dessert. As usual, all KOC events are open to the public. Please come out to support their efforts to help in the community.
The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy
Performances will be held Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School in the Trombley Auditorium. Admission is $15, ages 10 & under are free. It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever.
Schuylerville Public Library Repair Café
What do you do with a broken toaster? Or with a bike when the wheel runs out of true? Or with a shirt that is ripped? Toss it? No way! Schuylerville Public Library, located at 53 Ferry St. in Schuylerville is organizing its first Repair Café on Saturday, July 20 from 11a.m. until 2p.m. Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will also be on hand. This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. The goal of Repair Cafe is to repair broken objects to extend their life, keep them out of landfills, and foster an appreciation for the art of repairing things. Interested in volunteering for this event, either as a greeter or repairer? Simply contact Caitlin Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Genealogy & Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, located at the corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Filmmaker, Barbara Reina, will tell the story of hundreds of slave burials from the early 1800s that were discovered in a weed infested cemetery. “Brought to Light: Unearthing the History of an African-American Cemetery in Kinderhook, N.Y.” We will view the documentary which includes coverage of an archeological dig, a ground penetrating radar survey, a rededication ceremony and an oral history dramatization about the Underground Railroad that existed in the area. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Spa Park BMX Jamboree Show & Ride
The show will be held on July 21 at the Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, located at 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine. Plenty of parking - with full bathrooms - lights and power. Co-Sponsors welcome: Current Sponsors the Tri-City BMX race track (Rotterdam) & Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Volunteers needed. Events include a 10 a.m. Swap/Show, lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcome. At 1 p.m. Ride, 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize), at 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place. 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes and at 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East! Miles of paved roads and path and single trail riding.
Vacation Bible School
Would you like your child to have a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences that will help them grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children? Would you like to see them come home each day with a stronger faith, a big smile, some great crafts, and special memories? Would you like to hear them singing songs in the back seat on your next road trip? If yes, then sign them up for Vacation Bible School at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, July 22–26. VBS runs each day 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and is open to children from age 3 through 5th grade. Our African savanna theme this year is “Roar! Life is Wild but God is Good!” and our mission is “To Love a Child” (more info at www.toloveachild.net). More information and a registration form can be found at www.spalutheran.org/vbs. St Paul’s Lutheran Church is located at 149 Lake Ave. and Vacation Bible School is free (although donations are welcome).
Toast to the Tata’s
Wine Tasting to raise money for breast cancer research. Join us on July 29 at Village Pizzeria, located at 2727 State Route 29 in Middle Grove at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction. Cost is $45. For more information visit www.villagepizzeria.com or call 518-882-9431.
13th Annual Tasting on the Hudson
Sponsored by Schuylerville Lions Club on July 20. Located at The Schuyler Yacht Basin from 4 -7 p.m. Tickets are $30, must be 21 to enter. Local restaurants, breweries, wineries and hard cider vendors will provide a tasting of their wares. This is a not-for-profit organization. All proceeds support Albany Eye Bank for local families in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids plus many community endeavors.
The SCS Alumni Banquet
The banquet will be held Saturday, August 3 at the American Legion, Clancy St., Schuylerville. Cost is $30 per person. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing with DJ Andy Jennings from 8 – 11 p.m. Contact Pat Temple for tickets, 518-338-2329 or mail check to SCS Alumni, PO Box 50, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Come out and reunite with classmates. Good time for all.
Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show
Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing? Are you looking for a little relief from the hot summer sun? Are you looking for some family-friendly entertainment? Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show! It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, on Friday, August 9 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The show will feature approximately 50 pinball machines and arcade games from the past and present, all set on free play. For one admission price of $10, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. Many of the games available to play will also be for sale. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games, spare parts, and collectibles for sale. There will be a beginner friendly “PinGolf” pinball tournament open to all ages. New this year, there will be a special exhibit featuring film memorabilia on display and for sale, including several original costumes and props from various movies and TV shows. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Saratoga Regional YMCA, a non-profit charity organization. For more details, visit pinballsaratoga.com.
Annual Clam Steam
Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam, all are welcome. Saturday, August 10, Noon through 9 p.m. Event will take place regardless of weather, we have a large covered pavilion with picnic tables. Tickets are $42, $36, or $30 (call for details). To order tickets or more information, contact Bill at 518-378-2208 or the club house at 518-695-3917.
Universal Pre-k Spots available in Saratoga
Saratoga County EOC-Head Start currently has pre-k spots available for Fall 2019 in Saratoga Springs. Head Start is free for eligible low-income families and is dedicated to helping children become school ready. Each Head Start classroom is NYS daycare certified and a NYS licensed teacher will help get your child ready for kindergarten. Each student receives free breakfast and lunch daily. For more information, including income guidelines and an application, visit saratogaeoc.org/headstart2 or call 518-288-3206. Head Start is administered by the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council (EOC). Visit saratogaeoc.org for more information. EOC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Crafters Needed
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Crafters interested in reserving space, please contact Angela Snyder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline is August 31.
Food Vendors Needed
Town of Malta Parks & Recreation is seeking food vendors to participate in their 1st Annual Malta Cultural Arts Festival. This new event, featuring Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra and Asian Chinese Dance Troupe, celebrates cultural diversity. Seeking indoor food vendors and food trucks, the festival will take place at the Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-368-3987.
