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 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 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.
Annual “After the Race” Cocktail Party
Please join us at our biggest annual gala to honor the retired thoroughbreds of Old Friends at Cabin Creek. The event will be held at Saratoga National, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.oldfriendsatcabincreek.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The 154th Baker Family Reunion
The reunion will be held Saturday, August 11 at the Malta Community Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish to share. Hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks and tableware will be provided. The Malta Community Park has picnic tables under a pavilion, bathroom facilities, playground equipment, a basketball court, and walking trails. The site is fully accessible with ample parking. Malta Community Park is on Plains Road County Route 108 in Malta. Take Exit 12 off the Northway (Route 87), then east onto Route 67 and onto County Route 108 East, the park is on the left. For further information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the Baker Family Reunion’s Facebook page facebook.com/thebakerfamilyreunion or their blog at thebakerfamilyreunion.wordpress.com.
The Markets at Round Lake
Three Markets, Two Days, One Eclectic Village. Come and celebrate the Makers Revolution and Sustainable Food Movement on August 11 and 12, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Village Green - 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake. We will be showcasing over 80 of the best and brightest Artisans in the local and regional Maker, Crafter and Artisanal Edibles community.
The Makers: talented and passionate vendors with a variety of handmade goods from leather bags to ceramics, clothing to candles, industrial chic to upcycled jewelry and much more.
The Food Market: pre-packaged goods with tastes ranging from salsa to sauerkraut, craft ciders and spirits to sweet treats and spices.
The Book Market: will feature more than 15,000 used and some rare books in the historic Round Lake Auditorium. Live Music, food trucks, as well the WRLIS Pie Booth will also be featured.
For Kids: The Creativity Caravan: A travelling studio, gallery, and imaginarium which is sure to spark, engage, and nourish creativity in kids of all ages. Join us in front of the Round Lake Auditorium for a delightful experience of miniature book-making! Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to make their very own miniature books, with lots of materials and embellishments available to fill the books with stories and illustrations.
For more information including a full list of vendors is available at www.MarketsAtRoundLake.com. This is a free event and is a fundraiser sponsored by The Woman’s Round Lake Improvement Society (WRLIS) for the Round Lake Libraries and the historic Village of Round Lake. So, come meet the makers, taste the goodness, read a piece of history, listen to live music and shop local! www.MarketsAtRoundLake.com.
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 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.
20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting
Please join us to celebrate a very special anniversary, the 20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting on Friday, August 24 at the Saratoga City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Our 20th Anniversary will be a night to remember, please help us make it the biggest year yet by supporting this wonderful event and the essential programs and services it funds. With more than 100 varieties of fine wines, craft beer, and liquors, as well as gourmet food for your enjoyment, and a variety of auctions, raffles and other exciting attractions, our 20th year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Held the night before the famous Travers Race and promising to be the highlight of the summer season, this year’s event will take place at the Saratoga Springs City Center. This exclusive, high profile benefit is a unique part of the ever-popular Travers Festival activities. General Admission is $140/person, limited to guests age 21 and older, identification required. Call the Development Office at 518-465-3322 for more information. Proceeds from this year’s event go directly toward improving the lives of the elderly in the Greater Capital Region. For more than 65 years, Senior Services of Albany has delivered vital services and programs to this vulnerable population throughout the Capital Region, including our staple Meals on Wheels program. Come and enjoy an evening of food, drink, and fun, all while supporting one of the area’s most beloved non-profit organizations.
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 daily.
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, 2018, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Charlton Freehold will be donating 20 percent from proceeds to CAPTAIN/Community Human Services. 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 by 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, 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.; Saturday, September 29 at 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 are located on Route 9P, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs. No experience required, all tools and 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, 2018at 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.
