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Taylor happy in his work Placing judge has been at NYRA for 58 years in various capacities By ALEX ORR JR.
“The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask” Founder of Yaddo
SARATOGA - Join the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask” on Monday, August 1 at 7PM. Katrina Trask, best known as the founder of Yaddo, led an accomplished and intriguing life. Many know the Trask name because of her husband, Spencer, and Katrina’s philanthropy in Saratoga Springs, but Katrina made significant contributions beyond their wealth. This spirited presentation by literary dramatist Betty Spinelli conveys the “true essence” of a woman whose life was filled with tragedy, romance, and creativity. This presentation will be held at Holiday Inn - Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway. Tickets are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited and reservations are encouraged. Cocktails and beer will be available for purchase at Bookmakers Restaurant and Lounge prior to the program. “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask” is the first in a series of three programs commemorating the life of Katrina Trask. The second program from the Foundation will be Please see TRASK 8
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Early arrivals to Saratoga will see a tall, slender man seated on a bench opposite the jockeys’ quarters enjoying his morning cigar. Behind that cigar is Sen-tell Taylor Jr., a man who has made so many friends in his 58 years working at the racetrack, the number is hard to discern. Taylor, who is known to his colleagues and friends alike as “Sonny,” said he was brought to the racetrack by his great uncle, Earl Williams, a private clocker who Taylor says was “the first black man to be hired by the New York Racing Association.” With Williams’ aid, Taylor went to work for NYRA under the tutelage of Jack Kennedy, who was a fixture in the racing office. Taylor, now an octogenarian, went on the NYRA payroll in March 1964 and hasn’t missed a beat ever since working at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and every summer at Saratoga. Taylor’s first assignment was as a clocker, the person who arrives at the track before sunrise to watch the morning workouts. At Saratoga, there are clockers stationed in the grandstand and in a stand on the Oklahoma Training Track. These racing specialists time every workout noting not only a number but also the distance of the workout and how the workout was conducted. The most common of these is “breezing.” Taylor recalls Hall of Fame trainer Horatio Luro was one of the first racing stars to befriend him. He remembers, “Every year, after Saratoga, he (Luro) would go to Europe. He
Sculptural show that asks, ‘What do you see?’ Saratoga Arts’ exhibit displays forms of all kinds By WILLIAM JAEGER
We all know about totally abstract sculpture — objects that are full of themselves, their surfaces, their materiality, their shape. The new three-person show, “Progressions,” at Saratoga Arts presents work that pulls up just short of absolute abstraction, so there is a wavering, welcome dance of suggestion. You might not agree, but for me the shapes here have hints of something we can get a whiff of without always knowing quite why. The two accomplished sculptors in the
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main galleries, Caroline Ramersdorfer and Mia Westerlund Roosen, are experts at making more of their materials than is obviously there. Rambersdorfer’s marble objects certainly rely on the beauty of gossamer stone, with some slabs stacked and others given crystalline form like findings from outer space. By contrast, Roosen’s felt and resin forms curl, layer, and intertwine in ways that imply a botanical logic, as if pulled from very deep waters. This is actually a rather otherworldly show, with finished sculptures alongside preliminary models and sketches on paper. The third artist, post-war sculptor Dorothy Dehner, acts as spiritual support, with a few small but important works on paper down a hallway. The pleasure in “Progressions” starts with how these 3-D works—made of all kinds of materials from marble and wood to felt, plaster, and ceramic—look good. It expands the old Duke Ellington adage: if it sounds good, it is good. Their works draw you in and around,
and then around again, ceramic inviting spatial analysis, studies fitting forms and deviaare easily tions into comprehension. expanded in This isn’t about meaning your head to or deciphering content fit the finand symbolism, and there ished effects is no personal angst. The of the larger show is about shapes that works. feel like they are right, Some of and that hide an ambigRoosen’s uous complicity with the sculptures PHOTOS BY WILLIAM JAEGER / TIMES UNION viewer. over the Dorothy Dehner, untitled, 1954. Oil on paper. Take the complex, towering “Carmelite II” by Roosen. It stands not like a figure, but as some kind of plant form, its flattened tendrils reaching with a surge of arms in bi-symmetrical waves. It doesn’t give away its underlying nature of felt hardened with resin—it could easily have been a large sheet of clay, bent and cut and fired. If it feels like it was once alive, it is also in an inevPHOTOS BY WILLIAM JAEGER / TIMES UNION itable stasis, a still frame Mia Westerlund Roosen’s Carmelite II, made of felt and resin. for the viewer. Roosen is one of three artists now on display at Saratoga Arts. All of Roosen’s work wrangles an energetic Ramersdorfer’s works, years have been designed outward force with rectiwhich are known for their tude and resolution, so the for larger, outdoor spaces, public settings. where scale and the enviloose ends and angles and Everything in Ramronment contribute. (One long, narrow forms end ersdorfer’s half of the of her works will greet up contained. This might gallery is cool verging on you from the gardens just sound contradictory, but outside the doors to the it makes the objects concold in its cosmic vision. Please see SCULPTURAL 8 building.) And so it is with vincing. Roosen’s small
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always brought me back an English cap. I still have a few.” Sonny Taylor moved up from the clockers’ area to the officials level, in both location and responsibility, in 1971. Using his experience as a clocker, he timed every race with a stop watch. His clockings were deemed ‘official’ in the event the electronic system malfunctioned. His most memorable day as an official came in 1973 — “Secretariat in the Belmont, track record, 2:24!” he said, grinning. Taylor fondly recalls working for the late Alfred G. Vanderbilt, the NYRA board chairman, “who alSKIP DICKSTEIN / COPYRIGHT 2022 SKIP DICKSTEIN ways had a pocket full of chocolate chip cookies. When he saw you, he Sentell "Sonny" Taylor remembers timing Secretariat's recordgave you one,” Taylor said. setting run in the Belmont Stakes in 1973 among his career It was Vanderbilt who had Tayhighlights. lor reassigned to the job of placing judge, an assignment he still han3-year-old fillies, “They ran that race at a mile dles diligently every day. and half,” Taylor said emphatically. He and his colleagues are the eyes at the On the subject of weight, he says, “You don’t finish line just in case the highly sophisticatsee horses carry 130 pounds like (Horse of the ed electronic equipment malfunctions. “We Year) Forego.” place every horse from first to last. If it’s too Anyone asking for his advice about a career close, we look to the photo-finish camera. We as a racing official will be told, “make the are always in close touch with the stewards morning rounds with the vet and the horse before the ‘Official’ sign goes up,” he said. identifiers. It’s a great place to start.” Although he doesn’t miss the so-called Sentell Taylor Jr. takes his work as a racing ‘good old days,’ Taylor looks back to the time official very seriously. But, Sonny Taylor also when horses’ careers were longer, they ran has a host of humorous stories to tell a listener farther and carried more weight while doing who shares his bench. it. Here is one of his favorites: He points to the mile and an eighth distance “My friend Jacinto Vazquez had the ride of Saturday’s Coaching Club American Oaks on the great Ruffian. I was out by the startwon by Nest. In the Oaks, which was formerly ing gate one day when they were going to the the third jewel of NYRA’s Triple Tiara for Please see TAYLOR 8
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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About How Village Librarian Became Part of a Corduroy Book For Young Readers BALLSTON SPA - Nationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator Jody Wheeler’s lifetime love of literature can be traced back to her girlhood in Ballston Spa where she spent countless hours exploring titles found on the shelves of her hometown’s public library. So it wasn’t surprising that when it came to choosing a “model” librarian for Corduroy’s Neighborhood (based on the beloved Teddy bear character created by the late Don Freeman), Wheeler chose the village’s longtime Chief Librarian Andrea Simmons. A self-proclaimed City Mouse, Country Mouse who divides her time between homebased studios in Ballston Spa and Manhattan, Wheeler begins each new project in the Corduroy the Bear series by receiving artwork suggestions for each page from her editors at Viking. The BSHS Class of 1970 alum next embarks upon a quest that includes drawing inspiration from real life faces and places. Creating renderings based upon people and locations dear to her heart further assists Wheeler in bringing editorial suggestions to life. “Since I worked on Corduroy’s Neighborhood while in Ballston Spa, it seemed a great idea to use our library where Andrea Simmons does such an outstanding job at the helm as the setting for the library spread. Andrea and her staff have created a great children’s book area there. It’s a wonderful environment and resource for the whole community. The fun part of the creative process was capturing An-
In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore Opens July 30th at Brookside Museum BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum proudly announces the opening of the new exhibit “In the Saratoga Style: Potato Chips and Their Regional Folklore”. This exhibit explores the many stories that have claimed to explain the story behind the snack, from disgruntled customers to kitchen mishaps. The history of the legendary George Crum is examined, along
drea’s joyful spirit,” notes Wheeler, whose portfolio includes illustrations in more than 80 additional books for young readers. Simmons, a second generation librarian who next year will celebrate her 20th anniversary directing the Ballston Spa Public Library, said it was an honor to be chosen as a model for one of the smiling faces inside the covers of Corduroy’s Neighborhood. “I wasn’t sure just what to expect when Jody asked me to share a photo of myself to be used in conjunction with this literary project, but I’ve PHOTO COURTESY OF ANN HAUPRICH long been a fan of her artwork as Ballston Spa Librarian Andrea Simmons and children's book well as being grateful for the many books Jody has donated to our library illustrator Jody Wheeler display pages from Corduroy's Neighborhood. system so wanted to help in any way possible,” recalls Simmons, who was Bill ultimately also served with distinction as just 16 when she began working in a full-time members of the Union Volunteer Fire library in the early 1990s. (At the time her now retired mother Lynn Berman was a librarian in Co. It was great to see Bud in his uniform and exciting to see the trucks zooming by as we Syracuse.) young adventure-loving Pinewood Lane Gang “Like my mom, I absolutely love being a members ran to the top of the street to watch librarian and I'm so glad that how I feel about them respond to nearby fire calls,” remembers my profession comes through in Jody's artistic Wheeler. renderings of me,” says Simmons. Thanks to generous donations by Wheeler, If the face of another character inside the copies of Corduroy’s Neighborhood as well covers of Corduroy’s Neighborhood also looks as a diversity of other titles she illustrated are familiar to some readers, it’s because the renavailable on loan for free from the Southern derings were made from photos of a firefighter Adirondack Library System. Those wishing to whom Wheeler admired during her formative own copies for personal libraries may puryears in Ballston Spa. chase them from Northshire Books in Saratoga “I grew up next door to the Groom family on Springs as well as via Amazon.com. To learn Pinewood Lane, near Rowland Street. Bud’s more about Jody Wheeler, please visit www. grandfather founded the Star Fire Co. in 1901 wheelerillustration.com and visit her store at that later became the Union Fire Company. Bud’s father as well as Bud and his brother Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/wheelerart.
with his experiences as a cook and outdoor guide of African and Native American ancestry. Learn more about this contender for inventor of potato chips, along with other possible innovators who may have been responsible for the irresistibly crispy potatoes. The use of the “Saratoga” name to nationally market potato chips is seen through the expansive collection of famed local expert Alan Richer, known as “The Toga Chip Guy,” (togachipguy.com) who has generously partnered with the museum to make part of his collection available to the public. Items include sheet music for the “Potato Chip Song,”
images from 19th century Saratoga Springs, and tools used to make “Saratoga Chips.” In discussing the importance of this food to American society, Richer says “Potato chips are more American than apple pie. Compare the shelf space allotted to potato chips and apple pie in your local grocery store. Regardless of your view of the origin of the chip, there can be no doubt that potato chips were popularized in Saratoga Springs as evidenced by the fact that the first generic name for all potato chips was Saratoga Chips.” Curated by SCHC Education Director Anne Clothier and SCHC Trust-
ee Fred Sober, the exhibit is open to the public Thursday through Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm. According to Sober, “Brookside Museum is again bringing local history to life with our new exhibit highlighting our local connection to an everyday delicacy enjoyed around the world. We are proud to present this exhibit and invite you to join us for this interesting (and delicious!) trip into Saratoga County’s past.”
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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Historians Walking Tours Sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center BALLSTON SPA - The Saratoga County History Center will host a series of guided walking tours led by local historians during the summer and fall months throughout Saratoga County. The tours will be offered bi-weekly from mid-July through the end of September on various days and times. “The tours will offer a unique opportunity to interact with several historians with a deep knowledge of the history of their communities,” said Jim Richmond, tour coordinator for the History Center. “The tours are designed to explore little-known areas of Saratoga County often overlooked by both residents and visitors.” Six visits are currently scheduled. Registration for the tours can be made two weeks in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum. org/ A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples, or families) will support the programs of the History Center or a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Thursday, August 4, 4pm – Schuyler’s Saratoga. Sean Kelleher, Saratoga Town Historian. Meet at Schuylerville Veterans Memorial Park. US 4 and NY 32 adjacent to Fish Creek. Distance 1 mile. Monday, August 15, 10am– Zim Smith Trail in Round Lake. Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian. Meet at the Zim Smith parking lot at 3 Curry Road in Round Lake. Distance under a mile. Wednesday, August
31, 10am – Forest Park Amusement Park. Rick Reynolds, Ballston Town Historian. Meet at 62 West Side Drive, Ballston Lake. Distance 1 mile. Saturday, September 17, 10am – Vischer Ferry Historic District. John Scherer, Clifton Park Town Historian. Meet at parking area at the end of Ferry Drive, Vischer Ferry. Distance 1.5 miles. Thursday, September 29, 1 pm – The Champlain Canal, Waterford. Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian. Meet at Lock 2 Park in Waterford. Distance 1.5 miles. Detailed information on individual visits, directions and parking will be available on the website and community event calendars prior to each visit. To accommodate walkers of all capacities, guided tours are planned over distances of 1 to 1.5 miles, mostly in flat terrain. To find out more, contact the History Center at info@brooksidemuseum. org or 518-885-4000.
St. Mary’s Church ECW Summer Bazaar LAKE LUZERNE - Now, we are excited to invite you to the return of our ECW SUMMER BAZAAR! ST. MARY’S CHURCH LAKE LUZERNE—220 Lake Avenue, Rt. 9N, Saturday, July 30 - 9 am to 2 pm. BOOTHS INCLUDE BAKED GOODS, ATTI.C FINDS, FURNITURE, TOOLS, BOOKS, CRAFT SUPPLIES, PLANTS and PRAYER TABLE. THE FOOD COURT will offer Breakfast Sandwiches for sale starting at 8:30 am and a Free Community Lunch from the grill starting at 11:30 am.
Proceeds will benefit the Episcopal Church Women in their work to support our community and church. Please call 518-6963030 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there! The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Mary’s Church would like to thank everyone who supported our Pulled Pork Dinner on June 17. Your generosity enabled us to make donations to the Maxfield Community Food Pantry, Double H Ranch, and the First United Methodist Church’s Summer Breakfast Program for HLCS students. We were honored to serve you, and we hope you enjoyed your meal.
Summer 2022 Aerospace Discovery Program Presents the RPI Engineering Ambassadors GLENVILLE - Saturdays: July 30, August 6 & 13, 2022; From 10 am – 12 Noon The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, will present a special 3-part program with the RPI Engineering Ambassadors titled “Summer 2022 Aerospace Discovery Program” at ESAM on July 30, August 6 & 13 from 10 am – 12 Noon. This specialized program is for students entering 7, 8 or 9th grades in the fall. Each week, participants will learn different engineering aspects of aerospace technology beginning with general aircraft design and flight, application of composites and
smart materials and the assessment of the structural integrity of vehicles using sensors. Each class will be followed by a short tour of ESAM, focusing on the material presented. To register please call Pat at (518) 377-2191 or email at esam.office@gmail.com. Deadline is June 20, 2022 or until classes fill up.
The Friends of the Corinth Free Library Will Hold a Book Sale CORINTH - Saturday, July 30 from 10am – 3pm. The sale will be held on the patio beside the library at 89 Main St in Corinth. A variety of hardcover and paperback books, puzzles, and DVDs will be available for purchase. Please bring your own bags. No book donations are being accepted at this time. All proceeds from the sale help to support the library. For more information, please call the library at 518-654-6913.
Adirondack Center Stage Summer Program for Kids CORINTH - Adirondack Center Stage’s Summer Theatre Workshop (STW) is a summer theatre program for children and youth ages 8-18. This year they will be bringing “Shrek the Musical” to the stage on the weekend of July 29, 30, and 31, 2022. Participants will be working on an engaging project this summer, learning artistic expression through dance, music, puppetry, and mask-making. The tuition prices are modest to provide for the demographics of our community and local
SARATOGA - On Sunday, July 31 at 10:30AM, Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart, will lead the Summer Sunday Stroll, “Summer Cottages of North Broadway,” highlighting the architecture and sharing entertaining stories of those who built and resided in these grand residences. Only 5 tickets remain for this tour! Additional tours this summer highlight the mail-order houses on the east side, the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, architecture of the Saratoga Spa State Park, and much more.
The Foundation is particularly grateful for the generous support of 2022 Series Sponsor Druthers Brewing Company, as well as Summer Series Sponsors Bonacio Construction, Burns Management, and Stewart’s Shops. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their Sunday Summer Stroll prior to the date of the stroll they chose. In addition to the strolls, the Foundation will present, “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask” on Monday, Au-
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CHARLTON – The Charlton Historical Society’s museum will be open, free of charge, Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 4 PM, July 9th to August 28th. For our 2022 Founders’ Day we honored the 100th anniversary of the Charlton Fire Department #1. Come learn about the history of the Charlton FD#1 and about Ben Pashley, one of the founders of FD#1 who, in 1992, was the oldest, active fireman in America. Also on display are artifacts with historic ties to Charlton, artwork by the former Town Historian, Frank Lafforthun, which includes a diorama of Charlton’s Historic Hamlet, a detailed model of the Tavern, and whimsical figurines, plus other interesting items newly added to our museum. Our quaint museum, in the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, built in 1804, is located at 2009 Maple Avenue in Charlton’s historic hamlet. You can find us at www.charltonnyhs.org
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Please send your news to bulletinboard@crwnewspapers.com. Please include contact information. artists will be engaged as musicians, directors, costumers, choreographers, and designers. Their first production meeting will be in March and auditions for all registered students will be held later in the springtime. The program respects the abilities of all children, giving each a place to be valued for who they are and what they have to offer and gives participants the opportunity to act, sing, dance, paint sets, run technical equipment, and help backstage crew. Learning team-work and problem-solving skills, as well as gaining the concept of cooperation through various project activities, students work under the guidance of a caring, talented, and professional staff. The modest tuition for the program includes student scripts, tee shirts, and costumes. Financial assistance is available to any students requesting it. This worthwhile program for area children was deeply affected by the Covid lockdowns and restrictions and are greatly in need of support to bring a successful production to the stage this summer. Please send donations to our projects to: Adirondack Center Stage, P.O. Box 53, Corinth, NY 12822. Read more about them on their website: www. adkcenterstage.org.
Famous Person Fundraiser: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks SARATOGA - The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will present a theatrical performance, “Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks on July 30 from
9am to noon, at a Breakfast Buffet at Saratoga National Golf Club. Join author Sandra Weber with musician David Hodges for dramatic portrayals of Remarkable women of the Adirondacks. In this lively program of portrayals, stories and songs, Sandra Weber presents the wild spirit of Adirondack women. Dressed in period costume, she delivers dramatic narratives of women such as pancake-flipper Mother Johnson, poet/ model Jeanne Robert Foster, TB patient Martha Reben, suffrage martyr Inez Milholland, abolitionist Mary Brown, and hotelier Lydia Smith. Sandra Weber of Elizabethtown has spent more than twenty years as an author and independent scholar with a focus on the Adirondack Mountains and women’s history. Her books include: Breaking Trail: Remarkable Women of the Adirondacks (co-author, Peggy Lynn), Mount Marcy, The Finest Square Mile, Adirondack Roots, and The Woman Suffrage Statue. This event will be held July 30 at Saratoga National Golf Club. A breakfast buffet is part of the event. Donor levels are Hotelier $75, Abolitionist $100, and Suffrage Martyr $125.
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“Summer Sunday Stroll of Historic Greenridge Cemetery - Part II” SARATOGA - Sunday, July 24 at 10:30AM, Charlie Kuenzel, president of the Saratoga Springs History Museum, will lead the Summer Sunday Stroll “Taking the Waters.” Known as a premiere health resort, Saratoga Springs attracted the rich and famous to drink and bathe in the healing waters so stroll attendees are invited to not only learn about the history, but also sample the waters along the tour route. This tour meets at High Rock Park located on High Rock Avenue and ends in Congress Park. Additional tours this summer highlight the mail-order houses on the east side, mansions of North Broadway, the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, architecture of the Saratoga Spa State Park, and much more. The Foundation is particularly grateful for the generous support of 2022 Series Sponsor Druthers Brewing Company, as well as Summer Series Sponsors Bonacio Construction, Burns Management, and Stewart’s Shops. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their Summer Sunday Stroll ahead of time. In addition to the strolls, the Foundation will present, “The Fascinating Life of Katrina Trask” on Monday, August 1 at 7PM. Katrina Trask, best known as the founder of Yaddo, led an accomplished and intriguing life. This spirited presentation by literary dramatist Betty Spinelli conveys the “true essence” of a woman whose life was filled with tragedy, romance, and creativity. This in person presentation will be held at Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway. Tickets are $20 for SSPF Members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited and reservations are required. For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls or upcoming events, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Jacqueline Bunge, Events & Programs Coordinator at jbunge@saratogapreservation.org.
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SARATOGA - Saratoga Hospital will hold its 40th annual Gala Aug. 3 at The Soccer Field on the grounds of Saratoga Casino Hotel. Proceeds benefit the hospital’s Saratoga Community Health Center, which provides high-quality, affordable primary care, dental, behavioral health, and addiction medicine services. A highlight of the summer season, The Gala is one of the Capital Region’s largest, most successful charitable fundraisers. The event is known for its enticing auction items and creative themes—this year, “Great Gatsby.” Presenting sponsors are Julie & Co. Realty LLC and Bonacio Construction Inc. The 2022 Gala will also recognize the accomplishments of retiring President and CEO Angelo Calbone, who has helped transform Saratoga Hospital and healthcare in the region. The event is expected to draw more guests than ever, as the community turns out to express its appreciation. The Gala routinely raises over $300,000 for the Community Health Center, which provides the preventive care and treatment that can have a dramatic, positive impact on long-term health and quality of life. The center also helps patients obtain no- or low-cost health insurance and connects them with specialty medical care and community services. Live-auction items at this year’s Gala include box seats for Travers Day at Saratoga Race Course, a sunset cocktail cruise on Lake George, Christmas in Maui, weeklong vacations to St. John Island and Cape Cod, deJonghe Custom Jewelry and more. In addition, guests and remote participants can use their mobile devices to bid on an array of silent-auction items. The Gala runs from 6 to 9 p.m.; the live auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $175 per person ($125 for those ages 21-35). Auction item details, tickets, mobile-bidding registration and additional event information are available at www.saratogahospitalgala.org. For questions, email lgreenaway@saratogahospital.org or call 518-583-8663.
SARATOGA - Youth2– Youth Helping Youth (www. youthsquared.org), is an organization where youth and adults collaboratively brainstorm and execute ideas to help their community. Youth2 allows youth to take part in direct social action in their community. Young people are able to see their impact on others, and it encourages youth to continue doing good. Youth2 donates grant money to fund both existing and unique projects, helping local, national, and global communities. This August, Youth2 will be hosting a pop-UP, “StartUP for School” to collect school supplies. These items are essential to kick start a child’s year in school and allow them to have the full potential to succeed. According to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller, the total out-of-pocket cost for parents in New York State in 2010 purchasing school supplies was estimated to be $123 million, not including time and fuel spent obtaining the supplies. Furthermore, when families have multiple children with multiple lists of school supplies, costs can quickly rise and many families struggle to meet the demands of the lists. Youth2 is trying to make sure that children can start school without the worry of not having what they need and not having the burden of purchasing these necessary but expensive supplies. The pop-UP will take place on Saturday, August 6th at 112 Spring Street parking lot, Saratoga Springs, from 12-2 pm. It will be a Covid safe drop-off, rain or shine. The supplies needed are below. New supplies are preferred but supplies that are in excellent condition will be accepted as well. Pencil boxes, plastic dividers, backpacks, spiral notebooks- college and wide ruled, composition notebooks, wide ruled & college ruled paper, pencil pouches, crayons, highlighters, Kleenex, dry erase markers, plastic folders, kids scissors, markers, pencils, pens, glue sticks, binders: 1,2, or 3inch and Gift cards to Staples, Target, Walmart etc to give children the freedom to purchase school supplies catering to their needs. Donations will be given to the following agencies: Wellspring, Project Lift at Franklin Community Center, and SNAC Pack and distributed to the families that they work with. Youth2 thanks the community for giving children the opportunity to learn to their full potential. “A big shout out goes to Stewart’s Shops for underwriting the Community Care PopUps!”
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