Lions Bottle Drive
Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on sight, hearing and diabetes and help the environment by taking part in our year-long bottle drive/fundraiser. Bring all your bottles and cans to the user-friendly Minogue’s Beverage Centers with 4 convenient locations: 16 West Ave. and 624 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs, 2421 State Route 9 in Malta and 266 Quaker Rd. in Queensbury and donate your receipt to The Lions Club account at the check-out counter. Do Good, Feel Good! Thanks for your support.
Saratoga Spa State Park Docent Program
Saratoga Spa State Park welcomes back the park docents for a third summer season, now through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. The docents will be out in the park helping to serve park patrons and will be available for orientation, directions, and answering visitor questions. They will also provide free short interpretive walks on the mineral springs and park history. Programs will be offered every day.
Springs Tours:
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 11a.m, 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
Enjoy a short, refreshing springs walk that describes the different mineral springs in the park, how they came to be, and sample some of the sparkling waters. Cups provided. Program meets down by the Creekside Classroom in the Geyser Picnic Area.
History Strolls:
Noon and 2 p.m. Daily.
Discover park history on a short walk to learn about historic uses for mineral waters, the 1930s spa complex for research and medical treatment, and other park history highlights. Program meets up at the arcade, outside the administration building, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs.
$5 Bag Sale
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop, located at 116 Broad St., Schuylerville announces a $5 bag sale for the month of July. The shop has a large selection of children’s toys and we carry books, clothing and shoes for men, women and children. Look for unannounced ‘in store’ specials.
The Shop is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Our proceeds after expenses are given back to Community Service Organizations. For more information, please call Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop at 518-695-4640.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, July 21 at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Michael Diana will present the Schenectady County Historical Society outreach program, “Hauling the World.” Schenectady has a vibrant industrial history, much of which was driven by the railroads that intersected our area. Michael will explore rowdy railroad boomtowns, like Rotterdam Junction, as well as factories that led to the motto “Schenectady Lights and Hauls the World.” Public is welcome. For information call 518-587-2978.
Adventure Series
The Town of Malta Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services announces: Preschool Summer Excitement Series for ages 2.5 - 5 years old.
Reptile Adventure:
Monday, July 23 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Touch a snake! Pet a turtle! See eye to eye with a South American Frog! Learn how these creatures live, what to do if you meet one in the wild and more!
StarLab Planetarium:
Monday, July 30 | 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Come and see what you can find in the summer night sky with a visit to StarLab indoor planetarium. All children will also make a plane to fly. An adult must accompany the child to each program. Contact the Malta Community Center at 518-899-4411 or visit www.MaltaParksRec.com for more information.
Zippy Chippy Day at the Farm
Join us on July 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and spend the morning with everyone’s favorite lovable loser Zippy Chippy and his BFF Red Down South. We will be auctioning a horse shoe with letter of authenticity from Zippy’s 85th race including a program from that race and photographs of Zippy with his owner and trainer Felix Monserrate. These items were donated by journalist Bill Flynn who will also be in attendance. A second auction will be for a Zippy halter with a brass name tag which Zippy will be wearing during the live auction. The winner will be photographed with Zippy and the halter at the end of the auction. These are priceless Zippy memorabilia treasures for any fan. First auction will begin at high noon. Meet William Thomas, author of “The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing’s Most Lovable Loser.” Mr. Thomas’s book can be purchased in our gift shop and he will be custom autographing books. For more information please visit: www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com.
The farm is located at 483 Sand Hill Rd., Greenfield. Old Friends at Cabin creek is a 501c 3 organization.
Hay, Oats and Spaghetti
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s popular kickoff party to the Saratoga racing season, will celebrate its sixth anniversary in a new location, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, on Monday, July 23 from 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $100 and includes food, beer and wine. Giuseppe and Loren Grisio, who own Mama Mia’s and Bravo! Restaurants in Saratoga Springs will again cater the event. The event helps the horses of the TRF. Most are part of the TRF’s Second Chances Program, a vocational program in equine care offered at nine correctional facilities in as many states. The connection that develops between horses and inmates has received international acclaim for its success in aiding in the rehabilitation of offenders. To become a sponsor for Hay, Oats and Spaghetti, please contact Chelsea O’Reilly at 518-226-0028. Tickets may be purchased at www.trfinc.org.
Ghost Tours at Yaddo
Beginning on July 24 through August 28 there will be ghost tours on Tuesdays during racing season, starting at 5 p.m. Private docent- led garden tours may be arranged at a date and time convenient to a group. Meet in the parking lot, $10 per person. For more information, contact Yaddo at 518-584-0746 or visit www.yaddo.org.
Science on Tap
Curious about how the Grand Canyon formed? Sustainable Saratoga, the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program at Skidmore College and Artisanal Brew Works invite you to join us at Artisnal Brew Works located at 41 Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs to find out. Check out our next Science on Tap lecture by Skidmore’s Kyle Nichols on July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early to get your drink so that we can start on time. Admission is free, but tickets are required due to space limitations. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/y7c6hsxt or search “science on tap saratoga” at Eventbrite.com. For more information, including the full schedule, go to: sustainablesaratoga.org/science-on-tap.
Elks Charity Bike Ride
Enjoy Upstate NY’s race season and support a good cause by participating in the second Annual Elks Freedom Machines Ride for Vets Charity Bike Ride. The event will run rain or shine, Sunday, July 29, beginning and ending at Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161. All funds raised will go directly to the Elks Veterans fund. Freedom Machines is focused on giving bicycles to recovering drug and alcohol addicts. The entire bike tour is designed for bike enthusiasts, featuring two routes, each with wide shoulders and scenic views of Saratoga County. The 64-mile route features picturesque rolling hills and rides along the Hudson River. Participants in the 30-mile ride will enjoy a challenging hill climb over Wilton Mountain. Motorcyclists will accompany the ride along the way to ensure the safety of all bikers. A Family Ride will also be included this year. For families who would like to help and participate we have a course set up through the Skidmore Campus where even the youngest participants can feel safe as well as contribute to this good cause. To register online, visit www.bikereg.com. For more information contact James Stine at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Trip to Lancaster, PA
Sponsored by Malta Seniors, Inc. August 7- 8.
Day 1: Lunch and shopping at the Kitchen Kettle. American Music Theater “Songs of the Silver Screen.” Dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Staying at Best Western in Intercourse, PA.
Day 2: Amish Farmlands Guided Tour and shopping. Sight and Sound Theater “Jesus.” Lunch at Hometown Kitchen and then return home. Visit maltaseniorsny.com for more information.
2018 Annual Clam Steam
Tickets on sale now. Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club Annual Clam Steam will be held Saturday, August 11 from noon to 9 p.m. $40 for a full steam ticket, $35 for a chicken ticket, $30 for a Chicken Only Ticket. For ticket information contact Bill at 518-378-2208 or at the club house at 518-695-3917. Music by DJ Andy Jennings.
Crafters Needed
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church (768 Charlton Rd.) is looking for crafters for their annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, September 15 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 (5 x8), outside space (10x10) $20; $5 for a table. Deadline for application is August 31.
Saratoga High School Class of 1963 Announces 55th Class Reunion Mixers
The class of 1963 from Saratoga High School will hold three informal mixers the weekend of September 28-30. Friday, September 28 at the Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga at 5 p.m.; Saturday, September 29, Peabody’s Sports Bar, 39 Phila St., Saratoga at 5 p.m.; Sunday, September 30, at 10 a.m. at Hattie’s Chicken Shack, 45 Phila St. If you are planning to attend or would like further information, contact JoAnn (Engle) Hughes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 518-526-0063.
Ballston Area Seniors Chorus
We are looking for new members who enjoy singing. Once we have a program, we go to nursing homes and retirement homes to entertain the people there. Do come and join us. More information contact: Ballston Area Seniors at--518-885-6740. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com
Aging Elderly Nutrition Program
The Saratoga County Office for the Aging Elderly Nutrition Program will be distributing Farmers' Market coupons to those who qualify. Age 60 and over, income eligibility is $1872/month for one-person household and $2538/month for two-person household. Coupons can be picked up at the Office for the Aging at 152 West High Street, Room 201 in Ballston Spa between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Coupons will also be available at the Office for the Aging Informational events throughout the county. Please call the office for details 518-884-4996.
Volunteer at Yaddo
The Yaddo Garden Association is recruiting people to help restore and preserve the Yaddo Gardens or serve as garden docent sharing Yaddo‘s history. The Yaddo Garden Association is a Volunteer group formed in 1991 dedicated to restoration and preservation of Yaddo Gardens and its history. Garden work is done Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. till noon, May through October. Docent-led garden tours are held Saturdays and Sundays mid-June through Labor Day and Tuesdays during the thoroughbred racing season. Yaddo Gardens located on Route 9P, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. No experience required, all tools in instructions are provided. Contact, 518–584–0746, www.Yaddo.org or Facebook.
Vendors Wanted
Ballston Area Senior Citizens are gearing up for their Annual Bazaar on October 20, 2018 at Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd. Ballston Spa. To receive an Exhibit Contract and Town of Milton agreement, and pay to reserve your space please contact Sue Heimburg with your name and mailing address. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call or text Sue at 518-885-8037.
Volunteers Needed
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Saratoga County is currently looking for volunteers to assist The Saratoga County Office for the Aging Senior Nutrition Program. The program offers a noon-time meal at local meal sites throughout Saratoga County. There is a need currently in Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park and Waterford. This opportunity would be to greet seniors, to assist the meal site manager with serving food and clean-up. The program takes place Monday – Friday, between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Day/time can be flexible to meet your schedule availability. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please call the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.
