Friday, August 28
Brunch with Will’s Way and Funny Cide
Old Friends at Cabin Creek 483 Sand Hill Rd. Greenfield Center, 10 a.m. – Noon
Come for a very special brunch with 1996 Travers Winner, Will’s Way and 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Winner, Funny Cide. ‘Eat Good Food’ chefs Jean and John Travis will provide brunch, and a silent auction will offer an authenticated Funny Cide Halter among other unique items. Tours until 4 p.m. Suggested donation of $10 for brunch. For more information call Pat Woodruff~Cohan (518) 744-6739.
Food Drive
Saratoga Race Track’s Community Booth, Saratoga Race Course
Donate 3 nonperishables and you get a giveaway from the Track. Spread the word and fill our Food Pantry at Saratoga EOC. Suggested items: Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, rice, soup, and vegetables. Call Kristi Fox (518) 288-3206 ext. 111 with any questions.
Fish Fry Friday
Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs, 5 – 7 p.m.
The public is invited to Fish Fry Friday. The cost is $9, take-out available.
For more information call (518) 893- 7074 or (518) 584-8547.
Saturday, August 29
Travers Day Craft Fair
Congress Park, Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Marketplace with 50 vendors selling 100’s of items. Takes place rain or shine.
Interactive Story Time
Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 11 a.m.
Join the Northshire Bookstore for an interactive story time with two local authors. Vicki Adesso Dodd will present the follow-up to her popular “A Moose in My Stable” and Jodie Fitz will share fun kitchen ideas. For more information visit www.northshire.com.
Come Together for Kaitlin - Annual Benefit
Saratoga Eagles Club, 373 Crescent Ave., Saratoga Springs, Noon
Come Together for Kaitlin is a non-profit organization created to raise funds and awareness for a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease called Batten Disease. Kaitlin Bowman, a young girl from Corinth, NY, was diagnosed with type 2 Batten Disease at age 3. The disease first showed itself in the form of a seizure and slowly took away Kaitlin’s ability to walk, talk and see. Life expectancy of a child with type 2 Batten Disease is 8 -12 years of age. $20/Adult and $5 for 12 yrs. old and under. For more information call (518) 587-5768.
Songwriters in the Round
Hudson River Music Hall, 10 Maple St., Hudson Falls, 7:30 p.m.
An evening of original music featuring singer/songwriters Joe Defelice, Alan Dunham, Liz Winge and host Doug Irving. With a Nashville model in mind, the songs will be performed in concert one song by one writer and then one by the next writer and so on. For further information, please call (518) 832-3484.
Sunday, August 30
The Washington County Fair
Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich
Last day for old fashion family fun. Enjoy great food, music, entertainment, rides, animals and so much more. General admission is $10. Age 13 and under are free. Military (with ID) free, Family Fun Day: $20 Sunday only - Ride all the Carnival Rides, Noon till 9:00 p.m. For more information visit www.washingcountyfair.com.
Summer Stroll: Post Time
Tour meets: Southeast Corner of Nelson & Union Avenue, 10:30 a.m.
Georgia Horner explores the Saratoga Race Course area along Union Avenue featuring the Reading Rooms, National Museum of Racing, Oklahoma Track, and Fasig-Tipton Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. SSPF Members $5, Non-Members $8. Tours are rain or shine. Allow 90 minutes. Requires walking & standing and covers varied terrain. Pre-registration preferred.
Mark Twain
Grant Cottage, 28 Mt. McGregor Rd., Wilton, 1 p.m.
At the beginning of the Civil War, Ulysses S. Grant was Colonel of the 21st. Illinois Regiment. Mark Twain ( aka Sam Clemens ) was a member of the Marion Rangers, a rebel militia company in Missouri. The first mission of the 21st. Illinois was to scour Missouri, rooting out any and all Confederate military units. How close Grant and Twain came to meeting and being killed in the same battle is one of the stories General Grant will recount on Sunday, August 30. Join us as America’s greatest General looks back on his relationship with America’s greatest author. General Grant will be portrayed by Grant Cottage tour guide Steve Trimm. www.GrantCottage.org.
Monday, August 31
Lake Shore Fishing
Moreau Lake State Park, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a seasoned fisherman for a lesson on lake shore fishing. You will learn some fun and easy tricks of the trade and perhaps even reel in the big one. No equipment necessary, fishing licenses required for all adults 16 years of age and older. Reservations are required with 24 hours advanced notice (518) 793-0511. Programs are weather permitting and are subject to change. Please call the park office to confirm event date, time and location. Participants should be prepared to spend time outside and are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing and footwear. There is a program fee of $2 for adults and children and $1 for seniors. If there are no participants signed up, classes can be cancelled at the discretion of the park. For more information visit http://www.nysparks.com/events/event.
Tuesday, September 1
Barbershop on Broadway
Downtown, Saratoga Springs, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
The award-winning Racing City Chorus performs sidewalk mini-concerts of show tunes, pop numbers, and patriotic songs in the four-part barbershop style.
Wednesday, September 2
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, 42 Henry St., Saratoga Springs, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Friends of the Library’s 10-cent paperback sale is open to the public. The Friends Book Shop will offer 20% off in-shop too and accepts cash, check & credit card. Limited-edition Friends of the Library totes with our new logo (horse reading a book) are available for $14 plus tax. Bring your friends.
Military Appreciation Day at the Race Track
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Race Course will pay tribute to active military members and veterans in appreciation of their sacrifice and service to our nation. All veterans and active duty military will receive free grandstand admission with military ID.
Poetry Readings by Alan Catlin & Bruce Bennett
Caffè Lena, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, 7 p.m.
An open reading will follow. Doors open for sign-ups at 7p.m. and the readings will start at 7:30. The host for the event will be Carol Graser and the cost is $5. For more information call (518) 583-0022 or visit, www.caffelena.org.
Thursday, September 3
3rd Annual St. Jude Gala
Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs, 6 – 11 p.m.
St. Jude Gala presented by AngioDynamics is the premier Capital Region event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Join us for an exquisite evening at Saratoga National Golf Club for cocktails, a gourmet dinner, desserts, live music, dancing and a fabulous live auction. Cost is $75 - $175 For more information call (518) 453-6800.
