Friday, June 5
First Friday
Downtown Ballston Spa, Various locations, 6 – 9 p.m.
June’s First Friday features music with the Ballston Spa Community Band in the park, prior to our first outdoor movie of the season “Big Hero 6”. Enjoy the performance and the film for free, plus all the First Friday action throughout town that evening. We’ll be on hand to help celebrate the re-opening of the National Bottle Museum’s (76 Milton Avenue) renovated Artists’ Space with a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
4th Annual TUFF eNUFF Obstacle Course Challenge
BOCES Campus, Henning Rd., Saratoga Springs, 8:30 a.m.
This event will benefit The Prevention Council with a 1 mile Fun Mud Run for kids, 5k Mud run for teens and adults. The course is built by BOCES Heavy Equipment students - run, jump, walk, crawl, to the finish line to win fun prizes. Register at: www.FinishRight.com. For more information call (518) 581-1230.
Defensive Driving Class
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10% on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to 4 points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee $35.00. Bring a friend and fee is $30.00 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at (518) 286-3788.
Ladies of Charity Annual Garage/Bake Sale
Italian American War Veteran’s Pavilion, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A fun time and a good fundraiser for the benefit of the needy, the poor, and the elderly in Saratoga, Washington and Warren Counties. For more information, visit www.ladiesofcharitysaratoga.com.
Book Fair to Support Women and Children
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Bring your shopping list. Pick out your favorites. Tell the bookseller that you are “Shopping for Soroptimists” and 20% of your purchases will be donated to support programs for women and girls. This event supports Saratoga Soroptimists’ Secret Gardens Tour, scheduled for July 12. The tour is intended to showcase Saratoga’s finest gardens while raising money to support women and girls. Buy your tour tickets during this two-day event, and enjoy yourself in Saratoga’s exceptional bookstore.
Sunday, June 7
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Donation Requested: Adults $8, Seniors and Military (Active/Retired with ID Card) $7, Children 5—12 $6, Under 5 Free, Take-outs $8. Call (518) 584-2585 for more information.
Founder’s Day Celebration
Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd, Ballston Lake, 11 a.m.
The church will be offering hotdogs and hamburgers for sale for lunch. There will also be a bake sale and a silent auction of special donated items. Join us for an old fashioned hometown gathering and then enjoy the parade at 2 pm.
Dharma Meditation with Pierre Zimmerman
One Big Roof, 433 Broadway, Suite 302, Saratoga Springs, 9-10:15 a.m.
Weekly meditation followed by short discussion. All contemplative traditions honored. By donation. For more information call (413) 992-7012 or visit www.oneroofsaratoga.com.
Fundraiser Brunch
946 Route 50, Ballston Lake, 10 a.m.
The Wm. H. Buckley Farm and Saratoga PLAN are hosting a brunch to benefit the conservation of working farmland in Saratoga County. The cost is $40 per individual and $10 for kids under the age of ten. Proceeds will support Saratoga PLAN in assisting farmland owners in Saratoga County with conserving their farms for the future. To register, please contact Emily at (518) 587-5554 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Monday, June 8
“Science Bob” Pflugfelder (CANCELLED)
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 5:30 p.m.
Meet “Science Bob” Pflugfelder - television personality, author, and the brains behind the popular Nick and Tesla series. This cinematic saga features instructions for all-new movie magic projects that kids can build themselves, such as camera gear, stunt dummies, make-up magic, and more. Suitable for children in third grade and up. For more information, visit www.northshire.com.
Tuesday, June 9
Skidmore College Saratoga Classic Horse Show
Saratoga Race Course, Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission is free. June 9 through June 14. For more information, call (518) 580-5633 or 5632.
Wednesday, June 10
Ten Cent Paperback Book Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Friends Book Shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library will hold a 10 cent paperback book sale. For more information please call (518) 584-7860, extension 333 or like us on Facebook.
Artist Jane Fine Brown Bag Lunch Talk
Saisselin Art Building, Skidmore Campus, Saratoga Springs, Noon
For more information call (518)580-5049.
BBQ Picnic
Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Donation requested: $10 Adults, $9 Seniors (62 years) and Military (Active or Retired) with ID Card, $6 children 5-12, Children under 5 free. $10 All take-outs. Cash bar available. For more information call (518) 584-2585.
It’s Pickins’ Time
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Get ready for a great evening of music with the popular Ballston Area Seniors Pickins’ Session. Admission is free and there is ample free parking. The Sessions could use fiddlers, base players…even a harmonica, to make the evening more diversified and entertaining. Please bring snacks and beverages for all to enjoy.
Thursday, June 11
Interfaith Prayer Meeting
Courtyard of Longfellows Restaurant, 500 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, 7:15 a.m.
The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes no later than 8:30. Sign-in and continental breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. There are no charges or donations. All are welcome. For more information call (518) 450-1615.
2015 TRASK Art Show and Sale
Canfield Casino, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents the 4th Annual TRASK Art Show and Sale, an evening that brings local artists and art lovers together to celebrate the spirit of Saratoga Springs.
Tickets are $55 SSPF Members, $65 SSPF Non-Members and available online and at the door. For more information, visit www.spiritofliferestoration.org/TRASK.
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company Master Class
The National Museum of Dance, School of the Arts, 99 South Broadway, 6:30 p.m.
The class, for advanced/intermediate dancers, will be taught by Jason McDole, former company dancer and current visiting artist at Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts in Pittsburgh. Cost is $15. Reservations may be made by registering online at the School of the Art’s Website or by calling (518) 584-2225 ext. 3008. E-mail reservations will also be accepted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
