Public Reception: Artist Lisa Palombo
Spa Fine Art, 376 Broadway, Saratoga Springs on August 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming celebration of the Secretariat's 50th anniversary, featuring a stunning collection of original paintings by acclaimed artist Lisa Palombo. Join us as we pay tribute to Secretariat's incredible journey and the lasting impact it has had on the world of horse racing. This anniversary celebration promises to be a momentous occasion filled with art, history, and the thrill of Secretariat's remarkable achievements. Exhibit will go LIVE online August 3 at 5:00 EST. Don't miss your chance to get a sneak peek before the opening!
Cars and Coffee
The Town of Greenfield Lions Club is hosting a Cars & Coffee Event on Saturday August 5 at the Middle Grove Town Park, 430 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove, from 8 - 11 a.m. Event is free and is open to any car or truck, including daily drivers. There will be a 50-50 raffle and door prizes for entered vehicles. This event is being sponsored by Ryan’s Garage. The Greenfield Lions will be selling fresh breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The public is invited to check out the vehicles.
The Schuylerville Central School Alumni Banquet
Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm at the American Legion Post 278, Clancy St., Schuylerville. Cost $30 per person. Send money to PO Box 50, Schuylerville. For information call Pat Temple, 518-338-2329 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Stem Week Camp
This learning program is for boys and girls ages 8 – 14, interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or boys and girls who just want to have a great time. The program runs from August 7 - 11 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa. Tweens between 8 and 11 years will build a Lego Mindstorms robot and code it using scratch along with other coding activities. Older youth between 12 and 14 will use CAD to design/build a larger robot and code it using basic Java. No experience necessary. Fee is $150 includes instruction, T-Shirt and snack each day. To Sign Up visit robovines.org/stem-week
The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series
Held at 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August—August 7, 14, 21 & 28. Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
The Right Time and Right Place to Help
Jesuit to speak on life and work in Beirut on Friday, August 11, 8:45 – 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Raised in Saratoga Springs, Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his work among the people of Lebanon and his own journey of discernment in the Jesuits during a morning talk. Dan continues to serve in Beirut as the director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for the Middle East-North African region. He will be serving the 8 a.m. mass that morning. For more information, please contact Barbara Naples of Ignatian Volunteer Corps at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Jack Schoen Memorial Book Sale
Held at Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. To benefit the Temple Sinai Library. August 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A wide range of used books: fiction, non-fiction, history, memoir. Priced right: $.50, $1, $2. We hope you can join us.
13th Annual Caboose Day & Car Show
At King’s Station Saturday, August 12 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour King’s Station and Caboose
Corner of Route 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners. Car Show, Trucks, Motorcycles, Vendors, bake sale, souvenir t-shirts, hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, soda and water to benefit Town of Greenfield Historical Society Train Rides from Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Place, Corinth to King’s Station and Special “Greenfield Flyer” from King’s Station to LaMothe Landing. Book your ride now at CorinthTrain.com. Rain or Shine. For information, contact Louise at 518-587-6060.
Dinner Dance Fundraiser
Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745 will be sponsoring a Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans on Saturday, August 12, at the KOC Hall, 50 Pine Road, from 5 - 10 p.m., at a cost of $25 per person. This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.
The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala
Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Thursday, August 17, 6 – 9 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, 462 route 29, Saratoga Springs. Complimentary Beer & Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga.com. Contact Yolanda at 518-886-8064.
Auditions for The Headless Horseman
Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 & 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-899-4411 x305.
Tee-Off Fore TaTa’s
Annual Charity Golf Tourment on Saturday, September 16 at Hales Mills Country Club, Johnstown. Cost is $125 per golfer, $500 for foursome. Includes: 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch. Registration is at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. followed by players feast and awards ceremony at Village Pizzeria, 2727 Route 29, Middle Grove. 518-882-9431 or www.villagepizzeria.com.
Unique Vendors & Artisans
Ballston Area Senior Citizens Annual Bazaar on Saturday, October 7 at the Milton Community Center, located at 310 Northline Road Ballston Spa. What is your specialty? Pickles & relishes, jams & jellies, or any handmade crafts are appreciated and welcome. Vendors of all kinds will be accepted on first come bases for indoor spaces, until October 2. Indoor spaces-- 8’W x 7’D are $30 indoor only are (electrical outlets indoor are limited). Outdoor spaces-- 12’W x 10’D are $25. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Hold Harmless agreement and payment to reserve your space contact Sue Heimburg 518-885-8037 / text message with name and mailing address or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Travel with the Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL) to an Italian Cooking School
Have you dreamed of living in a seventeenth century palazzo nestled on a hilltop village in the romantic Italian countryside? ALL is sponsoring a gourmet retreat and cooking school November 11-18, 2023. We will tour a historic or culinary attraction each day and begin cooking late afternoons under the guidance of a professional chef before enjoying a four-course dinner with local wines each evening. This small group experience includes all meals and six nights in a beautifully restored historic palazzo. For more details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
