Gateway House of Peace Fundraiser Yard Sale
Furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, clothes and much more. May 17, 18, and 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 479 Rowland St., Ballston Spa. All proceeds to to Gateway House of Peace. Gateway House is a donor driven end of life home that cares for local residents and families during loved one’s final days.
Annual Senior Luncheon
This year’s theme will be a sock hop. Shake, rattle and roll on Friday, May 17 at the Saratoga Springs City Center, located at 522 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. This event is for seniors, age 60 and over. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch will be served at Noon. The menu will include classic American favorites: cheeseburger, French fries, coleslaw, pickle and apple pie. No take-away, no animals allowed. Live music, door prizes, games and a raffle. Tickets are required to attend and will not be available at the door. Tickets will be available until May 10 at the Office of the Aging. For more information call 518-884-4100.
9th Annual Baskets for Ben
Helping local children in need by providing purchased goods and services including electronics, clothing, bedding, food, tutoring, school supplies, eyeglasses, transportation costs, field trip admission expenses, etc. Additionally, the fund awards 20 scholarships to qualifying graduating seniors from ten local school districts. We also donate household and personal care items to 12 local food pantries. The fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m. at the Queensbury Hotel, located at 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls. A live auction of valuable theme baskets begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, includes appetizers, desserts, gift baskets, door prizes, auction, entertainment and more! To purchase tickets 518-792-4514 OR This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., benosbornfund.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Ben Osborn Memorial Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to help local children.
Sacred Sites
Grace Church located at 34 Third St. in Waterford will participate in the New York Landmark’s Conservancy Sacred Sites Weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19.The church will open its doors to highlight painted glass windows during self-guided tours.Other historic artifacts, including 1921 Meneely Bell Chimes, will be among the highlights exhibited at the Episcopal church founded more than 200 years ago. Grace Church will be one of dozens of religious institutions throughout the state participating in the New York Landmark Conservancy Sacred Sites open house weekend. For additional information on the Sacred Sites Open House Weekend, contact Deacon Denise at 518-237-7370 or email her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
ADK Tabletop Day 2: Fellowship of the Spring
A 12-hour tabletop gaming convention, where people of all ages are invited to come and play. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge, 32 Cronin Rd., Queensbury from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Try new and modern games, play old favorites, all while helping two worthy causes: Extra Life, to benefit the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, and the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” program (the Gamers for a Cure team will have a table at the event). Ticket price: $8 adults, $4 for kids 4-12. $2 off adult tickets for students and veterans.Those who pre-register online will receive a free commemorative convention die. For more details and updates, please visit our website at www.adirondacon.com. We are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, with the tag @adirondacon. To order tickets in advance and to see the full schedule of games, visit tabletop.events/conventions/adktabletopday2.
Genealogy and Local History
Heritage Hunters of Saratoga County will meet on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at the Town of Saratoga Town Hall, corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29 in Schuylerville. Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, will talk about a special collection of 600 original documents gifted to the Historian’s office. The documents, from the late 1700s and early 1800s, were found beneath the attic floorboards in the historic LaRue family farmhouse in Charlton. Joseph LaRue, an early settler, was one of the county’s first Justices of the Peace.Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
The Flower and Fruit Mission - The Spring Luncheon
The Flower and Fruit Mission of Saratoga Hospital will be hosting The Spring Luncheon on May 21, at The Hall of Springs.There will be a social hour at 11:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. a seated lunch. Attire is Spring Chic – hats are encouraged.Guests may enjoy some shopping with local vendors, a silent auction of container gardens and a chance to participate in the raffle.The Flower and Fruit mission has supported the William J. Hickey Women’s Health Services of Saratoga Hospital for over 100 years and most recently pledged $250,000 to a multi-phase expansion and renovation project.Tickets are $60 per person and only pre-paid reservations are accepted. For reservations online go to thespringluncheon2019.eventbrite.com or contact Jennifer Perry at 518-288-5975 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Eighth Annual Plant Fair
The Saratoga Springs Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 624 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs will be hosting the eighth annual plant fair on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Embellish your garden with plants proven to flourish in Upstate New York. Twenty varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, tasty vegetables and herbs, beautiful perennials and essential garden aids. For questions or more information call Bev at 518-587-0403.
Memorial Garden Tour
The Heritage Garden Club of Saratoga Springs in celebration of National Garden Week, June 2-8, is inviting the public to tour the Memorial Garden at Saratoga Heritage Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, on Tuesday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.Members of the HeritageGarden Club have maintained the garden for 20 years which is open to the public.Master Gardeners and club members will be available to answer questions regarding the garden and plant identification. Heritage Garden Club members will also discuss the benefits of joining a garden club and how it benefits the community.A variety of club photos, events and history as well as horticulture brochures provided by the Saratoga Co-Op Extension, will be available. If interested in joining contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Heritage Garden Club Herb, Perennial Plant and Garden Décor Sale
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Italian American Center, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. A variety of perennial plants and herbs as well as garden decor and many different shapes and colors of distinctive daylilies developed by the late Stanley Saxton, a hybridizer and long-time Saratoga resident who developed and registered daylilies will be available for sale contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Car Show and Food Truck Event
Morris Ford presents Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York’s Car Show and Food Truck Event on June 8 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The car show is open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles of any year, make or model. Vehicle registration is a $10 donation to Spina Bifida of Northeastern New York. Spectators are free, event is open to everyone. Check out cars and enjoy great food!! Good Bags, raffles, door prizes, dash plaques, trophies are just the beginning of the fun. John’s Rolllin’ Jukebox will be spinning tunes for us all day and Herb Carter Jr. of 18 String of Trouble will be playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendor spaces are available for a donation of $25. For more information, please feel free to contact Tracy Paige at 518-331-7615.
Spring into Action and Volunteer
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps recruit volunteers age 55 and older for many community organizations throughout Saratoga County. A variety of options on how you could spend your volunteer time. We will educate you on what is available and help you with your placement process. Orientation is provided. If you are interested in learning more about any of these rewarding opportunities, please call the RSVP Program at 518-884-4110.
Outdoor Volunteers Needed
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program-RSVP of Saratoga County recently partnered with Hudson Crossing Park. The park is centered on Champlain Canal Lock 5 Island just outside the village of Schuylerville. Volunteer opportunities include: Garden Volunteers to weed and care for plants, and Trail Volunteers to monitor the trails for litter, branches, issues. Special Event Volunteers are also needed for one-time opportunities, like the one coming up in early June for the Triathlon. Interested in learning more about the Hudson Crossing Park and its’ volunteer opportunities? Please RSVP at 518-884-4110.
