This Week’s Events: AUG. 11-17

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

The Right Time and Right Place to Help ��

St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs. Raised in Saratoga Springs | 8:45 – 10 a.m. Jesuit to speak on life and work in Beirut. Father Dan Corrou, SJ, will speak on his work among the people of Lebanon and his own journey of discernment in the Jesuits during a morning talk. Dan continues to serve in Beirut as the director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) for the Middle East-North African region. He will be serving the 8 a.m. mass that morning. For more information, please contact Barbara Naples of Ignatian Volunteer Corps at bnaple@ ivcusa.org.

Annual Garage and Bake Sale

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The Galway United Methodist Church the Corner of Rte. 147 and CR 45, Village of Galway

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. This sale is a multi-family sale that includes clothing, furniture, sporting goods, toys, tools, household items, collectibles, electronics, books, baby items and much more. The sale is held indoors come rain or shine. A bake sale will be held at the same time. The public is welcome to attend.

Fridays in the Garden:

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

2:30–3:30 p.m. | Programs are free & open, though registration and donations are appreciated.

Take-Out BBQ Dinner

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa

3 – 6 p.m. | The Saratoga County History Center will hold a drive-thru Miller’s Backyard BBQ dinner on

Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm. There will be a choice of a half chicken OR half pound pulled pork dinner for $15.00. We will also be serving a beef brisket dinner for $20 available by preorder only. All dinners include a baked potato, coleslaw, and corn bread. An 8-ounce serving of mac & cheese is also available for $5. All proceeds will help fund public education and children’s programs at the museum. The dinner is take-out only. Past barbecues have sold out quickly, so we strongly recommend that you visit our website at www. brooksidemuseum.org or call 518-885-4000 to reserve dinners in advance. Please note that the brisket dinners are available only by pre-order.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

13th Annual Caboose Day & Car Show ��

King’s Station, Corner of Route 9N and Porter Road, Porter Corners 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. –Tour King’s Station and Caboose. Car Show, Trucks, Motorcycles, Vendors, bake sale, souvenir t-shirts, hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, soda and water to benefit Town of Greenfield Historical Society Train Rides from Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway 9 Railroad Place, Corinth to King’s Station and Special “Greenfield Flyer” from King’s Station to LaMothe Landing. Book your ride now at CorinthTrain.com. Rain or Shine. For information, contact Louise at 518-587-6060.

The Markets of Round Lake ��

Village of Round Lake 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Markets at Round Lake is a free event held annually in the parks of the Village of Round Lake. It is a juried event and by shopping here you are supporting the best and brightest makers of handcrafted items and artisanal specialty foods from the local and regional community. In addition to craft and food vendors, there will be live music and a book sale on both days. Markets at Round Lake is a volunteer run fundraiser for the Round Lake Libraries.

Dinner Dance Fundraiser

Saratoga Springs Knights of Columbus Assembly 745, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs 5 – 10 p.m. | A Dinner Dance to raise funds to help support our local needy veterans. Cost: $25 per person. This event will have a live band and will feature a silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go to: Veterans Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), Ballston Spa, and other veterans support agencies, as well as for $100 gift cards to VCHC residents at Christmas.

Saratoga Shooting Stars: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party ��

Saratoga National Historical Park, Visitor Center Lawn, 648 Route 32, Stillwater 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. | Join us for a night under the stars on the Visitor Center Lawn during a peak night of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Ranger Kristin will give a short presentation about our connections to the night sky, the majesty of meteor showers, a night sky tour, and how you can help to protect this disappearing resource. After the presentation, attendees will have time to watch the night sky for meteors. Under favorable night sky conditions, it is estimated that you can see around 100 meteors per hour. Although we do have light pollution here, if the weather cooperates, we are hoping for a good show! Limited space. Go to go.nps. gov/saratogastars and click the “Contact Us” link at the bottom of the calendar listing to register.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

3rd Annual Bill Downs Food Drive Breakfast �� Ballston Spa Elks Lodge #2619, 10 Hamilton St, Ballston Spa 8 – 11 a.m. | The food drive is held each year to honor the memory of Bill Downs it’s founder. Enjoy pancakes and sausage, French Toast, eggs made to order, world famous omelets, home fries, toast, coffee, and juice. Adults $9 Seniors $8 Kids $5. All welcome.

Monthly Breakfast ��

Fish Creek Rod & Gun Club, 123 NY-32, Schuylerville 8 – 11 a.m. | Menu: choose from pancakes – regular, buckwheat, apple cinnamon and blueberry or French toast. Eggs to order, home fries, bacon or sausage, toast, coffee, and orange juice. $10 adults, $5 children.

Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser ��

Saratoga Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs | 2 – 5 p.m. This event is fun for the whole family. We’re raising money to install air-conditioning in our Black Box Theatre at 615 Maple Ave. as well as adding to our scholarship fund. Reserving a lane cost $100 and includes 3 hours of unlimited bowling for four people, shoe rental, soda, and two slices of pizza per person. Additional food and drink will also be available for purchase. There will be raffle baskets available, with all proceeds benefiting Saratoga Children’s Theatre. To reserve your lane, please email caroline@ saratogachildrenstheatre.org and we hope you’ll join us.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Dennis Searles and His Jazz Band

Brookside Museum, 21 Fairground Ave, Ballston Spa 3 – 4:30 p.m. | (Rain date: August 16) Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music! The concert is free and open to the public. Sounds of Summer concert series is co-sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center and the Saratoga Arts Community Arts Regrant Program, with the support of the American Federation of Musicians and the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Tammy Renee: Evangelist/Gospel Artist ��

Quaker Springs United Methodist Church, 466 Rte 32 South of Schuylerville | 6 p.m.

Join us for a wonderful program of songs you know and original tunes. Sunday Evening August 13, at 6 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy the concert and dessert that follows.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

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Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park, Parking Lot #1 and #2, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 6:15 p.m. Monday evenings in August.

Registration is $5 day-of or $15 for all four races., Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@ saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.

Film Discussion: Lansky Zoom Program | 7 p.m.

The Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and the sponsorship of Temple Sinai, presents a Zoom discussion of the film Lansky. Lansky is a 2021 American biographical crime drama about the famous gangster Meyer Lansky, written and directed by Eytan Rockaway. It stars Harvey Keitel and Sam Worthington. The film presents Lansky as an old man telling his story to a down and out journalist looking for a break on a big story.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

Guided Trolley Tours ��

Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | 10 a.m.

A 90-minute guided tour of beautiful, historic Saratoga Springs. Tours will run through August 31, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Tickets are $25 per person. For advanced reservations, call 518-5873241. Day of tickets, based on availability, can be purchased at the Visitor Center. No refunds for reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to start of tour. Cancellations can be made by phone or email at karen@ discoversaratoga.org.

A Saratoga Stroll ��

297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

10:30 a.m. – Noon | Saratoga Springs was a playground of the rich and famous during the 1800s. This summer, visitors and residents alike can experience stories of the Spa City in the Gilded Age on a newly updated 90-minute guided walking tour presented by the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs History Museum. Led by experienced, knowledgeable guides, this tour takes participants from the historic Visitor Center through Congress Park and concludes with a full tour of the elegant 19th-century Canfield Casino. Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon, $20. Tours run rain or shine. For reservations, please call 518-587-3241.

Brooks Sizzling Summer

Chicken BBQ Take Out

First Presbyterian Church, 22 West High St., Ballston Spa

4 p.m. until sold out. | HalfChicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and chocolate chip cookie - all for only $15.50. Take out only. No reservations needed. First come, first served.

Summer Concert:

The Brokenhearted –Tom Petty Tribute �� 200 Park Place, Mechanicville 6 – 8 p.m. | Live music, food, and dance. Tunes in Talmadge sponsored by the Mechanicville Library.

Saratoga Summer Concert Series ��

War Memorial in Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m.

The Saratoga Summer Concert Series will take place Tuesdays in August. Each concert will be approximately 90 minutes.

Rain Location: Inside the Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. This week’s performer - Rustic SpiritEnjoy Southern/Country and Classic Rock with Rustic Spirit. Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Pickin’ Session # 2 Afternoon Jam ��

Milton Community Center, 310 Northline Rd., Ballston Spa

1 – 3 p.m. | Open to the public, free admission & ample free parking. All acoustic musicians who enjoy playing country/western, folk, gospel & bluegrass are welcome to participate. If you don’t play, become part of the audience, and enjoy the music. Bring a snack to share. Beverages provided. Call 518-885-4229 with questions.

Prime Rib Dinner Take-out

Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs

4:30 – 6 p.m. | Take out only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – Noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.

Menu: Queen Cut Prime Rib (10 – 12 oz.) Twice baked potato, vegetable, salad, roll. Dinner $15. (Cash only).

Canning Tomatoes

& Learn to Make Salsa

Cornell Cooperative Extension, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa | 6 - 9 p.m. Learn how to can whole and diced tomatoes, plus make salsa. This class will cover the basics of canning in a boiling water bath or steam canner, including equipment needed. Includes hands-on activity. Class Fee is $15. Class size limited to 20. Pre-register by calling 518-885-8995

Galway Public Library’s Board of Trustees

2112 East St, Galway | 6:30 p.m. The agenda and other documents will be available prior to the meeting on the library website: www.galwaypubliclibrary.org. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact 518-882-6385.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

History Center

Historian’s Tours

Round Lake. Village Historian Lance Spallholz and Scott Rigney will describe the community’s history which started in 1868 as a location for Methodist Camp meetings. The unique architecture of the village’s buildings will be on display. Registration must be made in advance at the History Center website brooksidemuseum.org/events/. A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples or families) will support the programs of the History Center and a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders. Specific directions and parking locations will be provided to registrants in advance of the tour dates.

The Health, History, & Horses Charity Gala

Saratoga Winery, 462 Route 29, Saratoga Springs | 6 – 9 p.m. Presented by Ladies of Charity, Saratoga Chapter. Funds raised are distributed annually to established charities in Saratoga & Warren/Washing counties: Catholic Charities, food kitchens, shelters, and tuition support programs. Complimentary Beer and Wine the 1st hour, hot and cold food stations, cash bar, live music, silent auction, 4 seasons basket raffle, 50/50 raffle and racetrack t-shirt quilt. Cost is $75 per person payable to Ladies of Charity. Attire: summer festive. Tickets: www.ladiesofcharitysartaoga. com. Contact Yolanda at 518886-8064.

Summer Concert Series

Gavin Park, 10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs | 7 – 9 p.m.

The Town of Wilton is proud to present its inaugural summer concert series. All concerts will be held at the large pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy free, live music with your neighbors and friends! This week’s featured band - River Junction Band.

UPCOMING Events

National Aviation Weekend

Friday August 18 – Sunday

August 20 at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, in Glenville. The weekend will feature many aviation activities, including tours of the museum’s extensive and unique collection of exhibits and historic aircraft, as well as special presentations and displays. Guided tours will be conducted each day, and you’ll be able to hop in some classic aircraft. Discovery flights will be available by Five Star Flight. Call Bill Faulkner to schedule a flight at 914- 406-0376, or e-mail flyboybill02@gmail.com. FlyIn - Pilots: Tower Frequency 121.3; Ground 121.9. Land at Schenectady County Airport and taxi to Richmor Aviation North. Tell them you are going to ESAM.

Clifton Park Elks 17th Annual Car Show

695 MacElroy Road, Ballston Lake | 9 a.m. – Noon, Awards 3:45 p.m. All years and makes of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. We will present awards to the top vehicles. Fun, Music, 50/50 Raffles, and Great Food. Come see the contestant vehicles. Proceeds benefit the Elks National Foundation and the NYSEA Major Project Fund (Cerebral Palsy Home Service Program). Rain Date is Sunday, August 20. For Information contact Doug Simmons at 518669-4588 or Brian Shelton at 518-956-1600.

Genealogy and Local History

Heritage Hunters will sponsor a summer walk on Saturday, August 19. Clifton Park historian, John Scherer, will meet the group at 10 a.m. at the end of Ferry Drive, off Riverview Rd. in Vischer Ferry. Parking will be at the edge of the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. John will describe historic homes as he leads the group through the Vischer Ferry Historic District to the Amity Reformed Church cemetery located at 335 River Rd. There, at 10:45 a.m., Chris Nafis will describe the extensive work done on the newly restored cemetery. Lunch will be at Vischer Ferry General Store at noon. Public is welcome. Contact Ginny Humphrey for details at 518-885-9309 or bhumphre@nycap.rr.com.

Sneakerfest

The Saratoga Winery and the Saratoga County Children’s Committee (SCCC) today announced this fundraising event to benefit the SCCC’s back to school program. The event will be held Sunday August 20, 1 – 3 p.m. at Saratoga Winery, located at 462 Rte. 29, Saratoga Springs. Sneakerfest will include free activities for kids provided by Allo Saratoga, child-friendly food concession stands, and outdoor space for yard games. Participants will have an opportunity to make donations to help outfit children with high quality sneakers, supported by iRun LOCAL.

49th Annual Saratoga County 4-H Walkathon

This is Saratoga County 4-H’s annual fundraiser to support the 4-H Training Center. There will be over two hundred youth and adults from Saratoga County involved in the event as both walkers and volunteers. All funds raised by the walkathon go to the 4-H Training Center located on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa. It will be held at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds on August 26. Registration/ Check In at 9:30 a.m., 5K Walk/Run starts at 10:15. Games and activities and fun to follow the walkathon.

Auditions for The Headless Horseman

Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre

Troupe will be holding auditions on Sunday, August 27 and Monday, August 28 for the musical production of ‘The Headless Horseman’, based on the classic ghost story by Washington Irving. The show will be presented at the Malta Community Center on October 28 and 29. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by contacting Elyse Young, Artistic Director at theater@ malta-town.org or by phone at 518-899-4411 ext. 305.