31st Annual Malta Community Day
A great family event offered by the Town of Malta. Friends and neighbors can come out and show their hometown pride and enjoy the festivities. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with one another and with local groups such as businesses, non-profits and service organizations. There will be musical entertainment, organization booths, food concessions, fire department displays and demos, horse drawn wagon rides, bounce houses and inflatables, face painting, balloon twists, caricature art, Tae Kwon do demos, reptile adventure program and the Robotics program all at the Shenantaha Creek Park on September 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411.
An Evening with Laura Roth and Guests
Saturday, September 7 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Glens Falls Elks Lodge, located at 32 Cronin Rd. in Queensbury. Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks. Tickets are $20 at the door. There will be raffles, 50/50, cash bar and snacks available. For more information call Helen 518-745-7821.
Outdoor Service, Picnic, Family Fun Day
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will be holding its third annual outdoor worship service, picnic, ministry fair, and family fun day at Saratoga’s High Rock Park on September 8 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the beginning of the churches’ fall Red Letter Challenge program. All in the community are welcome to attend the gathering. The Red Letter Challenge focuses on the words of Jesus as written in the Bible. The Challenge will include 40 days of readings, 6 sermons, and 7 small group sharing experiences. It is designed to hear and feel the words of Jesus in order to stimulate love, caring, and compassion so that individuals may be inspired to work today to make tomorrow better than yesterday. For more information, contact Pastor Adam Wiegand 518-584-0904 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Bryan Maurer 518-899-6975 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
10th Annual Car, Truck and Jeep Show
Sunday, September 8 at Curtis Lumber, located at 885 Rt. 67, Ballston Spa, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. All makes of cars, trucks, jeeps, customs, and tuners welcome. (no-cut off years). $15 per registered vehicle includes a free goodie bag, dash plaque and premium gift. Custom designed awards by Northeast Woodworkers Association. Music by DJ Jason La Juene of Full Spectrum Audio, giveaways, 50/50 raffle to benefit the WTEN Pet Connection, food trucks, free face painting, and more! Free for spectators. This is a fun family event; leashed pets welcome. Full details visit www.CurtisLumberCarShow.com or find the event page on Facebook!
Auditions for “Mystery Takes Hold”
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions for a November production of an original show written by Artistic Director, Elyse Young! The show, working title “Mystery Takes Hold” at the Mystery Theater takes place in an old Victorian house that has been converted to a theater where mystery dinner theaters will take place! Auditions are Monday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 11 by appointment only. Rehearsals starts Monday, September 23. Performances are Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 and will take place at the Malta Community Center. For further information or to schedule an audition contact Elyse Young, Artistic Director, Town of Malta Parks and Recreation Department, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-899-4411, ext. 305.
“Ease into Autumn”
Join us at Longfellows Restaurant & Inn, located at 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs on Tuesday September 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $19 Inclusive. Special Feature: Teresa Alger from “Saratoga Essential Oils” will speak about the health and wellness of using pure essential oils in your everyday life. Speaker: Judy Marriam from Schenectady will talk about her life with and without God. She will also entertain us with her lovely voice. Reservations are necessary by September 6 by calling Ellie at 518-584-3779 or Anita at 518-583-4043. Menu includes pulled pork, slaw and fries or sweet and sour shrimp stir fry. Presented by Christian Women’s Connection.
One Day Bus Trip
Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Wednesday, September 11. Cost is $90/for members, $115/non-members A tour of the famous Culinary Institute of America, followed by a set-menu lunch at American Bounty restaurant. End the day with a tour and tasting at Brotherhood Winery. Sponsored by Saratoga Life - Medicare Products. For more information, call the Saratoga Senior Center at 518-584-1621.
2019 Irish 2000 Festival
Saratoga County Fair Grounds, 162 Prospect St., Ballston Spa. The 23rd annual Irish 2000 Festival returns on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, offering a unique lineup of Irish music including everything from Celtic punk and jam music to traditional and everything in between. As a result of strong attendance, the festival has added back their Friday night show and local/regional music stage on Saturday. For more information, visit irish2kfest.com.
Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours
Ghosts in the Yaddo Garden Tours will be held on Friday and Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. September 13 through October 27. Tours do not include the mansion. Docent-led tours last approximately one hour and begin at the parking lot, cost is $10/ person. Private docent-led tours may be arranged at a date convenient to your group. Contact Yaddo 518-584 -0746 or www.Yaddo.org for more information.
Saratoga Chamber Players Golf Fundraiser
To be held on Friday, September 13 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, 262 Brownville Rd., Gansevoort. Entry $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, appetizers and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Registration at 2:45 p.m. followed by a 3:30 p.m. Shotgun Start. Deadline for registration is on August 28. For more information or to register, visit www.saratogachamberplayers.org.
NatureFest
September 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (rain date Sunday, September 15) at Moreau Lake State Park. Free fun-filled family day of interactive nature related activities, live animals, information, fun crafts and activities for the kids like birdhouse building, face painting, pumpkin painting and much more. There will also be nature related educational booths, representatives from local parks, rescue organizations, wagon rides and music. Food is available that day as well as a silent auction and tours of the nature center. All donations collected will go to The Friends of Moreau Lake (non-profit). The Friends of Moreau Lake support the Moreau Lake Nature Center, environmental education classes as well as offering crafts and special events for the park. We are working toward being a Zero-Waste event so BYOB (water bottle & bag). For more information call the park at 518-793-0511, or visit www.Friendsofmoreaulake.org
Crafters Needed
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, located at 768 Charlton Rd., is looking for crafters for their annual Craft & Bake Sale on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Crafters interested in reserving space for the Craft Sale, please contact Angela Snyder at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone: 518-399-2681 and request an application. Inside space is $35 (5x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is August 31.
Downton Abbey Viewing & Tea Party
Come to Ballston Spa Public Library on Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m. to watch the last episode of the series to re-familiarize ourselves before watching the Downton Abbey movie. Test your Downton Abbey trivia. Light refreshments will be served. Fancy frocks suggested but not required. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Limit 25. Call 518-885-5022 or stop in to reserve your spot. Ballston Spa Public Library is located at 21 Milton Ave. (Rt. 50) with its parking lot on Low Street. For more information, please call or visit bspl.sals.edu.
Riches or Rubbish: Antique Appraisal Show
Antique expert Mark Lawson will be doing an evaluation of your antiques and other items of interest at the Malta Community Center. This special event will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Everyone will get to hear the appraisal/evaluation of each interesting item. Pre-register to bring an item to be appraised or come to watch. Register early. To register visit www.MaltaParksRec.com or call 518-899-4411 for more information.
Havurah Vitik
The event will take place on September 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Our guest speaker is Saratoga resident Jennifer Roy, author of numerous children’s books. Jennifer uses historical events and personal history to bring young readers closer to the realities of life for Jewish children during World War II. A catered lunch follows the program. Bring along a friend. Please RSVP by September 11 518-584-8730, ext. 4.
3rd Annual Nick’s Ride to be Healed
Registration is open for the 100-mile scenic motorcycle ride to the Adirondacks on Saturday, September 21, beginning at 4 Avis Drive in Latham. Register online at www.fighttobehealed.org or on the morning of the event at 8:30 a.m. (kickstands are up at 9:30 a.m.). Following the ride will be a family friendly event with a pig roast, fun, raffle, games, music from the Back 40 Band and the Albany County Sherriff’s Child Safe Program. $30 per rider with passenger, $20 for single riders, and $20 for BBQ only (all children and Melodies Center Families are free for the BBQ - must register). Register today! More information on Facebook page at NicksRideToBeHealed.
