Friday, 08 May 2015 14:00

Week of May 8th

Kite Day

For the past four years, the Saratoga Independent School has hosted Kite Day, a fun-filled community event on the school’s lovely Adirondack campus at 459 Lake Ave in Saratoga. This year, in our 5th Anniversary, we are making the event EXTRA special and renaming it Saratoga Independent School Kite Festival. Please plan to join us on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm.  The outdoor celebration will include kites, face-painting, a bounce house, food for purchase, and more.  Bring your own kite or purchase one onsite. This event is free and open to the public.  Bring a friend.

Friends Advantage Sale

The Friends Book Shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 50% off Friends Advantage Sale from Saturday, May 16 thru Sunday, May 24 for current members of the Friends of the Saratoga Springs Library.  The library is located at 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs.  For Book Shop hours and more information, please call
(518) 584-7860, x333.

History Faire

Heritage Hunters in keeping with its mission to gather, share and preserve genealogical and historical materials pertaining to Saratoga County, hosts the 4th Annual History Faire.  The Faire will be held on Saturday, May 16th, from 10am-2pm at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. This is a free family event and will feature historical and genealogical resources, from churches, cemeteries, historical societies, historians, county clerk, historical book vendors and more.  Korean War Veterans and the National Park Service will be represented.  Four workshops will be available.  10:30 – 11:00.  David Fiske: Trial of Solomon Northup Kidnappers, 11:15 – 11:45  Craig Hayner: Searching Saratoga County Records, Making Sense of the Labyrinth, 12:00 – 12:30  Dave Hubbard: America’s Richest Nun, Story of Saint Katharine Drexel and 12:45 – 1:15   Ray O’Conor: She Called Him Raymond, a true story of love, loss, faith and healing. Special activities are planned for children throughout the day.  Children may take a “passport trip” through the History Faire, create a hand print family tree or make a family crest.  For information call (518)587-2978 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2015 SPAC Rock & Run

The fastest growing 5K is back. This family-friendly outdoor race is a  rockin’ 5K, 10K and kids 1K fun run. Runners energy will stay high with live music along the route by some of the region’s best bands and a large post-race family day party follows. Start on the path that runs through SPAC and run the course through SPA State Park and around the golf course and finish back on the lawn at SPAC where you started. The first 1,200 pre-registered runners will receive a moisture wicking shirt. Early registration by May 10. Race is on May 17. Cost is $8 – 40.00. For more information, visit www.spac.org

Penny Social

Ballston Spa Elk’s Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton Street, Ballston Spa will hold a Penny Social, Sunday, May 17, 2015.  Doors open at 10 a.m..  Event to start at noon.  Refreshments available. Proceeds to benefit NYS Major Project and Elks National Foundation. For further information or reservations, contact Vicki Brown at (518) 884-8012.

Community Care Pediatrics Open House

You are invited to our open house on Sunday, May 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be kid friendly activities including a bounce house obstacle course, face painting and give aways, snowcones, popcorn, and refreshments served by the Saratoga Pediatrics team. Join us for fun and to tour our facility in our new location at 6 Mountain Ledge Dr., Gansevoort.  Have your child bring their favorite toy for our “Teddy Bear Check Ups”. For directions or more information, visit our website at www.communitycare.com.

Havurah Vatik  May Event Celebrating 11th Anniversary

All Saratoga area seniors 55 plus are welcome.  Join Richard Feldman for his 10th Presentation:

 “To Life!”  at Congregation Shaara Tfille, on May 19 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. This is Part 6 of Richard Feldman’s musical theater series features Kander and Ebb, Chita Rivera, Bonnie Franklin, Tony Roberts, Jerry Orbach, Judy Garland, Tommy Tune, and Liza Minnelli on themes of optimism, realizing dreams, having fun, and dancing your cares away.  Wonderful videos and Richard’s commentary provide a musical reminder always to look on the sunny side of life. A catered lunch follows the program. It is very important that you contact Temple Sinai at (518) 584-8730 mailbox 4,  or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  by May 14th if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation, or if you need transportation.  Keep Havurah Vatik alive and well – bring along a friend to enjoy this program.

Saratoga County Women of Influence Luncheon

The 2015 Saratoga County’s Women of Influence have been chosen. On Wednesday, May 20, the annual awards luncheon will be held at Longfellow’s Restaurant. Don’t miss this chance to attend this wonderful networking opportunity and to congratulate these outstanding women. To reserve your seat or a table, please call Longfellow’s at (518) 691-0139.

Capital District Jazz, Ltd Fundraising Concert

Capital District Jazz, Ltd invites you to attend a fund raising concert for its program All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop, featuring the Mark Kleinhaut Quartet, on Wednesday evening June 3 at the Saratoga Arts Center’s Dee Sarno Theater. Tickets are $15 and the proceeds of the concert will benefit the All Ears workshop. Please come and enjoy an evening of great music and help support this wonderful program. All Ears: Jazz and Improvised Music Workshop is a fun hands-on way for students of all ages to learn about jazz and improvised music. The instructors teach participants how to play using a traditional teaching method utilized by many of the jazz greats. This “play by ear” method develops a student’s listening skills and along with the step-by-step guidance provided by the faculty, allows students to achieve results quickly. All Ears takes place in the summer at locations in the Capital District Region the first is being held at Schenectady Community College in July, scholarships and tuition assistance are available. For more information, visit www.cdjazz.org

Ladies of Charity Annual Garage/Bake Sale

The Garage/Bake Sale will take place on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Italian American War Veteran’s Pavilion at 247 Grand Ave., in Saratoga Springs. Items may be dropped off Friday, June 5th from 9 am to noon only. Suggested Items are linens, glassware, pots and pans, knick-knacks, jewelry, tools, toys, small furniture, lamps, rugs, current books and paperbacks, baby items, working electronics, no old TV’s, sports equipment and children’s clothing only. No adult clothing or shoes. All items must be clean and in good condition. Homemade baked goods can be brought to ITAM early Saturday morning. Suggested items are cakes, breads (banana, raisin) cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies, muffins, rolls, biscotti, candies or any other of your homemade specialties. Please plan to come and work with other Ladies of Charity. It is a fun time and a good fundraiser for the benefit of the needy, the poor, and the elderly in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. To volunteer to help set-up, work the sale, help breakdown, bake homemade goodies or leave donations call Claudette Farchione at (518) 584-7592 o9r Linda Crawford at (518) 222-6564. www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.

2015 TRASK Art Show & Sale

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents the 4th Annual TRASK Art Show & Sale, an evening that brings local artists and art lovers together to celebrate the spirit of Saratoga Springs.

The one-night-only juried art show and sale will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Tickets are $55 SSPF Members, $65 SSPF Non-Members and available online and at the door. Website: www.spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK.

Call for Artists

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation invites artists 18 years of age and older to submit original artwork to the TRASK 2015 Art Show & Sale: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art, an innovative juried art show and fundraiser on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Proceeds from art sales and ticket sales will benefit restoration projects, such as the Spirit of Life and the Spencer Trask Memorial, and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs. For more information or to enter your artwork: www.spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK

Saratoga Springs High School Class of 1975 Announces  40th Reunion

“Hawaiian Disco” Bash being held at the Wilton Elks Club 161 in Wilton, NY on Sat., June 27, 2015 at 4pm. For further info on tickets, contact Robin Carnevale Schwedt at 518-584-0165, or Sandy Daigler or Peggy Ponton via the class email of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., website of www.saratogahigh75.com and class Facebook page.

SCCHS Class of 1980 reunion

The Saratoga Central Caholic High School class of 1980 will celebrate its 35th reunion on Saturday, July 25, 2015.  The reunion committee is planning a gathering at the home of a classmate.  They are looking to connect with as many classmates as possible.  If you were a member of the class, or know someone who was, please get in touch via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  The class also has a facebook group: Saratoga Central Catholic Class of 1980 Reunion.  For more information on the reunion email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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