Friday, July 19
Story Time with Katrina Trask Nursery School
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m.
A teacher from Katrina Trask Nursery School will be our story time guest star and will share favorite stories and a simple craft. For more events, visit www.northshire.com.
Chicken and Rib Barbecue
The Knights of Columbus 246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 5 - 8 p.m.
Entrees will include: half chicken ($12), half rack of ribs ($15), or combo of half chicken and quarter rack of ribs ($18). All meals will come with a baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, and cornbread. There will be extra sides available for purchase for $4 each: greens and beans, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. To top it off, for $3, ice cream sundaes will be on the menu for dessert. As usual, all KOC events are open to the public.
The Wedding Singer: The Musical Comedy
Trombley Auditorium, Maple Avenue, Middle School, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.
Admission is $15, ages 10 and under are free. It’s 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Additional performances are Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 20
Art Gallery Reception
Post Office Building, 475 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. - Noon
Smithsonian Institution exhibited artist R. Jane Bouchard, unveils new Mosaic work. 20% of all sales will benefit Saratoga Arts. For more information, call Paul 518-605-7876.
Schuylerville Public Library Repair Café
Schuylerville Public Library, 53 Ferry St., Schuylerville | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Various volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge. Most tools and materials will be on hand. This event is co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga. The goal of Repair Cafe is to repair broken objects to extend their life, keeping them out of landfills. Interested in volunteering for this event, either as a greeter or repairer? Contact Caitlin Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Genealogy and Local History- Heritage Hunters
Town of Saratoga Town Hall, Corner of Rt. 4 and Rt. 29, Schuylerville | 1 p.m.
Filmmaker Barbara Reina will tell the story of hundreds of slave burials from the early 1800s that were discovered in a weed infested cemetery. “Brought to Light: Unearthing the History of an African American Cemetery in Kinderhook, NY.” We will view the documentary which includes coverage of an archeological dig, a ground penetrating radar survey, a rededication ceremony and an oral history dramatization about the Underground Railroad that existed in the area. Public is welcome. For information call Ginny at 518-885-9309.
Tasting on the Hudson
The Schuyler Yacht Basin, 1 Ferry St., Schuylerville | 4 -7 p.m.
Sponsored by Schuylerville Lions Club. Tickets are $30, must be 21 to enter. Local restaurants, breweries, wineries and hard cider vendors will provide a tasting. This is a not-for-profit organization. All proceeds support Albany Eye Bank for local families in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Forever Farmland Supper
Hand Melon Farm, 364 NY-29, Greenwich | 4 – 8 p.m.
ASA’s annual farm-to-table dinner celebrating farmland conservation. Honor those families who have made a gift to our community by conserving their land at this unique dinner. Featuring a menu of foods sourced from local farms at the height of the growing season, this event promises to be a sumptuous celebration of the bounty our farmers provide. 4 p.m. cocktail hour, 5:30 p.m. locally grown farm supper, 6:15 p.m. celebration of our conservation leaders, 7 p.m. live auction. $75 per person and $600 for a table of 8. To order your tickets, visit www.agstewardship.org/events.
Sunday, July 21
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, seniors and military (active/retired with ID card) $9, children 5-12 $8, Under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Spa Park BMX Jamboree
Spa State Park, Orenda Pavillion, 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rain or Shine. Plenty of parking, full bathrooms, lights and power. Co-Sponsors welcome. Current sponsors are Tri-City BMX Racetrack (Rotterdam) and Time Bomb Bicycles - Bicycle Shop (Amsterdam). Events include a 10 a.m. swap/show, lunch at noon (hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and soda provided, but donations welcomed). 1 p.m. Ride; 2 p.m. Poka run (completion with 1st place prize); 3 p.m. DirkKings Judge for class winner 1st place; 4 p.m. Judging for multiple 1st place show classes; 5 p.m. Ride. This is an exclusive open riding venue – best in the North East!
Grant Remembrance Day
Grant Cottage, 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton | 1 – 2 p.m.
134 years ago, at the age of 63, U.S. Grant finally bowed to the enemy who could defeat him – cancer. It has become a tradition at Grant Cottage to mark this somber occasion by recreating the Grant family circle to speak. Re-enactors portraying Grant’s family and close friends will gather on the Cottage porch and bid the man they loved and respected a final farewell. Speakers will be Ben Kemp (in the character of the Grants’ oldest son, Frederick Dent Grant), Jessica Jenks (portraying the Grants’ daughter, Ellen Wrenshall Grant Sartoris, called Nellie by the family), Chris Kelly (portraying Adj. General Richard Drum) and Kevin O’Brien (portraying Mark Twain). The program will include music, and will be a celebration of Grant’s truly extraordinary life. For more information, visit grantcottage.org.
Monday, July 22
Vacation Bible School
St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Would you like your child to have a week of positive, Christ-centered experiences that will help them grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with Christian adults, youth, and children? If yes, then sign them up for Vacation Bible School at July 22–26. VBS runs each day and is open to children from age 3 through 5th grade. Our African savanna theme this year is “Roar! Life is wild but God is good!” and our mission is “To Love a Child” (more info at www.toloveachild.net) More information and a registration form can be found at www.spalutheran.org/vbs. We are conveniently located at about 1 mile east of downtown Saratoga Springs. Best of all, like God’s amazing grace, it’s completely free (although donations are welcome).
Tuesday, July 23
King Lear in the Park
Alfred Z. Solomon Stage, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 6 p.m.
Saratoga Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare in the Park. Performances each night through Saturday, July 27. Free Admission to all performances. Rain at showtime cancels performance. For more information, visit www.saratogashakespeare.com.
Wednesday, July 24
Turkey Dinner
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Soup, roast turkey, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable, tossed salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: $12 adults, $11. Seniors (62 years) and Military (active/retired with ID card), $8 children 5-12. Children under 5 free, $12 all take-outs. Cash bar available. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
Malta Summer Concert
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Dr., Malta | 6 – 8 p.m.
The Malta Concert Series 2019 will take place on the front lawn of the Malta Community Center Wednesday evenings through July 31. Join for great musical entertainment, free to the public. This week’s concert features Sirsy.
Ballston Area Seniors Pickin’ Sessions
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Free to the public, ample free parking and please bring a snack to be shared. Amateur and/or professional musicians. Come listen or bring an instrument and play along. Check out our web page, ballstonareaseniors.com. For more information, call 518-885-6740.
Thursday, July 25
Summer Concert Series
Wiswall Park, Front St., Ballston Spa | 6 – 8 p.m.
The Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association is proud to present its free Concerts in the Park series. The concert series to offers a line-up of popular musicians in the Capital Region, including local favorites and new performers. This week’s entertainer is Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys.
VFW Open Mic Night
Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420, 190 Excelsior Ave., Saratoga Springs | 6 – 10 p.m.
Join us and help support our veterans. Peter Pashoukos heads up Saratoga talent that is off the charts. Open to the public. No charge for entry, great bartending and 50/50 raffle. Food available.
