Bonus Tuesday
Grant Cottage will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Saratoga Race Course’s season. Tours run every 30 minutes, with the last tour of the day at 3:30 p.m. Admission $6 adults; $5 seniors and children 6-17; free for active duty military and children 5 and under.
Lions Bottle Drive
Help the Lions Club continue to serve the needs of the Saratoga Springs community with special emphasis on site, 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 four 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.
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.
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.
Elks Charity Bike Ride
Enjoy Upstate New York’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, to help improve the lives of local veterans. 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..
Health, Horses, and Making History Gala
Hosted by Second Chance Sports and the Learning League - a non-profit (501.c.3) organization presided by William Yaiser, with over 30 years of proven therapies for individuals suffering from PTSD, spinal injuries and other health concerns through proven sports therapies (www.secondchancesports.org), will support our veterans, active military, track folks that need our assistance and select non-profits that need help. The event will be held on July 31 at the National Museum of Dance, located at 99 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs from 6 – 10 p.m. Many top professional musicians will provide memorable, live entertainment. A “tasting” from several of the area’s best restaurants and caterers will also enhance the evening’s festivities along with dancing, live and silent auctions, raffles and possibly a rescue adoption event for the Mohawk-Hudson animal shelter will help to round out the activities. Several of the nation’s premier stable owners, Hall-of-Fame trainers, jockeys, and racehorse industry professionals are slated to lend their assistance for these causes in conjunction with many business owners and veterans and civic organizations in the region. Tickets are $125 per person. If you wish further details or to help to sponsor, advertise or support, please call 518-226-9731 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Southern Saratoga Art Society Exhibits
Several local artists and members of SSAS will be exhibiting at various venues throughout the area. Maria Tsai is exhibiting at Catskill-Hudson Bank in Halfmoon and Mary Fekete at their Malta branch during July and August. Waterford Library will host Frank Coletta, Bill Daisak, Judy Loucks, Diane Staudinger, Joan VanAlphen, Bill Staudinger and Valerie Woodward for the month of July. Photographer Bill Staudinger will exhibit at NBT Bank, Clifton Park for July and August. Rebecca Jenkins will exhibit at the Mechanicville Library during July and August. She is a Mechanicville native with a degree in photography from Russell Sage College. “Summer of Art” is the theme of local artist Patricia Wade exhibiting at the Center Gallery of the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, 6 Clifton Common Court. Patricia will show her art during the month of July with an eclectic mix of oils, watercolors, coffee, alcohol ink paint, Chigeri-e, the Japanese Art Form of paper tearing and even a pressed-flower art scene. The latter two she learned while visiting Hawaii. See all these fine artists as they display their art for the public’s enjoyment. To learn more about these artists and SSAS, visit the website: southernsaratogaartist.com
Trip to Lancaster, PA
Sponsored by Malta Seniors, Inc. Tuesday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 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 the website: www.maltaseniorsny.com for more information.
Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show
Do you enjoy pinball or have fond memories of playing them in arcades? Visit the Saratoga Pinball and Arcade Show for some family-friendly entertainment. It will be held at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 10 from 2 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 11 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, you are welcome to stay all day and play as much as you like for no additional cost. The show will also feature an indoor flea market with various pinball and arcade games and parts for sale. Proceeds from the show will be donated to charity. Cost is $10 for admission. For more information visit www.pinballsaratoga.com.
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.
Health, History and Horses Charity Gala
Support community charities on Thursday, August 16 at 6 – 9 p.m. at Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Live music, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, silent auction, four season basket-raffle. Tickets are $75. For reservations mail checks to: Ladies of Charity, 8 Claire Pass, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For more information visit www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.
For questions call Linda 518-583-4020 or Gail 518-587-5392.
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:
Daily | Noon and 2 p.m.
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.
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. 2018.
Feast of the Fields
Join Saratoga Plan on Thursday, September 20 from 5:30-9 p.m. at Saratoga National Golf Club for the 13th annual Feast of the Fields, an event that promises to be a fun-filled, delicious evening featuring top chefs preparing small plates from fresh ingredients harvested by local farms, along with enticing products and drinks from local producers. A silent auction filled with items and experiences from local businesses and artisans will round out the night. Purchase your tickets at www.saratogaplan.org/2018-feast-fields-form.
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. Informal gatherings are scheduled for Friday, September 28 at the Parting Glass Pub, 40 Lake Ave, Saratoga at 5 p.m. A reunion mixer is also scheduled for Saturday, September 29, Peabody’s Sports Bar, 39 Phila St., Saratoga at 5 p.m. A final get together breakfast is scheduled for 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 Farmer’s 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.
