Friday, May 10
Lucia Anniversary Party Benefit
Lucia Boutique, 454 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 8 p.m.
20 percent off any purchase. Exclusive charity giveaways benefiting Soroptimist International of Saratoga County. Enjoy complimentary bubbly cocktails and comfort kitchen tot bar. Trunk show by The Bohemian & Co.
Saturday, May 11
Defensive Driving Class
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10 percent 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. Bring a friend and fee is $30 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.
Touch a Truck
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr. Glenville | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A wide variety of vehicles will be on display including trucks, police cars, ambulances, fire, military and antique trucks as well as dump trucks, flatbeds, tractors and more! Come early and enjoy our monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast, which will be available from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Lunch (hot dogs and hamburgers) will also be available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Museum (ESAM) admission will be discounted for the day. A day of education and fun! Open to the public! Call 518-377-2191 for more information.
Historic Homes Tour
Various locations on the East Side, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) welcome spring with the 2019 Historic Homes Tour. This event offers the rare opportunity to see the interiors of private historic homes of the East Side neighborhood. This year’s tour features nine historic homes - 46 Circular Street, 108 Circular Street, two condos at the Stone Abbey at 125 Circular Street, 172 Circular Street, 201 Circular Street, 89 Court Street, 30 North Lane, and “Rehabilitation-In-Progress” at 184 Spring Street. In addition to these homes, the Van Raalte Mill at 125 High Rock Avenue and the New York State Military Museum at 61 Lake Avenue, will also be featured. Advance discounted tickets are $30 for SSPF members and $40 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $35 members and $45 non-members at 112 Spring St. from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit saratogapreservation.org for more information.
Kidding Around with Rebel Wood
Old Saratoga Mercantile, 1120 Route 29, Schuylerville | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Food, music, and family friendly fun. Visit with 20+ baby goats. A shuttle bus from neighboring Schuyler Farm Corn Maze will take you to Old Saratoga Mercantile. Free admission.
Free Lunch
Malta Ridge United Methodist Church, 729 Malta Ave., Malta Ridge | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch will be served at no charge. All are welcome. For additional information or directions, please call the church at 518-581-0210.
Ballston Area Senior Monthly Dance
Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa | 7 - 10 p.m.
The dance is open to the public. Peaceful Country Band will be providing the music. Come and enjoy the fun and dance the night away. Members are asked to bring a snack to be shared. There is a $5 entrance fee for non-members. Check out our web page, www.ballstonareaseniors.com. If the schools are closed for the day the Center will be closed for the day.
Sunday, May 12
Monthly Breakfast
Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club, Route 32 South of the Village of Victory | 8 – 11 a.m.
Eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, toast (white or wheat), pancakes (regular, blueberry, buckwheat, apple cinnamon), French toast, home fries, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Cost: Adult $8, Child $4. Everyone is welcome to join.
Mother’s Day Concert
Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs | 3 p.m.
Saratoga Children’s Chorus will present a Mother’s Day Concert. Admission is free and open to the public.
Monday, May 13
Open Mic Night
Caffe’ Lena, 33 Phila St., Saratoga Springs | Sign up 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night is every Monday, all ages, all styles. The event is free, but please leave a $3 donation for their nonprofit organization if you are able. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Two songs, or 10 minutes. Sign up is first come, first served.
Tuesday, May 14
Monthly Breakfast and Learn
Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St., Saratoga Springs | 8:30 a.m.
Presentation by Lynn and Joseph Golonka, who have many years of experience in the medical field. They will share an insider’s view of the hospital system. Based on their book “Hospital Battlefield,” this presentation will help you prepare if you ever have a hospital visit. Cost is $3 for breakfast. If you don’t want breakfast, you can still come to the presentation at no cost.
Pierogi Sale
Christ the Savior Church, 349 Eastline Rd., Ballston Lake | Pick up 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
As usual we will have potato/cheese, sauerkraut, and farmer’s cheese pierogis. Please order soon. Please call 518-363-0001.
Wednesday, May 15
Korean War Veterans’ Association Luncheon
C & R. Restaurant, 1396 Route 29, Galway | Noon
Hosts are Bill and Lillian Reid. Please sign up at the May meeting or contact the Reid’s at 518-885-1414 by May 13. Veterans who served anywhere during the Korean War, in Korea at any time, spouses, widows, friends and relatives are all invited to attend.New members are always welcome.For further information or an application to join the organization, please contact Comm. Roger Calkins at 518-584-3037.
Roast Pork Dinner
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd., Charlton | 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Menu:roast pork, potatoes, stuffing, gravy, vegetable, applesauce, rolls, assorted pies. Price:$11 adults, $5 age 5-10, under age 5 free.Eat in or take out.A portion of proceeds will be donated to Homeless Vets of Saratoga County.
Backyard Composting Workshop
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room | 7 p.m.
Sustainable Saratoga is offering a backyard composting workshop that helps local families learn how to easily convert food scraps and lawn trimmings into rich nutrients for their gardens. Backyard composting workshops last 45 minutes and will include an overview of how to get started with backyard composting, identifying and troubleshooting common composting issues, and time for questions. The workshops are free, but registration is required. We will also provide information about finding the right bin for your compost needs, and the ongoing support you need to make reducing food waste easy and fun. Register at sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/zero-waste.
Saratoga County History Roundtable
Historic Grooms Tavern, 290 Sugar Hill Road, Rexford | 7 p.m.
Clifton Park Historian John Scherer will present his experiences researching the history of Clifton Park, “Digging up the Past.” Scherer will tell us about some remarkable discoveries and the serendipitous manner in which they came to light. For more information on the SCHR and upcoming programs, please visit our website, saratogacountyhistoryroundtable.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Jim Richmond, SCHR coordinator.
Thursday, May 16
30th Anniversary May Day for Hunger
Get out your 1920s attire and celebrate May Day for Hunger’s 30th Anniversary on Thursday, May 16 at the Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs from 6 - 9 p.m. May Day benefits Saratoga County EOC’s food programs, which provided over 115,000 meals to our neighbors in need in 2018. This year’s event will feature a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner and live entertainment. Tickets start at $100. Learn more at saratogaeoc.org/maydayforhunger.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, May 15
Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville | Noon
It will be a sandwich luncheon with an ice cream social. We will have election of officers and vote for Senior of the Year. Money will be due for the Birthday Luncheon which will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at Fairways in Halfmoon at 12:30 p.m. Cost will be $25 per person. For more information, contact Pat Temple at 518-338-2329.
