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.
Pop-Up Art Openings on Beekman
Art, music and great food in our three block arts district. Featuring over nine different art openings. Several businesses, along with the art galleries, will be hosting a visiting artist for the evening. The Black Circle will welcome back the wonderful Columbian artist Miguel Hoyas. The Textile Studio at 143 Grand Ave. features Lioubov Ermolova with lacey shawls and scarves. Living Resources will feature Black Dimensions in Art. The Fredrick Allen Lodge will have live jazz. The neighborhood restaurants will feature live music, food and drink specials for the evening. This is a family-friendly, street-wide event that happens every second Friday of the month from May through October. Come out and support your local art district on August 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. For more information contact Amejo Amyot, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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, 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. 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 and 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. 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. 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. The event will be held at Village Green, 49 Burlington Ave, Round Lake.
Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show
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 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.
Summer Sing
Calling all singers to the Round Lake Auditorium for an evening of musical camaraderie in this historic and fun location. The Burnt Hills Oratorio Society with Artistic Director William Jon Gray hosts its annual summer sing, Tuesday evening, August 14, to sample selections from their upcoming and diverse choral season. Arrive early (6:30 p.m.) to park, sign in and mingle with fellow music lovers. Singing starts at 7 p.m. Music is provided as we sing through excerpts of Haydn’s Mass in Time of War and a collage of Broadway music. $10 entry to cover the cost of the venue at 2 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake. BHOS is a community that sings and believes in the power of the human voice. For more information, visit www.BHOS.us or call 518-416-4060.
Open House – Upstate Model Railroaders
On August 15 from 7 - 9 p.m. the Upstate Model Railroaders club will host their monthly open house. Bring the family, come visit our layouts and see our trains in operation. Our members are always on hand to answer questions. Check out our directions page on our website at www.upstatemodelrailroaders.com for a map to our location and where to go once you arrive. Look for the lighted “OPEN” sign. We are located at 22 Hudson Falls Rd. South Glens Falls.
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, 4 season basket-raffle. Tickets are $75. For reservations: Mail checks to: Ladies of Charity, 8 Claire Pass, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com. For questions call Linda 518-583-4020 or Gail 518-587-5392.
12th Annual Car, Truck and Bike Show
On Saturday, August 18, the Clifton Park Elks Lodge will hold its 12th Annual Car Show. The Lodge is located at 695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We have over 50 awards to registered vehicles. Fun, music, 50/50 raffles, and great food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Also, see the New York State Police demonstrate their “Rollover Simulator”. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Registration starts at 9 a.m. until noon. Awards will be presented approximately at 3:30 p.m. Contestant registration is $10; spectators are free. Rain date is Sunday, August 19. For Information call Dick Campion at 518-928-8725 or Mike Bendetti at 518-495-0240. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting
Please join us to celebrate a very special anniversary, the 20th Annual Travers Wine Tasting on Friday, August 24, 6 – 10 p.m., 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.
Second Annual Car Show
Saratoga Wilton Elks #161 Car Show will be held on August 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. There will be breakfast, lunch, music 50/50 raffle, and top 25 trophies. Proceeds benefit Veteran, youth and drug awareness programs. Rain date is August 26. Registration is from 9 – Noon. Cost is $10. Contact Al Sommer 518-885-9846.
